Coastal Point — February 27, 2026

Bunting’slegacy cherishedatservice

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

GeorgeHowardBuntingJr.wasrememberedthisweekinaservicethat broughthundredstoanOceanView churchtohonorhisnearlythree decadesofserviceintheDelawareGeneralAssembly,hissuccessfulbusiness andhisexemplarymilitaryservice.

Mostofall,theycametohonora mantheycametoknowasafriendand assomeonetheycouldcountonwhen theyneededhelp.

ThroughoutthemorningofSaturday,Feb.21,alineofpeoplewrapped aroundtheinsideofMariner’sBethel GlobalMethodistChurchwhileoutside,alargeAmericanflaghungabove CentralAvenuebetweenladdertrucks fromladdertrucksfromtheRoxanaand Millsborofirecompaniestohonorthe

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FirstResponderAwards showthebestoflocal communityservice

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Lastautumn,the911callconnected, butdetailswerefuzzy.Agrandmother wasattemptingtosharedetails,while physicallyrestrainingaGermanShepherdfromattackinganearbytoddler.

ItwaschaoswhenCpl.Catherine Craftarrived,alone,fromtheDagsboro PoliceDepartment.“Thechild’sgrandmotherwasonthelivingroomfloor… usingherbodyweighttokeeptheanimalpinned.Herhandswerealreadyinjuredfromattemptingtopullthedog offhergranddaughter.Afewfeetaway stood…the17-month-oldvictim,cryingandvisiblyinjuredwithsignificant woundstohershoulderandarm,”officials recalled.

Craftmadethesplit-seconddecision tograbandcarrythechildoutside,so thedogcouldnolongerreachher,and thegrandmothercouldflee(nolonger

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CoastalPoint•MonicaFleming Above,atreeinBlackwaterVillage wasbroughtdownbyheavysnowand windsduringthisweek’sblizzard. Right,courtesyoftheOceanViewPoliceDepartment,thestormcauseda treetofallagainstahomeinJudith’s RuninSavannah’sLandinginOcean View.Nobodywasinjured.Below,via DarinMcCann,natureinanutshell.

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GreydonHockerwatchesandmembersoftheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanystandandsaluteasthefuneralprocessionfor formerstateSenatorandhonoraryfirecompanymemberGeorgeH.BuntingJr.passesbyonSaturday,Feb.21.Greydonisthe sonoffirecompanypresidentGregoryHocker.

Bunting

formerstatelegislatorwhospent28 yearsinthestateHouseandthenthe stateSenate.

Thesanctuaryandlobbyofthe churchfilledwithmanywhohadserved withBunting,whodiedFeb.12,instate government,includingformerGov. JohnCarney,formerSpeakerofthe HousePeteSchwartzkopf,stateSen. GeraldHockerandothers.

BuntingwasburiedinPrince George’sCemeteryinDagsboro,nextto hisson,Christian,whodiedinafourwheeleraccidentin1990.Asthefuneral processionpassedtheMillvilleVolunteer FireCompany’sStationNo.1on Route26,firecompanymemberslined upinfrontofthefirehouseindressuniforms,salutingBunting,whowasan honorarymemberofthecompany.

Speakersattheserviceincluded RichardCarter,DirectorofSpecial ProjectsforthestateSenateandchair oftheDelawareHeritageCommission, nephewScottCarey,godsonsPhillip andPerryTownsend,andhisson,ClintonBunting.

Carterrecalledthatasayoungman and afellowveteran,hewas“verymuch awareofGeorge’sdistinguishedrecord ofheroism”intheVietnamWar.“He didn’ttalkmuchaboutit,”Cartersaid, “butithadclearlybeenoneofthepivotalexperiencesofhislife.”

AlthoughBunting,whoreceived boththePurpleHeartandBronzeStar forhisservice,referredtohimselfas “justanothergrunt,”Cartersaidhewas somuchmore.

“Hetouchedsomanylivesinapositiveway,sometimeswithoutknowinghe haddoneso,”Cartersaid.Herecalleda stor ysharedwithhimbyUniversityof DelawareprofessorJuliaO’Hanlon aboutateddybearBuntinghaddonated foranauctionatafireserviceeventin Bridgevilleyearsago.

Theteddybearwaspurchasedbyher mother,formerDelawareSecretaryof StateHarrietSmith-Windsor,andit eventuallymadeittothehomeof O’Hanlon’sbrother,JimSmith,where hischildrengrewupknowingthegiant bear—whichwasembroideredwith thelogoofBunting’sStateFarminsurance agency—as“GeorgeHoward.”

Inapersonalnote,Carteraddedthat Bunting’sfinalrestingplaceinthe PrinceGeorge’sCemetery,whereseveralofCarter’sfamilymembersarealso buried,bringshimpeace.“Ican’tthink ofanyoneIwouldratherhaveineternal restnearmylovedonesthanGeorge Howard,”hesaid.“Itwastrulyanhonor tohaveknownhim.”

PerryandPhillipTownsendspokeof theimpacttheBuntingshadontheir lives,havinglivedwiththemduring their pre-teenandteenyears.Perry TownsendcalledBunting“aselfless, compassionate,God-lovingmanwho genuinelywantednothingbutthebest forothersregardlessofthecircumstances.”

Whatstarted,hesaid,asasimple wishtohelpaconstituent,resultedina lifelongbondbetweentheTownsend brothersandBunting.“Hewouldbecomeamentor,afriend,aguidinglight andmostimportantly,thefatherfigure

Ineededinmylife.

“Love,notbiology,definedGeorge as mygodfather.Hewasmyhero,”he said.Herecalledwithalaughthatone

ofthefewareasinwhichBunting’s competencewasquestionablewascarpentry,inwhichTownsendsaidhewas bestedbyhiswife,Donna.

HerecalledhowBuntinghelped peopleinanywayhecould,whether theyneededmoneyforschool,help witharamp,ormedicalsupplies.

“Georgewasafiercenegotiatoranda passionateleader,”hesaid.“Someofmy fondestmemorieswerewatchinghim fightonthelastnightofsessiontopush forwardanylegislationhisconstituents neededthatyear.

“ Wewouldthendrivehomeashe decompressedintheweehoursofthe morning,”oftenarrivinghomeasthe sunrose.ReferringtoBunting’syearof kidneydisease,herecalledthatoften, Bunting“wouldheadstraighttodialysis”aftertheall-nightsession.

“Hisbesttwogiftswerelistening andloving,”Townsendsaid.“Iwouldn’t beheretodayinfrontofyouifGeorge didn’tlistenandlove.”

PhillipTownsendspokenext,calling Bunting“amanwhocaredaboutpeople.Allpeople.Itdidn’tmatterabout yourgender,yourethnicityoryourpoliticalaffiliation.Ifyouneededhelpand hecouldgiveit,hewould.That’sjust whohewas,”hesaid.

“Hesupportedmethroughthegood, thebadandtheuglyandtherewas plentyofallthree,”Townsendsaid.Expectingthebestofhimandhisbrother wasagiftthatshapedtheirlives,he said.“Hewassternwhenheneededto be.Heexpectedeffortandheexpected character,”hesaid.

“Hedidn’tjusttellmehowtolive,he showedme,”saidTownsend,whorecalledBunting’ssupportforhimandhis teamwhenhebecameheadfootball coachatIndianRiverHighSchool.

“Thereweretoughseasons”earlyin hiscoachingcareer,Townsendsaid. “ThereweremomentsIwonderedifI wascutoutforit.Mr.Georgewasone ofthemainreasonsIneverthrewinthe towel.HehadconfidenceinmewhenI didn’talwayshaveconfidenceinmyself.”

“Lastyear,wewonourfirststate titlesince2011,”Townsendsaid.“Of course,Iwasproudoftheteam.But morethananything,Iwasproudto makeGeorgeproud,”hesaid,adding thatseeingBuntingontheSenate floorashisteamreceivedaSenate tribute“nearlybroughtmetotears,but Ihadtostaystronginfrontofmy players.

“Idon’tknowifheevertrulyunderstoodhowmuchthatmeanttome,” Townsendsaid.“Becauseofthewayhe lived,becauseofthewayheshowedup forthecommunity,becauseoftheway hecared,SussexCounty,Delawareand the UnitedStatesaretrulybetterbecauseofGeorgeHowardBuntingJr.,” hesaid.

Carey,oneofBunting’snephews,

calledhim“agreatmanandaservantof Christ”whorarelyifeversharedthe hardtimesheencounteredduringhis militaryservice.“HewasagreatMarine,”Careysaid,recountinghowafamilymemberrecentlysaidBunting deservedtheSilverStarforhisactsof valorinVietnam.

“Hewasaperfectexampleofletting hisheartforservicepouroutofhislife,” Careysaid.

ClintonBuntingsaidofhisfather “hewasaboutthreethings:faith,family andcountry.”Herecalledthatnotlong beforehepassed,Buntingtoldhimthat hisfaithtrulywascementedinVietnam.“Igotreligiouswhenthebullets werewhizzingbymyhead,”Bunting saidhisfathertoldhim,addingthatit wasthefirsttimehehadeverspokento himabouthisservice.

“Hewasastatesman,”Buntingsaid, illustratingthatideawithastoryabout how,whenhewasinhis20sandworking inthen-Gov.TomCarper’sofficeon effortstoderegulateutilitiesinthestate, hisfatheropposedthelegislation.

“HefeltthatemployeesofDelmarva Powerwouldlosetheirjobs,possibly, andelectricrateswouldgoup,Iagreed withhim,butmyjobwastogetthebill through,”Buntingrecalled.

“Hewasastatesman.Hewaswilling tovoteagainsthisownson’sinterestto dotherightthingforthepeopleof Delaware.”

Buntingrecalledhowhelearnedof his brother’sdeathwhileawayatcollege,havingbeentoldheneededtocall homebecause“therehadbeenanaccident.”Hesaidhisparentsweretested then,inwaysthatdestroymanyfamilies.

Buntingcreditedhismotherwith supportinghisdadthroughouttheir59 yearsofmarriage.“Hewouldnothave beenassuccessfulinbusiness,assuccessfulinpolitics,withoutmymother,” hesaid.

“Hewasahard-workingman,” working“sixdaysaweekandsometimesatnight,”drivingoldercarsthat hekeptbecausetheygotgoodmileage, hesaid.

“Doeslivinganexceptionallife meanlivingaperfectlife?No.We’re humans.Wemakemistakes,sometimes evengraveones.Itdoesmeangetting upwhenyougetknockeddown.It doesmeanlivingyourlifewithpassion. Itdoesmeanhelpingpeople.Itdoes meanyoucansavelives.Itdoesmean makingadifferenceandlivingwith humilityandforgiveness.”Bunting said.

“ItdoesmeanservingyourGodby livingtheChristianprinciples.Itdoes mean lovingyourwifeandyourfamily. Itdoesmeanmakingadifferencein yourcountryoryourstateoryourcommunity.Ibelievethateachandevery oneofusherecanascribetoliveanexceptionallife,”Buntingsaid.“AndIsubmittoyoutodaythatmydad,George HowardBuntingJr.,did.”

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havingtoholdon).

PoliceCpl.CatherineCraft’srescuingatoddlerfromaviciousdogisthe kindofstorythatearnedherthe2026 OverallValorAward.Butit’swaving hellotothelittlegirlandhergrandmotherintheclose-knitDagsboro communitythatkeephercomingback toworkeachday.

Craftand12otherpolice,fireand medicalpersonnelwererecognizedat the2026JoshuaM.FreemanFirstResponderAwardsCeremonyonFeb.20.

Craftoriginallyworkedinfinance, butwasdrawntoanemergencydispatchjobinNewJersey,plusEMT school,andlaterwentintopolicing.

“ThisiswhatIwannadowiththe restofmylife.Thisiswhatmakesme happy,”Craftsaid.“Ilovebeingapartof thecommunity…It’sbeingpartof somethingthat’ssomuchbiggerthan yourself.That’swhatkeepsmegoing everyday.”

Fromvisitingelementaryschoolersat lunch,togreetingapersonkindlybefore conductingpolicebusiness,“Ijusttryto treateveryonethewayIwouldwantto be treated…It’sjusttreatingpeople likepeople,”shesaid.“We’reherefor thecommunity,especiallyDagsboro PD.Wereallythriveinsituationswhere wecanmakethoseconnectionswith people.Whentheycallontheirworst day,we’retheretogivethemthatcompassionandempathy.”

TheValorAwardisanhonor,“but theconnectionwiththatfamily…re-

allymakesitforme.”

Thiseventishostedannuallybythe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,andwasrenamedin2007in memor yofthelatedeveloperandphilanthropist,JoshuaM.Freeman.Each agencywithin“TheQuietResorts”regionisinvitedtoselectanindividual honoree.

“Thisceremonyallowsourcommunitytheopportunitytoshowjustafractionofourdeepgratitudetothosewho keepwatch,”saidMichelleFreeman. Theirservant-leadership“isabeautiful exampletosetforsociety,andforthatI saythankyou.”

ThefollowingindividualswonFirefighter,EMTorPoliceOfficerofthe Yearfortheirrespectivedepartments.

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Bethanyofficialstohostsafetyworkshop

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Bethany’sBeachBicycleandPedestrianSafetyCommitteewillhosta LearningandSharingWorkshopat10 a.m.onThursday,March26,atTown Hall,tobringtogetherrepresentatives fromseveralareacommunities“totalk aboutwhatwe’replanningtodointhe comingsummerseasonanddiscussgeneralsafetyissues,”Committeemember

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•FirefighterMarcBognarfromMillvilleVFC,foroperationalandadministrativeexcellence,respondingto289 servicecallsin2025,plusleadershipin recruitmentandfundraising.

ArtDivertoldtheTownCouncil.

AnIdeaGenerationWorkshopis plannedfor10a.m.onOct.22atTown Hall. “Thisisawonderfulforumforthe publictocomeandbringtheirthoughts intermsofwhatwecandotomake safetybetter.Thisisateamapproach. Onepersonisnotgoingtosolveallthe issuesthatareoutthere.Thistownis runexceptionallywellandI’mvery gratefulforthatbuttherearealways

•FirefighterBradWhartonof FrankfordVFC,foroverfourdecadesof service,courageandleadership,from firestofundraisers,frommentorand chieftoleadoystercook.

•Firefighter&EMTWilliamGrahamofBethanyBeachVFC,formedicalresponsiveness(primarycare

wayswecangetbetter…asateamwe canallmakethisevenbetter,”Diver saidattheFeb.20TownCouncilmeeting.

Hesaidcommitteememberswantto enhance thetown’ssafety“sopeoplecan haveawonderfultimeonvacation.”

“Wewillfocusonmakingsurepeoplearewalkingandrunningandbiking intherightdirectionandwearing brighterclothing,reflectiveclothing,especiallyafterdark.Wewilllookaten-

providerinmostofhiscalls),plusadministrativeleadershipintraining,coordinationandabout$50,000in grant-writingefforts.

•EMTMeganHudsonofMillville VFC,for12yearsofservice,mentoring employees,volunteeringoncommittees, helpingwithfireprevention,volunteer-

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couragingpeopletowearbikehelmets. Youonlyhaveonebrain.Youonlyhave onechancetoprotectit,”hesaid.

FellowcommitteememberMarc CohentoldCouncilheispleasedwith themanysafetyimprovementsmadein recentyearsandhappytoseeabikerack outsideofTownHall“soyoucanride rightuphere.”

ingacrossthecommunityandearning recognitionfromthepublicandofficials.

•EMTShelbyMarvelofFrankford VFC,forcourage,composureandmedicalexcellenceintreatingacriticallyinjuredshootingvictimwhilebalancing personnelsafetyinanunpredictableand rapidlyevolvingsituation.

•EMTMaggieZweibelofSelbyville VFC,forquickassessmentoftraumatic headinjuriesafteraloggingtruck dropped6-inchtreelogsthroughacar windshield.Thestill-consciouspatient wasairliftedtoChristianaandultimatelyrecovered.

•SpecialOperationsManagerGlenn MarshallofSussexCountyEMS,for decadesofservice:developingemergencyplansandworkingmajorevents, leadingtheCountyHazardousMaterialsTeam,communityoutreachasPublic InformationOfficerandmuchmore.

•Cpl/1WashingtonAlavaofOcean ViewPD,forhisstrongworkethic, calmdemeanorandalifetimeofpublic service(AirForce,correctionsandmunicipallawenforcement).

•PFCGradyMeredithofBethany BeachPD,forhissplit-secondjudgementinswitchingfromhandgunto taserduringahigh-stresssituation, whenhedeterminedthatanaggressive subject, whoinitiallyappearedtobe armed,wasnotarmedanddidnotrequiresuchheavyuseofforce.

•Cpl.EmilyTruittofFenwickIslandPD,forexposingashopliftingring, basedonkeenobservationduringatrafficstop,andforcoordinatingasexual assaultinvestigationacrossstatelines.

•Sr.Cpl.EricFoskeyofSelbyville PD,forduediligenceandquickactions intrackingdowntwosuspectsfroma burglaryinvolvingagun.

•PatrolmanChaseMorrisofSouth BethanyPDforhisskillandenthusiasmasanewofficer,plushisprofessionalisminarrestingabelligerentand threateningmotorcyclist.

ThenewerGoodSamaritanAward ispresentedtoupstandingcitizenswho alsoassistpeopleindistress,giventhis yeartotheSafetyTeamatMariner’s BethelGlobalMethodistChurch.They sprangintoactionwithCPRandAED servicewhenachurchmemberwent intocardiacarrestatachurchfunction, likelysavingthatperson’slife.

Atkinsannouncesrunat41stDistrictseat

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Usingthesloganhe’sknownfor, “Oneofusworkingforus,”former DelawarestaterepresentativeJohn Atkinshasannouncedhewillagain runfortheDistrict41seatbeingvacatedbytheretiringstateRep.Rich Collins,andwilllikelyfileinthenext month.

TheMillsboronative,aRepublican,saidhehasfileda“campaign committeetorun.”

Formallyfilingforcandidacy “doesn’tdoanythingbutgetyour nameontheballot,”hesaid,andwaitingisastrategythat,hesaid,will allowhimtokeephiscampaigninthe publiceyeashegeneratesmultiple newsreleases.

Atkins,55,whohashadcriminal chargesfiledagainsthiminthepast, includingassault,breachofrelease,offensivetouching,criminalmischief anddrinkingwhiledriving—evenas recentlyas2018,afterhislasttermas representativewasover—addressed thematteronhisFacebookpage, writingitwastimeto“talkaboutthe elephantintheroom,mypast.”

Hewrotehe“gotintoarelationshipthatquicklybecameunhealthy.… Myprivatelifespiraledoutofcontrol andspilledintothepublic.It’spossiblethatpeoplegetaddictedinthese badrelationships,andIhadahard timefindingmywayout.Iwasguilty ofsomethingsI’vebeenaccusedof butinnocentofothers.Thetruthis, neitheroneofuswereperfect.…I paidthepriceformyactions,legally, financially,butmostofalltheembarrassmentthatIcausedmyboys,family andmanyofyou.Letmebeclear,I’m notproudofanyofthis.Iwaswrong,”

hewrote.

Hecreditedhisfiancée,Jennifer Boyer,forbeinghisbiggestsupporter andgivinghimtheencouragement“to getbackintheringandgoanother round,becauseshehasseenmypassiontohelpothersevenafterIleftoffice.”

“Iknownegativethingsaregoing tobesaidaboutmeandourcampaign. I’mnotgoingtoworryaboutthatbecauseIknowwhereI’vebeenandI knowwhereIamnowinmylife.I’m atpeace.Istillhavethepassionto serveyouandtogetherwewillcontinuetogetthingsdoneforourcommunity.Thisismypromise”hewrote.

Heresignedasstaterepresentative inMarchof2007.

“Therewasaspecialelectiontoreplacemethatyear,andover900peoplewrotemynamein,”Atkinstold theCoastalPointthisweek.

“Peoplestartedsaying,‘Youtook careofusnomatterwhatpartyyou are,’soIthought,‘WhatifIranasa Democrat?’andtheysaid,‘Wedon’t carewhatpartyyouare.I’llvotefor you.’IneverhadDemocratvalues,but IranasaDemocratandIwon,soI wasbackafternoteven10monthsof beingout.

“I’mcertainlynotproudofwhat happenedorofwhatIwasaccusedof. Thetruthisinthemiddlesomewhere,”hesaid.“Throughencouragementandgraceandpeopleinthe community,throughtheirforgiveness, becauseIwasagreatrepresentative andIgrewuphere,Idon’tshyaway fromitanymore.I’vegotastoryto tell.I’mtickledtodeathaboutwhoI amnow.Iamamuchbetterperson,” hesaid.

Exceptforthat10monthsafterhis resignation,heservedasDistrict41

JohnAtkins,picturedwithhisfiancée,JenniferBoyer,isjumpingbackintothepoliticalarena.Hewillrunforhisformerpositionas41stDistrictstaterepresentative.

representativefrom2002to2014,at whichtimeCollinsdefeatedhimin theelection.Hedecidedtorunagain now,hesaid,“becausethebiggest issuefacingthestaterightnowis,if welosethisstate,ifthisseatflips,Democratswillhaveasuper-majority wheretheDemocratswon’tneeda singleRepublicanvote.”

“Theywon’tneedustohaveaquo-

Hesaidcommitteememberssupport policedepartmentandDelDOTcheck thepointsaswellaseventsthatinvolve foreignstudentswhocometoAmerica onJ1visasandworkinBethanyBeach duringthesummer.J1students,hesaid, oftenwalkandbikeinthearea.Committeememberspromotesafetyattown events,includingattheFourthofJuly celebration,andridethetowntrolley“to talktopeopleabouthowtobesafe whennotridingthetrolley.”

Onemessageistowalkfacingtraffic and ridewithtraffic,hesaid.

Praisingcommitteemembers,Mayor RonCalefsaid,“Youguysaredoingan incrediblejob.Itamazesmeatmeetings howmanythingsyouareworkingon.”

CouncilwomanTheresaKeil,cochairwomanofthecommittee,introducedDiverandCohen.Her co-chairman,CouncilmanMickeyHinman,wasnotattheCouncilmeeting.

Townmanager’sreport

TownManagerCliffGraviet,while presentinghismonthlyreport,said PublicWorksemployeeswerenotlooking forwardtothisweek’ssnowstorm becausethey“justrecoveredfromthe lastsnow”buttheywerebusyputting plowingbladesbackontheirvehicles.

Gravietsaidwithinthenextcouple

ofweeks,policewillswitchtoadifferentuniformofsoftercolors.

“Youwillbeseeingthatonthestreet. Theywillstillhaveformaluniformsfor courtsandotherspecialevents,”Graviet said.

Uniformshavechangedduringthe yearsand,traditionally,havebeenmadeof heavymaterialsthatareuncomfortably hotduringthesummerandmadeheavier bybulletproofvestswornundertheshirts. Neweruniformsaremorepracticaland madeofcottonblends,hesaid.

LargepotsonGarfieldParkway,in which crepemyrtletreesgrew,areempty. Thetreeswereremovedbecauseof problemswithscaleandmold,thetown managersaid.Thetreesoutgrewthe potsafter12yearsandshouldhavebeen removedsooner,hesaid.Inthespring, PublicWorksemployeeswillarrange newcrepemyrtletreesinthepots.

Gravietsaidthetownawardeda contractforpedestriansafetyworkon Route26,then,afewdayslater,town officialsweretoldbytheirengineerthat, afterapprovalofthecontract,thevendorawardedthecontractwas“backed uponwork.”Theengineertalkedtothe secondofthetwobidders,whoagreed tolowerthepricetothecostthatwas awardedtothelowbidder.Thatcontractorwillbeginenhancementworkin March,hesaid.

GravietannouncedCouncilmembers nowhavemorecomfortablechairs andsaidifanybodyisthinkingabout

runningforCouncil,“thesearebetter.” “Aren’ttheybetter?”heaskedand Councilmemberssaid,“Yes”and“Much better.”

Staffthankedforplanning Fire&Ice

MayorRonCalefthankedthetown’s EventsDirectorandMediaCoordinator JulieMalewski,PublicWorksandalltown staffmembersforplanningFire&Ice, whichwaspostponedbyoneweekdueto snow,thenonwhatCalefcalled“atough, toughweatherweekend.”

“Itwasbrutal,”hesaid. Whenhepresentedhismonthlyreport, TownManagerCliffGravietbrought laughterfromtheaudiencewhenhe showedaphotographofemptybenchesat thebandstandandjokinglysaidhewas abletocaptureaphotographofthecrowd. Laughing,Calefsaidhewasthereandnoticedthesamelackofattendance.

“Itwasbitterlycold.Iwouldliketo echothepraiseforPublicWorksandthe worktheydid…andhatsofftoJuliefor herhardworkforFire&Ice,”Gravietsaid.

Calefreviews BluntRochestervisit

MayorRonCalefsaidSen.LisaBlunt RochestervisitedthetowninlateJanuaryandwasgivenatourofthebeachand boardwalk.Hesaidsheisworkingon procuringfundingforbeachreplenish-

ment.

CouncilhasalsometwithrepresentativesfromGov.MattMeyer’soffice “aboutcoastaltowns’needs,resiliency andthemanyprojectswehaveongoing. Wehopeallthesemeetingswillassistin protectingourbeach,dunesandback bayflooding,”Calefsaid,addingSen. ChrisCoons’officeannounced“$10 millioninfederalfundingsecuredby theHouseandSenateforDelawareina recentappropriationsbillcoveringthe U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersfunding forreplenishment.”

Legislativereport

CouncilmanRichMcHugh,while presentinghismonthlylegislativereport,saidheishopefultheRegional OceanPartnershipsAct,whichhasbeen introducedbystatelawmakers,ispassed becauseitwouldreenergizetheregional partnershipsdesignedtodiscusscoastal floodingand“sharedoceanpriorities.”

Hesaidlastmonth,whilepresenting hisreport,hesaidthelargeshopping centerAtlanticFields,proposedforconstructioninLewes,wouldnotbebuilt becausetheSussexCountyCouncil unanimouslyvotedtodenyrezoningthat wouldhaveallowedit.Sincethen,the developerfiledalawsuittoreversethe Council’sdecision,McHughsaid,adding hewasn’tsurethebasisofthelawsuit.

rumorneedustovoteonasinglebill. WewillbecontrolledbyaDemocratic governor,andtheywillhavetheabilitytonotonlypasslawsastheyseefit butchangetheConstitutionwithouta singleRepublicanvote.

“Growingupinaruralarea,” Atkinssaid,“thiscouldmeanlosing ourgunrights,losingsomeofour farmers’rightswithencroachingdevelopment.You’reseeingsomeof thesemoreprogressiveideashappen acrossthestate.Asasmall-business owner,Iseetheregulationsandthe burdensthatDoverkeepspassingon tous.DredgingoftheIndianRiver hasbeenabandoned.Forsportsmen andboatowners,channelsneedtobe dredged,andthatisnotbeingdone.It hasn’tbeendonesinceIleftofficein 2014,”hesaid.

LikeCollins,hesaidheisconservativeandwillnotvotefortaxincreases.

“Iamsickofbuilding,sickof overdevelopment,trafficconcerns. Crimeisup.Someofourtownsaren’t gettingfundingformaintenancelike theyusedto.Toslowdevelopment, you’vegottomakefarmingmore profitable.Farmersdon’twanttosell. Ifwecanmakethemprofitbyless stateregulationsandfrivolouslawsuits byencroachingdevelopments,it wouldreallyhelpthem,”saidAtkins, ownerofAtkins&SonsMaterials, who,togetherwithhisfiancée,has fivesons—Chase,JaredandJake Atkins,andJustinandLoganBoyer —andtwograndchildren.

Itupsetshim,hesaid,whenhesees anold,establishedfarm“havea cookie-cutterhomedevelopmentbuilt rightbesideit,thentheystartcomplainingaboutthefarm.”

“WhileIwasinDover,IstrengthenedtheDelawareRighttoFarmAct. Sen.[Gerald]HockerandImetwith thesecretaryofVeterans’Affairs underPresidentGeorgeW.Bushand securedfederalfunding.WhenIfirst wenttoDover,weweretheonlystate inthenationthatdidn’thaveaveterans’home.Wegotstateandfederal funding,and,withSen.Hocker,we hadaveterans’homebuiltinSussex County,”hesaid.

Whilehewasinoffice,hechaired fivestateHousecommittees—Agriculture,PublicSafety,NaturalResources,Veterans’Affairsand Corrections.Hesaidthat,ifhe’sreelected,hewillworkwiththefederal governmenttogetfundingforbeach replenishment.

“AgricultureisstilltheNo.1source ofrevenueforthestate,muchhigher thantourism.…Iwouldn’tignore beachreplenishment,butyouhavegot

tobecarefulyoudon’tkillthegoose thatlaysthegoldenegg—poultry andothercrops,”hesaid.

Hisfavoritepartaboutbeinginoffice,hesaid,hasalwaysbeenhelping constituents.

“Whensomebodyinthisdistrict calls,asminorasitmightbe—it couldbeachildsupportpayment,a potholeattheendoftheroadoranythinginbetween—Ialwaysfeltlike iftheypickupthephone,theyareat theendoftheirropeandtheyneed help.Youwon’tfindanybodywhohas donemoreforconstituentservicethan myself.”

“Ipridemyselfonconstituentservice.Ihavegottenupfrommydinner tableandhelpedthemfigureoutasolution.Iwasalwayshands-on.Iwould callthemdirectly,”hesaid,adding thathe’sbeenoutofoffice10years andstillgetsphonecalls“iftheycan’t getanswersinotherplaces.”

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Jean Hanley

Millville Town Council

March 7th - Jean Hanley

• Support transparent and open town government

• Regular attendee of Town Council meetings

• Encourage community involvement and communication

Millvillecandidatesaddressresidentsatforum

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Millvillevotershadachancetohear fromthreecandidatesforMillville TownCounciladdressingissuesranging frompublicsafetytocommunityinvolvement.

Thecandidates,RonaldBelinko, JeanHanleyandDeborahSosnoski,are vyingfortwoopenspotsonthecouncil. Belinko,ofBishop’sLanding,andSosnoski,ofMillvillebytheSea,areincumbents.Hanley,aresidentof Parkside,ischallengingthemforoneof the openseats.

Askedtosumuptheissuestheyare mostconcernedabout,Belinkomentionedthathewouldliketoseemore citizeninvolvementintownissuesand activities.“Mostofuscomefromdiffer-

entareas,”hesaid—havingmovedto MillvillefromBaltimore,himself. Lookingaroundthepartially-fullCommunityCenter,hesaid“thisplace shouldbefulltonight.It’snot.”

Belinko,aformerpublicschool teacherandathleticsdirector,added that Millvillewillsoonbeginthe processofupdatingitsComprehensive Plan,ablueprintformunicipaldevelopmentthatismandatedbystatelawto beupdatedevery10yearsandreviewed everyfive.“That’sgoingtotaketremendousinputfromthecommunity,”he said.

Hanley,whoagreedwithBelinko aboutthatissue,addedthatsheisalso concernedaboutthe“long-termfinancialstability”ofthetown,giventhefinitenatureofthetown’sglutofincome fromrealestatetransfertaxeswhenthe

toryapproval.”

“It’sneverbeendoneandtheydon’t sayinthelawsuitwhatthebasisisor whattheyareaskingfor,”hesaid.

McHughsaidChristianaCareproposedamergerinNewJersey“butitfell throughsotheyareworkingonanew $65millionhealthprojecttoopenin 2028,anewfacilitythatwouldopenin Georgetown,buttheystillneedregula-

McHughsaidthereistalkaboutreopeningtheIndianRiverpowerplant aftertwoyears,“poweritbynaturalgas andputitonlineagain.”Havingmore energ yinthestateisoneofthemost pressingissuesdiscussedbylawmakers, hesaid.“Anywaywecangeneratemore powerissomethingtheyhavetodo,”he said,addingitwouldnotnegatethe possibilityofawindfarm.

McHughsaidGov.MattMeyer’s budgetincludesaproposaltoattachasur-

currentbuildingboominevitablyslows.

“It’sgreatthatwe’relookinggood now,butwehavetolooktothefuture,” saidtheformerMassachusettsresident anddentalhygienistwhomovedto Millvillethreeyearsago.“Thebestway toaddressitisthroughresponsible,conservativespendingandcarefulfinancial planning,”shesaid.

Sosnoski,aretiredfirefighterwho movedtoMillvillefromAnneArundel County,Md.,said“growthisahottopic here.Itissomethingwehavetodoby factualthingsandnotemotions.We havetofollowourcodeandourcharter andtheComprehensivePlan.”She pointedoutthatMillvillenowhasaFinanceCommitteeandisconsidering contractingwithafinancialconsulting

charge“onanythingthatisnotacorporation”includingLLCs,partnershipsand limitedpartnerships.Hesaid75percent ofthemorethan2millioncorporateentitiesinDelawarearenotcorporations“so thiswouldraise$100millionayear”

McHughbroughtlaughterfromthe CouncilandaudiencewhenhesaidDoor DashcompletedananalysisaboutValentine’sDayspendingandfoundDelaware wasNo.1.“Wearethemostromantic stateinthecountry.Iwassohappytolive here.Thereisnowordyetiftheyare goingtodoasimilaranalysisin2026but lastyearwewerethechamps,”hesaid.

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CaroleCalef,chairwomanofthe CulturalandHistoricAffairsCommittee,toldCounciltheDinker-IrvinMuseumhadtoclosefortwoweekendsdue toinclementweather,butstillhadvisitorsinterestedinseeingit.

Shesaidworkiscontinuingtoworkon thetown’s125thanniversarycelebration.

AmericanShoreandBeach PreservationAssociation commended CouncilpresentedaresolutioncommendingAmericanShoreandBeach PreservationAssociation,whosemembersareadvocatesandlobbyistsforthe protectionofshorelinesandwetlands. CouncilmanJerryMorrisreadthe resolution,commendingtheassociation foradvancingcoastalrestorationforthe past100yearsandforpreserving beachesandshoresforsafety,ecology andrecreation.HesaidBethanyBeach officialswanttocontinuetoworkwith theassociation,celebrateitscentennial andrenewthetown’scommitmentfor currentandfuturegenerations.

ResidentBruceFryethankedthe council forhonoringtheassociation.He saidheusedtoattendmeetingsand calledit“aterrificorganization.”

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firm“sothatwecanputourmoneyin properplacesandmakesurethatit’s safe.

Addressingaquestionabouthowthe councilshouldcommunicatecomplex issuestotheresidents,Sosnoskireiteratedthatthecouncilneedstohelpresidentsunderstandtheworkingsofthe towncharterandcode,andshouldbe availabletoanswerresidents’questions andconcerns.

Hanleysaidthecouncilhasaresponsibilitytoprovideclearinformationto thepublic.AsaParksideresident,she said, sheiskeenlyinterestedintheplans fordevelopmentoflandaroundEvans Park.“Ithinkthemoreopenweare,the morepeopleparticipateinmeetings.”

Belinko,currentlyMillville’smayor, citedarecentdecisiontoapprovea23homeprojectneartheparkasanexampleoftheimportanceofcommunicating tothepublichowlawsdictatetheirdecision-makingprocess.Hesaidheoften meetsone-on-onewithresidentstoexplainhowthedecisionsaremade.“Not everyone’salwayshappywiththeresults, but atleastwe’recommunicatingand learninghowthingworkinDelaware,” Belinkosaid.

Answeringaquestionabouthowthe councilbalanceseconomicdevelopment withenvironmentalconcerns,Hanley acknowledgedthatlandhadtobe clearedforParksidedeveloperstobuild herhome.“Sofar,whatI’veseenfrom Millvilleistheyaredoingagoodjobto sayyeaornaytoprotectourland,”she said,notingthetown’sforesightinpurchasingthelandfortheparkaswellas adjacentproperty.

Belinkosaidthereisabalancethat needstobeheeded.Hesaidbringing appropriatebusinessestotheRoute26 corridor,makingthemaccessibleto walkersbyaddingsidewalks,“foragood standardoflife,tomakethisagood

placetolive”isimportant,andthatMillvillehasexpandedontheinitialdevelopmentoftheMillvilleTownCenterby approvingdevelopmentofsmallershoppingareas.

Asfarasenvironmentalconcerns, Belinko saidtheyarealwaysaddressed andthetownhasmetallregulations wherethoseinterconnectwithdevelopment.

SosnoskisaidsheagreedwithBelinko,andpointedtomovesbythetown tomakeattractivewildlifehabitatssuch asbutterflygardensinEvansParkand someofMillville’sresidentialcommunities,aswellastherecentadditionofbat boxestoEvansPark.

“WecancommunicatetoourHOAs thatweneedthingslikethis,”shesaid.

Respondingtoaquestionabout weighingcostsofmajorinvestments, SosnoskiagainfocusedonEvansPark. “Thisparkwasamajorinvestmentfor thetown,”shesaid.“Thereisstillopen spacehere,thereisacommunitycenter thatcanbeusedbyallresidentsand non-residents.Wehavepickleball,we havebocceballcourts.Thiswassomethingthatwasveryimportanttothe town,soIdobelievethatthiswasa greatinvestment.”

Hanleysaid“youwouldhavetoget somefinancialpeopletogetherandlook at it,”loopingin“experts”aswellasresidents,todecidethemeritsofalargeexpensesuchaspurchasingland.

BelinkosaidtheComprehensive Plan,whichhepointedoutholds“the forceoflaw”inDelawaretowns,will leadthetown’sfuturedevelopment.He addedthatthetownwill,inthenext fewyears,likelybe“builtout”andthat willinfluencefuturedecisions.

Belinkopointedtothepurchaseof theDukesfamilyfarmhouseforfuture usebythethetown,andsaidfouracres of woodlandsalongsidetheparkareanotherasset.

Hesaidthetowniscurrently“innegotiation”onotherpropertiesintown

andwhilehesaid“Iwon’tgointodetail” untilcontractsarefinalized,added“it’s forfutureusebythetown.”

“Oneday,wemightneedapolicedepartment,”Belinkosaid.“Isaythatwith tongueincheek,”headded.Thetownis currentlyundercontractwithDelaware StatePoliceinlieuofamunicipalpolice forceofitsown.

Hesaidifthetownweretodevelop its ownforce,itwouldprobablytake overthecurrenttownhallandtherest ofthetownstaffwouldbeinanew building.Belinkoaddedthatthetown hassavedquiteabitoftransfertaxrevenues.“WehavenodebtinMillville andwedon’tintendtohaveanydebtin thefuture,”hesaid.

Asfarasanypotentiallegislation theywouldpropose,Hanleybeganby suggestingthetownneedstolivestreamitsmeetings“sothateveryone canparticipate,eithertheycanbethere physicallyortheycanwatch”via livestream.

Belinkobroughtupthefactthatthe TownCounciliscurrentlycomprisedof tworesidentsofBishop’sLandingand threeresidentsofMillvillebytheSea. “Wekeeptalkingaboutrepresentation…rightnowthecouncilismadeup oftwomajordevelopments,”hesaid.At thelastTownCouncilmeeting,he pointedout,threemembersrecused themselvesfromvotesonMillvilleby

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OnWednesday,March11,TribeHistorianDr.BonnieG.Hallwillgiveatalk atBethanyBeachTownHalltitled,“The Nanticoke’sLegacy:Yesterday,Today& Tomorrow.”

Thisengagingjourneydelvesintothe perseveranceandprosperityoftheNanticokepeople,whohavecontinuedto thrivedespiteenduringsignificant changesthroughouttheirhistory.Byattending,youwilldevelopadeeperappreciationforthetribe’smeaningful contributionstoSussexCountyandtheir

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Thecouncilhasapprovedastudyof howvotingdistrictswouldworkinMil-

enduringlegacy,whichiscarefullypreservedforthebenefitofthenextSeven Generations.

AlifelongSussexCountyresident, Dr.Hall‘scareerincludesanotable29 yearsatDelawareTechnicalCommunity College(JackF.OwensCampus),where sheretiredin2010afterservingwithdistinction.Hallisdevotedtosafeguarding thehistory,heritage,andcultureofthe NanticokeIndianTribe.Overfiveyears, shecontributedasaTribalCouncil member.Currently,shefulfillstheroleof

lvilleandhascontractedwiththeUniversityofDelawaretocompleteastudy. Hecalledtheissuehis“numberonepriority”forpossiblechangesinlegislation inthetown.

Sosnoskisaidshewouldlikethe towntoaddressaccessorydwelling units,inresponsetomovesbystateleg-

HistorianandchairsboththeCommemorationandScholarshipCommitteesfortheNanticokeIndian Association,Inc. Hall’scommitmenttoserviceextends tovariousorganizations.Sheisanactive memberoftheCommitteeonNative AmericanMinistry(CoNAM)within thePeninsula-DelawareConferenceand servesontheUniversityofDelaware’s SeaGrantAdvisoryBoard.Additionally, sheholdsboardpositionswiththeMiltonChamberofCommerceandthe

islatorstoallowaccessoryspacessuchas garagestobeconvertedintoseparate living spaces.“Ithinkweneedtopayattentiontothat,”shesaid.

Regardingtheideaofestablishinga policedepartment,Sosnoskisaid“wedo notneedapolicedepartmentatthis pointintime.Maybeinthefutureif

BeebeMedicalCenter.ShechairsBeebe’s Patient&FamilyAdvisoryCouncil (PFAC).Hallisalsorecognizedasthe PastChairoftheBoardofDirectorsfor SouthernDelawareTourism(SDT)and currentlychairsSDT’sMarketingCommittee.

TheeventissponsoredbytheBethany BeachCultural&HistoricalAffairs CommitteeandwilltakeplaceinTown Hall,214GarfieldParkway,at5p.m. Theprogramisfreeandopentothe public.

we’reallbuiltout,wemightneedto lookatthat.”Sheremindedtheaudienceofwhatgoesintotheestablishmentandoperationofapolice department:salaries,pension,cars, weapons,trainingandworkmen’scompensation.

If Millvilledecidesitneedsmore coverage,underthecurrentarrangement withtheDelawareStatePolice,“wecan justcallTroop4andsay‘weneedmore coverage,ortheywillcalltheTown Managerandsay‘weseeallthesethings thatarestartingtohappenandmaybe youshouldcontractmorehours,”she said.

Hanleysaidthatfromherhouseon thecornerofWindmillandDuke drives,sheseesalotofspeeding“andI don’tseethestatepolicehangingouton Windmill.”

“I’mkindofonthefence”abouta Millvillepolicedepartment,”Hanley said.“Wearegoingtoneedone.Ifnot now,soon,”shesaid.

Belinko,however,saidthataccording tothemonthlyreportsfromthestate police,“crimeisdown”inMillville,with thelargestnumbersofcrimebeing thingslikeshoplifting,cellphoneviolationsandspeeding.

“Unlesswewanta60percentincreaseintaxestohaveapolicedepartment…twoofficerswouldeatupyour reserveinnotimeatall,”Belinkosaid. “Right now,itwouldbewastingmoney togoforapolicedepartment.”

Millville’sTownCouncilelection willbeheldonSaturday,March7from 11a.m.to6p.m.intheCommunity CenterinEvansPark,32517DukesDr. Allvotersmustberegisteredtovotein Delaware,whichcanbedoneattheDepartmentofElectionsinGeorgetown, byphoneat(302)856-5367oronlineat https://ivote.de.gov/VoterView/registrant/newregistrant.

Absenteeballotscanbepickedupat TownHall,36404ClubHouseRd. from8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.Monday throughFridayorobtainedthroughthe Townwebsiteat

http://millville.delaware.gov/2026/17/a bsentee-ballot/orbycallingTownHall at(302)539-0449andrequestthata ballotbesentthroughthemail.AbsenteeballotrequestsareduebynoonFriday,March6.Absenteeballotsaredue by6p.m.Saturday,March7.

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OurheroeshavebeenbattlingMotherNature

It’scertainlybeenaweek.

TheSunday-into-Mondayblizzarddumpedmassiveamounts ofheavysnowontoourlittlecoastaloasis,andtheaddedpresence ofstrongwindscontributedtoaplethoraoffallentreesand branchesthroughoutourcommunity.Knowwhatthosefallentrees andbranchescontributedto?

Goahead.Guess.

Absolutely.Powerloss.Lotsofpowerloss.DelmarvaPowerand theDelawareElectricCooperativefacedmorethan100,000outagesinthearea,thankstothestorm.Thosebranchesandtreesalso closedroads,blockedtheAssawomanCanalanddamagedproperty. Ifyoulivehere,youweremost-likelyimpactedonewayoranother,beitalossofpower,Internet,orschooland/orworkclosings. Mostofourstafflostpower,afewforseveraldays.It’sbeenawful, andthecoldtemperaturesmakeitmorethananinconvenience.It becomesdangerous.So,wegetthefrustrationandanger.

Thatbeingsaid,wewishtoofferthankstothosewhohavebeen outtherefightingthegoodfighttorestorepower,clearroadsand respondtothoseinneed.AsofWednesdaymorning,Delmarva PowerandtheCooperativehadcombinedtorestorepowertomore than125,000customers,pertheirsocialmediafeeds.Therewas stillalotofworktodo,buttherehasalsobeenalotofworkdone. Let’snotlosesightofthat.

Snow-plowdrivershavebeenworkingaroundtheclocktrying toclearourroadsandcommunities,andpoliceandfirst-responders havebeenoutthereriskingtheirownsafety,yetagain,totrytohelp thecommunitygetbackonitscollectivefeet.Onedepartment askedustomakeasocial-mediapostearlierthisweekbecausethey didn’thavepowerorInternetandmostofitsmemberswereouton theroadshelpingpeople.It’snoteasyonanybodyoutthere.

Butthosepeoplewhocometoourrescuetimeandtimeagain areouttheredoingitnow,underpoorconditions.Wesalutethem.

BigmomentshelpthawOlympicsfreeze

IopenlyadmitthatI’mnotagiantfanoftheOlympics.

It’snotthatI’magainstpeoplechasingtheirdreams,orcompetitionthatincludesathletesfromnearlyeverycornerofthe world.It’sjust...well...theydoalotofsportsthatIjustdon’t watchonaregularbasis.AndinthisageoftheInternetprovidingaccesstojustaboutanythingforwhichyou’ddesireaccess,it wouldbeeasytowatchthesesportsonaregularbasisifIwereso inclined.

Alas,Iamnot.I’dratherwatchre-runsofPawnStarsora classicre-airofthe1966WorldSeriesthancurlingorcrosscountryskiing.Thisisapersonal-tasteissue,mindyou,andnot anopendeclarationonthequalityof othersports.Theyjustaren’tmycupof tea.

Tobefair,thiswasn’talwaysthecase forme.WhenIwasakid,Isoakeditall in—particularlythe1980gamesinLake Placid,N.Y.Ifoundthingsliketheluge, speed-skatingandbobsleddingtobefascinatingand,like,mostoftheliving,breathingpopulation ofthe 1980UnitedStates,Iwentabsolutelyoutofmymindforthe men’shockeyteamthatshockedtheworldbywinninggold,and tookouttheSovietUnionteamalongtheway.

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bunchofBaltimoreRavensfanstalkingaboutafemalefigure skater.Theyweregoingcrazyoverherperformance,bothin termsof“nailingit”andhercomposure.Imadeamentalnoteto catchSportsCenterlatertoatleastseewhatallthehubbubwas about.

AlittlelaterIfoundmyselfonFacebook,andagainthisname keptcomingacrossmyfeed:AlysaLiu.Irealizedthiswasthe samenamefromtheXfeedalittlewhileearlier.NowIwascurious,andtoldmywifeIthinkweshouldcheckthisgirlout,and weturnedtoYouTubetolearnmore.

WefellintotherabbitholeofYouTube.Afterwatchingher finalperformance,andappreciatingwhat allthefusswasabouther,wespentquitea bitoftimelearningmoreaboutherstory, andhowshereturnedfromaself-imposed “retirement”withmoreofaloveforskatingthanseeingitasachore.Shespokeof howsomethingthatwasoncesoimportanttoherbegantomakeherabsolutely miserable,andthatbygettingawayandrealizingthattheskating meantmoretoherthanthecompeting,shefoundherjoyagain.

A“MiracleonIce”posterwasfeaturedprominentlyonmy bedroomwallforthenextseveralyears,inaprestigiousposition betweenSugarRayLeonard,CalRipkenJr.andHeather Thomas,andthememoriesofcheeringwithmydadastheclock tickeddowninthatgold-medalgamewillliveinmymindas longasIdrawbreath.Myguessistoday’skidsgottheirownlifelongmemoriesduringthisyear’sOlympics,aswell.ButI’m probablygetting,ahem,aheadofmyskisthere.

SeewhatIdidthere?Iusedawintersportanalogyto... ButIdigress.

Regardless,asIgotolder,Ifoundlesstimeformypersonal interests,andthingsliketheOlympicsjustgotpushedtothe sideformeinfavorofthemoretraditionalsports,andtheathleteswithwhomI’mmorefamiliar.Itwasn’tananti-Olympics thing—itwasmoreacaseof,“Idon’treallyhavethetimeorenergytocareaboutthisstuff.”

ThenIopenedupmyXaccounttheothernightandsawa

“Idon’tneedthis(goldmedal),”saidLiu,afterdefeatingthe besttheworldhadtooffer.“WhatIneededwasthestage.AndI gotthat....IfIfelloneveryjump,Iwouldstillbewearingthis dress.”

Ofcourse,winningisnice,too.Let’snotpretendotherwise. AndAmericansgottocelebratenotone,buttwogoldmedalsin hockeyatthisyear’sOlympics,withboththemen’sandwomen’s teamstoppingpowerhouseCanadatoclaimtheglory.

And,yes,Igotsuckedinagain—thistimeenjoyingmycup ofcoffeeasIwatchedthemen’steamtopCanadainathrilling overtimeclashthatbroughtbackmemoriesofthatspectacular dayasa10-year-oldwatchingJimCraigandMikeEruzione capturegoldforAmerica.Ismiledthinkingof10-year-oldkids today hittingslapshotsontheirdrivewaywhiledoingtheirbest JackHughesimitations,asIdidyearsearliertryingtoemulate RobMcClanahan.

ItallbroughtbackalittlebitofthatOlympicspiritinthese oldbones,andmademewanttogofindsomecurlingcoverage. Yeah,I’mkidding.I’mnotquitethereoncurlingyet.

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WhereI’mFrom

IamfromDelaware, Fromtheroughsandandwetbeachy hair.

Iamfromtheshellsburiedbeneath myfeet.

(patterned,sharp,broken,colorful, unique)

Iamfromthecrashingsoundsofthe breakingwaves.

Fromscreaming“over!”or“under!” withmybrother.

Iamfromthedrytowelwaitingtobe salt-soaked.

Iamfromtherhythmicslapsofflipflopswalkingaroundtheboardwalk. Fromthesun-kissedrosey cheeks thatcomewithatinysting.

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(regular,mintcustard,chocolate sprinkles,inadish) IamfromthebeachyshopsIroam withmysister, Drawntothehangingvibrantswimsuitsinside.

Iamfromthelengthylate-nightwalk home,

Anice-creamedstickyhand,andeffortlesslaughs.

Iamfromthe5:30a.m.alarmstartingtheday,

Thisdaystartedwithacreamsicle sunrise.

Iamfromtherundowntothebeach, Shoesfallingoff,sandytowelinhand, momfallingbehind.

Iamfromsittingbytheloudshore, seeingthesun’sglisteningreflectionon thewavesandtheseagullsflyingover.

Iamfromtheperfectparadise, IamfromBethanyBeach,Delaware.

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AbouteightyearsagoIdecidedto makesurpriseballsforeachofmyeight grandchildrenaspartoftheirChristmas gifts.

Atthetime,surpriseballswerevery popularand...whojustdoesn’tloveasur-

prise?Well,exceptfortheonewegoton Sundaywith14inchesandmoreofsnow stoppingusallinourtracks.Youallknow whatDarinwouldprinthere,soIamnot goingtodothatbecausehehatesitwhen someonestealshisline.

Well,insteadofspending$10eachon ballsthatcontainedcheapplasticjunk,I chosetomakemyownwithdollaritems

theymightactuallyuse.Theirfavorite gum,lipgloss,adollarbill,amatchboxcar, coolerasers,stickersandwhoknowswhat else.Needlesstosay,mybillatthedollar storewasquitehigh.

IwenttoBJ’sandboughtagiantbox ofplasticwrap.Infact,3,000squarefeet ofplasticwrap,and,atthattimeonly spentabout10dollarsforit.

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IwriteinresponsetotheFeb.13, 2026,lettertotheeditoradvocatingfor thepassageoftheSAVEAct.Thisproposedfederallegislationwouldrequire productionofeitherapassportorbirth certificateinordertovoteinfederalelections.Forthefollowingreasonsthisbill shouldnotbecomelaw.

(1)Thebillseemsprincipallyaimedat barringnon-citizensfromvoting.Itisalreadyacrimefornon-citizenstovotein allfederalelections.See18USC611.

(2)Voterfraudisamyth.TheHeritage Groupfoundthatin30yearsofelections inPennsylvaniawhereover100million voteswerecast,39casesoffraudwere found.Similarly,inArizona,overthelast 25yearsofelections,fraudulentvoteshave beenfoundin.0000845percentofvotes cast.SeeElaineKarmackBrookingsInstitutionreport,Oct.28,2024.

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minutesalleightballshadbeenunwrappedandpilesofplasticwrapwere everywhere.

donothaveimmediateaccesstoabirth certificate.Thelegislationwouldalsocreatebarrierstomarriedwomenwhohave changedtheirnames.SeeMichaelWaldman“TheBriefing,”Feb.10,2026.

Finally,Article1Section4oftheU.S. Constitutionstates“thetimes,placesand mannerofholdingelectionsformembersof Congressshallbeprescribedbyeachstate.”

OurDelawareelectedfederalofficials arecorrectinopposingthislegislation.

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IreadintheCoastalPointnewspaper overtheweekendthatGeorgeBunting hadpassedaway.

GeorgewasourStateFarmAgentup until2024.Weweregivenhisnameby thesellersofourbeachcondoinSea ColonybackinJanuary1997.Westayed withGeorgetheentiretime.Hewasas fairandhonestasanyoneIhaveevermet. Hemadeitapointtosendmeabirthday cardonJan.7everyyear.Georgesentme apersonalletterthankingmefortrusting himandbeingloyaltohimandState Farmthroughtheyears,ashewasgoing toretireonApril30,2024.Hevery-much appreciatedandfelthonoredtoserveBarbaraandIovertheyears.

Idon’tknowverymanypeopleanymorewhowouldgothroughtheefforts thatGeorgedidtoservepeopleandcontinuetothankthem.Hewasoneofa kind.Hesettheexampleformanyofus andwewillrememberhim.

BarbaraandIhavesoldourBeach

Condoafter29yearsatSeaColony.IpersonallyhavebeencomingtotheDelaware BeachessinceIwaseleven.IstartedcomingtoFenwickIslandonthesamestreet astheOldDairyQueen.Itwasn’tmuch ofaplaceintoday’sstandards.Itsatone blockfromtheOceanandthereweren’t manyplacesthereatthetime.Ithadno airconditioningbutwhenyouwokeupin themorninginJuly-itwaschilly.Ieventuallywatchedmyolderbrotherbuildin SouthBethanyonthe“Lagoon.”Barbara andIeventuallyrentedthreeorfour placesatSeaColony,beforedecidingto buyourownplaceonthequietsideofSea Colonybackin1997.Itisnowtimeto stayawayfromthetrafficandcongestion thathasbeenbuildingovertheyears.We wishyouallthebest.

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Nowwhatisthepointofthislittle story?Eightyearslater,Istillhavethis sameboxofplasticwrap.Itistheneverendingroll.Itistherollthatneverends. Overtheyears,theboxhasgotten crushed.Theplasticcutterhaslongago fallenoffandInowhavetousescissorsto cutitoff.Infact,Ihavebeendoingthat forabouttwoyearsnow.And,still,it neverrunsout.

Itisathingofpuremagic.

Left oversuccotash?(Oneofmyfavoritewords).Noproblem,justletmefigureoutwhatIdidwiththescissors.Why aretheyneverinthejunkdrawerwhere theyaresupposedtobe?Anotherpartof thismystery.Ofcourse,Ihavebeen knowntocuttheplasticwrapwithaserratedsteakknifewhenittakestoolongto findthescissors.Yes,Ihavenopatience.

Needtowrapuptherestofthat cheese?Noproblem,Ihavebeenknown toeventearofftheplasticwrapwithmy barehands.Yes,sadlyit’strue.

Justhowlongcanthislast?Therearea lotofquestionsgoingthroughmyhead.I refusetoopentheboxtoseehowmuchis left.Thatwillbemysurprise.

Youknowwhattheysayaboutplastic, howitlastforlike100yearsinalandfill. So,thisboxofplasticwrapcouldlastfor myentirelifetime.Justthink,Iwillnever havetobuyplasticwrapagain.Twenty yearsfromnow,Iwillstillbeusingitand itwilllookjustlikeitdoesrightnow. It’sthegiftthatkeepsongiving. Lyons

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Millsboro250expandingvolunteersandvisionforStars&Stripes

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Withabigger,broadervisionfor IndependenceDayinMillsborothis year,communitymembersfrom acrosstheregionarebeinginvitedto helpcreateabangerofaday.

Volunteerscouldhelpmakethe June27editionofMillsboroStars& Stripesbiggerthaneverwiththe Millsboro250vision.

ThefreeannualStars&Stripes eventishostedbyGreaterMillsboro ChamberofCommerce.TheTown ofMillsborohasalwayssupported theevent—but,newfor2026, they’rejoiningthenational250th celebrationbyexpandingtheevent downtown.

“Whetheryou’realifelongresi-

dent,anewcomeroravisitor,weinviteyoutogetinvolved!”thewebsite fortheeventstates.“Exploreupcomingevents,shareyourfamily’sstories, volunteer,orsimplyjoinusinlookingforwardtoaspectacularcelebrationthathonorswherewe’vebeen andbigdreamsforwherewe’re going.”

Historically,boththeUnited StatesandtheStateofDelawareannouncedtheirindependencein1776, so2026marksasemiquincentennial forboth.Millsboroispiggybacking ontheAmerica250andDelaware 250celebrations.

Organizersarestillbrainstorming theexactscheduleandlocationsfor theevent.Butthevisionisthat MillsborowouldcloseMainStreet foradaytimestreetfestival.Then,in

theafternoon,guestswouldmigrate towardtheChamber’sregularactivitiesandnighttimefireworksatW.B. AtkinsMemorialPark(homeofthe MillsboroLittleLeague).

Possibleactivitiescouldincludea parade,kids’activityzone,crafters, vendors,foodtrucks,Revolutionthemedreadingsandreenactments bythelibrary,andmore.

Organizersarehopingtoattracta transportationsponsortoprovidea freeshuttlebusaroundtown.Several largeparkinglotsarebeingconsideredforeventparking.

Restaurantsarebeingencouraged tohelpfeedtheswellofdowntown visitors,eitherwithdiscountednibblesorbysellingtastygrab-and-go boxesandcups.

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ofMillsboro’sexpandedvisionto hostmanymorestreetfestivalsinthe future.AftertheNorthMillsboro BypassopenedlastSeptember,more trafficcanbedivertedaroundthe municipality,whichrelievespressure ondowntownandMainStreet.

“Wehavetheauthoritytoclose downthestreet,toopenitupto crafters,tofoodtastings,toactivities forchildrenandfamilies,soit’s somethingthat’sgoingtobeunique. Wehaven’tdonethisinthetownin quiteawhile,”saidMayorBob McKee.

Forthedécor,theMillsboroGardenClubisalsoplanningto“stepit upalittlethisyear.…We’replanningtoputred,whiteandblue plants”intheir44planterpots,as wellasseveralgardensaroundtown, saidLindaWelle,clubpresident.

Theyalsoareinvitingpeopleto jointheclub,whichmeetsonthe secondFridayofeachmonthat10 a.m.attheMillsboroPublicLibrary.

“Wejusthavealotoffun,feel goodaboutdigginginthedirtand seeinghowprettyitlooksafterward!” Wellesaid.

MillsboroStars&StripesistypicallyheldonthefinalSaturdayin June,toreducecompetitionforactualJuly4events.

Millsboroisrallyingcommunity support,sovolunteersarewelcome fordaytimeandeveningactivities. Theydon’tneedtobearesidentof thetown.

Peoplecanvolunteerwiththe TownofMillsborobycalling(302) 934-8171orcompletingtheonline format

https://millsboro.rja.revize.com/form s/13652.Theycanvolunteerwiththe GreaterMillsboroChamberof Commercebycalling(302)9346777oremailinginfo@millsborochamber.com.

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Hopkinsnamedto RussellSage College’sDean’sList

KallieHopkinsofMillsborowas namedtoRussellSageCollege’sFall 2025Dean’sList.

Hopkinswasamongnearly600studentsnamedtothelist.

TobeplacedontheDean’sListfor thesemester,astudentmustearna gradepointaverageof3.50orhigher whilecarryingaminimumof12credits incoursesgradedA-Fwithnogradesof Incomplete.

RussellSageCollegeservesmore than3,100studentsinbachelor’s,master’sanddoctoralprogramsoncampusesinAlbanyandTroy,N.Y.,aswell asonline.Formoreinformation,visit Sage.edu.

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HenlopenHospitalitycelebrated theirgrandopeningwitharibboncuttingonWednesday,Feb.11,atthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof CommerceInformationCenter.The HenlopenHospitalityteam,family andChambermembersjoinedtocelebratetheoccasion.

HenlopenHospitalityisaboutiqueconsultancyfoundedbyhospitalityexpertsBryanDeptula,a leadershipandorganizationalstrategist,andBenGray,anexecutiveand specialistinhoteloperationsandsystems.Thecompanyspecializesin CEO-leveladvisoryforhotelsand businesses,“empoweringleadersand elevatinghospitality.”

VisittheHenlopenHospitality websiteathenlopenhospitality.com tolearnmoreabouttheirprocess,the problemstheysolveandhowtoget connected.

HenlopenHospitalityandtheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheldagrandopeningwithribbon-cuttingon Wednesday,Feb.11.

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Salvatore“Sam” VincentCitrano,75 Salvatore“Sam”VincentCitrano,75, ofSelbyville,Del.,diedonFeb.18, 2026.

BornonMarch14,1950,hegrewup inPerryHallMarylandandgraduated fromTheJohnCarrollHighSchoolin 1968.HeworkedinDemolitionfor Potts&CallahaninBaltimoreandLVI inDenver.Heenjoyedcoachinglacrosse formanyyearsinHarfordCounty,Md., fromrecleaguethroughhighschool andcollegelacrosseatTheColorado SchoolofMines.Hewasanavidoutdoorsman andespeciallyloveddancing andlisteningtolivemusic.

Heissurvivedbyhischildren,Joe CitranoofBerlin,Md.;Melissa(Citrano)MaloneyofKailua,HI.;Son-inlawBrendanMaloney,grandchildren LainaCitrano,MaggieMaloneyand SeamusMaloney,SisterPeggie(Citrano)Ball,Brother-in-lawBobBalland Brother-in-lawCharlesHopkin.He wasprecededindeathbyhisparents, JosephandJosephineCitrano,andhis sister,Pat(Citrano)Hopkin.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsinhis memor ycanbemadetotheTunnelto TowersFoundationatt2t.org.

PleasevisithisLifeMemorialat www.watsonfh.com.

MargaretAnnDennis,84

MargaretAnnDennis,84,ofBishopville,Md.,passedawaypeacefullyon Feb.16,2026,withherchildrenbyher side.

ShewasbornMay23,1941,inSelbyville,Del.,tothelateHoraceandIda Wells.Inheryoungeryears,sheenjoyed spendingtimewithhergrandparentsin St.MartinsNeck.Shelovedthrift shopping andbeingatherbusiness whereallofhercustomerswereher friends.Foryears,“Pinky”couldbe foundatnumerouslocalauctionsona weeklybasis.

Herfirstjobsconsistedofworkingat theMannpotatochipplantonRoute 54,thenshebecamearoutepaper-carrierfortheBeachcomber.Sheopened theDennisThriftShopin1965and closedSeptember2025,whichwasa hugeaccomplishmentforher.Sheenjoyedmakingbows,flowerarrangements,andfixingclocks,sewing machinesandlamprepairforherbusiness.Shealsoenjoyedallofherfriends intheorganizationsshebelongedto, alongwithdancing.

Shewasprecededindeathbyher husband,RichardDennis;herparents, IdaandHoraceWells;siblings,John Wells,HoraceWells,Jr.andEttaRitter; grandsons,JoshuaLongandSteven Gray.

SheissurvivedbysonRichardDennisJr.(Lavessa)ofWhaleyville,Jane DennisofPreston,MarjorieMountzaila (Jimmy)ofMillsboro,MelodyDennis

(Phil)ofMarathon,Fla.,andDawn Powell(Mark)ofScranton,S.C.,grandchildrenAmyTravers(Randy),Ashley Decento(Nate),BryantGray,(Jaimie Adelsberger)AmandaDennis,JoyIsenhower(StevenLewis),MarcusHarris, MatthewHarris(Katie),LukeBlevins, JordanLong(Amber),DustinTyler Cooper,and17greatgrandchildren, severalnieces,nephews,andcousins.

Shewasanactivememberofthe BishopvilleMethodistChurch,Busy Bee’s,AmericanLegion#123Berlin, EasternStarofGeorgetown#9,Moose LodgeofHarringtonandtheElks Lodge#2645OceanCity.

Visitationwasscheduledtobeon FridayFeb.20,2026,attheBishopHastingsFuneralHome.

Thefamilyisaskingfordonationsto besenttoCoastalHospice,P.O.Box 1733,Salisbury,MD21802ortheBishopvilleVol.FireDepartment,P.O.Box 350,Bishopville,MD21813. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com

JohnAdamDuke,72

JohnAdamDuke,72,ofOcean V iew,Del.,formerlyofFinksburg,Md., passedawayunexpectedlyonTuesday, Feb.17,2026,atTidal-HealthPeninsulaRegionalHospitalinSalisbury,Md.

Hewasimmediatelysurroundedby familyandfriendswholovedhim deeply.

BornonDec.24,1953,inBaltimore, Md.,hewasthesonofthelateEdwin F.andCarolynL.(Voss)Duke.He grewupinBaltimoreCountyasacuriouskidwithagenerousheart.HeattendedWoodlawnSeniorHighSchool andTheUniversityofBaltimore.He was ahardworkerwithastrongwork ethicthatbeganataveryearlyage,and thattraitcontinueduntilhisdeath.

Heissurvivedbyhiswifeandbest friendof49years,Susan(Young)Duke; hisdaughter,Lisa(Duke)Curtin,sonin-law,StuCurtin,andgranddaughters, CarolineandEmilyCurtin;hisson, MatthewDuke,daughter-in-law,Lauren(Schneider)Duke,granddaughter Taylor,andgrandsonColtonDuke.

Hehadasuccessful28-yearcareerat BlackandDeckerinTowson,Md.He completedhiscareeratStellaMarisin Lutherville,Md.beforeretiringto OceanView,Delawaretobenearthe beach,whichwasveryimportantto him.Duringhistimeatbothorganizations,hewasamentor,anadvocateand, mostnotably,afriendtoallwhoworked withhim.Manyofthoserelationships stillexisttoday.Soonafterretiring, summertimelifeatthebeachcalledto

him,sohejoinedtheBethanyBeach CodeAmbassadorteamwhereheenjoyedthecamaraderie.

He willberememberedbymanyfor hiskindness,hiswonderfulsenseof humor,hishelpfulness,andhisabilityto makefriendswithanyone.Thosewho methimwereinstantlydrawntohis easy-goingspirit.Helovedtotalkand tellstoriestoeveryoneheencountered. Inadditiontohisloveforthebeach,he enjoyedfishing,crabbing,andmostimportantlyoflate,playingpickleball whereverhecould.Healwayswelcomed anewplayerandenjoyedsharinghis knowledgeofthegamewithothers.

He wasextremelyproudofhischildren,LisaandMatt,andhelovedthem dearly.Hewasanamazing,loving,and proudgrandfathertohisfourbeautiful grandchildren.Heenjoyedattending theirsportingevents,takingthemfishing,crabbing,walkingwiththem,and watchingthemlaughandsmileat amusementparks.Heandhiswifehad manyplanstocontinuetravelingwith them,andwatchingthemgrow,learn andlaugh.

Familyandfriendsmaygathertopay tributetohimatMelson’sFuneral Home,38040MuddyNeckRoad,

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OceanView,Del.,onThursday,March 12,2026,beginningat2p.m.Amemorialtributeserviceisscheduledfrom 3:30p.m.to4p.m.

Hetouchedmanylivesthroughmultiplegenerationsandhislegacyofkindness,creatingalastingimpactthrough compassionateactionstoinspireand upliftothers,willforeverberemembered.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggests thatdonationsbemadeinhisnameto TheMarineEducation,Research,and RehabilitationInstitute,Inc.(MERR), merrinstitute.org,801PilottownRoad, Lewes,DE19958.Hespokeoften abouthisdesiretovolunteerwiththem ashewitnessedtheirhardworkalong theDelawarecoastline.

ElizabethConroyHurdle,91

ElizabethConroyHurdle,91,of Harbeson,Del.,passedawaypeacefully athomeonFeb.15,2026,surrounded byherlovingfamily.

BornonApril15,1934,inWashington,D.C.,shewasthecherished daughterofthelateWilliamJoseph ConroyandMargaretElizabeth (Boone)Conroy.SheattendedLewis High School,graduatingwiththeclass of1952.Shecontinuedhereducationat TheUniversityofDelawareNewark, June3,1956,thensheearnedherMasterofArtsdegreeattheUniversityof SouthFloridaonAug.15,1969,atestamenttoherlifelongcommitmentto learningandservice.

Shedevotedherlifetoeducation,a callingthatwastrulyherpassion.She taughtinMaryland,Floridaand Delaware,whereshemadealastingimpactoncountlessstudents.Withremarkablepatience,compassion,and dedication,sheworkedcloselywithdisabledstudentsandthosestruggling

withmentalhealthchallenges,always advocatingfortheirdignity,growth,and success.Herclassroomwasaplaceof encouragement,understanding,andunwaveringsupport.

Shemarriedtheloveofherlife, WilliamThomasHurdle,III,inJuneof 1956.Togethertheybuiltaliferooted inlove,partnership,andsharedvalues, creatingahomefilledwithwarmthand laughter

Outsideofherprofessionallife,she foundjoyinthesimpleandbeautiful things.Shehadadeeploveforflowers andspentmanypeacefulhourstending tohergardens,whichflourishedunder herattentivecare.Shealsoenjoyed singingandhasaspecialfondnessfor collectingelephantstatuesandfigurines, eachpiecetreasuredandthoughtfully displayed.Proudlyengagedinhercommunity,shewastheoldestmemberof EasternSussexDemocrats,reflecting her lifelongcommitmenttocivicinvolvementandpublicservice.

Shewillberememberedforherkind heart,steadfastfaithinothersandthe profounddifferenceshemadeinthe livesofherstudents,familyandfriends. Herlegacyofcompassion,education, andlovewillcontinuetoliveoninall whoknewher.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S.WashingtonStreet,Millsboro,DE19966,onFriday,Feb.27, 2026, at11a.m.,withaviewingfrom10 to11a.m.priortothestartoftheservice.Intermentwillfollowimmediately atSt.George’sEpiscopalChurch Cemetery.

GlennClintonMoore,Jr.,74

GlennClintonMoore,Jr.,74,went hometobewiththeLordonFeb.18, 2026.HewasbornJune25,1951,the sonofthelateJoyceAnnandGlenn Moore,Sr.Hewasa1969graduateof MillsboroHighSchoolandwentonto attendFairmontStateCollegeinFair-

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HewasalifelongMillsbororesident and proudtobeapillarofMoore Farms.Heenjoyedhistimeonthefarm andalsofoundjoyinplayingmusic, hunting,classiccarsandhisdogs.He wasanactivememberofTrinityChurch inLaurel,Del.Hislateryearsoften foundhimspendingtimewithclose friendsandattendinghisgrandchildren’svariousactivities.

Otherthanhisparents,heisprecededindeathbyhissister,Shelly Moore.

Heissurvivedbyhisson,Clint(Jeanine)MooreofMillsboro,Del.;andhis daughter,Mindi(Robert)Tunnellof Lewes,Del.;hisgrandchildren,MadelynMoore,CoenMoore,JackTunnell andGraceTunnell;andhisex-wife, Debbie(Graham)Living.

Agravesideservicewastobeheldat 10a.m.onThursday,Feb.26,2026,at BethelChurchCemetery,EastLine Road,Willards,Maryland21874.In lieuofflowers,donationscanbemade toEpworthChristianSchoolLegacy Endowment,14511SycamoreRoad, Laurel,Delaware19956,ordonateonlineatwww.epworthcs.com/support/ P leasevisitMr.Moore’sLifeMemorialatwww.watsonfh.com

ThereseVeronica “Terry”O’Brien,75

ThereseVeronica“Terry”O’Brien, 75,awomanofprofoundfaith,elegance,andunwaveringdevotiontoher family,enteredintoeternalrestonFeb. 16,2026surroundedbyfamilyand friends.

BorninBrooklyn,N.Y.,onJan.8, 1951,tothelateJohnandTheresa Kelly,shewastheepitomeofclassand grace.AdevoutCatholic,shefoundher greateststrengthinherprayerlife, whichservedashercompassthroughall oflife’schallenges.Shedidnotsimply tellothershowtolive;sheshowedthem throughheractions,thoughtfulness,and herselflessspirit.

Sheshared56beautifulyearsofmarriagewithherbelovedhusband, ThomasO’Brien.Theirjourneybegan inGermanywhileThomasservedinthe U.S.Army;fromthosehumblebeginnings,theybuiltaremarkablelifedefinedbyadventureandlove.Together, TerryandThomastraveledtomany countriesacrossEurope,AsiaandAustralia,reachingmorecornersofthe earththanmostwilleversee.

Agiftedfloristformanyyears,she wasknownforherextraordinarycreativity,makingeveryfamilymilestone andcommunityeventtrulyspecial. Knownasthe“hostofhosts,”shewelcomedeveryonewithwarmthandkindness,ensuringthateveryguestfelt supportedandvalued.

Hercompassionextendedtothosein need,particularlythroughherdedicationtochildrenandfamilies.Shespent manyyearsorganizingfooddonations forU.S.servicefamiliesandveterans duringtheholidays,alwaysensuring thosewhoservedwereremembered.

Sheissurvivedbyherhusband, Thomas;hertwosons,ShawnO’Brien andhiswifeRenee,andDanielO’Brien, andhercherishedgrandson,Evan DanielO’Brien,ajunioratWestmont college.Shewasthedearsisterof Robert,Geraldine(Patrick),Matthew (Ruth),MaryJane(Howard),Christopher,Michael(Colleen),andPatricia (Richard).Shewaspredeceasedbyher brother,John.

Afuneralviewingwastobeheldat Melson’sFuneralHomeonFeb.24 from5to7:30p.m.AMassofChristianBurialwastobeheldatOurLady ofGuadalupe(35318ChurchRd, Frankford,DE19945)onFeb.2.Burial ServicewastobeimmediatelyafterwardatGatesofHeavenCemetery. Flowersforservicesweretocomefrom BethanyFlorist(36570CampBarnes Road,Frankford,DE19945)

‘SongsofFreedom’ringoutinFrankford

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

WhenHarrietTubmanmadethedecisiontofleeslaveryinDorchesterCounty, Md.,shesangacodesongtohermother— informingherofherdecision,butleaving thewomanwithplausibledeniability:

“I’msorryIgottaleaveyou,butI’llsee youinthemorning…I’mgoingtothe promisedland…Farewell,farewell.”

Over170yearslater,thesewordswere sunglivetoafullhouseatFrankfordPublic LibraryonFeb.19.LindaHarris,singer andprogramdirectoroftheHarrietTubmanMuseumandEducationalCenter,and herhusband/guitarist,DavidB.Cole,presented“SongsofFreedom:CodeSongs fromtheUndergroundRailroad.”

“TheUndergroundRailroadwasasys-

temofpeople,locationsandcode,”helping enslavedpeopleescapeUnitedStatesslaveryandtraveltowardfreestates,Harrisexplained.“Thesepeoplewerebrilliant.They usedwhattheyhad.”

Ataboutfivefeettall,themiddleof ninechildren,Tubmanhadabout27years ofbeatings,incredibleknowledgeofthe land,andalifelongquestioningofherenslavement.Bornaround1820,this“Moses” ofherpeopledidn’tjustself-emancipate throughDelawaretoPhiladelphia,butreturnedsouthoveradozentimestohelp leadotherstofreedom.

HarrietTubman’sgrandmotherhad been“capturedinherhomeland”on Africa’swestcoast,“shackledbesideother humanbeings”andshippedtoacontinent whereshe’dneverbeen,Harrissaid.

“Musicistheonemediumthatelevates

yoursoul.”SoenslavedAfricanssang soundsofwoeorhope—orsometimes covertdirectionsfortravellingnorth,like the1800sprecursorsto“Followthe Drinkin’Gourd.”Workerswouldsingin thefields,andenslaverswouldthink,“‘Oh, thesepeoplearesohappy,they’rejust singing.’Buttheyweresingingincode!” Harrissaid.

“Wecannotquestiontheemotionalintelligenceofpeople”justbecausetheydidn’t learntoreadtheKing’sEnglish.Tubman “nevergotcaught,sheneverlostanyone,” evenifitmeantrubbingbabies’gumswith herbstohelpthemsleepsotheywouldn’t cry.Tubmanbecameacook,spy,nurseand evenledanactionintheCivilWar.Later, shesettledinNewYorkstate,becamea suffragetteandhelpedhousetheelderly. “Boywhatalegacydidsheleave.”

Formallyenslavedpeople“werecrucial towinningtheCivilWar.Ididn’tlearnthat inschool!”musedHarris,whoisproudto bedescendedfromAmericanslaves“becausetheycametotheseshoreswithnothing,andproducedmeandpeoplelikeme!” PreviouslyarealestatemogulinWashington,D.C.,Harrisnowfeelsimmense connectiontomusicandHarrietTubman, bothinspiritandinelevatingthecommunity.

“Icameoutofmybubbleandstartedto care…aboutotherpeople’sburdens.You’ve gottocontinueonthisUndergroundRailroadbecauseweareallonit,”Harrissaid. Harrishasevenwalkedfreedompathsfrom Cambridge,Md.,toKennettSquare,Pa., fromNewYorktoCanada,fromTexasto Mexico,“anditchangedmeinthemost amazingways.”

LaneBuilderscelebratesOceanViewlocationwithribbon-cutting

LaneBuilderscelebratedthe grandopeningoftheirnewlocation inOceanViewwitharibbon-cutting onThursday,Feb.5,withthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce.TheLaneBuildersteam, friendsandcommunitymembers joinedtocelebratetheexpansiontoa secondoffice.

Formorethanthreegenerations, LaneBuildershasbeencraftingcustomhomesandbeachhomesfor homeownersinRehobothBeach, Lewes,FenwickIsland,Bethany Beach,DeweyBeach,Broadkill Beachandbeyond.

“Frompre-plannedhomestocustombuilds,yourdreamcoastalhome awaits—letLaneBuildersbringit tolife.”

LaneBuilders’newofficein OceanViewislocatedat61Atlantic Avenue.LearnmoreaboutLane Buildersatlanebuilders.com.

SouthernDelawareTourismannounces2026photocontest

TocelebrateSouthernDelawareand tokeepittopofmindthroughoutthe winterwithvisitorsplanning2026 travel,SouthernDelawareTourismis launchingits10thAnnualSouthern DelawareTourismPhotoContest.Both localsandvisitorsarebeinginvitedand encouragedtoenter.

Entrieswillbeacceptedbeginningat midnightonJan.1,2026,through5 p.m.onMarch6,2026,andwinnerswill beannouncedFriday,March20,2026. TherewillbeoneGrandPrize-winning photoselectedfromallentries,aswell asonewinningphotoineachofthree categories.

Thecategoriesare:

•SouthernDelawareDogDays— Sharephotosoffurryfriendsenjoying theoutdoorsinSouthernDelaware, whetherthat’sonthebeachorboardwalk,onarestaurantpatio,inakayak, onahikingtrail,atanevent,sharingan icecream,strollingthroughadowntown,whereverpeopleandtheirbuddy (orbuddies!)havefunhangingout.Entriesmustincludethephotolocation.

PhotosmustbetakeninSussexCounty. (Readtherequirementsformodelreleasesiftheentriescontainrecognizable likenessesofindividuals.)

•SouthernDelawareEvents— Sharephotosfromfestivals,artsandentertainmentevents,crawls,tours,parades,racesandmore.Photosmust containatleastonepersonandbetaken inSussexCounty.Entriesmustinclude photolocations.(Readtherequirements formodelreleasesiftheentriescontain recognizablelikenessesofindividuals.)

•SouthernDelawareFreestyle— Sharephotosthatspeaktowhatyou lovemostaboutSouthernDelaware, thatcapturethereasonsyou’vechosen thisveryspecialplaceasyourgo-todestinationorhome.Entriesmustinclude thephotolocation.Photosmustbe takeninSussexCounty.(Readtherequirementsformodelreleasesiftheentriescontainrecognizablelikenessesof individuals.)

PhotocontestwinnerswillbeselectedbyTonyPratt andPamela Aquilani,SouthernDelaware(andbe-

yond)photographers.Alleligiblephoto entrieswillbefeaturedbySouthern DelawareTourismonitsInstagramfeed (@VisitSouthDel)withthehashtag #SoDelPhotoContest2026andwillbe consideredfortheirnextVisitorGuide cover,aswellasforinclusiononthe SouthernDelawareSightspagesinthe nexthardcopyandthedigitalVisitor Guide.

TourismPartnershaveprovided prizes,includingthephotocontest grandprize.Thisyear’sGrandPrizewinningphotographerwillreceivea two-nightstayattheBoardwalkPlaza HotelinRehobothBeach,agiftcertificatefromHenlopenCityOysterHouse, agiftcertificatefromDelmarvaBoard SportAdventuresandanannual DelawareStateParkspass.

Photocontestindividualcategory prizesinclude: •SouthernDelawareDogDays— ThewinneroftheSouthernDelaware DogDayscategorywillreceiveatwonightstayattheHamptonInnRehoboth Beach(pet-friendly),aWoody’s

DeweyBeachgiftcertificate,aP.U.P.S. ofLewesgiftcertificateandaDelaware StateParkspass.

•SouthernDelawareEvents—The winneroftheSouthernDelaware Tourism’sEventscategorywillreceivea two-nightstayatHyattPlaceDewey Beach,agiftcertificatetoNaluSurfBar &Grill,agiftcertificatefromtheMiltonTheatreandaDelawareStateParks pass.

•SouthernDelawareFreestyle— ThewinneroftheSouthernDelaware FreestylecategorywillreceiveatwonightstayatStaybridgeSuitesRehobothBeach,aSoDelConceptsgift card,agiftcertificateforClearSpace TheatreandaDelawareStateParks pass.

Tofindcontestrulesandentryinstructionsandtouploadentries,goto https://visitsoutherndelaware.com/south ern-delaware-tourism-photo-contest. Besuretoreadallentryandeligibility rulesandrequirementspriortouploadingentries.Winnerswillbenotifiedvia email onFriday,March20,2026.

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ViewtheTinyArtShow— Winnershave beenannouncedforthe2026TinyArt Show:BethanyBeachMemories,co-sponsoredbytheSouthCoastalLibraryandthe TownofBethanyBeach.Theshowwillbe displayedatthelibraryduringopenhours throughMarch12,2026.Admissionis free!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAve, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

February26

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat f rankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinus atthelibrarytoengageyourimagination andbuildyourlatestLegocreation.This

programisforages6andup,atFrankford PublicLibraryat5p.m.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

SevenW eekStudy— Therewillbea seven-weekstudy,everyThursdayfrom 10:30a.m.tonoon,inWesleyHallatMillvilleUnitedMethodistChurch.Itiscalled, “WhatHappensWhenWeDie”anditexplorestheevidenceofNearDeathExperiences(NDEs)andcomparesthemwith scripturetounderstandwhatwecanexpecttoseeandexperienceimmediately afterourbodiesdie.ThetextisJohn Burke’s“ImagineHeaven”andtheclass willbeledbyRev.Dr.BruceA.Jones,aretiredpastor.

N auticalFlagArtCraft— Joinusatthe SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafree craftwithDelawareStateParkInterpretive Staff.Tryyourhandatan“upcycling”paint nightwhilelearningaboutthehistoryof theInternationalCodeofSignalsandhow ittiesinwiththehistoryofthepark.Paint yourownwordinnauticalflagsonapiece ofrustic,reclaimedwoodfromthepark’s picnictablesandbeachboardwalks.Registrationisrequiredandopensat2pmon Feb.19athttps:/ /southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationstronglyrecommended.)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

MAYA BELARDO

Maya Belardo and her band will be returning to St. Martha’s Espiscopal Church. Maya Belardo, known as “The Princess of Jazz,” is passionate about jazz and maintaining this beloved art form. Maya performs in numerous venues across the country. She has also spent 4 months singing internationally during her residency in Bangkok, Thailand.

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A suggested $10 donation will be collected at the entrance. Children under 12 are free. This is a concert not to be missed!!

February27

JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptofivejigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothers haveleft,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untap edcontainers.Swapendsat2:45p.m. Wealsohavetwocommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibraryforyoutohelpus completewheneverwe’reopen.Puzzles canalsobeborrowedfromotherlibraries foryoutodoathome—justplaceahold ontheminourcatalog!Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518.

February28

TeenWatercolorClass— Teensand tweensarewelcometojoinusatthe FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.fora freebeginnerwatercolorclass.Getcreativepaintingbookmarkswithyourfriends whilelearningfundamentalwatercolor techniques.Thisclassisintendedforbeginners.Allmaterialsareprovided.Spots arelimited,soregistrationisencouraged! Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

March1

ChiliCookOff— TheSussexTechnicalHigh SchoolAlumniAssociationishostingaChili CookOffattheMilfordSeniorCenterfrom 11a.m.to3p.m.Prizeswillbeawarded forthetopthreechilis.TicketscanbepurchasedthroughEventbriteorfromaQR codeontheschool’swebsite,foundat sussexvt.org.Thecosttocompeteis $7.18,andthecosttotaste/voteis $12.51.

StrongerTogether— AntiochAMEChurch inFrankfordinvitesthepublictoitsAnnual Men’sDayevent.Morningserviceisat11 a.m.,withanafternoon serviceat3:30 p.m.TheafternoonmessengerisPastor FrankW.GibbsIIofTurningPointChurchin Millsboro.Therewillbeafellowshipmeal from1to3p.m.In-personservices,orjoin byZoom:MeetingIDis5702764246,and thepasscodeis348016.

March2

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DelawareCommunity Foundationopens2026-2027 scholarshipapplications

TheDelawareCommunityFoundation (DCF),aTop100communityfoundation nationwideandoneofthelargestcharitable organizationsinthestate,hasannounced theopeningofitsscholarshipapplication forthe2026-2027schoolyear.

Scholarshipsareavailableforhigh schoolseniorsandcollegestudents,includingthosewhodemonstratefinancialneed, maintainarecordofacademicexcellence, studentsfromcertainracialorethnicbackgrounds,andstudentspursuingparticular majors,suchasartsorpre-med.Forthefirst timeinDCFhistory,therearealsoscholarshipsavailableforstudentspursuingtrade schools.

“Thegenerousdonorsinourcommunityrecognizetherisingcostofhighereducationandhaveestablishedscholarshipsto helpbothincomingandcurrentcollegestudentsreducetheirfinancialburden,”said DCFGrant&ScholarshipCoordinator KellySheridan.“Inadditiontograduate andundergraduatescholarships,theDCF nowoffersscholarshipsfortradeeducation, equippingstudentswithskillsthatleadto meaningfulworkandvibrantlocalindustries.”

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ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost 24.AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmen whohaveservedintheCorps,andliving inSussexCounty,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 availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheirfamilytree.TheLewes HistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswill beavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgor historiclewes.org.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripple CreekCountryClubat10a.m.TheorganizationhasexpandedthroughoutSussex County,andhasbeenservingthecommunitysinceitsfoundingin1925.TheClub isanon-profitorganization,formedin friendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharita blepurposesandtheeducationofits members.Formoreinformation,orifyou areinterestedinattending,sendanemail topatishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBear TrapDunes.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.Formoreinformation,visit themonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301)543-0329.

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

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’s Club(LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryofservicetoSussexCounty.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.An nChurchfrom 1to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome. Formoreinformation,call/text/leavea messageat(240)315-4361.

LBWCisanon-profitorganizationwhich meetsthethirdMondayofeverymonth (SeptemberthroughJune)at11a.m.at CrippleCr eekGolf&CountryClubnear Dagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocal community,LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools,scholarships forhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations. Italsoprovidessocialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividual enrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesd ayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInland BaysGardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevelscanpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree.Formoreinformation,email LynnMasseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion Aux iliaryUnit24meetsthefirstTuesday ofeachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouarea memberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend.MeetingsareheldattheAmerican LegionPost24inDagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver.

WCIRraisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocalcharities,educationprojects, veterans,women’sempowermentandthe environment .Italsoprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderieamongstitsmembers.Tolearn more,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

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

IrishMenMeet— Ifyo uareIrishbybirth ordescent,considerjoiningTheAncient OrderoftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnewmembers,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt. EdmondsHallinRehobothBeachat6p.m. Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,call ortext(516)770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2 to4p.m.Formoreinformation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.

LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarva Leathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation, meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth

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at5:30p.m.attheResidenceInnat300 SeabayLaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’t havetobeaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmission ofservicetoveteransandworthycharities ontheeasternshoresofMaryland, DelawareandVirginia.

DARMeets— TheMajorNathanielMitchell ChapterofNSDARmeetsthesecondSaturdayofthemonth(throughMay)at9:45 a.m.attheMillsboroPublicLibrary. Prospectivemembersareinvitedtoattend andlearnabou tmembershipinthenonprofitpromotingpatriotism,historic preservationandeducation.Formoreinformation,contactmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.comorleavea textat(302)542-2296.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by

meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandpro tect.Allarewelcome.

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

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigatorseve ryMondayfrom10a.m.to3 p.m.andeveryTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.Gethelpwithvirtualresources,such astelehealthappointments,appointments withlawyersandsocialserviceappointmentsusingthenewTelehealthKiosk.A Navigatorwillbeatthelibrarytohelpset upvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthe

libraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhosts LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca everyWednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenosayudarlea:completarsuspapeles, interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearuna vidamajor,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

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

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth, theyofferadifferentactivityforelementary-school-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings

arethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from 2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeach ChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome. Formoreinformation,callBonnieat5379440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligibleforwinner-take-allprize.Theeventis formembersandguestsonly.Youmustbe 18-plustoattendorp lay.Post24kitchen alsoservesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c)charities,withanemphasison veteranprogramsandcommunity.

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

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNight everyFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m. Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Opento membersandguests.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsb oroishostingdinnereverySaturdayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaoke willperformfrom7to11p.m.Opento membersandguests.

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

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to 2p.m.The yhavealargeselectionofgifts, holidayitems,clothing,householdwares, toys,books,jewelryandmoretobenefit thechurch’sprojects.Donationsofitems areacceptedeachdaytheyareopen.The ThriftShopislocatedat111Hazzard StreetinDagsboro.Formoreinformation, call(302)519-2984.

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

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchild andadultsizes.Snacksanddrinksare availableforpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictincaseofinclementweather.Formoreinformation, visitthema twww.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfea turelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,breadandItalianweddingsoup.ThefourthWednesday willfeatureachickenlegquarterwith bakedbeansandcoleslaw.Thefifth Wednesdaywillbechef’schoice.

Iwantotherstoknow aboutmyexperience,and thattheteamatBeebe savedmylife.Thisisa hospitalyoucantrust. “

ChrisWhite SurgeryPatient

Afterarare,life-threateningheartconditiondisruptedhis summer,ChrisWhitefoundhopeandhealingwithBeebe’s expertCardiovascularInstituteteam.Whatstartedaschestpain andfatiguequicklybecameadangerous uidbuilduparound hisheart,leadingtourgent,complexsurgery. roughouthis journey,cardiologists,surgeons,nurses,andspecialistsdelivered advanced,compassionatecare.Today,Chrisisfullyrecoveredand gratefulfortheteamthatrestoredhisheartandqualityoflife.

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

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRD meetsthethirdThursdayofeverymonth atPizzaKingRestaurantinMillsboroat6 p.m.ThisisopentoanyDemocrats.For moreinformation,callTomBrettat(443) 257-2061.

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetin gstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit

deldems38.orgoremailthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMond ayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescan befoundatsussex.gop

DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonth.Socialhours beginat5p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat 6p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitrd4d eldems.org.

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth onthesecondfloorofNicola’sPizzain Lewes.Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.for dinner,andthemeetingstartsat5:30 p.m.Thecostis$40.RSVPbythe15thof eachmonthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganizationeducates,informsandcreatesfellowshipwithlike-mindedpeople.Formore information,visitscrwc.netoremailthem atinfo@scrwc.net.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— Mariners BethelGMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter. Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch03@gmail.comfor moredetailsontheseclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.on WednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with He atherMurphy.Yogaisalsoofferedon Saturdayat9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infeeforyogais$7. Classesareopentothecommunityand allarewelcome.

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The Del awareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonth viaZoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSenior Centerishostingline-dancingclasseson Mondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat 10a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.For moreinformation,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivityCenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingonTuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsof allagesarewelcome,andnoexperienceor partnerisrequired.Thereisa$5fee,butthe firstvisitisfree.Enterthroughthebackdoor ofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthe grouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.Thewalkingclubgoesto SandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurch inDagsboroishostingfreeTai-Chiclasses onTuesdaysandThursdaysfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisopentothepublic,andallare welcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas “easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.For moreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

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

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

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobe aloneagain.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetat

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yarn?Bringitandswapwithothers.Free, forages18+.Registrationisappreciated andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

GetCrafty!— Unleashyourcreativity,bring yourfriendsormakenewones,andenjoy arelaxingandfunDIYcraftingprogram,at SouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Nolibrarycardisneededtoattendevents. P rojectsrangeindifficultyandtimecommitment,andincludewatercolorart,assortedleftovercrafts,andadultcoloring station.Registrationishelpfulbutalsofeel freetojustdropinanytimebetween3:30 p.m.-5p.m.Ages18-plus.Youmayregisterathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

March2-17

LeprechaunScavengerHunt— Children areinvitedtoaLeprechaunScavengerHunt intheChildren’sWingofSouthCoastalLibrarybetweenMarch2–17,duringlibrary openhours.Findallxleprechauns,and earnaprize!HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

March4

LyricsofLife— LyricsofLife,byLisaHarper,

isthetopicofaWomen’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelChurcheveryWednesday fromMarch4throughApril22.Timesare 10-11:30a.m.or7to8:30p.m.Register onlineatmarinersbethel.organdlookforthe events,orbycalling539-9510orstopping bytheoffice.Allwomenarewelcome.

Dine&Donate— LordBaltimoreWomen’s ClubwillhostaDine&DonateeffortatPerucci’s,inMillville,from5to9p.m.The lastseatingis8p.m.Allproceedsbenefit thescholarshipfund,inadditiontoother communityactivitiesandnonprofitorganizations.

GreenStoryTime— SouthCoastalLibrary willcelebrateSt.Patrick’sDaywitha GREENt hemefullofstories,songsandfun at10:30a.m.!Thisisperfectforchildren ages5andunder.Noregistrationrequired, butParents/caregiversmustaccompany children.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.to cooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.FREE,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

March5

SevenWeekStudy— Therewillbea

seven-weekstudy,everyThursdayfrom 10:30a.m.tonoon,inWesleyHallatMillvilleUnitedMethodistChurch.Itiscalled, “WhatHappensWhenWeDie”anditexplorestheevidenceofNearDeathExperiences(NDEs)andcomparesthemwith scripturetounderstandwhatwecanexpecttoseeandexperienceimmediately afterourbodiesdie.ThetextisJohn Burke’s“ImagineHeaven”andtheclass willbeledbyRev.Dr.BruceA.Jones,aretiredpastor.

BackyardBirds101— StopbySouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.,orwatch online,aswediveintothefascin ating worldofbirdswithOrnithologistIanStewartfromtheDelawareNatureSociety.He willdiscussbackyardbirdidentification techniquesandhowtoattractbirdstoyour yard.Ianwillbejoiningusvirtually,alivestreamingofhispresentationinourlarge meetingroom.Patronsmayattendinperson,orwatchonlinefromhome(eventURL willbesentviatheemailyouregistered with.)Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

DIYSeaGlassCraft— SouthCoastalLibrarywillprovidestore-boughtlook-alike seaglass,asmallwhitecanvas,paint pens,sharpies,hotglueguns,anddecorationsandletyouputyourcreativityto work,at3p.m.Makeyourownbeach scene,somethingabstract,aholiday themedcreation--thepossibilitiesareendless.Limitofo necanvasperperson.Ages 18-plus.Registrationispreferredand opens2/26/2025at3p.m.at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationhighly recommended.)Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

March6

techniques,andyouwillwalkawaywith yourownhand-paintedbeachcanvas.All materialsareprovided,forAges18-plus. Registrationisrequiredandopensat2 p.m.onFeb.27atsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationhighlyrecommended.)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

March6-7

LIFTLadyConference— TheRiverChurch willholdtheLIFTLadiesConference,featuringAmyBurgandandRev.Tammy Melton,LPC,from5:30to9p.m.onMarch 6,andfrom9a.m.to3:30p.m.onMarch 7.ThiswillbeaweekendfilledwithintentionalconnectionwithGodandothers.The conferencestandsoutforitsinteractive sessionsthatencouragepersonalengagementwiththeteachings.Adessertreceptionandsalad-barlunchincluded.To register,byMarch3,visitthemonlineat mendi ngwings2fly.com.

March7

JigsawPuzzleTournament— TheBishopvilleVolunteerFiredepartmentAuxiliary willbeholdingitsfirstJigsawPuzzleTournamentatthemainfirestationfrom10 a.m.to1p.m.Doorsopenat9:30a.m. Thecostis$50perteam(uptofourpeople).Itisa500-piecepiuzzle,andwho evercompletesitfirstwithinthreehours wins.Firstprizeis$100;secondprizeis $50.Nopuzzletraysorboards.Breakfast sandwichesanddrinksareavailablefor pur chase.Therearealsodoorprizes.To register,call(443)880-4944bySaturday, March1.

March9

LunchBreakCoreYoga— Lookingto squeezeinsomefitnessandyogaduring yourday?ThentrySouthCoastalLibrary’s FREELunchBreakCoreYogaClasswith SarahSchaber,RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,at12:10p.m.This40-minute,all-

AcrylicArtClass:BeachPainting— Join localartistBarbarannFagleyatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafreeandfun acrylicartclass.Idealforbe ginners,this classwillintroduceyoutoacrylicpainting

graduatedfromBostonCollegeinMay 2025withadoublemajorinsecondaryeducationandHispanicstudies.Shewasadmittedtothemaster’sdegreeprogramin worldlanguagesatBostonUniversity.

“Iambeyondexcitedtogetstartedin thisprogram.IcannotthanktheDCFand Mr.andMrs.Edwardsenoughforhelping metofundmyeducation,”saidMendez.“It meanttheworldtome.”

Lastyear,theDCFawarded$851,500 inscholarshipsto245newandrenewalstudentsfromDelawareforthe2025-2026 schoolyear,a30percentincreaseinfunds

from2024-2025.Theincreasewasmade possiblebycontributionsfromphilanthropistsanddonors,suchasMichaelJ.Koziski andHannahGeorgeKoziski,whosenew scholarshipfundawarded$100,000to10 students.

Tocompletetheonlineapplication,studentscanvisittheDCFscholarshippageat www.delcf.org/scholarships.Theonline generalapplicationmustbecompletedand submittednolaterthanMarch15,2026. Allsectionsmustbecomplete,andallsupportingdocumentsmustbeprovided.Partiallycompletedapplicationswillnotbe considered.Thatincludesanyapplicationin whichrecommendationsarenotcomplete. Awardnotificationswillbesenttostudents onMay15,2026.

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levelsyogaclassfocusesonstrengthening theabdomenandlowerbackwhilestretching awaytensionandstress.Thismayalsohelp improveenergylevelsandfightfatigue!We willbemovingthroughvariouspositioning (i.e.lyingonourbacksandabdomen,seated, handsandknees,andstanding.)Inorderto ensureallparticipants'safety,wedoaskthat youareabletomoveandrepositionindependently.Bringamatortowel,waterbottle, blocksifyouhavethem,andyourse lf.Free, forAges18-plus.Registrationopens12:10 p.m.onFeb.23andisavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

Flappers:Womenofthe1920s— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.forafreepresentationontheemergenceandhistoryof"flappers"andwomen'srightsinthe1920sby Trish Chambers.Learnaboutthe1920sand howitwasaperiodofAmericanhistorythat drovesignificantchangesinhowsocietyperceivedandacceptedwomen,andhow womenemergedfromdemuretoGibsonGirl toFlapper.Performedinperiodcostume.for ages18-plus.Registrationisnotrequired. Detailsavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usHostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

WindTalkersPresentation— AmericanLegionPost2 4,Dagsboro,hasaspecialpresentation,opentomembersandguests,on theNavajoCodeTalkersofWWIIfrom1to3

p.m.Lunchisavailableforpurchasefrom noonto2p.m.Arenownedspeakerwilltell howthesebraveveteranssavedlivesand wonbattlesbecausetheenemycouldnot breaktheNavajocommunicationcode.They arecalledtheWindTalkers.

March10

StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistoricalfiction?Thisbookclubisforyou!Wewill meetonaselectTuesdayatSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.mostmonthstodiscussa differenthistoricalfictionbook.Thismonth wewillbediscussingLet'sCallHerBarbieby ReneeRosen.Lightsnacksprovided.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpracticereadingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at South coastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchildgets10 minutesofone-on-onereadingtime.Bring yourfavoritebookorchooseonefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5-plus.Free,mustcall (302)858-5518toregister.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

March11

LyricsofLife— LyricsofLife,byLisaHarper, isthetopicofaWomen’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelChurcheveryWednesday fromMarch4thro ughApril22.Timesare 10-11:30a.m.or7to8:30p.m.Registeronlineatmarinersbethel.organdlookforthe

events,orbycalling539-9510orstopping bytheoffice.Allwomenarewelcome. Fe elingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedtohelp childrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment,heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Get readytolearnhowtorecognize,expressand copewithemotionswhileengag inginfun movementactivities.Weliketohavefunwith theuseofsignlanguage,rhythmsticks, shakereggs,puppets,stories,instruments andsomuchmore!Noregistrationrequired, butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusi asts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach90minutemeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.Thismonth,we'll discussthecaseofEdGein.Suggestedread (notrequired):Deviant:theShockingTrue StoryofEdGein,theOriginal"Psycho"by HaroldSchechter.Free,forages18-plus.No registrationrequired.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.

Cybersecur ity&Me:MyAccounts— Trevor RoeofTransientCyberspecializesincyber security,andhewillteachyouhowtoprotect yourinformation,identityanddevicesinthis free,five-partseriesonthesecondWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5:30-6:45p.m.at SouthCoastalLibrary.Eachsessionwill beginwithapresentationonaparticular topic.Trevorandassistantswillthenprovide

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

one-on-oneassistanceasyouapplywhat you'velearnedtoyourowndevicesina hands-onsessio n.Fullseriesdates/topics areonourwebsite.Attendinpersonorvia Zoom.Zoomloginwillbesenttoyouviathe emailyouregisteredwith.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March12

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoosea recipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewiththe group,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking, recipes(andhowtoimprovethem,)aswell asthebookitself.Thismonth,wewillbe sharingfoodsfromLove&LemonsEveryDay byJeanineDonofriowhichisavailablefor checkout(whilesupplieslast,)oryoumay lookatacopyinthelibrary.Participantswill thenvoteonwhichcookbooktousenext month,andareencouragedtobringt heir ownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers. FREE,forages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

March13

SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This bi-monthlygroupmeetingatSouthCoastal Libraryat10:15a.m.isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels.Learngenealogy resources,tricks,andmethodsfromeach otherinaw elcomingenvironmentwhile meetingothersandconversingaboutcurrentprojects.Themeetingissetupasa discussion,however,selectgenealogyresourcesarealsoshown/demonstratedbya meetingfacilitator.Meetingsareheldevery othermonthonselectFridaysat10:15 a.m.(nomeetingsJune–September).Free, forages18-plus,noregistrationneeded. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

CelticMusicConcer t— Joinusatthe SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.incelebrationofSt.Patrick'sDayforafreeconcert featuringCeltictunesontheharp,tin whistleandIrishFlute.PerformedbyMary KayMann.Registrationisnotrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

March14

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookb ooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us SoupandaSale— RoxanaUnited MethodistChurchwillbehavingtheirAnnualVegetablesoupSaleandBakedGoods withaWhiteElephantSale,from11a.m. to2p.m.Tableswillbeavailabletorentfor $15.CallDeloresat(302)436-5936.

OceanViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8p.m.

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

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

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcenter members. SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30 p.m.andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.

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

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

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringingabox lunchisencouraged.Newmembersare

alwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendan emailtothechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewant ingtomeetand greetothers,cangettogetheratthe MillsboroPizzaKingonThursdaysat 8:30a.m.TheARRLSectionManager usuallyattends.Formoreinformation, contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofth emonthat4p.m.Alllevelsare welcome.

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,in Selbyville.Theyareopentothepublic everyWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,and everySaturday,from10a.m.to3p.m. Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation, visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,f romMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)5398725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree, andparkingisavailableinfrontofthe museum.Themuseumisnothandicap-

accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,and clickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

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

Faith

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

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemCh urchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

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

Chimichurri—celebratingaglobalfave

ByCharlesOppman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

So,werecentlyreturnedfromatrip toAntarcticaviaBuenosAires.Ah,romanticBuenosAires—theParisof SouthAmerica,andameccaforgrilled meats.Trustme,Americanbeefhas nothingonsteaksproducedinArgentina.

Whatischimichurri?

Chimichurriisan uncookedsaucethathasavarietyof uses,asasauce,tapenade,marinade,etc. Thesaucecomesinabright, green(chimichurriverde)andred (chimichurrirojo)varieties.Thegreen versiongetsitsvibrantgreencolorfrom thefreshherbs,whiletheredcontains roastedredchilipeppers.

Bothfeatureplentyoffinelychopped flat-leafparsleyandcilantro,chilipeppers,mincedgarlic,cumin,oliveoil, oregano,salt,andlimeorlemonjuice. There’snosingularrecipe,likehollandaise,forexample.Thequantityof theingredientsisuptoyou.

ChimichurriisredolentofItalian pestoorSpanishtapenade.Ittranscends anymarinadeI’veeverhadtasted.And it’ssoversatile!Itpairswellwithbeef, lamb,pork,poultry,seafood...Oryou candrizzleitonwarm,crustybreadas anappetizer.Islatheritonmyham-

burgersandturkeyburgers.It’sbecome aglobalfavorite,butinAmerica,notso much.Wonderwhy?It’dbeahitatthe chainsteakhouses.Chimichurrisauce: Probablythemostfamoussauceyou’ve neverheardofortried.

Originandtradition

Theredoesn’tseemtobeaprecise histor yofchimichurri,butitisbelieved that,inthe19thcentury,Argentineand Uruguayangauchoscreatedittoadd pizzazztotheirfire-roastedmeatsor barbacoas.

Theevolutionofchimichurriis— likethesalsaitself—amélangeofold andnew,withafewOldWorldingredientsandNewWorldindigenoustraditions.Itwasn’tasingularcreation,but anamalgamationofingredients,resultinginazestyconcoctionburstingwith flavor.

Andchimichurrihasevolvedover time —withtheadditionofvariousingredients,likethefreshherbs,togiveus today’sversion.

Whychimichurriendures

Chimichurri’slastingappealcomes fromitsversatility,easeofpreparation andreadilyavailableingredients.Itelevatesamaindishwithoutoverpowering

it.Itkindofremindsmeofthebackup singersintheilluminatingmusicaldocumentary“20FeetFromStardom.” We’veallheardcountlesssongswhere thesingersenhancethemainact’sperformance.

Ican’temphasizeitenough—the herbsmustbefresh,exceptforthe oregano.Driedoreganoisacceptable becausethere’ssuchasmallamount. Thisiswhatgivesthesauceitsbrilliance,abalanceoftangyvinegar(such asredwinevinegar)orfreshlimejuice betweentheunctuousoliveoil,andallowingtheflavorstomeldforseveral hoursorovernightmellowsthegarlic anddeepenstheherbaceous notes.Hand-choppingyieldsbettertexture.Don’tuseafoodprocessor.The gauchosdidn’t!

Here’smyfavoriterecipe,butyou shouldplaywithittocreateaversionto yourliking.Don’tlikegarlic?Leaveit out!Don’tlikespicystuff?Omitthe pepperflakes!Recipesarenotdictates —they’rejustguides.

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Ingredients

1mediumsizebunchoffreshflatleafItalianparsleyandcilantro,includingthestems(rinsewithcoldwaterand patdrywithpapertowelstogetridof

anydirt)

½cupoliveoil

¼cupfreshoreganoleaves,fresh,if possible,butdriedisfine

4clovesgarlic,chopped,ormoreto taste

3tablespoonsredwinevinegaror lemonjuice

½teaspoonsalt,ortotaste ¼teaspoongroundcumin ¼teaspoonredpepperflakes ¼teaspoonfreshlygroundblack pepper

Directions

1.Combineparsley,cilantro,oil, oregano,garlic,vinegarorlemonjuice, salt,cumin,redpepperflakes,andblack pepperinabowlandcombinewitha spatula.

2.Hand-choppingispreferred,but you canuseafoodprocessor.Ifso,pulse onlyafewtimes;scrapedownthesides witharubberspatulabetweeneach pulse.Donotover-blend,oryou’llhave apuree.Thereareworsethings.You’ll changethetexture.

3.Donotheatorfreezechimichurri. Thiswillwilttheherbs,andyou’llhave awaterymess.

4.Thesaucewillremainfreshinthe fridgefordaysorevenafewweeks.I madeabatchafewweeksago,andit’s stillcolorfulandfresh.

NominationsopenforWomen’sHallofFame

Gov.MattMeyerandtheDelaware OfficeofWomen’sAdvancement& Advocacy(OWAA)announcedthis weektheopeningofthenomination processforthe2026Delaware Women’sHallofFameandtheShe’s OnHerWayAwards.Nomination formsareavailableonline atde.gov/women.

Thedeadlinetosubmitnominations ismidnightonApril2.

“Delaware’shistoryandfutureare shapedbyextraordinarywomenwho lead,serve,andliftuptheircommunitieseveryday,”Meyersaid.“The DelawareWomen’sHallofFameand theShe’sOnHerWayAwardsgiveus theopportunitytorecognizeboththe trailblazerswhoselegaciesendureand theyoungleaderswhoarealreadymakingadifference.IencourageDelaware-

ansacrossthestatetonominatethe womenwhoseimpactdeservestobe celebrated.”

DelawareWomen’sHallofFame

Establishedin1981,theDelaware Women’sHallofFame,recognizesand acknowledgesthelifetimeachievements ofremarkableDelawarewomen.The awardisalsodesignedtofosteranunderstandingof,andanappreciationfor, themanycontributionsofallwomen acrosstheFirstState.

Nomineesmusthaveresided(orpreviouslyresided)inDelawareforatleast 10yearsandhaveaccomplishmentsthat leavealastinglegacy.

TheHallofFameCommitteereviewsapplicationsandselectsinductees annually.Theinductionceremonywill

‘TheFascinatedCase’tobepresented

StorytellerMargaretOpsatawill present“TheMysteriousDisappearance ofAimeeSempleMcPherson”atthe MillsboroPublicLibraryfrom11a.m. to1p.m.onSaturday,March7.

Thecaseshocked1926America,organizerssaid.

“McPherson,thenation’smostpopularevangelistatthetime,wassaidto havedrowned,onlytoresurfacefive weekslaterandbecometheembattled focusofasexscandal.Opsata’sdetailed presentationwillshedlightontheentireaffairandhavelistenershangingon everyword.”

Opsataisanaward-winningwriter andeditorwithmorethan30yearsof experiencewritingandeditingarticles formagazinesinfieldssuchaspersonal finance,retailmarketingandhistoric preservation.ShealsohastaughtEnglishatWilmingtonUniversityandthe

TerryCampusofDelawareTechnical CommunityCollege.

“Opsatahasspokenatthelibrarybefore,andshe’ssuperblyinformed,”said Assistant DirectorHeatherSieber.

“She’sagreatstorytellerwhoknows howtoconveyherknowledge,”shesaid.

TheMillsboroPublicLibraryislocatedonWestStateStreetinMillsboro. ThelibraryservesMillsboroandsurroundingcommunitieswithanannual circulationofalmost75,000items.The libraryhostsweeklyprogramssuchas StoryTime,fitnessandchessclub,along withseveralmonthlyprograms,includingbookclubsandculturalevents.Its hoursareMondaythroughFriday,9 a.m. to6p.m.,andSaturdayfrom9a.m. to1:30p.m.

Formoreinformation,contactAnthonyConnolly,MillsboroPublicLibrary,at(302)934-8743.

beheldinthefallof2026. Aspartoftheinductioncelebration, theOWAAcontinuestocommissiona watercolorportraitofeachHallof Famemember.Thecollectionofmore than170portraitsiscurrentlyondisplayinthelobbyofChristianaCare’s CenterforHeart&VascularHealth,locatedat4755OgletownStantonRoad, Newark.

Theexhibitisfreeandopentothe publicduringregularbusinesshours. OWAAalsocreatedawebsitefeaturingtheportraitsandbiographiesofall theDelawareWomen’sHallofFame members.

She’sOnHerWayAwards

TheShe’sOnHerWayAwards,organizedbytheDelawareCommission

forWomen,recognizestheachievementsandcelebratesthecontributions oftalentedyoungwomenleadersmakingadifferenceinDelaware.Allnomineesmustbeyoungwomenbetween18 and30yearsoldbyJune30,2026. NomineesmustbecurrentDelaware residentsofatleastthreeyearswhoexemplifyintegrity,leadershipandacommitmenttostrengtheningtheir community.

TheDelawareCommissionfor Womenreviewsallnominationsandselects theawardrecipients,andacelebratoryluncheonisheldinJune.

“WeencouragenominationsthatreflecttherichdiversityofDelaware’s communitiesandexperiences,including individualsfromdifferentculturalbackgrounds,abilities,professionsandperspectives.”

CrottyearnsEagle Scoutdesignation

CoastalPoint•Submitted KeaganCrottymarkshisEagleScout rankonTuesday,Feb.3.Amemberof Troop281fromOceanView,Crottycompletedastageandthreebenchesat HoltsLandingStateParkforhisEagle project.KeaganCrottyispicturedwith hisfather,BrendanCrotty,left,alsoan EagleScout,andScoutMasterCurtSnyder,right,whoisalsoanEagleScout.

JetercompletesTax PlanningCertified Professionaldesignation

RobertS.JeterII,CFP,CRPC, founderandfinancialadvisoratBack BayFinancialPlanning&Investments LLC,hassuccessfullycompletedthe TaxPlanningCertifiedProfessional (TPCP)designation,whichhesaidfurtherstrengthensthefirm’sfocusonadvanced,forward-lookingtaxplanning.

TheTPCPdesignationisanintensive,practitioner-focusedprogramdesignedspecificallyforexperienced financialprofessionalsseekingdeeper expertiseinproactivetaxplanning strategies.Thecurriculumemphasizes multi-yeartaxanalysis,retirementincomeplanning,charitableplanning,and strategiesdesignedtohelpclientsreducelifetimetaxexposure—particularlyduringmajorlifetransitions,such asretirement,relocationorchangesin income.

“Taxplanningisoneofthemost impactfulyetoftenoverlookedareasof financialplanning,”saidJeter.“CompletingtheTPCPdesignationenhances myabilitytohelpclientsmakesmarter decisionsnotjustforthisyear’staxreturn,butacrosstheirentirefinancial lives.”

BackBayFinancialPlanning&Investmentsisafee-only,fiduciaryadvisoryfirmfocusedoncomprehensive financialplanningandinvestment management.Thefirmworkswithindividualsandfamiliesnavigatingcomplexfinancialdecisions,withan emphasisoncoordinationbetweeninvestments,retirementplanningandtax strategy.

ThecompletionoftheTPCPdesignation,theysaid,reflectsJeter’songoing commitmenttoprofessionaleducation anddeliveringthoughtful,integrated adviceinanincreasinglycomplextax environment.

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The Michigan Wolverines take on the Illinois Fighting Illini tonight with minute-by-minute action broadcasting live from the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill., so fans across the United States can follow every thrilling moment.

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Thepostseasonisnotawalkinthe parkbyanystretchoftheimagination. Itisadogfighteachandeverytimeyou stepoutonthemat.Itisatruetestof endurance,strengthandmentalfocusto runthegauntlet.

Thispastweekendwasthefirststep intheindividualpostseasontournament paradewiththeHenlopenAthletic Conferenceforay.Havesuccessinthe HACs,andyoucertainlyearnyourway intotheDIAAIndividualState WrestlingChampionships,whichwill beheldthisweekendatCapeHenlopen HighSchool.

Afterallwassaidanddone,theIndianRiverHighSchoolwrestlingteam founditselfadvancingthreetothestate tournament—ParkerHampton(106), XavierDelgado(113)andShaneForjan (165).

“TheHenlopenConferencetournamentisatwo-daymeatgrinderwitha lotoftalentineachweightclass,”said IRheadcoachJeffWindish.“It’sa dauntingtasktoplaceintheTop6in theHenlopen,yetalonethetopfour, whichgivesyouanautomaticbidtothe statetournament.

“Wewereabletoplacefiveinthe Top6,andalsohada7thplacefinisher aswell.Overall,wewouldhavelikedto placekidsalittlehigher,buttheywrestledwellandbattledallweekend.”

Hampton,Delgado,Forjan,Michael Peranteau(190),andAlexPeacock (215)allplaced6thintheirrespective weightclasseswithLeviPerezcoming in7th.

“Parker,Xavier,andShanewereall givenat-largespotsinthisweekend’s state tournament,”addedWindish. “MichealandAlexareinbothinthe firstalternatespots,sotheystillhavea shottogetinifsomeonewithdrawsat theirweightclass.”

There’slittletimetorestinbetween thesetournaments,andwiththeunfortunatepoundingtheareatookfrom WinterStormHernandopreparingfor thestateshowdownhasn’tbeeneasy.

“Theweatherthisweekhaskindof thrownawrenchintotheworks,butwe aren’ttheonlyteamdealingwithit,” W indishnotedonTuesdayafternoon. “We’lltakethenexttwodaystoprepare

IndianssendingthreetoDIAAIndividualStateChampionships

CoastalPoint•Filephoto AnIRwrestlerperformsatakedownduringamatchafewweeksago.IndianRiverissendingthreegrapplerstothestatechampionships.

andshowupreadytocompete.”

HamptonwillbattleMilfordfreshmanRyanFarissierinthefirstround. Farissierfinished7thasan8thgrader lastseasonfortheBucs.Thetwodid notmeetduringtheregularseasonthis year.

IntheHACtournament,Hampton knockedoffWoodbridge’sChaseKinsellwitha13-2majordecisionbefore droppinghissecondmatchinaheartbreaking4-3decisiontoSussexTech’s ColtonBrennan.

Hewasabletoregroupwithapairof winsoverSeaford’sJacobNorris(8-0 majordecision)andPolytech’sMason

Carey(6-3decision).An8-5lossto Laurel’sReginaldFerdinanddropped himintothe5thplacematch,andarematchwithBrennanhadthesameresult—alossbydecisionat8-3.

DelgadowillopenhisDIAAstate tournamentwithamatchagainst Woodbridge’sCooperKerrick.Delgado cameupshortinalosstoKerrickbya 3-1decisioninthe5thplacematchlast SaturdayattheHACs.

HelosthisopenertoSussexTech’s KaydenvonArxina16-8decisionlast weekbeforerecoveringfortwostraight winsoverLakeForest’sKevinStanley (11-3majordecision)andMilford’s

HermanLittleton(9-4decision). Fromtherecametheback-to-back lossestoCapeHenlopen’sJackHudson bypin—amatchinwhichDelgado wasleading8-5atthatpoint—and Kerrick.

ForForjan,thingswerelookingreally goodafterapairofwinstoopenthe tournament.HedefeatedDover’s Ka’LialJonesbya4-0decision,andfollowedthatwitha15-8decisionofDelmar’sTheodoreEgolf.

Unfortunately,Milford’sDavonne DallasgotthebetterofForjanwitha

IRgirls’basketballnearlymadethe2025-26DIAAplayoffs

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theywerefittobetied.

TheIndianRivergirls’basketballteamfinishedthe202526seasoninathree-waytiewith DelawareMilitaryAcademyand Glasgow.

Unfortunately,thedeadlock wasfor25thplaceintheDIAA, whichacceptsatotalof24 teamsforitspost-season.

Still,IRHSheadcoachRon PerrellandassistantBridgett McClaughlinwerepleasedwith howtheirteamrespondedtoadversitythisseason.

TheIndians(12-8)rallied afteran0-5starttowin11 straightgames,andstoppeda three-gameskidwiththeirregularseasonfinalevictoryatSussexAcademy.Theyalsorecorded theirsecondbestwon-lost recordsincethe2012-13campaign,andfinishedsecondbehindEarlyCollegeinthe HenlopenConferenceSouthern Division.

“Weplayedgreatdefenseallyear andrankedthirdinthestateforallowingthefewestpointspergame,”said PerrellafterhisfirstseasonastheIndi-

ans’benchboss.“Thisteamnevergave upandhadseveralcome-from-behind victories.Also,wewereanexcellentreboundingteam.Wecouldhavehad bettershotselectionandfoulshooting, andlessturnovers.”

CoachPerrellcomplimentedseveral playerswhostoodoutandledtheIndians’resurgence.

“SeniorcenterTiarraWaterswas

ourteamMVP,”hesaid.“She ledthesquadinreboundsand steals,andwasonthereceiving endoftakingchargingfoulsthat gottheballbackforus.Senior guardAbigailBertlingrejoined theteaminJanuaryandwasa calminginfluencetoeveryone, helpingustoa12-3won-lost record.Herreturnenabledme tomovesophomoreCatiePeranteautoforward,wheresheexcelledandbecameourmost improvedplayer.Andjunior guardRonneishaJacobswasour leadingscorer.”

Severalreturningplayerswill providethefoundationforthe squadgoingforward,saidPerrell.

“Wewillbereturningthree startersinCatie,Ronneishaand sophomoreguardArianaSturgis,”saidPerrell.“Andjunior forwardParkerO’Shields,our firstplayeroffthebench,will helpwithourreboundingnext year.”

WatersandBertlingwere eachselectedtotheBlue-Goldall-star game.TheyarealsoSecondTeamAll CapeHenlopenSouthDivisionhonorees.PeranteauisanHonorableMentionselection.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK! TAY’VON ROUNDS

Senior/Boys’ Basketball

The talented senior guard led the Indians to three straight victories to finish the season on a positive note. Tay’von’s team-high 13 points helped IRHS defeat visiting Early College, 45-43. Rounds added 13 more points to help the Green & Gold outscore visiting FSMA, 75-56. For an encore, “Roundball” exploded for 10 of his team leading 20 points as IR rallied to defeat host Sussex Academy, 47-39.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theyfinishedtheseasonbyplayingasateam.

Asaresult,theIndianRiverboys’ basketballteamwontheirlastthree regularseasongamesandfourof theirlastfivematchups.

TheIndianscompletedtheseason withsevenwinsin20games,their bestrecordsincethe2022-23squad thatwent16-6andreachedthe DIAAplayoffs.

BeginningFeb.5,IRHSdefeated AspiraAcademy,EarlyCollege,First StateMilitaryAcademyandSussex Academy.

Theseniorclasscertainlydidits part.

GuardTay’vonRoundsplayeda roleineachofthethreewins.His team-high13pointshelpedIRHS defeatvisitingEarlyCollege,45-43. Roundsadded13morepointsto helptheGreen&GoldoutscorevisitingFSMA,75-56.Foranencore, Roundsexplodedfor10ofhisteam leading20pointsasIRralliedtodefeathostSussexAcademy,47-39.

CenterLy ndenProsserdidafantasticjobscoringinthelowpost whilecontrollingtheboards.ForwardsAshtonBrowne,AlexBehornareachprovidedsteadyscoring fromshortrangeandbeyondthe perimeter.

Andthefuturecertainlylooks brightwhentheunderclassmenreconvenenextfallforheadcoachSam O’Shields.

JuniorguardDominickSiedor single-handedlycapturedtwovictoriesfortheIndiansinthefinalweeks withclutchfreethrowshootingand ahighlightreel-worthysteal,coastto-coastsprintandgame-winning layup.

Sophomorecenter/forwardMax Williamson,whowasaforceinthe lowpostandontheboards,isthe heirapparenttoreplacethegraduatingProsser.Andfreshmanforward CameronEllingsoncontributed mightilywithhisstrongplaymaking, shootingandpassing.

IRUnifiedbasketballopensplayoffsMarch6

TheIRUnifiedbasketballteamstands fortheNationalAnthemlastweek.The teamisnowpreparingfortheplayoffs andtodefendtheirstatetitleearned lastyear.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thedefendingstate-championIndianRiverUnifiedbasketballteamis preparingtodefendtheirtitlethisweek.

Thethree-seedIndians(4-3)earned afirstroundbyeinthe14-teampostseason.

IRHSwillplayonFriday,March6, athomeagainstthewinnerofMarch2’s sixth-rankedNewarkChartervs. eleventh-rankedMilfordopeninground matchup.

AvictoryinthatgamewillsendIndianRiverintoabattleonMonday, March9,mostlikelyagainsttwo-seed CaesarRodney.Thechampionship gameonSaturday,March14,willbeat theUniversityofDelaware’sBobCarpenterCenter.

IRHSUnifiedassistantcoachLoriannSentmanbelievestheIndians’Unifiedsquadiscapableofdoinggreat thingsinthisyear’spostseason.

“Theyhavetokeeptheirheadsup andshowtheywanttowinthrough theiractionsonthecourt,”saidSentman.“Wehadadreamteamlastyear, andthisyearwehavenewfacesand newtalent.Ithinkiftheykeepapositiveoutlookandstayfocusedonthe hardwood,theyarecapableandtenaciousenoughtoadvanceasfarasthey want.”

TheIndianswillrelyheavilyonthe brotheractofseniorsBraydenandKyle Bennetch.

“KyleandBraydenhaveputinalot ofworkthisseason,andeveryonecan seethatwhentheyhitthehardwood,” saidcoachSentman.“I’msoproudto seetheirhardworkandpassiondisplayedineachgame.Ihavenodoubt thattheywillmaketheplayoffselectrifying.I’mexcitedtogointotheplayoffs with ourothertwoseniorpartners, BaylieWilliamsonandLukeWilliams. I’vewatchedthemgrowandthriveover thelastfourseasons,andit’sbeenvery special.”

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Youaskmoststudent-athletes,and theywilltellyouthattheyaremoreexcitedfortheirteam’ssuccessoverpersonalaccolades.However,itisstillnice toberecognizedforyourcontribution tohelpingyourteamachievethatsuccess.

SeveralIndianRiverHighSchool student-athleteshavebeennamedto theirrespectiveAll-Conferenceteams forthewintersportsseason.Hereisa listofthoseathletes.

Girls’Basketball

2ndTeamSouthDivision

T iarraWaters,senior

AbigalBertling,senior

HonorableMentionSouthDivision

CatiePeranteau,sophomore

Boys’Basketball

HonorableMentionSouthDivision

Tay’vonRounds,senior

Boys’Swimming

1stTeamAll-Conference

CaidenClark,junior

2ndTeamAll-Conference

LandonArauz,senior

JohnLovellette,sophomore

Girls’Swimming

1stTeamAll-Conference

MacynHockman,junior

2ndTeamAll-Conference

LeilaHernandezSandoval,senior

HonorableMentionAll-Conference

MaddieMoore,junior HarperMcDavid,freshman KassidyBehornar,senior

UnifiedBasketball All-Conference

KyleBennetch,senior

Seahawksearn recognitionfor All-Conference

ManySussexAcademystudent-athleteswerealsorecognizedfortheireffortsduringthewintersportsseason. TheSeahawks’girls’indoortrackteam wontheconferencemeetchampionship asdidthegirls’swimmingteam.

Girls’Basketball

2ndTeamSouthDivision

GraceGlover,junior

HonorableMentionSouthDivision ReillyMobilia,sophomore

Boys’Basketball

HonorableMentionSouthDivision FarmarAmisial,sophomore

Boys’Track&Field

1stTeamAll-Conference

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RoccoBuonopane,senior

WillParker,senior

BenMoody,sophomore RyanMoody,senior

1600Run

RyanMoody,senior

3200Run

RyanMoody,senior

Girls’Track&Field

1stTeamAll-Conference

HighJump

KatyaGeyer,senior

2ndTeamAll-Conference 4x800Relay

JasleneBrunskill,junior L eahCooper,freshman

RileyMoriarity,junior JordanBlades,freshman

HighJump

ReaganKlahr,freshman

PoleVault TaeganForester,sophomore

Boys’Swimming 1stTeamAll-Conference

ChristianWright,senior AngelFigueroa,senior

MichaelWhitaker,junior EdwardHale,freshman

2ndTeamAll-Conference CaleArgo,8thgrade

HonorableMentionAll-Conference JacksonProctor,sophomore

Girls’Swimming

1stTeamAll-Conference

AnnaMumford,junior

GretchenMaughan,sophomore V ictoriaEvans,senior

CaitlinPerchiniak,junior

2ndTeamAll-Conference

ElizaEvans,8thgrade

SamanthaPetty,junior

EmilyObertubbesing,senior

CamiliaFigueroa,junior KendallRhoades,freshman

SalutetotheIRHSSeniors

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey AbigailBertlingisthefeaturedIRHSSeniorathleteinourweeklyseries.Bertling didn’tstarttheseasonwiththeteam,butafterthe0-5startoftheseasonshemade thedecisiontoreturntohelpout.

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Atfirst,shedecidednottoplayher senioryearwiththeIndianRiverHigh girls’basketballteam.

Thememoriesofthatimpressive175teamthatreachedtheDIAAstate playoffswouldhavetosuffice,because shewasdisappointed.

HeadcoachRonDukeshaddepartedtotaketheCapeHenlopengirls’ basketballjobduringtheoff-season, andapopularteammatehadtransferred toarivalHenlopenConferenceschool.

ButwhentheDecember2025calendar pagewasreplacedbyitsJanuary 2026successor,AbigailBertlinghada changeofheart.

Shedecidedtorejoinherteammates, whohadsufferedthroughan0-5December.

“InNovember,Ididn’trejointhe teambecausewehadjustlostour

coach,”saidthe5-foot-4Bertling.“At thesametime,Iwasworkingandtrying tobalancemyresponsibilities.Withso manychangeshappeningatonce,it didn’tfeellikeitwastherightmoment formetocommitfullytotheteam.

“Butthen,IrealizedhowmuchI missed playingbasketballandbeing partoftheteam,”addedBertling,aresidentofFrankford.“Ilearnedhowto bettermanagemyworkschedule,andI knewIwantedtocontributeandsupportmyteammatesinanywaythatI could.”

AccordingtoBertling,rejoiningthe teamgaveherasenseofmotivation,and thatenergyspreadthroughouttheteam. “Everyonesteppedup,trustedeach other,playedtheirpositions,andworked hardtogether,”shesaid.“Ourwinning streakwastheresultofourteamwork anddeterminationtopushthroughthe

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12-5decisioninthesemifinalsdropping Forjanintotheconsolationbracket. SussexCentral’sBenLeepickedupa pinsendingForjanintothe5thplace matchwhereEgolfgotameasureofrevengewithanarrow1-0decision.

ForjanwillstarttheDIAAtournamenttakingonthe4thseedfromSussexTechBennettBrumbley,who finishedsecondattheHACtourney. Brumbleywas3rdinthissameweight bracketinthe2025showcase.

Peranteaulostbypininhisfirst HACmatchtoSussexCentral’sJimmy McLane,butreboundednicelyforapin overWoodbridge’sJenelSterile.He thencameupwithan8-3decisionover

Laurel’sKymaniRoberts.

However,Polytech’sCarterDulin pinnedPeranteautosendhimtothe 5thplacematchwherehethendropped a7-2decisiontoCapeHenlopen’s RobertPayton.

Peacockstartednicelywithapin overCapeHenlopen’sBryceBiles,but thenwaspinnedinthenextroundby CaesarRodney’sJadynThompsonGreen.

SuccessivewinsbypinoverLaurel’s ChristianBrownbypinandWoodbridge’sJackWanzerbya3-1decision keptPeacockalive,andgavehimsome strongmomentum.ButSussexCentral’s AnthonyRobleropostedan8-4decision,andSussexTech’sEricMcGlotten out-scoredhimwitha22-12majordecision.

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challenges.”

BeginningwithBertling’sfirstgame onJan.6atHollyGroveChristian SchoolinMaryland,theIndiansputtogetheraschoolrecord11-gamewinning streakthateclipsedthe2024-25team’s ninegamestringofsuccess.IRHSdefeatedSeafordandDelmartwiceeach, andHollyGroveChristianSchool, Woodbridge,Laurel,DelmarvaChristian,SussexAcademy,SalisburySchool,

Thestreakendedwitha42-37nonconferencelosstovisitingNewark CharteronFeb.7.TheIndianslosttwo moreconsecutivegamesbeforeending theseasonwithavictory.

Theyfinishedwitha12-8record, goodforsecondplaceinCapeHenlopen’sSouthernDivision.Unfortunately,theyendeduptiedfor25thplace withDelawareMilitaryAcademyand Glasgow,barelymissingthe24-team DIAAplayofftournament.

Bertlingfinishedthecampaignaveragingeightpoints,fourrebounds,2.5

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ExtraTime

ThehighlyanticipatedchampionshipswilltakeplaceonFriday,Feb. 27,andSaturday,Feb.28,atCapeHenlopenHighSchool.Thebracketsfor eachweightclassareavailableontrackwrestling.comaswellastheDIAA website.

stealsand1.7assistspergame.She earnedsecondteamall-conferencehonors. Abigailalsoreceivedaninvitation toplayintheprestigiousBlue-GoldAll StateGame.

MuchoftheIndians’successfulJanuaryandFebruaryrunisattributableto Bertling,accordingtoIRgirls’basketballheadcoachRonPerrell.

“Abbybroughtagreatdealofexperienceandpoisetotheteam,”saidPerrell, thefirstyearGreen&Goldbenchboss. “Sheenabledmetomovesophomore CatiePeranteautohernaturalposition offorward,whereshereallyexcelled.

Thepreliminaryroundwillbeginon Fridayat4p.m.withthequarterfinals startingat7p.m.Saturday’sactionwill beginaround10a.m.Medalswillbe awardedtothetopthreefinishersin eachweightclass.Fansareencouraged tochecktheDIAAIndividual Wrestlingwebpageforupdates,match schedules,andticketinginformation. Ticketsforthe2026DIAAIndividualWrestlingChampionshipsareavailableforpurchaseonlineviaGoFan,the officialticketplatformoftheDIAA (gofan.co/app/school/DIAA). Alivestreamofthechampionships willbeavailablethroughTheNFHS Network,allowingfanstofollowtheactionremotely.Moreinformationabout TheNFHSNetworkcanbefoundon theDIAAwebsite.Thereisafeeto subscribe.

Abbyalsohelpedinthebackcourtby providinguswithanexperiencedball handler.Sheisacalminginfluencefor theteam,andshedidn’tgetemotional regardlessofthesituationinagame.”

MakingIRcompetitive meantagreatdeal

AccordingtoBertling,helpingIndianRivergirls’basketballbecompetitivemeantagreatdealtoher.

“Itakeprideinrepresentingour schoolandbeingpartofaprogramthat isconstantlyworkingtoimprove,”she said.“Knowingthatmyeffortscontributetoraisingexpectationsand buildingawinningcultureallmotivate metopushmyselfeverydayinpractice andingames.Itfeelsrewardingtobe partofsomethingbiggerthanmyself, andtohelpestablishIndianRiverasa teamthatcompeteswithconfidence, discipline,andheart.”

Bertlingwilledherselftobecomeone ofthebestplayersandleadersofthe team.

“I’vesucceededasaplayerandleader throughconsistenthardwork,accountability,anddedication,”saidBertling.“I focusonimprovingmyskillsandholdingmyselftoahighstandardbothon andoffthecourt.Itrytoleadbyexam-

ple,whetherthatmeansencouraging teammates,stayingpositive,orputting inextraeffortwhenitmattersmost.I understandthatleadershipisnotjust aboutscoringorstatistics,butaboutsettingthetoneandhelpingotherssucceed.

“IcontributetotheIndianRiverbasketballteaminmultipleways,”she added.“Onthecourt,Ibringconsistent effort,defense,andastrongworkethic. Offthecourt,Itrytobeapositiveinfluencebysupportingmyteammates, communicatingeffectively,andhelping maintain teamchemistry.Iamalways willingtostepupwhenneeded, whetherthat’smakingakeyplay,motivatingtheteam,orstayingdisciplined inpractice.”

Beingoneoftheteam’stopproducersthroughouthercareerhasbeenboth fulfillingandchallenging,accordingto

Bertling.“Itisrewardingtoknowmy teammatesandcoachestrustmeinimportantmoments,butitalsocomeswith pressureandresponsibility,”shenoted. “I’velearnedhowtostaymentally tough, manageexpectations,andremain focusedevenwhenthegameisdifficult. Thesechallengeshavehelpedmegrow asaplayerandasaperson,teachingme resilience,confidence,andtheimportanceofpreparation.”

Recallingthethrillofreaching the2024-25DIAAplayoffs

AbigailBertlingcanstillrecallthe thrillofreachingtheDIAAplayoffslast season.

“Reachingtheplayoffslastseason wasanunforgettableexperiencefilled withexcitement,pride,andaccomplishment,”saidBertling,whowasbornin Denver,CO.“Itwasemotionalknowing howmuchworktheteamputinto reachthatgoal.Ifeltproudnotonlyof myselfbutofmyteammatesand

SunsetatTheNarrows,between FenwickIslandandSouthBethany, onFriday,Feb.20.

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LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

Any New Residents Who Wish to Vote in the Annual Municipal Election April 11, 2026 MUST Register with the Town

The qualifications for Ocean View voters are:

• Minimum age of 18 years.

• Citizen of the United States.

• Ocean View residency for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the Town election.

The registration period is open until March 27, 2026 @ 4:30pm

You may download, print, and mail-in a Voter Registration Form from the Town’s Web Site ( www.oceanviewde.gov/forms ). A copy of your Identification is required when you register to vote in person or by mail. A Delaware Driver’s License or ID is the preferred form of identification.

State or County registration does not entitle residents to vote in Town of Ocean View elections.

Any resident who has not voted in the Town of Ocean View’s election for the past two consecutive years in which there was an election must re-register in order to be eligible to vote in the April 11, 2026, election. You may also call 539-9797 x101 to inquire about your current registration status.

CP 20260206 7T

TOWN OF MILLVILLE APPROVAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, discussed and unanimously approved Ordinance 26-03 to adopt the updated Sussex County property tax assessments and supplementary assessments for 2026-2027 fiscal year.

CP 20260220 2T

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

Estate of Robert John Heaney, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration with Will Annexed upon the estate of Robert John Heaney who departed this life on October 4, 2025, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Sean Heaney on February 6, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator WWA without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator WWA on or before June 4, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator WWA: Sean Heaney 1171 Dexter Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20260220 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

The Town of Ocean View will elect a Councilperson from District 1 and District 3 for three-year terms on April 11, 2026.

Any resident of District 1 or 3 in the Town of Ocean View who meet the following qualifications is encouraged to file for the Council Seat in District 1 or 3:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years;

• Must be a U.S. citizen;

• Must be a resident for at least 1 year immediately preceding the date of the election;

• Must be a resident of District 1 or 3 at the time of filing and during the full term of office.

• Must be a Town of Ocean View eligible registered voter.

Any District 1 and 3 resident who wishes to file as a candidate for District 1 or 3 Council Member must file a “Certification of Intention” and pay a $50 filing fee at the office of the Town Manager no later than 4:30pm on March 13, 2026

The annual election of the Town of Ocean View will be held, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, between 8am and 5pm, at the Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.

CP 20260130 5T

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

Estate of Robert D. Young, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Robert D. Young who departed this life on January 6, 2026, late of Lincoln, DE were duly granted unto Jennifer Warrington on February 4, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before September 6, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Jennifer Warrington 10238 N. Union Church Road, Lincoln, DE 19960

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20260213 3T

The Annual Beaver Dam Canal Tax Ditch Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 34309 Burton Farm Road, Frankford, 19945.

For more information, please call 302.462.5490.

CP 20260220 2T

AGRICULTURE TAX DITCH MEETING

The annual meeting of Agriculture Tax Ditch will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, March 14 at the Frankford home of Fred West. For more information call 302-539-1228.

CP 20260227 2T

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES Charter §6 Municipal Elections

The South Bethany 2024 Election will be held at Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, Delaware, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Positions Open:

One (1) Mayor and three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. All seats are a two-year term, to begin when sworn in at the Town Organizational Meeting in May.

Applications for Candidacy are available beginning February 27, 2026, and must be filed by close of business at 4:00 p.m. on March 19, 2026. Applications are available at Town Hall, via e-mail to townhall@southbethany.org, or by calling (302) 539-3653.

Qualifications of Candidates:

Pursuant to the Town Charter:

6.5.1 Candidates for Town Council Member or Mayor shall have been a qualified voter of the Town for at least one (1) year prior to the date of election and meet the following requirements:

(a) Attained twenty-one (21) years of age

(b) A citizen of the United States

(c) Registered under the Town's voter registration ordinance (if one is in effect)

(d) Has not been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude.

6.5.2 Additional Qualifications for Mayor. A candidate for Mayor shall qualify as a "Resident"* of the Town, pursuant to Charter §C-6C at the time of the election. The Mayor shall remain a resident* of the Town of South Bethany throughout his/her term of office.

6.5.3 At least four members of the seven members of Town Council shall qualify as "Residents"* of the Town, pursuant to Charter §6.31(d)(2) and shall maintain the status of "Resident" throughout their term.

6.5.4 The term of office for each member of the Town Council shall be two (2) years, and no person shall serve more than three (3) consecutive terms as Mayor, effective with terms beginning on or after the Election.

* A “Resident” of the Town is defined by Town Charter as:

Resident. A resident of the Town shall mean any natural person who has been physically residing within the Town corporate limits for at least thirty (30) days prior to any scheduled Town election, and who maintains residency within the Town on the date of election.

Town Council (3 vacancies). The Town Charter provides that at least four of the seven members of the Town Council (including the Mayor) must be residents of the Town, but all may be residents of the Town.

Based upon the current composition of Town Council, and the mayor’s residency requirement, one (1) of the three (3) Council seats up for election this year must be a Resident and two (2) may be filled by either a Resident or a Nonresident property owner. Candidates for Mayor must qualify as a “Resident” of the Town. Each Council member shall continue, throughout his/her term of office, to maintain his or her residency status as described above.

CP 20260227 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Jeanette T. Pomeroy, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Jeanette T. Pomeroy who departed this life on November 5, 2016, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Lynn A. Pomeroy on February 13, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before July 5, 2017 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Lynn A. Pomeroy

3790 Whitney Park Lane, Greenacres, FL 33463

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20260227 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

39 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 272.000 / CTM# 134-13.00-19.00)

35 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 273.000 / CTM# 134-13.00-20.00)

33 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 274.000 / CTM# 134-13.00-21.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review Application P-355, a final land development plan titled “Albari Spots” submitted by Alan Decktor, P.E. of Pennoni Associates, Inc., on behalf of the property owner, Albari, LLC. The plan proposes the consolidation of three (3) lots into one (1) lot, as well as the construction of a bank with drive-in and an office building. The properties are located at 39 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 272.000, CTM# 134-13.00-19.00), 35 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 273.000, CTM# 134-13.00-20.00), and 33 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 274.000, CTM# 134-13.00-21.00). All lots are zoned GB1, General Business District 1.

The Town will hold this review on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online for viewing via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only

For additional information or to submit public comment, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

5 Canal Court (PIDN: 255.050 / CTM# 134-13.00-4.05)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on the following variance application:

Application V-465 requests the following variances:

1. From §140-28 to allow the existing building to project 0.62 ft. into the required 25 ft. front side yard setback associated with West Ave.

2. From §140-28 to allow the existing building to project 12.33 ft. into the required 15 ft. side yard setback to the northwest.

3. From §140-28 to allow the existing building to project 19.69 ft. into the required 30 ft. rear yard setback.

4. From §140-28 to allow the existing building to project 3.66 ft. into the required 15 ft. side yard setback to the southeast.

5. From §140-33 to allow the proposed steps to project up to 1 ft. more than the maximum allowable projection of 4 ft. into the side yard setback

6. From §140-33 to allow the proposed steps to project up to 9 ft. more than the maximum allowable projection of 4 ft. into the rear yard setback

7. From §140-28 to develop the property with a proposed lot coverage of 39%, which exceeds the maximum allowable lot coverage of 35%.

8. From §140-100-D(12)-b(4), and from §187-10-A to exceed the maximum allowable driveway width of 20 ft. to construct a driveway at 21.5 ft. wide within the Town right-of-way.

The application is submitted by the applicant and property owner, Michael Cook/Canalside Modern, LLC, of Cook Architecture, seeking variances on property zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential), located at 5 Canal Court. (PIDN: 255.050 / CTM# 134-13.00-4.05).

4 Luzerne Drive (PIDN: 413.087 / CTM# 134-16.00-936.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-466, submitted by the property owners, John and Teresa Sevier. The property owners seek a variance from Article VII, §140-50-B and Article V, §140-29 of the Town Code. Article VII, §140-50-B sets some dimensional regulations for Planned Communities, allows Town Council to set other dimensional regulations, and indicates that dimensional regulations not defined will comply with those set forth in R-3 zoning requirements. Ordinance #282 (later amended by Ordinances #321 & #353) established the zoning designation of Mixed-Use Planned Community (MXPC) for Silver Woods and established some dimensional regulations for the single-family portion of the MXPC, including a maximum lot coverage of 45% for single-family lots, except for selected models erected on non-adjacent lots.

The property owners are seeking a variance in order for all existing and proposed buildings/structures to exceed the maximum allowable lot coverage of 45% for a single-family lot in Silver Woods. The property owners wish to construct a concrete patio and walkway which would result in a total lot coverage of approximately 54% on property zoned MXPC (Mixed-Use Planned Community), located at 44 Old Forge Drive (PIDN: 413.087 / CTM# 134-16.00-936.00).

The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20260227 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

SECOND READINGS

The Town Council of Ocean View will hold a public hearing for a second reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, postponed from Tuesday, February 10, 2026:

• An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning District Designation for the Lands of SMC ENTERPRISES, LLC, from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 One- and Two-Family Residential District for a Certain Parcel of Land Containing 24,916 square feet, more or less, Identified as Sussex County Tax Map Parcel 134-12.00386.00, 32451 Windmill Drive.

All public hearings will be held at 3:00 pm or as soon as possible thereafter prior to the Town Council Meetings in the John West Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.

The ordinances may be examined online at http://oceanviewde.gov/pendingordinances or on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

All interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearings and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearings, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the meeting.

CP 20260227 1T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC HEARING

The Bethany Beach Town Council and Budget and Finance Committee will jointly hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM

The meeting may be viewed on two internet platforms:

The Town’s Website at: www.townofbethanybeach.com, click the Government Tab, then go to the left side of the page and click on Live Video Broadcast.

Or

Go to our YouTube page at: www.youtube.com/bethanybeachgov

The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on the proposed Town Budget for FY2027 (Fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2027).

The proposed budget is available for inspection in Town Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., (except on scheduled holidays), and is also available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com.

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

CP 20270227 1T

TOY SOLDIER

COLLECTION For Sale. Call for details 908-801-9648

Galanti Featherweight 520 Accordion. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005

Please leave message.

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

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

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

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

NET 3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80.

302-579-0026

NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00

302-537-6353

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

BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Conditioncall for details. Best offer

610-506-9179

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

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

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

302-855-1156

CUISINART MODEL FP8P

Elemental & Food Processor.

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

Refrigerator dorm style Emerson brand.

28”Hx17.5”w. Refrigerates and freezes as it should.

$30.00. 302-339-7691

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

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RVLutheran 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 1998 LINCOLN MARK VII

L.S.C Garage kept. 147,000 miles 410-443-9087

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

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

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

FISHING GEAR Salt and fresh2-Boat poles, 4-spinning, 1- surf. Tackle boxes w/ lures, rod box. 9 reels. ALL as a package only. $250 OBO 908-625-4656 CANOE 12ft. VINTAGE (70’s)SEARS ROEBUCK.

Model #332-61032 Fiberglass, rated 3 person/425lbs/3HP motor. No leaks, very good condition. $150 302-542-9500

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

LEAD SINKERS

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

WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT

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

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

2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

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

BOAT COVER.

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

FISHING GEAR.

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

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

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

DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO

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

703-346-1632

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

PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV 30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633

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

2-Netgear WIFI Extenders EX6400 Mesh $15. EX6120 $10. 302.648.6480

FREE! Commercial Greenhouse 24x48 with fan and benches. Must move 302-217-2264

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

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

2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2

DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS

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

BEIGE RECLINER

Good condition $50 302-278-1441

PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA

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

SMALL WHITE END TABLE

$25 OBO 703-346-1632

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

KING & QUEEN

Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

ELECTRIC RECLINER Brown Micro ber. Excellent condition with matching quilted cover $125 302-245-7149

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

4 9” DEEP TWIN SIZE

Box Springs, barely used, excellent condition $200 for all 302-983-6964

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

PAINTED WHITE WOODEN

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

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

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

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

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

PATIO FURNITURE.

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

OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2

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

WHITE WOOD TODDLER

Bed, covered mattress, Dory/Nemo linens (like new)

$75 302-858-3277

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

TILLER to plant grass seed. New $225, selling $125. Very good condition 302-841-0541

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS

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

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER

$45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

SUNCAST OUTDOOR

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

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING

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

RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt

Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099

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

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

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55/30 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

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

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN

VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

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

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

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

CRAFTSMAN SHOPVAC

Brand New! 25gal. $140 302-539-3771

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507 PICTURE FRAME VICE Stanley $25 302-436-9005 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228 www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258 Mikasa Whole Wheat Design 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message. Kerosene Heater Dynaglo 23,000 btu RMC-95-C7. Never used. $50.00 302-339-7691 PORTABLE GENERATOR

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

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

9 CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES

$50 302-541-4547

3 KITCHEN HANGING

White Lamps. New, Excellent Condition. $100

302-559-0848

CORNER CHINA CLOSET

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

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

1 FLEECE JACKET Raspberry color. size small $20

302-436-9133

LARGE KING COMFORTER

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

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

LAMP W/ TURQUOISE

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

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

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

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

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

RENTALS

Bishops Landing – Millville (#127)

3BR/2BA • Furnished Winter: $2,500/mo + util • Yearly: $2,200/mo + util

Bishops Landing – Millville (#127)

3BR/2BA • Furnished Winter: $2,500/mo + util

Yearly: $2,200/mo +

• Furnished

RENTALS

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

Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA 1st floor furnished unit. $1,900 per month + utilities. Available 11/15/2025.

Windhurst Manor: 3BR/2.5BA townhome in Millville. $1,950 per month + utilties. Available after 1/1/2026.

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

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

Forest Reach: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home with garage in Frankford. $2,200 per month + utilities.

South Hampton: 4BR/3.5BA townhome in Ocean View. $2,100 per month + utilities.

Pencil Drawing Book and Water Color Kit

$15.00 each. Lot of Pottery, Wine Cooler, Goblet, wine glasses, $35.00 each. Local Coastal Storybooks, $5.00 each. 302-743-1903

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

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

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

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER

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

ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903

STEELMAN 9”Fan, brand new $20 757-810-8782

BROTHER Printer $20 757-810-8782

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE

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

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

Saltwater Landing: 3BR/2BA furnished home with office and 2 car garage.

$2,400 per month + utilties.

Seashore Villas: 3BR/3BA furnished 2 story townhome with garage in Selbyville. $2,400 per month + utilities.

Blackwater Village: 4BR/2.5BA unfurnished single family home in Dagsboro. $2,500 per month + utilities

Quillen’s Point: 4BR/3BA single-family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,700 per month +utilities.

Dogwood Acres Rd: 4BR/2BA single family home in Dagsboro with 2 car garage and outbuilding. $2,750 per month + utilities.

Millville by the Sea: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Millville with 2 car garage. $2,777 per month + utilties and 2% rental tax.

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

MIKASA Whole Wheat

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

Please leave message. 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

TABLE SAW & BANDSAW Call for details 302-541-8008

MENS WINTER JACKET Tan XL 46/48 $20 410-739-6819

“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message

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

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

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

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

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

55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF

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

GET BOOST INFINITE

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

PREPARE FOR POWER OUT-

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

YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR-

190. Like new $100 OBO 703-209-1787

PREMIER AMP Twin 12” speakers 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, $975. 302-541-8187

CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441

YORKIE PUPPIES

Males & Females, Home raised. Call for details 302-934-8913

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT 520

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

GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005

This Week

❐ Sat, Feb 28th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Garage Sale! Moving out of State. Living room set (2) Dining room set, Large pottery flower planters, Adirondack furniture, pictures, decor items, 2 new BR sets, Kitchen set, TV consoles (3) tools, refrigerator, and much more!

37474 Albatross Dr, Selbyville, DE 19975

❐ Sat, Feb 28th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Estate Sale! Some antiques and collectibles. Lots of glassware, small appliances, spinet piano, furniture, and so much more! 33023 Vines Creek Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939

❐ Sat, Feb 28th 9am-3pm Rain or Shine

Moving Sale! 302-855-0691. CASH & CARRY 4 Chicory Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947 Bear Trap Dunes – Ocean View (#258)

CLASSIC KENNELL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50. 443-373-7294 WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES? Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

SARIS BIKE RACK Works on most cars, completely adjustable. Like new cond. $60 OBO 302-569-4580

20” GIRLS BIKE $20 text for pictures. 410-299-1581

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

RALEIGH SR SUNTOUR BIKE 18.5 in frame, easy release wheels. Good cond., smooth comfortable rider. $60 OBO 302-569-4580

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

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

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

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. What you might do to your hair while looking in the mirror to make sure you look your best

3. It's the fragile material a mirror is made of

6. When a vampire looks in the mirror, he never sees his ____

7. The place that contains the rst mirror you look at in the morning

10. Pablo Picasso's father, who was an ___ teacher, might have taught him to paint his famous "sel e"

11. When I stand in front of a mirror, there's just one person I see -- someone kind and smart and beautiful who looks just like __.

12. A night mirror?: A window is _____, so you can see outside during the day, but you might see yourself in it after dark

13. Magic window: In the Disney version of the fairy tale, the ___ looked into the Enchanted Mirror and saw the beautiful Belle

15. What the steam from the shower does to a mirror

18. What mirrors do to whatever is in front of them

20. The Ugly Duckling saw his re ection in it and discovered that he was actually a swan

21. "____ in the Mirror" was #1 hit song by Michael Jackson that made people think about who they are on the inside

22. Puzzled puppy: It's what a dog might do the rst time she sees herself in the mirror

23. It's the piece of furniture in your bedroom that is most likely to have a mirror

Parents Down

2. Whether it's brushing your teeth or putting on lipstick, this body part gets a thorough once-over each day

4. When a mirror ______, an intricate starburst design appears, leaving no pieces on the oor

5. Only position of a mirrored medicine cabinet that lets you assess how you look

7. When his work is done, he gives a man a mirror so that he can see how his haircut looks in the back

8. Go big: Scientist's miracle magni er that uses the power of mirrors to increase visibility

9. Look at it this way: If a mirror has this, it is said to bring you bad luck (but, as you look at the situation, haven't you already had it?)

14. Only full length mirror lets you see yourself from head to ___

16. Adjustments notwithstanding, a driver's ____ spot is that visually elusive space just outside the combined range of her mirrors

17. Vanity mirror: In "Snow White," it's the last word of the Wicked Queen's persistent query

18. End you're examining when you take that last glance over your shoulder (or view from a car's inside mirror)

19. Eye contact: Lingering selfstare of a narcissist

36314 SUNFLOWER BLVD, SELBYVILLE NEW to the Market! Beautiful 4 bd, 2.5 ba furnished twin home with extra room set up as a 5th Bedroom! Come see this well-cared for property with a great layout! It’s ready for new owners to enjoy early spring in the sought-after Bayside community, home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course & the Freeman Arts Pavilion. You will also have countless amenities, 2 bar & grills and on-site security in the community plus it’s close to the beaches & lots of other places to dine & shop.

tness center, club house, walking/biking paths and more. Welcome to turnkey waterfront living!

Asking $549,900 (DESU2102582) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

11279 SIGNATURE BLVD, SELBYVILLE

This charming 3 BR, 3.5 BA townhome offers the perfect blend of comfort and style in the award-winning Bayside community. A welcoming front porch sets the tone for relaxed coastal living, inside, you'll nd and

LYNCH ROAD

Picturesque country setting with privacy and space just west of Fenwick Island to build your dream farmhouse estate! Minutes from beaches, shopping, and restaurants, this sprawling 5.2 acre lot is where country living meets coastal charm. Site evaluation on file. Agent is owner. Land, Luxury, Live! 5.2 Acres (DESU2066598) Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND

38240 LOOKOUT LN #1064, SELBYVILLE

This fully furnished 3 BR, 3.5 BA end-unit townhome delivers spectacular panoramic views of the bay and natural shoreline. First level featuring a beautiful bedroom suite with full bathroom and a walkout screened-in patio. The entry-level suite opens to a large covered patio with views of the woodlands and water. The main level features a bright, open oor plan with a beautifully updated kitchen with custom granite island. The primary suite features a very large walk-in closet with plenty of room for storage. The walk-in bathroom features a luxurious soaking tub and walk-in shower.

$695,000 (DESU2096726)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

30533 SILVERTON ROAD, FRANKFORD

Just listed in Batson Creek Estates, this beautifully maintained home offers convenient rst oor living and much more! Main level boasts a primary suite, guest room & full guest bathroom, of ce/den, laundry, and open living space. Upstairs is perfect for guests with two bedrooms and a third full bathroom. A threeseason sunroom overlooking serene protected woodlands is the perfect place to relax any time of day. Outside, the spacious paver patio and beautiful landscaping provide the perfect setting to entertain or enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Make your plan to see this beauty soon!

$580,000 (DESU2103816)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

upstairs suite with a balcony and there’s a perfect, screened porch off the open living space downstairs. In the awardwinning Bayside community - this home is close to the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the Freeman Stage, indoor pool & more!

$590,000 (DESU2095326)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721