Coastal Point — October 3, 2025 by CoastalPointNewspaper

Whatgoesintolocal studenttestscores?

Schoolsstillcatchingup post-COVID

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Whenitcomestostudentstatetest scores,therearestaggeringamountsof data.Delawareusesstatewideassessmentstochecklocaleducation,gauging whetherstudentsare“proficient”ornot onDelaware’seducationalstandards.

Testresultsfromthespringof2025 wererecentlymadepublic.Ineachgrade, fewerthan50percentofstudentsinboth DelawareasawholeandtheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictwereproficientin math,science,socialstudiesorEnglish languagearts,andoftentimes,muchless.

(Notethatthisarticleexaminesaveragesgenerallybygrade,notbyindividual schools).

TheIRSDpresentedthedatapubliclyatitsSept.22boardmeeting,and districtstaffhaveprovidedadditional contexttoCoastalPoint.Pagesofcolorfulgraphscomparedtestresultsforthe pastseveralyears,byschoolandbyspe-

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Dondero:Noboat-ramp moratoriuminS.B.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Afterlisteningtoapresentationfrom SouthBethanyResiliencyCommittee MemberJoanMarini,whichincluded suggestingamoratoriumonboatramps, MayorEdieDonderoemphasizedthat the ideaofamoratoriumisnotbeing considered.

“Thisisaboatingcommunity,and wehavealotofboatrampsandwehave alotofboaters,andIdon’twantword seepingoutthatthecommitteeorthe towncouncilisconsideringgettingrid ofboatramps,”Donderosaid.“So,I wanttobeverysurewearenotthere. Wearenotthere.Wearesimplyques-

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Onedeadinfatalexplosion

FirefightersworkatthesceneofahouseexplosionnearDagsboroonTuesday,Sept.30.

Anotherpersontakentohospitalwithinjuries followingTuesday’shomeexplosion

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

StatefireofficialsthisweekwereinvestigatinganexplosionthatleveledahomeonaruralroadnearDagsboro onTuesday,Sept.30.Oneresidentofthehomewaskilled andanotherinjuredintheblast,whichtorethroughthe two-storydwellingatthecornerofGumTreeandMolly Fieldroads.

AccordingtoastatementfromChiefDeputyJohn GalaskaoftheDelawareOfficeoftheStateFireMarshal, oneoccupantofthehome“wasassistedfromthedwelling byneighbors,andoneoccupantremainedtrappedinside ofthecollapsedstructure.”Thevictimwhowasinitially rescuedwastakentoanareahospitalwithminorinjuries, Galaskasaid.

Speciallytrainedfirefighters,called“technicalrescue units,”wereabletoenterthedebrisusingspecialized equipmentandreachtheothervictim,whohaddied.As ofCoastalPointpresstimeWednesdayafternoon,the statefiremarshal’sofficehadnotreleasedthevictims’ names.

MatthewGajdos,spokesmanfortheFrankfordVolunteerFireCompany,saiddebrisfromtheexplosionwas confinedtothepropertyandthatnoneighborswereevacuatedfromtheirhomes.Aerialphotosshoweddebrislitteringthefarmfieldsaroundthehome.Thebluemetal roofofthetwo-storyhomelookedasifithadblownoff thehouseandlandedsideways.

Thestatefiremarshal’sofficeestimatedthedamageto thehomeat$500,000andsaidthat“therearecurrently noindicationsofcriminalactivity”intheincident.

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AAAthisweekcommendedstate Rep.EdOsienskiforcontinuingto championforDelawaremotoristswith HouseBill67,whichisdesignedtoprotectmotoristsfrompredatorytowing practices,aswellastheDelawarelegislatureasawholeforsendingthebillto Gov.MattMyersforhissignature.

PredatorytowingpracticeshavebecomeaseriousissueinDelawareinrecentyears,AAAMid-Atlantic representativessaid,havinglongsupportedHB67,which itdescribedas“an extensiveandthoroughbill,whichfollowsverycloselyandinsomecases nearlymatchesAAAstandardsandbest practicesforprotectingmotoristsand theirpersonalproperty,asitclearlyoutlinestheresponsibilitiesoftowcompanieswhentowingvehiclesfromprivate andpublicproperty.”

Importantly,theysaid,itincludesthe abilitytoretrieveprivatepropertyfroma non-consensuallytowedmotorvehicle.

“Asthemotorists’advocate,AAAhas longsupportedHB67,asitisgoodfor thepublicatlarge,protectingtheir rightsasvehicleownersandrightsto theirpersonalproperty,”saidJanaTidwell,managerofpublicandgovernment affairsforAAAMid-Atlantic.“We commendRep.Osienskiforhistireless worktomakethishappenforDelaware motorists,theDelawarelegislaturefor

supportingthelegislationandGov. Meyerforsigningitintolaw.”

TheactcreatesanewchapterinTitle 21pertainingtothetowingofvehicles withouttheconsentoftheowneroroperator.Itmakesviolationsofthechapter anunlawfulpracticeenforceablebythe ConsumerProtectionUnitoftheDepartmentofJustice.Theactcreatesrequirementsforthetowingandstorageof vehicleswithouttheconsentofthe owneroroperator:

•Photographicevidencemustbe takentodocumenttheunauthorized parkingofavehiclebeforeitmaybe towed,andwrittenauthorizationtotow aspecificvehicleisrequiredbeforethe vehiclemaybetowedfromaprivate parkingarea.

•Towcompaniesandstoragefacilitiesmustpubliclydisplaytheirrates.

•Towingandstorageratesmustbe reasonable,withreasonablenesscalculatedinrelationtothefeesimposedby thecompaniesforconsensualtowing andstorageorbasedonaverageratesin thecounty.

•Amaximumtotaltowingrateof $250anddailystoragerateof$50isimposed.

•Towcompaniesmustdecoupleor dropvehiclesthathavenotbeenremovedfromparkingareasiftheowner returnsbeforeremoval.Thedropfee

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•Storagefacilitiesmustbeopenor accessibletothepublicfrom8a.m.to6 p.m.fivedaysaweek,andtowcompaniesmustmakereasonableaccommodationstoredeemvehiclesafter-hours.

•Individualsmustbeallowedtoretrieve,atnocost,duringbusinesshours, personalbelongingsfromvehiclesheld instorage.

• Storagefacilitiesmaychargeafeeof upto$50forafter-hoursaccesstoorretrievalofavehicle.

•Towcompaniesandstoragefacilitiesmustacceptcreditcardsorhavean ATMavailablewithareasonableaccess orservicefee.

•Whereatowiscompletedinviolationofthechapter,thevehicleowneror operatorisentitledtobothreimbursementofthetowandstoragefees,aswell asdamagesincurredtoretrieveanillegallytowedvehicle.

•Towcompaniesmaynotpatrolfor illegallyparkedcars,unlesstheyhavea contracttodosoandcomplywiththe requirementsapplicabletoanyother unauthorizedtowingofavehicle.

•Towcompaniesmaynotpayorgive otherbenefitstoobtaininformation aboutcarsparkedwithoutauthorization.

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cialgroup(race/color,low-income,special-educationandmultilingual-learner, andstudentscanfallintomultiplecategories).

Pergradelevel,theIRSDwasoften justafewpointshigherorlowerthanthe stateaverage.Atmost,itwas7points higheror9pointslowerthanstateaverage.

“Asyoulookatthisdataacrosstime, keepinmindthatthedatagivesusproficiency”bygrade.But“thestudentcohort changeseachyear,”saidKellyDorman, directorofElementaryEducation.For

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instance,howdidtheClassof2030doin seventh-grademath,comparedtosixth grade?IRSDeducatorscomparethose numbersin-house.

“Whenwelookatthegrowthdata, ourdatashowstremendousgrowth”for individualcohortsastheyageup,said DeputySuperintendentP.ReneeJernsof thedistrict’sinternalreview.“Wecan alsodigdownintospecificstandards,” shesaid,toseewhichconceptsstudents arestrugglingwith,basedonwhichtest questionstheygetwrong.

AsaformerEnglishteacherandprincipal,Jernsusedseventh-gradereadingas

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consideredmuchlargerthanwe thought.”

tioningifthereisanimpactofboat rampsonourtown’sresiliency.Idon’t wanttoputthecartbeforethehorse andriskupsettingpeople.”

Marini,participatingintheWednesday,Sept.24,meetingviaZoom,talked aboutboatramps,theircondition,impactonfloodingandresiliency,longtermmanagementand“appropriate short-termactions.”Shesaidresiliency fromflooding,sea-levelriseandstorms hastobeaunifiedprocess,takinginto accountroads,bulkheads,rampsand berms,butthat“nowwedothings piecemeal—thatisraisingtheroad.”

Shesaidthatduringthesummer,insteadofkayakinginthewetlands,she hadgoneupanddowneverycanal, mappedeveryrampandlookedatthe numberofbulkheadjunctionsbetween propertiesthathadunevenheight “whichwearetolddoesnotexistoris notallowed.”

Shesaidthereare91ramps.Someof themareinperfectconditionwith wraparounds,shesaid,butothersare“in dreadfulcondition.”

“Rampshaveanimpactonflow, waterflow,onreflectionsofwater.They canserveasareverseconduitduring floodingontheroads.Theyareastructurethatinterruptsthestabilityofthe bulkhead,sotheirgreatestdeficitisduringmajorevents.Butweareinaplace thatgetsmajorevents.Itseemstome thatwearetryingtomakethingsbetter ononehand,raisetheroad,andweare simultaneouslyshootingourselvesinthe footbycontinuingtomultiplythese,” Marinisaid.

ButDonderotoldher,“Thereisalot ofinformationthereandalotofassumptionthere.Thereseemstobean assumptionorsuggestionthatboat rampsareaproblem,andIdon’tknow forsurethatthatisthecase.Iwouldsay therehavebeentwoapplicationsfor newboatrampsinthepasttwoorthree years.Applicationsforboatrampsare prettyfewandfarbetween,”Dondero said,butMarinisaidDonderohad mentionedthereweretwopending.

“ Yes—twointhepasttwoorthree years,”Donderoclarified.“Theyarevery rare.Wedon’tgetalotofapplications fornewones.Renovationsforthem, sure,butnotapplicationsfornewones.”

Shesaidneitherthecouncilnor committeememberswouldconsider imposingamoratoriumonboatramps unlesstheyhadstrongdataprovingboat rampscontributetoflooding.

“Floodingisnotexacerbatedbyboat ramps.Thatisjustnottrue,”CommitteeMemberMichaelPowellsaid.

“ Whenmyyardfloods…theramp rarelyfloods.Thebulkheadfloods2or 3inchessooner.…Flowofthewateris notaffectedatall.You’renottalking aboutvelocitiesof20or30feetpersecond.You’retalkingabouta10thofa footpersecondatmost,andthathasno effect,”hesaid.

MarinialsoaskedaboutthedifferencebetweentheCommunityPlanning ActionGroupandtheResiliencyCommittee.DonderoexplainedthattheResiliencyCommitteehadmetbetween sessionsoftheCommunityPlanning ActionGroupandlookedatpotential policychangestorecommendtothe council.

Shesaidalotofboatrampshave beeninstalledinthepastfiveyearsand thebulkheadsweren’tallowedtobe raisedbuttherampswereallowedtobe added.

“Ithinkthisisgoingtohaveamuch largercomponentbecauseoftheirnumberandlocation,wheretherearealmost halfoftheseinthecanalsatthelowest endoftown,whereclearlytheywould posethemostconcern.Theyaregoing tohavetobe—whenwehaveanengineeringsurveyofthewater,thecanal system—theyaregoingtohavetobea

“Thisgroupisworkingalongside thatgroup.Thatgroupisdealingwith policyrelatedtothingsforchanges, whilethisgroup…mostofourwork hasbeenfocusedonmitigationprojects. …Theyarecomplimentary.Theyare intendedtobecomplementary,”Donderosaid.

Committeemembersalsodiscussed “freeboarding,”whichisbuildingorelevatingstructuresatapredetermined height abovethebasefloodelevationto provideamarginofsafetytomitigate floodrisks.

anexample.Statetestsshowedthatstudentsstruggledwithinferencing(reachinglogicalconclusionsbasedon informationprovidedinastory).So, IRSDteacherscoulddospeciallessons withstudentswhostruggle,whileensuringfuturelessonsbetterconveythatinformationtonextyear’sclass.

Thekidsbehindthetests

Thetruthis,mostofthestatetestresultsweren’tstellar,fortheIRSDor Delaware.

Behindeachassessmentisayoung person,aboutage8to17.Sowhyaretest scoresslumping?In2019,IRSDaveragedhigherthanthestateinnearlyevery subject,bygrade.After2020,testscores plummetedforDelaware,andIRSDaverageshavefallenbelowstateaverages abouthalfthetime.

“I’mnotanexcuse-maker.Iwant100 percentofourstudentsproficient,andI thinkthatwe’llcontinuetoworktowards thatgoal,”Dormansaid.But,“Ithinkit’s importantweconsider…allthedifferentpiecesofthepuzzlethatimpact learninginourschools.”Discipline,mentalhealthand“attendanceplays akey roleinhowourstudentsperform.”

“Weareahigh-povertydistrict,we havealotofmentalhealthconcerns,and thoseconcernshavedrasticallyincreased

sinceCOVID,”Jernsexplained.

Thedistricthaskidswithanxietyand othermentalhealthconcerns,andthey canstruggleto“getthroughtheschool day.…Studenthealthandwellnesshas tocomefirst.Theycan’tlearnifthey’re hungry,oriftheyhaven’tsleptthenight before.”

Kidsarealsoexposedtoreal-world scaresoutsideofschool.WhenDelaware lawenforcementencountersachildduringanincident(suchasareportofdomesticviolence,aneighborhood shooting,adrugraidathome,orwitnessingacrime),schoolsarenotifiedto “checkon”thatstudentthenextdayand seehowthey’redoing.Lastschoolyear, theIRSDreceived670ofthoseTake CareDelawarenotificationsbetween September2024andApril2025.

“So,whenweseeanincreaseinTake CareDelaware,andyoutakethekids thatareimpacted…andyoulookat theiracademicdata,thereisacorrelation,”Jernssaid.

Behavioranddisciplinehavealso posedchallenges.Ideally,students wouldn’tberemovedfromthelearning environment.

But,“Wealsoneedourkidstoknow actionsarenotwithoutconsequences… andIbelieveCOVIDwasadriverinall ofthat,”Jernssaid.“Ithinkitcontributed tomentalhealthconcernsinourcommunity,andIthinkitcontributedtothe poverty.”

Attendanceisslowlyimproving.Last year,about19percentofstudentswere chronicallyabsent(missingatleast10 percentofschooldays),whichisactually betterthanthepreviousfewyears.

“We’retryingtotaketheinitiativeto emphasizetoparentswhyattendanceso important,”Jernssaid.

“Ourteachersworksohard,andthey knowtheircontentbetterthananyone, butitseemstheyalwaystakethehits whenouracademicachievementisn’t wherewewantittobe.Butthere’sso manyfactorsthatgointothat,”Jerns

said.Kidshaveatoughertimefinding academicsuccessifthere’stroubleat home.“Wefeedthem,wewrapthemup inourarms,andwetakecareofthem, butthereareotherfactors,asacommunity,weneedtotakeintoconsideration.”

IRSDBoardMemberAnitaWestWerneremphasizedherconcernsabout havingkidsmissacademictimeforthe sakeofsocial-emotionallearning.

“Thereisastaterequirementaround that,”andtheIRSDhastocovercertain topicsinschool,Jernsresponded.

Learningtoread, andreadingtolearn

Statewide,readingliteracywilltake centerstageforGov.MattMeyer’sadministration.

“Literacy:Whenyoucanread,that makeseverythingelseaccessibletoyou,” saidJerns.

Studentswhoaren’treadingproficientlybythirdgradearemorelikelyto struggleinfutureyears,inmultiplesubjects.TheIRSDalsorecentlypurchased awholenewreadingcurriculum,after monthsofevaluatinghowthebooksand materialshelpstudentsunderstandthe statestandards.

Anotherchallenge:“Wehavethe largestmultilinguallearnerpopulationin thestate,”Jernssaid.

Morethan2,700IRSDstudents,representingatleast20countriesworldwide, arelearningEnglish—aquarterof IRSDenrollment—andthatpercentage hasincreasedannually.Withinthat, everyyear,IRSDenrollsanother200plus“newcomers”whoareintheirfirst yearofschoolingintheU.S.anddonot speakEnglishastheirprimarylanguage.

“Sonotonlyarewetryingtoteach thelanguage,we’retryingtoteachthem howformaleducation”works,Jernssaid.

Readingskillscomehand-in-hand withlanguagecomprehension.

“Inthestate,wegiveaone-year[state testdeferral]forreading,buttheydo havetotakethemath.…Thenyouhave newcomerswhohaven’tlearnedinthis country,”shesaid.“So,youhavetoteach thesocialaspect,aswellastheacademic aspect—andsociallyishowwealllearn faster.”

Theschoolboardpresentationalso

includeddataaboutlanguagegrowthfor multilinguallearners.

Nextsteps

Empoweredwiththetestresults, schoolscanplanforimprovement.DormanandJernssharedaboutadozen goalsandplansofattack.Classroom teachersanddistrictofficialswillworkto analyzedata,setgoalsforeachsubgroup anddevelopschoolsuccessplans.

“It’saboutensuringthatallofourstudentshaveaccessto…goodinstruction,” Dormansaid.

Additionally,schoolsareconstantly assessingstudentcomprehension. Checkingwhetherstudentsunderstanda lessonisliterallypartofteaching.

“Wedon’twaittotheendoftheyear whenstatetestdatacomes.Weareconstantlylookingatdata…andlotsof times,thosediscussionsrevolvearound studentswhoneedthegreatestlevelsof support,sotheycansucceed,”Jernssaid.

“It’salotofdata,”BoardMember MichelleParsonssaid.“Youcan’timprovesomethinguntilyoumeasureit, andyougottameasureitfrequently.And itsoundslikeyouguysaredoingthat.”

Instructionleaderswillalsogivequarterlyupdatestotheschoolboardonwhat they’reimplementingattheschools.

Standardizedtestingisn’tperfect.It’s time-consumingandstressful,andplaces heavyimportanceonahandfulofacademicsubjects.

“Ingeneral…alotofpeoplelookata

scoreandassumethescorerepresentsthe trueabilityofastudent,oraschool,or educationasawhole.Butthere’sso muchmorethat’sbeingtaughtinthe classroomthatcan’tbenecessarilymeasuredbyascore,”ConorCasey(Teacher oftheYearatSussexCentralMiddle School)toldtheCoastalPointlast spring.

JernssaidtheStateiscontinuallyassessingtheassessmentsthatareusedfor accountability.

Forinstance,“Lastyear,theState askedforinputonwhether[theSAT] shouldcontinueasthestateaccountabilitymeasure,”andshesaidthegeneral consensuswasthatitneedsreconsideration.Ifstudentsaren’tcollege-bound,it’s notanidealassessmentoftheirskills.On theotherhand,“Wedon’twanttoclosea door”onstudentswhowouldn’thave otherwisehadthatsteppingstonetocollegeadmission.

“Delawareisoneofthefewstatesthat continuestotestallstudentsonthe SAT,”forfree,duringtheschoolday.It officiallyreplacedanotherDelawareaccountabilityassessmentin2016.

Learnmore

TheIRSDpresentationispostedonlineundertheSept.22meetingagenda at https://go.boarddocs.com/de/irsd/Board. nsf/Public(Item“8.04Curriculum”).

Detailedstatewidetestresultsareonlineathttps://data.delaware.gov/Education/Student-Assessment-Performance/ ms6b-mt82/data_preview(narrowdown thedatabyselectingtheyear,schoolor othercolumns).

FamiliescanviewsampletestquestionsontheDepartmentofEducation website.

Resultsofthe2025assessment

TheseareIRSD’saverageproficiency inthe2025studentassessments.Results

perschoolvarymorewidely:

Grade3ELA(33%)waslowerthan thestate(39%)

Grade4ELA(33%)waslowerthan thestate(41%)

Grade5ELA(44%)wassimilarto thestate(45%)

Grade6ELA(43%)washigherthan thestate(38%)

Grade7ELA(46%)wassimilarto thestate(44%)

Grade8ELA(44%)wasslightly higherthanthestate(41%)

Grade3math(42%)wasthesameas thestate(42%)

Grade4math(44%)wasslightly higherthanthestate(41%)

Grade5math(38%)wasslightly higherthanthestate(34%)

Grade6math(37%)washigherthan thestate(30%)

Grade7math(34%)wasslightly higherthanthestate(31%)

Grade8math(31%)wasslightly higherthanthestate(27%)

Grade5science(22%)waslowerthan thestate(29%)

Grade8science(20%)wasslightly higherthanthestate(17%)

Grade10science(17%)waslower thanthestate(26%)

Grade11SATELA(44%)was slightlylowerthanthestate(47%)For thepreviousthreeyears,IRhasscored slightlylowerthanstateaverage.

Grade11SATMath(20%)wassimilartothestate(18%).Fortheprevious threeyears,IRhasscoredsimilarlyto stateaverage.

(Socialstudieswasabsentfromthe IRSDreportbecausethedatawasnot readywithenoughtimeforDormanand Jernstoassessand“doitjustice,”she said.)

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Businessesplan forstorms,scams andsocialmedia

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Hurricanesarejustoneemergency thatcanhitabusiness.Storms,scams andsocialmediaconcernscanshakea businesstoitscore.

“There’salltheotherthingsthat canimpacttheday-to-day,”saidTom Thunstrom,adirectorattheDelaware SmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter. Butgoodplanning,hesaid,canhelp “ensurethingscanoperateifthingsgo sideways.”

HediscussedresiliencyonSept.23, inthefirstinathree-partEmergency PreparednessSerieshostedbythe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce.

“Ithinkthatthebestthingyoucan doasabusinessowneristodevelop youroperationstomakesurethat,if somethingdoeshappen,whatareyou goingtodo?”saidanotherpresenter, Charles“Chip”StevensonIV.

Stevensonhadmultiplelayersof perspective,asbothaGeorgetown businessownerandchairpersonof SussexCounty’sLocalEmergency PlanningCommittee(LEPC).What wouldhedowithcustomersandemployeesifhisfamily’sshopclosedfor sixweeks,suchashappenedduring theCOVID-19lockdowns?Whatinformationshouldhisinterimmanager haveiftherewasanemergencyduring theowners’vacation?

“Itreallyisabouttime.Working full-time,wedon’talwayssitdown”

Emergencyprep

‘Onestepatatime’isthebestwaytocreateanemergencyplan,saysTomThunstrom,adirectorattheDelawareSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter.

andplan,Stevensonadmitted.“We haveideaswhere,‘Ifsomethinghappens,I’lldothis,’butwedon’twriteit down.…Organizationisimportant.”

Thunstromdescribedthreemajor partstobusinessresilience:assess (identifythecurrentsituation,staff, contactsandpotentialrisks);plan(put resiliencyplansonpaper);andimplement(reviewandchangethedocumentasneeded).

•Assess—Listallthepotential risksthatcoulddisruptyourbusiness.

Thinkaboutstorms,poweroutages, unexpectedroadclosures,officefire, familyillness,cybersecuritybreaches andmore.Then,whatareyouressentialbusinessfunctionsthatneedto continue?Andwhatareallofyourresources?

Keeplistsofyourbusinesscontacts, includingsuppliers,financialinstitutionsandinsurancepolicies.(Bythe way,haveyoureadyourinsurance policieslately?)It’sevenpossibleto unexpectedlyloseatrustedemployee,

whichcancausechaos.Knowwhich employeeshaveequipmentanddata access.Businessownersshouldalways haveaccountaccesstosocialmedia, websitesandothersoftware.

•Plan—Findabusinessresiliency workbook,suchastheonecreatedby DBDC.Writeallofthosecontacts, resourcesandideasontopaper,make copiesandlocktheminasafeplace. “Don’tleavethisthingsittingout,”

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MillsboroChambergolftourneyreturnsOct.13

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Afterasuccessfulfirstyear,theGreater MillsboroChamberofCommercewill hostits2ndAnnualGolfTournament thismonth.Thefundraiserwillbeheldat PlantationLakesGolf&CountryClub onMonday,Oct.13,from8a.m.to4p.m.

Charitytournamentsare“alotoffun foreverybody.Ithinkalotofpeopleenjoy thegolfing,andweraisemoneyforcharity,whichisagreatthing,”saidNadine Timpanaro,executivedirectorofthe

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Thunstromsaid.

Chamber.

The2025charitablepartnerisUnstoppableJoy,whichprovidesphysical, emotionalandcreativesupportprograms topeoplewithcancer.

“UnstoppableJoy—they’rereally good.Theyprovidefreeservicestoindividualsandfamiliesaffectedbycancer,” saidTimpanaro,whoisstillmanagingthe Chamberthroughoutherowntreatment.

“Theyhelpedmewithawig,abeautifulwig,andlastnightIdidsoundhealing forthefirsttime,andIreallyenjoyedit.… Theydosuchnicestufflikethat.…We’re

•Implement—Reviewplansregularly,asseasons,staffandprocesses change.Forinstance,abusinessmanagermightupdateemergencyplans everyApril,beforethebusysummer seasonstarts.

helpingraisemoneyforthem,soIthinka lotofpeoplesupportthat.”

Lastyear’stournamenthappenedto occurduringTimpanaro’sfirstweek workingattheChamber,shenotedwitha laugh.

“Everybodyhadagoodtime.…It’s justanicemixofskilllevels.It’saniceday. …Ihopewehavegreatweather,”shesaid. “Wehavealotofgreatsponsorsfromthe community.”

Registrationforthetournamentcosts $600perfoursome,whichincludesprizes, networkingand,ofcourse,golf.Registra-

“Wehavetoadapt.…Thisisnota one-and-done.Thisisanongoingexercise,”saidThunstrom. Otherbusinessprofessionals chimedinwithideas,suchas“making

tionandagrab-and-gobreakfaststartat8 a.m.,withashotgunstartat10a.m.The afternoonreceptionincludesafreegift bag,adrinkticket,cashbarandbuffet lunchofsandwiches,wrapsandsalad. Guestscanpurchase50/50entriesand raffleticketsforgiftdrawings.Tournamentprizeswillbeawardedintheafternoon.

Registerandlearnmoreonlineatgolfgenius.com/ggid/LHG4NF.Formoreinformation,contacttheChamberat info@millsborochamber.comor(302) 934-6777.

friends”andcreatingcontactlistsbeforeanemergencyhappens.Fixingan emergencyat2a.m.iseasierifyoualreadyknowwhotocall.

Onemansaidcustomerscanrebuildhabitsin60says,sogoodplanningcanpreventacustomerfrom “f orgettingyou.”

Localemergencyofficialsalso spokeaboutgeneralsafety,sinceSeptemberisNationalPreparedness Month.

Peopleshouldturnontheircell phonesettingsforemergencyalerts.

“Ifyou’reinanareaandweping thatarea,youwillgetanalert.…You donothavetosignupforthat.You justhavetomakesure[it’s]on,”said TimothyCooper,deputydirectorof publicsafetyfortheSussexCounty DivisionofEmergencyManagement. Foremergencies,peoplecanalso readsocialmedia,listentoaweather radio,registerforDelawareEmergencyNotificationSystemand“Know YourZone”tokeepabreastofflood risks.Cooperalsoencouragedpeople tomakeemergencyplanswiththeir families,knowingwherekids,petsand olderadultsshouldgoormeetduring anemergency.

Peoplewhowanttohelpthecommunityrespondbettertoemergencies cantrainintheCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam(CERT)initiative.Itteachescriticalbasicskillsin emergencyreadinessandresponse. Businessescanalsotakeadvantageof aworkplaceversionofCERTtraining,whichcanhelpreducerisksduringfire,theft,healthemergenciesand more.

TheChamber’snexttwoEmergencyPreparednessworkshopswillbe Oct.15(BusinessResiliencyandDisasterFinance)andNov.12(Cybersecurity).Findregistrationanddetails onlineathttps://bethany-fenwick.org (click“Events,”and“Chamber Events”).

thefirstunitsarrivedonthescene Tuesdaymorning.

“Itprettymuchwentboomandput itselfout,”hesaid.

Oneneighbor,whoaskednottobe identified,saidtheexplosionrocked hishouse.

“Itwasonehellofanexplosion,”he said.“Itscaredmesobad.Ididn’t knowwhathadhappened.Itrattled myhousebig-time.”

Anotherpersonatthescenesaid theyhadspokentosomeonewhohad felttheblastattheirhomeabouta half-mileaway.

“There’snothingleft”ofthehouse, hesaid.

Gajdossaidinvestigatorswereon thepropertythroughthenighton Tuesdaytryingtoestablishthecause oftheblast.

More than100firefightersfrom areafirecompaniesrespondedinthe wakeoftheexplosion,includingthose fromDagsboro,Frankford,Gumboro, Millsboro,Selbyville,Georgetown, BethanyBeach,IndianRiver,Roxana, MiltonandLaurel.Inaddition,technicalrescueteamsfromSussexandKent countiesinDelawareandOceanCity, Md.,responded,alongwithemergency medicalserviceteamsfromtheSussex CountyParamedics,DelawareState PoliceAviationUnit(Trooper2), FrankfordandDagsboroEMS.

TheSussexCountyHazardous MaterialsUnitalsoresponded,incase anyvictimsorfirst-responderswere exposedtohazardouschemicalsfollowingtheexplosion,Gajdossaid. Alsocalledtothescenewereanarson unitfromthestatefiremarshal’soffice, aswellasDelawareStateFireSchool, DelawareStatePoliceandthefederal BureauofAlcohol,Tobacco,Firearms &Explosives(ATF).

TheDelawareStateFirePoliceand

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill Top,theroofofthehomeappearedtobestandingperpendiculartothegroundfollowingtheexplosionatthishomenearDagsboroonTuesday,Sept.29.

thestateDepartmentofTransportationassistedwithtrafficcontrol.Gum TreeRoadbetweenMollyFieldand FoxRunroadswasclosedformuchof thedayTuesday.

B.ScottBullock,chiefofinvestigationsfortheOfficeoftheDelaware StateFireMarshal,saidtheoffice’s majorincidentresponseteam,aswell asATFandDelawareStatePoliceof-

ficials,wereassistingwiththeinvestigation,whichhesaid“isinitsbeginningstages.”

“Theseinvestigationsareverycomplex,”Bullocksaid.

OceanViewPostOfficeclosesabruptly

Customersadvised touseneighboring postoffices,need forrepairscited

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheOceanViewPostOfficeclosed abruptlylatelastweek,withsignson thedoorindicatingtheclosureisfor “repairs”andthatcustomersshoulduse theBethanyBeachPostOfficeinthe meantime.

TheCoastalPointreachedoutto OceanViewTownManagerCarol HouckandMillvilleTownManager EileenScerra,andneitherreportedreceivinganyofficialcommunicationfrom the UnitedStatesPostalServiceregardingtheclosure.

Earlierthisweek,therewasnoevidenceofanyworkinprogressatthefacilityandthedoorsremainedlocked. EmailstotheUnitedStatesPostal ServiceforclarificationreceivednoresponsebytheCoastalPoint’spresstime

mid-week.

Onenoticeonthedoor,datedSept. 27,with“IndustryAlert”writtenacross thetopandstatedtobefromthe UnitedStatesPostalService,statedthat “retailandP.O.BoxservicesaresuspendedattheOceanViewfacility.”The noticestatedthattherewouldbenoimpactondeliveryservicesandendedwith anapology“foranyinconvenienceto ourcustomers.”

Somecustomerspostingonsocial mediasuggestedtherepairsmayinvolve moldremediation,buttheCoastalPoint hasbeenunabletoconfirmthat.Many

commentsonsocialmediareferredtothe ageofthebuilding,itstrailerlikepropertiesandthefactthatitneedsrenovation and/orexpansion.Otherscomplimented theservicetheyhadreceivedthere.

Anothernoticeonthedoorreferencedpassportservices,advisingcustomerstomakeanappointmentatthe Dagsboro,Millsboro,Georgetownor RehobothBeachpostoffices.

Yetanothernoticeadvisedthose needingstampsorshippingservicesto use theBethanyBeachPostOffice,at 14N.PennsylvaniaAvenueinBethany Beach;theFrankfordPostOffice,at1 MainStreet,Frankford;ortheSelbyvillePostOffice,at23W.Church Street,Selbyville. Windowservicehoursforthe

Bethanylocationare8a.m.to4:30p.m. MondaythroughFridayand8a.m.to noononSaturday.Frankford’spostofficeisopenfromMondaythroughFridayfrom8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.and closesforlunchbetween1and2p.m.

SaturdayhoursinFrankfordare8:30 p.m.tonoon.TheSelbyvillePostOffice isopenfrom9a.m.to4:30p.m.MondaythroughFridayandclosesfrom11 a.m.tonoonforlunch,withSaturday hoursfrom9a.m.tonoon.

HopeCenterhostingHealthFaironSaturday

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BeebeHealthcareexpertswillmeasurebloodglucose,cholesterol,blood pressureandbonedensity,andprovidea questionnairetohelpdetermine prostateandlunghealth,attheCommunityHealthFairfrom9a.m.to2 p.m.onSaturday,Oct.4,attheHope CenteratMariner’sBethelGlobal MethodistChurchinOceanView.

“It’simportanttohavethistypeof eventopentothepublic,forfree,”said CommunityHealthFairCommittee Chair womanandMariner’smember DianeDonohue.“Itisgearedtoward

theseniorpopulationinourareabut opentoanyone.Itisaninformational dayforpeoplewhowanttofindout things,whomighthavebeenputting themoff.Beebehasbeengreat.They providealotofexpertise,aswellwith thenurseswhowillbetheredoingthese screenings.”

“Weareacaringchurch,”sheadded. “Wedocareaboutourmembersand ourcommunity.Iamfromthehealthcarefield,retiredoutofthehealthcare field.Iwasattendingahealthcarefair once,andIdidoneofthesescreenings andIfoundoutthroughbonedensity screeningthatIhadanissue.”

RepresentativesofDelawareHos-

pice,theNationalAllianceonMental Illness,CHEERCenterandDelaware DeafSeniorCitizenswillbethere,as wellasmembersofavolunteerfire companygivingCPRandautomated externaldefibrillator(AED)demonstrations.

Informationwillbeprovidedabout balance,griefandfitness,andamassage chairwillbeavailable.

“Therearesomecommunityorganizationsthataregoingtobeavailableto provideinformationandanswerquestions.TheLion’sClubwillbeproviding thevisionscreening,”Donohuesaid.

Shenotedthatmembersof Mariner’sPrayerMinistrywillalsobeat

theHopeCenter,“becausewearelookingatthisaswellnessofpeople,and thatwouldincludespiritualwellnessas well.”

Alsoplannedaresessionsexplaining advancedirectives,at11a.m.,presented bythechaplainatBeebeHealthcare andarepresentativefromDelaware Hospice,aswellasasessionconcerning strokeawareness,at12:30p.m.

“Thesearelimitedsessions,butIfeel wewillbeabletoseataround30for eachoneofthesesessions,”Donohue said.

Formoreinformation,callthe churchat(302)539-9510.

MillvillefirehallhostingopenhouseonSunday

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany willopenitsdoorsforvisitorsonSunday, Oct.5,withfunactivitiesandanimportantsafetymessage.

TostartoffFirePreventionWeek,the firecompanywillholdanopenhouse withthetheme“ChargeintoFireSafety.” Informationwillbeprovidedonsafely charginglithiumbatteries,whichareused

topowersucheverydaydevicesascellphones,laptops,tablets,digitalcameras andsmartwatches.

FirecompanyspokesmanGaryCaunitissaidthisweekthatactivitiesduringthe openhouse,scheduledfor11a.m.to3 p.m.,willincludefacepainting,abounce house,anobstaclecoursehostedbythe firecompany’sJuniorFirefighters,the SussexCountyEmergencyMedicalServicesmobilecommandpost,theFire SafetyHouseandaspecialappearanceby

SparkytheFireDog.

Freehotdogsandsodaswillbeavailableaswell.TheDelawareStatePolice helicopter,“Trooper2,”maymakeanappearance,dependingonweatherand availability.

“It’sagreatchancetoseethefirehouse, seewhatwe’reabout,”whilehavingfun andlearningaboutlithiumbatterysafety, Caunitissaid.

Thethreemainideasregarding lithium-ionbatterysafety,accordingto

promotionalmaterialsfromthefirecompany,are:

•BuyonlyUL-listed,safety-certified products;

•Chargedevicessafely;and

•Recyclebatteriesresponsibly.

Caunitisencouragedthecommunityto comeouttothefirehouseandlearnmore tipstokeeptheirfamiliesandhomesafe.

TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany islocatedat35553AtlanticAvenue,Millville.

Editorial Columns

LetterstotheEditor

Editorial

Onceagain,our‘helpers’answercall ViewPoint

It’softenbeensaidthatfirst-respondersdisplayadifferentkind ofcouragethanthemajorityofhumanbeingsbecauseoftheirwillingnesstorunintosituationsthatcausemostrational-thinkingpeopletoruntheotherway.

Fires,situationswithweapons,domesticdisputes,floods...you nameit.Whenthegoinggetstough,thepeopletaskedwithkeeping ussafeortreatingourailmentsrushin.Andyoucanalsoinclude massiveexplosionstothelist.

Asmanypeopleintheareawerestillsleeping,aloudexplosion rangoutfromjustoutsideofDagsborointheearlymorninghours ofTuesday,Sept.30.

“Itwasonehellofanexplosion,”saidoneneighborofthehome thatexploded.“Itscaredmesobad.Ididn’tknowwhathadhappened.Itrattledmyhousebig-time.”

Itwas,infact,anawfulexplosion,andresultedinonepersonlos-

ingtheirlife,andanotherinjured.Thatinjuredindividualwas “pulledfromtherubble,”andtransportedtoalocalhospitalfor treatment,accordingtoSussexCountyEMSspokesmanGlenn Marshall.

Itwasatragicmoment,andatragedythatwillliveoninthat community,andespeciallyinthatfamily,forlongaftertherubble hasbeenclearedandanewhomecanbebuilt.Therearenotenough wordstoexpressourcondolencestothosepersonallytouchedbythis event.

AsMr.Rogersfamouslysaid,duringtimeslikethiswhenthings aresadandconfusedanddon’tknowwhattofeel:“Lookforthe helpers.Youwillalwaysfindpeoplewhoarehelping.”

Ourfirst-responders,yetagain,werethosepeople.Manyofthem arevolunteersandwillinglylefttheirhomes,familiesorjobstorespond.Thesehelperscarriedthelightforallofusinadarkmoment.

My‘MiniMe’sometimescausesangst

TherearetimeswhenIcasuallyglanceupatthemirrorand realizethatIamtransformingintoawerewolf.

See,I’vereachedthatagewheretwothingshavehappened: First,Ijustdon’tspendmuchtimelookinginthemirroranymorebecause,let’sfaceit,onepersoncanonlyconsumeso much“handsome”beforeitoverwhelmsthembothphysically andemotionally.And,second,Inowhavehairgrowingoutof placesthatwereoncebarren,whileleavingbarrenwhatonce hadhair.

So,thingsdosneakuponmefromtimetotime.Thereare momentswhenImightnoticethatmynoselookslikeIjustinhaledCaptainCaveman.Or—doyourememberthoselittle tasselsthatkidswouldhangfromthe handlebarsoftheirbikes?Yeah,sometimesIglanceupandseethosethings stickingoutofmyearholes.

Backoff,ladies.I’mspokenfor.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Regardless,thoughIdon’tpayas muchattentionasImost-certainly should,Idotypicallytrytotacklethe problemwhenitarises.So,whenIglancedupfrombrushingmy teethlongenoughtonoticethatawoolymammothwasformingabovemyeyes,Iwentintoactionanddecidedtocleanup theeyebrowsabit.

floorlastnight.”

Thesmileturnedtoasortofannoyance,alooksheturnsto... well,I’djustsayit’sherlook.ItusuallyrangesfrommildlyperturbedtogenerallyinconveniencedtoI’m-about-to-zing-dad. Theyoftenhappenalltogether,likeoneofthoseflipbookswe usedtodrawaskidsthatwouldlooklikeapoorly-drawncartoonwhenyouquicklyturnedthepages.

“I’llpickuptheshoeswhenyougrowsomeeyebrows,”she said.

“Or,you’ llpickupyourshoesrightnow,andI’llallowyou somewatertodrinkandabedtosleepintonight.”

Sometimes,youjusthavetoputthemintheirplace.You needtoremindthemwhoisthebossin thehouse,andthatthere’sonlyonedecision-makerofimportanceinthis dwelling.And,whenmywifeisn’thome, Iamthatboss.

“Fine”washerhuffyanswerasshe grabbedtheshoesandnodoubtputthem somewhereelsethattheydidnotbelong.

Youknow,tostayontherightsideoftheold“hotmeter.”

“Whatintheworldhappenedtoyoureyes,”askedmyalways-tactfuldaughterwhenIgothomefromworklaterthat evening.“Isyour‘bald’spreading?”

Charmingkid,thatone.Remindmetoorderextracoalat thebeginningofDecember.

“Whatareyoutalkingabout,”Iasked,knowingthatshewas judgingmeonmymanicuringskillsfromthatmorning,but wantingtoseehowfarshe’dtakeit.

“Whereareyoureyebrows,”shegleefullyretorted,nowsmilingatthethoughtthatshewaswrigglingherwayundermy skin.“Didyoutradethemforasandwich?”

Oooh,thisgirl.HowdareshestealajokethatIuse—one thatIoriginallystolefrommyowndad.Doesshehavenodecency?

“Well,Isupposetheycouldbeanywhere,”Ianswered.“But I’dguessthey’reunderthoseshoesItoldyoutopickupoffthe

It’sfunny,thisraising-a-personthing.Youwantsobadlyfor themtosurpassyouineverysinglethingtheydo,butyoudon’talwaystakeintoconsiderationthatthiscouldincludeyournegative traits,aswell.Forinstance,thereisasmallcollectiveofpeoplewho considermetobeabitofasmart...well,theythinkIsometimes usesarcasmorotherirritatingtoolstomakemypoints.

“Whatdoyouwantfordinnertonight?”

“Whereareyoureyebrows?”

Deepbreaths.Sheknowssheisrentingspaceinmyhead, andshewantstotestthislandlord-tenantthingouttoseehow faritcango.I’lljustglossoverit,andshe’llletitgowhenshe doesn’tthinkitbothersmeanymore.

“Wecanhavechickenorspaghetti.Whichisit?”

“Spaghetti,”sheansweredquickly.“Theanswerisalways spaghetti.Hey,didyouknowIgotcalleduptodoaproblemon thechalkboardtoday?Igotitwrong,buthetoldmewhyand nowIunderstandit.”

“That’sgreat.That’sallweask.Justkeepworkingandyou’ll getit.You’resmart.”

“Andyou’rebald.Evenyoureyesarebaldnow.” Sigh.Anybodyhavealeadoncoal?

CoastalPointencourages theexchangeofideas. Letterstotheeditormustbe signedbytheauthorwith phonenumberincludedfor purposesofverification.

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Coalitionkeepsfocus onFredHudson

Editor:

Wereadwithinterestthereportin CoastalPointabouttheSept.19meetingbetweenDelDOTSecretaryHastingsandtheSussexCountyCouncil. Wewereespeciallystruckbythisquote fromtheSecretary:“SafetyisDelDOT’snumberonepriority…with othergoalsincludingrelievingcongestion,economicdevelopment,beingsure improvementscreatemulti-modalconnections(bicycle,pedestrian,public transitandindividualmotorvehicles, collectively)andbeingcarefulabout how projectsaffecttheenvironment.”

ThisisexactlywhattheCoalition foraSaferFredHudsonRoadhasbeen requesting—amulti-modalconnectionalongFredHudsonRoadfrom NorthBeachDrivetoStateRoute1— adistanceofonlyaboutaquarter-mile.

Aswewrotetoyoubefore,ourcoalitionwasformedin2021followinga hit-and-runaccidentonFredHudson Road—inexactlythesectionwhere wearenowrequestingtheimprovement.In2024,DelDOT addedasidewalkalongFredHudsonRoadfrom NorthBeachDrivetoMcCoy’sWay— providingmuch-neededandverymuch appreciatedsafepedestrianpassageto

thenaturetrailandHockersshopping center.

However,thereisstillnoaccessfrom NorthBeachDrivetoRoute1— meaningthathomeownersfromNorth BeachDrivetothewest,includingall thosealongFredHudsonRoad,CentralAvenueandCedarNeckRoadstill havenopedestrian/bikeaccesstothe beach,shopping,restaurants,etc.,exceptinamotorvehicle.Infact,the homeownersinHeronBayhavenosafe way,atall,toleavetheircommunityon footorbike.Thereisevenasignposted onFredHudsonRoadatNorthBeach Drivewherethesidewalkendsthat says,“NoaccesstoRoute1.”

TheCoastalPointreportedonAug. 29,thatwenowknowthatDelDOTis planningnecessaryimprovementsto FredHudsonRoadinexactlythisarea, butwehavebeentoldthat—despite theSecretary’sabove-statedcommitmentto“beingsureimprovementscreatemulti-modalconnections,”nosuch connectionsareplannedintheworkon FredHudsonRoad.

Wefirmlybelievethatthestated commitmenttopedestriansafety shouldbereflectedintheprojectdesignsassoonaspossible,ensuringsafe accessforpedestriansandcyclistson FredHudsonRoad.

CoalitionforaSaferFredHudsonRoad

Orchestraconjuring‘Fantasies&FairyTales’

TheSouthernDelawareOrchestrais invitingmusicloverstoescapeintoa worldoffantasticaltaleswiththeir “Fantasies&FairyTales”performances.

FromthewhirlwindchaosofDukas’ “TheSorcerer’sApprentice”tothe spellbindingeerinessofBach’s“Toccata andFugue”(bothfeaturedinDisney’s “Fantasia”)andmuchmore,thisconcert isdesignedas“aninvitationtoescape intoaworldwhereanythingispossible, andthegreateststoriesaretoldthrough thepowerofourorchestra.Itdemonstrates,onceagain,howmuchorchestral musicisapartofourlivesandculture.

Itisstorytellingmusicatitsfinest!” Performancedatesandlocationsinclude:

•Oct.11,3p.m.,atSussexAcademy, Georgetown;and

•Oct.12,3p.m.,atCapeHenlopen HighSchool,Lewes.

Ticketsarenowonsaleatsodelomusic.org.Theycost$25foradultsor$10 forstudentsandfaculty,andarefreefor kids10oryounger.TheOct.11performanceatSussexAcademywilloffer freeadmissionforallstudentsandfaculty,aswellasformilitaryveteransand active-dutymilitaryservicemembers.

Statetoreceive$2Mworkforcedatagrant

Gov.MattMeyer,U.SSens.Chris CoonsandLisaBluntRochester, alongwithCongresswomanSarah McBride(allD-Del.),thisweekannouncedamorethan$2millionU.S. DepartmentofLaborWorkforceData QualityInitiative(WDQI)grantto DelawareDepartmentofLabor’s WorkforceDevelopmentBoardto modernizethestate’sworkforceand educationdatainfrastructure.

WDQIisacompetitivegrantprogramthatprovidesfundingtostates tobuildalongitudinaldatasystem thatlinksworkforceandeducation programdata.

Overtime,officialssaid,thesystem willenableworkforceleaderstobetter understandwhat’sworking,andwhat isn’t,inpreparingindividualsforsuc-

The Town of Ocean View

Yoga Classes

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Oct. 7, 9, 14 & 16

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Wednesdays

Oct. 8 & 15

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

All Classes In the Community Center

Free Parking

Instructor –Barbara Popiel A Traveling Yogi Licensed & Insured Class Content

Breathwork • Meditation • Vinyasa Class

Required Equipment

Yoga Mat/Towel, Water Bottle & Open Mind

$10/Class

Cash or Venmo

cessfulcareers.Itwillsupporttoolsto helpstudentsandworkersidentify programsthathavelong-termsuccess ratesandallowstatestomakedatadrivendecisionsaroundworkforceinvestments.

ThisisthefirsttimeDelawarehas receivedthisgrantaward.

“Delaware’sfuturedependsonhow wellweprepareourworkforcetoday. Withthisfederalgrant,we’llbeable tobuildthedatatoolsnecessaryto betterconnecteducation,trainingand jobopportunities,ensuringevery Delawareanhasapathtoawell-payingcareer,”saidMeyer.“I’mgrateful totheDelawareDepartmentofLabor andourfederalpartnersforsecuring thisfunding,andproudthatDelaware isleadingthewayinmakingwork-

forcedecisionssmarter,fasterand fairerforall.”

“Acrossadministrations,Delaware keepswinningfederalinvestmentsbecauseofitsbestasset:aworkforce preparedforanythingthefuture brings,”saidCoons.“Nothingmakes mehappierasanappropriatorthan beingabletobringhomefundingthat shoresupopportunityforDelaware’s workersfortoday,tomorrowandthe restofthe21stcentury.”

“IamproudthatDelawarehasreceivedthiscompetitivegrantfromthe U.S.DepartmentofLabor,”saidBlunt Rochester,amemberoftheSenate Health,Education,Labor&Pensions (HELP)Committee.“AsDelaware’s formerSecretaryofLabor,IhavededicatedmycareertopreparingtheFirst

Stateforthefutureofwork.Thisnew datasystemwillbecriticalaswe tacklethechallengesfacingourworkforceandequipDelawareanswiththe toolstheyneedtosucceed.”

“Thisinvestmentisabigwinfor Delaware’sworkforceandeconomy,” saidMcBride.“Bymodernizingour datainfrastructure,we’regivingworkersandstudentsthetoolstheyneedto makeinformedchoicesandsucceedin afast-changingeconomy.It’sabout makingsureeveryDelawareanhasa fairshotatopportunity—andthat ourpoliciesaregroundedinwhat works.

“I’mproudtoworkalongsideGov. Meyer,Sens.CoonsandBlunt Rochestertodeliverthesekindsofinvestmentsforourstate,”McBridesaid.

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

Lakeside clubhouse with shaded verandas and game room

Resort-style pool with lazy river, splash pad, and bath house

Tennis and pickleball courts

Fitness center with yoga room

Fishing pier

Walking trails

Dog park

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•DanCervellino Amesmerizingsunrisegreetedthese paddleboardersastheystartedofftheir respectivedaysinstyle.

WHAT’S YOUR WALDEN WHY?

Since we made the decision to livehere, we have not regretted it onebit. We have met many terriﬁc new people since moving here and look forward to engaging more withour community.

-MARK & RUSS

DelawareDivisionofRevenue issueswarningoftaxscams

OPEN HOUSE

TheDelawareDepartmentofFinance andDivisionofRevenuearewarningresidentsaboutarecentsurgeinfraudulent textmessagesimpersonatingtheDivision ofRevenue.Thescammessagesclaim thatataxpayer’srefund“hasbeen processedandapproved”anddemandthat recipientsprovide“validpaymentinformation”byaspecificdeadline.Themessagealsofalselystatesthattherefundwill beforfeitedifnoresponseisreceived.

Officialsadvisedresidentstheyshould notclickonanylinksorrespondtothese messages.TheDelawareDivisionofRevenuedoesnotsendtextmessagesrequestingpersonalorfinancialinformation,and thereisnosuchthingasautomaticforfeitureofataxrefundduetolackofresponse.

Anyonewhoisunsureaboutthestatus oftheirrefundortaxaccountshouldcontactPublicServicedirectlyat(302)5778200.

“Scammersoftenusefearandurgency tomanipulatevictimsintotakingimmediateaction,”officialssaid.“Theymayalso usepubliclyavailableinformation,suchas yournameorphonenumber,tomakethe messagesappearmorelegitimate.”

Toprotectagainstthesescams,theDivisionofRevenueofferedanumberof tips.

Howtoprotectyourselffromtax scams:

•Don’trush—Scammerscreatea falsesenseofurgency.Takeyourtimeto reviewanyunexpectedcommunications carefully.

•Verifythesource—Nevertrustcontactinformationprovidedinasuspicious message.Instead,visittax.delaware.gov andlogintoyourportalaccountorcall theofficialhotlinetoverifyifalegitimate noticewasissued.

•Watchforredflags—Becautiousof messageslackingdetailsaboutyourspecifictaxaccountorthosethatdon’tincludeareturnmailingaddress.Official noticeswillalwayscontainverifiablecontactandaccountinformation.

•Protectyourinformation—Never sharepersonalorfinancialdetailsinresponsetounsolicitedmessages.Onlyprovideinformationthroughverifiedand securechannels.

OfficialsalsonotedthattheDivision ofRevenue’sonlineportaliscurrentlyexperiencingdowntimeduetoasystemupgrade.

“Weappreciateyourpatienceaswe worktorestorefullserviceonOct.6, 2025.”

Forupdatesandmoreinformation, visittax.delaware.gov.

SIC:

CoastalPoint•DarinMcCann,SusanMutz&Submitted TheMeoliCompaniescelebratedthegrandopeningofitsnewlocationin Clarksville witharibbon-cuttingandcheckpassingonMonday,Sept.29.

MeoliCompaniesmark27thlocationwithribbon-cutting,donation,‘FirstDip’ceremony

TheMeoliCompaniesthisweekannouncedthegrandopeningofits newestMcDonald’srestaurant,in Clarksville.Therestaurant,locatedat 35010AtlanticAvenue,officially openeditsdoorswithacelebratoryribbon-cuttingandaunique“FirstDip” activity,whereattendeesjoinedtogetherinacountdowntodipchicken nuggets,frenchfriesandchickentendersintotheirfavoritesaucesatthe sametime.

TheClarksvilleMcDonald’shas added50newjobstothelocaleconomy,representativesnoted,“creatingcareeropportunitiesforyoungpeople enteringtheworkforceandsteadyemploymentforindividualsacrossalllevels.TheopeningunderscorestheMeoli

Companies’deepinvestmentinthe communitiesitservesanditslongstandingcommitmenttocreatingboth economicandsocialimpact.”

“Weareveryexcitedtoofficially openinClarksville,acommunitythat haswarmlywelcomedus,”saidMike Meoli,owner/operatoroftheMeoli Companies.“Ourrestaurantstakeon thepersonalityofthetownswherewe reside,andthisrestaurantreflectsthe vibrancyandgrowthofthe Clarksville/OceanView/Millvillecommunities.Fromcreatingdozensofnew jobstosupportingorganizationslike SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers,we areproudtobemorethanjustarestaurant—we’reapartnerinhelpingthis communitythrive.”

Thecelebrationalsoincludeda checkpresentationtoSouthCoastal VillageVolunteers,“demonstratingthe MeoliCompanies’focusonbeing strongcommunitystewards.”Withthis opening,theMeoliCompaniesnow operates38McDonald’srestaurants acrossDelaware,MarylandandVirginia,including27ontheDelmarva Peninsulaand11recentlyacquiredin Norfolk,Va.

“Fornearly35years,theMeoli Companieshasbeendedicatedtodeliveringagold-standardMcDonald’s experiencewhileofferingopportunities throughprogramslikeArchwaysto Opportunity,whichoffersemployees accesstotuitionassistance,EnglishandSpanish-languagecourses,andca-

reerdevelopmentresources.

“WithoneineightAmericansstartingtheircareersatMcDonald’s,the MeoliCompaniesisexcitedtohelp Delaware’sQuietResortsapplicants taketheirownfirststepstowardprofessionalsuccesswhileprovidingthehighqualityfoodandserviceMcDonald’sis knownforworldwide.”

Grandopeninghighlights

Remarksfromcommunityleaders, inc ludingstateSen.GeraldHocker, stateRep.RonaldGray,SussexCounty CouncilPresidentDougHudsonand DavidSzumski,incomingboardpresidentoftheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce.

ClarksvilleMcDonald’sopensitsdoors

ChefCharlesoffersshortstoryaboutpotatoes

ByCharlesOppman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Whodoesn’tlikepotatoes?Imean, they’resoversatile,inexpensiveanddelicious.Potatoeshavebeenpartofhuman culturesthroughoutantiquity.Thelowly potatohasfilledbillionsofemptybelliessincetheyweredomesticatedmore than5,000yearsagobythenativeculturesofthewindsweptAndes.

Therearemorethan4,000subspeciesofpotatoes—inblue,red,purple,orange,tan,yellow.Here’safewfun factsaboutpotatoes,followedbya recipeforpotatopancakes.

•Thankyou,T.J.—Potatoesfound theirwayintomainstreamAmerican foodculturewhenThomasJeffersonbecamepresident,referringtofrenchfries onWhiteHousemenusas“Potatoes

CookedintheFrenchManner.”Jeffersonfellinlovewiththetuberwhilehe wasministertoFrancefrom1785to 1789,priortobecomingpresident.

Actually,muchcreditshouldgoto JamesHemings—theenslavedSally Hemings’ olderbrotherandJefferson’s occasionalheadchef—becauseitwas hewhohadmasteredtheartofcooking FrenchfarewhileinFrancewithJefferson.UpontheirreturntoAmerica, HemingslobbiedJeffersonforhisfreedom,whichwasgrantedin1796.

•Wrongspud,bud—Iwantedlearn moreaboutpotatoes,soIcontacted RichardNovy,researchgeneticistatthe USDAAgriculturalResearchServicein Aberdeen,Idaho.Iaskedhimwhichpotatoesarebestsuitedforfrenchfries, baked potatoesorpotatosalad,etc. Novyindicatedthat,ofthe2,500

speciesofrussets,therussetBurbankis perfectforfries.Whencooked,the starchgivesthemthatfluffytexture. Thisisbecausethey’relowinsugarand highinstarch.Fast-foodchainsusethe russetBurbankalmostexclusively.

“ButRussets,conversely,arethe wrongchoiceforsoups,stewsorpotato salad,”Novyadded,“becausetheyare lowinstarchandhighinsugar.They disintegrateinhotliquidifovercooked.”

•Potatochips—Whoinventedthe firstpotatochip?Icantellyouthatit wasn’tUtz,LaysorRuffles.Whilethere areanabundanceofyarnsabouttheoriginofpotatochips,theprevailingone includesaNativeAmericanbythe nameofGeorgeSpeckwhowasthe chefattheSaratogaHotelin1853.It wasthataveryparticulardinerdemandedthinlyslicedfriedpotatoes.

Whentheywereserved,thedinerrejectedthem,complainingthatthey weren’tthinenough,soSpeckmade themeventhinner.Still,theyweren’t thinenough!Thefinaliterationdidthe trick.Speckslicedthepotatoessothinly hecouldn’tpanfrythem.Hehadto deep-frythepaper-thinslices.Etvoila: potatochipswereborn.

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SussexAcademyeducatorswererecognizedbytheDelawareCenterforthe InlandBays(CIB)atitsAnnualFriends oftheBaysAward&VolunteerAppreciationEventonSept.25.

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CoastalPoint•Submitted SussexAcademyeducatorsarerecognizedbytheDelawareCenterfortheInlandBaysatitsAnnualFriendsofthe BaysAward&VolunteerAppreciation EventonSept.25.Gatheredare,from left:SussexAcademyteacherDonOtt, CIBEnvironmentalEducationManager JackieKnollandSussexAcademyDean ofElementaryConnieHendricks.

CenterattheJamesFarmEcological Preserve.

TheFriendsoftheBaysAwardsare the CIB’stoprecognitionpresentedto individualsandorganizationsthathave positivelyimpactedtheCIB’smission.

HendrickssaidSussexAcademyElementary’sdynamicpartnershipwiththe CIBdeepensitscommitmenttoenvironmentaleducationandsustainability andisacollaborationthatgoesbeyond traditionalfieldtrips,integratingthe CIB’sexpertisedirectlyintoSussex Academy’scurriculumandcampusinitiatives.

“Ourstudentsregularlyvisitthe

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James FarmEcologicalPreserve,akey Centerlocation,toengageinhands-on learningaboutthehealthoftheinland baysandlocalecosystems,”Hendricks said.“Thesefieldtripsprovidestudents withadirectunderstandingoftheirnaturalenvironment,connectingclassroom lessonstoreal-worldconservationefforts.”

Inamovetoenhanceitssustainabilityefforts,HendrickssaidSussexAcademyhasalsopartneredwiththeCIBto bringenvironmentalexpertisedirectly to itscampus.CIBprofessionals,school officialssaid,“havebeeninstrumentalin consultingonschool-widesustainability projectsandhavepresentedatschool events,includingScienceNight,where theysharedvaluableinsightswithstudents,staffandthecommunity.”

Additionally,Ottsaid,“TheCenter fortheInlandBaysisinstrumentalin helpingstudentsconnecttheirdailyactions—fromwastemanagementto preventingpollution—directlytothe health ofourenvironmentandthefutureoftheInlandBays.”

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Repeatsteps5and6untilallofthe mixtureisgone.Themixturedoesnot holdwellintherefrigerator.Itwillturn gray.Youmustfryallofthemixture. Garnishwithchoppedgreenonion andservewithsourcream.

Mediacomoffers$60,000inscholarships

MediacomCommunicationsisoffering$60,000inscholarshipsupport forhighschoolseniorsplanningtoobtainfurthereducation.Thescholarship programisinits25thconsecutiveyear, andMediacom’sinvestmentwillaward $1,000WorldClassScholarshipsto60 highschoolseniors.

Startinginthefallof2026,scholarshiprecipientshavetheflexibilityto usethefinancialawardstosupport post-secondarycollegecostsorvoca-

TheVeteransofForeignWars (VFW)isdedicatedtopromotingpatriotismandinvestinginfuturegenerations,andtheyhavescholarship opportunitiesfordemocracy-loving

tionaltrainingfromanaccreditedinstitution.Awardselectionisbasedonacademicachievementandleadership accomplishments.

Mediacom’sWorldClassScholarshipapplicationprocessishostedonlineatmediacomworldclass.com. Applications,includinglettersofrecommendationandhighschooltranscripts,mustbesubmittedonline. Informationhasbeensenttohigh schoolsinareaswhereMediacomdeliversitshigh-speedinternetservices. Highschoolofficialsarebeingaskedto encourageseniorstosubmitonlineapplicationsbeforetheJan.5,2026,deadline.

high-schoolstudentsinterestedina $35,000collegescholarshiporapatrioticmiddle-schoolstudentinterestedin winning$5,000.

Establishedin1947,theVoiceof

“Ourmissionisrootedinconnection—notonlythroughbroadband, butbyhelpingyoungmindsreachtheir fullpotential.Supportingstudentsin theiracademicjourneyisnotjustaninvestmentintheirfuture,butinthe sharedfutureofeverycommunitywe

serve,”saidTapanDandnaik,Mediacom’sSVPofoperations,productstrategyandconsumerexperience. WorldClassScholarshipapplicants donothavetobeMediacomcustomers butmustliveinthe22-stateareaserved byMediacom’snetwork.Acomplete listofcommunitiesinMediacom’sserviceareasisavailableontheWorldClass Scholarshipwebsite.Inquiriesabout thescholarshipmaybesenttoscholarship@mediacomcc.com.

Democracyaudio-essayprogramprovidesstudentsingrades9-12whoare enrolledinapublic,privateorparochial schoolorhome-studyprogramwiththe opportunitytoexpressthemselvesina

Blackwater Fellowship Church

Friday October 10th • 7 pm

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Saturday October 11th • 7 pm

Pastor AJ Moore w/ Homeland Singers

Sunday October 12th • 4 pm

Pastor Joe Lecates w/ e Timmons Family Dinner to Follow the Service on Sunday

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VFWPost7234,alongwiththePost 7234Auxiliary,selectsthreewinners, withthefirst-placewinneradvancingto thestatelevel,andawardsof$650,$375 and$250,respectively.Thewinner,advancingtotheVFWDepartment (state)competitionwinsascholarship ofatleast$1,000.Thenationalfirstplacewinnerreceivesa$35,000scholarshippaiddirectlytotherecipient’sU.S. university,collegeorvocational/technicalschool.

The2025-2026themeis:“Howare youshowingpatriotismandsupportfor ourcountry?”

Studentsingrades6-8enrolledin public,privateorparochialschoolor home-studyprogramcanenterthe VFW’sPatriot’sPenyouthessaycontest forachancetowintheirshareofstate andnationalawards.VFWPost7234 awards$650,$375or$250tofirst-,second-andthird-placewinners,respectively.Eachfirst-placestatewinner receivesaminimumof$500,andthe nationalfirst-placewinnerwins$5,000.

Theessaycontestencouragesyoung mindstoexaminethenation’shistory, alongwiththeirownexperiencesin modernU.S.society,bydraftinga300to400-wordessay,expressingtheir viewsbasedonapatriotictheme.

VFW7234servesthelowerSussex Countyarea.Thecontestisopentoall localstudents,andchildren/grandchildrenofPostmembers.Rulesandeligibilityrequirementsareavailablefrom VFW7234,byemailat vfwpost7234@gmail.comorbycalling (302)539-9981,ordownloadforms fromvfw.org/YouthScholarships.Essays mustbesubmittedbymidnightonOct. 31.Completedentriesmaybedelivered ormailedtoVFWPost7234,ATTN: Patriot’sPen/VoiceofDemocracy, 29265MarshyHopeWay,OceanView, DE19970.

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GalleryOnecelebrating‘CopyCats’withOctobershow

GalleryOne’snewshow,“Copy Cats,”willrunthroughNov.4atthe galleryinOceanView.

“‘Acopycatisapersonorentitythat imitatesorduplicatestheactionsor productsofanotherwithoutoriginality orcreativity.Soundsinsulting,anditis,” galleryrepresentativessaid.“Thetermis oftenusedtodescribeplagiarism,imitationoruninspiredcopying.Butinthe worldofart,copyingcanbeabitdifferent.IntheRenaissance,copyingwasintegraltotheartisticlearningprocess, andinthe20thcenturymovementslike PopArtopenlyborrowedfrompopular cultureandexistingimagery.”

Thismonth,theartistsofGallery Onearecreatingan“homage”tosome inspirationalartists’work.Homageis definedas“arespectfulimitationor tributetoanotherartist’swork,acknowledgingtheoriginalsourceand honoringitsinfluence.”

In“AutumnEvening.Trailinthe Woods”inoil,EdLewandowskipays respecttoIsaacIlyichLevitan,aRussian Impressionistpainterfromthelate 1800s,whoadvancedthegenreofthe “moodlandscape,”whichemphasizes theemotionalatmosphereorfeelingof ascene,ratherthanitsprecisegeographicalorrealisticdetails.

“Ithoughtthispaintingwasagreat fitforme,sinceIoftenaimtoevokea specificmood,suchastranquility, melancholy,aweornostalgiainmyartworkaswell.”

In“Monet’sInspiration,”artist CindyBeyerwasinspiredbyClaude Monet’swaterlilies,and“StreetinItaly,” anacrylicpaintingbyLesleyMcCaskill, wasinspiredbyJohnSingerSargent,an artistwholovedthefigureandpainted fromlifewithelegantlooseness.AsMcCaskillpainted,sheupdatedtheItalian landscapewithmemoriesofherown timeinItaly.

ArtistMaryBodeByrd’smixedmediapainting“SayItisn’tSo”wasinspiredbyLouisWane,aBritishartistin the19thcentury.Hecreatedlarge-eyed catsandanthropomorphic(humanlike) staging.MichelleMarshall’sacrylic painting“PinballTriad”isanhomageto WayneThiebaud,anAmericanPopArt artistknownforhiscolorfulworksdepictingcommonplaceobjects.

Theterm“copycat”canbetaken quiteliterallyartistically,too,asartist LauraHickmandoesinherpastel“Five Charlies.”

“Mysenioryearofcollege,we

CoastalPoint•Submitted GalleryOneissettocelebrate‘Copy Cats,’itsOctobershowfeaturingworks ofartlike,above,EdLewandowski’s, ‘AutumnEvening,TrailintheWoods,’ and,right,LesleyMcCaskill’s‘Streetin Italy.’

boughtCharlieChaplinmasksand dressedalikeinourclassblazersand painter’spants.Theresultwasacopycat of sorts.Wealsoeachhadthesadface offriendsnotwantingtopart.”

In“BasicTraining,”artistJoyce Condry’scopycatsareactuallybirds, whileartistLaurieFieldscopiesthe techniquesofafavoriteartistinher piece“CrossHatch,”inoil/graphite. DaleSheldoncompletesthetheme with“BellaandHerPillow,”inacrylic. Bella,a“mackereltabby,”sitsbyapillow “copying”twopossibleancestorswho aredressedincrownsandjewels. GalleryOneisopendailyfrom10 a.m. to5p.m.

CoastalPoint•Submitted EliseLindseyandAmberBakermarkthebeginningofatransitionfromTickledPink toBohoBethanyattheBethanyBeachlocation.

BohoBethanytoopenin formerTickledPink locationinBethanyBeach

BohoBungalow,aboutiquegiftshop locatedinOceanPines,Md.,hasannouncedthattheywillbeopeninga secondlocationintheformerTickled PinkofBethanyBeachstorefrontinthe BethanyTownCenterindowntown BethanyBeach.

AsoftopeningforBohoBethanyis setforthisholidayseason.

TickledPinkownersMichaelLoftus andEliseLindseyalsoannouncedtheir retirementtocoincidewiththetransition.

InadditiontoBohoBungalow, ownerAmberBakerhasanotherbusiness, theSandyBottomCandleCompany,alsolocatedinOceanPines.

WhenLindseyandLoftusdecided tonotrenewtheirlease,theysaid,they approachedBakerwiththeopportunity toopenasecondlocation.TheBethany TownCenter’sownerwasmorethan opentoasmoothtransitionforboth businesses,representativessaid.

“Wearesoexcitedtobecomingto theBethanyTownCenter.Itscentral locationoffersbothofmycompanies greatvisibilitytolocalsandvisitors alike,”saidBaker.

“ Withourfive-yearleaseupforrenewal,MichaelandIwantedtoseriouslythinkofretiringtoallowusto spendmoretimewithourchildren,

familyandfriends,”saidLindsey.“We werethrilledtolearnAmberwantedto openasecondlocationinourspace. OurcustomershavelovedAmber’scandlesthatprovideuniquebeachmemorieswithscentssuchasOrangeCrush andTanLines.Thebestnewsisthat everyonewillstillbeabletobuythem here!”

BohoBungalowopeneditsdoorsin November2023inOceanPinesasthe hometoSandyBottomCandleCo.,establishedin2019.Theboutiquecelebrateshandmadecraftsmanship, featuringSandyBottom’ssignature coastal-inspiredcandleline,alongsidea curatedselectionoflocalartisancreations,homedécorandgifts.

TickledPink…Shoppingwitha Purposehasofferedhomedécorand gifts.Aportionofprofitshasbeendonatedmonthlyduringtheseasontovariouscommunitycharitiesand non-profits.InadditiontoTickled Pink’sdonation,theownershaveselectedamajorityofmerchandisefrom vendor-partnerswhoalsohaveacharity componenttotheirsales,arewomenownedbusiness,smallbatchenterprises andalsomadeintheU.S.Since2020, TickledPinkofBethanyBeachhasdonatedmorethan$35,000tolocalnonprofits.

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WalktoEnd Alzheimer’ssetforOct.4 inRehobothBeach

TheAlzheimer’sAssociationis invitingarearesidentstojointhe fighttoendAlzheimer’sbyparticipatingintheAlzheimer’sAssociationWalktoEnd Alzheimer’s–SouthernDelawareon Saturday,Oct.4,atGroveParkin RehobothBeach.

“Thisisapivotalmomentinthe fightagainstAlzheimer’s.Thereare nowtreatmentsthatcanchangethe courseofthedisease,”saidMegDiPanni,vicepresidentofdevelopment,Alzheimer’sAssociation DelawareValleyChapter.“Wehope thateveryoneinourcommunity canjoinusbystartingateamto helptheAlzheimer’sAssociation raiseawarenessandfundsforfamiliesfacingthediseasetoday,take morestepstowardtreatmentsand finallyendthisdisease.”

OnWalkday,participantshonor thoseaffectedbyAlzheimer’swith thePromiseGardenceremony—a mission-focusedexperiencethat signifiesoursolidarityinthefight againstthedisease.Duringtheceremony,walkerswillcarryflowersof variouscolors,eachcolorrepresentingtheirpersonalconnectiontothe disease.Onedesignatedpersonper colorwilltakethestageandtheir personalstorywillbefeatured:

•Yellow—Apersonwhoiscurrentlysupportingorcaringfor someonelivingwithAlzheimer’s.

•Purple—Anindividualwho haslostsomeonetothedisease.

•Orange—Aparticipantwho supportsthecauseandtheassociation’svisionofaworldwithout Alzheimer’sandotherdementia.

•Blue—Someonelivingwith Alzheimer’soranotherdementia.

•White—AchildwhosepresencerepresentsthepromiseofafutureworldwithoutAlzheimer’s.

Registrationopensat8a.m., withthePromiseGardenceremony at9a.m.,followedbythewalk.

Theeventcurrentlyhas222registeredwalkersforming70teams (andcounting)witharevenuegoal of$180,000.

Morethan7millionAmericans arelivingwithAlzheimer’sdisease —aleadingcauseofdeathinthe UnitedStates.Additionally,nearly 12millionfamilymembersand friendsprovidecaretopeopleliving withAlzheimer’sandotherdementias.InDelaware,therearemore than23,300peoplelivingwiththe diseaseand32,000caregivers.

Toregisterandreceivethelatest updatesonthisyear’sSouthern DelawareWalktoEndAlzheimer’s, visitact.alz.org/southerndelaware.

“Everycommunityhasitsquietheroes,”representativesoftheIndianRiver HighSchoolHallofFamesaidthis week.“SomeleaveSussexCountyand goontomakewavesinbusiness,medicine,publicserviceorthearts.Others dedicatetheirlivesrighthereathome —teaching,volunteering,buildingbusinesses,leadingciviceffortsorservingas first-responders.Whattheyallhavein commonisthattheirjourneysstartedin theclassroomsandhallwaysofIndian RiverHighSchool.”

The IndianRiverHighSchoolHall ofFameexiststohonorthosealumni— “thosewhoembodythevaluesofcharacter,citizenship,leadershipandservice. Itisnotonlyarecognitionofpersonal achievementbutalsoaremindertocurrentstudentsthatgreatnesscanbegin righthereinFrankford.”

Sinceitscreation,theHallofFame hascelebratedalumniwhohavegone ontoaccomplishextraordinarythings. Inducteeshaveincludedlegislatorsand educatorswhoshapedpolicyandyoung minds, artistswhohaveenrichedculture,athleteswhocompetedathighlevelsandcivicleaderswhobuiltstronger communities.Theyrepresentboththose whohavestayedtoserveSussexCounty andthosewhohavecarriedthenameof IndianRiveracrossthecountry—from neighboringtownsinDelawaretofarawayplacesincludingTexasandMichi-

gan.

Nominationsarenowbeingaccepted forthe2025-2026classofinductees.

“Thisisyourchancetorecognize someonewhohasnotonlysucceededin theirfieldbuthasalsomadeadifference inthelivesofothers.Thebestcandidatesaremorethanhighachievers— theyarerolemodelswhosestoriesinspirestudentstodreambiggerandgive back.”

Tobeeligible,nomineesmusthave graduatedfromIndianRiverHigh Schoolatleast10yearspriortotheir nomination.Theselectioncommittee looksatprofessionalaccomplishments, recognitioninthenominee’schosen field—whetherlocal,state,nationalor international—aswellasademonstratedcommitmenttoserviceandto theIRHScommunity.

ThedeadlineforsubmissionsisFriday,Oct.17.Eachnominationpacket mustincludeacompletednomination formandasecondletterofrecommendationfromanotherindividual.Forms canbedownloadedat www.IRHSAlumni.com.Lateentries willnotbeconsidered.

Animpartialcommitteewillcarefullyrevieweachnomination.Thechoseninducteeswillbehonoredata special ceremonyin2026,wherethey willbepresentedwithaHallofFame plaque.

“Beyondtheplaque,however,the recognitionservesasalastingreminder thatthevaluesinstilledatIndianRiver HighSchoolcontinuetorippleoutward,shapingcommunitiesnearand far.”

Thenominationandinduction processisfacilitatedbytheIndianRiver HighSchoolAlumniAssociation,a nonprofitgroupfoundedin2012.The associationnotonlyoverseestheHallof Famebutalsoworkstokeepgraduates connectedandengagedwiththeschool. Throughmonthlymeetings,eventsand initiatives,theassociationprovidesa wayforalumnitosupportandpromote IRHSandtoencouragethenextgenerationofstudents.Newmembersarealwayswelcometojoinintheseefforts.

“Sothinkaboutthepeoplewho makeyouproudtosay,‘They’rean IRHSgraduate.’Maybeit’saneighbor whoneverstoppedgivingback,ora classmatewhoseachievementshave reachednationalrecognition.NominatingthemfortheHallofFameismore thanjustanhonor—it’sawaytotell theirstory,inspiretoday’sstudentsand givethemagifttheywillneverexpect:a permanentplaceinthelegacyofIndian RiverHighSchool.”

Forfulldetails,nominationforms, andmoreinformationontheIRHS AlumniAssociation,visit www.IRHSAlumni.com.

Mid-SussexDentalbreaksgroundinGeorgetown

Mid-SussexDentalhas begunconstructionona newstate-of-theartdental officeinGeorgetown,locatedat22305Dupont Boulevard(Route113).

Drs.EricBallietandJulie Parkerwererecentlyjoined bytheirconstructionconsultant,AlanStephens,to celebratethemilestone withaceremonialgroundbreaking.Constructionof theroughly6,000-squarefootstate-of-the-artfacilityisexpectedtobe completeinthespringof 2026.

BallietandParkercurrentlyoperatethepractice formerlyknownasDrs. Lord&WheelerP.A.on W.MarketStreetin Georgetown.Thepractice, describedas“f amily-oriented,patient-focused”has beenopenformorethan 50years.Representatives saidtheyrecognizedthe needtoexpandtheirfacilitytomeetthegrowing demandforcompassionatedental care.

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“Astheareacontinues togrow,andourpractice expands,itbecameanecessityforMid-Sussex Dentaltoinvestinalarger space,”saidParker.“Our newofficewillallowusto acceptnewpatientsand providecomfortableand convenientcaretoour communityforyearsto come.”

Mid-SussexDental’s newpracticelocationwill feature12examrooms,a largewaitingandreception area,multiplecheck-out stations,andadesigntargetedatmaximizingflow andefficiencythroughout thespace.

“Elevatedinteriorfinishesandexteriorstackstoneveneerwillgivethe spaceanattractiveand high-qualityaesthetic, mirroringthequality-ofcarepatientscanexpect within.”

JulieParkeristhedaughterofDr.

JohnWheeler,oneoftheoriginal practicepartners,andtogetherwith Balliethascommitted“tocontinue providinghigh-qualitydentalserviceswithhonesty,integrityand compassion.”

Mid-SussexDentalofferspreventativeand restorativedentalcareforbothchildrenandadults.Formoreinformation,visitmidsussexdental.com.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClubtohostFallPlantSale

TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClub isgettingreadytohostitsfirstFall PlantSale.Thesalewilltakeplaceon Saturday,Oct.11,from9:30a.m.to1 p.m.,atthegazeboatJohnWestParkin OceanView.

Thefallplantsalewillinclude mums,pansies,bulbs,perennials,indoor andoutdoorplants,hand-paintedpots andgentlyusedgardenaccessories. Onlycashandcheckswillbeaccepted forpayment.

Thesaleisamajorfundraiserspon-

soredbyLBWC,whichsupportsscholarshipsforstudentsfromIndianRiver, SussexTechandSussexCentralhigh schools,andcontinuedfinancialsupport ofeducationalprogramsandmaterials atlocalelementaryandmiddleschools.

Theclubsupportsalocalfoodbank everymonthanddonatestovarious otherorganizations,includingvolunteer firecompaniesandotherfirst-responders,veterans’groups,locallibrariesand othercommunityorganizations.

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It’stheInlandBaysGardenCenter’s 10thyearof“celebratingcreativity,communityandcolorfulfallvibes”atitsArts intheGardenevent—andthepublicis beinginvited.Theeventoffers“amagicaldaywhereartandnaturecometogetherinthemostdelightfulway.”

Attheevent,setforSunday,Oct.12, from9a.m.to3p.m.,attendeescan strollthroughthegardensandexplore workfromahandpickedcollectionof 25localartistsandmakers,eachofferingsomething“beautiful,whimsicalor wonderfullyhandmade.”Theycanpose withfriendsandfamilyatthefallthemedphotoboothcreatedbyAlison Webb,AIFD,andstopbytheBonsai Displayforadoseoftiny-treeserenity. Littleonescantakepartinthekids’ crafttableandscavengerhunt,and grown-upscansiponcoffeeandbaked

goodsfromKristina’sKitchen,graba bitefromtheTacoRehofoodtruck,and swaytothesoundsofacousticalguitaristNormanGaither.

Itwouldn’tbeanInlandBayscelebrationwithouttheirnativeplantcollection(thelargestonDelmarva)ready toinspirethefallgarden.

TheraindatefortheeventisMonday,Oct.13.

Featuredartistsandartisansinclude:

•AlisonSchweigerWebb—decorativebrooches,bowls,baskets,andhangingornamentsdoneinthetraditional formofcoiledbasketryusingpineneedles.

•BackyardJellies&Jams—featuringbeachplumjellyfromafruitfound alongtheshore,andotherlocallymade jams andjellies.

•BethWhitman-Pitzer,MoonShell

PaperCo.—Creativenotecardsinspiredbythebeach,flowersandnative plants.

•BethanyTyndall,LocalWavesStudio—Wheel-thrownandhand-built potterywithacoastalDelawareflair.

•BradCogan—“Horseshoecrabs likeyou’veneverseenthembefore.” Eachcritterisone-of-a-kind,withits ownpersonalityandcharm.HandcraftedfromdurablePVCpipeandfinishedwithoutdoorpaint,they’re designedforbrighteninguppatios, porchesandgardens—bringingaplayfultouchtoanyoutdoorspace.

•BonsaiClub

•CareyApiary,PatrickCarey,MasterBeekeeper—MeetPatrickCarey, MasterBeekeeperandownerofCarey ApiaryandFarminFrankford.Visitors canstepuptotheobservationhiveand

discoverthehierarchyoflifeinsidethe hive,includingworkers,dronesand,of course,thequeen.Theycanalsolearn howthesetinypollinatorskeepthe worldbloomingandtakehomeajarof all-natural,localrawhoney.

•CathyCranfield,BeachRocksJewelry—reflectingtheloveofthebeach andgardening,combinedwithabitof whimsyandfun.

•C-GlassSisters—Framedoceanto-artpieceswithauthenticseaglass collectedontheEasternShore.

•DawnPierro,TurtleMoonDesigns —Necklaces,earrings,bracelets“made fromcrystals,metals,minerals,shells andgemstoneswhichcarryenergyand healingpower,eachuniqueinitsown way.”

•DeborahBryant—Coastalpottery with inspirationfromtheeverchanging displayofwavesalongwiththecolorsof theseasonsfoundinthelandscapeof theEasternShore.

•DelawareBayClay—Functional ceramicbeach-themeddishes,serving piecesandflowerpotsfordailylife.

•DelawareCenterfortheInland Bays—LearnabouttheCenter’smissiontopreserve,protectandrestore Delaware’sInlandBaysandtheirwatershed.TheCenterachievesthatthrough science-basedresearch,restoration,education,outreach,publicpolicyandadvocacy

•DittmarFamilyFarms—Zach andJenniferDittmar,Regenerative Farmerswithlocalproduce,beef,pork andlamb.

•FloralDesignsbyAgatina—Fresh liveflowersdriedandpressedthen arrangedinapictureframe.

•HappyCamperDesignCompany, MargoMitchell,owner,founder,maker ofallthings—specializingincustom signs,handmadewoodworksandhome décor,withastylethatrepresentsthe FirstState.

•Janis Markopoulos—Creativeart journalsmakinguseofavarietyofrecyclableproducts,fabrics,papersand mixed-mediamediums,suchaswatercolors,acrylicpaints,texturepastes,embossingpowders,foilingandeven pressedflowers.

•JenniferMoon-Child—Handmadewoodornaments,magnets,trinket dishesandotherhomedécor,allcut withascrollsawusingdomestichardwoods.

•JillPayne

•JoyPeterson,TheJoyofWreaths —Grapevinesilkwreathsadornedwith driedflowersforthefallandwinterholidays.

•Kristina’sKitchen—offering freshlybrewedregularandcoldbrewed coffee,muffins,bakedbreakfasttreats, bacon,eggsandwichesandcookies,and someglutenfreeitems.

SaltedVinestohostGrapetoberfestevent

SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery announcedthisweekthereturnofits AnnualGrapetoberfestonSaturday, Oct.11,andSunday,Oct.12.Thefree, family-friendlycelebrationpromises twofulldaysofwine,food,liveentertainment,vendorshopping—and,of course,grapestomping.

Eachregisteredstomperwillreceive acommemorativeGrapetoberfestTshirttorememberthefun.

“Stompingisalwaysafestivalhighlight—whetheryou’reinthebarrelor

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•MarianDowlingPhotography— Localnaturephotographeroffering notecards,canvasandprintsoflocal wildlifeandthecoastlineinsouthern Delaware.Printsarelimited-editionand readyforframing.

•MaryYeagleyBower,CeramicTile —Handmadetilesthatareasuniqueas themoldsthataremadefromtheoriginaldesigns.Eachtileisdesignedwith deeprelieftoshowcasethefocalpoint. Toaddadditionaldepthtothedesign, ironoxideisappliedbeforethefinal glaze.

•Margie Samero—Steppingstones

cheeringfrom thecrowd,”representativessaid.

Ticketsarerequiredforstomping andcanbepurchasedinadvanceat saltedvines.com/calendar/grapetoberfest.

ThelineuponSaturday,Oct.11, from11a.m.to7p.m.includes:

•VendorVillage,11a.m.to4p.m.

•Foodtruckson-siteallday

•LivemusicfromRickArztfrom noonto3p.m.,andJackSkyfrom4to 7p.m.

madewithauniquemixtureofconcrete andstainedglasstocreatefunctional steppingstoneswithbeachandnature designs.

•MiriamFeldman,BlingThings Jewelry—Pearlswithatwist...anold favoritewithanewandmodernfeel usingbrushedstainlesssteelwith leather,crystalsandpearlstocreate piecesforallagestoenjoy.

•AnneTaylor,ParkerPlaceCool RecycledStuff—Since1994,Parker PlaceCoolRecycledStuffhasbeen bringingeco-friendlycreativitytolife. In 2008,theyintroducedMadMatsrecycledrugstothecollection,“and they’vebeenacustomerfavoriteever since.Durable,stylishandsustainably made.”

•Grapestompingfestivities

OnSunday,Oct.12,from11a.m.to 8p.m.,theeventincludes:

•VendorVillage,11a.m.to4p.m.

•Foodtruckson-siteallday

•DJScottfromnoonto3p.m.

•LivemusicfromFlyingIvories DuelingPianosfrom5to8p.m.The FlyingIvoriesbeltoutanall-request, rock-and-rollsingalongwhileaudience membersdance,cheerandevenjoin themonstageforashowthat’s“part music,partcomedyandallfun.From

•OutdoorDesignsbyCraig— Adirondackfurnitureconstructedfrom poly-lumber,withnorotting,splinters orpainting.

•RayPalazzo,WoodCraftsbyRJP —Fullyhandmadecuttingandcharcuterieboards,includingsomefromexotic woods.

•SaltTownTradingCompany— candlesinspiredbynature’scoastalsurroundings,withluxurioushomefragrancestocapturethebeautyofthe region’slandscapeandseascape.Clean ingredientsandethically-sourcedcoconutsoycandlesthataresustainable, non-toxicandhand-pouredalongthe Delawarecoast.

•TomRudolph—handcraftedcuttingboards,flightboards,servingtrays.

BillyJoeltoArethaFranklin,Sinatrato Metallica,JohnnyCashtoTaylorSwift —they’vegotitcovered.”

•Grapestompingfestivities

SaltedVinesVineyard&Wineryis locatedat32512BlackwaterRd,Frankford.Theeventoffersfreeadmission, withticketpurchaserequiredforthe grapestomping.

Formoreinformationandgrape stompingtickets,visit saltedvines.com/calendar/grapetoberfest.

•TravisBower—Carefullycrafted bowls,vasesandsculpturesthatcelebratetheuniquetextures,colorsand grainsthatnaturehasbestowedupon these materials.

•TacoRehofoodtruck—Taco RehoisaSoCal-inspiredfoodtruck makingitswaythroughlowerDelaware. IthasbeenvotedBestFoodTruckin Delawareforfiveyearsinarow.Taco Rehospecializesinhand-pressedtacos, burritos,hotdogsandcarnefries.

TheInlandBaysGardenCenteris openMondaythroughSaturdayfrom9 a.m.to5p.m.,andonSundayfrom11 a.m.to3p.m.

Formoreinformation,contactSandy Danielsatsandan@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.

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Ourboard-certiﬁedsurgeonso eradvanced techniquesandexpertisethatmakeBeebethe bestchoiceforbreastcareinSussexCounty.

WhenyouchooseBeebeHealthcare,you’llbecaredforbySussexCounty’s onlyboard-certi ed breastsurgeons,workingalongsideaboard-certi edfamilynursepractitionertosupportyou everystepoftheway.TogethertheyleadtheCenterforBreastHealth,whichisdesignedso patientscanreceivetimelydiagnosisandadvancedtreatmentonaunifiedcampus.AtBeebe, youwillbesupportedbyateamyoucantrusteverystepofyourbreasthealthjourney.

MeyerwinsEmmyforMt.Olivedocumentary

OnSaturday,Sept.20,Gov.Matt Meyerandseveralcurrentandformer NewCastleCountycolleaguesnotched theirsecondwininfouryearsatthe 2025Mid-AtlanticEmmyAwardsin theDiversity/Equity/InclusionLongFormcategory,withthedocumentary “RestlessGround:TheUntoldStoryof Mt.Olive.”

TheDiversity/Equity/Inclusion Long-Formcategory“honorsexcellenceincontentfocusedontopicsincludingracism,discrimination, inequity,marginalizedcommunities

andsimilarsocialinjustices,notablyfocusedoneffortstoraiseawarenessor affectpositivechange,”accordingto thecontest’s2025callforentries.

“Thisstoryisabouttruth,justice, andhonoringthelivesandlegaciesof peopletoolongoverlooked,”Meyer said.“Iamdeeplyproudoftheteam thatbroughtthisstoryforwardand gratefultotheMotherAfricaUnion Churchcommunityfortrustingus withit.Tellingevenourhardest,cruelestDelawarehistorycanspark changeandbuildamore justfuture.”

ProducedbyMeyer,NewCastle CountyDeputyDirectorofStrategic CommunicationsKyleGranthamand others,workingwith1440FilmCo., “RestlessGround”exploresthecomplexhistoryoftheMt.OliveCemetery. Thedocumentarydetailstheimpactof institutionalracismonthoseinterred there,NewCastleCounty’sefforts withtheMotherAfricanUnion ChurchandTrustforPublicLandto bringthemjusticeanddignityafter decadesofbrokenpromisesfromleaders,andtheunwaveringcommitment ofonemantomaintaintheproperty —beforelearningofhisownfamily connectiontothegrounds.

“I’mincrediblyhonoredthat‘RestlessGround’wasrecognizedand thankfulfortheamazingcolleaguesI wasfortunatetopartnerwithintelling thisstory,”Granthamsaid.“ThisprojectwassomethingIworkedonfor threeyears,anditcouldn’thavebecome arealitywithoutourcrewat1440,or theMt.Olivecommunityopeningup andsharingtheirstorieswithus.”

Inadditionto“RestlessGround” winningattheMid-AtlanticEmmy Awards,anotherdocumentaryproducedbyNewCastleCounty,“Return toHockessinNo.107C,”hasreceived recognitionfromseveralfilmfestivals

acrossthecountry,includingawinfor BestDocumentaryShortatthe NewarkIndependentFilmFestivalin August.

“ReturntoHockessinNo.107C,” producedinpartnershipwithBowstring,wasnominatedfora2025MidAtlanticEmmyinthe

Historical/CulturalLong-FormcategoryandhasbeenacceptedtotheDiamondStateBlackFilmFestival, IndependentShortsAwardsand MicheauxFilmFestivalinadditionto itsacceptanceandwinattheNewark IndependentFilmFestival.

“ReturntoHockessin#107C”looks atthecomplicatedhistoryofdesegregationinDelaware,asBrownv.Board ofEducationmightneverhave changedAmericansocietywithouta one-roomschoolhouseinHockessin. Inthefilm,formerstudentsof HockessinColoredSchoolNo.107C sharetheirstoriesaftertheirschool wasclosedandthebacklashtheyfaced fromtheirneighbors,Blackandwhite. Withthehistoricbuildingabandoned fordecadesandindisrepair,localofficialssteppedintopreserveapieceof historyandgiveformerstudentsa chancetoreturntotheirformerschool

SussexCountyPublic SafetyComplextohost

9-1-1AwarenessDay

TheSussexCountyDepartmentof PublicSafetywillhosttheCounty’s annual9-1-1AwarenessDayfrom9 a.m.to2p.m.Thursday,Oct.9,atits headquarters,at21911RudderLane, nearGeorgetown,togivethepublica behind-the-sceneslookathowthefacilityandfirst-respondersservethe community24hoursaday,365daysa year.

Thisyear’seventwillfeatureaday ofsafetydemonstrationsandemergencyvehiclesondisplay,frompolice K-9ssubduingpretendperpetratorsto firetrucks,EMSunitsandpoliceunits. Theeventisfreeandopentothepublic.

Theeventisheldannuallytogive thepublicabetterunderstandingof howthe911centeroperates,aswellas showcasehowpolice,firefighters, medicalpersonnelandemergencydispatchersworkeachdaytosavelives. Theeventalsoattractshundredsof fifth-gradestudentsfromthroughout thecounty,whospendthedaywatchingandtakingpartindemonstrations thatreinforcesafetyandpreparedness.

Inadditiontotoursofthe911center,aswellastheadjoiningEMS wing,displaysandactivitieswillincludetheDelawareStatePoliceK-9 team,theDagsboroFireCompany SafetyHouse,theDelawareStateFire Marshal’sOffice,theDelawareState FireSchool,theDelawareEmergency ManagementAgencyandDNREC. Twillbemorethanadozenpolice cars,firetrucks,ambulances,paramedic units,andCountyandStatemobile commandcentersondisplay.

TheeventissponsoredbySussex CountyandtheDelawareStatePolice,whichjointlyoperatethe911 center.Formoreinformation,contact BaileyMillmanat(302)855-1000.

RehobothBeachPrideFilmFeststartsOct.9

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety (RBFS)announcedthisweekthatthe 2025RehobothBeachPrideFilmFest willtakeplaceThursday,Oct.9,through Sunday,Oct.12,attheCinemaArtTheaterinLewes.ThePRIDEFilmFestis inpartnershipwithCAMPRehoboth andisdesignedtoshinealightonthe LGBTQ+experiencethroughdocumentaries,featuresandinternationalfilms.

HostedattheCinemaArtTheater (CAT),thePrideprogramhasnowbeen confirmed.

With15documentaries,featuresand internationalfilmsselected,thefestival startsThursday,Oct.9,withthecrime thriller“PoojaSir,”aShortsFilmblock, Denmarkdrama“Sauna”andtheOpeningNightfilm“StrangeJourney:The StoryofRockyHorror,”adocumentary aboutaLondontheaterplaythatevolves

intoagroundbreakingcultphenomenon, featuringiconicsongsandperformances thatcelebrateindividuality.Thatlegacy livesonthroughmidnightscreeningsand adevotedfollowingthatspansgenerations.

TheprogramentersDay2onFriday withanotherShortFilmsblockandthree films,including“Sally!”ThatwillbefollowedbyaZoomQ&Awithfilmmaker DeborahAliceCraig.

OnSaturday,Oct.11,thePrideFilm Festivalwillhostareceptionat6:45p.m. beforethedocumentary“Humanof Pride,”whichcapturestheonce-in-agenerationmomentinNewYorkCity whenWorldPridecametotheUnited Statesforthefirsttime,tocommemorate 50yearssincetheStonewallRiots.

ThefestivalconcludesSunday,Oct. 12,withaMimosaBrunchatnoon,and

continueswithaline-upoffilmsincluding“TheTrueStoryofTamaraDeLempickaandtheArtofSurvival,”“It’s Dorothy”and“PeterHujar’sDay.”

VIPpassesandfilmtickets arenowonsale

Festivaladmissioncosts$15perfilm forgeneraladmission,or$12forRBFS members,or$5forstudentswithID (studentticketsareavailableonlyatthe theater boxoffice).VIPpassescost$200 forgeneraladmissionor$150forRBFS members.Purchaseticketsatrehobothfilm.com(seetheFilmFestivaltab)or call/visittheCinemaArtTheaterbox office(302)313-4032,duringbusiness hours,WednesdaythroughSundayfrom noonto5p.m.(Ticketsarenon-refundableandtherewillbenoexchanges.)

oncemore.

Meyercreditedthenominationsto thehardworkofcurrentandformer NewCastleCountystaff,including VanessaPhillips,Grantham,Yvonne AndersGordon,AundreaAlmond,C.J. BellandBrianCunningham,aswellas 1440crewMikePfeifer,AvinashChellapoo,KyraKnoxandHectorTapia, andBowstringcrewMarkLynch, AlexanderNewmanandMattSullivan, allofwhomhelpedbringthestoriesto life.

Peoplecanwatch“RestlessGround: TheUntoldStoryofMt.Olive”at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M ROomyzXrr0or“ReturntoHockessin No.107C”at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh BClyD8MdA.

Calendar

October2

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryo nThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inperson participationonly.) Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

SCLTravelClub— Doyoulovetotravel? JoinusattheSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.forourmonthlySCLTravelClubmeeting.Wedon’tactuallytravelinthisclub

butmeettodiscussallthingstravel.This monthwewillbediscussinglocalholiday destinations.We ’llshowyousomeresourcesforfindinglocalholidayparades, Christmaslightdestinations,andmore! Thegroupcanthensharesomeoftheir insights,favoriteholidaygetawaysand traditions.Ages18+welcome.Light snacksprovided.Free,registrationisappreciatedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

October3

Bookclub:TheBriarClub,byKateQuinn FrankfordPublicLibrary’sadultbook groupmeetsonthefirstFridayofthe monthtodiscussafiction,nonfictionor classictitle.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

StrikeforaCauseFundraiser— TheLord BaltimoreWomen’sClubissponsoringa bowlingfundraiser,“StrikeforaCause,”at theMillsboroLanesfrom1to4:30p.m. Thecost is$25forthreegames.Therewill beateamprize,andtwoindividualprizes, plus50/50andbasketraffles.Toregister, call(443)812-8785.Walk-insacceptable ifspaceallows.

DSPSafety&SecuritySeminar— Learn

aboutpersonalsafety,residentialsecurity, andlocalcrimetrendswithSeniorCorporal PatrickJacksonoftheDelawareStatePolice,atSouthCoastalLibraryat12p.m. Free,forages18-plus.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableathttps://sout hcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

YogaforKids— Areyourelementary-age childrenofffromschooltoday?We'vegot justthethingtokeepthemactiveandengaged!JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.forafun,playfulyogaclassdesigned togetyoungbodiesmovingandminds calm.Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal. lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

October3-5

ClassReunion— TheSussexCentralClass of197550thClassReunionisplannedfor theentireweekend.Itwillkickoffatthe homefootballgameonFriday,withadinner/danceonSaturdayandriverboatcruise onSunday.Ifyouhavenotbeencontacted, emailsclassof75@gmail.comorphone (302)841-3447.

October4

CommunityHealthFair— TheMariners BethelHopeCenterwillbethesiteofa CommunityHealthFairbyBeebeHealthcarefrom9a.m.to2p.m.Therewillbe freehealthscreenings,medicalprofessionalstoprovideanswersandbreakoutsessions—advanceddirectivesat11a.m. andstrokeawarenessat12:30p.m. STEMKitsforEngineerEarly— Families areinvitedtostopintoFrankfordPublic LibrarytopickupafreeSTEMkitfromEngineerEarlywithcompleteactivities,ma terials,andinstructions.Workwithusto assembleandhavefunortakeyourkit home.Recommendedforages6-12.Registrationisrequired.Questions?Pleasecall usat302-732-9351.We'reonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandpreteenscourtesyofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth.Kitsarefreeandavailable forpick-upatthecirculationdesk whilesupplieslast.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

YardSale— GraceUnitedMethodistChurch inGeorgetownisholdingayardsaleonthe cornerofKingandMarketStreetsfrom7 a.m.tonoon.Thesalewillbeheldinside

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Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonthat theDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwhohave servedintheCorps,andlivinginSussex County,arewelcometojointomeettheir fellowveteransandconsiderjoiningtheorganization.Theirmissioniscommunity servicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Formoreinformation,call(571) 332-8263.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1p.m., withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.For moreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visit thematscgsdelaware.orgor historiclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpersons,andmeetsthefirstand

thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanon-profit organization,formedinfriendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposesand theeducationofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailtopatishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatBigFishGrill. Thisisaserviceorganizationthatperforms projectsintheSussexcountyarea.Formore information,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301) 543-0329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formoreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit

SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizationwhichmeetsthethird

Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCripple CreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hourFreeWrite sessionintheconferenceroomattheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m.Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevelscan practicecreativewritinginafriendlyand nurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree. Formoreinformation,emailLynnMasseyat bookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion AuxiliaryUnit24meetsthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,aswell asstateandnationalorganizations.They meetthesecondMondayofeachmonth

(fromSeptemberthroughJune)attheIndian River YachtClubat10a.m.Tolearnmore, contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthemonth (FebruarythroughDecember)attheRolling MeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7p.m.For moreinformation,anddirections,visit sfaod.com.

IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursday ofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallinRehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbusHall (behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOceanCity, Md.,from2to4p.m.Formoreinformation, emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeeting attheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

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AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor, ymuchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)8549262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor

People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayof everymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsare thefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to 3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristian Church.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440,orsend anemailtobonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligiblefor winner-take-allprize.Thepublicisinvitedto attend.Youmustbe18-plustoattendor play.Post24kitchenalsoservesfrom4-7 p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c)charities,with anemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners

Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.

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

ThriftShopOpen— SamaritanThriftStore, 38293LondonAve.,hasannouncedits summerhoursforAugustandSeptember. TheywillbeopenThursdaysfrom9a.m.to 6p.m.

VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay17 throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7a.m. untilthefoodisgone.ItislocatedonRoute 1South,onthesouthsideoftheNational GuardTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach.The costisstillonly$10,andincludesahalfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips.Assorted drinksandwaterareavailablefor$1each. AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,veteransand veteranser vices,aswellasourgeneral community.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645is hostingCashBingoeveryWednesday,andit isopentothepublic.Doorsopenat5p.m. andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m.Foodis availablefromthekitchenbeforeBingo startsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call(443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurchin

Selbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthesecondandfourthFridaysofthemonthfrom 6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee. Rentalskatescomeinchildandadultsizes. Snacksanddrinksareavailableforpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiverSchool Districtincaseofinclementweather.For moreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom5 to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmealofferedeveryweek,anddine-inorcarry-outis available.Allmealsareservedwithdrinks, saladsanddesserts.ThefirstWednesdayof themonthwillfeatureporktenderloin,with mac&cheeseandgreenbeans.Thesecond Wednesdaywillfeaturechickenand dumplings,greenbeans,mashedpotatoes andgravy.ThethirdWednesdaywillfeature lasagna,alfredowithchickenandbroccoli, breadandItalianweddingsoup.Thefourth Wednesdaywillfeaturechickenlegquarter withbakedbeansandcoleslaw.Thefifth Wednesdaywillbechef’schoice.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3p.m. atthechurch.Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtipsondealingwiththelossofa lovedone.Formoreinformation,call5399510.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinforma-

Cairo’sCorner

Prehab:Gettingstrongerbeforesurgerycanmeanafasterrecovery

ByBobCairo SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

You’veheardofrehab.We’vetalked aboutitandtheroleitplaysaftersurgery.Itmostofteninvolvesatreatment programofhands-onphysicaltherapy andexercises,anditalsoincludesa partnershipwithyourphysicaltherapist thatisfocusedonachievingyourbest outcome.

Buthaveyouheardofprehab?That’s anothersidetothestorythatcanbeextremelyimportant.Manymedicalprofessionalssupportprehabbecausethey believeitcanbeaspositivelyinfluential as rehabforsomesurgicalpatients.AsI oftentellyou,ifyouorsomeoneyou careaboutisplanningforsurgery,it’s importanttobeaninformedconsumer tounderstandwhatcouldhelpto achievethebestpossibleresults.

Solet’sgetdowntoit. Whatisprehab?Prehabisshortfor prehabilitation.Theideaistoprepare yourbodybeforesurgerysorecovery canbesmootherandquicker.By strengthening,improvingjointfunction, buildingstability,extendingyourrange of motionandevenpotentiallydevelopingbetterbalance,itcanbehelpfulfor manypeopleinmakingapositivedifference.

Whetherit’sakneereplacement,hip replacementorrotatorcuffrepair,the strongerandmoreflexibleyouaregoing in,thebetteryourbodycanhandlewhat follows.Forexample,someonepreparingforakneereplacementmightwork onquadricepsandhamstringstrength, balanceandflexibilitytraining.Building astrongfoundationoftenhastheadded benefitofshorteningthetimeneededin

rehab.

There’sanotherimportantaspectto prehabthatmightnotseemsoobvious, anditisn’taboutmusclesandjoints. Prehabalsocanhelppreparepeople mentallyforwhat’sahead.Yougeta chancetoworkwithyourphysicaltherapisttolearnthemovementsyouwill likelybepracticingaftersurgeryandget thekindofinputthatcanmakeyou morecomfortableinyourexpectations. Knowingwhattoexpecthelpsalotof people reducetheirpre-surgeryanxiety. Anotherresultfromprehabinvolves changesyoumightnothaverealized couldresult.Somepeoplewindupmakinglifestylechangesthatcanhelpwith recoveryandthensome.Changessuch asdietimprovements,stressmanagementoradoptingasimplewalkingroutinecanresult.Thesechangescanhave alastingimpactonoverallqualityoflife inthelongterm.

HereatTidewater,Ihaveseenpatientswhowereabletocommittoafew weeksofprehabexperienceprogress fasterwithrehabmilestones.While everyonehealsattheirownpace,prehab cangiveyouaheadstart.

Beforewegoanyfurther,Iwantto beclear:Youneedtorememberthat everyperson’ssituationcanbeverydifferent.Understandingthat,Ibetyou knowwhatIamgoingtotellyou:The firststeptofindingoutwhatisbestfor youistomakeanappointmentwith yourmedicalprofessionalandtalkabout it.Yourdoctorhasyourmedicalhistory and knowswhatmedicationsyouare taking,aswellassupplements. Ifanythinghaschanged,remember

SecondLittleLibraryopenforbusinessatCentralPark

TheBethanyBeachCultural&HistoricAffairsCommittee’ssecondLittle LibraryisopenforbusinessatCentral Park.Called“TheTrolleyLibrary,”itis shapedliketheTown’strams—blue andyellowwiththenameofthetown acrossthefront.Ithasasolarcellandis litatnight.

“Prettyadorable,right?”Committee ChairwomanCaroleCalefsaid.

InJuly,theTown’sfirstLittleLibrary wasplacedinfrontoftheDinker-Irvin Museum.Itisanexactreplicaofthe historicmuseumbuilding,withtwo shelvesabletoholdtwodozenbooks.It wasmadebyJamesWallofMississippi, whosefamilyusedtovacationin BethanyBeachandOceanCity,Md.

Thecommitteeisn’tyetaffiliated withtheLittleFreeLibrarynonprofit organizationbasedinSt.Paul,Minn., butCalefsaiditwillbeinthefuture— especiallysinceadditionalLittleLibrarieswillbeplacedaroundBethany Beach.

towritedownthatnewinformationso youdon’tforgettoshareit.Thinkabout whetheryouhavehadachangeinmedications,whetheryou’retakinganyadditionalsupplementsoryouarehaving othernewissues.Ifyourdoctoragrees youwillbenefit,thenextstepistomake anappointmentwithaphysicaltherapisttogetanevaluation.

IknowIoftentalkaboutthiswith you,butit’sworthrepeating.Youcan expectthatyourphysicaltherapistwill havereceivedinformationfromyour doctor butwillwanttoconductathoroughexaminationandevaluation.

Andhere’swhereIalwaysbelievean importantconversationshouldbegin: Yourphysicaltherapistwillmostlikely talkaboutyourspecificconditionand needsbasedonthatevaluationandthe informationthatyourdoctorhasshared. Again,thisisateamapproach.Youhave toworktogetherandhavehonestconversationstogetthebestpossibleoutcome.Yourphysicaltherapistwillthen designacustomizedplanbasedonyour specificneedsthatisdesignedtosupportyourbestpossibleoutcome.

ThemostimportantthoughtIwant toleaveyouwithis:informationis power.Iknowwehavetalkedaboutthis manytimesbefore,butIkeepreturning toIbecauseitallowsyoutomakeaninformeddecisionwiththeinputofyour careteam.YouknowIamalwaysgoing tobeyourcheerleaderbecauseIwant youtoachievethebestpossiblequality oflife.

BobCairoisalicensedphysicaltherapist atTidewaterPhysicalTherapy.He canbereachedbycalling(302)5377260.

tion,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061. ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe firstWednesdayofeverymonthat5p.m. Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakers andmeetinglocations,visitdeldems38.org oremailingthematDeldems38@gmail.com.

Sussex RepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat 6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Information onmonthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundat sussex.gop

DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’s PizzainMillsboro.Socialhoursbeginat5:30 p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6:30p.m. ThebusinessmeetingisopentoallregisteredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visit RD4atdeldems.org.

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner,and themeetingstartsat5:30p.m.Thecostis $40.RSVPbythe15thofeachmonthto info@scrwc.net.Theorganizationeducates, informsandcreatesfellowshipwithlikemindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visit scrwc.netoremailthematinfo@scrwc.net.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to9:45a.m. atTheHopeCenter.Theclassesaresession-based,notdrop-in,socontactCarol Lynchat(302)745-8237or cklynch03@gmail.comformoredetailson thesefreeclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC ho stsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome. Formoreinformation,sendanemail tozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe

thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.Formore information,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLane Parkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

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

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalof GeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayofevery monthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsistoflinking intotheJeffersonHealthStrokesupportGroup andalsohavein-personsupport.Reservations arerecommended,butwalk-insarewelcome. Formoreinformation,call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetings lastforuptotwohours.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

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

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

BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeagueon Thursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcentermembers.

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m.onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSeniorStrength &BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m.andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcentermembers.

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forsenior centermembers.

YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter

hostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysandThursdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m.onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

YogainthePark— TheTownofOceanViewis presentingYogaintheParkatthegazeboat JohnWestParkonTuesdaysandThursdays throughSept.30from8to9a.m.TheinstructorisBarbaraPopiel,alicensedandinsured travelingyogi.Requiredequipmentincludesa yogamat-towel,waterbottleandanopen mind.Thecostis$10perclass,bycashor Venmo.

Al-AnonFamilyGroup— TheWednesday MindfulnessAl-AnonFamilyGroupmeetsat CommunityLutheranChurcheveryWednesday from7to8p.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringingabox lunchisencouraged.Newmembersare alwayswelcome.Fordetails,sen dan emailtothechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhost RydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inat thechurchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth.ThisoperatesfromApril throughOctober.Therewillbecoffee, donutsandfellowship.Formoreinformation,callMikeStramellaat(410)4191843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgree t others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJackMagar atk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled ,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom

MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callElissaat(410)641-8050,find themonsoc ialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

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

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepublicMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Private toursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall(302)5398725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree,and parkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum. Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.For moreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Resi-

dents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticoke IndianMuseumistheonlyNativeAmerican museuminDelaware,andislistedintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,alongwith beingpartoftheDelawareHistoryTrail.The museumisopen10a.m.to4p.m.Tuesdays toSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson. Formoreinformation,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6 ,from10a.m.to

noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

Women’sBibleStudy— “WhenFaithBecomesSightHEAVEN,”byJ enniferRothschild,aWomen’sBibleStudygroup,will meetatMarinersBethelchurchevery WednesdayfromSept.24throughNov.5, from10to11:30a.m.,or7to8:30p.m. Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,visit marinersbethel.churchcenter.com.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthatSalem Chur chinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m.Formore information,visitsumc.com.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

MulliganHallatthechurch,andwillbe filledwithclothesformen,women,childrenandlittleones.Itwillalsoinclude houseitems,andasectionforextra-large men’sclothes.Therewillalsobeabake sale.

October4-5

FundraiserforIRMusicDepartment— HighTideVRVirtualRealityArcadeandthe IndianRiverHighSchoolMusicDepartment arejoiningforcestoraisemoneyforthe department,from11a.m.to9p.m.both days.Twentypercentofgamingsession saleswillgo tothemusicdepartment.High Tideislocatedat35246AtlanticAve.,in Millville.Bookyoursessioninadvanceonlineathightidevr.com.

October5

FreeConcert— CoastalConcertswillhold

its4thAnnualMusicScholarshipWinners ConcertattheUnitarianUniversalist ChurchofSouthernDelawareat3p.m.Donationsareacceptedtohelpbenefitthe scholarshipprogram.Theconcertisfree, andlightrefreshmentswillbeservedfollowingtheperformance.Formoreinf ormation,visitcoastalconcerts.org.

Dine&Donate— TheBethanyBeach Landowner’sAssociation(BBLA)willbenefitfromaDine&DonateeffortatDiFebo’s restaurantfrom4to9p.m.TheHonorary GuestChefwillbeBethanyBeachMayor RonCalef,andtheGuestBartenderwillbe BethanyBeachTownCouncilMember TheresaKeil.Makeyourreservationat 539-4550andmentiontheBBLA.

MVFCOpenHouse— TheMillvilleVolunteer FireCompanywillbehostinganopen housefrom11a. m.to3p.m.Thisisafree event,andwillfeatureface-painting,junior firefighterobstaclecourse,freehotdogs anddrinks,amoonbounce,Trooper2Aviation,afire-safetyhouseandtheOcean ViewPoliceDepartment.ThisisinrecognitionofFirePreventionWeek.

October6

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonard forSouthCoastalLibrary’smonthlymeetingaboutcrocheting,knittingandneedleworking,at10a.m.Allskilllevels welcome.Makenewfriends,getinsp ired bywhatothersaremakingandlearn needleworktipsandtricksinthisfungroup meeting.Weencourageyoutobringyour currentprojectwithyou.Haveleftover yarn?Bringitandswapwithothers.Free, forages18+.Registrationisappreciated andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 RealWomenVietnamVeterans— Joinus attheS outhCoastalLibraryat2p.m.fora freelectureaboutDelawarewomen'sparticipationintheVietnamWar.Inspiredby KristinHannah’sbestseller,TheWomen,a fictionalaccountofArmynurseFrankie McGrath’sexperiencesinwar-tornVietnam,journalistNancyE.Lynchreadsand discussesactualcorrespondenceshereceivedfromrealDelawarewomeninVietnam.DelawaremilitarynurseswrotetoMs. Lynch’saward-winningnewspapercolumn, Nancy’sVietnamMailba g,apopularread from1968to1972inTheMorningNews, thenastatewidepaper.Thisprogramis sponsoredinpartbyDelawareHumanities.

Registrationisverymuchappreciatedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcrafts atParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrar yandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October7

Mommy&MeTime— Thisprogramisdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone-on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityorcraft.HeldatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.(Opento moms,dads,grandparentsandothercaregivers.)Free,registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe So uthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclass.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblo cks. Registrationopens4:45p.m.onSept.30 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,

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Dine&Donate— JoinCoastalConcertsand kickofftheirseasonbysupportinglocal artsduringaDine&Donateeventat BethanyBluesinLewes.Presenttheevent coupontohave15percentofyourbilldonatedtosupporttheirclassicalmusicians. Couponswilobehandedoutatthedoor, butyoucanalsogetthemonthegroup’s Facebookpageorontheirwebsiteat coastalconcerts.org/dine-and-donate EsentialOils— Experienceahands-onaromatherapyworkshopwithDr.Michae lSchaberatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30 a.m.,whereparticipantswillexplorethe benefitsofessentialoilsandcreatepersonalizeditemslikealavabeadbracelet, roll-onapplicator,andaromatherapyinhaler.Discoverthehistoryandhealingpotentialofnaturalscentedoilsinarelaxing, creativeenvironment.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

October8

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment, heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Getreadytolearnhowtorecognize,expressandcopewithemotionswhileengaginginfunmovementactivities.Free,no registrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entry availableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis. Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthecaseofZackBowenand AddieHall.Suggestedread(notrequired): ShaketheDevilOffbyEthanBrown.Fr ee,

forages18-plus.Registrationisavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 SMPSeniorMedicarePatrol— Protect yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraud.SeniorMedicarePatrols(SMPs)empowerandassistMedicarebeneficiaries, theirfamilies,andcaregiverstoprevent, detect,andreporthealthcarefraud,errors,anda buse.HeldatFrankfordPublic Libraryat11a.m.TolearnmoreinformationvisitSMP'swebsite-https://smpresource.org/.

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

October9

Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.Participantsareencouragedto discusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprovethem),aswellasthebookitself. HeldatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m. Thismonth,wewillbesharingfoodsfrom CastleRockKitchenbyTheresaCarleSanders.,whichisavailableforcheckout (whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookata copyinthelib rary.ParticipantsareencouragedtobringtheirownTupperwaretotake homeleftovers.Free,forages18-plus. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

FreeFluShots— BeebeHealthcarewillbe providingfreeflushotsatVFWPost7234 from3-5p.m.Noappointmentisnecessary.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat1 1a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcar ds.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

YoungAdultBookClub:WrongPlace, WrongTimebyGillianMcAllister— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.for arelaxedandengagingbookdiscussion tailoredforreadersages18to30.Our YoungAdultBookGroupmeetsonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthtochatabout amixoffiction,nonfiction,orclassictitles. Newmembersalw ayswelcome.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October10

BeginningJewelry-MakingClass— Join RiaatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. forafunbeginner'sleveljewelry-making classatthelibrary.Wewillbemakinga stylishbeadedbracelet.Thisprojectmay requireuseofcommonjewelrymaking tools,whichareprovided.Free,forAges 18-plus.Registrationope nsat10:30am onOct.3andisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAv-

enue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

NazisonthePotomac— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafreelecture andbookdiscussionwithhistorianRobert K.Sutton,formerchiefhistorianoftheNationalParkService,andauthoroftwononfictionbooks,NazisonthePotomacand StarkMadAbolitionists.Patronsmayprepurchasethebooks(availableonline)and havethempersonallysignedattheconclusionofthelecture.Free,forAges18-plus. Noregistrationrequired.Ho stedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

PietOudolfMeadowTour— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingatourofthe PietOudolfMeadowfrom2to3p.m.This isfreewithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawaregardens.org.

October10-11

ThriftSale— TheSamaritanThriftShopis holdingaspecialsaleintheHallatSt. MatthewsBytheSeafrom10a.m.to4 p.m.eachday.Thespecialsalewilloffer manyofthedonationstheyhavebeengenerouslygifted,includingmorethan30art pieces,antiques,furniture,vintageceramics,glass,collectiblesandmore.Sales proceedswillbeusedtofurthertheircorporatemissiontofundfoodbanksinSussexandWorcesterCounties.Cashorcheck only.Foralistingandphotocollection,visit samaritanthriftstore.org.

October11

All-You-Can-EatCrabs— HigginsCrab HouseinOceanCity,Md.,willhostanallyou-can-eatcrabfeastat1p.m.Thecost is$65perperson,andsupportsthework ofSt.VincentdePaul,St.Ann’sConference,BethanyBeach.Themenuincludes AYCEsteamedcrabsandshrimp,fried chicken,hushpuppies,frenchfries,cole slaw,cornonthecob,beer,wine,soft drinks,coffee,tea,dessert,taxandtip. Therewillberafflesanda50/50drawing.

Spaceislimited,andnoticketswillbesold atthedoor.RegisterbyOct.5bycall ing (302)524-9033.

ArtisanFestival— TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCo.isholdingtheannualArtisanfestivalattheBethanyBeachfirehall from9a.m.to3p.m.Therewillbemore than40vendorssellinghand-crafted items,includingjewelry,soaps,lotions, candles,seaglass,stainedglass,pottery, fabricitems,dollclothes,photography, yardartandbirdhouses.Thefirecompany’sauxiliaryunitishavingbreakfast andlunchsandwiches,includingtheirf amouschickensalad,plusabaketablewith homemadetreats.Therewillalsobea silentauctionandfirecompanyT-shirtsfor sale.Allproceedsbenefitthefirecompany. FallPlantSale— TheLordBaltimore Women’sClubishostingaFallPlantSale atJohnWestParkinOceanViewfrom 9:30a.m.to1p.m.Therewillbemums, pansies,pottedindoorandoutdoorplants, andgently-usedgardenitems.Proceeds willbenefitlocaleducation,first-responders,librariesandschol arships.Accepting cashonly

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocalli-

brary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us MarketplaceSale— TheOceanWaves QuiltGuildMarketplace Salewillbeheldat Conley’sUnitedMethodistChurchinLewes from9a.m.to1p.m.Therewillbearts andcrafts,quilts,fabric,notions,cookies andcoffee,andlocalareavendors.

TEDIFreeTreeGiveaway— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingaTEDIFree TreeGiveawayfrom9a.m.to4p.m.Come selectafreetreetotakehomeforfall planting.Formoreinformation,visitthem onlineatdelawaregardens.org.

A.R.I.S.E.FutureForwardYouthSummit

TheFrankfordPublicLi braryhaspartneredwithA.R.I.S.E.YouthMentoring, foundedbyTijuana“TJ”Vann,tohostthe FutureForwardSummit—afreeeventfocusedonempoweringyouththroughworkshopsonentrepreneurship,financial literacy,andfamilydynamics.Thiswilltake placeat9a.m.Localleadersandmentors willsharepracticaltoolstohelpyoung peoplethriveandbuildstrongercommunities.

October13

AFlowerShow— BarefootGardenersof theFenwickIslandCommunitiespresents “SeasideTreasures,”anexhibitionof plants,flowersandtabledesign,from1-4 p.m.attheKnightsofColumbusinOcean City,Md.Thisisfreetothepublic,andrefreshmentswillbeavailable,alongwith raffles.Thisbenefitstheclub’sscholarship fundandFenwick’spollinatorgarden. GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,s eniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillpro-

videchairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onOct.6andis availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothers haveleft,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledg e,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untapedcontainers.Swapendsat3:30p.m. Wealsohavetwocommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibraryforyoutohelpus completewheneverwe’reopen.Puzzles canalsobeborrowedfromotherlibraries foryoutodoathome—justplaceahold ontheminourcatalog!Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518.

Storytimeo nParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewel-

come. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October14

StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistoricalfiction?Thisbookclubisforyou! WewillmeetonaselectTuesdaymost monthsatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. todiscussadifferenthistoricalfiction book.ThismonthwewillbediscussingThe LostPassengerbyFrancesQuinn.Light s nacksprovided.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5p lus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment, heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Getreadytolearnhowtorecognize,expressandcopewithemotionswhileengaginginfunmovementactiv ities.Free,no registrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entry availableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43

KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

October15

StoryTimewiththeBethanyFireDepartment— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.foranotherexcitingstorytime aswewelcometheBethanyBeachFire Company!Meetarealfirefighterandget a close-uplookatarealfiretruckandambulance.It'safunandeducationalevent youwon'twanttomiss!Perfectforkids Age5andunder.Free,noregistrationrequired.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedby anadultcaregiver.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelfor SouthCoastalLibrary’snextHappyBookersmeetingat2p.m.!Thegroupmeetson selectmonthstodiscussachosenworkof fictionfromvariousg enresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingThe QuietTenantbyClémenceMichallon. CopiesofthebookareavailableforcheckoutthroughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog withavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

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

CoastalResilienceOpenHouse— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat3p.m.foran informationalopenhouseaboutcoastalresilienceintheInlandBaysWatershed:How itmayaffectyouandwhatwecando aboutit.Therewillbeinteractivedisplays andhands- onactivities.Formoreinformation,pleasevisit:inlandbays.org/southernDelaware-coastal-resilience-plan. Sponsoredby:DelawareCenterforInland Bays

October15-18

HauntedEscapeRoom— Gatheryour friendsandfamilyforsomefreeHalloween funatSouthCoastalLibrary!Yourgroupof 6–10peoplehas45minutestofindclues andsolveriddlesinordertoescapea hauntedmansion!It'sdarkandcreepy, withspookysounds,soyou'llbeusing flashlightsinadimr oom(butit'sotherwisenotascaryexperience.)ForAges8Adult(qualifyingfamiliesmaybringtheir youngerchildrenattheirdiscretion.)Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult caregiver.Registrationisrequiredandbeginsat3p.m.onOct.1.Call302-8585518toregisteryourgroupof6–10 people.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

October16

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18-

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plusofALLskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

FreeHalloweenMovie— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.foranot-toospooky,PG-ratedHalloweenfilmonourbig screenwithlightsnacks,candyandcol oringpages.Free,noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-73 29351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October17

GenealogyBasicsClass— Lookingto

traceyourroots,butnotsurehowtoget started?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.forafreebeginner45-minutegenealogyclassledbyalibrarian.You’llgettips andsuggestionsforgettingstartedusing freelibraryresourceslikeAncestryLibrary EditionandNewspapers.com.You’llthen haveapprox.30minutestostartresearching,askquestionsofeachother,andmeet othergenealogyenthusiastsinyourcommunity.(Thisclassisforbeginners.Ifyou havegenealogyexperience,considerattendingourbi-monthlySouthCoastalGen ealogyGroupinstead.Nextmeetingis Nov.15at10:15a.m.)Pleasebringyour ownchargedlaptop,tabletorsmartphone. Registrationislimitedandrequired,and availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

October18

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 WondersoftheWoodlandsTour— There willbeafreeguidedtourofthe12-acre DelawareBotanicGardenwoodlandsfrom 11a.m.to1p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission,andfreeformembers.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineat

delawaregardens.org. HalloweenParty— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sHalloweenPartyfeatureseducationalandSTEMcraftsandactivitiesto scareyourselfsmart!Thefunstartsat11 a.m.We'llhavegamesandtake-homekits forages4-12.Costumesnotrequired. However,wewillhaveprizesforthemost creative(andsilly,scary,sweet)costumes. Candy-freesnacksprovided.Questions, pleasecallus:302-7329351.We'reonFb @ FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October20

SpooktacularCrafts— Bringafriend,your kids(Ages13-plus)orcomealonefrom45:30p.m.atSouthCoastalLibraryand enjoymakingsomefrightasticcraftswith us!Choosefromsixdifferenteasycrafts (detailsonourwebsite.)Costumesencouraged,butoptional.Registrationisavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbyth eSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 LearnHowtoCreateaUkranianPysanky Egg— Pysankawriting,oreggdecorating, isanancientandtraditionalUkrainianart formwherethesymbolsandcolorschosen canhavepaganorChristianmeaning.In this10:30a.m.workshopatFrankford PublicLibrary,wewilllearntheprocessof 'writing'Pysanky,fromchoosingtheeggs, waxinganddyeing,toolsthatareusedand finallytotheremovalofwaxtounveilyo ur Pysankagem!Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

@frankfordlibrary. StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankfo rd.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October21

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend inpersonorviaZoom.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE FortMiles:50YearsofService— Learn aboutsomelocalhistoryfromarepresentativefrom FortMiles,locatedinCape HenlopenStatePark,at2p.m.atSouth CoastalLibrary.ThisbrieftalkwillintroduceyoutothecreationandhistoryofFort Miles,fromitsinvolvementinnationalde-

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Beebewelcomes PunitPandya,DO,aspartofourclinical a liationwiththeJe ersonHealthNeuroscienceNetwork.

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Dr.Pandya isafellowship-trained,board-certiﬁedneurosurgeonwithadvanced subspecialtytrainingincomplexandminimallyinvasivespinesurgery.He specializesinadvancedtreatmentsforconditionsa ectingtheneck,upper back,andlowerback.Heo erssurgicalapproachestorelievepressureon thespinalcordandnerves,stabilizesthespinethroughfusion,andwhen possible,preservesnaturalmovementthroughmotion-sparingsurgeries.

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fensefromWWII,throughtheearly1990s whenthelandwasthenreturnedtothe StateofDelaware.Free,noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach month.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInsta gram @frankfordlibrary.

October22

MusicwithMissMaria— Littleones(ages 5andunder)willlovethislively,interactive musicprogram—packedwithsinging, dancing,andplayfulactivitiesthatget everyonemovingandsmiling,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Free,noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregivers mustaccompanychildren.Entryavailable onafirstcome/firstservedbasis.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach ,DE19930302-8585518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.Free,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registrationbeginsat5pmonOct.1at

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 30 2-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

October23

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free, registrationisappreciatedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

RetirementReadyB ootcamp,Part1— Areyoucurrentlynearingretirementorrecentlyretired?JoinusattheSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafree,three-partRetirementBootcampserieswithEricJohnston,President&FinancialAdvisorwith InFocusFinancialAdvisorsandinstructor withtheDelawareMoneySchool.Learnthe basicstrategiestoplanasuccessfulretirement,maximizeyoursocialsecuritybenefit andpositionyourportfoliotolast.Sessions include:Oct.23:Inv estmentStrategies, Oct.31:SocialSecurity,&Nov.6:Retire-

mentSuccess.Free,noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

LectureinthePavilion— DougTallamy, theNewYorkTimesbest-sellingauthoron nativeplantsforthehome,willspeakat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom5to7p.m. Ticketsmustbepurchasedinadvance.Go todelawaregardens.org.

TriviaNight— TheFriends ofSelbyville PublicLibraryarehostingatrivianightat thelibraryat7p.m.Teamscanbeupto sixmembersat$20perhead.Thecostincludessnacks,softdrinks,wateranddoor prizes.Acashbarforbeerandwinewillbe available.

Police-PartneredStoryTime— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.fora specialStoryTimefeaturingofficersfrom theFrankfordandDagsboroPoliceDepartments!Childrenofallagesareinvitedto enjoystoriesreadbyourcommunity’spoliceofficers,followedbyachancetoask questionsandengagewithourspecial guests.Thisfunandinteractiveeventencouragesaloveofreadingwhilehelping childrenbuildpositiveconnectionswith locallawenforcement.Registrationisnot required.Questions,pleasecallus:3027329351.We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessu chasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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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 li brary has to of fer you: 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.

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Borrow & read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, & more online from your local library for free! Library of Things

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officials,partyleadersandresidentsto honorKirk.

“Speakershighlightedhiscommitmenttofreespeech,civicengagement andencouragingyouthparticipationin politics,”organizerssaid.

“Charlieinspiredcountlessyoung peopletostepintothepublicarena withcourage,”saidBenParsons,astudentatIndianRiverHighSchool.“His messagewasclear:youdon’thaveto waituntilyou’reoldertomakeadifference.”

MalloryJustice,oneofthefeatured youngspeakers,saidKirk’sinfluence reachedbeyondpolitics.Agraduateof IndianRiverHighSchoolandaconservativepoliticalactivist,Justicealso quotedtheBiblepassageofEsther 4:14,remindingtheaudience“that leadersoftenrise‘forsuchatimeas this.’…Heconnectedwithpeoplepersonally,whetherinalargeauditorium orone-on-one.Thatabilitytolisten andencourageiswhatsomanywill miss.”

“Aboveall,CharlieKirkbelievedin thestrengthofdialogue—thatdisagreement,carriedoutwithrespect,was notaweakness,butastrength,”said DanielWillis,chairoftheSussex CountyRepublicanCommittee.

OnSunday,Sept.14,theDelaware RepublicanPartyheldamemorialevent topaytributetoCharlieKirk,rememberedbymany,theysaid,“forhisdedicationtoconservativeprinciplesandhis impactonarisinggenerationofleaders.”Numerousmembersofthe38th DistrictSouthernDelawareRepublican Clubattended,alongwithcommunity membersfromthroughoutthestate.

Theevent,heldonTheCirclein Georgetown,broughttogetherelected

Theprogramfeaturedtributes,Bible versereadingsandamomentofsilence accompaniedbyasolobagpipeplayer fromMiddletown.Candleswerepassed andshared,organizerssaid,“tohonor Kirk’simpactonDelawareRepublicans andthenationalconservativemovement.…Thememorialconcludedwith anaudiorecordingofKirk’sfrequently citedbeliefthatlocaleffortslead tonationaltransformation.”

Asoneattendeesaid,“Charliewould wantustokeepshowingup,organizing andleadingwithconviction.”

GRAND OPENING EVENT

NEW MODEL HOMES AT SILVER WOODS VILLAS

October 11 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Silver Woods model homes 102 Kingston Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970

Step into comfort and coastal charm as you tour two exquisitely decorated villa homes. Feel the inviting warmth of the great rooms, a gentle breeze and playful geese set the tone for your next chapter.

discover thoughtfully designed amenities, and imagine life in this serene coastal haven minutes from the beach.

This isn’t just an event—it’s your invitation to begin your beach life in Ocean View. RSVP by scanning the QR code.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

TeenOrigamiNight— Unfoldyourcreativity!JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m. forafunandrelaxingorigamiclassjust for teens.Noexperienceneeded,andallskill levelsarewelcome.Snacksandsupplies areprovided-justbringyourimagination. Whetherit'saclassiccraneoraseasonal flower,you’llleavewithyourownunique paperart!Spaceislimited,soregistration isencouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October24

PietOudolfMeadowTour— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingatourofthe PietOudolfMeadowfrom2to3p.m.This isfreewithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawaregardens.org.

October25

Don’tMossAround— DelawareBotanic Gardenswillhostaclass,“Don’tMoss Around:PitcherPerfectBogGardening,” from11a.m.to1p.m.Freewithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawaregardens.org.

ParsonsFarmTrunkorTreat— Join Frank fordPublicLibraryat3p.m.fora spookygoodtimeatParsonsFarm!Ghosts, goblins,andghoulswillbehandingout treats,andlocalbusinesses—including yourlibrary!—willbedeckingouttheir trunksinafuncompetitionforbestdisplay. AgesWelcome:Toddlerto12years.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October27

Dine&Donate— TheWomen’sCivicClub ofBethanyBeachwillbethebeneficiaryof adine-and-donateatTheCottageCafé from11a.m.to9p.m.Tenpercentoffood andbeveragesaleswillbedonatedtothe club,includingcarryout.

Dine&Donate— NicolaPizzawillhosta dine-and-donatefrom5to9p.m.tobenefitCoastalConcertsandSouthern DelawareChorale.Twentypercentofthe dine-inproceedswillbesplitbetweenthe organizations.Nocouponrequired.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyog ainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa

yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onSept.22and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.

MarkerspaceMonday:Ages18+— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.thisautumno nselectMondayseachmonthfora funandfree90-minuteMakerspaceMonday!MakeyourowncustomizedT-shirts, waterbottles,signsandmoreusingour CricutMachine!Wetakeastepbackand letyoucreatewhateverinspiresyou!Staff willguideyouthroughusingtheCricutand answeryourquestions.Freetoolsand basicvinylcolorsprovided.Youwillneedto provideyourprojectbase(t-shirt,wooden sign,canvas,cardstock,etc.)Wewillalso havesomeDIYcraftingstati onsforyouto enjoyaswell.Noneedtoregister,butCricutisavailableonafirstcome,firstserved basis,andCricuttimeislimitedto30minutesifothersarewaiting.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecaf e.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Blood, Books&Brainpower:TriviaNightLibraryFundraiser— JointheFrankfordPublic LibraryandtheBloodBankofDelmarvaatthe Frankfordfirehallat6p.m.totestyourknowledgeacrosscategorieslike:VampireLore,Science&Medicine,History,Literature(Gothic, Horror,andBeyond)andMusic.Thisisa fundraiserfortheFrankfordPublicLibrary.$10 donationtoplay,$10donationfordrinktickets. Therewillalsobea50/50.2ticketsfor$10or 5 for$20.

October28

IntrotoGooglePhotos— Isyourphone, tabletorcomputerrunningoutofmemory becauseit'sfullofphotos?Doyouwish youcouldorganizeandshareyourphotos moreeasily?Thisfree,two-hourclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.willteach youhowtouseGooglePhotos(appand website)tostore,edit,organizeandshare yourphotosforfree.Registrationbeginsat 10a.m.onOct.7atsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading

time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https ://southcoastal.lib.de.us FirstStepinWatercolors— Learnthebasics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.Forthissession,we'll learnsomeeasydrawingtechniques.Using arealpumpkin,wewillcreateform,color, andhighlights.You'llgohomewiththisautumnpainting.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrarya ndInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October29

FallPartyforInfants-Age5— Putonyour favoritecostumeandgetreadyfora spooktaculartime!This10:30a.m.event atSouthCoastalLibrarywillsharesilly stories,dancetofuntunes,goonascavengerhunt,andeveryonewillleavewitha

specialgoodybag.Free,noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entryavailableonafirst come/firstservedbasis.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibr ary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

October30

302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

BabyBees— Jo inFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.to playgamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ClassicHorrorattheLibrary:Halloween (1978)— FrankfordPublicLibrarywill screenJohnCarpenter’sHalloween(1978) onThursday,Oct.30at5:30p.m.The

Beebetohostseriesofcommunityfluclinics

BeebeHealthcarewillhostaseries ofcommunityfluclinicsacrossSussex County,continuingthroughearlyNovember.

Flushotsarealsoavailableat BeebeCapePharmacy.Appointments arenotrequired,andcommunity memberscanalsofindaconvenient timeandlocationforafluclinicto getprotectedduringrespiratoryillness season.

Thosewishingtobevaccinated shouldbringanIDandinsurancecard tothefluclinics,whichhelpsBeebe continueofferingflushotsasapreventiveserviceatnocosttopatients, whileexpandingaccesstoevenmore peopleinthecommunity.

“Gettingaflushotisasimplestep thatcanmakeabigdifferencein keepingourcommunityhealthy,”said

Dr.BillChasanov,DO, MBA,infectiousdiseasephysicianandchief healthsystemsdesignofficeratBeebe.

“We’reproudtoofferconvenientaccesstofluvaccinesthroughourCape Pharmacyandcommunityclinics,and weappreciateeveryone’ssupport.It’sa quickvisitthathelpskeepourcommunityhealthyandstrong.”

Forthemostup-to-dateinformationoncliniclocations,times,andfrequentlyaskedquestions,visitBeebe Healthcare’swebsitecalendarorFacebookpage.Communitymembersmay alsocalltheFluHotlineat302-2916FLU(6358).

Fall2025FluClinicSchedule

•Saturday,Oct.4,10a.m.to4 p.m.,Wings&Wheelsevent,21553 RudderLane,Georgetown

•Monday,Oct.6,9a.m.to2p.m., LewesSeniorActivityCenter,32083 JaniceRoad,Lewes •Tuesday,Oct.7,1to3p.m.,BaysideFitness,34814LongNeckRoad, Millsboro

•Wednesday,Oct.8,10a.m.to2 p.m.,CapePharmacy,17252N.VillageMainBlvd.,Lewes •Thursday,Oct.9,3to6p.m., VFWOceanView,29265Marshy HopeWay,OceanView •Saturday,Oct.11,9a.m.tonoon, Rabbit’sFerry,19112Robinsonville Road,Lewes

•Sunday,Oct.12,9a.m.to12:30 p.m.,LewesPresbyterianChurch,133 KingsHighway,Lewes

•Wednesday,Oct.15,9to11a.m., TowerHillClubhouse,15620Ethel Way,Lewes

•Wednesday,Oct.15,10a.m.to2 p.m.,CapePharmacy,17252N.VillageMainBlvd.,Lewes

•Saturday,Oct.18,10a.m.to3 p.m.,Mt.ZionAMEChurch,18211 BeachHighway,Ellendale

•Wednesday,Oct.22,10a.m.to2 p.m.,CapePharmacy,17252N.VillageMainBlvd.,Lewes

•Tuesday,Oct.28,noonto4p.m., CrossroadChurch,20684StateForest Road,Georgetown

•Wednesday,Oct.29,10a.m.to2 p.m.,CapePharmacy,17252N.VillageMainBlvd.,Lewes

•Thursday,Oct.30,9a.m.tonoon, SeaColonyFitnessCenter,38994 WestwayDrive,BethanyBeach

•Saturday,Nov.8,9a.m.to4p.m., 55+Expo,CapeHenlopenHigh School,1250KingsHighway,Lewes

classicslasherfollowsbabysitterLaurie Strodeasshe’sstalkedbyescapedkiller MichaelMyersonaterrifyingHalloween nightinHaddonfield.RatedR;91minutes. Freeandopentothepublic;17-plusunlessaccompaniedbyanadult.Seatingis first-come,first-served.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

October31

RetirementReadyBootcamp,Part2— Areyoucurrentlynearingretirementorrecentlyretired?JoinusattheSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafree,three-partRetirementBootcampserieswithEricJohnston,President&FinancialAdvisorwith InFocusFinancialAdvisorsandinstructor withtheDelawareMoneySchool.Learn thebasicstrategiestoplanasuccessful retirement,maximizeyoursocialsecurity benefitandpositionyourportfoliotolast. Sessionsinclude:Oct.23:Investment Strategies,Oct.31: SocialSecurity,&Nov. 6:RetirementSuccess.Free,noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

November1

Bingo— FranklinMasonicLodge#12of GeorgetownishostingBingoattheMillsborofirehall.Doorsopenatnoonandthe gamesstartat1:30p.m.Admissionis$30 atthedoor,andhamburgers,hotdogs, chips,sodaandwaterwillbeavailablefor purchase.Therewillbe15games,on e jackpotandfour50/50s.

MarieElinaCahill,84

MarieE.Cahill,84,ofSelbyville, Del.,peacefullypassedawaytobe withOurLordandSavioronSept. 24,2025,atExcelcareatLewes,Del. ShewasborninAlbany,N.Y.,on July5,1941,daughterofthelate MaryJaneCambareriandAnthony Cambareri,andgranddaughterofthe lateEvaWatsoandJohnB.Watso, chiefoftheAbenakiTribe.

CahillwasagraduateofAlbany HighSchool,intheClassof1959, wheresheservedasaKeyette,wasa memberofthechoir,ThetaSigma LiterarySociety,Garnet&Grayand aStarHighmember.

Shewasmarriedin1960toher highschoolsweetheartandloving husband,JamesW.Cahill,andwasa devotedwife,daughter,sister,mother, grandmotherandgreat-grandmother. Together,MarieandJimCahill raisedfourchildreninAlbany,N.Y., whereshewasadevotedmotherof fourwhileworkingasabookkeeper andsecretaryforJ.W.CahillElectric andenjoyingsummersattheircamp atGreatSacandagaLake.

CahillwasalicensedRealtorand BrokerinNewYork,Marylandand “TheSmallWonder,”Delaware, whichshehadcalledhomesince 1984.

Sheenjoyedplayingtennisand thepiano,swimmingandboating. Together,sheandJimCahillbecame certifiedSCUBAdiversin1976.She alsoracedtheir442inthePowder PuffDerbyandwas,alongwithJim Cahill,amemberoftheNational DragRacingAssociation,certified onNRHAtracks,wheresheoften finishedinfirstplacewhileracing theirpowder-blue442.

Cahillenjoyedmanyfriendships

sheformedovertheyearsthrough workandactivities.JimCahilland thefamilythankedthosefriendsfor theirhelpandsupportandalso thankedthelovingstaffofExcelcare atLewes,withspecialthankstoher nurse,Mary,herprimaryaide,Angie, andactivityprovidersDanaand Kathleen,whoallhadformedaspecialbondwithCahill,providedqualitycarewithunderstandingand TLC,bothaboveandbeyondfamily expectations.

Inadditiontoherparents,Cahill wasisprecededindeathbyherbaby Laura;andhersisterandbrother-inlaw,CarmenandJerryPr uett.Her familyisjoyfulintheknowledgethat shehasjoinedthemwithinthepresenceofOurLord.Sheissurvivedby herlovinganddevotedhusband, JamesW.Cahill,herfourchildren, Colleen(andSimon),Kathleen(and Richard),JamesCahillJr.(andCynthia)andValerie(andOwen);her tengrandchildren,Melissa,Amanda, Owen,Ryan,Patrick,Talia,Robert, Truxton,KristenandJessica;and ninegreat-grandchildren.

Arrangementswereentrustedto Melson’sFuneralServices,withadditionalmemorialarrangementstobe announced.

RuthAnnMarvel,64

RuthAnnMarvel,64,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedawayunexpectedly onFriday,Sept.19,2025,atBayhealthinMilford,Del.BornonNov. 19,1960,inLewes,Del.,shewasthe daughterofthelateRalphW. BurbageandRuthMarie(Evans) Burbage.

AproudgraduateofIndianRiver HighSchool,intheClassof1978, sheremainedcloselyconnectedto

heralmamaterthroughoutherlife. Marvel—affectionatelyknownas Mom,Mommom,FanorAuntFan —wasadevotedwife,lovingmother andadoringgrandmotherwhocreatedawarmandwelcominghome forherfamily.Ifonewaslucky enoughtospendtimewithher,one likelysampledherdeliciousbanana breadorfudgeandwasheditdown withherhomemadesweetteaora cupofcoffee.

Shehadaheartforothersand gavebackgenerouslytohercommunity.Shewasafoundingandactive memberoftheIndianRiverHigh SchoolAlumniAssociationand helpedthemdistributemorethan $100,000todeservinglocalseniors andgraduates.

Hergiftforhospitalityandattentiontodetailwereunmatched—she neverforgotabirthdayoranniversaryandonecouldalwaysexpectone ofhercards.Shefoundhergreatest joyinlovinghergrandchildrenand stayingconnectedwithlifelong friends.Sheoftenlovedthrifting, puzzles,agoodbook,sewingwith herbelovedsister,craftingandrelaxingoncoffeedateswithfriends.

Shewillbedeeplymissedand fondlyrememberedforherkindness, warmth,andunwaveringdedication tothepeopleandcommunityshe loved.

Marvelwasprecededindeathby herfather,RalphW.Burbage.Sheis survivedbyhermother,RuthMarie (Evans)Burbage;herhusbandof38 years,KeithMarvel;twochildren, KeiliMarvelandherwife,Christy Weber,ofDagsboro,Del.,andKyle Marvelandhiswife,Lexi,ofDagsboro,Del.;andtwograndchildren (whowereherworld)OscarMarvel-

WeberandIvyMarvel-Weber.Sheis alsosurvivedbyabrother,Richard Burbageandhiswife,Rhoda,of Salem,Va.;asister,RhondaMcManusandherhusband,William,of RehobothBeach,Del.;andnieces andnephewsAaronBurbage(and Whitney),EvanHill(andGary), RyanMcManus(andJenny)and AdamMcManus(andLaura),and theirfamilies.

AcelebrationofMarvel’slifewill beheldonSaturday,Oct.18,2025,at theOceanViewChapelofMelson FuneralServices,38040Muddy NeckRoad,OceanView,Del.Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10to11 a.m.,withtheservicetobeginat11 a.m.Intermentwillbeprivate.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinMarvel’s memorytotheIndianRiverHigh SchoolAlumniAssociation,29772 ArmoryRd.,Dagsboro,DE19939, ortoalocallibrary.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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In Memoriam

On Wednesday, October 8 at 11:00am, a memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Catholic Church honoring the life of Debby Evans, owner and operator of Miller’s Creek Antiques in Millville and for over thirty-five years full time organist at St. Ann’s in Bethany.

A reception will follow immediately in Delaney Hall next to the church.

Any and all of Debby’s family, friends, co-workers, sorority sisters, lodge members, music ministry members, social and business acquaintances and anyone who knew her are most welcome.

LauraJaneEllen

‘Janie’JonesWells,78

LauraJaneEllen“Janie”Jones Wells,78,passedawaypeacefullyon Sept.28,2025,atMercyMedical CenterinBaltimore,Md.Shewas bornonNov.9,1946,inBerlin,Md., daughterofthelateFranklinJones andLauraViola(Holston)Jones.

WellsworkedfortheStateof Delawarefor17yearsattheStockley CenterinMillsboro,Del.,andwasa devotedwomanoffaith.Atruebeliever,shelovedsharingthewordof Godanddedicatedherlifetoserving

othersthroughministry.

Shewasadedicatedmemberfor almost20yearsofJoshuaHouse Ministries,whereshewasdeeplyinvolvedinchurchlife.Pr iortoJoshua House,shewasamemberofthe MillsboroWesleyanChurchfor12 years.Shefaithfullyledthenursing homeministryatAtlanticShoresin Millsboroformorethantwo decades.Shewasalsopassionate aboutcelebratingbirthdaysandsharingthewordofGodbyhandwriting cardstoeverymemberofherchurch, alongwithcountlessfriendsand familymembers.

Herjoysinlifeincludeddancing, readingmedicalbooks,andaboveall, spreadingthegospel.Shecherished

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everymomentwithherbelovedfamily.

Wellswasprecededindeathby herparents;herson,RichardLee “Ricky”WellsJr.;herbrother, ThomasFranklin“Tommy”Jones; andherbrother-in-law,JimFrampton.Sheissurvivedbyherloving husbandof60years,RichardLee “Butch”WellsSr.;herchildren, JimmyWells(andLynn)andKevin Wells(andJamie);grandchildren, NatalieWells(25),WyattWells(13), JacksonWells(8)andLeoWells(6); hersiblings,WilliaFramptonand GeorgeJones(andDee);andnumerousniecesandnephews.Shealso leavesbehindherbestfriend,Debbie Hudsonandherhusband,Houlton.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Friday,Oct.3,2025,at11a.m.at WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S.WashingtonStreet, Millsboro,Del.,whereaviewingwill takeplacefrom9to11a.m.,priorto theservice.Intermentwillfollowat SelbyvilleRedmen’sCemeteryin Selbyville,Del.Acelebrationof Wells’lifewillbeheldaftertheservicesattheGumboroFireHallin Gumboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers, memorialdonationsmaybemadeto St.JudeChildren’sHospitalat www.stjude.org/donateortothe DelawareOvarianCancerFoundationatwww.deovariancancer.org/donate_to_docf.Herlifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

Flavorcelebratesfirstanniversarywitharibbon-cuttingceremony

OnSaturday,Sept.20,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithFlavortocelebrate theone-yearanniversaryoftheir openinginsideDickensParlourTheatre.Family,friendsandstaffattendedthecelebration.

Flavorrestaurantfeaturesflamegrilledgourmetburgers,hand-cut fries,“over-the-top”milkshakesand more.Theceremonyalsoincludeda dedicationoftheDeBois-ReadTheatreandanannouncementofFlavor’snewdinner-exclusivehours.

TolearnmoreaboutFlavor,visit https://flavor.restaurantorcall(302) 537-7100,orvisittheirspaceat 31810GoodEarthLane,Ocean View.

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceandthecrewatFlavorcelebratedtheoneyearanniversaryoftherestaurant.

DiPietroLawcelebratesnewMillvillelocationwithribbon-cutting

OnFriday,Sept.19,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce heldaribbon-cuttingceremonywith DiPietroLawLLCtocelebratethe grandopeningoftheirnewofficein MillvilleSquare.Friends,family,local dignitariesandcommunitymembers wereinattendancetohelpcelebrate.

“Withmorethan37yearsofcombinedexperience,DiPietro’sestateplanningattorneysarecommittedtohelping youcreateandmaintainanestateplan thatworksforyou,andprotectsyourassets andyourlovedones,throughevery stageoflife,”Chamberrepresentatives said.“ForDiPietroLaw,thisnewoffice isaboutmorethanjustexpansion,it’sa renewedcommitmenttoserveandto helpprotectclients.”

TolearnmoreaboutDiPietroLaw andtheirservices,visitlesliedlaw.comor call(302)933-9001,orvisitthenewofficeat35254AtlanticAvenue,Unit3, Millville.

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercecelebratethegrandopeningofDiPietroLawofficesinMillville.

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Women’s College Volleyball (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Nebraska battles Penn State this Friday, Oct. 3, from Rec Hall in University Park, Pa. In a marquee Big Ten volleyball showdown, two powerhouse teams collide in front of a raucous crowd, with pride, momentum and victory on the line.

Great Performances (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.

Discover how Missouri native Grace Bumbry rose from the challenges of 1950s racism to become the toast of the 1960s international opera scene, captivating audiences worldwide with her groundbreaking talent and unforgettable stage presence.

SATURDAY

Austin City Limits (12) WCPB 11 p.m.

Singer-songwriter and producer Finneas makes his solo headlining debut, returning after first appearing with his sister Billie Eilish in 2019. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning artist showcases songs from “For Crying Out Loud!,” his new album.

Saturday Night Live (11) WBAL 11:30 p.m.

Live from New York City, celebrity hosts join a celebrated cast for sharp sketches, satirical news and digital shorts, paired with top musical guests. Always tuned to the cultural zeitgeist, its comedy often sparks viral moments the very next day.

SUNDAY

A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live From the Hollywood Bowl (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Filmed during her yearlong Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, this special celebrates the illustrious musical career of Cyndi Lauper. Special guests include Cher, SZA, John Legend, Mickey Guyton, Trombone Shorty and Jake Wesley Rogers.

Maigret on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This series premiere follows Parisian Chief Inspector Jules Maigret (Benjamin Wainwright) of the elite La Crim police unit, who investigates the most serious of crimes in and around Paris. This time, Maigret is working a series of bank robberies.

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NFL Football (28) ESPN (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

After a slow start to the season, can Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs get back to their winning ways? However, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will not make it easy for the Chiefs when they clash at EverBank Stadium.

The Weakest Link (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Host Jane Lynch brings together eight celebrity contestants who must work as a team to bank the maximum amount of prize money across multiple rounds by answering rapid-fire trivia questions. Each incorrect answer breaks the chain and drops the cash.

Independent Lens (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This season premiere dives into the groundbreaking work of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Phillip Sharp, whose RNA discovery changed what we know about biology and launched the biotechnology revolution, leading to life-saving treatments for all.

TUESDAY

The Young and the Restless (6) WBOC 12:30 p.m.

Return to Genoa City during this Season 53 premiere. Marking the soap opera’s 36th year on air, this new season sees relationships tested, romances flourish and a puzzling mystery unfold.

Doc (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) tries to rebuild her life and career after a car crash wiped away eight years of her memory. She is still trying to recall her patients, her co-workers and her ex-husband (Omar Metwally) as she develops feelings for another.

Frontline (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

“Frontline” offers an unflinching and compelling look at complex, vital and often-controversial subjects. Each broadcast consists of a long-form news documentary. Topics run the gamut — from Bernie Madoff’s intricate fraud and prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib, to AIDs, racial issues and Wal-Mart’s effect on the U.S. economy.

WEDNESDAY

Survivor (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

The islands might be beautiful, but this game is no vacation. Host Jeff Probst tries to keep spirits up while his latest group of castaways manages shifting alliances, tribal tribulations, seemingly impossible games and unspeakable acts of manipulation.

Big Burger Battle (43) FOOD 10 p.m.

In this new episode, the chefs are really turning up the heat in the fast food round. Then, beer and burgers unite in burger bucks, before the Big Burger Elimination has the chefs gobbling. “Kim’s Convenience” star Andrew Phung hosts.

Secrets of the Dead (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

In this Season 23 premiere, the series examines the history of ancient Rome’s crowning achievement, the Colosseum. The complicated structure highlighted Rome’s great wealth and influence, but also became a symbol of its eventual downfall.

THURSDAY

Hell’s Kitchen (5) FOX 8 p.m.

Now in its 24th season, this high-stakes competition sees renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay presiding over an impressive group of cooks, this season sourced to represent each and every state in America, in line with the season’s theme: Battle of the States.

English Teacher (21) FX 9 p.m.

Two episodes air back-to-back as Season 2 of this sitcom continues. The first follows Evan (Brian Jordan Alvarez) and Malcolm (Jordan Firstman) as they take a much-needed vacation. The second sees the teachers get evaluated by outside observers.

Grey’s Anatomy (7) WMDT 10 p.m.

A new season is on the horizon for the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial, which means more time with your favs like Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), Nick (Scott Speedman) and Miranda (Chandra Wilson). Maybe we may even learn the

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Theoldadageofdefensewinning championshipshascertainlybecomea callingcardfortheIndianRiverHigh Schoolfieldhockeyteamoverthepast coupleweeks.TheIRbacklinehas postedthreestraightshutouts,with theirmostrecentcomingaftera7-0 dominationoftheDucksfromOdessa onTuesday,Sept.30.

IndiansgoalieZoeQuillenandthe defensiveunitofReeceForrey,Talia ScerraandLucyWilliamson,along withEllaPetersonandCaroline Williamsonledthewayinthewin againsttheDucks,whichrantheIR overallseasonrecordto7-1.Itwasthe fourthstraightwinfortheIndiansas well,withtheteamnextsettotakeon CapeHenlopenonThursday,Oct.2, (afterCoastalPointpresstime)atThe Reservation.

“We’vereallychallengedourdefensetosupporteachother,close space,andrecoverquickly,”saidIR headcoachTorrieHuk.“Watching themtakethatfeedbackandmakeadjustmentshasbeenawesome.They’ve

Indiansscorethirdstraightshutout,fourthwininarow

steppedupinbiggamesandcomeup withhugetacklesthatcompletelyshift momentum.We’rereallyproudofour defensiveunit.”

IRgottwogoalsinboththesecond andfourthquarters,buttheyputthe gameawayinthethirdwithathreespotrightafterthehalftimeintermission.BaylieWilliamsonandMakenzie TruitteachscoredtwicefortheIndians,withEllaPeterson,BrynnKnight andReeceForreyallnotchingonegoal apiece.BaylieWilliamsonandPetersonwerecreditedwithtwoassistseach aswell.

“It’snosecretthatBaylieknows howtofindthebackofthenet,and teamshavebeenworkingextrahardto containher,”notedHukaboutthe team’sleadingscorer.“Butshe’sbeen craftyingainingcornersforus,which hasbeenahugeadvantage.What’s beensoexcitingthisseasonisseeing otherplayersstepup—girlswhoare justashungrytoscoreandwillingto dothedirtyworkatthegoalline.

Theteam’smidfield,featuringPeterson,CarolineWilliamson,Maggie BareandMadelynFaucett,Huksaid, “hasreallybeentherootofgenerating

ourattack,andwiththeirhardwork settingthetone,ourforwardshave gainedtheconfidencetofinish.Our attackisbecomingfearless,andthat confidencetoscoregrowswitheach game.We’vebeenhardonthemto performandtakecareoftheballbecause,whenourmidfieldcreatesthose chances,it’stheirjobtocompletethe play.”

TheIndians’loneblemishontheir recordwasanarrow4-3setbackto GunstonSchooloutofMaryland, whichisoneofthebetterprivateprogramsonDelmarva.Withwinsover Seaford,LakeForestandDelmar,IR issittingat3-0intheHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivision,with gamesagainstLaurel,SussexAcademy andWoodbridgestillahead.

The3-0winoverDelmaron Thursday,Sept.25,wasthefirsttime theIndianshavedefeatedtheWildcatsin19years.IRscoredsinglegoals inthefirst,secondandfourthquarters againstDelmar,andkepttheWildcats fromeverforminganyrealthreatto score.

Withsomuchsuccessthroughthe firstmonthoftheseason,theIndians

certainlyhavetomaintaintheirfocus anddeterminationtoreachtheirultimategoals.

“We’vebeenlockedintoour‘no grit,nopearl’mottoallseason,”Huk concluded.“Whetherinpracticeorin games,nomatterthescore,there’salwayssomethingtolearn,andthegirls understandthat.Wesethighexpectations,butwhat’sevenbetteristhat they’vestartedsettingtheirownstandards,andthey’reallonthesamepage, competingeveryday.

“Thisgrouphasbeensomotivating tobearound.Theyknowgoalsand winsdon’tcomeeasy,andthey’redeterminedtoearneverything.Wehave somestronggamesaheadthatwilltest us—we’llfindsuccess—butalso areastotightenup.Wehavetournamenthopes,andeverythingwedobetweennowandthenmatters.Weare goingtotakeitgamebygame.”

Thereissomuchtolookforwardto fortheIndians,butkeepingtheireyes onthenextgameontheschedule couldcertainlyhelpkeeptheirfocus fortheremainderoftheseason—and whattheyhopeforisadeepruninthe DIAADivisionIIstateplayoffs.

CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Itwastheirtoughestgameofthe seasontodate.

TheIRHSfootballteamwentup againstatoughopponent,playingin theirownbackyard,onFriday,Sept.26.

Formostofthe48minutesonawet, sloppyfield,theirdefenseheldtheline whiletheoffensekepttheclockand yardmarkersmoving,enroutetoa rugged21-3triumphthatgavethema perfect5-0recordheadingintotheir byeweek.

“Ouroffensehadagoodgame againstatop-tier2AschoolinSaint Mark’s,”saidIRfootballheadcoach PhilTownsend.“Thefieldconditions afterthefirstquartermadeitdifficult forourplayers.Thefieldbecameextremelywetandslick.Wehadbacks andreceiversslippingandfalling,but wekeptpushingforward.Theballwas wet,whichiswhyourpassinggamewas limited.DylanGrisecouldn’tgetagood gripontheball,”headdedoftheteam’s seniorquarterback.

SaintMark’sjumpsinfront

TheIndiansfellbehind,3-0,ona 34-yardfieldgoalbySpartanssenior Matteo Bracalentiinthefirstquarter.

Throughitall,theIndiansexperiencedatougheveningoffootball againstanopponentthatheldthemtoa season-lowinpointsscored.

Inaddition,theIndians’offensehad twotouchdownscalledbackon“subjectivecalls,”accordingtoTownsend.

“Thefirsttouchdowncalledback wasforapeelbackblock,andtherefereessaidweusedourshoulders,notour hands,”hesaid.“Thesamecallwas madeforthesecondtouchdown.Both blockswouldn’thavechangedtheoutcomeoftheplay,buttheyresultedin pointsbeingtakenoffthescoreboard.”

TheIndiansalsohadastripfumble andareturnforaTDbydefensiveback Handythatwasnullifiedbyaninadvertentwhistlethatblewtheplaydead.

“Wewouldhavehadanothertouchdown,”saidTownsend.“Anofficialon theoppositesideofthefieldwhodidn’t seetheplayblewthewhistle,andthat stoppedtheplay.”

Defensetotherescue

Protectingtheir14-3leadinthe thirdquarter,theIRHSdefensemadea memorablegoal-linestandtokeepSt. Mark’soutoftheendzone.IRjunior defensivelinemanNolanStaniszewski tackledSpartans’seniorrunningback ElijahBurkeonfourthdownatthegoal linetoprotectthe11-pointadvantage.

IndianRiverfinallysolvedtheSpartans’defenseinthesecondstanzawhen seniorwidereceiverMichaelPeranteau bulledhiswayoverthegoallinefrom8 yardsoutfora7-3Indians’lead.

SeniorhalfbackDavonHandymade it14-3witha4-yardscoringrunlater inthesecondquarter.

TheGreen&Goldfinallyputthe tautdefensivestruggleonicewhen SyracuseverbalcommitDarnellStokes Jr.racedintotheendzoneona27-yard runtogiveIRa21-3advantage.

“Wehadagoodweekofpracticeand hadagoodgameplangoingintoshut downtheiroffense,”saidTownsend. “Wedidbend,butwedidn’tbreak.The goal-linestandwasgreatforourkids.”

TheIndianRiverdefensealloweda season-lowthreepoints,holdingthe Spartansto205yards,including130on thegroundand75throughtheair.JuniorlinebackerBrennanLoosemade14

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TheIndianswerestrugglingduringa10-10tieinthefirstset.

That’swhenjuniordefensivespecialistCatherineBuntingputthe teamsquarelyonhershouldersand tiedaschoolrecordwith15consecutiveservesproducingpointsina2510IRHSvictory.

TheIndians(5-3overalland3-3 inconferenceplay)usedthemomentumgeneratedbyBunting’sservice excellencetowininstraightsetson Thursday,Sept.25.Theycaptured thesecondsetbyascoreof25-13 andclosedoutthevictorywitha256wininthethirdandfinalset.

Buntingequalizedtheconsecutive serves-to-pointsmarksetbyjunior right-sidehitterIsabelleDoreyon Tuesday,Sept.9,ina3-0non-conferencevictoryovervisitingWorcesterPrepfromBerlin,Md.

Buntingaddedsixacesfromthe servicelineandrecordedateamleading10digsontheIndians’back line.JuniorliberoLilaBrownwas alsooutstandingondefense,with eightdigs.

Offensively,DoreyledtheGreen &Goldwith13points,andjunior outsidehitterTayganConaway addedsevenkills.JuniorsetterTaylor Hevnercontributedateam-high15 assiststogowithfourkillsandfour serviceaces,andsophomoresetter MiaMacIsaacaddednineassists, fourserviceacesandfivedigs.

Doingthesimplethings

ThevictoryoverDelmarproved thattheIndiansaredoingthesimple thingsneededtobeexecutedconsistentlyinordertobesuccessful.

“Iwasreallyproudofhowthe girlswereabletoslowitdownand befocusedonindividualplays,”said headcoachChadZook.“Iwasalso proudofDelmar’sathletes.Those girlsweredownthewholematch, andnevergaveupandkeptapositive

attitude.Itwasreallyrefreshingto seethat.

“Wearemorethanhalfway throughourseason,andIbelieveour bestisinthemaking,”addedZook. “Weneedtofinishstrong.Iam proudofallofthesegirls,andIfeel blessedtobetheircoach.Ifwecan remainafocused,disciplinedteam, weshouldbeabletoendtheseason successfully.”

TheIndianshadreboundedfrom a3-1losstoCaesarRodneyonTuesday,Sept.23.

“Withanyloss,therearearange ofemotions,”saidZook.“Afterthe CaesarRodneyloss,Ididadeepdive intowhatchangescouldbemade,if

any,toachieveadifferentoutcome.It isreallyhardasacoachwhenyou knowwhatyourplayersarecapable ofandyoucomeupshort.Iseethese girlsinpracticeandamfullyconfidentthattheyhavetheabilityto hangwithanybodyonthecourt.”

TheIndians’Sept.30homegame againstEarlyCollegewaspostponed andwillberescheduledatalater date.

CATHERINE BUNTING

Girls’ Volleyball/Junior

The junior defensive specialist put the team on her shoulders and tied a school record with 15 consecutive serves leading to points in a 25-10 IRHS first set victory and 3-0 straight set triumph over visiting Henlopen Conference rival Delmar on Thursday, September 25. Bunting tied the mark for consecutive serving excellence that was set by junior right side hitter Isabelle Dorey on Tuesday, September 9 in a 3-0 non conference victory over visiting Worcester Prep.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Maciey

IndianRiverrunnerscruisetowinoverDelmar

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

ItwasastrongeffortandperformancefromstarttofinishfortheIndianRiverHighSchoolcross-country teamsonWednesday,Sept.24,asthey hostedDelmarinaHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisionbattleonTheReservation.

TheIndianssweptboththeboys’ andgirls’racesinthemeetwiththe Wildcats,withrespectivescoresof

16-43and15-50.

Fortheboys,fourofthetopfive andeightofthetop10spotswentto IR,withBraydenRobinsonwinning theracewithhistimeof19:20.Owen Connor,DavidMillerandJack Spencerwent2-3-4afterRobinson, withtheirtimesof19:22,19:30and 19:56,respectively,tobreakthe20minutemark.

CaidenClarkDadeKappes, EverettHallandHarlanBorinotook spotssixthroughninefortheIndians

tohavesolidshowings.

BraydenKellihanwasthetop Wildcattocrossthefinishline,in fifthplaceat20:09,whileAvieon Wapleswas10that20:31.

IR’sLeilaHernandezwasfar aheadofthepackinwinningthegirls’ raceat23:04.GraceClarkwassecond at23:58,EmilyDaviswasthirdat 24:51,KylieHarriswasfourthat 26:00,andHayleyBrittroundedout theTop5withhertimeof26:26. KatePhillipswas10that32:11.

Delmar’strioofXaviahBrawner (27:32),StormBrown(27:40)and CataleyaLomax(27:43)werethetop threerunnersfortheWildcats. TheIndiansweresettocompetein theTidewaterClassicmeetatWinter PlaceParkinSalisbury,Md.,on Wednesday,Oct.1,(aftertheCoastal Point’spressdeadline),beforereturninghomeforatri-meetwithEarly CollegeHighSchoolatDSUand LaurelonWednesday,Oct.8.

TheYMCAofDelawarerecently announcedthereturnofLet’sMove Delaware,amonth-longcommunity

wellnessinitiativefromSept.14 throughOct.12.Thestatewidemovementaimstounitethousandsofyouth,

adults,familiesandseniorstoembrace fitness,sportsandhealthyhabitsto buildastronger,healthierfuturefor

communitiesacrossDelaware.

Theeffortismadepossiblethrough thesupportofChristianaCare, NemoursChildren’sHealth,AmeriHealthCaritasDelawareandTDBank, whose partnershiphelpsensurethat Delawareansofallageshaveopportunitiestomove,connectandthrive.

Let’sMoveDelawarewillfeaturea varietyofengagingeventsdesignedto inspirehealthylivingandbringpeople together.Locally,onSaturday,Oct.11, from11a.m.to6p.m.,theSussex SmashPickleballTournamentwillbe heldattheDaveMarshallPickleball& TennisCenterinLewes.

Forthefullschedule,details,and registrationlinks,visittheLet’sMove Delawareeventspageat https://www.ymcade.org/letsmove/.

Let’sMoveDelawareisdesignedasa statewidecalltoactionforevery Delawareantoembracehealthierliving andstrengthencommunitywellbeing. TheYMCAofDelawarereachesmore than120,000youthandadultseachyear throughprogramsdesignedbuild healthierlifestylesandstrongercommunities.Thatincludesmorethan1,000 individualswhoparticipateannuallyin theirevidence-basedcommunityhealth programs,suchastheDiabetesPreventionProgramandLivestrongatthe YMCAforcancersurvivors.

ProceedsfromLet’sMoveDelaware supporttheYMCA’sOpenDoorsFinancialAssistanceProgram,whichprovidesmorethan$5millioneachyearin membershipandprogramscholarships. Thosefundsensurethatindividualsand familiesacrossDelawarecanaccessthe Y’slife-changingprogramsandresources.

Companies,organizationsandindividualsarebeingencouragedtojointhe movementandmakeanimpact.Group registrationsandcorporatewellnessopportunitiesareavailable.

Formoreinformation,contactJesus DeLasSalas,vicepresidentofsocialresponsibility&corporatepartnerships,at jdelassalas@ymcade.orgor(302)5716962,orvisittheLet’sMoveDelaware pageonlineat https://www.ymcade.org/letsmove/.

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Theballrollsquicklythrough midfield.

Whathappensnextcouldwelldecidewhowillwinthedeadlocked girls’fieldhockeycontest.TheIndianscan’taffordtoallowarivalplayer toreachtheballandpassitforward intotheIRHSdefensivezone.

Instead,theydesperatelyneedto interceptthesphereandbeginsettingupacounterattacktowardthe opposinggoalfarupfield.

IndianRiverseniordefensive midfielderReeceForreyalertly sensesthesituation.Shejumpsintoa passinglaneandrelievesanopponentoftheball,whilesimultaneously movingthesphereahead,enabling herteammatestotransitionintoattackmode.

Momentslater,theIndiansscore thecriticalgoalthatgivesthemanothertriumph.

“Reeceservesastheanchorofour midfield,andsheembodiescalm underpressure,”saidIRHShead coachTorrieHuk,wholedtheIndiansbacktotheDIAAstateplayoff tournamentlastseasonandhadthem at7-1throughSept.30.“Sheis poised,evenduringthetoughestmomentsofcompetition.Shealsoconsistentlyprovidesthesteadypresence ourteamreliesonherfor.Herleadershipispowerfulbecauseshetruly leadsbyexamplethroughhereffort, disciplineandcomposure.Reececan getgritty,andshehustlestoavoid gettingbeatentotheball.Herhustle keepsherinvolvedineveryplay.”

Atwo-sportstandout

Duringthefall,Forreyisastandoutfieldhockeyplayerwholastyear earnedSecondTeamAllHenlopen ConferenceandAllAcademicAll Conferencehonors.Whentheflowersbeginbloominginspring,she playscentermidfieldforthegirls’ soccerteam.

Sheconsidersherselffortunate thatbeingatwo-sportathletehas exposedhertomanydifferentperspectivesthatshesaidhavetaught hersomevaluablelessons.

“Ihavelearneddiscipline,which hashelpedmestayfocused,manage mytimewellandstaycommitted,” saidForrey,aresidentofOcean View.“WhatIvaluethemost, though,istheopportunitytoleadas acaptain.Thereisauniquesenseof accomplishmentinseeingtheeffect youleaveonyoungerplayers, whetherit’sencouragementorlead-

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey ReeceForreyisthisweek’sfeatured

ingbyexample.Ibelievethatbeinga captainismostfulfillingofall.”

SoccerhasbeenanimportantaspectofForrey’slife.

“Ithasbeen,foraslongasIcan remember,”shesaid.“Whetheritwas travelballorapickupleague,Iwas alwaysallaboutsoccer.Iwasluckyto

IRsophomoreJames‘BigGame’Gentry(15)picksupyardageagainstCaesarRodney.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SeniorwidereceiverLuke Williamsdeliveredanopening-day victoryfortheIndianRiverHigh SchoolUnifiedflagfootballteam.

Williamssnaredatwo-pointconversionpassintheendzone,from seniorquarterbackCamdenCallahan,inthethirdroundofovertime togivetheGreen&Goldathrilling come-from-behindtriumph.

TheDIAAdefendingstatechampionIndianscapturedthememorable62-60victoryoverthehost CaesarRodneyRidersonWednesday,Sept.24.

Trailing56-50lateinthefourth quarter,theIndians(1-0)forcedthe overtimewhenseniorGavinGrove caughtalongTDpassfromCallahantotiethescoreat56-56.

Similarbeginningsto lastyear’stitlegame

Thegamebeganinaneerilysimilarwaytothe2024StateChampionshipgameNov.29,2024,inwhich theIndiansovercameanearly20-0

SeeUNIFIEDpage83

RiverSoccerClub,locatedat32221 GumRoadinRoxana,willhostits25th annualColumbusDayClassicduring theweekendofOct.11-12.

Atotalof123teams—mostof themfromneighboringMid-Atlantic states—willplayinUnder-9through Under-14brackets.

AllgameswillbeplayedonRSC’s fivemanicuredfields,twoofwhichincludelights.Admissionisfree,and parkingisavailablenearby.

Theactionwillgetunderwayon Saturday,Oct.11,at7:45a.m.,withtwo matchesunderthelightsthateveningat 8:15p.m.OnSunday,thecompetition willresumeat7:45a.m.,withchampionshipmatchesbeginningat4:30p.m.

RiverSoccerClubisagrassroots clubontheDelmarvaPeninsulain SouthernDelaware.Theclub’sfocusis thelong-termdevelopmentofthecommunity“byempoweringpeoplethrough soccer.RSCbelievesthatplayers, coaches,volunteersandboardmembers developcriticallifeskillsthroughtheir participationinsportsandsportingorganizations.Asaplayer-centeredsport, soccerisparticularlygoodatdeveloping thoseskills.Playersandcoachesofall levelswillfindanopportunityforempowermentanddevelopmentatRiver SoccerClub.”

AlamilioscorestwiceasIRboys’soccerreboundstodefeatDelmar,4-1

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Comingoffoftheirfirstlossoftheseason,theIndian RiverHighSchoolboys’soccerteamreboundedwitha resounding4-1triumphovervisitingHenlopenConferencerivalDelmaronThursday,Sept.25.

Thegamewasshortenedtojustonehalfbylightning thatthreatenedthearea.

TheIndians(5-1-2overalland3-1-1inconference play)jumpedinfront,1-0,inthe10thminuteonan“own goal”thatdeflectedoffaDelmarplayerandintotheir net.

IndianRiverseniormidfielderPabloAriasscoredhis fifthgoaloftheseasononapenaltykickthreeminutes latertogiveIRa2-0lead.

TheWildcats(2-4overalland0-4inconferenceplay) halvedthedeficitonagoalbysophomoreMiguel QuiterothatwassetupbyseniorOthnyPetioninthe 24thminute.

SeniordefenderCristopherAlamilloincreasedtheIndians’cushiontothreegoalswithhisfirsttwomarkersof theseason,inthe30thand36thminutes,tomakeit4-1. SeniorforwardKabotDavisandseniordefenderCarson PortereachassistedonanAlamillogoal,andjuniorgoalkeeperShaneForjanmadefivesavestorecordthetriumph.

“ThiswasaniceresultafterthelosstoCape,”saidIR boys’soccerheadcoachBrandMais,whoseteamoutshot Delmarbya9-1margin.“TheCapegamewasfrustrating becausewefeltlikeweplayedverywellbutdidn’tgetthe resultwewanted.Ourboysshowedtheirqualityby bouncingbackwithacommandingwinoverDelmar,and injustonehalf,beforetheweathercamein.”

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IR’sNathanielMahaffeypasses theballinIR’s4-1winoverDelmar onThursday,Sept.25.

tackles,andjuniordefensivebackLandenErbeaddedninestopsandapairof interceptions.Seniordefensiveback RickyWigginscontributedaninterceptionandfourtackles.Staniscewskialso hadninetackles,whilejuniorlinebacker TyWebermadesevenstops.SeniordefensivebackWestonWerner,senior linemanJacobKillenandPeranteau eachmadefivetackles.

TheIndianRiveroffensemanaged toovercomethesloppyconditionsand

gainarespectable205yardsintotaloffense—allbuttwoofthemonthe ground.Handysetanewcareersinglegamerushingmarkforthethird straightgame,with148yardsandhis 10thrushingTDoftheseason.Stokes added43rushingyardsandhisfifth runningtouchdownofthecampaign. Peranteauscoredhissecondrushing TDoftheyear.Grisethrewjustseven passes,connectingontwoofthem.

Byeweekondeck

TheIndians,whobeganthe2025 seasonaweekearlierthanmost

teams,onAug.28,areheadedinto theirbyeweek.WhenactionresumesonFriday,Oct.10atLaurel, theywillbeginastringoffiveconsecutivegamesagainstClass2A, District3,opponentsthatwilldetermineplayoffinclusionandseeding.

The5-0Indianswillplay4-0opponentsSussexTechandLakeForest,Laurel(3-1),Woodbridge(1-4) andDelmar(1-3).

“Weareinagoodspotgoinginto ourbyeweek,”saidTownsend.“We haveexceededmyexpectationsin ourfirstfivegames.Wehavemoved uptoClass2Aafterwinningthe

Class1Astatechampionshiplast season,andthekidshavereallyrespondedtothechallenge.Wehave hadseveralguysstepupandmake bigplays.

“Ourteamisplayingtogetherand foreachother,andthatisgreatas webeginourdistrictplaymoving forward,”addedTownsend.“Iamextremelyhappyfortheseguys,andI lovegoingtopracticeeachday.Ialso lovegoingtofightonFridaynights withthisgroup.Wehavesomeguys bangedup,sowewanttoregroup andgethealthier.”

growupwithastronggroupofgirls onmytravelteam,manyofwhomI stillplaywithandagainsttoday.

Sharingthefieldwiththemthroughouttheyearshastaughtmesomany valuablelessons—mainlyteamwork anddiligence.Thesupportfrommy teammates,coachesandfamilyhas pushedmetobetheplayerIam today.Iwouldsaythatbothofthese

sportshavetaughtmelessonsthatI willutilizefortherestofmylife.” Forreydidn’treallytakefield hockeyseriouslyuntilsheentered highschool.

“MyattitudechangedmainlybecauseofCoachHuk,”saidthe5foot-6student-athlete.“Shealways believedinme,supportedmygrowth andsawmypotentialasanincoming player.Herguidancesparkedmylove forthegameandinspiredmetopursuemygoalofplayingincollege. Overtime,myhardworkanddedicationledmetobecomeateamcaptain—arolethatpushesmetolead byexampleandsupportmyteammatesateveryopportunity.”

Brotherlyandfamilysupport

TheyoungestchildofShaneForrey—anIRHSEnglishteacherand assistantcoachforboys’lacrosse— andhiswife,Giovanna,ReeceForrey hasalwayslookeduptohertwo olderbrothers,EthanandMax.

EthanForreyplayedlacrosseat IR,graduatingin2020,andiscurrentlyDelmarHighSchool’sathletic trainer.MaxForreybecameIR’s lacrossecareergoal-scoringleader with186markersbeforegraduating in2023.Hecurrentlyplaysmidfield forEasternUniversity,anNCAA DivisionIIIschoollocatedinSt. Davids,Pa.,andmemberofthe MACCommonwealthConference.

“Growingup,theywerealways perfectrolemodelsforme,”said ReeceForrey.“Theyhavetaughtme thatnothingisevergiventoyou, thatittakeshardworkanddedication,andIlookuptobothofthem everyday.”

Forreysaidshealsoappreciates thatherfamily,includinghergrandmother,MariaFerrera,hasalways providedunwaveringsupportforher.

“They’veattendedmygames, stayeduplatetohelpmewith schoolworkandhavealwaysbeen thereforme,”shesaid.“Theyalways celebratemysuccesses,largeand small.Betweenbalancingschoolwork withathletics,myparentshavebeen withmethroughitall.Theyhavealwaystaughtmeandmysiblingsto striveforourbest,pushingus throughschoolandsports,andremindingustoneverquit.”

HistoricallectureseriesatFortMilestocontinueOct.18

TheFortMilesHistoricalAssociation(FMHA)announcedthisweek itshistoricallectureseriesforthe 2025-2026season.Thisyear,the FMHAwillfocusprimarilyontopicsrelatedtothepost-WorldWarII era.

ChristopherBright,professorof historyatGeorgetownUniversity, willkickofftheseriesonOct.18 withareviewofcontinentaldefense systemsintheEisenhoweryears.The defensesystemswerebasedonthe Nike/Zeusmissileprogramandthe creationofradardefensepostsinthe UnitedStatesandthroughoutthe

world.FortMileshousedoneof thosepostsfrom1959to1962.

ThatwillbefollowedinNovemberwithapresentationbyretired Capt.BillManthorpe,U.S.Navy,on theNavy’sSOSUSSystemofunderwatersoundsensorsusedtotrack RussiansubmarinesintheAtlantic andPacificoceans.From1962until 1981,FortMileshousedoneofthe SOSUSlisteningposts.

Thethirdlectureoftheseries,in January,willcovertheBerlinAirlift, whichmarkedthefirstvictoryofthe UnitedStatesintheColdWar.It willillustratehowthecountryused

“Rather,itwasaboutpositioning yourselfagainstyouropponent.The playersenteredthesecondhalfmore focusedandhungrier.”

militaryandsoftpowertocontain Russianplansofexpansion.EdPaterline,Ft.Mileshistorian,willbe thespeaker.

February’slecturewillbeby DelawarePark’sInterpretiveProgramsManagerKaitlynDykesand willreviewFortMiles’roleasatest siteforinnovativemilitarytechnology,suchastheproximityfuseand thefirstsurface-to-airmissile.

Thelastlectureintheserieswill beinMarchof2026,whenFMHA memberHarryWinnwillspeak aboutthearrival,operationanddepartureofthetwobatteriesof8-inch

railwaygunsthatwerepartofFort Miles’defensesduringWorldWarII. AlllectureswillbeheldattheOfficersClubinCapeHenlopenState Parkat10a.m.onSaturdays.Attendanceatthelecturesisfree,butonlineregistrationisrecommendedto ensureaseat.Gotothemuseum’s websiteatfortmilesmuseum.orgto reserveaseat,byscrollingdownto theHistoricalLectureSeriesunder FortMilesToursandEvents. FormoreinformationonFort MilesMuseum&HistoricalArea,go towww.fortmilesmuseum.org.

deficittowinthetitle,45-32,over CaesarRodney.

“IthoughtIwashavingaflashbackasIlookedatthescoreboardin thesecondquarterandsawwewere trailingtheRiders(0-1)bythescore of24-0,”saidIRUnifiedflagfootballheadcoachJamaalBivens.

“Lookingatmyteamsoearlyinthe seasonandnotseeingthefamiliar facesIwasaccustomedtoseeing,I tookamomentofreflection.Idid whatIhadtodoinordertorallyour Indians.Twoofourassistantcoaches, LoriannSentmanandAllison Wright,gavemeencouragingwords. Then,Iknewitwastimetostagea comeback.”

Theexplosiverallybeganwith 8:53leftinthesecondquarter,when seniorBraydenBennetchcaughtthe firstIRtouchdownpassoftheseason,fromCallahan.

“Icouldseethemomentumbuildingasthefacialexpressionsofour playerschanged,”saidBivens,whose teamscored24second-quarter pointstoforgea24-24tieatintermission.“Beforeweknewit,wehad tiedthescoreheadingintohalftime.”

AssistantcoachGlen“Tuck” TuckmantelexplainedtheIRdefensivegameplantohisstudent-athletespriortothesecondhalf,said Bivens.

“CoachTucktoldthemitwasn’t aboutthefootballitself,”saidBivens.

Theaccurateconnectionsbetween CallahanandseniorreceiversKyle BennetchandBraydenBennetchlit upthescoreboard.

FreshmenBenShearmanandIvan Sandovalweremonstersondefense. Then,sophomoreColeLingoforced aninterceptionthatwassnaredby sophomoreAustinCarterandfueled theIndians’increasingmomentum.

SophomoreTre’ZonWeston rushedforanIndians’touchdown. SophomoreColin“Turbo”Sheridan

puttheRiders’quarterbackinafit, relentlesslyrunninghimraggedin thebackfield.JuniorKe’Niya “Mighty”Mitchellalsoputpressure ontheCaesarRodneyoffense.SophomoreJames“BigGame”Gentry dazzledthefanswithhisfootwork. SophomoresMasonDaraioand LandonSteiningerfellrightinto placeonbothsidesoftheball,each onedoingwhatwasneededtowill theteamtovictory.

BothoftheBennetchbrothers scoredtwotouchdownsapiece,with BraydenBennetchaddingthreetwopointconversions.Callahanalso scoredtwosix-pointersandaddeda

pairoftwo-pointconversions,and Carteralsoaddedapairoftwo-point conversions.

Defensively,LingoandCallahan ledtheteamwithfiveflagpulls,or tackles,apiece.Callahanalsointerceptedapass,whileCarteradded fourflagpullsandapairofpickoffs.

UnifiedSpecialOlympicsflag footballisaDelawareInterscholastic AthleticAssociation-sanctioned sportthatprovideshighschoolstudentswithandwithoutdisabilities theopportunitytotrainandcompete insports,experienceinclusion,socializewiththeirpeersandparticipateasatruestudent-athlete.

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(302)855-7875

Estate of Richard Wayne Robinson, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Richard Wayne Robinson who departed this life on June 30, 2025, late of Fenwick Island, DE were duly granted unto Richard Wayne Robinson II on September 23, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before February 28, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Richard Wayne Robinson II 16424 Fox Valley Terrace Rockville, MD 20853

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20251003 3T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025, AT 7:00PM, IN MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST THAT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG DUPONT HIGHWAY (I.E. US ROUTE 113) OWNED BY JASON AND AMBER LUCKEY, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBERS 13321.05-39.00 AND 133-21.05-22.00, BE REZONED FROM MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC).

CP 20251003 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Robert John Hnat, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Robert John Hnat who departed this life on August 5, 2025, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto John James Hnat on September 11, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before April 5, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

John James Hnat

3930 South Lake Dr. #209, Saint Francis, WI 53235

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20250919 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Cynthia Lee Trower, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Cynthia Lee Trower who departed this life on July 18, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Robyn Katherine Trower on September 24, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before March 18, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Robyn Katherine Trower 450 Girard St, Apt. T3 Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20251003 3T

Town of Bethany Beach Planning and Zoning Commission Public Notice

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Bethany Beach will consider an Application for Partitioning for property identified as Lots 34 and 35, Block 28, at 669 Tingle Avenue in the R-1 Zoning District at its meeting schedule to be held on November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the Town meeting Room at 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.

The application may be inspected in the office of the Building inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware between the hours of 8:00am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays.

All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where a determination may be made by said commission without further notice.

CP 20251003 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Aiden Randall Johnson of 38250 Yacht Basin Road, Ocean View, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

In-Person & Virtual Hearing

If unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom meeting online from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87995530960?pwd=YWDNbjlpELkVpsujuQDd6kcuymuZFc.1

If your computer/laptop doesn't have a microphone, you may call into the event at the following phone number: 301-715-8592

A. When prompted, the Meeting ID: 879 9553 0960, followed by the pound sign (#).

B. There is no Member ID, so just press the pound sign (#).

C. The Passcode is: 303283, followed by the pound sign (#).

DATE: Friday, November 7, 2025

TIME: 1 PM

HEARING: Banmiller Hearing

LOCATION: Town Hall: 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE 19930; & Virtual Meeting

OWNER: Paetrus and Laura Banmiller

PROPERTY: 6 South Ocean Drive, South Bethany, DE 19930

PURSUANT TO 22 DEL.C. SECTION 327 (a) AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 145-37(A)(1)(a), TWENTY (20) FT front yard setback requirement of the Code of South Bethany. The Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing to consider the homeowner’s variance request of five (5) feet to accommodate the construction of a residential elevator for accessibility.

All interested parties should attend by phone and present their views. If unable to attend, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing. Copies of the documents concerning this matter are available for inspection upon request at South Bethany Town Hall (302539-3653) during normal business hours.

CP 20251003 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Michael James Scheerer of 9733 Hidden Branch Lane, Lincoln, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware. CP 20251003 1T

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

On October 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following proposed ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING NOT MORE THAN 180 DAYS A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

All interested persons are welcome to attend this hearing and to make comment.

Please call (302) 732-3777 for further information and/or to make accommodations for persons with special needs.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

In-Person & Virtual Hearing

If unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom meeting online from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87995530960?pwd=YWDNbjlpELkVpsujuQDd6kcuymuZFc.1

If your computer/laptop doesn't have a microphone, you may call into the event at the following phone number: 301-715-8592

A. When prompted, the Meeting ID: 879 9553 0960, followed by the pound sign (#).

B. There is no Member ID, so just press the pound sign (#).

C. The Passcode is: 303283, followed by the pound sign (#).

DATE: Friday, November 7, 2025

TIME: 1 PM

HEARING: Murray Hearing

LOCATION: Town Hall: 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE 19930; & Virtual Meeting

OWNER: Linda Murray

PROPERTY: 420 Periwinkle Road, South Bethany, DE 19930

PURSUANT TO 22 DEL.C. SECTION 327 (a) AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 145-38(E)(3), MAXIMUM FOOTPRINT: 1,700 square foot requirement of the Code of South Bethany. The Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing to consider the homeowner's variance request of 102 square feet over the allowed maximum footprint.

ST. MATTHEW'S BY THE SEA UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH in beautiful Fenwick Island is looking for a part-time organist/pianist to join our staff!Learn more at smbts.org or call (302) 537-1402

TOY SOLDIER

COLLECTION lFor Sale.

Call for details 908-801-9648

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET. Glass framed doors, gleass frame sides, glass shelves with light on top & bottom. Mirror back $500 rm 732-910-0505

BUYING CASE POCKET

KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

NET 3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80. 302-579-0026

NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00 302-537-6353

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

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

DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. . Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer. 610-5069179

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

LG Washing Machine model WT7400CW, 2 yrs old, works great, white, near Millville, $225 (paid $750). Call/text for pics 302.278.3993

DISHES IMPORTED FROM Germany. Setting for 12, never used $100

732-910-0505

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need.

302-855-1156

CUISINART MODEL FP8P

Elemental & Food Processor. 350 watts, 8cup. New wrapped, still in box. Instructions Incl. $75 Text 302-258-3741

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

DASH CHEF SERIES digital Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $99 301-875-7061

2011 HARLEY ELECTRA GLIDE Garage kept, excellent condition, mileage 9,959, newer tires, serviced at 9k mi. Extras added, blue & black. $9,000 302-752-7509

2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $50 301-875-7061

2004 VOLVOHard Top Convertable Excellent shape, 35k miles. $5,300 202-641-5811

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

4-DIGIT DELAWARE

LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags.

Good dates. T5083, T7394

“7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97”

T9685 “09/06/85” Starts at $550 302-542-9500

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

DE LICENSE PLATE Stainless Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122

SHURFLO PORTABLE oil

change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938

2009 24ft Starcraft Pontoon Boat with 115 Yamaha Motor. $12k Very Good Shape! 302-584-4922

BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES

One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-290-2786. Sussex county area

CANOE 12ft. VINTAGE (70’s)SEARS ROEBUCK.

Model #332-61032 Fiberglass, rated 3 person/425lbs/3HP motor. No leaks, very good condition. $180 302-542-9500

YAMAHA 2014 ELECTRIC

start 4 stroke 20 HP motor & 14 ft 1993 SATRCRAFT BOAT, tagged trailer with spare tire

$3,200 OBO 302-893-0499

FSBO BOAT SLIP for Sale in Bay Colony Marnia. $67,500 302-864-8969

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

AERATOR 12 VOLT with one or two air outlets, plugs into cigarette lighter. $22.00. Works great 302-436-9005

CRAB POTS

$8ea. Crab

keeper $7, spot traps

$8ea. Trot line 600ft with weights & 2 rollers $25. Call 302-436-9005 leave message if no answer

BIMINI TOP WITH BOOT cover $50 302-436-9005

PERSON KAYAK $80. 302-541-4547

HAUL-MASTER 2”HITCH

Mount Cargo Carrier.

Aluminum 500lb. Has 4 shing pole holders on it, ready for the beach! $200 717-649-2199

REESE HITCH

10,000 - max with two attachments. Kit # 49903 $150 717-649-2199. 717-649-2199

LEAD SINKERS

Bank, Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs, Bucktails, & Surf Rigs avail. Starts at $1. 302-542-9500

WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT

Good condition. Has all accessories. $800 Call 240-423-4366

YAKIMA JAY low foldable rooftop kayak cradle roof mounts. Never used! 2 boxes/4 cradles. $125/box or $225 for both. 203-644-4528

NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

MOTOR low hours excellent condition $575 OBO. 302-668-8752

FISHING GEAR.

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

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

Customized oor standing 39 1/2”H x 16” W x 16” Depth. Chrome nish with black speaker cloth. Pick up only $425 954-540-4528

DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO

Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632

40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836

PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV

30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633

32IN SHARP HDTV with remote $50. 443-373-1550

SPIRE MEMORY BANK for iPad $20. 302-743-1903

FREE TO A GOOD HOME!

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

FREE! 3 non-matching long outdoor lounge chairs. Good condition. Must take from 2nd oor apartment. Call

302-569-4580

FREE! REAR HITCH Cargo Carrier. 302-893-0499

FREE! Garage door used

7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390

FREE! Panasonic Compact Plain Paper Fax Machine. Model # KX - EP 250 or 245. With instruction booklet. 302-564-7696

2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2

DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS

$15 each. Ocean City

301-802-0431 leave message

LIGHT PINK SLEEPER SOFA

L 80”, W 34”, H 25”. $125

Call for photos

240-997-8435

2 HEAVY WHITE BARSTOOLS

Swivel $100 each OBO

703-346-1632

PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA

$850 OBO. Queen Bedroom Set, 3pcs with mattress & box spring. $850 OBO

703-346-1632

SMALL WHITE END TABLE

$25 OBO 703-346-1632

WHITE BOOKCASE 5

shelves & 2 doors$900 new, Asking $275 703-346-1632

KING & QUEEN

Headboard $30 each

302-229-7898

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40

302-229-7898

STURDY BED RAIL $10

Leave message 302-539-5209

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET Glass frame doors, glass frame sides,mirror on back, glass shelves, lights on top and bottom $500 732-910-0505

HERNDON CHINA CABINET Four Centuries style dark wood cabinet with mesh doors and 3 glass shelves. Additional storage underneath. 77"h x 39"w $250.00 Inquire for pics 209-890-0634

DINING ROOM TABLE 4

chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687

PAINTED WHITE WOODEN

ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25 609-247-3649

LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs. 78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242

PATIO CHAIRS Great condition! White & Blue $15 each. Brown & Blue $10 each. 757-810-8782

RATTAN KITCHEN SET with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Store in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330

WHITE SINGLE OVER DOUBLE bunk bed; very sturdy, excellent condition; including bunkie board and mattresses. $325. Selbyville area. 717-576-6293

PATIO FURNITURE. Loveseat & Chair with Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483

OUTDOOR FURN

ITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326

WHITE WOOD TODDLER

Bed, covered mattress, Dory/Nemo linens (like new) $75 302-858-3277

LAZYBOY JEAN POWER Lift

Recliner. Light beige, 2mos old. $700 302-858-3277

LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. 1$140 302-537-5148

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS

Weed Whacker stored indoors with manuel $95 732-637-2804

LARGE TARP COVER for Patio furniture. Excellent cond. $25 302-569-2213

2013 JOHN DEERE X310 Lawn Tractor. 194hrs. Well maintained. 8 cubic yard cart & rear leaf bagger attachments included. $1,200. Ocean View 262-939-2755

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER

$45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader

$10 410-310-6633

SUNCAST OUTDOOR

CONTAINER Brown, 45 x 18 x 24. Good condition $40 302-436-9133

SUNCAST OUTDOOR

CONTAINER Gray, 22 x 17 x 18. Good condition $24 302-436-9133

HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER

Model 225 HBV w/owners manual. Sold as is. $35 OBO. Please call 302-855-0631 Leave message and phone number

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING

Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike

RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099

RIDGID 12inch Sliding Compound Mitre Saw w/ stand cart $200 OBO 410-726-8099

JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55/30 GALLON BARRELS

Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc Starting at $35 302-542-9500

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL

equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335

MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282

CONVENTIONAL & MICROWAVE COMBO $95 Please leave message 301-802-0431

LOST!! REWARD!!

In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message

BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS

size 37 which is 7 - 7 1/2 $45 410-310-6633

WALKER $10 410-310-6633

POWER DRILL $10 410-310-6633

WANTED Books DVD/CDs Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172

WHEELCHAIR with footrests $30 410-310-6633

STEPLADDER 5ft $15 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431

DURA HEAT Kerosene heater #2304 $175 302-436-9133

PRECISION COOKER ANOVA $135 new, now $45 OBO 302-564-7696

HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER $20 Please leave message 301-802-0431

UREKA UPRIGHT $15

Please leave message

301-802-0431

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

PICTURE FRAME VICE Stanley $25 302-436-9005

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258 5X4 HANDMADE QUILT Large $70 443-373-1550

POKER CHIP & CARD HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545

UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306

FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

1 1/2 HP Never used $60 302-381-5408

RIKON 10x18 mini lathe Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408

4-DIGIT DELAWARE LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Reduced price, starts at $550 302-542-9500

LAWN

KITCHEN HANGING

White Lamps. New, Excellent Condition. $100 302-559-0848

CORNER CHINA CLOSET

Excellent Condition. With light $80 302-559-0848

2 AC UNITS Row Excellent Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649

THULE ROOF BOX

with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838

CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507

MODEL TOY “TANKER”

TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390

BRAND NEW HANDMADE

5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367

Floral Oriental Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Throw Rug. 5' x 2 1/2' $175.00 OBOText for photos 209-890-0634

SKINNY MINI FOLDING

Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202

WERNER 20FT EXTENSION

LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

BRAND NEW Indoor/

Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200. 610-761-2038

FABERWARE 12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00. 302-537-5148

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER

Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903

ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903

BATHROOM THROW RUG and lid. Aqua color, New with matching cotton print shower curtain. $10 for all. 302-537-7348

SALAD BOWL SET 7pc mahogany wood, never used $15 302-537-7348

CRAFTSMAN 1’2” ELECTRIC Impact Drill 7.5 amps $35 OBO 410-726-8099

CRAFTSMAN 4” X 24” Electric Belt Sander $25 OBO 410-726-8099

RYOBI ELECTRIC ORBITAL Scrolling Jig Saw $20 OBO 410-726-8099

ELECTRIC POWERWASHER

Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547

1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259

TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84 Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348

MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493

LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-829-8400

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE

RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903

8 SINGLE HUNG SASH

Windows. 6 are 32 1/2 x 29 1/2. Pro - Ply Gem. 2 are 19.7 x 34.3. Brand new $50 each 302-331-9626

METAL FRAME RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505

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

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC

SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218

VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234

DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE)

Make Offer 302-644-7234

ARTISTS/POTTERS

collapsible 10’ wooden shelves for craft shows.$100 302-537-2856

24’ WERNER EXTENSION

ladder $150 302-537-2856

2 RAVENS TICKETS Ravens Vs. Detroit Lions. Mon night game Sept 22 section 550 row 114 seats 20 &21. At The Ravens Stadium in Baltimore. Asking $150 for both OBO 724-859-5269

CROQUET SET $10

302-644-7234

GIFTS FROM CASINO

Brand New. Make Offer

302-644-7234

PICTURES & FRAMES

All Sizes. Make Offer

302-644-7234

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498

PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR

Like New, $300 856-979-3338

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS

GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353

We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929

BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441 CORNER TV CONSOLE like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com

500 410-707-0040

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

855-977-5719

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

855-993-0969

INSTRUMENTS

FENDER Electric Guitar $200

OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187

CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS 22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2

Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441

CLASSIC KENNELL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50. 443-373-7294

TINY YORKIE PUPPIES

Home Raised 2 males left Mother and Father onpremises. 302-934-8913

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES? Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

2 RAVENS TICKETS Ravens Vs. Detroit Lions. Mon night game Sept 22 section 550 row 114 seats 20 &21. At The Ravens Stadium in Baltimore. Asking $150 for both OBO 724-859-5269

RALEIGH SR SUNTOUR BIKE

18.5 in frame, easy release wheels. Good cond., smooth comfortable rider. $60 OBO 302-569-4580

SARIS BIKE RACK Works on most cars, completely adjustable. Like new cond. $60 OBO 302-569-4580

MENS BIKE $35 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431

Books DVD/CDs

Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172

BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area

This Weekend

❐ Fri, Oct 3rd & Sat, Oct 4th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Millsboro Community Yard Sale! Meadow Drive II. From Hardscrabble to Country Living Rd.

118 Brooke Lane, Millsboro DE 19966

❐ Fri, Oct 3rd & Sat, Oct 4th 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

Multi Family Yard Sale! (additional Items next weekend 10/10 & 10/11) Disney plush, kids clothing, toys, furniture, Christmas lights & decor, bedding, linens, comforters, wall art, kitchen goods, sports equipment, lamps, shoes, creepy dolls to decorate w/for Halloween, collectibles, jewelry, lots of oddities! Clothing special area w/$2 fill a bag, mens, womens & more.

34946 Mustang Rd, Dagsboro DE 19939 (off Irons Lane)

❐ Sat, Oct 4th 7am-2pm Rain or Shine Yard Sale! Unbelievable low prices. The more you buy, the bigger the discount. Precious moments, tools, Christmas, knick-knacks, gardening items, glassware, etc.

32906 Holly Pines Dr, Lewes DE 19958

❐ Sat, Oct 4th 8am-? Rain or Shine

Massive Yard Sale! 15+ Crates of Vinyl Records, Clothes, Cassettes/cds/media, Bar Memorabilia( cans & signs), Home Decor, Electronics, Golf Clubs, Plants, Vintage ephemera, Household Items, Tools, and so much more! Driveway Full of Items! No Earlybirds.

36612 Calm Water Drive, Millville DE 19945

❐ Sat, Oct 4th 8am-? Rain or Shine

Yard Sale! Furniture, curio cabinet, bike rack, tools, fishing stuff & much more!

31271 West Ocean Drive, Dagsboro DE 19939

❐ Sat, Oct 4th 9am-12pm Rain or Shine Garage Sale! Many Fall clothes, shoes, & other items with low prices.

38163 Martins Way, Ocean View DE 19970

❐ Sat, Oct 4th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

MajorMoving/Yard Sale! Lots of items for all. Costume jewelry, childrens items, kitchen items, clothes & even some free items!

30718 Mulberry St, Millville DE 19967

❐ Sat, Oct 4th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine Yard and Garage Sale! Designer clothes, Tools, Many vintage items, Mirrors and Household items, Vintage Coca-Cola and antique bottles, Many handcrafted beach items...All priced to sell!

11 Middleton Ct, Ocean View DE 19970

Upcoming

❐ Fri, Oct 10rd & Sat, Oct 11th. 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

34946 Mustang Rd, Dagsboro DE 19939 (off Irons Lane)

❐ Sat, Oct 11th 8am-12pm Rain Date 10/12

Seabrook Community Yard Sale! Household, holiday items, furniture, clothing, books, accent pieces, Humphrey Bears, crafts, etc.

28018 Alderwood Loop, Millsboro DE 19966

❐ Sat, Oct 11th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Bayshore Community Yard Sale! Speed limit is 10mph in the park - lots of kids and walkers in the streets. Please No Early Birds!! Drive around the neighborhood and see what's available. Something for Everyone! Entrance at the corner of Sandy Cove Rd & Martins Lane, Ocean View

❐ Sat, Oct 11th 8am-4pm Rain Date 10/12

Community wide Yard Sale! Convenient circular drive through. Sycamore Chase Development at the intersection of Central & Bayard Ave.

36067 Windsor Park Drive, Frankford DE 19945

Waterside: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apartment in Frankford. 1 mile from Bethany Beach. $1,700 per month + utilities.

Bethany Meadows: 3BR/2BA furnished end unit townhome in Frankford. $1,800 per month + utilities. Available from Oct. 1 - May 31.

Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA 1st floor furnished unit. $1,900 per month + utilities. Available 11/15/2025.

Villas of Bethany West: 3BR/2.5BA furnished townhome in Bethany Beach. $2,000 per month + 7% rental tax and utilities.

Summerfield: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Ocean View with theatre room $2,200 per month + utilities. Available as a winter rental, Nov. - May.

Salt Pond: 4BR/3.5BA townhome with 1 car garage in Bethany Beach. $2,450 per month + utilties.

All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.

Edgewater Acres: Waterfront! 4BR/3BA single family home in Fenwick area. $2,500 per month + utilities. Available after 8/1/2025.

Dogwood Acres Rd: 4BR/2BA single family home in Dagsboro with 2 car garage and outbuilding. $2,850 per month + utilities.

Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with garage. $2,875 per month + utilities.

Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +6% rental tax.

Johnson Road, Frankford: 4BR/2.5BA single family home on 1.08 acres. Newly remodeled. $3,000 per month + utilities.

The Estuary: 3BR/2BA single level home with 2 car garage. $3,195 per month + utilties.

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. A leafy, green vegetable that combines with other veggies to create a tasty salad

5. Macaroni (or any other type of noodle) you can eat cold in a summer salad

8. A cucumber is made up of about 96% of this liquid

9. A man who lives at the frosty North Pole who might make his salad with iceberg 1A: Santa _____

11. To mix plenty of veggies in a garden salad (or to throw a ball for a friend to catch)

13. The six-sided shape of a crunchy crouton (or the ice in your glass)

15. To go limp, like 1A left out of the fridge too long

17. A tomato's long, green stem that "climbs" up a pole as it grows

19. The city where kids helped First Lady Michelle

Obama plant the White House vegetable garden (abbr.)

20. Cool sprouts in a salad (or a smoothie)

22. You can use its yolks to make a Caesar's salad

24. A salad dressing that sounds like it could have come from Paris, it contains a little bit of ketchup to make it orange

25. Cheese, please: Farm animals like these let us make blue cheese to sprinkle on top of our lettuce

Parents Down

1. Essential ingredient in a smoked salmon salad (Hint: It sounds like what keys are used to open)

2. Subterranean salad staple beloved by bunnies

3. Crunchy contribution to a Waldorf salad

4. Exam question: What did the tomato have to pass if he wanted to become

a lawyer?The salad ____

6. Salad's longtime lunch companion

7. Crunch time: Required condition of a salad veggie

10. Savory salad bits

12. Popeye's pick, inevitably: _____ salad

14. Wooden orb, halved and hollowed, that holds a giant salad at the center of the table

15. Simplest salad type: It's really just a quarter of a head of 1A (or comfy alternative to spike heels)

16. Server's salad picker-uppers

18. Can you dig it?: What you must do months in advance if you want a home-grown garden salad

21. Your personal salad pickerupper

23. A hint of fresh air: You can avoid this unfortunate after-e ect of a kidney bean salad by rinsing the beans rst

3,000 sq. ft. of nished living space. The bright foyer welcomes you with gleaming hardwood oors, classic wainscoting, and a wide staircase. The open-concept layout features a spacious living/dining area with gas replace, a sunroom lled with natural light, and a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, and island seating. The main level includes a large primary suite, home of ce, and half bath. Upstairs, nd three bedrooms plus a Jack-and-Jill bath and exible bonus spaces for work, play, or storage.

$795,000 (MDWO2028450)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

$735,000

36498 WILD ROSE CIR., SELBYVILLE

Come See the Lowest-Priced singlefamily home in Bayside! This furnished house is huge at almost 3,000 sq. ft. with 4 Bd, 3 Ba, a 2-car garage & screened porch. Other highlights are a spacious primary suite w/ sitting room and the 2nd fl has a giant flex room plus a Bd & Ba! In the sought-after Bayside Community with seemingly endless amenities, Freeman Stage and a premier Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

$735,000 (DESU2092138) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

28046 SEA DOCK LN, SELBYVILLE

Beautifully maintained end-unit townhome in the award-winning community of Bayside! Thoughtfully designed, this home offers an inviting open oor plan with a spacious great room, dining area, sunroom, kitchen and screened-in back porch with pond & fountain views. Owner’s suite with doubledoor entry, tray ceiling, and a spa-like bath featuring dual sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower. Located just a short bike ride or quick drive from Bayside’s main recreation area, you’ll have access to indoor and outdoor pools, tness centers, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and more.

$620,000 (DESU2096268)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

18044 MARLEY LN, MILTON

This spacious home offers 5 BRs, 3 full BAs, and on a half-acre lot. The main oor features three generously sized Brs, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. Open-concept living and a well-equipped kitchen with a walk-in pantry and double ovens. Upstairs, you’ll nd two more BRs, a full BA, of ce, and a large family room. Attached 2-car garage, Partial basement, 5' Height Conditioned Water treatment system & central vacuum.

$589,900 (DESU2089732) Call Steve DeBoe (c) 301-943-6477

34046 BALLYCROY ST, SELBYVILLE UNBELIEVABLE PRICE IMPROVEMENT - In The Grove at Fenwick Island- Spacious and well appointed 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath Coastal townhome with an open concept oor plan. Property boasts- 1st oor primary bedroom and 2nd oor primary bedroom, renovated guest bath, of ce, garage E-Z Breezy 4 seasons room, paved patio, huge loft area and located in community with Low HOA fees, Low Taxes, lawn maintenance and a community pool. Close to shopping, restaurants, entertainment & Beach. Your Delaware Beach Home Awaits! Asking $499,990 (DESU2091046) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

OPENHOUSE SUN,10/52-4PM

37178 HARBOR DR # 2406, OCEAN VIEW JUST LISTED at the Pointe at Bethany BayLovely 2 level 4 Bed,4 Bath waterfront end unit with screened in porch, sundeck, replace and large storage shed. This charming coastal property is spacious and Turnkey(all furnishings and contents convey) Just ready for you to bring a suitcase and Relax and Enjoy! Bethany Bay is a Bayfront community has amenities galore- pool, clubhouse, tness center, boat ramp, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, walking/biking trails and even golf memberships. Close to beach, shopping, restaurants. Asking $474,900 (DESU2097339)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

PRICEIMPROVENT BISHOPSLANDING

38072 MOCKINGBIRD LN. #60 Oh so close to Fenwick & Ocean City’s beaches: 2.5 miles away! This 2 bd, 1.5 ba townhome has fantastic waterfront views of a big lake with a fountain! Features include LVP, central HVAC, sunroom, W/D closet & outside storage closet. Mallard Lakes community amenities: 2 outdoor pools, hot tub, tennis, pickleball, volleyball & basketball courts, kids’ playground, shuffleboard, dock & pier, beach area, community center and fresh water & saltwater lakes w/ fishing allowed. $350,000 (DESU2092152) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

39184 PINE LAKE DR #55039, BETHANY BEACH

Welcome to Sea Colony West. This spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath end-unit townhome is tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, offering pond views and an abundance of natural light. Inside, an open oor plan features vaulted ceilings, hardwood and tile oors, a cozy gas replace, and a well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless appliances. *UNDER CONTRACT BEFORE IT HIT THE MARKET! $785,000 (DESU2095574) Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472