Coastal Point — September 5, 2025

MaddenlaunchescampaignwithMillvilleevent

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Forthefirsttimeinmorethana decade,therewillbeaDemocraticchallengerforthe38thDistrictseatinthe DelawareHouseofRepresentatives.

DagsbororesidentMaureen“Mo” MaddenannouncedhercandidacyFriday,Aug.22,attheMillvilleCommunityCenterinEvansPark.Madden,60,

Selbyvilletohonor ‘HometownHeroes’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SelbyvilleresidentHowardMurray —whospenthiscareerintheU.S.Army andservedinVietnam—willbeamong themilitaryveteranshonoredatthe HometownHeroesevent,at6:30p.m. onThursday,Sept.11,attheSelbyville VolunteerFireCompanyfirehall.

Eachveteranwillbehonoredor,ifthe heroisdeceased,familymemberswillbe introduced.

Throughouttown,57Hometown Heroesbanners—flagswithphotosof localveterans—havebeenhung.The 30-by-60-inchbannershavephotographsofveteransandactive-dutymilitarypersonnelwhohaveafamilyor historicalconnectiontoSelbyville.They areprintedonbothsidesofdurablematerialandalsohaveeachservicemember’sname,militarybranchanderaof service.

“Thisisthefirsttimewehavedone thisceremony,andweareveryexcited

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announcedhercandidacyinfrontof about150supporters,withspecialguest U.S.Rep.JamieRaskin(D-Md.)inattendance.

The38thDistrictincludesMillville, OceanView,BethanyBeach,South Bethany,FenwickIsland,Selbyville, DagsboroandpartofFrankford, stretchingfromtheIndianRiverInlet totheDelaware-Marylandstateline. Madden,60,aretiredNASAphysi-

cist,satdownwiththeCoastalPoint lastweektodiscusshercandidacy.

ShestartedacareerwithNASA’s GoddardSpaceFlightCenterin1991 andworkedtherefor27years,shesaid. Fromthere,shemovedtoNOAA, wheresheworkedongroundsystems.

“Ibuiltinstruments.Ibuiltground systems.Imanagedoperationsat NASA,andthenwhenIwentoverto NOAA,Iwasworkingonanew,big

groundsystemforthem.Ibecameactingdirectorfortheofficethatmanages allthemeteorologistsandoceanographerswhogettheremotesatellitedata,” shesaid.

Thatdatagetsconvertedintoequationsthatallowweatherservicestobetterforecasttheweatherandanalyze otherthings,suchaswaterqualityand

Ourrovingphotographerfriendcameacrossthisbreathtakingsceneofapairofpaddleboardersandaseagullenjoyinga stunningmorning.

IRHSexpansionabigplan—maybenextyearinstead

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchoolhasmore than1,000studentsenrolled,andthe schooldistricthasplanstoaddtoclassroomsandexpanditsculinaryartsprogram.ButtheStatehasn’tbeen approvingsuchprojectslately.

Infact,“Elevencorecurriculum teachersarecurrentlywithoutapermanentclassroomandareonmobilecarts,” saidIRSDSupervisorofBuildings& GroundsW.JosephDooley.“And30 giveuptheirclassroomsforanother c lassduringatleastonesemester,”thus losingtheirplanning-periodspace. TheIndianRiverSchoolDistricthas

beenpitchingaplanthatwouldinclude asmalladditionwitheightnewcore subjectclassrooms,plusalargeaddition forthecareer-technicaleducation (CTE)programs,includingthenewest culinaryartsexpansion. Forsuchprojects,districtsmustreceiveStateapprovalandmajorcapital constructionfunding,buttheStatehas

madeitclearthattheprojectmoney willnothappenthisyear.

ButIRSDisatleastgoingthrough themotionstokeepthisprojectatthe forefrontofstateofficials’minds. “IftheStateapprovestheCN [CertificateofNecessity],theschoolis

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Highschoolsaddweapon-detectionsystems

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Thisfall,securitywillincreaseatthe studententrancesofIndianRiverand SussexCentralhighschools.TheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictissettostart usingitsfourportableweapons-detectionsystemsatthestudententrancesof bothschoolsonadailybasis.

Itwillbesimilartovisitingtheairportoracourthouse.EachOpenGate weapons-detectionsystemincludestwo verticalpillarsthatpeoplewillpass through.Ifthesystemdetectsweaponslikeitems,itwillsignalsecuritystaff, whocanthencheckthatpersonforpotentialrisks.

Statelawforbidsweaponsonschool grounds.

“Aspartofourongoingcommitment toprovidingasafeandsecurelearning environment…theseadvancedsystems willbeusedeachmorningasstudents enterthebuilding,furtherstrengtheningoursafetyprotocolsandsupporting awelcoming,protectedenvironmentfor all,”districtofficialssaid.

Eachmorning,highschoolstudents willpassthroughthedetectionsystem whentheyenterthemainstudententrance.Theycancontinuewearing backpacks,bothstrapsovertheirshoulders.They’llneedtoremoveanylap-

IndianRiverandSussexCentralhighschoolswillseepeoplepassthroughweapondetection systemsnowuponenteringtheschools.

tops,metalwaterbottles,three-ring bindersandotherlargemetalitemsbeforepassingthrough.Keysandphones shouldnotsetoffthedevices.Ifametal objectisdetected,staffwillperforma secondaryscreeningwithahandheld detector.Anyonefoundinpossessionof aprohibiteditemwillbeturnedoverto theDelawareStatePolice,andissubject toschoolandlegalconsequences.

“We’reconfidentit’sgoingtorun prettysmoothly,”afterstudentsandstaff haveafewdaystogetusedtotheprocedure,saidIRSDspokespersonDavid Maull.

IndianRiverHighSchoolhasmore than1,000students,andSussexCentral hasmorethan2,000students,allof

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fishpopulations,sheexplained.

Whensheretiredin2021,sheand herwife,LeighPracht,movedtoDagsboro.

Madden’sanswertoquestionsabout whysheisrunningstartssimply: “WhenwewerevotinglastNovember,I noticedtherewerenoD’stovotefor,” shesaid.“TherewasnoDemocratfor theHouseseat,noDemocratfor CountyCouncil.

“Whyisnobodyrunning?”Madden saidsheaskedherself.Thatledtoher gettinginvolvedwiththe38thDistrict DemocraticCommittee,shesaid,as wellastheShoreDems.

“ImetRonGray.Reallyniceguy,” shesaidofthecurrent38thDistrict representative.“ButIfeelthateveryone shouldhaveaccountabilityand,without anyopponentontheballot,he’sonlyreallyworkingfortheRepublicanswho havevotedforhim.”

MaddensaidshetalkedtolocalDemocrats,whotoldher,“Youcanrun, andyoucanwin,”Herson,Chris, agreedtobehercampaignmanager.

AttheAug.22kickoffinMillville, Raskin—whomMaddensaidshehas knownsince2016—wasaguest speaker,aswellasDelawarestateSen. RussellHuxtableandJeffBalk,chairmanoftheSussexCountyDemocratic Committee.

“Asafederalcivilservant,Itookan oathofofficetoserveandprotectthe ConstitutionoftheUnitedStates againstallenemies,foreignanddomestic,”Maddensaid.“Withthecurrent climateofhowthey’retryingtotake awayourbasicrights…they’vealready takenawaytherightofreproductive freedom;nowthey’regoingaftervoting rights,”shesaid.“They’retryingtotake awayballotboxes,earlyvoting,mail-in voting.

“They’rethreateningtotakeaway marriagerightsaswell.Iamalesbian, andwe’vebeenmarriedfor29years. Theycouldgoafterinterracialmarriage aswell.

“IfIweretobeelected,Icouldbecomethe38thHouseDemocrat,togive

theDemocratsasupermajoritysothey canpassreproductiverights,voting rightsandmarriagerightsintothe DelawareConstitution.

“Sotheywould,hopefully,protect thedemocracyofDelawarebyinstilling thoserights”atthestatelevel,Madden said.

Withthatashermaingoal,Madden said,“Otherthanthat,I’mascientist. I’veseenthefacts,andI’vetalkedtothe scientists.Climatechangeisreal.What they’redoingrightnowwithartificial intelligenceandthedatacenters— they’resuckingupatonofenergy,”she said,“whichiscausingallofourelectric billstogoup30,40percent,”notfor lackofefficiency,butbecause“there’s moredemand.”

“IwasverymuchbehindtheU.S. Windprojectforgettingsomemore supplyonthe[power]gridline,”Maddensaid.Aspartofa13-stateregional powergrid,“Wewouldbetheonesbenefittingfromallthatenergygoingin” andwouldseelowerenergycosts,she said.

Withthefederalgovernmentnow threateningtopullU.S.Wind’sfederal permits,theissuewilllikelyendupin court,Maddensaid,addingthatshebelievesifthewindfarmweretobeconstructedoffDelaware’sshores,turbines wouldappear“verysmall”fromshore.

“Theywouldn’tobstructanybody’s view,”shesaid.

“Weneedmoreenergyintoour grid,”Maddensaid,withelectricrates

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted MaureenMaddenofDagsboro,right,heldacampaignkickoffeventinMillville's CommunityCenteratwhichU.S.Rep.JamieRaskin,(D-Md.)maderemarks.

increasingasdemandrises.“Weneed windenergy.Weneedsolarenergy.We neednuclearenergy.

“Delawaredoesn’tproduceitsown electricity,unlessyouhavesolarpower onyourhouseoryouhavethermalfor yourhouse,”shesaid.

Maddenacknowledgedthatshedoes not haveanexperienceinelectedoffice, referringtoherselfinsteadas“aregular citizen.”

Whenshe’snotcampaigning,she canbefoundplayingtennisonlocal courts,golfingatCrippleCreekorthe SaltPondcourses,doingmartialartsat DelawareBudokaninSelbyvilleorgar-

dening.

Maddenisalsoaformervolunteer EMTinHowardandAnneArundel countiesinMaryland.Shestarteda non-profitorganizationinMaryland calledSaveOurSchools,whichhelped “raisemoneyforthelocalpublic schools.”

SheisamemberoftheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClub.

Maddencited“theoverdevelopment ofSussexCountyrightnow”asamajor concern.

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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Winemakerseesnewbillasbigfirststep

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Alocalwinemakersaidrecentlythat heseestherecentsigningofalawallowingsmallwineriestoshipdirectlytoinstateconsumersasagoodstartingpoint towardreforminglawsregulatingtheindustry.

AdrianMobilia,ownerandpresident ofSaltedVinesVineyard&Winerynear Frankford,saidheandotherDelaware winemakers“havebeenfightingsince 2012”togetstatelegislatorstopasslegis-

lationtoallowthemtoshiptheirproducts directlytoDelawareconsumers.

Gov.MattMeyersignedHouseBill 187intolawlastweekatHarvestRidge WineryinMarydel.Untilthen,Delaware wasoneofonlytwostateswheresuchdistributionwasprohibited—theotherstate beingUtah.

Onecaveatinthebillstipulatesthat onlywinemakerswhoarenotrepresented byalicensedimporterordistributormay participate.

Thelaw,whichtakeseffectAug.15, 2026,alsoprovidesthat:

niedCNstwoyearsrunning.AndI havebeentold…thattheywillnotbe approvinganythisyear,”saidDooley.

•Participatingwineriesmustbelicensed;

•Thereisacapofthree9-litercases perconsumerperyear;and

•Resaleofshippedproductsisprohibited.

MobiliasaidheandHarvestRidge ownerChuckNunanhaveworkedtogetherformorethanadecadeonthepassageofawine-distributionbillin Delaware.

“Whatwe’velearnedovertheyears,” hesaid,“isgetsomethingpassed,”and don’tfocusonmakingitperfect.

Overall,Mobiliasaidheishappywith theprogressshownbytheenactmentof thebillthisweek,whileheaddedthat,for hisbusiness,themoveis“notgoingto movetheneedle.”Hesaiditwillbeappreciatedthemostbycustomersatthe otherendofthestate,whopreviously wouldhavetodrivetohiswinerynear Frankfordtopurchasehiswines.

“Attheendoftheday,we’rejusthappy togetsomethingacrossthefinishline,”he said.“TheFirstStateshouldn’tbelast”to allowwineriestoshiptheirproductsdirectlytoin-statecustomers,hesaid

permittedtopursueamajorcapital referendum—andtheStatehasde-

“Thedistrictwouldbeproceeding withthere-submissionduetoourun-

derstandingthattheStatelooksfavorablyonresubmissionoftheCNsin subsequentyearsfollowingdenials. Thisdemonstratesthattheneedstill exists.”

IRSDsubmittedsimilarpaperwork in2024,too.

“Lastyear…theboardvotedforthis optionsimplybecauseIRisovercapacityaswell,sothiswould[help]theircapacityandprovideforgrowthofCTE programs,”saidAssistantSuperintendentP.ReneeJerns.

BuildingtheCTEwingovertheexistingtenniscourtswouldgiveIRa goodexcusetomoveandreplacethe agingcourts,whichthedistricthasbeen sinkinglotsofrepairmoneyinto.

Meanwhile,thedistrictistryingto figureouthowtoprovideadequate learningandcookingspacefortheexisting Year2studentsofthenewculinarypathway.

Theoverallprojectwouldcostanestimated$37million,splitbetweenstate andlocalfunds.WithStateapproval, thedistrictwouldhaveaboutthreeyears topassapublicreferendumtopayfor thelocalshare.

“It’sunfortunatethatourstate doesn’tseefittoseetheCNsapproved

because,education-wise,noteverystudent…always[has]thedesiretogoto college,”saidBoardMemberLeolga Wright.“So,themorewecangeton boardwithit,themoreyoucanreach outtopeopleyouknowandstressimportanceofit—especiallyfortheculinaryartsprogramatIndianRiver—it wouldbegreatlyappreciated.”

TheschoolboardapprovedtheCN submissiononAug.25,ona9-0vote, withBoardMemberMichelleParsons absent.

InotherIRSDnews:

•Studentschoolmealpriceswillremainthesameagainthisyear,marking atleastadecadesincepriceslastincreased.

•JohnM.ClaytonElementaryreceivedPTOfundingtoinstallnew playgroundequipment:agagapit—a small,fenced-inareaforagame,similar tododgeballortag,about15feetdiameter.

TheformerMillsboroMiddle SchoolonStateStreetisthelocation forthisyear’sdistrictmeetings.The IRSDBoardofEducationwillmeet nextonSept.22at7p.m.Committee meetingsaretobeheldSept.8from4 to7p.m.

aboutbeingabletorecognizeourpast heroesfromthetown,”SelbyvilleMayor RickDuncansaid.

“Wewereoverwhelmedwiththe amountofpeoplewhohavesubmitted namestohaveflagsmade.Theyare beingrecognized.It’sexcitingtosee them,”Duncansaid,addingthatthe eventwillfeaturewelcomingremarks thathewillgive,aswellaspresentation oftheU.S.flag,otherspeakersandlight refreshments.

Murray,86,whowasahelicopterpilot inVietnamfrom1969to1970andagain

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“It’safree-for-allforanyonewho wantstobuildahouseonanypieceof land.Transfertaxesarenotpaidup frontsothatthestateandthecounty canhavealltheinfrastructureweneed inplace,”shesaid.

AsSussexCounty’spopulation grows,Maddensaid,“Ourhealthcare servicesarenotkeepingup.”

Ofimmediateconcern,shesaid,is thelossofpharmacies—particularly asRiteAidhasclosedallofitsstores, puttingpressureontheremaining pharmaciestomeetthegrowingdemand.

from1971to1972,toldtheCoastal Pointhe’slookingforwardtotheevent butdoesn’tconsiderhimselfaherolike someothers,includingSelbyvillenative TommyAdams,whowaskilledwhile servingintheU.S.Army.Adamsdiedon March4,1968,duringtheVietnamwar. Hewas21.

“Iremembersignificantthingsabout Vietnam.It’shot.It’shumid.Thesituationwasugly,buttheterrainwasbeautiful,”Murraysaid,addingthathewas neverinjured.

“NowIenjoysleepingalot,”theresidentofBrandywineAssistedLivingnear SelbyvillejokedasHeatherCronin,life enrichmentdirectoratthecenter,saidhe “knowseverypersoninthearea.”

“Yes,Ido,”hesaid.“Iliketogotothe movies.Wehavemovieshere,andIlike alotofthemusicalentertainmenthere.I liketowalkinmywheelchair,”the Clarksvillenativesaid.

Murray,whosewife,Jeannie,diedin Augustof2024,isthefatheroffourand grandfatherofsix.

“No,nothingexciting,”hesaidofthe experience.“EverybodywhowasinVietnamgotmedals,butIdidn’tgetaPurple Heartoranythinglikethat,”hesaid, addingthathismemorieshavefadedbut heprobablywasscaredattimes.He stayedintheU.S.Army,retiringinSeptemberof1992,then,later,taughtbusinessandrealestateatajuniorcollegein Texas.

Inadditiontoprovidingadequate medicalservices,shesaid,affordable housingisanotherconcern.

Anotherissuesheseesascrucialin SussexCountyisflooding.

“Floodingisterrible.That’sdueto developersnotfollowingSussex Countyregulations.

“Theclimateisnotgoingtobegettingbetter,”Maddensaid.“There’s goingtobemoreandmoretorrential rains.Ourareascan’thandleit.Cripple Creekgolfcoursecan’thandleit,”she said,referringtoongoingflooding problemsthatshesaidcurrentstate legislatorsknewaboutbutdidn’tpursuecorrectiveactionsfor.

“Thestaterepresentativesneedto beworkingwiththecountycouncilin

ordertofindoutwaysthattheycan holdthedevelopersaccountableto buildinstormwaterdrainagesystems. We’rethelowest-lyingstate,”Madden said.

Preventionofcatastrophicdamage thatcouldhappenasstormintensities growisveryimportantforcoastalSussexCounty,shesaid.

“Weneedtostateregulationsthat canhelpuspreventmajorflooding fromoccurring.”

Trafficcontrol,Maddensaid,isanotherconcernthatisthreateningthe qualityoflifeinSussexCounty,asis theneedforpublictransportation.

“I’msureDelDOTcancomeup withaplanfordealingwiththesurges” inthepeaksummerseason,shesaid.

Frankfordpreparingforsignificantgrowth

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AsFrankfordpreparesforgrowth thatwillmorethanquadruplethenumberofhomesinthetown,thetown councilmadesomeanticipatorymoves thisweek.

Thecouncilapprovedupdatestoits towncodethatwillmakeitmoreuserfriendlyasitlooksdowntheroadatthe 900newhomesplannedfordevelopmentsonitsnorthwestandsoutheast sides.

Theupdateclarifiessomelanguage inthecodeandorganizesitininamore user-friendlymanner,accordingto TownManagerSheldonHudson,who providedthecouncilwithalookatthe newlanguage,whichwassubsequently approved.

“Mostofthesearetechnicalchanges, basicallyputtingalltheseparateordinancesintoonecode,”Hudsonsaid.

Thenewlyorganizedordinanceswill bepostedontheTown’swebsiteinthe comingweeks,hesaid.Oncetheyhave beenposted,thepublicwillbeableto searchforspecifictopicswithinthe code,Hudsonsaid.

“Itwillbealotmoreuser-friendly forus,forthepublic,forprospectivedevelopers,”hesaid.

Therewasnopubliccommentduringapublichearingforthecodeupdate onTuesday,Sept.2.

Thepubliccanviewhardcopiesof thenewlyreorganizedcodeatFrankfordTownHallnow,whiletheTown waitsfortheoutsidefirmcompleting theworktoprovideitforpostingonthe Townwebsite.

HudsonalsoreportedthattheTown hasreceivedacommercialannexation requestforthewestsideofRoute113. Hesaidhe“can’tsharealotofthedetails atthispoint.That’scertainlyanencouragingsign.”

Thecouncilalsodiscussedpotential revisionofitsbuildingpermitfeestructure.TownEngineerKyleGulbronson ofAECOMsharedthefeestructuresof surroundingmunicipalitiesforcomparison.Frankfordcurrentlycharges$50 plus1.25percentoftheconstruction cost.

GulbronsonsaidAECOMisstartingtogetquestionsfromdevelopers workinginthetownabouthowthe Towncalculatesitspermitfees.Hetold the councilthatAECOMrecentlyassistedtheTownofDagsboroinasimilarproject,involvingimplementationof astandardizedlistfromtheInternationalBuildingCodeCouncilofaveragecostsfordifferenttypesof construction,bysquarefoot.

“Theproblemwiththeway[Frankford’s]permitsarestructuredrightnow [is]you’retakingtheapplicant’sword forwhattheconstructionvalueis,”Gul-

bronsonsaid.“I’veseenhugerangesin what they’resayingit’sgoingtocostto buildsomething.”

UsingtheInternationalBuilding CodeCouncilnumbers“isareallygood wayofgoingaboutit,”Gulbronsonsaid. BethanyBeachusesthesamecalculationmethod,hesaid.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncil:

•AnnouncedthatPoliceChiefKevin SmithisonmedicalleaveandthatOfficerMeghanLoulou,whowasrecently madeafull-timeofficerfortheFrankfordPoliceDepartment,willbetheofficerinchargeinhisabsence;

• VotedtodirectAECOMtodevelopanupdatetothetowncoderegardingwhoisresponsibleforweed controlinandaroundsidewalksandto directHudsontolookintooptionsfor sprayingthesidewalksforweeds;

•Votedtomakeoldstreetsigns availableforsale,at$15each;and

•Notedanincreaseinloudtrain whistlesintheearlymorninghours, followinganearlierdecreaseinthe noise,withTownCouncilPresident GregWelchsaying,“We’llworkon that.”

SmithearnshonorsatLebanonValleyCollege

PennSmithofMillsboroisoneof nearly200LebanonValleyCollege student-athletesnamedtothefirsteverEasternAthleticCommunications Association(East-Comm)Academic HonorRoll.

Atotalof6,660student-athletes fromEast-Commmemberschools werenamedtothelist,betweenthe fall,winterandspringacademichonor rolls.Student-athletesfrom33differentinstitutionswererecognized.Student-athletesonthelistneededtohave atleastsophomoreeligibilityanda3.4

cumulativeGPAtobenominated,with theirschoolbeingamemberofEastComm.

Smith,agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,earnedabachelor’sdegreeincomputerscienceanddatascienceandmathematicsandphysicsat LVC.

LebanonValleyCollege,foundedin 1866,offers50majorsinthehealth professions,sciences,education,businessanddigitalmedia,andtheartsand humanities.Hands-onlearning, internshipsandresearchareemphasized.

OpenTable’sBuntingtobehonoredatSalemChurch

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

IreneBunting—whostartedthe freemealsprogramatSalemChurchin Selbyville—willbepubliclythanked forher15yearsofvolunteerismat OpenTable,thechurch’scomplimentaryweeklymeal,andwillbeaskedto seasontheprogram’snewcookswith herwisdom.

“Myadviceis,‘Enjoyit,’”anupbeat BuntingtoldtheCoastalPointthis week.Shewillbecommendedby churchleadersatOpenTable,which willbeheldatthechurch,from5to7 p.m.onWednesday,Sept.10.Freeand open tothepublic,OpenTablestarted fortheseasonthisweekandwillcontinueat5to7p.m.onWednesday eveningsthroughMay.

“Thecooks,thepeoplewhoplanned themealsandI—weenjoyedwhatwe did.Don’ttakeittooseriously.Enjoy thecamaraderie.Enjoythemissionyou areon.Tome,ourmissionwasnot feedingtheunderprivileged.Itwasconnectingcommunity,”shesaid.

Shewon’tberunningtheprogram anylonger,butshewillstillhelp.The ministr ywillnowbeunderthesupervi-

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whomayusevariousentrances,dependingontheirtransportation.Aroundthe corner,thepublicentrancetoeach buildinghasitsownsecurityfeatures,as eachvisitormustbebuzzedintoenter theschool.

In2024,IndianRiverSchoolDistrictpurchasedthefirstpairofdetectors,whichtheybouncedbetweenthe twohighschools—typicallyjustfor footballandbasketballgames—dependingonwhichcrowdtheyestimated mightbelargerorrowdier.Inthespring of2025,theywonagrantforasecond pair touseatathleticevents.Thissummer,theIRSDconfirmedthattheywill alsousetheequipmentdailyinsidethe schools.

Thegeneralpublicshouldknowthat IRHSandSCHShomefootballgames willrequirescreeningagain.

Allspectatorsmustpassthroughthe weapondetectionsystemtobeadmitted intothestadium.Duringthegame,anyonewholeavesmaynotre-enterthe stadium,andnoonewillbeallowed entryafterthethirdquarter.Children youngerthan13mustbeaccompanied byanadult.Coolers,largebagsand backpacksareprohibited.Peoplecan onlybringasmallbagofupto5by7 inches,oraclearplastic/vinylbagno largerthan13by15inches,suchasa toteorgallonbag.

“TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict thanksthecommunityforitspatience andunderstandingasweimplement thesesafetymeasures,”officialssaid.

sionofChrisSnader—achurchmemberwhoalsoservesontheSelbyville TownCouncil—andateamofvolunteers.

Buntingandfellowvolunteers startedfeedingchurchmemberswho werecomingtochoirpractice,because theywererushingtopickupchildren andgettorehearsalontime,often goingwithouteatingbeforehand.The cooksstartedwithtomatosoupand grilledcheese,shesaid,butwhenthey wrappedthegrilledcheese,thesandwichesgotsoggy,andwhentheytried tocooktheminabigskillet,they burned.Theyswitchedtospaghetti,but thoseeffortsfailed,too,sotheweekly mealbecamechicken-and-dumplings, stillonthemenuatOpenTable.

“Whowouldhavethoughttomato soupandgrilledcheesewouldbehorri-

ble?Itwasjusthorrible,”Buntingsaid, laughing.

“Wefinallyhitonchicken-anddumplings.Mountairehelpeduswith thechicken.Nobodywantedtostepup andmakedumplings,sowebought AuntieAnne’sandwehadasalad.We threwingreenbeans.Theladiesall madedessertsandbroughtthemin.It worked.Weallworkedwelltogetherin thekitchen.Myhusband,Greg,we calledhim‘TheDumplingMan.’He madethedumplingsandthegravy.

“Iamgoingtomissthecamaraderie. Thisweekwasthefirstonewithoutme runningit,butI’mtired.AndIstepped intotheSelbyvilleHistoricalSociety.I feellikeitneedsmemorethanchickenand-dumplings,”shesaid.

The Rev.BlairHall,churchpastor since2021,praisedBuntingforhaving

“alovelyhearttoserve”andsaidthe purposeoftheprogram,formerlycalled MealsforMinistry,wasnotonlytoprovidemealsbuttogivebacktothecommunity.

“Itisafreemeal,butsomepeople donatetowardit,andallthosedonationsgobackintothechurchorthe community.Andthat’swherethename camefrom—MealsforMinistry.Each year,attheendofOpenTable,when theytaketheirbreak,thatmoneygoes backouttosupportmanydifferent thingswithinthecommunityandour churchthatimpactourcommunity.

“It’sbeensomethingIrenehasbeen passionateabout.She’sdedicatedalot oftimeandenergythroughtheyearsby gettingthewordoutandgettingpeople

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TheSussexCountyLandTrust (SCLT)announcedthisweekplansfor thededicationofitsnewestlandpreservationacquisition,ChaseOaksPreserve, onMonday,Sept.8.Thededicationwill takeplaceatthepreserve,nearChase OaksDrive,Lewes.

ChaseOaksPreserveisa32-acre conservationpropertylocatedalong RobinsonvilleRoad,consideredarapidlydevelopingcorridorinSussex County.Theproperty,donatedtoSCLT byChaseOaksDELLCwithsupport fromDRBHomes,willbepermanently protectedandmanagedasopenspace

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tocomeandhelptoserve.It’sbeena wonderfulwaytoconnectthecommunity,”Hallsaid.

andnaturalhabitat.

Thepreservefeatures2,570feetof frontagealongRobinsonvilleRoad,includingapproximately25acresofmaturehardwoodsand7acresofcleared landalongthefrontage.Itspreservation, SCLTrepresentativessaid,“ensuresthat thisvitallandscapewillremainprotectedforfuturegenerations,providing bothecologicalvalueandascenicbuffer in agrowingareaofthecounty.”

“WeareincrediblygratefultoChase OaksDELLCandDRBHomesfor thisgenerousdonation,”saidSCLTExecutiveDirectorSaraBluhm.“Public-

“Shehaspassedonthetorch.There aresomepeoplewhoarealittleworried. She’sstillgoingtobeinvolved,butshe willnolongerbetheheadofit,soshe’s comingtosaygoodbyeandgiveher blessingtoChris,whoistakingover.

and-privatepartnershipslikethismake ourmissionpossible.ChaseOaksPreserveisawonderfulexampleofhow thoughtfuldevelopmentandland preservationcancoexist,leavingalastingimpactonSussexCounty.”

Tosupporttheproperty,DRB Homeshassignedadeveloperagreement withSCLTpledgingthat$500 fromeveryhomesoldintheChase OaksneighborhoodafterJuly1willbe donatedtotheTrust.Themodelrepresentsajointcontributionfromboththe builderandthehomebuyer,supporting long-termlandpreservationinSussex

Nothingischanging,”thepastorsaid.

“Blairisjustsobig-heartedand community-oriented,andtryingtofind whoisnotbeingservedandservethem. Heisagem.Heisthestrongbackbone of Salem,”Buntingsaid.

County.

SCLThasestablishedsimilaragreementswithotherregionalbuilders,includingK.HovnanianatTowerHillin LewesandallnewhomesinThe PeninsulainMillsboro,andpreviously receivedsimilarcontributionsfrom SchellBrothers.

“Thesepartnershipsdemonstrate howdevelopersandhomebuyerscan worktogethertobalanceresponsible growthwithlastingconservation.The Trustwelcomesconversationswith otherbuildersanddevelopersinterested inexploringsimilarcollaborations.”

“Thereisaneedtofeedpeople— bothforpeoplethatneedamealand alsothereistheministryaspectofit. You’llfindalotofpeopleinthekitchen, withallofthemworkingtogetherand havingaministrythatisn’tavailabletoa lotofpeople,”ChurchAdministrator JessicaSnaderhadpreviouslytold CoastalPoint.

“Wewanttogivepeopleasafeplace toeat,tohavefellowshipwithothers. Thereisprayerbeforethemeal,butwe don’thaveachurchservice.Wehave peoplecomefromallover.Theydrive downfromRehobothBeach,”shesaid, addingthatdonationsareacceptedbut notrequired,andnooneisaskedabout theircircumstancesorforproofofincome.

Menuselectionsdifferandinclude porktenderloinonthefirstWednesday ofeachmonth,withmacaroni-andcheese,greenbeans,salad,dessertanda beverage.OnthesecondWednesday, thereislasagna,alfredopastawith chicken,Italianweddingsoup,bread, salad,dessertandabeverage.Chickenand-dumplings,mashedpotatoes,gravy, salad,dessertandabeverageareonthe menuforthethirdWednesday.Chicken, bakedbeans,coleslaw,salad,dessertand abeverageareplannedforthefourth Wednesday,JessicaSnadersaid,adding thatvegetarianscaneatonlytheside dishes,suchasmacaroni-and-cheese, greenbeans,salad,breadanddesserts.

“Thisisaministryinitself,”shesaid. Wewantyoutocomeifyouneeda meal orifyouneedsomethingelse,or youjustwantthatfellowship—tosit downandtalktosomebody.It’ssowonderfultosee,whenpeoplecomeinat5 o’clock,wealreadyhavealine.Weset uproundtableswitheightchairs,and eachtableisfull.Usually,100people come,andwehavecarryoutaswell,”she said.

“Wewelcomeeveryone.Comeand talktoaneighbor.Makeanewfriend.If youcomeback,you’llseesomeofthe samefaces,thennewfaces.Youwillsee farmers,mechanics,peoplewhoattend our church,somepeoplefromthe schooldistrict,familiesinthearea.It’s justgreatthattherearepeoplewho comeoutandhavethattimetogether,” Snadersaid.

VIFswelcomedtocommunitywithopenarms

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

Above,handmadesignslinedthestreetanddrivewayleadingtotheMasonDixon Post7234nearOceanView.Right,theErdodyfamilyposedforaphotowithservice dogFrenchattheWarriorBeachweekwelcomeluncheononTuesday,Sept.2.

Shown, fromleft,areCassidy,Cannon,BrielleandBrycenErdody.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TuesdayafternoonatMasonDixonVFWPost7234,asmallgesturebyaservicedognamedFrench spokevolumesabouttherolesand goalsofWarriorBeachWeek,which beganits2025editiontherewitha welcomeluncheonfor18VeryImportantFamilies.

French,ablackLabradormix,found aspotonthefloordirectlybehindhis human,BrycenErdody,notpayingany attentiontotheclatterandchatter aroundthem.Onepawrestedonthe verybottomofErdody’schair—asifto say,“I’vegotyou.”

Forthenextweek,that’sthemessage thattheBethanyBeachcommunityis sendingtothefamilies,whoareherefor aweekofrelaxation,familytimeand bondingwithotherfamilieslikethem. AllofthefamiliesincludeU.S.military veteranswhohaveservedsinceSept.11, 2001.

WarriorBeachWeekhasbrought familiestoBethanyBeachsince2013 throughtheOperationSEAstheDay organization.Whileinthearea,theyare housed inbeachhomesdonatedfor theirusefortheweek.Eachday,thereis afullscheduleofactivitiestochoose from,includingtherapeutichorseback

riding,boatrides,kayaking,fishing,golf, aspaday,abarbecueandchildren’sactivities.

OnFriday,thefamilieswillboard busesatSeaColonyandbeledinafullfledgedparade,withDelawareStatePoliceescort,fromtheretotheFreeman ArtsPavilioncomplex,wheretheywill havedinner,followedbyaconcert.

On Tuesday,thefamilieswerewelcomedbyrepresentativesofOperation SEAstheDay,theDelawareStatePoliceandtheVFWpost,includingVFW PostCommanderCharles“Chad” Myers.

FortheErdodyfamily,whotraveled totheareafromFortBragginFayetteville,N.C.,theplanwasfor“spending somequalitytimewithmyfamily,just hangingout,goingtothebeach.”

HisdaughterBrielle,11,saidshewas lookingforwardto“fishingandswimming”duringtheweek.Heryounger brotherCannon,9,wasstillconsidering hisoptions,buthisdadsaidthey plannedtodoagolfoutingtogether.

Erdodyservedmorethan12yearsas aU.SArmySpecialForcesmedic,in AfricaandKorea.Hewasinjuredin May2022whenhisreserveparachute malfunctionedduringajumpatthe baseandhesufferedatraumaticbrain injuryandultimatelylosthislowerright arm.

“Iwassuckedoutofthesideofan airplane.Ithinkthethingthatjacked meupthemostisthebraininjury,”he said.

He deferredtohiswife,Cassidy,to commentonhowhisinjurieshaveimpactedthefamilyasawhole.“Itwas rough,”shesaid.

NancyKurtzmanisoneofthe “hosts”fortheErdodyfamily.

“Thehostisbasicallythepoint-person”forthefamily,shesaid.

Hostshelptheirfamiliesevenbefore theyarrive,checkinginwiththemto seewhatactivitiestheymightbeinterestedinandmakingthosereservations, makingsuretheyhaveanyaccommodationstheyneed,andjustgenerallyansweringanyquestionsthefamilies mighthave.

Kurtzman,wholivesinWoodstock, Md.,full-timebutalsohasahomein SeaColony,saidshehasbeenahostfor WarriorBeachWeeksince2017.

“Bethanyrollsouttheredcarpet,” duringtheweek,shesaid.

Sherecalledthather“firstexposure” toWarriorBeachWeekwaswhenshe happenedupontheparadewhenshe wasridingherbikeinSeaColony. FriendsshehadmadeinSeaColony werehosts,sothatledtoherinvolvement.

This year’sparadeleavesSeaColony at4:30p.m.Friday.Communitymembersarebeingencouragedtoshowtheir supportalongtherouteasittravels southonRoute1andwestonRoute54, arrivingattheBaysidecommunity about20minuteslater.

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‘SecondSeason’getsofftoafaststart ViewPoint

Shouldwestepintotheoffseasongingerly,orcomeroaringin likealionwithascoretosettle?

Let’schannelthekingofthejungle.

Onthis,thefirstpost-LaborDayweekendof2025,thenatural inclinationmightbetokickupourfeet,lazeaboutandenjoythe relativequiet.But,no.We’renotbuiltthatway.Wejumprightinto “TheSecondSeason,”andwegobig.

OnFriday,Sept.5,membersofthecommunitywillgather fromallpointsbetweenSeaColonyandtheFreemanArtsPaviliontogreetpost-9/11veteransandtheirfamilieswhoareintown forWarriorBeachWeekaspartoftheOperationSEAstheDay effort.TherewillbeaparadethatkicksofffromSeaColonyat 4:30p.m.beforemakingitswaytoFreemanforaspecialdinner andconcert.

OnSaturday,theBethanyBeachboardwalkgrabsthespotlight

early,withtheever-popularBethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivaltakingplacefrom10a.m.to5p.m.Thiseventisorganizedby theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce,andfeatures morethan100juriedartistsdisplayingtheirtalentswithaboutas picturesqueabackdropasonecouldimagine.

Nottobeoutdone,theNanticokeIndianTribewillbeholding its47thAnnualPowwowonbothSaturdayandSundayfrom10 a.m.to7p.m.ThiswilltakeplaceatHudsonfieldsinMilton,and therewillbemusic,foodanddancinginthiscelebrationofthe Nanticokeculture.

Manypeopleconsiderthistobetheverybesttimeoftheyear aroundhere,andit’snotjustbecauseoftheweather.It’sbecause therearethingstodo,theroadsareabitless-traveled,andthe small-businessownersandemployeesaregettingalittlemoretime totakeabreath.Getoutandenjoyitall.

Anotherfirstdayofschool,andgeneralanxiety

You’dthinkthatitwouldn’thitmesohardanymore.

Afterfiveyearsofdealingwiththissameexactsituation,you’d presumethatthis—thesixthstraightyear—wouldbetheeasiest. Onewouldassumethatanemotionalcalluswouldform,sotospeak, sothatthepainoftheexperiencedidn’tfeelsoraw.Buthereweare. Andthepainisquitereal.

MydaughterstartedschoolonWednesday.

It’snotlikethatfirstyear,byanymeans.Thatfirstdaysheleftus tostartkindergartenleftmefeelinghelplessandlikesomeone reachedintomychestwithanicecreamscoopandjustdugoutmy insides.Itwasoneofthefirsttimesshewasn’tunderthesupervision ofmeormywife,andtherewasjustnowayformetoknowhow thingsweregoing.

I’dcheckmyphoneeveryfewminutes, intentonnotmissingacallortextsaying sheneededmetoputonmycapeandcome toherrescue.Ifrettedthatshewasscared —herlittleheartpoundinginherchestas shetriedtonavigatethisbrand-newworld beforeher.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

goingintherightdirection,you’vetaughtthemenoughtobeselfaware,andhavethecourageandsensetofixitandgetstartedona goodpathonceagain.

Andthat’sjustinregardtoyourownkid. Youreallyhavenocontrolovertheactionsofotherkidsinthe school,orhowthey’lltreatyourown.Andthere’sonemorecupof anxiety toaddtothestew.

Whatifshe’sbeingbullied?Whatifsomekidjusthasitinfor herandspendsallofhisorherenergyonmakingmylittlegirl’slife miserable?Whatifshefindsherselfonthewrongendofagroupof friendswhoneededsomesaptopickonthisyear?Whatif—gasp! —somelittleboytakesaninterestinherandmakesherfeeluncomfortable?

AndthenIpickedupaveryexcitedandhappylittlegirlatthe endoftheday,causingmetobothbreatheasighofreliefandfeela littlesillyforbeingsoworriedinthefirstplace.

Youtrytopreparethemforeachstepthey’regoingtotakeinlife, beitthatliteralfirststeptheytaketosteppingintothelifeofastudentforthefirsttimeto,oneday,packinguptheirstuffandleaving theproverbialnest.Youreadbooksandblogs,andaskquestionsand watchvideos,andbasicallylookforanythingatyourdisposalthat willhelpyouhelpthatlittlepersononthejourneyoflife.

Andthen...well,thebest-laidplansofmiceandmen,right? Theystepthewaythey’regoingtostep.Theybefriendwho they’regoingtobefriend.Theymarchtoatunethatisonlyplayed intheirrespectiveheads,and,inmydaughter’scase,thattunesometimeslookslikeamixbetweenheavymetalandpanflute.Like,how doessomebodygofromragingandrantingaboutherbedtimetoa Zenmerchantwho...

ButIdigress.

Mypointwasthat,attheendoftheday,they’regoingtochoose thepaththeytake.Youonlyhopethatyou’vedoneenoughbehind thescenesandpouredenoughenergyandsenseintothemthatthey makeawisechoicewhenselectingthatpath.Or,iftheydoget

There’stoomuchyoucan’tcontrol— which,forsomeonelikeme,ispsychological torture.Iwantmydaughtertohaveagood dayeverydayofherlife.Ineverwantherto feelless-thaninanything.Knowingthat she’soutthereinteractingwithotherpeople, sometimesstrugglingwithnewinformation she’sbeingtaughtorfeelinglikeshedoesn’tbelong,well...itdoesn’t feelgood.

Andthat’sa“me”problem.

Because,guesswhat?I’mnotalwaysgoingtobetheretoshield herfromthingsortoofferencouragementwhenshe’sfeelingdown. I’mnotgoingtoalwaysbeabletostepinand“makethingsright” forher,becausethat’sjustnothowlifeworks.

So Itellmyselfthatallofthesethingsarepartoftheprocessof growingup.Igotbulliedafewtimesasakid.Ifellbehindinaclass andfeltlikeI’dnevercatchuptoeveryoneelse.Ifeltlikeanoutcast attimes.AndI’dguessmostotherpeoplewentthroughsimilar thingsatdifferentstages.

Youjusthavetolearntodeal.Andshe’sgoingtohavetolearnto justdealwiththisstuff,too.Icanoffersuggestionsandtellstories aboutwhenIwasakid,butattheendoftheday,she’stheonewho’s goingtohavetolearntofigureitout,becauseshe’sgoingtohaveto figureoutstufftherestofherlife.

I’mtellingmyselftorelaxalittlebitthisyear,herlastoneinthe elementaryschoolshe’sbeeninsincethataforementionedfirstday ofkindergarten.She’sgotthis.She’llfigureitout.She’ssmart. AndthenIstartworryingagain.Hey,itiswhatitis.

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‘Discovering’agovernmentmemotoMoses

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Governmentagenciesareoftenin thenews,withannouncementsonstudiesandnewandrevisedpoliciesonmattersthataffectourlives.Thestudiesand changesmademewonderhowimportantdecisionslikethesearemade.One opinionisthatchangesaretheresultof arigorousprofessionalstaffreviewand recommendationprocess.

Coincidentally,Irecentlycame acrossanarticleintheJournalofIrreducible Resultsthatillustrateshowthe processwouldworkinareviewofthe TenCommandments.Here’sanupdatedandeditedsummary.

TO:Moses

FROM:AgencyOfficial

SUBJECT:Your10-PointPlan

Wehavecompletedourreviewof yourplanforpeoplelivinginanomadic societyinthedesert.Whiletheplanhas somemerit,wecannotapproveitas writtenbecauseitdoesnotmeetour standardsandpolicies.Ourconcerns andsuggestionsaresetforthbelow.

First,weassumethatthe10points

yourefertoas“Commandments”are morethanguidelines.Therefore,we mustpointoutthatrequirementsfor socialprogramslikethismustbedesignedwithinputfromourcertifiedexperts.However,youhavenotlistedany expertinputfromsociologistsregarding thesectionsonfamilyandneighborrelationships(e.g.,“honoring”and“coveting”).Noranyadvicefromattorneyson thelegalissues(e.g.,“stealing”and “bearingfalsewitness”).And noinput fromtheologiansonotherissues(e.g., “takingtheDivinenameinvain”and “notmakinggravenimages”).Failureto utilizesuchexpertadviceweakensthe plan.Indeed,ourstaffconcludesthat, withoutsuchsupport,yourplanwould notlastmorethanafewyears.

Inaddition,wequestionsomeofthe ideas.Forexample,regardingtherequirementthatpeopleshallworshipand serveonlyoneGodandnoothers,we aretroubledbytheabsenceofmeasurablebehavioralobjectives.Howwillyou knowwhetherthisisbeingaccomplished?Willtherebesomekindofperiodicreviewanddatacollectionon compliance?

Regardingthe“gravenimages”state-

ment,again,wearepuzzledbythe weightyougivethisrestrictionbothin termsofwordinganditspositioninthe listingofthe10points.Didyouprioritize?Doesitreallybelonginsecond place?Isitnecessarytoincludethe threatshereandelsewhere?

Furthermore,asyoushouldknow, plans likethisrequireaneedsassessment.Withoutsuchsupportingdata,we havenowayofknowingwhetherthere isanactual“gravenimage”problem amongyourpeople.Pleaseprovidethe detailsinanappendixtoarevisedplan.

Regardingtherequirementto“rememberandkeepholytheSabbath day,”whatexactlydoyoumeanby“remembering”theday?Andhowis“holy” tobeunderstood?Haveyouconsidered moremodernterms,like“unstressful” insteadof“holy”?

Regardingtherequirementto“honor yourfatherandmother,”ifthissection iscrucialtoyourplan,wesuggestthat youdefine“honor”andprovidesome examples.

Moreover,yousuggestthatcompliancewillaffectthelivesofpeople“in thelandwhichtheLordyourGodgives them.”Wecouldnotdeterminethesig-

nificanceofrealestatehere.Istherea directrelationshipbetweenhonoring yourparentsandowningland?Clarificationisnecessary.

Finally,wewishtopointoutthatour regulationsrequirethatplanssuchas thismustbesubmittedelectronically andalsowithmultiplepapercopiesfor staffreview.Twostonetabletswith chiseledlettersdonotcomplywiththe regulations.

Welookforwardtoreviewingarevisionofyourplan.

Youcanimaginethereactionofthe authorofthe“10-PointPlan.”Maybe justlaughter,withreferencetotheobservationofthemischievousPuckin Shakespeare’splay“AMidsummer Night’sDream”:“Whatfoolsthese mortalsbe.”

Fortherecord,Iwanttobevery clearthatthisisjustanexampleofwhat acarefulstaffstudymightlooklike.It wasn’tanactualstudy.TheTenCommandmentsarethesameastheday Mosesbroughtthemdownfromthe mountaininthewildernessofSinai. Havetobecrystalclearaboutthat today.

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Editor:

OnbehalfoftheUSLA,IcommendstaffreporterM.Stern’swelldonearticleregardingformer8-year veteranSouthBethanyBeachPatrol (SBBP)lifeguardM.O’Reilly’spath tosuccesslocallyandnowinHawaii! OnenotablecorrectionifImay. ManyoceanlifeguardsofSBBPare individualmembersoftheSussex CountyLifesavingAssociation (SCLA),competeinbothlocaland regionalevents,andarevaluedmembersoftheinternationallyrecognized USLAorganization.However,SBBP isneitheranationallyregular-certified norachievedanadvanced-agencycer-

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tificationwithinournationalorganization.

It’ssignificantthatourcountyhas threeregularandfiveadvancedcertifiedagencies,andwelcomemore local-areaopen-waterandsurfpatrols toapply.

Tom Perry,NationalCertificationOfficer Mid-AtlanticRegion,USLA

Readeroffersthoughts onlocalgrowth

Editor:

I’dratethissummeraB-plus. Weather,especiallybeginningmidJune,wasgreat.ThoughMayand earlyJune,notsomuch.September looksverypromising.

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Beachetiquettewasabitlacking thissummer,asmorefolksappearunaccustomedtoourunwritten“rules,” andevenwrittenones.Icantake someonesittingdirectlyinfrontof me,asIcanalwaysmove,orapileof kidsdiggingsandcastleswiththeirdebrisandtoysallovermyblanket,as theyarejustkids.Buttheirparent’s vapingorlettingthelifeguardssupervisetheirkids’wateractivitiesunnervesme.Often,theparentswere sittingintentsthathadbeenerected, andempty,forhoursbeforetheycame tothebeach.

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Theothernewandevenlessdesirablechangewasthenumberofpeople fromsurroundingcommunitiesbeing droppedoffatbeachentrancesby buses,a.k.a.verylargeSUVs.Often, eightto10folksandkidswouldtumbleoutwithtwicethenumberof beachchairsandmultipletents.The restwouldbicycleortakeacarand parkfartherawayandwalk.Ican’t wait’tiltherealbusesshowup. Probablywhatchangedthemost fortheworsethisyearwasthetraffic. Theareassurroundingourbeach townsaregrowingmorerapidlythan their,andour,roadscanaccommodate. Formerfieldsandfarmsarenow multi-familycommunitieswithhundredsofhomes,allofwhoseowners andfamiliesarecomingforthebeach. EveninsmalltownslikemySouth Bethany,openlotsarerare,andolder, smallerhomesarebeingknocked downtobuildstructurestwotothree

timestheirsize.

Fenwickhasseemedtotireofthis andputinplacemoratoriums.Butthe “don’tbuilditandtheywon’tcome” strategyisnotviable.Justlooktothe OuterBanksofNorthCarolina, whereanti-growthadvocateshave stalledexpandingtheroadsandbuildingabridgefordecadesinthehope thatthebuildingwillstop.Ithasn’t, andtheroadshavegottenmuch worse.

Ourlocalelectedofficialsneedto thinklongandhardaboutthetypeof environmenttheywantforourbeach communities.Itmaybethatanewset ofelectedofficials,withnewskillsets andnewpriorities,maybeneeded.A firststartmightbeslowingdevelopmentuntilmorecomprehensiveplans canbedevelopedandtoallowour

roadinfrastructuretimetocatchup. Wewillnevergobacktohowitwas overtwodecadesago,whenwefirst purchaseddownhere,butatleastwe cancontrolwhatthefuturelookslike.

Joseph P.Petito SouthBethany

Shepleeoffersthanks foropportunity

Editor:

Asyouprobablyknow,Bethany Beachwillnotholdanelectionthis yearforTownCouncil.Threecandidatesfiledforthethreepositions— incumbentsJerryMorrisandTheresa Keil,andnewcomerMarcTanowitz. Allthreewillservethetownwell.

Ihadtheprivilegeofservingon theCouncilforthepasteightyears andchosenottorunforre-election.I wouldliketotakethisopportunityto thankthepeopleofBethanyBeach forallowingmethisexperience,and

fortheirsupportandtrustduringthis time.

WhenIranforCouncilforthe firsttime,IpledgedthatIwouldlistentoourresidents’concerns,questionsandsuggestions.IsaidthatI wouldtakealloftheseintocareful considerationbeforemakinganyvote. Ialsosaidthatmyvotewouldalways beforwhatIfeltwasinthebestinterestofthewholetown.Ihavetried veryhardtoliveuptothesepromises, andIhopeIhavebeensuccessful.

Ihavehadthepleasureofworking withgreatpeople—bothonCouncil andmembersofthetownstaff.This townisrunbyanextremelydedicated andcapablegroupofpeopleatevery level.Theyaretrulyamazing.

Inclosing,Iwanttoalsothankmy fellowCouncilmembers,committee membersIhaveworkedwith,the townmanagementandtownstaff. Thesepasteightyearshavebeenthe mostrewardingtimeofmyprofessionalcareer.

ThetrapsareTru-Catch,brownmetal withayellowplateontop,withour laminatedcharitycard:CATS,PO Box541,OceanView.

Myvolunteerpositioninthisorganizationistotrap/neuter/vaccinate/return.BrandywineValleySPCA isourvet-servicespartner.Wereceive callsfromcolonycatfeedersand homeownersaskingforourhelpinreducingtheoverpopulationoftheir colonycats.Ivisittheirhomesandassesshowmanycats,whereandwhen aretheyfedandarethereanykittens? Ithengiveabriefoutlineofwhat CATScandotohelpthemreachthe goaloffewercats.

CATSlookingforhelp withequipment

Editor:

OnAug.2,2025,Imetwithan ownerinBethanyCrestTrailerPark abouttrappinghercolonycats.I showedherourtrapsandtoldherI woulddropofftrapsbeforethetrappingdatesothecatswouldgetused toseeingandeatingnearthem.Itold herIwouldthenreturntrappingday andsetandwatchthetraps.Itexted heronAug.2andsaidIwouldbe droppingofftwotraps,wouldshebe home?Sherepliedshewouldbeat workuntil3:45.Itextedbackthatit wasnow10:30,andIwoulddropoff thetrapsnearherdoor.

CatsAroundTown(CATS)needs thepublic’shelpinrecoveringour trapsstolenfromBethanyCrest TrailerParkonoraboutAug.2,2025.

OnAug.12,Ireturnedtotrap,and sherepliedtomyquestion,“Where arethetwotraps?”with“Whattraps?”

Patrick Sheplee BethanyBeach

Meyervetoeswages,cannabisbills

DelawareGov.MattMeyerthis weekreturnedtwobillstotheGeneral Assemblywithouthissignature:SenateBill63(withSA1)andSenate Bill75(withSA1&2).Inseparate vetostatements,thegovernoroutlined hisconcernswiththebillsandoutlinedaproposedpathforwardthathe saidwouldprotectworkersandcommunitieswhilebuildingdurable,effectivepolicy.

SenateBill63—Wage enforcementinconstruction

InvetoingSB63,Meyerreiterated hiscommitmenttoensuringevery Delawareanispaidwhattheyare owedandtoholdingbadactorsaccountableforwagetheft.HeexpressedconcernthatSB63could produceunintendedconsequencesfor small,newandminority-ownedbusinessesandnonprofits,withoutaddressingtherootcauseofwagetheft, hesaid.

HealsodirectedtheDelawareDepartmentofLabortoworkwith stakeholdersandbringforwardrecommendationstostrengthenenforcementunderexistinglaw.

“EveryDelawareandeservesafair day’spayforafairday’swork.Isupportstrongenforcementagainstwage

theft,andwehavetoolsundercurrent lawtodoit,”saidMeyer.“SB63risks makinggoodactorsresponsiblefor thewrongsofothers,andcouldraise costsandreduceopportunityforsmall andminority-ownedcontractorsand nonprofitsthatbuildaffordablehomes inourstate.We’lltakeabetterpath: strengthenenforcement,resourcethe DepartmentofLabor,andbring workers,employersandadvocatestogethertodeliverreal,lastingresults. I’veaskedDOLtobringmerecommendationsbyDec.31.”

SenateBill75—Localzoning andretailcannabis

InvetoingSB75,Meyeraffirmed hissupportforasafe,equitableand accessibleadult-usecannabismarket, whileemphasizingthatdurablepolicy requirespartnershipwithcountiesand respectforlocalland-useauthority.

HeraisedconcernsthatSB75 broadlypreemptslocaldecision-makingonwhereandhowcannabisretail locationsmayoperatenearschools, childcarefacilities,parks,librariesand othersensitiveareas.

Healsoemphasizedthatrevenuesharingwithlocalgovernmentsisan importantavenuetomakingretail cannabisarealitythroughoutthe state.

“Isupportbuildingawell-regulated,adult-usecannabismarketthat worksstatewide,”saidMeyer.“The waytodothatistoworkwithour countiesaspartners,notbystripping communitiesoftheirvoiceinwhere thesestoresbelong.SB75would overridelocaljudgmentonthelocationandoperationofcannabisestablishments.Let’smoveforward together—respectinglocalzoning andexploringrevenue-sharingtooffsetlocalcosts—sothismarketsucceedsandearnspublictrustinall threecounties.”

Suggestedpathsforward

InhisvetomessageonSB63,the governordirectedtheDepartmentof Labortoconvenestakeholdersand providerecommendations—covering enforcementresources,anyneeded statutoryorregulatorychanges,educationandoutreach,andworkersafety nets—byDec.31.

InhisvetomessageonSB75,the governorprovideddraftlegislation andreferencedlocalpolicymodelsto advancearetailcannabisframework inpartnershipwithcounties,includingconsiderationofrevenue-sharing tosupportlocalcosts.

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Wesearchedtheneighborhood,and shereturnedwithasilvertrapwitha deadracooninit!IcalledtheState Policeandmadeoutareport,called theOfficeofAnimalWelfareandthe DepartmentofNaturalResources,and wrotealettertothetrailerpark’s owner.

MyprimaryconcernisthatCATS’ trapsmaybeusedtocruellytrapand allowanimalsinsidetodie!Thisworriesmemorethanthe$200replacementcostofthetwoTru-Catch replacementtraps.

Ifanyinformationonthesestolen trapsorifsomeonesawsomethingon Aug.2,pleasecontactCATSat(302) 355-9979andleaveamessagefor Nancy.Thankyouforanyhelpyou cangiveusinrecoveringourstolen traps.

Religiousleaderstroubledby‘assistedsuicide’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Delawarelawmakershavepasseda billallowingmedicalaidindying,also knownas“assistedsuicide,”ifcertain stipulationsaremet.Butit’sacontroversialsubjectthatnotallreligiousleadersagreewith.

HouseBill140(alsocalledtheRon Silverio-HeatherBlockEndofLife OptionsAct)passedonMay20,makingDelawareoneof12jurisdictions whereitislegal.TheothersareCalifornia,Colorado,theDistrictofColumbia, Hawaii,Montana,Maine,NewJersey, NewMexico,Oregon,Vermontand Washington.

Delaware’slawallowsterminallyill adultswhohaveaprognosisofhaving sixmonthsorlesstolivetorequestand

self-ingestmedicationthatwillend theirlives.But, first,therearerequirementsforthe patient,including completingoral andwrittenrequests,getting confirmationfrom twohealthcare providers,getting validationofthe patient’svoluntary decision-making ability,requiring the patienttohave anevaluationifadoctorsuspectsimpaireddecision-makingandrequiring patientcounselingaboutwhatthealternativesare.

‘Affirminglifeisthemost importantpartoftheTorah. Ifyouaregiventhechoice tomurderorbekilled, betteryoushouldbe killed.’

—RabbiArthurRutberg

ItisnamedforSilverioandBlock,

whobothsupportedassisteddying.Full implementationof thelawdepends ontheDepartmentofHealth& SocialServices’ finalregulations, butitwillbein effectnolater thanJan.1,2026. Accordingto theCompassion &ChoicesAction Network,medical aidindyinghas beenpracticedfor morethan20years,sincethefirstlaw wasenactedinOregon,andmorethan 40yearsinotherplacesintheworld, “withoutasinglesubstantiatedcaseof abuseorcoercionoranycriminalordisciplinarychargesfiled.”

ButtheRev.JohnKlevence,pastorof St.AnnCatholicParishinBethany Beach,saiditmustberemembered mankindis“gearedtowardsurvival.”

“Ourwholeinstinctistosurvive. Theusualthingtheyuseforthatis‘try toholdyourbreath.’Youwillpassout andautomaticallytrytocomebackto life,becausethewholebodyisgeared towardsurvival.TheCatholicChurch teacheswehavetohaverespectforall humanlife,fromconceptionuntilnaturaldeath,andwhenwetalkaboutnaturaldeath,thatdoestakeawaythings likeabortion,thedeathpenaltyandassistedsuicide.

Itswebsite,atwww.CompassionAndChoices.org,statesthat72percent ofDelawareresidentsagreethelegislation“empowerspatientsfacingadevastatingprognosis”and“givesthempeace ofmindthatletsthempurposivelylive outtheirfinalweeksormonths.”

Studiesshowthatend-of-lifecare getsbetterforallpatientsandtheir familiesinstateswheremedicalaidin dyingisauthorized,thewebsitestates.

“Thechurchtriestobeconcerned aboutotherissuessuchasimmigration,” Klevencesaid.“Thatisabigtopicnow. Fairandjustwages.Adequateproper housing.Racism.Terrorism.Awidevarietyofthings.Peaceandjustice.The environment.Thesearehiddentreasures oftheCatholicChurch.

“Alotofpeopledon’trealizethe bishopstalkaboutthesethingsasmoral issuesbasedonthedignityofthe humanform,”hesaid.“Nomatterwho weare,nomatterourdifferences,weare allmadeintheimageandlikenessof AlmightyGod.Thatiswherethe

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‘TheSky’stheLimit’atGalleryOnethismonth

GalleryOnethisweekannounceditsAugustshow,“The Sky’stheLimit,”opentothepublicthroughSept.30.

ForartistCindyBeyerinher pastelpainting“Reflectionsof Stillness,”thethemewasbothliteralandmetaphorical.

“Ihavealwayswantedtopainta nocturnalwaterscenehighlighting thenightsky,”shesaid.“ThestillnessofthewaterinAnegadaBVI reallyspotlightsthereflectionsof theboat’slighting,whichdrewme topaintthispicture.IwishIwas there.MaybesomedayI’lltakea monthofftosailtheislands.The skyisthelimit!”

ArtistEdLewandowskiwasalso drawntotheskyatnightinhisabstractpainting“SturgeonMoon.” HewasinspiredbyAugust’sSturgeonMoontocreateanocturneof therisingmoonoverafarmfield withapathrunningthroughit.

Theskyis,strictlyspeaking,an unobstructedviewupwardfrom thesurfaceoftheearth.Butfor artistsLesleyMcCaskill,Dale SheldonandJoyceCondry,this monththeskyisaworkofartin itself.

InMcCaskill’sacrylic“Earlyto theBeach,”thesunrisesoverthe oceaninthemorningandreflects thecloudsandoceanandland.In Sheldon’s“FlightOvertheCanal” inacrylic,clearblueskieswitha fewwhitecloudsmakeforatranquilandpicturesquescene,while Condry’sacrylicpainting“Good MorningDelmarva”dazzleswith thekaleidoscopeofcolorsthe coastalskiesoffer.“Eachone,each morning,isanoriginalscene.”

Sometimestheskyismorethan

LauraHickman’s,‘LookingWest’pastelisjustoneofthemanyworksofartondisplayduringGalleryOne’sSeptembershow.

justasky.InartistLauraHickman’spastel“LookingWest,”the skyportendsthecomingwinter, whileEileenOlson’sacrylicpaint-

ing“NordicSky”offersthetender lightofthenorthernsky,“coldyet kind,infiniteyetnearby.Askythat doesnotsimplywatchbutremembers.”

GalleryOneisopendailyfrom 10a.m.to5p.m.

TopChefofthe CulinaryCoastTableside setforSept.23

Afallfoodeventwillaimtohelp homeboundseniors,friendsandneighbors.The11thAnnualTopChefofthe CulinaryCoasteventwillbenefitMeals onWheelsLewes-Rehoboth.

Thisyear’seventwillbeentirelydifferent,organizersnoted,asticketholderswill beabletochoosewhichchefwillcooka customfour-coursedinneratanintimate tableof10.Theeventwilltakeplaceat thenewCambriaHotelat17222Hood Road,RehobothBeach,withacocktail receptionstartingat6p.m.,thenablacktieoptionaldinnerat7p.m.

Thedinnerswillbeplatedandserved tablesidebyeachparticipatingchef,includingchefsfromAbbott’sGrill,BluecoastRehoboth,CaféAzafrán,Chef’s TableatTouchofItaly,FinsHospitality, ATasteofJazz,LewesOysterHouse, TouchofItalyRestaurantandTheVerandaattheCambriaHotel.

Visithttp://www.MealsonWheelsLR.org/EVENTStoselectafavoritechef andrestaurantwhileseatsarestillavailable,orpurchaseticketswithoutselecting atable,andorganizerswillseatthoseticketholderswithoneofthechefs.

Livemusicatthereceptionanddinner willbeprovidedbythestringduo Michelle&Becky.

Ticketsfortheeventcost$175per person,ortreat10friendsorclientstothis uniqueexperiencefor$1,500foratableof 10.

Becauseseatingateachchef’stableis limited,getticketsearlyatwww.MealsOnWheels-lr.org/EVENTSorcall MealsonWheelsLewes-Rehobothat (302)645-7449.(Thoseyoungerthan21 willnotbeadmittedtothisevent.)

Therewillbefreeparkingattheevent. Tolearnmore,contactMealsonWheels Lewes-Rehobothatthenumberabove.

BearholeFarmsbringing art,musictoSelbyville againthisfall

BearholeFarmsthisweekannounced thattheirannualFallArtFestivalwill behappeningonSaturday,Sept.13, from11:30a.m.to4p.m.atthefarm nearSelbyville.Thecommunityevent willcelebratetheseasonwithartists,live music,authenticfoodandfamilyfriendlyfun.

Thisyearwillfeature:

•Localartistsandartisansshowcasingoriginalworksandhandmade goods;

•Livemusicalperformancetokeep thefestivalbuzzing;

•Authentictacosandstreetcornto enjoythroughouttheday;and

•Achancetoenjoythefarm’satmosphereandtakealookattheiraquaponic center.

Admissionisfree,andeveryoneis welcome.

Churchtriestopointout.Wemaydisagreeonissues,butthatdoesn’tmean thepersonisevilorbad.Itjustmeans wedisagree,andtherearemanyother issueswecanfindcommongroundon,” thepastortoldtheCoastalPoint.

BecausetheCatholicChurchopposesaidindying—aswellascapital punishmentandabortion—Klevence saidhewasn’tsureifhewouldbeable toadministertheSacramentofLast Ritesatthetimeofthedeathifsomeonechoseaidindying.

“I’veneverbeenfacedwithLast Ritesforsomeonewhochosetotake hisownlife.It’shard.Ifsomebody commitssuicide,theyaren’tthinking asrationallyastheynormallywould,” Klevencesaid.

Theaid-in-dyingbillwassigned intolawbyDelawareGov.MattMyer,

butformerDelawareGov.JohnCarney,whoisCatholic,hadvetoedsuch legislationinthepast.

“Yes,hedid.It’snotalwayseasyto trytobeCatholic,”Klevencesaid.

“Inmytime,asanypriesthas,I’ve hadtopresideoverfuneralsofpeople whohavecommittedsuicide.It’svery difficult—especiallyforthefamily. Deathisalwaysdifficult.Thereisalwaysthequestionof‘WhatcouldI havedone?’‘Whydidn’tIknow?’‘If onlyIwouldhavedonethisorthat.’ Thereisagreatdealofguiltamong thefamilymembersbecausetheyjust weren’taware,”hesaid.

Klevencesaidifaparishionerasked himaboutaidindying,hewould“remindthemofGod’slove.”

“Iwouldsay,‘Haveyoutalkedto yourdoctortotrytoalleviatesomeof thispain?’Ihavegonetopeople’s deathbeds,andobviouslytheyarein painortheyhaveadiseasethatcanbe ravagingtheirbody.Usually,Ifind

whenyoutrytoprepare,youcan’tprepare.Youaregiventhewordsfromthe HolySpirit,andyoudependonthe HolySpirittogiveyoutheright words.Thesetopicsarenotsimple. Therearenotalotofblack-andwhite.Itisveryhard,”hesaid.

TheRabbiArthurRutbergof TempleBatYaminBerlin,Md.,said eachpersonhas“theautonomyto choosetheirownway,theirownway oflife,sothereisn’tahard-and-fast answertothequestionofhowReform Judaismfeels,butwecansayJudaism isalife-affirmingreligion.”

“Anyefforttoendlifeunnaturally islookeduponaswrongorinappropriate.Ofcourse,thereareexceptions. Iflifeisnothingbutpainandmisery, youcanitseeforcompassionatereasons,torelievethepainandsuffering. ButthemainJewishapproachwould betocontrolthepaininanywaypossible,throughmedicationorpalliative care,whathospicecarewoulddo,

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maybemorphinethat,insomecases, endsupshorteningthelifeofthepatientanyhow,”therabbisaid.

“Affirminglifeisthemostimportantcommandmentbasedonthe Torah.Ifyouaregiventhechoiceto murderorbekilled,betteryoushould bekilled,”hesaid.

Ifsomeoneaskedhimaboutassistedsuicide,therabbisaidhewould counseltheperson.

“Iwouldtrytounderstandifthere wasanyotherwaytorelievethemisery,shortofsuicide.Iwouldnotwant tocondoneorapprovesuicide.Icould notdothat,butIwoulddefinitelytalk tothem,”hesaid.

TheRev.TerenceDougherty,pastorofOceanViewPresbyterian Church,saidthepersonconsidering endingtheirlifehastorememberit isn’tjustthelawallowingit,“butthe wholeprocess.”

“Thepersonneedstobeincredibly deliberateaboutit,andveryoften peoplewhoaresickenoughtothink aboutithavetothink,‘Ihavetosort outeverybodywhohasapart—not justinmyfinancesbutinmylife,becauseitcanbeacrueltytothem.’This canbearealhardshiptothemand, fromthereligiouspointofview,sortingouttheideaofGod—however webelieveinGod—andwhether Godwouldapproveordisapprove,isa muchlongerprocess.

“Fromareligiouspointofview, Godconsentstoallowingevery humanprocess,includingalltheones thatcausesomuchpain,becausewe arethedriversofpainanddysfunction inthisworld.Sayingwedisapproveof pain?Wearethecause.…Itisahuge partoftheBiblestory,ifwefollow theBiblestory.Itwasperfectuntilwe screweditupanditcausesdisorder thatwasmeanttobeorderlyandpain whereitwasmeanttobedelightful. It’sreallyhardtoendalife.

“Legally,thatgroundisalsotricky. Ifsomebodysaid,‘Iamthinking aboutthis,’Iwouldcounselthatperson.Itneedsalotoftimetothink aboutit,todiscussitwitheverybody forwhomIamresponsibleandwho areresponsibleforme.Oneofthe peopleinvolvedwhomightsay,‘You can’tdothistome’arethepeoplewho havebeencaringforyou,thosepeople whomightsay,‘Pleasedon’tdothisto me.’

“Iamnotsayingwantingtobe deadisselfish,”Doughertysaid.“Itis not.Iunderstandaboutintractable pain.Butaslongastheyarelucid, theyhavetoworkdownthislongtree of‘whoelseareyougoingtohurt?’A lotofpeoplemightsay,‘Idon’thave anyobjection.Goahead,’withoutrealizing,onceitisdone,objections couldbegintosurface,”hesaid, addingthathehasknownthosewho hadsomeoneinthefamilycommit suicide.

“Yes,Ihave,anditisalifelongburden,”thepastorsaid.

RipTideRestorationopensnewofficeinMillville

OnWednesday,Aug.27,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithRipTideRestoration tocelebratethegrandopeningof theirnewofficeinMillville.Friends, familymembersandcommunity memberswereinattendancetohelp celebrate.

RipTideRestorationisafamilyownedandoperateddisasterdamage-repaircompany.Foundedin 2020,theyofferavarietyofcommercialandresidentialrestorationservicesintheeventoffiredamage, waterdamage,andwindandstorm damage.Theyalsooffermoldremediationandrestoration,building restoration,andrenovationandremodelingservices.

TolearnmoreaboutRipTide Restoration,visitriptiderestore.com orcall(302)381-5282,orvisittheir newofficeinMillvilleat35370AtlanticAvenue,Millville.

JoshLucido,JoeLucido,SandyLucido,JosephWallaceandErinKitewerepresentforthegrandopeningofRipeTideRestoration’snewofficeinMillvilleonWednesday,Aug.27.

byJeffreyJ.Harding SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Manymoonsago,famousstatesman andscientistBenFranklinfamously quipped,“It’sbettertobeweatherwise thanotherwise.”Hewasright.Weather matters.Infact,Franklin’swordsofwisdomhavemaintainedtheirrelevance eversince,toincludeduringtimesof warandpeace.

Indeed,historyisrifewithinstances whentheso-called“weathergods” shapedwartimeevents.Yet,untilrecently,thedepthtowhichtheweather impactedthelargestbattletoevertake placeintheWesternHemisphere— Gettysburg—remainedamystery.For-

tunately,recenthistoricalsleuthingand forensicweatheranalysisresolvedmuch ofthismystery.

Andasfatewouldhaveit,the weathergodsflexedtheirfigurative musclesmuchmorethanpreviouslyrealized—notonlyduringthebattle,but throughouttheentiresix-weekGettysburgCampaign.

TheGettysburgCampaignoccurred betweenJune3andJuly14,1863.The battle tookplaceJuly1-3,1863.Until recently,thebasisofhistorians’understandingoftheweatherduringthebattlestemmedprimarilyfromaweather observerwholivedinGettysburg.

Fortuitously,ProfessorMichaelJacobshadroutinelyrecordedweatherob-

servationsinGettysburgsince1840 (temperature,wind,clouds,barometric pressure,etc.).And,remarkably,hecontinuedtodosoduringthebattle,even thoughhishomerestedsquarelyonthe Confederatelineofbattleformostof thebattle.

However,Jacobsdidnotpossessinstrumentationthatwouldallowhimto measuretheamountofmoistureinthe atmosphere—anecessaryingredient fordeterminingwhattodaywereferto todayas“heatindex.”

Eventhoughheatindex(liketemperature)isashademeasurement,it stoodtoprovidegreatinsightforhistorians,asfarasunderstandingthelevelof humansufferingexperiencedbythesol-

diersduetotheweather.Moreover, knowingtheheatindicesduringthe battlemightalsoopennewdiscussions withregardtohowweathermayhave impacted,shapedandpossiblydeterminedtheoutcomeofportionsofthe battle.

Thus,withJacobs’srecordsfailingto offerthatkeydata,itseemedsuchdiscussionswouldneverbepossible. EntermyselfandPennStatemeteorologistJonNese.Wewantedtoknow morethanwhatJacobs’srecordsprovided.Andthoughourquestbeganwith ourdesiretodeterminetheheatindices fortheperiodofthebattle,itended withabookdetailingtheweatherduringtheentireGettysburgCampaign.

Alongtheway,wenotonlydeterminedheatindicesduringthebattlebut alsouncoveredsomeremarkablefindingsweneverexpectedtodiscover.

Ourapproachtoresolvingthishistoricalandmeteorologicalmysterywas three-fold.First,weassembledmore than1,500first-handaccountsofthe weatherduringthecampaign.Mostof these accountsemanatedfromsoldiers’ diaries,lettersandotherpersonalaccounts.Otherscamefromamateur weatherobserversandpressreports.In short,theseaccountsprovidedour “groundtruth.”

Next,weturnedtoscience.That cameintheformofweatherobservationsgatheredbymembersofanationwidenetworkofmid-19thcentury weatherobserversactingonbehalfof theSmithsonian.Jacobswasonesuch observer.Buttherewereothersinthe region,includingtwoinHarrisburg,Pa., just 35milesnortheastofGettysburg. And,quitefortuitously,bothHarrisburg observerspossessedtheinstrumentation necessarytorecordmeasuresofatmosphericmoisture.

Finally,weappliedrecenttechnology developedbytheNationalOceanic& AtmosphericAdministration(NOAA) toourforensicanalysis.Thistechnology allowedforthecreationof“reconstructed”weathermapsfromthetimeof thebattle.TheNOAAmapsallowedus to analyzethepressuresystemsshaping theweatherintheGettysburgandHarrisburgareaatthetimeofthebattle.

Withthis,wehadallthepuzzle piecesweneededtodetermine,witha highdegreeofconfidence,estimated heatindicesatGettysburgduringthe battle.

Ouranalysisdeterminedtheheat indexonJuly2,theseconddayofthe three-daybattle,reachedatleast90degrees.Worseyet,addingsunlighttothe discomfort“equation”wouldhaveraised the“feelslike”temperaturetoupwards of 100degrees.Thiswasmuchworse thanwhatJacobs’2p.m.measurement of81degreeshadportended. Forhistorians,thisinformation provedcrucial,forasfatewouldhaveit,

July2wasadayoffiercelate-afternoon fighting,andsomeofthosecaughtupin keyactionsthatafternoonweresoldiers whohadmarchedmorethan25miles togettothebattlefieldthatveryday— allwithlittleornowaterorrest.

RegardingJuly3,ouranalysisindicatedthelateafternoonheatindex likelyrangedbetween98and105degrees.Hereagain,directsunlightcould haveraisedthe“feelslike”temperature another10to15degrees.Allofthiswas muchworsethanJacobs’highest recordedtemperatureof87degrees (recordedat2p.m.)hadindicated.And, itisimportanttonote,thediscomfort levellikelypeakedduringtheinfamous late-afternoonclashofarmsknownto historyas“Pickett’sCharge.”

Asithappened,thesefindingsserved tobuoyourinterestinprovidingafull accountingoftheweatherduringthe entireGettysburgCampaign.Whatensuedwasamulti-yearperiodoffurther researchandanalysis.

Includedinallofthiswasthediscoveryofavirtualgoldmineofpreviouslyunusedweatherrecordsfromthe U.S.NavalObservatoryin“Washington City”(laterWashington,D.C.).This cacheofdataallowedustocalculate heatindicesinthenearbyregionand theirimpactuponthearmiesasthey movednorthwardfromFredericksburg, Va.,towardtheirdatewithdestinyat Gettysburg.

Tooursurprise,wediscoveredmore thanweeverexpected.Thesediscoveriesclearlydemonstratedhowthe weather impactedtheregionencompassingthecampaignand,inturn,the soldiersandarmies.

Includedinthesefindingswerean unusuallyintenseandraremid-June heatwavewithheatindicespeakingat 118degrees.And,astheweathergods wouldhaveit,thisheatwavehitwhile botharmieswereonthehardmarch, withsomesoldierstravelling15to25 milesperday.Asonemightexpect,the extremeheatcausedgreatnumbersof soldierstosuffersunstroke.Sadly,many ofthesemendied.

In thecourseofourresearch,wealso discoveredthatthetorrentialrainsoccurringontheheelsofthebattlecaused ariseonthePotomacRiverthatproved extremelyrareforthemonthofJuly. Thisriver-swellingdelugejusthappenedtooccurintimetotraptheretreatingConfederatearmyalongthe banksoftheswollenPotomacformore thanaweek.

Narrowlyescapingastheriverlevel subsided(enablinguseoftheriverfords andarepairedpontoonbridge),Lee’s armyavoidednotonlyanotherbattle withtheUnionarmybutthelastinstanceoftheweathergods’wrathduring theGettysburgCampaign.

DelDOTtohostcharity5Krun/walkonnewN.MillsboroBypass

AheadoftheopeningofthenewN. MillsboroBypasstovehicletraffic,the DelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)ishostingacharity5K run/walkat8a.m.onSaturday,Sept.13. Onlineregistrationisnowopenand availableat https://raceroster.com/events/2025/108 507/n-millsboro-bypass-opening-5krunwalk.

Duetothedonationsofsponsors R.E.PiersonConstructionCompany Inc.,AECOM,TorreEngineering, Whitman,Requardt&Associatesand WTSDelawareChapter,allproceeds fromtheracewillbenefittheB+Foundation(https://www.bepositive.org/), whichsupportschildrenwithcancer andtheirfamilies,aswellasfundingresearchtofindcuresforchildhoodcan-

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Intheend,manystoriesofheroism, tragedyandsacrificeemanatedfrom thesedreadfulcircumstances.Thesenew findingsrepresentaquantumleapin termsofwhathistoriansandmeteorologists hadknownandunderstoodregardingtheimpactoftheweather-related circumstancesonthesoldiers,campaign andbattle.Inturn,thesediscoveries openupnewdiscussionsamonghistori-

cers.Theorganizationwascreatedin honorofWilmingtonresidentAndrew McDonough,wholosthislifetoAML leukemiain2007.

“Theideaofabypassroadaround Millsborohasbeendiscussedfor decadesandwiththeopeningnearing, thisisagreatopportunityforthecommunitytoseetheroadupcloseand supportacausethathasrecentlyhelped supportaDelDOTfamilyduringtheir child’scancertreatmentandthousands ofothers,”saidSecretaryofTransportationShantéHastings.

Bicyclistswillalsobeabletorideon thenewroadattheconclusionofthe 5Kevent,from10a.m.to3p.m.

Attendeeswillenterthebypassfrom thenewexitrampfromRoute 30/GravelHillRoad,locatedahalf-

answithregardtohowallofthismight haveshapedthebattle.

Weunfoldallofthisandmoreinour recentlyreleasedbook,“TheWeather GodsCursetheGettysburgCampaign,” availablefromArcadiaPublishing/HistoryPress,variousonlinebooksellers andwhereverbooksaresold.

My thanksgotoJonNeseforhisassistancewiththisarticle.

JeffreyJ.HardingisalicensedbattlefieldguideatGettysburgNationalPark, freelancehistorianandleadershipconsultant.Hesaidheespeciallyenjoys

milenorthoftheRoute30/GravelHill RoadandRoute24/JohnJ.Williams Highwayintersection.Carscanbe parkedalongthenewbypass,withthe racestartingatthenewHollyvilleRoad andRoute24bypassintersectiontothe bridge,overFoxRunRoad,andthen returningbacktothestartinglocation.

TheN.MillsboroBypassisexpected toopentotrafficinlateSeptember.The project,whichbeganinMarch2023,includesatwo-lane2.8-mileconnector roadbetweenRoutes113and24north ofMillsboro,andaseparatedmulti-use trail.ThenewalignmentstartsatRoute 113andextendseastward,bridgingover FoxRunRoad,theNorfolkSouthern Railroad,theMillsboroPondand GravelHillRoad,andwillconnectto Route24westofMountaireFarms.

participatinginqueststoresolvesome ofhistory’sgreatestmysteries.Hisrecentbook“Gettysburg’sLostLove Story—TheIll-FatedRomanceof GeneralJohnReynoldsandKateHewitt,”detailsonesucheffort.

JonM.Neseisateachingprofessor and associateheadofundergraduate programsintheDepartmentofMeteorology&AtmosphericScienceatPenn State.HeformerlyservedasastormanalystwithTheWeatherChannelandas thechiefmeteorologistattheFranklin Institute.

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TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercewillpresentthe2025 BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalonSaturday,Sept.6,from10a.m. to5p.m.Formorethan46years,the annualeventhashostedmorethan100 juriedartiststoshowcaseandselltheir work.

Thefeaturedartistsbringunique creationsrepresentingavarietyofdifferentmediums,includingpaintings, photography,woodwork,metalwork, clay,basketsandjewelry.

Thefestivalweekendwillbeginon Friday,Sept.5,withtheMeetthe ArtistsReceptionhostedbyGallery Onefrom5to7p.m.,sponsoredby DelawareDivisionoftheArts.Attendeescanenjoyaneveningwiththe16 partnerartistsofGalleryOne,located

at32AtlanticAvenue,OceanView. WinetastingswillbeofferedbySalted VinesVineyard&Wineryandlight farebyTasteEvents.

ThisisanRSVP-onlyevent.All registeredattendeeswillqualifytowin a$300GalleryOnegiftcardandoriginalpotterybyartistJohnCooley.

DuringthefestivalonSept.6,artist boothswillbeondisplayonGarfield Parkway,theBethanybandstand,HollywoodStreet,ParkwoodStreetand alongtheboardwalk.Therewillalsobe asilentauctiononthebandstandstage, featuringworksofartdonatedbythe festival’sartists.Thesilentauctionis sponsoredbyCustomMechanical,and allproceedsfromthesilentauctionwill supporttheartsprogramsoflocalelementaryschools.

BeachLiquorsisagainsponsoringa ticketedWine&CheeseTastingevent attheHarvestTideSteakhouseevent space,locatedintheheartofthefestivalonthethird floorat98Garfield ParkwayinBethanyBeach.TheWine Tastingeventwilltakeplaceattwo separatetimeslots(1-3p.m.and4-6 p.m.)andfeaturetastingsfromavarietyofdifferentwines.

EventsponsorsincludeSouthern DelawareTourism;SupportingSponsorHeather’sHomeWorks;TransportationSponsorRenewalby Andersen;MediaSponsorstheCoastal Point,Fore verMedia—TheWaveand TodayMediaGroup;SignatureSponsorsBeachLiquors,CommonGround Hospitality,CreativeConcepts, DelawareDivisionoftheArts,Hunter

EmoryStateFarm;SilentAuction SponsorCustomMechanical;PremiumSponsorsArtisans’Bank, BethanyGolfCartRentals,Harvest TideSteakhouse,SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery;ShoppingBagSponsorsBethanyBeachBooks&The BookDrop,ChesapeakeLegalCounsel,MikenBuilders,Surfin’Betty’s BurgerBar;andCommunication SponsorDelmarvaTwo-WayRadio. Attendeesarebeingencouragedto shopnotonlythefestivalbutlocal businesses,aswellastoexplorethe area’slocalartgalleries.Abusinessdirectorycanberequestedorfoundon thequietresorts.comtoplanforthe weekend.Formoreinformation,visit BethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall (302)539-2100.

CoastalPoint•Filephoto TheForestLandingcommunityrecentlydonatedmore than$4,000incashandschoolsuppliestoPhillipC. ShowellElementarySchool.Picturedarecommunity membersJoanSpivey,LindaIrlbacherandCathy Lantz,presentingJessiFord,guidancecounselorat theschool,secondfromright,withdonations.

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GalleryOneplanning bustriptoNYC museumsonSept.13

Artloverscansignupnowtojoin GalleryOne’sSept.13bustriptoNew YorkCity.ThebuswillleaveOceanView at6a.m.andtraveltoHomeDepotin Lewestopickupadditionalparticipants about30minuteslater,at6:30a.m.,dependingonthetraffic,beforeheadingto NewYork.

OneinNewYork,thebuswilldropoff andpickupparticipantsatthethird largestmuseumintheworld—theMetropolitanMuseumofArt.Participants willhavethechoiceofvisitingtheMet, thenewlyremodeledFrickCollectionor theNeueGalerie,asthethreearewithin walkingdistanceofoneanother.Orthey canplantheirownexcursionstoother museums,shoporseeamatinee,aslong astheyboardthebusagainbythe6p.m. departuretime.

Thecostofthetripisfortransportationonly,at$155.Therewillbenoadmissionticketsincluded,soparticipantscan maketheirownchoicesfortheday.Organizerssaiditishighlyrecommended thatparticipantsreservetheirowntickets toanymuseumtheyplantovisitthatday. TheFrickCollectionrequirestimedtickets,whiletheNeueGaleriedoesnot.

TheMetropolitanMuseumofArt (www.metmuseum.org)islocatedat1000 FifthAvenueand82ndStreetandcanbe reachedat(212)535-7710oronlinetickets@metmuseum.org.Ticketscost$30for adults($22forseniors),andthemuseum offersBloombergConnectforself-guided audio,aswellasdiningoptionson-site.

TheFrickCollection(www.frick.org) requiresadvancetickets.Located0.6 milesfromtheMet,itisroughlya15 minutewalkaway,atEast70thStreetand FifthAvenue,andcanbereachedat(212) 288-0700.Ticketscost$30foradults ($22forseniors),andthemuseumtakes abouttwototwo-and-a-halfhourstosee. TheFrickCaféoverlooksthenewcourtyard,andreservationscanbemadeby ticketholdersuponadmissiontothemuseumbutcannotbemadepriortoavisit.

TheNeueGalerie(museum@neuegalerie.org)offerspurchaseofticketsthe samedayasavisit,aswellastheoptionto reserveticketsinadvance.Locatedat 1048FifthAvenueat86thStreet,0.2 milesora5-minutewalkfromtheMet, ticketscost$28foradults($18forseniors),withtheCaféSabarskyonpremises (ticketnotrequiredtodine).

CentralParkandtheCentralPark Zooarewithinwalkingdistanceofeach ofthemuseums,asarenumerousplacesto eatlunchorbrunch.Traveltoandfrom thegallerywillbeinadeluxetouringbus withamenitiesfortravelcomfort.Snacks andwaterwillbeprovidedonthebus. Thecostofthetripis$155,excluding museumtickets.Thebusfeeisdueatthe timeofreservation.Spaceislimited. MakeareservationbycontactingGallery Oneat(302)537-5055.

Attackaddictionlaunchesredesignedwebsite

Tobetterconnectindividualsliving withsubstance-usedisorder,thosein recoveryandtheirfamiliestothe servicesandsupportstheyneed,AttackAddictionhaslaunchedamore user-friendlyredesignofitswebsite, atwww.atTAcKaddiction.org.

Forthepastseveralmonths,workingwiththeregionalmarketingfirm Aloysius,Butler&Clark(AB&C), membersofAttackAddictionhave updatedthecontent,visualsandnavigationofthenonprofit’swebsiteto betterhelpindividualsandfamilies navigatewhattheysaidcanbeacomplexworldofprevention,treatment andrecoveryservicesandresources, especiallyforfamiliesfacingacrisis.

“Werememberwhatitwasliketo sitdowninfrontofourcomputer withourson,Tyler,tryingtofindthe righttreatmentservicesforhim,”said DonandJeanneKeister,co-founders ofAttackAddiction.“Ittookushour afterhour,andwewereonourown.”

TheKeisters’son,Tyler,diedofan accidentalheroinoverdoseinDecemberof2012.TwomonthsafterTyler’s death,inFebruaryof2013,theKeistersfoundedthegrassroots,statewide nonprofit,AttackAddiction,tohelp familiesgettheinformationandresourcestheyneedtoconnecttheir

lovedonetotreatmentandrecovery services,andtoofferprevention,educationandharm-reductionresources totheoverallcommunity.

“Throughourimprovedwebsite, wehopetobeafirststopforthose Delawarefamiliesdesperateforinformationandapathforward,”theysaid.

“WorkingwithAttackAddiction toredesigntheirwebsitehasbeena truehonor.Itisadirectreflectionof thecommitmentwehavemadeasan agencytohelpraiseawarenessofand accesstoaddictionprevention,treatment,andrecoveryresourcesin Delaware,”saidAlexParkowski, ownerandmanagingdirectorofthe governmentdivisionatAB&C.“This newlylaunchedsitewillallow Delawareresidentsafasterandeasier pathtogettinginformationtheyare seeking,whilealsohighlightingAttackAddiction’srelentlessdedication toerasethestigmaofaddictionand savelives.”

TheKeisterssaidthewebsitealsooffersinformationforDelawareanswho wanttogetinvolvedinAttackAddictionevents,includingtheannual5K andmonthlymeetings;tolocatea chapternearthem;tofindvolunteer opportunities;ortosupporttheorganization.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted ThenewlyredesignedAttackAddiction websiterecentlydebuted.

“Wearegratefultotheteamat AB&Cfortheirpassionandcommitmentinhelpingusturnourvision intoareality.”

Highlightsoftheredesignedwebsiteinclude:

•Aninitialpop-uppagewithcriticalservicesandsupportforindividualsandfamiliesfacingasubstance-use disordercrisis.

•Anewcalendarofevents,includingeventsthatAttackAddiction hosts,recurringsupportgroupsand communityevents,whichvolunteers fromthenonprofitareattending.

•ApageonhowtoapplyforadmissiontooneofAttackAddiction’s fiverecoveryresidencesacrossthe state—fourformenandonefor women;ortoapplyforarecovery housingscholarshiptohelppayaportionofthefirstmonth’srentatan OxfordHouseorcomparablerecovery housing.

•Informationinoneplaceabout theprogramsthatAttackAddiction

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OrthopedicsurgeonMinnissalejoinsBeebe’sstaff

BeebeHealthcareannouncedthis weekthatorthopedicsurgeonDr. NicholasMinissale,DO,MS,hasjoined itsmedicalstaff.

“Specializinginbothtraditionaland minimallyinvasivespinecare,heiscommittedtoprovidinghigh-quality,patientcenteredcare,leveragingthelatestsurgical approachesandtechniquestorestoremobilityandimprovequalityoflifeforhis patients,”representativessaid.

“I’mhonoredtojointhetight-knit communityofSouthernDelawareandto supportBeebeHealthcare’smissionbyexpandingaccesstocomprehensivespine

care,”saidMinissale.“Ilookforwardto servingourpatientsandcontributingto theirlong-termhealthandwell-beingfor manyyearstocome.”

Minissaleearnedhismedicaldegree fromthePhiladelphiaCollegeofOsteopathicMedicine.HecompletedhisorthopedicresidencytrainingatJefferson HealthinNewJersey,whichgavehimopportunitiestolearnatinstitutionsincludingtheRothmanInstitute,Cooper UniversityHospitalandNemoursChildren’sHealth.

Minissale’strainingconcludedwitha combinedorthopedicandneurosurgical

spinefellowshipattheSwedishNeuroscienceInstitute,locatedinSeattle.There, hegainedexperiencetreatingpatients withspinaltrauma,tumors,infections,degenerativeconditionsandcomplexadult spinaldeformities.Hehasalsocompleted theGlobalSpineDiplomaProgram,an internationallyrecognizedtrainingprogramdesignedtocertifythenextgenerationofspinesurgeryleadersworldwide.

Minissaleisactivelyinvolvedwithseveralprofessionalorganizationsfocusedon advancingthefieldofspinesurgery throughevidence-andresearch-based care,includingtheNorthAmericanSpine

Society,theAmericanAcademyofOrthopaedicSurgeons,AOSpineandthe CervicalSpineResearchSociety.

Hehasreceivedseveralresearchand academicawardsandhasbeenpublished innumerouspeer-reviewedpublications andtextbooks.Minissaleisareviewerfor theGlobalSpineJournalandhaspresentedatmanynationalorthopedicand spineconferences.

MinissaleisamemberofBeebe’s MedicalStaff,performingproceduresat Beebeandpracticingindependentlyinthe communityatOrthopaedicAssociatesof SouthernDelawarePA.

thecommunity,toobtaininganAttackAddictionDelawarespecialtylicenseplate.

offers,includingitsResourceCenter inPeoplesPlazashoppingcenterin Glasgow,freeNarcantraining,requestingaprevention-basedAttack Addictionexperttospeakatalocal schoolandthePeopleEmpowering People(PEP)Team,whichprovides freeone-on-onecoachingtofamily memberswhohavealovedonestrugglingwithsubstance-usedisorder.

•Apagedevotedtohowpeople cangetinvolvedwithAttackAddiction—fromvolunteeringattheResourceCenterorattablingeventsin

•Acompilationoflegislation— includingDelaware’s911/Good SamaritanLawandgreateraccessto naloxone—thatAttackAddiction championedwithstatelegislatorsto savelivesacrossthestate.

•BackgroundonwhyAttackAddictionwasformed,thestateofaddictioninDelawareandAttack Addictionbythenumbers. TolearnmoreaboutAttackAddiction,visitatTAcKaddiction.org,call (302)365-5221,emailinfo@attackadiction.orgorvisittheResourceCenterat210PeoplesPlaza,Newark.

Santa’sLettersseekslocalsponsorsfor2026-2027

Santa’sLettersInc.,alocalnonprofit knownforhelpingSantareplytoevery child’sletter,isnowofferingsponsorship opportunitiesforthe2026-2027season.

Theorganizationgoesbeyondholiday magic,providingholidaygiftsforunderresourcedfamilies,clothing,personalhygieneandhouseholdproducts,andeven emergencyassistancewithrentorutilities, allyearlong.Now,they’reinvitingsmall businessesandcommunitypartnerstohelp supportthemissionandmakeanevenbiggerimpact.

“Theneedinourcommunitydoesn’t waitfortheholidays,”saidRachelStohr,

executivedirector.“Familiesfacechallenges throughouttheyear,andourmissionisto meetthoseneedswithcompassion,dignity andabitofmagic.Sponsorshipprovides smallbusinessesameaningfulwaytogive back,supporttheirneighborsandbepart ofsomethingveryspecial.”

Sponsorshipsincludearangeofbenefitsandpromotionalopportunities,while directlysupportinglocalfamilies.Tolearn more,contactStohrat santaslettersinc@gmail.comorvisitsantaslettersinc.com.Santa’sLettersInc.isa 501(c)(3)nonprofit,andallcontributions aretax-deductibleasallowedbylaw.

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NativeAmerican dancersfromaround thecountrygather eachyearforthe annualNanticoke IndianPowwow.

NanticokeIndianPowwowsetforthisweekend

TheNanticokeIndianTribewillbe holdingtheir47thAnnualPowwowon Saturday,Sept.6,andSunday,Sept.7,at HudsonFields,30045EagleCrest Road,Milton.NativeAmericancrafts andfoodvendorswillbeopenfrom10 a.m.to7p.m.onSaturdayandSunday. Entrancefeesare$10foradults,$5for thoseages11-17,andfreetochildren 10oryounger.

Attendeescanbringlawnchairsand enjoytheday.

TheOpeningCeremony,whichincludesPresentationofFlags,Grand

EntryandFirstDanceSession,will begin atnoononSaturday.Sunday morningwillbeginwithaWorship Serviceat9a.m.,whileGrandEntryon Sundayisatnoon;danceandfluteperformanceswillbeheldthroughoutthe day.

Thisyear’spowwowfeaturestheraffleofaprizefromHamptonInnRehobothBeach,atwo-nightstay,valued atapproximately$500.Ticketswillbe forsaleon-siteonlyonSept.6and7at theRaffleBoothneartheentrancegate. Ticketscost$5eachor$10forthree

tickets.Thedrawingwillbeheldat3 p.m.onSunday,Sept.7.Winnersdonot needtobepresent.Proceedstobenefit theNanticokeScholarshipFundtosupportfutureNanticokeleaders.

Sponsorsofthisyear’spowwowinclude:AllenHarimLLC.,TheAustin. FOkieFund,BeebeHealthcare,M&T Bank,USAA,theCarlM.Freeman Foundation,ChuckHallInsurance& FinancialServicesInc.,Community Bank,Compassion&Choices, DelawareCoalitionAgainstDomestic Violence,DelawareHistorical&Cul-

turalAffairs,DelawareElectricCooperative,FisherArchitecture,JuanJohnson StateFarmInsurance,Mountaire, MountaireCares,Short’sMarine,SPI PharmaInc.,TonyStreett&SonsSepticServices,TidalHealth,Sussex CountyCouncil,IsraelUMCand TokoriInc,aswellassponsorsofadvertisementsinthe2025PowwowBook. Donationscanbemadeonthewebsiteatwww.nanticokeindians.org.For moreinformation,calltheNanticoke IndianCenterat(302)945-3400oremail info@nanticokeindians.org.

Pasture Raised/Dry Aged Burgers

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A Natural Krispy Chicken Sandwiches

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Gourmet Dogs • Hand Cut Fries

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Hand Spun Milkshakes • Fresh Salads and more!

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TheRehobothArtLeagueispreparing foritssecondannualNativePlantSaleand tocelebratetheorganization’shorticultural heritage.OnSaturday,Sept.13,from10 a.m.to2p.m.,visitorscanspendtheday learningaboutthebenefitsofplantingnativespeciesandthebeautyofgardendesign.Theeventisfreeandopentothe public.

TheRehobothArtLeague’sNative PlantSalewillofferopportunitiestopurchasenativeplantsgrownbylocalnursery partnersBellaTerraandtheInlandBays GardenCenter.

InformationtableswillbestaffedbyexpertsfromtheDelaware(SussexCounty) MasterGardeners,SussexGardeners,the DelawareMasterNaturalistProgram,Mt. Cuba,DelawareAudubonSociety,the DelawareNativeSpeciesCommission, DelawareInvasiveSpeciesCouncil (DISC),DNRECDivisionofWatershed Stewardship,DelawareBotanicGardens andothers.

Inadditiontotheplantsale,thedaywill featureaseriesofworkshopsandtoursto giveattendeestheopportunitytolearn moreaboutgardeningandnativespecies.

At11a.m.,therewillbeafreeclasspre-

sentedbyamemberoftheSussexCounty MasterGardenerstointroduceattendeesto thebenefitsofnativeplants.At12:30p.m., stafffromMr.Cubawillhostaclassonnativealternativestoinvasivespecies.While theworkshopsarefree,registrationisrequired,andseatsarelimited.Registerfor theworkshopsat rehobothartleague.org/events.

Therewillbetwoguidedtoursofthe HomesteadGarden,at11a.m.and1p.m. ThispartofRAL’scampuswasdesigned bytheleague’sfounder,LouiseCorkran,in 1931,andisstilltruetoitsoriginalcolonial revivaldesign.AbriefvisittotheRAL’s newnativeplantdemonstrationgardenwill followthetours.

AMasterNaturalistKeystoneTree Walkwilltakeplaceatnoon.Participants canlearnaboutthebenefitsoftreesand takeacloserlookatnativekeystonetrees foundacrosstheartleague’s3.5-acrecampus.Participantswillseesomeoftheinvasiveplantsandtreesfoundthereandthe challengestheypresenttonativespecies.

Patronswillalsohavetheuniqueopportunitytosponsoralimitednumberofbird boxes,createdbyRehobothwoodworker HurleyWaples,thatwillbeonviewatthe

event.Theboxeswillbeplacedaroundthe RALgroundswiththeassistanceofthe DelawareAudubonSociety,tohelpencourageabird-friendlycampus.Sponsorshipforthepermanentfixtureswillbe availablebeginningonthedayoftheNativePlantSale.Formoreinformationabout

sponsoringanRALbirdbox,contact jenny@rehobothartleague.org.

Foradditionalinformationaboutthe RAL,itsclasses,memberships,eventsand exhibitions,visitthewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302)227-8408.

Afterpremieringtocriticalacclaimat IDFAinAmsterdamandmakingwavesat majorU.S.festivals,“BeenHereStayHere” —describedas“aquietlypowerful,observationaldocumentaryaboutlifeonTangier Island”—iscomingtoRehobothBeach’s MoviesatMidwayforaspecialone-week theatricalrunbeginningSept.5.

Followingasold-outrunattheRoselandTheatreinOnancock,Va.—extended duetooverwhelmingdemand—thespecialtheatricalrunoffersaudiencesachance toseeastoryfromtheirownbackyard, broughttolifeonthebigscreen.

Setinacenturies-oldChristianfishing communitydeepintheChesapeakeBay, thefilmisdescribedas“anintimate,immersiveportraitofaplacemanyknowbutfew trulyunderstand.Therearenoexperts,interviewsorvoiceovers—justtherhythms ofdailylife:crabbing,churchservices,frontporchconversationsandfamilydinners.”

“Thisisthekindoffilmwealmostnever seeanymore,”saiddirectorDavidUsui(“In Transit”).“Nostats,nonarration.Justlife, unfolding.”

“BeenHereStayHere”hasbeencalled “alovelettertotheChesapeake—honoringitshistory,itspeopleanditsenduring spirit.Atatimewhenmediaoftenreduces localstoriestopoliticalshorthand,thisfilm insistsonsomethingmoregroundedand enduring:themeaningofhome,presence, andbelonging.”

Forticketingandallscreeningtimes, visithttps://www.moviesatmidway.com/. Formoreinformationonthefilm,visit www.beenherestayhere.com.

Courtesy of Erin Leigh Photography

SaltwaterRootsBoutiqueandJenny LeighBoutiqueareagainteamingupto bringstyleandpurposetothe5thAnnual Glitz&GlamFashionShow&Luncheon,setforThursday,Sept.18,from11 a.m.to2p.m.attheCambriaHotelin RehobothBeach.

Theeventcombinesfashion,funand philanthropyinanafternoontobenefit theHarryKFoundation(HKF),anonprofitdedicatedtoendingchildhood hungerthroughoutDelaware.

Theeventwillinclude:

•Afashionshowhighlightingthelatestfallstyles;

•ExclusiveshoppingwithSaltwater RootsBoutiqueandJennyLeighBoutique;

•Acateredlunch;and

•$20grabbagswithsurpriseprizes valuedbetween$25and$800—includingawinetastingfor12,theatertickets fortwoandHarryKFoundationGala tickets.

“Glitz&GlamhasbecomeatruetraditioninRehobothBeach,”saidRobyn Rosenfeld-Aburrow,spokespersonforthe HarryKFoundation.“It’sadaywherewe cometogethertocelebratefashion,friendshipandgenerosity—allwhilesupportingtheHarryKFoundation’scritical missionofdefeatingchildhoodhunger.”

SaltwaterRootsBoutique,locatedin theSurfsideTangerOutletinRehoboth Beach,featuresclothing,jewelry,accessoriesandlocalhandmadeartisangoods. SaltwaterRootsblendsfashionwithoneof-a-kindfindsdesignedtomakeevery visitspecial.

JennyLeighBoutique,atravelingand onlineboutiquebasedinOceanPines, Md.,carriesacuratedmixofbohoand classicclothingineye-catchingpatterns andfabrications.Eachpiecefeaturesspecialdetailsortexturesdesignedtoflatter womenofallsizes,makingJennyLeigha destinationforuniquestatementlooks thatstandout.

ThisisthesecondyearthetwoboutiqueshavepartneredtobringtheGlitz& GlamFashionShowtolife.

“Childhoodhungerisanoftenhidden butseriousissuethatimpactschildren’s health,learning,andoveralldevelopment,” accordingtotheHarryKFoundation, foundedbyHarryKeswani.TheHarryK Foundationworksyear-roundtofund programsandinitiativesaimedatending childhoodhungeracrossDelaware,includingpartnershipswiththeFoodBank ofDelaware.

TheSept.18eventwilltakeplaceat theCambriaHotel,17222HoodRoad, RehobothBeach.Ticketscost$58andare beingsoldinadvanceonly,throughSept. 7.Noticketswillbesoldatthedoor.To purchasetickets,visit https://tinyurl.com/yc4zt2pv.

September4

CubaCenterGardenTour— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat8a.m.foratouratthe Mt.CubaCenterwhichisarenowned botanicgardencommittedtotheconservationofnativeplantsandtheirhabitats. Costof$25includesentrancefeeandthe two-hourgardenenthusiasttour.Ourtour willstartat10:30a.m.Bringyourown lunchforapicnicinthegarden.Carpoolto garden.Ifyouarewillingtotakeaperson ortwoorifyouneedaride,pleaseletus know.

BabyBees— Joi nFrankfordPublicLibrary 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.top laygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.We'vegotPS5,andNintendoSwitchgames!AndfortheSummer wealsohavetheNewNintendoSwitch2, CourtesyofDVAMakerStudios!Ages10plus.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! Call302-732935 1orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonardat 10a.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’smonthly meetingaboutcrocheting,knittingand needleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome. Makenewfriends,getinspiredbywhat othersaremakingandlearnneedlework tipsandtricksinthisfungroupmeeting. Weencourageyoutobringyourcurrent projectwithyou.Havelefto veryarn?Bring itandswapwithothers.Free,registration isappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE

19930

SCLTravelClub— Doyoulovetotravel? JoinusattheSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.forourmonthlySCLTravelClubmeeting.Wedon’tactuallytravelinthisclub, butmeettodiscussallthingstravel.Inthis session,LisaVelascowillsharephotosand experiencesfromherrecenttriptoSouth AfricaandBotswana,includingoffthe beatenpathattractions,biking,winetasting,exploringthecoast,safarisandmore. Askquestionsandlearnaboutanewdestination.Ages18-pluswelcome.Light snacksprovided.Free,registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAv enue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Public Bingo— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter willholdPublicBingo.Doorsopenat5p.m.and thegamesstartat6p.m.Admissionis$20.

September5

BookClub:CreationLake,byRachel Kushner— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s adultbookgroupmeetsonthefirstFriday ofthemonthtodiscussafiction,nonfiction orclassictitle.TheSeptemberbookisCreationLake.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @Frankfo rdPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

September6

FleaMarketVendorFair— TheRoxana VolunteerFireCompanyFleaMarket& VendorFairwillbeheldatthefirehall from8a.m.to2p.m.Vendorsshouldbring theirowntables,chairs,tentsanddisplays. A10’X10’spaceisavailablefor$20a space,insideoroutside.Firstcome,first servedasfarasvendorspots,andpaymentisdueuponreservation.Toreserve, emailsusan@roxana90.comorcall(302) 519-2219.

DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety!Now meetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryon thefirstSaturdayofeverymonthat10a.m. Ages13-plusONLY.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Funsus onFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

September7

PolishFestivalTrip— ThePolishAmerican ClubofDelmarvaisholdingaone-daytrip toOurLadyofCzestochowa’sPolishFestivalinDoylestown,Pa.,from8a.m.to8 p.m.Thepriceis$90perperson.Formore information,contactJoyceDabrowskiat (410)615-0833orjhdabs@hotmail.com.

September8

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrank-

fordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonli neat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

September9

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusic&movementclassfor childrenagedbirthto5years.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLi braryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost 24.AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmen whohaveservedintheCorps,andlivinginSussexCounty,arewelcometo jointomeettheirfellowveteransand considerjoiningtheorganization.Their missioniscommunityservicethrough camaraderieandvolunteerism.For moreinformation,call(571)332-8263.

Com munityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers, andmeetsonthesecondThursdayof eachmonthatSalemMethodistChurch at1p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto 1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayofeachmonthfr om10a.m.to2 p.m.intheReadingRoomattheLewes HistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSociety willbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohas questionsabouttheirfamilytree.The LewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamily Fileswillbeavailableforresearch.For moreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvi-

sually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthe firstandthirdWednesdayofeachmonth attheMastersoncenteratSt.A nn Churchfrom1to3p.m.Newmembers arewelcome.Formoreinformation, call/text/leaveamessageat(240)3154361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’s CivicClubofBethanyBeachmeetson thesecondThursdayofthemonthat CripplecreekCountryClubat10a.m. TheorganizationhasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhasbeenserving thecommunitysinceitsfoundingin 1925.TheClubisanon-profitorganization,formedinfriendshipanddedicated tocivicandcharitab lepurposesandthe educationofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBig FishGrill.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.Formoreinformation,visit themonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301)5430329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantin SelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.For moreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat (302)858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’s Club(LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryofservicetoSussexCounty. LBWCisanon-profitorganizationwhich meetsthethirdMondayofeverymonth (SeptemberthroughJune)at11a.m.at CrippleCr eekGolf&CountryClubnear Dagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocal community,LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools,scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’s programsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers. TolearnmoreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWedne sdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInland BaysGardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeach WritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11 a.m.Participants,18andolder,ofallskill levelscanpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree.Formoreinformation, emailLynnMasseyat bookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion Aux iliaryUnit24meetsthefirstTuesday ofeachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouarea memberorinterestedinjoining,please

attend.MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegionPost24inDagsboro. Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver, aswellasstateandnationalorganizations.TheymeetthesecondMondayof eachmonth(fromSeptemberthrough June)attheIndianRiver YachtClubat10 a.m.Tolearnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Flyfishermenandwomenofallagesand skilllevelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’s meetingsonthesecondWednesdayof themonth(FebruarythroughDecember) attheRollingMeadowsClubhousein Lewesat7p.m.Formoreinformation, anddirections,visitsfaod.com.

IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirth ordescent,considerjoiningTheAncient OrderoftheHiberni ans.Theyarewelcomingnewmembers,andmeetonthe secondThursdayofeachmonthatSt. EdmondsHallinRehobothBeachat6 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com, callortext(516)770-1822oremail pcurran43@aol.com.

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolish AmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthe secondWednesdayofeachmonthat ColumbusHall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch) inOceanCity,Md.,from2to4p.m.For

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moreinformation,email rwc21tbk@gmail.com.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isan effortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag, bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.to supportthemilitary,lawenforcementand firefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allare welcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Th isisfree,andallmaterialsare provided.

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsTeleservice NavigatorseveryMondayfrom10a.m.to 3p.m.andeveryTuesdayfrom10a.m. to2p.m.Gethelpwithvirtualresources, suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswit hlawyersandsocialserviceappointmentsusingthenew TelehealthKiosk.ANavigatorwillbeat thelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthe libraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhosts LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca everyWednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m. Déjenosayudarlea:completarsuspapel es,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseen laescuela,renovarsusdocumentos, crearunavidamajor,ymuchomás.La Esperanza:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloud toafurry,friendlytherapycompanionto helpinspirealoveofreading.Offeredby PawsforPeople.Readersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgra m— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayofeverymonthat1p.m.Every month,theyofferadifferentactivityfor elementary-school-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.MeetingsarethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth, from2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeach ChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome. Formoreinformation,callBonnieat53 79440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliary Unit24inDagsboroishostingFlipFive gamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8 p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.to beeligibleforwinner-take-allprize.The publicisinvitedtoattend.Youmustbe 18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchen alsoservesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c)charities,withanemphasison veteranprogramsandcommunity.

WingNight— AmericanLegion Post24 inDagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost 24inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNight everyFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m. Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthegeneralpublicare allinvited.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturdayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaoke willperformfrom7to11p.m.Membe rs, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunch everyTuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m. Theyserveachoiceofhomemadesoups, freshsandwichesandhomemade desserts.Carry-outisalsoavailable.

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThrift ShopwillbeopenonWednesdaysand Saturdays,weatherpermitting,from10 a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holidayitems,clothing, householdwares ,toys,books,jewelry andmoretobenefitthechurch’sprojects.Donationsofitemsareaccepted eachdaytheyareopen.TheThriftShop islocatedat111HazzardStreetinDagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

ThriftShopOpen— SamaritanThrift Store,38293LondonAve.,hasannounceditssummerhoursforAugust andSeptember.TheywillbeopenThursdaysfrom9a.m.to6p.m.

VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay

17thro ughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocated onRoute1South,onthesouthsideof theNationalGuardTrainingSitein BethanyBeach.Thecostisstillonly$10, andincludesahalfbarbecuedchicken andabagofchips.Assorteddrinksand waterareavailablefor$1each.AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,veteransandveteranservices,aswellasourgeneral community.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge 2645ishostingCashBingoevery Wednesday,anditi sopentothepublic. Doorsopenat5p.m.andtheBingo startsat6:30p.m.Foodisavailablefrom thekitchenbeforeBingostartsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call (443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemomth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchild andadultsizes.Snacksanddrinksare availableforpurchase.Theyfollowthe Indi anRiverSchoolDistrictincaseofinclementweather.Formoreinformation, visitthematwww.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesday from5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferent mealofferedeveryweek,anddine-inor carry-outisavailable.Allmealsare servedwithdrinks,saladsanddesserts. ThefirstWednesdayofthemonthwill featureporktenderloin,withmac& cheeseandgreenbeans.Thesecond Wednesdaywillfeaturech ickenand

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DelmarvaChristianSchoolwelcomesnewfaculty

DelmarvaChristian Schoolannouncedthis weektheadditionofseven newfacultymembersfor the2025-2026schoolyear.

“Eachoftheseeducatorsbringsauniquesetof skills,experiencesandtestimonies,unitedbyapassionforChrist-centered educationandacommitmenttoinvestinginthe livesofstudents,”representativessaid.

AngelieRhoda,secondgradeteacher,earnedher bachelor’sdegreeineducationfromWilmington Universitywithaminorin specialeducation.Withexperienceinearlychildhood andelementaryclassrooms, shebringsapassionfor creatingsafe,supportive learningenvironmentsand aheartformentoringchildren.

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bininghispassionforfaith, leadership,andsportsto investinthenextgeneration.”

JakeSmith,highschool Bibleteacher,isarecent graduatefromLancaster BibleCollegewithadegreeinyouthandyoung adultministry,aminorin pastoralministry,anda certificateinBiblicalstudiesandtheology.“With hands-onministryexperienceatLancasterAlliance ChurchandGraceChurch inMilton,hebringsapassionfordisciplingyoung peopleandfosteringspiritualgrowthtohisnewrole asDelmarvaChristian’s highschoolBibleteacher.”

AllisonBrown,middleschoolEnglishteacher,earnedher master’sdegreeineducation(curriculumandinstruction)withanemphasis inteacherleadershipfromRegent Universityandbringsnearlyadecade ofclassroomteachingexperience acrosselementaryandmiddle-school levels.

“HavingpreviouslytaughtatDelmarvaChristian,shereturnswitha passionforstronginstruction,effective classroomleadershipandChrist-centerededucation.”

KelliCooper,high-schoolEnglish teacher,holdsabachelor’sdegreein Englishwithaminorinpsychology andhumandevelopmentfromthe UniversityofTennessee.Withmore than15yearsofclassroomexperience acrossmiddle-andhigh-schoollevels —includinghonorsandcollege-prep courses—shenowbringsherpassion forliterature,writingandstudent growthtoDelmarvaChristian.

KarenMohammadioun,highschoolmathteacher,holdsamaster’s degreeinmathematicseducationfrom WaldenUniversityandabachelor’s degreeinmathematicseducationfrom theUniversityofMaryland—Eastern Shore.Withmorethan15yearsofexperienceteachingalgebra,geometry, trigonometry,andprecalculusat Pocomoke(Md.)HighSchool,“she bringsbothexpertiseandaheartfor studentstohernewroleatDelmarva Christian.”

GamalierColón,highschoolSpanishteacher,earnedhisbachelor’sdegreeinbehavioralsciencesfrom WilmingtonUniversityandbringsextensiveexperienceinstudentsupport, leadershipandclassroommanagement. “Hecombineshispassionforlanguage,hisbilingualfluency,andhis

commitmenttoChrist-centerededucationtoinspirestudentstogrowacademicallyandspiritually.”

PatWoods,strengthandconditioningteacher,holdsabachelor’sdegree insportmanagementwithaminorin

businessadministrationfromWesley Collegeandbringsextensiveexperienceineducation,ministryandathletics.“AsthefounderofFactorySports andalongtimebasketballcoach,he nowjoinsDelmarvaChristian,com-

DelmarvaChristian SchoolprovidesChristian educationtostudentsage2 throughGrade12.The missionofDelmarva ChristianSchoolis“to proclaimthegospelbypreparingstudentsspiritually,academicallyand physicallytoknowanddoGod’swill intheirlives.”Formoreinformation, call(302)856-4040orvisitwww.delmarvachristian.com.

dumplings,greenbeans,mashedpotatoesandgravy.ThethirdWednesdaywill featurelasagna,alfredowithchickenand broccoli,breadandItalianweddingsoup. ThefourthWednesdaywillfeature chickenlegquarterwithbakedbeans andcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesdaywill bechef’schoice.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRD meetsthethirdThursdayofeverymonth atPizzaKingRestaurantinMillsboroat6 p.m.ThisisopentoanyDemocrats.For moreinformation,call TomBrettat(443)

257-2061.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.This isasocialorganizationthateducates, informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrict RepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMonday ofthemonth.Soci alhoursbeginat6 p.m.,andthemeetingstartspromptlyat 6:30p.m.Informationonthecluband meetingscanbefoundat38thdrcp.com, orthroughemailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets

thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRe publicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstart promptlyat6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguest speakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.gop DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thethirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’sPizzainMillsboro.Socialhours beginat5:30p.m.,andthemeeting startsat6:30p.m.Thebusin essmeeting isopentoallregisteredDemocrats.For

moreinformation,visitRD4at deldems.org.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— Mariners BethelGMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter. Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat (302)745-8237or cklynch03@gmail.comformoredetails onthesefreeclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBet helGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.on WednesdaysintheArmorRoom,up-

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stairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Yogaisalsoofferedon Saturdayat9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infeeforyogais$7. Classesareopentothecommunityand allarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassinthe HopeCentergymeveryMonday,WednesdayandFridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8 drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary, andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.c om.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupport GroupmeetsthethirdSaturdayofevery monthviaZoomfrom1to3p.m.For moreinformation,contactSueIwahashi atmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSenior Centerishostingline-dancingclasseson Mondays.Beginnersclassestakeplace at10a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m. Formoreinformation,call(302)2272055.

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupfor thefamiliesandfrie ndsofalcoholics.MeetingsareheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30 p.m.,atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch. Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivityCenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingonTuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsof allagesarewelcome,andnoexperienceor partnerisrequired.Thereisa$5fee,but thefirstvisitisfree.Enterthroughtheback doorofthefacility.Formoreinformation, visitthegrouponlineatTan goByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.Thewalkingclubgoesto SandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurch ishostingfreeTai-Ch iclassesonTuesdays andThursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisis opentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,” andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup

meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-person suppor t.Reservationsarerecommended, butwalk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation,call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— A meetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheld thefirstandthirdThursdaysofeverymonth attheOceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m. Themeetingslastforuptotwohours.

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

Al-AnonFa milyGroups— Al-Anonisa su pportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.Thegroupsaysyouneverhaveto bealoneagain.Al-AnonFamilyGroups meetatOceanViewPresbyterianChurch everyTuesdayfrom7to8p.m.

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

BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorc enter members.

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30 p.m.andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcentermembers.

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnesson Mondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcenter members.

YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Cent erhostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdays andThursdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11 a.m.onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

YogainthePark— TheTownofOcean ViewispresentingYogaintheParkatthe gazeboatJohnWestParkonTuesdaysand ThursdaysthroughSept.30from8to9 a.m.TheinstructorisBarbaraPopiel,alicensedandinsuredtravelingyogi.Required equipmentincludesayogamat-towel, waterb ottleandanopenmind.Thecostis $10perclass,bycashorVenmo.

BREAKFAST

Al-AnonFamilyGroup— TheWednesday MindfulnessAl-AnonFamilyGroupmeetsat CommunityLutheranChurchevery Wednesdayfrom7to8p.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged. Newmembersarealwayswelcome.For details,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehosting acruise-inatthechurchthesecond andfourthFridayofeachmonth.This operatesfromAprilthroughOctober. Therewillbecoffee,donutsandfellow-

ship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetand greetothers,cangettogetheratthe MillsboroPizzaKingonThursda ysat 8:30a.m.TheARRLSectionManager usuallyattends.Formoreinformation, contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary, KentCountyLibraryandWellingtonCity Libraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisa funwaytolearnaboutanothercountry andmakeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbring inandpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.Formo reinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113 66626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsitsWednesday MorningBookDiscussiononthefourth Wednesdayofeverymonthat10:15

a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywillmeetonthethird Wednesday.Booksareavailablefor pickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevels arewelcome.

Women’sACapellaChorus— AchapterofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc. holdsrehearsalseveryMondayevening from6to8p.m.intheOceanPines (Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladieswholovetosing.MemberscomefromMarylandand Delaware.Formoreinformation,call Elissaat(410)641-8050,findthemon socialmediaorvisit delmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninterac-

tivemuseumofmodelrailroading,and islocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard, inSelbyville.TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m., andeverySaturday,from10a.m.to3 p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesd ay andFriday,from10a.m.tonoonduring summer.Privatetoursareavailableby appointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15 maycall(302)539-8725.Admissionto themuseumisfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseum isnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.on thethirdsatu rdayofeachmonththrough October.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetownareondisplay, alongwithpolicememorabiliathrough thelate20thCentury.Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.27from10a.m.to1p.m. orbyappointmentat (302)593-8814.

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.For moreinformation,visit nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— Grace UnitedMethodistChurchinMillsborois hostingaBibleStudythisfallon Wednesdaymornings,startingonSept. 6,from10a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlineto bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleishostingBiblestudy every Thursdayat10a.m.

Women’sBibleStudy— “WhenFaith BecomesSightHEAVEN,”byJennifer Rothschild,aWomen’sBibleStudy group,willmeetatMarinersBethel churcheveryWednesdayfromSept.24 throughNov.5,from10to11:30a.m., or7to8:30p.m.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,visitmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com.

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

MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

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inpersonorviaZoom.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Free,mustcall(302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

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

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, moveme nt,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions,held atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Free,noregistrationrequiredbut parents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entryavailableonafirstcome/first servedbasis.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930302-858-5518https://south-

coastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemo riesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthemurderofLucieBlackman.Suggestedread(notrequired):PeopleWhoEatDarknessbyRichardLloyd Parry.Free,in-persononly,forages18plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insacce pted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

DancingandDinner— ThePineSteppers SquareDanceClubishostinganIntroductiontoSquareDancingandChiliDinnerat theOceanPinesCommunityCenterfrom7 to8:30p.m.Therewillbelessons,and adultsinglesandcouplesarewelcome.No children.RSVPbySept.8to(908)2298799.

DinetoDonate— Abbott’sGrillinMiltonis hostingaDinetoDonatefrom11a.m.to9 p.m.tobene fittheongoingcommunity projectsoftheGFWCWomen’sClubofIndianRiver.Thisisdine-inonly,andnoflier isneeded.Justtellyourserveryouare theretosupporttheGFWCWomen’sClub ofIndianRiver.

September11

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 FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. YoungAdultBookClub:NormalPeople, bySallyRooney— Jo inFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.forarelaxedandengagingbookdiscussiontailoredforreaders ages18to30.OurYoungAdultBook GroupmeetsonthesecondThursdayof eachmonthtochataboutamixoffiction, nonfiction,orclassictitles.Newmembers alwayswelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookboo kclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromThe PreppyKitchen:SuperEasybyJohnKanell, whichisavailableforcheckout(whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookatacopyinthe library.Participantsareencouragedto bringthei rownTupperwaretotakehome leftovers.Free,forages18-plus.Register atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace

allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

MonarchMigrationClass— Delaware BotanicGardensishostingaMonarchMigrationClassfrom9:15to10:45a.m.You canlearnabouttheuniqueMonarchbutterflymigration.Freeclasswithadmission, andfreeformembers.For moreinformation,visitdelawaregardens.org.

FallPlanterDemoClass— StephenPryce Lea,theDeputyExecutiveDirectorforHorticultureatDelawareBotanicGardens,is offeringfreetipsoncreatingfallplanters usingnaturalmaterialsfrom11:30a.m.to 12:30p.m.Thisisafreeclasswithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitdelawaregardens.org.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritese ssionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September12

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging

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posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat10a.m.onSept.5 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19 930

September13

Zumba-thonBenefit— MarinersBethel GlobalMethodistChurchwillhosta Zumba-thoninsupportoftheCROPWALK intheHopeCenteratthechurch’scampus. TheCROPWALKbenefortstheSoutheast SussexMinisteriumEmergencyAssistance Fund.Therearetwosessionsavailable— from10to11a.m.,and11a.m.tonoon.A $15donationperperson,persession,is requested.Thisisopentowomen,men andkids.Toregister,visit marinersbethel.churchcenter.com. De mocraticJamboree— TheSussex CountyDemocraticCommitteeJamboree 2025willbeheldatPavilion#1atKillens StatePondfrom2to6p.m.Organizerssay thiswillbeanafternoonoffun,foodand face-timewithlocalandstatecandidates andelectedofficials.Thiswillbeheldrain orshine.Advanceticketsare$60for adultsand$25forstudents,withchildren 10andunderadmittedfree,buttheymust

bepre-registered.Fortickets,visit tinyurl.com/SCDCJamboree2025. Take-a-Plant,Leave-a-Plant— It’sthefall inDelaware,solet'sgarden.Grabyour plantsandcuttingsandjoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat9a.m.foranautumnplant swap.Meetotherplantenthusiasts,share yourexcessplantsorcuttingsandfindnew onestoaddtoyourcollection.Noplants arerequiredtoparticipate—justcomeand takeplantstogetgardening.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandIns tagram@frankfordlibrary.

Pop-Up BookSale— StopbySouthCoastalLibraryforatwo-hourpop-upbooksale!Find greatbooksforgreatprices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials&more!SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

BypassRun— TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)ishostingacharity5K Run/WalkonthenewMillsborobypassbeforeit isopentovehicletraffic.Allproceedsbenefit theB+Foundation,whichsupportschildren withcancerandtheirfamilies,aswellasfundingresearchtofindcuresforchildhoodcancers.The5Kstartsat8a.m.The$34 admissionincludesbibs,T-shirts,post-race party,refreshmentsandawards.Bicyclistscan alsorideonthenewroadafterward,from10 a.m.to3p.m.Nodogs.Registrationinformation isavailableatraceroster.com/search.

September15

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrank-

fordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrar yonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

September16

BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach monthat5:30p.m.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. iPhone/iPadAdvancedPhotography— ProfessionalphotographerTomKennedy willteachyouadvancedphotographyusing aniPhone/iPad,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.,onSept.16,23,30.Topicsincludecomposition,useoflight,howto shareandmovephotosfromyourphone, iPadandlaptop.WewilldemonstratespecialfeaturesoftheiPhoneandpractice shortcuts,croppingandimprovingyour photosus ingthebuilt-inappsonyourdevices.Prerequisite:youmusthavecompletedall3sessionsofhisIntro.To iPhone/iPadPhotographyclasses.In-per-

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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. Kanopy & Hoopla Access thousands of movies, documentaries, TV series, music, & more from your computer, tablet, or phone –& even your TV! FREE with a Delaware library card!

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

The 'Delaware Library of Things' is a collection of fun & useful gadgets, tools, games, & equipment you can check out with your Delaware Library card! Check out puzzles, household tools, games, Wi-Fi hotspots, & more! Visit https://lib.de.us/things/ to see what's available!

Tech Hel p

Stop by the library on the following days for tech help with one of our friendly & knowledgeable tech assistance volunteers. We cannot assist with hardware repairs/issues.Please call ahead at 302-858-5518 to verify availability. Mon. 10 am - 12 pm • Tue. 12 - 2 pm Fri. 12 - 2 pm

Museum Passes

Check out the Museum Pass Program from Delaware Libraries! It’s your FREE entry to art, culture, entertainment & so much more! Learn more about this program here: http://delawarelibraries.org/museum

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AndrewFoy,MD, practicesatBeebeCardiologyLewes,partoftheCardiovascularInstituteatBeebe, wherehediagnosesandtreatscommonconditionssuchaschestpain,lipiddisorders,congestiveheart failure,coronaryarterydisease,atrialfibrillation,andsyncope.Healsohasaspecializedinterest inthemanagementofhypertension,includingbenign,resistantandrenovascularforms.Dr. Foyisextensivelypublishedandhasearnedaninternationalreputationforhiscommitmentto continuouslyadvancingcardiologycareforthebenefitofpatientsandcommunities.

sonclassonly.Youmustattendallthree sessions.Sessionslast2hourseach. Free,preregistrationisrequiredandopens at10a.m.onAug.25athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibraryandhostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September17

FreeSquareDanceLessons— ThePine SteppersSquareDanceClubisholding freesquaredancelessonsattheOcean PinesCommunityCenterfrom7to8:30 p.m.Adultsinglesandcouplesarewelcome.ToRSVP,call(908)229-8799.

SussexRepublicanWomenMeet— The SussexCountyRepublicanWomen’sClub willmeetonthesecondfloorofNicola’s Pizza.Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.for dinner.Thecostis$40,andthemeeting beginsat5:30p.m.RSVPbySept.10to info@SCRWC.net.Formoreinformation, visitSCRWC.netoremail info@SCRWC.net.

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

Dine&Donate— SouthCoastalVillageVol-

unteerswillbethebeneficiaryofaDine& DonateeffortatFinsatSeaColonyMarket Place—fordinneronly.Therewillalsobe a50/50raf fleandanitemupforauction. MusicWithMissMaria— Sing,danceand playalongwithMissMariainthisfun,interactivemusicprogramdesignedforchildrenages5andunde,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.Free,noregistration requiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entryavailableonafirst come/firstservedbasis.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us.

HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelat2 p.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’snextHappy Bookersmeeting!Thegroupmeetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenworkof fictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingSomeday,MaybebyOnyiNwabineli.Copiesof thebookareavailableforcheckout throughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog withavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyp hone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.Free,allmaterialsandlight snacksprovided(orbringyourown—no alcohol.)Registrationbeginsat5p.m.July 23athttps://southcoastal.lib. de.usorby calling302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany

Beach,DE19930

September18

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@Frankford PublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MovieNight—Superman— Comehang out,eatpizza,andwatchamovieatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.onourtheaterset-up.MoviesRatedG-PG13. For Ages12andUp.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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

19930

September20

ShrimpBowls— TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliaryishostinga shrimp-bowltake-outevent,withpickupat thefirehallbetween4and5p.m.The bowlincludesahalfpoundofextralarge shrimp,potatoes,cornandkielbasa.Ticketscost$45,andcanbepurchasedby callingMaureenat(30 2)988-1196. YardandBakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCo.Auxiliaryishostingayardand bakesaleatthefirehallfrom8a.m.to noon.Breakfastandlunchwillbeavailable forpurchase.

STEMProgramforAges6-12:Magnets Feelthepowerofmagnets!Experiment withdifferentsizesandtypesofmagnets —andtakeamagnethome.ThisSTEM programisbestforages6–12,andheldat FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.Registrationisrequired.Questions?Pleasecall usa t302-732-9351.We'reonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.!Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAve nue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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September21

AnEveningofMusic— Thepublicisinvitedtoattend“AnEveningofMusic”at FenwickIslandBaptistChurchat5p.m. ThiswillfeaturetheministryofHeart SongswithKarenKnight,formerlywith Sight&SoundTheater,aswellastheFIBC Choirandseveralsmallgroups.Thisis free,andparkingisalsofreeandavailable on-site.

September22

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

Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrar yandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. FallGardeningWorkshop— SussexCounty MasterGardenerswillpresentaone-hour workshoponfallseasonplantingandcleanup atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Discover whichvegetablesandbulbscanbeplantedin thefallforawinterandspringharvestand bloom.Learnwhatandwhentotrimshrubs,

treesandperennialsandhowtocompostthe leftoverdebris.Fallisthebesttimeforfertilizing,sogetyoursoiltestkithere(whilesupplies last) andlearnhowtocollectsamplesandinterprettheresults.Registrationisappreciatedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September23

ArtStrongforAges5andUnder— Little artistswillexplorecolors,textures,and materialsthroughfun,hands-onactivities atS outhCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.This playfulclassencouragesimagination,selfexpression,andearlyskillbuildingwhile kidscreatetheirownmasterpieces.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readi ngaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Free,mustcall(302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

FirstStepsinWatercolor— Learnthebasics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionas youcreateyourmast erpiece.Thismonth,

we'llpaintfallingleavesandpumpkins. Usingeasymethods,you'llgohomewith thisfallpainting.Allsupplieswillbeprovided.TeacherBerniceBrennanisaselftaughtwatercolorist.Shehas10yearsof experiencestudyingunderawell-known artistintheUnitedStates.Sheisamemberof:ArtLeagueofOceanCity,MD, DelawareWatercolorSocietyandBaltimore ArtLeague.HerartworkhasbeenrecognizedwithHonorableMention.

September24

FreeSquareDanceLessons— ThePine SteppersSquareDanceClubisholding freesquaredancelessonsattheOcean PinesCommunityCenterfrom7to8:30 p.m.Adultsinglesandcouplesarewelcome.ToRSVP,call(908)229-8799.

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryforanotherfunoutdoor storytimeatJamesFarmEcologicalPreserveat10:30a.m.!Perfectforchildren ages5andunder.Registerisrequiredso wecancontactyouincaseofinclement weather.Regist erat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usPleasemeet intheJamesFarmParkingLot:30048 CedarNeckRd,OceanView,DE19970 SponsoredbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlib rary.

OneCard,EndlessPossibilities— Attend aspecialin-personeventtodiscoverthe

magicandmanyusesofyourlibrarycard, atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.!Did youknowyoucancheckoutaukulele?An icecreammachine?Learnaboutresources availableforyou,yourchildren,andyour students.

September25

God’sEyeCraft— CreateyourownGod's Eyebywrappingyarnaroundcrossed sticksinthiseasycraftprogram.Also knownasOjodeDiosinSpanish,the God'sEyec raftiscommoninLatinAmericancommunitiesandisoftenmadebyIndigenousandCatholicpeople.Heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Registrationisrequiredandbeginsat2p.m.on Sept.18athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildre n,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, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandIn-

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LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionat theSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September26

MedicareOptionsinRetirement— JosephCisco,PresidentofCAISEBenefits, andeducatorwiththeDEMoneySchool, willdiscussdifferentplansandoptions withMedicareenrollment,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.Youwilllearnabout Medicarechanges,differencebetweenobservationandadmittance,andhelpingyou understandalltheletters(A,B,C,andD) andPlans(G,andN).We’lldiscussthe timeframeforsigningupforMedicare, penalties,andtheimportanceofreviewing yourprescriptionsduringOpenEnrollment. SponsoredbytheMon eySchool,partof theDelawareCommunityReinvestmentActionCouncil.Free,registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

September27

SeniorCenterishostingitsannualAutumn CraftMarketfrom10a.m.to2p.m.A groupofdiverseanduniquevendorswill besellingtheirartisangoods.Admissionto theeventisfree,andtherewillberaffles, aswellaslunchavailableforpurchase.

September29

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

MakerspaceMonday:Ages18+— Join SouthCoastalLi brarythisautumnonselectMondayseachmonthat2p.m.fora funandfree90-minuteMakerspaceMonday!Makeyourowncustomizedt-shirts, waterbottles,signs&moreusingourCricutMachine!Wetakeastepbackandlet youcreatewhateverinspiresyou!Staffwill guideyouthroughusingtheCricutandansweryourquestions.Freetoolsandbasic vinylcolorsprovided.Youwillneedtoprovideyourprojectbase(t-shirt,wooden sign,canvas,cardstock,etc.)Wewillals o havesomeDIYcraftingstationsforyouto 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.Onrain ydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302-

732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

Adult Craft:KitchenWitch— Bringgoodluck andbeautifulappetitestoyourhomewitha charming,multi-mediakitchenwitch.Meetat FrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.Fashion yoursfroma14-inchform,modelingclay,fabrics,trims,shells,ribbons,beads,driedherbs, feathers,yarn...whatever!Anythinggoes.

September30

LouisaMayAlcottPresentation— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.asweexplorethelifeofthiscelebratedauthor,who grewfromrebelliouschildtoaniconof Americanliteraturefollowingalifeplanof herowndesign.Thisdiscussionintroduces youtowhatmadeLouisaMayAlcottthe imaginativeandcreativewomanshewas. PresentedbyTrishChambers.Free,ages 18-plus.Registrationisappreciatedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.Hos tedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

October1

FreeSquareDanceLessons— TheOcean

Pines(Md.)CommunityCenterwillbehostingfreesquaredancelessonsfrom7to 8:30p.m.Adultsinglesandcouplesare welcome.ThisispresentedbythePine SteppersSquareDanceClub.Formoreinformation,andtoRSVP,call(908)2298799.

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

October2

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childr eninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. 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

October3

Bookclub:TheBriarClub,byKateQuinn

DelawareArtMuseumtohostDelArtSailsSouth

TheDelawareArtMuseumwill celebrateitscommitmenttostatewide engagementwiththereturnofDelArtSailsSouth,aneveningshowcasingDelaware-basedartists,livemusic andcoastalcommunityspirit,

inLewesonTuesday,Sept.16,from 5:30to8p.m.

Nowinitssecondyear,DelArt SailsSouthbringsthemuseum’smissiondirectlytoSussexCounty,providinggueststheopportunityto:

•MeetandhearfromDelawarebasedartistsMarkHarris,RobertC. JacksonandRebeccaRaubacher—all representedinthemuseum’spermanentcollection—astheydiscusstheir workwithMargaretWinslow,De-

lArt’sheadcuratorandcuratorof contemporaryart;

•ConnectwithDelArtstaff,leadershipandvolunteers;

•Enjoylivemusic,asilentauction,andacoastal-inspired receptionwithfoodstations, horsd’oeuvres,beer,wineand specialtycocktails.

Ticketscost$75andmust bepurchasedinadvanceatdelart.org/delartsailssouth.Proceedsbenefitthemuseum’s programsandcommunityoutreachinitiativesinSussex County.

Expandingartaccess inSussexCounty

Overthepastyear,the DelawareArtMuseumhasexpandeditsprogramsandpartnershipsacrossSussexCounty. Throughlectures,collaborative exhibitions,schoolvisitsand community-ledevents,DelArt continuesitsworktomakethe artsmoreaccessibleandrelevanttoallDelawareans.

Christine“Chris”King,formerdramateacheratCape HenlopenHighSchooland memberoftheDelArtSussex CountyAdvisoryCouncil,said, “Artisaninnatepartofwho weareashumans.I’vealways beenexcitedtobepartofthe teamonthegroundfloor, buildingthefoundationtoexpandaccessibilitytotheartsin ourcommunity.Whatexcites memostaboutDelArt’scommitmenttoincreasingprogramminginSussexCountyis ourcollectiveabilitytofurther theeducationalandexperientialaspectsofourvibrantarts community.”

MollyGiordano,executive directoroftheDelawareArt Museum,added,“DelArtstaff andvolunteershavebeen gratefultobrainstormwith SussexCountyresidentsand partnerorganizationsoverthe pastyear.Theirguidance helpedushostlecturesand programswithpartnerslikethe RehobothArtLeague,Lewes PublicLibraryandtheOsher InstituteofLifelongLearning attheUniversityofDelaware. DelArt’scollectionrepresents ourentirestate.I’mexcitedto continuepilotingschooloutreach,artisttalks,bustripsand eventsthatconnectthestate’s largestartmuseumwith DelawareanslivinginSouthern Delaware.”

For moreinformation,visit delart.org/delartsailssouth.

Obituaries

GeorgeWilliamBurroughs,74

GeorgeWilliamBurroughs,74,a devotedhusband,father,grandfatherandfriend,passedawaypeacefullyonAug.25,2025,inLewes, Del.BornonApril12,1951,in Camden,N.J.,hewasthesonofthe lateHarryBurroughsandDorothy (Leeson)Burroughs.Hegraduated fromSpringfieldHighSchoolin Pennsylvaniain1969.

Burroughshadadeepappreciationfortheoutdoors.Hefoundjoy incaringforhisyard,ridinghis Gator,andtendingtohistreesand plants.Hehadalifelonglovefor animals,especiallyhisbelovedfurbabies,huskiesMyaandBear,who werealwayscloseby.

Anadventurousspirit,Burroughs enjoyedboating,camping,goingfor drivesinhisclassiccarsandrelaxinginhishottub.Hecouldalways befoundlisteningtomusicor watchingYou-Tubevideos.

Familywasattheheartofeverythinghedid.Heloveddiningout andspendingtimewithfamily.He willberememberedforhissteady presence,kindheartandthestrong valueshepasseddownthroughgenerations.Hismemorywillbecherishedbyallwhoknewhim.

Burroughswasprecededindeath byhisparents,HarryBurroughsand DorothyLeesonGriffonetti;his brother,HarryD. BurroughsII;and stepsonJulianBrooks.Heissurvivedbyhisbelovedwife,Patricia (Ford)Burroughs;hischildrenAlycia,Andrew,AlexanderandArthur Burroughs;andhisgrandchildren Brandon,Justin,Julia,Skylee, Alexander,FionaandDesmond.He wasblessedwithagreat-grandchild, Maximus,andisalsoremembered byhisnephews.

AMassofChristianBurialwill beheldat11a.m.onFriday,Sept. 19,2025,atMaryMotherofPeace Church,30839MountJoyRoad, Millsboro,Del.,withavisitation startingat10a.m.Intermentwillbe heldprivately.Hislifememorial webpageisonlineatwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

LeahM.Carlson,91

LeahM.Carlson,91,ofOcean View,Del.,andformerlyofLewisburg,Pa.,wenthometobewiththe LordonAug.28,2025,surrounded byherlovingfamily,athome.Born onAug.9,1934,inSunbury,Pa.,she wasthedaughterofthelateEmersonandMaryClark.

Asayounggirl,shewasavery talentedathleteinsportsatschool. ShemarriedDonaldF.Carlsonin 1956,andtheyspentmostoftheir timelivinginPennsylvania.They weremembersofthe1stBaptist ChurchofSunbury.Formostofher life,shewasahomemakerbut helpedattimesovertheyearswith vacationBibleschoolandatthe localnursinghome.

Eachyear,thefamilyalways chosetospendsummervacationsat thebeachandwerealwaysveryfond ofDelaware’sbeaches.Then,in 2006,theymovedtolivefull-timein OceanView.Hergreatestjoywas spendingtimewithherfamily,and sheenjoyedvisitswithawiderange ofextendedrelativesfromneighboringstates.

Shewasknownforhergenuine kindnesstoothersanddedicationto herfamily.Shewillbemissed.She lovedthesimplepleasureslikeflowersinspringandsummer,living nearthewater,ridingherbike,even intoher80’s,andexploringthe charmandbeautyofthearea’sbeach towns.

Carlsonwasprecededindeathby herhusband,DonaldF.Carlson;her parents,EmersonandMaryClark;

hersistersPhyllisWian,Ethel MooreandLucilleChervanik;and herbrotherTerryClark.Sheissurvivedbyasister,AudreyWolfeof Selinsgrove,Pa.Sheisalsosurvived byherdaughterBarbaraCarlson andhersonTimothyCarlson,both ofOceanView.

Servicesandburialweretobe private,inPennsylvania.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionstoVitasHealthcarebyvisiting

https://vitascommunityconnection.o rg/.Condolencescanbesentbyvisitingmelsonfuneralservices.com.

Charleen‘Sherry’Griemsman

Charleen“Sherry”Griemsman passedawaypeacefullyonAug.19, 2025,inMilford,Del.Shegrewup inBeachHaven,N.J.,andlivedin V irginiaandinCapeCod,Mass., beforemovingtoRehobothBeach, Del.,in2001.

Sheworkedasastockbrokerand assistanttothepublisherofthe WashingtonStarnewspaperbefore findinghertruecallingasaregisterednurse.Shededicatedmore than40yearstonursingand achievedadvancedcertificationasa registeredemergencynurseandcriticalcareregisterednurse.Shewas alsoavolunteerEMSlieutenantand EMT-cardiacwiththeBailey’s CrossroadsVolunteerFireDepartmentinVirginia.

Griemsmantrulylovedlife.She lovedtolistentoavarietyofmusic, fromclassicalmusictopoptunes fromthe1970s,andattendconcerts andmusicaltheater.Shealsoloved tocheerfortheBaltimoreOrioles andDelmarvaShorebirdsbaseball teams.Shewasavoraciousreader andmemberofalocalbookclub.

Shecaredforeveryone,from strangersontheroadsidetoher closestfamilymembers.Theunconditionalloveandsupportshegave throughoutherlifewasimmense, andshewillbemissedinmoreways thanone.

Griemsmanissurvivedbyherdevotedhusband,GlennLuedtke; stepdaughtersDeborahandWendy; step-granddaughtersElizaand Maddy;herbrotherRickandsisterin-lawSharon;herbelovednephew Charles;andherGermanshepherd Mira.

Inkeepingwithherwishes,serviceswillbeprivate.Inhermemory, thefamilyaskedpeopletosharea favoritebookwithafriendorfamily member,tryanewrecipe,andpayit forwardwithkindnesstoall.Inlieu offlowers,theysuggesteddonating toherfavoritecharity,St.JudeChil-

dren’sResearchHospital,at www.stjude.org/donate/,ortothe BrandywineValleySPCAin Georgetown,Del.,at www.bvspca.org/donate/donationform.Herlifememorialwebpageis atwww.watsonfh.com.

Norma‘Gail’MarvelHorsey,68

Norma“Gail”MarvelHorsey,68, ofLaurel,Del.,passedawayonAug. 23,2025,atTidalHealthNanticoke inSeaford,Del.,surroundedbyher lovingfamily.ShewasbornonMay 15,1957,inDover,Del.,toCharles MarvelSr.andNormaLouise CarterStatham.

Shewasretiredfromworkasa financeandinsurancemanagerin theautomotiveindustry,andhad beenawonderfulhomemakersince retiringin2016.Shelovedtogo camping,decoratetheirhome,and spoilhercatsanddogDakota.

Horseywasprecededindeathby herfather,CharlesMarvelSr.;her sonScottBunting;andhersister LisaJaneMarvelPink.Sheissurvivedbyherlovinghusband,Steven RobertHorseySr.;mother,Norma LouiseStatham;stepchildrenAn-

drewTaylorHorseyandSteven RobertHorseyJr.;brotherCharles MarvelJr.;twinsistersCharlene WildongerandMarleneJoyce Spicer;grandsonHollandBunting; step-grandsonStevenRobert HorseyIII;andgreat-grandchildren JacksonBuntingandScottBunting

II.Severalnieces,nephewsand cousinsalsosurviveher. Allserviceswillbeannouncedin thenearfuture.Condolencesmay besenttothefamilybyvisiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com. Arrangementswereinthecareof theHannigan,Short,Disharoon

FuneralHomeinLaurel,Del.There willbeacelebrationofHorsey’slife attheRoxana,Del.,firehallonSaturday,Sept.13,2025,between1and 3p.m.Covereddishesarewelcome.

StoneHouseholdingopenhousesonhelpinghomeless

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Threeopen-houseeventsarescheduledattheStoneHouseat15N.PennsylvaniaAvenueinBethanyBeachfor thoseinterestedinobtaininginformationaboutvolunteeringtohelpthe homelessthiswinter.

Theywillbeheldfrom5to7p.m. onThursday,Sept.18;Tuesday,Oct.14; andThursday,Nov.13,accordingto KathrynAlbanwho,withherhusband, Miguel,operateLoveINCofMid-Delmarva.

Alban saidthatwhenwinterstorms werepredictedlastJanuary,LoveINC —theinitialsstandingfor“inthename ofChrist”—andBethanyBeachChristianChurch“sprangintoaction.”

“Together,theyquicklyassembledan emergencymen’sCodePurpleshelter

forunhousedneighborsfromacrossthe county.Becausethesitewasalicensed camp,theseneighborswereabletostay untiltheendofCodePurpleonMarch 15.Fromthiseffort,severalmenfound jobs,securedhousingorreconnected with family.Thiswinter,thepartnership planstosupportuptosevenmenin transition,eachworkingcloselywith LoveINC’scasemanagementteamto developtheirpathforward,”Albansaid. ShesaidLoveINCneedsindividuals,groupsandorganizationstosupport theministrybyoverseeingfundraising anddonations.Volunteersareneededto providemealstosevenneighbors,transportationfromBethanyBeachtoRehobothBeachfromDec.1toMarch15, and forovernightrelief.Donationsof bedding,sleepingbags,hats,glovesand hand-warmerscanbemadeduringthe tours,whicharefreeandopentothe

public.Lightrefreshmentswillbeavailable,andspeakerswillprovideinformationaboutservicesandneeds.

“Wewanttogetthecommunityof BethanyBeachengagedinwhatistakingplaceforthehomelesspopulation,” Albansaid,addingthatCodePurpleindicateshomelessness.

“Thesetoursaresolelyinformational, to givepeopletheopportunitytodonate monetaryorin-kinddonations.Bethany BeachChristianChurchhastakenon theresponsibilityofopeningoneof theirbuildingstothehomeless,for sevenindividuals.MostofourCode Purplesitesareopenintheevenings, butBethanyBeachisopenallyear.

“BethanyBeachcanhousesevenindividualsfromDec.1untiltheendof March.Duringthattime,theyarerequiredtoworkwithLoveINC’scase managerstosetgoalsso,bytheendof

March,wedesireforthemnottobe homelessbuttospendthistimewhile theyhaveshelterandaccesstoacase managersotheycangetaplacetolive,” shesaid.

“Therearealotofareasinthe UnitedStatesthatoperateCodePurple facilities.LoveINCoverseesitinSussexCounty,butitnotbasedonthetemperatureoutside.Regardlessofthe temperature,werunfromDecemberto March,”shesaid.

LoveINCservesthehomelessand thosewhocouldbecomehomeless. Duringthepasttwoandahalfyears, the organizationhashelped60people movefromhomelessnesstohaving placestolive,Albansaid.

Theorganization’swebsite,at www.lovedelmarva.org,statesthat 48,963needsweremetin2024and 30,953sofarthisyear.

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

October3-5

ClassReunion— TheSussexCentralClass of197550thClassReunionisplannedfor theentireweekend.Itwillkickoffatthe homefootballgameonFriday,withadinner/danceonSaturdayandri verboatcruise 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 arei nvitedtostopintoFrankfordPublic LibrarytopickupafreeSTEMkitfromEngineerEarlywithcompleteactivities,materials,andinstructions.Workwithusto assembleandhavefunortakeyourkit home.Recommendedforages6-12.Registrationisrequired.Questions?Pleasecall usat302-732-9351.We'reonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

BeebeCenterforWeightLossSurgeryearnsqualitydesignations

BeebeHealthcare’sCenterfor WeightLossSurgeryhasonceagain madeitsmarkasaregionalleaderin thedeliveryofcomprehensive bariatricservices,withaseriesof qualitydesignationsachievedinpartnershipwithhealthinsurancecarriers.

Thebariatricsprogramrecently underwentrigorousapplicationand reviewprocesseswiththreeseparate healthinsurancecarriers.Eachcapturespatientvolume,clinicaloutcome andqualitydata.Thedesignationsrecentlyachievedinclude:

•OptumHealthCenterofExcellenceforBariatricSurgery

“Optum’sCenterofExcellencenetworksareconsideredthegoldstandardinthedeliveryofcomplex healthcareservices.Thisdesignation recognizespracticesthatdeliversafe, successful,andcost-effectivetreatmentoptions.Everyyear,anextensive evaluationprocessofmedicalcenters throughoutthecountrytakesplace.”

•AetnaInstituteofQualityfor BariatricSurgery

“Aetnarecognizesthatqualitycare comeswithalineofimportantdecisionsthatmustbemade.ItsInstitute ofQualityaimstoguidepatientsin choosinghealthcarefacilitiesthatdeliverthehighestqualitycare,costefficiently.Evaluationsanddecisions regardingAetna’squalitydesignation arebasedonproceduresperformed, successrates,costefficiency,readmissionrates,andpost-operativecomplicationrates.Beebe’sCenterfor WeightLossSurgeryhasbeen grantedthisdesignationthrough 2027.”

•BlueCrossBlueShieldDistinctionCenterforBariatricSurgery

“Beebehasheldthisdesignation sincestartingitsbariatricsprogramin 2021.Itisearnedbyfacilitiesthatun-

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BeebeHealthcare’sCenterforWeightLossSurgeryrecentlyearnedqualitydesignationsfromthreehealthinsurancecarriers.

dergoarigorousapplicationandreviewprocess,withfocusonpatient volumes,complicationrates,readmissionrates,overallquality,andpatient outcomesdata.Thisdesignationis importantforpatientswhoareinterestedinpursuingsurgicalweightloss andareBlueCrossBlueShieldpolicy holders;benefitsareoftenenhanced forpatientswhochooseahealthcare providerthatisdesignatedasaBlue DistinctionCenter.”

PatientswhoturntoBeebe’sCenterforWeightLossSurgeryarecared forbyDr.TarekWaked,MD, medical directorandboard-certifiedsurgeon specializinginadvancedbariatricsurgery,andDr.ChristopherManieri, DO,fellowship-trainedbariatricsurgeon,alongwithKimberlyHyatt, MPH,RD, LDN,CSOWM,bariatric programmanageranddietitian.

“Theteamiscommittedtoguiding eachpatientonapersonalizedjourney ofweightlossthatextendsfarbeyond thedayofsurgery,”representatives said.

“Delawarehasoneofthehighest obesityratesinthenation,”said Waked.“It’soneofthereasonswe havetakensuchacomprehensiveapproachinbuildingandgrowingour bariatricprogramhereatBeebe.It supportsourcommunityandprovides aservicethatistrulyneeded.Our abilitytopositivelyimpactourstate’s statisticsisgreaterwiththeseimportantdesignationsawardedfromseveralprimaryinsurancecarriers.”

“Collectively,thedesignationsfrom OptumHealth,AetnaandBlueCross BlueShieldconfirmthatBeebe’s CenterforWeightLossSurgeryhas metorexceedednationalstandardsfor bariatricrelatedcare,”representatives said.“Additionally,theyaffirmthat theprogramhassolidsystemsinplace tocontinuouslyimprovequalitycare, whichcorrelatesdirectlywithboth patientoutcomesandpatientexperience.”

“Westressthatbariatricsurgeryis atooltosupportweightlossforpeoplewhowanttomakelifestyle

changestooptimizetheirhealthand wellness,”saidManieri.“Wework withpatientsbeforeandaftersurgery andprovideinvaluablesupportsothey canachievetheirgoalsandmaintaina healthyweightfortherestoftheir lives.”

Hyattemphasizedthat,inlightof theever-changinglandscapeof healthcareandobesitymanagement,it canbechallengingtofindtheright treatmentplan.Understandingthat everypatientisuniqueandthatindividualizedcareiscrucial,shesaid, Beebe’steamofcareprovidersfocus onpersonalizedtreatmentinlinewith eachpatient’sgoals,whilealsoprovidingeducationandsupporttooptimize thepatientexperience.

“Weunderstandthatchoosinga pathwaytoloseweightcanbedauntingandweencouragepatientstobe involvedineachstepoftheir journey,”saidHyatt.“It’snotabout howmanysurgeriesweperform;instead,it’sabouthowwellwedothem. Thedesignationswehaveearned fromeachmajorinsurancecarrier makeitclearthatourprogramis committedtoprovidingourpatients withsuperiorcare.Weareincredibly proudoftheseachievementsandwhat theyrepresent.”

Membersofthecommunitywho areinterestedinlearningmoreabout Beebe’sCenterforWeightLossSurgerycancall(302)260-7360toregisterforafreeinformationalseminar,or toscheduleaninitialconsultation withabariatricsurgeon.AppointmentsarescheduledattheBeebe CenterforWeightLossSurgerylocatedattheGeorgetownHealth Campusat21635BidenAvenuein Georgetown.Formoreinformation aboutBeebeHealthcare,visitbeebehealthcare.org.

DelawareBotanicGardensapprovesstrategicplan

RaySander,presidentof DelawareBotanicGardens atPepperCreek(DBG) announcedthisweekthat theDBGBoardofDirectorshasapproveda20252028StrategicPlanto guidethegardensinits mission,“Toprovidea world-classgardenthatdelightsvisitors.”

“Hundredsofpeople providedtheirthoughtsfor thisplan,bothwithinthe DBGfamilyandinthe largerSussexCountyand Delawarecommunities,” Sandersaid.“Special thankstotheboard’s StrategicPlanningCommittee,andDANA who wereourexcellentconsultants.Theyalltoiledovera yeartoputthisexcellent, forward-lookingplantogether.”

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TheAnnettePennoniMeadowPavilion,currentlyunderconstruction,issettobecompletedforanannual dinner partyattheDBGonSept.18.

SheliaBravo,president andCEOoftheDelawareAlliance forNon-profitAdvancement (DANA),said,“Ithasbeenanhonor toworkwiththededicatedpeopleon theDBGboard,staff,volunteers,and communitysupporters.DBGisa uniqueblendofgreatpeopleatall

levels.Theysharealoveofnatureand creativeenergy.TheStrategicPlan providesaframeworkofgoals,action plans,andlistspeopleresponsibleto taketheseactionstomovethegardensforward.”

DBGExecutiveDirectorSheryl

Swedsaid,“Weallhavelearnedalot overthepastyearasweplannedfor thefuturegrowthofDBG.Ialso thankeverybodywhotooktheirtime togiveusfreshthoughtsonhowwe canreachnewexcellencegoalsinthe comingyears.Wearetrulyacommu-

nitygarden.”

DeputyExecutiveDirectorforHorticulture StephenPryceLeasaid, “ThisStrategicPlancarries outthevisionofsustainablegardens,woodlands andwetlandsalongPepper Creekthatinspireandeducate.Wewhoareluckyto workinthe37-acregardensenjoy,build,maintain andprotectawonderful naturaltreasure.Weinvite alltotakeabreakfromthe pressuresofdailylifeand berefreshedbytheblessingsofnatureatDBG.”

DBGDeputyExecutive DirectorandCOOMark Cartersaid,“Toseedayto-daytheprogressof buildingthegardensand theorganizationatthe sametimeisbothchallengingandexciting.Asalwaysdedicatedpeopleare ourkeytosuccess.”

TheDBGisopentothepublic ThursdaysthroughSundaysfrom9 a.m.to4p.m.,andislocatedat30220 PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro.For moreinformation,visit www.delawaregardens.org.

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

Penn State welcomes non-conference foe Kentucky to Rec Hall in University Park, Pa., for Division 1 women’s college volleyball action. The Nittany Lions swept the Wildcats last season en route to the National Championship and hold an all-time 7-1 edge.

Banana Ball World Tour (24) TRUTV 10 p.m.

The Savannah Bananas bring their unique style of “baseball” to PETCO Park in San Diego to take on The Firefighters, a team made up of former professional baseball players, all of whom seem to be able to sing, dance and do trick plays for fun.

SATURDAY

2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup (6) WBOC 1 p.m.

Hope Rogers, Catie Benson, Cassidy Bargell and Ilona Maher are among the stars on the United States Women’s Rugby Team as they travel to York Community Stadium in York, England, to take on Manusina Samoa in the quadrennial world championship.

College Football (3) CW 10:15 p.m.

Quarterback Draiden Trudeau brings his San Diego State Aztecs to Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash., to take on QB Zevi Eckhaus and the Washington State Cougars in D-1 non-conference action. The Cougars are 3-1 all-time against SDSU.

SUNDAY

2025 MTV Video Music Awards (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Fans get to vote for their favorite performers in one of the year’s more entertaining award shows. From strong female performers to powerful urban beats, the nominees are the best of the best. Lady Gaga leads nominations, with 12.

NFL Football (11) WBAL 8:15 p.m.

Week 1 continues with this highly anticipated game between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills, broadcasting live from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Their last meeting was early this year in the playoffs, where the Bills won 27-25.

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

Broadcasting live from Soldier Field in Chicago, the storied rivalry between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears takes center stage of the first Monday game of the 2025-26 regular season. The Vikings won both of their meetings last season.

Secrets of the Celebrity Sex Tapes (23) A&E 9 p.m.

From Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee to Kim Kardashian, Colin Farrel, Farrah Abraham and more, this brand-new series delves into some of the most infamous celebrity sex tapes, dissecting the public’s ongoing obsession with the scandalous footage.

The Quiz With Balls (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Who has the cojones to test their mettle against these large spherical objects? Two families step up to the high platform for a chance at winning $100,000. All they need to do is answer correctly to avoid the wrath of the titular balls.

TUESDAY

The Shawshank Redemption (60) AMC 8 p.m.

After being wrongly convicted of murder, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two life terms in Shawshank prison. Over two decades he forms a friendship with fellow inmate Red (Morgan Freeman), endures abuse, adapts, and secretly plans his escape.

Renovation Resort Showdown (41) HGTV 9 p.m.

In the final chapter of this series’ second season, the teams are challenged with one last design project before trekking to the Fire Pit. One team is crowned as the Renovation Resort Champions, earning themselves a life-changing $100,000 grand prize.

Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

In this fourth and final installment, singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson sits down with Lizzo to discuss her music, work and personal life. Later, Kelly welcomes chart-topping artists like the Jonas Brothers, Gloria Estefan and Teddy Swims.

WEDNESDAY

Match Game (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

In the season finale, Adam Pelly, Randall Park, Kal Penn, Ana Gasteyer, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Beanie Feldstein join the panel as two contestants compete to match fill-in-the-blank phrases with witty answers from six celebrities. Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

Reflecting on a 15-year legacy of their refined period drama, the cast of “Downton Abbey” walks down memory lane ahead of the release of their third and final movie, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” arriving in theatres this Friday, Sept. 12.

Ghost Adventures: House Calls (44) DISC 10 p.m.

Zak dispatches his team to assist an elderly gentleman claiming to be assaulted by a dark force in his rural Oklahoma home. The guys are shocked when they uncover a grisly connection between the man’s home and the desecration of an ancient burial mound.

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The Real Housewives of Orange County (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

Living in the lap of luxury isn’t always as easy as it seems. While living in one of the wealthiest enclaves of the United States, these women still face family drama, relationship woes, work conflicts and friendship blowouts unlike any other.

John Wick: Chapter 2 (60) AMC 9:15 p.m.

Retired super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) finds himself back on the job, when a former associate plots to take over an international assassin’s guild. Bound by a blood oath, Wick travels to Italy, where he faces the world’s deadliest killers.

Family Lockup (23) A&E 10 p.m.

Scott, a father of four adult kids, has been in and out of jail throughout their lives. Ashton is Scott’s only remaining child willing to have a relationship with his father, but only if they’re able to confront the issues plaguing their family dynamic.

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The2024Class1Afootball champshadsomekinkstoworkout.

HeadcoachPhilTownsend’s“men ofautumn”blinkedtwiceandfound themselvestrailingvisitingOdessa, 5-0,earlyintheirClass2Anon-districtseason-openeronThursday, Aug.28.

Theiroffensefinallygotontrack andscoredeightpoints,andthedefenseaddedasafety,fora10-5lead enroutetowhatbecameaone-sided 46-5victoryovertheClass2AmemberDucks(0-1),allbeforeanenthusiasticcapacitycrowd.

OdessastifledtheIndiansontheir openingdrive,thenrecordedasafety andanearly2-0leadafteranerrant snapsailedoverpunterTyWeber’s head.Thejuniormanagedtofranticallyretrievethepigskinintheend zonetopreventaDucks’touchdown.

IanWaiblinger’s41-yardfieldgoal ontheensuingoffensivedrivegave theDucksa5-0lead.

WastheIndians’uncharacteristicallyslowstartpossiblytheresultof defendingchampions’overconfidence?

“No,wewonthetitlelastyear,” saidseniorfeaturerunningback DavonHandy.“Thisyear,wehavea newteam.Weleftallthatbehind. Wedon’teventalkaboutthechampionship.We’removingontobigger andbetterthings.”

“Wehaveagreatgroupofkids,” saidTownsend.“Whenwefallbehind,theydon’tgetdownonthemselvesoroneanother.Werally togetherandplaytowin.Ibelievewe hadsomefirst-gamejitters,andwe werefeelingtheotherteamout. Onceweralliedtogether,therewas nolookingback.”

“Therewasnopanickingatall,” saidseniorrunningbackWeston Werner.“Infact,itpushedustogo harder.Wejustwentouttherewith our‘g round-and-pound’andusedall ofourweapons.”

“Panic?”blurtedhalfbackHandy afterrushingfortwotouchdowns andcatchingatwo-pointconversion pass.“Notatall.Infact,weknew we’dgetthosepointsback,andmore. Wejusthadtogetthingsgoing,and

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IRquarterbackDylanGrisetossesthepigskintoareceiverinIndianRiver’sopeninggameagainstOdessaonThursday,Aug.28.

that’swhatwedid.”

Handy,comingoffanimpressive juniorseasoninwhichheamassed 990yardsand15rushingtouchdowns,scoredtheIndians’first pointsoftheseasonona1-yardrun inwhichhephysicallyusedasecond efforttoreachtheendzone.Healso caughtseniorquarterbackDylan Grise’stwo-pointconversionpassin heavytraffic,makingit8-5with4:05 leftinthefirstperiod.

“Ijustknewweneededbigplays,” saidHandy.“Wewereclosetothe endzoneandneededtopunchitin.I justdidwhatIhadtodotoscoreon

bothofthoseplays.”

“Davonisagreatrunningback whorunshisfeetoncontactandis alwayslookingtogainanextrayard ortwobybreakingtackles,”said Townsend.“Hedidagreatjobsecuringthefootball.AndseniorBryan Irvinasthebackuphelpedbygiving Davonabreakwhenheneededit.”

Ahighlight-worthyplay

AfteranerrantOdessasnapgave theIndians(1-0)asafetyanda10-5 lead,Griseandseniorwidereceiver DarnellStokescollaboratedonthe

mostexcitinghighlight-worthyplay ofthegame.

Offathree-stepdrop,Grise tossedtheballtoStokes,whocaught thepigskinneartheleftsidelineand maneuveredhiswaythroughseveral opponents.Stokes,whoproduced22 touchdownsand1,237all-purpose yardsin2024,quicklykickeditinto anothergearandoutracedseveraldefendersthefinal35yards,makingit intotheendzonefora47-yardtally thatexpandedIR’sleadto17-5.

“WhenyougettheballintoDar-

Albright’sdoorisalwaysopentoherstudent-athletes ACoach’sStory

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Therelationshipbetweenthecoachand eachstudentathleteisstrong.

Asaresult,girls’fieldhockeyandsoccer playersarethankfulthatassistantcoach JenaAlbright’sdoorisalwaysopento them.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolteacher andassistantmentorfullyunderstandsthe importanceofopentwo-waycommunicationandbuildingrelationships.

“Ihavelearnedtoprioritizebuilding strongrelationshipswithplayers,becauseI trulybelievethattrustandrapportareessentialforeffectivecoaching,”saidAlbright.“Respectandtrustareearnedfrom bothplayersandcoaches.Ifplayersknow thatyourespectthemandcareabouttheir individualgrowthbothonandoffofthe field,theywilllistenandtryevenharderto betheirverybest.That’snotjustforthemselves,butforyouastheircoach,aswell.”

Albrightadmittedthatshebecomes veryexcitedonthesidelineswhenherIndians’teamisperformingwellonthefield.

“Iloveitwhentheteamgetsexcited, too,”shesaid.“Seeingtheplayerscheering eachotheronandcelebratingeventhe smallestofthingsjustshowsthatwehave goodteammatesandastrongbondwith oneanother.Weareateam,sowhenone doeswell,weallsucceed.

“Tobehonest,Igetmoreexcitedwhen Iseeourplayerspickingeachotherupafter oneofthemmakesamistakeonthefield,” addedAlbright.“Iappreciatethatmore fromourteambecausewehavetoliftone anotherupandnotdwellonamistake. Misplaysoccur—they’reinevitable—and wearenotperfect.Butit’showyourecover fromthemistakesyoumakethatshowsthe

heartanddedicationoftheathleteandthe team.”

Subscribingtoateam mindsetmentality

AlbrightattendedIndianRiverHigh School,wheresheplayedgirls’fieldhockey from2008to2011andsoccerfrom2009 to2012.

AftergraduatingfromIRHSin2012, sheattendedCoastalCarolinaUniversity from2012to2014,whereshemadethe women’svarsityclubsoccerteamasa freshmanandthewomen’svarsityclub fieldhockeysquadasasophomore.

In2014,Albrighttransferredtothe UniversityofDelaware,wheresheearned herbachelor’sdegreeinelementaryand middlelevelmathematicseducationin 2017.Shealsoearnedamaster’sdegreein appliedtechnologyineducationatWilm-

ingtonUniversityin2020.

Asshepursuedheradvanceddegree, AlbrightalsocoachedtheMilfordCentral Academywomen’sfieldhockeyandsoccer teams,inadditiontothatschool’sboys’ soccersquad.In2023,shebecameanIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’fieldhockey assistantcoach,andin2024wasnamedas agirls’soccerassistantmentor.

Albrightinsiststhatshesubscribestoa teammindsetmentality.

“Mindsetiseverything,”emphasized Albright,aspecial-educationmathematics teacheratIRHS.“Weneversaythatwe cannotdosomething.Wechangethe mindsetto‘Wecan’tdoityet.’Thisisa difficultmentalitytohave,especiallyifonly oneteammatehasit.Iliketoworkoncreatingthistypeofatmosphereforallofour student-athletestosupporteachotheras theylearnandaswedevelopasateam.

“Ascoaches,wecandoeverythingpos-

sibletoensuretheteamhastheabilitiesto dowell.Butitdoesn’tmatteriftheathlete isn’tonboardaswell,”Albrightadded. “Takingthetimetoinstillapositivemindsetintotheathletesisthekeytoensuring successacrosstheteam.”

Shemakescertainthatshesharesseveralofherfavoritemessageswithherplayers.

“Itellthemtheycandoanythingthey settheirmindsto,”shesaid.“Consistency iskey.Ialsostresstothemthat,whiletalentisimportant,teamworkandleadership arecrucialforsuccess.AndIstressthatit’s notaboutwhetheryougetknockeddown orhowhardyoufall—it’saboutwhether ornotyoudecidetogetbackupandkeep fighting.”

Twocolleagueshavehada profoundimpactonhercareer

Albrightsaidsheisextremelythankfultotwocolleagueswhomadeasignificantimpactontheearlystagesofher teachingandcoachingcareer.

“Asacoach,PrinceKemmerlinwas thefirstpersonwhohadfaithinme thatIwouldbeagoodcoach,”shesaid. “Hegavemeachancetocoachthegirls’ soccerteamatMilfordCentralAcademy,andIlearnedsomuchfromhim!

“Asateacher,BrandyCooperwasmy mentorandfirstrealfriendatMilford CentralAcademywhenIfirststarted teaching,”sheadded.“Brandyshowed mehowtocreateapositivemindsetin studentstoensureanactivelyengaging learningenvironment,regardlessofthe levelofbackgroundknowledgeorability.Icouldnotbemoregratefulforher, asIcarrythismentalityintomycoachingexperiencedaily.”

CoastalPoint•MikeStern

Indianssetforsuccessinfallsportsseasons

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool athleticprogramshaveseentheir shareofsuccessacrossalloftheir seasonsoverthepastseveralyears, fromthetwofootballstatechampionshipsjustayearagotomanyof theothersportsteamshavinggarneredberthsintheDIAAstate playoffs,aswellasseveralindividualathleteshavingpersonalsuccess insportssuchasswimming,golf andtennis.

FansofIRHSsportsshouldhave plentyofchancestocelebrateand cheerontheIndiansthisfallasthe 2025-2026schoolyeargetsstarted.

Thefootballteamhasmovedup inclass,toDIAAClassAA,followingtheirimpressive12-1overall recordlastyearandtheschool’s secondstatechampionshiponthe gridiron.Withthemoveupcomes amorefamiliarschedulewithmore localopponentsfromtheHenlopen AthleticConference.

Followingtheirseason-opening beatdownofOdessa,46-5,theIndians’remainingschedulewillsee themplaysevenoftheirremaining ninegamesagainstHACopponents,withthefirstcomingthis weekathomeagainstSeaford,on Fridayat3:30p.m.TheBlueJays defeatedA.I.duPontintheirseason-opener,35-0,lastweek.They were2-8overalllastyear,losing theirfinalsixgamesaftera2-2 start.

TheIRfieldhockeyteamis loadedthisseasonwithastrongnucleusbackinthefoldandanimpressivegroupofnewcomersthat shouldmaketheseasonverysuccessful.TheIndianshaveaheavy roadscheduletostartoffthe2025 campaignandwillhavetonavigate thisearlypartoftheseasonifthey wanttogetthemselvesbackinto theDIAAplayoffsforthesecond straightyear.

Afterfourawaycontestsinarow atthestart,theIndianswillplay eightoftheirremaining11games onTheReservation,includinga visitfromCapeHenlopen(14-1), thedefendingDIAAstatechampionsinDivisionI.TheVikings’lone losslastyearwas2-1toDelmar— theDivisionIIstatechamps—in theHACconferencetitlegame.

Theboys’soccerteamforIRis fortunatetohaveaheavyhome schedulethisseason,withnineof their15matchesonthehome pitch.Followingan8-8overall recordin2024thatsawtheirseason cometoanendinthefirstroundof theDIAADivisionIIstateplayoffs,theIndianswilllooktocon-

IndianRiver'sLillyanMerrick,center,hitsashotpastDover'sHadleyLewicki,left,andSofiaTorres,right,duringagamelastyear.

tinuetheirstringofstatetournamentberths.IRwontheboys’DivisionIIstatechampionshipin2020 andhavethreestatecrownsoverall intheirprogram’shistory.

Aloadedschedulefacingsome topprogramsacrossthestatewill certainlyprovidesomechallenges. Butasenior-ladenroster,along withastrongandtalentedgroupof juniors,sophomoresandfreshmen, shouldonceagainfinditselfinthe mixofchallengingforapostseason spot,aswellasadeeprunintothe playoffs.

Thegirls’volleyballteam wrappedupits2024campaignwith anoverall8-7recordbutcameup justshortofapostseasonspot.This season’steamislightonnumbers, withjust11girlsontheroster,versus26fromayearago.

Howwellthisteam—which obviously,justbasedsolelyonthe numbers,lostquiteabitoftalent —cancometogether,andputforth theirbestefforteachtimeout,will determinethelevelofsuccessthey willhavefor2025.

TheIRcross-countryteamswill nothavealotofdualmeetsin 2025.Thebulkoftheirschedule featureslargemeetswithmultiple teamsthatwillhelptotrainthem forthemainfocus:thepostseason, withtheSussexCountyChampionships,HenlopenAthleticConferenceChampionshipsandthe DIAAStateChampionshipmeets. Theirnumbersareup,andthe runnersareextremelytalented. ThereisnoreasonthattheIndians

shouldn’tseemanyoftheirrunners makestrongbidstoearnspotsin thosepostseasonmeets.

AllIRsportsschedulescanbe foundatwww.indians-sports.com.

DAVON HANDY

Football/Senior

The speedy senior halfback enabled the Indians to rally from an early deficit and defeat visiting Odessa, 46-5 in their 2025 Class 2A season opener on Thursday, August 28. The “Handy man” broke a tackle for a one yard touchdown run and caught a two-point conversion pass in heavy traffic to give the Indians the lead for good, 8-5 in the first quarter. Handy's second one yard six pointer in the second stanza gave IRHS a 24-5 lead at halftime and finished the game with a team-leading 53 rushing yards on 20 carries.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Maciey

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TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague beganitsend-of-seasondouble-eliminationtournamentlastweek,withall 16teamscompetingafterbeingseeded basedontheirregular-seasonperformances.Regular-seasonchampion CoastalChiropracticemergedasthe No.1seedafteraccumulatingaseason best19-4win-lossrecord.Thegames wereplayedattheChurchofGod fieldsneartheintersectionofRoutes 113and26inDagsboro.

Herearetheresultsofthefirst roundofplay:

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MarkGiblinledthewinnerswitha firstinning3-runhomerunwhile SteveCarey’s3hitsincludeda2-run scoringdouble.JohnSmartexcelledon thepitcher’smound.EJ’sKevinRobbinsrippedasolohomerun.

•AmericanLegionPost2416, LogoMotive12

AmericanLegionPost24scored5 runsinthetopofthe5thtobreaka77tieandpullaheadforgood.Logo Motiverackedup24hitsbutstranded tworunnersinsixoftheseveninnings. PatSullivanwent4-for-4,andJim Groff,RussBufflapandMikeMcClatcheyeachhad3hitsforLM.

•TouchofItaly9,BeachDetailing 6

John“Flash”LennonandFrank Keirnanledthewinnersoffensively whileTomMoore madetwospectaculardefensiveplaysinrightfield.

•MillsboroLanes14,AmericanLegionPost284

DaveRager,GaryManaraze(three doubles),andJoeWroblewskieach went3-for-3forthewinners.Brad Geistripped3hitswhileBarryMederrickandRandyCrippseachcontributed2safetiesforALPost28.

KevinMcCabe,WarrenLloydand Billy“Mac”McNameeeachsmacked2 hitsforthewinnerstobackthestellar pitchingbyKevinMcCabe.R.J.Bayko andWarrenLloydturnedinsome timelydefense.

•B&ETire &Alignment15,Town ofSelbyville7

DaveBoyajianandSteveColineach went3-for-3forthewinners,while BobLaducadrilled2doubles,and TommyFaulkner,ChuckKing,Bob SchnurandAlHookeachadded2 hits.

Herearetheresultsofthesecond roundofplay:

•LogoMotive12,Diamondblade Tileworks9

BillGrimesblasteda2-runhomer andadded2morehitsforthewinners. RandyGaileywent3-for-3witha doubleand3RBIs,andPatSullivan andKenPlacekeachsmacked3hits. DiamondbladeTileworkswaseliminatedfromthetournament.

•BeachDetailing13,AmericanLegionPost283 LegionPost28waseliminatedfrom thetournament.

•CommunityBankDelaware14, TownofSelbyville6

Selbyvillewaseliminatedfromthe tournament.

•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle7,EdwardJonesInvestments4 BillKyleandJoeLucaseachhad3 hitsforthewinners,andGregWard added2hitstobacktheexcellent pitchingofDonHillock.EdwardJones waseliminatedfromthetournament.

•MillsboroLanes11,TouchofItaly 5

SteveDiLouiepitchedamasterful game,andWarrenLloydwent3-for-3 forthewinners,whileJoeWroblewski andPeteMarinoeachwent2-for-3. TOIwasledbyFrankKiernanand SteveUnger,whoeachcontributedtwo hits.

•AmericanLegionPost245, CoastalChiropractic4.

•BeamConstruction14,WSFS Bank9

PitcherJohnSmarthelpedhiscause with4hits,andBruceBallentine, MarkGiblinandKammLodgeeach smacked3hitsforthewinners.

•CoastalChiropractic11,DiamondbladeTileworks1 GeorgeFitch,DennisAyres,Bill McGloin,R.J.Bayko,FrankSorbera andNormNeedleledthewayforthe winners.MikeWaldnerturnedina fantasticpitchingperformancebacked byexceptionaldefensefromLouFedericoandVinceDaley.

•WSFSBank7,TheOriginal

•B&ETire &Alignment12,AtlanticOrthopaedics11

BobSchnur’sRBI-singleinthebottomofthe7thinningbrokean11-11 tieforthewinners.BillKyle,Chuck KingandDaveGosleeeachhad3hits, whileBobLaDuca,DaveJanuchowski, SteveColen,DaveGarriottandGuy Drewiczeachripped2safeties.

nell’shands,anythingcanhappen,” saidTownsend.“Heisaplaymaker, andhisspeedisincredible.”

Handyaddedanother1-yardTD runthatgavetheIndiansa24-5 halftimelead.Grise’spoiseinthe secondhalfenabledtheIRoffenseto taketimeofftheclockandkeepthe ballawayfromOdessaquarterback CooperCurranandhislong-distance rightarm.

Afterascorelessthirdquarter, seniorwidereceiverMichaelPeranteaurushedfora1-yardTD,one playafterseniorlinemanAlexBehornarblockedanOdessapunt,expandingtheleadto31-5.

TheIndians’defensecreatedtheir ownfourth-quarterhighlightwhen seniordefensivebackChrisGivens scoopedupaDucksfumbleandreturnedit25yardsforanotherTD, m akingthescore38-5.AfterOdessa committedanotherhigh-snapsafety, seniorrunningbackRickyWiggins finishedthescoringwitha15-yard touchdownromptomakeit46-5.

Afive-sackgame

TheIndians’defensemanagedto puttremendouspressureonDucks quarterbackCurran—particularlyin thesecondhalf.Theyrepeatedly pressuredCurranandrecordedfive sacks,byGivens,Handy,sophomore middlelinebackerReedDonnelly andseniorlinemenJacobKillenand Ji’yehrTurnage.Juniorlinebacker BrennanLooseledtheteamwith eighttackles,withKillenandjunior LandenErbeaddingfourstopseach.

Givensrecordedanimpressive statisticallineofonesack,twoforced fumblesandtworecoveredbobbles —oneforaTD.

“ Iwasverypleasedwithourdefensiveline,”saidTownsend.“Werotatedseveralguysintokeepthem fresh,andtheyalldidgreat.Ithelps whenyouhavesixtoeightguysyou canplayonthedefensivelineandrotatethemtokeepthemfresh.”

Offensively,Handyrushedfor53 yardsandhistwoTDson20carries, Irvinadded21yardsoneightcarries, andPeranteauhad15yardsanda TDonfivetotes.

Stokesledallreceiverswith84 yardsonfourcatchesandhissixpointer,andrushedtwicefor5yards. Healsoamassed114yardsontwo kickandpuntreturns.

JuniorplacekickerNolan Staniszewskiconnectedonallthree ofhispoint-after-touchdownkicks, andWeberscoredonhisonlyattempt.

QuarterbackGrisecompleted10 of15throwsfor120yardsandaTD. H eledtheIndianstothestateflag lastseason,with1,569passingyards and24TDaerials.

“IthoughtDylandidagreatjob guidingtheoffense,”saidTownsend. “Hewascalm,coolandcollected. Andthenheturneditupanotchin thesecondhalf.Dylanisverycomfortablerunningtheoffense.Hegets everyonesettledandwheretheyneed tobe.Hecontinuestoimprove daily.”

“Dylanisagreatteammateanda greatguy,”saidWerner.“He’salso verylevel-headed,andhecommands theoffensewithconfidence.”

Seafordisthisweek’sopponent

Class1AmemberSeaford,anarea rival,willvisittheIndiansthisFriday afternoon,Sept.5,fora3:30p.m. openingkickoff.TheBluejaysare comingoffa35-0winintheirseason-openerovervisitingA.I.duPont lastFridaynight.

“Seafordhasanewheadcoach, andisrunninganewoffenseanddefense,”saidTownsendofthe1-0 Bluejaysandtheircoach,Glenn Phillips.“Theyareveryathletic,so weneedtohaveagoodweekof practice.Wealsoneedtocontinueto focusonjustgettingbettereachday.”

VillageVolunteerstohostHarvestHustle5KatCapeHenlopenStatePark

TheVillageVolunteersareinviting thecommunitytojointhe2ndAnnual HarvestHustle5Krunand1Kwalkon Saturday,Sept.20,atCapeHenlopen StatePark.Thefundraisingeventwill helpsupporttheorganization’smission “toassistolderadultsinthegreaterMilton,LewesandRehobothBeachcommunitiesinaginginplacewithdignity andindependence.”

Thisyear’seventaimstoengagemore

familiesandmulti-generationalparticipants.Beyondtherace,thedaywillfeatureafoodtruck,rafflesfromlocal businesses,gamesandraceawards,all whileraisingawarenessandfundsfor VillageVolunteers’work.

“We’reexcitedtobringthecommunitytogetherforthisfunandimpactful event,”saidAnnaMoshier,executivedirectorofVillageVolunteers.“TheHarvestHustle5Kisagreatwayforlocal

residentstogetinvolvedwhilesupportingtheirolderneighbors.Thefundswe raisehelpensurethatareaseniorscan safelyandcomfortablyageinplace.We encouragefamiliestocomeout,enjoya dayoffitness,funandconnection,and helpmakeadifferenceinthelivesof theirneighbors.”

Participantscanregisterfortherace ordonateonlineatwww.villagevolunteer.org.Eventproceedswilldirectly

benefitVillageVolunteersandtheir worksupportingolderadultsinthearea. Throughanetworkofvolunteersand communitypartnerships,VillageVolunteersprovidesessentialservices,social connectionsandresourcestoenableseniorstolivesafelyandcomfortablyin theirhomes.Moreinformationabout theorganization,includingvolunteer opportunities,canbefoundatwww.villagevolunteer.org.

CapeHenlopenElkssupportinglocalveteranswithgolfouting

TheElksGolfOutingforVeterans willbeheldWednesday,Oct.1,atThe RookeryGolfCourseinMilton.The eventisopentothepublic,andorganizersarecurrentlyseekingsponsors,donationsandplayers.TheCapeHenlopen Elks#2540isaregistered501(c)(8)organizationanddonationsmaybetaxdeductible.

Proceedsfromthisfundraiserwillgo toveterans’organizationsthroughout SussexCounty.Previousrecipientsof Elks’supportoflocalveteransinclude theWarriorWeekendProgram,Opera-

tionSEAstheDay,SouthernDelaware TherapeuticRiding,WreathsAcross America,HomeoftheBraveand DelawareVeteransHome.

FortheOct.1event,aftergolfing,a receptionwillbeheldattheElksLodge inLewesforawards,prizes,raffles,specialactivitiesandlunch.

“Yourhelpisessentialforourlocal veterans,whethertheyhavebeenintegratedintosocietylongagoorjustrecentlytransitionedfrommilitaryto civilianlife,”organizerssaid.“Thenatureoftheirserviceoftenresultsinsevereemotional,physicalandeconomic challenges,whichcanresultintrouble securingemploymenttoaccessingqualityhealthcareandstablehousing,and theincreaseinveteransuicides.

“Thankfully,localnonprofitslikethe Elkshelpfillthegapswheregovernmentprogramsfallshort,anddeliver meaningfulassistancetoourveterans. Pleasehelpmakethisannualfundraiser asuccessforthesakeofthosewhoso selflesslyservedourcountry.”

Businesssponsorsarebeingencouragedtodonatetheirproducts(with logo)andgiftcertificatesasgiveaways, whilefundingaspecificgolfcoursehole isalsowelcome.TheElkswillprovide receiptsandalocalnewspaperadwith sponsors’logoastheypubliclyexpress theirgratitudeforthesupport.

Furtherinformation,sponsorand playerregistrationformscanbeobtainedbyemailing CapeElksGolf@icloud.com.

TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanywillbeholdingits17thAnnual GolfTournamentonMonday,Oct.20, atCrippleCreekGolf&CountryClub inDagsboro.

Itwillbeafour-personteamscramble,withdoorprizes,raffleprizesand more.

Lunchwillbeserved,andaHolein OneonHole16willwintheskilledand luckygolferanewKiacourtesyofSelbyvilleHollyKia.

Entryformsandsponsorformsare onthewebsiteatselbyville88.com.

Formoreinformation,contactRoy Gould, golfchairman,atrgould@selbville88.com.

September5,2025

DinkOutDomesticViolencepickleballeventraisesnearly$60K

Inthegameofpickleball,to“dink out”istohittheballoutofbounds, toloseapoint.OnFriday,Aug.15,a groupofareapickleballplayersparticipatedinDinkOutDomesticViolence,afundraiserheldatSeaColony inBethanyBeach.

Therecipientofthedonationsis DelawareWomenade,agrassroots nonprofitorganizationbegunin 2010.DelawareWomenadeworks closelywithPeople’sPlaceinMilford.Together,theyhelpprovide localwomenandchildrenincrisisa safeplacetostayandsupportthemin manyotherimportantwaysasthey puttheirlivesbacktogether.Itis Womenade’shope,representative said,thatdomesticviolencewillsoon becompletely“outofbounds.”

DinkOutDomesticViolence raisednearly$60,000.Ateamof women(RobinProcida,Leanne Glueck,DianeThometzandMaria Vershel)organizedandrantheevent.

OnbehalfofDelawareWomenade,TeresaZatcoffexpresseddeep appreciation,saying,“Ourmissionis toinspirefamiliesandyouth,totransitionintotheirnextphaseofgrowth andindependencesafely.Wearebeyondgratefultoeveryonewhoparticipated,includingdonors,sponsors, volunteers,andtheincrediblecommittee.”

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RepresentativesofDelawareWomenaderepresentativespresenttheirdonationfromthepickleballfundraiser.Pictured,from left, areMariaVershel,PeggyKent,LeanneGlueck,DianeThometz,RobinProcida,TeresaZatcoffandMaddieAndrews.

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Withthe2025-2026schoolyeargettingunderwayandstudentsreturning tocampusesandclassrooms,transportationwillundoubtedlybeimpacted, AAArepresentativessaidthisweek. Back-to-schooltransportationaffects notonlystudentsandparents,butalso othermotorists,bicyclistsandpedestriansusingtheroads,theysaid.

“Thistimeofyearisparticularly dangerous.Young,inexperienceddrivers headingtohighschool,schoolbuses, commuters,parentsdoingdrop-offs, and pedestriansandbicyclistsareall sharingtheroad,”saidJanaTidwell, publicaffairsmanager,AAAMid-Atlantic.“Whiletrafficpatternsmay change,theresponsibilityforkeeping studentssafedoesnot.It’simportant thatalldrivers,aswellasstudents,remainalertandfollowbasicprecautions

forasafereturnbacktoschool.”

AAAadvisedalldriverstobemindfulofchangesintrafficinandaround schoolzones.

AAAschoolbussafetytips

“Schoolbussafetyshouldbeatop priority,withstudents,parents,teachers, administrators,transportationpersonnel andthemotoringpublicallplayingimportantrolesinkeepingchildrensafe whileonoraroundaschoolbus.”

Tidwellsaidthat,toooften,motoristsareinahurryordrivingdistractedanddrivearoundaschoolbus, despitethebusdisplayingastoparm andflashinglights.

“Thesedriversdon’tseeitasaproblem.Butmotoristsneedtofollowthe rulesoftheroad,andthatincludesstop-

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Delawareschoolbuscrashdata

In2024,DelawareStatePolicereported173schoolbuscrashes,resulting in62injuriesandonefatality,compared to214schoolbuscrashes,resultingin 106injuriesandonefatalityin2023.

Delaware’sschool busstoppinglaw

Whenaschoolbusisstoppedand displaysflashinglamps(amberwarning lampsand/orredstoplamps),thedriver ofanyvehicleapproachingtheschool busfromthefrontorfromtherearshall stopbeforepassingthebusandremain stoppeduntilsuchbusbeginstomove ornolongerhastheredstoplampsactivated.

Whenabusisstoppedonatwo-lane roadwiththeoverheadredflashing lightsilluminatedandstoparmout,the driverofanyvehicleapproachingthe schoolbusfromthefrontortherearof thebusshallstopandremainstopped untiltheredlightsarenolongerflashingandthestoparmisretracted.

Onaroadwaywithfourormore lanes,thedriverapproachingthebus fromthefrontshallnotstop.

Driversshouldstopfarenoughfrom thebustoallowstudentstosafelyenter andexitthebus.

AccordingtotheNationalHighway TrafficSafetyAdministration (NHTSA),all50stateshavealawthat makesitillegaltopassaschoolbuswith its redflashinglightsonanditsstoparmextended.

AAAofferedanumberoftipsasthe

newschoolyeargetsunderway:

•Alwaysstopforschoolbuses— Flashingyellowlightsonaschoolbus indicateitispreparingtostoptoloador unloadchildrenandmotoristsshould slowdownandpreparetostopaswell. Redflashinglightsandextendedstop armindicatethebushasstoppedand childrenaregettingonoroff.Motorists arerequiredtostoptheirvehiclesand waituntiltheredlightsstopflashing, the extendedstoparmiswithdrawnand thebusbeginsmovingbeforetheycan startdrivingagain.

•Obeytrafficsignsandsignals— Manymotoristsviolatestopsignsin schoolzonesandresidentialneighborhoods,withmanyfailingtocometoa completestop,rollingthroughastop signornotslowingdownatall.Motoristsarealsorunningredstoplights, puttingpedestriansandothermotorists atrisk.

•Keeptrackoftime—Beawareof thetimeofdayyou’reontheroadand howthatcoincideswiththeschoolday. Notsurprisingly,moreschool-age pedestriansarekilledfrom7to8a.m. andfrom3to4p.m.thananyother hoursoftheday.

•Slowdown—Whetherinaschool zoneorresidentialneighborhood,driversshouldkeeptheirspeedlowandbe preparedtostopquicklyforincreased vehicleorpedestriantraffic.

•Cometoacompletestop—Alwayscometoacompletestop,checking carefullyforchildrenonsidewalksand in crosswalksbeforeproceeding.

•Eliminatedistractions—Research showsthattakingyoureyesofftheroad forjusttwosecondsdoublesyour chancesofcrashing.Childrencanbe quick,crossingtheroadunexpectedlyor emergingsuddenlybetweentwoparked

cars.Reduceriskbynotusingyourcell phonewhiledriving.

AAAdrop-off/pick-upsafetytips

Withmanyparentsdroppingoffand pickinguptheirchildrenatschool,motoristscanexpectincreasedtrafficcongestionnearschools.Withcarsentering andleavingparkinglotsandliningthe streets,motoristsarebeingreminded thatextracautionandreducedspeeds arenecessaryinschoolzones.Thestart oftheschoolyearcanbeparticularly dangerous,withnewroutinesforparents andchildren.

AAAofferedtheseremindersfor parentsintendingtodrivetheirchildren toschool:

•Followschooldrop-offandpick-up procedures,andbemindfulthatthese mayhavechangedfromtheprevious year.

•Don’tdouble-park.Itblocksvisibilityforotherchildrenandvehicles.

•Don’tloadorunloadchildren acrossthestreetfromtheschool.

•Havechildrenexitthevehicleon the“curbside”everytime(sotheyaren’t openingthecardoorintoanoncoming trafficlaneorcrossingaroundthe front/backofcartogettocurb).

•Slowdown,eliminatedistractions

AAApedestriansafetytips

Red-lightrunninghascontinuedto plaguethestateandthenation,accordingtoAAA.Consideredanaggressive drivingbehavior,red-lightrunningis oftenaccompaniedbyanotherbaddrivingbehavior—speeding.

“Over1,000peoplearekilledacross thecountryeveryyearduetosomeone runningaredlight.Allthosedeaths werepreventable.Motoristsshouldnot bedrivingdistractednorputtheirown desirestobeontheirwayaheadofthe safetyofothermotorists,vehiclepassengersandpedestrians,including schoolchildrenandparents,”warned Tidwell.

Evenchildrennotwalkingtheentire routetoschoolareoftenwalkingtoa schoolbusstop.

AAAhasremindersforstudentsas theschoolyeargetsunderway:

•Crossonlyatcornerssodriverscan seeyou.Nevercrossbetweenparked carsormid-block.

•Useacrosswalkwhenit’savailable. Don’tassumethatbecauseyoucansee thedriver,thedrivercanseeyou.Alwaysusecautionwhencrossing.

•Lookallwaysbeforecrossing.Look andlistenforcars,pedestriansandbicyclists.

•Onceyouhaveconfirmedtraffic hasstopped,crosswhenthelightindi-

catesitissafetocrosswithoutfurther hesitationsoyouhavetimetocross safely.

•Usethecrosswalkpush-buttonsignalwhenpossibleandcrosswhenthe signal allows.

•Watchforcarsthatareturningleft orrightwhencrossing.

•Walkonasidewalkwhenitisprovided.Ifyoumustwalkinthestreet, walkfacingtrafficontheleftsideofthe roadandasfartotheleftaspossible.

•Makeiteasyfordriverstoseeyou. Dressinlightcolors,wearreflectivematerialoruseaflashlight.

•Removeheadphonesanddon’tuse cellphonesorelectronicdeviceswhen crossingthestreet.

•Watchforwhitelightsontherear of vehicles,signalingbackingupin drivewaysorparkinglots.

•Avoidwalkingalone.Walkwitha friend.

AAAbicyclesafetytips

Forsomechildren,thenewschool yearmaymarkthefirsttimetheyareallowedtoridetheirbiketoschool.But evenolderchildrencanbenefitfromrefreshersonfollowingtrafficlawsand takingsafepathstoschool.

“Distracteddrivers,red-lightrunners andmotoristswithotherbaddriving behaviorscontinuetoposeathreatto otherroadusers,includingchildrenriding theirbicyclestoschool,”saidTid-

well.“Whetherthisisthefirstyearfor yourchildtoridetheirbiketoschoolor they’vebeendoingsoforseveralyears, allchildrencanbenefitfromarefresher thistimeofyearontherulesoftheroad andhowtostaysafe.”

AAAofferedanumberoftipsfor childrenridingtheirbicyclestoschool:

•Makesureyourchildhastheskills torideabikesafely,suchasridingina straightlineandsignalingtovehicles when turning.

•Choosethesafestroutetobiketo school,onewithlesstrafficandslower speeds.Usebikepathsiftheyareavailable.

•Makesureyourcyclistsunderstand trafficsafetyrules,suchasridinginthe samedirectionastrafficandstoppingat allstopsignsandsignals.

•Explaintheimportanceofwearing abikehelmettoyourchild.They’re criticaltominimizinginjuryincaseofa crash.AccordingtotheInsuranceInstituteofHighwaySafety,wearingahelmet canreducetheoddsofheadinjury byhalf.

•Ridefocusedandalert.Neveruse earbudsorelectronicswhileriding.

“Nomattertheplan,nomatterthe modeoftransportation,everyoneneeds toremainvigilant–putdownthe phone,lookup,andpayattentionto helpstudentsgettoandfromschool safely,”saidTidwell.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SantanaMossgavetheartista nodofapprovalandanenthusiastic thumbs-up.

TheretiredWashingtonRedskins widereceivertookanotherglanceat hislikenessonthecanvas,andhis facebrokeintoawidegrin.

Theartist,Dagsbororesident KevinCopley,alsoworeabeaming smileofprideandachievement.

Theheartfeltexchangetookplace onJuly27duringthefirstdayofthe now-WashingtonCommanders’preseasontrainingcampinAshburn,Va.

Mosswaspresentedwiththefacialportraitfollowingapressconferenceandpodcasttoannouncethat hewouldbeinductedintotheteam’s RingofFameattheteam’s2025season-openeratNorthwestStadiumon Sunday,Sept.7,againstthevisiting NewYorkGiants.

ThepredominantlyredandorangeportraitshowsMosswiththe samelookofdeterminationashefrequentlyworewhilebattlingdefensive backsinpursuitofaerialsfromNew YorkJetsand,then,Redskinsquarterbacks.(Hespenthisfirstfour NFLyearswithNewYork.)The workalsoshowshiscareerstatistics from2001to2014,includingMoss’s 732receptions,10,283receiving yardsand66touchdowncatches.

Copleycreatedtheportraitina street-artstylethatcapturesthewide receiver’sworkingman’sapproachto thegame.

“Hewasthekindofguywho showedupandpunchedtheclock,” saidCopley.“IenvisionedSantana walkingpastawallinthecityand seeingtheportraitpaintedonawall. Itwaskindofvalidatedbyhisreac-

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DagsboroartistKevinCopley(left)andWashingtonRedskins’widereceiverSantana MossstudyCopley’sfacialportraitoftheretiredfootballstar.

tiontothework.”

CopleyhasalsobeencommissionedbytheWashingtonCommanders(formerlyknownasthe Redskins)toprovideapieceofdigi-

talarttobepresentedattheseasonopener.

“LastMay,Iwaswalkingonthe IndianRiverInletbeachandraninto alongtimefriendwhohasseenmy paintings,”saidCopley,anativeof Brentwood,Md.“Afterwetalkedfor awhile,hetoldmeaboutthepossibilityofmybeingcommissionedby theCommandersforaspecialproject forSantanaMoss’sinductioninto theRingofFame.Afterreviewing therequirementswiththeCommanders’staff,Iacceptedthechallenge.Ittookmeaboutaweekto completetheportrait.”

FromtheNorthwest HighSchoolyearbook tosportspaintings

Copley’scareerasanartistdates backtowhenhewasayoungster growingupinBrentwood.

“Mymom,FrancesCopley,would buymeartsupplies,becauseshesaw somethinginme,andchallengedme

topaintanddraw,”saidCopley,who retiredinDecember2022aftera33yearcareerwithseveralfederalgovernmentagencies.“Myfirst commissionedartwasforoneofmy mom’sclients,in1974.Sincethen, myarthasextendedfrommyNorthwesternHighSchoolyearbook,digitalartforcountlesswebsites—most notablytheU.S.Governmentprintingoffice—andT-shirtart,tomy currentrangeofcomicbook,beach andsportspaintings.”

AccordingtoCopley,privateart collectorshavecontactedhimvia FacebookandInstagraminthepursuitofpiecestoaddtotheircollections.

“TheCopleyfamilyhasmanytalentedartists,withanexclusiveart historydatingbacktomyancestor, JohnSingletonCopley,whoseworks hangintheNationalPortraitGallery inWashington,D. C.,”hesaid proudly.

“Ialsohavetwocousins,JonCarl CopleyandSeanCopley,whowork inthetelevisionandfilmindustryas setdesignersandindependentartists, withworksthathavebeenshownin NewYorkCitygalleries.Ialsohavea nephewJasonCopley,grand-niece LivCopleyandthreesons,Michael, StephenandRyanCopley,whoare allgiftedartists.”

Hisinspirationforart, lifeandeverything

Sheremainshisinspiration.For art.Forlife.Foreverything.

WhenCopleyretired,heandhis wife,Patricia“Patti”Copley,both plannedforandmovedin2022to coastalDelawaretoenjoytheirretirementyears.

“Pattiwastheonewhoreally knewmytalent,”saidCopley.“We werehighschoolsweetheartsat NorthwesternHighSchoolinHyattsville,Md.,andgraduatedin1978. IhadwantedtoattendtheUniversityofMarylandartschool,butI didn’twanttobeastarvingartist.Instead,Istudiedelectronicengineering.ThejokebetweenPattiandme wasthat,inretirement,Icouldafford tobeastarvingartist.”

Afterthecouple’sfirstChristmas intheirnewhome,PattiCopleywas diagnosedwithcancer.Shepassed awayin2023.

“Mypassionforartkeepsme closetohermemory,”saidKevin Copley.“Wehadplannedallofthis together.Pattialwaysknewmytalent,andherconfidenceinmegives methecouragetoreachforthebest thatIcanbe.”

LEGALS

The Annual McCabe Tax Ditch Meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 At The Ocean View Beach Club 13 Beach Club Ave , DE, 19970. For questions, call 410-258-1334.

CP 20250808 5T

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Ocean View, Deep Hole Prong 4, Culvert Replacement, Project No. OVPZ&D 26-03 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary for improvements detailed on the plans for Deep Hole Prong 4, Culvert Replacement in the Incorporated Town of Ocean View.

Interested Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents during normal working hours by contacting Kristen Powell, at kpowell@oceanviewde.gov . A copy of the bid documents will be emailed to interested parties.

A mandatory pre bid meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Ocean View, Delaware 19970.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Deep Hole Prong 4, Culvert Replacement, Project No. OVPZ&D 26-03. Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and 50% Maintenance Bond, and Contractor's Insurance are included in the Contract Documents.

The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.

CP 20250829 2T

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

Estate of Stephen Joseph Galata, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Stephen Joseph Galata who departed this life on July 4, 2025, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Juanita V. Drury on August 18, 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 4, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Juanita V. Drury 310 Wellington Pkwy., PO Box 849 Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20250829 3T

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

Estate of Aquila James Elwell, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Aquila James Elwell who departed this life on July 24, 2025, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Rosemarie S. Elwell on August 15, 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 24, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Rosemary S. Elwell 34156 Yiana Dr., Frankford, DE 19945

ATTORNEY:

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20250829 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:133-1.00-16.03

Property Address: 18743 WHALEYS CORNER ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CLEVELAND ANTONIO HAGANS & RANDI EVANS & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:133-16.00-1524.00

Property Address: 20553 ASHEVILLE DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of

DION D. JOHNSON, SR. (10) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

CP 20250905 2T

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-12.00-250.00

Property Address: 35930 JOHNSON LANE, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JENICE CHESTER (16) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-29.00-709.00

Property Address: 27721 KING CHARLES DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES A. FROETSCHEL (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20250905 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:133-16.00-2327.00

Property Address: 34270 GRAHAM CIRCLE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of AHMED ALY BAKKAR & CYNTHIA N. CLARK (21) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

OFFICE

OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Mark Fulton Conners, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Mark Fulton Conners who departed this life on March 9, 2025, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Ashley C. Sherwin on August 15, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before November 9, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Ashley C. Sherwin 31 Greenwood St., Malden, MA 02148

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20250829 3T

Delaware Department of Transportation Shante Hastings Secretary

Public Workshop

Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4 – 7p.m. Roxana Fire Company 35943 Zion Church Road, Frankford, DE 19945

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) would like to invite the residents and all other interested parties to an informational public workshop to discuss the replacement of Bridge 3-437 on Lighthouse Road. The purpose of the workshop is to present the details of the proposed construction work and timing of the construction.

The workshop will include a presentation at 4:00 pm, providing a general overview of the project, review of the detour plan, and timing of construction. The presentation will be repeated at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Following each presentation, the Department will be available to answer any questions from the public.

This workshop location is accessible to persons having disabilities. Persons who require auxiliary aids and services such as qualified interpreters are requested to contact DelDOT by phone or mail one week in advance.

For further information contact DelDOT Community Relations at 1-800-6525600 (in DE) or 302-760-2080, or write to DelDOT Community Relations P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903, or via email to dotpr@delaware.gov.

NOTICE

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:133-9.00-9.09

Property Address: 26742 SHORTLY ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MARK ANDREW IORII & JENNIFER ANN IORII (23) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

2T

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-29.00-455.00

Property Address: 27271 CLIPPER DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of WALTER MARIN (26) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

Bridge 3-437 on Lighthouse Rd over Assawoman Bay

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-23.00-595.00

Property Address: 124 WILLIAM DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOSEPH D. MITCHELL & SHARON L. MITCHELL (27) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20250905 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:134-8.00-332.00

Property Address: 30937 OAKWOOD ROAD, Ocean View, DE 19970

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of BARRY E. WIDMER, SR. (30) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 16th day of September, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-19.00-121.03

Property Address: 38830 SEA GULL ROAD, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/20/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/24/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID EDWARD STEELE, SR., AS HEIR AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA L. STEELE F/K/A BARBARA POORE (28) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

WEST FENWICK Cleaning

Lady needed for a small size Rancher. Inquire at 302-614-8728

BETHANY AREA SENIOR needs help with yard work. Call Bob for more info, 717-682-0218

1923 WOODEN

MAHJONG SET Dovetail, wooden box $100 text

302-258-3741

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BUYING CASE POCKET

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

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409

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 Condition. Call for details. Best offer 610-506-9179

DISHES IMPORTED FROM Germany. Setting for 12, never used $80 302-579-0026

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer. 610-506-9179

ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR & CO. 30 hour 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

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

POWER PRESSURE COOKER

XL model PPC770. Lightly used, great cond. w/recipes & info book $50 text 302-2583741

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

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

HAMILTON BEACH 6QT

Slow Cooker. Model 33463 type SC53. Lightly used, great cond. 3temp setting $40 text 302-258-3741

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

2002 CHEVROLET

SILVERADO 3500 Crew Cab 4WD DuramaxTurbo Diesel Pickup Truck 157K Miles, $14,000 OBO, (717) 371-5068 (Millsboro)

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” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500

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

HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Part Time/Full Time

Kitchen - Line cook, Dishwasher, EXPO, Counter Front - Host / Hostess, Server, Bartender

Duties

Please apply in person. Closed Monday and Tuesday SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY … PLEASE.

30234 Cedar Neck Rd. (next to Hocker’s Hardware Store)

FIELD MANAGER

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

WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday -

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

2007 LAGUNA 21 FOOT center console, 150 HP

Mercury Verando supercharged engine with 155 hours, with trailer, VHF AM/FM/CD stereo system, cushions and power winch. $9,000 OBO. 239-642-9188

FISHING TACKLE WANTED

Professional Buyer pays fairly. Cash, easy friendly service, Reels, collections, buys all. 856-426-4940

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

LEAD SINKERS

Bank, Pyramid, Hatteras, Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs & Bucktails. 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

SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE

1yr old. New in Box with Red case and everything included. $250 302-436-9133

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

FSBO FENWICK ISLAND

1205 North Schulz Road, 4/5 Bedroom, Waterfront. More Info call 802-380-1932

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Waterfront Lot, cleared, ready to build in Parkslay VA. 2 1/2 acres on Crippen Creek. Paved roads, community pier for shing. crabbing, kyaking. Boat launch nearby. 1 1/2 hours from Bethany $85, 000 OBO 302-462-5133

FOR SALE BY OWNER

IN BLACK CREEK COVE

GEORGETOWN DE

5BR, 3BA, 3,500 square feet on 3/4 acres. 2 story, large deck and shed. Private community with low HOA fees. New condition, family oriented, school bus stop at main gate. $639,000. Call 302-579-0026 or 732-9100505. Pictures of house in computer. 24840 Mistletoe Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947. Put address in search bar and click on it.

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

FREE! PIANO Great condition. In Ocean View, must pick up. 302-539-1114 or 302-542-4327

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

SWANN COVE 3BR/2BA single family home with garage, large fenced yard, in Fenwick Island West. $2,700 + utilities. Available after 10/1/2025. Call for more information: 302-316-6755

BETHANY BEACH AREA

Mature single female needed to share 2BR/ 2 ½BA townhome. Fully furnished private room & bath. Shared common space, no pets. Available, Oct. 15th thru March 31st. $1175 utilities included. Text/leave message for pics & more details 678-249-5312

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

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

2 CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TILLERS 2HP $60 & 6HP $150. 410-299-1581

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER

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

Leave message and phone number

18X36 CRAFTSMAN lawn roller $150 410-299-1581

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike

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

NEW BEACH CART never used, chair holder $25 410-739-6819

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

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” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500

3 KITCHEN HANGING

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

CORNER CHINA CLOSET Excellent Condition. With light $80 302-559-0848

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

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649 THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838 CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507

MODEL TOY “TANKER” TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390

1 WICKER CABINET with storage drawers/shelves, 46’W X 15”D X 34”H excellent cond. $70 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

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

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

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

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

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

NIKON FM 1970-1980 Used w/ micro Nikkor 105 mm lense. 52 mm lense attached plus other accessories $300 takes all, text 302-258-3741

BLACK HYDRAULIC hairstyling chair. Leather & chrome. Great condition. Orig. $400, asking $50. 443-373-7294

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

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. 973-722-5367Floral 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

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

20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN

$8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

This Weekend

❐ Fri, Sept 5th & Sat, Sept 6th 7am-? Rain or Shine

Huge Multi Family Yard Sale! New & Old Items! Household, jewelry, toys, furniture, tools, kid & adult clothes, Christmas & Holiday, home decor, and much more!Off RT 17. 31882, 31950, & 31953 Phillips Rd Selbyville, DE 19975

❐ Sat, Sept 6th & Sun, Sept 7th 7:30am-1pm Rain or Shine

Huge Moving/Down Sizing Sale! Some furniture, household, Pottery Barn items, fishing & tackle, tools, electrical, outdoor stuff, sump pump, collectables & much more!

33261 Paradiso Greens, Ocean View DE 19970 off Woodland in the Reserves

❐ Sat, Sept 6th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Large Community Yard Sale! Whartons Bluff in Millsboro. Diagonally across from Millsboro Elementary on Irons Branch Road.

❐ Sat, Sept 6 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

Roxana Vol. Fire Co. Auxiliary Flea Market & Vendor Fair! First come, first served. Payment due at time of reservation. Susan@Roxana90.com 302-519-2219. Inside or Outside10’ x 10’ space - $20 each space. Vendors: Bring your own tables, chairs, tent, & displays. 35943 Zion Church Rd, Frankford DE 19945

❐ Sat, Sept 6th 9am-2pm Rain or Shine

Large Yard Sale! Old hand saws, biddie feeders, antiques, knick-knacks, baskets & much more!

32801 Pine Cone Lane, Frankford DE 19945. 1/2 mi West on Burbage off 17. Pine Meadows Look for signs

Upcoming

❐ Fri, Sept 12th

8am-12pm and 4pm-6pm & Sat,Sept 13th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine Vintage/Yard Sale! Nutcrackers, Carolers, Annalee dolls, military items and medals, yard sale items, Pyrex, albums, many collectibles. Come make offers. 32161 West Rd., Frankford DE 19945

❐ Sat, Sept 13th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

The Georgetown Public Library is excited to announce our One of a Kind Yard Sale. It will contain the usual items that one might find, and a few surprises as well. Proceeds will support the library.

Georgetown Public Library, 123 West Pine Street, Georgetown DE 19947

❐ Sat, Sept 13th

8am-1pm Rain or Shine Yard Sale! Lots of Tools & Things! Plantation Park 1 37201 Florida Circle, Frankford DE 19945

❐ Sat, Sept 20th

8am-12pm Rain or Shine Yard & Bake Sale @ Millville Fire Hall! Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase. Millville Vol. Fire Co. - Station 1 Route 26

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

CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL

Scale. $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

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

POWERWASHER Hustler with Honda engine 3300 PSI. Used 4x $350 OBO 302-519-1800

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

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

Silver Woods: 3BR/2BA single family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,400 per month + utilities.

Creek Haven: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story single family home with 2 car garage. $2,400 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Edgewater Acres: Waterfront! 4BR/3BA single family home in Fenwick area. $2,600 per month + utilities. Available after 8/1/2025.

Avon Park: 4BR/2.5BA furnished/unfurnished villa with 2 car garage. $2,600 per month + 6% rental tax. Pets considered.

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

POWDER BLUE RUG good cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955

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All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.

Waples St., Dagsboro: 4BR/3BA single family home on 1.08 acres. Newly remodeled. $2,650 per month + utilities.

Saltwater Landing: 3BR2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Lawn Maintenance included.

Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with garage. $2,875 per month + utilities.

The Reserves: Large 3BR/3BA furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month + utilities.

Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +6% rental tax. Available after 7/1/2025.

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. $3,355 per month + utilties.

FENDER Electric Guitar $200

OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric Guitar

$250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187

YAMAHA ACOUSTIC 6 string Guitar. Model FG - 200, new strings, plays great, with case $100 732-637-2804

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

YORKIE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Small, home raised.Available now 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

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Experienced Adult Female Caregiver is Available 5-20hrs a week. For light housekeeping, meal prep and daily tasks. Bethany Area 302-824-0789

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

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. The outdoor sport that has the smallest ball of all

3. She's the nursery rhyme character who was surprised by a wolf: Little ___ Riding Hood

7. Just hanging around: A closet is really just a small ____ for your clothes

8. A ___ might not be worth much, but if you get 99 more, you'll have a dollar

9. The sticky, little square on an envelope

11. Little Jack Horner sat in it

12. This tiny ash is the start of a re

16. Also a punctuation mark, you can nd one in the number 10,000

17. A ___-pong ball is slightly smaller than a 1A bal

19. Once you push it through its hole, it keeps a coat closed

22. A shiny, little bead that is made by an oyster

23. Like a baby dog, a newborn seal is also a ___

Parents Down

2. The pinky is the smallest

4. It's the minimum amount of water that can come from a faucet

5. Expression by a speaker who is not surprised: "Small _____"

6. A "j" just isn't the same without it

8. Tiny veggie that proved a nursery rhyme princess was quali ed to work in

the quality control department of a mattress company

9. Beginning of a begonia

10. The bump left by his bite is usually bigger than he is

13. In terms of shoestrings, it can be a little bit of a problem

14. The only one larger than a cat has been spotted in Disneyland and Disney World

15. Chinese Checker game piece

18. Adolescent angst: A pimple is a little one

20. Smallest breed of poodle (or any little plaything)

21. A little bit of muchneeded sleep, sometimes stolen during the day

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WATERFRONT

301 14TH ST #204, OCEAN CITY

Your Laguna Vista Coastal Luxury Awaits!

Discover your perfect Ocean City getaway at Laguna Vista—a spacious 3BR, 3.5BA condo with sweeping marina views. Bright and inviting, this fully furnished waterfront residence is ideal for family gatherings or entertaining by the shore.

$690,000 (MDWO2032826)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

10651 PINEY ISLAND DR

PINEY ISLAND, BISHOPVILLE, MD

This custom cedar-shake Cape Cod offers over 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

36498 WILD ROSE CIR., SELBYVILLE Single Family home that is available for purchase! This furnished house is spacious at almost 3,000 sq. ft. and features 4 Bd & 3 Ba with a 2-car garage & large screened porch! Other highlights are the huge primary suite & 2 other bds are on the 1st fl. While on the 2nd floor there is a massive flex room plus a Bd & Ba! Enjoy seemingly endless amenities, Freeman Stage, a premier Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and much more in the sought-after Bayside Community!

$750,000 (DESU2092138)

Call

30195 BRANDYWINE DR, MILLVILLE BEAUTIFUL HOME on “Sample Row” in the amenity rich Resort Style community of Bishops Landing. Spacious 3,152 sq ft rst oor living home on premium lot- 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath home with open concept oor plan, of ce, large loft area, LVP ooring, white kitchen, high ceilings, front porch over looking large catch and release pond, enclosed back porch with EZ Breezy windows, paved patio, private backyard, 2 car garage- conveniently located just steps to community amenities, nature trails, dog parks and beach shuttle.

ST, SELBYVILLE 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, 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.

Asking $529,900 (DESU2091046) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

$225,000 (DESU2090672) Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382