Coastal Point — April 10, 2026

OceanViewcandidates addressvotersahead

ofApril11elections

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

InanticipationoftheOceanView electiononSaturday,April11,candidatesformayorandfortheOcean ViewTownCouncilseatrepresentingDistrict1answeredCoastal Point’squestions.

Thecandidatesformayorareformercouncilmanandmayorpro-tem TomMalyandresidentRandyRobust.ThecandidatesfortheDistrict 1councilseatareincumbentCouncilmanJohnPlanchartandchallengerRichardDimock.Incumbent CouncilmanJayTyminskiisrunning unopposedfortheseatrepresenting District3.

AlsoonthecouncilareCouncilwomanColleenTwardzik,representingDistrict2,andCouncilmanDon Walsh,representingDistrict4. MayorJohnReddingtonhasserved twoconsecutivetermsandisnoteligibleforreelectionthisyear.

OceanViewTownCouncilmembersservethreetermsandarealso limitedtotwoconsecutiveterms. Theyarepaideverysixmonths. AprilandOctober2025payments were$690.41forthemayorand $517.21forcouncilmembers.April andOctober2026paymentswillbe $717.28forthemayorand$537.34 forcouncilmembers.

TomMaly,candidateformayor

Q.Ifyouareelected,whatthreetopicsaffectingOceanViewanditscitizenswouldyoufocuson?

A.Taxstability.OceanView’sFY 2027doesnotincludeataxrateincrease.ThisisaresultoftheTown’s methodicalbudgetpreparation process.TherecentsaleoftheTown’s waterdistributionsystemtoaprivate companyhasenabledtheTownto establishandfundtheTaxRateStabilizationTrustFund.Afuturetax rateincreasecanbeoffsetbyissuing

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Followingeightnine-hourdaysof workbyBigWaveConstructionof Selbyvillelastmonth,theAssawomanCanalhasbeenmostly clearedoftreesthatfellinthewater duringtheFeb.22blizzard,but boatersmuststillbecareful.

“Thesouthsideiskindofnarrow. Thereisapass-throughonthesouth side.Boatscangetthrough,butthey needtobecarefulatlowtide,”Big WaveownerJoshBoyertoldthe CoastalPointthisweek,addingthat thesouthendisfromtheRoute26 bridgetotheJeffersonBridge.

Boyersaidhiscompany—which wasassistedbytwoothercompanies andbegantheworkonMarch20— “coulduseafewmoredaystocleanit upandmakethesouthsidelookas

goodasthenorthsidelooks.”

Atmid-week,hewaswaitingto hearwhetherDNRECwouldapproveadditionaldaysofwork.

“Thejobwasworsethanweexpected,”Boyersaid.“Wewerelimited toeightdays.Becausetheonecrew hadtohaulstuffbackandforth,that ateupsomuchtimeattheoneside. Wewerenotabletoopenitupas muchasthenorthside.Originally, whenwebid,wetoldDNRECwe needed10days,andtheysaid,‘Can youdoitineightdays?’andIsaidI woulddomybest.IfIhadthose extradays,whenweweredone,you couldfittwoboatssidebyside,”he said.

“Agoodhalfofthecanalstill needssomeTLC,”headded.“Idrive myboatthroughthere,andIknow whatIdealwitheverytimeIcome throughatlowtide.Goslowthrough

here,”headvised.“Therearepermanentstumpsonthebottomthatwe justcannotgetout,sowhenit’sreal lowtidepeopleneedtobecareful.”

Overall,hesaidhewaspleased withtheoutcomeoftheproject DNRECpaidforbytheday,with totalpaymentexpectedtototalabout $100,000.

“Weopeneditupprettygood. Peoplecangetthrough,butinsome spots,boatshavetogosingle-file,”he said.

Duringthework,residentsgatheredtowatch.

“Abunchofpeopleweretaking pictures.Iwasworkingrightnextto thewalkingtrail,sopeoplewere therealldaylong,watchingus.There weresomepeoplewhosaid,‘Imiss thetunnellook,’butitlooksnice

BethanyBeachearns2025TreeCityUSArecognition

TheArborDayFoundationrecentlynamedBethanyBeacha2025 TreeCityUSA,inhonorofits commitmenttoplant,growand maintaintreestobenefititscommunity.

“OnbehalfoftheArborDay Foundationaswecelebratethe50th anniversaryoftheTreeCityUSA program,I’mhappytoextendmy warmestcongratulationstoBethany Beachonreceivinga2025TreeCity USArecognition,”saidDanLambe, chiefexecutiveoftheArborDay Foundation,inaletteraddressedto BethanyBeachMayorRonCalef. “Thiswell-deservedrecognitionisa testamenttoyourcommunity’sunwaveringcommitmenttotheplanting,care,andcelebrationoftrees.

“Inanerawherecitiesandtowns arefacingincreasingchallengesrelatedtoairquality,publichealth andclimateresilience,nurturing urbanforestshasneverbeenmore important.Byprioritizingtree stewardship,you’venotonlyhelped enhanceBethanyBeach’slivability, butyou’vealsoinvestedinahealthier,moresustainablefutureforyour residents.”

“TobenamedaTreeCityUSAis tobepartofsomethingbigger,” Lambeadded.“Onceagain,congratulationsonthisoutstanding achievement,andthankyoufor yourdedicationtoBethanyBeach’s treecanopy.Webelievecitiesthat takecareoftheirtrees,takecareof theirpeople.”

TheArborDayFoundationisa globalnonprofitwithamission“to inspirepeopletoplant,nurtureand celebratetrees.”Itsnetworkofmore thanamillionsupportersandpartnershashelpedtheorganization plantmorethan500milliontreesin forestsandcommunitiesacross morethan60countries.Thefoundation’sTreeCityUSAprogramis nowcelebratingits50threcognition season.

“Theanniversary,”representatives said,“underscorestheprogram’srich historyofgrowinghealthier,greener andmoreresilientcommunities throughurbanforestry.

“Forfivedecades,”saidMichelle Saulnier,vicepresidentofprograms attheArborDayFoundation,“Tree CityUSAhasralliedpassionate localleaderstoenhancethelivabilityandsustainabilityoftheircommunities.Treechampionslike BethanyBeachareleadingtheway inagrowingmovementtoshapea betterfuturewithtreesandaction. Treesarecriticalinfrastructure,

buildingresiliencyandfostering goodhealthinournation’scities. We’reproudBethanyBeachis amongtheArborDayFoundation’s growingnetworkofcommunities dedicatedtocreatingpositiveimpactthroughtrees.”

Incitiesandneighborhoods,representativesnoted,treesareproven tohelpmitigatetheurbanheatislandeffect,reducestormwater runoff,improveairquality,and boostmentalandphysicalhealth. Whentherighttreesareplantedin therightplaces,theycanalsoreducetrafficnoise,increaseproperty valuesandlowerenergycostsfor homeowners.

ToearnTreeCityUSArecognition,acitymustupholdfourcore standards,includingmaintaininga treeboardordepartment,havinga communitytreeordinance,spending atleast$2percapitaonurban forestryandparticipatinginan ArborDaycelebration.

TheArborDayFoundation’s TreeCityUSAprogramisoperated inpartnershipwiththeNational AssociationofStateForestersand theUSDAForestService.Tolearn moreabouttheprogramorhowto apply,visitarborday.org.

DNRECtoassesswastewater infrastructureinDelaware’s manufacturedhomecommunities

DNREChasbegunastatewide assessmentofwastewateranddrinkingwaterinfrastructureconditionsin Delaware’smanufacturedhomecommunities(MHCs).Manyofthem, officialsnoted,arelocatedinunderservedcommunities,andsomesystemsarebelievedtobeoutdated, poorlymaintainedorinvarious stagesofdisrepair.

Theproject,relyingonU.S.EPA grantsandStateRevolvingFund money,hasidentifiedmorethan170 MHCsacrossthestatetodate.Of those,98areknowntoprovideonsitewastewatertreatment/disposal. Manyofthesecommunitieshave small,sharedsepticsystemsthatwere installedyearsago,andthusarenot coveredbyaninspectionprogramrequirementunderDelawareRegulationsGoverningtheDesign, InstallationandOperationofOnSiteWastewaterTreatment&DisposalSystems.Understandingthe needforupgradestothesesystemsin thefutureisanotherintegralcomponentoftheassessmentproject,officialssaid.

“Thebaselinedatacollectedfrom thisprojectwillbeusedtohopefully assistthesecommunitieswithwater andwastewaterchallengesthathave arisen,oftenthroughnofaultof manufacturedhomecommunityresidents,”saidDNRECSecretaryGreg Patterson.“Thefocusisonidentifyingwherewaterinfrastructureimprovementsareneededratherthan regulatoryenforcement—though wewillcertainlyseekcomplianceif weencounterpublichealthconcerns.”

“Whilewe’recollectingdatathat canhelpfacilitateopenandimprovedcommunicationswithresidentsandpropertyowners,ourgoal istoidentifyMHCsinneedofinfrastructureimprovementsandconnectthemwiththeresourcesthat canhelpmaketheirlivingcircumstancesbetter,”saidDNRECDivisionofWaterDirectorSteve Smailer.

Toobtainthebestavailableinformationaboutwastewaterandwater infrastructureinthesecommunities, DNRECanditsenvironmentalcontractor,Verdantas,begantheproject inlate2025withthefirstphase: documentingallknownmanufacturedhomecommunitiesin Delawareandconductingoutreach ontheprojectwiththeFirstState ManufacturedHousingAssociation andtheDelawareManufactured

HomeownersAssociation.Bothorganizationshavecommunicatedwith theirrespectivemembershipsabout theproject,whichofficialssaidwill beinstrumentalinitssuccess,since manyoftheMHCwastewatersystemsarebelievedtopredate DNRECrecordsandwaterpermittingprocesses.

Phase2beganinMarchwithpreliminaryfieldassessments,asVerdantasfieldteamsbegantomakesite visitstoasubsetofthecommunities identifiedinPhase1togatheronthe-groundinformationaboutwastewateranddrinkingwater infrastructure.Duringthosevisits, Verdantaswillbedocumentingthe sizeofeachmanufacturedhome community,thetypesofwaterand wastewatersystemsinuse,theageof thosesystemsandothersiteconditions.StafffromVerdantaswillcontinueschedulingvisitswith communitiesandconductingin-personassessmentsforthenextseveral weeks.

Thecontractorchosenby DNRECtoconductanassessment oftheconditionsofwastewaterand drinkingwaterinfrastructurein Delaware’smanufacturedhomecommunitieshascreatedalistofmobile homecommunitiestocontactand visitinpersontogatheradditional informationoncommunityinfrastructureconditions.

Sitesurveyswilloccurthrough May1.Theprojectisnotfocusedon regulatoryenforcement,officialsemphasized,thoughDNRECwillrespondtoseriousproblemsiftheyare found,theysaid.

SussexCountysitesincludeAngolaBeach,AngolaEstates,BriarwoodManor,CapesCove,Careys Estates,CedarVillage,ColonialEstates,CoolBranch,CoolspringFarm, CountryLivingMobileCourt, CountySeatGardens,DoveEstates, Eds,FishHook,ForestPark,Green Acres,HiddenHills,HillcrestAcres, HolidayAcres,HolidayEstates, HollyOakSouth,HollyView, Homestead,KnotsLanding,LakesideManor,LazyPineRetreat,MelsonCircle,MobileGardensI, PeacefulAcres,PeacefulAcres North,PepperRidge,PineRidge, PleasantAcres,Sandhill,Sandhill Acres,Scottsdale,ShadyAcres,SherwoodAcres,StageVillage,Sussex Manor,Todds,WalkersMill,Walton, WarringtonandWhiteOak. Formoreinformation,visit de.gov/mhcproject.

Frankfordbeginsbudgetprocesswithnewassessmentsinmind

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Frankfordhassetthe dateforthefirstworkshopfortheTown’s2027 fiscal-yearbudget.The publicmeetingwillbe heldonWednesday,April 15,at6p.m.atFrankford TownHall.

Thecouncilwillhold uptofourbudgetworkshops,asneeded,accordingtoJohnWright, councilsecretary/treasurer.“Sodon’twait’til theendifyou’dliketo havesomeinput,”hesaid attheTuesday,April7, councilmeeting.

Wrightsaidthebudget processthisyearwillinvolvepotentialchangesto theTown’staxassessment process,inlightofrecent court-mandated statewidereassessments. Lastyear,thetowncounciloptedtousetheolder SussexCountyassessmentsfor propertytaxpurposes.

FrankfordTownCouncilmembersacceptacheckfromMountaireFarmsonTuesday,April7,withthe fundstobeusedtopurchaseatownsign.Pictured,fromleft,areTownManagerSheldonHudson,MountaireFarmsCaresManagerRuthMunozandTownCouncilMembersKyleQuillen,JohnWright,Greg Welch,BrittneyOuttenandEdmundFerencie.

“Oneoftheproblemswas meshinginthenewdevelopment, andsomeofthevaluationswith thenewassessments,”Wrightsaid, referringtoVinesCreekCrossing, nowunderconstruction.“Sowe wanttotakesometimeandmake surewegeteverythingright,”potentiallyrevisinghowassessments areusedfortownpropertytaxes, hesaid.

Wrightsaidthatcouldinvolve lookingathavingdifferenttax ratesforcommercialproperties andresidentialproperties.When

theTownlookedatthenewassessments,hesaid,“Wesawthat therewasanincreaseinvaluein residentialproperty,versuscommercialproperty,andweweren’t quitecomfortablepullingthetrigger”onusingthenewassessments.

“Sowewantedtotakethenext year,evaluateit,treateveryonethe sameastheyhadbeen,andsortof reassessthisyear,”hesaid.“Over thenextcoupleofmonths,we’re goingtoworkonfinalizingthat.”

AlsoatTuesday’smeeting,PoliceChiefKevinSmithtoldthe councilthatthepolicedepartment hasincreasedpatrolsonHonolulu

Road—particularlyinthemornings—inanefforttoreduce speeding,andthatitseemstobe working.

Opening for Spring on Tuesday, April 14th

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“Towardstheendof themonth,Icouldsee thattrafficwasslowing down,”Smithsaid. ResidentRonHall thankedthechiefforthe stepped-upenforcement efforts.

Inotherbusiness,the council:

•AppointedPlanning CommissionChairman BillManzkeasthe Town’sliaisonwiththe stateDepartmentof Transportationregarding thestate’sFrankford CommunityTransportationPlan;

•Approvedabidfor replacingthetownhall rooftoRuffRoofersof Queenstown,Md.,for justunder$50,000for thebasebid;and

•Acceptedadonation of$7,500fromMountaireFarmstobeputtowardthecostofinstalling anewelectronicsignin frontofFrankfordTownHall,replacingthecurrentwoodensign withchangeablelettering.

acredittoallpropertyownersforthe billingyearassociatedwiththeincrease.Upto2centswouldbedistributedfromthefund.Thefund received$1,421,650fromtheproceedsofthesaleofthewaterdistributionsystem.WhenIamelected mayor,othermeanswouldbeexploredtolessentheimpactofatax increaseonourpropertyowners.

Over-55population.Ourover-55 populationiseverincreasingand currentlymakesupalargepercentof thetown’spopulation.TheTown mustfocusonissuesandproblems thataffectourseniorresidents.Mobilityandhealthissuesareofgreat concern.Ifelected,Iwillpropose thattheTownhostaseriesofpresentationsdesignedspecificallyfor them—thisoutreachprograminthe Town’sCommunityCenterlocated atJohnWestPark.Thetopicscould includebutnotbelimitedtotrusts, taxesandwills,AARPdrivingcourse forseniors,seniorcrimes,emergency preparedness,explainingMedicare andMedicaidhealthbenefits.The Townneedstohelpourseniorsaddresstheissuesthatimpactthem.

Drainage.Drainagehasandwill continuetobeaproblem.Muchof ourcoastlineisatornearsealevel.

ThetownhasthelowestmeanelevationintheU.S.,of60feet.Drainage ismanagedthroughasystemof drainageditches,taxditchesand stormwatermanagementbasins (ponds).KenCimino,PlanningZoning&Developmentdirector,has workedtirelesslywiththeDelaware DepartmentofNaturalResources& EnvironmentalControltoidentify andsolveexistingproblemsand identifynewproblemsastheyarise. Projectshavebeenidentifiedby long-termstrategicplanning,suchas WoodlandParkdrainage,BettsAvenuedrainageandHuntersRun drainage.Collectively,theestimated costoftheseprojectsisover$2million.TheTownneedstomoveforwardwiththeseprojects,because waitingorpostponingwillmake themmorecostly.Fundingwillcome fromfederal,stateandtownresources.

Q.Inordertoavoidfuturetaxincreases,howwouldyouproposeincreasingincomefortheTown?

A.Sometimestaxincreasesareinevitable.TheycanbeoffsetbyincreasingTownincome.TheTown justaddressedthisbyestablishing theTaxRateStabilizationTrust Fund.Grantsareawaytoincrease theTown’sincome.Theycomefrom federal,stateandcountygovernment, aswellasprivatesources.TheTown needstocontinuetoaggressively

pursuethem.TheTowncouldexplorethepossibilityofissuingbonds. TheTown’scurrentbondratingis AAplus,whichwouldmakepurchasingthemdesirable.Thisdecision wouldbemadewithinputfrominvestmentprofessionals.Increasing thefeeschargedforpermitsandan increaseintherentaltaxcouldalso generateadditionalincome.These areafewwaystogenerateadditional income.Othertownsusemetered parkingtogenerateincome.WhenI amelectedmayor,Iwillnotimplementmeteredparkinginourtown.

Q.OceanViewispopular,andthat meansgrowth.Manyhaveexpressed concernabouthowthisisaffectingthe infra structure.Whatideasdoyouhave tomakesuretheinfrastructuresupports thegrowth?

A.Growthandinfrastructurego hand-in-hand.Watersupply,sewage disposal,electricityandroadsareof majorconcerntoallofus.Currently, themajorityoftheTown’swaterdistributionismanagedbyTidewater Utilities,exceptforasmallportionof thetownusingtheBethanyBeach system.Anewwatertowerhaseliminatedissueswithlowwaterpressure. OursewagesystemisunderSussex Countycontrol.DelmarvaPowerhas doneanadequatejobprovidingelectricitytoourever-expandingpopula-

MillsborocouncilappointsMacktofillvacancy

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

TheMillsboroTownCouncilwillsoon haveanewmember—onewhoisafamiliarsightaroundtown.Thecurrentmembersofthecouncilunanimouslyselected GaryMackonApril6tofillatemporary vacancycreatedwhencouncilmember MatthewDavisresignedinMarch,after movingoutsideoftownlimitsafew monthsbeforetheendofhisterm.

Mack’stwo-monthappointmentwill beginMay4,runninguntilthenextelected councilmemberissworninonJuly6.

“Iwanttohaveanimpactonthedevelopmentofthetown.…Mybestskillismy abilitytocommunicate,”Macktoldthe CoastalPoint.“I’maccessible,I’moutgoing, Iamaphonecallaway.IfIdon’thavean answer,I’mgoingtogetananswer…the honestanswer.”

He’scurrentlythechairpersonofthe Town’sBoardofAdjustmentandwillpresideoveronelastApril13BoAhearingbeforeresigningthere.(Hewasjustafew monthsawayfromwrappingupathreeyearterm.)Coincidentally,Mackhadalso followedDavisontotheBoA,appointedin Julyof2023tofillavacancyleft byDavis’ electiontothetowncouncil.

MackwasacouncilmemberinEdwardsville,Pa.,forabout10years.Hisdutiesthereincludedparksoversightandas policeliaison.Hesaidhe’sproudofthat borough’saccomplishmentsovertheyears, addingafoodfestivalandveteransrecognitionevent,whilereducingcrime—aswell asparticipatingina14-membergroupof municipalitiesthatbandedtogethertoshare services,applyforgrantsandboosttheir purchasingpower.

“I’vealwaysbeeninvolved.IfeellikeI haveapassionforit.IfeellikeI’magood listener.IknowImadeadifferenceinmy othertowns,”Mackcontinued.“Iwantto

CoastalPoint•LauraWalter

GaryMackwillbethenewestMillsboroTownCouncilmember,startingwhenhe takestheoathofofficeonMay4.ThecouncilvotedtoappointhimtofillaDistrict3 vacancy.

bringthiskindofpassiontothe[Millsboro] council.”

TheMillsboroswearing-inceremony willbeemotionallydifficult,heacknowledged.

“That’llbethefirsttimethatI’msworn inthatmywifeisn’tnexttome,”aftershe passedawayfromillnessabouttwoyears ago,hesaid.

TheMacksmovedfulltimetoMillsboro in2019,enjoyinggolfandthenearbybeach. Infact,Mackwasdrivingtohouse-hunt farthersouthwhenhegotchattingwith someoneattheWawainMillsborowho suggestedheconsiderPlantationLakes.

“Itookearlyretirementsowecould comehere,”hesaid.“MywifeandIloved Millsboro.AndI’mlookingforwardto serving.”

Mostrecently,Mackhadbeenaneducatorfor25years,inhishomeschooldistrict innortheastPennsylvania.

thewestsideoftown,includingpartofthe PlantationLakeshousingdevelopment, whereMacklives.

Thisseatwasalreadyupforelectionthis year.So,separatefromthetemporaryappointment,District3residentscanalso throwtheirhatintotheringfortheJune townelection.(Detailswillbeannounced laterinApril).Theseatcarriesathree-year term.

Macksaidhedoesplantoenterthe 2026towncouncilelection,hopingtocontinueservinginthepositionhewasappointedtothisweek.

“Thankyousomuchfortheconfidence youhaveinme.I’mlookingforwardto joiningyou,”MacktoldthecouncilinApril. “Ihaveenjoyedthelastyear[ortwo]that I’vebeencomingtothemeetingsandseeingtheprogressthatthistownhasmade, andIwanttocontinuewiththat.”

“Youneeddiversityontowncouncil.I comefromeducation,Icomefromadifferentareaofthecountry,”toservealongside otherelectedofficialsfromDelaware,west toMaryland,NewYorkCityandmore. “We’reallgoingtobringdifferentlifeexperiences.”

Hecomplimentedthecurrentcouncil fortheirabilitytodiscussandrespectfully disagree,allforthesakeofthetown.

“You’llgetthebestargumentsandbest development”fromthosesituations,hesaid.

“Iliketheprogressthey’vemadehere.I likewhatisgoingon.I’mexcitedtojoin,” Macksaid.“I’mgoingtobeveryactive,and I’malsogoingtobeateamplayer,butI’m alsogoingtoexpressmyopinion.Ilikethat it’sanopenforumhere.I’vebeenwatching them.Thatisprobablywhathasimpressed methemost:everybodydoesn’tagree,but theycandisagree.”

Geographically,District3isprimarilyon

Hisappointmentwasoneofthefastest votesthatnight,astheothersixcouncil membershadalreadyreadhisqualifications —andtheybarelydiscussedthetopic,excepttomakeamotionandunanimously approveMack’sappointment.

Indeed,theonlyothercandidatewho summittedaletterofinterestforthetemporarypositiondoesn’tactuallylivewithin townlimits.

Moreover,Mackhasbeenanactivecitizenintownforseveralyears.Heregularly speaksduringpubliccomments,sharing concernsorcomplimentingtownservices.

“Iwasalwaystaught:‘Leaveaperson, placeororganizationbetterthanyoufound itbecauseyouwerethere.’IplanonworkingtocontinuetheprogressinMillsboro.I wantMillsborotobealittlebetterbecause ofmyefforts.”

Peoplecanreachcouncilmembersby callingMillsboroTownHallat(302)9348171orusingtheiremailaddresseslistedon theTownwebsiteatwww.millsboro.org.

tioninthecounty.

TheroadsinOceanVieware maintainedandcontrolledbythree separateentities:theState,theTown ofOceanViewandbyprivateowners.Route26,CentralAvenueand MuddyNeck/WestAvenuearestate roads.Theroadsareadequateinthe off-season,butduringthesummer andfringeseasontheyarestretched beyondtheirlimits.DirectorCimino workswithourfederalandstate partnerstoimprovetrafficflow— speed-limitchanges,alongwithonewaydesignation.TheTownwillcontinuetoaddresstheseissuesforthe safetyofall.

RandyRobust, candidateformayor

Q.Ifyouareelected,whatthreetopicsaffectingOceanViewanditscitizenswouldyoufocuson?

A.Howtoefficientlykeepour residentswithup-to-dateinformationaffectingthem.Weneedasimpler,moredirectwaytobeing transparentoftheTownactivities.I encouragegoingtomeetingsopento thepublicorusingthewebsitefor information.Iunderstandsomepeoplemightnotbeabletoattend meetingsormayfindusingthewebsitechallenging.Asmayor,Ipropose usingmyemailtoinformourresidentsonanyprojectsorlegislation beingconsideredthatwillhaveabig impactonourcommunity.Theimportanceofthesemattersmayneed yourimmediateattention.Iwelcome

allconstructiveinput,asitisvitalto thesuccessofourtown.Allthatis necessaryisyouremailaddress. OnceIhaveit,you’reallsetfor beinganintegralpartofourdecision-making.

Q.Inordertoavoidfuturetaxincreases,howwouldyouproposeincreasingincomefortheTown?

A.Offerpossibleincentivestoattractnewbusinesses,whichcould createmorejobsandlocalactivity. Watchinghowwespendourmoney onprojectsthatareessentialvs.nonessential.Iwanttomakesureeveryonewhoreceivesrentalincomeis awareOceanViewhasagrossrental taxassessment.Allrentalincomefor occupancyofanyprivateandpublic lodgingfacilitiesandhousingaccommodationsqualifiesasincome. Theownerofthepropertyisresponsibleforthetaxes.

Q.OceanViewispopular,andthat meansgrowth.Manyhaveexpressed concernabouthowthisisaffectingthe infrastructure.Whatideasdoyouhave tomakesuretheinfrastructuresupports thegrowth?

A.WhileattendingTownmeetings,Ilearnedweareprettymuch built-out,asfarasbigsubdivisions. Asfarasinfrastructure,ourtown Planning&Zoninghandlesallaspectsofinfrastructure.Ifpossible,I wouldliketositinonameetingto haveabetterunderstandingofhow thewholeprocessworks.

CouncilmanJohnPlanchart, representingDistrict1

Q.Ifyouareelected,whatthreetopicsaffectingOceanViewanditscitizenswouldyoufocuson?

riskfromflooding.Thereare1,748 propertiesinOceanViewatriskof floodingoverthenext30years.This represents58.7percentofallpropertiesinOceanView.”

NowyouknowwhatWallStreet, yourbankandinsurerknowabout thefloodriskinOceanView.We needtoacttodayandsaveourselves somepaintomorrow.

Taxes.Keepingtaxesaslowas possibleisalsomypriority.Ivotedto passabalancedbudgetfor2027that doesnotrequireanyincreasein taxes.Inaddition,Ivotedtoestablish theTaxRateStabilizationTrust Fundtoreduceanyfutureincreases. Myactionsspeaklouderthanmy words.

Communityidentityandhuman connection.IstronglysupportcommunityeventslikeCops&Goblins, concerts,Fire&Iceandothers.We allspendtoomuchtimestaringata screen,andit’shurtingus.Town eventsareopportunitiesforgrandparents,parentsandkidstoconnect withoutscreens.Theyalsopresentan opportunityfortheTowntocommunicatewithresidentsface-to-faceon issueslikefightingseniorfraudcrime orgettingtheirinputontheTown comprehensiveplan.Gathering,connectingandcollaboratingneedtobe apriorityfortheTowngovernment.

Q.Inordertoavoidfuturetaxincreases,howwouldyouproposeincreasingincomefortheTown?

A.Flooding,keepingtaxeslow andcreatinghumanconnectionare mytopthreepriorities.

Flooding:Savingasmuchpainas possiblefortownresidentswhenthe nextfloodhitsismytoppriority. NoticethatIsaid“when,”not“if.” Mygoalhereistotellthetruth withoutcreatingunnecessaryalarm. Knowledgeispower.Pleaseusewhat I’mabouttosaytoprotectyourfamily.LookattheFEMAfloodmap website,andconsiderparticipatingin theNationalFloodInsuranceProgram.

Iwillvotetoexpediteevery “drainage”projectwithinreasonable means,usingtheexistingTowncomprehensiveplan.Firststreet.orguses FEMA,NOAA,NASAandUSGS imagery,andadvancedmodeling technologytocreateriskmodelsthat theyselltoWallStreetinvestment groupsandinsurancecompanies. Theirwebsitesaystheyare“trusted” by:AllState,FannieMae,PNC, Blackstone,etc.Whatdobusiness interestsknowthatresidentsof OceanViewmightnot?

Firststreet’swebsitesays,“The cityofOceanViewhasmoderate

A.Let’sgooffthebeatentrail first.Make$84,000ayearusingexistingTownresources,whilemoving peopletothebeacheasier.Ocean Viewownsabout120parkingspots adjacenttoJohnWestPark.OurtaxpayersalreadyhelpfundtheDART “BeachBus”(Route208)withtheir statetaxes.Thisbusalreadypasses downRoute1,stoppingattheIndianRivercampgroundstothe north,withthenextstopbeing BethanyBeach.Accordingto DART’swebsite,thishappensnine timesadaybetween9a.m.and7 p.m.fromMay19toSept.1.

Thetowncouncilneedstowork aggressivelywithourstaterepresentativestogetDARTtoreroutethe bustoCentralAvenueviaFredHudsonRoad.Nextstop?Bethany Beach.

Thereare105daysbetweenMay 19andSept.1whenDARTservices thisroute,accordingtotheirwebsite. Use80ofthe120availablespotsfor thebus,charging$10forawholeday ofparking.Thisleaves40parking spacesforthepark.

Here’sthemath:80parkingspots multipliedby$10perdaymultiplied by105daysequals$84,000peryear inrevenue.

Wealsocantakeahardlookat gettinggrantstobuybicycleracks, signs,benches,sheltersandanyother

FinalD3AIworkshop toshowbusinesses

howtoputAItowork

Localbusinessesstillhavea chancetojointhefinalsessionof D3’sthree-partartificialintelligenceworkshopseries,scheduled forApril15at3:30p.m.Thevirtualsessionisdesignedtohelpparticipantslearn,connectandbegin applyingAItoolsrightaway.The sessionispartofaBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce membershipmeetingandisopento thepublic,notjustChambermembers.

Thefinalworkshopwillfocuson whatinfluencesAI-generated searchresults,howtostructurecontentsoAIcanunderstandandrecommendit,andwaystoimprove onlinevisibility.Participantswill alsolearnhowAIischanging everydaymarketingtasks—from emailmarketingandsocialmedia todigitaladvertising.Thesession willbringeverythingtogether, showinghowAIengineoptimizationconnectsacrossanentiremarketingstrategy,andtheD3team willsharepracticaltipsandbest practicestohelpbusinessesstand outinanincreasinglyAI-driven marketinglandscape.

Theserieshelpsbusinessowners understandhowAIischanging marketing,searchvisibility,and customerengagement.Thefirst workshop,heldinFebruary,focused onthebasicsofAIformarketing andevolvingsearchbehavior.The secondsessioninMarchexplored theAIassistantandhowbusinesses canuseittostreamlinetasks,engagecustomersandbetterunderstandwhatquestionspeopleare askingonline.

“AIisnotjustchanginghow peoplesearch—it’schangingwhat businessesneedtodotobefound,” saidJayBosley,CO OofD3Corp. “TheAIassistanthelpscustomers getanswersfasterandgivesbusinessesinsightintowhatpeopleare askingsotheycancreatebetter contentandimprovetheironline presence.”

Eventhosewhomissedthefirst twoworkshopsarebeingencouragedtoattend.D3willprovidea briefrecap,answerquestionsand offerguidanceforbusinesseslookingtoapplyAIstrategiestotheir marketing.Businessowners,marketersandcommunitymembersinterestedinhowAIisshapingthe futureofdigitalmarketingarewelcometoattend.

Forfulleventinformationandto register,visitbethany-fenwick.org. Formoreinformation,contactthe Chamberat(302)539-2100or membership@thequietresorts.com.

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neededamenities.Grantsaretheway OceanViewtaxpayersgettheirhardearnedcashbackfromWashington, D.C.,andDover.IintendtoaggressivelypursueDelDOTTransportationAlternativesProgramgrants.If wedon’tgetthemoney,anothertown will.Let’smakeDoverpushOcean Viewupontheirprioritylist.

mentinthisareacreatesefficiencies forsewer,water,policeandfireservices.WorkingwiththeCountyand otherstakeholdersensuresdevelopmenthappensinparallelwithservice upgrades,ratherthanreactiveupgrades.Growingourtowncenteris alsoawonderfulopportunityto shapeOceanView’scharacterand identity.

RichardDimock,candidatefor councilrepresentingDistrict1

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Myproposalsavesmoneyand frustrationfortheaveragebeachgoingresident,whilegettingvehicle andbicycletrafficoffRoute26(AtlanticAvenue).ParkinginBethany costs$4anhour,soaneight-hour daycosts$32,assumingyoucanfind aspot.Bycontrast,afamilyofthree parkinginOceanViewspends$12 forthreedailypasses.Addthe$10to parkuntil9p.m.andthefamily spendsatotalof$22.Myideasaves residents$10oneachtriptoBethany Beach.Everybodywins!Thebeachgoersavesmoney,andtheTown makesmoneywithouthavingto spendmoney!

Finally,ifyoupreferamoretraditionalapproachtoincreasinggovernmentrevenue,wecanexploreraising thecostforbuildingpermits,rental licensesandnew-constructionimpactfees.The2027budgetprojects theTownwillreceive$374,805for buildingpermits,$100,520forimpactfeesand$75,000forrentallicenses.Thisaddsupto$550,325.A 2percentincreaseinfeesacrossthese threerevenuestreamsadds$11,006 totheTowncoffers.

Q.OceanViewispopular,andthat meansgrowth.Manyhaveexpressed concernabouthowthisisaffectingthe infra structure.Whatideasdoyouhave tomakesuretheinfrastructuresupports thegrowth?

A.BoththeCountyandtheexistingcomprehensiveplanencourage higher-densitydevelopmentclusteredaroundtowncenters.Inthe caseofOceanView,Isupportmixed developmentusealongtheAtlantic Avenuegeneralbusinesscorridor. Concentratingonfuturedevelop-

Q.Ifyouareelected,whatthreetopics affectingOceanViewanditscitizens wouldyoufocuson?

A.Flooding.Tothispoint,IcontactedDr.DavidSchaad,PhD,whois thedirectorofEngineering,Civil& EnvironmentalStudiesatDukeUniversity.Dr.Schaadisanexpertonwatershedandstormflowissues.Hehas conductedmanystudies,including travellinginternationallytohelp third-worldnationswithsimilarissues,andshouldbeagoodresource forsomesolutionsinOceanView. Davidismynephew.

Thepostoffice.Thereisabuilding justeastoftheoldpostofficethathas comeonthemarketthatIamlooking into,andIhavemadephonecallsto thePostmasterGeneralregardingrelocation.

Overallsafetyofourroadsand specificallyduringthesummer.

Q.Inordertoavoidfuturetaxincreases,howwouldyouproposeincreasingincomefortheTown?

A.Inordertoavoidfuturetaxincreases,thefollowingaresomeproposalsIwouldmaketoincrease revenuestothetown:

Iwouldexploreratecapsorlevy limitstoimposeoncurrenttaxes,and levylimitsmaybefixedortiedtoeconomicindicators,suchasinflation. Thiswouldvirtuallycapthetaxesfor theresidents.

Bycombiningfundraisingevents thatareatJohnWestPark,theTown couldbeincludedasrecipientofa portionofthefunds.

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whicharenotcurrentlyannexedinthe TownofOceanViewbutcarryanaddresswithinOceanView,itseemsfair toassessthesehomeownerswithan annualeventfeeof$100thatcould covertheiruseoftheamenitiesofthe Town,nottheleastofwhichareJohn WestPark,ourpolice,theroads,our trails,sidewalks,etc.Thesehomesuse theseamenities,howeverdonotcontributetotheupkeepandmaintenance.Thiswouldcreateinexcessof $20,000annuallyfortheTown.

CreateanavenueforlocalbusinessestoadvertiseonourTownwebsite,inexchangeforadvertising dollars.

Businessesshouldbeencouragedto getinvolvedand,inparticular,the localrestaurantstohaveafundraising nightthatbenefittheTownofOcean View,suchasasilentauctionwithdonationsfromlocalbusinessesand where,onaparticularnight,25percentofalldinnercheckproceedsfor theeveningwouldgototheTownof OceanView.Thisisdoneinmany othermunicipalities.

Organizeacommunitycookbook andsellitonourwebsiteandatdifferentplacesofbusinessthatcouldlet usdisplayit.WecouldaskBethany [Beach]Books,aswellasLord’s [Landscaping]todisplayitattheir registers.

Utilizetheexpertiseofourresidentsandencourageaspiritofvolunteerism.Onceamonth,havea meet-and-greetatthecommunity center,wherewewouldaskforsuggestionsfromourowncommunity membersandperhapsgainfromany residentsthatwishtogetinvolved.

Anartexhibit,lecturesfrombotanicalexperts,estateplannersandlocal fitnessbusinessowners,etc.,atthe CommunityCenterforadonationat thedoor,therebyhelpingareabusiness owners,aswellascreatingasenseof community.

Q.OceanViewispopular,andthat meansgrowth.Manyhaveexpressed

concernabouthowthisisaffectingthe infra structure.Whatideasdoyouhave tomakesuretheinfrastructuresupports thegrowth?

A.Myideastohelptheinfrastructuresupportthegrowthwouldbeto firstofalltoeducateallofthenew propertyowners,aswellasallofthe seasonalvisitors,bywayoftheirlandlords,bypresentingthemwithadetailedmapshowingvariousroutesto takethatwouldhelptoalleviatetrafficbackups.

Everyonethatcomeshere,whether justmovingherefromanotherstate, orjustvisitingforaweek,onlyusethe knownmainarteries,thereforecreatingunduetrafficburdens.Iwould proposegettingtogetherwiththefire departmentandexecutingthesemaps, withthehelpofagraphicdesigner friendofmine,andhavemapsto emailordistributefortheinformation ofdrivers.

Thiswouldalleviatesomeofthe seasonaltrafficjams.

Ialsowouldliketolooktoour localbusinessesandhavedialogue withthemtoexplorewhattheycould do.Ifeelitisveryimportanttoally withthebusinesscommunityasthey sharemanyofthesameinterestsfor OceanView.

Wearenearlybuilt-outandalmost tothepointofreachingourlimit,so thatisthegoodnews.

Continuingtobuildcommunityinterestandinvolvement,andworking withthebusinessownerstopartner withthem,willcreateopportunityfor biddingourjobsoutmorecompetitively,andthereforemoreeconomically,allowingtheTowntobetterkeep upwiththemaintenanceoftheroads, bridges,creatingavestedinterestwith ourlocalcontractors.Weneedto proactivelyseekassistancefromall stateandfederalassistancethatmay

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openedup.It’sreadyforboaters,but itneedsalittlemorework.,”Boyer said.

HiscompanywasassistedbyR.G. MurphyMarineConstructionof Bishopville,Md.Thatcompany startedontheFenwickIslandendof thecanal,withaplantomeetBoyer inthemiddle.

TreeswereliftedwithanexcavatoranddraggedbehindBoyer’s32foot-long,16-footwide,3-foot-high barge,thentakentoland,cut,piled andleftreadyforDNRECworkers topickup.

Boyer’sfather’scompany,AHS ConstructionofSelbyville,helpedto unloadmaterialsfromland.

“AHSConstructionwillbeon shore,runningmachines,takingdebristhatwearefloatingtothemat theunloadpoints,”Boyerhadexplainedbeforeworkbegan.

“Therearequiteabitofdead treesdown,”henotedatthetime. “Someare20to24inchesindiameterand30,40feettall.Iwouldsaya good20to30trees.Wearedoing theworkfromabargewithourexcavators.Thechallengingpartisgoing tobeworkingwiththetides,the highandlowtides.

“Wehaveexperienceinthis.For

thepastfewyearswe’vebeenthe onescleaningitup.Theblizzardcreatedsomedamage,butwe’realsofixingalotofboatliftsanddocks whereicepushedthepilingsupand outofplace,”Boyersaidatthetime.

“I’mgladtobehelpingthecommunityIgrewupin.IspentmyentirelifeintheBethanyBeacharea, minussometravelinghereandthere. Ialwaysmissedmyhome,andIalwayscameback.I’vedonealotof workfortheTownofBethanyBeach. I’mtryingtogivebacktomycommunityandhelpoutwhereIcan,”he said.

TheAssawomanCanal,which startsattheIndianRiverBayand endsattheLittleAssawomanBay, wasconstructedbytheU.S.Army CorpsofEngineersin1891soboats couldmovegoodswithouthavingto travelintotheAtlanticOcean.

CoastalPoint•Submitted AviewoftheAssawomanCanalshows itafterbeingclearedaftertheblizzard inFebruary.

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Headtothepolls,makeyourvoiceheard

Itisonceagaintimeforlocalvoters toheadtothepolls,asin-personvoting inOceanView’sannualelectionsisset forSaturday,April11,from8a.m.to5 p.m.attheOceanViewCommunity Center,locatedat32WestAvenue.Voterswillbeselectinganewmayoranda councilmembertorepresentDistrict1.

Itisapivotaltimefortheareaas growthcontinues,whiletownssuchas OceanViewreachbuild-out.Financial issues,infrastructuredemands,town servicesandeventheimpactsofclimate changeareattheforefrontofdiscussionsofboththepresenttimeandthe

future.Boththeneedsofanagingpopulationandthedesireofyoungerpeople toremainintheareaarestrugglingto findabalance,withhousing,taxes, transportationandmoreposingchallengesfortheareaanditsresidents.

Thatputsatremendousweighton thebacksofevenlocalofficials.They’re responsibleforthedirectionoftheir towns,andthedecisionstheymake todaycanhavelong-reachingimpacts.

But that’swheresomeoftheresponsibilityisshared:It’sthevoterswhodeterminewhoactuallymakesthose decisions,andit’sthevoterswhomust

carefullyweighthequalificationsand positionsofthecandidatesandthendo theircivicdutyincastingtheirballots. Withthatinmind,theCoastalPoint hasonceagainaskedaslateofcandidatestoansweraseriesofquestions, askingthemtospeakdirectlytopotentialvotersandtheirconcernsaspartof this vitaldemocraticprocess.Ifyouarea registeredvoterinthetownofOcean View,weencourageyoutoreadthe Q&Awiththecandidatesformayor andtowncouncilinthisweek’sissue andtomakesuretocastyourvote.

Humanbeingsareonceagain‘outthere’

Therehasbeenalotof“outthere”talk lately.

Obviously,wecangoacoupledifferentwayswiththis,can’twe?Thereis“out there”inasensethatsomeofthewords thatcomeoutofpeople’smouthsor throughtheirsocial-mediafingerscan certainlybedescribedas“outthere.”You knowwhatI’mtalkingabout—the peoplewhocitestoriesfromTinFoilHatTommy.comandarguethatthereal reasonpapercurrencyisgreenisbecause weburiedanevilcadreofhighly-trained leprechaunswhoweresmugglingingin duringtheProhibitionand…

ButIdigress.

We’vealsoseensome“outthere”talk inrelationshipto,well,outthere.You know,really,reallyoutthere.Asinouter space.

Betweentheglobalfascinationwith theArtemisIImissionanditsremarkable journeyaroundthemoonandback,and bazillionaireElonMusk’sconstanttalk abouthisdreamsofcolonizingaself-sustainingMarswithamillionpeopleby 2050,weonceagainseemtohaveour eyespointedupwards,towardthegreat “outthere.”

Andthatisexciting.Growingupin the’70sand’80s,welookedatastronauts ascelebrities.ThepioneersofApollo11 andthatgenerationofastronautswereas recognizablebackthenasproathletes, singersandactors—anduniversally adored.Theywereheroestomany,and they’dpopupsittingwithJohnnyCarson lateatnightorintheformofBuzz AldrinpitchingtheVWBeetleontelevision.

Spacewasexciting,anditoffered somehopeandoptimismwhiletheecon-

omywasstrugglingaroundmuchofthe populationinthe’70s.Wewerethen blownawayby“StarWars”intheearly ’80s,stilladdictedto“StarTrek”re-runs andembracedalloftheconsumerprod-

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

uctsthatcamefromthespaceprogram, suchasTang,memoryfoam,freeze-dried foodandcordlesstools.

Irememberseeingamoonrockwhen Iwasakidandthinkingthatliterally anythingwaspossible.Ifwecouldgetall thewaytothemoon,thenwhycouldn’tI becomepresidentoneday?Orscalea mountain?Orhavealusciousmaneof hair?

Shutup.It’snotlikethehairthingwas theonlyoneImissed.

Regardless,spacewassuchanexciting thought.Asakid,therewasjustnodoubt inmymindthatwe’dallbetraveling thereonaregularbasis.Themoonwas certainlygoingtobeavacationhotspot, anditfeltliketherewasaprettygood chanceI’donedaybedodgingasteroids inmypersonalspacecraftwhiletakingon adventureswithmyWookieanddroid friends.

Andthen,formeandmanyinmy generation,themusicdiedabitonJan. 28,1986.Iwassittinginclassinhigh schoolwhenthespaceshuttleChallenger explodedlessthantwominutesintoits flight,killingalltheastronautsaboard

andleavingtheworld’spopulationina collectivestateofshockandsadness.Ilost someofmyinnocencethatday,watching acatastrophiceventclaimthelivesofheroeswhoseemedtocarrytheabilitytobe superhumanandalmostimmortal.

MyfamilyandIwatchedthenews thatevening,aswealwaysdid,butitwas differentonthatnight.Weweren’tcasuallytalkingaboutourdayswhilethe newsdronedoninthebackground,and thekidsweren’tforcedintoourcustomarymadscrambletothekitchenfor drinksorsnacksduringthecommercial breaks.Wewerestunned.No,wewere probablymorethanstunned.Wewere crushed.

Thingsjustseemeddifferentwiththe spaceprogramafterthat.Itwasnolonger thispristineeffortthatwasbeyondreproach.Fingerswerepointed.In2003, thespaceshuttleColumbiaalsoexploded andbasicallysetthewheelsinmotionto retirethespaceprogram.

Andwhilewe’vestillaimedoursights towardspaceasaspecies,themagicwas largelygoneforthegreaterpopulation.A newcommitmenttospaceexploration, bothintheprivateandpublicsectors,has re-invigoratedthings,andthehopehere isthatlessonshavebeenlearned,oversightwillremainrigorous,andweare onlylimitedbyourimagination,asastronautRonGaranemphasized.

Itisfunhavingsomethingthatevery singlehumanbeingintheworldcanget behind.Weareunitedbyoursharedstaringintothestars,nomatterwhatpartof thisspinningglobeweoccupytogether, andthehopethatsomethinggreaterand excitingisoutthere. Asin,“outthere.”

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Editor:

Iamwritingthisinreferenceto anarticleonApril3,2026,Volume 23,Issue14—thearticleaboutthe MillsboroRoute24bypass.Iamsure itiswonderfulthatthetraffic

throughtownhasdropped,butthe trafficonHollyvilleRoadhasincreased,andthespeedthattheydrive iswelloverthespeedlimit.

Needlesstosay,weareunderthe StatePolice,whichwe[see]verylittleofthemonthesectionbetween MountJoyandRoute24,whichnow feelslikeamajorhighway.

Justlettingyouknow,becauseno onehasaskedthepeoplelivingon

HollyvilleRoadwhattheythink aboutthenewbypass—which,by theway,theMountairetrucksaren’t payingattentiontowhattheywere told.TheystillflydownHollyville RoadtogettoRoute24.

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Responsible for camper registration and database entry. CAMPGROUND STORE ATTENDANT ($15.00/HR)

Responsible for camp store operations; including point-of-sale duties and stocking shelves.

Responsible for welcoming park visitors, disseminating information, and collecting and accounting for park entrance fees.

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Gov.MattMeyerandtheDelaware DepartmentofTechnology&Information(DTI)thisweekannouncedfederal approvalofDelaware’splantoexpand high-speedbroadbandinfrastructureto morethan4,728unservedandunderservedhomesandbusinesses.

Themilestone,madepossible throughthefederalBroadbandEquity, Access&Deployment(BEAD)Program,representsamajorsteptoward achievinguniversalconnectivityacross theFirstState.Constructionisexpected to begininthefallof2026.

possiblethroughthefederalBEAD Program,reflectsouradministration’s strongcommitmenttoensuringevery Delawarean,regardlessofZIPcode,has thetoolstosucceedinaconnected world.Whetherit’sremotelearning, telehealth,jobtraining,orentrepreneurship,accesstobroadbandmeansaccess toopportunity.”

requiredstatestoconductextensive planning toidentifyeligiblelocations anddevelopstrategiesforequitable broadbanddeployment.Delaware’sapprovedproposalincludes$27.8million infederalfundingforinfrastructure buildout,matchedby$75millioninprivateinvestmentfrompreliminary awardeesVerizonandComcast.Anadditional$80millioninBEADfunding, designatedfordata-drivenbroadband improvements,ispendingfurtherfederalguidance.

“Accesstoreliable,high-speedinternetisnotaluxury,butanecessityfor fullparticipationintoday’sdigitaleconomy,educationsystem,andciviclife,” saidMeyer.“Thisinvestment,made

Delawarehasreceivedconfirmation fromtheNationalTelecommunications &InformationAdministration(NTIA) thatitsapplicationfor$107millionin BEADfundinghasbeenapproved.The state’splanfocusesonareaswithlittle ornobroadbandaccess,targetingrural communitiesthathavehistoricallybeen hardesttoreach.Thefundingwillsupportthedeploymentof425newconnectionsinNewCastleCounty,1,513 in KentCountyand2,790inSussex County.

“Thisisagenerationalinvestmentin Delaware’sdigitalinfrastructure,”said ConnorPerry,executivedirectorofthe DelawareBroadbandOffice.“Weare proudtopartnerwithprovidersand communitystakeholderstobuildafuture-proofnetworkthatwillserve Delawareansfordecadestocome.”

TheBEADprogram,established undertheBipartisanInfrastructureLaw,

AlthoughtheBEADprogramallows up tofouryearsforprojectcompletion, Delawareofficialsanticipatefinishing constructionbytheendof2029.That timelinepositionsthestatetobeamong thefirstinthenationtoachievefull high-speedinternetcoverageunderthe program.

“Thisapprovalistheresultofyears ofstrategicplanning,communityengagement,andasharedvisionfordigital opportunities,”saidJordanSchulties, Delaware’sactingchiefinformationofficer.“Withthisfunding,DTIis acceleratingitsmissiontoclosethedigital divideandensureeveryDelawareanhas accesstotheinfrastructureneededto thriveinatechnology-drivenworld.”

Thissummer,morethan100 SussexCountyfamilieswillhavea newplacetosendtheirkids,asthe YMCAofDelawareexpandsits summerprogrammingwiththe launchofitsnewYMCACamp Millsboroday-campattheformer MillsboroMiddleSchool.

Thecampwillhelpfill“acritical gapinacountylongrecognizedasa childcaredesert,”YMCArepresentativessaid.“SussexCountycontinuestofaceasignificantchildcare desert—aregionwherethedemandforlicensedchildcarefarexceedsavailability,leavingworking familieswithfewsafe,enrichingoptionsfortheirchildrenduringthe summermonths.”

ThenewcampwillrunfromJune 15throughAugust21,servingyouth inkindergartenthrougheighth grades,offeringfamiliesinthe Millsboroareaincreasedaccessto summerprogrammingina“safeand engagingenvironment.”

“Whenstructuredsummeroptionsaren’tavailable,toomanychildrenspendtheirdaysindoors, isolatedondevices,missingouton opportunitiesforphysicalactivity, socialinteraction,skill-buildingand

exposuretopositiveadultrolemodels,”theyadded.

“AttheY,wearecommittedto ensuringeverychildhastheopportunitytolearn,grow,andthrive,especiallyduringthesummer months,”saidCommunityVice President&ExecutiveDirector LoriKayPadenoftheSussexFamily YMCA.“TheadditionofYMCA CampMillsboroallowsustoexpand ourreachinSussexCountyandprovidemorefamilieswithatrusted placefortheirchildrentostayactive,buildfriendshipsandcontinue learningwhileschoolisout.”

Nofamilywillbeturnedaway duetocost,representativessaid.The YMCAofDelawareoffersfinancial assistanceonaslidingscale,andthe YisactivelyworkingwiththeState ofDelawaretoacceptPurchaseof Care(POC),astatesubsidyprogramthathelpsincome-eligible familiesaffordchildcare,“sothat everychildhasaccesstoasafe, high-qualitysummerexperienceregardlessoftheirfamily’sfinancial situation.”

YMCAofDelawareSummer Campprogrammingdeliversanexperiencethatincludesoutdoorplay,

artsandcrafts,STEMactivities, sportsandenrichmentopportunities.YMCACampMillsboro camperswillparticipateinweekly off-sitefieldtrips,includingbeach outings,aswellaswater-basedactivitiesdesignedtokeepchildrenactiveandengagedthroughoutthe summer.Inadditiontorecreational programming,thecampwillincorporatelanguageartsandmathinto dailyactivitiestosupportacademic developmentandhelppreventsummerlearningloss.

Allcampstaffundergobackgroundchecksandaretrainedin child-abuseprevention,CPR,firstaidandbestpracticesinyouthdevelopment.

Inadditiontothetraditionalday camp,YMCACampMillsborowill offeraTeenLeadershipProgramfor studentsinsixththrougheighth grades.ThatprogramwillrunMondaythroughThursdayfromJune29 throughAug.20,andisdesignedto promotecharacterdevelopment, communityinvolvementandleadershipskillsthroughactivitiessuchas team-building,serviceprojectsand enrichmentopportunities. RegistrationforYMCACamp Millsboroisavailableat https://my.ymcade.org/s/registration?searchKeyword=millsboro. YMCACampMillsboroisalso hiringstaff.

HoundsTownUSAopens100thlocationinDagsboro

DogsinDagsboroareabouttogeta newplacetorun,playandbepartofthe pack.

HoundsTownUSA,describedasa “fullyinteractivedoggydaycare,boarding andpetspafranchise,”iscelebratingthe milestoneopeningofits100thlocationnationwidewithitsdebutinDelaware.

OpeningApril11at32183DuPont BoulevardintheSavannahSquareShoppingCenter,HoundsTownDagsborointroducesthebrand’ssignature“naturalpack environment”toSussexCounty,offering daycare,overnightboardingandspaservicesdesignedaroundnaturalcaninebehavior.Dogssocializeinsupervisedgroups matchedbysizeandtemperament,withno breedorsizediscrimination,“creatinga safe,structuredenvironmentwhereevery dogcanthrive,”representativesdescribed. Theopeningcomesaspetownership

continuestorisenationwide,with66percentofU.S.householdsowningapet,including42.4percentofhouseholdsin Delawarewhoownadog,withevenhigher ratesinsuburbanandcoastalcommunities suchasSussexCounty,wherefamiliesare increasinglyseekingreliable,professional petcareoptionsfortheirpetswhilethey work,travel,ormanagebusyschedules,representativesnoted.

HoundsTownwasfoundedin2000by formerNewYorkPoliceDepartmentcaninehandlerandcommandingofficerof theNassauCountyPoliceDepartment MichaelS.Gould,whobuilttheconcept aroundhisunderstandingofdogbehavior andpackdynamics.WhatstartedasasinglelocationonLongIslandhasgrowninto anationalnetworkof100facilitieswhere dogsspendtheirdaysinplaygroups matchedbysizeandtemperament.

“Theresultisamentallyandphysically stimulatingexperiencethatendsinthesignatureHoundsTownHangover—atired, happypupattheendoftheday.”

TheDagsborolocationwillbeowned andoperatedbyhusband-and-wifeduo FrankandRedaDuffy,whoarebringing theconcepttoDelaware,theysaid,“after recognizingagrowingneedforreliablepet careservicesintheregion.”FrankDuffy willleadmarketingandbusinessdevelopmentefforts,drawingonhisbackgroundin salesleadership,whileRedaDuffywill overseedailyoperationsandteammanagement,leveragingherexperienceinlargescalecommercialpropertymanagement.

“We’vespentalotoftimeinthiscommunityandsawarealneedfordependable petcarethatdogownerscantrust,”said FrankDuffy.“WhatdrewustoHounds Townishowsimpleandhonesttheap-

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proachis.Dogsdon’tneedluxury.They needstructure,socializationandasafeplace tobethemselves.We’reproudtointroduce thatphilosophytoDelaware—especially asthebrandcelebratesits100thlocation.”

Inadditiontointeractivedaycare, overnightboardingandspaservices, HoundsTownDagsborowillalsoofferthe brand’s“HoundsTownSealofApproval” program,whichprovideslocalshelterdogs withfreedaycareandsocializationtohelp improvetheiradoptability.TheDuffysalso plantopartnerwithlocalrescuegroupsand communityorganizationstosupportadoptioneffortsthroughouttheregion.

HoundsTownleadershipsaidtheopeningrepresentsbothamajormilestoneanda signofcontinuedmomentumforthe brand.

“Openingour100thlocationisaproud momentforeveryoneatHoundsTown,” saidRobFlanagan,CEOofHounds Town.“We’vegrownbystayingtrueto whatmakesusdifferent—expert-leddog care,acommitmenttolettingdogsbedogs andpassionatelocalownerswhocare deeplyabouttheircommunities.Bringing thatexperiencetoDelawareisanexciting stepforward,andwe’regratefultoFrank andRedaforleadingtheway.”

Tobookanevaluationandreceiveafree weekofunlimiteddaycare,visit https://houndstownusa.com/locations/dags boro/.

Gardenerstobenefit fromdine-and-donate

SaltAirGardeners(SAG)willbethe beneficiariesofadine-and-donateevent atGoodEarthMarketinOceanViewon Thursday,April16,from10a.m.to9 p.m.Therestaurantisdonatingaportion ofin-persondiningortake-outsalesto SAG.

SAGisalocalnon-profitcommunity gardengroupcreatedin2016toencourageinterestandknowledgeofallphases ofgardening,andtoaidintheprotection andconservationofnaturalresourcesand improvementofcommunityspaces. Projectsincludetheaward-winning IndianRiverLifeSavingStationproject, Bethany-Fenwick ChamberofCommerce,BrandywineSeniorLiving, DelawareHospiceandOceanViewBlue StarMemorial,amongothers.

Dine-and-donateto supportFenwickIsland LionsClubscholarships

TheFenwickIslandLionsClub’s scholarshipfundwillbenefitfroma dine-and-donateeventatMioFratello’s nearSelbyvilleonTuesday,April14, from4to8:30p.m.

Theeventwillincludea“Chinese” auctionand50/50raffle.

MioFratello’sislocatedat38016 FenwickShoalsBoulevard,Selbyville.

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Millsborolibraryjewelrysalesrangesfrom$1toSwarovski

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Nextweek,allthatglittersis availableforsale.TheFriendsof theMillsboroPublicLibrarywill hosttheirannualJewelryExtravaganzafundraiserApril16-18.

ThehourswillbeThursday from3to7p.m.,Fridayfrom noonto5p.m.andSaturdayfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.Cash,checks andcreditcardswillbeaccepted.

“Youshouldcometothejewelrysale!It’sreallyfun,”said CathyDicentio,eventco-chair. “Andthepublicreallydoeslook forwardtothis.”It’sagreatplace tofindagift,foroneselforsomeoneelse,shesaid.“We’vehada coupleoffathersbringtheirkids, andtheywalkaroundandpick outacoupleofthingsfortheir Mother’sDay.”

“Bringasmallchild,andtell hershecanspend$2,andthat willpacifyher!”jokedJoyceGraves, eventco-chair.

TheMillsboroPublicLibrarywillhosttheirannualJewelryExtravaganzafundraiserApril16-18.

Foreaseofshopping,mostpieceswill havecolor-codedtags,arrangedontablesdesignated$1,$2,$3,$5or$10,as wellasmoreforafewspecialitems.The mostenticingpiecescanbefoundona silent-auctiontable:expensivejewelry,

pursesandhomedécoritems.Shoppers aregivenabagtoshopwith,plentyof timetoexploreandtablespacetosort throughtheirtreasures,tomakefinaldecisions.

“Wehavealittleofeverything,and wehavecomeuponsomeuniqueitems thatwehaven’tseenbefore,”saidGraves.

“Alotofwatcheshavebeendonated. Oneofthemisactuallyincludedina statue-typethingofafishermanwithhis rodandreel.Ihaven’tseenawatch like thatbefore.Anothersilentauctionitem isanantiqueChinachocolatepotset,six cupsandsaucers.”

“Wehaveabeautifulpieceof

Swarovskijewelrythat’sgoingto beontheauctiontable,”said Graves.

“WehavesomeTiffanyjewelry,AnneHand,andAlexand Ani,andPandora,”saidDicentio. Librarypatronsdonategently usedjewelryallyearinpreparationforthissale.Somepeople evenrotatetheirlookeveryyear, shoppingforjewelry,donating someofitbackandbuyingfresh piecesforthenextspring.

Asanindependentnonprofit, theFriendsoftheMillsboroPublicLibraryisactivelyfundraising forthechildren’ssummerreading programandlibrarye-books.

Thejewelrysaleisalsoaconvenienttimeforfolkstosignup foraDelawarelibrarycardor jointheFriendsgroup.Anyone interestedinjoiningorassisting theFriendscancontactthelibraryfordetails.Theymeet monthlyonThursdays.Shoppers canalsolookfortheirbigbooksalein mid-July.

“We’rereallyappreciativeofthe communitysupportingusallyear,”said JaneMahoney,vicepresidentofthe Friends.

TheMillsboroPublicLibraryislocatedat217W.StateStreet.

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Morethan 150worksofart bystudentsfrom fourschoolsare ondisplayatthe SelbyvillePublic Library,aspart oftheannual YouthArtShow.

Thefinest pieces—created bystudentswho attendPhillipC ShowellElementarySchool, SelbyvilleMiddleSchool, Southern DelawareSchool oftheArtsand IndianRiver HighSchool— wereselected afterthestudentsillustrated anunderstandingoftheelementsofart:line, shape,color,textureandspace,and principlesofart,includingbalance, harmony,movement,proportion andunity.

TheseareseveraloftheworksofartsubmittedtobedisplayedduringthetotheSelbyvillePublicLibrary’sannualYouthArtShow.Theartwillbe judgedbyfivejudges,andthewinnerswillreceivesmallmonetaryprizesandribbons.

Fivejudgesusedrubricstoscore theelementsandcreativityofeach pieceinthejuriedshow,andribbonswillbeplacedonthosereceivingthehighestscores.

Theawardsceremonyisscheduledfor10:30a.m.onSaturday, April25,atthelibrary.Winning studentsreceivesmallmonetary prizes,andallparticipatingstudentsreceivecouponsforMcDonald’s.Theartworkwillremainon displaythroughtheendofApril.

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“Studentsareawareofexpectationsastheydialoguewiththe teacherastohowtoimproveon theirpiece,”saidJackieBates,aSelbyvilleCommunityClubmember whohasorganizedtheshowfor years.

SheaddedthattheCommunity Clubbegandisplayingworksofart in2004,andtheprogramhascontinuedtoevolve.SusanDelleris chairwomanoftheclub’sArts& CultureProgram.

“Studentsareproudoftheir projectsandarepleasedwhenthey areselectedtobeshowcasedfor otherstoview—whetheritbein theirownschool,orinamorepub-

licplaceliketheSelbyvilleLibrary,” Batessaid,addingthattheyoung artistsareinallgrades,from kindergartentohighschool.

“Oncethestudentsreachseventh andeighthgrades,somebecome moreseriousaboutartandwork hardtobesuccessfulinexpressing theirthoughtsandfeelingsthrough theirpieces.Thosewhoareserious aboutarttakeamoreadvanced classatthehighschool,”shesaid. “Wehavenoticedsomeofthesame studentshavesubmittedartworkin thepast.

“Itisimportantforthecommunitytounderstandthatartprogramsintheschoolsaremorethan coloringanddrawing.Thesame skillsthatareapartofothersubjects,suchasproblem-solving,observation,criticalthinking, creativityandcollaboration,arealso integraltogoodartprograms,”

Batessaid,thankingSelbyvilletown officialsandbusinessesfortheir support.

YouthArtMonthisanational celebrationhighlightingthevalue ofvisualarteducationandisusuallyobservedinMarch.TheCommunityClubmovedtheirshowto theendofMarchandthemonthof Aprilduetoaschedulingchangeat thehighschoolandmiddlegrades, sosecond-semesterstudentscould completeprojects.

Theeventwasfoundedin1961 bytheArt&CreativeMaterials Instituteincooperationwiththe nationalArtEducationAssociation. OriginallycalledChildren’sArt Month,it“emphasizesthevalueof visualarteducationforchildren,” Batessaid.In1969,itwasexpanded toincludesecondary-schoolstudentsandrenamedYouthArt Month.

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April11tulipsalestosupporteducationgardeningprogram

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AsgardensspringtolifeinSussex County,aneventthisweekendconnectsonebackyardgardentoseveral school-basedgardens,whileoffering everyoneanopportunitytohelp bringthemagicofgrowingthingsto localchildren.

TheSNACGardenFoundation TulipSale—tobeheldattheOcean ViewJuiceBoxlocationfrom9a.m. to1p.m.onSaturday,April11— featureslocallygrowntulipsand otherspringflowers,availablefora donationof$10perbunch.

TheSNACGardenFoundation hasprogramsatLongNeckElementary,NorthGeorgetownElementary School,HowardT.EnnisSchooland GeorgetownMiddleSchool. Throughthefoundation,gardens havebeenestablishedateachschool.

“Wehireagardeneducatorat eachsitewhomakessurethatthe gardeniscaredforwiththehelpof volunteers,andthegardencurriculumisimplementedbyourtrained educatorduringschoolhourswith thesupportofteachers,”saidSNAC ExecutiveDirectorShandraFurtado.

SNACstandsforSchoolNutritionAgri-Culture,Furtadonoted.

“Ateachschoolpartnerprogram, webuildagardenandimplement16 sessionsayeartoallclassroomsvia thegardeneducators,”shesaid.

AtHowardT.Ennis,whichserves studentsages3to21whohavesignificantdisabilities,SNACisadding accessiblegardenbedsandagreenhouse.AtEnnis,SNACapprentices also“willgetavocationaltraining andjobplacementassistancethrough theschool’sPACT+STEPprogram,”Furtadosaid.

“Anotherprojectweareworking onthisyearisawetlandrestoration attheSNACGardenatGeorgetown Middle,”sheadded.“WearecollaboratingwiththeCenterfortheInland Baystorestorethisspacewiththe students,”shesaid,andinthe process,thestudents“willlearn aboutwetlands,rainwaterrunoffand nativeplantsaspartofahands-on curriculum.”

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CoastalPoint•Submitted BundlesoftulipswillbeavailableSaturday,April11from9a.m.to1p.m.atthe JuiceBoxinOceanViewforadonation of$10totheSNACGardenFoundation.

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yearsago,OceanViewresidentMeghanKingsleysaid, she“stumbleduponSNAC GardenFoundationthrough socialmediawhileexploring localorganizations.

“Seeingyoungchildren haveaccesstoagardenresonateddeeplywithme— especiallyassomeonewho appreciatesthejoygardeningcanbring,evenasabeginner,”Kingsleysaid.

“Theideaofthetulipsale initiallysprangfroma whim,”shesaid.“After plantingacoupleofhundred tulipswiththeintentionof givingthemawaytothe community,IquicklyrealizedIneededamoreorganizedapproach.Thelogisticsof pullingthemup,processing,wrappinganddistributingthemallat onceweredaunting.IknewIneeded aneventtomakeithappeninasingledaytopreventtheflowersfrom wilting.

AtulipgardentakesshapeatLongNeckElementarySchoolthankstoaSNACGardenFoundationprogram.

cessibilityofthegardenstheycreate.

TheTulipDrivebecameawayfor metocontributetoacauseIbelieve inwhilealsobringingjoytothe communitythroughthebeautyof flowers.”

“Idecidedtohelpoutthroughthe tulipsalebecauseitalignedperfectly withmydesiretosupportSNAC’s inclusiveinitiatives,”Kingsleysaid. “Asawheelchairuser,Ivaluetheac-

Kingsley’spassionforbothgardeningandforhelpinghernewcommunityalignperfectlywithSNAC Garden’scoremission.

“SNACbelievesthateverychild deservesaccesstofreshfood,nature

andtheknowledgeofhowtogrow theirownfood,”Furtadosaid.

“Ourschoolgardenprograms teachkidsmorethanjustwherevegetablescomefrom.Everythingthey dointhegardenbuildsovertheyears theyareintheprogram,allowing themtoformarealunderstandingof theecologicalconnectionbetween ourfoodandhealth.

“Withournewmiddleschoollocations,somestudentshaveaccessto

regulargardenprogramming fornineconsecutiveyears duringtheirschoolexperience,”Furtadosaid.“Over theyears,studentsbuild confidence,curiosityanda connectiontothenatural worldthatstayswiththem longaftertheyleavethegarden.

“Formanyofourstudents,thegardenisatherapeutic,empoweringspace wheretheycandevelopreal vocationalskills,gainasense ofaccomplishment,and formlastingfriendships withpeers,”Furtadosaid. “We’realwayslookingfor volunteers,donors,andcommunitypartnerswhoshare thevisionthatallyouth shouldhaveaccesstothese typesofexperiences,”she added.

Anyoneinterestedinlearning moreabouttheSNACGarden Foundation’smission,fundraising eventsandvolunteeractivitiescan signupfortheirnewsletteratsnacgardens.orgorfollowthemonInstagram(@snacgardens)andFacebook (@snacgarden).

TheJuiceBoxislocatedat3 TownRoad,OceanView.Paymentat theTulipSalecanbemadewitheithercashorVenmo.

BicycleConnectionmoveseastonAtlanticAvenue

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BicycleConnection—formany yearslocatedonRoute26nextto BethanyDiner—hasmovedto5 AtlanticAvenue,atthecornerof TownRoadandRoute26,“justa fewblocksaway,”ownerRandyHall said.

“Wehadbeennexttothediner foralongtime.I’veownedthebusinessfor13years,anditwasthere beforethat—25yearsorso—but sharingtheparkinglotwiththe dinerwasgettingmoreandmore challenging.Thedineriswonderful —wonderfulpeoplewhorunareallygoodbusiness,andtheowner treatshispeoplewell,”Hallsaid.

“Butthedinerkeptgettingmoreand moresuccessful,andtherewaslimitedparking.Wedidthebestwe could.Itgottoapointthatwehad toomanycomplaintsfromourcustomersaboutnotenoughparking.”

“Themost-often-repeatedcomplimentwe’vegottenfromfolksin thetimewe’vebeenhere,”hesaidof thenewlocation,“ishowmucheasierparkingisandhowmucheasierit istogetinandoutofourparking lot.Theeasieritistogetintosee us,themorefolksarelikelytocome in.Peoplehavebeenverykindwith theircommentsandpraise.”

BicycleConnection—witheight employees,includingHall—isnow abouthalfacityblockfromtheentrancetothe1.2-mileAssawoman

Canalpedestrianandbiketrail,and Hallsaidthereisaparkingloton TownRoadthatleadsintothetrail.

“So,nowweareconvenientto that.It’saconveniencetopeopleto stopinaftertheyrideorbeforethey ride.Everybodyknowsridingis healthyandthebenefitsofridinga bicycleorelectricbicycle,andwesell atonofelectricbikes,”hesaid.

Electricbicycles,henoted,allow theriderto“getasmuchexerciseas youwant,becausetheoneswesell arepedal-assist,soyoucanletitdo mostoftheworkoryoucandoall thepedaling.Alotofpeopleuse themfortransportationpurposes. Wesellbikes.Wedoitall.Wehave ahugeservicebusiness.Wealways have,”saidHall—who,onthebusi-

ness’websiteatwww.thebicycleconnection.com,isdescribedasbeing17 yearsoldwhenheopenedhisfirst bikeshop“withhalfadozenbikes,a fewtoolsandhisfather’snameon thelease.”

“Itwasthestartofa50-plus-year careerthathastakenhimfromBaltimoreCounty,Md.,toBethany Beach,Del.,”thewebsitestates, addingthatserviceprofessionalsare atboththeirnewBethanylocation andtheirWestFenwicklocation.

Expotofocusonwomen

CAMPRehobothishostingan expoonApril11,from9a.m.to1 p.m.intheRehobothBeachConventionCenter.Theeventwillfeatureawiderangeofproducts, informationandassistance,withparticularfocusonitemsandresources ofinteresttowomen.Itisfreeand opentothepublic.

Communityorganizationsand serviceproviderswillofferresources forwomen’shealth,cancerpreventionandLGBTQ+support.Also participatingwillbegroupsoffering informationoneldercareandfamily services.

Theexpowillshowcaseartworks, includingoriginalwatercolorpaintings,reverseglasspainting,handmadejewelryandwallart,and one-of-a-kindcrafts,suchashandmadeleatherandmetalbracelets, shellandsea-glassitems,carved wood,stainedglass,artisticgarden décorandprideitems.Therewill alsobeapparel,suchasjazzysunglasses,hatsandT-shirts.Other productsandgiftitemsavailablewill includebodyandbathitems,soy candles,scentedproductsandhome décor.

Therearestillsomevendorbooths available.ContactShaeWagnerat swagner@camprehoboth.orgor(302) 227-5620.tosecureaspaceatthe event.

Theexpoisoneoftheevents scheduledduringthe25thAnniversaryCAMPRehobothWomen’s+ FESTweekend,April9-12.The multi-daycelebrationofinclusivity, empowerment,andcommunityis oneofthelargesteventsofitskind intheMid-Atlanticregion,organizersnoted.Completeinformationis availableatcamprehoboth.org/womensfest.

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportationannouncedthisweekthe plannedclosureofCampBarnesRoad betweenMillersNeckRoadandBayard Road,startingonMonday,April13, andrunningthroughMonday,April27, (weatherpermitting)fortheinstallation ofstormdrainsandreconstructionof theroadway. Detourrouteshavebeenposted. MotoristsonDoubleBridgesRoad wantingtotraveleastonCampBarnes RoadwillcontinuestraightontoBayard

Road,turnleftontoOldMillBridge RoadandturnleftontoMillersNeck Road,wheretheroutewillendon CampBarnesRoad.Motoristson CampBarnesRoadwantingtotravel westonMillersNeckRoadwillturn leftontoMillersNeckRoad,makea rightturnontoOldMillBridgeRoad, andturnrightontoBayardRoad,where theroutewillendonCampBarnes Road.

Formoreinformation,visitDelDOT’swebsiteatwww.deldot.gov.

PostalPonyracestoserveMillsboroshippingandpostalneeds

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

IfthePonyExpresswasanearlymail service,thenthePostalPonywasinspiredin2025tocarrythebatonas Millsboro’snewestshippingstore.This independentbusinessspecializesin printing,packingandshipping,includingUPS,FedExandUSPSservices.

TheownerslaunchedPostalPony lastOctoberatPeninsulaCrossing,inspiredbytheirownexperienceswith shippinglocally.

“Werealizedtherewasagap”in comprehensiveshippingservices,”said co-ownerZeynepMurat,“andthisarea isgrowing,too.Wejustthoughtwe’d makeourownbrand.Thisisnotafranchise.It’sindependent.”

Hereinthe21stcentury,humans mightusedigitaltechnologymorethan ever,buttheystilllovephysicalstuff.

“Shippingisnotgoinganywhere,” saidMurat.And,yes,thebusinessname wasinspiredbythe1860sPonyExpress.

“PostalPonyisaone-stopshopfor dozensofbusinessproductsandservices thatwillallowyoutodowhatyou’re goodatwhilewetakecareofthe‘other stuff’youneedtosucceed,”theirwebsite states.

Customerscanwrap,pre-labeland thendropthepackageatPostalPony. Ortheycanbringanunwrappeditem tothecounter,andtheMillsboroshop’s staffwillwrapitandshipit.

“Wecanpackyouritemshere,”said Murat.“I’vepackedasewingmachine. I’vepackedalotofweirdthings,especiallytheantiqueitems…alotof Chinaplates,vintageornaments.”She hasonecustomerwhoshipsestatesale items fromtheshop.

“Wecanpackandshipanythingto anywhereintheworld,”thewebsite states.(Note,though,thathazardous materials—includingdryice—are onlyacceptedincustomer-packedshipments,withpre-paidshipping.)

“Thepeoplewhodiscoveredusare happy!”andtherehavebeensomerepeatcustomersalready,saidco-owner CananOral.

Customerscanalsorenttheirown on-sitemailbox,witharealstreetaddress.It’sconvenientformanypeople: localbusinessownerswhodon’twantto publicizetheirhomeaddress;orP.O. Boxrenterswhowantaguaranteeddelivery(sinceseveralfor-profitdelivery companiescan’tdeliverpackagestopost officeboxes).Onelong-distancecustomerusesaPostalPonymailboxtoreceivemaillocallywhilefinishing constructiononhisDelawarehouse.

Walk-incustomerscanfindmore businesssolutions:fax,scan,printing andcopyingservices.Anotary-publicis onstafftocertifysignaturesoncustomerdocuments.Theyalsoselloffice suppliesandpackingmaterials.

“Peopledon’trealizetheyneedit’til

PostalPonyownersZeynepMurat,left,andCananOral,right,helpcustomersnavigateshippingservicesinMillsboro.

theyneeditthatday,”saidMurat.

PostalPonycanalsoconnectcustomerswithbiggerdesignandprinting services:brochures,businesscards,banners,yardsignsandposters.

PostalPonyhassomeleewaythat otherserviceslack.Theyhavelater hoursthanthepostoffice,theycanhelp customerssetuptheshippinglabel,and theydon’thavethesameshippinglimits onsizeoramountcomparedtoother commercialdrop-offboxes.

“IhadanAmazonsellerdropoff, like,50packageslastmonth,”said Murat.

Evenduringthisinterview,awalk-in customerseemedpleasedaboutPostal Pony’sshippingservicescomparedto otherlocal-drop-offsites.“Ineverknew therewasaplacethattakeslargerpackages!”shesaid.

PostalPonyisopenMondaytoSat-

urdayat26670CenterviewDrive,Unit 13, Millsboro.Learnmorebyphone (302)297-5200oronthewebsiteat www.postalponyship.com.

Obituaries

JamesEdward‘Jim’Dietsch,78

JamesEdward “Jim”Dietsch,78, diedonMarch31, 2026.Knownas “Coach”tomany, Dietschpassedaway peacefullyinhis sleepafterspending hisfinalweekssurroundedbyfamilyandlovedones.Hewas bornonApril6,1947,inBaltimore,Md., andattendedBaltimorePolytechnicHigh School,whereheletteredascaptainofboth thelacrosseandfootballteams.

Aftergraduatinghighschool,heattendedtheUniversityofMarylandin1965, playingontheTerps’lacrosseteamallfour years.Hewasamemberofthe1967nationalchampionshipteamandplayedduringthreeACCchampionshipseasons.

UpongraduatingfromtheUniversityof Marylandin1969,Dietschproposedto BarbaraAnnYateswhilewatchingNeil Armstrongwalkonthemoon.Thetwo weremarriedonMarch28,1970,atthe UniversityofMarylandchapel.Thefollowingyear,theymovedtoGiessen,Germany, aspartofDietsch’sserviceintheU.S. Army.

AfterservinginGermany,hetaughtat TildenMiddleSchoolinMontgomery County(MCPS),Maryland.In1972,he

returnedtotheUniversityofMarylandto workwiththesoccerandlacrosseprograms.Heservedasthemen’sheadsoccer coachfrom1975to1980andtheassistant men’slacrossecoachfrom1973to1978,includingforthe1973and1975NCAA championshipteams.

Thephrase“BeTheBest”beganduring Dietsch’stimeatMaryland,andremainsa mottoandmantraforhowhelivedhislife andmentoredothers,bothonandoffthe field.Inspringof1981,Dietschwasnamed theUniversityofMaryland’sassistantathleticdirector,inchargeofacademicaffairs fortheathleticdepartment,untilheleft the universityin1986.

Dietschthenreturnedtomiddleschool, teachingindustrialartsandphysicaleducationatThomasW.PyleMiddleSchoolfor morethan20years,andjoinedhisbest friend,DaveMintzer,coachingat CatonsvilleCommunityCollegeandlater atvarioushighschoolandyouthprograms withinMaryland,includingPaintBranch HighSchool,GlenelgCountrySchool, HammondHighSchool,SavageBoys& GirlsClubandothers.

Afterretiringin2007fromteachingin Maryland,hereturnedtocollegiatecoachingatLimestoneCollegeinGaffney,S.C. Thefollowingyear,heacceptedthepositionasheadcoachofmen’slacrosseatBelmontAbbeyCollege,Belmont,N.C.,near

Charlotte.WhileatBelmont,Dietschled theteamtoaConferenceCarolinaTournamentChampionship.

AfterretiringfromBelmont,Jimand BarbaraDietschmovedtoOceanView, Del.WhileinDelaware,hecouldnotstay awayfromcoachinglongandstartedthe boy’slacrosseprogramatIndianRiver HighSchoolandlateramiddleschool recreationalleague.

Inretirement,JimandBarbaraDietsch enjoyedtravelingtheworldandspending timewithfriendsandfamily.Thetwoenjoyedwatchingtheirthreebeautifulgranddaughtersgrowup.Oftenpresentat milestoneevents,healwaysputasmileon theyounggirls’faces.

Hewasnotonlyabelovedparentto ErikaandKevin,hewasapassionatementortocountlessyoungmenandwomen andtaughttheimportanceofworkinghard andlearningfromyourmistakes.Hebelievedthat,aslongasyoudoyourbestin lifeandneverletanyoneout-hustleyou, thenyouwillbesuccessfulinwhateveryou do.

Dietschissurvivedbyhiscollegelove andwifeof56years,BarbaraAnnDietsch. HewasadevotedfathertodaughterErika (andKeithMutchler)andsonKevin(and IoanaDietsch).Hedelightedinbeinga grandfathertoJuliaandOliviaDietsch, andErinMutchler.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10:3011:30a.m.onSaturday,April25,2026,at Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist Church,81CentralAvenue,OceanView, Del.,whereacelebrationofDietsch’slife willbeginat11:30a.m.Areceptionwill followatOcean99inBethanyBeach,Del. Memorialdonationscanbemadetothe UniversityofMarylandMen’sLacrosse program (giving.umd.edu/campaigns/maryland-athletics/mens-lacrosse),theUniversityof MarylandMen’sSoccerprogram (giving.umd.edu/campaigns/maryland-athletics/mens-soccer)andtheParkinson’s Foundation(www.parkinson.org).Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JohnH.B.McLaren,89

JohnH.B. McLaren,89,of Dagsboro,Del., formerlyofBudd Lake,N.J.,passed awaypeacefully onTuesday, March31,2026, inthecomfortof hishome,surroundedbyhisloving family.BornonSept.21,1936,in Kearny,N.J.,McLarenwasthe belovedsonofthelateAllen McLarenandMargaret(Brodie) McLaren.

HegraduatedfromCarney’sPoint HighSchoolandwentontoearnhis undergraduatedegreefromFairleigh DickinsonUniversityin1962.Inadditiontohisacademicpursuits,he proudlyservedhiscountryinthe U.S.NationalGuardfrom1957to 1963.

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McLarendevotedmorethanthree decadesofhislifetoshapingyoung mindsasaneducatorintheMorris SchoolDistrict.Teachingfourthand sixthgrades,hewasknownforhis patience,dedicationandgenuinecare forhisstudents.Heretiredin1996 after31yearsofservice,leavingbehindalastingimpactongenerations oflearners.Committedtolifelong learning,hecontinuedhisowneducationwhileworkingandraisinghis family,earninghismaster’sdegree plusadditionalgraduatecreditsfrom WilliamPatersonUniversity.

Amanofmanyinterestsand boundlessenergy,McLarenhada deeploveforsportsandtheoutdoors.Hewasespeciallypassionate aboutsoftball,remaininganactive memberoftheOldeTymersSoftball Leaguewellintohis80thyear.After relocatingtoDelawarein1999,he enjoyedplayingtennisandanoccasionalroundofgolf.Inhislater years,hefoundgreatjoyinhis weeklypokergames,wherelaughter

Grill&GroovewilljamforMillsboroFireCompany

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Barbecueandlivemusicwilltake centerstagetobenefitMillsboro FireCompanythismonth.TheGrill &GroovewillbeheldFriday,April 24,hostedbytheGreaterMillsboro ChamberofCommerce,from5:30 to10p.m.atthefirehall.

Themenufeatureslocalcooking byLasher’sBBQ. Then,livemusic byBarrenCreekBandwillgetaudiencesontheirfeet.

“They’vebeenplayingaroundthe

DelmarvaPeninsulaforyears,”said ConnieLittle,aneventorganizer. “Theyplayallthefunstuff,”she said,includingclassictunesfromthe ’50s,’60s,’70sand’80s,andsome countrymusic.

Ticketsincludedinner,dessert, softdrinks,andlivemusicanddancing.Guestscanalsoenjoybeerand winefromthecashbar,raffledrawings,birthdayboarddrawingsanda 50/50contest.Cash,checksand creditcardswillbeaccepted.

TheChamberwillshareproceeds withthevolunteerfirecompany.

tionstoLongBeachIsland,N.J.— traditionsthatbecametreasured familymilestones.

“Weneedtosupportourlocals. Wewantpeopletohavefunand bustagroove,”saidLittle.“It’sjust goingtobeagoodtime.Hopefully,a lotofpeoplecancomeandpartake ofthegoodatmosphere.…Come outandhaveagoodtimeandsupportourfirst-respondersandChamber.”

Localfirecompaniesarenot-forprofitorganizations,mostlyoperated byvolunteerstosupportthecommunity.

Organizershopetoattractawide rangeofpeople,withafunandeasy-

goingdinner,“g reatraffleprizes, dancing,alotoffun,”saidNadine Timpanaro,Chamberexecutivedirector.Tickets,shesaid,are“starting tosellfast,sodon’tdelay.”Herein April,sheadded,“Theweather wouldbenicer.Peoplewillbeready togetout.”

TheMillsboroFireCompanyis locatedat109E.StateStreet.Ticketswillcost$50atthedoor(ifstill available)or$45beforehandonline (availableat millsborochamber.com/events).

andcamaraderiewerealwaysplentiful.Earlierinlife,heenjoyedtrout fishingandtookprideinmaintainingavegetablegarden,generously sharingitsharvestwithfriendsand neighbors.

Aboveall,McLaren’sgreatestjoy washisfamily.Adevotedhusband, fatherandgrandfather,hewasdeeply involvedinthelivesofhischildren, whethercoachingtheirteamsorattendingmusicalrecitalsandevents. Hecherishedthemanymemories madeduringannualsummervaca-

Hewillberememberedforhis kindness,hisquietstrength,hissense ofhumor,andthedeeplovehehad forhisfamily,communityandhis LordJesus.Hislegacylivesoninthe manyliveshetouched.

McLarenissurvivedbyhis belovedwifeof61years,JaneL. (Downs)McLaren;histhreechildren,LoriMarabellaandherhusband,Peter,ofPr incetonJunction, N.J.,AllenMcLarenofDallas,Texas, andDavidMcLarenofDagsboro, Del.;andhisthreecherishedgrandchildren,SamuelMarabella,McKen-

zieMcLarenandJuliaMarabella.He isalsosurvivedbyhisdearcousin, WilliamEdgarandhiswife,Eileen, ofPointPleasant,N.J.;theirdaughter,NancyEvansandherhusband, Bill,ofVerona,N.J.;andtheirchildren,MegandWill.

Familyandfriendswereinvitedto attendavisitationonSaturday,April 4,2026,atMariner’sGlobal MethodistChurch,81CentralAvenue,OceanView,Del.,withthefuneralserviceandintermentinthe adjoiningcemeterytofollow.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinMcLaren’s nametoMariner’sBethelGlobal MethodistChurch’sHopeCenter,81

CentralAvenue,OceanView,DE 19970.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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Mariner’sBetheltohostJesusHealsConference

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Thefree,two-dayLivingUnbroken: AJesusHealsConference,plannedlater thismonthatMariner’sBethelGlobal MethodistChurch,willfocuson“God wantingustobewhole—spirit,soul andbody,”eventcoordinatorLiz

Heintzelmansaid.

“We’vefocusedonprayerat Mariner’s,andwefeltlikepeopledon’t understandthatGodwantsthemwhole. Thatkindofisthebottomline—that everyonehasexperiencedtrauma, whethertheyrealizeitornot.Theydon’t havetobefirst-respondersorinthemilitary.Everyonehasexperiencedtrauma.

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It’sabrokenworld,andJesuswantsus toliveunbroken.Thephysical,emotional,spiritualareallconnected,” Heintzelmansaid.

Speaker,authorandtraumaspecialist MikeHutchingswillpresenttheconference,whichisopentothepublic.Registrationwillbeopenuntilthedayofthe event,plannedfor6to9p.m.onFriday, April17,and8:30a.m.to5p.m.onSaturday,April18,atthechurchinOcean View.Call(302)539-9510formoreinformation.

Theconferenceis“designedtobring healingandrestorationthroughteaching,prayerandpracticaltoolsforrecoverywithauniqueblendofscriptural wisdomandclinicalexpertise.”

Thoseattendingwillbeofferedtools tohelpidentifythecausesandsymptomsoftrauma,includinganxiety,fear andnightmares,andstrategiesthatsupportlong-termhealingandrecovery. Theemphasiswillbeoncompassion andaheart-centeredapproachthat “movesbeyondinformationtotransformation.”

Hutchings,executivedirectorofthe GodHealsPTSDFoundation,has “helpedthousandsofindividualsfind hopeandhealingfromtrauma,depression,chronicpain,anxiety,addictions andmore,”accordingtopromotional material,and“equipspastors,prayer ministers,chaplainsandcounselors aroundtheworldwitheffectivehealing prayermodelsthatbringrestorationand freedomtothosesufferingfromtrauma andPTSD.”

Inhisbook,“SupernaturalFreedom fromtheCaptivityofTrauma,”hewrote, “Mentaltraumaisaninjurytothesoul ofaperson.Therapyandmedicationcan help,butonlyGodcantakethebroken piecesofyourmind,willandemotions andputthembacktogether.”

HutchingspreviouslyservedasdirectorofeducationforGlobalAwakening. Hehastwodoctoraldegreesandhas workedasalicensedbehavioraltherapist inprivatepractice.Hehasalsoservedas clinicalcoordinatorforacounselingprogramsupportinghomelessandrunaway youthandtheirfamilies.

BethanytohostNotesontheBeach withAcademyAwardsmusic

OnTuesday,April14,Notesonthe Beachwillperform“Musicfromthe AcademyAwards”atBethanyBeach TownHall.

little-knownfactsandplentyoflive musicspanning1934-1969.”

Theeventissponsoredbythe BethanyBeachCultural&Historical AffairsCommitteeandwilltakeplace at5p.m.

“Thislivelymusicalprogramwill featurethemusicalwinnersandalmostwinnersofthatlegendarygoldenstatuette,Oscar—someofthebestmusic everwrittenforthemovieindustry,” townofficialssaid.“Thisshowincludes songsfromsomeofthegreatestcomposersoffilm,includingHenry Mancini,JohnnyMercerandBurt Bacharach—justtonameafew.Hear

Since2005theBethanyBeachCulturalandHistoricalAffairsCommittee has beensponsoringculturaleventsduringtheoff-season.Topicsofinterestrun thegamutfromshipwrecksandtreasurestomusicandhistorictales.Allprogramsarefreeandopentothepublic. Noregistrationisnecessary.

Madscrambleforeggs

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

ThechildrenhadagreattimeandparentsbehavedthemselvesatEnvisionFrankford’sannualEggScrambleattheTownParkonSaturday,April4.AnnouncerRobbieMurraymadesuretogiveparentstherulesofthescramble,whichincludedareminderthatthekeyistohavefunandletthechildrenfindtheirowneggs.‘Nothrowinghips,’ Murraywarnedtheparents.TheEasterBunnymadeaspecialappearance,sharinghugsandphotoswithfamiliesinattendance.Belowleft,KasherDavisofGumborofinds some shadeonawarm,sunnyday.

DBGopening2026educationaltalksatPavilion

TheDelawareBotanicGardens atPepperCreek(DBG)willkick offits2026EducationalPavilion LectureSerieswithatalkby WilliamA.“Bill”McAvoy,retired Delawarestatebotanist,onThursday,April16,at5:30p.m.Hislectureisabout“Delaware’sCoastal Plain:Habitats,PlantCommunities&Flora.”

McAvoyisanativeDelawarean whoservedasstatebotanistfor morethan35years.Heisanexpert onDelawareandDelmarvaflora andrareplants.Heearnedabachelor’sdegreeinbotanywithanemphasisonvegetationmanagement fromDelawareStateUniversity.

Heistheprimaryauthorofthe FloraofDelawareOnlineDatabase.

Gotowww.delawaregardens.org topurchaselecturetickets,which cost$15forDBGmembersor$20 fornon-members.

DBGChairRaySandersaid, “Billisaninsightfulconservationist.Heinspiresustobetterunderstandtheimportanceofnative plants,andprotectionofhabitats andflora.Hewillcallustoaction topreserveandmaintainnatural habitatswhichalsoservewildlife.”

McAvoysaid,“Theflora,habitatsandplantcommunitiesof Delaware’scoastalplainprovince

arequitediverseandfascinating ecologically.Mypresentationwill describemanyofthesehabitats, alongwiththeirassociatedflora, andtieinhowtheDelaware BotanicGardensishelpingtoeducatethepublicontheseimportant naturalresourcesandtheirgreat needforconservation.”

DBGExecutiveDirectorSheryl Swedsaid,“Billisaconservation champion.Asstatebotanist,and formerDBGBoardmember,he hasbeeninvolvedwithDBGsince 2014,whenheparticipatedinarevisiontotheoriginalsiteplanthat resultedinthecurrentvisitorfriendlygardens.Hedidaninitial

inventoryofthe12-acrewoodlands,helpedsitetheLearning Gardens’OutdoorClassroom,and encouragedDBGtobuildtheInlandDunesGarden.

“Billisaneducatorwhowasthe drivingforcetoencourageDBG volunteerstoparticipateinthe UniversityofDelaware’Master NaturalistProgram.Comejoinus tolearntogetherfromBill,”Swed said.

DelawareBotanicGardensislocatedat30220PineyNeckRoad, Dagsboro.Itiscurrentlyopento thepublicThursdaysthroughSundaysfrom9a.m.to4p.m.

Victoria’stohostWine&DinetosupportReadAloud

TheBoardwalkPlazaHoteland Victoria’srestaurantat2OliveAvenue in RehobothBeachwillhostthesixth Wine&DineeveningtobenefitRead AloudDelawareonWednesday,April 15,from6to9p.m.

Theeveningwillfeatureafourcoursedinner,includinganamusebouche,salad,entréeanddessert.Wine pairingswillbeselectedtocomplement eachcourse.Inaddition,guestswillbe

abletoparticipateinawineraffleanda silentauction.

Thepriceoftheeventis$85perperson,whichincludesthedinner,wine pairingsandgratuity.Reservationsare requiredandcanbemadebyemailing pjkotow@gmail.comandincludinga name,phonenumberandnumberof guests.Dinerswillbecontactedby phonetoconfirmtheirreservation.The reservationdeadlineisApril6.

“I’mlookingforwardtothisfunfilledevent,”saidStacyPenaranda,SussexCountydirectorforReadAloud Delaware.“Wearealwaysgratefulto ourmanysupporters.”

ReadAloudDelawareisachildren’s literacyprogramwhosemissionis“to createlifelongimpactthroughearly childhoodliteracy.Itsvisionisforevery childinDelawaretohavethefundamentalliteracyskillstosucceedin schoolandlife.”

ReadAloudDelaware’sinitiativesincludeitsvolunteerone-on-onereading programinSussexCountychildcare centers,preschoolsandelementary schools,anditsfreeLENAstartprogramthatassistsparentsofchildren frombirthto3.

FormoreinformationonRead AloudDelaware,visitreadalouddelaware.org.

April9

YogaforKids— JoinSouthCoastalLibrary at11a.m.forafunandrelaxingyogasessiondesignedespeciallyforkids!Through simpleposes,stretching,andplayful movement,childrenwillbuildstrength,balance,andfocuswhilehavingfun.Perfect forbeginners—noexperienceneeded. Bestsuitedforelementary-agedchildren. Noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, B ethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.Participantsareencouragedto discusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprovethem,)aswellasthebookitself. HeldatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m. Thismonth,wewillbesharingfoodsfrom DoesThisTasteFunny?byStephenColbert &E vieMcGeeColbert,whichisavailable forcheckout(whilesupplieslast,)oryou maylookatacopyinthelibrary.Participantswillthenvoteonwhichcookbookto usenextmonth,andareencouragedto bringtheirownTupperwaretotakehome leftovers.FREE,forages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankf ordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessu chasdominoes,

Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinus atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call(302)732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @Frank fordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

NARFEMeets— Chapter1690NationalActiveandRetiredFederalEmployeesAssociationwillmeetatKajaAsianinMidway PlazainRehobothBeachat11:30a.m. Reservationsarerequired.Formoreinformation,emailfullerwe@gmail.com.

April10

Bags2MatsfortheHomeless— Makea differenceinsomeone'slifebyhelpingDE 50+turnrecycledplasticbagsinto“plarn” (plasticyarn)andcrochetthemintoplastic matsf orthehomeless!Youcanparticipate bygatheringplasticbags,turningthem intoplarn(plasticyarn),crocheting,and givingmatstothehomeless.Detailsand registrationavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

HistoryoftheIndianRiverInlet— Forthe past200years,theinlethasbeenshaped bybothman-madeandnaturalforces.A DelawareStateParksint erpreterwilldiscussthehistoricalfighttopintheinletin place,thestruggletospanitsgap,andthe issuesthatledtothedesignofthecurrent bridgeatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Free,forAges18-plus.Noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302858-5518.

LearntoPlayMahJongg— MahJonggis afast-pacedgamethathascaptivated playersworldwideformorethan acentury.

Combiningelementsofskill,strategy,and abitofluck,MahJonggiseasytolearn butchallengingtomaster.Thisisthefirst sessionofaseven-sessionseries,at FrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Thefirst fourweekswillbeateachingperiod,then coachedplay.Registrationisrequiredfor theApril10thsession.Youwillautomaticallyberegisteredforallsevensessions, $40.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @Fra nkfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April11

BoatingSafetyClass— TheUnitedStates CoastGuardAuxiliaryisteachinga DelawareBoatingSafetyClassattheIndianRiverLifesavingStationfrom8a.m.to 4p.m.Successfullycompletethiscourse andyouwillreceiveaDelawareSafeBoat-

ingCertificatebymail(requiredforboaters bornonorafterJan.1,1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$20perperson ,a familywithchildrenunder18yearsold, $50.Sign-instartsat8a.m.Pre-registrationisrequired.Email flotilla1202@gmail.comorcall(302)6163175.

Bull&OysterRoast— Mason-DixonVFW Post7234inOceanViewishostingaBull &OysterRoastfrom3to7p.m.Thecost is$50perticket,andthemenuincludes oysters,roastbeef,shrimp,sausageand peppers,coleslaw,potatosalad,baked beansandfreedomesticdrafts.Therewill alsobea50/50raffleandamoneywheel AllproceedsbenefitthePostReliefFundto serve,helpandhonorourveterans.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andlivingin SussexCounty,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formoreinformation, call(571)332-8263.

Comm unityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.An nChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCrippleCreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitable purposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek G olf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofe ach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBear TrapDunes.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussexcounty area.Formoreinformation,visitthemon Facebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgor byphoneat(301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— Sou thernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit

SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion AuxiliaryU nit24meetsthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIR raisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocal charities,educationprojects,veterans, women’sempowermentandtheenvironment.Italso providesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderie amongstitsmembers.Tolearnmore,contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.

IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIr ishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallin RehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2to4p.m. Formoreinformation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.

LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarvaLeathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation,meets thefirstWednesdayofeachmonthat5:30 p.m.attheResidenceInnat300Seabay LaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’thaveto beaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmissionofservice toveteransandworthycharitiesonthe easternshoresofMaryland,Delawareand Virginia.

DARMeets— TheMajorNathanielMitchell Chap terofNSDARmeetsthesecondSatur-

dayofthemonth(throughMay)at9:45 a.m.attheMillsboroPublicLibrary. Prospectivemembersareinvitedtoattend andlearnaboutmembershipinthenonprofitpromotingpatriotism,historicpreservationandeducation.Formoreinformation, contactmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.com orleaveatextat(302)542-2296.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,ema ilgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPu blicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram—

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

S ocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from 2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarr iveat6p.m.tobeeligible forthewinner-take-allprize.Theeventis formembersandguestsonly.Youmustbe

18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchen alsoservesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit 501(c)charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Opentomembers andguests.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fri dayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembers andguests.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembersandguests.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailab le.

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays, weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m.

Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,clothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shopislocatedat111HazzardStreetin Dagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishos tingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m. Foodisavailablefromthekitchenbefore Bingostartsandatintermission.Formore information,call(443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavail able forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofinclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom

5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans .ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,breadandItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featureachickenlegquarterwithbaked beansandcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesday willbechef’schoice.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch. Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.

SouthernDelaware Wine,Food&Musical FestivalsetforMay30

TheSouthernDelawareWine,Food& MusicalFestival,alsoknownas“SoDel Fest,”ispullingoutallthestopsforits milestone10thandfinalyear.Theevent willtakeplaceSaturday,May30,from noonto4p.m.attheCambriaHotelin RehobothBeach,offeringanafternoon “packedwithindulgence,entertainment andheartfeltcommunityspirit.”

Thisyear’sSoDelFestissettofeature: •Unlimitedtastingsfrommorethan20 arearestaurants,showcasingcoastal Delaware’sculinaryscene;

•Morethan100selectionsofworldclasswines,craftbeers,creativecocktails andrefreshingmocktails;

•Nonstoplivemusicfromlocalfavorites andsurpriseguestartists,keepingtheparty atmospherealiveallafternoon;

•TheChefThrowdown,ahigh-energy, “Chopped”-stylecompetitionwheretop chefsfaceoffwithmysteryingredients;and •Interactiveactivities,photo-opsand surprisesaroundeverycorner.

ButSoDelFestisaboutmorethanjust fun—it’saboutgivingback.Sinceitsinception,thefestivalhasraisedmorethan $300,000forlocalnonprofits,supporting causesincludingchildren’shealth,hunger

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MAJOR CHANGE

By Darryl Gonzalez

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meet ingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonth at5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound

atsussex.gop

DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative D istrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonth.Socialhours beginat5p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6 p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitrd4deldems.org.

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner, andthemeetingstartsat5:30p.m.The costi s$40.RSVPbythe15thofeach monthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganization educates,informsandcreatesfellowship withlike-mindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visitscrwc.netoremailthemat info@scrwc.net.

RepublicansMeet— The41stDistrictRepublicansmeetthethirdMondayofthe monthattheMillsboropolicestationat 6:30p.m.Thesemeetingsareopentoall Republicans.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to 9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch03@gmail.comformore detailsontheseclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy.

YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.The drop-infee foryogais$10.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoom from1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

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

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.

Argentine Tango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhill Fieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays

Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchin DagsboroishostingfreeTai-Chiclasseson TuesdaysandThursdaysfrom10to11a.m. Thisisopentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas “easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.For moreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,but walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— A meetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours. Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

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

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

BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian

RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenterhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.on Tuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mon dayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged. Newmembersarealwayswelcome.For details,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.o rg.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooper-

ator,orpeoplewantingtomeetand greetothers,cangettogetheratthe MillsboroPizzaKingonThursdaysat 8:30a.m.TheARRLSectionManager usuallyattends.Formoreinformation, contactJackMagarat k8uy c80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orca ll(302)858-5518.

BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsitsWednesday MorningBookDiscussiononthefourth Wednesdayofeverymonthat10:15 a.m.Booksareavailableforpickupeach monthatthelibrary.

OpenArtforAdults— TheGeorgetown libraryishostingOpenArtforAdultson Thursdays,from1:30to3:30p.m.Bring yourcreativityandyourownartsupplies,whetheritisoilpastels,watercolor,clay,penandpaper—all mediumswelcome.Thisisanope n event,andachancetomeetother artists.Noexperienceisnecessary.The librarywillnotbeabletoprovidesupplies,sobringyourown.Thisisopento adultsonly.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea

UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsare welcome.

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc. holdsrehearsalseveryMondayevening from6to8p.m.intheOceanPines (Md. )CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladieswholovetosing.Members comefromMarylandandDelaware.For moreinformation,callElissaat(410) 641-8050,findthemonsocialmediaor visitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,in Selbyville.Theyareopentothepublic onWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,and everySaturday,from10a.m.to3p.m. Theyarenotopentothepubliconthe secondWednesdayofthemonth,asthat istheirmonthlymembersmeeting.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation, visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.ton oon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)5398725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree, andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemu-

seum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonline attownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.” NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalR egisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.For moreinformation,visit nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudyWednesdaymorningsfrom 10a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation, andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

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

reliefandartseducation.Everyticketpurchasedhelpsmakeadifferenceinthelocal community.

In2026,festivalproceedswillbenefit CelebrateWellness,anon-profitfocused onsupportingthementalwellnessofhospitalityworkers.Theyprovideeducation, connectindividualstoresourcesandwellnessexperts,andofferfinancialassistance formentalhealthsupport.

“Inthehospitalityindustry,wellbeing oftentakesabackseattojobdemands,”organizerssaid.“Longhoursandjobpressure canmakeitdifficulttomaintainahealthy work-lifebalance.Surveysrevealthatfi-

nancialconstraintsareasignificantbarrier toseekingtherapy.WithCelebrateWellness,financialbarriersarenomore.”

Asthefestivalcelebratesits10thanniversaryandgrandfinale,organizersare invitingfoodies,musicloversandphilanthropistsalike“tocometogetherforone lastextraordinaryexperience.Whether you’resamplinggourmetbites,dancingto themusicorbiddinginthecharityauction, you’llbepartofalegacyofjoyandgenerositythathasdefinedSouthernDelaware Wine,Food&MusicFestforadecade.”

Ticketsareonsalenowatspecialearlybirdprices.Foreventdetails,ticketsand sponsorshipopportunities,visit sodelfest.comorcalleventfounderStacy LaMottaat(302)245-4262.

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Libraryforatwo-hourpop-upbooksale! Findgreatbooksforgreatprices!Previous bestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterialsandmore!Sponsoredby theFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary. Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

April12

SpringSoiree— The5thAnnualAddySea HistoricOceanFrontInnSpringSoireewill takeplacefrom1to3p.m.Proceedswill benefi ttheBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Company.Therewillbehistorichouse tours,livemusicfromDustinShowers, foodandbeveragetastingsamples,ven-

dorsandraffles.Ticketscost$25perperson,andmustbepurchasedinadvance onlineataddysea.com.

AllYouCanEatBreakfast— TheIndian RiverVolunteerFireCompanyishostingan all-you-can-eatbreakfastfundraiserfrom 7:30to11a.m.ProceedsbenefittheAuxiliary.Thecostis$14foradults,$7forages 6-12andf reefor5andyounger.

April13

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Learnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Chairparticipationavailable. Detailsonourwebsite.Registrationopens

at12pmonApril 6andisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

DSAMH Reps— TheDivisionofSubstance AbuseandMentalHealth(DSAMH),partof Delaware’sDepartmentofHealthandSocial Services,overseespubliclyfundedservicesfor adultswithmentalillness,substanceuse,and gamblingdisorders,atFrankfordPublicLibrary at10a.m.DSAMHfocusesontreatment,prevention, recovery,andcommunitysupport.Representativeswillbeatthelibrarytoshare information,answerquestions,andprovideresourcesforindividualsandfamilies.Formore information,pleasevisittheDSAMHwebsite: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/ PurposefulPlay— Preschoolchildrenand theircaregiverscanexploreSTEAMthemes throughhands-onplay.ComeintoFrank-

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fordPublicLibraryat11a.m.anddiscover whatw e’reallabout.Free!Allmaterials areprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagra m@frankfordlibrary.

April14

EducationTalk— TheLeagueofWomenVoters ofSussexCountyDEwillhostJoePika,ProfessorEmeritusofPoliticalScienceandInternationalRelationsattheUniversityofDelaware andtheformerpresidentoftheDelawareBoard ofEducation,atTikiJac’sinRehobothBeach fromnoonto2:30p.m.Hispresentationfocus willbeonschoolfundinganddistrictconsolidation.

StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistorical fiction?Thisbookclub isforyou!Wewillmeet on aselectTuesdaymostmonthatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.mtodiscussadifferent historicalfictionbook.Thismonthwewillbe discussingTheListenersbyMaggieStiefvater. Lightsnacksprovided.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwithafriendly, well-traineddogandpracticereadingaloudina fun, supportiveway,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Eachchildgets10minutesofone-ononereadingtime.Bringyourfavoritebookor chooseonefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518toregister.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,online conversationwithacclaimedauthorBradTaylor onhislatest work,ShadowStrike(book20of the bestsellingPikeLoganseries.)at7p.m. Learnwhatit’sliketowriteaction-packed,suspensefulspycraft.Can’tmakethelivesession? Visitourwebsitetoaccesstherecordinglater andbrowsethroughhundredsofotherrecorded authortalks.Free,detailsandregistration(required)availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Presentedbythe LibrarySpeakersConsortiuminpartnership withtheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, Bethany Beach,DE19930

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary andMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora30-minute music&movementclassforchildrenagedbirth to5years.StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

KnittingMachineandHats— TheFrankford Public LibraryhasreceivedtwodonatedAddi Machineswhichenableyoutoknitahatin about30minutes!Comeat1p.m.andlearn howtousethemachinesandmakehandmade knits.Whileeasytouse,trainingisrequiredto borrowthelibrary'smachines.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach monthat5:30p.m.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April15

LyricsofLife— LyricsofLife,byLisa Harper,isthetopicofaWomen’sBible StudyatMarinersBethelChurchevery WednesdayfromMarch4throughApril22. Timesare10-11:30a.m.or7to8:30p. m. Registeronlineatmarinersbethel.organd lookfortheevents,orbycalling539-9510 orstoppingbytheoffice.Allwomenare welcome.

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryforanotherfunoutdoor storytimeatJamesFarmEcologicalPreserveat10:30a.m.Perfectforchildren ages5andunder.Registrationisrequired sowecancontactyouincaseofinclement weather.Registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us PleasemeetintheJamesFarmParking Lot:30048Ce darNeckRd,OceanView,DE 19970.SponsoredbytheSouthCoastalLibrary.Parents/caregiversmustaccompany children.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelforour nextHappyBookersmeetingatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosenwork offictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingAsLon g astheLemonTreesGrowbyZoulfaKatouh. CopiesofthebookareavailableforcheckoutthroughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog withavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupmeetsWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

DonkeyNuzzling— SonshineEquineis hostingaDonkeyNuzzlingeventfrom10 a.m.to2p.m.Thisismeantforthewhole family,andpeoplecanenjoyphotoopps withtheirbeloveddonkeys,Wilmaand Pebbles.Bookyour30-minutetimeslotat sonshineequine.org/events.

April15-18

LibraryBookSale— JointheFriendsof theGeorgetownPublicLibraryBookSale overfourdays.TheFriendsgetexclusive accessonthe15th,from5to7p.m.On the16th,thehoursare10a.m.to7p.m.; onthe17th,from10a.m.to5p.m.,and, onthe18th,from10a.m.to1p.m.

April16

ContainerGardeningClass— Delaware MasterGardenersAnaDittelandLindaPeterswilltalkaboutallaspectsofcontainer gardening,includingtypesofcontainers,

whattoplant,soil,wateringandmaintenance,atSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m. Free,noregistrationrequired.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

BotanistSpeaks— BillMcAvoy,former statebotanistofDelaware,willgivealectureonFloraofDelawareinthepavilionat DelawareBotanicGardenatPepperCreek from5to8p.m.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,so ngs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand

Instagram@frankfordlibrary. TeenMovieNight— JoinusattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.foraviewingofWicked:ForGood.Comehangout, eatpizza,andenjoyamovieonour4ktheatersetup.Registrationisrequiredfor pizzaorder.RatedPG.Forages12-plus. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April17

BipartisanImmigrationForum— The LeagueofWomenVotersishostingabipartisancommunityforumon“Immigration PolicyinDelawareonZoomfrom5:30to7 p.m.StateSenatorsRussHuxtableand BrianPettyjohnwillparticipate.Toregister fortheforum,andtosubmitquestionsin advance,visitsussexlwv.org.

April17-18

JesusHealsConference— LivingUnbroken,aJesusHealsConference,willbe

heldatMarinersBethelGlobalMethodist Church.Thehoursare6-9p.m.onFriday, A pril17,and8:30a.m.to5p.m.onSaturday,April18.Thehonoredguestspeakeris Dr.MikeHutchings,thePresidentand FounderofGodHealsPTSD.Thereisno registrationfee.

April17-June12

BookCollection— TheFriendsoftheSelbyvillePublicLibrarywillbecollectinggently-usedbooksfortheirBookSale,which willtakeplaceJune18-20attheSale ChurchinSelbyville.Donationboxeswillbe attheBayvillePostOffice,SelbyvillePost Office,SelbyvilleTownH allandtheSelbyvillePublicLibrary.Pleasenoreference booksorDVDs.

April18

LegoClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ateachprogram,we'll

focusonanewtheme,andLegosareprovided.Free,forages6-11years.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

ModelTrain&ToyShow— DelawareSeasideRailroadClubisholdingaModelTrain &ToyShowattheHopeCenterinOcean Viewfrom9a.m.to2p.m.Admissionis $6,withchildren10andundera dmitted free.Therewillbevendorsalestables,operatingtrainlayouts,refreshmentsand doorprizes.Formoreinformation,visit delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

YardandBakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliaryishostinga Yard&BakeSaleatthefirehouse,rainor shine,from8a.m.tonoon.Breakfastand lunchwillbeserved.

EarthDayCelebration— DelawareBotanic GardenatPepperCreekisofferingfreeadmissionfortheirEarthDayCelebr ation from9a.m.to4p.m.

CoastalConcerts— CoastalConcertsis presentingAcroStrumatBethelUMCin Lewesat7p.m.AcroStrumisadynamic violin-guitarduothatreimaginestraditional chinesemusic,modernrockandclassical masterworks.Ticketsandmoreinformation availableatcoastalconcerts.org.

April20

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber,

RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Learnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Chairparticipationavailable. Detailsonourwebsite.Registrationopens at12pmonApril13andisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

PurposefulPlay— Preschoolchildrenand theircaregiverscanexploreSTEAMthemes throughhands-onplay.ComeintoFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.anddiscover whatwe’reallabout.Free!Allmaterials areprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April21

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

inpersonorviaZoom. Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE JazzConcert— JoinSouthCoastalLibrary at4p.m.forafreeone-hourJazzconcert featuringDavidZipseonpianoandDavid Schiffonsaxophone.Theywillbeplayinga mixoforiginalsandjazzstandards.Free, forages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE

April22

StoryTimeattheBeeFarm— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.forasweet andeducationalmorningatCareyApiary withlocalbeekeeperPatrickCarey.Childrenages5andunderareinvitedtoenjoy aspecialoutdoorstorytimesurroundedby thebeautyofthebeefarm.Littleoneswill learnaboutbees,nature,andtheimportantrolepollinatorsplayinourworld—all inafunandengagingsetting.Registration isrequiredanda vailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518sowecancontactyouincaseof inclementweather.Location:CareyApiary andFarmLLC,31026FrankfordSchoolRd Frankford,DE19945HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,onlineconversationat2p.m.withawardwinning,bestsellingauthorMirandaCowley Helleronhernewpoetrycollection,What theDeepWaterKnows,whichreflectsan intim atejourneythroughthelifestagesof awoman.Can’tmakethelivesession?

Visitourwebsitetoaccesstherecording laterandbrowsethroughhundredsof otherrecordedauthortalks.Free,details andregistration(required)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CrimeSolvers!— Areyouatruecrime loveror anaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.Free,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAve nue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

IntroductiontoWatercolor— Always wantedtotrypaintingusingwatercolors? InthisclassatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 10:30a.m,studentswillexploreandexperimentwithdifferentpigmentsand brushesandhowtousethesetoolstocreateshapesandlinestoproducesimple pictures.Asaresult,studentswillcreate bookmarks.Thisworkshopisforthosewith noexperienceusingwatercolors.Allsupplieswillbeprovided.Registratio nrequired.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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April23

CommunityCareEvent— Enjoyadelicious mealwhilegivingbacktoyourcommunity! OrderthroughtheChick-fil-Aappon Thursday,April23,select“Community Care,”andaportionoft heproceedswill gototheFrankfordPublicLibrary.This CommunityCareEventisonlyforthe Chick-fil-A-Millsborolocation.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@Frank fordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

April24

MedicareOptionsinRetirement— JosephCisco,PresidentofCAISEBenefits, andeducatorwiththeDEMoneySchool, willdiscussdifferent plansandoptions withMedicareenrollment,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.Youwilllearnabout Medicarechanges,alltheletters(A,B,C, andD)andPlans(G,andN),thetime frameforsigningupforMedicare,and muchmoreinthis90-minutepresentation. SponsoredbytheMoneySchool,partof theDelawareCommunityReinvestmentActionCouncil.Free,registrationisrecommendedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302858-5518Walk-insacc eptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE

April25

Multi-ChurchYardSale— TheMulti ChurchYardSaleandBazaar,presentedby theSouthEastSussexMinisterium,willbe atMarinersBethelGlobalMethodist ChurchHopeCenterfrom8to11a.m. Therewillbehouseholdgoods,clothing, toys,furniture,booksanduniquetreasures frommultiplehouseholds.Proceedswill benefittheSESMEmergencyFundfor thosestrugglingwithhousingand utility needs.

TriviaNightandDinner— St.Annwillhost aTriviaNightandDinnereventat6p.m. Thecostis$40perperson,andincludes dinnerbyMac’sCatering,dessert,snacks, gamesandprizes.BYOB.Goto stannbb.orgortrivianight2026svdp.cheddarup.comtopurchasetickets.Proceeds

benefitthelocalworkofSt.Vincentde Paul.

EarthDayCleanup— TheFenwickIsland EnvironmentalCommitteeissponsoringa BaytoBeachCleanuptocelebrateEarth Day,beginninga t8:30a.m.Participants willgatheratTownHallforrefreshments, cleanupassignments/supplies,environmentaltopicdisplays,araffleandatoken ofappreciation.Afterwards,stopbythe newFaucett-OkieFamilyNaturePreserve atBayardStreetandCoastalHighway. EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandpreteenscourtesyofEngineerEarly,featuringaunique themeeachmonth(detailsonourwebsit e.) Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upat thecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast. New:KitsincludeSTEMsuppliesanda downloadablelinkallowingfamiliestoprint activitydocumentsathome.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

FriedChickenDinner— TheIndianRiver VolunteerFireCompanyishostingafried chickendinnerfrom3to6p.m.Thisis drive-thruonly,andthecostis$15 .The mealincludesfourpiecesofchicken, mashedpotatoes,gravy,greenbeans, coleslaw,rollanddessert.Thisbenefitsthe Auxiliary.

STEMKits— Travelaroundtheworldtoexploreweatherandclimate!Beginyourjourneywithaninformativebookletallabout weatherandclimate,atFrankfordPublic Library.Continuewithaminiexperimentto discoverhowclimateaffectsplantgrowth. Then,practicerecordingweatherdataand getcreativebypaintingyourfavorit ecli-

matescene.Newthisseason:STEMKits arenowavailableinahybridformat,with allsuppliesincludedanddigitalinstructionalmaterialsreadyforat-homeprinting. Stopbytotakeakithomeorassembleone withus!Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

April27

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April28

iPhone/iPadPhotography,Part1— ProfessionalphotographerTomKennedywill teachyouhowtotakegreatphotosusing youriPhone/iPad,atSouthCoastalLibrary at10a.m.Topicsincludecomposition,adjustingcamerasettingsondevices,lighting,editing,saving&sharingp hotos.Part 1:Tuesday,April28,10a.m.tonoonin library.Part2:Tuesday,May5,9-11a.m. (guidedphoto-takingsessionnearby--locationTBA.)Part3:Tuesday,May12,10 a.m.tonooninlibrary.In-personclass only.Youmustattendallthreesessions. Free,registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE

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LivingShorelines101— JoinDNREC’s OliviaAllreadforaninformativepresentationonlivingshorelines,atSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.Witherosionandtheimpactsofsealevelriseeffectingourshorelines,wehavealottoprotect!Thislecture willcoverthebasicsofbuildingliving shorelinesandhowtheycanbeusedto protectandimproveyourproperty.Free, registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5 518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Each childgets10minutesofone-on-onereadingtime.Bringyourfavoritebookor chooseonefromthelibrary.Perfectfor ages5-plus.Free,mustcall(302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://s outhcoastal.lib.de.us

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,foraFREE, one-hourVinyasaYogaclass,atSouth coastalLibraryat4:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength, andpromoteflexibilityandcirculation throughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationand stressreleasealsoincluded.Pleasebring ayogamatandfoamblocks.Registratio n opens4:30p.m.onApril21andisavail-

ableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Learnthe basics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpaintingwithwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.We'llfocusona differenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionasyo ucreateyourmasterpiece.All supplieswillbeprovided.Registrationrequired.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April29

MusicWithMisterDave— Musicwith MisterDaveinvitespreschoolerstosing, move,andhavefunthroughmusic,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!This interactiveprogramencouragescreativity, coordination,andjoyfulparticipationf or youngchildrenandtheircaregivers.Free, noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupmeetsWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.l ib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. TeenPoetryNight— FrankfordPublic

Teensandtweensareinvitedtocelebrate nationalpoetrymonthatFrankfordLibrary at5p.m.Inrotatingstations,participants willhaveachancetoexperimentwithdifferentformsofpoetryincludingblackout, magnets,andhaikus.Eachparticipantwill gettotakehometheirownmagnetpoetry kit!Whilesharingisoptional,eachpoet willhavea nopportunitytopresentaloud. Spotsarelimited,soregistrationisencouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April30

AuthorTalk:JasonReynolds— Tuneinto alive,ONLINEconversationwithbestsellingauthorJasonReynoldsat2p.m.as wediscusshislatestwork,Coach,thefifth —andlast—entryinthehighly-popular Trackseriesformiddlegrades.Can’tmak e thelivesession?VisitSouthCoastalLibrary’swebsitetoaccesstherecording laterandbrowsethroughhundredsof otherrecordedauthortalks.Free,details andregistration(required)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees S toryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351.

We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

LocalAuthor:DaveTabler— Localauthor DaveTablerwillgiveashortpresentation onhisrecentbook,DelawareBehaving Badly,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Wewillhearaboutsomeofthecrimes committedacrossthefirststateoverthe yearsasDavediscusseshisinspiration andprocessforselectingwhichcrimesto includeinhiswork.Whilebooks cannotbe purchasedattheevent,wewillhavea booksigningaftertheeventforthoseindividualswhopre-purchasedthebook. Bookscanbepurchasedonline.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,BethanyBeach,DE.

May1

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirstFriday ofthemonthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussionaboutafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle.ThismonthwearediscussingThe GiverofStarsbyJojoMoyes.Copiesofthe bookareavailableattheFrankfordPublic Library.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

SunnyweatherandtheEasterholidaybroughtsomejoyfulfacestoBethanyBeachlastweekend.

Localorganizationsofferscholarships

L.B.Women’sClub announcesscholarship opportunity

TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClub ofOceanViewisnowaccepting scholarshipapplicationsfor2026from highschoolseniorsresidingintheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict.TheapplicationdeadlineisApril15.

Thescholarshipprogramisopento eligibleseniorsattendingIndianRiver HighSchool,SussexCentralHigh SchoolorSussexTechnicalHigh School.Applicantsmustmeetallrequirementsoutlinedintheofficial scholarshipapplicationmaterialstobe considered.

Studentsinterestedinapplying shouldcontacttheirhighschoolguid-

ancedepartmentforapplicationdetailsandinstructions.

Scholarshipcandidateswillbe evaluatedbasedonacademicachievement,extracurricularinvolvement, communityservice,employmentexperienceandfinancialneed.

ScholarshiprecipientswillbenotifiedinearlyMay.

Foradditionalinformation,studentsarebeingencouragedtoconsult theirschool’sguidanceoffice.

Applicationsbeing acceptedforGrise scholarship

ThePreceptorOmegaChapterof BetaSigmaPhigrantsatleastone HowardD.GriseMemorialScholar-

shipawardtoaqualifiedhighschool graduatingsenior.

Theapplicantmusteitherattend IndianRiverHighSchoolorresidein theIndianRiverHighSchoolattendancearea.Tobeeligibleforconsideration,eachcandidateshould demonstrateacommitmenttothe communitythroughvolunteerism. Thatcanincludeanytypeofvolunteerism,notjustvolunteeringthrough formalvolunteergroups.Inaddition, eachcandidatemust:

(1)Completetheapplication, whichmaybeobtainedfromthe schoolguidanceoffice,orbyemailing hickmanbeachplaza@aol.com;

(2)Answerallquestionsontheapplicationcompletelyandhonestly;and

munity-serviceorganization;anessay onhowtheapplicantplanstomakea differenceintheircommunity,and whatthey’vealreadydone;ahigh schooltranscript;beingacceptedtoan accreditedassociateorbachelor’sdegreeprogram;andcurrentlyparticipatingorhasparticipatedin extracurricularschoolactivities.

Theawardis$1,000toonehigh schoolsenior.

Formoreinformation,emailCheryl CareyatPAHscholarship@gmail.com.

(3)Composeaone-pagetyped essaystatinghis/herinvolvementin communityserviceorvolunteerism, andtheimpactithashadonhis/her life.

Scholarshipsavailable toDeaf,hardof hearingandDeaf-Blind students

Thedeadlineforthisyear’sscholarshipapplicationsisApril17.

AlphaAlphaSorority acceptingapplications forHowardscholarship

TheAlphaAlphaSororityisofferingaPaulaA.HowardCommunity ScholarshipforIndianRiverHigh Schoolseniors.ThedeadlineforapplicationsisApril17.

Eligibilityrequirementsinclude beingagraduatingseniorfromIndian RiverHighSchool;havingshowna commitmenttocommunityserviceas demonstratedbyperformingcommunityserviceactivitiesduringhigh school;tworecommendations(no

DelawareDeafSeniorCitizens (DDSC),anon-profit501(c)(3)organization,isofferingscholarshipsofupto $500toDeaf,hardofhearingand Deaf-Blindstudentsingrades2-12 wholiveinDelaware.

Scholarshipscanbeforsummer camps,programsorcoursesnotprovided intheregularschoolsettingthat supportacademic,leadership,thearts, dramaorsports.Prioritywillbegivento applicantswhodemonstratefinancial need.

The2026DDSCScholarshipApplicationandConsentfortheReleaseof Informationcanbefoundat https://delawaredeafsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_DDSC_Sc holarship_Application_and_Consent.pd f. Applicationsarereviewedonanongoingbasisandshouldbereceivedby June 1orearlier.Applicationscanbe

Anewwomen’sacappellaensembleismakingitsmarkonthelocal musicscene.WomenKind,recentlyintroducedtoaudiencesattheFebruary concertsoftheCAMPRehoboth Chorus,willpresentitsdebutconcert, “Life,Love,Laughter,”onSaturday, April18,at7p.m.,andSunday,April 19,at3p.m.,atWestminsterPresbyterianChurch,301KingCharlesAvenue,inRehobothBeach.Ticketscost $25andareavailableatcamprehoboth.org/events.

WomenKindisthenewestensembleconnectedwiththeCAMPRehobothChorusandjoinstheAlliance Singersoutreachgroupaspartofthe organization’seffortstobringmusicto awidercommunityaudience.The group’s17auditionedsingerssharea missionto“f osterakindandloving communitybycelebratingthepower ofwomenandmusic,andhonoring ourshareddesireforconnection,harmony,andbelonging.”

AccordingtoaltoTrudieThompson,“Thegrouphasalreadyjelledmusicallyandsocially.”

WomenKind’srepertoireincludes pop,jazz,Broadway,women’smusic andtraditionalchoralmusic.The Aprilprogramincludesfamiliarfavorites,including“ADreamIsaWish YourHeartMakes,”fromthe1950 Disneyanimatedclassic“Cinderella,” DollyParton’semotional“Lightofa ClearBlueMorning”andLorde’s Grammy-winning“Royals.”

“WomenKindisthrilledtowelcomespecialguestsPotomacFever,an acappellagroupfromtheGayMen’s ChorusofWashington,D.C.,”organi zersnoted.“PotomacFeverhaspreviouslyperformedatCAMPRehoboth, consistentlyimpressingaudiences withtheirexceptionalartistry.The programiscertaintoachievethegoal ofsopranoKarenHinman,whohopes totakeaudiences‘onajourneywhere theycantrulyfeeltheemotionsofthe songsweshare.’”

Acappellamusicisvocalmusic performedwithoutinstruments. Singerscreateallthesounds— melody,harmony,rhythmandbass— usingonlytheirvoices.Althoughthe WomenKindsingershavedeepand diversemusicalbackgrounds,onlya fewhaveprioracappellaexperience. Othershavedirectedchoirs,sung operaprofessionally,andperformed onstageandinchoruses,including

withtheCAMPRehobothChorus.

Thesingersagreedthatacappella singingrequiresmemberstolisten andblendwitheachother.Soprano PamelaMalschnotesthatshecomes backfor“thechallenge,thecamaraderie,andthepurejoyofsinging,” addingthatthe“smallersizepromotes asenseofclosenessandbelonging.”

Formanymembers,thegrouprepresentsbothamusicalopportunity andacelebrationofsharedlifeexperiences—somethingtheyhopeaudienceswillhearandfeelinboththe musicandthesenseofconnectionand joythegroupaimstocreate.

AltoLisaFernandezsaid,“We bringexperiences,knowledge,and wisdomaswemusicallyconveymany messagesinthematerialweshare.”

AltoSandyPierceaddedherhope

thatWomenKind“touchesmany otherlivesinourcommunitythrough musicandexample.”

Fernandezconcluded,“Ibelieve thatasagroupwecanliftupothersin love,joy,andpositivityinatime wherethosefeelingsneedtobe shared.”

WomenKindwasfoundedbyJeff Buhrman,assistantdirectorofCAMP RehobothChorus.Buhrmanspent25 yearsasateacher,highschoolchoral directorandschoolcounselorbefore becomingactiveintheLGBTQ+ choralmovement.Hepreviously servedfor15yearsasartisticdirector oftheGayMen’sChorusofWashington,D. C.,andlaterledVoicesofKentuckiana.

Buhrmansaid,“StartingWomenKind,andworkingwithsuchtal-

entedandenthusiasticwomenhas beenanunexpectedandgreatjoy.The groupincludessingersfromthe CAMPRehobothChorusandoutstandingsingersfromthecommunity. That’swhatmakesthegroupdifferent.IthinkWomenKindwillcontributeagreatdealtothewomen’s communityintheRehobotharea.We lookforwardtosingingforallkinds ofeventsandspecialoccasions.”

Inadditiontopresentingconcerts, WomenKindplanstoexpanditsrole asacommunityoutreachensemble, performingatcommunitygatherings, retirementandassistedlivingfacilities,schoolsandprivateevents throughouttheregion.Tobookan event,email jbuhrman1253@gmail.comorchorus@camprehoboth.org.

DelmarvaPowerworkingwithcustomers

Afterarecordcoldwinterandcontinuedincreasesinenergysupplycosts, familiesandbusinessesacrossDelaware andMarylandaremanaginghigherthan-averageenergybills,Delmarva Powerrepresentativesacknowledged thisweek.

“Giventheserisingcosts,Delmarva Powerremindscustomersthathelpis available.Throughacombinationof company-supportedandfederaland stateprograms,qualifyingcustomers canaccessfinancialassistancetohelp managetheserisingcostsandmaintain essential energyservice.ThisisTheExelonPromise (https://www.exeloncorp.com/company/exelon-promise),inaction,”representativessaid.

“Weknowmanyofourcustomers arefeelingtheimpactofhigherenergy

bills,andwewantthemtoknowthey’re notalone,”saidDavidVosvick,vice presidentofCustomerOperationsfor PepcoHoldings,whichincludesDelmarvaPower.“Ourteamsareworking everydaytoconnectcustomerswithassistance programsthatcanhelpeasefinancialstressandprovidereliefright now.Atthesametime,we’recontinuing topushforsolutionsthatkeepenergy affordableoverthelongterm.Mostimportantly,wewantcustomerstoreach out—helpisavailable,andwe’rehere tosupportthem.”

Availableassistanceprograms

TheDelmarvaPowerCustomerReliefFundhasmorethan$2.5millionin fundingavailableforcustomers: •Upto$300forDelawarecustomers

(http://www.delmarva.com/ReliefDE) with electric-onlyservice,orupto$500 forcustomerswithelectricandgasservice;or •Upto$500forMarylandcustomers.

LIHEAPisafederallyfundedprogramthathelpsincome-eligiblehouseholdspaytheirhomeenergybills. Assistanceisavailableonafirst-come, first-servedbasisuntilfundsareexhausted,andcustomersdonotneedto bepast-dueontheirbillstoqualify.The grantsareforheatingcostsonlyand amountsvary—upto$2,464in Delawareandupto$1,100inMaryland,dependingonhouseholdincome, fueltypeandlivingsituation.Homeowners,renters,roomersandsubsidized housingresidentsmayallbeeligible.

SussexCountycustomerscanreview

eligibilityrequirementsandapplyfor LIHEAPthroughtheDelawareDepartmentofHealth&HumanServices byvisitingitswebsiteat https://dhss.delaware.gov/dss/liheap/or bycalling(302)856-6310.Customers whoreceivedLIHEAPassistancein prioryearsshouldknowenrollment doesnotrenewautomatically,andrecertificationisrequired.

Additionalhelpforcustomersis availablethroughseveralfederaland stateprogramsandthroughothertools andresources.

TheAssistanceFindertool (https://secure.delmarva.com/assistance/landing)helpsidentifybillassistanceandenergyefficiencyprograms thatcustomersmayqualifyfor.

SingleStop (https://app.singlestop.org/phi/delmar va)helpscustomersquicklyandprivatelycheckiftheyqualifyforother benefits,includinghelpwithhousing, money,food,school,healthcare,childcare,taxes,utilitybillsandmore.Customerscanaccessthetoolanytimeon theirphone,tabletorcomputer.

DelmarvaPowerrepresentativessaid high-usagealerts“enablecustomersto receivenotificationswhentheirusageis trendinghigherthannormal,helping themmanageoverallenergyuse.Additionally,energy-managementtipsare availabletohelpcustomerssavemoney nowandonfutureenergybills.”

Energyefficiencyofferings

(https://www.delmarva.com/ways-tosave/for-your-home)areavailable,includingservicesandincentivesdesigned tohelpincome-eligibleresidentialcustomersreduceenergyusenowandin thelongterm.

Customerswhodonotqualifyfor LIHEAPorwhoneedadditionalsupportarebeingencouragedtocontact DelmarvaPower’sCustomerCareteam at 1-800-375-7117orthroughthecompany’sonlinecustomersupportportalat https://secure.delmarva.com/MyAccount/CustomerSupport/Pages/ContactUsForms.aspx.Customerscanalsovisit DelmarvaPower’sCommunityEvents calendar

(https://www.delmarva.com/safetycommunity/community/communityevents-calendar)forupcoming opportunitiesforone-on-onesupport andtolearnmoreaboutassistanceprograms.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Allowingnighttimeconstruction workcanspeedupaproject,butstate officialswanttoensurethepubliccan sharefeedbackonmajorprojects.So, theDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)isseekingpublic inputonthepossibilityofnightwork whentheyinstallaroundaboutinSelbyville.

Anexactconstructiondatehasnot beendecidedfortheproject,because planningisstillunderwayfortheRoute 54(LighthouseRoad)andHudson Roadintersection.Butthespringof 2028istheearliestitcouldbegin.

Constructioncouldlastaboutseven months,ifrestrictedtoonlydaytime hours.Or,constructioncouldlastabout

fourmonths,ifextendedtoallownightwork.(Eitherscheduleisalsoweatherdependent.)

DelDOTdescribedthesituationinaMarch 13lettertolocal residents.

Laneclosures anddetourswill berequired,so DelDOTistrying tominimizethose travellingimpacts byworkingat night, from7p.m. to7a.m.,inadditiontotheregular weekdayhoursandandpotentiallyon weekends.Projects“typically”last50 percentlongeriflimitedtodaytime

hours,DelDOTofficialsstated. However,severalhomeandbusiness propertiesarelocatedalongthe projectarea,so someneighbors wouldbeimpactedby overnightwork. Althoughthe constructionisexpectedin2028, theStatehasbeen workingondesign andright-of-way acquisition,and they’llneedtopin downthedayor nightworkoptionstocontinuebudgeting.

Theprojectwillalsoincludemulti-

modalfacilitiesforpedestriansandbicyclists,aswellaslightinganddrainage improvements.

DelDOTplannershavebeenwatchingtheintersectionforyears,including inthe2019HazardEliminationProgram.Theyalwayspreferredinstallinga roundaboutthere,toimprovesafety whileaccommodatingincreasedtraffic fromlocaldevelopment.Previously, whenonlyHudsonRoadhadstopsigns, the “highcrash”intersectionsawtwofatalitiesinsixyears,aswellasmoreangledcarcrashesthatmighthavebeen preventedbyslowingRoute54vehicles, too.Asaresult,theintersectionbecame anall-way-stopinMayof2021—a simplerDelDOTprojecttoslowdown theonce50-mphvehicles.Now,the roundaboutisapproachingitsultimate configuration,tohelpkeeptrafficflowing.

“Roundaboutshavebeenprovento besaferthansignalizedintersections and drasticallyreduceseverecrashinjuriesduetothereductioninvehicular conflictpoints,”accordingtoDelDOT. “Aroundaboutwillalsoaccommodate futuretrafficgrowthfromincomingdevelopmentinthegreaterSelbyvillearea. Theincreasedtrafficvolumesarepredictedtocausethecurrentall-waycontroltofailoperationally.”

In2024,DelDOTestimated2,000 newhouseswereanticipated,oralready built,within2milesoftheintersection. Thousands morehomesexistinthearea beyondthat.Regionally,Route54isone ofDelaware’smajorroutestothebeach, andHudsonRoadisasignificantshortcutforpartsofMaryland.

Theprojectpagehasmoredetails, onlineathttps://deldot.gov/projects (searchfortheHudsonprojecttitled “HEPSC,SR54atHudsonRoad Roundabout”).

PeoplecannowcompleteDelDOT’s official“yes”or“no”surveytosupport nightworkontheproject.Theformincludesspacetowritecomments—especiallyforanyonerejectingtheidea. April30isthedeadlineforresponses. ThepublicsurveycanalsobedownloadedfromtheTownofSelbyville’s websiteat https://selbyville.delaware.gov/newsnotices.Formoreinformation,callDelDOT’sGarrettPerdickat(302) 760-2363.

The5thAnnualTransitionFairwasheldatSussexTechnicalHighSchoolonMarch26.Familiesandstudentswithdisabilitiesattendedthefairandvisitedwithawiderange ofagenciesandservicesthatwereonsitetoprovideinformationandassistancetohelpnavigatestudentlifeafterhighschool.Thefairwassponsoredbythetransition teamsofMilliePasswaters-Bradeson,SussexTech;AimeeMarzullo,SussexCentralHighSchool;AmandaHale,CapeHenlopenHighSchool;andLisaSwingle,SussexAcademy.PicturedattheTransitionFairare,fromleft:AmandaHale,CapeHenlopen;KatieBirmingham,SussexTech;AimeeMarzullo,SussexCentral;MilliePasswaters-Bradeson,SussexTech;CarolWothers,SussexTech;ShellyMurracy,SussexTech;andLisaSwingle,SussexAcademy.

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FRIDAY

United Football League (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson leads the Orlando Storm north to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Ky., to face Jason Bean and the Louisville Kings. Backed by Coach Chris Redman, the Kings hope to make an early mark in their inaugural season.

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

Traveling through Germany, host Scott Yoo explores the private world of composer Johannes Brahms. From his personal photo collection to his quiet summer hideaway, Yoo discovers how love and duty shaped one of classical music’s greatest composers.

SATURDAY

Premier League Soccer (11) WBAL 12:30 p.m.

Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, will be bustling with fans this Saturday, as Liverpool FC welcomes Fulham for this next game. There’s a good chance either team could win because their last match ended with a sensational 2-2 tie.

NHL Hockey (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Though they sit atop the Pacific Division, the Vegas Golden Knights haven’t quite matched expectations as they head to Denver seeking redemption against the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado, led by center Nathan MacKinnon, are backed by Coach Jared Bednar.

SUNDAY

2026 Masters Tournament

(6) WBOC 2 p.m.

The race for the Green Jacket comes to a head today as the final round of the 2026 Masters tournament takes place at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Last year, Rory McIlroy won in dramatic fashion in a playoff versus Justin Rose.

The Audacity (60) AMC 9 p.m.

Set in the bubble of Silicon Valley, where warped dreams, major egos and ethical miscalculations are the best qualities of those at the helm of the future, this series premiere follows data-mining CEO (Billy Magnussen) in his race for power and influence.

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MONDAY

The 1% Club (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Host Joel McHale is back in this Season 3 premiere of the game show that features increasingly difficult logic-based questions for a shot at $100,000. Questions test brain power over trivia knowledge, so only one per cent of the population can answer.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (11) WBAL 8:30 p.m.

After ruining his reputation, Reggie (Tracy Morgan) has worked to reclaim his legacy with the help of documentary filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe). Will it be enough? Precious Way and Bobby Moynihan also star in this season finale.

Independent Lens (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This documentary, “Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing,” follows immigrant grooms who work year-round behind-the-scenes at Churchill Downs, caring for some of the world’s most prized racehorses as they prepare to race in the Kentucky Derby.

TUESDAY

Doc (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

A brain injury erased the last eight years of Dr. Amy Larsen’s (Molly Parker) memory. She has no recollection of former patients, her ex-husband (Omar Metwally), her daughter (Charlotte Fountain-Jardim) or the skills she amassed over time. Ocean’s Eleven (60) AMC 8:15 p.m.

Immediately following his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, charismatic thief Danny Ocean (George Clooney) has a new plan to hit a glitzy Las Vegas casino to the tune of $150 million with the help of his talented friends (Brad Pitt, Matt Damon).

Chopped (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

Well, eggscuuuuuse me! It will take a special chef to crack the code of this egg-centric competition in hopes of winning a chirp-worth $10,000. Various eggs and smoked seafood make up the appetizer round, but surprise eggs may hatch the desserts.

WEDNESDAY

Abbott Elementary (7) WMDT 8:30 p.m.

Despite being underfunded, overwhelmed and outnumbered, Janine (Quinta Brunson) and her fellow teachers at Philadelphia’s Willard R. Abbott Elementary try their best to provide their students with an education that they’ll never forget, even if they try.

NOVA (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This new documentary, “Athens: Birth of Democracy,” examines the dramatic origins and innovative solutions of democracy in ancient Greece 2,500 years ago. From fragments of voting machines to ruins where tyrants were murdered, it wasn’t always easy.

Hollywood Squares (6) WBOC 10:30 p.m.

This episode seems to have a theme going, with a number of former “Saturday Night Live” stars sitting in a well-lit square. The celeb guests include Ana Gasteyer, Tim Meadows, Chris Redd, Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Thomas Lennon and more.

THURSDAY

Spy (21) FX 4:30 p.m.

She may have gone through field training, but CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) spends her days as a desk jockey, working with dashing agent Bradley Fine (Jude Law). But when Bradley is assassinated, Susan gets her first undercover assignment.

NHL Hockey (28) ESPN 8 p.m.

Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich and the St. Louis Blues head west to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City to take on Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz and the Utah Mammoth in the final regular season game for both. The Mammoth seem primed for the post-season.

Ladies of London: The New Reign (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Wherever they go, the tea is always scalding hot. A new episode of this fledgling reality series airs, following a

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& Waggers - 8:30 am

Left:JimDietschcoachestheIndiansboyslacrosseteamin2013.Right:JimDietschin2025attheUniversityofMaryland50thanniversaryreunionofthe1975Terrapins nationalchampionship.

RememberingIRHSboys’lacrossecoachJimDietsch

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

DaveSpencerneverthoughthe’dmeet anyonewholovedthegameoflacrosseas reverentlyashedid.

ThentheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ lacrosseheadcoachmadetheacquaintance ofJimDietsch.

“IfirstmetJim11yearsago,whenIfirst arrivedatIndianRiverHighSchooltoteach andcoachlacrosse,”SpencersaidofDietsch, whopassedawayonMarch31,at78,from Parkinson’sdisease.“Webecamefastfriends, despiteouragedifference,andwouldshare lengthylacrossestorieswitheachotherabout ourplayingcareers,includingwhoweplayed withandagainst,andaboutallthepeoplewe metalongtheway.Weknewsomanyofthe samepeopleinthelacrosseworldthatI’m amazedthatwedidn’tmeetsooner.”

Dietschwasoneofthearchitectswho helpedcreateandbuildtheIRHSboys’ lacrosseprogramthatbegancompetingin 2013,accordingtoSpencer.Theinaugural squadwonsixofitsfirstsevengames,finishing10-5.The2014teamwent9-7,including aDIAAstateplayoffmatchagainstSaint Mark’s.

“Jimknewpeoplewhowouldbeableto helpbecausehehadexperiencestartingand maintainingprogramsinthepast,”said Spencer,whoisnowinhisseventhseasonas boys’lacrosseheadcoachatIRHS.“Jimdealt withplayersinaveryloving,fatherlyway thathadthemallfeelingcomfortableasthey learnedthegame.Hewouldoftenpulla playerasidetogivethemaquicktiponhow theycouldimprovetheirplay.

“Andhehadthefullsupportofhisloving wife,Barbara,whograciouslyallowedhimto spendsomuchtimeawayfromhomecoach-

ingouryoungmen,”addedSpencer.

AccordingtoBarbaraDietsch,hiswifeof 56years,JimDietschsharedhistalentsand passionforlacrosse.

“But,moreimportantly,hementoredand inspiredmanyyoungmeninourcommunity, developingthemintoresponsiblecitizens committedtohelpingothers,”saidMrs.Dietsch.“Jimgavethoseyoungpeopledisciplineonandoffthefield,encouragingthem todevelopself-confidence.Hewascommittedtohelpingpeople.Inthearmy,asasquad leader,hehelpedyoungsoldiersworkasa unit,tiedtiesforthosewhodidn’tknowhow toandhelpedthemmakedeadlines.”

CoachDietschtouchedmanyadditional younglivesbydevelopingyouthlacrosseprogramsandservingasasubstituteteacherat IndianRiverHighSchool,accordingtohis wife.

AttheUniversityofMaryland(Classof 1969),hewonlacrossenationalchampionshipsasaplayerin1967,andtwicemore asacoach,in1973and1975.

Afaceoffmidfielderfrom1967to1969, DietschwasnominatedtotheUniversityof MarylandAthleticsHallofFame.

Learningameaningfullesson

Oneofthemostmeaningfullessonsthat SpencersaidhelearnedfromDietschwasto treattheplayerslovingly,andwithcareand respect.

“Jimwouldalwayssay,‘Wewanttobe teachingcoaches,andwedon’tneedtoberate themandcriticizethem.Theyneedtobe coached-up,’”recalledSpencer.“Jimwas meticulousatorganizingallofourequipment,andhehadalistforeverythingthathe did.It’snosurprisethatacoachthatpays thatmuchattentiontodetailisintheHallof

FameattheUniversityofMarylandasboth aplayerandacoach.Tohavethataspartof hisrésuméisunbelievablyimpressive.”

“Ifsomeonehadaproblem,theywentto Jim,becausehecouldalwaysfindasolution,” saidMrs.Dietsch.“Aformerprincipalof T.W.PyleMiddleSchoolinMarylandonce saidthatJimhadtheabilitytoanalyzeasituationandcomeupwithasolution.Many peopledidnotknowhowoftenheresolved complicatedsituations.”

SpencerrecalledthatDietschusedto bringhisUniversityofMarylandlacrossenationalchampionshipringstoteammeetings toinspiretheIndianRiverstudent-athletes.

“Theplayerslovedtobearoundhim,becauseofhowhemadethemfeel,”said Spencer.“Andhetreatedeveryonewiththe sameloveandrespect.Hemadeyoufeellike themostimportantpersonintheroom.”

Asacoachonandoffthefield,Dietsch wastrustedandrespectedbyhisstudentathletes,saidBarbaraDietsch.“Hedevelopedtalentonthesportsfieldsandpositively changedmen’slivesoffthefield,”shesaid. “Hewasacoachandmentorwhotaught life’slessons.AndJimencouragedplayersto payitforward.Manyofthemhavegoneon tosharethedisciplineandwisdomthey learnedfromhimwithyoungergenerations.”

“JimDietschwasanextraordinaryman whoseimpactwillbefeltforyearstocome,” saidIRHSDirectorofAthleticsTodd Fuhrmann.“Hedevotedcountlesshoursto buildingtheIRboys’lacrosseprogramand advancingthegameoflacrosseasawhole. Moreimportantly,hispassionformentoring youngpeople—bothonandoffthefield— helpedshapestudentsintobetterathletes andbetterindividuals.Hisdedication,leadershipandgenuinecareforotherswillleave alastinglegacyinIRathleticsandinthe

livesofeveryonehetouched.”

EpitomizingtheUMlacrosse motto,‘BetheBest’

AccordingtoMrs.Dietsch,JimDietsch wasacolleague,coachandmentorwhoalwaystriedtogivehisbestbyepitomizingthe UniversityofMaryland’slacrosseteam’s motto,“BetheBest.”

Awayfromthefieldsofpracticeand competition,CoachDietschenjoyedtraveling,diningoutwithfriends,relaxingatthe beachandmakingeveryonesmileandlaugh withhisquick,humorousquips,sheadded. Spencersaidthateveryoneconnected withthelacrosseprogramatIRHSis“unbelievablysaddenedbythisloss.Jimwillbe missedtremendously,”hesaid.“Buthecan resteasyknowingthathehelpedbuildone ofthefinestlacrosseprogramsinthestateof Delaware.Mayherestinpeace.”

AvisitationforDietschwillbeheldfrom 10:30to11:30a.m.onSaturday,April25,at Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodistChurch, 81CentralAvenue,OceanView,wherea celebrationofhislifewillbeginat11:30a.m. AreceptionwillfollowatOcean99in BethanyBeach.

Memorialdonationscanbemadetothe UniversityofMarylandMen’sLacrosseprogram(giving.umd.edu/campaigns/maryland-athletics/mens-lacrosse),theUniversity ofMarylandMen’sSoccerprogram (giving.umd.edu/campaigns/maryland-athletics/mens-soccer)andtheParkinson’s Foundation(www.parkinson.org).Online condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

It’sallsmilesastheIndianRivergirls’softballteampreparesfortheirgamelastweek.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool softballteamdroppeda10-0decision atdefendingMarylandstatechampion MardelaonMonday,April6.

Warriors’winningpitcherAva Twilleyhurledasix-inningno-hitter thatincluded17strikeouts.

TheIndians(2-3overalland1-2in HenlopenConferenceplay)hadonly twobaserunners.AddyClarkwashit byapitchwithoneoutinthevisitors’ firstinning,andjuniorParker O’Shieldsworkedafive-pitchwalk.

Twilleyproceededtoretirethenext 16consecutivehitters.

Mardelascoredthreerunsinthe homefourthframe,addingfourinthe fourth,threeinthefifthandonemore inthesixthinning.

Polytech7,IndianRiver4

TheIRsoftballteamhaddroppeda toughverdictatHenlopenConference rivalPolytechonThursday,April2.

TheIndiansscoredthreerunsin thevisitors’fifthinningtotakea3-1 lead.

JuniorParkerO’Shieldsdrovein onerun,seniorBrionnaClarkadded anRBI-doubleandanothermarker scoredonanerror.

ButtheIndianswereunabletohold

theleadandfellbehind,5-3,inthe homefifthframe.FreshmanKailey PhillipsrippedanRBI-doubleinthe sixththatcutthevisitors’deficitto54.

ThePanthersscoredtwoinsurance runsinthehomesixthframe,extendingtheirleadtothreeruns.

The hard-throwing right-hander led his team to its second straight victory of the season. Senior pitcher Dylan Grise hurled a five inning complete game shutout as the Indian River baseball team defeated Henlopen Conference rival Woodbridge, 12-0 on Tuesday, March 31. Grise allowed just two hits and a walk while striking out five rival batters to record his first win of the season. Dylan also contributed at the plate, going two for four and driving in a pair of runs.

Indianssufferfirstsetbackofseasonin5-1losstoSallies

CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey

TheIndianRiverbaseballteamgathersbeforetheirgameagainsttheSalliesonApril4.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itwasalongbusridenorthlast Saturday,April4,fortheIndianRiver HighSchoolbaseballteamasthe Green&GoldventuredtoNewCastleCountytotakeonSalesianumin anearly-seasonmatchupbetweentwo ofthebetterteamsintheFirstState. TheIndianshadlittletroublein theirfirsttwogamesoftheseason,in winsoverSussexAcademyandWoodbridge.Thisonewasalittledifferent forIRHS,though.Salliesgotonthe boardwitha3-spotinthebottomof thesecondinningandaddedanother soloruninthethirdforaninitial4-0 lead.Itprovedtobemorethan enough,astheytookdowntheIndians 5-1ontheturfatFuscoField.

Oneofthebestplayersinthestate isIndianRiver’stoppitcher,Dylan Grise.Theseniorwasmakinghisthird straightstartonthebump.Buthe foundhimselfinearlytroubleagainst theSalsinthatsecondinning,after BradyNabbledoffwithasingle, BrandonEmigthenalsosingledand DylanThompsondrewawalktoload thebaseswithnobodyout.

ChaseHolstonsteppedtotheplate forSalliesandlinedaballintorightfieldthatwouldscoreNabbandEmig, withThompsongoingovertothird. SteveCatalinaflewouttoIR’sLandonFielsinleftforasac-flyRBIthat scoredThompson.Grisepickedupa strikeoutandthengotaground-outto TyWeberatthirdtoendtheSals’inning.

Duringthebottomofthethird, SalliesJackBujnowskidrilledaball overtheleftfieldfenceforahomerun toleadofftheinning,buttheIndians werelookingata4-0hole.

TheIndianswereabletogetone backinthetopofthefourthinning, whencatcherRickyWigginsledoff withadoubletoleft.Courtesyrunner TripKirkcameintorunforWiggins. Hewouldadvancetothirdonawild pitchandthenlaterscoreonanother wildpitch.

Grisewasliftedfromthegame afterhisthreeinningsonthemound, with61pitchesthrownwhileheallowedthefourruns—allearned— onfourhits,withfourstrikeoutsanda pairofwalks.

FielsreplacedGriseinthetopof thefourthinning,andhewouldcover thelastthreeinnings,allowinganunearnedrun,onehitandawalk,with threestrikeouts.Hethrew44pitches onhisday.

ThelonerunallowedbyFielscame inthebottomofthe6thinning,when Thompsonreachedonaone-outerror. AsecondIRerrorintheinningallowedThompson’scourtesyrunner,Tai Wu,toscoretheunearnedrun.

EmigearnedthewinforSallies, startingtheballgameandgoingfive inningswithfivestrikeoutsandthe onerunallowed.Hewasrelievedby JoeRodia,whocoveredthefinaltwo inningsofone-hit,shutoutballgame. WeberwastheloneIndianwith multiplehitsontheday,going2-for-2. WigginsandDominicMarinellihad theotherhitsforIR.

ThewinimprovedSalliesto2-1on theseason,whilethelosslefttheIndianswithanidentical2-1mark.They werescheduledforaHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisiontilton Thursday,April9,athomeagainst Seafordat11a.m.(afterCoastalPoint presstimethisweek),beforeanother homedateonFriday,April10,against Maryland’sStephenDecatur,at5p.m.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ lacrosseteambegantheweekbydefeatingHenlopenConferencerivalMilford forthefirsttimeinschoolhistory.

Andtheydiditindramaticfashion.

JuniorattackChloeHarrisscoredthe tyingandwinningmarkerslateinthe fourthquarter,foramemorablecomefrom-behindIndianRivertriumphin MilfordonWednesday,April1.

TheIndiansled6-3afteronequarter, buttrailed9-8atintermissionand12-10 afterthreequarters.

Theyrosetotheoccasionbyplaying

airtightdefenseinthefourthstanza, outscoringtheBuccaneers,3-0.

Harrisfinishedthegamewithseven goals—threeshyofhersingle-gamecareerbest.JuniorattackKennedyWalker andsophomoremidfielderLexiWilkinsoneachaddedtwomarkers.

MilfordseniormidfielderIsabelBetts alsoscoredseventimes.

IRHSseniorgoalkeeperMacyTubbs madesevensavestorecordthewin.

GunstonSchool19, IndianRiver16

Harrisfinishedtheweekbefore SpringBreakwithanine-goalandfive-

assistperformance—onegoalshyofher singlegamecareerbest—inasetbackat hostGunstonSchoolofMarylandon Thursday,April2.

IndianRivertrailed6-5afterone quarter,jumpedinfrontbya9-8count atintermission,andtrailed16-12after threequarters.

JuniorattackKennedyWalkeradded fourgoalsandtwohelpers,andsenior goalkeeperMacyTubbsstopped10 shots.

“Lastweekreallycapturedthethrill ofvictoryandtheagonyofdefeatforus,” saidIRgirls’lacrosseheadcoachBilly Bonbright.“Weearnedagreatwin againstMilford—aprogramwehad

neverbeatenbefore.Butwealsodropped agamewefeltwewereinapositionto winagainstGunstonSchool.

“Thegirlsarecompetinghard,continuingtoimproveeachday,andshowingthekindofeffortandresiliencethat arehelpingmoveourprogramforward. Inthisopeningmonthoftheseason, we’vealreadypickedupwinsagainsttwo teamswelosttolastyear,whichisa strongsignofthegrowththisgroupis makingandthedirectionwe’reheaded.”

GunstonSchoolseniorattackLayla Kentfinishedthegamewith12goals.

Left:IRgoalieCatherineBuntingpreparesforashotinamatchearlierthisseason.Right:IRforwardEllaPetersonpreparestododgeadefenderinamatchonMarch24.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchoolseniorsAllieTuckerandEllaPeterson haveanuncannyknackofconnectingforgoalsonthesoccerpitch.

Tucker,whodominatestheright wing,fedPeterson,whocontrols theleftside,foreachoftheir team’sthreegoalsonThursday, April2.

TheconsistentconnectionfueledIR’s3-0HenlopenConfer-

encevictoryovervisitingSussex Tech.

Oneachgoal,Tuckersentapass intotheoffensivebox,wherePetersondeftlyredirectedtheball intothenet,inthe30th,45thand 51stminutes.

Petersonfinishedthegameas theteam’sleadinggoal-getter,with seven,whileTuckerremainedthe leaderinassists,witheight.

PetersonandTuckeralsoranked firstandsecond,respectively,in goalsandassistsasjuniorsin2025,

andingoalsassophomoresin 2024.

“AllieandIhaveplayedright andleftwing,respectively,since ourfreshmanyear,”saidPeterson. “Duringthattime,we’vebuiltareallystrongconnection.We’ve learnedhowtoreadeachotherreallywell.Atthispoint,Icananticipatewherehercrosseswillgo basedonherbodylanguage,and sheknowsexactlywhereI’llbe makingmyrun.”

“SinceEllahasalwaysplayedon

theoppositewingfromme,we havebothlearnedwhat’sthebest placementfortheotherperson,” saidTucker.“EllaalwaysknowsexactlywheretobewhenI’mdribblingalongthesideline,andfor cornerkicks.”

JuniorgoalkeeperCatherine Buntingmadefoursavestorecord herfourthwinandfirstshutoutof theseason.TheIndiansimproved theirrecordtoaperfect5-0overall and4-0inconferenceaction.

CoastalPointphotos•MikeStern AlexBehornarsignshisletterofintenttoplaybaseballatVirginiaWesleyan

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hehasalwaysbeena“gamer.”

Heisalwaysreadyandpreparedto excel,nomatterthesport.

AsamemberoftheIndianRiverHigh Schoolfootballteam,AlexBehornarwas aneffectivedefensivelinemanwhowon thetrenchwarsandhelpedhisteamwin onestatetitleandalmostwintwochampionships.

Asabasketballplayer,hedrainedlongandshort-rangejumpshots,earninga broadcaster-coinedphraseof“Behornar fromthecorner!”

Andwhenhisbaseballteam’sgameis ontheline,hemarchesinfromthebullpen to“putoutthefire,”orcomesupwitha timelyhittoensureanIndians’triumph.

Afterhismulti-sportachievementsat IndianRiver,Behornarischoosingtocontinuehisbaseballcareer.Herecentlycommittedtostudyandplaybaseballat VirginiaWesleyanUniversity,aprivate universitylocatedinVirginiaBeach,Va. TheMarlinsareanNCAADivisionIII schoolthatcompetesintheOldDominionAthleticConference.Theschoolwill changeitsnametoBattenUniversityin July.

HereisthestoryofhowBehornar’s hardworkandsuccessaretakinghimto thenextlevel.

AlexBehornar

Hometown: OceanView

Whatsportareyoucommittingto play? Baseball

Schoolthatyouarecommittingto: VirginiaWesleyanUniversity,aprivate schoollocatedinVirginiaBeach,Va.The MarlinsareanNCAADivisionIIIinsti-

tutionthatcompetesintheOldDominion AthleticConference.Theschoolwill changeitsnametoBattenUniversityin July.

Playerspecifics: Behornarisalefthandedpitcherandbatterwhohasalso starredfortheIndians’footballandbasketballteams.

Namesofsiblingswhoattendand competeatIRHS: Histwinsister,fellow seniorKassieBehornar,isamemberofthe IRHSswimteam.Hisyoungerbrother, sophomoreMaxBehornar,playsbasketball fortheIndians.

Namesofparents: NicholBehornar andMatthewBehornar

Major: Alliedhealth

Nameofthecoachwhorecruitedyou: headcoachChrisFrancis

Describeyourrelationshipwithyour collegecoach: Therelationshipbetween mycoachandmeisaverygoodone.He alwayschecksuponmeandwheneverI visittheschool.Hetakesgoodcareofme!”

Describetheemotionsyouarefeeling aboutyourcommitment: “I’mveryexcited.I’mverystokedtogooutanddo somethingthatIlovetodo.”

Whataboutthisschoolappealsto you? “Theatmosphere.There’ssomuchto dothere.”

Describethesupportyou’vereceived fromIRcoaches,AthleticDirectorTodd Fuhrmann,theadministration,etc.: “I’m verythankfulforallthesupporttheyhave givenme.”

Describethesupportyou’vereceived fromyourfamily: “Myfamilymembers havebeenmybiggestsupportersthrough thisentireprocess.Ican’tthankthem enough.”

Whatisyourcareergoal? “Toreach baseball’sbigleaguesoneday.”

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Opposingdefensesandgoalkeeperscanpicktheirpoison. TheycanconcentrateoncoveringjuniorJackSpenceror sophomoreParkerMoore. Eitherequallyexplosiveattackmanwillmaketheirlives difficult.

AgainstvisitingHenlopen ConferencerivalDelmaron Wednesday,April1,Moore scoredathree-goalhattrick whiledealingfourassistsinthe Indians’17-3victory.Spencer notchedhisfourthstraight gameofatleastfivegoalswhen herangupsevenmarkersand addedthreehelpersforapersonalsingle-gamerecordof10 points.

JuniorfaceoffmanDade Kappeswasoutstandinginthe midfieldcircle,capturing12of his14opportunitiestogivethe Indianscontinuouspossession oftheball.

“Ourteamisplayingwitha lotofenergyandenthusiasm,” saidboys’lacrosseheadcoach DaveSpencer, whoseprogram haswonfiveconsecutivegames forthefirsttimesincethe2023 playoffsquadcapturedsix straightverdicts.“We’replaying verywellattherighttimeand needtoemergeeffectivelyfrom SpringBreak.Thisisgoingto beanexcitingteamtowatchas theseasoncontinues.”

Earlierintheweek,Jack SpencerhadjoinedtheIRboys’ lacrosse“centuryclub”of100or morecareermarkersthatincludesstandoutsMaxForrey (IRHSClassof2023,with185 careergoals),GeorgeMartin (Classof2017,178goals), William“Cole”Josetti(Classof 2018,153goals)andReece Stone(Classof2022,106 goals).

TheIndiansremainedundefeatedontheseasonmid-week, witha5-0overallrecord,including4-0inconferencecompetition.

AgainsttheWildcats(1-2 overalland0-2inconference play),freshmanattackRory Spindlerscoredathree-goalhat trickofhisown,whilejunior midfielderCaidenClarkand freshmanattackAndrewAntol eachtalliedtwice.

SeniorgoalkeepersJohnCruz andMichaelSempervivecombinedtoturnasidesevenshots.

St.Ann’stohosttrivia-nightfundraiser

Brains,braggingrightsand friendlycompetitionwilltakecenterstageattheAnnualTrivia NightfundraiserfortheSocietyof St.VincentdePaul(SVdP),St. Ann’sConference,onSaturday, April25,at6p.m.inDelaney Hall,691GarfieldParkway, BethanyBeach.

Allproceedswillbenefitthe workofSVdP,whichprovidesfinancialandspiritualsupportto

localneighborsinneed.Thatsupportincludesafoodpantrythat suppliesmorethan250families eachmonth,aswellasassistance withutilities,rentandmedicines, amongotherneeds.

Lastyear’swinningteam,“The TrebleMakers,”composedmostly ofSt.Ann’schoirmembers,will returntodefendtheirtitleand braggingrights.Challengersfrom thecommunityarebeinginvitedto

formteamsandattempttoouttriviathereigningchamps.

Theeventpromisesalively eveningofgeneralknowledge questionscoveringavarietyoftopics,alongwithlaughsandcamaraderie.

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LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION

The Town of Ocean View will hold its annual election between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Town Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, DE.

One Candidate will be selected as Council Person for District 1. JOHN PLANCHART AND RICHARD DIMOCK have qualified for this position.

One Candidate will be selected as Mayor. THOMAS MALY AND RANDY ROBUST have qualified for this position.

Absentee ballots are available for any residents who cannot vote at the Town Hall on April 11, 2026. Any Town of Ocean View eligible registered voter who needs to obtain an absentee ballot by mail should call DONNA SCHWARTZ at 302 539-9797, ext.101, and an affidavit will be mailed/emailed to you. The affidavit can also be downloaded from the Town’s web site www.oceanviewde.gov/forms . If you prefer, you can come to the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, which is located at 201 Central Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm to complete the affidavit and receive an absentee ballot. The affidavit must be filed with the Town no later than 12 noon April 10, 2026. Absentee ballots must be received prior to the close of the election, 5:00 pm on April 11, 2026. Identification will be required for anyone who wishes to obtain an absentee ballot.

All residents who are registered in the Town of Ocean View are urged to vote in this election. Identification will be required on Election Day to vote.

CP 20260320 4T

DEEP HOLE TAX DITCH ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

will be held on April 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM Ocean View Town Hall Community Center - 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970. For more about tax ditches, go to de.gov/taxditch.

CP 20260403 2T

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

Estate of David Harold Reinert, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of David Harold Reinert who departed this life on January 24, 2026, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto James Keddie on March 31, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before September 24, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: James Keddie 130 Trinley St., Pottstown, PA 19465

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20260410 3T

PUBLIC NOTICE

Melissa’s LLC has on March 20, 2026 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for an Alteration of Premises to an existing restaurant (on-premises) Liquor License, to refl ect an expansion of the licensed premises, including an increase in square footage and the addition of a bar area with bar seating for the service of alcoholic beverages for a premises located at 35507 Atlantic Ave, Millville, DE 19967. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before Monday, April 20, 2026. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to fi le such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20260327 3T

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

Estate of Daniel Michael Cavanaugh, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Successor Administration upon the estate of Daniel Michael Cavanaugh who departed this life on July 26, 2025, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Tricia Cavanaugh on March 26, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Successor Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Successor Administrator on or before March 26, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ATTORNEY:

Manaen S. Robinson, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave., Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20260403 3T Successor Administrator WWA: Tricia Cavanaugh 908 Preston Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

Estate of Maureen A. Sullivan, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Maureen A. Sullivan who departed this life on December 3, 2025, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Lisa Braun on March 6, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before August 3, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Lisa Braun 36148 Windsor Park Dr., Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20260410 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of April, 2026

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:533-19.00-850.00

Property Address: 11670 RESORT DRIVE, 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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 GAVAN M. CORR & AVEEN M. CORR (1) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20260410 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of April, 2026

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:533-20.00-85.00

Property Address: 32773 WATCHTOWER DRIVE, 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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 ANTHONY KRAVITZ (3) 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, 21st day of April, 2026 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:133-16.00-1639.00

Property Address: 35188 WRIGHT WAY, 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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 BENITA VERNELL CARRUTH (2) 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, 21st day of April, 2026

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:334-14.13-365.00

Property Address: 35 BALTIMORE AVENUE, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 BLUE MOON, INC.; BALTIMORE AVENUE VENTURES, LLC; JOHN R. HANEY & TIMOTHY D. RAGAN (5) 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, 21st day of April, 2026

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:134-11.00-595.00

Property Address: 32179 HIDDEN ACRE DRIVE, Frankford, DE 19945

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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 JULIE BARNES (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff CP 20260410 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of April, 2026

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:334-13.00-1050.00

Property Address: 13 EAGLE WAY, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 N. SILLS, IV & DENISE M. SILLS (12) 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, 21st day of April, 2026

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:233-7.00-27.01

Property Address: 30784 PINEY NECK ROAD, Dagsboro, DE 19939

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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 JEFFREY A. GOMBOC (7) 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, 21st day of April, 2026 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:133-20.00-46.00-3-4

Property Address: 130 SANDRIDGE COURT, 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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 DEBRA ANN CALDWELL (13) 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, 21st day of April, 2026 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 5/18/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/22/26; 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 (9) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Ocean View, Berzins Nature Park & Trail, Project Number OVPZ&D 26-07 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 11:00 AM, local time, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 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 improvements consist of furnishing all labor and materials for Berzins Nature Park & Trail and other incidental construction in accordance with the location, notes and details shown on the plans, and as directed by the Engineer 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 pre bid meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held at 201 Central Ave, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Ocean View, Delaware 19970. This pre bid meeting is MANDATORY

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid Ocean View – Berzins Nature Park & Trail, OVPZ&D 26-07. A 10% Bid Bond is required.

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 20260410 2T

AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that The Sea Hag Champagne Lounge, located at 46-A Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, has filed an application with the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for an amendment to its licensed premises.

The purpose of this amendment is to include a small outdoor patio area adjacent to the existing premises, with seating for no more than six (6) patrons, for the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Any person wishing to express their views for or against this application may do so in writing to the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, within ten (10) days of the date of this publication.

CP 20260410 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Thomas Lee Cunningham Jr. of 32283 Norman Lane, Frankford, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

TOY SOLDIER collection For Sale. Call for details 908-801-9648

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

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

Galanti Featherweight 520

Accordion. From the 1960's. Very good condition.

Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005

Please leave message. CRACKER TINS $3. One bread tin $5 757-810-8782

ANTIQUE TRUNK

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

Summer Part-time Help

Bay Forest Community Association in Ocean View is currently soliciting applications for a summer part-time position as Clubhouse/Pool Attendant (Greeter). This is the perfect job for someone looking to earn some extra income during the summer months. We offer a competitive salary and incentive bonus program.

The ability to work approximately 20-30 hours on weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays through September 20th is required.

Excellent customer service skills required, and computer skills preferred.

Interested parties should forward a resume to sbrewer@bayforestcommunity.net

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

LIONEL/AF S,O, STANDARD Track. Large Lot. Call for details 908-801-9648

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABINET

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

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156

2000 CHEVY S10 LS 67k miles, manual trans, runs well. $5,000 OBO Call 302-537-1756 2010 HONDA FIT 5dr Sport VTEC 4 cyl. Orange. Original Owner 195k all highway miles Reduced $5,700 410-939-7714

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

WEATHER GUARD truck tool box for a full size pickup. Paid $900 ve years ago. Asking $150 302-218-4661 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

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

SHURFLO PORTABLE oil

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

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

LEAD SINKERS

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

WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT

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

YAKIMA JAY low foldable

rooftop kayak cradle roof

mounts. Never used! 2 boxes/4 cradles. $125/box or $225 for both. 203-644-4528

6 FLOATATION VESTS Adult $5 each 443-373-1550

2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

MOTOR low hours excellent condition $525 OBO. 302-668-8752

BOAT COVER. Heavy duty, trailerable, custom t for 21ft Legend Bass Boat but will t many others. Was $400, now only $100 302-542-9500

FISHING GEAR. Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-5398053 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

June 15 - August 14 from 9:00-10:00am Quali cations include: HS diploma or GED, certi cation or state license pertaining to water aerobics instruction, rst aid & CPR certi cation, at least two (2) years of water aerobics teaching experience. If interested, contact Solutions Property Management @ solutionspropmgt@gmail.com or 302-581-9060

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

iPHONE 13 UNLOCKED

128GB. Excellent cond. w/case $150 Call or text

603-205-2909

PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV

30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633

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

FREE! Larson Signature

Storm door-replacement UV glass insert 30”x76” 302.648.6480

FREE! Commercial Greenhouse 24x48 with fan and benches. Must move 302217-2264

FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390

FREE! 5 collapsible shelving units. Ocean View, must pick up. 443-745-7812

2 BEDROOM LAMPS slim, ornate, black with small owers, good cond, pics avail $45 717-521-7955

ACCENT TABLE

32”x12” period, scalloped, ornate. Good cond photo avail $30. 717-521-7955

2 COUNTER HEIGHT KITCHEN Barstools $50 410-832-6265

2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2

DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS

$15 each. Ocean City 301-802-0431 leave message

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET

Glass shelves, glass framed doors, & glass framed sides with mirror back & lights on top and bottom $500 cash 732-910-0505

BEIGE RECLINER Good condition $50 302-278-1441

PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA

$850 OBO. Queen Bedroom Set, 3pcs with mattress & box spring. $850 OBO 703-346-1632

SEEKING COMPASSIONATE & Reliable CAREGIVER for an Elderly Woman in a parttime position. Please Call 240-522-6613

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

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

HERNDON CHINA CABINET

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

DINING ROOM TABLE 4

chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687

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

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

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

5 SINGLE LAMPS pics avail $10 each 717-521-7955

2 WICKER STACKED chaise lounge chairs $100 for both, good cond 302-663-0801

Peggy

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

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

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

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

HO SCALE TRAIN 4 x 8 layout you must pick up. $500. Call for more info 302-448-0772

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

CRAFTSMAN BRUSHLESS Lithium V20 weed whacker, good cond, pics avail $$55 717-521-7955

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS

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

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

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

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

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

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

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

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

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

LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All purpose $25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN

VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335

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

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

QUARTZ INFARED portable electric heater on rollers w/remote 13”x16”x19” $125 443-373-1550

CAMERA EQUIPMENT

Nikon FG-20 camera, 55mm Vivitar 35-105mm macro focusing zoom, Soligor c/d zoom and macro 95-310mm, Tamon MC tele converter 2x, Nikon speedlight, Nikon lens serioes E 50mm, 4 Tiffen lenses, whole lot $110 717-521-7955

KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 digital camera with essentials kit, brand new never used $115 717-521-7955

BOSE QUIET COMFORT 15 acoustic noise cancelling headphones with case never used $30 717-521-7955

AMERICAN TOURISTER Hard suitcase, combination, rollers. 26” x 20” x 8” $50 443-373-1550

NORTH STAR Professional Generator Model 165911G. $425 Bill 609-635-8400 Dagsboro

HANDMADE QUILT 10 squares 5ft x 4ft $60 443-373-1550

ROUND POKER chip & card holder $40 443-373-1550

COUNTRY MUSIC CDs, many to choose from $2 ea. Also, old country cassettes, I have them all .25 cents ea. 302-436-9005

JEWELRY BOX Holds 6 watches & jewelry $50 410-218-1970

MINOLTA CAMERA PRO SHOT MN532 original price $270 asking $150 410-218-1970

WHITE SINGER featherweight sewing machine $200 908-801-9648

FOUND!! CELL PHONE!! Found on 3/30 at the Traf c Light at Giant on 26. Call or text 302-650-5375

LOST!! REWARD!! In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message BRASS CHANDELIER. Design House Millbridge with 5 clear glass shades. Lowes item # 1345522. Now only $30 302-542-9500

Compost Machine & Rain Barrels $20 each call 410-299-1581

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

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

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

EUREKA UPRIGHT $15 Please leave message 301-802-0431

CUISINART PREP 7 cup food processor, good cond, pics avail $70 717-521-7955

SHARK APEX DUO swivel carpet oor vacuum, good cond, pics avail. $50 717-521-7955

SHARK SONIC DUO hard oor cleaner, swivel, good cond, pics avail $60. 717-521-7955

HOOVER LEGACY UPRIGHT vacuum good cond pics avail $50 717-521-7955

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf

Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507

PICTURE FRAME VICE

Stanley $25 302-436-9005

Mikasa Whole Wheat

Design 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message.

PORTABLE GENERATOR

Generac Wheel House by Briggs & Stratton 5550 Rated Watts $425.00 302-218-4661

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL

Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545

RIKON 10x18 mini lathe

Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408

9 CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES

$50 302-541-4547

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

1 FLEECE JACKET Raspberry color. size small $20

302-436-9133

LARGE KING COMFORTER

Brown. Originally $250, now only $50 302-436-9133

1 KING SHEET SET Egyptian cotton, still in original package. Taupe color $40 302-436-9133

LAMP W/ TURQUOISE

SHADE with glass base and seashells inside. 25” tall $30 302-436-9133

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

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

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

SKINNY MINI FOLDING

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

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

302-537-5148

Waterside: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apt in Frankford. 1 mile from Bethany Beach. $1,700 per month + utilities.

Bethany Meadows: 3BR/2.5BA partially furnished 2 story townhome in Frankford. $1,800 per month + utilities.

Windhurst Manor: 3BR/2.5BA townhome in Millville. $1,950 per month + utilties.

Sea Edge: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished townhome with garage in Millville. $2,100 per month + utilties and 2% rental tax.

Millville by the Sea: 3BR/2.5BA 2 story townhome. $2,100 per month + utilties and 2% rental tax.

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE

Brand new, unopened. Comes with 36-piece accessory set. Ideal for backyard, tailgating, camping, or beach. $190. Call 856-630-1971

GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234

2 STORE MANNEQUINS

From Dress Barn. Excellent condition, 7ft tall & can be adjusted, 2 females $125 each or both for $200 302-278-8498

LONG WOODEN DRESSER

8 drawers. Comes with 3 tiered mirror. Will text pics. Excellent condition, no pets, no smoke $170 rm 302-278-8498

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

TABLE SAW & BANDSAW

Call for details 302-541-8008

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353

We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929

55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF

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

GET BOOST INFINITE

Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

YAMAHA S3 Aluminum high hat stand $95. Used Zildjian Mastersound 14” high hats $239. Zildjian ZBT 13”high hats $59 302-278-1441

All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.

Commons at Radish Farm: 3BR/2BA single family with garage. Newly renovated! $2,300 per month + utilities.

Saltwater Landing: 3BR/2BA furnished home with office and 2 car garage. $2,400 per month + utilties.

White Creek Manor: 4BR/2.5BA 2 story home with garage. $2,500 per month + utilities.

Dogwood Acres Rd: 4BR/2BA single family home in Dagsboro with 2

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT 520 ACCORDION. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message. GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005

YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR190. Like new $100 OBO 703-209-1787

PREMIER AMP Twin 12” speakers 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, $975. 302-541-8187 CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441

YORKIE PUPPIES Males & Females, Home raised. Mother & Father on premises. Call for details. 302-934-8913

CLASSIC KENNELL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50. 443-373-7294 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

BAYSIDE AT BETHANY LAKES 2BR/2BA one level living in Ocean View, 1.5mi from Bethany Beach, $2,600 per month + utilities 240-422-1479

STRIDER 7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114

CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, & paintball $50 301-875-7061

NEW NARRAK 3 wheel

heavy duty Electric Bike with front & rear baskets.Great for the Beach Asking $1,200 302-956-0098

9’ LONGBOARD Travel Bag. Ocean Earth $50 & 9’ Longboard Stretch Cover Sock Blue $30 410-939-7714 leave message

CLUBS mostly drivers & 3 woods $3 each 757-810-8782

SCHWINN BICYCLE HELMETS New, never used 1 red, 1 blue $20 each 302-539-4367

6x6 CONCRETE reinforcement wire. Two 5ft pieces. Reasonable priced 302-616-1699

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

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. If you chop an apple in two and eat one part, how much remains?

4. Fasten your seat belts: When a ____ runs into a little turbulence, the ight can get a little choppy

7. Whenever a lumberjack does his job, a ____ takes a fall

8. You can nd this type of 7A in the middle of "Selma"

9. Sweet treat: Though its name may be misleading, mincemeat ___ is made of chopped fruit, not chopped meat

10. Karate's cousin: If you want to become a black belt and you don't like breaking boards, you might try ____

11. It's a cold, hard truth and no laughing matter -- in freezing cold weather, these choppers can chatter

12. Imagine this: Have you ever wondered how long it would take a person with the world's tiniest hatchet

to make split ___ soup?

15. A clump-thumper a gardener uses to get the ground ready for planting

16. It's the type of restaurant where you might order chop suey

17. When the sea is choppy, every ___ is just one in a million

18. Chopped sirloin is a top quality ground ___ that many believe makes a better burger

19. The number of chopsticks a person needs to enjoy a meal

20. When you chop one, it's often you who ends up in tears

21. The part of the 5D that can turn a 7A into 2Ds

Parents Down

1. Cop's chopper

2. It's the part of a fallen oak that graces a home with fragrant smoke

3. Mr. van Gogh's missing part

4. Fuel stacked and ready to go straight to the hearth

5. Heavy is the head of this sharp lumberjack's tool

6. Bring a tree down (or what Jack did that broke his crown)

7. What the butcher is at day's end if he chops 'til he drops

10. Many a 7A gave its life so that fans could enjoy the popular "Harry Potter" books by Joanne K. Rowling, known to her friends as __

11. Show biz slang: Gift a singer has if she's got the "chops"

13. A staple in Cajun cuisine, a mix of chopped bell pepper, 20A and ____ is known among cooks as the "holy trinity"

14. Charming beau, but...: It's a historical fact that becoming Henry the 8th's ___ could make it hard to keep your head about you

16. Rustic residence: A 2D might end up as a part of this cozy home

17. Classic chopping block material

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

38741 SALT GRASS COVE #100, BETHANY MARINA, OCEAN VIEW

Features an open oor plan with new LVP oors, upgraded cabinetry with soft-close drawers, undercabinet lighting, newer appliances, and a dry bar with wine/beer cooler. The second- oor

to Bethany Beach. $699,500 (DESU2108602)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

18948 GOLDFINCH COVE, REHOBOTH BEACH

4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 bath, 1800 SF

Just listed in Summercrest! Ideally located near all conveniences of Rehoboth & Lewes, yet tucked away in a quiet community with nice amenities, this well-appointed home delivers open living space, great location, and room for gueststhe perfect coastal getaway or year-round home. Make your plan to see it this weekend!

$575,000 (DESU2108262)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

$560,000

33585 WINDSWEPT DR #7303, MILLSBORO

AMAZING LISTING in the Peninsula-a premier gated gol ng and amenity rich resort community offering its residents a private bay beach, indoor & outdoor pools, club house dining, tness center, golf course, tennis/pickleball, walking trails & more! Come tour this lovely 2 bed, 2 bath Turnkey property providing elevator access, open concept oor plan, storage shed, covered garage space and even a screened porch with private golf and wooded views. Asking $348,000 (DESU2106660) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

looking for low maintenance ownership, an investor looking to have a short or long term rental, or really just want a rst oor apartment without all the steps and elevators, this unit can accomplish your goals. Book your showing now, and make it yours by Summer.

$279,900 (DESU2103682)

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

35251 DOGWOOD DR #45, SELBYVILLE

BEAUTIFUL LISTING in the amenity rich waterfront community of Refuge at Dirickson Creek! Community offers its residents pool, clubhouse, tness center, tennis,pickleball, kayak launch,community dock and boat ramp. Lawn & Exterior Maintenance. Come tour this incredible 2500 sq ft 2 level

3Bed(could be 4) 2.5 bath rst oor living coastal property with an open concept oor plan, of ce, replace, spacious enclosed 3 season room, patio, garage, huge rec room and large un nished storage room.

$509,900 (DESU2107311) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

11446 W. SAND COVE RD, SELBYVILLE PRICE REDUCED in this furnished 4 bd

3.5 ba townhome with pond views and a short walk to a couple of the pools. In the award-winning Bayside community, close to the DE & MD beaches and lled with great amenities! Come see this one!

$565,000 (DESU2097590)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

NEWLISTING

39160 GARFIELD AVE, SELBYVILLE BEACH & BOATERS DREAM. Spacious 4 BR 3 BA home is less than 1 mile to Ocean surf & the vibrant Beach-town of Fenwick with great shopping & restaurants. Bright Living Room with hardwood oors, spacious kitchen with Breakfast bar, 2 Bedrooms, Den or 3rd Bedroom plus 2 full Baths completes the upper level. The lower level with large Gathering Room, Mini-Kitchen, Bedroom & Full Bath which all lead to the waterfront deck. Quiet neighborhood - no thru traf c & easy walk to 3 waterfront restaurants or hop on your bike to catch the waves at the beach. $882,500 (DESU2107768) Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868

37400 PETTINARO DR #2105, OCEAN VIEW

Incredible 2 level furnished and beautifully renovated 4 Bed, 4 Full Bath end unit with an open concept oor plan and panoramic water views the Bay, lake and Golf Course. Property boasts hard wood ooring, replace, cathedral ceilings, front sundeck, back screened in porch and garage. Community amenities include boat ramp, pier, kayak launch, pool, tness center, club house, walking/biking paths and more. Welcome to turnkey waterfront living!

Asking $549,900 (DESU2102582)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

37946 ONEIDA WAY, FRANKFORD BIG REDUCTION! Won’t be around long! Model Home Never Lived In! Stunning, 3 BR + den/alternate BR, 2.5 BA single family home nestled in the picturesque community of High Point Preserves. This brand new never lived in home awaits you and your family. Quiet community low, low HOA fees. Close to beach, shopping and schools! $598,000 (DESU2076352) Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831 janesellsde@gmail.com

and energy-efficient dual fuel HVAC (2022). Enjoy outdoor living with a deck and screened porch. Community pool and adjacent to Bear Trap Dunes Golf.

$494,000 (DESU2106246) Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701