Coastal Point — April 3, 2026

CourtsideswithState onoffshoresubstation

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

ThestateCourtofChancerylast weekruledinfavoroftheDelaware GeneralAssemblyinadisputethathas pittedthestatelegislatureagainstthe SussexCountyCouncilandtheTown ofFenwickIsland.

OnWednesday,March25,the DelawareCourtofChanceryupheld theGeneralAssembly’sauthoritytoensureconstructionofanelectricalsubstationthatispartofproposedoffshore windfarmproject.Thesubstation,proposedforaparceladjacenttothenowshutteredIndianRiverPowerPlant,is designedtoconnectoffshorewindturbinesthatwouldproduceelectricityto bedispersedovertheregionalpower grid.

TheSussexCountyCouncillastyear haddeniedarequestfromanarmof windfarmdeveloperU.S.Windtobuild asubstationattheformerpowerplant nearDagsboro.Thecouncilhaddenied thepermitdespiteaunanimousrecommendationtoapproveitfromSussex County’sownPlanningCommission, whichfoundthattheprojectwouldnot

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OceanViewcandidates speaktoresidents

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ThestatusoftheOceanViewPost Office—closedmonthsagowithout explanation—wasamongtopicsata meet-the-candidatesforumforthe town’smayoralcandidates,TomMaly andRandyRobust,andtowncouncil candidatesJohnPlanchart,theincumbent,andchallengerRichardDimock, bothcompetingfortheDistrict1seat.

“Good luck.You’regoingtohaveto workthroughyourrepresentatives,but theTownhasaroleinthis,too,andthat roleistocallourcongressmenandsenatorsandputpressureonthem,”Plan-

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Father-daughterteamtransition chickenhousestoplantings

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Whatdoyoudowhenyou’vebeenachicken farmerfordecades,with120,000squarefeetof chicken-houserealestate,butthenextgenerationsays “nah”togrowingchickens?

Whenyou’reBillOwensandyourdaughteris AmandaOwens,youtakestockofyourassets,takea lookatsomecoolnewinnovationsandgetcreative.

Thefather-daughterpair,doingbusinessnear FrankfordasA&BIndoorFarms,areintheprocess ofconvertingthechickenhousestoindoorgrowing facilitiesforgreens,herbsandvegetables.

“IhadalwaysworkedonthefarmsinceIwasa kid,”AmandaOwens,34,said,“butIdidn’twantto dochickens.”

“Mostyoungpeopledon’twanttodochickens,” BillOwenssaid.“Itoldher,‘Youcandoanythingyou want,butyou’vegottogetaneducation,”herecalled.

AmandaOwenslefthometoattendschoolinVirginiaBeach,Va.,andthenpursuedacareerasaparamedic, licensedinMaryland,DelawareandVirginia. Eventually,shesaid,“Ifelloutoflovewiththe healthfield,”partiallyduetothestressofbeinga healthcareworkerduringCOVID.Shesaidsherealizedwhatshewantedmorethananythingwasto comebackandworkwithherdadonthefarm.

BillOwenshimselfhadtakenoverthepoultryoperationwhenhisfather,Al,died,hesaid.Andhehad alwaysbeeninterestedingrowingsomethingother than chickens.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill BillandAmandaOwenshavetransformedBill’schickenhouses intoindoorgrowingfacilitiesforgreensasAmandaissettobecome thenextgenerationinchargeofthefamilybusiness.

“Isaid,‘Let’sgrowsomeplantsofsomesort,’”herecalled tellinghisfather.

“Helaughedatme,andsodideverybodyelse,”Bill Owenssaid.

Afewyearspassedand,“Itjustkeptonmymind.SoI startedactuallygrowinginhispolebuilding/garagebehind theirhouse.Iwoundupgrowingsometomatoesandpeppersandabunchofdifferentthings.”

Alongtheway,hereachedouttotheUniversityof Delaware’sagriculturedepartment.GordonJohnson,who leadsUD’sagricultureprogram,beganbringinghisstudents to seetheOwens’experimentalfarmingefforts.

Thatledtogrowingstrawberriesinoneofthechicken houses,“Anditjustkindoftookofffromthere,”hesaid.His daughter“washelpingmeeverystepoftheway.Webuilt ourownlittlebucketsystems,outofstuffthatwehad,”he said.

Atthatpoint,AmandaOwensinterjected,“Hemademe gotoschool.”

“IusedtolovethegreenhousesonthefarmwhenIwasa kid,”shesaid.“Ireallyjustwantedtogobacktobeingon the farm.ThisiswhereI’mmeanttobe.”

SincenoneoftheOwenskidswantedtocontinueto farmchickens,accordingtoBillOwens,“Isaid,inorderto keepthefarmgoing,youhavetogeneratesomekindofincome.Sowereallygotseriousabouttryingtogrowsomethinginsidethechickenhouses.”

With120,000squarefeetofexistingchickenhouses,he said,“Thepotentialwastogoasfaraswecould.However, we’regoingtostartoffreally,really,reallysmall,”inthefront end ofoneofthechickenhouses.Ourhopeisthatwecan startbuildingorders,clientsandcustomersandjustkeepexpanding.”

Inhydroponicfarming,onlytheplants’rootsaretouched bywater.TheonlychemicaltheOwensfamilyusesintheir growingsystemishydrogenperoxideaddedtothewater.

“We’vebeenabletohaveapristine growandareallycleanproduct,”he said.

Organiccertificationwillbeintheir future,BillOwenssaid.

Thefirstcropsinthechickenhouse wereactuallystrawberriesgrowninsoil.

“Wegrew15,000strawberryplants intherefortwoyears.Wegrewthe plantsanddidn’tletthemfruit.Wejust tookthe‘daughters’fornextyear’s plants.WesoldthosetotheAmish folksinPennsylvania,”andtheywould, inturn,selltheplantstostrawberry farmers,hesaid.

“Iwantedtotryeverything,”hesaid. “Iwantedtoseethedifferencesingrow mediums,”suchascocoandperlite, “versushydroponicwithjustwater,”he said.“We’vespentmanyyearsresearchinganddevelopingandalsoproducing.

“Sonow,wehaveonelastcrossroads togetthrough,andthenwe’llmakethe decisionastowhatexactlywe’regoing togrow—whetherit’sstrawberriesfor strawberries,orlettuces,spinaches,kale, thosesortsofthings,orwhetherwe’re going togobacktoasoilsystem.We justneedtofigureoutwhatthebest productwithinthechickenhouseis, withourlighting,”BillOwenssaid.

“TheonlythingthatIhaven’tgrown sincewe’vebeendoingthisistheleafy greensandlettuces,”hesaid.

Thetwohavegrownbasilandseveraltypesofpeppersinsoil,usingdeli cups.

“Wegrowthemsideways,”hesaid. “Theygrew.Theygaveusgreatyields. Thatmaybewhatwewindupgoing backto.Butweneedtotryeverything and getthatknowledge,toknowwhat’s goingtobethemostprofitableforus.”

BillOwenscreditedKrissieVandenbergandTreySuttonfromVegan.org withhelpingthemfinanciallyduring thetestingprocess.

“They’vedonelotsoflittlegrantsto helpmetrial.Nowwe’reatthepointof, ‘OK,weneedtodoproductionand profitandhirepeopleandgetthings going.’”

ThatassociationledtheOwensesto aconnectionwiththePhysiciansCommitteeforResponsibleMedicine,which led tomoregrants.

“Ifwecanpullthisoff,therearelots ofopportunitiesforfarmers,”hesaid.“I couldgrowcucumbers.Somebodyelse couldgrowlettuce.Somebodyelsecould groweggplant…”hemused.

“That’sthebiggervision,”Amanda Owenssaid.“Whenyouthinkaboutit, youhavemillionsofdollarsinvestedin buildings,andwhosaysyoucanonly growchickensinthem?That’sahuge investmentonlytohaveoneoptionto makemoney.”

“Themillionsofdollarsspentin chickenhousesforventilation…it’san optimalbuildingtogrowin,”Bill

Owenssaid.“Theventilationisinsane.I cancontroleverypartofthechicken house—temperature,allofit.”

TheOwensessaidtheyhavebeen thrilledwiththequalityoftheplants theyhavegrown.Herecalledafriend, WadeTull,stoppingbywhenhewas growingtomatoesinthepolebuilding. Tullscoffedandsaid,“Whatinthe worldareyoudoing,son?”BillOwens recalledwithalaugh.

“Isaid,‘Wade,thisisthefutureof farming.’Nobody’severdoneit,”he said.“I’vekindofbeentheposterchild forthepastfive,sevenyears.So,nowit’s timeforittogointorealproduction.”

Afirststep,BillOwenssaid,isthat bythiscomingfall,A&Bwillbring theirvegetablestoschoolcafeteriasviaa “farmtoschool”partnership.

“Ifwecanlockdownsomesortof contractwiththem,we’rehopingto startsupplyingtheschoolsystemswhen schoolstartsthisfall.”

Thebottomline,hesaid,isthatthis newuseforchickenhousescanresultin “year-round-grownproducethat’spristineandit’sfreshandit’sgrownlocally.”

Withtheirnewventure,the Owenseshopetoopenupnewroadsfor farmersinchangingtimes.Oneofthe advantagesofindoorfarmingisthatit onlyrequiresenoughwaterforthe plantsandthereisnodrainage.Plants grownhydroponicallywillhavethat

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harmneighboringproperties. Inthewakeofthedenial,the DelawareGeneralAssemblylater passedSenateBill159,whichallowsthe StatetocircumventtheCounty’sruling. Countyofficialsrespondedbyfiling foratemporaryrestrainingordertopreventthestatelegislationfromtakingeffect,citingimproperprocedural grounds.TheTownofFenwickIsland joinedSussexCountyinthateffort.

FenwickIslandMayorNatalie Magdeburger,anattorney,assertedina statementlastweekthatSenateBill159 “ ignoresgenerationsoflegalprecedence knownas‘homerule,’whichempowers localjurisdictions,nottheState,tobe thesoleauthorityinmakingzoningdecisionsthatarebestfortheconstituents.”

Initsdecision,theChanceryCourt statedthatSussexCountyhadtakentoo longtofilefortherestrainingorderand thattheTownofFenwickIslandhadno legalstandinginthematter,sincethe disputewasbetweentheCountyand theState.Thenewlawallowingthe substationtobeconstructedwentinto effectattheendofJanuary.

“I’mdisappointed,”intheruling, Magdeburgersaidthisweek.“Ithink thecaselawthatwecitedclearlyestablishedthatthiswasoverreachbythe State,anditshouldn’tbeconstitutional.”

Magdeburgersaid,“Itappearsthat thisattackonhomeruleisnotjusthappeninginDelaware,butit’shappening inotherstatesthataretryingtopush thesewindfarmagendas.It’sbasically taking thewaythingshavebeenrunfor generationsandturningitonitshead.”

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waterrecirculated.

“Noneofthisisanygoodifyoupollutetheoutdoorsoil,”BillOwenssaid. “Wewanttotrytodoeverythingwitha minimalamountofwater,minimal amountofnutrients.”

Whilethepairisworkingthrough thedetailsofwhichsystemtheywilluse andhowitwillallcometogether,there arestillchickensinthechickenhouses.

theirsatisfactionwiththeChancery Courtdecision,citingthepotentialfor windenergytoprovidemoreaffordable electricityforDelawareans.

“Weneedtogetpoliticsoutofour energypolicyandfocusonwhatactuallylowerscostsforDelawarefamilies,” saidGov.MattMeyer.“Delawareneeds moreenergy,andwindisoneofour naturaladvantages.Atatimewhenthe federalgovernmentisdrivingenergy costsevenhigher,wehavearesponsibilitytodoeverythingwecantodeliver clean,affordableenergyhereathome. I’mthankfultoAttorneyGeneral [Kathy]Jenningsandherteamfortheir hardwork,andIlookforwardtothis projectmovingforward.”

Independentestimatessuggestthe projectcouldhavesavedDelaware ratepayersmorethan$43millionina singlemonthduringlastJanuary’scold snap,andwouldlowerelectricitybillsby hundredsofmillionsofdollarsoverthe lifeoftheproject,stateofficialsnoted.

Whencomplete,stateofficialsprojecttheU.S.Windturbineswilllower electricitycostsforDelawareratepayers byhundredsofmillionsofdollarsover thelifeoftheproject,provide$3.75 millionperyearinfreerenewableenergycredits,investmorethan$400millioninupgradestotheregional transmissiongrid,andcontribute$40 milliontocoastalresilience,workforce developmentandcommunitybenefit funds.

IBEWLocal126—theSussex Countyunionrepresentinglocalelectricians—hassupportedtheproject,notingthejobsitwillcreateforskilled tradespeopleinthecounty.

Theentireproject,meanwhile,isin

said.A&Bhasalsoreceivedagrant fromtheUSDA,henoted.

Now,BillOwenssaid,thetwoarein the processoffiguringoutprofitability comparedtocostsforavarietyofcrops theynowknowtheycangrowin chickenhouses.

“We’relookingatwhatwecanmove themostconsistently,weekinandweek out,”hesaid.“Ikindofhavethis‘Build itandthey’llcome’vision,youknow?It doesn’tmeanyou’regoingtobesuccessful—youjusttry.”

“Oh,absolutely,”saidBillOwens, whohaschickenhousesathishomein Gumboro,aswellasathisfamilyfarm onPyleCenterRoad.“Something’sgot to payforallthisstuff.”

Forsomeperspective,Amanda Owensnotedthatwhentheywere growingtheteststrawberrycrops,their electricbillwas$4,000permonth,due tothehighneedsforlightandwarmth fortheberries.

Grantssuchastheonefromthe PhysiciansCommitteeforResponsible Medicine—anonprofithealthadvocacygroup—arehelpingwiththose costs,bothBillandAmandaOwens

Meanwhile,thetwoalsohopetobe abletosharewhatthey’velearnedwith otherfarmersandwithagriculturestudents.

“Anybodyelsewhosays,“Hey,you know—I’dliketodosomethinglike that,’theycancomeonin.Wecanhelp themgetsetup.”

“That’sourgoal—tohelpalotof farmerstobeabletodothis,”Amanda Owensssaid.

“Thisisn’tasecretthatwe’retrying tohide,orsomemagicpotion,”Bill Owenssaid.“There’splentyforeveryone.We’reexcited.Wecan’twaittoget somethinggreeninhere.” Farm

chart,retiredfromworkfortheU.S. Congress,saidduringtheMarch30 forum,sponsoredbytheLeagueof WomenVotersofSussexCounty,Del., andmoderatedbyFernGoodhart. “Theydorespondtopressure.Themore phonecallsthatcomein,thebetter,especiallyduringmid-terms.”

Robustsaidhehadmailed450candidatelettersand,eventhoughtheyhad localaddressesonthem,apostoffice employeetoldhimtheywould“go north”beforebeingdeliveredlocally.

“AsfarastheOceanViewPostOffice,theguythere,hesaidtotalktoour congressmen.Youcan’tgetanybodyon theline,andifyoudoyougetsomebody,theywillsay‘I’lltalktothem aboutit.’Wewon’thaveapostoffice unlesswecangetsomebodyrealhigh up,”hesaid,suggestingcontactingstate

Sunriseservicesontap forEastermorning

Sunriseservicesaresetatseveralarea locationsonEasterSunday,April5.

InBethanyBeach,theChristian CommunityofChurchesisonceagain sponsoringanecumenicalserviceat6 a.m.Theservicewillbeheldatthe boardwalkbandstand,attheeastendof GarfieldParkway.

St.MatthewsbytheSeaUnited MethodistChurchinFenwickIsland willholdasunriseserviceat6:30a.m. onthebeachatDagsboroStreet.

And,inDagsboro,theFriendsof PrinceGeorge’sChapelareplanningto openthehistoricchurchtothepublic againthisyearforitstraditionalEaster sunriseserviceat6:30a.m.Prince George’sChapelislocatedat32040 WardLane,Dagsboro.

Builtin1755,thechapelwasplaced ontheNationalRegisterofHistoric Placesin1971.Itwasnamedforthe manwhowouldbecomeEngland’s KingGeorgeIII.Thechapelwasbuilt asa“chapelofease”forSt.Martin’s Church,WorcesterParish,inMaryland. “Chapel ofease”wasthedesignation givenforchurchesbuiltinoutlying areaswhereitwouldbedifficultfor worshiperstoattendservicesatthe mainchurch.WhentheEpiscopal Churchreorganizedfollowingthe AmericanRevolution,PrinceGeorge’s becameanindependentparishchurch.

Pointofficeclosed

TheCoastalPoint’sofficewillbe closedonFriday,April3,withrespectto GoodFriday.

Stillwanttoyellatoureditor?Fear not.Justshoothimanemailtoairyour grievancesorpersonalinsultsat darin.mccann@coastalpoint.com.All othermattersofbusinesscanbehandledonMonday,April6.

Sen.GeraldHocker—who,alongwith stateRep.RonGray,hasrepeatedlyattemptedtogetanswersaboutthepost office.

Maly,aretiredpoliceofficerandformertowncouncilmanandmayorpro tem, agreedwithPlanchart,alsoaretiredpoliceofficer,andsuggestedcontactingstateofficials,too.

“It’safederalissue.Contactyour senatorandrepresentativestogetit done,”hesaid.

Dimocksaidhewasabletogetthe phonenumberforthepostmastergeneral,butwhenhecalled,nooneanswered.Hesaidhealsosentane-mail. Hesaidthebuildingnexttothepost officewouldbeagoodplacetoreopen thepostoffice.

Concerningimmigration,candidates wereaskedhowtheywould“keepour vulnerablecitizenssafe.”

“Weneedtostartwithseniorfraud scameducation,”Planchartsaid.“Alot ofthatisconnectedoffshore,where

criminalaliensareworkingourfolks domestically,andsometimesitresultsin home-invasionrobberies.Ithasinother placesnottoofaraway.…I’mgoingto sayit:activelyworkwithICEtoidentifycriminalaliens.It’snothard.Databasesexist.

“Ifyou’rewantedonaviolentfelony warrantoutofPrinceGeorge’sCounty, Md., andyou’reinthetownofOcean View,Iwouldlikeitverymuchifthe TownofOceanViewexercisedacriminalwarrantatSussexCounty,atthedetentioncenter,releasedthemon detainer,sowe’renotdoingthisinthe middleofthestreet,toICE,fortheir dueprocessthroughICEandtheDepartmentofHomelandSecurity.

“Ifit’saboutprotectingpeople,” Planchartsaid.“There’sonlyonewayto doit,andthat’sgetridofthecrooks andthedo-bads.Ifyouhappentobea criminalalien—notanalienwhois justpresent,andIammakingadistinctionhere—andyouhaveawarrant,

youneedtogo.That’showyouprotect citizens,”hesaid,referringtoImmigration&CustomsEnforcement.

Malysaidheconsidersimmigrants “partofthepopulation,soIamgoingto respectthemandkeepthemsafe,just likeanybodyelsewholivesinOcean View.”

“Thisisaprobleminourcountry rightnow,”Dimocksaid,addingthat OceanViewisafriendlytown,thepolice departmentis“justreallyspecial” andresidents“feeltheyaresafe,soI wouldthinkwehavetohavetolerance forothers.”

Robustsaidhefeelscomfortable wherehelives,especiallysincethetown hasrepeatedlybeennamedthesafestin thestate.

“TheonlyfearIhavewhenI’mout walkingatnightarebigdeer,”hesaidto laughter.“Otherwise,Idon’tfeelthreatened,andIdon’tthinkit’sanissue.

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Candidates

AskedtonameOceanView’smost pressingproblems,Malysaidit’simportanttogetfloodingundercontroland domoreforthosewhoare55orolder.

Dimockagreedthatfloodingisa concernandsaidresidentshehastalked towhilecampaigningalsocomplained aboutspeedingonWoodlandAvenue andtheTown’staxes.

Planchart,too,agreedthatflooding isaproblemandurgedresidentsto studymapsanddeterminewheretheir homesare,inregardtothefloodplain. Hesaidtownleadersmustensurethe comprehensiveplanis“executedwell,” andthathewantstoseeneighborhoods betterconnectedandstrongsupportfor communityevents.

“Afterhearingtheseguys,IfeellikeI shouldsellmyhouse,”Robustjokedas theaudiencelaughed.

“Whereisthemoneycomingfrom todoallthesethingsweneedtodo?I letGodworryaboutthefloodsand thingslikethat,”Robustsaid,adding thatthereare2,600residentsinOcean View,withmanybeingseniorcitizens and10percentlivingatthepoverty level.

“So,whendowestopspending,so ourtaxesdon’tkeepgoingup?Idon’t havetheseguys’degreesandthingslike that,andIthinkI’mbetteroffbecause ofit.Idohavecommonsense.…Ex-

pensescannotexceedyourincome,and ifitdoes,you’vegotaproblem,”hesaid.

Askedaboutannexingmoredevelopmentsintotown,Planchartsaidheis notinfavorof“conscriptinganybody intoOceanViewwhodoesn’twantto behere,”buthebelievesitisa“good townandhasalotgoingforit.”

“WeareintheMillville-Bethany corridor.Wegotoeachother’sconcerts, andwehavetosharetoapoint.…I’m encouragingustobegoodneighbors, buttherearelimits,too,”hesaid,adding thatOceanViewpolice“shouldonlybe answeringurgentcallsoutofourjurisdiction.”

“Wehaveanawesomepolicedepartment.…Asaretiredcop,youseewhere Ilive,right?IliveinOceanView,”he said.

RobustsaidannexingintoOcean Viewis“likemoremouthstofeed.”

“It’slikebuyingausedcar.Youdon’t knowwhattheirproblemsare.Itscares me.Whatdotheybringthathelpsus? I’mallforbeingneighbors,butlikeI saidwiththedemographics,Idon’t knowaboutyou,butmyincomedoesn’t goupverymuch,andifyou’reonSocial Security—andalotofpeoplemaybe onlyonSocialSecurity,andthat’s tough.

“BeforeImakeanydecisionsever, thefactstellmewhatI’mgoingtodo. Whateverdecisionyoumake,ithas consequences.…Ilookatthebottom line.What’sitgoingtocostusandhow

isitgoingtohurtpeoplewhoaren’t makingatremendousamountof money?”Robustsaid.

“Annexingisnotaneasyprocess,” Malysaid.“Wearelockedin.Wehave MillvilleononeendandBethanyon theotherend,soifadevelopmentwants toannexin,there’salottoit,”hesaid, addingthatthenumberoftownpolice mighthavetobeincreasedifOcean Viewhadmoreresidents,anditwould meanmorestormmanagement,more roadstoplowduringstorms,moresalt topurchasetoputdownonroadswhen itsnows,moreclean-upandmoremosquitocontrol.

Concerningtrafficcameras,Planchartsaidtheyhelpdetectcriminalactivitybutthatheisnotinfavorof for-profitcameras,“becauseitbecomes asintaxandIamnotforhighertaxes, period.”

Robustsaiddriverspasshimwhen he’sdriving,“andyouwouldthinkIwas theslowestdriverontheroad.Isee peopleflyingpastmeandsuggesting thingstomebecausetheyhavetogo around.Iobeythespeedlimit,but somethinglikethatwouldbeperfect,” hesaid.

Malysaidhewouldwelcomespeed cameras—especiallysincethereare areasintownwheretherearealotof complaintsaboutspeeding,buthesaid camerasshouldnotbeusedtoraise moneybuttoincreasesafety.

Dimocksaidcameraswouldslow

trucksthatcomethroughtownandincreasesafety“forpeoplewhowalkon Woodlandtowardthegrocerystoreand upanddowninfrontoftheschool.”

Asked iftheysupporthuntingin publicplaces,suchasFreshPond,Planchartsaidhedoesandthathehuntsbecauseheknowsthat,withouthunting, deerwilloverpopulateandcouldcause vehicleaccidents.“Youhavethepotentialtokillhumans,”hesaid.

“Whenyoupullthattrigger…what ifitmisseswhatyou’reaimingat?That’s ascaryproposition”Robustsaid.

Malysaidtherehastobecontrolof thedeerpopulationbecauseplaces wheretheyonceforagedforfoodhave been takenoverbydevelopments,“even thoughthedeerwereherebeforewe were.”

Dimocksaidheisconcernedforthe safetyofhunters.Iftheyobeythelaws, thethinningofthedeerpopulationis important,hesaid.

Askedaboutplanstocompletethe AssawomanCanalTrailProject,Robust saidit’satrailhehaswalkedon.

“Itwouldbenice,becauseit’sdangeroustowalktooclosetothestreet. Whateverweneedtodo,aslongasit’s accountablefinancially,”hesaid.

Malysaidhewouldtrytosolicit fundsandgrantstocompletetheproject.

Dimocksaidheandhiswifewalkon trails,callingit“veryimportant,”and

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Officialsassesshowbypassimpactstraffic

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

EversincetheNorthMillsboroBypassbegandivertingtrafficawayfrom downtownMillsboro,localshavemarveledattheseemingreductioninMain Streettraffic.

“Route24isactuallynegotiable!”said theRev.DaleArgotofhismorning walks.“I’veseenaremarkablechange,”he added,sayingitdoesn’tfeellikehe’stakinghislifeinhishandstocrossthestreet.

InNovember,theDelawareDepartment ofTransportation(DelDOT)re-

Candidates

saidhesupportsfundingit.

Planchartemphasizedthatthecanal isownedbytheStateandthatDNREC hasoutdoorrecreationgrantsavailable. Askedwhatpoliciescandidatesproposetocontrolcostsandkeeptaxeslow, Dimocksaiditis“anissueforallofus here.”

“Taxesareadifficultbudgetproblem foreverytowncouncil.Thiscouncilhas donewellwithcontrollingtaxes.Sometimestaxeshavetogoup,andthat’sjust thewayitis.Iamopposedtobigtaxincreases.Thatiswhatthemayorand

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limbo—duenottoStateorCounty decisions,buttoanorderbytheTrump administrationtohaltconstructionof alloffshorewindprojects,assertingthey posenationalsecurityissues.Reports havecitedcontinuingresearch,begun duringtheBidenadministrationand stillcontinuing,thatraisesconcerns

portedthatthebypasswasseeing8,500 averagedailyvehicles,ofwhichabout 1,300weretrucks.Meanwhile,traffic wasrecordedasbeingdownbyabout13 percentnearStateStreetand16percent nearGravelHillRoad.

TheprojectwrappedupinSeptember,whensummertimetouristtrafficis naturallydecreasing,sothefullimpact ofthebypassonsummertraffichasyet tobeseen.

“Thebypasshasimprovedtraffic dramatically.…Idefinitelywanttosee the summertraffic’simpactonthis area,”saidMillsboroPoliceDepartment

council havetoworkthehardestat,is controllingtaxesforallofus,”hesaid.

PlanchartsaidtheTaxRateStabilizationTrustFundprovidesabuffer andwillhelpstabilizeanyfutureincreases.TheTown,lastyear,received about$1.5millioningrants,andofficialsareworkingongettingmore,he said.Residentswhopaytaxesearlyreceiveadiscount,buthesaidthatperhapstheamountofthatdiscountcould beincreased.

“Maybebumpitupapercentortwo” fortheelderlyorthosewithlowerincomes,hesaid.

“Whatifgrantsdryup?”Robust asked.

aboutwhetherthewindturbineswill interferewithmilitaryradarsurveillance oftargetsincludingdrones,missilesand vessels.

Magdeburgersaidthattherecent wars inUkraineandIranhaveshown thatdronesarebeingusedmoreextensivelyasweapons.

“Thinkaboutwhatwouldhappen,” shesaid,“ifourentireEastCoast…is onebigradarinterference”ifproposed windfarmprojectsgoforward,shesaid.

ChiefDavidMoyer.

“Sofar,sogood,”agreedMayor Robert“Bob”McKee.“Therealtestwill comeaswereachpeakseason,andget intothespringandsummermonths.”

DelDOTisplanningatrafficstudy fortheoriginalintersectionofRoutes 113and24(MillsboroHighway),toget anewlookatwhatwasoncedesignated the“worst-performing”intersectionin Delaware.

Still,thetimesincethebypass opened hasprovenarelieffordaily commuters.

AssistantTownManagerAshleigh

“Ifit’ssomethingwecan’tafford,are wesupposedtoimposeahighertaxon peoplewhenmorethan60percentof ouryear-roundpopulationisover60?” heasked,addingthat,whenheranfor mayorthreeyearsago,residentstold himtheyhadlivedinOceanViewall theirlivesbutcouldn’tafforditany longer.

“Wedospendalotofmoneyinthis town.…Sometimesyouhavetotighten your belt,butnobodywantstotalk aboutthat,”hesaid.

“Whencostsgoup,youhavetoadjustthings,”Malysaid.

“It’sthesamewiththeTown.Ourfinancedepartmenthasdoneverywell.

Sanderhadsaidhercommutehaddecreasedbyabout10minuteseachday. Mountairehasinstructeditstruckdriverstousethebypass,sofewerlivechicken-packed18-wheelersarepassing bydowntownrestaurantsandshops. Withthebypasscompleteandnew trafficpatternsemerging,theTownof Millsboroisalsoworkingtoimprove safetythroughouttown.

InOctober,anewtrafficsignalwas installedattheintersectionofMillsboro HighwayandPlantationLakesBoule-

Lookingahead,theremightbea1-or 2-centincrease,butitcouldbeoffsetby theTaxRateStabilizationTrustFund, hesaid.

TheelectionwillbeonSaturday, April11.RunningunopposedforasecondtermrepresentingDistrict3isincumbentJayTyminski.

OceanViewTownCouncilmembers ser vethree-yeartermsandarelimitedto twoconsecutiveterms.Theyarepaid everysixmonths.AprilandOctober 2025paymentswere$690.41forthe mayorand$517.21forcouncilmembers.AprilandOctober2026payments willbe$717.28forthemayorand $537.34forcouncilmembers.

Fenwickapprovestemporaryparkingplan

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheFenwickIslandTownCouncil lastweekapprovedanordinancechange thatallowsbusinessestorequesttemporarypermitstouseunimprovedlotsfor parking.

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vard/BrambleDrive.

Speedlimitswerealsoreducedin severalspotswestoftown,andthe MillsboroPoliceDepartmentreceived authoritytoexpandtheirjurisdictionso theycandotrafficenforcementinareas approachingtownlimits.

DelawareAvenueremainsaconcern

Themeasurecomesafterarequest fromSurfBageltouseavacantloton CoastalHighway,acrossEssexStreet fromtherestaurantforextraparking. WhileFenwickIsland’szoningcodepreviouslyprohibitedparkingonunimproved lots,thenewordinancesetsparametersfor theTowntoreviewsuchrequests.

—especiallywhenstoppeddriversbecomeimpatientanddartintooracross MillsboroHighway.TownandDelDOTofficialsareeyeingthatRoute24 intersectionforapotentialtrafficsignal orall-waystop.(Infact,thatwasproposed decadesago,butthePlantation Lakeslightwasmovedupinpriority.)

Fornow,theyhavedecidedtowaitand firstobservetheimpactofthenewbypassandthenewsignalnearbyatPlantationLakes.

The councilvoted6-1toapprovethe changestoChapter160ofthetown code,titled“Off-StreetParkingRegulations,”withCouncilTreasurerBill Rymerbeingthesoledissentingvote. Rymerhadexpressedconcernsabout howthenewordinancecouldbeusedat theFebruarycouncilmeeting,during

Theydiscussedtheslowertrafficversuspotentiallyfewercollisions.

“Thequeuingshouldn’toverridethe safety,”McKeesummedup.

OtherideasincludecreatingadesignatedRoute24truckrouteorlimiting trafficonsmallerroadsbyaxlequantity.

“ Youhavearesponsibilityinstate code,andwehavearesponsibilityinreviewingandapprovingwhatyouwould liketodo,”explainedDelDOTengineer MarkLuszcz.

thefirstreadingofthenewordinance, includingaboutthelackofsidewalks adjacenttothepropertySurfBagelintends touse.

SurfBagelmustnowfileanapplicationfortemporaryuseoftheparking

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“It’sinthescopeatsomepoint.We don’tneedtodoitnow,butwe’rekind oflearningfromtheexperience,learningfromthedata,monitoringandmakingintelligentchoices,”saidMcKee.

Sometrafficissuesmovewest

Discussionsareunderwaytoaddress trafficsafetywestoftown,tosafely routemotoristsontothenewbypass.

PartoftheproblemisthatRoute24 isnotofficiallyastraightlinethrough townanymore.Infact,asofSeptember, thereisofficiallyagapinRoute24.

Theentirenewbypassisnamed “Route24,”whilethe“old”Route24was re-designated“Business24”forthe1.5 milesdowntown,betweenJohnJ. WilliamsHighwayandRoute113.But, technically,thatnewnorthernRoute24 nearHardscrabbleRoaddoesnotofficiallyconnecttotheexistingRoute24of MillsboroHighway.Noneoftheroadsin betweenarecurrentlydesignatedtobe partoftheofficialRoute24system.

Headingwestbound,“TheRoute24 bypasswillofficiallyconnecttoRoute 20[whichhas]multipleconnectionsto Route24thatdriverscanopttouse,or justtakeRoute113southtotheRoute 24intersectionandheadwestfrom there.Wewon’tberenamingordualnamingRoute113aspartofRoute24,” DelDOTSpokespersonC.R.McLeod toldtheCoastalPointinSeptember. W ithpotentiallymoretraffic,orjust morehouses,SheepPenRoadisoneof thoseconnectingpublicroadsthathas receivedrecentspeedingcomplaintsin its25mphzone.

“Thedataisshowing,theticketsare showing—thereisaproblemout there,”saidMoyer.

Cars,heavytrucksandevenschool buseshavebeenspottedspeedingdown thatroad.

Arecentspeedstudyofallvehicles ontheroadshowed64.3percentof trafficspeedingbyatleast5mph;27.9 percentspeedingby10mphormore; and 7.2percentofvehiclesspeedingby 15mphormore.

Inthepastfewmonths,theMillsboroPDhasissuedeighttrafficcitations,aswellas18warnings,todrivers onSheepPenwhowereexceedingthe speedlimitinabusinessorresidential districtbymorethan25mph.

Meanwhile,theMillsboroPDand DelDOTwillcontinuetocollectdata throughouttown,tobetterplanfortrafficmanagement.

Passoveracelebrationof‘rebirthandrenewal’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Inmanyways,Easter,celebratedby Christians,andPassover,observedby thoseoftheJewishfaith,aresimilar.

Easterisinthespringandsignifies theresurrectionofJesusChrist,who,

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lot,which,ifapproved,wouldthenbe allowedforuptoayear.

Residents’opinionsonthechanges weremixed.ScottMumford,longtime owneroftheformerWarren’sStation Restaurant,calledthemovea“win-win. It’stakingaproblemanddoingsomethingaboutit.”InthecaseofSurfBagel, hesaid,“Youhavepartiesthatarewillingtomakeitwork.”

Anotherresident,JackPyne,saidthat heopposesthenewparkingregulations andassertedthat“mostoftheresidents” hehastalkedtoarealsoagainstit.His concerns,hesaid,includedhowthe parkinglotwillbemonitored,aswellas thelackofsidewalks.

Therearesidewalksplannedtobe constructedthroughoutFenwickIsland, includingatthesiteoftheproposed parkingarea,butnotforseveralyears. Pynealsosaidhefearsthelotwillbea “quagmirewhenitrains.”

Residentandformercouncilmember JaniceBortnersaidsheagreedwith Pyne’sconcernsaboutthelackofsidewalksandfearsthatthevolumeoftraffic inandoutoftheparkinglotwillcause issuesforpedestrians.

“Weallwantthebusinesscommunity tobesuccessful.Ihopewecanlookat otheroptions,”Bortnersaid.

BeroozGaravi,whoownsahomeon EssexStreet,neartheproposedparking lot,calledita“temporarysolution,if that,”towhattownofficialssaidwasan unsafesituationlastsummercausedby trafficcomingandgoingfromSurf BagelandoftenbackingupontoEssex StreetandBuntingAvenue.

“They knewwhattheyweregetting into,”Garavisaid,referringtoSurfBagel openingalocationinFenwickwith29 spotsonsite.

SurfBagelPresidentMattPatton saidatlastFriday’smeetingthat“thisis oursolution”totheproblemsthatarose lastsummer.Theextralot,hesaid,will beusedforbothcustomersandemployeesand“willimprovesafetyandreduce traffic”aroundtherestaurant.

Thelot,Pattonsaid,willbeclosedoff toparkingwhentherestaurantisclosed.

MicheleMurphytoldthecouncilat Friday’smeetingthatsherecently boughtthehomejusteastoftheproposedparkinglotandthatshewas“very opposedtoit”beinggivenatemporary permitasallowedbythenewordinance.

“Idon’twantaparkinglot.Weare

Christiansbelieve,overcamedeathand offeredregeneration.SpringistheseasonforPassoveraswell,RabbiArthur RutbergofTempleBatYaminBerlin, Md.,said,explainingthattheseason represents“asenseofrebirthandrenewal,andtiesinthehistoricalstoryof Jewsbeingsetfreefromslavery.”

heretoenjoythesummer,”Murphysaid, addingthatsheisconcernedthatthelot willbringwithita“lackofprivacyand noisepollution.”

MayorNatalieMagdeburgerasked MurphyifshehadbeentherelastsummerwhenSurfBagelcustomerswere parkingupanddownEssexStreet,to which Murphyrepliedthatshewasnot.

PoliceChiefMichaelMorrisseywas notaskedforhisinputduringthemeeting,butafterward,hesaidthatlastsum-

“Itwasarebirth,aswehadtheexodusfromEgypt,andtherebirthofthe Jewishnation.Passoverhastocomein thespring.Becausein‘Exodus,’God tellsMoses,‘I’mgoingtosetyoufree nowinthespring,’soPassoverwill nevercomebeforethevernalequinox,” Rutbergsaid,referringtothestartof

mer“therewerealotofproblems.I coulddevotesomebodythereallday, writingtickets,andthat’snotfair.

“Theyhaveasuccessfulbusiness,and wewanttosupportthat,butwehaveto dosomething,”topreventmoretraffic fromSurfBagelspillingontoEssexand Bunting,Morrissey said.“It’snotgoing tobeaforeversolution,becauseeventuallythatlotwillbedeveloped,”headded. “Butlet’sgiveitatry.Wejustcan’tdo nothing.”

theseason,whenthesuncrossesEarth’s equatorandthereare12hoursofdaylight and12hoursofdarkness.

Thisyear,EasterwillbeonSunday, April5,andPassover—namedforGod

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Inotherbusiness,thecouncilthis week:

•HeardanupdatefromtheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompanyonits servicetothetown;

•Adoptedapolicyfortheuseofthe TownHallmeetingroom;and

•Approvedaproposaltohavethe Faucett-OkieFamilyPreservedesignatedasaLevel1Arboretum,which couldpavethewayforgrantstowardthe preservationofthesite.

Belinkostaysasmayorasofficerskeeppositions

ByKerinMagill

StaffReporter

MillvilleMayorRonaldBelinkowas reappointedtothepositiononTuesday, March24,astheMillvilleTownCouncil reappointedtheentireslateofpriorcouncilofficerstotheirpositions.

“Ireallyappreciateanothershotatit,” Belinkosaid.

Alsoreappointedduringthecouncil reorganizationfollowingtheMarch7 electionwere:

•SharonBrienzaasvicemayor;

•JosephParentastreasurer;

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passingoverIsraelites’homeswhile strikingdownallthefirstborninEgypt

• DeborahSosnoskiassecretary;and

•RobertWisgirdaasco-treasurer.

Alloftheappointmentswereapprovedunanimouslyandwithoutchallenges.

Belinkosaidafterbeingsworninas mayoragainthat“continuityofthecouncilisveryimportanttotheresidents,becausewe’reseasonedandwe’rereally tunedintowhat’shappening.

“Ikeepsayingthattherearegoingto bealotofchangesonthestatelevel,and we’regoingtohavetostaytunedinto keepaheadofthemandtryandoppose anythingthatinterfereswithourability

—begantheeveningofApril1andwill continuethroughThursday,April9.

“AtPassover,wehavesomesymbols.AteveryPassoverseder,orceremonialdinner,wehaveatleastone

togovernindependently,”Belinkoadded.

“We’vegotalotofworkahead,solet’s getbusy,”Brienzasaid.

Thecouncilalsovotedtocontinue schedulingitsregularmeetingsforthe secondTuesdayofeachmonthat7p.m., aswellasonthefourthTuesdayofeach monthat7p.m.ifdeemednecessary.

Thecouncilalsovotedunanimouslyto appointRoxanneFarinatothePlanning &ZoningCommission.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncil: •Votedtoapproveasite-planrevision forMillvilleBytheSea’sVillage5B,previouslyapprovedbythecouncilonMarch

11,2025,reducingthenumberofhomes from84to77,andadjustingthemixof duplexesandsingle-familyhomesfrom 40duplexesand44single-familyhomes to28duplexesand49single-family homes;and •ApprovedthereleaseoftheperformancebondforBeazerhomesinBishop’s LandingNorth,despitetherequestofa residenttodelaytheapprovalbecause someitemshadnotbeenaddressedby thedeveloper,D.R.Horton.TownEngineerAndrewJ.LyonsJr.indicatedthatall itemscurrentlyunderthepurviewofthe developerhavebeenproperlyaddressed.

eggintheshell.

“Youhavethisroasted,burnteggto remindusofthetemple’sdestruction andtheinitialsacrifices,”therabbisaid.

bigsederplatethathasfiveorsixdifferentsymbols.Amongthemarethe lambshankbone,whichisareminder ofthelambsacrifice,”therabbisaid, referringtoIsraelitesbeingrequired tosacrificingaspotlessyear-oldmale lamb,thenapplyitsbloodtotheir doorpostssoGodwouldpassover theirhomes,asrecordedin“Exodus 12.”

Abitter herb,oftenhorseradish,is eatento“remindusofthebitternessof enslavement,”therabbisaid.

This year,TempleBatYam—“Bat Yam”beingHebrewfor“daughterofthe sea”—ishavingitssederdinneratThe EmbersrestaurantinOceanCity,Md., from5to9p.m.onThursday,April2. Thecostis$70forTempleBatYam members,$85fornon-members,free forchildren1to5or$30forthoseages 6to12.Call(610)506-7714formore information.

Rutbergsaiditisn’tunusualfor ChristianstojointheirJewishfriends forseder,andthatthepastorofthe Ocean PinesCommunityChurchhas beenafrequentguestatthedinner, wherearethreeentréeoptions:brisket, salmonandvegetarian.

ThefirstandlastdaysofPassover areconsideredholydays,andbelievers donotworkonthosedays,therabbi said.

“Anotherisparsley,oraverygreen leafyvegetable,toremindusPassover comesinthespring.Duringthe Passoverseder,wedipitinsaltwaterto remindusofthetearsweshedincaptivityandasslaves.Thereiskharoset— andthereisnorealwordforit,sothatis the phoneticspelling—…whereyou havesomeraisins,nuts,somewine, dates,mixedtogethertoremindusof themortarwhenwehadtomakethe bricksforthePharoah’sprojects,”he said.Thestoryofthatforcedlaborisin “Exodus5.”

Thosewhofindhorseradishtoo strongcansubstituteendiveorRomaine lettuce,Rutbergsaid.

Alsoatsederdinnersisahardboiled

“Duringtheeightdays,themain thingistoavoideatinganythingwith leaveninginit,”headded,explaining thatistosymbolizetheIsraelitesfleeing Egyptquicklyandhavingnotimeto waitforbreadtorise.

Statewiderescueis avolunteereffort

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Atjust2weeksold,thebabygray squirrelfitsinsideahumanhand.It’s justbarelystartingtodevelop:theflat littleearsextendingintotallquizzical lobes,themostlynakedbodyfluffing intoafurrymass,includingoveradistinctive,flippanttail.

Butrightnow,itslittleeyesaren’t

evenopen,sowildliferehabilitator TonyeaMeadusesatinyfeedingsyringetodropformulaintoitsmouth.

Inthewild,themotherwouldhave lickedthehungrybaby’sbodytostimulatethedigestivesystem.Soinher kitchen,Meadgentlyrubsandwipesoff thesquirrel’slittlebody.Everythree hours,shechecksonthelittleorphan, nestinginanoldT-shirtonaheating pad,inthebottomofashoebox.

WithintheDelawareCouncilof WildlifeRehabilitators&Educators, Meadisthepresident-electanditslead licensedrehabilitatorforSussexCounty.

W ithherexpertise,sheknowstheinfant’sblackclawsidentifyitasagray squirrel(insteadof,say,amouse)and thatitwillbereadytobereleasedinto thewildwhenit’saround14weeksold.

TheDelawareCouncilofWildlife Rehabilitators&Educators(DCWRE) isavolunteergroupofpeopleofallages andexperiencelevelswhocometogethertohelpthewildlifeofDelaware. Establishedin1995,the501(c)(3)nonprofitorganizationreliesonpublicdonationsandmembershipduesto completetheirwork.

TheDCWREis“dedicatedtothe

careofwildlifethroughrehabilitation, educationandcommunityinvolvement.” Sotheyrehabilitateanimalstobereleasedbackintothewild(about1,000 animalsfrom3,000callsin2025).They alsopromotepubliceducationandrespectforwildlifethroughoutDelaware. Andtheyprovidecontinuededucation andtrainingtomembers,toensurethe bestpossibleanimalcareandcommunityknowledge.

That’swhyMeadalsohasafullgrownopossumcagedinherdriveway

Bethanyresidentsarrestedondrug,firearmcharges

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TwoBethanyBeachresidentswere beingheldthisweekintheSussex CountyCorrectionalInstitution—both beingheldoncashbondsfollowingtheir arrestsonMarch26onchargesinvolving illegalnarcoticsandunsecuredfirearms, BethanyBeachpolicereported.

ThearrestscameafterDelawareState PoliceGovernor’sTaskForceassistedin executingasearchwarrantataresidence inthe800blockofGarfieldParkway,policesaid.

Thesearchwarrantwasobtainedafter aninvestigationofWilliamE.Lewis,47, andAmyJ.Oliver,45,forallegeduseof illegalnarcoticsintheresidence,police said.Duringasearch,policesaid,they foundadigitalscale,amicrowaveoven withsuspectedcrackcocaineresidue,severalcontainerswithawhitepowdery residue,suspecteddrugparaphernaliaand unsecuredfirearms.

Lewiswaschargedwithtwocountsof possessionofafirearminthecommission ofafelony,possessionofadeadlyweapon duringthecommissionofafelony,unlawfultoknowinglyoperatingaclandestinelaboratory,maintainingadrug property,second-degreeconspiracy,three countsofendangeringthewelfareofa childbycommittingaTitle16offense withachildinthedwelling,threecounts ofunlawfullydealingwithachildunder 18toremaininaplacewherethereissex ornarcoticsordangerousdrugactivity, andpossessionofdrugparaphernalia.

HewasarraignedbyJusticeofthe PeaceCourt7andcommittedtojailona $69,800cashbond.

Oliverwaschargedwithpossessionof afirearmduringthecommissionofa felony,unlawfultoknowinglyoperatinga clandestinelaboratory,second-degree conspiracy,threecountsofendangering thewelfareofachildbycommittinga Title16offensewithachildinthe dwelling,threecountsofunlawfullydealingwithachildunder18toremainin placewherethereissexornarcoticsor dangerousdrugactivity,possessionof drugparaphernalia,andpossessing,pur-

TonyeaMead,leadlicensedrehabberfortheDelawareCouncilofWildlifeRehabilitators&Educators,iscaringfora2-weekoldsquirrel,abatintorporandafull-grown opposum.

timejobs,”inadditiontotheirrehab volunteerwork.

totheMarineEducation,Research& Rehabilitation(MERR)Institute.Birds gotoTri-StateBirdRescue&Research. DeercangotoVoicesfortheVoiceless WildlifeRescue&Rehab.

Andifpeopleseewildlifethatissick orseemstohavediedfromillness,they shouldreportittoDelawareDivisionof Fish&Wildlifeat https://dnrec.delaware.gov/fishwildlife/conservation/sick-deadwildlife.

“Asarehab,wehavespecialties,and wepassanimalsbackandforthbased onourspecialty,”saidMead,whohas lovedbatssincechildhoodandeven trainedwithrenownedbatresearcher MerlinTuttle.

Afteratleast20yearswiththe DCWRE,“I’mstilllearning.That’sthe cool partaboutscience,”shesaid.

“Mom’saround—sheknowsit’s there,”Meadsaid. Wildanimalsalsodonotneeda blanket.

Peoplewhoareafraidtheirpetwill messwithanest,shouldjustwalkthe petsomewhereelseforawhile.

“Sometimespeople’sheartsareinthe rightplace,butthey’remisguided.They shouldjustleavetheanimalaloneina lotofcases,”saidAlRizzo,aDCWRE boardmember.

Volunteersdonotremovehealthy wildlifefromneighborhoods.Infact, eachanimalfitsintotheoverallSussex Countyecosystem.

“Everythingissointerconnected,” Meademphasized.

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—healedenoughafteracarcollisionto bereleasedintothewild—aswellasa batnappinginherofficethatwasrescuedfromachickenhouseunderdemolition.Theyarejustafewoftheinjured, orphanedandsickwildanimalsthat DCWRErescueseachyear.

“Ourgoalistogetthemout,backto thewild.…WearenotFish&Wildlife agents.Theyaretheoneswhocertify us,”Meadsaid.“Mostofushavefull-

Gettinganimals totherightplace

Delawaregovernmentdoesnotoperateawidespreadwildliferescueandrehabilitationagency.Instead, independentnonprofitsfillthatgapand theStateissuespermitstotrainedvolunteers.

DCWREgenerallyassistssmall mammalsandsomefreshwaterturtles. Seaturtlesandstrandedmarinelifego

Alifelongeducator,Meadhas workedeverywherefromtheclassroom totheDepartmentofEducation.Althoughshe’snovegetarian,shesaid,“I wasalwaystryingtosave”animalsasa child.

Don’tgrabtheanimaltoofast

Itcanbetemptingfortheaverage persontofusswiththecuteanimalin theirbackyard.Buttherealheroesgive naturethespaceitneeds.

Peopleonlyneedtoworryabouta wildanimalifitisnoticeablyinjured, suchashavinganopenwoundorbrokenbone;it’smakinglotsofnoiseor baying;orifit’sababythathasbeen completelyaloneformorethan48 hours.

“Ifyouseeababy,trytokeepthem withtheirmom,”Meademphasized.

Babyanimalsthatseemtobeabandonedareprobablyjustbeingsafely storedwhiletheparentiselsewhere.In fact,babydeerandrabbitshaveverylittlescent,sothemorepungentparents areprotectingtheiroffspringbyonly approachingthemtoprovidemeals.

TheVirginiaopossumcanlook mean,withitsscragglysharpclawsand squintinghiss,butitkillsthousandsof disease-carryingticks.Theboxturtle eatsoldplantsfromtheenvironment, butthelate-reproducingspeciesisbecomingendangeredduetolawnmowers,roadtrafficandevenclimatechange (eggtemperatureaffectsthesexofthe hatchling).

And“justbecauseyouseeabatdoesn’tmeanyouneedtotakeabroomand killit,”sincetheyeatmosquitos,aswell aswormsthatwouldotherwisedestroy corncrops,whichthenreducestheneed forpesticides.

Theimbalanceofwildlifegenerally comeswhenhumandevelopmentdestroysforestandfield,therebyreducing wildanimalhabitatandpushing wildlifeclosertohumansandpets.

Don’thandleanywildlife withoutgloves

“Gloves,gloves,gloves”istheNo.1 rule,theexpertssaid,advisingpeopleto nevertouchawildanimalwithoutprotectingtheirskin.

Rabiesisthebiggestconcern.The viraldiseasespreadsprimarilythrough

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Safetyworkshopisabigstepforsafety

Foraperiodoftimethatwillmostlikelyberememberedasaneraof division,thereisatleastonethinguponwhichmostofuswholiveinthis coastaloasiscanagree—ourroadsremaindangerousforpedestrians,bicyclistsandmotorists.

Thatdoesnotmakeusunique.TheNationalSafetyCouncilfound thatanestimated37,810peoplediedinmotorvehicleaccidentsin2025 intheUnitedStates,whichisactuallyadecreasefromtheyearbeforebut stillamonstrousamountofhumanloss.Forourcommunity,particularly duringthebusysummermonths,itfeelslikeourfirst-respondersareattendingtodangerousaccidentsseveraltimesaweek.

A“Learning&SharingWorkshop”washeldinBethanyBeachrecently,andattendeesincludedrepresentativesfromtheGovernor’sand LieutenantGovernor’sOffices,BethanyBeach,OceanView,Millville, SouthBethany,RehobothBeach,DeweyBeachandLewes.

“Thekeytakeawayisitwasanopportunitytocometogetherand sharewhatweareallworkingon—sharewithnocriticism,”said BethanyBeachTownCouncilmanMickeyHinman,aco-chairofthe BethanyBeachBicycle&PedestrianSafetyCommittee.“Itwasabout listening,engaging.Whatbecameapparentarethecollaborations.We worksomuchbetterwhencollaboratingandworkingtogether.”

AndHinmanisright.Collaborationandsharingisofvitalimportancewhenitcomestopreservinghumanlife.Thereshouldbenostones leftunturnedasofficialsattempttotackletheverybasicchoreofkeeping peoplealiveintheirtownsorcommunities.

Thisisagreatstepinregardtoonecriticalissue,andonewewould lovetoseerepeatedforotherissues—securinggrants,thecostsofpolicing,infrastructuredevelopment,etc.Morecollaborationmeansmore ideas,whichcouldmeanmoreanswers.

Anannualriteofspring—don’tbeajerk

ThereareafewcolumnsIre-visiteveryyear.

Forinstance,likeeveryotherhackwriteracrossthesefruited plains,IdoaThanksgivingpieceeachfallwhereIsharethepeople andthingsinmylifeforwhichI’mgrateful.Ialsotendtodoa “second-season”columneveryyearaftertheJazzFuneralbids adieutoanothersummerandwemoveintowhatisarguablythe besttimeoftheyearlocally.And,aseveryunoriginalwriterinthe worldseeminglydoes,Ioftendoaresolutionspiecewiththe dawningofeach newyear.

They’refuntowrite.They’reformulaic.Andtheydon’tcontributeallthatmuchtosociety.But,asIstartedwith,they’refun. Sothat’swhyIkeepwritingthem.

AnotheroneI’vewrittenafewtimes,butthatiswaylessfun,is aboutthebehaviorofadultsatyouth sportingevents.It’snotanannualmessage, buteverynowandagain,Ihearastorythat sendsshiversupmyspineandcausesmeto tapmyinnerrage-demonandlashout.

So,wannaguesswhathappenedthis week?

Point of No Return

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betterfortheyouths.

Butnobodycametotheballparkwiththeintentoflisteningto yourwittyrepartee.Nobodyinvestedmoneyintheirkid’sgearor travelcoststohearyouinsultthemfortryingtoenjoytheirlives. NobodyspenttimeonYouTubevideosorgoingtocoachingseminarslearninghowtobetheirbestforthechildrensoyoucould comeinfromthepeanutgalleryandsetbackeveryounceofconfidencetheyhavebeentryingtoinstillinakidwhomaybeneedsa doseofconfidence.

It’snotaboutyou.Takeyourheadoutofwhateverdarkrecess youhavebeenhidingitandreadtheroom.It’snotcalledthe BlowhardMoronLeaguethatyourkidisplayinginwithhisor herfriends.

That’sright.Anothergut-churning storyaboutadultsbehavinglikeemotionally-stuntedbuttheads.

So,accordingtothepersonwhosharedthisstorywithme,this tookplaceatatravel-balltournamentoutsidethearea.Reportedly, adults—grownpeople,mindyou—begantauntingayouth playerfromtheoutfield,focusingtheirattentionontheyoungperson’sweight.Theydidnotrelentandstartedupagainastheplayer latercametobat,causingtheobviously-hurtyouthtolooktoward thestandsandsaysomethingtotheeffectof,“Idon’tthinkIwant toplayanymore.”

Couldyouimagineifthatwasyourkid?Watchingyourchild getbulliedbyabunchofmouth-breathingimbecileswhohave nothinggoingforthemoutsideofpickingonkids?

WhydoIsaytheyhavenothinggoingforthemoutsideof pickingonkids?

I’mgladyouasked.Becausethey’repickingonkids.Youknow whodoesthat?Peoplewithnothinggoingforthem.Unhappylosers,asmydadwouldcall them.

Parents,youthsportsare...waitforit...foryouths.It’snotabout you.Oh,ifyouwanttochipinandmakeadifference,mostyouth sportsorganizationsarealwayslookingforvolunteerstocoachor keepscoreordowhatevertheycantohelpmaketheexperience

Youthsportsareanamazingthing,and Isaythatassomeonewhoenjoyedplaying nearlyall ofthemgrowingup.Theyhelp withsocialskills,asyouareforcedtointeractwithyourpeersandadultsalike.They teachthebenefitsofworkingonaproject togetherasateamandputtingthatteam goalaheadofyourown.

Youlearnhowtoloseand,maybejustasimportantly,youlearn howtowin.Yougettheopportunitytotestyourselfandtrytoaccomplishthingsyou’veneveraccomplishedbefore,andyoulearn togetbackup,dustyourselfoffandtryagain.

Rememberwhenwespokeearlieraboutbuildingconfidence?I canrememberbaseballgamesasakidwhenIwashavingatough game,orroughstretchofgames,andgettinguptotheplateand hearingmyteammatesshoutencouragementfromthedugout.It liftsyou,justasitdoeswhensomeoneoffersyouapatontheback whenyou’reanadult.

Andit’sfun.Or,it’ssupposedtobefun.

Look—it’sgreattogetoutthereandsupportyourkidand openlyrootforthatteamtowin.Butifyou’vereachedthepointin yourlifewhenyoufindyourselfbelittlingchildrenwhilethey’re outtherehavingfun,maybeit’stimetorealizeyouareatagarbage point.Or,you’reagarbageperson.

Getoutthereandsupportyourkid.Heck—supportakidon anotherteamwholookslikeheorshecouldusealittlesupport. It’snotonlythekindthingtodo.It’ssomethingadultsshould probablybedoinganyway. It’stimeyouactlikeanadult.

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wonderfulmovie“ALeagueofTheir Own,”abouttheAll-AmericanGirls ProfessionalBaseballLeague(19431954)duringWorldWarII,ishighon ourlist.Morethananenjoyablemovie, it’shistory—howthewomen’steams savedthegamewhensomanyregular playerswereinthemilitaryservices,how theyfilledthestandsintheballparksand raisedthemoraleofanationatwar.

Today,alotofpeoplearedisillusioned withMajorLeagueBaseballbecauseof theastronomicalmoney(checktheL.A. Dodgerspayroll);someofthenewrules (likethe“ghostrunner”onsecondbasein extrainnings);bizarrestatisticsthatfew understand;exitvelocity andlaunch angle;data-drivendecisions,overmanagerialexperienceandjudgment;andjust thecostoftakingyourfamilytoaballpark.

Improvementsareneeded.Some,like sportswriterJaneLeavy,saywehaveto bringsomeromanceandmorefunback tothegame.

Well,herecomesthenewWomen’s ProBaseballLeaguetohelpreinvigorate thegameagain.

Fourinitialteams,representing Boston,NewYork,L.A.andSanFrancisco,willbeginplayingthisyear.Anexpansiontosixoreightteamsisexpected afterthat.Theleague,whichisindependentfromtheMLBorganization,announcedthatcompetitionwillstartin August,andtheywillplaya30-gameseasonfromAug.1throughmid-September, withallgamesintheinauguralseason playedinRobinRobertsStadiumin Springfield,Ill.,(a5,200-seatstadium).

Eachteamwillplaytwogamesa week,scheduledbetweenThursdayand Sunday,andgameswilllastseveninnings. Theregularseasonwillbefollowedbya post-seasontournamenttodeterminethe leaguechampionship.Anall-stargame maybescheduledmid-season.

Teamswillconsistof15-25players andberestrictedtoasalarycapof $95,000,plusashareofrevenuefrom sponsors.IncomeisexpectedtobecomparabletoMLBminorleagueplayers. WouldyoubesurprisedifItoldyou therewasalotofinterestamongyoung womentoplayprofessionalbaseball?I wasn’t,either.Morethan1,300girls playedonhighschoolbaseballteamsin the2023-2024academicyear.WhenregistrationforWPBLtryoutsopenedin 2025todetermineabout130whowould beeligiblefordraftingbytheteams,more than600playerssignedup.

Thisisgoingtobeinterestingandfun. Thinkwhatwomendidforprofessional basketballandsoccerandmultiplyby10. Plansaretoarrangefornationalnetwork broadcasting,ratherthanbyregional sportsnetworks.Iftheybroadcast,we’ll tunein.Playball!

Celebrating 41 Years in Bethany Beach Fantastic

Marinaownerpleased withclean-up

Editor:

AstheownerofOceanViewMarinaandBackBayTours,Ihavehad numerousdifferencesofopinionwith thestateDivisionofParks&Recreationoverdredging,recreationaluse andmaintenanceissuesoftheAssawomanCanal.

F ireCompany,suchasnewradios,new turnoutgear,awater-rescueboatand muchmore.

•ThepassingofadiscountambulanceservicesubscriptionwiththeMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.

•FundingofCops&Goblins,which hasbecomeayearly,verysuccessful communityoutreachprogram.

•Fundingforadditionalpersonnel requestsfortheOceanViewPoliceDepartmenttokeeppacewiththetown’s growthandneeds.

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Whentherecentsnowstormleft15 to20treesdownintheAssawoman Canal,IwasnotexpectingParkstoact fastonthisdevastation.Ifiguredthey wouldbeoverwhelmedbythemagnitudeofthesituationandboggeddown bygovernmentalredtape.

However,Iwaspleasantlysurprised thatthiswasnotthecase.Bythetime thisletterisprinted,theremovalof thefallentreesshouldbecompleted.

Ihopethisfastactionisnotaoneoffbutamoreefficientbureaucracy. Eitherway,IwanttothankandcommendParks&Recreationforthis swiftaction.Iwouldalsoliketothank BigWaveConstructionandR.G. MurphyMarine.Kudostoallinvolved.

Thomas Fowler BethanyBeach

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Editor:

TheelectionsinOceanViewarea mere[few]daysaway.Registeredresidentscanvoteatthecommunitycenter inJohnWestParkonSaturday,April 11,from8a.m.to5p.m.

•Theestablishmentofnumerous partnershipswithinthetown,including the HistoricalVillageandCoastal TownsMuseum,SouthCoastal[Village]Volunteers,SaltAirGardeners,to nameafew.

TolookintothefuturewhenIam electedmayor,Iseethecompletionof planneddrainage,roads,sidewalksand otherprojects,asoundfiscalstructure, expandingassistancetoour55+residents,expandthegrantapplication processforfundsofferedbyourfederal, stateandprivateagencypartners,and continuetomakethetownofOcean Viewaspecialplacetoliveandwork.

Tom Maly OceanView

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Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterwas addressedtoSussexCountyCouncilman DougHudsonandwassenttotheCoastal Pointforpublication.

Withtheescalatingcostsineverything—Imeaneverything—institutionssuchaslibrariesarecaughtina freezeofrevenuesthatcannotcover theiroperationalcosts.

AsIreflectbackonthesevenyearsI wasamemberofthetowncouncil,Iremembermanyoftheaccomplishments ofmytenure.

Hereareafewofthem:

•Thefundingofafull-timeschool resourceofficerforLordBaltimoreElementarySchool.

•ThefundingofnumerousequipmentgrantsfortheMillvilleVolunteer

Pleaseconsideralibrarytaxraisein SussexCountytosupportoneofour most importantinstitutions:ourlibraries.Librariesserveyourconstituents fromtoddlerstoadvancedyears.

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bitesorscratches.Itisdeadlytohumans iftreatmentdoesn’tbeginbeforethe symptomsstart.

Soifsomeoneisbittenbyawildanimal,alonesomedogontheplayground oreventheneighbor’scat—andthere isnoproofthattheanimalwaspreviouslyvaccinatedagainstrabies—the Stateprioritizesthehuman’shealth.Rabiestestingcanonlybeconductedafter ananimaliseuthanized,whichmustbe donetodetermineifthehumanneeds rabiestreatment.Humantreatmentalso costs thousandsofdollars.It’sbetterto besafeandavoidbitesinthefirstplace.

“Ialwayssaypeopleshoulddrive aroundwithaboxandgloves,andsome oldT-shirts”incasetheycomeupona turtleorinjuredmammalneedinghelp, Meadsaid.

So,peopleshouldn’tpanicandassumethateverywildanimalhasrabies, buttheyshouldprotectthemselvesand theirpetsasiftheanimalmightbe rabid.

Apermanentbuilding isthedream

Currently,allDCWREwildliferehabbingisdoneinvolunteers’homes. Depending ontheweather,rehabbers keeptheanimalsinwhateverquiet spacetheycanspare,whilekeeping

theirownpetsandvisitorsatasafedistance:anunusedbedroom,anenclosed porch,thegarage.Sure,theycancheck onthebabysquirrelat,say4a.m.,butit alsorequiresalotofpersonalresources.

That’swhytheDCWREiscurrently creatingplansforapermanentrehabilitationfacility.

Arehabfacilitywouldallowastaff veterinariantoprovidebetterinjury care.Adedicatedbuildingwouldattract morevolunteers,whocouldhelpwithoutusingtheirhomespace.

“Rightnow,thesededicatedwomen —they’rejustphenomenalpeople— doalltherehabilitationworkoutof theirhomes.So,theyspendalotoftime andeffortandtheirownresources,takingcareofwildlife,”saidRizzo.

Asforlocation—SussexCounty wouldbeconvenientforlocals,Kent Countywouldbeconvenienttothe overallstate,butanydonatedpieceof land wouldbehighlyconvenientforthe missionitself.

“Ifwecanmakesomethinghappen withinthenextthreetofiveyears,that wouldbephenomenal,”Rizzosaid.“We couldreallyusesomethinglikethis,becausethere’ssomuchdevelopment theseanimalsarebeingdisplacedfrom theirhabitats,somorepeopleareencounteringwildlife—squirrels,raccoons,opossums—andthat’swherea lotofeducationcomesin.”

Rizzoisnotarehabber,butoverthe years, he’sfieldedplentyofspringtime

wildlifequestionsfromthepublic—in hispastcareersasawildlifebiologist withtheU.S.Fish&WildlifeService andmanagerattheCoastalDelaware NationalWildlifeRefugeComplex.

“Ipersonallywouldlikethepublicto beawarethatthisorganizationexists, butI’dalsoliketoimpressuponthe publichowdedicatedthesefolksare,” saidRizzo.

“Iwantpeopletounderstandtheimportanceofwildlife,andI’mtryingto turnkids[and]anyoneontotheimportance ofnature,”saidMead,notingthat asakid,sheexploredthewoods,nota cellphoneorTV.“Iobserved.…I’m takingpicturesallthetimeofwildlife.It makesyouhappy.It’sbetterthanwatchingawar.”

Itcanbecalmingandinteresting.It’s alsopartofindigenousheritages.It’s keytoscientificstudy.Andpeoplestill liveamongit,soit’simportanttocoexist.That’swhyMeadisoneofmany volunteerswholovesherwork.

Getinvolved

“There’salotofpeopleoutthere thatdocareaboutwildlifeinsomeway andwouldliketobeinvolved…from administrativehelptobuildingenclosures,”Rizzosaid.

First,DCWREvolunteersarewelcometostepintotheworldofwildlife

andbegintrainingasanapprentice.

Transportersareneededtohelpdrive animalsacrossDelawaretowhichever rehabilitatorspecializesin,orjusthas roomfor,thatday’srescuedanimal.

PeoplecanjointheDCWREasan activemember,learningaboutthenonprofitanddedicatingthemselvestothe cause.

Or,peoplecanwhipouttheirsoft skillstobeanadvocate,spreadingthe mission,presentinginformationaltalks tolocalgroups,orseekingothergrants (allofwhichwouldsavetheworkingrehabbers sometime).

Fundraisingisalwaysamajorneed. Moneyhelpspurchaseeverything:specialfoodformulas,heatingpads,cleaningsupplies,woodencagesandplastic containers,volunteertraining,website hosting,andmanyothereducational andadministrativecosts.

Peoplecanclickthewebsite’s“donate”buttontogivemoneyviacredit card.Peoplecanalsosendsuppliesfrom thewebsite“wishlist.”Finally,theycan sendthengiftcardstohomeimprovement andpetstores.

“Everybodyhasaskillofsomesort thatmighthelpus,”saidMead.

LearnmoreabouttheDelaware CouncilofWildlifeRehabilitators& Educatorsatwww.dewildliferescue.org orcalltheSussexCountyphonelineat (302)228-1063.

Tipsforhelpingwildlife

Asalicensedrehabber,TonyeaMead offerstonsoftipsforassistinganimals. PeoplecanthencontacttheDelaware CouncilofWildlifeRehabilitators&Educatorsforreleasetipsortoproviderehab.

Species-specifictips:

All—Alwaysweargloveswithany unknownanimal.Youwanttoprotect

againstbites,scratches,rabies,birdfluand generalbacteria.Considerkeepinggloves, atowelandacardboardboxinthecarif youmightfrequentlyinteractwithanimals.

Bats—Ifabatissleepinginyourattic, holdashoeboxorplasticcontainersidewayswithonehand,andgentlycoverit withalidintheotherhand.Placetheanimaloutside.

Birds—Donotfeedbreadtobirds becauseitdisruptstheirnutritionand weightbalance.

Cats—Evencat-loverMeaddiscouragespeoplefromallowingpetcatsoutside.(“Theykillbirdsandbabybunnies!”) Don’tputcatfoodoutsideforferalcats, becausethey’realreadygoodathunting, butopportunisticracoonsandfoxeswill takefood.Helpthelocalenvironmentby plantingnativeplantsinstead,whichattract,feedandshelterbirdsanddifferent wildlife.

Deer—Fawnshaveverylittlescent, sotheyaresafestwhenaloneforhoursat

atime.Theparentwillreturnforfeeding. Peoplecanworryiftheanimalisnoticeablyinjured,bleedingormakinglotsof noise,orithasbeencompletelyalonefor morethanaday.

Foxes—Ifyounoticeanearbywild animalwithmange(mites),keepallyour petsindoorsforafewdays,becausewild animalsareattractedtofood.Washany outdoorblankets,beddinganddishesthat yourpetsuse.

Virginiaopossum—Babiescanbe rescuedfromthepouchiftheparentis founddead.Juvenilescansurviveontheir owniftheymeasureatleast8incheslong, notincludingthetail.

Pets—Neverreleasepetstothewild. Eithertheywon’tsurvive,orthey’llactas aninvasivespeciesthatdisruptsthelocal ecosystem.

Rabbits—Babybunnieshavelittle scent,sotheyaresafestaloneintheirnest. Theparentwillreturnforfeeding.People canworryiftheanimalisnoticeablyinjured,bleedingormakinglotsofnoise,or ifithasbeencompletelyaloneformore than48hours.YoucandrapealooseXof yarnoverthedentodetermineifthe motherisreturning(indicatediftheyarn isdisturbed).

Raccoons—Keeptrashanddumpster lidsclosedandsecured,becauseanimals canfallinandthenbeunabletoclimb out.Todeterracoons,tossanammoniasoakedragnearbelongings,orinstallautomaticoutdoorlights.

Easternboxturtle—Helpthemcross theroadbutonlymovetheminthedirectiontheywerealreadyheading.Nevertake themtoanotherplace,becausetheirhabitatisusuallywithina1-mileradius.And don’tpaintthem,becausetheirshellneeds sunlighttogrow.Ifyoufindaturtlenestingarea,youcanputupemergencytape oratrafficconenearby,alertingotherhumanstoavoidthearea.

Scholarshipsavailable toDeaf,hardofhearing andDeafBlindstudents

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

Scholarshipscanbeforsummer camps,programsorcoursesnotprovided intheregularschoolsettingthatsupport academic,leadership,thearts,dramaor sports.Prioritywillbegiventoapplicantswhodemonstratefinancialneed.

The2026DDSCScholarshipApplicationandConsentfortheReleaseofInformationcanbefoundat

https://delawaredeafsc.org/wpcontent/uploads/2026/03/2026_DDSC_ Scholarship_Application_and_Consent.p df. Applicationsarereviewedonanongoingbasisandshouldbereceivedby June1orearlier.Applicationscanbe sentviaemailat

ddscdelaware@gmail.com.

StufftheBuseffortdeclaredsuccess

SponsoredbyJollyTrolleyandthe AmericanLegion,ClothingOurKids’ firstStufftheBuseventwasdeemedby organizersthisweektobe“asuccessbeyondthenumbers.”Newclothingcollectedtotaled2,152schoolitems.

“Whencountyresidentsheardand readabouttheCOKmissionandthis eventtheycameoutindroves,”representativessaid,withincomingCOK PresidentPamFleettecheeringonthe volunteers;theSpecialEventsCommittee ledbyMonicaAnthenelliandDiane Poletti,whoorganizedtheday;Becky SalemoandhergroupinDagsboro, who“StuffedtheSUV”;andBarbWeidmaninLewes,whocollectedclothing fromherneighbors.

JCrew,Wacoal,SimplySouthern, Jockey,Aéropostale,GregNormanand Lee/WranglerTangerOutletStoresall

sentclothing.CoastCountrybrought musictothesitefrom10a.m.to2p.m. “Goodmarketinghelpedspreadthe nobleworkoftheCOKVolunteers,resulting intheopportunitytoexplainthe reasoningbehindwhyCOKprovides studentswithonlynewclothes.Itwas amazinglisteningtocountyneighbors whoheardabouttheeventandthe COKmission.”

Organizerssaidpeoplewereimpressedenoughtowanttovolunteer withCOK,askforbrochures,wishto becomeanambassadorfortheirneighborhoodandrequesttohaveayearroundbinattheirbusiness.Anda deputymayorofalocaltownsuggested COKdosomethingsimilaratoneof their communityevents,theynoted.

Therewasawideagerangeofattendeesdonating,fromasixth-gradestu-

dentwhousedtheeventtoacquireher school’srequiredcommunity-service hourstoa90-year-oldwhohadcollectedmonetarydonations.

“COKhastouchedtheheartsofall agesinthecounty,andCOKvolunteers weretouchedbysomanywhocameout personallytocontribute.Theeventwas asuccessbecauseofthecommunity comingtogethertohelpCOKremovea majorbarriertolearning—thelackof essential schoolclothingforstudents fromHeadStartthroughHighSchool. Byprovidingnewclothingtochildren inneed,COKhelpsboostself-esteem, reducebullyingandimproveattendance —givingeverychildaconfident,equal startintheireducation.”

ForinformationregardingClothing OurKids(COK),ortodonate,goto www.clothingourkids.org.

ThisApril,theRehobothArt Leaguewillpresenttwonewexhibitions.OnviewfromApril3toMay3 are“Revolutionary:Members’Juried ThemeShow”and“LiteraryAllusions: Workbyinternationalfibergroup,20 perspectives.”

OntheeveningofApril3rdfrom5 to7p.m.,theartleaguewillhostan

openingreceptionforitstwonewexhibitions,invitinganyoneinterestedto visittheCorkranandTubbsgalleriesto seethenewshows.

TheCorkranGallerywillshowcase “Revolutionary:Members’Juried Theme Show,”exploringvariousinterpretationsofrevolution,fromsocialand politicalturmoiltoartisticinnovation andpersonaltransformation.Itcould focusonhistoricalrevolutions,contemporarysocialmovements,oreventhe conceptofrevolutionwithinanindividual’slife.

TheRehobothArtLeaguewelcomed itsmemberstointerprettheirownideas ofwhatrevolutionarymeanstothem. Theexhibitionhasbeenmadepossible inpartbyagrantfromDelaware250.

TheTubbsGallerywillfeature“LiteraryAllusions:WorkbyInternational FiberGroup:20Perspectives.”Artists werepromptedtotakeinspirationfrom

literature,poems,orsonglyricsandinterpretthewordsorphrasesthrough theirownvisualorculturalperspectives. Eachpiecetransformswordsintovivid expressionsofcolor,formandtexture, whetherabstractorfigurative.

Viewerswillfindthatsomeofthe worksillustratethequote,whileothers reflectuniversalorintenselypersonal thoughtsandmeanings.Techniques usedincludelettering,painting,dyeing, andcollaging,utilizingcommercialor hand-dyedfabric.

Theexhibitionsarefreeandopento everyoneduringtheregulargallery hoursofMondaythroughSaturday,10 a.m.to4p.m.,andSunday,noonto4 p.m.

Foradditionalinformationaboutthe artleague,itsexhibits,classes,memberships,eventsandmore,visititswebsite atRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall (302) 227-8408.

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BeebeHealthcarethisweekannouncedanewgovernancestructurethat representativessaidisdesignedtosupport theorganization’slong-termstrategicvision,accelerateagility,enhanceaccountabilityandpositionthehealthsystemfor futuregrowth.

Beeberepresentativesannouncedthe electionofSaraLarchasthenewchairof theBeebeMedicalCenterBoardofDirectors.CindyL.Szabo,Esq.,waselected asanewboardmember,tofillavacancy.

“Iamdeeplyhonoredtoserveasthe nextchairoftheBeebeBoardofDirectors,”Larchsaid.“Asonlythesecond womaninBeebe’shistorytoassumethe roleofboardchair,Itakeseriouslytheresponsibility thatcomeswiththisposition. Togetherwithourtalentedleadership team,staffandboardmembers,Ilook forwardtobuildingonourlegacyof compassionate,high-qualitycareand

drivingpositivechangeforourpatients andfamilies.”

Today,BeebeMedicalCenter,the BeebeMedicalFoundationandthe BeebeMedicalGroupeachoperatewith theirownboardsandbylaws.Underthe revisedstructureannouncedthisweek,a newlyformedBeebeHealthcareBoardof Directorswillserveastheoverarching governingbodyofthethreeexisting BoardsofDirectors.Oftenreferredtoas the“EnterpriseBoard,”thisboardisalso responsibleformaintaininghealthsystem-levelstrategy,systemalignmentand organizationalaccountability.Larchwill alsochairtheenterpriseboardforthe healthcaresystem.

“Withover30yearsofexperiencein thehealthcareindustryandmostrecently servingasthechairoftheGovernance Committee,Saraiswell-preparedtohelp leadBeebeaswecontinuetoevolveand

championeffortsthatexpandhigh-quality caretoallSussexCountyresidents,”said Dr.DavidA.Tam,MD,MBA,CPHE, FACHE,presidentandCEO,Beebe Healthcare.“Herdedicationtoourcommunityisunmatched,andherdeepunderstandingofruralhealthcarewillserve Sussexwellasitgrowsatarapidpace.”

ThenewBeebeHealthcareBoardof Directorsincludes:SaraLarch(board chair),ChristopherJ.Weeks(vicechair), Dr.DavidA.Tam(secretary),Jack Berberian(treasurer),PamelaBaker,Dr. RonaldBlanck,Dr.PaulCowan,ChristianHudson,MichaelMeoli,Liane SorensonandChristopherVanuga.

Thenewestboardmembersinclude:

•RonaldR.Blanck,DO(member)— Blanckisapartnerandchairmanofthe BoardofMartin,Blanck&Associates, providinghealthcareconsultingforthe privatesectorandgovernment.Blanck

beganhismilitarycareerin1968asa medicalofficerandbattalionsurgeon.He retired32yearslaterastheSurgeonGeneraloftheU.S.Armyandcommanderof theU.S.ArmyMedicalCommand.

•ChristianHudson(member)—A strategicinvestor,capitaladvisorand communityleader,HudsonisthemanagingpartnerofHudsonManagement. Withexperiencespanningfinance, healthcare,educationandtechnology,he isdeeplycommittedtobuildingenduring institutionsacrosstheregion.HepreviouslyservedaschairmanoftheBoardfor theBeebeMedicalFoundation,wherehe helpedleadtwocapitalcampaignstotalingmorethan$90million,fundingmajor healthcareexpansionsacrossSussex County.

•LianeSorenson(member)—SorensonservedintheDelawareStateLegislaturefor20yearsandheldvarying leadershippositions,includingSenate MinorityWhip,andwaschairofthe DelawareFamilyLawCommission.A dedicatedmemberofthecommunity,She hasservedonmultipleboardsin Delawareinvolvingeducation,thearts, andhealthcare,includingtheStateBoard ofEducationandtheDelawareBreast CancerCoalition.Sheisacofounderand boardmemberoftheCoalitionfora SaferDelaware(formerlytheCoalition AgainstGunViolence)andcurrentlysits ontheRehobothBeachPublicLibrary Board.

•ChristopherP.Vanuga(member)— Vanugahasnearly40yearsintheprivate andpublichealthcaresector,mostrecentlyleadingtheLifeSciences& HealthcareStrategicRiskteamatDeloittebeforeretiring.Veryactiveinthe community,hehasservedonseveralnonprofitboards,foundationsandgovernmentalcommittees,includingBeebe MedicalCenter’sFinanceandStrategic PlanningcommitteesandtheTownof SouthBethany’sCanalWaterQuality Committee.

TheBeebeMedicalCenterBoardof DirectorsnowincludesCindyL.Szabo (member).APartnerofMorrisJames, Szaboconcentratesherpracticeinthe areasofestateplanning,estateadministrationandrealestate.Heavilyengagedin thecommunity,sheservesonthe DelawareCommunityFoundationBoard ofDirectors.Sheispastpresidentof SouthernDelawareEstatePlanning Councilandaformermemberonthe BeebeMedicalFoundationBoardand BoardofAmbassadors.

AstrongerfoundationforBeebe

“Thisnewgovernancemodelallows Beebetomoveforwardwithclarity,confidence,andaunifiedsenseofpurposeas wecontinueservingthepeopleofSussex County,”saidTam.“Bymodernizingour structure,wearestrengtheningourability todeliverexceptionalcaretodaywhile preparingfortheopportunitiesandchallengesoftomorrow.”

UDspecialisttotalkClimateActionPlan

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DanielleSwallow,acoastalhazards specialistwiththeUniversityof DelawareSeaGrant,willdiscuss Delaware’sClimateActionPlanand findingsthatcouldimpactcoastalcommunitiesattheBethanyBeach Stormwater&FloodingCommittee meetingat2p.m.onFriday,April10,at BethanyBeachTownHall.

DelawareSeaGranthelpsDelaware communitiesmanageandconservethe state’scoastalresourcesby“fostering sustainablecoastaleconomies,developing resiliencetocoastalhazardsand preparingthenextgenerationofcoastal leaders.”

TheDelawareClimateActionPlan

“chartsaboldpathtowardacleaner, moreresilientfutureforthefirststate,” accordingtoDNREC’swebsite,at www.dnrec.delaware.gov.

“Climatechangeisalreadyaffecting Delawarecommunities,witharecent surveyshowingthatamajorityof Delawareansareconcernedaboutthese impactsandwanttoseeactiontaken. Byaddressingbothemissionsandimpacts,theplanservesasaresourcefor allDelawareans,empoweringstate agencies,localgovernments,communitiesandindividualstoparticipateinthe State’sclimateresponse,”thewebsite states.

Swallow—the2022recipientofboth theMid-AtlanticSeaGrantAwardfor OutstandingOutreachandtheUniversityofDelawareCollegeofEarth,Ocean

&EnvironmentsCommunityEngagementAward—has25yearsofclimate andcoastalpolicyexperienceandisa graduateofNewYorkUniversity.She willsummarizetheClimateActionPlan anddiscusswhatmunicipalities,businessesandpropertyownerscandoto helpwithresilience—especiallysince86 percentofBethanyBeachiswithinthe 100-yearfloodplain,“positioningour townatgroundzeroforDelawarefloodingimpact,”MayorRonCalefsaid.

“Wemustcontinuetoactforfuture readiness.Thiscanincludesupporting DNREC’sandtheU.S.ArmyCorpsof Engineer’sprotectivebeachanddunereplenishment,andtheTown’sproposed mechanicalflapdamtoprotectfromback bayflooding.ItcanalsoincludesupportingtheTown’sgreeningofBethany’s

comprehensiveplaninitiative,municipal andresidentialeffortstoimprove drainageandabsorption,apossiblefreeboardincreaseanddesigningfortheimpactofflooding,whetheritbeona municipalbasisorindividual-home basis,”themayorsaid.

“Wewillallhavetolookforward and prepare,butitcanbewithpositive stepsthatactuallyimprovethevalueof propertyandcertainlyprovidearesilient community,”hesaid.

TheStormwater&FloodingCommitteewillalsoreviewthestatusofcurrentregionalandtownresilienceefforts toprotectfromback-baystorm-surge flooding,theimpactofsevererain eventsandmaintainingbeachesand dunesystemsinlightoftheimpactsof oceanstorms.

LastSeptember,theFundforWomen anditsSussexCountyDevelopment Committeehelditsfirstforumtodiscuss multipletopicsofimportancetowomen ofacertainage.Workingoffthatsuccess, theFundforWomenwillbehosting its2ndAnnualWomen’sForum:WellnessfortheWholeWomanonApril30, from8:30a.m.to3:30p.m.attheClubhouseatBaywoodnearMillsboro.

Thedayofinformationandeducation willfeaturespeakerscoveringmultiple topics:twosessionsonhealthconcerns (includinghearthealthandstrokeprevention);“MindfulDe-Cluttering”(simplifyingone’slifeandspace)forbetter mentalhealth;SafetyintheHome;How toAvoidScams;TechnologyAssistance(tipsonhowtokeepupwithfastmovingtechissues);andafinancial healthpanelfeaturingKateCrawfordof MorrisJames,JvonneOliverofFulton BankandCathySeeberofCapTrust, coveringrelevanttopicstohelpnavigate financialissuesandprotectoneselfin one’sretirementyears.

Ticketscost$60,includesixsessions ofeducation,lunch,opportunitiestomeet newpeopleandaccessto18tablesof businessesandorganizationsaimedat helpingmaturewomeninSussexCounty.

Topurchasetickets,gotowww.fundforwomende.com/eventsoremailKelly Sheridanatksheridan@delcf.orgfor moreinformation.

TheFundforWomenistheDelaware CommunityFoundation’slargestgiving circle,whosemissionisthroughcollective philanthropytoinvestandadvocateto empowerwomenandgirlsinDelaware toreachtheirfullpotentialbybringing togetherknowledgeandpassion.For moreinformation,visitfundforwomende.org.

HCAannouncesnewappointments

TheDelawareDivisionofHistorical &CulturalAffairs(HCA),astateagency focusedonpreservingDelaware’shistoricalheritage,announcedthisweektheadditionoftwonewkeystaffpositions, deputydirectorandcommunications manager/publicinformationofficer (PIO).Theywillbeworkingwithdivisionstaffacrossthestateatvariousmuseums,historicsitesandadministrative offices.

BridgetFriashasbeenpromotedto thepositionofdeputy directoratHCA. Inthatleadershiprole,shewillsupport DirectorSuzanneSaveryinallaspectsof theagency’soperations.Friasjoined HCAinthefallof2024asthebusiness servicesmanager.Shehadspenttheprior decadeatDelawareTransitCorporation, whereshewasresponsiblefortheoverall administrationofpayrollandpension functions.

“Throughouthercareershehas demonstratedeffectiveleadership,project management,strategicplanningandfiscal managementskills,”officialssaid.“Sheis lookingforwardtothenewroleandsupportingthedivision’sinitiatives.Anative Delawarean,Ms.Friasbeganhercareerin localgovernmentasasenioraccountant forthestatefollowingcompletionofher undergraduatestudiesfromJohnson& WalesUniversityinProvidence,R.I. RachelHayesjoinstheagencyas communicationsmanager/publicinfor-

mationofficer(PIO),responsiblefor mediarelationstopromotetheagency ’s venuesandevents,educationalandoutreachinitiatives.Uponrelocatingto CoastalDelawarefromtheNewYork metroarea,HayesservedasPIOforthe DelawareEmergencyManagement Agency.Priortothat,sheservedinpatientexperienceandhealthcareadvocacy roles.Hayesbeganhercareerrepresenting mediacompaniessuchasWarnerMedia, TimeInc.andtheAdCouncil.Sheisa BerylInstitute-certifiedpatientexperienceprofessionalandholdsadegreein communicationsfromBostonCollege.

“Bridgethasprovenherselfinvaluable toourbusinessoperationshereatHCA,” saidSavery.“Herappointmentrepresents anaturalprogressioninhereffortstoadvancetheimportantworkofouragency. WeareequallypleasedtobringRachel intotheorganizationasmedialeadto raiseawarenessofanddrivecommunity engagementwithourmanymuseumsand historicsites.”

Saveryexpressedenthusiasmfor Hayes’appointment,noting,“ThedivisionisthrilledtowelcomeRacheltothe HCAteamasourpublicinformationofficer.Asamultifacetedagency dedicated topreservingandinterpretingDelaware’s richandcomplexhistory,weknowwe willhavemanyopportunitiestohighlight theexcellentandcreativeworkofour HCAcolleagues.”

Dollars&Sense

CoastalPoint•SusanLyons

NewownersLindaRidenourandRichardDimockhavepurchasedtheBethanyResortFurnishingsbuildingwithhopesthatitwillturnintosomethingthecommunitywould be proudof.

BethanyResortFurnishingsbuildingsoldafter50years,newownershopeforbrightfuture

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

LindaRidenour,alongtimeRealtor, andherhusband,RichardDimock,a businessmanandcandidateforthe OceanViewTownCouncil,havepurchasedtheBethanyResortFurnishings buildinginBethanyBeach,withplans toleaseit.

“Thebuildingissomethingthatyou go,‘Wow!Who’stheluckypersonwho ownsthat?’”Ridenoursaid.

“It’sbeenhalfacentury,anditnever changedhands.Thefirstfurniturestore ownersoldthebusinessandthebuildingtothecurrentfurniturestoreowner, whoworkedforher,butitwasnota marketsalebutaninternalsale,”Ridenoursaid,addingthatsheandherhusbandboughtthe13,750-square-foot buildinginMarch,aftersheheardit wasforsale.Shedeclinedtodisclose

thecost.

“Iamlaser-focusedongettingsomethinginthatbuildingthatwillcreatea vibeandservethecommunityandthe waythefutureofthecommunityis going.Ihavehadsomeinterestinginquiriesfromentrepreneurs,”including from onewhoisinterestedinopening anorganicgrocerystore,shesaid.

“Iwouldbeveryhappyifsomebody turneditintosomethingthetown,and everybodyinthiscommunity,willbe proudof,”shesaid.

Thepreviousownerleftthestructure,erectedin1978andwithafreight elevatorinside,clean,ingoodcondition,freshlypaintedinside,withnew carpetingandreadytoreopen,she noted.

“Thereisnotalotthatneedstobe done.It’sinfull-swing.Itwasasuccessfulfurniturestoreuntiltheymoved outinJanuary.TheymovedtoOcean

City.Ithasabeautiful,iconicpresence. Whatretailerwouldn’tlovetohavethat exposureonthosetwofacadesonthe northandwestsidesofthatbuilding whereitgetsthatconstanthighway traffic?That’sjustfreeadvertisingon thesideofthebuilding.

“It’ssortofagateway.It’sveryeasy togetto.It’sastraightshotcomingup fromRehoboth,comingupfromOcean City.It’spositionedtobeaccommodatingtoalloftheseneighborhoods.Ifit wasadeadbeatlocation,theywouldn’t beabletoflourishthewaytheydid.I lovewhatIcall‘theMiamiarchitecture.’Ilovethestuccofaçadeandthat beautifulroof.

“I’vealwaysthoughtthatwasanattractiveproperty,andIheardthrough thegrapevineitwascomingupfor ownership.It’soneofthelargestbuildingsinthearea,andwithlotsofparking.Therearelotsofplacesyoucando

business,buttheydon’thavetheparkingandthebig,surfacedlot,”shesaid.

Theformerowneraddedafloating decktodisplayoutdoorfurniture,butif itwasremoved,therecouldbeanother eightto10parkingspaces,plustheexistingsixemployeeand14lotspaces, shesaid.

“Iplantospruceitupalittlebit, painttheexterior,”Ridenoursaid, addingthatshewasgoingtoseewho thetenantwouldbe,thenchoosea colortohelpwiththecompany’s branding,butthatshelikestheformer owner’sideaofchangingthecurrent beigecolortonavybluewithwhite trim.

ARealtorformorethan40years, Ridenoursaidshecantellownerscare aboutpropertybytheconditionit’sin whentheysell.

“Theymadeitsoclean.Youcantell theylovedtheproperty,”shesaid.

Calendar

April2

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary 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 FrankfordPublicLibraryThur sdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

BeginningTaiChi&QigongSeries— Finalsessionofafree,six-weekseries heldattheSouthCoastalLibrary,at1p.m. Fullscheduleandinfo.onourwebsite. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Hostedbyt heSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

U.S.WomenAstronauts— ValerieNeal, authorofOnaMission:TheSmithsonian HistoryofUSWomenAstronauts,willprovidealiveonlinediscussionofthehistory ofwomenastronautsintheU.S.at2p.m. Can’tmakethelivesessionatSouth CoastalLibrary?Visitourwebsitetoaccesstherecordinglaterandbrowse

throughhundredsofotherrecordedauthor talks.Free,detailsandregistration(required) availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Kids’FlowerCrownCraft— ROOTSYouth Developmentwillguideelementaryage childrenthroughweavingrealorfauxflowersintoacrowntowearandenjoyat5 p.m.Thisactivityencouragesdesign,symmetry,andappreciationofnaturalbeauty. Registrationisrequired andavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

NativePlantSale— DelawareBotanicGardenatPepperCreekisstartingitsNative PlantSalefrom9a.m.to4p.m.

April3

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookClubmeetsonthefirstFriday ofthemonthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussionaboutafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle.ThismonthwewilldiscussAn ita DeMonteLaughsLastbyXochitlGonzalez. Copiesofthebookareavailableatthe FrankfordPublicLibrary.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

@frankfordlibrary.

April3-4

Plant&BakeSale— TheIndianRiverVolunteerFireCompanyishostingaPlant& BakeSaleatthefirehouseon8a.m.to4 p.m.onFriday,and8a.m.tonoononSaturday.Therewillbeflowers,bakedgoods, Eastereggs ,merchandiseandmore.This benefitstheIndianRiverVolunteerFire CompanyAuxiliary.

April4

AUCEPancakes— TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyisholdinganall-youcan-eatpancakebreakfastfundraiserat theSaltedRimfrom8to11a.m.The menuincludespancakes,sausage,eggs, juice,coffeeortea.Ticketscost$17,and only$8forages2-8.ComeseeSparky andtheEasterBunny.Callforticketsat (302)616-1868.

MeetandGreet— Therewillbeameetand-greet eventforDemocratsinDelaware from2to4p.m.Fordetails,sendanemail toinformation-RD41dems@gmail.com.

EggHunt— Santa’sLettersInc.willhostits annualEggHuntatSaltedVinesVineyard& Wineryfrom2to4p.m.Familiesareinvitedtoenjoyanafternoonofgames, prizes,musicandentertainment,including abouncehouse,tattoobarandcoloring andcraftingstation.Egghuntswillbedividedbyagegroup,andparticipantsare

encouragedtoarriveby1:45p.m.to check in.Bringabasketandcash.Asuggested entrydonationof$5willbecollected,and allproceedswillsupportSanta’sLetters programsthathelplocalchildrenandfamiliesyear-round.

April5

EasterSunriseService— PrinceGeorge’s ChapelwillhostanEasterSunriseService at6:30a.m.ThisissponsoredbyThe FriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapel,and therewillbeaspecialsingingperformance byMaryPhillipsandWayneGravenor, alongwithotherlocalsingersanda special messagebyDavidBrittingham.Allarewelcome.Formoreinformation,callPastor MarkPhillipsat(302)381-9312.Ifnoanswer,leaveamessageandphonenumber.

April6

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonard forourmonthlymeetingaboutcrocheting, knittingandneedleworkingat10a.m.All skilllevelswelcome.Makenewfriends,get inspiredbywhatothersaremakingand learnneedleworktipsandtricksinthisfun groupmeeting.Weencourageyoutobring yourcu rrentprojectwithyou.Haveleftover yarn?Bringitandswapwithothers.Free, forages18+.Registrationisappreciated andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor

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Friday, April 3rd 10am-4pm

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.

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

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst

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

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

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand 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 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.

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

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beaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmissionofservice toveteransandworthycharitiesonthe easternshoresofMaryland,Delawareand Virginia.

DARMeets— TheMajorNathanielMitchell ChapterofNSDARmeetsthesecondSaturdayofthemonth(throughMay)at9:45 a.m.attheMillsboroPublicLibrary. Prospectivemembersareinvitedtoattend andlearnaboutmembershipinthenonprofitpromotingpatriotism,historicpreservationande ducation.Formoreinformation, contactmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.com orleaveatextat(302)542-2296.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho

serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

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

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

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

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery

Wed nesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersof allagesandstages arewelcome.

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

Thursdayat6:30p.m.Opentomembers andguests.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembers andguests.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom 7to11p.m.Opentomembersandguests.

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

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

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.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forwinner-take-allprize.Theeventisfor membersandguestsonly.Youmustbe18plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchenalso servesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit 501(c)charities,withan emphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

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

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery

from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavailable forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofinclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

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

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

Politics

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

ShoreDems— TheShoreDem ocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromp tlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymon thatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop

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

Re publicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson

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

RepublicansMeet— The 41stDistrictRepublicansmeetthethirdMondayofthe 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)745-

8237orcklynch03@gmail.comformore detailsontheseclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$10.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginne rsclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

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

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceor partneris

required. Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visit thelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

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

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.

Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.

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

BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter TheIndian River SeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

LaBlast FitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.onTuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New

bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussi ononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.Books areavailableforpickupeachmonthat thelibrary.

OpenArtforAdults— TheGeorgetownlibraryishostingOpenArtforAdultson Thursdays,from1:30to3:30p.m.Bring yourcreativityandyourownartsupplies, whetheritisoilpastels,watercolor,clay, penandpaper—allmediumswelcome. Thisisanopenevent,andachanceto meetotherartists.Noexperienceisnecessary.Thelibrarywillnotbeabletoprovid esupplies,sobringyourown.Thisis opentoadultsonly.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.F ormoreinformation,callElissaat(410)641-8050, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicon Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.They arenotopentothepubliconthesecond Wednesdayofthemonth,asthatistheir

theircaregiverscanexploreSTEAMthemes throughhands-onplay.ComeintoFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.anddiscover whatwe’reallabout.Free!Allmaterials areprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@Frankfo rdPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

m onthlymembersmeeting.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interestedgroups of10-15maycall(302)539-8725.Adm issiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingis availableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formore information,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a. m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudyWednesdaymorningsfrom 10a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation, andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cb-

April7

ProtectingAssetsfromLong-TermCare StafffromDiPietroLaw,LLCwillprovidethelastoftheirthree-partserieson EstatePlan ningatSouthCoastalLibraryat

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CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursday at 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. Formorei nformation,visitsumc.com.

A VARIETY

OF SEASONAL PARK POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK OF

Campground Registrar

($15.00/hr)

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.

REVENUE ATTENDANT - FEE

COLLECTOR ($15.00/HR)

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

CUSTODIAL ($15.00/HR)

Responsible for the custodial cleaning of park bathrooms, facilities, and offices.

GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE

($15.00/HR)

Responsible for the maintenance of park grounds, facilities, and equipment.

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10:30am:LearnAboutProtectingAssets fromtheThreatofLong-TermCareWalkinsacceptedifspaceallows.Detailsand registration(recommended)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

April8

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

knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthemurderofBobbieJoStinnett.Suggestedread(notrequired):Murder intheHeartlandbyM.WilliamPhelps. Free,forages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302858-5518.

formationvisitSMP'swebsite-https://smpresource.org/. MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandI nstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Teens&TweensCraftClub— Callingall crafters!Teensandtweensareinvitedto joinFrankfordPublicLibrary’smonthly craftgroupat5p.m.,intendedforintermediateandexperiencedcrafters,artists, crocheters,jewelrymakers,etc.Make progressonyourcraft,meetnewfriends, shareinsights,andenjoyrefreshments! Thisisaself-paced,self-ledgroupthat meetsonceamonthtoworkonpersonal projects.Thisnotaninstruction alclass-somematerialswillbeavailable,butstudentswillbringtheirownprojectsandmaterials.Slotsarelimited,soregistrationis encouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April9

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment, atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Get readytolearnhowtorecognize,express andcopewithemotionswhileengagingin funmovementactivities.We liketohave funwiththeuseofsignlanguage,rhythm sticks,shakereggs,puppets,stories,instrumentsandsomuchmore!Noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories,

Cybersecurity&Me:MyFiles— Trevor RoeofTransientCyberspecializes incyber security,andhewillteachyouhowtoprotectyourinformation,identityanddevices inthisfree,five-partseriesonthesecond Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5:30-6:45 p.m.Eachsessionwillbeginwithapresentationonaparticulartopic.Trevorand assistantswillthenprovide1-on-1assistanceasYOUapplywhatyou'velearnedto yourowndevicesinahands-onsession. Fullseriesdates/topicsareonourwebsite. AttendinpersonorviaZoom.Zoomlogin willb esenttoyouviatheemailyouregisteredwith.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 SMPSeniorMedicarePatrol— Protect yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraud.SeniorMedicarePatrols(SMPs)empowerandassistMedicarebeneficiaries, theirfamilies,andcaregiverstoprevent, det ect,andreporthealthcarefraud,errors,andabuse.TheywillbeatFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.Tolearnmorein-

YogaforKids— JoinSouthCoastalLibrary at11a.m.forafunandrelaxingyogasessiondesignedespeciallyforkids!Through simpleposes,stretching,andplayful movemen t,childrenwillbuildstrength,balance,andfocuswhilehavingfun.Perfect forbeginners—noexperienceneeded. Bestsuitedforelementary-agedchildren.

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Noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518

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CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.Participantsareencouragedto discusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprovethem,)aswellasthebo okitself. HeldatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m. Thismonth,wewillbesharingfoodsfrom DoesThisTasteFunny?byStephenColbert &EvieMcGeeColbert.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— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibra ryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

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

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinus atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlate st Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April10

Bags2MatsfortheHomeless— Makea differenceinsomeone'slifebyhelpingDE 50+turnrecycledplasticbagsinto“plarn” (plasticyarn)andcrochetthemintoplastic matsforthehomeless!Youcanparticipate bygatheringplasticbags,turningthem intoplarn(plasticyarn),c rocheting,and givingmatstothehomeless.Detailsand registrationavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 HistoryoftheIndianRiverInlet— Forthe past200years,theinlethasbeenshaped bybothman-madeandnaturalforces.A DelawareStateParksinterpreterwilldiscussthehistoricalfighttopintheinletin place,thestruggletospanitsgap,andthe issuesthatledtothedesignofthecurrent bridgeatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Free,forAges18-plus.Noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE

19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302858-5518.

LearntoPlayMahJongg— MahJonggis afast-pacedgamethathascaptivated playersworldwideformorethanacentury. Combiningelementsofskill,strategy,and abitofluck,MahJonggiseasytolearn butchalleng ingtomaster.Thisisthefirst sessionofaseven-sessionseries,at FrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Thefirst fourweekswillbeateachingperiod,then coachedplay.Registrationisrequiredfor theApril10thsession.Youwillautomaticallyberegisteredforallsevensessions, $40.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April11

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

ingCertificatebymail(requiredforboaters bornonorafterJan.1,1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$20perperson,family withchildrenunder18yearsold,$50. Sign-instartsat8a.m.Pre-registrationis required.Ema ilflotilla1202@gmail.comor call(302)616-3175.

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— StopbySo uthCoastal Libraryforatwo-hourpop-upbooksale!Find greatbooksforgreatprices!Previousbest sellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children's materialsandmore!Sponsoredbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Help supportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

April12

SpringSoiree— The5thAnnualAddySea HistoricOceanFrontInnSpringSoireewill takeplacefrom1to3p.m.Proceedswill benefittheBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Company.Therewillbehistorichouse tours,livemusicfromDustinShowers, foodandbeveragetastingsamples,vendorsandraffles.Ticketscost$25perperson,andmustbepurchasedinadvance onlineataddysea.com.

AllYouCanEatBreakfast— TheIndian RiverVolunteerFireCompanyishostingan all-you-can-eatbreakfastfundraiserfrom 7:30to11a.m.ProceedsbenefittheAuxiliary.Thecostis$14foradults,$7forag es 6-12andfreefor5andyounger.

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 at12pmonApril6andisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

DSAMHReps— The DivisionofSubstance 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.ComeintoFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.anddiscover whatwe’reallabout.Free!Allmaterials areprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInsta gram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun

afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April14

EducationTalk— TheLeagueofWomenVoters ofSussexCountyDEwillhostJoePika,ProfessorEmeritusofPoliticalScienceandInternationalRelationsatthe UniversityofDelaware and theformerpresidentoftheDelawareBoard ofEducation,atTikiJac’sinRehobothBeach fromnoonto2:30p.m.Hispresentationwill focusonschoolfundinganddistrictconsolidation.

StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistorical fiction?Thisbookclubisforyou!Wewillmeet onaselectTuesdaymostmonthatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.mtodiscussadifferent historicalfictionbook.Thismonthwewillbe discussingTheListenersbyMaggieStiefvater. Light snacksprovided.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 onhislatestwork,ShadowStrike(book20of

thebestsellingPikeLoganserie.)at7p.m Learnwhatit’sliketowriteaction-packed,suspensefulspycraft.Can’tmakethelivesession? Visitourwebsitetoaccesstherecordinglater and browsethroughhundredsofotherrecorded authortalks.Free,detailsandregistration(required)availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Presentedbythe LibrarySpeakersConsortiuminpartnership withtheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary andMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora30-minute music&movementclassforchildrenagedbirth to5 years.StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrar y.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

KnittingMachineandHats— TheFrankford PublicLibraryhasreceivedtwodonatedAddi Machineswhichenableyoutoknitahatin about30minutes!Comeat1p.m.andlearn howtousethemachinesandmakehandmade knits.While easytouse,trainingisrequiredto borrow thelibrary'smachines.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April15

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

orstoppingbytheoffice.Allwomenare welcome.

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryforanotherfunoutdoor storytimeatJamesFarmEcologicalPreserveat10:30a.m.Perfectforchildren ages5andunder.Registerisrequiredso wecancontactyouincaseofinclement weather.Registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us PleasemeetintheJamesFarmParking Lot:30048CedarNeckRd ,OceanView,DE 19970SponsoredbytheSouthCoastalLibraryParents/caregiversmustaccompany children.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelforour nextHappyBookersmeetingatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosenwork offictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingAsLong astheLemon TreesGrowbyZoulfaKatouh. CopiesofthebookareavailableforcheckoutthroughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog withavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupmeetsWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexpe rienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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Friday, April 3, 7 PM

DragShow

Saturday, April 4, 7 PM

Big personalities. Absolute chaos. Mayhem & Mascara: A high-energy drag spectacle where polished looks collide with wild performances and nothing stays cute for long. This is a night of bold beauty, unpredictable moments, and unapologetic drag excellence. Where mascara runs, heels hit hard,

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MAKE SOME NOISE

By Zhouqin Burnikel

SouthernDelaware Wine,Food&Musical FestivalsetforMay30

TheSouthernDelawareWine,Food &MusicalFestival,alsoknownas “SoDelFest,”ispullingoutallthestops foritsmilestone10thandfinalyear. TheeventwilltakeplaceSaturday,May 30,fromnoonto4p.m.attheCambria HotelinRehobothBeach,offeringan afternoon“packedwithindulgence,entertainmentandheartfeltcommunity spirit.”

Thisyear’sSoDelFestissettofeature:

•Unlimitedtastingsfrommorethan 20 arearestaurants,showcasingcoastal Delaware’sculinaryscene;

•Morethan100selectionsofworldclasswines,craftbeers,creativecocktails andrefreshingmocktails;

•Nonstoplivemusicfromlocalfavoritesandsurpriseguestartists,keepingthepartyatmospherealiveall afternoon;

•TheChefThrowdown,ahigh-energy,“Chopped”-stylecompetition wheretopchefsfaceoffwithmystery ingredients;and

•Interactiveactivities,photo-opsand surprisesaroundeverycorner.

ButSoDelFestisaboutmorethan justfun—it’saboutgivingback.Since itsinception,thefestivalhasraised morethan$300,000forlocalnonprofits,supportingcausesincludingchildren’shealth,hungerreliefandarts education.Everyticketpurchasedhelps makeadifferenceinthelocalcommunity.

In2026,festivalproceedswillbenefit CelebrateWellness,anon-profitfocusedonsupportingthementalwellnessofhospitalityworkers.They provideeducation,connectindividuals toresourcesandwellnessexperts,and offerfinancialassistanceformental healthsupport.

“Inthehospitalityindustry,wellbeingoftentakesabackseattojobdemands,”organizerssaid.“Longhours andjobpressurecanmakeitdifficultto maintainahealthywork-lifebalance. Surveysrevealthatfinancialconstraints areasignificantbarriertoseekingtherapy.WithCelebrateWellness,financial barriersarenomore.”

Asthefestivalcelebratesits10thanniversaryandgrandfinale,organizers areinvitingfoodies,musicloversand philanthropistsalike“tocometogether foronelastextraordinaryexperience. Whetheryou’resamplinggourmetbites, dancingtothemusicorbiddinginthe charityauction,you’llbepartofalegacy ofjoyandgenerositythathasdefined SouthernDelawareWine,Food& MusicFestforadecade.”

Ticketsareonsalenowatspecial early-birdprices.Foreventdetails,tickets andsponsorshipopportunities,visit sodelfest.comorcalleventfounder StacyLaMottaat(302)245-4262.

April15-18

LibraryBookSale— TheFriendsofthe GeorgetownPublicLibraryBookSaleruns 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,w ateringandmaintenance,atSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m. Free,noregistrationrequired.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

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

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursday sat11a.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.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,an dcardgames.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@Frankfo rdPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April17-18

JesusHealsConference— LivingUnbroken,aJesusHealsConference,willbe heldatMarinersBethelGlobalMethodist Church.Thehoursare6-9p.m.onFriday, April17,and8:30a.m.to5p.m.onSaturday,April18.Thehonoredguestspeakeris Dr.MikeHutchings,thePresidentand FounderofGodHealsPTSD.Thereisno registrationfee.

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,withchildren10andunderadmitted free.Therewillbevendorsalestables,operatingtrainlayouts,refreshmentsand doorprizes.Formoreinformation,visit delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

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

EarthDayCelebration— DelawareBotanic GardenatPepperCree kisofferingfreeadmissionfortheirEarthDayCelebration from9a.m.to4p.m.

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— JoinSouthC oastalLibrary at4p.m.forafreeone-hourJazzconcert featuringDavidZipseonpianoandDavid Schiffonsaxophone.Theywillbeplayinga mixoforiginalsandjazzstandards.Free, forages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE

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

April22

StoryTimeattheBeeFarm— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.forasweet andeducationalmorningatCareyApiary withlocalbeekeeperPatrickCarey.Childrenages5andunderareinvite dtoenjoy aspecialoutdoorstorytimesurroundedby thebeautyofthebeefarm.Littleoneswill learnaboutbees,nature,andtheimportantrolepollinatorsplayinourworld—all inafunandengagingsetting.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518sowecancontactyouincaseof

inclementweather.Location:CareyApiary andFarmLLC,31026FrankfordSchoolRd Frankford,DE19945HostedbytheSouth Coasta lLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE

OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,onlineconversationat2p.m.withawardwinning,bestsellingauthorMirandaCowley Helleronhernewpoetrycollection,What theDeepWaterKnows,whichreflectsan intimatejourneythroughthelifestagesof awoman.Can’tmakethelivesession? Visitourwebsitetoaccesstherecording laterandbrowsethroughhundredsof otherrecordedauthortalks.Free,details andregistration(required)availab leat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CrimeSolvers!— Areyouatruecrime loveroranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.Free,allmaterials&light snacks

provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

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

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupmeetsWednesdaysa t1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or

visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April23

CommunityCareEvent— Enjoyadelicious mealwhilegivingbacktoyourcommunity! OrderthroughtheChick-fil-AOneappon Thursday,April23,select“Community Care,”andaportionoftheproceedswill gototheFrankfordPublic Library.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@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankf ordlibrary.

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

April24

MedicareOptionsinRetirement— JosephCisco,PresidentofCAISEBenefits, andeducatorwiththeDEMoneySchool, willdiscussdifferentplansandoptions withMedicareenrollmen t,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-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE

April25

Multi-ChurchYardSale— TheMulti ChurchYardSaleandBazaar,presentedby theSouthEastSussexMinisterium,willbe atMarinersBethelGlobalMethodist ChurchHopeCenterfrom8to11a.m. Therewillbehouseholdgoods,clothing, toys,furniture,booksanduniquetreasures frommultiplehouseholds.Proceedswill benefittheSESMEmergencyFundfor thosestrugglingwithhousingandutility 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,beginningat8:30a.m.Participants willgatheratTow nHallforrefreshments, cleanupassignments/supplies,environ-

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Impact Home Technology

Integrity Heating & Air

Janes Exteriors

Kwik Kitchen Bath & More

Lawn Doctor of Sussex County

Leaf Guard

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Made in the Shade

Maichle’s Heating & Air

Maid Pro

Mastco Metals

Mosquito Nix

Mosquito Shield

Neat Freak Closets

NewCrete Finish

Noah’s Arkitectural Hardscapes Ocean Waves Softwash One Fine Detail

Otterly Baths

Outdoor Living Hardscapes

Passanante’s Home Food Services

Shedcrazy

Slide-Lok of the Eastern Shore

Sullivans Landscaping Superior Sleep Experience

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Artisans

Catch of the Day Designs Color Street

GC Studios

Healthy Essentials by Billie Jean

Place Pawz 2 Clawz

Sandyhook Art Glass Studio Tie Dye Dog Two Salty Moms

mentaltopicdisplays,araffleandatoken ofappreciation.Afterwards,stopbythe newFaucett-OkieFamilyNaturePreserve atBayardStreetandCoastalHighway.

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandpreteenscourtesyofEngineerEarly,featuringaunique themeeachmonth(detailsonourwebsite.) Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upat thecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast. New:KitsincludeSTEM suppliesanda 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.T hisbenefitsthe Auxiliary.

STEMKits— Travelaroundtheworldtoexploreweatherandclimate!Beginyourjourneywithaninformativebookletallabout weatherandclimate,atFrankfordPublic Library.Continuewithaminiexperimentto discoverhowclimateaffectsplantgrowth. Then,practicerecordingweatherdataand getcreativebypaintingyourfavoriteclimatescene.Newthisseason:STEMKits arenowavailableinahybridformat,with allsuppliesincludedan ddigitalinstructionalmaterialsreadyforat-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.Fi nd

usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April28

iPhone/iPadPhotography,Part1— ProfessionalphotographerTomKennedywill teachyouhowtotakegreatphotosusing youriPhone/iPad,atSouthCoastalLibrary at10a.m.Topicsincludecomposition,adjustingcamerasettingsondevices,lighting,editing,saving&sharingphotos.Part 1:Tuesday,April28,10a.m.tonoonin library.Part2:Tuesday,May5,9-11a.m. (guidedphoto-tak ingsessionnearby--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 LivingShorelines101— JoinDNREC’s OliviaAllreadforaninformativepresentationonlivingshorelines,atSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.Witherosionandthe impactsofsealevelriseeffectingourshore-

lines,wehavealottoprotect!Thislecture willcoverthebasicsofbuildingliving shorelinesandhowtheycanbeusedto protectandimproveyourproperty.Free, registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,suppo rtiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,foraFREE, one-hourVinyasaYogaclass,atSouth CoastalLibrarya t4:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength,and promoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationandstress releasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayoga matandfoamblocks.Registrationopens 4:30p.m.onApril21andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insac ceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Learnthebasics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 10:30a.m.We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionasyoucreate yourmasterpiece.Allsupplieswillbeprovided.Registrationrequired.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@F rankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

April29

MusicWithMisterDave— Musicwith MisterDaveinvitespreschoolerstosing, move,andhavefunthroughmusic,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!This interactiveprogramencouragescreativity, coordination,andjoyfulparticipationfor 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.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

TeenPoetryNight— FrankfordPublicTeens andtweensareinvitedtocelebra tenational poetrymonthatFrankfordLibraryat5p.m. Inrotatingstations,participantswillhavea chancetoexperimentwithdifferentforms ofpoetryincludingblackout,magnets,and haikus.Eachparticipantwillgettotake hometheirownmagnetpoetrykit!While sharingisoptional,eachpoetwillhavean opportunitytopresentaloud.Spotsarelimited,soregistrationisencouraged.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@Fr ankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

SpringFlingreturningtotheQuietResorts

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce’sannualSpringFling willreturntotheQuietResortson April3-11.Duringtheevent,customers arebeingencouragedtoshop,dine,stay andplayatparticipatingbusinessesfora chancetowinin-storeprizesoragrand prizevaluedat$500.

The“shoplocal”initiativeisdesigned tosupportbusinessesintheQuietResortscommunity,whichincludes BethanyBeach,Clarksville,Dagsboro, FenwickIsland,Frankford,Millville, Ocean View,Roxana,Selbyvilleand SouthBethany.In-storeprizedrawings

willtakeplaceatparticipatingbusinessesonTuesday,April14,andthe grandprizedrawingwilltakeplaceat theChamberonWednesday,April15. Peoplemustbe18oroldertoparticipateintheraffles.

Visitthequietresorts.comformore informationandtoviewafulllistof participatingbusinessesastheyregister. ContacttheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerceat(302)5392100orinfo@thequietresorts.comwith anyquestions.Follow@thequietresorts onInstagramandFacebookforevent updates.

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Veteransshowcaseworkinartclasses

Delawareveteransarepickingup paintbrushes,gelliplatesanddrawing pencils—anddiscoveringthatmaking artalongsidefellowveteransisanexperienceunlikeanyother.TheDelaware DivisionoftheArts,inpartnershipwith theDelawareOfficeofVeteransServices,hasannouncedanewroundoffree eight-weekartcoursesthroughitsCreatiVeteransprogram.

Theinauguralrounddrewsuchan enthusiasticresponsethatoneofthis spring’ssessionshasalreadyreachedfull capacity,withtwocoursesstillopenfor registrationacrossKentandSussex counties.

ticipantsthrougheachstepofthe process.Attheendofthecourse,participantshavetheopportunitytoshowcase theirworkinacommunityexhibition, sharingtheirartisticachievementswith family,friendsandthecommunity.

patedin.Itencouragedustoletgoof ourneedforperfectionandfocuson connection—notjustwithoneanother, butreconnectionwithourselves,”said oneCreatiVeteransparticipant.

Participantshighlightedthecamaraderiebuiltintheclassroomassomethingtheyhadn’tanticipated—a communitythatextendedbeyondtheart itself.

Officialsnotedthatstudiesshowthat creativeengagement“supportsoverall wellbeing,reducesstressandpromotesa senseofbelonging—criticalforveteransnavigatingpost-servicelife.Participatinginveterans’artclassesprovides morethanjustanopportunityforindividualexpression.Italsocreatesacommunitywhereveteranscanshare experiencesandsupporteachother.This senseofcommunityiscrucialinovercomingisolationandbuildingasupport network.”

“Iwasimpressedandsurprisedtosee peopleofdifferentcultures,backgrounds andmilitaryserviceopenupinunexpectedways,”saidanotherparticipant.“I thinkthisisagreatprogramforveterans —itcanhelppeoplewhodon’thave muchofaconnectiontoartdiscover thattheymayhaveartinthem.”

AsCreatiVeteranscontinuestogrow, theDelawareDivisionoftheArtshas expandedtheprogram’sreachtoinclude afourthlocation:theDelawareVeterans Home.Inpartnershipwiththehome, thedivisionwillpilotanewofferingdesignedforresidentsandtheircaregivers —bringingthesamehands-on,artistledexperiencethathasdefinedCreatiVeteransintoasettingwhereaccessto artsprogrammingcanmakeameaningfuldifferenceindailylife.

ParticipantsinCreatiVeteransexplore avarietyofartistictechniquesunderthe guidanceofprofessionalteachingartists atconvenientlocationsthroughout Delaware.Nopriorartexperienceisrequired—theteachingartistguidespar-

TheCreatiVeteransprogramisfree forDelawareveterans,butspaceislimitedto12participantspersession.Registrationandfulldetailsareavailableat https://arts.delaware.gov/creativeterans.

Veteranswhotookpartintheprogram’sfirstrounddidn’tholdbackindescribingwhatitmeanttothem.Many describeddiscoveringartistictechniques theyhadnevertriedbefore,building friendshipswithfellowveteransand leavingeachsessionlookingforwardto thenext.

“ThishasbeenoneofthemosttransformativeprogramsI’veeverpartici-

“CreatiVeteransgivesDelawareveteransthechancetoexplorecreativity, discovernewskills,andbuildrealconnectionswithfellowveterans,”saidJessicaBall,directoroftheDelaware DivisionoftheArts.“Theartshavean extraordinaryabilitytobringpeopletogether,andwearethrilledtomakethese opportunitiesaccessiblestatewide.”

“I’mthankfulI’vefoundartasanexpressiveoutlet,”anotherparticipantsaid. “Wordsdon’tcomeoutsoeasily,butart allowsmetoexpressmyselfandmy emotionsfreely.”

Upcomingspringsessionsinclude:

•TheCouragetoCreateledbyJane Quartarone(atcapacity)—Wednesdays,April8throughJune3,from3to5 p.m.(Participantsshouldexpecttoattendall classes.),AmericanLegionStahl Post30,NewCastle.

“Weareallborncreativeandoften justneeddirection,opportunity,anda safespacetoexplore.Withjustpaper andpencil,you’llbegindiscoveringyour ownvisuallanguage—lettinggoof ‘perfect’andembracingmistakesaspart oftheprocess.Thiscourseexploresnew waysofseeingthroughbothrealismand abstractart.Usinggraphiteandavariety ofcolorfuldrawingmaterials,you’ll buildconfidence,crushcreativefear,and expressyouruniquepointofview.The workshopserieswillculminatewitha celebratoryeventfeaturingtheparticipants’artwork.Nopreviousexperienceis necessary.

•GelliPlatePrintingwith“Es”with EsCurtis—Tuesdays,April7through June2,5-7p.m.(Participantsshouldexpecttoattendallclasses),SmyrnaVFW Post8801,Smyrna.

“Tryoutthisincrediblysatisfyingart formandrethinkhowyou‘paint.’Agelli plateisagelatin-likeplatemadeofsolidifiedmineraloil.Wewillexplore transferringmagazineimages,preserving natureandeverythinginbetween!Createbeautifulgelliplateart,pageafter page,learnthebasics,anddiveintomore complexprojectsthroughoutthecourse ofthisclass.Thepossibilitiesareendless!Theworkshopserieswillculminate

TicketsavailableforannualCottageTour

TheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary(FOSCL)announcedthisweek thatticketsforthisyear’sBeach&Bay CottageTourarenowavailableonthe Tour’swebsiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.Forthe34thAnniversary Beach&BayCottageTour,10homes willbepresented,sevenbothin-person andbyvideo,andthreebyvideoonly.

“OurHybridTourhasbeensosuccessfulinprioryears,ourcommittee agreedtobringitbackagainthisyear,” saidKathyGreen,Tourchair.“Sothatas

manypeopleaspossiblecanexperience andenjoyour34thTour,patronswill havetheirchoiceofenjoyinganAll-VirtualTouroramixofanAll-VirtualTour plusIn-Personvisitstosevenpreselected homes.OurpopularVirtualoptionallowsfriendsandfamily,nomatterwhere located,toenjoythebeautyofour coastalcommunity,”Greensaid.

All10homeswillbeavailablevirtuallyfromJuly12throughAug.2,and thesevenIn-Personhomeswill beopen onJuly22and23.

“Whiletherewillbenolimitonthe numberofVirtualpatrons,we’relimitingthenumberofIn-Personticketsfor saleto1,000,”saidGreen.

For2026,Comboticketholdersmay visittheIn-Personhomesfrom9:30 a.m.to4p.m.onWednesday,July22, andThursday,July23,butonlyonevisit perhomeperticketisallowed.

TheCottageTourissponsoredby FOSCL,andallnetproceedsdirectly benefittheSouthCoastalLibraryin BethanyBeach.

Ikemantoperform‘Oy,Mama’atTempleBatYam

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

NashvillerecordingartistAmberIkemanwillpresentheroriginalshow“Oy, Mama!SongsandStoriesAboutJewish Mothers”at7p.m.onSaturday,April25, atTempleBatYam,11036Worcester HighwayinBerlin,Md.

Ticketscost$18forTemplemembers or$20fornon-members.Call(410) 641-4311forticketsormoreinformation.

Ikeman’swebsite,atwww.amberikeman.com,describeshermusicasbeing “inspiredbythelegacyofpowerfultruthtellingsongstresseslikeJoniMitchell, JewelandJoanBaez”andbeing“imbued

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withacelebratoryeventfeaturingthe participants’artwork.Nopreviousexperienceisnecessary.”

•ThePowerofVisualCreativity, taughtbyBarbaraCalkins—Thursdays, April9throughJune4,fromnoonto2 p.m.(Participantsshouldexpecttoattendallclasses.),AmericanLegionPost 17,113AmericanLegionRd,Lewes.

“Drawinginspirationfromiconic artistsandourownlives,thisclassexploresawiderangeofmaterials—from paintandpapertographicimages,naturalobjects,andupcycleditems.Participantswilltapintotheircreativepower, strengthenskills,andlearnmoreabout theirpersonalcreativeprocesswhile buildingcommunitywithfellowVeterans.Opentoalllevels,classesinclude materialintroductions,demonstrations, one-on-oneandgroupguidance,journal prompts,andguidedmeditationstohelp youdiscoveryourowncreativevoice. Theworkshopserieswillculminatewith acelebratoryeventfeaturingtheparticipants’artwork.Nopreviousexperienceis necessary.”

Eachcourseculminatesinacommunityexhibition,celebratingparticipants’ creativeachievementswithfamilyand friends.

Formoreinformationaboutthe DelawareDivisionoftheArts,visit arts.delaware.govorcall(302)5778278.

withtheknowledgethatwithoutrain, thereisnolife,thatgrowthandchange happenfromweatheringthestormsthat willinevitablycome.”

“ImagesfromheryearsasadishwasherandtourguideinYellowstone NationalParkandcantorialsoloistin Bozeman,Mont.,givealivingbackdrop toherlyricsofself-discovery,resilience andwildness.Herartistryisdistinguishedbyanundeniablecombinationof classicallytrainedvocals,insightfullyricism,engagingstorytellingandpoignant confession,”itstates.

Ikeman’salbum“Free”wasnamedone ofsouthwestMontana’stoplocalalbums of2015.Herfirstfull-lengthalbum, “Rise,”receivedthe2017VicHeyman

SongwritingAwardfromtheSouth FloridaFolkFestivalandthe2018John O’HaraOutstandingFolkSongAward. Ikeman,whousesherHebrewname, Adina,isstudyingtobecomearabbiat theReconstructionistRabbinicalCollege nearPhiladelphia.Sheplanstousemusic inherrabbinicwork“tofacilitatehealing andconnection.”

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Ideasabout,andprojectsgearedtoward,thesafetyofcyclists,pedestrians anddriverswerediscussedatthe Learning&SharingWorkshopin BethanyBeachonMarch26.The event’sattendeesincludedrepresentativesfromtheGovernor’sandLieutenantGovernor’sOfficesandtown officials,notedfordisplaying“really positivesynergy.”

“Thewholeideaofcomingtogetherwithoutarguing,weneedmore ofthat,”saidBethanyBeachTown CouncilmanMickeyHinman—who, withCouncilwomanTheresaKeil,cochairsthetown’sBicycle&Pedestrian SafetyCommittee.

Theworkshop,heldatBethany BeachOceanSuitesontheboardwalk, wasattendedbyrepresentativesfrom townsincludingBethanyBeach, OceanView,Millville,SouthBethany, RehobothBeach,DeweyBeachand Lewes.

JonahAnderson—policyanalyst fromGov.MattMeyer’soffice;Jaclyn Hulihan,managerforKentandSussex countiesinLt.Gov.KyleEvansGay’s office;officialsfromDelDOT;and membersoftheCoalitionforaSafer NorthBethanyandMariner’sBethel GlobalMethodistChurch’sAssisting BicycleCommutersalsoattended.

Meyerisanavidbiker,Hinman said,andwouldbeawelcomeguestat theTown’sBicycle&SafetyCommitteemeetings.

“Thekeytakeawayisitwasanopportunitytocometogetherandshare whatweareallworkingon—share withnocriticism.Itwasaboutlistening,engaging.Whatbecameapparent arethecollaborations.Weworkso muchbetterwhencollaboratingand workingtogether.Thiswasthethird yearwehadaworkshop,andwewill doitagain.DelDOTwassocomplimentaryofus.Therepresentativethey sentsaidhedoesn’tworkwithanybody elsewhohas10communitiescoming together,”Hinmansaid.

DelDOTprojectsspecificallyaffectingBethanyBeachincludechangingtheintersectionatRoutes1and 26,infrontoftheChiefLittleOwl sculpture.Currently,pedestrianscan onlycrossontwosidesoftheintersec-

tion,butitwillbereconfiguredto allowcrossingonfoursides.

“We’reworkingongettingthat converted.Youcanwalkoryoucan walkyourbicyclethroughit.You’re notsupposedtorideyourbicycle throughit.Buttheprimaryfocusis pedestrian,”Hinmansaid.

“Weareputtingtwocrosswalksin, withanelevatedconcretebarrierright inthemiddleonRoute26.Onewill goupwhereGrotto’sPizzais,andthe otherwherethedrycleaneris,togive walkersaplacetostand—because now,whenyoucrossthestreet,you’re standinginthethirdlaneandyou couldbehitbycarscomingineither direction.

“TheTownofBethanyBeachis fundingthose,”Hinmansaid,“but we’redoingitinpartnershipwithDelDOT,usingtheirexpertisetohelp withtheplacement.Wehavefoundif wewaitforDelDOT,withallthe fundingchallengestheyhave,there couldbeadelay,sowearefunding thatourselves.”

Townofficialstalkedaboutinfrastructureprojects,includinginOcean View,workingonsidewalksandexpandingthebicyclelane.South Bethanyhasalreadyinstalledtraffic warninglightsatpedestriancrossings. RehobothBeachrepresentativestalked aboutfindingwaystogetcyclistsoff themainroads—includingRehoboth Avenue—andaboutatrailwayfrom GeorgetowntoLewes,Hinmansaid.

TheTownofBethanyBeachis workingtoeducatethepublicabout safety.

Rectangularrapidflashingbeacons calmspeedingtraffic,hesaid,butthe keyisaddressingbehaviorwithupcomingcampaignsthatincludepostingshortsafetyvignettesonthe Town’swebsiteandtheWAVEcampaign—encouragingpeopletoWait, Assess,VerifyandthenEnter—beforewalking,bikingordrivingintoan intersection.

“WecangiveoutT-shirtsuntil we’reblueintheface,butthatdoesn’t changepeople’sbehavior,”Hinman said,“soweareworkingoncreating awareness.Wewilltalkaboutthe wrongwayandrightway,andwe’re outtalkingtopeople.Weridealong ontheBethanyBeachtrolley.Weget onthetrolley,acoupleofus,andtalk towhoevergetsonandengagethem inagentle,friendlyway,andgetthem tothinkaboutwhattheycandoto protectthemselvesandtheirfamilies.

“Tohavethoseconversationsisimportant.Whatwereallyfocusonis doingstructuralthings,workingwith DelDOT,butalsoengagingpeopleby sayingthingslike,‘Don’tcrossthe streetwithyourheaddown,lookingat yourphone,’”hesaid.

Ismyswellingcausedbylymphedema?

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Ioftenhearfrompatientsthat theyhaveexperiencedswellingfor manymonths,orevenyears,before findingoutitislymphedema.While lymphedemaisconsideredarareailment,affectingabout1in1,000 Americans,itoftengoesundiagnosedbecausepeoplethinkswelling isjustatemporarycondition.

However,withlymphedema, swellingbecomesongoingorchronic, meaningitneverreallygoesaway. Swellingcancausepainandcanaffectyourdailylife,soitisimportant tospeaktoyourhealthcareprovider ifyounoticedailyswelling.

Understandinglymphedema: Theroleofthelymphaticsystem

Perhapsyouhaveheardtheterm lymphaticsystemorlymphedema, butwhatreallyisthissystemand howdopeopleendupwithlymphedema?

Thelymphaticsystemisanintricatenetworkofnodesandpathways thatcarrylymphfluidthroughout thebody.Thisfluidisacombination ofwater,salts,proteinsandwhite bloodcells.Itservesasacritical componenttohealthybodily processes.Normally,ourlymphatic systemcanmove5to6litersoffluid adaybackintocirculation.

Ly mphedemaoccurswhenthere’s anobstructionoftheflowinthe

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lymphaticvessels,resultingin swellinginareassuchasarms,legs, neck,headandabdominalregion. Theseobstructionscanbehereditary orareusuallycausedbytraumato thelymphaticsystem.

Therearetwotypesoflymphedema—primaryandsecondary.

Pr imarylymphedemaisagenetic conditionthatmayshowatbirthor laterinlifeandpreventsthelymphaticsystemfromproperlydraining.

Secondarylymphedemaisdueto otherfactorsthatcancausedamage tothelymphaticsystemandcanincludesurgery,lymphnoderemoval, radiation,infection,injuryoratumor causingobstructionoflymphaticvessels,amongothers.

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Whensomethingdisruptsthe normalflowoflymphfluid,lymphedemamayresult,causingaccumulationsofprotein-richfluidin variouspartsofthebody.Youmight noticeyouranklesareswollenmore regularlyandthinkthismightbebecauseyouatetoomuchsalt.However,iftheswellingpersists,you shouldtalktoyourhealthcare providertoseeiftheswellingmight belymphedema.Whilelymphedema canbetreatedsuccessfullyinmany cases,thereisnocureforlymphedema.

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Ifyouarediagnosedwithlymphedema,itisimportanttoworkwitha physicaltherapyteamyoutrusttogain supportandreliefofyoursymptoms.

Aquacare’sexpertphysicaltherapy team in10locationsincludesseveral lymphedemaspecialists.

Oneofthewaystheteamcansupportyourhealingiswithcompletedecongestivetherapy.Thisinvolvesskin care,manuallymphaticdrainage,multilayercompressionbandaging,decongestiveexercises,andcanalsoinclude vasopneumaticcompressionpumping.

Aquacare’steamsalsoworkwithpatientstocreateapersonalizedexercise programconsistingofallofthesecomponents,whichcanaidinthereturnof lymphaticfluidandallowthepatientto controllymphedemaafterdischarge fromskilledPT.

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SussexAcademymathleagueteamscelebrateseason

SussexAcademymathleague teamsjustwrappedupasuccessful competitiveseason,withmultiple studentsearningtopspotsinregionalaction.

Eighth-graderNeilShenoyplaced firstasanindividual,ninth-grader MiaBenitoearnedsecondplaceas anindividual,andtheninth-grade teamplacedfirstintheregion. Shenoyalsoachievedaperfectscore atthestatecompetition.

JuniorJackThomasplacedthird asanindividual,andtheteamfor sophomores,juniorsandseniors placedsecondintheregion.

CoachedbySussexAcademy’s currentTeacheroftheYear,Math DepartmentCoordinatorMegan Stevens,theeighth-andninth-grade teamcomprisesNeilShenoy,Mia Benito,DylanNavaretteLopezand AlexDeLaRosaPerez,andthe sophomore,juniorandseniorteam comprisesJackThomas,NoahBenz, Pr iyaHaldar,OliverGraves,Ashlin PalmeriandLeoBenz.

SussexAcademymathleagueteamsrecentlyconcludedasuccessfulcompetitiveseason.Gatheredinbackare,fromleft,Leo Benz, NoahBenz,JackThomas,OliverGraves,AlexDeLaRosaPerez,DylanNavaretteLopez,AshlinPalmeri,MiaBenito,Priya HaldarandMeganStevens.NeilShenoyisinfront.

FinalD3AIworkshoptoshow businesseshowtoputAItowork

inFebruary,focusedonthebasicsof AIformarketingandevolvingsearch behavior.ThesecondsessioninMarch exploredtheAIassistantandhow businessescanuseittostreamline tasks,engagecustomersandbetterunderstandwhatquestionspeopleare askingonline.

Localbusinessesstillhaveachance tojointhefinalsessionofD3’sthreepartartificialintelligenceworkshop series,scheduledforApril15at3:30 p.m.Thevirtualsessionisdesignedto helpparticipantslearn,connectand beginapplyingAItoolsrightaway. ThesessionispartofaBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce membershipmeetingandisopento thepublic,notjustChambermembers.

Thefinalworkshopwillfocuson whatinfluencesAI-generatedsearch results,howtostructurecontentsoAI canunderstandandrecommendit,and waystoimproveonlinevisibility.ParticipantswillalsolearnhowAIis changingeverydaymarketingtasks— fromemailmarketingandsocialmedia todigitaladvertising.Thesessionwill bringeverythingtogether,showing howAIengineoptimizationconnects acrossanentiremarketingstrategy, andtheD3teamwillsharepractical tipsandbestpracticestohelpbusinessesstandoutinanincreasinglyAIdrivenmarketinglandscape.

Theserieshelpsbusinessowners understandhowAIischangingmarketing,searchvisibility,andcustomer engagement.Thefirstworkshop,held

“AIisnotjustchanginghowpeople search—it’schangingwhatbusinesses needtodotobefound,”saidJay Bosley,COOofD3Corp.“TheAIassistanthelpscustomersgetanswers fasterandgivesbusinessesinsightinto whatpeopleareaskingsotheycan createbettercontentandimprovetheir onlinepresence.”

Eventhosewhomissedthefirst twoworkshopsarebeingencouraged toattend.D3willprovideabrief recap,answerquestionsandofferguidanceforbusinesseslookingtoapply AIstrategiestotheirmarketing.Businessowners,marketersandcommunitymembersinterestedinhowAIis shapingthefutureofdigitalmarketing arewelcometoattend.

Forfulleventinformationandto register,visitbethany-fenwick.org.For moreinformation,contacttheChamberat(302)539-2100ormembership@thequietresorts.com.

WhiteBESTNursingScholarshipEndowmentestablished

TheBeebeMedicalFoundationthisweek announcedtheestablishmentoftheRobertJ. &LoisH.WhiteBEST(BeebeEndorsed StudentTuition)NursingScholarshipEndowment.Thegift—a$1millionfund— willpermanentlysupportnursingstudentsat theMargaretH.RollinsSchoolofNursingat BeebeHealthcare.

ThescholarshipsupportsDelawareresidentswhoarepursuingnursingdegreesatthe MargaretH.RollinsSchoolofNursing.Recipientswillreceivetuitionassistanceinexchangeforan18-month,full-timework commitmentinapatient-careservicesroleat Beebe.

“The$1milliondollarendowmentwill makeitpossibleformanyaspiringclinical professionalstopursueacareerinnursing whileminimizingthefinancialpressures oftenassociatedwithhighereducation,”representativessaid.

“ThisendowmentisaprofoundinvestmentinthefutureofhealthcareinSussex County,”saidKarenPickard,DNP,MSN, RN,CNE,NEA-BC,directoroftheMargaretH.RollinsSchoolofNursingandClinicalProfessionalDevelopment.“Thankstothe Whitefamily,morestudentswillbeableto pursuetheirpassionandservetheirneighbors ashighly-trainedclinicalprofessionals.”

Theendowmentwascreatedthroughthe estateofRobertWhiteasawayofhonoring thelifetimeofservice,generosityandcommunitycommitmentthatheandhiswife, Lois,embodied,whilerecognizingtheirlongstandingconnectionstoBeebe.RobertWhite servedontheBeebeMedicalCenterBoard formorethantwodecades,andtogether,he andLoisWhitewerelong-termdevoted philanthropicsupportersofthehospital.

“Theyhavemadetheirdeepadmiration forlocalnurseswhocareforresidentsofSussexCounty,veryclear,”BeebeMedicalFoundationrepresentativessaid.

“Myparentssharedanunwaveringcom-

RobertandLoisWhite.“Theybelieved nursesaretheheartofahospitalandwanted togivebackinawaythatreflectstheirlifelongloveforthiscommunity.Throughthis scholarship,theirvalueswillliveoninevery graduatewhoputsonthatBeebeblueand stepsforwardtocareforothers.”

LeadersattheBeebeMedicalFoundation saidtheyaretremendouslygratefulforthe Whitefamily’scommitmentandheartfelt generosity.

“TheBESTNursingScholarshipismore thanafinancialaward;itisanexpressionof gratitudeandvisionfromRobertandLois White,”saidKayYoung,executivedirectorof development.“Theybelievedthateducation opensdoorsandthatsupportingfuturenurses isoneofthemostpowerfulwaysto strengthenourcommunity.Thisendowment ensurestheWhites’legacywillcontinue throughthehandsandheartsofeverynurse whobenefitsfromit.”

TohonorthelegacyofRobertandLois

Foundationat(302)644-2900orvisitbeebemedicalfoundation.org.

Foundedin1989,BeebeMedicalFoundationexiststoraisephilanthropicsupportfor BeebeHealthcare’smissiontoencourage healthyliving,preventillness,andrestoreoptimalhealthtothepeopleofSussexCounty.

Thescholarshipwillbeawardedannually. ApplicantsmustbeDelawareresidents,and prospectiveorcurrentstudentsattheMargaretH.RollinsSchoolofNursing,andmust submitaone-pageessay.Moreinformationis availableatbeebehealthcare.org/school-nursingorbycontactingtheSchoolofNursing officeat(302)645-3251.

CommunityinvitedtoattendUDbytheSeainRehoboth

TheUniversityofDelaware’s OsherLifelongLearningInstitute(OLLI)willhostUDbythe Sea,aneducationalandsocial eventforadults50orolder,in RehobothBeachonMay19-22. Registrationisopentothepublic.

Theeventincludesavarietyof socialactivitiesandlearning tracks,featuringlocalinstructors, expertsandenthusiasts:

•LighthousesandShipwrecks —LedbyJimO’Leary,former hostofRadioRehoboth’s“SkywatchattheBeach”andretired MarylandScienceCentersenior scientist.LearnaboutDelaware Bayandcoastallighthousesand shipwrecks.

•EcologyandEvolution— LedbyJackBartley,retiredUniversityofDelawarebiologyand ecologyprofessor.Localhabitat, horseshoecrabsandmore.

•FarmtoTable—Visitlocal farms,meetwithfarmersand chefs.LedbyMartyRosensweig, localfoodandrestaurantenthusiastandHistoricLewesFarmers Marketboardmember.

Participantsinthe2024UDbytheSea,anannualeducationalandsocialeventhostedbyUD’sOsher Lifelong LearningInstitute(OLLI)program,whichincludedavisittoJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve inOceanView,are,fromleft:EmilyGinder,EllenPell,DonvonSchriltz,ReginavonSchriltz.The2026 eventwilltakeplaceMay19-22inRehobothBeach.

•LewesArtandArtiststhroughHistory—Visitprintmaker,painteranda smallboatmodelmakers’studios.Ledby

LindaDylla,Delawarelandscapedesigner andartenthusiast.

•EnvironmentalImpactonCoastal

SussexCounty—VisitDelawareCenter fortheInlandBays,UD’sCollegeof Earth,Ocean&Environment(CEOE)

Lewescampusandmore.Ledby ConnieBenko,pastLewesHistoricalSocietyvolunteerand DelawareMaritimeHallof Fameinductee.

•InternationalAffairsNexus —Expertsinthefieldsofacademiaandtheforeignserviceshare theirinsightintogeopoliticalissuesandforeignpolicy.Ledby TrudieThompson,retiredU.S. ArmyReserveofficerandlongtimeforeignserviceofficer.

UDbytheSea2026,sponsoredinpartbytheCape Gazette,DelawareArtMuseum andCompassRealEstate,will takeplaceattheAtlanticSands Hotel&ConferenceCenterin Rehoboth.The$250-$325fee includeseducationalprogramming,continentalbreakfastsand socialactivities.Participantsare responsibleforaccommodations.

UD’sOLLIprogramisa learningcooperativeforadults50 oroldertotakeandteachclasses togetherwithnogradesorexams. Eachfallandspringsemester, morethan300coursesareofferedinWilmington,Newark, Dover,Lewes,OceanViewandonline. Fordetailsortoregister,visit https://www.olli.udel.edu/ud-by-the-sea/.

OnMarch11,SussexAcademyreleasedits2026-2028strategicplan,designedtoguideoperationaldecisionsin academics,studentservicesandbusiness thatalignwithnewmissionandvision statementsfortheK-12publiccharter schoolthatlaunchedin2000.

Tocreatetheplan,SussexAcademy partneredwiththeUniversityof DelawareSchoolLeadership(DASL) teaminFebruaryof2025toidentifykey opportunitiesforgrowththroughaseries ofsurveysandfocusgroupswithstakeholders.

tivesanddetailed,deadline-orientedtasks tocomplete.

“Ourstrategicplanwillserveasa roadmapaswestrivetorealize ourvision ofbecomingthepremierK-12school systeminthestateofDelawarethrough ourmissiontocreateasupportiveschool environmentwithacceleratedlearning opportunitiesthatpreparestudentstoexplore,experienceandexcel,”Bentleysaid.

“Themostimpressiveandsatisfying partofworkingwithSussexAcademy wasdiscoveringthatitistrulyanextendedfamily,whereeveryonecares,hasa voiceandplaysaroleineducatingtoday’s studentswhilealsopreparingfortomorrow’s,”saidDASLSeniorLeadership SpecialistKevinR.Fitzgerald,Ed.D.

Followingareviewofcollecteddata, students,teachers,parents,schooladministratorsandmembersoftheBoardof Directorsformedacorecommitteetodevelopclearprioritiesandactionablesteps alignedtolong-termobjectives.

“Theinclusiveapproachensuredthat diverseperspectivesshapedafocusedand forward-thinkingpath,”saidHeadof SchoolKyleBentley.

Fromthere,threedistinctsubcommittees,focusingonacademics,studentservicesandbusinessfunctions,formedto createspecificgoals,correspondingobjec-

Keygoalsoftheplaninclude strengtheninginstructionalpracticesand supportstofosterachievementforallstudents,providingextracurricularprograms andasafeK-12environment,andexploringgrowthopportunitiesthroughstrategicinvestmentsinpeopleandfacilities.

Eachgoalissupportedbythreeobjectivesandanumberoftimeline-driven implementationactivities.Progresson meetingthegoalsandobjectivesofSussexAcademy’sstrategicplanwillbe sharedontheschoolwebsitesussexacademy.org.

ThelaunchofSussexAcademy’snew strategicplancomesontheheelsof DelawareDepartmentofEducation’sreleaseofitsstrategicplanfor2025-2028, whichdetailsstrategies,metricsandresponsibilitiesdesignedtomeetliteracy, access,graduationratesandothergoals statewide.

SussexAcademy’sstrategicplanis availableatsussexacademy.org/generalinformation/sussex-academy-strategicplan.

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ChanteeaHarmon,AdultEducation Driver’sEducationsecretary,left,celebratesthehonorswithKimBanks, AdultBasicEducation/GED/English asaSecondLanguagecoordinator, center,andKellyWhaley,directorof SussexTechAdultEducation,right.

Sussextechadult-edrecognizedduringDAACEsummit

OnMarch7,duringtheDelawareAssociationforAdultCommunityEducation (DAACE)Summit,ChanteeaHarmonwas announcedastheDAACEStaffMemberof theYear.

Harmon,a2014JamesH.GrovesAdult HighSchoolgraduate,hasworkedatSussex TechAdultEducationastheOrganization ofAdultAlumni&StudentsinService (OAASIS)representative,aparaprofessional, andcurrentlyastheDriver’sEdprogramsecretary.Shehasalsoheldleadershiprolesin

theOAASISorganizationatthestatelevel. Aftercompletingherbachelor’sdegree thisspring,Harmonplanstoteachinthe SussexTechAdultEducationGEDprogram.

SussexTechAdultEducationreceiveda secondacknowledgementattheDAACE SummitastheSussexTechAdultEducation’sAdultBasicEducation(ABE)program wasnamedProgramoftheYear.SussexTech AdultEducationhousesthelargestABE programinthestateandconsistentlymeets

orexceedsallstateandfederaloutcomes goalseachyear.

“Itisanhonortoberecognizedasthe AdultBasicEducationProgramoftheYear,” saidKellyWhaley,directorofSussexTech AdultEducation.“Thisdistinctionreflects thepassionandcommitmentofourstaff whoisdedicatedtosupportinglifelonglearning.Wewillcontinuetoprovidehigh-quality educationalopportunitiestoempowerindividualsandtransformcommunities.”

Buildingthankswithflowers

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Blueflowers,goldaccentsand greenleavesstoodtallinabout12 vases.Often,whenpeoplereceive flowers,it’sascongratulations.But lastweek,itwasathank-you— andperhapssomeelegantmarketing.

TheFFAofSussexCentral HighSchooldeliveredfloral arrangementstotheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictBoardofEducationonMarch23,halfinthanks fortheirnewschoolbuildingand halfinbelatedcelebrationofNationalFFAweek.

Theytookthemictohighlight their projectsandaddressthe schoolboarddirectly.

“Thankyou.Yourcontinued supportforagriculturaleducation andourFFAchapterhasmadea meaningfulimpactonourschool, andourmembers,andourcommunity,” saidMariaGutierrez-Carcamo,a SCHSseniorandchapterpresident. “Becauseofyourcommitment,weare abletoprovidestudentswithopportunitiesthatextendfarbeyondtheclassroom:opportunitiesthatbuildleadership,responsibilityandadeepappreciationforagricultureandtheworld aroundus.”

Thisisstudents’firstyearinthe brand-newbuilding,whereconstruction isnearlydoneonathree-storyspace meanttorelieveovercrowdingafter manyyears.Afewoutstandingprojects includetheexistingtheaterrenovation andnewperformingartsentranceand courtyard.

OriginallycalledFutureFarmersofAmerica,theFFApromotes studentleadershipandcareersin agriculture(science,businessand technology).Thisyear,localstudentsweregearingupforthestate conventiononMarch25-26,as wellasthesummertimeDelaware StateFaircompetitions.Horticultureisjustoneofmanydozensof competitionsandfieldsofstudy.

Theflowerswereaheartfelt momentduringanespeciallylong boardmeetingonMarch23, whichendedafter10p.m.toincludetopicsfromFebruary’sblizzard-canceledmeetingagenda.

“Beingaboardmember,wesit uphereandwemakealotofdecisions.Wedon’talwaysgettosee whatsomeoftheoutcomesare,” saidMarkSteele,boardpresident. “Butitmakesitworthit…when welookatoutstandingstudents thatwe’veseenherethisevening,” alsoincludingseveraldozenstudent awardsforexcellenceinBPAandAllCountyHonorsBand.“So,thankyou verymuch.”

CoastalPoint•Submitted ReginaTroddenwaskindenoughtosharewithussomephotosofherindoorgardenaswecelebratespring.

Residentsandvisitorsalikewillhavean opportunitytostepinsidealocalfirestationandmeetthepeoplebehindthegear whentheBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Company(BBVFC)hostsapublicopen houseonJune6fromnoonto3p.m.

Theevent,opentoallages,isdesigned togivethecommunityacloserlookathow thefirecompanyoperates,whilepromoting firesafetyawarenessandencouragingcommunityengagement.Attendeeswillbeable totourthestation,learnaboutemergency responseprocedures,participateinanopen question-and-answersessionandlearnhow tobecomeamemberofBBVFC.

Theopenhousewillfeatureguided

toursofthebuildingthroughouttheday. Visitorswillseefirsthandwherefirefighters train,prepareforemergenciesandhouse theirequipment.Fireapparatusandgear willalsobeondisplay,offeringabehindthe-scenesglimpseintothetoolsusedto protectthecommunity.

Inadditiontotours,thefirecompany willhostapresentationhighlightingitsoperations,historyandrolewithinthe BethanyBeacharea.Thepresentationis expectedtocovertopicsincludingemergencyresponsetimes,typesofcallshandled andongoingeffortstomaintainreadiness throughouttheyear.

Adedicatedquestion-and-answerses-

sionwillfollowthepresentation,givingattendeestheopportunitytospeakdirectly withfirefighters.Communitymembersare beingencouragedtoaskaboutfireprevention,safetypracticesandevenwhatittakes tojointhedepartmentasavolunteer.

Theeventalsoaimstostrengthenties betweenthefirecompanyandtheresidents itserves.Asavolunteer-basedorganization, theBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyreliesheavilyoncommunitysupport, bothintermsofparticipationandawareness.

Theopenhouseisessentialforbuilding trustandtransparency,organizerssaid.

“ByopeningBBVFCdoors,wehopeto

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fosterabetterunderstandingofthechallengesfirefightersfaceandtheimportance offiresafetymeasuresathomeandinpublicspaces.”

Familieswithchildrenareespecially beingencouragedtoattend.

“Theopenhousewillprovideawelcomingenvironmentwhereyoungerattendeescanlearnaboutfiresafetyinan engagingandapproachableway.”

TheJune6eventispartofthefirecompany’songoingeffortstoconnectwiththe publicandhighlighttheimportanceofpreparedness.

“Whetherattendeesarelong-timeresidentsornewtothearea,theopenhouse offersavaluableopportunitytolearnmore aboutoneofBethanyBeach’smostvital services.”

Noregistrationisrequiredtoattend, andvisitorsarewelcometostopbyatany timeduringtheeventhours.

“Asthedateapproaches,BBVFClooks forwardtowelcomingthecommunityand sharingacloserlookattheworktheydo everydaytokeepBethanyBeach,Del., safe.”

SussexAcademy,SOAH toscreendocumentary ontechandteens

SussexAcademy,inpartnershipwith SpeakOutAgainstHate,willhostafree screeninganddiscussionofthedocumentary“Childhood2.0”at6:30p.m.on Thursday,April16.

“Childhood2.0”exploreshowsmartphones,socialmediaandconstantconnectivityareshapingthelivesofstudents today.“Throughcandidinterviewswith teenagersacrosstheUnitedStates,the filmhighlightsonlinepressuressuchas socialcomparison,cyberbullying,gaming, andtheimpactofdigitallifeonmental healthandrelationships.Thedocumentaryencouragesthoughtfulconversations abouthealthytechnologyuseandunderstandingthedigitalexperiencesofyoung people.”

Organizersnotedthatthefilmisnot yetratedandmayincludematerialinappropriateforchildrenyoungerthan13,includingsensitivetopics,suchasmental healthchallenges,onlineharassmentand exposuretoinappropriatecontent.Viewer discretionisbeingadvised.

Tosupportfamiliesattendingwith youngerchildren,SussexAcademystudentvolunteerswillprovideasupervised spaceandactivitiesforyoungerstudents whileparentsandolderchildrenattend thescreening.

“PleasejoinSussexAcademyand SOAHforthisimportantcommunity conversationaboutgrowingupinthedigitalage,”organizerssaid.

Thoseplanningtoattendarebeing askedtoRSVPbyFriday,April10,toensureadequateaccommodationsandrefreshments,attinyurl.com/2vk5kx74.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AfterSussexCountyCouncilcandidateJillHicksandherhusband,Bill,retiredandmovedtotheLewesarea,they weredisheartenedtolearnadeveloper plannedtoclear-cut150acresofwoods behindtheirhome.

“Weralliedsomeneighbors,andwe foughttohaveatleastsomeofitsaved. WewonthefirstPlanning&Zoning hearing,butwelostinappeal.Wecouldn’t affordtokeepthatbattlegoing,”saidthe 71-year-oldHicks,anativeofChester County,Pa.,whoisretiredfromworkas directorofmarketingandsupply-chain informationtechnologyforWawaand whohasalsotaughtmusic.

“Throughthatexperience,”shesaid, theymetnow-SussexCountyCouncilwomanJaneGruenebaum,“andwe formedtheSussexPreservationCoalition threeorfouryearsagobecausewerecognizedfightingthesedifferentdevelopmentapplicationswasn’tgoingtosolve theissue.

“Theissueis,theCountyhasland-use codesthatdon’tprotecttheforestsorthe wetlands,andallowthesedevelopersto clear-cut.JaneandIformedthecoalition tostartmakingprogresstowardbetter land-usecodes,”saidHicks,wholivesin ChapelGreennearLewes.

Inannouncinghercampaignfor countycouncil,Hickhadsaidshelearned “evenwith(so-called)protectionsinplace, theSussexCountyCouncilleftbulldozersizedloopholesthatofferednoprotection fortheenvironmentandprovidedinadequateinfrastructureandworkforcehousing.”

“Sincethatexperience,Ihaveworked tobringcommonsensechangestocontrol thesprawl,topushworkforcehousingoptionsandtoprotectouruniqueandfragile environment.NowI’vedecidedtotake

thenextstep.Iamrunningforaseaton CountyCouncil.…Wearehometo teachers,nurses,skilledconstruction workers,retailandrestaurantworkers— manyofwhomstrugglewithinadequate roadsjusttogettowork.Weneedtohave infrastructure—schools,roads,fireand policepersonnel—thatkeepspacewith theneedsofourpopulation,”shesaid.

Hicks,aDemocrat,willchallengeRepublicanCouncilmanJohnRieleyforthe District5seat,butsheemphasizedthat herconcernsarenon-partisanand“affectingallofus,regardlessofourparty,soit’s morepurple,”shesaidreferencingthetraditionalcolorsofredrepresentingRepublicansandbluerepresentingDemocrats blendingtomakepurpleassymbolicof thebipartisannatureoftheissue.

District5includesareasofSussex CountyfromAngolaintheeast,Georgetownandareastoitsnorthwest,Millsboro andareastoitssouthwest,andareas southwestofLewes.

Hickssaidshe’salsoconcernedabout SussexCounty’sinfrastructurenotbeing abletosupportrapidgrowthanddevelopment,andwouldliketoseetheCounty haveaninfrastructureprovisionordinance, “soifroads,schoolsandemergencyservicescan’tkeepup,thenyoudon’tbuildit,” shesaid.

Affordablehousingisdifficulttofind formany—includingteachers,nurses, policeofficersandemergencypersonnel,

Hickssaid.

“Weneeddoctors.Theycanaffordto livehere,butforeverydoctor,weneedsix toeightmorepeopletosupportthepractice,andtheyhavetobeabletoaffordto livehere.Ourschoolsareovercrowded. Weneedmoreteachers.Weneedhousing forthosewhoearn$50,00to$100,000 eachyear.Weareatapointwherewe needtomandatethat.

“Ifyouwanttobuild,youshouldhave toprovidesomuchworkforcehousingin ourgrowthareas.…It’salldoable.We needacountycouncilthathasthewill andthetenacitytogetitdone.JaneandI, throughourworkwiththeSussexcoalition,haveexhibitedthewillandtenacity.

“Itrequiresacouncilmemberwhois committedtochange.Iamthatperson.… Wecanalllookaroundandseewhat CountyCouncilhasallowedinthelast10 years.Iknowit’stimeforameaningful change.Ihopevoterswillagreeit’stime forafreshperspective,anewvoicefor District5,”shesaid.

Hicksandherhusbandhavethree childreninablendedfamily—JenChace ofAngolaandJessieLeakeofKennett Square,Pa.,aswellasthelateJamie Hicks,andtwograndchildren.Aschedule ofherplannedcampaigneventsisonher websiteatwww.electjillhicks.com.

Councilmembersservefour-year termsandarepaid$44,669annually.

VisitDelawarereleasesupdatedtravelguide Volunteerssoughtfor CoastalDelaware CommunityCleanUp

OnMarch24,DelawareLt.Gov. KyleEvansGayhelpedtheDelaware TourismOffice(DTO)unveilitsnew VisitDelawareTravelGuide.Thisisthe firstneweditionoftheState’stravel guidesince2020.Itincludesrefreshed photography,updatedlistingsforattractionsandbusinesses,andnewstory-drivenfeaturesthathighlightthepeople andplacesthatmakethestateunique.

“TheVisitDelawareTravelGuideis theperfectstartingpointforplanninga trip,”saidDelawareTourismOfficeDirectorJessicaWelch.“Itbringstogether inspiration,ideasandpracticalinformationinoneplace,helpingtravelersdiscoverjusthowmuchthereistoseeand dointheFirstState.”

TheTravelGuide’sreleaseandcover pageunveilingtookplaceattheBiggs MuseumofAmericanArtinDover,one ofthemanymuseumsfeaturedinthe

publication.

“Delawarehasanincrediblevariety ofexperiences,fromrelaxingbeachgetawaysandscenictrailstohistoriclandmarks,festivalsandgreatdiningall packedintoa96-milestretch,”saidGay. “Iknowthatwhenpeoplevisitandget toknowallaboutournaturalheritage andrichhistory,theywillmakeplansto comebacksoon!”

Thenewguideplacesaneven strongeremphasisonexperiences,encouragingvisitorstoexploreDelaware beyondthebeach.Itservesasapractical planningtool,withseasonalsuggestions andhelpfulresourcesforexploringall threecounties.

While thestate’saward-winning coastlineremainsacenterpiece,the guidealsohighlightsoutdooradventures,historicdowntowns,artsandculture,agritourism,andDelaware’s

culinaryandcraftbeveragescene.Additionally,itspotlightslocalbusinesses, uniqueattractionsandhiddengems acrossthestatesovisitorscandiscover somethingnew,whetherit’stheirfirst triportheir10th.

CopiesoftheVisitDelawareTravel Guidecanbeorderedonthewebsiteat visitdelaware.com.

Tourismisamajorcontributorto Delaware’seconomy.Itaccountsfor morethan5percentofthestateGDP. Inaddition,thetourismindustrygeneratesmorethan$700millioninstateand localtaxrevenue.Withouttourism,each Delawarehouseholdwouldpayatleast $1,800moreperyearinstateandlocal taxes,DTOofficialsnoted.

TheDelawareTourismOffice,adivisionoftheDelawareDivisionof SmallBusiness,promotestourismand economicgrowthinDelaware.

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommercewillhostthe2026Coastal DelawareCommunityCleanUponSaturday,April18,from8a.m.tonoon.InpartnershipwithKeepDelawareBeautiful, groupsandindividualsalikearebeinginvitedtocelebratetheweekofEarthDayby adoptingandcleaningasectionofroadway intheQuietResortsarea.

Thoseinterestedinparticipatinginthe CoastalDelawareCommunityCleanUp cansignuponlineatthequietresorts.com until8a.m.onWednesday,April15.Volunteershavetheoptiontochoosefrom fourtargetedclean-uplocations,ortoserve whereverhelpisneeded,ortopicktheir ownarea.Regardlessofcleaninglocation, volunteersmustcheckinattheirassigned hublocation.

TheInlandBaysGardenCenterwill serveasacentralhublocationwhereregisteredvolunteerswillcheckin,receivecleanupsuppliesanddiscardcollectedtrash.Any walk-upregistrationsarewelcomebefore 11a.m.Allpre-registeredvolunteerswill receivecheck-indetailsandlocationinformationduringtheweekoftheevent.

The2025clean-upsawmorethan40 volunteerscollect800poundsoftrash,despiteunfavorableweather.

ContacttheChamberat(302)5392100orinfo@thequietresorts.comformore information.Thoseinterestedinbecoming acleaningareasponsororavolunteerliaisoncancontactLaurenatlauren@thequietresorts.com.

Pikatospeakon educationreforms

TheLeagueofWomenVotersof SussexCountywillhostJoePika,professoremeritusofpoliticalscienceand internationalrelationsattheUniversity ofDelawareandformerpresidentofthe DelawareBoardofEducation,onTuesday,April14,fromnoonto2:30p.m.,at TikiJac’s,71RehobothAvenue,RehobothBeach.

Pika’spresentation,“CurrentEfforts toMakeDelawareEducationMore Equitable,”willfocusonschoolfunding and districtconsolidation.Twomajor reformeffortsaremovingtowardconsiderationbytheGeneralAssemblythat couldaffectSussexCountyschools,organizersnotedofthetopic.

AspartoftheLeague,Libations& Learningseries,theeventisopento anyoneinterestedinlocalandstategovernmentandinsupportingtheLeague’s effortstoempowervoterswithinformationandeducationonpoliticalissues. The45-minutepresentationwillfollow libationsandlunchwithindividual checks.

Formoreinformationandtoreserve aseatatTikiJac’s,gotosussexlwv.org andclickthe“NewsandEvents”link.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling ThisGreatBlueHeronroamsawetland insearchofitsnextsnack.

Left,geareduptotakeapieinthefaceforagoodcauseareSussexAcademyemployees,fromleft,StephanieHartsoe,NicoCaceres,RachaelJohnston,NikkiKaczmarczyk andDeonBrunskill.Right,HenryMorales-YocgrinsashewindsuptopieteacherJessicaLove.

SussexAcademysixth-gradersraise$3,400forWaterforSouthSudan

SussexAcademysixth-gradersraised morethan$3,400forWaterforSouth Sudan—anannualfundraiserconductedinconjunctionwiththeirstudy ofthebook“ALongWalktoWater”by LindaSuePark.

Severalyearsago,currentfreshman GrierLawsonproposedthesixthgradersjointheIronGiraffeChallenge whilereadingthebook.Thechallenge raisesmoneyforWaterforSouth

Sudan,anonprofitorganization foundedbythebook’sprotagonist,Salva Dut.

Thatfirstyear,studentsraisedalmost $2,000, anamountthathasgrowneach yearandresultedintheconstructionof awellinSouthSudanthatisengraved withSussexAcademy’sname. Thefundraiserisintwoparts:oneis anexternalonlinedonation,andthe otherisPieintheFaceDay,when

schoolstaffvolunteertotakea whipped-cream-and-sprinklespieinthe face.Studentsbuy$1ticketsforarandomchancetopietheemployeeinthe face.

OnMarch16,staffdonnedtheir trashbags,showercaps,gogglesand other protectivegear,andgatheredin theschoolmultipurposeroomtoawait theirturnforastudent’snametobe pulledfromacup,winningthechance

topiethatadultintheface. SussexAcademystaffmemberswho signeduptoreceiveapieinthefacefor agoodcauseincludedAmyAdamcik, KyleBentley,DeonBrunskill,Nico Caceres,MichaelCampanese,JonEnglish,DawnyelFurlong,StephanieHartsoe,MindyHete,RachaelJohnston, NikkiKaczmarczyk,StacyLawson,JessicaLoveandSamanthaMelvin.

SussexAcademyMiddlestudentsstagedaspiritedperformanceofMadagascarJr. March6-7.Theproductionwasstudent-driven;highschoolseniorsGigiMiranda andChaseRyandirectedunderthesupervisionofmiddleschooltheatreandmusic director,MadisonMcCormick.Basedontheblockbusteranimatedmotionpicture, theplayfeaturedLylaClaraasAlextheLion,FionaNehrbasasMartytheZebra, Luna MajjulasMelmantheGiraffe,DrayaStrattonasGloriatheHippoandKennedy Hearn,GraceWagner,AlyssaMcKainandZoeyShenoyasthescene-stealingpenguinsSkipper,Private,RicoandKowalski.SussexAcademyisatuition-free,public charterK-12schoolinGeorgetown,Del.Itsmissionistocreateasupportiveschool environmentwithacceleratedlearningopportunitiesthatpreparestudentstoexplore,experienceandexcel.

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FRIDAY

Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse (19) TNT 8 p.m.

After the shocking murder of his pregnant wife, top Navy SEAL John Kelly (Michael B. Jordan) uncovers a covert conspiracy that could plunge the United States and Russia into a nuclear war. Also stars Jodie Turner-Smith, Jamie Bell and Guy Pearce.

Martha Graham Dance Company:

We Are Our Time (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.

In the second and final episode of this docuseries, the Martha Graham dancers embark on a world tour, reflecting on the physical and emotional toll of life on the road. The pressure is on for the first American dance company to tour China post-pandemic.

SATURDAY

2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur (11) WBAL 12 p.m.

Top amateur golfers, including Grace Kilcrease from Oklahoma State, Megan Propeck of the University of Florida and Eunseo Choi of Pepperdine University, are expected to be in the mix in this final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

This true crime story follows the excruciating experience and later escape of husband and wife Larry and Connie Van Oosten, retired business owners who were kidnapped and held in a secret dungeon before their captor demanded they pay $350,000.

SUNDAY

2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament (7) WMDT 3:30 p.m.

After weeks of competition, only two teams remain in the running to claim the top prize in women’s college basketball. Which team will come out on top? The championship game broadcasts live from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.

Dark Winds (60) AMC 9 p.m.

Time is running out for Navajo Tribal police officers Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon), Chee (Kiowa Gordon) and Manuelito (Jessica Matten) during this Season 4 finale. Will the three officers be able to save a missing Navajo girl before it’s too late?

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Amanpour (N) (19) TNT (5:15) <+++ Dune: Part Two ('24) Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet. (:45) <+++ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ('24)Chris Hemsworth,Tom Burke, Anya

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MONDAY

Bachelor Mansion Takeover (41) HGTV 8 p.m.

In this Season 1 finale, the final four designers from Bachelor Nation go face-to-face for one final challenge. With two high-stakes eliminations still to take place and a $100,000 prize on the line, the competition heats up in the kitchen.

Memory of a Killer (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

After all the twists and turns, the inaugural season of Fox’s latest crime drama comes to a close. Can Angelo (Patrick Dempsey) keep his dangerous double life in check while dealing with early onset Alzheimer’s? Or will it all fall apart?

Foul Play With Anthony Davis (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 11:30 p.m.

This all-new reality series sees NBA superstar Anthony Davis turn his love for pranks into boundless entertainment. During this series premiere, Davis helps LeBron James fool Draymond Green before working with Jordan Chiles to prank Rickea Jackson.

TUESDAY

NBA Basketball (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

At last place in the East, the Indiana Pacers have nothing to lose. However, that makes them all the more dangerous as they welcome the surging Minnesota Timberwolves to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for inter-conference action.

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

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The premiere of this two-part series follows British historian Lucy Worsley as she investigates the unrest that led to the birth of a new nation in 1776. While the American angle is the oft-told version, the lesser-known side finally gets its due.

House Hunters Australia (41) HGTV 10 p.m.

During this latest episode, Australian newlyweds begin their search for their first home together. However, their different visions clash as one prefers the city life of Waterloo, while the other wants the serene outdoor spaces of the North Shore.

WEDNESDAY

Survivor (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

While fans anxiously await seeing host Jeff Probst take on a Survivor challenge of his own, the game keeps on going for the all-star players competing in this series’ landmark 50th season. Will past experience help or hinder their performances?

Nature (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

A group of orphaned elephants found care and safety at Reteti, the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in Africa. This docuseries follows the elephants from young calves to adolescents preparing for release, documenting the journey step by step.

Days of Thunder (60) AMC 11:30 p.m.

Ahead of this year’s Daytona 500 race, AMC airs this 1990 action film starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Robert Duvall. Cruise plays a cocky stock car driver who gets his chance to compete in the fast-paced world of NASCAR.

THURSDAY

2026 Masters Tournament (28) ESPN 8 p.m.

The PGA’s top golfers converge on Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., to compete for the league’s grandest prize: the Green Jacket. Last year, Rory McIlroy beat Justin Rose in an intense playoff to win the illustrious tournament.

Matlock (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

Kathy Bates, Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall and Leah Lewis star in the second season of this legal procedural, which follows Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Bates) as she uses her wit and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.

Tag (19) TNT 10:45 p.m.

Once a year, five highly competitive friends agree to take part in a no-holds-barred game of tag, doing whatever it takes to bring each other down. Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress and Isla Fisher star in this 2018 comedy.

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Sundays at 9am

Worship on the Beach 15 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bethany Beach (octagonal building)

Sharing the Truth of God’s Word, Verse by Verse TheBeachFellowship.com

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

You are Welcomed No matter who you are, where you’re from, what you look like, or who you love 9:30am Sunday Service

Bible Study Wednesdays at 11am Ellis and West State Streets in Millsboro DE 19966

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HOLY WEEK

PALM SUNDAY, March 29 • 8 &10 am Blessing of the Palms and Holy Eucharist

TENEBRAE SERVICE, March 31• 7 pm

Service of darkness and light leading into the mysteries of Holy Week

MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 2 • 5:30 pm

Pot-luck Supper, and Holy Eucharist celebrated at table side

GOOD FRIDAY, April 3• 3 pm

Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday and Communion from Reserved Sacrament Stations of the Cross at 2 pm

EASTER DAY

Anewwomen’sacappellaensembleis makingitsmarkonthelocalmusic scene.WomenKind,recentlyintroduced toaudiencesattheFebruaryconcertsof theCAMPRehobothChorus,willpresentitsdebutconcert,“Life,Love,Laughter,”onSaturday,April18,at7p.m.,and Sunday,April19,at3p.m.,atWestminsterPresbyterianChurch,301King CharlesAvenue,inRehobothBeach. Ticketscost$25andareavailableat camprehoboth.org/events.

WomenKindisthenewestensemble connectedwiththeCAMPRehoboth ChorusandjoinstheAllianceSingers outreachgroupaspartoftheorganization’seffortstobringmusictoawider communityaudience.Thegroup’s17auditionedsingersshareamissionto“foster akindandlovingcommunitybycelebratingthepowerofwomenandmusic, andhonoringourshareddesireforconnection,harmony,andbelonging.”

AccordingtoaltoTrudieThompson, “Thegrouphasalreadyjelledmusically andsocially.”

WomenKind’srepertoireincludes pop,jazz,Broadway,women’smusicand traditionalchoralmusic.TheAprilprogramincludesfamiliarfavorites,including“ADreamIsaWishYourHeart Makes,”fromthe1950Disneyanimated classic“Cinderella,”DollyParton’semotional“LightofaClearBlueMorning”

andLorde’sGrammy-winning“Royals.”

“WomenKindisthrilledtowelcome specialguestsPotomacFever,anacappellagroupfromtheGayMen’sChorus ofWashington,D.C.,”organizersnoted. “PotomacFeverhaspreviouslyperformedatCAMPRehoboth,consistentlyimpressingaudienceswiththeir exceptionalartistry.TheprogramiscertaintoachievethegoalofsopranoKaren Hinman,whohopestotakeaudiences ‘onajourneywheretheycantrulyfeel

theemotionsofthesongsweshare.’”

Acappellamusicisvocalmusicperformedwithoutinstruments.Singerscreateallthesounds—melody,harmony, rhythmandbass—usingonlytheir voices.AlthoughtheWomenKind singershavedeepanddiversemusical backgrounds,onlyafewhavepriora cappellaexperience.Othershavedirected choirs,sungoperaprofessionally,and performedonstageandinchoruses,includingwiththeCAMPRehoboth Chorus.

Thesingersagreedthatacappella singingrequiresmemberstolistenand blendwitheachother.SopranoPamela Malschnotesthatshecomesbackfor “thechallenge,thecamaraderie,andthe purejoyofsinging,”addingthatthe “smallersizepromotesasenseofclosenessandbelonging.”

Formanymembers,thegrouprepresentsbothamusicalopportunityanda celebrationofsharedlifeexperiences— somethingtheyhopeaudienceswillhear

andfeelinboththemusicandthesense ofconnectionandjoythegroupaimsto create.

AltoLisaFernandezsaid,“Webring experiences,knowledge,andwisdomas wemusicallyconveymanymessagesin thematerialweshare.”

AltoSandyPierceaddedherhope thatWomenKind“touchesmanyother livesinourcommunitythroughmusic andexample.”

Fernandezconcluded,“I believethat asagroupwecanliftupothersinlove, joy,andpositivityinatimewherethose feelingsneedtobeshared.”

WomenKindwasfoundedbyJeff Buhrman,assistantdirectorofCAMP RehobothChorus.Buhrmanspent25 yearsasateacher,highschoolchoraldirectorandschoolcounselorbeforebecomingactiveintheLGBTQ+choral movement.Hepreviouslyservedfor15 yearsasartisticdirectoroftheGayMen’s ChorusofWashington,D.C.,andlater ledVoicesofKentuckiana.

Buhrmansaid,“StartingWomenKind,andworkingwithsuchtalented andenthusiasticwomenhasbeenanunexpectedandgreatjoy.ThegroupincludessingersfromtheCAMP RehobothChorusandoutstanding singersfromthecommunity.That’swhat makesthegroupdifferent.IthinkWomenKindwillcontributeagreatdealtothe women’scommunityintheRehoboth area.Welookforwardtosingingforall kindsofeventsandspecialoccasions.”

Inadditiontopresentingconcerts, WomenKindplanstoexpanditsroleasa communityoutreachensemble,performingatcommunitygatherings,retirement andassistedlivingfacilities,schoolsand privateeventsthroughouttheregion.To bookanevent,email jbuhrman1253@gmail.comor chorus@camprehoboth.org.

CoastalPointphotos•KerinMagill SeveraldozenprotestersgatheredonRoute113in DagsboroonSaturday,March28,aspartofthenationalNoKingsprotestsacrossthecountrythat drewmillionstothestreetstoprotestthepolicies oftheTrumpadministration.

HundredsofprotestersgatheredinBethanyBeach onSaturday,March28,joiningmillionsacrossthe countrytakingpartintheNoKingsprotests.

BeebeAuxiliarydonates$50Kforpurchaseofwheelchairs

TheBeebeAuxiliaryis doingitsparttoensurethat patientswithmobilitylimitationsandchallengeshavea safeandcomfortableexperiencewhentheychooseBeebe fortheircare.Theirrecent $50,000donationtothe BeebeMedicalFoundation wasmadetosupportthepurchaseofnewwheelchairs,allowingpatientsandtheir familiestonavigatethehospitalwitheaseanddignity fromthemomenttheyarrive.

“Patientexperienceis shapedbycountlessmoments —manyofthemsmall,but allofthemmeaningful,”said KayYoung,executivedirector ofdevelopmentattheBeebe MedicalFoundation.“This giftwillsupportourpatients andcareteamsinanimportantandmeaningfulway.We aredeeplygratefulforthe BeebeAuxiliary’scontinued partnershipandtheircommitmenttocompassionate, patient-centeredcare.”

TheBeebeAuxiliarywas foundedin1936andsince thattimehascontributed morethan$6.1millionto

thehealthsystem.Inadditiontofundraisingefforts, Auxiliarymembersvolunteer andengageincommunity outreachefforts.Additionally,theBeebeAuxiliaryoperatesthehospitalgiftshop, withanongoinggoaltoraise moneytoimprovetheoverall patientcareenvironmentand strengthenthepatientexperience.

“Forgenerations,ourvolunteershavebeenproudto supportBeebe,”saidWendell Alfred,presidentofthe BeebeAuxiliary.“Thisgift reflectsourongoingcommitmenttoimprovingtheexperiencethatpatientsand familieshave,whilealsosupportingtheincrediblepatient careteamswhoworkhere, everyday.”

CoastalPoint•Submitted Fromlefttoright,WendellAlfredandKayYoungstandin frontoftheLewesCampusentrance.

HealWellcelebratesgrandopeningwithribbon-cutting

HealWellcelebratedthegrand openingoftheirnewlocationin Dagsborowitharibbon-cuttingon Thursday,March26,inpartnership withtheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce.TheHeal Wellteam,familyandChamber membersattendedthecelebration.

HealWellisatraditionalnaturopathicandholisticwellnesspractice foundedbyJenniferRodgers.Their missionis“toguideindividualsinto deep,lastinghealingbycombining thewisdomoftraditionalnaturopathy,holisticcoachingandfaith-based principals—empoweringthemto aligntheirhealthwithGod’sdesign andtakeownershipoftheirwellness journey.”

HealWelloffersmultiplemassage options,includingmedicalmassage, pregnancymassageandhotstone massage,aswellasZytoscans,nutritionalconsultations,reflexologyand more.

Thenewlocationisat31112 HoltsLandingRoad.Gotohealwell.healthtolearnmoreabouttheir missionandservices,andtobook online.

LordBaltimoreLionscelebrate80yearsofservice

TheLordBaltimoreLions Clubcommemoratedits80thanniversaryonMarch18,witha celebratorydinneratBearTrap GolfClub’sCoastalKitchen.The eventmarkedeightdecadesof servicetothecommunityand wasattendedbyaround90 guests,includingclubmembers, localcivic,religiousandelected leaders,andLionsfromacross Delaware.

CharteredonJan.23,1946, theLordBaltimoreLions Clubreflecteditshistoryduring theevening.LionAnneGude honoredtheclub’sfoundingby readingthenamesoftheoriginal chartermembers.PastDistrict GovernorKarlGudeco-chaired theeventwithGudeandserved ashost.

Attendeesviewedamultimediapresentationhighlightingthe club’slongstandingcommitment tocommunityservice,featuringphotographsandvideofromserviceprojectsspanningtheclub’shistory.Lions DennisBerkeyandKimBerkeypreparedthepresentation.

Theevening’sguestspeaker,Past CouncilChairandPresidentofthe DelawareLionsFoundationDon LeCates,praisedtheLordBaltimore

grouppicture.

LionsClubforitssustaineddedication tocommunityneedsanditsalignment withthemissionofLionsClubsInternational.Healsorecognizedtheclub’s leadershipwithinDistrict22-D. Duringtheprogram,LeCatespresentedTedReiverFellowshipAwards toLionsJanetBauerandJackBauerin recognitionoftheirextensiveservice

andleadershipatboththeclub, thedistrictandascountydirectorsfor theDelawareLionsFoundation.

Additionalrecognitionincludedthe presentationofaMelvinJonesProgressiveAward,thehighestformof recognitionbestowedbyLionsClubs International,toLionKennyCrooks byKarlGude,honoringCrooks’long-

termhumanitarianserviceand leadershipwithintheclub.

Theclubwasalsohonoredby remarksfromstateSen.Gerald HockerandstateRep.RonGray, bothofwhompresentedofficial proclamationsfromtheDelaware SenateandHouseofRepresentativesrecognizingtheclub’s80 yearsofservice.

Theprogramconcludedwith acknowledgmentstolocalmusicianJohnMcKeeforproviding entertainmentduringthesocial hour.ThereweretestimoniesofferedbyLordBaltimore LionsClubmembers followedbyclosingremarksfrom DistrictGovernorGailKrebs, whocongratulatedtheclubon thissignificantmilestone.

Themenandwomenof theLordBaltimoreLionsClub servethecommunitiesofOcean View,Millville,BethanyBeach, Clarksville,FrankfordandDagsboro. Formoreinformation,visitwww.lordbaltimorelionsclub.org,followtheclub onFacebook,orcontactMembership ChairLionScottBrannanatsbrannan1@yahoo.comorSecretaryLion MaryBeckettat lionmaryfran@yahoo.com.

TheBeebeMedicalFoundationrecentlyhostedits2026WomeninPhilanthropyLuncheon.Theeventwasheldin celebrationofInternationalWomen’s Day,emphasizingthepowerofconnectionandthevalueinhavingcirclesof supportduringlife’smostchallenging moments.

TheluncheonwasheldatTheClubhouseatBaywoodGreens,withagoalof unitingwomenwhodeserverecognition fortheirgenerosity,resilienceandcollectiveimpactonphilanthropicactionin today’shealthcarelandscape.

“Womeninphilanthropyisabout showingupforoneanotherandensuring thatnopatientinourcommunitywalks alone,”saidKayYoung,executivedirector ofdevelopmentfortheBeebeMedical Foundation,whodeliveredopeningremarksattheevent,withafocusonrecognizingtheextraordinaryrolethatwomen

playinshapingthehealthoftheircommunities.“Oureventwasameaningful reminderthatwhilehealthcarefacilities andtechnologiesarecriticallyimportant, itisthestrengthofourcommunity that sustainspatientsandfamiliesthrough life’smostvulnerableseasons.”

Thekeynotespeakerattheluncheon wasAlisonHouckAndrew,whounderstandsfirsthandjusthowimportantitis tohavesupportwhenamedicalcrisisoccurs.WhenAndrewwasdiagnosedwith Stage4Hodgkin’slymphoma,themessages,meals,transportationsupport,and laughterfromfamilymembersand friendsgaveherhopeandcarriedher through,shesaid.

“Cancertreatmentisclinical,buthealingiscommunal,”saidAndrew,amemberofBeebeHealthcare’sFinance CommitteeandapartneratFawCasson CPAs.“MycirclecarriedmewhenIdid

LewesinBloomplans TulipSaleforApril3

Flowerloverscancelebratethe 17thAnnualLewesTulipCelebrationwithLewesinBloom’sannual tulipsale.OnFriday,April3,Lewes inBloomwillbesellingtulipsand otherspringflowersattheBank StreetPlazaonSecondStreetin Lewesfrom9a.m.until3p.m.,or untilsoldout.(Thisisaone-daysale socomeearlyforthebestchoices!)

Allproceedsfromthesalebenefits thepurchaseofflowersplantedand tendedbyLewesinBloomvolunteersin21publicgardensand planterlocationsthroughthecityof Lewes.

LewesinBloommemberssaid theyaregratefulforthesupportthey receivefromthecommunity.With morethan500members—manyof whomworkinoneormoreofthe gardensandotherdisplaysthroughouttheyear—theorganizationhas wonbothnationalandinternational

notfeelstrongandremindedmethatI wasneveralone.”

Today,asherhealingprocesscontinues,AndrewvolunteersinBeebe’sTunnellCancerCenter,wheresheoffers encouragementandpracticalself-care supportforpatientsastheyarereceiving treatmentintheinfusioncenter.

OtherspeakersattheWomeninPhilanthropyluncheoneventincludedSara Larch,chairoftheBeebeBoardofDirectors,whoisonlythesecondwomanin Beebe’s110-yearhistorytoserveas Boardchair.Shereflectedonthecritical rolecommunitysupportplaysasBeebe continuestoexpandservicestomeetthe needsofSussexCounty’sgrowingpopulation.

“Beebe’sstrengthhasalwayscome fromthiscommunity,”saidLarch.“The generosityandengagementofleadersin thisroomensurethatexceptionalcarere-

mainsaccessibleclosetohome—today andforgenerationstocome.”

ChristineSteele,MSW,LCSW,a dedicatedsocialworkerwhoispartof Beebe’sOncologyServicesteamalso spoke.Inadditiontounderscoringthe importanceofemotionalandsocialsupportduringthecancerjourney,Steele sharedherperspectiveontheimportance ofBeebeMedicalFoundation’sCancer PatientSpecialNeedsFund,whichprovidespracticalsupportforcancerpatients facingfinancialorlogisticalhardships whileinthemidstoftreatment.

“Healthcarebecomespersonalforall ofusatsomepoint,”saidYoung.“When thatmomentcomes,whatmattersmostis whostandsbesideyou.”

TolearnmoreabouttheBeebeMedicalFoundationandwaystosupport BeebeHealthcare,visitwww.beebemedicalfoundation.org.

honors.Theywillbecompetingin theAmericaninBloomNational AwardsProgramthissummer.

Celebratingits25thanniversary, LewesinBloom,asdirectedbytheir BoardofAdvisors,isanall-volunteer organization.Itsmissionistopromoteandmaintainthebeautification ofLewespublicgardensandparks throughcitizenvolunteerism,thus helpingtorelievetheCityofLewes ofthattask,andtherebyinspiring communityspirit.

ThegoalsofLIBareto:

•Berecognizedandsupportedas areliablecommunityresource;

•Provideopportunitiesforinterestedpartiestoenhancethecity landscape;and

•Provideopportunitiesforvolunteerismandeducationforitsmembership,aswellassupportersofthe Lewescommunity.

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Writingaboutthehorrorsher motherenduredduringthe Holodomor—themanmadefamine inSovietUkraineintheearly1930s —forcedOceanView’sOksanaFarbertoconfrontwhatshecalled “painfulchaptersofhistory,”butit alsogavehertheopportunityto honorhermother’smemorywhile markingher100thbirthday.

“Asyoucanimagine,itwasvery emotionallydifficult,”saidFarber,the daughterofVeraPalamarchkGidej andtheauthorofthe124-page“ConversationswithVera.”

Gidej—whomFarbercallsVera throughoutthebook—survivedthe Holodomor,whichwasdescribedby herdaughterastheSoviets’planto eradicateheridentityasaUkrainian. ShealsosurvivedNazioccupation, forcedlaborduringWorldWarIIand havingtoescapeforcedrepatriation byarmedSovietsattheendofthe war.

Farberrecalledhermother,who livedfrom1924to2011,tellingher andhertwobrothersaboutherown mother,Tetiana,herfather,Hryhoriy, hersiblingsandothers,starving.

“Therewasnofoodtobefound. BeforeHryhoriydied,though,Vera’s parentsmanagedtofind‘wildberries inthewoods,wildonionsontheforestgrounds,therewerestillenough edibleflowerstofeedus,andsome peoplesomehowmanagedtohidea chicken,soonceinawhileacoupleof eggswouldappearforustoshare,’” Farberwrote,quotinghermother.

“Theneighborhood’spetdogsand catsbegantodisappear.Squirrels, racoons,coyotes,foxes,snakes,field mice,bears,moles,deer,rabbits,badgersandbirdswerecapturedandkilled tobeeatenimmediately.Children— whoseparentshadvanished,gotten arrestedordiedfromhunger—were lefttotheirowndevicesandbeganto huntdown,captureandeatratsraw,” hermotherhadtoldher.

“Thisisthestoryofhersurvival, hersacrificesandherunwavering strengthinthefaceofoppressionand adversity—atestamenttothepower ofthehumanspirittoendureand findhopeeveninthedarkestof times,”Farberwrote.

Shedecidedtowritethebook— availableonAmazonfor$14.99— Farbersaid,becausesheremembered hermotherformanyyearsrecounting herexperiencesandrealized“howimportantitwastopreservehervoice forfuturegenerations.”

“Thisisawayofhonoringherlife andsharingwhatshewitnessedsoit wouldnotbeforgotten.Wewerechildren,andshewouldtellusthestories overandoverandoveragain,”Farber said,addingthattheydeeplyaffected

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‘ConversationswithVera’documentsthetrialsandtribulationsexperiencedbythe author’smotherduringtheRussianandNazioccupationofUkraine.

her.Shesaidshefirstheardthemat5 or6yearsold,“andatthatageyou don’tknowthedepthofthoseemotions,butIdoknowitcapturedmy attentionbecausewhenMamatoldus storieslikethat,shewouldbecome extremelysad,whichwasunlike Mama,andsometimesshewouldcry,” Farbersaid.

SherecalledhearinghowJoseph Stalin,wholedtheSovietUnionfrom 1924untilhisdeathin1953,imposed thefamineinUkrainein1931.

“Itwasdescribedasa‘murderby hunger.’That’swhatmymother talkedaboutallthetime.Thehunger. Watchingherfatherandtwobaby brothersdie.Theyhadtoburythem withtheirbarehands,digholesby hand,becausetheyconfiscatedallthe shovels,sayingtheywereweapons,” Farbersaid.

Ofhermother,shesaid,“80to85 percentofherfamilyalldiedinthe Holodomor—hertwobabybrothers andherfather…bothsetsofgreatgrandparents,allherauntsanduncles. Shewas8or9yearsold.Thereisso

usethosewordslightly.Inevermet anybodywhohadsomuchcharacter orwhowasasresilient.Shesaid, ‘Don’tjudgepeople.’Shewassubjectedtosomuchjudgment,butshe saidtolookdownonsomebodywasa stainonyourcharacter,”Farbersaid.

Farbertoldhermothershewanted torecordhervoiceassherelated painfulmemories“soherchildrenand grandchildrenwillknowwhatyou wentthrough.”

TheHolodomorendedbylate 1933,duetothearrivalofanewharvestand“aiddesignedtorevivethe collectivefarmsystem,”accordingto historicalreports.

Farber’sfathereventuallyfoundan organizationthatsponsoredhimand hiswifesotheycouldtraveltoManhattan,andoncetheyarrived,theyreunitedwithfriendsfromGermany whowerealreadyinNewYork.Her fathergotajobintheBronx,thenthe familyreturnedtoManhattan.

Farber—who,withherhusband, Morton,hastwochildren,Michael FarberofNewYorkandErikaAndersonofLancaster,Pa.,andtwo grandchildren—saidherexperience ofgrowingup“inaconcretejungleof wall-to-wallpeoplewithamother likemine…youdon’tmakeeyecontacteasily.Youdon’ttrusteasily.If youmeetsomeoneandfeelthestring betweenyourtwohearts...thenyou canbecomefriends.Youdon’ttrust easily,butyouneversuccumbtohatredandprejudice.Mamaloved everybody.Sheboughteverybody Christmasgiftsandtookthem Ukrainianfoods,”shesaid.

muchshedoesnotevenknowabout theirownfamily.Theylivedthrough somanydarkmoments,butshenever lostherfaithorherhope.WhenI wrotethebook,IfeltlikeIwascontinuingaconversationwithMama,” Farbersaid.

“Idobelieveitwasbecauseofher mother,whowasTetiana—shewas instrumentalinbeingamajorinfluenceinherlife,tellinghertobe strong,that‘Wewillnotallowanyone togetridofus.’Shealsotaughtmy motherhowtobesecretive.There wereSovietteachersbeatingkids untiltheybled,tospeakonlyRussian —whichwasterrifyingforkids,becausetheywereUkrainianbutthey werenotallowedtospeakanything butRussian,”Farbersaid.

Farber’sgrandmotherandmother wouldsecretlyspeaktoeachotherin Ukrainianintheirhome,prayintheir nativelanguageandquietlycelebrate ChristmasandEaster.

“Hermother’sstrongcharacterinfluencedherandshapedherown characterofresilience,andIdonot

“Writingthebookwassuchan emotionalexperience,”Farberadded. “Ididn’tstartwritingituntiltwoor threeyearsagobecauseitmademe cry.Butmymothersaid,‘Pleasedocumentit,becauseIwantmyfamilyto know.’Iputitinhardcoverandgave ittoherfamilymembers.Ihadleftovercopies,andpeopletoldme,‘This shouldbepublished.’Peopleseemed toappreciateit.Ihavegottensome nicereviewsonAmazon.Ifeelher, butittookalotoutofme.Ittookme awhiletomakeitforpublicdissemination.Ithoughtitwastoopersonal. Myhusbandandkidsencouraged me,”shesaid.

Thebookendswithtouchinglettersfromfamilymembers,including VeraGidej’sdaughter-in-law,Marta Gidej,whojokedaboutnotbeingable togetexactmeasurementsforher mother-in-law’sflawlessbakedgoods becauseshe,likeallexpertsinthe kitchen,didn’tmeasurebutjustknew whattoadd.

“Alittlebitofthis,apinchofthat, nottoomuch,nottoolittle…and viola,”shewroteinoneoftheletters comprisingtheepilogue.“Thebest ‘krusty’oatmealcookies,cheesecake andcherrypieyou’veeverhad.”

RealEDvice

ShouldIbuyfirstorsellfirstintoday’smarket?

Overall,theanswerisvery personal!Benefitsofbuying yournexthomepriortoselling yourcurrenthomeare:anoverlaptimetomovemorecalmly; showingsforyourcurrenthome takeplaceafteryoumove,allowingmoreflexibilityforshowing andeaseinhavingyourhome alwaysshow-ready;plusyoucansecureyournext property—andwaitfortheperfectone!Ifyou choosetogothisroute,youcouldusetoolssuchasa bridgeloan.Thisistheappropriatechoiceifyour nexthomeisnotsomethingthatcomesonthemarketveryoften.

Prosofsellingyourhomefirstare:youmaybe abletomakeamoreattractiveofferonthenext property,forexamplewithaquickerclosingdateand morefundsavailable;andyouhavelessriskofhavingtocarrytwopropertiessimultaneously.Youmay alsochoosetoexploreasellerleasebackinthissituation.Thisisagoodpathtotakeiftherearemany homesthatfityourbuyingcriteria,andyoufeelconfidentthatsomethingwillbeavailableinyourtime frame.

Consultwithyouragent,andchoosethepath thatisbestforyourpersonalsituation!

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Therightanswerdependson yourfinances,flexibility,and timing.Intoday’smarket,buyers haveanadvantage.Withmore inventoryandlesscompetition, it’spossibletonegotiatepricing, termsorrepairsthatweren’t availableinrecentyears.

Buyingfirst,however,only worksifyou’refinanciallycomfortable.Youshould beabletocarrytwomortgagesforatleast90days —orlonger—withoutstrain.Homesareselling, butpatienceandproperpricingmattermorethan ever.

Ifyoudon’tneedtomoverightaway,waitingto sellmaybethebetteroption.Marketsarecyclical, andsellingwhendemandstrengthenscanleadtoa smoothersaleandstrongerpricing.Inthemeantime, prepareyourhomesoit’sfullymarket-readywhen conditionsimprove.

Severalofourclientshavemadethedecisionto purchaseahomebeforeselling,andtheyrentout theirprevioushomewhiletheywaitforthemarket toshiftfavorablytowardsellers.Thisisanoptionif youwanttooffsetsomeorallofthecarryingcosts. Ultimately,thebestchoiceistheonethataligns withyourfinancialcomfortandlong-termgoals.

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TheRealMcCoyGroupofColdwellBanker (302)339-5368

Christine.McCoy@CBMove.com

Buyingfirstmightmakesenseif:

•Youdon’twanttorisklosingyour dreamhometoanotherbuyerinacompetitivemarket.

•Yourcurrenthomehasequityyou cantap(viaabridgeloanorHELOC), andyoucanaffordtwomortgagestemporarily.Ifyourhomeispaidoff,you maybeabletoborrowupto80percent oftheequityandusethecashforyournewhome.

Buttherearerisks:

•Carryingtwomortgagesandextracosts(taxes,utilities, maintenance)canstrainyourbudget.

•Financingasecondmortgagewithoutproceedsfromyour salecanbeharderandmoreexpensive.

Sellingfirstmightbebetterif:

•Youwantfinancialclarityandadefinedbudgetforyour nexthome.

•Youprefertoavoidoverlappingpaymentsandreducestress.

•You’reOKwithtemporaryhousingorrentalbetween homes.

Bottomline:There’snoone-size-fits-allanswer.Ifyourfinancesarestrong,buyingfirstmaywork.Ifyouwantcertainty andlessfinancialrisk,sellingfirstoftenmakesmoresense,especiallyinmarketswherehomesaresellingquickly.Alwaysconsult yourlocalrealestateagentandyourfinancinginstitutiontoexplorethepossibilitiesthatrelatetoyourpersonalsituation.

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JewelryExtravaganzatoraisefundsforMillsborolibrary

OnApril16-18,theFriendsofthe MillsboroPublicLibrarywillbepresentingtheirannualJewelryExtravaganzafundraiser,theproceedsfrom whichwillbeusedtosupportthechildren’ssummerreadingprogramsand

thepurchaseofe-books.

Sincelastyear,librarypatronsand friendshavebeendonatinggentlyused jewelryinpreparationforthesale.The committeehasnowcollectedcountless uniqueitems,themajorityofwhichwill besoldforbetween$1and$10.Inaddition,therewillbeasilentauction tablefeaturingmoreexpensivejewelry,a MichaelKorsbagandhomedécor items.

TheeventwillbeheldonThursday,

April16,3-7p.m.;Friday,April17, noonto5p.m.;andSaturday,April18, 10a.m.to2p.m.;attheMillsboroPublicLibrary,at217W.StateStreet, Millsboro.Cash,checksandcreditcards willbeacceptedforthis“gem”ofasale.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hesimplycouldnotbestopped. IndianRiverHighSchoolsenior attackJackSpencerexplodedfor threeconsecutivefive-goalgamesfor theboys’lacrosseteamtosurpassthe 100-career-goalmarkandleadthe Indianstothreestraightwinslast week.

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Spencernotchedhisthird-straight five-goaloutingtokeyacomeback victoryatHenlopenConferencerival MilfordonMonday,March30.He finishedtheweekwith18goalsfor theseason.

TheundefeatedIndians(4-0 overall,3-0inconferenceplay),who

trailed6-3athalftime,wentona6-0 runinthethirdquartertotakea9-6 lead.SeniorgoalkeeperJohnCruz made16savestoprotectthelead.

“Wedidagoodjobofmanaging theclockandmadesomekeyplays downthestretchtosecurethewin,” saidheadcoachDaveSpencer.“It wasaspecialcomebackwinforus againstaverytalented,senior-heavy Milfordteamthathasbeatenus soundlythelasttwoyears.”

SophomoremidfielderParker Moorescoredfourgoalsanddealt twoassists,andjuniorsCaidenClark andDominickSiedoreachchipped inwithagoalagainsttheBuccaneers (0-3overall,0-2inconferenceplay).

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JackSpencerhadrecordedhissec-

ond-straightfive-goalgameandsurpassedtheIRHSboys’lacrosse100career-goalplateauastheIndians defeatedtheirHenlopenConference rivalSpartansonFriday,March27.

ThesonofheadcoachDave Spencer,JackSpencerhitthecentury markwithhisfourthmarkerlatein thefirstquarter—anoverhand sidearmbulletthatbeattheopponents’goalieonhisstickside.

JackSpencerjoinedtheIRboys’ lacrosse“centuryclub”of100-plus careermarkersthatincludesstandoutsMaxForrey(IRHSClassof 2023,with185careergoals),George Martin(Classof2017,178goals), William“Cole”Josetti(Classof 2018,153goals)andReeceStone (Classof2022,106goals).

“Heisexcited,andit’savery proudmomentforme,too,”said

CoachSpencer.

Mooreaddedthreegoalsandtwo assists,andfreshmanmidfielder BrettConawayandfreshmanattack MichaelMorannettedthreemarkers each.CruzandfellowseniorgoalkeeperMichaelSempervivemade oneandthreesaves,respectively.

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JackSpencereruptedforfivegoals andMooreaddedfourtalliesasthe IndiansdefeatedthehostBlue RaidersinaHenlopenConference matchuponWednesday,March25. Morantalliedtwice,andsevendifferentIRplayershitthebackofthe netonceeach.

CruzandSemperviveeachmadea save.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchoolwillpursuetwonewsportsprogramsfor20262027,aslongastheschoolandstudents canraiseenoughfundstorunitall. Girls’flagfootballandgirls’wrestling willbetheneweststandaloneteams.

“Interestingirls’athleticscontinues togrowlocally,statewideandnationally, particularlyinemergingsportssuchas flagfootballandwrestling,”stated IRHSAthleticDirectorTodd Fuhrmann’srequestlettertotheboard of education.

“Providingtheseopportunitieswould expandathleticaccessforfemalestudent-athleteswhilesupportingIndian RiverHighSchool’scommitmenttoequity,inclusionandstudentengagement,

consistentwiththedistrict’smission andTitleIXparticipationgoals.”

Thesearenewopportunitiesfor moreyoungwomentotraininspeed, strength,strategyandteamwork,with wintertimewrestlingandfallfootball.

Aclubsportnowwouldletstudents learnandcompete,whilepotentially buildinguptoaregularvarsityprogram.

Foryears,IRHSgirlscouldonlyplay Unifiedflagfootballorontheregular boys’footballteam.Similarly,girlscould onlywrestleontheboys’team,typically competingagainstboys.

TheDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation(DIAA)highlighted both“emergingandgrowingsports”in its2025annualreport.

Thismonth,theDIAAapproved women’swrestlingtobeafullysanctionedsportwithofficialstatechampi-

onships.Locally,aboutadozenSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolgirlswrestledthis winter,sotheymaywishtocontinue thatmomentumatIRHS.

Meanwhile,flagfootball“wasjust approvedattheNCAADivision1level, aswellasitwillbeanOlympicsportin 2028,”Fuhrmannhadpreviouslysaid. Thesportisalsogettinga“bigpush fromtheNFL.”Manystudentsattendedaninterestmeeting,andtheannualPowderPufffootballgameisjusta previewoftheathleticismtheymight bringtothefield.

Thegoalistostartinthe2026-2027 schoolyear,withanentirelyself-funded program.

“Therewouldbenofinancialimpact tothedistrictatthistime.…Allexpensesassociatedwiththeseprograms —includingcoachingstipends,equip-

ment,uniforms,officials,transportation andparticipationfees—wouldbecoveredthroughsponsorships,fundraising, grantsandcommunitypartnerships untildistrictbudgetsarealignedand approvalgrantedbytheIRSDschool boardtofullysponsorthesesports,” statedthewrittenproposal.

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict BoardofEducationunanimouslyapprovedtheprogram,withzerodistrict dollarsattached.

Still,theywerecautiousabout addingprogramsduringafinancially stressfulera.Districtschoolsarecurrentlyoperatingonslashedbudgetsand reducedstaffpositions.

“I’mahugesupporterofsportsand wouldlovetoseenothingmorethan the femalesportsexpand,”saidBoard MemberGerald“Jerry”PedenJr.“But lookingathistory—andnottargeting youatall—butlastyearforthedistrict, theathleticdistrictbudgetswentover budget…bythingsbeyondyourcontrol,”includingskyrocketingtransportationcosts.SoPedenandotherofficials askedfordetails.Launchinganewprogramwilllikelyrequiremorefundsfor newequipment,aswellasfreshenthusiasmforfundraising.

Fuhrmannemphasizedthathe wouldn’trequestIRSDfundinguntil thedistrictwasperhapsinabetterplace financially.Fuhrmannsaidthegoalisto raiseenoughfundstolaunchtheteams. Ifnot,they’djustcontinuefundraising. Butboardapprovalwasnecessaryfor IRHStoseekDIAAlegitimacyand properfundraising.

“Withoutboardapproval,Icannot puttogetheragroupforfundraising… becausethenwecannotusethetaxID ordoanythingthatwouldallowthe moneytocometous—orgoafter grants,”Fuhrmannexplained.

Thisissimilarlyhowprograms beganforIRHSUnifiedflagfootball,as wellasSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolboys’ andgirls’lacrosse,hesaid.

Hisnexttaskistocrunchthenumberstocreateamoreprecisebudget, applyforgrantsandbeginconfirming donorpledges.Hesaidthere’sexcitementinthecommunityaboutthese sports,andtherearesomemajornationalgrantstolaunchsuchprograms.

Theboarddiscussionandvoteonthe requestwasoriginallyscheduledforFeb. 23—ameetingthatwascanceleddue totheheavysnowandStateofEmergencyfromtheblizzard.

Asstudentenrollmenthasgrownto 1,000-plusstudents,IRHShasadded variousathleticsoptionsoverthepast 20yearstokeepstudentsactive,includingswimming,cross-countryrunning, lacrosse,boys’volleyballandthreeUnifiedteams(basketball,flagfootballand track-and-field).

TheIndianRiverSoftballTeamgatherstogetherbeforetheirgameagainstSussexAcademyonMarch26.

IRgirls’softball

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

FreshmanKaileyPhillipsandjunior AutumnWillecombinedonafour-hit, six-inningcomplete-gameshutoutas thevisitingIndianRiverHighSchool girls’softballteamdefeatedHenlopen ConferencerivalWoodbridge,10-0,on Tuesday,March31.

Phillipspitchedthefirstfourinnings toearnthewin,strikingoutthreewhile allowingthreehitsandawalk.Wille hurledthefinaltwoinnings,fanning twoandallowingahit.

JuniorParkerO’ShieldsandsophomoreMcKennaClasseachstrokedtwo hitsanddroveinapairofruns,while Wille,seniorAddyClarkandjunior MaggieBareeachchasedhomearun. SophomoreKeirraSantarellialsoripped twosafeties,andPhillipsdrilledadouble,whileClarksmackedatriple.

TheIndians(2-1overall,1-1inconferenceplay)scoredsixrunsinthe fourthinningtoextendtheirleadto70.Theyaddedtwomorerunsinthe fifthinningandanotherinthesixth frame.

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Itwasahitter’sparadise. IndianRiverandvisitingHenlopen ConferencerivalSussexAcademyeach collected18safetiesforatotalof36 baseknocksonThursday,March26.

TheSeahawkspushedacrossthe winningruntobreaka14-14tieona doublebyfreshmanAudreySnyderand anIRHSerrorinthevisitors’seventh.

IRHSscoredninetimesinthehome halfofthefifthinningtotakea14-7 lead.

Butnoleadissafeincompetitive girls’softball,astheSeahawksprovedby exploding forsevenrunsinthetopof thesixthtoforgethe14-14deadlock.

SeniorBrionnaClarkledtheIRhit paradewithfoursafeties,including threedoublesandatripletodrivein tworuns.AddyClarkaddedthreehits, includingherfirsthomerunoftheseasonwhileknockinginthreeruns.

Willecontributedthreehitsandan RBI,Phillipsaddedtwohitsanddrove inthreeruns,andO’Shieldsrippedtwo hitsanddrovehomeapairofruns.Bare addedadoubleandasingle.

JACK SPENCER

Junior/Boys’ Lacrosse

Congratulations to Indian River boys’ lacrosse star Jack Spencer. The junior attack recorded his second straight five goal game and surpassed the IRHS boys’ lacrosse 100 career goal plateau as the Indians defeated Henlopen Conference rival Spartans, 22-3 on Friday, March 27. Spencer joined the IR boys’ lacrosse “century club” of 100+ career markers that includes Max Forrey (IRHS class of 2023 with 185 career goals), George Martin (class of 2017, 178 goals), William “Cole” Josetti (class of 2018, 153 goals), and Reece Stone (class of 2022, 106 goals).

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hestandstall,at6-foot-8.

Butthataloneisn’twhatenabledWorcesterPrep’sBenAnthonytodominateplayin thetrenchesofhighschoolhoops,downlow andnearthebasket.

Anthonyhadtobattleforeveryrebound, andforeverypoint.

WheneveraFightingMallards’teammatelaunchedajumpshottowardthebasket,Anthonywasalwaysattheready.

Iftheballclankedofftheiron,thesenior centerboxedouthisopponent,grabbedthe sphereandscoredonaputbackshot.

Iftheballswishedthroughthehoop,Anthonyimmediatelyracedthelengthofthe floortotheoppositions’basketforoptimum defensivepositioning.

TheFrankfordresident,wholedhisteam inscoringwitha22-point-per-gameaverage andreboundingwith14boardspergame, putupmorethan30pointsinthreegames downthestretchofhisteam’s2025-2026 season.Healsopulled17reboundsinaFeb. 9victoryovertheSalisburySchool.

Anthony,wholedWorcesterPrep(8-11) totheEasternShoreIndependentAthletic Conferencechampionshipgamebeforethe squadfelltoDelmarvaChristianonFeb.20, earnedtheprestigiousconferencePlayerof theYearaward.

ThefirstWPalumtoplaycollege basketballinrecenthistory

BenAnthony’shustleandachievements havemadehimthefirstWorcesterPrepboys’ basketballaluminrecenthistorytoplayat thenextlevel.

Thisfall,hewilltakehisbasketballtalent andimpressiveacademicskillstoPennsylva-

niaCollegeofTechnology,alsoknownas PennCollege.TheNCAADivisionIII schoolisbasedinWilliamsport,Pa.,and competesintheUnitedEastConference.

ThelastFightingMallardsmalestudentathletetoplaycollegehoopswasJ.P.McIntyre,theschool’scurrentmiddle-schoolgym teacherandbasketballcoach,accordingto theschool’sboys’varsitybasketballhead coach,EddieRohe.McIntyreplayedforone seasonatNCAADivisionIIImemberSt. Mary’sCollegeofMarylandinSt.Mary’s City,Md.,accordingtoRohe.

AnthonysaidchoosingPennCollegewas aneasycall.

“Infact,Ididn’tevenvisitorapplytoany othercolleges,”hesaid.“Foryears,I’vebeen wantingtoenterthecustom-homebuilding andrenovationbusiness.PennCollegeoffers theperfectcoursesIneedtogetmegoingin mycareer.

“Basketballwasactuallynotoneofthe factorswhenlookingatcolleges,”addedAnthony.“However,Ididmeetwiththehead coach,GeoffHensley,onseveraloccasions.I eventuallyattendedaprospectday,andthe followingweek,Iwasofferedanofficialspot ontheteam.”

RelocatingtoCoastalDelaware

Anthonydefinitelyfulfilledtheimpressiveexpectationssetbeforehimwhenheand hisbrother,Jude,arrivedatWorcesterPrep

in2023.

TheAnthonyfamilyrelocatedtoCoastal DelawarefromMalvern,awesternMain LinesuburbofPhiladelphia,whereBenAnthonyhadplayedforbasketballpower MalvernPrep.

Thebasketballculturesofthosetwo schoolsweremarkedlydifferentatthattime. “Thedownsideformewasthatnobody elseontheWorcesterPrepteamreallyprioritizedbasketballasmuchasIdid,”saidAnthony.“Mostoftheotherplayersonmy teamneverplayedbasketballduringtheoffseason.Manyeventoldmethattheyjust playedbasketballtostayinshapeforboys’ lacrosse.Thiswasdifferentforme,coming fromaschoolwherewepracticedorplayed sixdaysaweek.”

ButathleticdirectorMikeGrossoandhis coachesstartedbuildinginsummerpractices andinvolvedthePrepteaminsummerleaguegamestohelpbuildtheprogram,said Anthony.

“Lastyear,wetookabigstepforwardasa team,”Anthonysaidofthe2024-2025squad thatwent9-4followinga3-10season.“The momentumcarriedonintothisseason, thoughnotasmuchasIwouldhaveliked. Ourcoacheswereemotionallyinvestedin theteamandpushedustofindanothergear aswegotclosertotheplayoffs.Theyknew wedon’thaveasmuchdepth,sinceour schoolissosmall,sowefocusedonplaying togetherasateamtoscratchoutwins.”

Asasophomore,Anthonysteppedeasily ontothecourtandplayedwellfromthestart. Hebattledintheoffensiveanddefensive paint,andconsistentlyranthefloorboth ways.

“WhenIplay,Iamalwayshustlingat bothendsofthecourt,workingtogetback ondefensewhilebeingsuretogetupthe courtwiththeguards,”Anthonysaid.“Iam notnormallyavocalplayer,soItrytoleadby examplewithmyeffort.I’msuremyteammatesseehowhardIworktostayinshape soIcanplaytheentiregame,ifneeded.”

Adeepermessageforhispeers

Anthonywilllookyouintheeyeand admitthathe’sneverreallylovedbasketball inthewaymanywouldexpect.

“Idon’treallyrelatetothehypeculture thatsurroundsbasketball,”hemused.“Unlike mostpeopleatthehigh-schoollevelor higher,Idon’tgetemotionallyinvestedinthe sport,intermsofhowitdefinesmycharacter andwhoIam.BasketballhasadistinctcultureandobsessionarounditwhichIcan’trelateto.Iwanttoplaywellandwin,butI don’tgetwhythereissomuchbravadoand flexing.Afterall,basketballisjustagame.”

Anthonywillfullysharesamessagewith theintentionofhelpingotherstudent-athletes.

“Toomuchofagoodthingcouldbean issue—that’sthemessage,”hesaid.“Parents needtolearntobalanceopportunityandskill developmentwithallowingbasketballtobea

Tubbssets school recordto leadgirls’ lacrosse past Salisbury School

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchoolsenior goalkeeperMacyTubbssetanew schoolrecordforsingle-gamesavepercentagetoleadtheIndiansgirls’lacrosse teampastvisitingSalisburySchool,134,onMonday,March30.

Tubbsstopped11of15shotsto recorda73.33savepercentageandset thenewmark,accordingtoheadcoach BillyBonbright.Tubbs’shot-stopping proficiencyenabledtheIndians(2-1 overall,0-1inHenlopenConference play)tobuildleadsof8-4athalftime and 9-4afterthreequartersasshe blankedthevisitorsinthesecondhalf Offensively,juniorattackChloeHarriseruptedforfivegoals,whilejunior attackKennedyWalkeraddedfour markers.SophomoreattackLexi Wilkinsontalliedthreetimes,andjuniormidfielderRileighBonbrightadded twogoals.

CaesarRodney18, IndianRiver3

SeniorattackKacieKirschnerscored agoalandanassist,andjuniorattack TeaganWatsonandHarriseachscored once inaHenlopenConferencesetback tothevisitingRidersonFriday,March 27.

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Walkerexplodedforfivegoalsand Wilkinsonaddedthreetalliestolead theIndianRivergirls’lacrosseteamtoa non-conferencevictoryoverOdessain theirseason-openeronThursday, March26.

JuniorattackRileighBonbright scoredtwice,whileKirschnerandHarrisaddedagoalapiece.Harrisalsocollectedfourassists.

Tubbsrecordeda56.5percentsave percentageandmade13stopstopreser vethevictory.

Sarafa,ForjanleadundefeatedIRboys’volleyballpastSeahawks,3-1

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SeniorrightsidehitterBruceSarafa andjuniormiddlehitterShaneForjan eachrecorded10defensivedigstolead theIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’volleyballteampastvisitingSussexAcademy, 3-1,inaHenlopenConferenceconteston Tuesday,March31.

Sarafaalsoprovidedateam-highsix killsastheIndiansralliedfroma1-1tieto

sweepthethirdandfourthsets,25-18and 25-14,respectively.TheIndians(3-0overalland1-1inconferenceplay)wonthe openingset,25-14,beforelosingtheirfirst setoftheyear25-18.

SeniorsetterZachHirnledtheteam with12digs,18assistsandfiveservice aces,andjuniormiddlehitterNoahNaydenandseniordefensivespecialistLucas DeLosRioseachcontributedfivekills. SeniorliberoJasonMoussaprovidedconsistentservingandnotchedthreeaces.

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Sarafaexplodedfor12killsandledthe IndianstothevictoryoverhostStMark’s inWilmingtononWednesday,March25.

TheIndians(1-0)woninstraightsets bythescoresof25-13twiceand25-12 once,bycontrollingthenetareabothoffensivelyanddefensively.

ForjanandNaydeneachaddedfive killsontheattack.Forjanalsocontributed

threeblocksandninedigs. Hirncontributed10digs,whilesenior rightsidehitterAndresLucentiadded seven.Hirnalsodealt27assists. ForIR’sfirsttwogamesoftheseason, Sarafaledwith17kills,whileHirnhad15 digs.Hirnalsoledwith51assistsand sevenserviceaces,andForjanandNayden eachsuppliedthreeblockedshots.

IndiansaceBucsinHenlopenAthleticConferencebattle

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

It’sstillearlyintheseason,soteamsare stillironingoutsomewrinklesasthey workongettingbetteroverthecourseof theirdailypracticesandcompetitive matches.Whatcoachesarelookingforis howtheirstudent-athletestakewhatis beingtaughtintheirpracticesandutilizeit onthosedaysofcompetition.

FortheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ tennisteamandheadcoachGregHockman,theworkbeingputinonpractice daysiscertainlytranslatingwhentherubbermeetstheroad.OnTuesday,March31, theIndianshostedMilfordandcameaway witharesounding5-0winovertheBucs.

“WelostatoughoneatPolytechlast

week,soitwasnicetoseethegirlsputit behindthemandturninagreateffort today,”notedHockmanofTuesday’swin. HesaidheandassistantcoachAllison Sneller“arenoticingthatthegirlsarestartingtomakein-matchadjustmentsontheir own.Thisisimportant,asourcoachinginteractionswiththegirlsonmatchdayis limited.It’simperativethattheycanrecognize andmakeadjustmentsontheirown. It’sagreatsignofgrowth.Wehave SmyrnaonThursday,”hesaidaheadofthe April2match,“andtheywillbeour toughesttestyet.Theyarealwaysprepared andwell-coached.”

GraceDealeandMiaMacIsaaceach wontheirmatchesinstraightsets,byidentical6-0,6-0scores,atfirstandsecondsingles,respectively.AlisonSwartzwonher

matchatthirdsingles,6-2,6-2.

KaelynRogersandKendylWright madequickworkoftheiropponentsat firstdoubleswitha6-0,6-0win,while BrendaPahrenandGabriellaWohlrabalso werewinnersatseconddoubles,6-0,1-0 (10-0).

TheIndians’winoverMilfordruns theirseasonmarkto2-1.Thematch againstSmyrnawillbetheirfinalonebeforethe12-daySpringBreakintermission, whichwillseeIRnotreturningtoaction untilaTuesday,April14,datewithSeaford onTheReservation.

Boys’tennis IndiansedgeoutMilford

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’

tennisteamwasabletogetthemselvesin thewincolumnwitha3-2winovervisitingMilfordonTuesday,March31.The wincameaftercloselossesintheirfirst twomatchesoftheseason,toLakeForest andPolytech,wheretheydropped3-2decisionsinbothmatches.

AgainsttheBucs,MasonMcCabegot thingsgoinginapositivedirectionwitha 6-3,6-1winatfirstsingles.JadenShockley followedthatupwithanimpressive6-0,60sweepatsecondsinglesfortheIndians.

Thematch-winningpointcameatfirst doublesasLucaDonatoandMarshall Herringpickedupa6-2,6-4win.

WilliamsonhattricksendsIRgirls’soccerpastSeafordtoremainunbeaten

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thefreshman’shighlightreelwascompletedinthematch’sfirst10minutes.

MidfielderCarolineWilliamson recordedathree-goal“hattrick”andanassistearlyinthematchtopropeltheIndian RiverHighSchoolgirls’soccerteamtoa 9-0victoryovervisitingHenlopenConferencerivalSeafordonTuesday,March 31.

Williamsonopenedthescoringinthe secondminutewithherfourthgoalofthe season,andfollowedwithmarkersinthe fifthandninthminutes.Foranencore,she assistedonseniorforwardEllaPeterson’s fourthgoaloftheseasoninthe10th minute.

SophomoreforwardDeneshaPurnellSmithfollowedwithherfirsttwogoalsof theyear,inthe15thand20thminutes,and sophomoremidfielderAilynMercadonet-

tedherfirstoftheseasontogiveIRa7-0 leadatintermission.

SeniorforwardAllieTuckerscoredher fourthgoaloftheseason,andjuniorforwardGiannaRagoneaddedhersecondto completethescoring.TuckerandsophomoredefenderRosaliaCastrejonGalvez finishedwithtwoassistseach.

FreshmangoalkeeperRyleighSpindler madeonesaveandrecordedashutoutin herfirstvarsitystart.

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Williamson,PetersonandTuckereach scoredtwicetopropeltheIndianspast hostDelmarvaChristianinanon-conferencemeetingonMonday,March30.

IRdidn’twasteanytimelightingupthe scoreboard.

Williamsonnettedherfirstvarsitygoal inthethirdminute,andseniormidfielder

ReeceForreymadeit2-0withhersecond goaloftheseasoneightminuteslater. PetersonandTuckerfollowedwith theirsecondgoalsoftheseasoninasixminutespantogivetheIndiansa4-0halftimelead.

Williamsonstruckagainaminuteinto thesecondhalf,andPetersonandTucker eachfollowedbynettingtheirsecondgoals ofthegameandthirdoftheseason.

RagonefinishedIR’sscoringparadein the65thminute.TuckerandCastrejon GalvezeachdealttwoassistsfortheIndians(3-0overall,2-0inconferenceplay).

FreshmanAnaiahMulhernscoredthe Royalslonegoalinthe70thminute.

JuniorgoalkeeperCatherineBunting andSpindlersharedthevictorybetween thepipes.

IndianRiver3,Polytech2

Tuckerscoredwhatprovedtobethe

game-winninggoalinthe78thminute againstthevisitingPanthersonThursday, March26.

Tucker’sfirstmarkeroftheseasongave IndianRivera3-1leadwithapproximately twominutesremaininginregulation.

PolytechsophomoredefenderEmma Careytalliedaminutelater,cuttingIR’s leadto3-2.Butthehometeam’sdefense andBuntinghungtoughtorecordtheir secondwinoftheseason.Buntingfinished withtwosaves,improvingto2-0onthe campaign.

Afterascorelessfirsthalf,IndianRiver builta2-0leadongoalsbyPetersoninthe 47thminuteandsophomoremidfielder GraceClarkinthe29thminute.BothIR talliesweresetupbyWilliamson.

ThePantherscuttheirdeficitto3-2on agoalbyjuniormidfielderNataliaLawson inthe79thminute.

Behornar,GriseleadIndianstoroutofWoodbridge,12-0

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thebatshavebeenhotterthan theweatherastheseasonstartsfor theIndianRiverHighSchoolbaseballteam.Followingtheir12-0route ofWoodbridgeonTuesday,March 31,theIndianshavehammeredout 25hitsintheirfirsttwogames— bothwins,includingthe13-9win overHenlopenAthleticConference SouthrivalSussexAcademylast weekthatopenedtheseason.

“Theguyshavereallycomeoutof thegatewithagreatfocusandapproachattheplate,”saidIRhead coachSteveLongo.“Theyareattackingpitchesinthezoneandhittingtheballhard.They’vedonea greatjobwithbeingaggressiveon thebasesandtakingtheextrabases whentheyarethere—justreally happywithhowwe’vestartedout,” headded.“Defensively,wehadafew issuesinthefirstgamebutplayedreallywellagainstWoodbridge.We willneedmoreofthatastheseason goeson.”

TheIndianswereflawlessagainst theBlueRaidersdefensively,which madethingseasyonthebumpfor righthanderDylanGrise.Thesenior allowedjusttwohitsonthedayand struckoutfiveWoodbridgebatters, withonlyonewalk.Heneeded52 pitches—40forstrikes—forthe completegameoverfiveinnings.

Attheplate,seniorAlexBehornar went3-for-4,withthreeRBIsand tworunsscored.Grise,LandonErbe andCamdenCallahaneachhada pairofhits,withGriseandCallahan eachknockingintworuns.Erbe scoredthreetimes.RickyWiggins

hadadouble,whichwasthebiggest hitofthedayforIR.

EveryIndianinthelineupagainst Woodbridgereachedbaseatleast once,andtheteamcollectively scoredatleastonerunineachinning.Theyputupa7-spotinthetop

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CaleHudsonandC.J.Walschhad onehitapiecefortheBlueRaiders, whosawtheirrecordfallto0-2on theseason.

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gamethatremainsfun.Aftermysixth-grade basketballseason,thesporttookaturnfor me.Basketballwentfrombeingafungame thatIplayedatschooltoahigh-intensity, hugecommitmentandobligationwhen travelteamsgotinvolved.Myparentssigned meupforAAUteams.

“Atmosttournaments,Ifounditstressful, extremelytime-consuming,andIgotzero enjoymentoutofit,”headded.“Countless weekendswerespentdrivingtotournaments hundredsofmilesawayandstayingat[unattractive]hotels.Ihatedeverythingabout whatwentintoplayinginthetournaments, anditwasdraining,butmyparentsstill stronglyinsistedonmeplaying.Iguessthey werethinkingthecompetitionwould sharpenmyskills.Mydadalwayssaidthat thiswas‘openingdoors’forme.”

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Golf Indianswintwostraight

Aftertwolossestoopentheseasonina tri-meetatWildQuailCountryClub, againstCaesarRodneyandDelmar,the IndianRiverHighSchoolgolfteamreboundedwithtwostraightwinsoverthe pastweektoeventheirrecordat2-2on

FortunatelyforAnthony,allofthetournaments,basketballcampsandcountless hoursofindividualtraininghavemadehima betterplayer.

“Ihavetogivecreditwhereit’sdue,”he said.“ThereasonIhavegottensomuchout ofmytalentforbasketballisbecausemyparentsforcedmetoplayforyears.Don’tgetme wrong—I’vealwaysbeenwillingtoworkat it.Yet,insomeways,Ineededthatstructure and,inothers,Ifeltoverexposedtothe process.AnyonewhoknowsmegetsthatI amnotahugefanofloudenvironments,and Iammorecomfortableinsmallergroups. Thebasketballcircuitdemandedalotof timeinthoseplaceswithcrowdsandnoise.”

WhenAnthony’smother,Rebecca,and father,Joe,movedthefamilytoFrankford, theybackedofffromthestressthatsometimescomeswithtravelbasketball.Instead, AnthonyplayedwithShoreEliteYouthBasketballanditscoach,LorenHershberger.

“Thatallowedmetokeepupwithmy

theearlyseason.

FreshmanLukePeytonledthewayfor IRwithamedalistlowscoreof39ina 178-186winoverPolytechonThursday, March26.SophomoreEllieWallsfollowedwitha44,whileseniorLuke Williams(46),sophomoreColeLingo (49)andjuniorNicholasPolito(50)all playedahandintheIndians’successover thePanthers.

PeytonandWallscardedidentical40s onTuesday,March31,toleadtheIndians totheir168-187winoverSussexTechon

skillswithoutallthecrazyhasslesofdriving longdistances,”hesaid.“Playingbasketball hasallowedmetoseesomeplacesandmeet somepeople,butIwantpeopletoappreciate meforotherthings,too.BasketballissomethingIamgoodat,andIworkhardtobea greatteammateandawinningplayer.”

Anthonyalsoprovedhimselfastheultimateteammate,accordingtoRohe.

“BenAnthonyisanexcellentstudentathleteand,moreimportantly,anexceptional person,”saidRohe.“Hismoralcompassis firmlypointedintherightdirection.Forexample,wehavesixseniors.Onseniornight, heoffereduphisstartingspottooneofthe otherseniorswhodoesn’tnormallystart.So, Bentookituponhimselftogiveuphisspot. Intheend,thatseniormissedthegamebecauseofanillness,butthat’sthekindofpersonBenis.Whenhearrivesatacrossroads, hechoosesthepathofprinciple,andthathas builtwithinhimamanofstrongcharacter andleadership.”

theirhomecourseatBearTrapDunes. LingoandWilliamsfollowedwith44s, whilefreshmanTylerMcCrayturnedina 45forthewinners.

TheIndiansarenowofffortwoweeks forSpringBreak,andwillnothavetheir nextmatchuntilWednesday,April15,at KingsCreekCountryClubagainstSussex Academy(3-0).

TheSeahawksdefeatedMilford(163194),Laurel(170-287)andSmyrna(171211)forthreestraightwinstostarttheir 2026campaign.RyanDostal,Nicholas

Morethanjusta basketballtalent

Provingthatheismorethanjustabasketballtalent,Anthonyrecentlystartedhis ownsmallbusiness,B.AnthonyLandscaping.

“Idomulchingjobs,shovelsnow,helpinstallpaversorothersmallhardscapingjobs andrelatedhandymantypeofworkfor20to 25regularcustomers,”hesaid.“Iwantto buildoffthislearningexperienceincollege asIlearnmoreaboutthebuildingandconstructionworld.

“Ialsohaveapassionforplayingguitar andhavelearnedarangeofmusic,whichI playintheschoolbandwithmybrotherand friends.Myrelationshipwithbasketballis differentthanmanykids,butIknowGod gavemesize,athleticismandskillstohelp mebeanimpactfulplayer.”

DeEmedio,RyanKline,BodhinWiliams, SarahLester-StranickandBrodySkinner havebeentheSeahawks’topgolfers. Dostalwasmedalistinthefirsttwo matches,whileKlinewasmedalistintheir mostrecentmatchagainsttheEagles.

AveryOerthCo.carriespositivepins,compassionategifts

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

AveryOerthinvitespeopletopopa pieceofpositivityintotheirpossessions. Hecreatesmagnets,buttonsandother giftitemsthroughhisAveryOerth Company.

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times.Grisewas4-for-4ontheday, withahomerun,threeRBIsanda runscoredaswell.Dominic MarinelliandTyWeberalsohad

Hundredsofencouragingphrases gracethepins(“newbeginnings,”“bird watcher,”“travel,”“warrior,”“choose happy,”“gothedistance,”“bestteacher ever,”“worththewait,”“justice”and manymore).

multiple-hitdays,andbothknocked inarun,whileMarinelliscoredonce. Erbe’slonehitofthedaywasabig one,asthejuniordrilledtheball deepoverthecenterfieldfencefora solohomerun.

KaydenVaughtandBehornar eachscoredtwicefortheIndians

Ofthemanypositiveaffirmations, Oerthsaid“Kindnessliveshere”ishis favoritephrase,“becausekindnesscan leadtoalotofthings,likelove,compassion—thelistgoeson.”

Certainly,helikestobetreated kindly.Andhowdoeshewanttotreat

againsttheSeahawks.

MasonGloverledSussexAcademywitha3-for-4dayattheplate. Thesophomorecatcherhadadouble andscoredtwice.CanaanMears went2-for-3withapairofruns scoredaswell.

TheIndianshaveapairoftough

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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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Edward Christopher Erhardt of 31154 Olney Way, Millsboro, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20260403 1T

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

Got Legals?

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

TOWN OF MILLVILLE PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the Draft Fiscal Year 2027 Budget held on April 14, 2026, 7 pm at Millville Town Hall, 36404 Club house Rd, Millville, Delaware.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review at Millville Town Hall during normal business hours and is also available on the Town’s website.

Only if unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and must be submitted to tmarcules@mvtown.com by noon on Friday, April 10, 2026.

CP 20260403 1T

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.

Successor Administrator WWA: Tricia Cavanaugh 908 Preston Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20260403 3T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bethany Beach Town Council considered the following ordinance at its meeting held on March 20, 2026 and will be considering this ordinance for adoption at the meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 17, 2026.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 227, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2273 (PERSONS ENTITLED TO OBTAIN SEASONAL PARKING PERMITS) OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE TO GIVE THE TOWN MANAGER AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE PARKING PERMITS WITH NO FEE FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Copies of the ordinance are available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com or upon request in the office of the Town Manager, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. except on scheduled holidays), Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.

CP 20260403 1T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bethany Beach Town Council adopted the following ordinance at its meeting held on March 20, 2026.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 227, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2272; ARTICLE III, SECTION 227-12; AND SECTION 227-13 OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE TO ADDRESS PAY TO PARK RULES AND ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT TIME FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL STREETS REQUIRING A PARKING PERMIT

Copies of the ordinance are available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com or upon request in the office of the Town Manager, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. except on scheduled holidays), Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.

CP 20260403 1T

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

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 CABI-

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

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

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

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

Refrigerator dorm style Emerson brand. 28”Hx17.5”w. Refrigerates and freezes as it should. $30.00. 302-339-7691

1995 BMW Car is located in Bethany Beach. $2500 OBO. Call for additional details. 240-832-7693

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

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

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! 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

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

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

CAMERA EQUIPMENT

AMERICAN TOURISTER

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

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

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

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

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.

Kerosene Heater Dynaglo 23,000 btu RMC-95-C7. Never used. $50.00 302-339-7691

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

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE

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.

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

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

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.

Dogwood Acres Rd: 4BR/2BA single family home in Dagsboro with 2 car garage and outbuilding. $2,650 per month + utilities.

Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with garage. $2,795 per month + utilities.

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT 520 ACCORDION. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message.

This Week

❐ Sat April 4th 8am-? Rain or Shine

Sweet Finds & Easter Bakes! Antiques, household decor, new building materials, handmade wreaths, eclectic items, and sporting items. Plus freshly baked Easter cakes & pies! 38430 Resort RV Circle, Ocean View, DE 19970

❐ Fri, Sat, & Sun April 4, 5, & 6th 10am-7pm Rain or Shine HUGE GARAGE SALE! Household, tools, baby items, furniture,

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

1 STORY HOUSE for rent in Millville on Cedar Drive. 3bdr, 2ba, living & dining room, porch. Gas replace avail for hookup. $1895mo plus elec. & water. 302-5424204

STREET STRIDER 7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text

LIKE NEW LADIES BIKE $125 OBO 302-663-0636 LIKE NEW LADIES Complete Golf Set $125 OBO 302-663-0636

2 10LB BAR WEIGHTS $20 302-537-7348 CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, & paintball $50 301-875-7061

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. Since a rabbit's teeth never stop growing, they'd get way too long if he didn't constantly ____ on hard things he happens to nd

4. Please touch: If you want to get your hands on animals like rabbits, chicks and goats, you should go to the petting ____

5. With just a few dips, this liquid can bring color to the 20D in an Easter basket

7. Did you know?: Rabbits have ve toes on their ____ front paws (but only four on their hind ones)

9. A bunny's whiskers are sensitive, so they ___ when you touch them

13. Hey! What's going on?: A rabbit's ears sometimes perk __ when he is startled

14. Rabbit habit: He can gnaw on it as long as he likes and never get a splinter

15. A crunchy orange treat that a bunny nds yummy

16. According to the song, Peter Cottontail was seen hopping down the bunny ____

17. The color of a rabbit's nose

18. You might see a silly rabbit on the box of a popular breakfast _____

21. If Snow White had adopted several of the world's smallest bunnies, the fairy tale would be called "Snow White and the Seven ____ Rabbits"

23. The name of that crazy cartoon bunny (or another word for "insects")

24. A rabbit might think of your backyard garden as the neighborhood _____ bar

Parents Down

1. No matter how warm the weather, a rabbit never takes off its fur ___

2. Cuddle time: Stu ed bunny's nighttime resting place

3. Surname of Peter, who was spotted hopping down the bunny trail

5. Warner Bros.' bunny's insistent inquiry: "What's up, ___?"

6. Storybook place in which Alice followed a rabbit down a rabbit hole

8. Bunny's coop (or pantry's cabinet)

10. Underground community of bunny tunnels (or billionaire Bu ett of Berkshire Hathaway)

11. With 28 ___, a rabbit can graze for days

12. Surprise nish: Tortoise's cocky foe

17. Bunny's body parts that leave proof that it hopped through a snowy eld not long ago

19. Years ago, every television had two tall antennae on top that people called "rabbit ___"

20. If a waiter asks the Easter Bunny how he likes his ___, he will surely reply, "Hard boiled"

22. I've been here before: Rabbits often ___ their chins on objects to mark their territory

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

35251 DOGWOOD DR #45, SELBYVILLE NEW 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.

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

11446 W. SAND COVE RD, SELBYVILLE Ready for renters, and you & yoursYes, rent some to offset the costs in this fully furnished Bayside property. Lots of space to spread out in this 3story townhome. It has 4 bd, 3.5 ba with pond & park views in the award-winning Bayside community. Minutes to Sun Ridge Center where many amenities are, including pools, pickleball & a playground!

$570,000 (DESU2097590)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

33711 ASHLAND DRIVE, FRANKFORD Bright, well-maintained 3BR/2BA coastal home in desirable Forest Reach, just minutes to Delaware beaches, shopping, and dining. Split floor plan offers comfort and privacy. Recent updates include new architectural roof (2019), upgraded countertops, 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

11279 SIGNATURE BLVD, SELBYVILLE

This charming 3 BR, 3.5 BA townhome offers the perfect blend of comfort and style in the award-winning Bayside community. A welcoming front porch sets the tone for relaxed coastal living, inside, you'll nd and open oor plan ideal for entertaining, a bright kitchen, and spacious bedrooms for family or guests. Enjoy resort-style amenities,

Welcome to coastal luxury in the award-winning Bayside community. This spacious penthouse condominium offers over 2,000 square feet of beautifully designed space including 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a screened porch with sweeping views and a replace. Whether you're looking for a full time residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, this penthouse condo has it all!

$515,000 (DESU2106368) Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472