Coastal Point — August 22, 2025

Countyofferingpaymentplanstosomehomeowners

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSussexCountyCouncil,atits Tuesday,Aug.19,meeting,unanimously authorizedtheCounty’sFinanceDepartmenttocreatepaymentplansfor

Fenwick’sWilderready tostepintonewrole

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’snewesttowncouncilmembersaidthisweeksheislooking forwardtoservingthetownshehas growntolovesincepurchasingahome there20yearsago.

LucyWilderwassworninearlier thismonth.Shewasthesolecandidate filingforthecouncilseatformerlyheld byJaniceBortner,whochosenottoseek re-election.

Wilder,65,retiredthreeyearsago, afteracareerininformationtechnology —mostrecentlyinglobalsaleswiththe Symantecantivirussoftwarecompany. AlthoughshemajoredinEnglishand creativewritingattheUniversityofAlabama,Wildersaid,aftershegraduated, aninterviewsheobtainedthroughher father’sconnectionsservedasanunexpected“springboardforanITsalescareer.”

Thedecisiontoretirewasharder thanshethoughtitwouldbe,Wilder said.

“Alargepartofyouridentityis wrappedupinit,”shesaidofhercareer. Imaginingretirementasadiveoffa high divingboard,shesaid,“Oneday,I walkedtotheedgeoftheboardandI jumpedoff,”andshehasn’tregrettedthe

ownersofprimaryresidenceswhosetax billsincreasedbymorethan$300in 2025,aftercourt-mandatedstatewide propertyreassessments.

FinanceDirectorGinaJenkinstold thecouncilthatHouseBill241requires countiesinDelawaretoallowpayment

plans. Jenkinssaidanyoneinterestedin settingupaplantomakemonthlypaymentsmustapplytothecountybySept. 30.Visitwww.sussexcountyde.govfor moreinformation.

Thelegislation—AnActtoAmend Title9andTitle14oftheDelaware

CodeRelatingtoPropertyTaxCollection—passedonAug.12andwasset tobecomeeffectivewithGov.Matt Myer’ssignature.It“requiresthetax collectingauthorityofeachcounty,in

Well,goodmorning

IRSDboardmeetingsmovetoformerMillsboroMiddle

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

movingtoamorecentrallocation:the formerMillsboroMiddleSchool,302 E.StateStreetinMillsboro.

“Wethinkit’sgoingtobeagood setup,becauseit’smorecentrallylocated inthedistrict,”saidDavidMaull,IRSD spokesperson.“It’llbeamuchshorter

driveforeverybody,soit’sgoingtobe convenient,andIthink,tech-wise,it’s goingtobealoteasieronthestaff… becausetheycanjustleavethesetupin there,insteadofbreakingitdownevery month.”

BoardofEducationmeetingsare

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Thisyear,thecommunitywillhave onecentraldestinationindowntown Millsboro.IRSDleadersplantoreevaluatethearrangementnextyear,asthey continueplanningthebestuseofdistrictbuildingstoaccommodatethe ever-increasingpopulation.

TheformerMillsboroMiddle Schoolwillbethe2025-2026IRSD meetingandtraininggroundbecause studentsarenolongerbeingtaught

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thefirsttaxyearfollowingageneralreassessment,toallowthepaymentof schooltaxesunderapaymentplanofat leastthreeequalinstallmentsforaresidentialtaxpayer,inaprimaryresidence, whosetaxbillincreasesby$300ormore overtheprioryear.

“Nolatefees,interestorpenalties maybeassessedtoataxpayerwhoentersandcomplieswithapaymentplan,” thelegislationsays.“TheActalsoreduceslatepaymentpenaltiesforschool taxesinNewCastleCountyto1percent permonth,thecurrentpenaltyfor latepaymentinKentandSussex,”accordingtothedescriptionofthebillon theDelawarelegislativewebsiteat legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail.

OnAug.11,thecounty’sBusiness

there.Thissummer,SussexCentral HighSchoolmovedintoabrandnew, largerbuilding,soMillsboroMiddle Schoolstudentsaremovingintothe formerSCHSbuildingtoalsogain somespace.(ItwillnowbecalledSussexCentralMiddleSchool.)

Vehicleparkingsurroundstheentire MillsboroMiddleSchool.Thesouth sideentranceandparkinglotmaybe themostconvenientforguests,althoughthemainbuildingentrancehas typicallyalsobeenopenduringpublic events.

ServicesOfficebeganissuingproperty taxbillsforthe2026fiscalyear,totaling about$214millionintaxrevenue,accordingtoCountyofficials.Billswere sentforanestimated203,000parcels.

Retiringemployeehonored

AlsoattheAug.19meeting,Sussex CountyparamedicDonaldWeber,who isretiringafter25years,washonoredby theSussexCountyCouncilwitha plaqueandcertificate.

CountyAdministratorToddLawson toldthecouncilitwashispleasureto “recognizeDonforhisyearsofservice withtheCounty”andreadtheplaque, commendinghimfor25yearsof“outstandingserviceanddedication.”

Weberthankedthecouncilandsaid ithasbeen“agood25years.”

TheDepartmentofPublicSafety

Committeemeetingsaretypically heldmonthly,alsoopentothepublic. TheyhavemovedtoaMillsboroMidd leSchoolconferenceroomnearthe auditorium.ThePolicyCommittee, CurriculumCommittee,Buildings& GroundsCommitteeandtheFinance CommitteemeetinpersononthesecondMondayofeachmonth.TheCitizensBudgetOversightCommittee meetsvirtuallyeveryquarter(theschedulefor2025-2026iscomingsoon).The

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hasmorethandoubledinsizeduring his careerandhasexcellentequipment, vehiclesandleadership,allduetothe dedicationofcountyleaders,hesaid.

Councilannouncesemployeedeath

Lawsonalsoannouncedthedeathof formerCountyemployeeChrisHarrington.

HesaidHarringtonhadstarted workingfortheCountyin2017asan AssessorIandhislastpositionthereat thetimeofhisdeathwasAssessorII.

NomeetingsuntilSept.9

TheSussexCountyCouncilwillnot meetonTuesday,Aug.26orTuesday, Sept.2,Lawsontoldthecouncil. TheirnextmeetingwillbeonTuesday,Sept.9.

decision.

“Ikeepbusyandkeepmoving,”she said,listingpickleball,kayakingand travelingasthreefavoriteactivities.“I spendalotoftimeonthepickleball court,”shesaid,addingthatsheisinvolvedinapickleballorganizationin Baltimore.

InFenwickIsland,Wilderhasbeena memberoftheTown’sBoardofElections,aswellastheITandBusiness Concernscommittees.Shehasalso servedastreasurerofthehomeowners associationforheroceansidecommunity.

Asked whatshewouldliketoseethe towngovernmentaccomplishinthe nexttwoyears,Wildersaidshewantsto seetheTownfocusonmaintainingits small-town,family-orientedatmosphere.

“Ireallyliketheculture,thevibe,”in FenwickIsland,shesaid.Asacouncil member,Wildersaid,“myjobistosupportthemayorandtomaintainthe structureandintegrityofFenwickIsland.

“Ithinkthey’redoingareallygood job,”shesaidofMayorNatalieMagdeburgerandthecurrentstaff.“Ifeelvery safehere.”

WhensheboughtherFenwickIslandoceansidehome,shesaid,herchildrenwereinelementaryschool.Now

LucyWilderisthenewestmemberoftheFenwickIslandTownCouncil.

adults,Wildersaid,theyallhad“rite-ofpassage”summerjobsasteenagers,at Fenwick-areabusinesses—notably Surf’sEdgeDeli.

Nowthatherchildrenaregrown, Wilderhasonegrandchildwhoisalmost2andanotherontheway,andshe saidsheislookingforwardtowatching themlearntolovethebeachaswell.

“Fenwick,forme,hasalwaysbeen about makingmemories—multi-generationalmemories,”Wildersaid.

“Watchingthewaveslapovermylittle granddaughter’stoes,thesamewaythey

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lappedovermyowndaughter’stoes” bringsthatintosharpfocusforher,she said.

Wildersaidthat,although“Istill continuetostraddlebetweenFenwick IslandandBaltimore,”sheanticipates spendingmoretimeinFenwickIsland nowthatsheisamemberofthetown council.

Shesaidshewillstrivetobeopento concernsandquestionsfromresidents.

“Ibelieveinbeinganauthenticperson,”shesaid.“Itrytolivemylifewith integrity,humilityandtruth.”

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McLaughlingivesupdateonOVPD,future

ByGraceBennett PointIntern

PoliceChiefKenMcLaughlin,who hasledtheOceanViewPoliceDepartment(OVPD)since2001,recentlyofferedsomeinsightsintothedepartment’s work,challengesandvisionforthefuture.

TheOVPDhasachievedsomenotablemilestonesrecently,includingtheir re-accreditationthroughtheDelaware PoliceAccreditationProgram,highlightingitsdedicationtoprofessionalismand servingitscommunity.

“Severalteammembers—Capt. [Heath]Hall,Sgt.[Justin]Hopkins,Sgt. [Nicholas]Harrington,Lt.[Mark]BurtonandCpl.1[Brian]Caselli—completedadvancedtrainingthroughtheFBI LawEnforcementExecutiveDevelop-

mentprogram,bolsteringthedepartment’sexpertise,”saidMcLaughlin.

Communityengagementremainsa priority,withtheOVPDpreparingforits 10thAnnualCops&Goblinsevent,set forOct.25atJohnWestPark.

Thedepartmenthasalsolauncheda children’sbookseriestoeducateyoung readersaboutpoliceandfirst-responders, withthefirstbookfeaturingSchoolResourceOfficerRhysBradshawandastudent’sfirstdayatLordBaltimore ElementarySchool.

McLaughlinsaidthemainconcerns thathavebeenbroughttotheOVPD’s attentionrecentlyhavebeenfraudand scamstargetingseniors.

“Nevergiveoutpersonalinformation overthephoneandreportsuspiciouscalls immediately,”hesaid.

Duringthebusysummermonths, heavytrafficonAtlanticAvenue(Route 26)heightensrisksforpedestriansand bicyclists.

“Cyclistsshouldridewithtraffic,obey signalsanduselightsatnight,” McLaughlinadvised,whileurgingdrivers togivecyclistsamplespaceandremain vigilantforpedestrianscrossingtheroadway.Heemphasizedthattakingsuch precautionarymeasuresiscriticaltoensuringsafetyduringthepeaksummer season.

Astochallengeswithinthedepartment,retainingexperiencedofficersina competitivehiringmarkethasbeena focusfortheOVPD—particularlyin lightoftheneedtomanageincreased trafficandseasonalactivity.McLaughlin notedthatrecruitingandretainingqual-

ityofficersisabalancingactforsmall municipaldepartments,especiallyas southeasternSussexCounty’spopulation continuestogrow.

Forthecomingyear,theOVPDhas outlinedthreekeypriorities:maintaining strongcommunityvisibilitytodeter crime,retaininganddevelopingofficers throughqualitytraining,andupdating coastalstormandhurricaneresponse planstoprepareforpotentialemergencies inthecoastalregion.

TheOVPD’scommitmenttoprofessional,high-qualityserviceisencapsulatedinitsmotto:“Smallagency,big results.”

McLaughlinexpressedprideinthe dedicationofthedepartment’s14fulltimeofficers,whoworktokeepOcean Viewsafeandwelcoming.

TheBethanyBeachLandowners Association(BBLA)recentlyannouncedthelaunchofitsredesigned website,atwww.bbla.us.Thenewwebsite,representativessaid,isa“faster, easierandmoreengagingwayfor BBLAmembersandothersinthe communitytoconnectwiththeassociation.”

Thesiteintroducesseveralnewfea-

turesdesignedtoimproveaninteractive experience:

•MembershipCentral—astreamlinedsystemallowingpropertyowners tojoinorrenewtheirmembership quicklyandsecurelyusingadebitor creditcard;

•Mobile-friendlydesign—improvedreadabilityandfunctionality acrossdevices,makingiteasiertoaccess

newsandresourcesonthego;

•Fasternavigation—asimplified structureandenhancedspeedfor smoothsitebrowsing;and

•BusinessMemberShowcase—a dedicatedsectionhighlightingBBLA’s businessaffiliatemembersandtheir contributionstotheBethanyBeach community.

“Thenewwebsiteprovidesabetter

platformtocommunicatewithour memberswhileelevatingawarenessof BBLA’sengagementinthecommunity,”saidChrisLorence,BBLApresident.

Inadditiontothenewwebsite, Lorencesaid,BBLAvolunteersare workingtoimprovemembershipdata resourcesandreportingcapabilities. Projectcompletionisexpectedinthe springof2026,“furtherstrengthening BBLA’sabilitytoservemembersand delivermeaningfulvaluetoproperty ownersinBethanyBeach.”

TheBBLAisavolunteer-lednonprofitassociationrepresentingproperty ownersinBethanyBeachformorethan 55years.“BBLAservesastheeyesand earsofthecommunity,workingclosely withtownleadership,localorganizationsandbusinesspartnerstopreserve andenhancetheuniquecharmof BethanyBeach.”Formoreinformation ortojointheBBLA,visitwww.bbla.us.

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CommunityAdvisoryBoardmeetsat theHowardT.EnnisSchool(that scheduleisalsocomingsoon).TheFuturesCommitteewillalsohaveaschedulecomingsoon.

Thepubliccanfindmeetingagendas,schedules,linkstoliveYouTube broadcastsandmoreonlineat www.irsd.net(clickon“BoardofEducation”tab).

Publicmeetingsarefullyopentothe public,unlessagroupleavestheroom forexecutivesessiontodiscusstopics that areprotectedbylaw(suchaslegal mattersorspecificstudent/personnel matters).

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictis stillheadquarteredat31HosierStreet, Selbyville.Formoreinformation,call (302)436-1000.

RoxanaComicContodebutthisSaturday

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Straponyoursuperherocape,polish yourtiara,grabyour20-sideddiceand sortyourcollectorcards.Roxana ComicConismakingitsdebutatthe RoxanaVolunteerFireCompanyon SaturdayAug.23,from10a.m.to4 p.m.

Thefreefamily-friendlyeventis beingpresentedbyComicsandGaming,alocalshopthatrecentlymoved fromdowntownBethanyBeachto Route54,westofFenwickIsland.

Acomicconventionatmospherecan beonelikenoother,withcolorful comics,costumesandcollectibles.

“Wewantittobeafuncommunity day,”saidMandyChillemiofComics andGaming.“It’sfuntowalkaround, seethedifferentproductsthatarethere. It’sveryfamily-friendly.There’scertainlyhigh-endcollectables,butthere’s affordabletoys.Forsomeonewho’sjust startingout,thereareoptionstotalkto differentcomiccollectorsandsellers, thingsthatarejustfunforkidstoread. It’sjustalotoffun.”

Comicbooks,collectibles,trading cards,toys,games,comics,superheroes, sci-fi,Pokémon,Dungeons&Dragons —that’sjustthetipoftheicebergfor RoxanaComicCon.

Guestscanalsomeetthecreatorsof severalteenandpreteenbookseries: JasonShaw,creatorofSnowMonkey comics;andJayVelosoBatista,Viking enthusiastandForerunnerbookseries author.

Cosplaycanbeafunpartofconventions,soit’llbewarmlywelcomed andencouraged.Cosplayjustmeans dressingupasacharacterfromabook, movie,videogameorotherfandom.

“Somanycosplayersaresofriendly andopentohavingpicturestakenwith them,”Chillemisaid.Peopleshouldalwaysaskforconsentbeforetaking photoswithastranger,sheadded,“But mostpeoplearesoopentoit!They wanttoshowofftheirhardwork.”

Whetherapersonjustthrowsona blondwigandaThorhammerfrom Halloween,orhand-craftsspecialgear toresemblesomecharacterfromthe thirdbookofanichefantasyseries,it’s allwelcomeatconventions.

Whateveraperson’sleveloffandom,cosplayandcomicscansparkcuriosity.

“Thatprincess[cosplayer]mightstart learningabouthistoryoraboutthetechnologythatmightbeused…andthen theygetintotheloveofreadingand wanttolearnmoreaboutthosethings.”

Thesefandomconventionshavebecomemoremainstream,buttheheart remains:tobringpeopletogetherto sharealoveofwhateverbringsthem joyandmakesthemgeekoutalittle.

“Thisiskindofourinauguralevent, andwe’re hopingitgoeswellandcontinuesinthefuture!”Chillemisaid.

“Asastore,manyofourcustomers

knowthat,sevenoreighttimesayear, we’regone…fortwo-dayconventions inbigconventioncenters.Buttheyall startedsmall!”Chillemisaidofthe events.“Welovebeingattheshows.So, asmuchasweloveOceanCity,”she saidofOceanCityComicCon,which takesplaceeachwinter,“wewantedto haveaneventhereinSussexCounty.”

Onasummerweekend,Route20, beingfartherinland,couldalsobe moreaccessiblefortravelersheadedto theeventattheRoxanafirehall.

“Wewantedtoputafamilyfun eventoutthere,makeitaboutcommunity,andletthemknowwe’restill here.”Asforthefirecompany,shesaid, “Wewantthemtofeelsupported,too.”

Admissionisfreeforeveryone.Donationswillalsobecollectedforthe RoxanaVolunteerFireCompany— bothcashgiftsandproceedsfromgiftbasketraffledrawings.

Cashisbeingencouragedforvendor shoppingandraffledrawings.Some vendorsmayacceptcreditcards.

Parkingisfree.TheRoxanafirehall islocatedat35943ZionChurchRoad, Frankford.

Countytapslocalbusinessman,farmerforP&Z

TheSussexCountyCouncil,atits Tuesday,Aug.19,meeting,appointed JohnPasswatersofBridgevilletoaseat onthefive-memberPlanning&ZoningCommission,acouncil-appointed bodythatreviewsandgivesconsiderationtowardsubdivisionapplications andotherland-userequests.TheappointmenttakeseffectSept.1,andlasts throughJuneof2026,whenthebalance ofthethree-yeartermformerlyheldby BrianButlerends.

Passwaters, ownerofalandscapingandoutdoorlighting business,isnewto thepublicservice arena,countyofficialsnoted,butfamiliarwithlocal buildingcodesand zoningrules,whichhehastonavigate onbehalfofclients.

Passwaters,whoalsofarms,saidhe islookingforwardtothechanceto haveadirecthandinhelpingtoshape —andpreserve—anevolvinglandscape.

CountyCouncilmanSteveMcCarronnominatedPasswaterstofillthe seatformerlyheldbyButler,whoresignedearlierthismonthtospend moretimewithfamily.Thisisthesecondnewappointmenttothecommissionthissummer,followingJeffAllen’s

appointmentinJuly.

“Havingthevoiceandperspectiveof amultigenerationalfarmerandasmall businessownerisimportantinthedecisionsthecommissionmakes,”McCarronsaid.“Iamgladsomeonewith Mr.Passwaters’backgroundwaswilling toacceptthispositionasweembarkon reviewingchangesfromtheLandUse ReformWorkingGroup,whilelooking aheadtothe2028Comprehensive LandUsePlan.”

Bethanycancelstowncouncilelection

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeach’stowncouncilelection,scheduledforSaturday,Sept.6,has beencanceledbecauseonlythreecandidatesfiledforthethreeavailableseats.

MayorRonCalefmadetheofficial announcementattheFriday,Aug.15, towncouncilmeeting,sayingincumbentsTheresaKeilandJerryMorrishad filedforreelectionandMarcTanowitz, whoisamemberoftheTown’sBudget &FinanceCommittee,wasunopposed fortheseatbeingvacatedbyCouncilman PatrickShepleeandwillassume thatseat.Thethreewillbesworninat 10a.m.onMonday,Sept.15,intown hall,duringthecouncilreorganization meeting.

Becausethatmeetingwillbeonthe

sameweekastheregulartowncouncil meeting,scheduledforFriday,Sept.19, thepreviouslyscheduledSept.19councilmeetinghasbeencanceled.

CalefthankedTanowitzforserving onBudget&Financeandsaidhehopes hewillcontinueonthatcommittee.He thankedKeilandMorris“foryourservice,aswelookforwardtothiscoming year.”

AlsoonthecouncilareCalefand CouncilmenMickeyHinman,Rich McHughandBobRush.Councilmembersservetwo-yeartermsandarenot paid.

Lifeguardshonored

SayingheisproudofBethany Beach’slifeguards,Shepleepresented theannualbeachpatrolreporttocoun-

cil.Thissummer,hesaid,theTownwas fullystaffedwith76lifeguards—the highestnumbereveronduty.The63 menand13womenareledbyBethany BeachPatrolCapt.JoeDonnelly,who has33yearsofexperience.

Therearefivelieutenants:MattFarlowwith30yearsofexperience,Mark Bankswith20yearsofexperience, PatrickBernswith19years,Brendan Reganwith11yearsandBenWeise with12.

Therearefourcrewchiefs:Nick Heald,RyanSmith,JustinKidwelland JonathanKohr;andtwojunior-lifeguardinstructors,MattLewisand GeorgiaSpeier.

Theteamhassixsetsoftwosiblings; threesetsofthreesiblings;twomarried couples;oneengagedcouple;eight legacyguards,whohadaparentwho wasalsopreviouslyalifeguard;andone parent-childcombinationofcurrent lifeguards—Donnellyandhisthree sons,Jackson,ColeandCade.

Ofthelifeguards,22havefiveto10 yearsofexperience,10have11to15 yearsofexperience,andonehas16to 20yearsofexperience,whilefourhave morethan20yearsofexperience,Shepleesaid.

BethanyBeachlifeguardswonfirst placeintheannualBethanylifeguard competitioninJuly,duringwhichthey competedwith12otherlocalteams, fromLewestoOceanCity.Someofthe guardsalsocompetedintheU.S.LifesavingAssociation’sNationalLifeguard Championship,inHuntingtonBeach, Calif.,thisyear,aspartofthecombined SussexCountyLifesavingAssociation team.Thenationalcompetitionincluded33teamsandmorethan1,000 competitorsfromthroughoutthe UnitedStates.

TheSussexCountyLifesavingAsso-

ciationsent87lifeguardstocompete, including13fromBethanyBeach.The SussexCountyteamfinishedfirstinthe nationthisyearandlastyear.Sheplee saidthat,priortothis’svictory,noteam thatwasn’tfromCaliforniahadeversecuredanationaltitlewhentheevent washostedontheWestCoast. BackonthebeachinBethany,Shepleesaid,BethanyBeachlifeguardsthis yearperformed505waterrescues,assistedwith813requestsforfirstaid,and wereinvolvedin2,228preventiveactionsandeducation,aswellaseightambulanceemergencies,32lieutenant emergenciesandthereturnof82lost children.Formoreinformation,visit www.safebeachday.com/bethany-beach.

Mayor’sreport

Calef,whilepresentinghismonthly mayor’sreport,saidBethanyBeachhas enjoyedabusysummer“withlotsof happyvisitorsintown,andcrowded beaches.”

“Unfortunately,wedon’thavethe largebeachwe’dliketosee,”hesaid even aheadoferosionfromthisweek’s coastalstorm,“butwehaveproactively contactedarepresentativefrom DNRECwhounderstandstheimportanceofthebeaches.Wewillseewhat DNRECandtheU.S.ArmyCorpsof EngineerscandoforBethanytohelp withthebeaches,”hesaid.

Calefthankedthosewhorunthe BethanyBeachFarmers’Market,which endsLaborDayweekend.

“Ithasbeenagreatsummer,with13 summersworkingwithnumerouslocal, farm-freshproducevendorsandvendors who provideseafoodforourcustomers. Ourvendorsareahard-working,dedi-

Marylandmanarrestedafterattackonparkingofficer

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AMarylandmanwasbeingheldin SussexCorrectionalInstitutionona $21,100securecashbailthisweek, chargedwithstrangulation,afelony, andrelatedchargesafteranargument withaparkingenforcementofficerled toanassault,BethanyBeachPolicereported.

EricPeluso,24,ofWhiteHall, Md.,wasalsochargedwithseconddegreeassault,physicalinjurytoapersonover62yearsold,afelony;reckless endangerment;anddisorderlyconduct,

policesaid.

AccordingtotheBBPD,theincidentoccurred around4:30p.m. onSaturday,Aug. 16,onS.Atlantic AvenueindowntownBetheny.

Policewere calledandsaid that,whenthey arrived,they learneda70-yearoldparkingenforcementofficerhad allegedlybeenassaultedafterwritinga ticketforPeluso’svehicle.

havingahardtimegettingtoafinish line,”McHughsaid.

“Wordswereexchangedbetween thetwo,andthenPelusograbbedthe parkingofficer,tacklinghimtothe ground,”policesaid.“Pelusothentook theparkingtabletfromtheparkingofficerandthrewitathimwhilehewas stillontheground.Pelusoalsoplaced hisfootonthethroatoftheparking officer.”

PolicesaidPelusoattemptedtoflee inhisvehiclebutwasstoppedbya BethanyBeachpoliceofficerandarrested.

Theparkingenforcementofficer wastakentoanearbyhospital,treated forminorinjuriesandreleased,the

BBPDreported.

BethanyBeachOfficerMollyRyan toldtheCoastalPointthechargeof strangulationcanbemadeifnormal breathingofanotherpersonisimpeded.

“BethanyBeachhasseveralseasonal officers,andthey,withthehelpofcitizenswhowerenearbyandwhowitnessedthis,wereabletogeta descriptionofthesuspectpretty quickly.Afull-timeofficerfoundhis vehicleandstoppedhim,”Ryansaid. Parkingenforcementofficersare notswornofficersinBethanyBeach, buttownemployees,shesaid.

catedgroupofentrepreneurs,”Calef said,askingthoseonthecouncilto standastheaudienceapplauded.

Thisyear,farmers’marketvendors alsostartedtocontributetolocalfood banks.

Legislativereport

CouncilmanRichMcHugh,while presentingthemonthlylegislativereport,saidmembersoftheLandUseReformWorkingGroup(establishedby theSussexCountyCouncilto“review landusetrendsinSussexCountyandto providerecommendationstothecouncil forpossiblechangesinthecountycode and ComprehensiveLandUsePlan”) arescheduledtotalkabouthousingaffordability,roadconditionsandenvironmentalmatters—allimportantandall affectingBethanyBeach.

“Itisworthlookingatwhattheyare doing.Thisis10peopleinseveralwalks oflife,andtheyhavebeenmeetingsince March.Theycameupwithaseriesof recommendations—19ofthem—and theyweresupposedtohavethemto councilbytheendofthismonth.They arenotgoingtomakethat.Therehas been contentionamongthegroup,and theyaskedforanothermonth—and thatmightnotbeenough.Theyare

Concerningproposedandcontroversialwindturbinesoffthecoast, McHughsaidtheTrumpAdministrationhasannounceditwantstowithdrawpermitsthatwerepreviously issuedbytheU.S.Departmentofthe Interior,“butitisn’teasy.”

McHughsaidthereisacourtcase “filedbyOceanCity[Md.]concerning the issuingofpermits.…TheTrump Administrationsaid,‘Weshouldn’thave donethat,andwewanttoremandit,’ butthecourthastoapproveitandagree toletthemchangetheirmind.Ifthat happens,theDepartmentoftheInterior willlikelyyankthosepermits.It’spossiblethismaybeover.Wemightseea permanent‘No,’”McHughsaid.

OfficertojoinSecretService

BethanyBeachPoliceOfficerLandonSeeney,whowaswiththeTownfor sevenyears,isleavingthepolicedepartment tojointheSecretService,Bethany BeachTownManagerCliffGraviettold thecouncil.

“He’sveryhappywiththat,andwe’re gladforthat.He’sbeenquiteanofficer forusovertheyears,”Gravietsaid.

Women’sCivicClubhonored

CouncilhonoredtheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachforits100th

anniversary,withCalefsayingtheTown —incorporatedin1901—isnotmuch olderthantheclubandthatclubmembershavecontinuouslymadeimprovements tothetown.

Calefintroducedclubofficersand readaresolutionrecognizingthemilestoneanniversaryandstatingtheclub, organizedonAug.3,1925,“byavisionarygroupof18womencommittedto thebettermentofthegrowingcoastal community,”hasdonatedbenchesand garbagecansfortheboardwalk,worked forthesafetyofresidentsandvisitors, provideduniformsandequipmentfor lifeguardsandhelpedbeautifyGarfield Parkway.

ClubPresidentHelenPastistoldthe council shewashonoredtoacceptthe resolutionandsaidclubmembershave hadaspecialrelationshipwiththetown andplantocontinue.

“Wehavegrownto250members, andweliketogettogether,havefun anddogood,”shesaid,explainingthat thefirstprojectoftheclubwasprovidingbathingsuitsforthelifeguards.

Takinginflationintoaccountduring thepast100years,theclubhasdonated about$1milliontosupportorganizationsandhasgotteninvolvedinmatters inc ludingawarenessofsextrafficking, helpingtofightchildhoodcancerand assistingthevolunteerfirecompanyand otherorganizations,shesaid.

“I’llseeyouagainin100years,”she jokinglytoldthecouncil.

Fundingapproved fornewlightpoles

Thecouncilapproved$41,615,alreadyintheTownbudget,topurchase andinstalllightpolesatRoutes1and 26.

Gravietsaidthereisaprojectunder waytoredesignthatintersectionand createacrosswalkatthenorthernside and, tomovethatprojectahead,itis necessarytoinstallthelightpoles.

Publiccomments

DuringthePublicCommentsportionofthemeeting,aresidentpraised BethanyBeachlifeguards,sayinghe recentlysawthemassistfiveswimmers.Theywentintoaction“like clockwork,likeamovie,”hesaid,with twojumpingofftheirstandsandrushingtohelpasotherstooktheirplaces onthestands.

ResidentJennCarterandanother residentalsopraisedthosewhoplan thefarmers’market,callingit“incredible,”andsayingfoundersandmanagersstartworkingintheearly morningbeforevendorsarriveand helpthemsetup.

“And themayoristherehelping— plusthemayordoesalltheseother thingsaswell,”Cartersaid.

AntiochChurchCamp stillcelebratingfamily, faithafter133years

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

BennyBeckett,14,steppeduptothe microphoneundertheBoweratthe AntiochA.M.E.Church’sannualcamp meetinglastSaturdaytogivetheopeningprayerforthecamp’s“Backto SchoolNight.”

Thelankyteenstoodatthefrontof thepavilionatthecenterofthecamp grounds,surroundedbyfriendsand family,andbegantopray.

“Wethankyouforallowingourancestorstohavethefaith,strengthand endurancetoestablishthiscamp,” Beckettsaid.“Weaskyoutorunprotectionovereverychild—especiallythose whoarevulnerabletoviolence,neglect andhunger.

“Mayyourlovesurroundus,guiding usthroughourchallengesandgranting youththestrengthtoovercomeour vices,”Beckettcontinued,readingthe wordsfromhistablet.“Teachustobe kind,toloveandtostandagainstinjustice.”

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PastorKeshaCookofNewCovenantFullGospelMinistriesinSalisbury,Md.givesa blessingtostudentsduringBacktoSchoolNightservicesatAntiochA.M.EChurch Camp inFrankford.

communitywerethefocusofthe evening,andseveralgroupsofchildren performedassoloistsandinsmall groups.TheyincludedJoshlynCollins,a soon-to-bethird-graderdressedina floral-patterneddress,andtheOliver Four,whosang“BlessedAssurance.”

Theback-to-schoolnightactivities cametowardtheendofthenine-day campatAntioch,wherethecampgath-

eringdatesbacktotheearly1890s, whencoveredwagonsringedthesame groundsduringtheevent.

ForBennyBeckett’sfather,who sharesthesamename,thehistoryofthe gatheringisalargepartofwhyhefeels itissoimportanttokeepthetradition going.

thecamp,theelderBeckettsaid.Each nightduringthecamp,worshipservices bringcrowdstotheplasticchairsand woodframeoftheBower,whichbears thenameofathirdBenjaminBeckett —hislatefather,whoservedaschairmanoftheAntiochCampCommittee for manyyearsbeforehispassingin 2004.

OnSunday,thefinaldayofAntioch’s camp,oneaspectoftheworshiptime bringsthecamp’shistoryfullcircle:the GrandMarch.Astheyhavefordecades, theSingingandPrayingBandsof MarylandandDelawareprocessaround theringof31“tents”—whichareactuallysmallcottages—andintothe Bower.TheSingingandPrayingBands arenotactually“bands,”butacapella choirswhoperform,Beckettsaid,some ofthesamemusichistoriansbelieve abolitionistHarrietTubmanlistenedto asachildgrowingupnearCambridge, Md.

Themusic,accompaniedonlyby rhythmicclapping,ismuchthesameas itwasforthefirstcamperswhogatheredtheircoveredwagonsinacircleon thepropertyin1892.

“TheyaresynonymouswithCamp,” Beckettsaid,andtherootsofthesongs CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

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areembeddeddeepinAfrican-Americanculture.

NancyDickens,wholedthisyear’s BacktoSchoolNightservice,saidshe hasattendedtheAntiochChurch Camp“eversinceIwasakid.”Thisyear washerfirstleadingthecampchildren’s service.Asecond-gradeteacherat GeorgetownElementarySchool,Dickenssaidyouthareher“passion”andshe wantedthisyear’sservice“justtomotivatethekidswhentheygoback”to school.“AlwaysputGodfirst.Stayaway fromnegativity.”

Dickenssaidshecherishestheway theannualcampmeetingbringsfamiliestogethereachyear.

“It’sawholefamilyreunionout there,”shesaid.Thecottages—someof whicharenearly100yearsold—serve asahomebaseforthefamiliesduring theweek.“Someofthemarereally modernized.Somearejustrealsimple. Mosthavebathrooms,”andsomeeven haveairconditioning,Dickenssaid.

Someofthecottagesalsohavesmall kitchens.Familiescaneitherbringtheir ownfood,cookintheircottageorpurchasemealsfromthe“dininghall”or treatsfromthecamp“confectionery.”

JohnOliver,whohasservedasCamp Committeechairmanforeightyears, saidthisweekthathewaspleasedwith thisyear’sturnout,eventhoughfar fewerpeopleattendthandiddecades ago.

“I’vebeeninvolvedwithitmostallof mylife,”hesaid.“Ihaveacottage,and mysisterhasonenextdoor.It’slikea minifamilyreunion.

“Backinthe’40sand’50s,Ihadan auntthathadatent.Myfatherhadfour brothersthathadatent,”Oliversaid. Sixorsevenofthetents,hesaid,“were myfamily.”

Hesaidhehasfeltaresurgencein

youngpeople’sattendanceatthecamp meetinginrecentyears,withfournew cottagesbeingbuiltinjustthepastfive years.

“It’samazinghowmanyyoungpeoplegetinvolvedintheGrandMarch,” Oliversaid.“It’sreallyatouchingsight toseetheyoungpeopleandtheolder folkstogether,singingandclapping.It’s kindofasentimentalthing.”

LyndonTunnell,83andAntioch’s singingandprayingbandcaptain,said herecallscomingtoAntiochforthe churchcampasaboy,eventhoughhis familywerenotmembersatthatpoint.

“It’sajoyfultime,”hesaid.“Ilook forwardtoiteveryyear.”

TunnellhasbeenamemberatAntiochfor33yearsand,likeOliver,is happytoseemoreyoungpeoplecoming totheannualcamp.

“They’recomingalong,”hesaid.“It’s nicetoseemoreyoungpeopleunderthe Bower.”

Beckett,58,saidthechurchplansto returnAntioch’scamptothe12-day eventitwasbeforeitwasshortenedto nineastheworldreturnedtopublic eventsfollowingtheCOVID-19pandemic.

Hesaidhefeelsaheavyresponsibilitytokeepthecamptraditionsgoing forfuturegenerations.

“Mostpeople,iftheyhadachanceto experiencecamp…Assoonasthey’ve experiencedachurchserviceorwalked thegrounds…itmakesyoufeelacertainway.

“Theyfeelanattachmenttotheir ancestors. Ican’tdescribeitinwords, whattheycanexperience,”Beckettsaid. “Idon’tfeellikeIhavethevocabulary. Thereissomuchhistory…somuch historythat’sinvolvedinthis.

“Nextyear,I’dlikeanybodyand everybodytocomeandexperienceit. Youmightexperiencesomethingyou haven’texperiencedinalongtime.You mightexperiencesomethingnew,”he said.

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Bethanypolicemaketwosignificantarrests ViewPoint

Sometimes,youreallyhavetogivethepoliceofthiscommunitycredit,andtheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentrecently madeacoupleofarrestsrelatedtoincidentsofthevarietythat typicallydon’thappenhereveryoften.

AMarylandmanturnedhimselfintopoliceonAug.12,inresponsetoawarrantforhimallegedlystealingmoneyfromShore FunArcadeearlierthismonth.Thankstoalertpeoplefromthearcade,securitycamerasanddoggedworkbytheBBPD,policewere abletoidentifythesuspectasWilliamEngleofCatonsville,Md., andtheyputhisnameandfaceonsocialmedia.Hewascharged withtheftunder$1,500andpossessionofburglartools,andwas releasedona$4,000unsecuredbond.

Inanevenmoreseriouscase,Bethanypolicearresteda24year-oldmanfromWhiteHall,Md.,forallegedlyassaultinga70year-oldparkingenforcementofficerforhavingtheaudacityof,

well,enforcingparkingregulations.

PolicesaidEricPelusodidn’ttakekindlytoreceivingaticket, andthingsescalatedfromthere.

“Wordswereexchangedbetweenthetwo,andthenPeluso grabbedtheparkingofficer,tacklinghimtotheground,”according topolice.“Pelusothentooktheparkingtabletfromtheparkingofficerandthrewitathimwhilehewasstillontheground.Peluso alsoplacedhisfootonthethroatofaparkingofficer.”

Pelusowaschargedwithstrangulation,second-degreeassault, physicalinjurytoapersonover62yearsold,recklessendangermentanddisorderlyconduct,accordingtopolice.Hewasbeing heldatSussexCorrectionalInstitutionona$21,000securedcash bail.

There’snoplacewherethiskindofstuffdoesn’thappen,butit’s comfortingtoknowthatBethanyBeachpoliceareuptothetask.

Forthe‘haired,’thoseteethmightgetshinier

Itookthebait.

ThereIwas,happilyswimmingthroughlifewithoutacarein theworldwhenaheadlinegrabbedmyattention:“Toothpastemade withhairnaturallyrepairstoothenamel,scientistsdiscover.”

LikeIwasn’tgoingtoclickthatlink.Look,there’s“clickbait,” andthenthere’s“that-fat-bald-dummy-at-the-Point-won’t-be-ableto-resist-this-one”bait.Youcanprobablyguesswhichbasketthis pearlfallsinprettyeasily.

So,accordingtotheSkyNewsstory,scientistsatKing’sCollege Londonhavediscoveredthat“keratin,aproteinfoundinhair,skin andwoolthatisoftenusedinreparativeshampoos,canalsohelp withteeth.”

Theysharedthat,whilefluorideissomethingthatcanslowtheerosionoftooth enamel,keratin-basedtreatmentscanstopit completely.That’skindofabigdeal.

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fessionally-appliedgel,andcouldbemadeavailabletothepublic withintwotothreeyears.Andwhilethetestproductstheyusedat King’sCollegeweremadefromwool,Elsharkawysaidpeoplecould evencollecttheirownhairforthekeratin.

Well,somepeople.Youknow,theoneswhohavehair.Therestof usjustgettowalkaroundwithrottingChicletsinourmouthsand hopingpeopledon’ttrytoputcandlesinourheadforHalloween. It’sthisnever-endingcycleof...

But,yetagain,Idigress.

Asfornow,theteamatKing’sisgoingforwardwithwoolbecausethere’splentyofittobehad,it’sconsideredbiowasteandit couldbeahelptofarmerswhonowhaveanothervaluableresource attheirdisposal.It’sallactuallyverycool andcouldbetransformativeifitdoeswhat theysuggest.

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“Wethinkthisisagamechanger,anindustry-movertointroducekeratinasanactualproductwithinourdailyusetoprotect andhealyourtoothenamelwithouteverrealising,”saidDr.SherifElsharkawy,fromKing’sFacultyofDentistry,Oral&CraniofacialSciences.“Ifyouhaveamicrocrackora verysmalldefect,itwouldhealitselfwithoutyouevenrealising.”

It’scutewhentheyusethe“s”in“realizing,”isn’tit?Imean,come on—youhaveanentirealphabetatyourdisposal.Usethe“z.” Makethe“z”feelalive.Justbecauseit’sattheenddoesn’tmeanyou havetoignoreit.Thisiswhytheyoungestkidsinafamilyalways havethisweirdinferiority complexabout...

ButIdigress.

Accordingtothearticle,“Whenthekeratinmixeswiththemineralsinsaliva,itproducesaprotectivecoatingtomimicthestructure andfunctionofnaturalenamel.”

YoumightaskyourselfwhyI’musingsomanydirectquotesthis week.Well,astutereader,thereareafewreasons.First,I’mnotsure ifyou’venoticedthisornot,butI’mnotexactlythesmartestguyin theroom—eveninaroomfullofhammersandanvilsandstuff.It’s bestforeverybodyifIjustquotepeoplewhoknowmorethanme. And,second,let’sjustrepeatthefirstreason.Itcan’tberepeated enough.I’mnotbright.

Thescientistsbehindthestudybelievethatkeratin-basedtreatmentcouldbeadministeredthroughadailytoothpasteorasapro-

Butitgotmethinking—which,accordingtomywife,isnotalwaysagood thing.

Iwonderedwhatotheritemsareusedas ingredientsineverydayproducts.Aquick searchonmytrustedGooglemachinetookmetodoctor-4-u.co.uk, whereIfoundalistthatfitmyneedpretty quickly.

Forinstance,goldisnotonlyusedindentistrybutisalsobeing usedasaningredientintreatingcanceroustumorsandautoimmune diseases.Goldhasanti-inflammatoryproperties,whichmakesit useful,perthearticle.

Fecaltransplantpillsareusedto...let’sjustglossoverthatone.I reallydon’twishtogetinvolved.

Pregnanthorseurineisusedinhormonereplacementtherapy andisthoughttoreducethesymptomsofmenopause.We’regoing toglossoverthisoneabit,too,asanyjokesImakecouldresultina beatingwhenIgethome.

So,pigpancreasisalittlegem,apparently.ItisusedinamedicinecalledCreontohelppeoplewithpancreatitisorcysticfibrosis digesttheirfoodbetter.Thatseemslikeawin.

Ooh,here’sanotheroneIfoundonlistverse.comforyourenjoyment:Didyouknowthatchocolatemilk,alongwithsomeice creams,yogurtsandpuddings,oftencontainscarrageenan?Thisis madeofthepowderofredseaweed.

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Editor:

Iamofferingcommentsandmore onTheodoreSpickler’sletterinthe Aug.15,2025,CoastalPointconcerninghisworriesaboutenergy,funding. WemustfirstunderstandthatPJM merelydeliverstous,theusersofelectricity,whatsuppliersproduce.And PJMhasformanyyearsforecastspiralingenergycostsandblackoutsto allitsenergysphereandthepoliticiansinthestatestheyserve.

takeatotallyunbiasedposition,someonewithoutahorseinthisracetodo anhonestandthoroughreviewofenergyproductionincludingevery methodofproducingelectricity!

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With er 100 activities ov xperience all the es, e or all ag f ffer: o o e, and wonderful things SU has t vativ fun, inno arrior Course, erris Wheel, Ninja W Carnival: F e s, & Mor ruck ood T F ching Band Maypole Dance & SU Mar ours tum T Tours e e Arbor Clark

ulton or F all f e Music at F afts, & Liv Arts, Cr tarium Shows & Carillon Concert Plane xhibit ory E ennial Hist Cent e & Ice Show Chemistry Fir alk Relay 5K Run/W th & Big SU Chair Photoboo eams tics Te thle SU A astings with Island Local T epsi , Playa Bowls, & P Creamery

FYI,Delawarepaysthehighest priceforelectricitybecause we/Delawareproducevirtuallynone ofit.AndMr.Spicklerisrightthat today’sproducersofelectricity’sprimarysourceofenergyarefossilfuels. Unfortunately,heandmanyothersare graspingathystericalstrawsofhope suppliedbythepurveyorsofwindenergy.Theyboastofwind’ssuccessin theBalticsandoffEngland’scoasts whilehopingwewillneverconsider theclimaticdifferencesinthe“wind” thereandoffourcoast.

AsfarasI’mconcerned,thethreat ofclimatecalamityremainsanunproventhreat,whileclimatechange hasbeenwithusforever.Oneofmany threatsthatIhaveseenandhavefizzledduringmyjourneyonthisplanet! ButIwholeheartedlybelievewehave anenergycrisis!Thereisnodoubtof this,andthebasicenergyneedsofAI andthehoped-forgrowthindomestic manufacturingwillbeaddedtoour currentenergyinadequacies.

Howmuchenergydoweneedand whereandhowshoulditbeproduced? Ianditseemsnooneelsehastheanswer?Ibelievetheanswerisoutthere. Unfortunately,wearetoooccupied withpoliticalinaction,oppositionand confusion,aswellasgeneralignorance,self-assuredness,fearvia NIMBY(notinmybackyard)and manyothertidyexcusestonotfindit!

Whatweneedissomeonethatcan

IlivehereinbeautifulSussex County,andI’mhappythatGov.Matt MeyerhasinitiatedaTaskForceto investigateatomicenergy—anenergysourcethatisseldomconsidered today,primarilybecausethemanyexcuseslistedabove.Butweneverhear boastingaboutthesuccessfuluseof atomicenergybyourmilitaryforces!I oftenwonderwhy!Iknowofonlytwo suchsuccesses,andbelieveIamnaïve inthisknowledge.TheArmyhas mini-reactorsintrailerspowering bases,andthenthere’stheNavy’s manynuclearreactorspoweringbattleshipsandevensubmarines.

It’sabouttimewetakeseriously thependingelectricitycatastrophe thatPJMhasbeenawareofandhas beenwarningeveryoneabout!

Thomas M.KeeleyIII OceanView

Reader:It’suptousto makethenationbetter

Editor:

Ascommunitymembersandleaders, itisourresponsibilitytostrengthenand protectbothourcountryandourstate. EveryWednesdaymorningat8:30, wegathertopray —togivethanksto God,toliftupthosewhoaresick,and tohonorourgreatnationandthestate wecallhome.Butwedomorethan pray.Wetakeaction.Wepickuptrash alongourroads.Welendahandto neighborsinneed.Webelievethat whenweseeaproblem,wemustspeak up—andinsistthatourelectedofficialsact.

Therearerealissuesinourcommunitiesthatdeserveattention:abandoned homes,deterioratingchickenhouses andunsafeconditionsthataffectthose

wholivenearby.Ourchildren’ssafety mustalsobeapriority.Onestepwe shouldtakeistoinstallmetaldetectors inallourschools,sostudentscanlearn withoutfear.

Butgovernmentalonecannotfix thesechallenges.It’suptous—the people—totakeresponsibility.That beginswithvoting.Ifyoucareabout thefutureofourstateandcountry, makeyourvoiceheardattheballotbox. Offeraridetosomeonewhoneeds helpgettingtothepolls.Showthatyou care.

Weareblessedtoliveinagreat country,butpreservingitrequireseach ofustostepforward.Together,wecan keepAmericastrong.

WilliamMurphy OceanView

Readerasksforhelp withPowwow

Editor:

Ireadwithasadheartanddismay aboutthedifficultytheNanticokeIndianAssociationishavingfundingits 47thannualPowwow.We,thepublic aretheonesmissingoutifthepowwow iscanceled.

Weofothercultureshavenoidea howproudweshouldbetohavealiving NanticokecommunityinSussex County.Nanticokehistorygoesback hundredsofyearsthatwecandocument andlongbeforethat,whenexplorers cametoourshores.We,thewhiteculture,pushedtheIndiansofftheirlands allacrosstheUnitedStates.Tohavean Indiancommunityinourmidstisa privilege.

Ihavetracedmygenealogybackto 1600s,toScotland.Howexcitingforme tolearnhowmyancestorsmayhave livedandsurvivedduringupheavalsin

landwarsandkingtakeovers.While tracingmyancestors,Idiscoveredmy seventh-great-grandfathermarrieda Cherokeewoman.Itgavemeanew perspectiveonNativeAmericanhistory.

Asachildgrowingup,wechildren playedcowboysandIndians,andthe cowboysalwayswonbecausetheIndiansweremonstersandscary.AsIlook backonwhattypeofhistorywasbeing promotedtome,Icringe.HowmisinterpretedandmisunderstoodNative Americanswere.

Intruth,NativeAmericansrevere theGreatSpiritandallcreation,giving thanks atthehuntforthemeatprovidedfortheirsustenance.Theylived withnatureandpeacefully,fightingonly todefendtheirlandsandwayofliving.

TheNanticokemuseumisfilledwith artifactsthatareveryinterestingandtell abouttheirancestralwayoflife.

LetussupporttheNanticokeIndian AssociationwithourmonetarydonationstowardfundingthePowwowand towardtheexpansionoftheNanticoke CulturalCenter.Theyneedvolunteers (signupgenius.com)aswellasdollars (GoFundMe).

Reader:One-partyrule isbadforDelaware

Editor:

Theimportanceofcommitteehearingsandpubliccommentscannotbe understated.Theybringtransparencyto theprocess,alongwithrecommendationsandavettingprocesstohelpimprovethequalityofanybillsbroughtto thefloorforavote.Ithelpstoholdour legislators(DemocratandRepublican) accountable.Thisisthevoiceofthe people,whichthecurrentDemocratcontrolledlegislaturehasmuted.Thisis notwhatourconstitutionalrepublicwas builton.

ParticularlyconcerningisSenate Bills203and204,whichclarifyand codifytheauthorityofcountiesand municipalitiestosetdifferentproperty taxratesforresidentialandnon-residentialproperties,providedclassificationsarereasonableandrates consistent.

Thesebillsallowforsplittingtax rates,potentiallydoublingratesfornonresidentialpropertieslikesmallbusinesses,farms,hospitalsandrental housingcomplexes.Thiswouldraise pricesforgoodsandservices,reducejob opportunitiesandincreasecostsfor renters.

Itisimportanttorealizethatbusinessesdon’tpaytaxes—it’stheconsumerswhopatronizethesebusinesses whodo.Businessownerswillpassalong thesetaxincreasesintheformofhigher costsofgoodsandservicesconsumedby thepublicatlarge,puttingundueburden onresidents.

FollowingDelaware’sfirststatewide propertyreassessmentindecades,the DelawareGeneralAssemblyconveneda specialsessiontoaddressresidentconcerns.Severalbillswerepassed,offering temporarymeasurestomitigatetheimpact.

However,Republicanlawmakers arguethatDemocraticleadership rushedtheprocesswithoutcommittee hearings,publiccommentorsufficient scrutiny,whilerejectingabillthatcould haveprovidedmoresubstantialrelief (HB245).

Asmentionedabove,HouseBill245, proposedbyRepublicanRep.Michael Smith,wasnotconsidered,despiteearliercommitteereview.HB245would haveprohibitedschooldistrictsfrom raisingpropertytaxesbymorethan10 percentunlesstheycouldjustifytheincreaseduetofinanciallossfromreassessment.Thiswouldprevent automatictaxhikeseveryfiveyears underthenewprocess.Thiscommon-

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sensepracticalbillwouldcreatemore accountabilityandtransparencyinour

schooltaxationprocess.Itwasnever consideredbytheDemocrat-controlled legislature.

Itisclearfromtherecenthappenings inLegislativeHallthatourDemocrat

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MaryfrancesBerger TheoceangotsomeeyesonitasHurricaneErinwasmakingitswayupthe coastearlierthisweek.

colleagueswanttoforgothewillofthe peopleandwieldpowerfortheirown benefit.One-partyruleisbadfor DelawareandtherecenteventsinLegislativeHallhavehighlightedthisissue.If

youaredismayedbytherecenthappenings,callyourlegislators,orbetteryet,get involvedwithyourlocalRepublicanclub.

Rick Radatovich Frankford

9 am to 1pm St. Martha's

Saturday, August 30th

MeyersignsbillestablishingVAdepartment

Gov.MattMeyerrecentlysigned HouseBill1,creatingaDelawareDepartmentofVeteransAffairs,elevating veterans’servicestoacabinet-level agency.Officialsdescribeditasa“historicsteptowardstrengtheninghow Delawareservesitsveterancommunity. Withthisaction,Delawarewillsoon haveaSecretaryofVeteransAffairsat thetableofstateleadershipensuring thevoices,needsandexperiencesofveteransarerepresentedatthehighestlevels ofgovernment.”

“Ifyougooutandfightforyour countryandyourneighborwhenyou returnhomeyoushouldhavethebest servicesandtherightpeoplethe strongestpossibleadvocateinstategovernment,”saidMeyer.“Todayweareelevatingtheirvoicestothecabinetlevel, empoweringaSecretaryofVeteransAffairs,guidedbylivedexperience,tolead. Thisisnotagesture,it’saguaranteeto honorthosewhoprotectedus.”

Thelegislationwascarriedbybipartisan sponsorsinbothchambersandreceivedunanimousHouseandSenate approval.

“AsalifelongDelawareanandveteranoftheDelawareAirNational Guard,Ihaveseenfirsthandthesacrificesmadebyourmenandwomenin uniformandthechallengestheyface

whentheirserviceends,”saidstateRep. WilliamCarson,primesponsorofHB 1.“Ourveteransbringsomuchtothis state—theyareleadersandcontributorstooureconomyandcommunities. This departmentisaboutmeetingtheir needs,addressingtheirconcerns,and honoringourcommitmenttothosewho haveservedandsacrificedforourcountry.I’mgratefultomycolleaguesinthe GeneralAssemblyforunanimously passingthislegislation,andtoGov. MattMeyerforrecognizingtheimportanceofthisinitiative.”

“Asaveteran,Iknowwhatitmeans toputontheuniform,andIknowwhat itfeelsliketotakeitoff.Retiringfrom servicedoesn’tmeanthemissionends, but toooften,thesupportdoes,”said DelawareHouseMajorityLeaderKerri EvelynHarris.“HB1isourstate’scommitmenttostandbyournation’sheroes longaftertheirlastsalute.Takingoff theuniformshouldnevermeanwalking alone,andthankstothislegislation,we willsoonhavetheresourcestoensure thattherewillalwaysbeahelpinghand extendedtoourveterans.”

“Ourveteranshavespenttheirlives andcareersservingourcountry,anditis ourdutytoreciprocatetheirselflessness with qualitycareandrespect,”saidstate Sen.NicolePoore,chairoftheSenate

VeteransAffairsCommittee.“House Bill1servesasaplacardofDelaware’s commitmenttoourveteransnotjust withwords,butwithimmediateaction andadvocacy.Signingthislegislation allowsDelawaretowalkbesideourveteransthrougheverystageoflifeandensuretheyfeelsupportedandrecognized withintheircommunity.”

“It’slongoverdue,”saidstateSen. David Lawson,aSenatesponsorofHB 1.“Ourveteranshavegivensomuchto ourstateandcountry,andthisnewdepartmentwillensuretheyreceivethe dedicatedresources,representationand supporttheydeserve.”

Thenewdepartmentwillservemore than70,000veteransacrosstheFirst State,bringingtogetherservicesthatare currentlyscatteredacrossmultipleagencies.Oncefullyimplemented,thedepartmentwilloffercentralizedaccessto benefitsassistance,housingsupport, healthcarecoordinationandmental healthservices.Atransitionplanwill guideitsdevelopmentoverthenextseveralyears,withfullindependencefrom theDepartmentofStaterequiredby July1,2030.

ThenewSecretaryofVeteransAffairsmustbeaveteran,andallsupervisorystaffmustalsobeveterans wheneverpossible,ensuringthatthose

makingdecisionshavelivedexperience inmilitaryservice.TheDelawareCommissionofVeteransAffairswillcontinue itswork,retainingoversightofthe DelawareVeteransHomeandserving inanadvisoryroletothenewdepartment.

“Delaware’sveterans,includingour CitizenSoldiersandCitizenAirmenof theDelawareNationalGuard,haveansweredournation’scallwithcourage andsacrifice,andwehaveasolemnduty toensuretheyreceivethecare,benefits, andsupporttheyhaveearned,”said Maj.Gen.JamesBenson,adjutantgeneraloftheDelawareNationalGuard. “Bycreatingacabinet-levelSecretaryof VeteransAffairs,Gov.Meyerandour stateleadershavetakenahistoricstep towardclosingthegapsthattoooften leaveveteranswithoutcriticalresources. Thislegislationstrengthensourcommitmenttothemorethan70,000veteranswhocallDelawarehome,ensuring theyhaveadirectconnectiontothe healthcare,housing,andbenefitsthey deserve.

“ThecreationoftheDelawareDepartmentofVeteransAffairsisalandmarkachievementforourstate’sveteran community,”saidNolanLewis,chairof

TheDelawareArtMuseumwillcelebrateitscommitmenttostatewideengagementwiththereturnofDelArtSails South,aneveningshowcasingDelawarebasedartists,livemusicandcoastalcommunityspirit,inLewesonTuesday,Sept. 16,from5:30to8p.m.

Nowinitssecondyear,DelArtSails Southbringsthemuseum’smissiondirectlytoSussexCounty,providingguests theopportunityto:

•MeetandhearfromDelaware-based artistsMarkHarris,RobertC.Jackson andRebeccaRaubacher—allrepresented inthemuseum’spermanentcollection— astheydiscusstheirworkwithMargaret Winslow,DelArt’sheadcuratorandcuratorofcontemporaryart;

•ConnectwithDelArtstaff,leadershipandvolunteers;

•Enjoylivemusic,asilentauction, andacoastal-inspiredreceptionwith foodstations,horsd’oeuvres,beer,wine andspecialtycocktails.

Ticketscost$75andmustbepurchasedinadvanceatdelart.org/delartsailssouth.Proceedsbenefitthemuseum’s programsandcommunityoutreachinitiativesinSussexCounty.

Expandingartaccess inSussexCounty

Overthepastyear,theDelawareArt Museumhasexpandeditsprogramsand partnershipsacrossSussexCounty. Throughlectures,collaborativeexhibitions,schoolvisitsandcommunity-led events,DelArtcontinuesitsworktomake theartsmoreaccessibleandrelevanttoall Delawareans.

Christine“Chris”King,formerdrama teacheratCapeHenlopenHighSchool andmemberoftheDelArtSussex CountyAdvisoryCouncil,said,“Artisan innatepartofwhoweareashumans.I’ve alwaysbeenexcitedtobepartoftheteam onthegroundfloor,buildingthefoundationtoexpandaccessibilitytotheartsin ourcommunity.Whatexcitesmemost aboutDelArt’scommitmenttoincreasing programminginSussexCountyisour collectiveabilitytofurthertheeducational andexperientialaspectsofourvibrantarts community.”

MollyGiordano,executivedirectorof theDelawareArtMuseum,added,“DelArt staffandvolunteershavebeengratefulto brainstormwithSussexCountyresidents andpartnerorganizationsoverthepastyear. Theirguidancehelpedushostlecturesand programswithpartnersliketheRehoboth ArtLeague,LewesPublicLibrary andthe OsherInstituteofLifelongLearningatthe UniversityofDelaware.DelArt’scollection representsourentirestate.I’mexcitedto continuepilotingschooloutreach,artist talks,bustripsandeventsthatconnectthe state’slargestartmuseumwithDelawareans livinginSouthernDelaware.”

AllenHarimsupportsBeebe’sfoodRxprogram

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PicturedatthepresentationofthedonationareMikeLittle,CEO,AllenHarimFoods;KimBlanch,directorofcommunityoutreach,BeebeHealthcare;ElidiaMartinez,FoodRxProgramcoordinator,BeebeHealthcare;andStevenTyson,philanthropyofficer,BeebeMedicalFoundation.

TheBeebeMedicalFoundationexpressedgratitudetoAllenHarimFoods foritsrecentdonationof$900insupportoftheBeebeHealthcareFoodPrescription(Rx)Program.

Thefundswillbeallocatedtothe

theDelawareCommissionofVeterans Affairs.“Thislegislationensuresthat Delaware’smanyveteranswillbebetter servedthroughfocusedleadership,im-

purchaseofanewfreezer—anessentialitemastheprogramaimstocontinuouslyprovidefreshfruitsand vegetables,leanmeatsandnutritious non-perishablefoodsforthoseinneed acrossSussexCounty.

provedaccesstoresources,anda strongervoiceinstategovernment.We thankGov.MattMeyer,theGeneral Assemblyandallourpartnersforrecognizingtheuniqueneedsofveteransand makingthisvisionareality.Thisismore thanjuststructuralchange—it’sa long-overdueinvestmentinthepeople

“WeareincrediblygratefultoAllen HarimFoodsfortheirgenerousdonation, whichwillallowustocontinueaddressingthecriticalissueoffoodinsecurity in ourcommunity,”saidKimBlanch,directorofcommunityoutreachatBeebe.

who’veselflesslyservedournation.”

The newdepartmentisexpectedto streamlinehowveteransinteractwith bothstateandfederalbenefitsystems. Officialsalsoanticipatethatcentralizing servicescouldhelpunlockadditional federalfundingandreducelong-term statecostsrelatedtoveteransupport.

“Thiskindofsupportmakesitpossible forustoimprovethehealthofourcommunityandputfoodinthehandsofthe peoplewhoneeditthemost.”

BeebelaunchedtheFoodPrescription(Rx)Programin2016inpartnershipwiththeFoodBankofDelaware, andwithagoaltodistributemonthly foodboxestopatientslivingwith chronicdiseasewhofacefoodinsecurities.Overtime,theprogramhasevolved toincludeculinary,nutritional,anddisease-specificeducationandself-managementresources.Italsoconnects under-servedindividualswithsocial services,primarycareservicesandspecialtycareservices.Datashowsthatthe programisleadingtoimprovedhealth outcomes,betterself-monitoringand diseasemanagement,andareductionin healthcarecosts.

“WeareproudtosupportBeebe Healthcareinitseffortstoprovidebetteraccesstonutritiousfoodandessentialresourcesforthoseinneed,”said MikeLittle,chiefexecutiveofficerof AllenHarimFoods.“It’svitalthatwe cometogetherasacommunitytohelp thosewhofacechallengesinaccessing basicneeds.”

Formoreinformationaboutthe FoodPrescriptionProgram,contact FoodRx@beebehealthcare.orgorcall (302) 645-3100,ext.5019.Tomakea gifttosupporttheFoodPrescription Program,call(302)644-2900,ext. 70216.

Thebillsigning,officialssaid,“reflectsacontinuedcommitmentbythe Meyeradministrationtobuildamore accessible,responsiveandaccountable stategovernment.ForDelawareveterans, itmarksanewera—onedefined bydedicatedleadership,strategiccoordinationandrespectbackedbyaction.”

LEADelawareacceptingClassVIIIapplications

LEADelaware,aleadershipdevelopmentprogramforearlytomid-career professionalsinagricultureandnatural resources,isnowacceptingapplications forClassVIII.Applicationsaredue Sept.30,withapplicantsseatedasFellowsinJanuaryof2026.Theprogram beginsinearnestinFebruaryof2026, continuingthroughthenexttwoyears andconcludingattheendof2027.

TheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculturehoststheprograminpartnershipwiththeUniversityofDelaware CooperativeExtension.Withsupport fromindustrysponsors,LEADelaware aimstoprepareemergingleadersto tackleevolvingchallengesfacingthe food,fiberandnaturalresourcesectors.

Thiswillbetheeighthclassintheprogram’shistory,sinceitsfoundingin 2007.

Theprogramfeaturesinteractive sessions,industrytours,leadershipdevelopmentandaninternationalstudy component.Tuitionis$4,000with $2,000dueeachyear.

LEADelawarewillselect10to15 fellowswhoworkinDelaware’sagricultureornaturalresourcesectors.Ideal candidatesareindividualswhodemonstratestrongleadershippotentialanda passionforcommunityengagement. Thecurriculumcoverstopicsincluding: •Productionagriculture; •Agribusinessandruraldevelopment;

•Forestry,aquaculture,andnatural resources;and

•Publicpolicyandstakeholderengagement.

Throughhands-on experiences,peer collaboration,andexposuretostate,nationalandinternationalissues,fellows willaimtobuildessentialleadership skillsandgainadeeperunderstanding oftheglobalforcesshapingtheirindustries.

Applicantsmustbe:U.S.citizensor lawfulpermanentresidents;andemployedinDelaware’sagriculture/natural resourceindustriesforatleasttwo years.BothDelawareresidentsand non-residentsareeligible,withtherequiredexperience.Theymustbewilling

andabletocommittothetimedemandsofin-state,nationalandinternationalprogramcomponents. ApplicantsshouldcompletetheapplicationavailableontheLEADelawarewebsite.Whilehandwritten applicationsareaccepted,electronic submissionsarepreferredforclarity andefficiency.Programmaterials— suchastheparticipantagreement,eligibilityrequirementsandtentativecalendar—arealsoavailableonthe LEADelawarewebsite.

Formoreinformationortoapply, visittheLEADelawarewebsiteorcontactProgramCo-DirectorsJennifer Volkatjvolk@udel.eduorChrisBrosch atChris.Brosch@delaware.gov.

TopChefoftheCulinaryCoastTablesidesetforSept.23

Afallfoodeventwillaimtohelp homeboundseniors,friendsandneighbors.The11thAnnualTopChefofthe CulinaryCoasteventwillbenefitMeals onWheelsLewes-Rehoboth.

Thisyear’seventwillbeentirelydifferent,organizersnoted,asticketholders willbeabletochoosewhichchefwill cookacustomfour-coursedinneratan intimatetableof10.Theeventwilltake placeatthenewCambriaHotelat 17222HoodRoad,RehobothBeach,

withacocktailreceptionstartingat6 p.m.,thenablack-tieoptionaldinnerat 7p.m.

Thedinnerswillbeplatedand servedtablesidebyeachparticipating chef,includingchefsfromAbbott’s Grill,BluecoastRehoboth,Café Azafrán,Chef’sTableatTouchofItaly, F insHospitality,ATasteofJazz,Lewes OysterHouse,TouchofItalyRestaurantandTheVerandaattheCambria Hotel.

Visithttp://www.MealsonWheelsLR.org/EVENTStoselectafavorite chefandrestaurantwhileseatsarestill available,orpurchaseticketswithoutselectingatable,andorganizerswillseat thoseticketholderswithoneofthe chefs.

Livemusicatthereceptionanddinnerwillbeprovidedbythestringduo Michelle&Becky.

Ticketsfortheeventcost$175per person,ortreat10friendsorclientsto

thisuniqueexperiencefor$1,500fora tableof10.

Becauseseatingateachchef’stableis limited,getticketsearlyatwww.MealsOnWheels-lr.org/EVENTSorcall MealsonWheelsLewes-Rehobothat (302)645-7449.(Thoseyoungerthan 21willnotbeadmittedtothisevent.)

Therewillbefreeparkingatthe event.Tolearnmore,contactMealson WheelsLewes-Rehobothatthenumberabove.

BeebewelcomesMarbleasGroup’sCFO

BeebeHealthcareannouncedthis weekthehiringofCaryMarbleas BeebeMedicalGroupchieffinancial officer.

MarblestartedinAugust,fillingavacancyofalmostayearasBeebeconductedanationwidesearchforthe leadershiprole.Marble’sfocuswillbeon makingBeebeandBeebeMedicalGroup workbettertogethertoreachthegoalof beingamoreintegratedhealthsystem thatwrapscarearoundthepatient.

Shebringsmorethan30yearsofexperienceasahealthcareandbusiness executive,withareputation,Beeberepresentativessaid,forbeingaresults-drivenproblem-solverandcompassionate leaderworkingcloselywithclinicians andthecommunity.

Beebe’sstrategicplan,OneBeebe, emphasizesstreamlinedoperationsand improvedaccesstocareforSussex

County.

“Whenapatientmovesseamlessly throughtheoutpatientandinpatient caresystem,theoverallexperienceand well-beingofourpatientsandcommunityimproves,”saidDavidA.Tam,MD, MBA,CPHE,FACHE,presidentand CEOofBeebeHealthcare.“AsBeebe MedicalGroupcontinuestogrow throughoutSussexCountyandrecruit morephysicianstocareforourgrowing population,thisintegrationandcontinuumofcarebecomesincreasinglyimportant.WearereadyforCarytohelp usgrowinthisareaasshewasinstrumentalinhelpingthemedicalgroupbecomeanintegralpartofArnotHealth tosupporttheoverallsystemstrategy.”

AsBeebemovestoimplementEpic asitselectronichealthrecord(HER) andMyChartasitspatientportal,Marble’shands-onexperiencewiththeEHR

willbecrucial,representativessaid.

“Sheguidedamajortransitionat ArnotHealth,andshe’sreadytohelp BeebeuseEpictomakeschedulingeasierforpatientsandreducehasslesfor clinicians.”

“I’mproudmycareerhasfocusedon makinglocalhealthcarebothaccessible andworld-class—myrootsareincommunity,”Marblesaid.“Iwasdrawnto Beebe’srichhistoryofcaringforthe greaterSussexCountyareaandam lookingforwardtobeingapartofthis healthcare‘village.’Honoringthegreat workthattheBeebeteamhasaccomplished,whilefosteringthenever-endingresponsibilitytodeliverthehighest qualitycompassionatecarelocallyismy mission.I’mveryexcitedtomakethe BeebeandSussexCountycommunity mynewhome.”

Marbleholdsamaster’sdegreein

business andorganizationaldevelopmentfromRochesterInstituteofTechnology,abachelor’sdegreeineducation fromKeukaCollegeandanassociate’s degreeinappliedsciencefromSUNY Alfred—allearnedwithhonors.She hasalsocompletedexecutivemanagementqualitytrainingattheRitz-CarltonLeadershipInstituteandStuder GroupLeadershipTraining.

“Cary’sarrivalfillsacrucialleadershiproleforBeebeMedicalGroup,” saidPaulR.Sierzenski,MD,MSHQS, CPE,FACEP,seniorvicepresidentand chiefphysicianexecutive,Beebe Healthcare.“Iamconfidentandexcited thatCarywillcontinuetosupport BMG’sfocusonoperationalexcellence, patientaccessandourongoingpursuit ofexceptionalcaretofurtherthemissionofBeebeHealthcareforthepeople ofSussexCounty.”

DelawareBotanicGardenstohostFirstiNaturalistBioblitz

TheDelawareBotanicGardens (DBG)willholditsfirstBioblitzon Aug.21-24,invitingthepublictohelp documentthebiodiversityoftheGardensusingthefreeiNaturalistapp.

ABioblitzisacommunityscience eventwherepeopleworktogetherto recordasmanyspeciesaspossibleina

setlocationoveradefinedperiodof time.

UsingiNaturalist,participantscan photographplants,animalsandfungi, thenuploadtheirobservationstothe apptocontributetoaglobaldatabase. ParticipationintheDBGBioblitzis free,andiNaturalistisfreetodownload

anddesignedtobeeasyforanyoneto use,frombeginnerstoexperts.Participantsarerequiredtopaythedailygardenadmissionfeetoaccessthegardens.

“I’mexcitedtowelcomeguests,volunteersandstafftoparticipateinDBG’s veryfirstBioblitz,”saidDBGGarden CuratorAmandaGoebel.“We’vebeen

usingiNaturalisttocollectdataon-site foryears,andIlookforwardtoseeing whataBioblitzshowsus.Thiseffort shouldgiveusadetailedsnapshotof whatwehaveonsite,whetherit’safungus,insect,birdorplant.”

“Weareexcitedtoseethestaffand volunteersgettinginvolvedand,hopefully,wecanengagewithguests,and members,too,sincethiswillbethefirst ofseveralbioblitzesweplanforspring, summerandfallnextyear,”saidDBG DirectorofHorticultureChristineJustice.

Formoreinformationonhowtoparticipate,goto https://www.calendarwiz.com/eventboard/?crd=delawarebotanicgardensor downloadtheiNaturalistapponamobiledevice,fromtheAppleAppStoreor GooglePlayStore,andsearchfor2025 DelawareBotanicGardensBioblitz.

TheDBGisopentothepublic ThursdaysthroughSundaysfrom9a.m. to4p.m.,locatedat30220PineyNeck Road,Dagsboro.Formoreinformation, visitwww.delawaregardens.org.

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OnTuesdaySept.2at10a.m.,theFort MilesHistoricalAssociation(FMHA)will conductitsninthVictoryoverJapancommemorationceremonyoutsidetheFort MilesMuseumundertheshadowofits U.S.S.Missourigundisplay.

ThisannualceremonyatFortMiles,in CapeHenlopenStatePark,celebratesthe officialendtoWorldWarIIandhonorsthe 774DelawaremembersoftheArmed ForcesandMerchantMarineswhodied whileservingtheircountryduringthatwar. Theceremonyincludesanaccountofthe dayofthesurrender,aswellasareadingof Gen.DouglasMacArthur’sspeech.

Neartheconclusionoftheceremony, FMHAvolunteerswillreadthenamesof 50ofthoseDelawareanswhiletollinga shipsbellaftereachnameisread.Eachof thisyear’s50honorees’name,rank,branch ofserviceandhometownisread,aswellas thedateandlocationofhispassing.After thelastnameisread,theVFW7234 HonorGuardwilldeliverariflesaluteto thedepartedheroes,followedbytheplaying of“Taps.”AirForceveteranLaniSpahrwill concludetheceremonybyplaying“AmazingGrace”onthebagpipes.

WorldWarIIwasthedeadliestmilitary conflictinhistory.ItbeganwiththeNazi invasionofPolandin1939.TheUnited Statesenteredthewarin1941afterthe JapaneseinvasionofPearlHarboronDec. 7.Thewarendedin1945,followingthe GermansurrenderinMayandtheJapanese surrenderinSeptember.

Worldwide,anestimatedtotalof70-85 millionmilitarypersonnelandciviliansperishedduringthewar.Mostdeathswerea directresultofmilitaryengagement,but manydiedfromwar-relateddiseaseand starvation.UnitedStatescasualtiesincluded 403,316militarypersonnelkilledinaction andanother671,278wounded.TheMerchantMarinessufferedthehighestdeath rateamongallU.S.serviceorganizations, losing9,521personnelor1in26ofallcrew members.

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Top,theJapanesesurrenderin1945aboardthebattleshipU.S.S.MissouriinTokyo Bay.Above,theU.S.S.Missouri’s16-inchgunisondisplayoutsidetheentranceto FortMilesMuseuminCapeHenlopenStatePark.

OnthemorningofSept.2,1945,nearly fouryearsaftertheJapaneseattackonPearl Harbor,theAlliedandJapanesedelegations metaboardthebattleshipU.S.S.Missouri inTokyoBayfortheformalsigningofthe surrenderdocuments,therebyendingWorld II.Afterfinishinganintroductorystatement,MacArthurdirectedtherepresentativesofJapantosignthetwoinstrumentsof surrender,oneeachfortheAlliedand Japanesegovernments.Theywerefollowed byrepresentativesoftheUnitedStates, China,theUnitedKingdom,theSoviet

Union,Australia,Canada,France,the NetherlandsandNewZealand.

Asthesurrenderceremoniesconcluded, 450carrierplanesfromtheU.S.Navy’s ThirdFleetpassedinmassedformation overtheMissouri.Afewminuteslater, ArmyAirForceB-29bombersflewby,ina demonstrationdesignedtounderscorethe powerthathadbroughtJapanandtheAlliestothattimeandplace.

Asinpastyears,the2025ceremonywill takeplacebythe16-inchgundisplayoutsidethenorthentranceoftheFortMiles

Museum.Thedisplayincludesthe120-ton, 66-footcenterbarrelfromtheforwardturretoftheU.S.S.MissouriwhenMacArthur acceptedtheJapanesesurrender.FMHA acquiredthebarrel,teststandandothergun componentsfromtheU.S.Navyin2012. Afterfouryearsoffundraising,sitepreparationandartifactrestoration,thehistoricdisplaywasdedicatedonVJDayin2016.

AlongwithitsbattleshipU.S.S.Arizona “OilStillBleeds”exhibitintheBattery519 NorthGunRoom,theFortMilesMuseum canboastasbeingoneofonlythreesitesin theUnitedStatesthathaveartifactsbookendingtheUnitedStates’participationin WorldWarII.

Thisyear’sceremonyalsowillfeaturea tributetothreeWorldWarIIveteranswho areattendingtheceremonyasspecialinvitedguestsofFMHA.TheyareSgt. GeorgeMcCarthy,whoservedwiththe ArmyAirCorpsintheChina-BurmaIndiatheaterwhilestationedinKunming, China;JohnA.Reichert,whowasaNavy aviationmachinist’smateandflightengineeronMartinPBM-5Marineraircraft flyingofftheU.S.AtlanticCoastandinthe PacificTheatre;andGunnersMate1/C RaymondSproul,whoservedonaNavy submarinechaserintheAtlanticandonthe battleshipU.S.S.Iowaafterthewar.

“FMHAispleasedtowelcomethese threeWorldWarIIveteranstoourVJDay ceremonycelebratingthe80thanniversary oftheJapanesesurrender,andwearehonoredbytheirpresence,”representativessaid. Followingthe10a.m.ceremony,the FortMilesMuseumwillbeopentothe publicfrom11a.m.to4p.m.withdocentledguidedtoursatnoonand2p.m.There isnoentrancefeetothemuseum,and guidedtourscost$6perperson.Military veteransandactive-dutymilitarypersonnel arenotchargedafeetogoonaguidedtour. FormoreinformationonFortMiles Museum&HistoricalArea,goto: www.fortmilesmuseum.org.

DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy Jenningsthisweekannouncedthatshe isco-leadingacoalitionof21attorneys generalinsuingtheTrumpAdministrationoverwhatshecalled“theillegal impositionofconditions”onCongressionallyauthorizedVictimsofCrime Act(VOCA)grants.

TheTrumpAdministration,Jenningssaid,hasillegallydeclaredthat stateswillbeunabletoaccessthese funds—usedtosupportvictimsand survivorsofcrimes—unlesstheyagree toparticipateintheTrumpAdministration’simmigrationenforcementefforts.

“Victimsofcrimehavealreadybeen throughenough,”saidJennings.“CitizensarenotimmunefromPresident Trump’sindiscriminateattacksonimmigrants.Hisillegalattempttoconditionvictimassistancefundingon politicalcompliancewoulddissuade victimsfromcomingforward,threaten millionsofdollars’worthofservices andshelter,andaddanunmanageable workloadforsocialworkers,policeand prosecutorswhoarealreadystretched toothin.We’renotgoingtoletithappen.”

“Delawarewillalwaysstandupfor survivorsofcrimeandtheorganizationsthatsupportthem,”saidGov. MattMeyer.“Thesefederalfundsare aboutsafety,shelter,andjusticeforvictimsandtheirfamilies,andthreatening totakeawaythislifelineinordertoadvanceanimmigrationagendaisboth cruelandunlawful.Iamproudtojoin AttorneyGeneralJenningsinfighting toprotecttheseresourcesandtomake sureeverysurvivorinDelawarehasthe supporttheyneedtorebuildtheir lives.”

LauraC.Graham,Esq.,deputydirectoroftheCommunityLegalAid SocietyInc.(CLASI)said,“Asacivil legalserviceproviderrepresentingvulnerableDelawareans—includingvictimsandsurvivorsofdomesticviolence, sexualassault,humantrafficking,and otherformsofviolenceandexploitation—CLASIbelievesallsurvivorsof crimeshouldhaveaccesstolife-saving safety-netservices,includingcivillegal representation,shelter,communityand system-basedadvocacy,andsupport fromtheVictims’CompensationAssistanceProgram.

“Placingunlawfulrequirementson theseprogramsunderminesvictim safetybymakingvictimslesslikelyto seekhelp,reportcrimesandaccessthe carethattheyneed,whichinturn makesourStatelesssafeforall Delawareans.Life-savingservices,includingcivillegalrepresentation,shelter,communityandsystem-based advocacy,andsupportfromVCAP,are asafetynetthatprovidesnecessary servicestoDelawareansurvivorsof crime.Theseserviceshelpvictimsand survivorsinDelawareachievesafety

andbegintorebuildtheirlives.

“CLASIstandswithallsurvivorsof abuseinDelaware,andapplaudsthe DelawareDepartmentofJusticefor takingstepstoprotectvictimsandsurvivorsinDelaware,andforaddressing unlawfulfederalpoliciesthatunderminethesafetyandwell-beingofour communityandourState.”

SueRyan,executivedirectorofthe DelawareCoalitionAgainstDomestic Violence,said,“TheVictimsofCrime Act(VOCA)andthefundingprovided throughthisactsupportsessentialservicestovictimsofcrimethroughout Delaware.Importantly,asrequiredby VOCA,theseservicesareavailableto allvictimsofcrime,regardlessofimmigrationstatus.Thisiscriticalprotection forvictimsofcrimebecauseoffenders targetthosewhoaremostvulnerablein

ourcommunities.Servicesforcrime victimsmustbeavailabletoallcrime victims,otherwisethecriminalswin.

“TheTrumpAdministrationhas addedlanguageintotheVOCAFY25 Servicesgrantrequiringagenciesto give‘accesstoDHS(ICE)agents.’This isinviolationoftheVOCAstatuteand federalconfidentialityprotections.Undocumentedvictimsofdomesticviolencewouldbeafraidtoseekshelter andservicesforfearthattheywouldbe arrestedbyICE.Thisattempttounderminethesafetyprotectionsafforded byVOCAemboldensabusersandoffenderswhocanthenusethesystemto domoreharm.DCADVsupports Delaware’seffortstoprotectallcrime victims!”

VOCA,signedintolawin1984by PresidentRonaldReagan,providesa

seriesofgrantprogramsthroughwhich statesprovidecriticalresourcesand servicestohelpvictimsandsurvivorsof crimerestorenormalcyintheirlives. Thoseservicesincludevictimandwitnessadvocacyservices,emergencyshelter,medical,funeralandburial expenses,crime-scenecleanup,sexual assaultforensicexamsandmore.

InDelaware,VOCAgrantsareprincipallyadministeredthroughtheAttorneyGeneral’sVictimsCompensation AssistanceProgram(VCAP)andthe State’sCriminalJusticeCouncil(CJC). VCAP,whichisfundedbothbyfederalgrantsandStatecourtfees,distributedmore than$1.6millionin federally-fundedvictimassistancein the2025fiscalyear.Theseincludedbut

Crimevictims

werenotlimitedtoreimbursements for:

•funeralexpenses,burialexpenses, andgriefcounselingforthefamiliesof homicidevictims;

•temporaryhousingexpensesfor domesticviolencesurvivorsandothers fleeingunsafehousing;

•medicalanddentalexpensesnot coveredbyinsurance;

•lostwagesforvictimswhomissed workduetoinjuryorcaregivingresponsibilities,orlostsupportforthe dependentsofhomicidevictims;and

•sexualassaultnurseexaminations.

VCAPisaparticularlycriticalresourceforthesurvivorsofdomesticviolencewhorelyonitasafinancial bridgeintheirescapefromunsafe housingand/orabusivepartnerson whomtheyrelyforincome.Nearly30 percentofVCAPclaimsinthe2025 fiscalyearwereforsurvivorsofdomesticviolence.

Thetotalamountoffederalfunding atstakeexceeds$14.7millionsupporting24programs,including:

•groupandfamilytherapyforposttraumaticstressdisorder(PTSD)and unresolvedgrief,andtrauma-based cognitivebehavioraltherapyforchildren;

•rapecrisisservices,including24/7

hotlines,intervention(hospital,police andprosecution),andaftercare/support;

•policedepartmentembeddedvictimserviceadvocatestoworkwithlaw enforcementbysupportingvictimsof violentcrimes;

•assistingvictimsofdomesticviolencethroughasexualassaulttherapist, filingforProtectionFromAbuse(PFA) orders,andsafetyplanning;

•arranginghousing, employment andsupportforcrimevictims,includingemergencyshelterofdomesticviolencevictims;

•directservicestoelderlyvictims, includingprotectionfromfinancialexploitationandelderabuse;and

•ongoinglogisticalandemotional supporttovictimswiththecriminal justicesystem,includingcasemanagement,prosecution,courtandliaison services.

DOJofficialssaidthosefundswould beextremelydifficultorimpossibleto replacethroughtheStatebudget,and thatlosingthemwouldeffectivelycrippletheState’sjusticeandvictimsupportsystems.Organizationssupported byVOCAgrantsinclude:

•ContactLifeline,whichrunsa24/7 rapecrisishotlineandprovidesaftercaresupportservices,counseling,and advocacyforrapesurvivors;

•ChildInc.andPeople’sPlaceII, whichprovidesheltersandbi-lingual hotlinestowomenandchildrenfleeing

domesticviolence;and

•TheChildren’sAdvocacyCenterof Delaware,whichcoordinateswithlaw enforcement,childprotection,health careworkers,andsocialservicestointerviewchildvictimsofsexualabuse, domesticviolenceandextremeneglect.

Ifallowedtostand,officialssaid, thoseprogramcutswouldbefurther compoundedbythechillingeffectthat immigrationverificationserviceswould haveonvictimsofcrime,whooftenare alreadyfearfultocomeforward.

“Thesefundingstreams—totaling morethanabilliondollarsayearnationwide—havelongensuredthat Statescouldfulfilltheirmostfundamentalduties:toprotectpublicsafety andredressharmtotheirresidents.”

Statesusethefundstoassistnearly 9millioncrimevictimsperyearandto providecompensationformorethan 200,000victims’claimsperyear.Congresshasrequiredthedistributionof nearlyallVOCAfundingtoStates basedonfixedstatutoryformulasand hasrepeatedlyactedtoensuresufficient fundingforcrimevictims,including afterthe9/11terroristattacks,they said.

“However,theTrumpAdministration,throughtheU.S.Departmentof Justice(USDOJ),hasdeclaredthat States,alongwiththevictimsandsurvivorstheyserve,willbeblockedfrom thesefundsunlesstheycomplywith theAdministration’spoliticalagenda—

namelyitsimmigrationenforcement priorities.Inordertoreceivethese funds,StatesmustassisttheU.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurity(DHS) withcivilimmigrationenforcementefforts—afederal,notstategovernment responsibility.

“Thisdirectiveconflictswithcore principlesofAmericangovernance— theseparationofpowers,andfederalism.Congressdidnotauthorize USDOJtoimposeconditionsonthese grantprogramsthatcoerceStatesto devotetheirresourcestoenactingthe Administration’simmigrationagenda. Assuch,AttorneyGeneralJennings andthecoalitionare requestingthat theCourtpermanentlyenjointhe TrumpAdministrationfromimplementingorenforcingtheseillegalconditions.”

Jenningsisaleadplaintiffonthis lawsuit,alongwithNewJerseyAttorneyGeneralMatthewJ.Platkin,CaliforniaAttorneyGeneralRobBonta, IllinoisAttorneyGeneralKwame RaoulandRhodeIslandAttorney GeneralPeterNeronha.Theyare joinedbytheattorneysgeneralofColorado,Connecticut,Hawaii,Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts,Michigan, Minnesota,Ne vada,NewMexico,New York,Oregon,Vermont,Washington, WisconsinandtheDistrictofColumbia.

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NewYorkTimesbest-sellingillustratorOrpheusCollarvisitedlibrariesall overthestatethissummer,includingtheMillsboroPublicLibrary,forhis ‘MiddleSchoolerswithSwords’program.CollarhailsfromMaryland,now based inLosAngeles,hasworkedongraphicnovels,andhisownindependentpublications.Left,Collarsketcheschildrenintheirmostheroic posesandtalksabouthisworkonthegraphicnovel,‘PercyJacksonand theOlympians.’

DrawingmythsandlegendsatMillsboroPublicLibrary

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Onebyone,kidssteppedinfrontof theroomandposedintheirmostheroic stance.Afterabouttwominutes,even theshyeststudentsweregrinningtosee themselvesillustratedonpaper,holding asword,orbowandarrow,alongwitha defeatedspider,dragonorgoblin.

OrpheusCollarisaNewYorkTimes best-sellingillustratorwhovisitedlocal

librariesthissummer,includingthe MillsboroPublicLibraryonAug.14, forhis“MiddleSchoolerswithSwords” program.Hehasworkedongraphic noveladaptationsof“PercyJacksonand theOlympians,”“HeroesofOlympus,” TheKaneChroniclesandmore.

Andkidsgotaspecialtreatwhen Collarofferedtodoquicksketchesof themthattheycouldtakehome.Collar alsoencouragedthemtodoodleand drawwhilehespokeabouthisprocess

foradaptingchapterbooksintoeyecatching,long-formcomics—or graphicnovels.Nowcreatingartfor modern-daymythologiesaboutyoung people whodiscovertheirownmythologicalpowers,Collardescribedhis travelstostudyEgyptiansculpturesand Grecianruins.Theactualmummiesand statuarywerethebasisforhisdrawn characters.

Collarhasvisitedlibrariesacrossthe stateforthe2025SummerLibrary

ReadingProgram,withsupportfrom theDelawareDivisionofLibrariesand theInstituteofMuseum&Library Services.

OriginallyfromMaryland,he’snow basedinLosAngeles.SomeofCollar’s ownindependentpublicationsare “Munch,”aboutaveryhungrycritter, and“EurydiceLivesAgain,”amore hopefulretellingofthetragicOrpheus andEurydicelegend.

CoastalPoint•Submitted ThesistersoftheBetaBetaChapterof BetaSigmaPhiheldtheirfirstroad cleanuponFriday,Aug.8.Theclean-up spannedtwomilesonRoute17,from Route26toSweetGumLane.Thelocal chapter,whichwasformedin2023,focuseson‘givingbackthroughservicein thecommunitytheylove—aplacethat hassupportedthemandthatthey proudlycallhome.’

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GalleryOneplanning bustriptoNYC museumsonSept.13

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

OnceinNewYork,thebuswilldrop offandpickupparticipantsatthethird largestmuseumintheworld—theMetropolitanMuseumofArt.Participants willhavethechoiceofvisitingtheMet, thenewlyremodeledFrickCollectionor theNeueGalerie,asthethreearewithin walkingdistanceofoneanother.Orthey canplantheirownexcursionstoother museums,shoporseeamatinee,aslong astheyboardthebusagainbythe6p.m. departuretime.

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

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

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

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

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

BethanyBeach,SeaColonyfarmers’marketspartnerwithfoodpantry

TheBethanyBeachFarmersMarketandtheFarmers MarketatSeaColonythis weekannouncedanewpartnershipwiththeFeedMy Sheepfoodpantry,operated byMariner’sBethelGlobal MethodistChurch,tohelp alleviatefoodinsecurityin EasternSussexCounty.

Throughanew“gleaning” programlaunchedatthebeginningofthe2025market season,volunteersfrom Mariner’sBethelvisiteach marketatclosingtocollect unsoldfruits,vegetables, eggs,meat,breadandother locallyproduceditemsdonatedbythemarketvendors. Thedonationsarethenused bythefoodpantrytoprepare mealsandcreatefoodboxes fordistributiontolocalindividualsandfamiliesinneed.

Todate,morethan1,000 poundsoffreshfoodhave beengleanedfrombothmarketsanddistributedwithin thecommunity.

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TheBethanyBeachandSeaColonyFarmers’Marketsrecentlyannouncedtheyarepartneringwith theFeedMySheepfoodpantry,helpingprovidefoodtothoseinneed.

BoththeBethanyBeach FarmersMarketandthe FarmersMarketatSeaColonyare non-profit,community-run,producer-onlyfarmersmarkets,exclusivelyfeaturingvendorswhogrow

and/orproducewhattheysellat market,allwithinlessthan125

milesofBethanyBeach.

TheBethanyBeachFarmersMarket,nowinits19th season,isopeneverySunday from8a.m.tonoonthrough LaborDay,inthePNCBank parkinglotindowntown Bethany.TheFarmersMarketatSeaColony,inits15th season,runseveryWednesdayfrom8a.m.tonoon throughAug.27attheMarketplaceatSeaColonyon Route1.Freeparkingis availableatbothmarkets whileshopping.

Formoreinformationon themarkets,visitbethanybeachfarmersmarket.comor seacolonyfarmersmarket.com.

Bothmarkets“arecommittedtopromotingfreshness,highlighting transparency,andfosteringa senseofcommunity.These valuesaligncloselywiththeir mission,andthecollaborationwithMariner’sBethel Church’sFeedMySheep foodpantryhasnotonlyreducedfoodwastebutalso ensuresthathigh-quality,locallygrownfoodreachesthosewho needitmost,”organizerssaid.

Theyearwas1960,andtheRev. DavidBakerandhisfamilywereassignedtoSalemUnitedMethodist ChurchinSelbyville.Hetookalook aroundhischurchthatJune,onlyto discoverhisworshippershadgoneto thebeach.Hewasinspiredtostart somethingnew,decidingtobringthe churchtothepeopleifthepeople weren’tcomingtochurch.

So,inAugustofthatyear,hissons DavidBakerJr.andJonathanBaker, alongwithayoungmannamedGary Law,pushedapianooverthedunes, ontothebeachinFenwickIsland,so hiswife,FlorenceBaker,couldplay hymns.Theyaddedaportablepulpit andsomefoldingchairs,andthe seedsforwhatwastobecomeSt. MatthewsBy-the-Seaweresown. Gettingthechurchfromthe

beachtothecornerofDagsboro StreetandCoastalHighwaywasa storyoffaith,hopeandlove.

Onceitwasdecidedtocontinuea faithcommunityinFenwickIsland, thequestionsaroseofwhereand how.In1961,SalemUMCapproved BakertocontinueservicesinFenwickIsland,andlocalbusinessman EdgarRickardsofferedtheuseofhis landjustnorthoftheMarylandDelawareline.

Atentwasborrowedfromthe NationalGuard,thesideflapsrolled uptoallowabreeze,analtarwasset up,andchairsweresupplementedby attendees.Despitethesomewhat primitiveconditions,weeklyattendanceaveragedmorethan100peopleasBakerleda9a.m.service beforerushingbacktohis11a.m.

serviceinSelbyville.

Encouragedandfilledwithhope bytheongoingsupporttoestablisha faithcommunityinFenwickIsland, itwasdecidedthatitwastimeto movebeyondaborrowedtent.In 1961and1962,donationsweremade —particularlybyretiredMethodist clergytheRev.Dr.HowardB.Warrenandhiswife,andthePeninsula ConferenceofTrusteesoftheUnited MethodistChurchsupplieditssupportfunds.

Debatesbeganastothebestlocation—bytheocean?Westoftown? Intheend,Bakerfeltstronglythat thechurchshouldbebuiltinthe heartofFenwickIslandon“themain road.”Threecontiguouslotswere madeavailablefromSmith& Rickards,for$20,000,anddonations weremadebacktothechurchwith thatsale.

newlypouredconcretefloorunder thewide-openbluesky.Worshippers facedwesttoavoidhavingthesunin theireyes.

Thebuildingwascompleted,and from1962through1999,St. Matthewswasasummerchurch. Today,though,itisanactiveyearroundcongregationservingthecommunityofFenwickIslandand beyond.

ThatyoungmannamedGary Law?HewentontomarryBaker’s daughter,Sheryll.

“Maybeloveiswhatinspiresaguy topushapianooverthedunes,”St. Matthewsrepresentativessuggested. Theyhadalongandhappymarriage.SheryllLawisstillalocaland isstillactiveatSt.MatthewsBy-theSeaUMC.

Amortgageof$27,000wastaken outfromBishopvilleBankin1962, andconstructionbeganthatsame year.InJuneof1962,Bakernamed thechurchSt.MatthewsBy-the-Sea andthefirstworshipwasheldonthe

Thissummer,St.MatthewsBythe-SeaUMCplanstoremember andcelebratethesebeginningswitha special65th“Sand-iversary”worship serviceat9:30a.m.onAug.24,with abeach-themedreceptiontofollow. Thepublicisinvitedtoattend.

DEFBannouncesyouthT-ShirtDesignContest

TheDelawareFarmBureau(DEFB)is excitedtoinviteallyouthwithaconnection toagriculturetoparticipateinitsT-Shirt DesignContest.Thisisagreatopportunity foryoungartiststoshowcasetheircreativity whilecelebratingthevaluesoftheDelaware FarmBureau.

Designswillbejudgedoncreativity,originality,andhowwelltheyrepresentDEFB’s missionandmessage.Thewinningdesigner willreceivetwocomplimentaryticketstothe DelawareFarmBureauAnnualBanqueton Dec.13,2025,wheretheywillberecognized fortheiroutstandingwork.

Thecontestisopentoanyone18years oldandyoungerwhohasaconnectionto

agriculture,includingbutnotlimitedto4-H andFFAmembers.Alldesignsmustprominentlyfeaturethephrase“DelawareFarm Bureau”andareencouragedtoinclude DEFB’stagline,“LocalFarmersFeeding YourFamily.”Designsshouldusenomore thanthreecolorsandmustbeoriginal,highqualitywork.

Submissionsmustbeprovidedasa300dpihigh-resolutiondigitalgraphicanduploadedthroughtheDelawareFarmBureau websiteatwww.defb.org/defb-t-shirt-designcontest.Thedeadlinetosubmitentriesis Sept.15.

FormoreinformationabouttheDelaware FarmBureau,pleasevisitwww.defb.org.

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Afterspendingeverysummeroftheir childhoodsvacationingatSussexCounty beaches,AdrianaandJoseph“Joe”MacieyraisedtheirtwodaughtersinOcean View.

GrowingupinSeafordinthe1980s and1990s,AdrianaMacieyrecalled spendingmostofhertimeinthesummeratthebeaches.Assoonasschoollet out,shesaid,herfamilywentstraightto theirbeachhouseinOceanView.She recalledspendingcountlessdaysswimmingintheoceanandgrabbingice creamontheBethanyboardwalk.Asshe gotolder,sheevengotasummerjobat Grotto’sPizzainRehobothBeach.

“Myfavoritetraditionshavetobe goingtoFunlandinRehobothand

watchingmoviesattheClaytonTheatre inDagsborowithmybrothers,”shesaid. “IlovethatIcansharethosesameexperiencesthatI’vealwayslovedwithmy kids.Thoseexperiencesarewhatmade mewanttostayhere.”

Followinghergraduationfrom SeafordHighSchool,shepursueda bachelor’sdegreefromWesleyCollege (nowDelawareStateUniversity)in Dover,subsequentlycompletingher master’sdegreeatWilmingtonUniversityinWilmingtonin2004.Forthepast 21years,AdrianaMacieyhasbeenanelementaryandmiddleschoolteacherin theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict.

Aftersomanyyearsofvacationing andlivingatthebeach,shesaid,“Ithink it’stheperfectplace—especiallyfor families.Butforfamilieswantingtotake atrip,mybiggestpieceofadviceisto

comeinSeptember.It’sthetimeto come.There’snotnearlyasmuchtraffic asduringthepeakseason,butit’sbeautifulandyoucanstillenjoytherestaurants, shopsandactivities.”

Similarly,JoeMacieycamedown everysummertoBethanyBeachfrom Wilmingtonwithhisfamily.Helovedto playfootballonthebeachwithhis brotherandgotowaterparksinOcean City,Md.,withhisbrotherJasen.

“I’vealwayslovedithere,”hesaid.“I lovebeingnearthebeachandhavingthe opportunitytogrowintosuchasupportivecommunity.”

JoeMacieygraduatedfromWilmingtonUniversityin2003withadegreein multimediaartsandstayedtoworkin Wilmington.HemovedtoBethany Beachin2005afteracareerchangefrom bankingtoconstructionanddesign.

Herecentlypickedupphotography again—oneofhishighschoolhobbies. Influencedbyhislongtimepassionfor sports,heregularlyphotographslocal sportingevents,suchastheLittle LeagueSoftballWorldSeriesandIndian RiverHighSchoolbaseballgames.He alsotakesmanynatureshotsandcredits SouthernDelaware’s“naturalbeauty” withinspirationforhiswork.

TheMacieys’twogirlsbothsaid they’veenjoyedgrowingupinOcean View.BothattendedLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolinOceanViewand SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolinSelbyville.

Karalena,15,theMacieys’oldest daughter,saidsheenjoyshuntingand fishingwithherfather,aswellasdriving toFenwickIslandtopaintsunrisebeach scenes.Shesaidshefindstheperfectbalancebetweenheractiveandcreative sides.

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“I’mabeachgirlatheart,butIalso lovehuntingandfishing.LivinginSussex[County]givesmetheperfectcombinationofboth,”KaralenaMaciey explained.

AnnikaMaciey,13,heryoungersister, playsanactiveroleonboththeSelbyville MiddleSchoolgirls’soccerteamandher travelsoccerteamatRiverSoccerClub inRoxana.

“Someofmyfavoritememoriesasa littlekidwerewhenmyparentswould takemysisterandIonpicnics,”shesaid. “WewouldgotoHolt’sLanding,Cape Henlopen,Assawoman…prettymuch anywheretherewasapark.”

Likemanyotherfamilies,theMacieys haveturnedtheSouthernDelaware shorefromavacationspotintotheir home.Theysaidthebeachremainstheir favoriteplacetospendtimetogether.

OCFilmChallenge

TheOceanCityFilmFestivalwill hold itspremierenightforthe8thAnnualOceanCityFilmChallengeon Saturday,Aug.23,at7p.m.,atthe94th StreettenniscourtsnexttotheArts Center,withfilmshowingsbeginningat 7:30p.m.Attendeescanbeamongthe firsttovieworiginalshortfilmsabout OceanCitycreatedbyagroupoffilmmakersandaspiringfilmmakers.

“WechallengedfilmmakerstoproduceashortfilmbetweenJuly1-31, 2025,shotinOceanCityorabout OceanCity,”organizerssaid.“Thewinners willberevealedduringourFilm Nightandprizeswillbeawarded. Watchthefilmsandawardsandmeet thefilmmakers.Youmaybemeetingthe nextStevenSpielberg!”

Attendeesarebeingadvisedtobring achair.Ifitrains,filmswillmoveinside theArtsCenter.Theeventisfree,but alldonationsarewelcome.

WhenDuaneWhitman takesoffhisMr.Tramhat andhisEllenRiceStudio &Gallerymanagerhat,he enjoysusingthesameskills heemploysonthosejobs helpingpeoplewithDisneyandEpicUniversevacationsasaGlassSlipper Conciergetraveladvisor.

“Ilovehelpingpeople,” saidWhitman,“whether it’sansweringvisitorquestionsabouttheBethany areaandhowtoget around,bringingasmileto achild’sface,showingand answeringquestionsabout Ellen’sbeautiful,awardwinningart,oranswering questionsaboutWaltDisneyWorld,thecruiseline, orveryoftenrightnow, UniversalStudio’sexciting newEpicUniverse.”

“IfIcanaddalaughor twoalongtheway,that’s evenbetter.”

Whitmanishavingtwo all-day“DisneyandUniversal QuestionandAnswerDays,”this FridayandSaturday,Aug.22and 23,from10a.m.tonoon,andfrom 1to4p.m.,inthegalleryportionof

theEllenRiceStudio&Galleryin TheReservationonthenorthern outskirtsofOceanView. Heinvitedpeopletobringtheir questionsabouteitherorallofthe

don’thaveananswer,I’ll getitforyou.”

TheGlassSlipperorganizationhasateamof award-winningadvisors,all ofwhomsharedataand knowledgeaboutwhatis goingonatthedifferent resortsonanongoing basis.Whitmantapsnumeroussourcestokeep abreastofchanges,includingcrowdsizesonspecific daysandhowtoavoidlong lines.

“Planningtogotoa specifichotel,butthere’s ongoingconstructionat thatresort?Ikeeptrackof thatdaily,”Whitmansaid. “Icantellyouaheadof timeandhelpyouavoida less-than-pleasantexperience.Afavoriterideis closedforrepairs?I’mon topofthat.It’sallabout helpingyouhaveagood vacation.”

venues,sayinghe’llprovidetheanswers.

“There’salotgoingoninOrlandovacationdestinations,andit’s myjobtostayontopofthem.IfI

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Whitmanisacertified OrlandoTravelExpertandfull-service,Disney-certifiedtravelagent, andcanbookreservationsworldwide,buthespecializesinOrlando andPortCanaveral-basedtravels. Thosewhobookvacationswith him(afreeservice)receivedetailed itineraryplanswithdailyrecommendations.Hespecializesin multi-generationalvacationsand luxuryvacations,andis“oncall” whenhisclientsareontheirvacations.

“Ihateseeingpeopleintheparks frustratedbecausethelinesaretoo longandtheirchildrenareunhappy. It’snotunlikewhatIdohere,drivingatraminthesummer,inthat respect.IfIcanhelpsomeonehave agoodtime,that’srewardingto me.”

WhitmanisanativeofMillsborowhohasbeenplanningOrlandoandCaliforniavacationsfor decades,thelast13yearswith award-winning,platinum-rated GlassSlipperConcierge, Thepublicisbeinginvitedto Whitman’sevent.Thevenue,Ellen RiceStudio&Gallery,isabuilding atthefrontoftheartist’sproperty inTheReservationdevelopmentat 30124TerritoryTrail,OceanView. LiveGooglemapdirectionsareon theVisittheStudiopageof www.ellenrice.com.

Formoreinfo,callthestudioat (302)539-3405.Whitmancanalso bereachedbyemailing duane@glassslipperconcierge.com andbycallinghimdirectlyat(302) 448-1534.

DEMAoffersback-to-schoolsafetytips

AsDelawarestudentsandteachers preparetoreturntoschool,the DelawareSchoolSafetyCenter (DSSC)isofferingaseriesofsafety tipsforfamiliesandcaregiversdesignedtosupportpersonalsafetyand psychologicalwell-beingthroughout theschoolyear.

TheDSSC,partoftheDelaware EmergencyManagementAgency, worksyear-roundtohelpschoolscreatesafe,supportivelearningenvironments,andencourageparentsto reviewtheirsafetyroutineswiththeir children.

“Keepingstudentssafecontinuesto beatoppriorityforparentsandeducators,”saidDEMADirectorA.J. S chall.“Bypartneringwithlocal schools,DSSCsupportsproactive measuresthatcontributetosafelearningenvironments.”

Theback-to-schoolsafetytipsfor familiesinclude:

•Opencommunication—Encourageyourchildtoshareconcernsabout safety,peerinteractionsorunusualincidents.ToolslikeSafeDE,developed specificallyforuseinpublicandcharterschools,makeiteasierforstudents andparentstoreportconcernsquickly andconfidentially.Taketimetofamiliarizeyourselfandyourchildwith howtoaccessandusethesereporting tools.(https://de.gov/demaschoolsafety)

•Saferoutestoschool—Ifyour childwalksorbikes,chooseandpracticethesafestroute,avoidingbusy roadsandcrossingonlyatdesignated areas.Practicetheroutetogetheruntil theyfeelconfidenttravelingontheir own.(www.saferoutesinfo.org)

•Personalsafety—Reviewpersonalsafetypracticeswithyourchild, regardlessofage.Avoidrelyingsolely ontheterm“strangerdanger,”asmany unsafesituationsinvolvesomeonethe childalreadyknows.Instead,providea listoftrustedadultstheycanturnto inanemergency. (www.missingkids.org/education/kidsmartz)

•Internetsafety—Forchildren withinternetaccess,discusstheimportanceofprotectingpersonalinformation,recognizingpotentialonline risksandavoidingsharingsensitive details.TheDelawareSchoolSafety Centeralsoworkswithschoolsto trainstaffinidentifyingpotentialonlinethreatsaspartofourbroaderpreventionefforts.(www.dfinow.org)

•Emergencycontacts—Ensure yourchildknowstheirfullname,your phonenumberandatleastonealternateemergencycontact.Encourage memorizationsotheycangethelp evenwithoutaphone.

•Bullyingawareness—Talkto yourchildaboutkindness,respectand inclusion.Encouragethemtospeakup

iftheywitnessorexperiencebullying. “ThroughBehavioralThreatAssessmenttraining,wehelpschoolsrecognizesignsofdistressandconnect studentswithresourcesbeforesituationsescalate.”(https://www.centerforsafeschools.org/bullying-prevention )

•Emergencypreparedness— Schoolswillreviewemergencyproceduresearlyintheyear.Reinforcethese lessonsathomebydiscussingwhat yourchildshoulddoinvariousscenarios,fromfiredrillstolockdowns.Emphasizetheimportanceofstayingcalm andfollowingdirectionsduringemergencies.

“Safetyisasharedresponsibility betweenschools,familiesandcommunities,”commentedDSSCExecutive DirectorJoeyMelvin.“Byworkingto-

getherandusingresourceslikethose offeredbytheDelawareSchoolSafety Center,wecanhelpensureeverychild hasasafeandsuccessfulschoolyear.”

DSSCprovidesawiderangeof servicestoDelaware’spublic,charter andprivateschools,including:

•SafeDEanonymousreportingsystem—asecure,statewideplatformfor reportingsafetyconcerns,threats,or suspiciousbehaviorwithoutfearofretaliationisavailableinbothpublicand charterschools.

•Behavioralthreatassessment training—equippingschoolteams withtoolstoidentifyindividualswho maybeatriskofharmingthemselves orothersandconnectingthemtoappropriatesupportservices.

•Schoolsafetyassessments—conductingphysicalsecurityevaluations

andrecommendingimprovementsto enhancebuildingsafety.

•Emergencyoperationsplanning —assistingschoolsindevelopingand maintainingcomprehensive,compliant emergencyplans.

•Crisiscommunicationguidance —helpingschoolsprepareforeffective,accuratecommunicationduring criticalincidents.

•Trainingandresources—offering professionaldevelopmentontopics suchasbullyingprevention,emergencypreparedness,andincidentcommand.

SubscribetotheDSSCnewsletter athttps://de.gov/dsscnewsletterfor moreschoolsafetytipsandinformation.LearnmoreaboutDSSCprogramsandresourcesat https://de.gov/demaschoolsafety.

RollinsCenterwelcomesnewresidents

BeebeHealthcarehaswelcomed fournewphysiciansintoitsFamily MedicineResidency—aprogram basedoutoftheR.RandallRollins CenterforMedicalEducation.

Residentphysicianswhotrainat Beebeexpandtheirclinicalcapabilities andknowledge,withguidanceand supportfromtenuredphysicians,facultymembersandleadersattheLong NeckHealthCenter,hometoBeebe PrimaryCareLongNeck,wherethe growingFamilyMedicineResidency caresforpatients.

“Eachyearsinceourinception,we haveintroducedfournewresidents. So,overtime,wearediversifyingthe people,skillsandclinicalintereststhat makeupourFamilyMedicineResidency,”saidDr.JoyceRobert,MD, FAAFP,programdirector.“Weareincrediblyexcitedtowelcomeournew residentsandtoimmersethemintoall ofthegreatthingsthatarehappening asourprogramcontinuestogrowand thrive,whileincreasingaccesstoprimarycareservicesforpeopleinour community.”

AttheWhiteCoatCeremonyin July,medicaleducationleadersannouncedtheintentiontoseekaccreditationforanInternalMedicine ResidencyandaTransitionalYearresi-

dency,whichwouldbringthetotal numberofresidentphysicianstomore than20.

ThenewestfamilymedicineresidentstojoinBeebeinclude:

•JavedAkhtar,MD

AkhtarisagraduateofDowMedicalCollegeinPakistan.Hehas workedasaclinicalcareproviderin urgentcareandprimarycaresettings andalsoservedintheU.S.Armyasa medicalcommandofficer.Akhtaris interestedinchronicdiseasemanagement,preventivecareandcreatingavenuestoincreaseruralhealthaccess. Hesaidhebelievesitisimportantto practicea“wholepersonapproach”to care,asheworkswithpatientsand guidesthemtowardbetterhealthand wellness.

“Mygoalistobecomeaconfident andcompassionatephysicianleader, withtheskillsnecessarytoserveboth civilianandmilitarypopulations,”said Akhtar.“IlookforwardtocontributingtothegrowthofBeebe’sresidency programandcollaboratingwithothers toenhancethetrainingexperiencefor residentsnowaswellasintothefuture.”

•FizaFatima,MD

Fatimaearnedhermedicaldegree attheShalamarMedical&Dental

College,locatedinPakistan.Upon graduation,shevisitedtheU.S.several timestopursueclinicaltrainingprograms—ajourneythatwasencouragedbyherfatherbecausehebelieved theU.S.wasthebestplaceforhis daughtertotrain.Throughthose meaningfulexperiences,Fatima’spassionforfamilymedicinegrew,along withaspecializedinterestinpreventivemedicine,andhowvaccinations andscreeningscanhelpsavelives. ThoseinterestsledhertoBeebe.

“Mygoalistobecomeawell-versed physicianwhocanprovideempathetic, evidence-basedcaretopatients.Iam excitedtolearnhere,andtohavea chancetobuildrelationshipswithpatientsaswellasthefaculty,”saidFatima.

•WilliamKang,DO Kangcompletedhismedicaldegree attheRockyVistaUniversityCollege ofOsteopathicMedicine.Hewent intomedicalschoolknowingthathis clinicalfocuswouldbeprimarycare,a fieldofmedicinethatinvolvesrelationshipbuilding,workingwithpatientsofallagesandwithawiderange ofmedicalneeds—allthingsthatare importanttoKang.Hesaidheisespeciallypassionateaboutemergency medicine,women’shealth,andmental

health,withafocusonunderstanding andaddressingpatientneeds—candidly,directlyandopenly.

“Asaresident,mygoalistoimmersemyselffullyintoeveryclinical rotationandbuildmyskillsinallareas ofmedicine.Thiswillhelpmebecome awell-roundedphysicianwhomypatientscanrelyon,nomatterwhattheir medicalneedsmaybe,”saidKang.

•PranavTiyyala,MD

TiyyalagraduatedfromtheAll IndiaInstituteofMedicalSciences. Hewasinspiredtoserveasafamily medicineproviderbecauseoftheopportunitythefieldpresentstocarefor patientsinboththeclinicandhospital settings,whilefocusingonlong-term relationshipbuildingandcontinuityin care.Tiyyalahasspecializedinterests inhospital-basedmedicine,sports medicine,medicaleducationandcommunityhealthadvocacy.

“Beebewasagoodchoiceforme becauseithasdeeprootsinthecommunity,andbeingpartofitsresidency programwillallowmetogrowasa clinicianwhilemakingrealimpact,locally,”saidTiyyala.“Thewarmthand camaraderieamongsttheresidents, facultyandstaffmademeconfident thatthisistherightplaceformeto be.”

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercewillpresentthe2025 BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestival onSaturday,Sept.6,from10a.m.to5 p.m.Formorethan46years,theannual eventhashostedmorethan100juried artiststoshowcaseandselltheirwork.

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

Thefestivalweekendwillbeginon Friday,Sept.5,withtheMeetthe ArtistsReceptionhostedbyGallery Onefrom5to7p.m.,sponsoredby DelawareDivisionoftheArts.Attendeescanenjoyaneveningwiththe16 partnerartistsofGalleryOne,located at32AtlanticAvenue,OceanView. WinetastingswillbeofferedbySalted VinesVineyard&Wineryandlight farebyTasteEvents.

ThisisanRSVP-onlyevent.Allregisteredattendeeswillqualifytowina $300GalleryOnegiftcardandoriginal potterybyartistJohnCooley.

D uringthefestivalonSept.6,artist boothswillbeondisplayonGarfield Parkway,theBethanybandstand,HollywoodStreet,ParkwoodStreetandalong theboardwalk.Therewillalsobea silentauctiononthebandstandstage, featuringworksofartdonatedbythe festival’sartists.Thesilentauctionis sponsoredbyCustomMechanical,and allproceedsfromthesilentauctionwill supporttheartsprogramsoflocalelementaryschools.

BeachLiquorsisagainsponsoringa ticketedWine&CheeseTastingevent attheHarvestTideSteakhouseevent space,locatedintheheartofthefestival onthethirdfloorat98GarfieldParkwayinBethanyBeach.TheWineTastingeventwilltakeplaceattwoseparate timeslots(1-3p.m.and4-6p.m.)and featuretastingsfromavarietyofdifferentwines.

EventsponsorsincludeSouthern DelawareTourism;SupportingSponsor Heather’sHomeWorks;Transportation SponsorRenewalbyAndersen;Media SponsorstheCoastalPoint,Forever Media—TheWaveandTodayMedia Group;SignatureSponsorsBeach Liquors,CommonGroundHospitality, CreativeConcepts,DelawareDivision oftheArts,HunterEmoryStateFarm;

SilentAuctionSponsorCustomMechanical;PremiumSponsorsArtisans’ Bank,BethanyGolfCartRentals,HarvestTideSteakhouse,SaltedVines Vineyard&Winery;ShoppingBag SponsorsBethanyBeachBooks&The BookDrop,ChesapeakeLegalCounsel, Miken Builders,Surfin’Betty’sBurger Bar;andCommunicationSponsorDelmarvaTwo-WayRadio.

Attendeesarebeingencouragedto shopnotonlythefestivalbutlocalbusinesses,aswellastoexplorethearea’s localartgalleries.Abusinessdirectory canberequestedorfoundonthequietresorts.comtoplanfortheweekend. Formoreinformation,visitBethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall(302) 539-2100.

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SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook. MacraméMugRugCraft— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafree,easy macramécraftwithArtistBethDeeley. Makeyourown"mugrug,"afunctional andstylishcoasterforyourwarmorcold beverage!Forages18-plus.Registrationis requiredandbeginsat2pmonAug.14at ht tps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. Kids’DIYNatureJournalsandNatural Paints— Elementary-agechildrenareinvitedtojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5 p.m.forahands-on,creativeadventure withROOTSYouthDevelopment.Explore thewondersofnaturewhiledesigninga naturejournalusingnaturalpaints.Connecttotheenvironment,expresscreativity, andlearnnewskills.Free,all materials provided.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat302-858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE

DelDOT’sHistoryinSussexCounty— The NanticokeIndianMuseumwillhostatalk ontheillustratedhistoryoftheroads,ways andcityscapesofdowntownMillsboroand itssurroundingareasonAug.21at2p.m.

Theguestspeakerswillbearchaeologist JohnMartin,whoservesasCulturalResour cesProgramSupervisoratthe DelawareDepartmentofTransportation (DelDOT),alongwithMicaelaYounger.Admissionis$5.Themuseumislocatedat 26673JohnJ.WilliamsHwy.,Millsboro.

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

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

MovieNight:HowtoTrainYourDragon Comehangout,eatpizza,andwatcha movieatF rankfordPublicLibraryat4:30 p.m.onourtheaterset-up.MoviesRated G-PG13.ForAges12andUp.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

FenwickandYou— TheFenwickIslandInfrastructureCommitteeishostingFenwick andYou:OurSharedResponsibilityinRe-

siliencyPreparedness,Planning,ImplementationatTownHallat1p.m.Featured speakersincludeDanielleS wallow, DelawareSeaGrant,onSeaLevelRiseand EmergencyPreparedness;KathyPotter, DNREC,NationalFloodInsuranceProgram; LarryTrout,StraughanEnvironmental,Inc., OverviewofFenwickIsland’sNewFlood andStormwaterPlanningandDesign Scope;PhillipCane,DEMA,StateHazard MitigationandRecoveryPlanning.

August22

JewelryCraftforAges10-17— Ages1017(agesfirm)areinvitedtoajewelrymakingsessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.Beginner smaymakesimple, beaded,stretchbracelets,whilethosewho areabletousejewelrypliersindependently maymakewiredbeadandshellearrings anda"messageinabottle"necklace.This isnotaclass,butwritteninstructionswill beprovided.Whatyoumakewilldependon yourskills—youwillmakeyourownjewelry,butstaffwillbeavailabletoprovide guidanceandminimalhands-onassistance toeveryone.Free,allmaterialsprovided, butifyouhavespecialbeads/pen dants you'dliketouse,bringthem.Registration isrecommendedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518,butwalk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930302-858-5518

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GentleYogaFlow— Yogaclass.Idealfor beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor aslowerflowpractice,heldatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,pos tures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onAug.18and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyaccept edif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

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

Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon

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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— VIPisasocialgroupforvisu-

ally-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 thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBigFish Grill.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— So uthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organ-

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August 21-24, 7 PM

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banter while dazzling them with his dexterity and technical skill in illusions and sleight-of-hand magic. The result is a funny, entertaining and unforgettable experience that explains why he’s so beloved by magic fans everywhere.

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Drinks

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izedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizati ons.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

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

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

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndia nRiver(WCIR)isa

non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,as wellasstateandnationalorganizations. TheymeetthesecondMondayofeach month(fromSeptemberthroughJune)at theIndianRiverYachtClubat10a.m.To learnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

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

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

Drop-Ins

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

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

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David Gilmour: Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome Wed, Sept 17 at 7 pm and Fri., Sept 26 at 7 pm

Bocelli: Because I Believe

Sep 21 at 3:30 pm and Wed., Sept 24 at 6:30 pm

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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 helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments u singthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

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

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

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gma il.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forwinner-take-allprize.Thepublicisinvitedtoattend.Youmustbe18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchenalsoserves from4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c) charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNighte very Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.

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

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

VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefo odisgone.Itislocatedon Route1South,onthesouthsideoftheNationalGuardTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailablefor $1each.AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,veteransandveteranservices,aswellasour generalcommunity.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andtheBi ngostartsat6:30p.m. Foodisavailablefromthekitchenbefore Bingostartsandatintermission.Formore information,call(443)605-5028.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets

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

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesd ayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

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

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Info rmationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop

DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’s

our programs have limited in-person seating Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!

The library is MUCH more than just books! We have a variety of fun, free programs & resources that are available to ALL, regardless if they have a library card!

Check out what the li brary has to of fer you: Live Online Author Talks with the LSC Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors & thought leaders. Participate in live talks or watch past talks for FREE from the comfort of home. Newspapers.com Newspapers.com Library Edition offers full-page images with searchable full text for millions of pages of newspapers dating from the early 1700’s to the early 2000’s. Access this FREE resource with your South Coastal Library card.

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

Libby

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

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

Tech Hel p

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

Mon. 10 am - 12 pm • Tue. 12 - 2 pm Fri. 12 - 2 pm

Museum Passes

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

43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach South Coastal Library Enrich. Inspire. Educate.

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PizzainMillsboro.Socialhoursbeginat 5:30p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6:30 p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitRD4atdeldems.org.

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomae-

mailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Begi nnersclassestakeplaceat10 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,andnoexperienceorpartneris 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 visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

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

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof ever ymonthat2p.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 Bethel ishostingpickleballeveryMonday, 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.

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— The IndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter hostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysandThurs-

Vayu

daysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

YogainthePark— TheTownofOceanView ispresentingYogaintheParkatthegazebo atJohnWestParkonTuesdaysandThursdays throughSept.30from8to9a.m.The instructorisBarbaraPopiel,alicensedandinsuredtravelingyogi.Requiredequipmentincludesayogamat-towel,waterbottleandan openmind.Thecostis$10perclass,bycash orVenmo.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersareal wayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orp eoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The

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

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ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea

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Canning101— JoinKathleenSpaneof theUDCooperativeExtensionforatwohourclassoncanningbasics,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.When practicedproperly,canningisanimportant,safemethodoffoodpreservation. Basicstepsofhomefoodpreservationby wat erbathcanningwillbepresentedfor

UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamon thefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

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

Museums/Displays

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

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from10a.m.tonoonduringsum-

beginners.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat302-858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,Bethany Beach,DE.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteams ofdogsandownersprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidence inreadingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.Childrenreadfor15min-

mer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingisavailablein frontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnot handicap-accessible.Formoreinformation, visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com, andclickunder“Residents/History/Town Museum.”

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

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.27from10a.m.to1p.m.or byappointmentat(302)593-88 14.

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis

utesandmaybringtheirownbookif theywish.Ages5-plus.Free,mustca ll (302)858-5518toregister.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

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CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdaya t 10a.m.

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

August27

BacktoSchoolStoryTime— Whileolder siblingsheadbacktoclass,littleonescan joinSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. forafunStoryTimeallaboutthefirstday ofschool,withspecialguest,Stitch.For Ages5andunder.Free,noregistrationrequired.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedby anadultcaregiver.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

HealthScreenings— LifeLine Screening willconductaffordablehealthscreenings atDagsboroChurchofGod.Screeningswill checkforplaquebuildupinarteries,HDL andLDLcholesterollevels,diabetesrisk, kidneyandthyroidfunction,andmore. Specialpackagepricingstartsat$159,but consultantswillworkwithyoutocreatea packageperfectforyourageandriskfactors.Pre-registrationisrequired.Call(877) 237-1287orvisitlifelinescreening.com.

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

August27-29

WildernessEscapeRoom— Getoutofthe hotsunandtrytoescapeSouthCoastalLibrary’s(indoor)wildernessescaperoom! Youonlyhave20minutestolookforclues andunlockyou rmeansofescape!Group size:Minimumoffour,maximumofeight. Free,forAges8–Adult.Childrenmustbe accompaniedbyanadultcaregiver.RegistrationbeginsAug.15at4p.m.bycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

August28

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

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

August29

LineDancingFundraiser— Localfavorite MarianFetherholfwillleadaline-dancing benefitattheLandingClubhouseatPlantationLakesfrom5to7p.m.Thiswill raisemoneyforSonshineEquine.Thecost is$30,andincludeshorsd’oeuvresand instruction.Toregister,signuponlineat

August30

MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnitedWomen inFaithwillhostitssummerbakesale, featuringavarietyoftreats,inthechurch’s WesleyHallfrom8to10:30a.m.Itislocatedat36405ClubHouseRd.Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects. ModelTrainYardSale— DelawareSeaside RailroadClubishostingaModelTrainYard Saleattjeorclubhousefrom8a.m.to1 p.m.Everythinginmodeltrainswillbeofferedforsale,withnumerousoutdoorvendors,aDSRCsalesroomandfourmajor operatingtrainlayouts indoors.Admission isfree,andmoreinformationisavailable atdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.The clubhouseislocatedat36668DuPont Boulevard,inSelbyville.

September2

GentleYogaFlow— Yogaclass.Idealfor beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor aslowerflowpractice,heldatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa y ogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onAug.26and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal

Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

September2,4&5

GrannySquareCrochetClass— JoinMary BethLeonardforathree-partclassoncrochetinggrannysquaresatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Participantswillmaketwo grannysquaresandturnthemintoastylish,autumnfoam-filledpumpkin.Some crochetexperiencerequired.Allmaterials provided,butbringyourfavoritecrochet needlejustincase.Youmustattendall three90-min.classes,astheybuildoffone another.Free,forages18-plus.Registratio nopensat2p.m.onAug.26andis availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September3

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

BirthdayStoryTime— JoinSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.foraspecialbirthday-themedStoryTime!We’llsharefun stories,singsongs,andcelebratetogether —whetherit’syourbirthdayornot!For Ages5andunder.Free,noregistrationre-

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September4

Mt.CubaCenterGardenTour— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat8a.m.fora tourattheMt.CubaCenterwhichisa renownedbotanicgardencommittedtothe conservationofnativeplantsandtheir habitats.Costof$25includesentrancefee andthetwo-hourgardenenthusiasttour. Ourtourwillstartat10:30a.m.Bringyour ownlunchfora picnicinthegarden.Carpooltogarden.Ifyouarewillingtotakea personortwoorifyouneedaride,please letusknow.

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

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

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.We'vegotPS5,andNintendoSwitchgames!AndfortheSummer w ealsohavetheNewNintendoSwitch2, CourtesyofDVAMakerStudios!Ages10plus.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonardat 10a.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’smonthly meetingaboutcrocheting,knittingand needleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome. Makenewfriends,getinspiredbywhat othersarema kingandlearnneedlework tipsandtricksinthisfungroupmeeting. Weencourageyoutobringyourcurrent projectwithyou.Haveleftoveryarn?Bring itandswapwithothers.Free,registration isappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

SCLTravelClub— Doyoulovetotravel? JoinusattheSouthCoastalLibrar yat4 p.m.forourmonthlySCLTravelClubmeeting.Wedon’tactuallytravelinthisclub, butmeettodiscussallthingstravel.Inthis session,LisaVelascowillsharephotosand experiencesfromherrecenttriptoSouth AfricaandBotswana,includingoffthe beatenpathattractions,biking,winetasting,exploringthecoast,safarisandmore. Askquestionsandlearnaboutanewdestination.Ages18-pluswelcome.Light snacksprovided.Free,registerat https://sou thcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLi-

brary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September5

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

September6

FleaMarketVendorFair— TheRoxana VolunteerFireCompanyFleaMarket& VendorFairwillbeheldatthefirehall from8a.m.to2p.m.Vendorsshouldbring theirowntables,chairs,tentsanddisplays. A10’X10’spaceisavailablefor$20a space,insideoroutside.Firstcome,first

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DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety! NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonth at10a.m.Ages13-plusONLY.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInst agram@frankfordlibrary.

September7

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

September8

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

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

September9

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

iPad&App leUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend inpersonorviaZoom.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE.

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

September10

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnotrequired,butpr iorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

F eelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisa music,movement,andmoreprogramdesignedtohelpchildrenunderage5and theirfamiliesworkthrougheveryday emotions,heldatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Free,noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entryavail ableona firstcome/firstservedbasis.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts, atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.At each90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.This month,we'lldiscussthemurderofLucie Blackman.Suggestedread(not required):PeopleWhoEatDarknessby RichardLloydParry Free,in-persononly, forages18-plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September11

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

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

YoungAdultBookClub:NormalPeople, bySallyRooney— JoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.forarelaxedandengagingbookdiscussiontailoredforreaders ages18to30.OurYoungAdultBook GroupmeetsonthesecondThursdayof eachmonthtochataboutamixoffiction, nonfiction,orclassictitles.Newmembers alwayswelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@Frank fordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This

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month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromThe PreppyKitchen:SuperEasybyJohnKanell, whichisavailableforcheckout(whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookatacopyinthe library.Participantsareencouragedto bringtheirownTupperwaretotakehome leftovers.Free,forages18-plus.Register atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September12

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat10a.m.onSept.5 andisavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

September13

Zumba-thonBenefit— MarinersBethel GlobalMethodistChurchwillhosta

Zumba-thoninsupportoftheCROPWALK intheHopeCenteratthechurch’scampus. TheCROPWALKbenefitstheSoutheast SussexMinisteriumEmergencyAssistance Fund.Therearetwose ssionsavailable— from10to11a.m.,and11a.m.tonoon.A $15donationperperson,persession,is requested.Thisisopentowomen,men andkids.Toregister,visit marinersbethel.churchcenter.com. DemocraticJamboree— TheSussex CountyDemocraticCommitteeJamboree 2025willbeheldatPavilion#1atKillens StatePondfrom2to6p.m.Organizerssay thiswillbeanafternoonoffun,foodand face-timewithlocalandstatecandidates andelectedofficials.Thiswillbeh eldrain orshine.Advanceticketsare$60for adultsand$25forstudents,withchildren 10andunderadmittedfree,buttheymust bepre-registered.Fortickets,visit tinyurl.com/SCDCJamboree2025.

Take-a-Plant,Leave-a-Plant— It’sthefall inDelaware,solet'sgarden.Grabyour plantsandcuttingsandjoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat9a.m.foranautumnplant swap.Meetotherplantenthusiasts,share yourexcessplantsorcuttingsandfindnew onestoaddtoyourco llection.Noplants arerequiredtoparticipate—justcomeand takeplantstogetgardening.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Pop-Up BookSale— StopbySouthCoastalLibraryforatwo-hourpop-upbooksale!Find greatbooksforgreatprices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials&more!SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocalli-

brar y!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

September15

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

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

September16

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

iPhone/iPadAdvancedPhotography— ProfessionalphotographerTomKennedy willteachyouadvancedphotographyusing aniPhone/iPad,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.,onSept.16,23,30.Topicsincludecomposition,useoflight,howto shareandmovephotosfromyourphone, iPadandlaptop.Wewilldemonstrate specialfeaturesoftheiPhoneandpractice

shortcuts,croppingandimprovingyour photosusingthebuilt-inappsonyourdevices.Prerequisite:youmusthavecompletedall3sessionsofhisIntroTo iPhone/iPadPhotographyclasses.In-personclassonly.Youmustattendallthree sessions.Sessionslasttwohourseach. Free,preregistrationisrequiredandopens at10a.m.onAug.25athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregist rationrecommended!) SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibraryandhostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September17

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

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

Dine&Donate— SouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswillbethebeneficiaryofaDine& DonateeffortatFinsatSeaColonyMarket Place—fordinneronly.Th erewillalsobe

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a50/50raffleandanitemupforauction. MusicWithMissMaria— Sing,dance andplayalongwithMissMariainthis fun,interactivemusicprogramdesigned forchildrenages5andunder,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Free,no registrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entry availableonafirstcome/firstserved basis.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930302-858-5518https://southcoastal. lib.de.us.

HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelat2 p.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’s next HappyBookersmeeting!Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosen workoffictionfromvariousgenresand authors.Thismonth,wewillbediscussingSomeday,MaybebyOnyi Nwabineli.CopiesofthebookareavailableforcheckoutthroughtheDelaware LibrariesCatalogwithavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib. de.us orbyphoneat302-858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach, DE

CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrime loveroranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105minutetabletopgamewhereweexamine evidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.For ages18-plus.Free,allmaterialsandlight snacksprovided(orbringyourown—no alcohol.)Registrationbeginsat5p.m.

July23athttps://southcoa stal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

September18

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb @FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary L et’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary. MovieNight—Superman— Comehang out,eatpizza,andwatchamovieat FrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.on ourtheaterset-up.MoviesRated GPG13.ForAges12andUp.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

September20

ShrimpBowls— TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliaryishosting ashrimp-bowltake-outevent,with pickupatthefirehallbetween4and5 p.m.Thebowlincludesahalfpoundof

extralargeshrimp,potatoes,cornand kielbasa.Ticketscost$45,andcanbe purchasedbycallingMaureenat( 302) 988-1196.

YardandBakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCo.Auxiliaryishostingayard andbakesaleatthefirehallfrom8a.m. tonoon.Breakfastandlunchwillbe availableforpurchase.Fortableinquiries,call(302)537-0143—notexting.

STEMProgramforAges6-12:Magnets Feelthepowerofmagnets!Experimentwithdifferentsizesandtypesof magnets—andtakeamagnethome. ThisSTEMprogramisbestforages6–12,andheldatFrankfordPublicLibrary at11 a.m.Registrationisrequired. Questions?Pleasecallusat302-7329351.We'reonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MarkTwaindiedmorethan100 yearsago,in1910,buthissharpwitcontinuestoelicitsmilesandnodsofagreementwithadvicesuchas,“Theonlyway tokeepyourhealthistoeatwhatyou don’twant,drinkwhatyoudon’tlikeand dowhatyou’drathernot,”and“Golfisa goodwalkspoiled.”

Fordecades,actorHalHolbrookportrayedTwainonstage,andafterhedied, hisestateaskedactorRichardThomas —knownforhisroleas“John-boyWalton”inthe1970sTVseries“TheWaltons,”tocontinuethatwork.Thomas, whoisjuststartingthetour,willbringit totheArtsCenterattheOceanCity (Md.)ConventionCenterat7p.m.on Friday,Sept.5.Fortickets,visit eventticketscenter.com.

Inrecentconversationwiththe CoastalPoint,Thomas—now74and theparentofseveninablendedfamily withhiswife,GeorgianaBischoff— spokewarmlyofhisfriendshipwithHolbrook,whobroughttolifeTwain,inhis signaturewhitesuit,vestandnecktieand withashockofunkempthair,alsowhite.

Thomas—whosevoiceisstillunmistakablythatofJohn-boylivingonWalton MountaininVirginia—saidthechange fromthatcharacter,playedwhenhewasin his20s,tonow,isthenaturalprogression ofanactor.

“Well,bigchanges.Thatiswhatwedo asactors,right?Wechangefromonecharactertoanother.That’swhattheprofessionis.IstartedtoplayJohn-boywhenI was21,sothereisalotofexperience,alot ofmileage,ontheodometer,”hesaid, laughing.

“ItisveryexcitingtoplayMarkTwain,” headded.“Heissuchanenormous,importantAmericaninsomanywaysand probablythefirstworldwideAmerican celebrity.Hewasontheroaddoingthese lectures,goingfromcitytocity,placeto place.Hecalledthemlectures,butitwas anearlyversionofstand-up.Hewasvery funny.HeembodiedallthegreatcontradictionsofbeinganAmerican,likehis suspicionofwealthandcorporationsand extremewealthandpower,yetheworked hiswholelifetobeaswealthyashecould.

“Hisrelationshiptoorganizedreligion isveryinteresting,”Thomassaid.“Heis funny,buthewasveryprovocative.Heis alwaysrelevant,becauseheistheabsolute pictureoftheAmericancharacter.Thisis averyexcitingtimetobringhimback.I amdelightedthatHalputthisshowtogether.”

Thomas—whoremainsfriendlyand intouchwiththesurvivingWaltonscast members—saidhewantstoremindaudiencesoftheimportanceofTwain,who wasborninMissouriin1835,because“he issomuchmore,somuchricher,thanjust anauthor,andIthinkHalputtogethera wonderfulsamplingofhisthoughts.”

CoastalPoint•Submitted RichardThomasposesforaphotoinhisMarkTwainattire.Thomasistakingonthe roleofthe1900sauthorandactorforatouraroundthecountry.Theshowissettovisit theArtsCenterattheOceanCityConventionCenteronFriday,Sept.5,at7p.m.

Twain,bornSamuelLanghorne Clemensinatwo-roomcabinthatisnow amuseum,usedthepseudonymMark Twain—whichmeans“twofathoms,”or 12feet,thesafedepthforsteamboats.He usedthenameinanodtohisdaysasa riverboatcaptain.

ThomassaidhereadTwain’smost

popularbooksinschoolasboyandreread both“TheAdventuresofTomSawyer,” publishedin1876,and“TheAdventures ofHuckleberryFinn,”publishedin1884, whilehewasportrayingAtticusFinchin thestageproductionof“ToKillaMockingbird.”

“Theyarewonderfulbookstoread,”

Thomassaid.“‘HuckleberryFinn’ishis masterpiece,forsomanyreasons,inso manyways.I’menjoyingitenormously. It’sawonderfulbook.I’mgettingready toread‘RoughingIt.’Ihavereadalotof selections.Youcanreallyimmerseyourselfinhim,”saidThomas,referringto Twain’ssemi-autobiographicalnovel.

“NothingstandsoutasthebestadviceorwisestwordsofMarkTwain,” Thomassaid,“becausethereissomuch. It’ssorich.ThelessonItakefromhimis toembraceyourcontradictions,because thosearethethingsthatdefinehim.… Hetalksaboutreligion.Hetalksabout politics,politicians,alotabouthuman nature,andwhiletalkingaboutmostly thingshefindshilariousandkindofhorrible.Hecouchesallthatinhumor,and heusesstorytelling.Intheshow,there arefivestorieshetells,andsomeare longer,somefromHuckleberryFinn, someaboutprospecting.Heretellsthe storyoftheGreatFlood.Iloveit,” Thomassaid.

“ItisawonderfultimetoacquaintourselveswiththisgreatAmericanpersonality.Insomanyways,it’swhoweare.What weaspiretobe,fallshort,whatourcontradictionsare,whatouridealsare.Iamreally thrilledI’mgoingtobeabletolivewith thispersonforthenextsevenmonthsand maybebeyond,”hesaid.

Obituaries

BeverlyA.Graves,72

BeverlyA.Graves,72,ofGeorgetown,Del.,passedawaypeacefully, athome,withherfamilybyherside, onAug.13,2025.Shewasbornin Wilmington,Del.,onOct.6,1952, daughterofthelateJamesB.Wright andMyrtleA.(Bennett)Boyce.

Graveswasa1970graduateof DoverHighSchool.Shemarried theloveofherlife,CharlesL. Graves,andtogethertheybuilta beautifullife.Forthefirst24years oftheirmarriage,theylivedin Wilmington,whereBeverlyGraves operatedherowndaycare.They latermovedtoGeorgetown,where theyhadresidedforthepast25 years,andBeverlyGravesdevoted herselftoprivatehomecare.She hadaheartforhelpingothers,and wasknownforhergenerosityand kindness.

AfaithfulmemberofBethany CommunityChurch,Gravesloved thebeachandcouldoftenbefound enjoyingagoodbook.

Inadditiontoherparents,Graves wasprecededindeathbyher belovedson,Charles“Lenny” GravesJr.(husbandofLori).Sheis survivedbyherdevotedhusband, CharlesL.Graves;sons,KirtisU. GravesandMichaelT.Graves; grandchildren,ChelseaA.Brown, SarahL.Covey,MichaelS.Covey, AbigailA.Graves,OliverU.Graves, FinnaG.Graves,PiperN.Graves, RowanG.Graves,AvaM.Graves, BaileyI.GravesandChristopherM. Graves;brother,JamesB.Wright (andSharon);nieces,AmyE.Clark (andPaul)andAmberE.Coverdale (andMike);great-niece,Lana Coverdale;andgreat-nephew,Teddy Coverdale.

Amemorialservicewillbeheld atWatsonFuneralHomeandCrematorium,211S.Washington Street,Millsboro,Del.,onFriday, Aug.22,2025,at3p.m.,withavisitationfrom2to3p.m.,priortothe service.Inlieuofflowers,memorial donationsmaybemadeinGraves’ nametoAccentCareHospiceat www.seasonsfoundation.org/donate. Graves’lifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

StevenJoseph‘Steve’Loeffler,78

StevenJoseph“Steve”Loeffler, 78,affectionatelyknownas“Pop Pop,”passedawayonSaturday,July 19,2025,athishomeinDelaware. HewasborninPortland,Maine,on Sept.23,1946.

Loefflerwasthekindofmanwho wouldhelpanyoneoutifitwas withinhismeans—andoftenwhen itwasn’t.Hewasendlesslygenerous withhistime,talentsandheart,and neveraskedforanythinginreturn. Whetheritwashelpingfamilyout withprojectsbigorsmall,hosting hisgrandkidsandtheirfriendsathis houseinDelaware,orofferingsage advicefromafar,hegavefreelyand withoutcomplaint.Heneversought recognitionorpraise—hesimply didwhatneededtobedone,quietly andreliably.Hissteadypresencewas agifttoeveryoneluckyenoughto haveknownhim.

Hewasadevotedhusband,loving father,proudgrandfather,andloyal friendandneighbor.Heservedhis countryintheU.S.Armyduringthe Vietnamera,whilestationedin Germany.Inretirement,heandhis latewife,Viola,builtahomeonthe waterinDelaware,wheretheywere bothfinallyabletoslowdownabit.

Theyenjoyedgoingoutonhisboat, spendingtimewithmanyfriends andneighbors,andvisitsfromtheir kidsandgrandkids.

Loefflerissurvivedbyhischildren,Debbie,Joseph,Lorenzo, StevenandMatteo;hisgrandchildren,Loren,Kaitlyn,Matteo,Ted, Steven,Lilli,Allie,Nick,Mia,Anna, Charlie,Remy,MilesandMichelle; andmanyfriendswhowillcarryhis memoryforward.

AcelebrationofLoeffler’slife willbeheldonSaturday,Sept.20, 2025,attheSwannKeysclubhouse, locatedat37689SwannDrive,Selbyville,Del.,from1to3p.m.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationsbemadetothelocalMeals onWheelschapterinhishonor.

AnnK.Lynch,86

AnnK.Lynch,86,formerlyof Latta,S.C.,andGeorgetown,Del., wenthometobewiththeLordon Aug.11,2025,inBishopville,Md. BornonJune26,1939,inOcean City,Md.,shewasthedaughterof thelateAlfredP.TaylorandMable (Campbell)Taylor.

Shededicatedseveralyearsofher careertoNationalCashRegister andalsoservedasaschoolbus driverforthePepperfamily.Followingherretirement,sheandher belovedhusband,Dallas,embarked ontravelsacrossthecountryintheir motorhome.Theyfoundjoyinlisteningtoandsinginggospelsongs. Shealsohadapassionforflowers andgardening.

Ly nchissurvivedbyherdevoted husbandof69years,DallasE. Ly nch.Sheisalsosurvivedbyher sons,DallasT.Lynch(andAnn)and MarkEdwardLynch(andDeanna);

adaughter,GlindaMoses(and James);sixgrandchildren;12greatgrandchildren;agreat-great-grandchild;anda great-great-great-grandchild.She alsoleavesbehindabrother,Alfred WayneTaylor(andMelinda),anda sister,CarolJeanWatkins. Aserviceweretobeheldon Tuesday,Aug.19,2025,atthe DelawareVeteransMemorial Cemetery,locatedat26669Patriots Way,Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorial contributionsbemadetoCoastal Hospice,P.O. Box1733,Salisbury, MD21802,orbyvisiting www.coastalhospice.org.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

HermanB.ParsonsJr.,86

HermanB.ParsonsJr.ofFt. Myers,Fla.,andformerlyofMillsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefully onThursday,Aug.14,2025,surroundedbyhisbelovedwifeand daughters.BornonMay21,1939,in Georgetown,Del.,hewasthesonof thelateHermanB.ParsonsSr.and BettyVirginiaTorbertParsons.

ParsonsworkedatArrowSafety Devicerightaftergraduatingfrom GeorgetownHighSchool,inthe Classof1957.Afterthat,hededicatedhiscareertotheDelawareDepartmentofCorrections,retiring after32years,asacaptain.

Aproudveteran,hehonorably servedasamemberoftheDelaware ArmyNationalGuardfor23years, beingdeployednationallyandinternationally.Heretiredwithanhonorabledischarge,withrankofstaff sergeant,in1980.

Parsonsenjoyeddinnertheaters, puttingjigsawpuzzlestogetherwith hisbelovedwife,Greta,goingtothe movies,collectingcoins,modelcars andsteins.Helovedtravelingand takingcruises,withoneofhisfondestmemoriesbeingaEuropean cruiseduringwhichheandGreta renewedtheirweddingvowson their50thanniversary.

Helovedplayingthepiano,dancing,andcheeringforboththeBaltimoreOriolesandtheTampaBay Rays,oftenattendinggamesinperson.Aboveall,hecherishedtime spentwithhisfamily.Hewillberememberedforhisdedicationto Greta,andbeingagoodfatherand grandfather,aswellasfortellingthe bestDad/Poppopjokes.These,like him,willbeverymissed.

Inadditiontohisparents,Parsonswasprecededindeathbyhis sonBryanKeithParsonsSr.;aswell asthreesisters,DorisColeman,

BettySappandEstherCurtisRoberts.Heissurvivedbyhisdevotedwifeofmorethan68years, GretaParsonsofFt.Myers,FL;two daughters,DebbraKarenParsonsof Salisbury,MD,andKathyParsons SanchezofGeorgetown,DE;nine grandchildren:JeffryRowe,Jr., DanaHeath,CurtisPierce,Rebecca Wivell,NatalieParsons,Katelin Parsons,JasonPierce,BryannaParsons,andBryanParsons,Jr.;aswell asseventeengreat-grandchildren.

Funeralserviceswillbeheldon Friday,Aug.22,2025,at11a.m.at WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S.WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.,whereapublicviewing willbeginat10a.m.Intermentwill immediatelyfollowatMillsboro Cemetery.Thosewhocannotattend servicesinpersonarebeinginvited tojoinvialivestreamat http://www.watsonfh.com/obituaries/permalink/11882553/LTWebcast.Inlieuofflowers,memorial contributionmaybemadeinParsons’memorytotheAmericanCancerSocietyat https://donate.cancer.org/.Hislife

memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

IdellaH.Rogers,98

IdellaH.Rogers,98,ofGeorgetown,Del.,passedawaypeacefully, withherfamilybyherside,onAug. 16,2025.ShewasborninWilmington,Del.,onFeb.24,1927,daughter ofthelateCalvinBearmanand Leola(Doughten)Bearman.

Sheworkedformanyyearsasthe managerofBodie’sDairyMarket, whereshewasknownforherdedicationandwarmpersonality.She wasalsoadevotedmemberofMillsboro(Del.)WesleyanChurch,where shewasactiveinchurchlifeand ministryformanyyears.Inherquiet moments,shefoundjoyinreading anddrawing—simplepleasures thatreflectedherthoughtfuland creativespirit.

Rogerswasprecededindeathby herparents,andbyherbelovedhusband,WilliamWalterRogers.Sheis survivedbyhertwodaughters, BonitaMillman(andTerry)andValerieBradford(andJohnBradford Jr.),bothofGeorgetown,Del.;and hergrandchildren,JenniferBurgess (andJeffHeath)ofChicago,Ill., AprilMcGinnis(andBud)ofMillsboro,Del.,andHeatherSerman

(andGuy)ofBonaire,Ga.;aswell ashergreat-grandchildren,Ivy Heath,TristanMcGinnis,Elizabeth SermanandAbigailSerman. Servicesweretobeprivate. Rogers’lifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

MichaelLee

‘Mike’Warrington,72 MichaelLee“Mike”Warrington, 72,passedpeacefully,surroundedby family,ontheafternoonofAug.8, 2025.HewasbornonDec.10, 1952,sonofthelateRussellWarringtonandEleanorRaye(Workman)Warrington,andwasraisedin Georgetown,Del.

WarringtongraduatedfromSussexCentralHighSchool,inthe Classof1970,andattended DelawareTechnicalCollege.He workedfortheDelawareStatePolicefor30years,retiringin2007. Hislastpositionwasasalieutenant, deputycommanderofDSPTroop4 inGeorgetown,Del.Inaddition,he workedfor37yearsforthefueldistributionofNASCAR76fuelto Sunocofuel.Hislastpositionwasa NASCARleadrepresentativefor Sunoco.

Hewashappiestwhenhewas golfingorworking/watchingthe

NASCARraces.Hewasveryproud ofhischildrenandgrandchildren! Warringtonissurvivedbyhis wife,KassieWarrington;son, MatthewWarringtonandhiswife, AngieWarrington,ofGeorgetown, Del.;daughter,MeganWarrington ofMillsboro,Del.;stepsonChase WellsofBethanyBeach,Del.; granddaughtersChloe,Harleeand LillyWarrington;andbrothers RustyandAlanWarringtonof Georgetown.

AcelebrationofWarrington’slife willbeheld,Friday,Sept.26,2025, atBayShoreCommunityChurch, 36759MillsboroHighway,Millsboro,Del.Visitationwillbefrom11 a.m.tonoon,followedbythecelebrationservicefromnoonto1p.m. Aftertheservice,areceptionwillbe heldattheMillsboroFireHall,109 StateStreet,Millsboro,Del.,tocontinuevisitingwiththefamilyand sharingmemoriesofhislife.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilyhasaskedthat donationsbemadetoDelaware StatePolice,CampBarnes(inmemoryofMichaelWarrington),P.O. B ox430,Dover,DE19903.Condolencescanbesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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(3) CW 7:30 p.m.

Live from the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., this race brings together the top drivers from NASCAR’s Xfinity Racing Series to go 100 laps at one of the world’s most famous tracks. Ryan Truex captured the checkered flag last year.

NFL Football

(6) WBOC 8 p.m.

The final week of the 2025 NFL pre-season continues with this match-up between the Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans. Broadcasting live from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., which team will taste victory going into the regular season?

SATURDAY

NWSL Soccer

(6) WBOC 4 p.m.

Washington Spirit faces off against the Bay FC, airing live from PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. While the Bay FC ranks 10th in the NWSL, the Washington Spirit is ahead in 4th, leaving Bay fans to wonder if they’ll finally earn a much-needed win.

College Football

(7) WMDT 7:30 p.m.

Fans from North Carolina Central and Southern University will be cheering on from the stands in Atlanta’s Center Parc Stadium, as the Eagles face the Jaguars in this nail-biter of a game. Next, the Jaguars will go on to play Mississippi Valley State.

SUNDAY

2025 Little League Baseball World Series

(7) WMDT 3 p.m.

Broadcasting live from Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa., only two teams remain to compete for the Little League World Championship after 10 days of intense competition. Lake Mary Little League of Lake Mary, Fla., won last year.

The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

Few things are more dangerous than an idyllic English village. In this Season 2 premiere, things have just returned to normal in Marlow after a series of unfortunate murders when the ladies are called back into action to help solve a series of new crimes.

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The fentanyl crisis has hit close to home — and in the world of celebrity. Ice-T hosts this twohour special that examines the horrific toll and heartbreaking stories of those directly affected by the substance as more than 70,000 Americans die annually.

Survival Mode (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Season 1 continues with an examination of those who survived Superstorm Sandy. With the superstorm rocking the East Coast, a city braces for the worst. Fortunately, the townspeople band together to face down this unprecedented natural disaster.

TUESDAY

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

Software engineers Kelsey and Lecey, eccentric marketer Craig and sommelier Katie are among 100 contestants competing for a $100,000 prize. But will their logic lead to the right answers or just a series of wildly entertaining wrong ones?

Chef Grudge Match (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

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American Experience (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

In 1940s Los Angeles, a mysterious cloud of hazy smoke descended over the city, making countless residents sick with burning eyes and lungs and inescapable nausea. This brand-new special tells the story of how 1963’s Clean Air Act came to be.

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Family Law (3) CW 8 p.m.

An uncertain future is making everyone uneasy. The staff is on eggshells as the impending merger has ruffled feathers within the firm. As such, Daniel (Zach Smadu) decides a company retreat might do the trick. However, new details make things worse.

Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

When all hope is lost, Chef Gordon Ramsay comes calling. This fledgling series continues with a brand-new episode, in which the eponymous chef gathers intel on a restaurant in need of assistance as their kitchen is plagued by contamination.

The Perfect Storm (60) AMC 10:30 p.m.

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Beat Bobby Flay (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thethrillofwinningthe 2024DIAAClass1football championshipisstillverymuch alive.

Butthetimehascomewhen theIndianRiverHighSchool footballteammustgobackto workanddefendtheirspotat thetop.

Thatwillbeeasiersaidthan done.BeginningonThursday, Aug.28,whenIRopenstheir 2025seasonbyhostingthe OdessaDucksfora6p.m. openingkickoff,thedifficultyof thetaskhasincreasedsignificantly,thankstotheIndians’ promotiontoClass2A,where fourofitseightplayoffteams fromlastseasonhighlightthe IRschedule.

“Wearegoingtofacebetter competitionthisyear,”saidIndiansheadcoachPhil Townsend,whoentershis11th seasonastheGreen&Gold benchboss.“Wejustneedto makesureweprepareourselves forthat.Withsomanyreturningplayers,wehavehadagreat pre-seasonsofar.Ourguys knowthesystemsandareexecutingatahighlevel.”

Adeep,talented offensereturns

TheIndiansexpecttobenefitfrom thereturnofadeep,talentedrosterin 2025.

Theoffenseishighlightedbysenior widereceiverandrunningbackDarnell StokesJr.,whoexplodedfor10rushing and12receivingtouchdownslastseason.Hiskick-returningexploitscontributedtoanamazingtotalof1,237 all-purposeyards.Seniorquarterback DylanGriseentershisfourthseasonas thestartingsignal-callerafterconnectingfor24passingTDsand1,569passing yardslastseason.

SeniorrunningbackDavonHandy alsoreturnsaftercontributing990rushingyardsand15sixpointers,andsenior widereceiverMichaelPeranteauisalso backafteraddingfourreceivingTDs and305receivingyards.

JuniorplacekickerNolan

Staniszewskiconnectedfor58extra pointsin75attemptslastseasonand madehisonlyfieldgoaltry.

Theoffensealsoincludestalented, provenreturneesinseniorhalfbackLuis Hicks,juniortightendTyWeber,senior WestonWerneratwidereceiver, Staniszewskiontheoffensiveline,seniorlinemenSeanStolarz,JacobKillen, KyleTruittandZakiDrummond,seniortightendAlexBehornar,juniorwide receiverLandonErbe,juniorlineman TriggFulkrod,juniortightendBrennan LooseandsophomorelinemanMax Williamson.

Anexperienced defensealsoreturns

Ontheoppositesideofthepigskin, anexperienceddefensealsoreturnsto thefold.

JuniordefensivebackLandonErbe and Wernerledtheteamwithfour picksapiecelastseason.Looseledthe teamintackleswith152andalso pickedoffthreepasses,whileWeber added109stopsandPeranteaucontributed97tackles.Defensiveback Stokesinterceptedthreepasses.

Thedefensereturnsninestartersand willalsobenefitfromthetalentsofreturningseniorlinebackerLuisHicks, seniordefensivebackHandy,junior linebackerWeber,seniorlinebacker KyleTruitt,juniorlinemenTrigg Fulkrod,Staniszewski,seniorlinemen ZakiDrummond,SeanStolarzand AlexBehornar,andJacobKillenand Williamsonontheline.

Emergingtwo-way standoutsaddtoteam’sdepth

ThedefendingClass1A champsalsoboastseveralemergingtwo-waystandoutswhowill adddepth.Theyarejuniorwide receiveranddefensivebackAshtonBrowne,seniorwidereceivers anddefensivebacksChrisGivens andKoreyGlenn,seniorrunning backanddefensivebackBryan Irvin,seniorwidereceiveranddefensivelinemanJ.P.Loose,senior two-waylinemanUbaydPringle, juniorrunningbackanddefensive backCzarHenry,sophomorerunningbackandlinebackerReed Donnelly,sophomorewidereceiveranddefensivebackChristianHandy-Lewis,juniorwide receiveranddefensivebackBruce Johnson,andseniorrunningback anddefensivebackRickyWiggins.

“Ianticipatethattheoffense willpickupwhereitleftofffrom lastseason,”saidTownsend. “DylanGrise,DarnellStokes, MichaelPeranteau,Weston Werner,DavonHandy,Brennan LooseandTyWebereachcan makeagame-changingexplosive play.Defensively,weexpectthereturningninestarterstoquickly meshtogether,liketheydidlast season.Weonlylostfiveseniors fromlastyear’steam,whichhas enabledtheoffenseanddefensetopick upwheretheyleftofflastseason.” Townsend’scoachingstaffincludes offensivecoordinatorJoeDonnelly,offensiveanddefensivelinementorsBob Hahn,ZacHillandDaveGrise,wide receiveranddefensivebackcoachJoey Venezia,defensivelineandrunning backscoachJohnCordeaux,punter, kickerandoffensivecoachJustin Hoban,andstatisticiansPerry TownsendandChrisWhite. TheIndianswillopentheirseason onThursday,Aug.28,againstClass2A rivalOdessabeginningat6p.m.IRHS’s 2025regular-seasonschedulealsoincludes2024Class2Aplayoffteams Delmar,Woodbridge,LakeForestand Laurel.OtheropponentsincludeClass 1AneighborhoodrivalSeafordand Class2AmembersMilford,Conrad, SaintMark’sandSussexTech.

BBPlifeguardBlundellisalwaysreadytohelpswimmersinneed GuardiansbytheSea

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobeachdayforaBethany BeachPatrollifeguardfrom10a.m.-5 p.m.Monday-Fridayand9:30a.m.-5:30 p.m.SaturdayandSunday.Thiscoverage extendsfromMemorialDayweekendand thefirstweekendinJune,thenstarting full-timethesecondweekendinJune throughLaborDayweekend.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,theGuardiansbytheSeaare readytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewho approachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersevenwhiletheyaresippingand chewingforsustenanceduringthelong beachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger. Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingthese GuardiansbytheSeawithbeachlifeguard featurestorieseachweekduringthesummerseason.

Theswimmerneededhelp

CharlieBlundell’smostmemorable rescuewasarecentone.

“Itwasn’tanythingcrazy,”saidthe BethanyBeachPatrollifeguard.“Itwas asimplepull.Iwasn’t100percentsure ifthefemaleswimmerevenneeded help.

“ButwhenIreachedher,Inoticed thathereyeswereextremelywide,”he said.“Shesaidtome‘Ineededhelp.… Thankyousomuch.’”

UnitedStatesLifesavingAssociation advancedcertifiedagencythatserves theresidentsandvisitorsoftheTownof BethanyBeach.The51-to55-member squadpatrols1.1milesofbeachfrom 5thStreettoCedarwoodinthetownof BethanyBeach.Thepatrolprovides beachandoceanrescueservices,first-respondercareandgeneralpublicservice. Thebeachpatrol,withtheassistanceof thepolicedepartment,enforcesall Townrulesandregulationsregarding thebeachandocean.

BBP lifeguardsrespondtolandand wateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducationabouthazards inthesun,weatherandocean.BBP beachlifeguardstraindailytoprepare foranysituationonlandorinwater, andtheyconstantlystrivetoexceed theirhighstandardsofopenwater safety.

Morethanjust sittingonthestand

CoastalPoint•Submitted BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardCharlie Blundellisafeaturedlifeguardinour weekly,summerseries.

BethanyBeachPatrol

TheBethanyBeachPatrolisa

Blundellrealizesthatbeingalifeguardmeansmorethanjustsittingon thestandandenjoyinghistimethere. “Beingalifeguardhastrulyshownme what Iamcapableofinallaspectsof life,”saidthe22-year-oldresidentof Brambleton,Va.“Physically,ittrainsme foranysituationthatcouldoccurthat demandshighlevelsofexercise.Being partofthispatrolhashelpedmeform lifelongbonds.Ithasalsoenabledmeto completea70.3Ironmantriathlonwith oneofmybestfriends,whomImeton thepatrol.

“Themostmemorableexperienceasa guardhadtobeSussexCountyLifesavingAssociationwinningtheirfirstever nationalcompetitionlastsummerin 2024,”hesaid.(TheSCLAteamrepeatedin2025,takingitssecondnationaltitle.)

Blundellsaidhefeelsthattheeasiest responsibilityofthejobisteachingthe rookieclasshowtoworkeffectively withinthesystemthatthepatrol’scaptainandlieutenantshavecreated.

Thehardestpartofbeingalifeguard, hesaid,“ispacingmyselfthroughoutthe summer.I’vealwayswantedtobealifeguard,andmyfriendEvanGracewas the onewhoenabledmetodoso,”said Blundell.

“Therearetwootherindividualswho havehelpedmeinmycareer,”headded. “TheyareDillonMcKayandCaitlin Smith,bothofwhomwereinmyrookie class.I’vecompeted,workedandtraveled withbothofthem,andthey’vetruly madethischapterofmylifeonetorememberasIcontinuetogrow.”

Blundell’slong-termgoalistofinda careerinteaching,orbeingaparamedic togainfulfillment.

OTScompletesfinalweekofregular-seasonaction

TheOldeTymersSoftball

Leaguewrappedupitsfinalregular-seasonslateofgameslastweek involvingathletes60andolder. GameswereplayedonTuesday, Aug.12,Wednesday,Aug.13,and Thursday,Aug.14,attheChurchof Godfieldsneartheintersectionof Routes113and26inDagsboro.

HerearetheresultsforTuesday, Aug.12:

•LogoMotive12,B&ETires& Alignment8

Thewinnersovercamea7-0 third-inningdeficittoknockB&E Tiresoutoffirstplace.BillGrimes blastedathree-runhomerwhile JimGroffwent4-for-4.Ken Placek,KenGiglielloandR.J. Baykoeachdroveintworunsfor Logo.ForB&ETires,DaveGarriotthadtwohits,includingahome run,whileSteveColenandFrank Edwardseachwent3-for-3.

•DiamondbladeTileworks10, TouchofItaly4

Thewinnerswereledoffensively byTomMooreandHerbSutcliffe.

•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle16, AmericanLegionPost287

Thevictors’LouFrederico,Rod Murphy,GregWardandJohnPolubjakeachrippedthreehits.

•WSFSBank13,Millsboro

Lanes11

Thewinnerswereledby3-for-3 performancesfromChuckGriffin, JoeLucasandDaveBinsted.Frank Muinosaddedgreatdefenseupthe middleandtwohits.

•AtlanticOrthopaedics15,EdwardJonesInvestments4

EdRush,MarkPotter,Scott TorbeckandR.J.Baykoeach slashedthreehitsinasmanyatbats forthewinners.ForEdwardJones, KevinRobbins,LeoKahland FrankEdwardsledtheoffense.

•TownofSelbyville17,AmericanLegionPost246

HerearetheresultsforWednesday,Aug.13:

•BeamConstruction6,Atlantic Orthopaedics5

JimFogartyandBruceBallentineeachslammedtriples,and MarkGiblinhadahomerunfor thewinners.

•CoastalChiropractic10,Logo Motive9

OutfielderGeorgeFitch’sclutch game-endinggrabwiththewinning runonbasecinchedthetriumph forCoastalChiropractic.ThewinnerswerealsoledbyVinceDaley andGeorgeFitch’s3-for-4performancesandthreehitsbyDave Rogerson.Forthesecondtimein

twogames,LogoMotive’sBill Grimesdrilledathree-runhomer.

•BeachDetailing15,Townof Selbyville7

Thewinners’LarryReddingand BruceBerardeachwent3-for-4 each,andJackO’Donnellwent2for-3withawalk.

•CommunityBankDelaware6, WSFSBank2.

HerearetheresultsforThursday, Aug.14:

•CoastalChiropractic14,AmericanLegionPost245 VinceDaleyandLouFederico ledthevictorswith4-for-4performancesattheplateandoutstandingplaydefensively.

•MillsboroLanes7,TheOriginalGreeneTurtle5

DefensivestalwartsGarryManarazeandDaveRagerwerethevictors’keystovictory.BillKyleripped twotriplesforTOGT.

•AmericanLegionPost2810, EdwardJonesInvestments9(8innings)

MickWolfeledthewinnerswith asingle,doubleandtriple,and scoredthewinningrunonasacrificeflybyJosePachecointhebottomofthe8thinningThePost’s BradGeisthadthreehits,tworuns scoredandanRBI.ForEdward

Jones,KevinRobbinshadtwohits, twowalksandscoredthreeruns, whileJeffLaurihadroveinthree runsandJohnEngelmeyerknocked inapairofmarkers.

•BeachDetailing15,DiamondbladeTileworks8

Thewinners’JackO’Donnell went3-for-3,andLarryRedding andMelTayloreachwent2-for-4. Reddingalsoscoredthreeruns, whileTaylorcrossedtheplate twice.

•TouchofItaly8,Community BankDelaware6

ThewinnerswereledbyBob LaDucaandJimDavis,whohit back-to-backhomerunsinthe sixthinningtobreakopenatie game.

•BeamConstruction7,B&E Tire&Alignment5

ThewinnerswereledbySteve Carey’sthreehitsandthreeruns scored,andoutstandinggreatdefensiveplaysbyJoeSidlowski. SteveColenhadtwohitsforB&E Tires.

TheOTSleague’sdouble-eliminationplayofftournamentbeganon Tuesday,Aug.19,withall16teams playingafterbeingseededaccordingtotheirplacementinthefinal regular-seasonstandings.

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Withtheintentionofproviding increasedsafetyandprotectionfor middleandhighschoolstudent-athletesinDelaware,Gov.MattMeyer signedHouseBill71intolawon Wednesday,July30.Thelegislation wasunanimouslypassedinthe DelawareGeneralAssembly.

SenateBill99,whichauthorizes thecreationofaspeciallicenseplate forWilliamPennHighSchoolin NewCastle,wasalsosignedintolaw. Thelicenseplatewillsupportscholarshipsandcommunityeventssponsoredbytheschool.

“Ourstudentsdeservetolearn andplay,andgrowinsafeandsupportiveenvironments,”saidMeyer. “Withthesebills,we’retakingconcretestepstoprotectstudent-athletesandupliftschoolcommunities likeWilliamPenn.Investingin safetyandeducationishowwebuild astronger,moreresilientDelaware.”

HouseBill71requireseachmiddleandhighschoolinthestateof Delawareto:

•Haveallcoachesobtainand maintaincertificationincardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR),firstaid andtheuseofanautomatedexternal defibrillator(AED).Trainingand certificationinCPRandAEDuse mustbeconsistentwithnationalevidence-basedemergencycardiovascularcareguidelines;

•DevelopanathleticEmergency ActionPlantorespondtoincidents ofcardiacarrestorasimilarlifethreateningemergencyduringa schoolathleticpracticeorevent.The planmustfollownationallyrecognizedrecommendationsandbe venue-specific,widelydistributed, postedandrehearsedannually;

•HaveanAEDbeclearlymarked andeasilyaccessibleinanunlocked locationateachschoolathleticvenue andeventduringanyschool-sponsoredathleticeventorteampractice inwhichstudentsoftheschoolare

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•HaveallAEDstestedandmaintainedaccordingtothemanufacturer’soperationalguidelines;and

•ProvidenotificationtotheOfficeofEmergencyMedicalServices regardingtheAED,thetypeacquired,anditslocation.

IRHS,SMScoaches alreadyincompliance

TherequirementsofHouseBill 71arealreadyinplaceatIRHSand SMS,accordingtoIndianRiver HighSchoolHeadAthleticTrainer &AthleticDirectorTodd Fuhrmann.

“We’verequiredourcoachestobe CPR-certifiedforyears,”said Fuhrmann,whoisbeginninghis 18thseasonatIR.“Everycoachhas tobeCPR-certifiedbeforetheyare hired.

“IthinkHouseBill71isagreat thing,”Fuhrmannadded.“Itmeans thatcoachesareonthefieldtoprovideassistanceinadditiontoathletic trainers,whocan’talwaysbeeverywhere.Byhavingallcoachescertified,ithelpstoprovideoneextra layerofprotection.”

Asaresult,therearenoissues withcoachesatIRHSorSMSbeing certified,saidFuhrmann.

“Thereisaminorcostof$10to $40tobecomeCPR-certified,”he said.“Thecoachespaythatbecause it’stheirownpersonalcertification. Butthecertificationisgoodfortwo years,sointhelongrun,itisn’tthat expensiveforthem,whenyouconsiderwhatitenablesthemtoprovide tohelpourstudent-athletes.”

TheEmergencyActionPlansfor IRHSandSMSeachcovertheentire athleticdepartment,aswellasevery athleticfacility,addedFuhrmann.

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FocusMultisports—onbehalfof theCoastalDelawareRunningFestivalpresentedbyGrottoPizza,participants,sponsorsandbeneficiaries —recentlydonated$10,000tothe DelawareSeashorePreservation Foundationinitssupport ofDelawareStateParks.

TheannualCoastalDelaware RunningFestival,votedSouthern DelawareTourism’sBestEvent,isa BostonMarathonqualifierconsisting ofafullmarathon,halfmarathon,9K and5K,withcoursesinDewey Beach,RehobothBeach,Lewesand DelawareStateParks,withSunday’s maineventfinishingontheRehobothBeachboardwalk.Personalizedagegroupawardswereplentiful.

Previousbeneficiariesoftheevent haveincludedtheDelawareSeashore PreservationFoundation,theMERR Institute,CapeEliteVikingsFootball,SussexCentralTrack&Field, SelbyvilleMiddleHonorSociety, SussexAcademyTrack&Field Team,FortMilesHistoricalAssociation,RehobothSunriseRotaryClub, IndianRiverFootball,Friendsof HoltsLanding,LordBaltimore LionsClub,CampRehoboth,Cape EliteVikings,SussexTechGirls Basketball,SussexAcademySecondarySchoolHealthProgram,Above ExpectationsforDisabledDelaware Adults,ParrotHeadsofDelaware FriendsGroup,FiendsofCapeHenlopen,DeweyBeachLionsClub, SeashoreStriders,GetWell GabbyFoundation,TheDelaware KidsFundandothers.

FocusMultisportsisaDelaware basednon-profitmultisportcompany,ownedandoperatedbyUSAT Level1racedirectorandUSATF coachRickHundley,andUSAT Level1racedirectorErnieFelici.To date,theireffortshaveyieldedapproximately$800,000incharitable donationsbenefitinglocalcharities andvolunteerorganizations.

ThenextCoastalDelawareRunningFestivalwillbeonApril10-12, 2026.Registrationisnowopenat codelrun.com.

FocusMultisports&DSPFBoardMemberErnieFelici,secondfromleft,presentsthedonationto,fromleft,DirectorofDelaware StateParksMatthewRitter,andLarryBrownandMaryLouTietzoftheDelawareSeashorePreservationFoundation.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Forthe12thconsecutiveyear,a groupofsurfanglerscametogetherfor adayoffunonthewater,forthebenefit ofpatientsundergoingcancercareat Beebe.Thisyear’sCastforaCurefishingtournamentunitedmorethan100 anglersofallagesandlevelsofexperience,andresultedina$10,000giftto theBeebeMedicalFoundation.

Fundsgeneratedfromthisannual eventaredonatedtoBeebe’sCancerPatientSpecialNeedsFund,whichhelps

localcancerpatientswhoarefacingfinancial hardshipsinthemidstoftheir treatment.CastforaCurewasfounded in2013and,sincethattime,hasraised morethan$50,000insupportofBeebe anditsoncologypatients.ThetournamentisheldannuallyatFenwickIsland StateParkBeach.

“Theeventhasgrownintosomethingreallyspecial,”saidBrandyTimmons,amemberoftheCastforaCure planningcommittee.“It’saboutmore thanfishing—it’saboutdoingsomethingwelovewhilegivingbacktothe peopleinourcommunity.We’reproud to supportBeebe’soncologypatientsin thisway.”

FormoreinformationaboutBeebe MedicalFoundationortomakeadonation,call(302)644-2900orvisit www.beebemedicalfoundation.org.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobeachdayforaMiddlesex BeachPatrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5p.m. fromMemorialDayweekendthroughLabor Dayweekend.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearoundthem onthebeachiscavorting,reading,sleeping, talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair, theGuardiansbytheSeaarereadytospring intoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewhoapproachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwayson alert.Theireyesremainontheswimmerseven whiletheyaresippingandchewingforsustenanceduringthelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingthese GuardiansbytheSeawithbeachlifeguard featuresstoryeachweekduringthesummer season.

‘Shotmyadrenaline throughtheroof’

Theoceanwasextremelyrough,andthe currentwaspullingverystrongthatday duringMiddlesexBeachPatrollifeguard BrookeKenyon’ssecondyearonthestand, in2022.

“Hewasanoldergentleman,andhewas unabletosustainhimselfintheroughconditions,”recalledthe5-foot-4Kenyon. “Navigatingtheroughwaterwhilenotlettinghimleavemysightshotmyadrenaline throughtheroof.

“MaybeitwasthevisualsensethatI trulysavedalifewhichmadeitmymost

memorablesave,ormaybeitwastherough waters.Nevertheless,Iwasgratefulthathe wasswimminginfrontofthelifeguards.I wasabletohelpsavehim.ThemomentI reachedhim,thereliefthatfloodedover himwassovisuallyapparent.”

MiddlesexBeachPatrol

TheMiddlesexBeachPatrolisresponsibleformonitoringthebeachandocean whileonduty.Inadditiontowatchingfor oceangoerswhomayneedassistance,they alsooverseesurfandweatherconditions, andcleartheoceanand/orthebeachwhen weatherdictates.TheMiddlesexBeachPatrol,whichcoversahalf-mileofMiddlesex Beachandahalf-mileofIndianBeach,also runsajuniorlifeguardprogram.Aspartof thecommunity,theyhostabeachpicnic severaltimesduringtheseason.

Makinganimpactonherlife

Asshepreparedforherfirstdayonthe job,Kenyondidn’trealizetheimpactthat hersummertimeoccupationwouldhaveon herlife.

“Ihavegrownimmensely—notonlyas anathlete,butasayoungwomanaswell,” saidtheresidentofBethanyBeachand Clarksburg,Md.“Beingresponsibleforthe livesofsomanyatsuchayoungageforces aresponsibilityuponyouthatwillchange youforthebetter.

“Iamgratefulfortheopportunityto

SINCE 1976

TheElksGolfOutingforVeteranswillbeheldWednesday,Oct.1, atTheRookeryGolfCourseinMilton.Theeventisopentothepublic, andorganizersarecurrentlyseeking sponsors,donationsandplayers.The CapeHenlopenElks#2540isaregistered501(c)(8)organizationand donationsmaybetax-deductible. Proceedsfromthisfundraiserwill gotoveterans’organizations throughoutSussexCounty.Previous recipientsofElks’supportoflocal veteransincludetheWarriorWeekendProgram,OperationSEAsthe Day,SouthernDelawareTherapeutic Riding,WreathsAcrossAmerica, HomeoftheBraveandDelaware VeteransHome.

FortheOct.1event,aftergolfing, areceptionwillbeheldattheElks LodgeinLewesforawards,prizes, raffles,specialactivitiesandlunch.

“Yourhelpisessentialforour localveterans,whethertheyhave beenintegratedintosocietylongago orjustrecentlytransitionedfrom militarytocivilianlife,”organizers said.“Thenatureoftheirservice oftenresultsinsevereemotional, physicalandeconomicchallenges, whichcanresultintroublesecuring employmenttoaccessingquality healthcareandstablehousing,and theincreaseinveteransuicides.

“Thankfully,localnonprofitslike theElkshelpfillthegapswheregovernmentprogramsfallshort,anddelivermeaningfulassistancetoour veterans.Pleasehelpmakethisannualfundraiserasuccessforthesake ofthosewhososelflesslyservedour country.”

Businesssponsorsarebeingencouragedtodonatetheirproducts (withlogo)andgiftcertificatesas giveaways,whilefundingaspecific golfcourseholeisalsowelcome.The Elkswillprovidereceiptsandalocal newspaperadwithsponsors’logoas theypubliclyexpresstheirgratitude forthesupport.

Furtherinformation,sponsorand playerregistrationformscanbeobtainedbyemailing CapeElksGolf@icloud.com.

TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Companywillbeholdingits17th AnnualGolfTournamentonMonday,Oct.20,atCrippleCreekGolf &CountryClubinDagsboro. Itwillbeafour-personteam scramble,withdoorprizes,raffle prizesandmore.

Lunchwillbeserved,andaHole inOneonHole16willwinthe skilledandluckygolferanewKia courtesyofSelbyvilleHollyKia. Entryformsandsponsorforms areonthewebsiteat selbyville88.com.

Formoreinformation,contact RoyGould,golfchairman,at rgould@selbville88.com.

U.S.Life-SavingServiceHeritage AssociationtohostconferenceinO.C.

TheU.S.Life-SavingServiceHeritageAssociationannouncedthisweek thatits2025AnnualConferencewill takeplaceontheDelmarvaPeninsula, basedinOceanCity,Md.,Oct.23-25. Thethree-dayeventwillbringhistorians, preservationistsandthepublictogether tocelebrateandexploretherichlegacyof theU.S.Life-SavingService—theprecursoroftoday’sU.S.CoastGuard.

Thisyear’sconferencethemecenters onDelmarva’smaritimeheritage,andattendeeswilltravelthepeninsulathroughouttheevent,visitinghistoriclife-saving stationsandmaritimemuseumsin Delaware,MarylandandVirginia. ScheduledstopsincludetheOceanCity Life-SavingStationMuseum,theLewes Life-SavingStationandtheIndianRiver Life-SavingStation,amongothers.

DelDOTtohostcharity 5Krun/walkonnew N.MillsboroBypass

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

Duetothedonationsofsponsors R.E.PiersonConstructionCompany Inc.,AECOM,TorreEngineering, Whitman,Requardt&Associatesand WTSDelawareChapter,allproceeds fromtheracewillbenefittheB+Foundation(https://www.bepositive.org/), whichsupportschildrenwithcancer andtheirfamilies,aswellasfundingresearchtofindcuresforchildhoodcancers.Theorganizationwascreatedin honorofWilmingtonresidentAndrew McDonough,wholosthislifetoAML leukemiain2007.

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

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

Attendeeswillenterthebypassfrom thenewexitrampfromRoute 30/GravelHillRoad,locatedahalfmilenorthoftheRoute30/GravelHill RoadandRoute24/JohnJ.Williams Highwayintersection.Carscanbe

“I’vebeenontheboardoftheheritage associationsinceIwasthesitemanager oftheIndianRiverLife-SavingStation,” saidLauraScharle,aconferenceorganizerwhoislocaltoOceanPines,Md. “Theconferencehasn’ttakenplaceon Delmarvasince2008,andI’mexcitedto showcaseallofthestationsandmuseums inmyhomeregion.”

Theeventincludesexpert-ledpresentations,fieldtripsandnetworkingopportunities,offeringauniqueexperiencefor anyonepassionateaboutmaritimehistory, museumpreservationorearlyCoast Guardhistory.Theconferenceisopento thepublic,andanyonewithaninterestin Delmarvahistoryisbeingencouragedto attend.

Detailsandregistrationcanbefound atwww.uslife-savingservice.org.

nowbealieutenantforMiddlesexBeach Patrol.Icontinuetopushnotonlymyself butmyco-workerstobethebestguards andpeoplewecanbe.Ibelievethatwe growtogether,andthebestwaytodosois tosurroundyourselfwithhardworking people.ThatiswhatIhavefoundhereat MBP.Iowecountlessfriendships,lifelessonsandpricelessmemoriestothisjoband patrol.”

Kenyonsaidsheregardsthephysical demandsastheeasiestpartofherjobon thestand.

“Growingupacompetitiveswimmer,I beganthisjobwiththecapabilitiesthat wereexpectedofme,”shesaid.“Thejobis taxing,andthedailydemandsofbeinga lifeguardcanbegrueling.ButIfeelthatI haveagoodgrasponcontrollingthementalchallengesthatcanoccurwithsucha physicallydemandingjob.Iloveourmorn-

ingworkoutsandfeelinglikeIamconstantlyprovingmyselfeverydaywhenIarriveonthebeach.

“I’ddescribethetoughestpartofthejob astheapplicationofmyknowledgeonthe fly,”shequicklyadded.“Wespendcountlesshoursrehearsingscenariosthatcould occurandpreparingourselvesforhowto handleeachofthem.”

Ofcourse,thebeachandsurfcanbeextremelyunpredictable,Kenyonadded.

“Moretimesthannot,thereal-lifescenariosarevastlydifferentthanthetextbook examples,”sheemphasized.“Beingableto maintaincomposure,applythefoundations I’velearnedandadjustthemtoadhereto thecurrentsituationisdefinitelychallenging.However,youareneveraloneinarescueormedicalemergency.Havingamazing supportfrommypatrolgivesmetheboost ofconfidencethatisneededtobesuccessfuldayinanddayout.”

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WhenKenyonwas10,herparents boughtabeachhouseinBethanyBeach.

“TheytoldmysisterPaigeandIthatwe weregoingtomovethereforthesummer,” Kenyonrecalled.“ThismeantthatIwas goingtohavetochangefromasummer swimteamthatIhadbeenapartofsinceI was4andjointheSeaColonySeaSharks instead.WhileIwasapprehensiveabout thischangeatfirst,Icanconfidentlysayit wasthebestdecisionIcould’vemade.

“Thatswimteamincludedmycurrent co-worker,Lt.ColinCrandell,whoinvited mysisterandItojoinMBP’sjuniorlifeguardprogramwhenIwas15,”added Kenyon.“Iwasacompetitiveswimmerfor 15yearsofmylife,whichgavemeaboost ofconfidenceforthephysicalaspectthat thisjobrequires.Iwasluckyenoughto landmyjob,andtherestishistory.

“Igivecredittomyparentsandcoaches whopushedmefromayoungagetoget outofmycomfortzoneandconstantlyput mybestfootforward,”shesaid.“Iamnow inmysixthyearofguarding,andIcaneasilysaythatmylifehasbeenchangedforthe betterbecauseofthisjob.”

KenyoncreditedCrandellwithhavinga

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parkedalongthenewbypass,withthe racestartingatthenewHollyvilleRoad andRoute24bypassintersectiontothe bridge,overFoxRunRoad,andthen returningbacktothestartinglocation.

TheN.MillsboroBypassisexpected toopentotrafficinlateSeptember.The

profoundimpactonherlife.

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PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT In-Person & Virtual Hearing

If unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom meeting online from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85781877549?pwd=I4ZxueIqEFTbOtapCUwLe0nmg9fRWo.1

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

A. When prompted, the Meeting ID: 857 8187 7549, followed by the pound sign (#).

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

C. The Passcode is: 499296, followed by the pound sign (#).

DATE: Thursday, September 25, 2025 TIME: 1 PM

HEARING: Banmiller Hearing

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

OWNER: Paetrus and Laura Banmiller

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

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

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

LEGALS

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

CP 20250808 5T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit and hear the request from Grace UMC to be granted one or more variances related to signs (§ 210-13(H)(1)(C)) and (§ 210-44(E)(1)(P)). The property is zoned Medium Residential (MR) and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number 133-17.13059.00.

CP 20250822 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Mark Kevin Whittington of 3 Cromwell Dr, Ocean View, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20250822 1T

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWN OF SELBYVILLE NOTICE

The Board of Adjustment for the Town of Selbyville will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., or as soon thereafter that the application may be heard, at the Town Hall, 1 West Church Street, Selbyville, Delaware, for the following applications:

(1) Application submitted by Schanz Business Park, LLC, concerning industrial real property owned by KTM2, LLC, located in the IP Industrial Park District at 123 Dixon Street, Selbyville, Delaware 19975, identified as Sussex County Tax Map and Parcel No. 53316.00-143.00, seeking a variance from the minimum rear yard setback requirement imposed by Section 200-94.B(6) of the Zoning Code.

The proposed application is available at the Town Hall for review Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. All persons interested are hereby invited to submit comments to the Board for its consideration and/or to be present and attend the meeting where a determination will be made by said Board.

The public hearing may be adjourned from time to time by said Board without further notice.

CP 20250822 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Lois J. Lathbury, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Lois J. Lathbury who departed this life on June 7, 2025, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Jody A. Sweetman on August 7, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before February 7, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Jody A. Sweetman 35118 Lois Ln., Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20250815 3T

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY COURT NO. 17

COURT ADDRESS:

23730 SHORTLY ROAD; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 CIVIL ACTION NO: JP17-25-005022

PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION TO OBTAIN TITLE TO ABANDONED PROPERTY

A petition for title to the following abandoned property has been filed with the court noted above: 4X8 UTILITY TRAILER. (Property) Petition filed by: John Boyd Campbell. (Name of Petitioner)

Known owners/lienholders/other parties with interest in the property: DEFT - Unknown Unknown

1. If judgment is entered for the Petitioner, the Petitioner will be awarded complete and absolute title to the property pursuant to 25 Del. C. 4002. If there are existing liens or other interests claimed against it, the property will be sold and the proceeds of the sale used toward those liens.

2. Any person who is the owner, holder of a lien or other interest regarding the above property has a legal right to a full hearing in this Court. To obtain a hearing, such a person should contact the Court immediately to obtain an Answer (J.P. Civ. Form No. 53) and mark the DECLARATION OF INTENT TO CONTEST section.

3. If an answer is filed with the Court by showing an intent to contest, a hearing will be promptly scheduled and the person contesting must appear at the hearing to contest the claim of the Petitioner.

4. UNLESS AN ANSWER WITH THE DECLARATION OF INTENT TO CONTEST SECTION IS SIGNED AND RECEIVED BY THE COURT BY 09/15/25, THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE WILL ISSUE A JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE IN THE ABOVE NAMED PROPERTY IN THE PETITIONER.

5. In the event that judgment is entered in favor of the Petitioner, an owner, lienholder, or other party with interest in the above named property may be liable for the costs of this action.

WEST FENWICK Cleaning

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

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

1923 WOODEN

MAHJONG SET Dovetail, wooden box $100 text

302-258-3741

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BUYING CASE POCKET

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

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

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

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

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

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

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

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

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

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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

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

LG Washing Machine model WT7400CW, 2 yrs old, works great, white, near Millville, $350 (paid $750). Call/text for pics 302.278.3993

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156

WHIRLPOOL DUET DRYER

Gray, with transition vent included. $80 302-249-3845

CUISINART MODEL FP8P

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

POWER PRESSURE COOKER

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

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $75 301-875-7061

HAMILTON BEACH 6QT

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

DASH CHEF SERIES digital Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $150 301-875-7061

2002 CHEVROLET

SILVERADO 3500 Crew Cab 4WD DuramaxTurbo Diesel Pickup Truck 157K Miles, $14,000 OBO, (717) 371-5068 (Millsboro) DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437

www.CompassionPlace.org 4-DIGIT DELAWARE

LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500

HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Part Time/Full Time

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

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

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

FIELD MANAGER

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

WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great bene ts, paid

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

BUYING CASE POCKET

KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area CANOE 12ft. VINTAGE (70’s)SEARS ROEBUCK.

Model #332-61032 Fiberglass, rated 3 person/425lbs/3HP motor. No leaks, very good condition. $200 302-542-9500

YAMAHA 2014 ELECTRIC start 4 stroke 20 HP motor & 14 ft 1993 SATRCRAFT BOAT, tagged trailer with spare tire

$3,200 OBO 302-893-0499

2007 LAGUNA 21 FOOT center console, 150 HP Mercury Verando supercharged engine with 155 hours, with trailer, VHF AM/FM/CD stereo system, cushions and power winch. $9,000 OBO. 239-642-9188

FISHING TACKLE WANTED

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

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

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

CRAB POTS $8ea. Crab keeper $7, spot traps $8ea. Trot line 600ft with weights & 2 rollers $25. Call 302-436-9005 leave message if no answer POWERWINCH MODEL AP1500 (remote control) 12volt rated 5,000lbs, for boats up to 22ft $80 302-542-9500

BIMINI TOP WITH BOOT cover $50 302-436-9005 PERSON KAYAK $80. 302-541-4547

LEAD SINKERS

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

WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT Good condition. Has all accessories. $800 Call 240-423-4366

MOPAR JEEP Grand Cherokee kayak roof cross bars. Fits 2020 + other models. Never carried! Only $50 203-644-4528

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

NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

MOTOR low hours excellent condition $575 OBO.

302-668-8752

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

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

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

DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO

Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO.

703-346-1632

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

PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV

30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633

SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE

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

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

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

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

FREE! 3 non-matching long outdoor lounge chairs. Good condition. Must take from 2nd oor apartment. Call 302-569-4580

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

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

BLACK CREEK COVE

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

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

FREE! Garage door used

7 x 16 you pick up Call

302-537-4390

FREE! LARGE DISPLAY

CABINET Framed Glass

Doors with top light and bottom storage. New Condition . 302-579-0026

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

2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2

DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS

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

LIGHT PINK SLEEPER SOFA

L 80”, W 34”, H 25”. $150 OBO Call for photos 240-997-8435

2 HEAVY WHITE BARSTOOLS Swivel $100 each OBO

703-346-1632

PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA

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

703-346-1632

SMALL WHITE END TABLE

$25 OBO 703-346-1632

WHITE BOOKCASE 5 shelves & 2 doors$900 new, Asking $275 703-346-1632

KING & QUEEN

Headboard $30 each

302-229-7898

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40

302-229-7898

STURDY BED RAIL $10 Leave message 302-539-5209

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

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

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

DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687

PAINTED WHITE WOODEN

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

LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING

Room table and 6 chairs.

78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242

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

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

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

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

CHERRY CHEST OF Drawers, and Mirror. Solid wood, cherry nish. Great condition. $50 302-229-7898

2 COUNTER HEIGHT BAR

STOOLS 26 1/2 high, brushed nickel back with cream leather seats. $100.00 302-545-9812

HEAT N GLO FIREPLACE

Insert, like new $300 410-598-1161

2 SAFETY GLASS

Game/Meal Tables, ea 42” square, plus 6 fabric chairs. $100 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

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

WING CHAIR brand new (doesn't t in my small room), yellow with green/raspberry stripes, $150 (paid $450 from CE Furniture), near Millville. Call/text for pics: 302.278.3993

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

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

2013 JOHN DEERE X310

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

WORX CORDED LEAF

BLOWER Mod WG520 $15 Call or text 603-205-2909

BLACK&DECKER 17in Corded Hedge Trimmer, Mod BEHT150 $10 Call or text 603-205-2909

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER

$45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

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

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

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

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

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

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

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

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

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1 Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55/30 GALLON BARRELS

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

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122 LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335

WEBER SPIRIT II E210 gas grill w/cover, smoker box & 21drip trays.$125. Call or text 603-205-2909

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

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

LOST!! REWARD!!

In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS size 37 which is 7 - 7 1/2 $45 410-310-6633

WALKER $10 410-310-6633 POWER DRILL $10 410-310-6633

WANTED Books DVD/CDs

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

WHEELCHAIR with footrests $30 410-310-6633

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

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

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

HANDMADE TOMMY

BAHAMA Twin duvet cover & 3 decorative pillows $30 call for pictures 240-997-8435

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

HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER

$20 Please leave message 301-802-0431

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

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf

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

PICTURE FRAME VICE Stanley $25 302-436-9005

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

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

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

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258 5X4 HANDMADE QUILT

Large $70 443-373-1550

POKER CHIP & CARD

HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL

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

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

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

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

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

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

4-DIGIT DELAWARE

LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500

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

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

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

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

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

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

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

MODEL TOY “TANKER”

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

BRAND NEW HANDMADE

5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367Floral Oriental Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Throw Rug. 5' x 2 1/2' $175.00 OBOText for photos 209-890-0634

SKINNY MINI FOLDING

Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202 WERNER 20FT EXTENSION LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

20 POUND STEEL PROPANE Tank. 100% full/newer tank 2023, just certi ed $45. 302-542-9500

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

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER

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

ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903

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

SALAD BOWL SET

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

CRAFTSMAN 1’2” ELECTRIC

Impact Drill 7.5 amps $35 OBO 410-726-8099

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

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

ELECTRIC POWERWASHER

Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547

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

20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493

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

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE

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

8 SINGLE HUNG SASH

Windows. 6 are 32 1/2 x 29 1/2. Pro - Ply Gem. 2 are 19.7 x 34.3. Brand new $50 each 302-331-9626

METAL FRAME RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008

CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL Scale. $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

This Weekend

❐ Fri, Aug 22 7am-12pm Rain or Shine Garage Sale! Christmas decor, ugly sweaters, housewares, pictures, rugs, Halloween costumes & more!

38246 Yacht Basin Rd, Ocean View DE 19970

❐ Sat, Aug 23 9am-? Rain or Shine Antique tools & carpenter boxes, Christmas decor, dresser with mirror, rocking chair, grills, clothes & yard ornaments. 32312 Hidden Acre Drive, Frankford DE 19945

Upcoming

❐ Sat, Aug 30 & Sun, Aug 31 7:30am-12pm Rain or Shine Labor Day Weekend Sale at Country Village! 328 South Primose Lane, Ocean View, DE 19970

❐ Sat, Aug 30

8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Swann Estates Annual Community Yard Sale! Entrances at Cygnet & Sea Gull off of Rt. 20. Follow the signs to participating Homes.

❐ Sat, Aug 30 8am-1pm Rain or Shine Garage Sale! Tools, Tools, & more Tools! Lots of other Household items & Costume Jewelry Galore! 24 Berue Court, Selbyville DE 19975

❐ Sat, Aug 30 8am-1pm Rain or Shine MODEL TRAIN YARD SALE! Delaware Seaside Railroad Clubhouse Everything in Model Trains will be offered for sale. Numerous Outdoor Vendors. DSRC Sales Room. 4 major operating Train layouts Indoors. FREE ADMISSION & no charge for vendors. for more info visit DelawareSeasideRailroadClub.com 36668 DuPont Boulevard, (rt 113), Selbyville DE 19975

❐ Sat,Sept 6 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

Roxana Vol. Fire Co. Auxiliary Flea Market & Vendor Fair! First come, first served. Payment due at time of reservation. Susan@Roxana90.com 302-519-2219. Inside or Outside -

10’ x 10’ space - $20 each space. Vendors: Bring your own tables, chairs, tent, & displays. 35943 Zion Church Rd, Frankford DE 19945

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218

VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234

DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE) Make Offer 302-644-7234

CROQUET SET $10

302-644-7234

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

PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498

PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR

Like New, $300 856-979-3338

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS

GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435

POWERWASHER Hustler with Honda engine 3300 PSI. Used 4x $350 OBO 302-519-1800

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

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

HOOVER FLOOR MATE never used, still in box, hard oor cleaner cleans multiple hard oor surfaces $80 301-875-7061

BLOND

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

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

BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441

DECORATIVE BIRD FRAMED bronze colored mirror by Uttermost. H 36” W 23 1/2” $75. Selbyville Text or call 410-707-6572 Inquire for photos

ELECTRIC CUSHIONED

Back Massager by Homedics $20 410-310-6633

CONN 552 THEATER ELECTRIC Organ. Bench and music incl. Walnut nish, excellent cond. Beautiful sound quality. You must pick up. 302-663-0809

CORNER TV CONSOLE

like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com 500 410-707-0040

POWDER BLUE RUG good cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955

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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

Millsboro Hwy: 2BR/1BA single level home in Millsboro. $1,500 per month + utilties.

Silver Woods: 3BR/2BA single family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,400 per month + utilities.

Creek Haven: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story single family home with 2 car garage. $2,400 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Edgewater Acres: Waterfront! 4BR/3BA single family home in Fenwick area. $2,600 per month + utilities. Available after 8/1/2025.

Avon Park: 4BR/2.5BA furnished/unfurnished villa with 2 car garage. $2,600 per month + 6% rental tax. Pets considered.

Owners:

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

FENDER Electric Guitar $200

OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187

YAMAHA ACOUSTIC 6 string Guitar. Model FG - 200, new strings, plays great, with case $100 732-637-2804

CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS 22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2

Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441

PETS & SUPPLIES

YORKIE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Small, home raised.Available now 302-934-8913

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES? Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

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

Waples St., Dagsboro: 4BR/3BA single family home on 1.08 acres. Newly remodeled. $2,650 per month + utilities.

Saltwater Landing: 3BR2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Lawn Maintenance included.

The Reserves: Large 3BR/3BA furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month + utilities.

Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +6% rental tax. Available after 7/1/2025.

Johnson Road, Frankford: 4BR/2.5BA single family home on 1.08 acres. Newly remodeled. $3,000 per month + utilities.

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FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

CA REG IVING

Experienced Adult Female Caregiver is Available 5-20hrs a week. For light housekeeping, meal prep and daily tasks. Bethany Area 302-824-0789

SPORTS & EXERCISE

MENS BIKE $35 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431

SURF TRAVEL BAGS $35 each. By Ocean Earth, for 9’ Surfboard (one heavy duty & one light duty) 410-939-7714 must leave message

GIRLS BIKE 16” $40. Ocean City 301-802-0431 leave message

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

NEW BICYCLE TIRE, FAST track sport, 26 x 2.35, adaptive tread. $25. 609-247-3649 Purchased wrong size. RALEIGH LADIES 26” BIKE Great condition, refurbished, new tires, handle bar grips $100. Call 302-537-1062 Leave Message CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph nib. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, and paintball $95 . 301-875-7061

LEFT HANDED MENS GOLF like new. $299 302-399-2765

EXERCISE BIKE Yosuda Magnetic. Never Used $275 302-539-3771

2 SETS SNORKEL MASKS & Tubes. Optical Lenses, hardly used $20 each . 302-537-7348

RALEIGH C40 Premium Ladies Bike. Flat Handlebar s/m 24 speed. British Racing Green. Pristine Condition. Made in the USA $299 302-278-1441

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

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. You have to lace them up before you jog in the park

6. These let you roll through the park on your bicycle

8. What a Harry Potter fan loves to do while sitting on a park bench

9. It's a sparrow's home in the park

11. Crushed crackers (a snack that might make a duck quack)

14. Though he can y, he prefers to walk in the park

15. Playground fun: Kids climb up its ladder, sit for a second and then the fun begins

16. What a dog does to

cool o after playing in the park

17. This body part lets you know you're near pine trees, even if your eyes are closed

19. A small stream that a frog might call home

20. A little person who gets a ride through the park in a stroller

Parents Down

1. A walk in the park

2. The dinos in "Jurassic Park" were cloned from the Mesozoic ____

3. Like a task you might use the clue for 1D to describe

4. Wheeee! Playground's set of suspended seats that sway (with a little

help from a friend)

5. Rover's restraint: It's a man's connection to his best friend

7. It gives free vitamin D to every family that visits the park

10. They provide a little relief from the 7D

12. Game time: It o ers savvy real estate investors of all ages a chance to own Park Place

13. Bright-eyed park resident

14. What you might be on if you're eating out

15. Bat's basic substitute used by a kid with only a ball and the determination to play

18. Foot-long fare for a 14D

beautifully designed porch, perfect for enjoying serene mornings. This property boasts a threecar attached garage with front entry, ensuring convenience and security for your vehicles. As you explore the community, indulge in the luxurious amenities, including a stunning community pool that invites you to unwind and socialize. The fully nished basement with 2 extra storage rooms offers endless possibilities.

$649,000 (DESU2091612)

lot- 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath home with open concept oor plan, of ce, large loft area, LVP ooring, white kitchen, high ceilings, front porch over looking large catch and release pond, enclosed back porch with EZ Breezy windows, paved patio, private backyard,

NEWPRICE!

and a newly remodeled kitchen. Attached garage , Screened in porch, FOUR bedrooms - a rst oor primary suite and the second oor primary suite .

Three zoned HVAC systems.

$670,000 (DESU2087904)

Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868

LARGEBACKYARD

24894 RIVERS EDGE ROAD

This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath-sits on a half acre and is located in the coveted Cape Henlopen School District! Featuring impressive hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Step outside to an oversized fenced in back yard oasis with large storage shed and lush landscaping! Located just minutes from the Rehoboth Bay, local golf courses, shopping, dining, and Delaware’s beautiful beaches, this home offers the best of coastal living without the beach price tag!

$429,900 (DESU2075630)

Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND