Coastal Point — February 6, 2026

Fire&IceFestivalready foractionafterweatherdelay

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Themulti-venueFire&IceFestival,postponedaweekinfavorof “morefavorableweather”accordingtoastatementfromtheevent sponsor,willnowkickoffonFriday,Feb.6.

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercemadethedecisionlastweek,whiletheareawasrecoveringfromonewinterstorm andanticipatinganotherone,tomovethethree-dayfestivaltothis weekend.

Withtemperaturesinthe20sand30s,theweatherwillbefavorable foricesculpturesandfirepits,roadsareclearandthereareno winterstormsonthehorizon.So,withoutfurtherado,let’sgetinto thescheduleforaweekendoffunandachancetogivethewinter freeze-outabigoldraspberry.

Eventsandactivitieswillbecenteredinfourmainlocations: downtownBethanyBeach,OceanView’sJohnWestPark,Salted VinesVineyard&WinerynearFrankfordandMillville’sEvansPark, manyhighlightingtheevent’stheme,“IntheFirstState”withahistoricalnote.

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CalendarquirkmeansnoIRSDelection

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

AcrossDelaware,candidatesarefilingtoruninlocalschoolboard elections.ButtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictdoesnothaveany seatsupforelectioninthespringof2026.

Geographically,IRSD’s10boardmembersaredividedbetween fiverepresentativedistricts.Butbetweenthestaggeredelectionsand Delawarechangestotermlengthin2022and2013,therearen’tseats upforelectionthisyear.

Termsarecurrentlyfouryears.The2027electionswillinclude seatscurrentlyheldbyIvanNealinDistrict2(northMillsboroand southernGeorgetown)andLeolgaWrightinDistrict3(LongNeck, southMillsboroandnorthDagsboro).

CandidatepaperworkistypicallyduebyearlyMarchtothe DelawareDepartmentofElections’SussexCountyoffice.Formore information,contactdepartmentat(302)856-5367orvisit119N. RaceStreet,Georgetown.

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OceanViewlookstoprotectofficersrespondingoutoftown

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheOceanViewTownCouncil,at therecommendationofTownManager CarolHouck,unanimouslyvotedto supportHouck’srecommendationto workwithPoliceChiefKenneth

McLaughlinandimplementwaysto betterprotectthepolicedepartment andTownofOceanViewwhenOcean ViewPoliceDepartmentofficersrespondtocallsoutsidethetown. Herrecommendationtoincreaseinsurancecoverageforthepolicedepartmentfrom$2millionto$10million,at

anadditionalcostofabout$6,700,receivedunanimoussupportfromthe council.Thatadditionalfundingisin theproposed2027-fiscal-yeardraft budgetthatwillbegiventothecouncil nextweek,Houcksaid. Increasingcoverageisawise,proactivemove,CouncilmanDonWalshsaid

atarecentcouncilmeeting,addingthat making changesandcreatingrecommendations“isn’teasy,butit’simportant.”

“It’sagreatidea.Itmightbesomethingweneverneed,butit’simportant

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tohaveitifsomethinghappens.Talking toMillvilleisveryimportant,too,becausetheyareourneighbors,andthey needtounderstandthis,”Walshsaid.

HewasreactingtoMayorJohnReddington’searliersuggestionto“continue tomeetwiththeMillvilleTownCouncilandthemayor,andtalkaboutthis issueandseeifwecancometosome kindofunderstanding.”

Millvilledoesn’thaveitsownpolice departmentbutreceivesservicesfrom theDelawareStatePolice,aswellas someresponsefromtheOceanView department.

Reddingtonagreedwithallof Houck’srecommendationsandcalled foreducatingresidentsabout“things peopledon’tnormallythinkaboutwhen theythinkaboutpolicing.”

Houcksaidher,andMcLaughlin’s, long-termstrategiesincludeadvocating forachangeinstatelawthatwouldrequireDelawaretoindemnifyagencies whentheyaredispatchedoutoftheir jurisdictionstoassiststatepolice.

Houcksaidforsometime,thecouncil, the policedepartment,staffandtown propertyownershavebeenconcerned aboutthepolicedepartmentresponding tocallsoutsideoftown,includingin Millvilleandunincorporatedareasof SussexCounty.

ShesaidtheTownhiredtheInterna-

tionalAssociationofChiefsofPoliceto conductananalysis,andexpertsconfirmedthat,withouttheOceanView’s assistance,theDelawareStatePolice wouldnotbeabletofulfillitscallsfor serviceinSussexCounty,althoughthat is notuniquetoDelaware.

ShesaidtheTownofMillvilledoes nothaveresponsibilityforoperations involvingpolicecalls,andofficialsthere havetakenthestancethattheTown bearsnoresponsibilityrelatedtocalls forservice.MillvillefunctionsasanunincorporatedareaofSussexCountyin regardtopoliceservice,shesaid.

ShesaidSussexCountyawards policinggrantstotowns,andOcean Viewisexpectedtoreceive$45,000in the2027fiscalyear,butthatamount doesn’tsupportthelevelofcallsoutside ofthetown.OceanViewpolicewere calledoutoftownabout360timesa year,eachyear,from2021to2024— primarilytoassistDelawareStatePolice Troop4outofGeorgetown,which servesMillvilleandthesurrounding area.

Houckrecommended,short-term, limitingcallstoonlypriorityresponses, talkingtoSussexCountyofficialsabout increasinggrantamountsawardedto towns,andhavingthepolicedepartment continueusingbestpracticesand trainingofficers.

Mid-termrecommendationsincludedworkingwithlocal,countyand stateleaderstoimplementlegislationto

assurematchingindemnityforlocalpolicedepartments,iftherearesettlements.

Long-term,Houckrecommended monitoringcallsforserviceoutofthe town,determiningthetypesofcallsand impactonthetown,andaddressing findingswiththemayorandtown council.

“It’sabigtopicbutonewehavebeen talking aboutforaverylongtime.Iam veryhappyit’spublicnow,becausenot everybodypaysattentionallthetime.... Thisisourfirststeptofirstacknowledgeandgiveanybodywhocaresthe opportunitytobeaware,andprovides uswiththeopportunitytomitigate,” shesaid.

McLaughlinlatertoldtheCoastal PointthattheTownis“takingaproactive,multi-layeredapproachtoreducing liabilitywhenourofficersassistoutside ourjurisdiction.Thisincludesenhanced insurancecoverage,advancedandongoingtrainingforourofficers,andpursuingadditionalfundingfromSussex Countytohelpoffsettheincreasingadministrativeandoperationalcostsassociatedwithprovidingthesecritical publicsafetyservices.”

Joiningthecouncilvirtuallyduringa worksessionbeforethecouncilmeeting wereconsultantsJohnFitzgerald,Joe PriceandMeghannCasanova,whoexplainedthattheIACPistheworld’s

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Selbyvillemanarrested formurderoffamilymember

TheDelawareStatePolicethisweek announcedthearrestofa28-year-oldSelbyvilleresidentfortheallegedmurderofa familymember.

Accordingtothe DSP,onFeb.2, around8:30p.m., troopersresponded toaresidenceon the37000blockof PintoDriveinSelbyvilleaftera71year-oldwoman wasfounddeceased inaditchbehindthe property.Uponarrival,theysaid,troopers learnedthat,followingaconcerning phoneconversationwitharrested28-yearoldJesusPalacio-Hernandez,afamily memberwasunabletolocatethevictim andcontacted911.

Whiletrooperswererespondingtothe scene,policesaid,familymembersfound

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Friday,Feb.6

•OceanView,1to4p.m.:Ahistory traildesignedtoshowcaseplacesthat linktoDelaware’spastgetsitsdebut,as doesabeerthatcelebratesthehistoryof theFirstState.Location:Hall’sStore replica,JohnWestPark.

•BethanyBeach,11a.m.to7p.m.: An“inflatablekingdom”andskating rinkofferfamilyfun,andthewalking touroficesculpturesopensforthe weekend,throughoutthetown.

•SaltedVines,2to9p.m.Anice lugewillbesetupfortastingswithabit of anOlympicflare,justintimeforthe internationalevent’sopeningceremonies.Foodtruckswillalsobeon-site from2to9p.m.,andtherewillbean ice-carvingdemonstrationfrom5to7 p.m.

Saturday,Feb.7

•BethanyBeach

From11a.m.to7p.m.,moreInflatableKingdomandskatingrinkopportunitieswillbeonoffer.

CascadingCarloswillbringhisjugglingshowfrom1to4p.m.

thevictiminaditchbehindtheresidence, whereshewasconfirmeddeceasedby emergencymedicalservicespersonnel. Throughinvestigativemeans,theDSPreported,Palacio-Hernandezwaslocatedin theSelbyvilleareaandtakenintocustody withoutincidentfollowingatrafficstop. Duetothenatureoftheincident,the DelawareStatePoliceHomicideUnitassumedtheinvestigation.

Thepreliminaryinvestigationrevealed that,duringtheovernighthours,PalacioHernandezhadallegedlyhadanaltercationwiththevictiminsidetheresidence. Heallegedlyphysicallyassaultedthevictimandthenallegedlymovedherbodyto aditch,whereshewaslaterfound.

Palacio-HernandezwastakentoDSP Troop4,wherehewaschargedwithMurderFirstDegree.Hewasarraignedbythe JusticeofthePeaceCourt11andcommittedtoSussexCorrectionalInstitution ona$1millioncashbond.

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• OceanView

T heDelawareHistoryCelebration ExpowillbeheldattheCoastal TownsMuseuminJohnWestPark from11a.m.to3p.m.From11a.m. to4p.m.,therewillbeabeergarden fortheadults,aswellasfoodtrucks andchildren’sactivities,including ponyrides,alsofrom11a.m.to4p.m. (Lastcallinthebeergardenis3:30 p.m.)

Therewillbeanice-carvingdemonstrationfromnoonto2p.m.

Sunday,Feb.8

•Millville’sEvansParkwillhosta fullslateofFire&Iceactivities.From 11 a.m.to3p.m.therewillbefood trucks,anice-sculpturewalkingtour, children’sactivitiesandaTouchaTruck event.

Therewillbealiveice-carving demonstrationinEvansParkfrom 11:30a.m.to1:30p.m.NanticokeperformanceswillbeheldintheCommunityCenteratnoonand2p.m.,each lastingapproximatelyanhour.

Decade80,alocal1980stribute band,willperformfrom1to3p.m.in thepark.

From3to7p.m.,theDelaware ArmyNationalGuardwillhelphighlightDelaware’smilitaryhistoryconnections.

Seealiveice-carvingdemonstration from5:30to7:30p.m.,andcapoffthe nightwithadroneshowbyStarFlight DroneShowsstartingaround7:30p.m.

•Millville

TheFire&IceChiliCook-offwill beheldattheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company.Ticketsmaybesoldoutby thenbutwerestillavailableforthe1 p.m.sessionasofCoastalPointpress timemid-week.Forticketavailability

•AtCoastalPointpresstime,tickets werestillavailablefortheSunday BrunchBuffetattheSaltedRim Restaurantfrom9a.m.to1p.m.Check www.fireandicede.comforticketavailabilityandordering.ProceedswillbenefittheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company.

So,shakeoffthatcabinfever,laceup thosecold-weatherbootsandgetout thisweekendtoenjoyafuncommunity-centeredcelebration.

ForafulllistofFire&Iceactivities andinformation,gotowww.fireandicede.com.

BethanytohonorFoleyatFeb.20meeting

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Itwouldseem20isaluckynumber forBethanyBeachPoliceDepartment ChiefPatrickFoley.

HewashiredbythepolicedepartmentonFeb.20,20yearsago,andhe’ll behonoredbytheBethanyBeachTown CouncilatitsFeb.20meeting.

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largestandmostinfluentialprofessional associationforpoliceandhasmorethan 35,000members.Casanovasaidthe analysisfortheTownfocusedonthe impactofthepolicedepartmentrespondingtocallsoutofitsjurisdiction, legalandriskanalyses,andriskmitigationstrategiestolessenliabilityexposuresresultingfrom out-of-jurisdictionalresponses.

Pricesaid13.8percentofcallsinvolveassistingotheragencies.Ofthat 13.8percent,2percentwasassisting DelawareStateTroop7inLewesand 68percentwasassistingTroop4in Georgetown.

In2024,therewere47incidentsin Millvillewithapoliceresponse.Of

chiefsaidwitha good-natured laugh,recalling beinghiredasa seasonalofficerthe summerof2002.

Incollege,at BridgewaterState UniversityinMassachusetts,heworkedforthecampus policeasacivilian,thengraduatedfrom

those,DelawareStatePoliceweredispatchedtoallbuteightincidents. Troopers,however,didnotarriveonthe scenepriortothecallbeingcleared, eventhoughOceanViewofficers’responsibilityistoonlyassist,hesaid.

Heposedandansweredfivelegal considerations:

(1)DoOceanViewofficershave legal authoritytogooutoftown?The answerisyes,anditisauthorizedby Delawarestatutes.

(2)WhatistheTown’sexposureto liability?IftheTownissuedbecauseof, forexample,misconductofanofficer, thereisnostatuterequiringthereceivingjurisdictiontotakeresponsibility. Whenanofficerrespondstoacalloris drivingfromoneplacetoanother,if negligenceisalleged,thereisthepossibilityofastatelawsuit,hesaid.Federal

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theDelawareStatePoliceAcademyin Dover,undergoingwhathelikenedto militarybasictraininggearedspecificallyforlawenforcement.

Yearsearlier,whenhewasatoddler, hisparentshadaretirementbeach houseinBethanyBeach.Hevacationed there,butalsoworkedthere—fora landscapingserviceinthetownthrough highschoolandatrestaurantsinthe areawhenhewasinmiddleandhigh schools.

lawsuitscanbeveryexpensivetomunicipalities, hesaid,becausethereisno capondamageawards.

(3)Isthereagreateramountofliabilityforpoliceout-of-jurisdictionresponses?Theanswerisyes,hesaid, explainingthathelookedatsamplesof typesofcallsandselectedoneswhere thereisgreaterriskofsomethinggoing wrong.Hefoundthat51percentofpersonalinjurycollisionshappenoutsideof town,68percentofdomesticsituations occurredoutoftown,75percentofwarrantserviceand57percentofshoplifting incidents,meaningthereisa disproportionatepercentageofout-ofjurisdictioncalls“thatcouldgosideways,”hesaid.

(4)Isthereactionbetweenstatepoliceandlocalagenciessuchthatthere shouldbealevelofindemnification?He

“Now,everydayaschief,Ihavethe chancetomakeadifference,whether it’satatrafficstop,acallforservice.It’s nicetocomeinandnottodothesame thingeveryday.Youneverknowwhatto expect,andyouhaveachancetohelp thoseinneed.Nottosoundcliché,butI lovetheopportunitytomakeadiffer-

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saidtheargumentforstateindemnificationisthatlocalpoliceincuraddedrisk whentheyrespondtoout-of-jurisdictioncallsandsupportstatepolice.

Maryland,NewJersey,Pennsylvania and RhodeIslanddonotindemnify localpoliceagencies,butnoneofthem dispatchlocalpoliceofficersanddirect themtoleavetheirjurisdictionstoassist statepolice,hesaid.Thecriticaldistinctionisthatthosestatesdispatchonly theirstatetroopers.

(5)WhatshouldtheTowndoto managerisk?Short-termstrategiesincludecontinuingimplementinggood riskmanagement,modifyingthepursuit policytofurtherrestrictpursuits,limitingout-of-jurisdictionresponsestoonly urgentcallsandconsiderincreasingliabilityinsurance,asthecouncilvotedto do.

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enceeveryday.Ilovepatrolling.Iam notmadeforanoffice.Ilovegetting out,ridingaroundtown.It’safantastic wayformetojuststaycurrentwiththe issuesandincidentsthatareintown, butevenjustonatrafficstop,youhave achancetochangesomebody’sperspectiveoflawenforcement,whichiscrucial,”hesaid.

Knowingdriversgetedgywhenthey lookintherearviewmirrorandspota policecruiser,hesaidhetriestoput thematease.

“Iunderstand,becauseifI’mdrivingdowntheroadwithmywifeand kids,goingtodinner,andthereisa policecarbehindme,Igetnervous.I applythattomyjob.Myintentisto trytochangetheirperspective.Ifthey arenervous,Itrytomakethem calmer.Iftheyareagitated,Itryto

havethemrelax.Cooperationandtrust isbuiltbetweenofficersandthecommunity.It’sincorporatedintraining. Thelastthingyouwanttobeisvery roboticandveryblack-and-white.It’s nicetohaveagoodpersonalitywhen youmakeatrafficstop,”saidFoley,42, who,withhiswife,Megan,hastwo sons,6and10.

“I’mblessed tohavetwogreatboys.I thinktheyareinterestedinpolicework. Oneplanstobeanengineer,butthe10year-oldplanstofollowinDad’sfootsteps.HowIfeelaboutthatis,I’m scared.Policingisn’twhatitwas20 yearsago.Itisn’twhatitwasfiveyears ago.Itseemstobeaprofessionthat comeswithalotofconsequences.The 10-year-oldisoldenoughtoseethe stressofthejobandtheconsequences, and hestillwantstobeapoliceofficer,” Foleysaid.

Becausesafetyisalwaysaconcern, officershavetobeaware,diligent,all thetime,andareaffectedbytragic

events,suchastheshootingdeathof 34-year-oldDelawareStatePolice TrooperMatthewTyler“Ty”Snook, whowaskilledwhileondutyatthe DelawareDivisionofMotorVehiclesin WilmingtontwodaysbeforeChristmas lastyear.

“Hewasambushedfrombehind,” Foleysaid.“Whensomethinglikethat happens, it’sclosetohome—whether ithappensinWilmingtonoronthe othersideofthecountry.Itcouldhappenanywhere,atanygivenmoment,includinginBethanyBeach.Youare over-vigilantandprotective.Itreally drainsyourbattery.Itwearsyouout,but unfortunatelythat’sthewayitistoday,” Foleysaid,ashesatinhisoffice,wearingabulletproofvest.

Requirementsaredifferentamong policedepartments,buthewearsone evenwhenhe’sworkingindoorsbecause,“Youneverwanttobecomplacent,soyoualwayswearit,inhopesthat youdon’tneedit,”hesaid.

Hisfavoritepartofbeingapoliceofficer,hesaid,isthecamaraderieamong residents,trustpolicebuildinthecommunityandtheclose,professionalrelationshiphehaswithtownofficials.

“IcannotsayenoughaboutChief Foley,”MayorRonCalefsaid.

“Hiscommunityinvolvement,his team-building,hisrepresentationof Bethany.Hehastrulybecomeagreat chiefofpoliceforourtown.He,likeso manyofourofficers,startedasa Bethanyseasonalofficer.Ihaveonly knownthechiefsincehissergeantdays, whenhiscommunityinvolvementand leadershipimmediatelyimpressedme. Congratulations,Chief,andasincere thankyoufor20yearsofserviceto BethanyBeach,”hesaid.

FormermayorRosemaryHardiman wasinofficewhenthen-chiefMichael Redmonandthen-deputychiefDarren Cathellwerefiredformisappropriations of funds,andFoleyandDeputyChief JustinNormanwerehiredtoreplace them.

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ShehasfollowedFoley’scareer“with admirationandappreciationsincehe firstbeganasasummerseasonalofficer,”shesaid.“Asaformermayorand currentchairwomanoftheBethany BeachPoliceAccountabilityCommittee,I’dliketomentionafewexamples ofhisdistinguishedserviceandexemplaryleadership.

“Followingtheterminationofthe twohighest-rankingofficersinthe BethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentin January2024,thetowncouncil,on April15,2024,unanimouslyselected then-Sgt.PatrickFoleyasitschief.The selectionwasbasedontherecommendationofanindependentpanelconsistingofpolicechiefsandotherswith law-enforcementbackgrounds.Inavery shortperiodoftime,ChiefFoley,togetherwithDeputyChiefNorman,restoredthemoraleofthepolice department’sprofessionalofficers,as wellasthetrustandconfidenceofour communityandotherlaw-enforcement agencies.

“Inaddition,inlessthanayear, underhisleadership,theBethanyBeach PoliceDepartmentreestablishedthedepartment’saccreditationbytheCommissionofAccreditationforLaw EnforcementAgencies,whichhadbeen suspendedinJanuary2024.Bethanyis inthetoppercentileoflawenforcement agenciesnationwideaccreditedby CALEA.Thisprestigiousachievement isconsideredthegoldstandardinpublic safetyagencies.

“Ourpoliceofficersserveandprotect usalleveryday,andPatrickFoleysets theexample.Weareindeedfortunateto havehimaschiefofpolice,”shesaid. RedmonandCathellwerefired, criminalchargeswerefiled,bothwere decertifiedandeventuallyjailed.When theyweresentencedinSeptemberof 2025,FoleytoldtheCoastalPointhe was“verygratefulthatthisisfinallyin

Frankfordmovestofillcouncilvacancy

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheFrankfordTownCouncilhas setthewheelsinmotiontofillthevacancythatarosewhenonlytwocandidatesfiledforthreeopeningsonthe councilearlierthisyear.

Theseatsthatexpirein2026are currentlyoccupiedbyPamelaDavis, JamesSampleandKyleQuillen.Only QuillenandnewcomerBrittneyOuttenfiledascandidates.Outtenand Quillenwillbeswornintotwo-year termsatthenexttowncouncilmeeting, setforTuesday,March3.

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ourrearview.”

“Theactionsofthepriortwoadministratorshavetarnishedthebadge currentBethanyBeachPoliceofficers proudlywearoverourhearts.While theactionsofRedmonandCathelldo notreflectourpolicingethics,Iam honoredtoleadastaffofprofessional andaccountablepoliceofficers.Iam veryappreciativeofthetownadministrators,councilmembersandresidents whoweserve,whohavestoodbyour

uledat5:45p.m.onMarch3,justbeforetheregular meeting,during whichthecouncil willdiscusswho thefifthcouncil memberwillbe.

TownManager SheldonHudson saidannouncementsofthe openingwillbe postedontheTown’sFacebookpage soon,andresidentsarebeingencouragedtonotifytheTowniftheyareinterestedintheposition.

HudsonthankedDavisandSample

sideduringthisdifficulttime,”hesaid.

Today,policedepartmentemployees arelikefamily,hesaid,andit’saclosenesshewantstomaintain,whilerecruitingofficers—particularlyseasonal officers.

“Iamverypassionateaboutthat. ThisiswhereIbeganmycareer.Seasonalofficersareveryimportantin everytown.Wehavemaybe1,200fulltimeresidentsinthewinter,anditgoes uponanyholidayto25,000.Thetown couldn’tfunctionwithouttheseasonal officers.Itcompletelydifferentfrom JanuarytoJuly,”hesaid.

The departmenthas12full-timeand

fortheiryearsonthecouncil.

“MissPamandJimmy:It’sbeena pleasure workingwithyou,”Hudson said.“Youarelow-dramaanddon’t haveapersonalagenda.Havingworked withmanydifferentcouncilmembers inthecourseofmycareer,bothin MillsboroandSmyrna,nowinFrankford,Ireallyrespectandappreciate this,”hesaid.

“Inadditiontobothbeingpassionateaboutadvocatingfortownresidents,MissPam,Iamimpressedby yourdeepknowledgeastowhatishappeninginthetown.

“Jimmy,Iappreciateoursharedpassionforseeingnewrestaurantsand businessescometoFrankford,”Hudsoncontinued.“Iwillmissworking withyou,andwe’llkeepworkingon theparkandsomeoftheretailrecruitmentafteryoustepoffthecouncil,”he toldthetworetiringcouncilmembers. Therewassomediscussionatthe Feb.3councilmeetingabouthowto interpretthetowncoderegardingopen councilseats,whichreferencesfilling anycouncilopeningswithin45days— withthequestionbeingwhenthe45dayclockstarts.Hudsonsuggestedthat “toplayitsafe,”thecouncilshould schedulethespecialmeetingtofall

16seasonalofficers.

Foley,whotriestoavoidthespotlight,saidhedoesn’tbelievehe’sdone “anythinggreatenough”tohaveatown partyordinnertocelebratehis20thanniversary,butonFeb.20,he’llbethere inthecouncilchamber,where,atthe Jan.16meeting,TownManagerCliff Gravietaskedthatanecdotesabout Foleybesenttohim.

“Hewasaskingforembarrassingpicturestodoamontage,acollage,or somethingthatmightembarrassme public ly,”Foleysaid,laughing. Later,he’slikelytocelebratewithhis family,hesaid,buttherealblessingis

“toworkforaveryloyaltown.”

“Thewholetown,includingcouncil members,it’satight-knitfamily,a tight-knitcommunity.Youcanseeit, youcanfeelit,evenattowncouncil meetings.Ifyouworkwithagoodpolicedepartment,youdon’thavecoworkers.It’sfamily.Sowhenyoucome towork,youcare.

“Youareworkingwithfamilyand helpingtoservethecommunity.You don’twantittobeanindividualisticapproach.It’sgreatcomingtoworkknowingpeopleloveandsupportyou.With policedepartmentsacrossthecountry, it’sabrotherhood,”Foleysaid.

Conawayfilestorunfor41stDistrictseat

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Hopingtopreservethewayoflifehe remembersashewasgrowingupin SussexCounty,DougConawayhas filedforDelawareRepresentativefor District41,theseatbeingvacatedby stateRep.RichCollins,whoisretiring.

Conaway,52,aRepublicanwholives inGumboroandownsDouglas Builders,saidhefondlyremembers whatwasknownas“‘lower,slower Delaware,’wherenobodywantedto comeexcepttovisitthebeach.”

“Iwanttopreservewhatwehave here.Ithinkwecankeeptaxeslow. Thatisabigconcern,butwecanstill fightthat,thesameasRichdid,andnot raisetaxes.That’sthesamethingIwant todo.Iwillnotvoteforataxincrease. Nobodylikestooverspend,andweneed tobegoodstewardsofpeople’smoney. That’simportant.Igrewupinerawhen wedidn’toverspend.Wespentbasedoff whatwecanafford.

“IsupportSecondAmendment rightsinatimewearefacingnowwith theguns,wantingtomakeitmoredifficult topurchaseagun.Ifeeleverybody shouldhavetherighttopurchaseagun andprotectthemselves,”hesaid.

“Weneedtoworkoneducation.We

needtoturnoureducationaround.We areheadinginthewrongdirection.We areattheendoftheroadoneducation. Rightnow,I’mtryingtodosomefactfindingtodeterminewhattheproblem isandhowIcould helpthemachieve betterresultsand helpturnthenumbersaround.In statetesting,inthe fourthgrade,I thinkwerank48th inthecountry.Educationisimportant,”hesaid, addingthathehasbeenmeetingwith educationleaders.

ConawaypraisedCollinsforhelping veteransandsaidhe,too,willhelpthem, especiallysincehewasacareerU.S. Armyveteran,retiringasacommand sergeant-major.Afterretirement,he startedthecontractingbusiness.

“ThelastjobIhad,Ioversaw 350,000enlistedsoldiersacrossthe globe.Itookthemessagefromthetop andspreadittothebottom.ThenI tookconcernsfrombottomuptothe top”andnevernoticed,orcared,about theirpoliticalorlifestylepreferences,he emphasized.

“Ibuildhousesforpeoplewhoarein

same-sexmarriages.Thatmightnotbe mybelief.Imightnotbelieveinengagingwithsomeoneofthesamesex,but thatdoesn’tmeanIcan’trepresentthem orsupportthem.That’stheimportant thing—thatIrepresenteverybody equally.TherearetimesImaynotagree, butIfollowedwhatthebosstoldmeto do,andsometimesyouhavetolistento peopleandunderstandtheirpoint-ofviewandtheirperspective.Ilearnedin theArmyit’snotaboutyou.Iwantto bearepresentativeofthepeople,”he said.

Conowaysaidheisconcernedabout thestatenotproducingallofitsown powerandhowrapiddevelopmentisaffectingtheinfrastructure.

“Weapprovehousestobebuilt,but wedon’thavetheroadstosupportthe peoplewhoarecominghere.Weknow themajorityofpeoplewhoarecoming herearegoingtoberetireeswhoneed medicalcare,butwedidn’tprojectadequatecaretotakecareofthepeople whoarecomingin.Youhavetobe smartaboutinfrastructureandprojecting.Wehavetolooktothefuture,20, 30years.Whatisourneedgoingtobe then?”hesaid.

Conawaysaidhebuildsthreeorfour houseseachyear,oneortwomorethan thatsomeyears,andiscommittedto

givingbacktothecommunitybydonatinghistimeandprofits,andhelping youngcouplesastheystarttheirlives together.

“Theonlywaytheycangetahouse inDelawareisforsomebodytobewillingtohelpthem.It’sthesamewithveterans.ThereisaveteranwhoIam startinghishouseintwomonths.Heis aDelawareresident,andIamdonating allmytimeandalltheprofits.Ihave companiesthatdonateproducts,butall thetimeIputin—Iwon’tcollectan hourofpay,andtheprofitsthecompany wouldmakegoesbacktothem.They willhaveahousepayment,andthey havetopayforthelumberandeverythingelse,butalotofitisdonatedbecauseIwanttogivebackeveryyear.

“I’mfortunateenough.Ispentmy timeintheArmy.Igetaretirement check.Mygoalistogetpeopleawellbuilthousefortheirhard-earnedmoney, becausewithalotofbuilders,peopleare gettingrippedoff,”hesaid.

Consideringothers’opinionsisas importanttohim,headded.

“Rightnow,weareatapointwhere peopledon’twanttolistentotheother side.Theyblockeverybodyandeverything.Ifwegettothatpoint,ifthat

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OceanViewChurchofChristpreppingforNighttoShine

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Guestsarrivingatthisyear’sNight toShineinOceanViewwillwalk throughatunneloflights,posewith friendsinaphotoboothandbeable toenjoyanicecreamsundaestation —alltoobservethe10thanniversary oftheprom-styleeventdesignedfor those14orolderwhohavespecial needs.

Plannedfor6to9p.m.onFriday, Feb.13,atOceanViewChurchof Christ,NighttoShineisaworldwide eventsponsoredbytheTimTebow Foundation.Tebow—aformerNFL quarterbackknownforhisChristian

Frankford

within45daysaftertheelectionwould havehappened.

TownSolicitorScottChamberswas presentatthemeetingbutdidnot weighin,sayinghewouldhavetolook atthecodefirst.

Thecouncilalsodiscussedthe Town’scurrentfeestructureforFreedomofInformationActrequests.

“Whatbroughtthisupiswegot bombardedwithFOIArequestsover thelastmonthfromonepersoninparticular,toapointwhereitwas…I’ll justsayitwasonerous,”Hudsonsaid.

Thetowncodecallsforaminimum chargeof$20perrequest,plus50cents foreachcopiedpagereceivedasaresultoftherequest.However,Hudson saidtheTownhasnotconsistently chargedthoseamountsinthepast.

Hesuggestedthatamorereasonablefeemightcenteronhowmuch timethetownstaffspendsworkingto respondtoit,sincesomerequeststake secondstofulfill,whileothersmight takehours.

“Ithink$20isalittlebitexpensive, perrequest,asaminimalcharge,”Town CouncilPresidentGregWelchsaid.

Hudsonagreedbutsaidthatthere aresomerequestsforwhich$20— consideringthetimespentonthemby TownClerkHeatherBernat—isnot enoughofacharge.

“Ijustwanttomakesureifit’ssomethingthattakestwominutes,we’renot beingexcessive,”Hudsonadded.

Inotherbusiness,thetowncouncil heardfromHudsonaboutbidsforimprovementstoFrankfordTownPark. Twobidswerereceivedforthefirst phaseoftheproposedimprovements —onefor$100,000andtheotherfor $234,000.Thehigherbidincluded “poured-in-place”surfacing,whilethe lowerbidincludedrubbermulch.

Hudsontoldthecouncilhewillask bothbidderstoresubmittheirproposals,usingrubbermulch.

Thecouncilalsovotedtoappoint EluidRamireztotheBoardofAdjust-

faith—conceivedoftheideabecause, inhisownteenyears,hewassaddenedtoseeahandicappedboybeing treatedpoorlybythecommunity.

Now,ontheFridaybeforeValentine’sDayeachyear,thosewithspecial needsarrivetothecheersofpaparazzi inchurchparkinglotsworldwide,includinginOceanView.Theywalkon aredcarpet,haveexpertstendtotheir hairandmakeup,gettheirshoes shined,havedinner,takelimousine ridesanddance.

“It’smyfavoritenightoftheyear,” NighttoShineEventCoordinator JoAnnaEvanstoldtheCoastalPoint thisweek.

“Somepeoplesay,‘Whydoyou

mentandwillseektofillanothervacancyontheBoAinanticipationof theneedforahearinginthenearfu-

wanttodoit?’andIsay,‘Justtosee theirsmiles,’”shesaid.

“Thisyear,forour10thanniversary, thedecorationswillbedifferent. Therewillbeaheightenedred-carpet experience.Thereisgoingtobea photobooth,alightedtunnelfor themtowalkthrough,lotsofextra lightingthatwehavenothadinthe past.WehaveaRedCarpetCommitteethatwasabletomakethatexperiencehappen.

“Forme,theonebeingincharge,I doalotofdecorating,sothatexperiencetendstogetdoneonFriday,and itiskindofalast-minutethingfor me,soweaskedagroupofpeople fromthecongregationtoheadthatup.

ture.ThePlanningCommission,which hadbeensidelinedinrecentmonths becauseitdidnothaveenoughmem-

I’mexcitedtoseeit,”Evanssaid. ForceOneProductionsdiscjockey EricMassey,SamEllisphotography, videographerMorganBartholomewof EastCoastProductions,hairstylists andmakeupartistswillalldonate theirtime.

Whiletheguests—eachwithan assignedbuddy—areenjoyingthe promandadinnerofhamburgers, frenchfries,chickennuggets,fruitand cheese,freeofchargetoeveryone, theirparentswillbedownthestreetat Hocker’sFamilyRestaurantfora complimentarybuffetdinner. SeeEVENTpageA10

bersforaquorum,nowhasfourmembers,withfivebeingitsfullcomplement.

PreviousNighttoShineeventshavesprungsmilesfarandwide.

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Attheendoftheevening,allofthe guestswillbecrownedPromKingor PromQueen.

Thisyear,120guestsfromasfar awayasMilfordandOceanCity,Md., haveregistered,soNighttoShineis fullfor2026,butthere’sawaitinglist

availableonthechurch’swebsite,at www.ccovde.org.Evanssuggestedregisteringearlyforthe2027event—as soonasthethirdweekinDecember thisyear.

Buddiesandmembersof“thepaparazzi”arestillneeded.Evanssaid anyoneiswelcometostandinthe courtyardandcheerforguestsasthey arrive.Tovolunteertobeabuddy,call thechurchat(302)539-7468.Bud-

dieshave theirbackgrounds checkedand receivetraining.

“Nightto Shineissupportedbythe community,” Evansemphasized.

“Localbusinessesand peoplefrom ourcongregationgive donations.

Eventhough it’saTim Tebowevent, hedoesnot payforit.It’s alocally sponsored churchand community

event.It’soneofourfavoritenightsof theyear.Alotofworkgoesintoit, butweallloveit.

“Ifrequentlygoshoppingatsome ofthelocalgrocerystores,andthe guestswhocomeeveryyearwillfollowmearoundandaskmewhatthe dateisforNighttoShineforthenext year.Theyfollowmearoundtofind outwhenthedateis,”shesaid.

“Wearesoexcitedtoonceagainbe anofficialhostchurchforthisyear’s NighttoShine,”theRev.Ethan Magee,churchpastor,postedonthe church’swebsite.

“NighttoShineisanunforgettable prom-nightexperience,centeredon God’slove,forpeoplewithspecial needs.Ononenight,Feb.13,hundredsofchurchesofdifferentdenominationsfromallovertheworldwill cometogethertocelebratepeople withspecialneeds,”hewrote.

OceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlin,whoregularlyattends, saidthepolicedepartmentisproudto participatebecauseit“reflectsthe heartoftheOceanViewcommunity, ensuringeveryperson—especially thosewithspecialneeds—feelsvalued,respectedandcelebrated.”

“WeareverythankfultotheleadershipoftheOceanViewChurchof Christforhostingandsupportingthis incredibleevent,andwearealways happytostandalongsidetheminsupportofourspecialneedscommunity,” thechiefsaid.

Duringthe2025event,McLaughlin,whilesocializingwithguests,noticedthebuddieswhoaccompanied guestsandtoldtheCoastalPoint, “Wehearalotofnegativecomments aboutkidstoday,butlookatthese kids.Theyarehere,onaFridaynight, andIthinkthat’sgreat.”

Frankfordlibrarysearchingfornewdirector

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheFrankfordPublicLibrarythis weekisinsearchofanewdirector,with thedepartureofBonnieElliott,whohad beenatthehelmofthelibraryforfive years.

Elliottsaidherlastdayonthejobwas Wednesday,Jan.28,whichwasconfirmed byCindyStrouse,presidentofthelibrary’s BoardofTrustees.NeitherEllliottnor Strousewouldaddressfortherecordthe reasonsforElliott’sdeparture.

“BonnieElliotthasmovedonfromher positionasofJan.28,2026,”Strouse wroteinaJan.31emailtotheCoastal Point.“WethankBonnieforheryearsof dedicationtothelibraryandpatrons,and wishthebestforherfutureendeavors.”

Inthemeantime,PhilipHartmeyeris servingasactingdirector.Hartmeyerhas servedasassistantdirectorandbuilding maintenancesupervisoroftheFrankford librarysince2022andasteenservicescoordinatorfrom2023to2025.Hewasinstrumentalintheadditionofsolarpanels tothelibraryroofin2023,workingwith Elliotttosecurea$170,000grantforthe projectfromthenon-profitorganization EnergizeDelaware.

“Asearchforanewdirectorhasbegun” Strousewrote,addingthatshewouldnot addressotherquestionsposedtoher

aboutthecircumstancesofElliott’sdeparture.“Personnelissuesareconfidential, andtheBoardofTrusteeswillnotcommentondetails,”sheconcluded.

Elliottsaidthisweekthatshecameto theFrankfordlibraryin2019asadult programmingdirector,apart-timeposition,andservedasactingdirectorbefore beingnameddirectorin2020.SheattendedmostFrankfordTownCouncil meetingsonbehalfofthelibraryandwas amemberoftheTown’sParkCommittee.

Elliottfrequentlyrequestedsupport fromtheTownforlibraryprogramsand activities,andsometimescastigatedtown officialsfornotattendinglibraryactivities orprovidingfundingassistance.

Mostrecently,shesecuredhelpfrom theTownwithlawn-cuttingandsnowplowingforthelibraryproperty.

“Itrulycherishthepeoplehere.Itruly cherishthestaff”ofthelibrary,Elliott said.“IlovethetownofFrankford.Iwill missthepeopleandthecommunityimmensely.Iwillcontinuetoprayfortheir wellbeing,”shesaid.

Meanwhile,Strouseattendedthe Tuesday,Feb.3,FrankfordTownCouncil meetingtoseektheTown’sassistancewith anefforttolobbytheSussexCounty Councilforincreasedfundingforthe county’s11independentlibraries.Only

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CoastalPoint•KerinMagill FrankfordPublicLibraryBoardofTrusteesPresidentCindyStrousesoughtsupport attheFrankfordTownCouncilmeetingonTuesday,Feb.3foranincreaseinlibrary fundingthroughacountytaxincrease.

Billwouldgiveboatownersrighttorepairvessels,equipment

AbillintroducedintheDelaware GeneralAssemblythisweekseeksto breaknewgroundinthe“right-to-repair” movement.

TheDelawareMarineEquipment RighttoRepairAct(HouseBill279)is sponsoredbystateRep.RichCollins(RMillsboro)andstateSen.Russell Huxtable(D-Harbeson,Lewes,Dewey Beach).Thebipartisanlegislationwould requirethemakersofboats,engines,and anyspecializedmachinery,parts,toolsand technicalsystemsinstalledonorusedin conjunctionwithvessels,toprovidefair andreasonableaccesstotheparts,tools, softwareanddocumentationneededto conductrepairs.

Ifenacted,thebillwouldbethefirst right-to-repairstatelawfocusedonmarineequipment.

Overthelastdecade,officialsnoted, lawmakersinmoststateshaveintroduced

someformofright-to-repairlegislation.

“Thegrowinginteresthasbeendriven byconsumerbacklashasmanufacturers haveincreasinglyerectedbarrierstodevice repair,forcingownerstousecompany servicecenters,partsandtechnicians. Consumerssaytheyshouldbeableto workontheirownpropertyandthatmonopolizingrepairshasincreasedcosts, lengtheneddelaysandforcedthemto purchasenewequipment.”

Thefocusandscopeofright-to-repair billshavevariedwidely.Thusfar,atleast sixstateshaveenactedsuchlaws:California,Colorado,Minnesota,NewYork, OregonandMassachusetts.Right-to-repairproposalsmostoftenaddressconsumerelectronicdevices,suchas cellphones,butfarmequipment,automobilesandhomeapplianceshavealsobeen targeted.

“Equipmentanddevicemakershave

maintainedthatallowingthirdpartiesto repairtheirproductswouldexposeproprietaryinformationandriskthedisclosure oftradesecrets,whichcoulddamagetheir businesses,”theysaid.

Inthecaseofenginesandvehicles, criticsofright-to-repairlaws,including federalgovernmentagencies,have claimedthatfacilitatingthird-party accesswouldallowequipmentownersto bypassfeaturesrequiredforcompliance withsafetyandenvironmentalregulations.

“Delawareanshavealonghistoryof beingabletorepairtheirowncars,boats, andtractors,”Collinssaid.“I’vespent countlesshoursinmyownworkshop doingallthesetasks.Evenastechnology changes,ourdo-it-yourselfheritage shouldn’t.Inourstate,especiallySussex County,marineequipmentisvitaltoour economy,supportingbothoccupations

andrecreation.Withpeoplebeingincreasinglysqueezedfinancially,weneedto preservetheirrighttofixtheirownproperty.”

Huxtable,theprimeSenatesponsorof theproposal,hadsimilarreflectionsonthe legislation.

“Delaware’smarineindustryisessentialtoourcoastaleconomy,yettoomany boatownersandoperatorsarebeing forcedintomonopolizedrepairsystems thatdriveupcostandlimitchoices,”he said.“WithHB279,I’mproudtopartner withRep.Collinstoapplythoselessonsto themarineindustry.Thisbillisabout consumerprotection—givingpeoplethe powertorepair,maintainandoperate theirequipmentwithoutbeingsubjectto pricegougingorunfair,monopolized pricing.”

HouseBill279ispendingactionin theHouseTransportationCommittee.

threelibrariesinSussexCountyare County-run.

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The11independentlibrariesare fundedbyacombinationofCountyand Statefundingwithindependentfundraisingeffortsbythelibraries.

Strousesaidthelibrariesarebeginning apostcardcampaignthatencouragesresidentstoasktheSussexCountyCouncil toraisethelibrarytaxtheCountyimposesonpropertyowners.Thecurrent rateis.0023centsper$100ofassessed propertyvalue,andStrousesaidthelibrariesareaskingtheCountytodouble that.

ShetoldFrankfordofficialsthatthe ratehasbeenthesamesince2008—the yearthelibrarytaxwasestablished.The newrate,shesaid,wouldmeanproperty ownerswouldpayanaverageof$20per year.Figuressheprovidedshowedexamplesofhowmuchtheincreasewould meanforavarietyofhomevalues.Thetax amountsrangedfrom$9.20forahome valuedat$200,000to$23forahomevaluedat$1million.

In2025,independentlibrariesthemselveshadtoraisebetween13percentand 52percentoftheiroperatingbudgets,accordingtothefiguresStrouseprovided. “It’sgettingharderandhardertoraise themoney,”shesaid.

Thepre-printedpostcardswillbe availableatthelibrary,Strousesaid.

said,creditingherfortakingcareofthe childrenwhilehewasintheU.S.Army, oftenoutofthecountry.

continues,wewon’thaveacountry.It willfallapart.Itwillimplode,”hesaid, referringtoaBiblepassagefromthe bookofJamesthatadvisesbeingslowto speakandquicktolisten.

Conawayandhiswife,Christie— theparentsoftwochildren,Grantand Jade—havebeenmarried26years,he

“Sheisatruemilitaryspouseandan amazingwoman.She’swonderful.Peoplewhoknowuswilltellyouwejustget alongwitheachotherandreallyare happywitheachother,”hesaid.

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FollowingyearsofbeingprintedatDelawarePrintingCompanyinDover,thisisthefirsteditionoftheCoastalPointtobe printedbyAdamsPublishingGroup(APG),outofEaston,Md.

Thiswasn’tamovewewerenecessarilylookingtomake,but DelawarePrintingmadethedifficultdecisiontoshutdownits press,andwebasicallyhadtotakeourtoysandgoelsewhere.So, welookedaround.Andthenwelookedaroundalittlemore.And, youguessedit:Welookedaroundalittlemore.

Ultimately,wecametochooseAPGforourprintingneeds,and thisweek’sedition—the22ndanniversaryissueoftheCoastal Point—isthefirststepinwhatwehopewillbealongandproductiverelationship.

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Aswegrowintothisnew relationship,wewilllearnalotofnew thingsonourend,andhowtomaximizeourrelationshipwith APGintermsofproducingourbestwork.Wemightbeshuffling aroundsomeofourdeadlines,bothintermsofsubmittedinformationfromourreadersandwithadvertisingreservationsandcopy.

Butwewillkeepyouinformedaswedothis,andthankyoufor yourpatienceandcontinuedsupport.

Maybewecanallchangethediscourse

We’rerude.

Icouldprobablyendthecolumnrightthere,butIfeellikeI shouldmaybeofferalittleevidencetobackmyclaim,andthere wouldalsobeahugeblankspotinthepaperifIdidwrapituphere, solet’skeepgoingwiththisthought.

Thisobviouslyisnotanewphenomenon.Thereareundoubtedly cavedrawingsofsomeonedouble-parkinghiswoolymammothoutsideofaWawa,whileinsidesomeoneelsecutsinlinetopayfortheir acornquesadilla,orwhatevertheyatebackthen.Theannalsof humanhistoryarefilledwithslavery,wars,ethnicsupremacyandreligiousintolerance,soit’sprobablysafetoassumetherewereafew peopleouttherewhoweren’tespeciallykind totheirfellowcavemen.

Cavepeople?Cavians?

Regardless,itisfeelingthesedayslike rudebehaviorisnolongertheexception— itisjustthemethodinwhichmanypeople livetheirlives.I’vetriedlookingatthis throughadifferentlens—youknow,understandingthatpeoplearebusierthanever,weinteractmorefrequently indigitalform,soourin-personinteractionssuffer,etc.,butthe premiseremains,anditstillstinks.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

monthswewillinevitablybesnowedinduetothe1.5inchesthat mightcomeourway?Itislikethatmovie“ThePurge,”wherelaws aresuspendedfor12hoursandpeoplejustrunaroundkillingeach other,exceptthisonecantakedays,andtheyarearmedwithshoppingcartsandmittens.

Thinkyou’resafewhenyoufinallyfinishpayingandescapethe store?Intheimmortalwordsoflongtimecollegefootballannouncer LeeCorso:Notsofast,myfriend.Nowthereisaparkinglotthat awaitsyou.

It’seasytojustchalkthisuptosocial-mediawarriors,right? Thosebagsofdecayinggarbagewhohavenothingbettertodoall daythantotrollontheaccountsofpeopleorbusinessesjusttomake themselveslookcleveror“dangerous”andjustendupmakingeverybodyupsetatthem,andthat’swhatthey’relookingfor.Wetalked lastweekabout“ragebait”beingthewordoftheyearfortheOxford Dictionary,andyoucanseeiteverysingledayonline.Itdoesn’ttake longtofindoneofthesebubbleheads,anditdoesn’ttakeacontroversialposttogetthemgoing.

Theywantattention.Theycraveattention.And,lackingtheabilitytoproduceanythingpositivethroughwhichtoearntheattention theysodesperatelycrave,theyturntheireffortstobeingnegativeand foul.Youcanseeanavenueoffeelingbadforthesefolks,butthen theyusuallyrevealthemselvesagain,sothatavenuequicklybecomes adeadend.

Andtheyarenotalone.Haveyouvisitedagrocerystorelately— particularlyinthosedaysbeforewegetananticipatedsnowevent andeverybodyrushestoloadtheirpantryforthesix-to-seven

HowmanyofyourememberthevideogameFrogger?You’dtry tocrossaroadbydodgingcars,onelaneatatime,andthenyou’dbe taskedwithcrossingacreekbyjumpingon passinglogsandturtles.Well,shoppingcenterparkinglotsarekindoflikethat,except thedrivershonktheirhornsalotandthere aren’tanypatternstomemorizebecause mostofthedriversaremoreworriedwith gettingoutoftheparkinglotthanwhothey mighthitorscareintheprocess.

Whateverhappenedto“TheWave?”Youknow,someonewould betryingtowalkinaparkinglot,thedriverwouldstop,letthe pedestriangoandbothpartieswouldwaveamicablytoeachother andgetonwiththeirdays—particularlywhenitwascoldoutside andraining?Nownobodywantstogiveaninch,andmoredrivers appearinclinedtotrytosplashyouwiththepuddleyou’reavoiding thantoletyououtofthenastyweather.

Iknow,Iknow.Theramblingsofanoldmanwhowantsustoreverttoasimplertime,right?Maybe.Theysaythecalendarneverlies, andI’veadmittedlybeenthroughalotofcalendarsinmylife.

Buthaven’tweallnoticedthiswaveofrudeness?Don’tweallsee what’shappeninginthetemperatureofournationalpolitics?I’vehad peopleopinetomethattheuptickinthenastinessintoday’sworldis duetothebehaviorofthoseweelecttoleadus,andtheremightbe somethingtothat.Or,maybewechooseourleadersbecausewe’ve embraced,oratleastaccepted,thatthisishowdiscourseisdonethese days,andbettertogetthepersonwhoisgoodatitthannot.

Butit’shardtoacceptthatthisiswhatwe’vebecome,andweall havetostepupasaspeciesandjustnotacceptitatall.Weobviously can’tcontroltheactionsofothers,butmaybewecanchangethetone bychoosingkindnessfirst.Yeah,Ilikethat.Let’strythat,shallwe?

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Presidents’DayandaquestionaboutGeorgeWashington

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

ReadingaboutPresidents’Daycoming uponFeb.16,Ifoundsomeinteresting factsandaquestionaboutGeorgeWashington’splaceonthelistofpresidents.

Presidents’Dayisoneofthemostpatrioticholidayswecelebrateeachyear.It’s notjustonedayinathree-daysalesevent. It’sadaysetasidetohonorallourpresidents.Itbeganinthe1800s,afterthe deathofGeorgeWashingtonin1799, justtocelebratehisbirthdayonFeb.22.

Washingtonwasreveredasthe“father ofourcountry”andourfirstpresident. (Moreaboutthisinamoment.)Thehol-

idaywassimplycalledWashington’s Birthday.Eventually,in1885,itwasdesignatedasanationalfederalholiday.The holidaywaslaterexpandedtohonor AbrahamLincoln,our16thpresident, whosebirthdayisFeb.12.Then,in1968, PresidentLyndonJohnsonsignedinto lawaCongressionalbilldesignatingthe thirdMondayinFebruaryasPresidents’ Day.That’sthehistory.

Now,whataboutGeorgeWashington?Somescholarsraisedthequestion aboutwhetherhewasactuallyourfirst presidentortheeighth.

RickBeyer,inhisbooktitled“The GreatestStoriesNeverTold,”reportsthat Washingtonwasourfirstpresident

electedbythepeopleundertheConstitution,takingofficein1789.However,it’s alsotruethat,beforetheConstitutionbecameeffectiveonJune21,1788,upon ratificationbythestates,ournationwas governedunderArticlesofConfederation,andsevenpresidentsservedunder theArticles.

Here’showthathappened: Afterthe13originalcoloniesdeclared theirindependencefromGreatBritainin 1776,thenewlyindependentstatesformallycametogetherasanationlater undertheArticles.TheArticleswereratifiedbytheStatesonMarch1,1781. Shortlythereafter,thenewCongress unanimouslyelectedJohnHansonof

Marylandaspresident.Hisfulltitlewas “PresidentoftheUnitedStatesinCongressAssembled.”Congressfurtherdecidedthathewasto“takeprecedenceof allandeverypersonintheUnited States.”

GeorgeWashingtonwrotethisnoteto congratulatehim:“Icongratulateyour Excellencyonyourappointmenttothe mostimportantseatintheUnited States.”

Hansonservedonlyoneyear,from November1781toNovember1782. AfterHanson,Congresselectedsixmore presidents,oneeachsession,untilthe Constitutionwaswritten,approvedby Congressandratifiedbythestates.Here’s alistofthoseothersandtheirterms:

•EliasBoudinot(November1782to November1783)

•ThomasMifflin(November1783to November1784)

•RichardHenryLee(November 1784toNovember1785)

•JohnHancock(November1785to June1786)

•NathanielGorham(June1786to February1787)

•ArthurSt.Clair(February1787to January1788)

•CyrusGriffin(January1788to April1789)

Thereweresomesignificantlimitsin theirauthority,roleandresponsibilities comparedtopresidentsundertheConstitution.Butthey’reallpartofourhistoryanddeserverecognitionfortheir service.

GeorgeWashingtonwasthefirstpresidenttotaketheOathofOfficespecificallyrequiredinArticleIIofthe Constitution,inthelastparagraphof Section1:“Idosolemnlyswear(oraffirm)thatIwillfaithfullyexecutetheOfficeofPresidentoftheUnitedStates,and willtothebestofmyAbility,preserve, protectanddefendtheConstitutionof theUnitedStates.”

AsnotedbyKevinButterfieldinan articleintheWashingtonPost,thefact thattherequirementissospecificand highlightedinquotesclearlyindicates itssignificancetothedrafters.Thenow traditionalclosingphrase“sohelpme God”wasaddedlater,byour21stpresident,ChesterA.Arthur,whenhetook theOathin1881,toemphasizeits solemnity.Ithasbeenincludedinthe Oath bysubsequentpresidentssince thattime.

JanuaryandFebruaryareanniversary monthsforthreeamendmentstothe Constitutionpertainingtotheofficeof president.Inorderofratification: •Jan.23,1933.The20th(XX) Amendmentthatchangedthedateof presidentialinaugurationsfromMarch4

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Iamthankfulfortheservicethat Sen.Hockerhasprovidedforourregionforthepast24years.AfterreadingthearticleintheJan.29Coastal Point,Irealizedthathisvisionforour regiondoesn’tnecessarilyalignwith allhisconstituents.Hisconcernover becominga“bluestate”seemsdisconcerting.Cost-of-livingtendstobe higherinbluestates,butsodoaverage income,betterhealthoutcomes, highereducationalrankingsandlower povertyrates.

TheproblemwithhousinginSussexCountyisn’tregulation,it’sthat thedemandforhomeshasskyrocketedanddevelopershavechosento concentrateonhigher-pricedhomes. Wearenotlackinghomes,justaffordablehomes.

WhathastheStateLegislature doneovertheyearstoincreaseaffordablehousing?

Sustainabledevelopment—Developersshouldbeexpectedtoprovide fundingfortheinfrastructureneeded forthepopulationtheyareadding.Infrastructureincludesroads,schools, utilities,EMSandotherservices.(See

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•Feb.27,1951.The22nd(XII) Amendment,whichprovidesthat:“No personshallbeelectedtotheofficeof presidentmorethantwice,andnoperson whohasheldtheofficeofpresident… formorethantwoyearsofatermto whichsomeotherpersonwaselected shallbeelectedtotheofficeofpresident morethanonce.”Thepracticaleffectisto limitapresidenttotwofullterms,andno morethan10yearstotal,ifhealsoserved theincompletetermofapreviouspresidentfortwoyearsorless.

•Feb.10,1967.The25th(XXV) Amendmentthatestablishedprocedures forpresidentialsuccessionintheeventof theremoval,deathorresignationofa president,orifheis“unabletodischarge thepowersanddutiesofhisoffice.”

I’mreallygettingcarried awaywith historyhere.Ijusthopeyoufinditas interestingasIdid.I’llwrapitupwitha quotefromRonaldReagan,our40th president.Afterhewaselectedin1980, butbeforehewasswornin,hewas briefedonthemanyproblemsthecountryfacedthathewouldhavetodeal with.Askedifhehadanyquestionsor comments,Reagansaid:“IthinkI’lldemandarecount.”

commentarybyJosephPikaonJan. 20).Expectingdeedstamps(i.e.taxes) onhomesalestofundourcountyis notwisegiventheupsanddownsof thehousingmarket.

Sen.HockerstatedthatDelaware “isveryunfriendlytobusiness.”However,Delawareisoftenrankedasone oftheeasieststatesinwhichtoobtain abusinesslicenseandhasnosalestax.

TodrawbusinessestoSussex County,weneedtoinvestintheinfrastructurethatwillattractprofessionalsandtradespersons. Professionalswithyoungfamilieslook atwhethertheneedsoftheirchildren willbemetbeforemovingtoanew location.AsnotedbySen.Hocker,educationisonesuchitem.Ourpublic schoolsarenotadequatelyfunded, notedbythefailureofthelastschool fundingreferendum.Publicschools shouldbeourfocus,notschoolvouchersthatmostlyhelpthosewithmoney already.

Youngfamiliesalsowant/needexceptionalhealthcare,asdousolder residents.Whilelocalhealthsystems aregrowinginthearea,theystillcannotadequatelymeetthedemandsof ourgrowingpopulation.Betteroptionsforpediatriccareareneeded, anddaycareoptionsmustalsobe

availabletoattractyoungprofessionals andskilledtradespersons.

Electricitycostsarealsomostlya functionofsupplyanddemand. Delawarehasverylimitedproduction capacityandisdependentonpurchasingmuchofourelectricityfromoutof-state.Delawarecanaffordably increasesupply(andtherebyreduce futurecosts)byinvestinginrenewable energy,somethingtheRepublican Partyhastriedtostop.

Governmentshavedifferentobjectivesthanbusinesses;governments looksaftersociety,operateundermore constraintssetbylegislation,andprovidecommunityservicesthatarenot profitableforprivateindustrytoundertake.

Inbothcases,eachmustrecognize changeandinvestinthefuturetoprepareforwhatliesahead.

IfDelawaredoesnotinvestinour economic,environmentalandeducationalinfrastructure,wewillnotattracttheprofessionalsand tradespersonsweneedtoserviceour growing(andaging)population,nor haveasafeandvibrantenvironment inthefuturetomeettheneedsofall whoresideinDelaware.

RosemaryandIhopeeveryonestays warmandhealthy,andenjoyseveryday inFebruary.

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Obituaries

JohnA.Barrett,83

JohnA.Barrett,83,ofOcean View,Del.,passedawaypeacefully onWednesday,Jan.28,2026,at BrandywineLivingatFenwickIslandnearSelbyville,Del.Hewas bornonAug.12,1942,inPhiladelphia,Pa.,sonofthelateStephen FrancisBarrettandMargaret (Walsh)Barrett.

HegrewupinHavertown,Pa., andwasagraduateofMonsignor BonnerHighSchoolinDrexelHill, Pa.,intheClassof1960.Hewenton toattendMountSt.Mary’sCollege inEmmitsburg,Md.,wherehe earnedabachelor’sdegreeinbusinessadministration,withamajorin accounting,in1964.HealsoattendedDrexelUniversity’sMBA program.

Shortlyaftergraduating,Barrett proudlyansweredthecalltoservehis country.Hewascommissionedinto theU.S.NavyonNov.20,1964,and honorablydischargedonSept.17, 1968,attainingtherankoflieutenant.DuringtheVietnamWar,he servedaboardtheaircraftcarrier U.S.S.Intrepidfortwoyears,anexperienceheregardedwithgreat pride.HeoftenrecountedhisexcitingmemoriesontheIntrepid,such

assteeringtheaircraftcarrierand witnessingtheship’ssuccessfulretrievaloftheastronautsofGemini3 upontheirre-entrytoEarth.Additionally,heservedtwoyearsas ArmedForcesPoliceinNewYork City,wherehemethiswife,Joan. Barrettbeganhisbusinesscareer inPhiladelphia,firstasanauditorat ScottPaperCompanyandthenas controlleratCBSPublishing.He wentontobuildalonganddistinguishedcareerasaseniorfinancial executiveacrosstheprinting,publishingandlogisticsindustries.He servedaschieffinancialofficerfor DiversifiedPr intingCorporationand laterasVicepresidentofsalesoperationsatMaxwellCommunications andvicepresidentoffinanceatArcataGraphics.

Hisleadershipcontinuedaschief financialofficeratUniversityPress ofAmerica,BDPInternational,and UponorNorthAmerica,wherehe guidedorganizationsthrough growth,restructuring,andmajoroperationalchange.Heconcludedhis corporatecareerasaconsultantfor SafetyKleenSystems,helpingthe companynavigateachallenging SeeOBITSpageA18

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AfterrelocatingtoDelaware,Barrettembarkedonhismostfulfilling professionalchapter—openingand operatingTheUPSStoreinOcean View,Del.,whichhehadproudly runwithhiswife,Joan,forthepast 23years.Hisliferevolvedaroundhis store,andheremainedactivelyinvolvedinitsday-to-dayoperations rightupuntilthetimeofhispassing.

HewasamemberofMason DixonVFWPost7234inOcean View,activeinthelocalChamberof CommerceandaparishionerofSt. AnnCatholicChurchinBethany Beach,Del.

ForestHighSchoolandLincoln University,wheresheearnedabachelor’sdegreeinEnglisheducationin 1996.In2023,sheexpandedherpassionforholisticcarebyearninga healthandwellnesscoachcertificate throughtheLegacyHolisticHealth &WellnessInstitute.

ThroughouthistimeinDelaware, heenthusiasticallyparticipatedin manycommunityevents.For15 years,heandhisfamilywereapart oftheBethanyBeachFourthofJuly Parade,drivingthroughthetownto supportUPSandotherlocalbusinesses.Heenjoyeddecoratingthecar usedfortheparadewithhisfamily. HewasalsoinvolvedintheFire& IceFestival,sponsoringaUPSice sculptureeachyear.

Outsideofwork,Barrett’sgreatest joywashisfamily—especiallyhis fivegranddaughters,whoseacademic achievementsandpursuitofhigher educationfilledhimwithimmense pride.GatheringwithextendedfamilyeachThanksgivingalsomadehim particularlyhappy.Hewasproud thatBarrett/WalshThanksgivingreunions,whichbeganin1961at

Inadditiontohisparents,Barrett wasprecededindeathbyhisthree brothers,JosephBarrett,FrancisBarrettandWilliamBarrett.Heissurvivedbyhisbelovedwifeof58years, JoanV.(Ly ncheski)Barrett;histwo children,JohnA.BarrettJr.andhis wife,Beth,ofGlenMills,Pa.,and StephanieMcCallandherhusband, JamesA.McCallIII,ofVirginia Beach,Va.;andhischerishedgranddaughters,DevinMcCall,AnnaBarrett,ChloeMcCall,AvaBarrettand EvlinMcCall.Heisalsosurvivedby hissisters-in-law,KathleenBarrettof WestChester,Pa.,SondraBarrettof GreenLane,Pa.,andLy ndaBarrett ofNewark,Del.;aswellasseveral niecesandnephews.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10 a.m.to11a.m.onSaturday,Feb.14, 2026,atSt.AnnCatholicChurch, 691GarfieldParkway,Bethany Beach,Del.,whereaMassofChristianBurialwillbecelebratedat11 a.m.Intermentwilltakeplaceat noononTuesday,Feb.17,2026,at GateofHeavenCemeteryinDagsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestedthatmemorial contributionsbemadeinBarrett’s nametotheIntrepidMuseum,at https://intrepidmuseum.org/joingive/become-donor/make-gift.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

AndreaLaviniaConaway

AndreaLaviniaConawaydepartedthislifeonJan.7,2026.Born May8,1974,shewasthebeloved daughterofthelateWilliam“Russ” ConawayandShirleyAnnTaylor Conaway,andwasthebabyofthe family—arolesheembracedwith warmth,sincerityandlove.

Atruedaddy’sgirl,shesharedan especiallyclosebondwithherfather, whileherdevotiontohermotherwas evidentineveryseasonofherlife.In oneofhermostselflessactsoflove, Conawayuprootedherlifeand teachingcareerinGeorgiatoreturn toDelawaretohelpherniece Shakeiracareforhermotherbefore herpassing.

Fromchildhood,Conaway’slife wasfilledwithfaith,musicandconnection.ShelovedGoddeeply,and expressedthatlovethroughsinging, worshipandactivechurchinvolvement.Music,concerts,theartsand meaningfultimewithfriends broughthergreatjoy.Andreacherishedlaughter,conversationandfellowship,andherfriendshipswerean essentialpartofherlife.

ShewasaproudgraduateofLake

TeachingwasnotjustConaway’s profession—itwashercalling.She beganhercareeratPeople’sPlaceas aprogramcoordinatorin1998-1999 andlaterreturnedtoLakeForest HighSchool,heralmamater,to beginherteachingjourney.Shewent ontoservewiththeDorchester County(Md.)BoardofEducation, teachingreadingandunifiedarts, andcontributingtocurriculumdesign.

In2002,Conawaymadethe courageousdecisiontomovetoAtlanta,whereherpassionforeducation,literacyandcurriculum developmentflourished.From2004 to2022,shetaughtEnglishliterature andcomposition,servedasELADepartmentchair,mentorednewteachersthroughalternativecertification programs,andtrainededucators throughdistrictCommonCoreand literacyinitiatives.

Alongwithhermanyloves, Conawayvaluedherrelationships. Herstudentsmeanttheworldtoher, andshetookprideinwatchingthem grow—academicallyandpersonally. Shebuiltlastingbondswithherstudents,mentees,coworkersandfellow educators,offeringguidance,encouragementandunwaveringsupport. Manyknewhernotonlyasateacher butasamentor,advocateandsafe place.

Shelovedherniecesandnephews deeply,alwaysmakingsuretheywere OK,offeringwisdom,guidance,and advice—andshehadplentyofit. Herlovewassteady,protectiveand generous.Herlegacyliveson throughthecountlesslivesshe shapedwithherfaith,voice,wisdom andlove.

Conawaywasprecededindeath byherpaternalgrandparents, WilliamMiller,SaraLavinia ConawayandLulaPerryRuss;maternalgrandparents,DavidLy nwood andSarahTaylor;herparents, WilliamandShirleyConaway;her brotherVernonConaway;herniece ShamaraConaway;andheraunts andunclesPriscillaTaylor-Snell, Sylvia“Jennie”Santiago,Dwight Taylor,WandaTaylor,Catherine “Kitty”TaylorandRobertTaylor,and MarryEllenandSamuelLeeRuss. Shewasalsoprecededindeathby hergodparents,WilliamL.ParkerSr. andMaryL.Parker.

Sheleavestocherishhermemory herbrotherRussellConaway(and Natishia)ofNorfolk,Va.;sisters-inloveJillRobinsonofJefferson,Ga.,

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LocaltownsreceivebigDNRECparkgrants

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Delawareisinvestinginlocalparks. Itwasarecord-breakingNewYearas DNRECawarded18matchinggrants totalingnearly$2.2million—the largestintheprogram’shistory—to helplocalgovernmentsacquire,design andbuildpublicparks.

TheOutdoorRecreationParks& Trails(ORPT)Program—formerly knownastheDelawareLand&Water ConservationTrustFund—isamatching-grantprogramestablishedin1986, bolsteredbyannualdepositsfromreal estate transfertaxes.

“Thegrantspaidforbythistrustenabletowns,citiesandcountiestopreservelandandcreaterecreational opportunitiesinourcommunities,”said

DNRECSecretaryGregPatterson.“It isagreatinvestmentinthefutureof Delaware,andwevaluetheworklocal governmentsdotomakeenjoyable greenspacesfortheirconstituentsand ours.”

Becauseitinvolvesamatchinggrant, theORPTProgrampaysupto50percentofmanyprojects,orupto75percent forprojectsinunder-resourced communities.TheStateawarded$2.17 million,whichcontributestowardtotal projectsworth$11.5million.

TheTownofBethanyBeachreceived$150,000towardanADA-compliantplaygroundwithrubbersurfacing, curbsandasidewalkattheMunicipal Children’sPlayground,locatedthe northwestintersectionofGarfieldParkwayandN.PennsylvaniaAvenue.The long-establishedparkincludesaplay-

ground,basketballcourt,sandvolleyball courtandmore.

TheTownofMillvillereceived $150,000towardplanning,designand engineeringofparkinglotexpansionsat EvansPark,locatedattheelbowof DukesDrive.Thegrantwillhelpdefray costsofthepark’simprovementplan (Phase1),includingparkinglotexpansion.Therearealsodiscussionstoadd anadditionalbocceballcourtandpossibly“yardgames”totheexistingplaygrounds,picnicareas,pickleballcourts andcommunitycenter.

The TownofSelbyvillereceived $101,250towardinstallingfitness equipmentonthewalkingtrail;adding fencestotheballfieldandparkperimeter;andcompletingsiteworkforanew ballfieldattheTownPark,locatedon ParkStreet.Thepublicparkalreadyin-

cludesaplayground,pavilion,ballfield andmore,tuckedquietlybetweenthe firehallandSouthernDelawareSchool oftheArts.

TheTownofGeorgetownreceived $190,000towardatrailheadandparking areawithbicycleracks,trashreceptacle,benches,abikerepairstation, outdoorhydrationsolution,aninformationalkioskandlighting,locatedatParsonsLane.Thisisakeylegofthe Georgetown-LewesTrail,whichcould becompletedin2026,followingold railroadpathsallthewaytotheshore.

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Anothersixprojectsalsoreceived funding,contributingtoSussex County’soverallawardsof$1,332,625. SincetheORPTprogramwascreated in1986,ithascontributedmorethan $38 millioninmatching-grantassistancetolocal,countyandstategovernments.Learnmoreonlineat https://dnrec.delaware.gov/parks/planning/recreation-parks-trails.

“Parksandtrailsareessentialtothe well-beingofourcommunities,”Gov. MattMeyerstated.“Thisrecordinvestmentwillhelpcitiesandtownsacross Delawarecreatewelcoming,accessible outdoorspaces,especiallyincommunitiesthathavetoooftenbeenleftout.By partneringwithlocalgovernments, we’remakingsureeveryDelawareanhas aplacetogather,playandconnectwith theoutdoors.”

Gov.MattMeyerthisweekannouncedthathisofficeisnowaccepting applicationsforitsspringinternship program.

Over14weeks,internswillassistthe OfficeoftheGovernorstaffbyserving Delawareresidentsandgainingknowledgeaboutstategovernment.Potential projectsandresponsibilitiesinclude draftingproclamations,tributesand eventmemos;answeringconstituent calls;andattendingeventssuchasa cabinetspeakerseriesandlegislative hearings.

“We’reexcitedtolaunchthelatest roundofouroffice’sinternshipprogram,givingstudentsfromacross Delawarecriticalknowledgeaboutwhat ittakestomanagethestate,”Meyer said.“We’relookingforfolkswhounderstandtheimportanceofpublicservice,andweencourageallofthose eligibletoapply.”

Risingandcurrentundergraduate andgraduatestudentsarebeinginvited toapply.Applicantsshouldcontacttheir universitiestoreceivecreditfortheinternship.Theyshouldsubmitaresume, awritingsampleandthreereferencesto GovInternships@delaware.govby5p.m. onFriday,Feb.6.

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Aproposeddevelopmentof23homes broughtabouttwodozenresidentstoa MillvilleTownCouncilmeetingonTuesday,Jan.27,toexpresstheirconcerns abouttheimpactoftheprojectonthe surroundingarea.

CurrentlyknownasMillvilleTown Center3,thedevelopmentisplannedfor a4.3-acresitejustnorthofEvansPark, offDukesDrive.Thecommunitywould consistof17townhomesandsixduplexes,accordingtoMikeRiemannof BeckerMorganGroup,representingthe developer,CapanoManagement.

Thedeveloperisseekingaconditional-useapprovalforthehomes.The property iszonedResidentialPlanned Community(RPC),andthatzoningcat-

egorycarriesarequirementthatthree typesofhomesbeincludedinit.The MillvilleResidentialLLCprojectonly hastwo.

Millville’sPlanning&ZoningCommissionreviewedtheconditionaluseapplicationonNov.12,2025.The commissionrecommendedapproval,but itwasasplitvote,3-2,withmembersPat PlocekandTimothyRoevotingagainst recommendingitsapproval.

Objectionsfromthosewhoattended thisweek’spublichearingontheproject ranthegamutfromalossofforestedarea toadditionaltrafficandapotentialincreaseinnoisefromthenearbyfirehouse duetotheremovaloftreesfromtheproperty,whichiscurrentlyheavilyforested.

Riemannemphasizedthattheplans forthedevelopmentarefarfromfinalized buttoldthecouncilthattheyarealready

detailedenoughtomeetsite-planning criteria.Iftheconditional-useapplication isapproved,theprojectthenmovesforwardtoseekpreliminaryandthenfinal site-planapprovals.

HesaidthattheRPCzoningdesignation,althoughnormallyusedbymuch biggerdevelopments,offeredaflexibility thatisnotavailableintheResidential zoningcategory,“sothattheplanneddevelopmentcanfitmoreappropriately withthearea.”Hesaidtheinitialplans includedsomeapartmentunits,butupon learningthatresidentswouldlikelyopposethat,thedeveloperisseekingtoincludejustthetownhomesandduplexes.

Residentsofsurroundingdevelopmentswhospokeatthemeeting,however,stillhadconcernsabouthowthe23 homeswouldimpactthearea,sandwichedasitisbyotherdevelopments,

EvansParkandMillvilleVolunteerFire CompanyStation1.

Councilmembersalsohadquestions forRiemann.

CouncilMemberJoeParentsaidhe wouldliketoseeafencealongtheedge oftheproposeddevelopmentwheretrees wouldberemoved.Parentalsosaidhe wouldfavoranagreementfromthedeveloperto“replaceanytreesthatdie”on Townproperty asaresultofdevelopment oftheneighboringproperty.

Parentalsoaskedwhetherthethreestoryhomescouldbeadequatelyprotectedintheeventofafire,andwhether ahook-and-laddertruckcouldsafely navigatetheplannedstreet.

CouncilSecretaryDebbieSosnoski,a formercareerfirefighter,saidshebelieves thereisadequateroomforfiretrucksto turnaround.

Parentalsosaid,“Iwanttocomplimentyouonyourdesignandhowyoufit everythinginaccordingtothetowncode.

“However,”hesaid,“Ifeellikeyou’re putting10poundsofstuffintoa2-pound bag,”whichbroughtapplausefromthe audience.Headdedthathedoesnotfeel thedevelopmentfitsinwiththeTown’s ComprehensivePlan,“whichtalksabout thesmall-towncharacterofMillville.”

BothRiemannandTownEngineer AndrewLyonsJr.pointedoutthatthe projectmeetsexistingRPCdensity requirements,withplanneddensityat5.4 unitsperacre,comparedtotherequirementof6.2orfewer.

JimMarshall,aresidentoftheneighboringCedarCovecommunity,saidhe haslivedthereforeightyears.

“Ilovethetrees,”Marshallsaid.“I don’tunderstandwhythiscommunity needstobebuiltinthefirstplace.”

CedarCoveresidentshavealreadydeniedarequestfromtheMillvilleTown Center3developertohookintotheMillvillewatersystemthroughthatcommunity,whichRiemannsaidwouldhave beentheshortestrouteforextending waterservicetoit.

DavidLasher,wholivesinthenearby WindhurstManorcommunity,saidthe estimated100vehicletripsperdaygeneratedbythenewcommunitywouldadverselyimpactDukesDrive,aswellas Route26andWindmillDrive.Lasher describedtheadditionaltrafficas“death byathousandcuts.”

AnotherCedarCoveresident,Ray Smith,askedthecounciltoconsider “Whatarethebenefitstothetownof Millville?”ifthedevelopmentmovesforward.

Afterthehearing,CouncilMember RobertWisgirdamovedtotableadecisionontheconditional-useapplication. Themotionwasapprovedunanimously, andthecouncilagreedtotakeupthe conditional-usediscussionatafuture meeting.

ThenextmeetingoftheMillville TownCouncilisTuesday,Feb.10,at7 p.m.

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)hasselectedthethree finalistsforthefinalroundofthefifth annualElizabethLokerInternational ConcertoCompetition,tobepresented asaliveconcertonSunday,March15, at3p.m.attheToddPerformingArts CenteratChesapeakeCollegeinWye Mills,Md.,bringingyounginstrumentalsoloistsfromacrosstheU.S.and aroundtheworldtotheEasternShore.

Backedbythemorethan40musiciansofthefullMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra,thefinalround featuresthreefinalistsselectedfroman internationalapplicantpoolthrough twopreliminaryroundsofadjudicated videosubmissions.

Overthepastthreeyearsalone,398 youngmusiciansfrom27statesand16 countriesacrossEurope,Asia,thePacificRim,theSouthPacificandNorth Americahaveparticipatedinthecompetition.Thecompetitionisuniquein theworldofsimilareventsforyoung instrumentalmusicians,MSOrepresentativessaid,asalmostallother majorcompetitionsforyoungsoloists are performedonlywithpianoaccompanimentorsolo.

“Thissingularopportunitytoperformandcompetebackedbyaleading professionalsymphonyorchestrais

veryrareandattractsrecordentries.”

Thethreefinalistswillperform theircompleteconcertosinaunique concertandcompetition,allinone.

Inadditiontointernationalrecognitionandprofessionalexposure,the competitionawards$9,000incash prizes,including$5,000forfirstprize, $2,500forsecondprize,$1,000for honorablementionanda$500AudiencePrize,andoffersfinaliststheopportunitytoperformwiththefull Mid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra underthedirectionofGrammy Award-winningMusicDirector MichaelRepper.

Thisyear’sfinalistsrepresentextraordinaryartisticachievementand promise,MSOrepresentativessaid.

ViolinistSophiaWernerofNew YorkCitywillperformSamuelBarber’s“ViolinConcerto.”AKovnerFellowatTheJuilliardSchool,Werner wonthe2024JuilliardConcertoCompetitionandhasappearedasasoloist withtheJuilliardOrchestrainAlice TullyHall.SheregularlyservesasconcertmasteroftheJuilliardOrchestra andhasperformedatmajorvenuesincludingCarnegieHall,theKennedy CenterandDavidGeffenHall.

PianistBriellePerez,alsobasedin NewYorkCity,willperformMozart’s

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“PianoConcertoNo.25inCMajor.” Praisedforherexpressiveartistryand musicalsensitivity,Pereziscurrently pursuinghermaster’sdegreeatThe JuilliardSchoolandhasperformed acrosstheUnitedStates,Europeand Asia,includingappearancesat CarnegieHall,theConcertgebouwin AmsterdamandtheMozarteumin Salzburg.Sheisafirst-prizewinnerin the2025JuilliardMieczysławMunz PianoScholarshipCompetitionand wasrecentlyfeaturedonWQXR’s “YoungArtistsShowcase.”

ViolinistMioImaiofPhiladelphia willperformDvořák’s“ViolinConcerto.”At15,Imaihasalreadyappearedasasoloistwithmajor orchestrasintheUnitedStatesand Europe,includingtheNashvilleSymphonyandVancouverSymphony.A multipleinternationalcompetitionlaureate,shestudieswithKimberlyFisher ofThePhiladelphiaOrchestra.

Thefinalroundwillbejudgedbya panelincludingEdwardPolochick, longtimemusicdirectoroftheLincoln SymphonyOrchestraandaconductor andeducator;LauraColgate,concertmasteroftheNationalPhilharmonic, andco-founderandartisticdirectorof theBoulangerInitiative;andQingLi, principalsecondviolinoftheBalti-

moreSymphonyOrchestra. Inadditiontothefinalcompetition concert,MSOwillhostaPreview EveningonSaturday,March14,from 5:30to7:30p.m.attheAcademyArt Museum,whereeachfinalistwillpresentashortrecital.Theinformalevent offersaudiencesanintimatepre viewof theartistryandtalentthatwilltake centerstagewiththeorchestrathefollowingafternoon.

Ticketsandadditionalinformation areavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.org.

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SharonConawayofDenton,Md., andMatredConawayofMacon,Ga.; herniecesShakeiraConawayof Harrington,Del.,ChristinaConaway ofJeffersonandShaylenConawayof Denton;andhernephewsAshton ConawayofJeffersonandJeremiah GadsonofMacon;herdearfriends CarlaGibbs-MortonandConstance Lewis,bothofAtlanta;threegodsisters,WandaL.Parker,Maranda ThomkinsandM.ChristieAllen;six godbrothers,W.LeRoyParker,MarvinParker,MauriceParkSr.,Micah Parker,William“JayR”ReavesJr.and JimmieAllen;alongwithahostof aunts,uncles,cousinsandfriends.

Conaway’slifememorialwebpage isatwww.watsonfh.com.

LindaKimakGummel,66

LindaKimakGummel,66,of Millsboro,Del.,passedawayathome onJan.23,2026.Shewasbornon April2,1959,inBrooklyn,N.Y.,the beloveddaughterofthelateGeorge KimakandRose(Botiglione)Kimak.

Gummelworkedformanyyearsas anofficemanagerforMetLife,where shewasknownforherdedication, organizationandstrongworkethic. Outsideofwork,shefoundjoyin life’ssimplepleasures.Sheloved doingpuzzles,shopping,watching crimeshowsandanythingDisneyrelated—especiallytripstoDisney World.Timespentatthebeach broughthergreathappinessand peace.

Anavidanimallover,Gummel cherishedherdogsandcats,who wereaconstantsourceofcomfort andcompanionship.Herwarmth, kindnessandgentlespiritwillbe deeplymissedbyallwhoknewher.

Gummelwasprecededindeathby

herparents.Sheissurvivedbyher lovinghusband,JohnThomasGummelJr.;hersister,PhyllisHollenbeck;herbrother-in-law,Robert Hollenbeck;herniece,JuliaHollenbeck;andhernephew,RobertHollenbeckJr.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Friday,Feb.6,2026,at3p.m.at WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211SouthWashingtonStreet, Millsboro,Del.Aviewingwillbe heldfrom2to3p.m.,priortothe service.Gummel’slifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

BasselHollowayJr.,82

BasselHollowayJr.ofDagsboro, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonFeb. 1,2026,atBeebeHealthcarein Lewes,Del.Bassellivedafulland prosperous82yearsoflife.Hewas thesonofthelateBasselBurenHollowaySr.andEttaDoraHolloway, andsharedafulllifealongsidehis belovedwife,Irene.

Hollowaywaslocallyrecognized asamastercraftsmanandhighlyregardedinhisindustry,knownforhis punctualityandtrustworthiness.

Aboveallelse,helovedhisfamily, andespeciallyenjoyedspendingtime withhischildrenandgrandchildren.

Hollowayissurvivedbyhisloving children,grandchildrenandgreatgrandchildren.Hewillbedearly missedbyhisfamilyandfriends.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsmay bemadetotheBeebeHealthcare TunnelCancerCenterinhismemory,atBeebeMedicalFoundation, 902SavannahRd.,Lewes,DE 19958,orbycalling(302)644-2900.

Dolores‘Dee’Hubert,80

Dolores“Dee”Hubert,80,of OceanView,Del.,formerlyofMiddletownandNorthWilmington, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyon Monday,Jan.26,2026,atTidal-

Health–PeninsulaRegionalinSalisbury,Md.ShewasbornonMay13, 1945,inDuryea,Pa.,andwasraised inChester,Pa.,thebeloveddaughter ofthelateEmileHaasSr.andStella (Gorrick)Haas.

Aftergraduatinghighschool,Hubertpursuedbeautyschooland workedasahairdresser—acareer thatreflectedherlifelongappreciationforstyle,attentiontodetailand helpingothersfeeltheirbest.Once shebeganherfamily,shedevoted herselfwholeheartedlytoherroleas ahomemaker—arolesheembraced withlove,prideandunwaveringdedication.

Awonderfulanddevotedmother, Hubertwasdeeplyinvolvedinallaspectsofherchildren’slives.Whether attendingactivities,offeringguidanceorsimplybeingpresent,she madesureherchildrenalwaysknew theyweresupportedandloved.

Faithwasaguidingforce throughoutherlife.Adevoted Catholic,shegenerouslysharedher timeandheartwithherchurchcommunities.SheservedasaCC DC teacheratHolyRosaryinClaymont, Del.,whereshehelpedshapeyoung faithlives,andlaterasaeucharistic ministeratSt.Joseph’sCatholic ChurchinMiddletown,Del.Her faithwasquietyetsteadfast,livedout throughserviceandcompassion.

Hubertalsofoundjoyinfriendshipandfellowship.Asaproud memberoftheRedHatSociety,she delightedinsocialgatheringsand formedmanylastingfriendshipsthat broughtlaughterandcompanionship intoherlife.

Creativitywasoneofhergreatest gifts.Shehadaremarkabletalentfor sewing,famouslycraftingfeltduck doorstopsthatbecamefavoritesand soldoutatnearlyeverycraftshow sheattended.Herartisticabilities extendedtoneedlepoint,drawing

andsketching,eachpiecereflecting herpatienceandeyefordetail.She tookgreatprideineverythingshe did—fromherartworktoherappearancetothecarefulwayshe maintainedheryard.ToHubert, everythinghadaplace,andeverythingshouldbe“justright.”

Inadditiontoherparents,Hubert wasprecededindeathbyherbrother, EmileHaasJr.Sheleavesbehindher lovinganddevotedhusbandof60 years,FredHubert;herthreechildren,JosephHubertandhiswife, Vicki,ofGreenwood,Del.;Jessica EstepCampbellandherhusband, Daniel,ofSmyrna,Del.;andJeff Hubertandhiswife,Heather,of OceanView,Del.Shewasaproud andlovinggrandmothertoDanny Hubertandhiswife,Melissa,of Townsend,Del.,MissyBainesand herhusband,Caleb,ofLasVegas, Nev.,andAlliKoskaofFrederick, Md.;andacherishedgreat-grandmothertofivegreat-grandchildren, whobroughtherimmensejoy.

Avisitationwillbeheldat10a.m. onMonday,Feb.9,2026,atOur LadyofGuadalupeCatholicChurch, 35318ChurchRd.,Frankford,Del., whereaMassofChristianBurial willbeginat11a.m.Intermentwill beheldprivately.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinHubert’snametothe SocietyofSt.VincentdePaulSt. AnnBethanyBeachConference, P.O. Box879,OceanView,DE 19970.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WaltonPhillipKaylor ‘Walt’Lydic,79

WaltonPhillipKaylor“Walt” Lydic,79,passedawayonDec.8, 2025,athishomeinOceanView, Del.,surroundedbyhislovingfamily. BorninCressen,Pa.,onSept.29, 1946,Lydicwasa20-yearU.S.Air Forceveteran,servingtwotoursof dutyinVietnam.

Aworldtravelerby24,hisexplorationsspannedfourcontinentsbeforeleadinghimtoDover,Del., wherehewouldmeettheloveofhis life,CharleneGuinan.Thetwo wouldspendthenext54yearstogetheronajourneyfilledwithadventure,passion,hardworkand success.Thecouplemadetheirway toOceanViewin1991andfounded KaylorKentMortgageAssociates Inc.Formorethan15years,their familybusinessstoodasatrustedfixtureofthecommunityandareflectionofLydic’sintegrityanddeep commitment.

AnavidPittsburghSteelersfan withamischievoussenseofhumor andasoftspotfordogs,hewasa dreamer,entrepreneur,risk-takerand atruegentleman.Hiswordscarried

weight,andhispresencebrought calmtoallthosearoundhim.Yet,for allhisself-assuranceandcharm, Lydicpossessednogreaterquality thanhisunwaveringdevotiontohis wife,childrenandgrandchildren.

Lydicleavesbehindhisbeloved Charlene;hissistersMarjorieLynn RiceofHavertown,Pa.,andJaci CassidyofClearwater,Fla.;his daughtersTracyBuxtonofPittsburgh,Pa.,andMollieBradenof Austin,Texas;andhissonQuinn LydicofOceanView,Del.;aswellas hissixgrandchildrenandtwogreatgranddaughters.

AprivatecelebrationofLydic’s lifewillbeheldinMarchatthe DelawareVeteran’sMemorialCemeteryinBear,Del.Thefamilyasked that,inlieuofflowers,donationsbe madetoDisabledAmericanVeterans atwww.dav.org.

HarryL.Milburn,86

HarryL.Milburn,86,passedaway peacefullyonJan.24,2026,inMillsboro,Del.HewasbornonNov.9, 1939,inRichmond,Va.,sonofthe lateRamonMeadeMilburnand Mary(Moritz)Milburn.

Aftergraduatingfromhigh school,Milburnproudlyservedhis

countryintheU.S.MarineCorps from1957to1960.Followinghis militaryservice,heworkedforGumdropsClothingFactoryinGeorgetown,Del.,andendedhisworking careerasaservicemanforFenwick Hardware,wherehewasknownfor hisdedication,skillandwillingness tohelpothers.

Milburnenjoyedthesimplepleasuresoflife.Helovedgardening, workingoncomputersandwatching football,faithfullycheeringonhis favoriteteam,theWashingtonRedskins,laterknownastheWashington Commanders.Hefoundjoyinstayingbusy,learningnewthings,and spendingtimewithfamilyand friends.Hewillberememberedfor hisservice,hissteadypresence,and theloveheheldforhisfamilyand friends.

Inadditiontohisparents,Milburnwasprecededindeathbyhis belovedwife,IreneMilburn;hisson RamonMilburnIII;grandsonKeith Heck;son-in-lawStevenCurtiss; daughter-in-lawKristenHolston; stepsonDougHolston;andsiblings MargueriteSkeels,CarlMilburn, RamonMilburnJr.andPatricia Campos.HeissurvivedbyhischildrenDawnCurtissofHarrington, Del.,DanielMilburn(andJeannette) ofParksley,Va.,andTinaRodgers (andWilliam)ofSimpsonville,S.C.; daughter-in-lawMonicaMilburnof

Germany;andstepchildrenJoann CrainofSalisbury,Md.,Linden HolstonofFlorida,TerryHolstonof Lewes,Del.,andLoriHignutt(and Paul)ofSeaford,Del.;aswellas14 grandchildren,28great-grandchildren,andspecialfriendsRosalie Walls,TrudyMilburnandMollie Esterson.

AcelebrationofMilburn’slifewill beheldonMonday,Feb.9,2026,at 11a.m.atWatsonFuneralHome& Crematorium,211S.Washington Street,Millsboro,Del.,withavisitationfrom10to11a.m.,priortothe service.IntermentwillfollowimmediatelyatMillsboroCemetery.Milburn’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

DavidS.Swayze,81

DavidS.Swayze,81,passedaway peacefullyonJan.23,2026,surroundedbyhisfamily.

Heissurvivedbyhiswife,CarolynDePew-Swayze;daughterLisa Swayze-Thomas(andMelvin);son Scott;brotherBruceSwayze(and Mary);andsisterPatriciaBall(and Jim);alongwithmanylovingnieces, nephewsandcousins.

Inthewarmthofspring,acelebrationofSwayze’slifewillbeheld attheWilmingtonCountryClubin remembrance.

Ramosnamedto

BridgewaterDean’sList

EstrellaRamosofSelbyvillewas namedtothe2025fallsemesterDean’s ListatBridgewaterCollege.Ramosisa musicmajoratBridgewater.Shewas amongapproximately580students namedtotheDean’sList,whichwas announcedbyAssociateProvostRobert Hammill.

StudentsontheDean’sListhaveattaineda3.4orbettergrade-pointaverageoutofapossible4.0.

Coeducationalsinceitsfoundingin 1880,BridgewaterCollegeisaprivate, four-yearliberalartscollegelocatedin theCentralShenandoahValleyofVirginia.Today,BridgewaterCollegeis hometoapproximately1,450students. Thecollegeoffersmorethan70undergraduatemajorsandminorsandfour graduateprogramshousedwithinthree distinctschools.

Localstudentshonored bySpringfield

SpringfieldCollegerecentlyannounceditsdeanslistforthe2025fall semester,includingtwolocalstudents.

ChristianQuandtofMillsboro,who has aprimarymajorofaccounting,was

namedtothedean’slistforacademic excellenceforthe2025fallsemester.

PeterQuandt,alsoofMillsboro,was alsonamedtothedean’slistforacademicexcellenceforthe2025fallsemester.Hisprimarymajorisexercise science(appliedexercisescience).

Forselectiontothedean’slist,the studentmusthavecompletedaminimumof12credithoursofgraded courseworkfortheterm,exclusiveof“P” grades.Thestudentmustnothaveany incompletesormissinggradesinthe designatedterm.Thestudentmusthave aminimumsemestergradeaverageof 3.500fortheterm,andmustnothave beenbarredfromthedean’slistdueto disciplinaryaction.

Susquehannahonors localstudents

SusquehannaUniversityrecentlyannounceitsstudentsnamedtotheDean’s Listforthefall2025semester,including FinnSheridanofFrankfordandLeah SheridanofGeorgetown.

Thedean’slistrecognizesstudents who achieveagradepointaverageof 3.4orhigheroutofapossible4.0for thesemester.Toqualify,studentsmust completeaminimumof12semester hours.

SusquehannaUniversityhas2,200

studentsstudyingthearts,business,humanitiesandsciences.

Camlinhonoredon HartfordDean’sList

TheUniversityofHartfordannouncedthisweekthatSpencerCamlin ofMillsborohadbeennamedtothe UniversityofHartford’sDean’sListand President’sListforthespring2025semester

TheDean’sListrecognizesstudents achievingsuperioracademicstanding. Therequirement,withsomeexceptions, isagrade-pointaverageofatleast3.0 andnogradebelowC.

ThePresident’sListrecognizesaselectgroupofstudentsreachingthe highestlevelofacademicstanding.To beplacedonthePresident’sList,studentsmustmaintainaGPAofatleasta 3.75andreceivegradesofCorbetter.

TheUniversityofHartfordofferssix career-focusedschoolsandcollegesona 350-acrecampusneighboringConnecticut’scapitalcity.Theuniversityis hometoapproximately4,300undergraduateand1,700graduatestudents from42statesand53countries.

Cohennamedto Dean’sListatMaryland

educationneedsofworkingadultsand militaryservicemembers.Today, UMGCisthelargestproviderofpostsecondaryeducationinMarylandand continuesitsglobaltraditionwithonlineandhybridcourses,morethan175 classroomandservicelocationsworldwide,andmorethan135degreesand certificatesbackedbythereputationofa stateuniversityandtheUniversitySystemofMaryland.Formoreinformation,visitumgc.edu.

Localstudentshonored byYorkCollege

YorkCollegeofPennsylvaniarecentlyrecognizedacademicexcellence bynaminghigh-achievingstudentsto theFall2025Dean’sList.Thehonor recognizesstudentswhohaveachieved aGPAof3.5orhigher.

LocalstudentsnamedtotheDean’s ListincludeGabrielBullardofMillsboroandMeganFiqueofFrankford. Establishedin1787,YorkCollegeof Pennsylvaniaisaprivate,four-yearcollegelocatedinthecityofYorkand knownforitsfocusonexperiential learningandcommunityengagement, servingmorethan3,500undergraduate andgraduatestudentsinmorethan70 baccalaureatemajors,alongwithmore than30professionalgraduatedegree andcertificateprograms.

ArielCohenofMillsborowasnamed totheDean’sListforthefall2025term atUniversityofMarylandGlobalCampus.Tobeeligibleforthehonor,astudentmusthavecompletedatleastsix creditsduringtheterm,earnedagradepointaverageofatleast3.5fortheterm and maintainedacumulativeGPAof 3.5atUMGC.

PointParkUniversity’s recognizeslocals

Morethan1,400studentswhowere named totheFall2025Dean’sListat PointParkUniversity.Localstudents madethelistincludeBellaCarsteaand

TheDagsboroVolunteerFireCompanywasrockin'lastFebruarywhenhundredsofareawomendancedto'80stunes.Thisyear'sthemetakesaturntothewest,withBell BottomsUp,anodtosingerLaineyWilson's"BellBottomCountry"style.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Ladies,it’stimetopulloutyour cowboybootsandhitthedancefloor. Oh,andeatafewhundredpoundsof shrimpwhileyou’reatit.

TheDagsboroVolunteerFire Companyispreparingforitsthird annualLadies’ShrimpFeast.Setfor Saturday,Feb.27,from7to11p.m., theeventisafundraiserforthefire companyandhelpsthemwithexpensesrangingfromequipmentto training.

funnightforeverybody,”filledwith music,dancingand,ofcourse, shrimp.

Thedayofthefeast,firecompany members—evensomefromaneighboringfirecompany—willsteam around300poundsofshrimpoutside thefirehouse,Donawaysaid.

lineatwww.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ladies-shrimp-feast.Single ticketscost$45andatableforeight costs$410.Eachticketincludesplentifulfoodanddrink.Thosewithreservedtablesareentitledtoearly entry(at6p.m.)andguaranteedseating,Donawaysaid.

Begunasawomen’salternativeto theGeorgetownVolunteerFire Company’sannualOysterEat—traditionallyamen-onlyaffair—the Dagsboroshrimpfeast,accordingto eventcoordinatorHollyDonaway,is “justanightforallthewomen.It’sa

Shrimpmightbethestar,butit’s nottheonlythingonthemenu— therewillalsobehotdogsandother thingstoeat,aswellasbeertodrink. Non-alcoholicbeveragesincluding SunCruisersareincludedwiththe ticketpriceaswell.Ifthat’snotyour style,shesaid,thoseattendingare welcometobringacoolerwiththeir choiceoffoodandbeverage,aslong astherearenoglasscontainersinit.

AsoflateJanuary,Donawaysaid, abouthalfoftheallotted400tickets hadbeensold.Theyareavailableon-

Thosewhoattendwillalsohavea chancetowinoneofthreegrand prizes,whichareYeticoolersfilled withthreethemedprizepackages: theStayin’AliveSippin’Setincludes aselectionofpopularspiritsaswell asmixers,tumblers,snacksandfun extras;theBoogie&BubblesBrunch Coolerincludeschampagne,prosecco, brunch-styledrinks,glasswareand sweettreats;andtheHeartofa Coolersetincludes“premiumbeverages,”aswellasbaraccessoriesand partyessentials.

Inaddition,therewillbenearlya dozenotherraffleprizes,whichincludebaskets,totesandbagsfilled withallsortsofgoodies,aswellasa 50/50raffle.Therewillalsobe ShrimpFeastmerchandiseforsale, includingT-shirtsfor$20andbeer coziesfor$5.Allproceedsbenefitthe firecompany.

DJSurfandLawrencewillbeprovidingthemusicfortheevening. Donaway,whoistheambulance captainfortheDagsborofirecompanyandamemberfornearly30 years,saidtheirmembershipstandsat about75,withabout50ofthoseconsideredactivemembers.

Sheurgedthosewhoareinterested inattendingtheLadies’ShrimpFeast tograbtheirticketsearly.

“Tablesselloutearlyeveryyear,” shesaid. DagsboroVFCpreparesforthirdannualLadies’ShrimpFeast

Left,AnnabelleLehman,asecond-gradestudentatJohnM.ClaytonElementary,placedfirstintheGrades2-3categoryofthe2025ConservationPosterContest.Right,SussexTechnicalHighSchooldigitalpublishingstudentsswepttheGrades10-12digitalcategoryofthe2025ConservationPosterContest.Pictured,fromleft,areseniorsAbigailVanvorst,thirdplace,andKyleeGill,firstplace.NotpicturedisAsherBrittingham,secondplace.

TheSussexConservationDistrict (SCD)thisweekannouncedthe winnersofthe2025Conservation PosterContest,themed“Homeis

WheretheHabitatIs.”Atotalof 160entriesweresubmittedinseven gradecategories,includingdigital postersubmissionsforstudentsin

grades7-9and10-12. First-,second-andthird-place winnersineachgradecategoryreceivedcashprizesof$50,$25and

$15,respectively.First-placewinners fromSussexCountywilladvanceto thestate-levelcompetition,with statewinnersmovingontothenationalcontest.

The2025SussexCountyConservationPosterContestwinnersare:

•GradesK-1—Firstplace,ScarletGarson,firstgrade,SussexAcademyElementary(state-levelwinner); secondplace,ElijahSchrock,first grade,SussexAcademyElementary; thirdplace,SophiaCooper,first grade,LegacyAcademy.

•Grades2-3—Firstplace, AnnabelleLehman,secondgrade, JohnM.ClaytonElementary;secondplace,BradenRionStarr,third grade,MiltonElementary;third place,JosephineMcMinn,third grade,LongNeckElementary.

•Grades4-6—Firstplace,Sofia Gladding,sixthgrade,LegacyAcademy(state-levelwinner);second place,IsabelleHein,fourthgrade, SussexAcademyElementary;third place,AdelynnHorsey,fifthgrade, EpworthChristianSchool.

•Grades7-9—Firstplace,MollieStanley,eighthgrade,Seaford MiddleSchool(state-levelwinner); secondplace,HannahSawyer,eighth grade,SeafordMiddleSchool;third place,CambriaShank,eighthgrade, SeafordMiddleSchool.

•Grades10-12(digital)—First place,KyleeGill,12thgrade,Sussex TechnicalHighSchool;second place,AsherBrittingham,12th grade,SussexTechnicalHigh School;thirdplace,AbigailVanvorst, 12thgrade,SussexTechnicalHigh School.

Crossword

By Gary Larson & Amy Ensz

Delaware’sfivepublichousingauthoritiesareurgingindividualswhohave appliedtotheState’scentralizedwaiting listforHousingChoiceVouchers (HCV)andpublichousingtoupdate theirapplicationinformationtoremain active.

Individualsmustupdatetheirapplicationorconfirm“EverythingLooks Good”byFeb.10.

Applicantswhohavenotupdated theirapplicationsinmorethanoneyear whodonottakeactionbyFeb.10will havetheirapplicationwithdrawnfrom thewaitinglistsforallfivehousingauthoritiesinDelaware,inaccordancewith programrequirements.

Therequiredupdateisapartofthe State’scentralizedwaiting-listsystem, whichallowsapplicantstomanageand confirmtheirinformationthroughasingle,secureonlineportalavailableatAffordableHousing.com.

“Westronglyencourageallwaitinglistapplicantstoupdatetheirapplication toremainactiveonthecentralizedwaitinglist,”saidDSHADirectorMatthew Heckles.“Weknowthatmanyindividualsregularlyloginandupdatetheirinformation,butweneedeverysingle personwhohasappliedtomanagetheir application.Takingthatstepensuresthat housingauthoritieshavetheabilityto contactyouandconfirmsyourcontinued interestinreceivingassistance.Having anupdatedcentralizedwaitinglistensurestheState’sfivepublichousingauthoritieshaveaccuratedataonhousing needstobestserveDelawareans.”

Participatinghousingauthoritiesinclude:

•DelawareStateHousingAuthority (DSHA)

•DoverHousingAuthority(DHA)

•NewCastleCountyHousingAuthority(NCCHA)

•NewarkHousingAuthority(NHA)

•WilmingtonHousingAuthority (WHA)

Toupdateanapplication,byFeb.10:

•Loginorcreateanaccountat www.AffordableHousing.com/update.

•Reviewtheapplicationandmake neededchanges.

•Ifnochangesareneeded,select “EverythingLooksGood”toconfirm andsubmittheupdate.

Applicantsmayviewthestatusof theirapplicationsatanytimebylogging intotheirAffordableHousing.comaccount.Forinformation,visitdelaware.affordablehousing.comorcall 1-855-301-5920(TTYandtranslation servicesavailable).

ThroughMarch12

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

February5

LunchBreakCoreYoga— Lookingto squeezeinsomefitnessandyogaduring yourday?ThentrySouthCoastalLibrary’s FREELunchBreakCoreYogaClasswith SarahSchaber,RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,at12:10p.m.This40-minute,alllevelsyogaclassfocusesonstrengthening theabdomenandlowerbackwhilestretchingawaytensionandstress.Thismayalso helpimproveenergylevelsandfightfatigue!Wewillbemovingthroughvarious positioning(i.e.lyingonourbacksandabdomen,seated,handsandknees,and standing.)Inordertoensureallparticipants'safety, wedoaskthatyouareable tomoveandrepositionindependently. Bringamatortowel,waterbottle,blocksif youhavethem,andyourself.Free,for Ages18-plus.Registrationopens12:10 pmonJan.29andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecom-

mended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

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

February6

CloudStorage— IsyouriPad,smartphone, orlaptopfull?TomKinsellawillteachyou howtofreeupspaceonyourdeviceand takeadvantageoffreecloudstorage.This two-hourclassatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.isavailablein-personorviaZoom. TheZoomlogininfowillbeemailedtoregistrantso nFeb.5.Registrationisavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518,butwalk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

BookClub—BetterLivingThroughBirding— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sAdult BookGroupmeetsonthefirstFridayofthe monthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussion aboutafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle. ThismonthwearediscussingBetterLiving Throu ghBirdingbyChristianCooper. Copiesofthebookareavailableatthe FrankfordPublicLibrary.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February7

‘Pal’entinesPop-UpShopping— Finda specialgiftforthatspecialsomeoneatthe “Pal”entinesPop-UpEventonSaturday, Feb7,from10a.m.to3p.m.Graba“Pal” andenjoyadayout,shoppingwithlocal Chambermembers,artis ansandvendors. HostedbytheGreaterMillsboroChamber ofCommerceat203MainStreet,Millsboro.

GuidedHike— DelawareStateParksinvites thepublictoaguidedhikeovertheIndian RiverInletBridgeonSaturday,Feb.7,at4 p.m.Learnaboutthedynamicforcesthat haveshapedtheinletoverthelast200 years.Findoutaboutthebridgesthathave spannedtheinletandhowthecurrent bridgedesigncametobe.Pre-registration required.Visitdestateparks.com/Program s (orcall302-227-6991within24hoursof program).$8perperson.Ages6andup. Bull&OysterRoast— TheFrankfordVol-

unteerFireCompanyhostsitsannualBull &OysterRoastonSaturday,Feb.7,from5 to9p.m.Menuincludestheirfamousoysterfritters,rawandsteamedoysters,roast beefsandwiches,hotsausages,hotdogs, potatosalad,coleslaw,bakedbeansand chips.Beerandsodawillbeavailable. Therewillberaffles,silentauctionand more.Ticketsare$50inad vance(atFriday nightoystersales,attheFrankfordTown Hallorhttps://frankfordfire.com)and$60 atthedoor.

DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety. NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonth at10a.m.Ages13-plusonly.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrar y.

TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay— CelebrateTakeYourChildtotheLibraryDayat FrankfordPublicLibrary!Visitustosign yourchildupforalibrarycardandenjoy crafts,STEMactivitiesforallages,games, andplay.

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ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

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

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthe

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

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’s CivicClubofBethanyBeachmeetson thesecondThursdayofthemonthat CrippleCreekCountryClubat10a.m. TheorganizationhasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhasbeenserving thecommunitysinceitsfoundingin 1925.TheClubisanon-profitorganization,formedinfriendshipanddedicated tocivicandcharitab lepurposesandthe educationofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

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

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

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organ-

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izedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’s Club(LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryofservicetoSussexCounty. LBWCisanon-profitorganizationwhich meetsthethirdMondayofeverymonth (SeptemberthroughJune)at11a.m.at CrippleC reekGolf&CountryClubnear Dagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocal community,LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools,scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’s programsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers. TolearnmoreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWedn esdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInland BaysGardenCenter.

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

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion Au xiliaryUnit24meetsthefirstTuesday ofeachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouarea memberorinterestedinjoining,please attend.MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegionPost24inDagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver. WCIRraisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocalcharities,educationprojects, veterans,women’sempowermentandthe environmen t.Italsoprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderieamongstitsmembers.Tolearn more,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

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

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

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolish AmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthe secondWednesdayofeachmonthat ColumbusHall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch) inOceanCity,Md.,from2to 4p.m.For moreinformation,email rwc21tbk@gmail.com.

LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarva Leathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation, meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth

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Peoplecanbrightenupthebleak winterwithsomecozyshoppingthis Valentine’sDay.The“Pal”entinespopupshoppingeventwilldebutonSaturday,Feb.7,from10a.m.to3p.m., hostedbytheGreaterMillsboroChamberofCommerce,locatedat203Main Street.

“It’saquicknicewaytopickupalittlegift,”saidNadineTimpanaro,event organizerandexecutivedirectorofthe Chamber.

Shopperscanalsodiscoverlocal businesses,allgatheredindoors,on

Main Streetthatday.Theycanlookfor fineart,wreaths,hand-sewnitems,jewelry,toyitems,decadentcandyapples, Jellocupsandothertreatsfromartisan andcraftvendors.

“We’redoingitsimilartohowwe didthenightoftheparade.…EverybodyseemedtoreallyenjoytheChristmasone,”Timpanarosaidofthe Decemberpop-upshoppingevent.

Peoplecankeepexploringafterward, “walkaroundtownandmaybevisit someoftherestaurantsandcoffee shops,”Timpanarosuggested. Downtownparkingisfree.Formore information,contactinfo@millsborochamber.comor(302)934-6777.

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GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGrief SharesupportgroupeverySundayfrom1 to3p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbe valuableguidanceandtipsondealing withthelossofalovedone.Formo reinformation,call539-9510.

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 theirmemb ersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrict RepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMonday ofthemonth.Socialhoursbeginat6 p.m.,andthemeetingstartspromptlyat 6:30p.m.Informationonthecluband

meetingscanbefoundat38thdrcp.com, orthroughemailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets the firstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstart promptlyat6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguest speakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.gop

Democrat sMeet— The4thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thethirdTuesdayofeverymonth.Social hoursbeginat5p.m.,andthemeeting startsat6p.m.Thebusinessmeetingis opentoallregisteredDemocrats.For moreinformation,visitrd4deldems.org.

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth onthesecondfloorofNicola’sPizzain Lewes.Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.for dinner,andthemeet ingstartsat5:30 p.m.Thecostis$40.RSVPbythe15th ofeachmonthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganizationeducates,informsandcreates fellowshipwithlike-mindedpeople.For moreinformation,visitscrwc.netoremail thematinfo@scrwc.net.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— Mariners BethelGMChosts“TuningUptheTem-

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

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

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

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

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

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupfor thefamiliesandfriendsofalcoholics.MeetingsareheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30 p.m.,atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.

Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.Thewalkingclubgoesto SandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199 MurraysLane.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurch ishostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdays andThursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisis opentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,” andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-person support.Reservationsarerecommended, butwalk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation,call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— A meetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheld thefirstandthirdThursdaysofeverymonth

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attheOceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m. Themeetingslastforuptotwohours. Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

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

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

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

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

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian

RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

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

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetand greetothers,cangettogetheratthe MillsboroPizzaKingonThursdaysat 8:30a.m.TheA RRLSectionManager usuallyattends.Formoreinformation, contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,KentCounty LibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,you cannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNew Zealander.Thisisafunwaytolearnabout anothercountryandmakeanewfriend.All internationalpostageishandled,andyou canbringinandpickupyourlettersatthe library.Formoreinformationandre gistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

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

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsare welcome.

Women’sACa pellaChorus— 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,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,Wedne sdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)5398725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree, andparkingisavailableinfrontofthe museum.Themuseumisnothandicap-

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

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelawar e,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.tonoon.Formoreinformation, andtoregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformatio n,visitsumc.com.

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

manticcomedyincelebrationofValentine’s Day!Lightsnacksprovided.Joinusbetween3–4:45p.m.Free,forages18-plus. Registrationisappreciatedbutnotrequired.Craftinfoandregistrationareavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518,butwalk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BlackHistoryMonthFamilyScavenger

Hunt— CelebrateAfricanAmericanH istoryallmonthlongwithafamily-friendly readingchallengeandscavengerhuntat FrankfordPublicLibrary.Familiescanexplorelocalhistorybyvisitingarealandmarks,andtheycanusethebooksand otheritemsinthelibrary'sarchivestodiscoverfascinatingfacts.Familieswhocompletethescavengerhuntcanearnprizes. Formoreinformation,call302-732-9351 orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.Followuson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagr am@frankfordlibrary.

PurposefulPlayforPreschoolers— Preschoolchildrenandtheircaregiverscan exploreSTEAMthemesthroughhands-on playatFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m. Comeinanddiscoverwhatwe’reallabout. Free!Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicL ibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

DinetoDonate— NicolaPizzainLewesis hostingaDinetoDonatefrom5to9p.m. tobenefittheongoingcommunityprojects oftheGFWCWomen’sClubofIndianRiver andtheNanticokeIndianAssociation’s ScholarshipFund.Dine-inonly.Aflye ris notneeded.

February10

Mommy&Me— JoinSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.forafunandwelcoming programdesignedforanycaregiverand theirchild,ages5andunder.It’snotjust formoms—dads,grandparents,and othercaregiversareallinvitedtoenjoy qualitytimetogether.Thissessionwillincludeacrafttocelebratetheseason!Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518(walk-insacceptedifspa ce allows.)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Beth anyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorfora30-minutemusic andmovementclassforchildrenagedbirth

to5years,at10:30a.m.StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. AdultCraft:BuildaCo rkBirdhouse— Wonderingwhattodowithyourextrawine corks?Usingmorethan200corks,FrankfordPublicLibrarywillcreateadorable, decorativebirdhouses,at1p.m.These birdhousesarebestsuitedforindooruse oronaprotectedporch.TheFPLwillprovidecorksbutpleasebringasmanyasyou can.Thisisa2-sessionworkshop.Youwill automaticallybesignedupforthe2nd sessionscheduledforFebruary17th.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponline byvisi tingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February11

RevitalizeMillsboro— TheTownofMills-

borothankseveryonewhohasaninterest involunteeringonlocalprojects.Anyone interestedinvolunteeringcanlearnmore ataninterestmeetingonWednesday,Feb. 11,at10a.m.,atMillsboroTownHall.This isanopportunitytogetinvolved,share ideasandhelpmakeapos itiveimpacton thecommunity.Coffeewillbeprovided. Walk-insarewelcome,butRSVPsareappreciated(302-934-8171or ashleighs@millsboro.org).

FeelingsRockwithElmo— FeelingsRock isamusicandmovement-basedclassdesignedtohelpchildrenunderage6and theirfamiliesnavigatesocialandemotional development,heldatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Getreadytolearnhowto recognize,expressandcopewithemotions whileengaginginfunmovementacti vities. Weliketohavefunwiththeuseofsign language,rhythmsticks,shakereggs,puppets,stories,instrumentsandsomuch more!Elmowillbejoiningus!Thisevent willbeheldattheCommunityCenterat EvansPark,Millville,DE.Noregistration required,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth

CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930,302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheori es, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach90 minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthemurderofSherriRasmussen.Suggestedread(notrequired): TheLazarusFilesbyMatthewMcGough. Free,forages18-plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insaccep tedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Cybersecurity&Me— TrevorRoeofTransientCyberspecializesincybersecurity, andhewillteachyouhowtoprotectyour information,identityanddevicesinthis free,5-partseriesonthe2ndWednesday ofeachmonthfrom5:30-6:45p.m.at

SouthCoastalLibrary.Eachsessionwill beginwithapresentationonaparticular topic.Trevorandassistantswillthenprovide1-on-1assistanceasYOUapplywhat you'velearnedtoyourowndevicesina hands-onsession.Fullseriesdates/topics areonourwebsite.Registrationisrequired andavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyB each,DE 19930

WinterLectureSeries— IndianRiverLifeSavingStationinvitesthepublictogetout ofthehouseonWednesdayeveningsat5 p.m.andlearnfromavarietyofexpertsin variousfieldsrangingfromlocalhistoryto Delaware’snaturalresources.Visitthe DelawareSeashoreStateParkFacebook pageforupdatesoneachweek’stopics. Lecturesarefreetoattend,butspaceis limitedsopre-registrationisrequiredby

calling302-227-6991.

SMPSeniorMedicareP atrol— Protect yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraudatFrankfordPublicLibraryat11 a.m.SeniorMedicarePatrols(SMPs)empowerandassistMedicarebeneficiaries, theirfamilies,andcaregiverstoprevent, detect,andreporthealthcarefraud,errors,andabuse.Tolearnmoreinformation visitSMP'swebsite-https://smpresource.org/.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrat ion isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Dine&DonateatDiFebo’s— Dineat DiFebo’sRestaurantorordertakeoutfrom 4to9p.m.,andaportionofyourpurchase willbedonatedtotheFrankfordPublicLibrary.Noflyerorappisneeded—just enjoyyourmealandknowthatyou’vesupportedagoodcause.Location:789 GarfieldPkwy,BethanyBeach,DE19930.

February12

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromThe WhiteLotusOfficialCookbookbyJarrett Melendez,whichisavai lableforcheckout (whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookata copyinthelibrary.Participantswillthen voteonwhichcookbooktousenextmonth, andareencouragedtobringtheirownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.FREE,for ages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 CitizensCafé— JointheCitizensAdvisory Committee(C AC)oftheDelawareCenter fortheInlandBays(CIB)forthefirstCitizensCaféof2026,launchingayear-long

explorationof"ResilienceintheInland BaysWatershed:Adapting,Protecting,and Thriving.”Allarewelcometoattend.This quarterlymeetingisThursday,Feb12, from6to8p.m.Whatdoes“resilience”reallymeanforourcommunities—andhow canindividualsplayaroleinprotectingthe placeswecallhome?Expertsinscience andcoastalhazardsleadthisfir stconversationregardingtheindividual—examining whatcoastalandclimateresiliencemeans fortheInlandBays,theenvironmental changesalreadyunderway,andpractical wayseachofuscanadaptandrespond. TheeventwillbeattheCIBofficeatIndian RiverInletandbroadcastedvirtuallyon Zoom.Visithttps://inlandbays.org/events forconnectiondetails.

DelawareTraumaResponseforYouth ‘Try’— TRYProgramisafreeprevention andinterventionprogramfo ryouthand familieswhohaveexperiencedatraumatic eventinDelaware,andwillbeatFrankford PublicLibraryat10:30a.m.Servicesare providedbytrained,qualifiedtherapists workinginpartnershipwithcommunityorganizations,schoolsandpolicedepartmentsinDelaware.Tolearnmore informationvisitDelawareTraumaResponseforYouthTRYwebsitehttps://www.delawaretry.com/.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBaby Bees 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.Call 302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

PolaroidPal-entine’sDayCards— SpreadthelovewithaPolaroidPal-entine'sDayCardatFrankfordPublicLibrary at4:30p.m.!Snapagrouppolaroidwith yourpals,thencraftapersonalizedcard. WithjustenoughtimebeforeValentine's Day,you'llbereadytosharecardstocelebratelovingfriendships!Weprovidethe materials;yo uprovidethesmile.Thisevent isintendedforages5-17.Spaceislimited, soregistrationisencouraged!Questions, pleasecallus:302-732-9351.We'reon FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Dine&Donate— TheCottageCaféwill hostaDine&DonateeffortforthePreceptorOmegaChapterofBetaSigmaPhi Sorority.ProceedsbenefittheirHowardD. Grisescholarship,andothercommunity services.

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

February13

MeetYouriPad/iPhone— Didyoujustget yourfirstiPadand/oriPhone?Learnhowto startusingit/theminthisVERYBASICintroductoryclasstaughtbyexpertTomKinsella, atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.IMPORTANT:Bringyourregisteredandfully-charged iPadoriPhonetoclasswithyou,alongwith yourAppleIDandpassword!In-persononly, two-hourclass.Registrationisrequiredand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-55 18HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

LanternTour— IndianRiverLife-SavingStationinvitesthepublictolearnwhatthesurfmenwentthroughtosaveshipwreckvictims offtheDelawarecoastover100yearsago. Ventureouttothebeachwithalanternand heartalesoftragedyandmysteryfromthe station’slogs.Pre-registrationrequired, destateparks.com/Programs(orcall302227-6991within24hoursofprogram).$10 perper son.Ages8andup.

February14

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreatprices! Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beach reads,children'smaterials&more!SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us DelawareTraumaResponseforYouth‘Try’ TRYProgramisaf reepreventionandinterventionprogramforyouthandfamilies whohaveexperiencedatraumaticeventin Delaware,andwillbeatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.Servicesareprovidedby trained,qualifiedtherapistsworkinginpartnershipwithcommunityorganizations, schoolsandpolicedepartmentsinDelaware. TolearnmoreinformationvisitDelaware TraumaResponseforYouthTRYwebsitehttps://www.delawaretry.com/.

HowtoBecomeanAuthor— Ifyou 'reanaspiringstoryteller,joinusatFrankfordPublic

Libraryat11a.m.forapresentationwith localauthorS.M.Sykes.Bestknownforhis EyesofBlueseries,Sykeswillshareinsights intohiswritingprocess,self-publishingjourney,andpracticaltipsforbringingyourwork tolife.Thesessionincludesaninteractive writingprompt,givingstudentsachanceto explorenewideasinafun,supportiveenvironment.Thiseventisforstudentsingrades 5–12.Space islimited,soregistrationisencouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Happy,HealthyValentineWellnessFa ir— ThesecondannualHappy,HealthyValentine WellnessFairreturnstoMillsboroonSaturday,Feb.14,from10a.m.to2p.m.atIndianRiverSeniorCenter.Learnabout wellness,self-careandahealthylife.Beebe HealthcareandTidalHealthwillhav ehealth screenings.Meetlocalexpertsinphysical andemotionalwellness,insurance,finance andmore.EventishostedbytheGreater MillsboroChamberofCommerce.Freeand opentothepublic.

February16

HarlemRenaissance— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchisholdingapresentationby BlackhistoryeducatorKathyTrustyon“The HarlemRenaissance:ARevolutionofWords, ArtandActivism.”Thiswasaperiodofrich contributionsinartisticandculturalactivity, inc ludingworkbysuchAfricanAmerican greatsasLangstonHughes,AaronDouglas, BillieHoliday,DukeEllington,Josephine Bakerandothers.Theprogramisfreeand opentothepublic,andstartsat3p.m.The programisbeingfundedbytheDelaware Humanities.

BlackHistoryMonthFa milyScavenger Hunt— CelebrateAfricanAmericanHistory allmonthlongwithafamily-friendlyreading challengeandscavengerhuntatFrankford PublicLibrary.Familiescanexplorelocalhistorybyvisitingarealandmarks,andtheycan usethebooksandotheritemsinthelibrary's archivestodiscoverfascinatingfacts.Familieswhocompletethescavengerhuntcan earnprizes.Formoreinformation,call302732-9351orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.Follow usonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

PurposefulPlayforPreschoolers— PreschoolchildrenandtheircaregiverscanexploreSTEAMthemesthroughhands-onpl ay atFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.Come inanddiscoverwhatwe’reallabout.Free! Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublic LibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoonofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsare welcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford .lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Pleasebringayogamatort owel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouare unabletogetontotheflooreasily,donot worry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m. onFeb.9andisavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

February17

BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedtothe FrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeeting

heldonthethirdTuesdayofeachmonthat 5:30p.m.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevelsarewelcometoattendthismonthlysupportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11 a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures, sharetips,andaskquestions.Attendinp ersonorviaZoom.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE.

LearnAmericanMahjong— TheSouth Coastallibraryisofferingafreethree-part seriesonthebasicsofMahjongtaughtby localinstructorLisaSternatSouthCoastal Libraryat1p.m.Attheendofthethreelessons,youshouldhaveabetterunderstandingofhowtoplaysothatyoucanjoina localgroupinyourarea.Thegamerequires acommitmenttothelearningprocess,a positiveattitude,andtakessomepractice. Eachlessonis2.5-3hourslongsolight snackswillbeprovidedbutpleasefeelfree tobringanon-alcoholicdrinkwithyou. NOTE:ThisisthesameMahjongseriesthat we’reofferingFeb.6–13(SeriesA),andYOU MAYONLYSIGNUPFORONESERIES(AOR B.)SeriesBsessionswillbeFeb.17(1–4 p.m.),Feb.20(10a.m.–1p. m.)andFeb.23 (1–4p.m.)Registrationisrequiredand opensat1p.m.onFeb.3athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518(onlineregistrationstrongly recommended.)HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,BethanyBeach,DE.

TobenamedtotheDean’sList,a studentmusthavea3.5GPA.

PointParkUniversity,indowntown Pittsburgh,enrollsnearly3,700students inmorethan100undergraduate,master’sanddoctoralprogramsoffered throughitsConservatoryofPerforming Arts(SchoolofDanceandSchoolof Film,Theatre&Animation),Rowland SchoolofBusiness,andschoolsofArts &Sciences,CommunicationandEducation.Theuniversity’salumniandstudentsrepresentall50statesand34 countriesaroundtheworld.VisitPointPark.edutolearnmore.

Localstudentsmake AcademicHonorRoll

Atotalof100AlverniaUniversity student-athleteswerenamedtothe MACAcademicHonorRollforthe 2025fallsemester,asannouncedbythe MiddleAtlanticConference(MAC) thisweek,includinglocalstudents JazminMayfieldofSelbyville,amemberoftheAlverniaUniversityfield hockeyteamwhostudiesPK4,SpEd andPK12education;andTaylerFlahertyofOceanView,amemberofthe AlverniaUniversitywomen’ssoccer teamwhostudiesnursing.

Acrosstheconference,atotalof 1,790student-athleteswhocompetedin men’sandwomen’scrosscountry,field hockey,football,men’sandwomen’ssoccer,andwomen’svolleyballwererecognized.

Thefallacademichonorrolliscomposedofstudent-athleteswhocompetedinavarsitylevelsportand registeredafallterm/semesterGPAof 3.20(ona4.00scale)orhigher.

Atotalof102AlverniaUniversity student-athletes werehonoredbythe MACfortheirachievementsinthe classroom.Adozenofthose102honoreesearnedaperfect4.0GPA.

Footballplaced28student-athletes ontheMACAcademicHonorRoll, andmen’ssoccerplaced20student-athletes.Women’ssoccerwasrepresented by19student-athletes,andfieldhockey wasrepresentedby16student-athletes. Women’svolleyballplaced10studentathletesonthehonorroll,men’scrosscountryplacedfive,andwomen’s cross-countryplacedfourstudent-athletes.

AlverniaUniversityisaCatholic comprehensiveuniversityfoundedin 1958.Formoreinformation,visit www.alvernia.edu.

Ehlersnamedto Dean’sListatCNU

CamrynEhlersofDagsborowas amongtheCarson-NewmanUniversity studentswhowerenamedtotheDean’s ListfortheFall2025semester.

TheuniversityawardsDean’sList

honorstostudentsearningagradepointaverageof3.5to3.9whiletaking 12 ormorecredithours.

Foundedin1851,Carson-Newman isaChrist-centered,liberalarts-based universityaffiliatedwiththeTennessee BaptistConvention.LocatedinJeffersonCity,Tenn.,amongthefoothillsof theGreatSmokyMountains,CarsonNewmanoffers50undergraduatemajors,aswellasassociate,bachelor’s, master’sanddoctoraldegrees.

Frankfordresident graduateswithhonors

KendallColemanofFrankfordgraduatedcumlaudewithabachelor’sdegreeincomputersciencefromJames MadisonUniversityduringcommencementexercisesinDecemberof2025,officialsannouncedthisweek.

Colemanwasamongnearly1,000 studentswhoreceivedundergraduate andgraduatedegrees.

Foundedin1908,JamesMadison Universityisapublicuniversitylocated inVirginia’sShenandoahValley.StudentshaveaccesstoNCAADivision1 athletics,andJMUalsohasthehighest post-graduationjoblevelsofallVirginia colleges.

MillersvilleUniversity announcesDean’sList

MillersvilleUniversityrecentlyrecognizesstudentswhodemonstratedexceptionalacademicachievementduring theFall2025semesterbyearninga placeontheDean’sList.EligiblestudentsmustachieveasemesterGPAof 3.50orhigher.

Localstudentswhowerenamedto theDean’sListinclude:AustinCarroll ofMillsboro,Classof2026,meteorologymajor;andJoaquinDeLosRiosof OceanView,Classof2028,musicindustr ymajor.

MillersvilleUniversityofPennsylva-

niaisatop-rankedpublicuniversitylocatedinLancasterCounty.Dedicated toprovidingnationallyrecognizedprogramsthatembracetheliberalarts, Millersvillewasfoundedin1855asthe firstNormalSchoolinPennsylvania.

MSCSEannounces President’sList

MinnesotaStateCollegeSoutheast inRedWingandWinona,Minn.,this weekannouncedthePresident’sListfor theFallSemesterof2025.Atotalof 336 studentswerenamedtotheFall 2025President’sList,includingNick GalloofMillville.Tobeeligibleforthe President’sList,studentsmustcomplete aminimumof12letter-gradedcredits duringanacademictermandachievea GPAof3.5orabove.

MinnesotaStateCollegeSoutheast isacommunityandtechnicalcollege andisamemberoftheMinnesotaState system.

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FRIDAY

2026 Milan Cortina Olympics (11) WBAL 2 p.m.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open Feb. 6 with a spectacular ceremony celebrating Italian culture and global unity. Highlights include Mariah Carey, a Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic flame to kick off the Olympic Games.

The Martian (60) AMC 8 p.m.

Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead and left behind on Mars after a sudden storm forces his crew to evacuate. Using his botany and engineering skills, he finds a way to survive for years as NASA and his crew attempt a rescue mission.

SATURDAY

PGA Tour Golf

(6) WBOC 3 p.m.

Airing live from TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz., the third round of the WM Phoenix Open sees top PGA Tour pros battling across the famed Stadium Course as weekend positioning takes shape at one of golf’s most electric early-season events.

College Basketball

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

The Illinois Fighting Illini visit the Michigan State Spartans at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. Illini guard Keaton Wagler and Spartan forward Jaxon Kohler among the players to watch as both teams battle for positioning in the conference.

SUNDAY

Super Bowl LX (11) WBAL 6 p.m.

If your team is playing for the Super Bowl tonight, congrats. The rest of us can only hope for a good game live from Levi Stadium interspersed with clever commercials, great guacamole and a dazzling halftime show by superstar Bad Bunny.

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece

(12) WCPB 1 a.m.

Even in 1945 Yorkshire Dales, money is an issue. The practice’s finances have James (Nicholas Ralph) concerned, but when he broaches the subject with Siegfried (Samuel West), it falls on deaf ears. So, James takes on another job to cover costs.

Wild Side (N) The Irwins "Bushfire Rescue" Crikey! It's the Irwins

Bluey Big City < ZOMBIES ('18) Milo Manheim. (:35) PhineasPlaceVampirinaKiff Kiff LadybugLadybug (50) TVLND Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Raymond Raymond RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond KingKing (60) AMC (4:00) <+++ Jurassic Park <+++ John Wick: Chapter 4 ('23) Donnie Yen Ji-Dan,Bill Skarsgård,Keanu Reeves. (:45) <++ Jason Bourne ('16)Matt Damon.

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MONDAY

Primetime in Milan: The Olympics (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

Tonight, see coverage of the figure skating ice dance event, including the rhythm dance competitors. The women’s freeski slopestyle final takes place, while the men’s teams take on the high altitudes of alpine skiing at the Stelvio Ski Center.

American Idol (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie return to the judges’ table for another week of auditions. As always, host Ryan Seacrest watches on from the sidelines, cheering on hopefuls as they sing their hearts out for a shot at Nashville, Tenn.

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

Following a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s, hitman Angelo Ledda (Patrick Dempsey) finds his job more perilous than ever before. Secrets prove hard to keep as Angelo’s dangerous double life begins to unravel, causing his two worlds to collide.

TUESDAY

WWE NXT (3) CW 8 p.m.

After last week’s six-way ladder match for the vacant NXT Championship, it’s the dawning of new era for WWE’s silver brand as the newly crowned NXT Champion celebrates their hard-fought victory. However, there’s no time to rest as challengers circle.

Doc (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

After a car crash erases the last eight years of her memories, Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) is forced to navigate a world now largely unfamiliar to her. Fortunately, her teen daughter, Katie (Charlotte Fountain-Jardim), helps fill in what she’s missing.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (60) AMC 10 p.m.

Four years after the events of “Jurassic Park,” Dr. Hammond (Richard Attenborough) sends chaos theorist Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) to a second dinosaur island to stop his nephew (Arliss Howard) from exploiting the dinosaurs for personal gain.

WEDNESDAY

NBA Basketball (28) ESPN 7:30 p.m.

For these teams, 2025 saw two back-to-back home losses for the Knicks, who handed VJ Edgecombe and the 76ers a win in mid-December. Tonight, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks head to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, looking for their revenge.

The Masked Singer (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m. Panelists Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke join host Nick Cannon to judge mystery celebrity performers as they attempt to sing and dance their way into America’s heart or be voted off and unceremoniously unmasked.

The Beauty (21) FX 9 p.m.

From Ryan Murphy, high fashion turns deadly as supermodels across the globe begin dying in horrifying ways in this new horror series. FBI agents Cooper Madsen (Evan Peters) and Jordan Bennett (Rebecca Hall) head to Paris to discover the truth.

THURSDAY

The First 48 (23) A&E 8 p.m.

In Tulsa, Okla., a heated argument spirals out of control, leading to the shocking murder of a busy father. Meanwhile, in Gwinnett County, Ga., a young boy is the only witness to the violent abduction of his mother and relies on detectives to find her.

The Valley: Persian Style (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

A new episode from this reality series’ first season sees the return of fan favorites like Reza, Adam, Golnesa, Mercedeh and Tommy. After leaving the luxurious lifestyle of Beverly Hills to live in the Valley, the group experiences some big changes.

Going Dutch (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9:30

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IRHSpicksupwin overMcKeanin non-conferencetilt

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Everythingseemedtobegoinginthe rightdirectionfortheIndianRiverHigh Schoolwrestlingteam.Theystartedoff thematchwithfourstraightwinsthat catapultedthemtoan18-0lead.

However,inwrestling,bonuspoints woninindividualmatchescanbethedecidingfactorinawinoraloss.Suchwas thecasefortheIndiansagainstWoodbridgeintheirHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisiontilton Wednesday,Jan.28.

BoththeIndiansandtheBlue Raiderseachwonsevenindividual

IndiansearlyleadnotenoughtoholdRaidersfromcomeback

matchesonthenight,butthebonus pointwinsforthevisitorsweretheirkey toWoodbridge’s39-33come-from-behindvictory.

ParkerHamptongottheIndians goingwithapinat103pounds,andSalvadorDelgadofollowedwithathrilling 6-5decisionoftheBridge’sCooperKerrickat113.WesleyGraykepttheearly momentumgoingforthehometeam withapinoverGunnarScolesat120, withBlakeWhittingtonaddingadecisionoverTre’VaughnGorhamat126to staketheIndianstotheirinitial18-0advantage.

ButWoodbridgewasn’tjustgoingto rolloverandgiveup.Theycertainly haven’tdonethatontheirwaytoa12-1 overallmarkthisseasonsofar.Infact, theywouldwinthenextfourmatches themselves,withaforfeitat132pounds, followedbyapairofpinsandadecision, totakea21-18leadoftheirown.

IRwouldfightbacktotiethingsup witha9-5decisionbyLuisHicksat157 pounds,overNoahJackson.ShaneForjanwouldcomethroughwithapinat 165againstWoodbridge’sAaron Ramirez,andLeviPerezfollowedsuit withapinofhisownat175overJames Jones.

TheIndianshelda33-21edgeatthat point,withthreematcheslefttogo—a 12-pointcushionthatcertainlythey couldhaveneverthoughtwouldbe erased,buteraseditwasinthosefinal threematches.

Woodbridgewouldpin-outtheremainingthreematchestoovertakethe Indiansforthewin.

Indiansrebound forwinoverMcKean

Threestraightwinsbypintostart thematchbyHampton(106pounds),

Delgado(113)andDonaldLynch(120) gotIRgoingagainstMcKeanonMonday,Feb.2,ontheirwaytoa40-36victory.

McKeanrespondedwithfour straightwinsoftheirown,totakea2218leadoverthehosts.However,theIndianscamebackwithapairofpinsby McCarraat150poundsandHicksat 157,aswellasamajordecisionby ShaneForjanat165toretakethelead at34-22.

McKeanwouldwinthreeofthelast fourmatches,butapinbyMichaelPeranteauat190cementedtheIndians’ successovertheHighlanders.

ThetworesultshadIR’srecordat 10-5overallontheseasoninduals,with justoneremaining—versusDelmaron Wednesday,Feb.4—beforetheDIAA StateDualsTournament,inwhichthey hopetobeabletogarneraberthwhen itstartsonWednesday,Feb.11.

IRUnifiedbasketballoutscoresLakeForest,36-22

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Despitegettingofftoasluggishstart, theIndianRiverHighSchoolUnified basketballteamsnappedatwo-gamelosingstreakbyoutscoringvisitingLake Forest,36-22,onTuesday,Feb.3.

TheIndians(4-2)struggledinthe firstsixminutes,trailingtheSpartans72afterthefirstquarter.

Buttheiroffensefinallykickedinto gearandbuiltleadsof14-6athalftime and26-13afterthreesessions.

SeniorforwardBraydenBennetch scoredsixpoints,whilefreshmanforwardAndrew Antoladdedfourmorein thesecondquartertofueltherally.

Bennetchfinishedthegamewitha game-high12points,whilefreshman forwardTravisJohnsonadded10.

SeniorforwardKyleBennetch chippedinwithfourmarkers,andfreshmanforwardBenShearmancameoff thebenchtopullsomecrucialrebounds forIR.

FreshmanguardAdrionLa’Torreled theSpartans(1-4)withninepointsona trioofthree-pointshots.

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IRUnifiedhoopsterBenjaminShearman(23)postsupfortwoasAustinCarter(21) andTravisJohnson(25)lookon.

“KyleBennetchgotthemomentum rollingfortheIndians,”saidIRHSUnifiedheadcoachJamaalBivens.“Followinghislead,hisbrotherBrayden,Luke WilliamsandBaylieWilliamsonjoined ingettingpointsontheboard.Freshman TravisJohnsonhadhisbreakoutgameof theseason.

“SophomoreColeLingoplayedphe-

nomenaldefense,whichwe’velearned runsdeepintheLingoroots,”Bivens added.“KatelynTaylorandKe’Niya Mitchellcomplimentedeachotheron bothendsofthecourt—Katelynwith tenaciousdefense,whileKe’Niyaputon ashowwithhermid-rangejumpshot.

“Colin‘Turbo’Sheridanwasamenace ondefense,disruptingtheSpartansoffenseeverychancehegot,”saidBivens. “BenShearmanprovedtobeatrueteam playerwhenhefacilitatedtheoffense, settingscreenswhichallowedhisteammatesmanyopportunitiestoscore.The gymwaschargedwithtrueUnified spirit.”

Followingthevictory,theIndian Riverteamplayedafive-minutefifthquarterintrasquadgamethatthrilledthe audience.

“John‘TheDoctor’Proctordidwhat hedoesbestinthepaint,”saidBivens. “Additionally,newcomerJoelRice’seffort wasrewardedwhenhescoredhisfirst buckettoelectrifytheenergyinthe gym.”

UnifiedbasketballisaDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctionedsportthatprovideshighschool studentswithandwithoutdisabilitiesthe opportunitytotrainandcompetein sports,experienceinclusion,socialize withtheirpeersandparticipateasatrue student-athlete.

and even into hopelessness. Dan Gaffney, long-time morning radio host and on stage Master Mentalist, will mesmerize the audience with his performance that is a total 180 from his Radio Show or his Mentalism Act.

LoveonRepeat,AutumnSchneider

Saturday, February 21, 7 PM

Songs and stories of love that you’ll want to hear over and over again. Autumn Schneider is a powerhouse vocalist and seasoned performer who will be bringing Songs and stories of love to life with hits, pop classics, and more coupled with her captivating storytelling and undeniable charm. With a career that has taken her from regional theaters across the U.S. to international stages, Autumn weaves her experiences as a singer and dancer with personal stories, creating a performance that is as heartfelt as it is entertaining. Audiences laugh, reminisce, and connect as she blends her passion for music with the love and lessons that shaped her life.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK! RONNEISHA JACOBS

Junior/Girls’ Basketball

The talented guard provided double digit scoring to lead the Indians to their ninth and 10th consecutive wins last week. Jacobs tallied 10 points in IR’s 42-33 victory over visiting Henlopen Conference rival Lake Forest on Thursday, Jan. 29. Ronneisha followed that up with a team-high 12 points as the visiting Indians defeated conference foe Seaford, 36-13 on Friday, Jan. 30. Her baskets in that contest included a three point missile that found its mark with 1.7 seconds remaining in the second quarter. The team’s 10 consecutive wins have surpassed the nine game success string achieved by last season’s 17-5 DIAA playoff team.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

RonneishaJacobsstoodwherethe baselinemeetsthesideline.

Thejuniorguardbrieflyeyedthe basketbeforelaunchingathree-point shotwithIndianRivertrailingvisitingHenlopenConferencefoeDelmar,30-29,lateinthefourthquarter.

Theballmajesticallysoared throughtheairandswishedthrough thehoopwith2:26remaining,to givetheIndiansa32-30lead.Momentslater,seniorguardAbigail Bertlingstoletheballatmidcourt andracedinforanuncontested layup.

Thoselate-gameheroicshelped completeanimprobablecomebackas theGreen&GolddefeatedthevisitingWildcats,36-30,fortheIndians’ 11thstraightvictory,onTuesday, Feb.3.

The11consecutivewinshavesurpassedthenine-gamestringofsuccessachievedbylastseason’s17-5 DIAAplayoffteam.Thisyear’s streakincludestwovictorieseach overSeafordandDelmar,andone eachagainstHollyGroveChristian SchoolofMaryland,Woodbridge, Laurel,DelmarvaChristian,Sussex Academy,TheSalisburySchooland

IR’sRonneishaJacobsshootsathreeinIR’swinoverDelmaronTuesday,Feb.3.

LakeForest.

Offensively,theIndians(12-5 overalland8-3inconferenceplay) struggledformostofthegame,trailing10-6afteronequarter,14-12at thehalfand26-20afterthreequarters.

Defensively,theIndiansforced40 turnoversanddidnotallowDelmar toscoreduringthefinal4:16ofthe fourthperiod.

“Theheartofthisteamistruly amazing,”saidheadcoachRonPerrell.“Evenwhenweweretrailingby nineinthethirdquarter,thegirls stayedcalm.Inthefourthquarter, theyplayedsomeoutstandingbasketball.Webeganhittingourshots, forcingturnoverswithourfull-court pressandoutscoredthem16-4.

“Ican’ttellyouhowproudIamof them,”addedPerrell,whostuckwith hisstartinglineupfornearlyallof thegame.“Wedidn’tusesubstitutes thatmuch.Iwantedthestartersto workitout.”

SophomoreforwardCatiePeranteauwasinstrumentalinhelpingIR turnthingsaround,withtwoofher sevenstealscominginthefourth quartertoignitethedramaticcomeback.Shealsorecordedadouble-

Girls’basketball

doubleof10pointsand11rebounds.

Jacobsscoredfiveofherseven pointsinthefinalsession,andsenior centerTiarraWatersgrabbednine points,pulledsevenreboundsand contributedeightsteals.Bertlingand sophomoreguardArianaSturgis providedtremendousenergyandfive pointseach.

SeniorguardDezjahDuttonled Delmar(6-9overalland4-7inconferenceplay)with12points.

IndianRiver36,Seaford13

Only1.7secondsremaineduntil halftimewhenPerrelladvisedJacobs tograbtheinboundspassandrelease theballagainstHenlopenConferencerivalSeafordonFriday,Jan.30.

“Itoldher,‘catchandshoot,’”recalledPerrell.“‘Donotdribble.’”

Jacobsfollowedhercoach’sinstructionsperfectly,grabbingtheball anddrainingathree-pointmissile thatincreasedIR’sleadatintermissionto20-6.

TheIndiansincreasedtheirlead to30-9throughthreeperiods,en routetotheir10thstraightvictory.

JacobsfinishedastheIndians’ leadingscorer,with12points,and Peranteauaddedeightmarkers. Bertlingchippedinwithseven points.

TheIndians’defenseheldthe Bluejaystosingle-digitscoringin eachofthefourquarters.

JuniorguardSaraPorrasled Seafordwithsevenpoints.

IndianRiver42,LakeForest33

TheIndiansovercamenumerous turnoversandaless-than-desirable performanceatthefree-throwlineto wintheirninthstraightgameover LakeForestonThursday,Jan.29.

TheIndiansfellbehind7-0latein thefirstquarterandtrailed7-3after theopeningeightminutes.IRHS ralliedfora14-12halftimelead, thentookcontrolfora31-23lead afterthreesessions.

Watersdidasuperbjobofscoring offthebackboardinthelowpost, finishingthecontestastheIndians’ leadingscorer,with11points.Jacobs added10points,includingtwo three-pointbuckets.Bertling chippedinwitheightmarkers.

FreshmanforwardPaytonHarris ledtheSpartanswith12points,and seniorguardZionMcKnightadded 11points.

IRboys’basketballlosesconferencegametohostDelmar

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’basketballteamlosta62-29 HenlopenConferencematchupto hostDelmaronTuesday,Feb.3.

TheIndians(3-12overalland110inconferenceplay)trailed16-6 afteronequarter,31-12athalftime and50-23afterthreequarters.

SeniorforwardAshtonBrowne ledIRwithsevenpoints,andsenior guardTay’vonRoundsaddedsix markers.

SophomoreguardAvieonWaples ledtheWildcats(11-4overalland73inconferenceplay)with11points. SophomoreguardDarriusLilesand juniorguardAidenMarshalleach addedninemarkers.

Seaford78,IndianRiver58

TheIndianslostahard-fought basketballgametovisitingHenlopen ConferencerivalSeafordonFriday, Jan.30.

IndianRivertrailed20-9afterone quarter,35-20athalftimeand61-41 afterthreequarters.

SeniorforwardAlexBehornarand juniorguardDominickSeidoreach tallied13points,andseniorguard

Tay’vonRoundschippedinwith11 markers.FreshmanforwardCameron Ellingsonscoredeightpoints,while

sophomorecenterMaxWilliamson addedsixmarkers.

SeniorforwardAisyonMatthews

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IR’sDominickSiedortakesashotinIR’s losstoSeafordonFriday,Jan.30.

ledtheBluejayswith27points,while seniorguardVincentEvansadded23 andsophomoreforwardSamorion Robinsonchippedinwith11.

LakeForest61,IndianRiver41

TheIndiansfellbehindearlyand couldnotrecoverinaHenlopen ConferencesetbackinFeltonon Thursday,Jan.29.

LakeForestled19-6afterone quarter,32-16athalftimeand49-32 afterthreequarters.

SophomoreforwardMax WilliamsonledIRHSwith16 points,andseniorguardTay’von Roundsaddedeightmarkers. SeniorforwardDameonBrewingtonledtheSpartanswith21points, andsophomoreguardLamier Wrightadded10markers.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Shegreetseachnewdaywithaprayer ofthanks.

Then,sheasksherselfwhatsport,or sports,she’llbeplayingthatday.

It’sanimportantquestion,sinceOcean ViewresidentSueWestparticipatesinseveralcompetitiveathleticendeavorsatthe youthfullyexuberantageof83.

Asaresult,shewantstobegineach morningmentallypreparingforherchosen athleticendeavor(s)oftheday.

“It’ssoimportanttostayfit,”shesaid. “AndIlookforwardtowhateverI’mplayingthatdaybecauseI’manoutdoorsperson.”

Westplayssoftball,pickleball,golf,tennisandvolleyball,amongothersports.She isalsoanavidwalker.

“Iamextremelymotivatedbymylove forcompetition,andIenjoymeetingallof thepeoplewhoIcompetewith,”shesaid.“I valuetheirfriendshipandcamaraderie.

“Iwouldsaythatcompetinginathletics hasmademefeelalotyounger,because therearealotofpeoplemyagewhoaren’t playingsports,”Westadded.“Iknowthat

CoastalPoint•MikeStern OceanViewresidentSueWesthelpedher OhioTriStarsseniorsoftballteamwina goldmedalattheHuntsmanWorldSeries gamesinSt.George,Utah,inOctober.

myathleticabilityisaGod-giventalent, andIwanttouseittothefullest.”

Winningasoftballtitleat HuntsmanWorldSeniorGames

LastOctober,WesthelpedherOhioTri

Starsseniortravelsoftballteamwinagold medalattheHuntsmanWorldSenior GamesinSt.George,Utah.The5-foot-2 Westplayedsecondandthirdbases,aswellas theoutfield,tohelpherteamwinthegold.

TheHuntsvilleGamesaretheworld’s largestannualmulti-sporteventforathletes 50orolder.TheyareheldeachOctoberat venuessuchastheDixieCenter,withthousandsofparticipantsindozensofsports.

The2025participantshailedfromthe UnitedStates,Canada,Australia,Russia, JapanandBarbados.Theevent’smissionisto fosterworldwidepeace,healthandfriendship,andleadtheworldinactiveaging.In additiontoself-registeredentries,invitationonlytournamentsarealsoincluded,suchas theGlobalCupWorldSeniorSoftball Championship.

Whilecompetingasamemberofthe softballteam,Westwasalsoaskedtosignup forthegolfskillsevent.

Atfirst,shebalked.Thenshereconsidered,earningagoldmedalinthechip-andrun,andbroughthomethebronzein pitching,puttinganddriving.

Sportsruninthefamily

ThesportsgenesrundeepinWest’sfamily. BornandraisedinOceanView,she beganherimpressiveathleticcareerplaying

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. beebehealthcare.org eBestCareisHere.

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SouthernDelawareTourismannounces2026photocontest

TocelebrateSouthernDelawareandtokeep ittopofmindthroughoutthewinterwithvisitorsplanning2026travel,SouthernDelaware Tourismislaunchingits10thAnnualSouthern DelawareTourismPhotoContest.Bothlocals andvisitorsarebeinginvitedandencouragedto enter.

EntrieswillbeacceptedbeginningatmidnightonJan.1,2026,through5p.m.onMarch 6,2026,andwinnerswillbeannouncedFriday, March20,2026.TherewillbeoneGrandPrizewinningphotoselectedfromallentries,aswellas onewinningphotoineachofthreecategories.

Thecategoriesare:

•SouthernDelawareDogDays—Share photosoffurryfriendsenjoyingtheoutdoorsin SouthernDelaware,whetherthat’sonthebeach orboardwalk,onarestaurantpatio,inakayak,on ahikingtrail,atanevent,sharinganicecream, strollingthroughadowntown,whereverpeople andtheirbuddy(orbuddies!)havefunhanging out.Entriesmustincludethephotolocation.

PhotosmustbetakeninSussexCounty.(Read therequirementsformodelreleasesiftheentries containrecognizablelikenessesofindividuals.)

•SouthernDelawareEvents—Sharephotos fromfestivals,artsandentertainmentevents, crawls,tours,parades,racesandmore.Photos mustcontainatleastonepersonandbetakenin SussexCounty.Entriesmustincludephotolocations.(Readtherequirementsformodelreleases iftheentriescontainrecognizablelikenessesof individuals.)

•SouthernDelawareFreestyle—Sharephotosthatspeaktowhatyoulovemostabout SouthernDelaware,thatcapturethereasons you’vechosenthisveryspecialplaceasyourgo-to destinationorhome.Entriesmustincludethe photolocation.PhotosmustbetakeninSussex County.(Readtherequirementsformodelreleasesiftheentriescontainrecognizablelikenessesofindividuals.)

Photocontestwinnerswillbeselectedby TonyPrattandPamelaAquilani,Southern

Delaware(andbeyond)photographers.AlleligiblephotoentrieswillbefeaturedbySouthern DelawareTourismonitsInstagramfeed(@VisitSouthDel)withthehashtag#SoDelPhotoContest2026andwillbeconsideredfortheir nextVisitorGuidecover,aswellasforinclusion ontheSouthernDelawareSightspagesinthe nexthardcopyandthedigitalVisitorGuide.

TourismPartnershaveprovidedprizes,includingthephotocontestgrandprize.Thisyear’s GrandPrize-winningphotographerwillreceivea two-nightstayattheBoardwalkPlazaHotelin RehobothBeach,agiftcertificatefromHenlopenCityOysterHouse,agiftcertificatefrom DelmarvaBoardSportAdventuresandanannualDelawareStateParkspass. Photocontestindividualcategoryprizesinclude:

•SouthernDelawareDogDays—ThewinneroftheSouthernDelawareDogDayscategorywillreceiveatwo-nightstayatthe HamptonInnRehobothBeach(pet-friendly),a

Woody’sDeweyBeachgiftcertificate,aP.U.P.S. ofLewesgiftcertificateandaDelawareState Parkspass.

•SouthernDelawareEvents—Thewinner oftheSouthernDelawareTourism’sEventscategorywillreceiveatwo-nightstayatHyattPlace DeweyBeach,agiftcertificatetoNaluSurfBar &Grill,agiftcertificatefromtheMiltonTheatreandaDelawareStateParkspass.

•SouthernDelawareFreestyle—ThewinneroftheSouthernDelawareFreestylecategory willreceiveatwo-nightstayatStaybridgeSuites RehobothBeach,aSoDelConceptsgift card,a giftcertificateforClearSpaceTheatreanda DelawareStateParkspass.

Tofindcontestrulesandentryinstructions andtouploadentries,gotohttps://visitsoutherndelaware.com/southern-delaware-tourismphoto-contest.Besuretoreadallentryand eligibilityrulesandrequirementspriortouploadingentries.Winnerswillbenotifiedviaemailon Friday,March20,2026.

Anactiveathlete

basketballandsoftballinhighschool.Later, shealsobowled,playingduckpinsand10pins.Shealsoplayedsoftballandtookup tenniswithaclubthatchallengedotherlocal teams.

“Growingup,mydad,TomHickmanJr., andIwouldplaysportsallthetime,”sherecalled.“Healsocoachedmymom,Kathryn WilliamsHickman,whensheplayedbasketball.”

West’shusband,Wendel,workedforPerdueFarmsinSalisbury,Md.,enablingSue Westtoplayfortheirsoftballteam.

Duringthe1970sand1980s,sheplayed onseveralsoftballteamsasaresidentofSalisbury.Whenshemovedbacktocoastal Delawarein2000,afterraisingafamily,she playedfortheDelawareBlueChickssoftball team.

Westplaysgolfyear-round,andsoftball fromAprilthroughNovember.Sheattributedhersuccesstoadesiretoperformtoher capabilities.

“IhopeIbringmybestoutthereinevery gameweplay,”saidWest,addingthatshe considersherabilitytohittheballasthebest partofhergame.“Ifit’snotmybest,Ijustgo ontothenextday.Idon’tworryaboutimpressinganyone.IknowI’mnotasfastasI usedtobe,andIwasveryfast.Now,Itryto protectmykneesbywearingbraces,becauseI hadatornmeniscus.”

Sheemphasizedtheimportanceofbeing activeasthekeytosuccessfulaging.

“It’simportanttostayfit,tostayactive,” shesaid.“Doingthatmakesmefeelbetter aboutmyself.Stayingbusyandbeingaround peoplewhoareactive,andwholaughwith eachother,issoimportanttome.”

LEGALS

GOODS & CHATTELS SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of February, 2026 At 10:30 AM

On the premises of: SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE SUSSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, 22215 DUPONT BLVD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947, GEORGETOWN Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described goods and chattels to wit:

Pursuant to 8 Del. C. §324, the writ of attachment on Defendant, Jay Westerdal’s assets held by defendant and garnishee, Top Level Spectrum Inc., Judgment and Order of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, Sussex County, C.A. No. S25J-02-073, The Sheriff of Sussex County will conduct a sale of the Defendant, Jay Westerdal’s, uncertificated shares and/or stock hold by the garnishee and Defendant, Top Level Spectrum Inc., a Delaware Corporation, to satisfy a debt owed to the Plaintiff, LEAD Capital, LLC, by Defendant, Jay Westerdal.

The Top Level Spectrum Inc., uncertificated shares and/or stock of Jay Westerdal were attached by Writ of fieri facias filed on March 19, 2025; served on defendant, Top Level Spectrum Inc.’s registered agent on April 1, 2025; pursuant to the Judgment entered against Garnishee and Defendant, Top Level Spectrum Inc., on June 20, 2025, and Order entered on September 19, 2025 allowing the Sale of Jay Westerdal’s Top Level Spectrum Inc.’s uncertificated shares and/or stock, to satisfy the remaining judgment as detailed below:

The amounts that the Defendant, Jay Westerdal, owe Plaintiff are as follows: Principal: $2,500,000.00

Pre-Judgment Interest: $ 236,244.70

Minus Partial Payment on Judgment in the amount of $1,900,000.00

Total Due on Judgment: $836,244.70

Plus interest at the applicable statutory rate of 9.46% initially, and thereafter adjusted annually on January 1st of each year in accordance with Section 55.03(3), Florida Statues:TBD

TERMS: 100% of the bid amount is due at the time of the sale. Cash, Cashiers or Certified Check is required. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JAY WESTERDAL and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESULTS PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 15, 2026, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Ocean View took the following action:

• V-464 5 Captains Court (PIDN:152.002/CTM#134-12.00-592.02) Variance Granted

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 201 CENTRAL AVENUE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

The Town of Ocean View will elect a Mayor for a 3-year term on April 11, 2026.

Any resident of the Town of Ocean View who meets the following qualifications is encouraged to file as a candidate for the position of Mayor:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years;

• Must be a U.S. citizen;

• Must be a resident for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of the election;

• Must be a permanent resident in the Town of Ocean View during term of office,

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

Any Ocean View resident who wishes to file as a candidate for office of the Mayor 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 February 26, 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 4T

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Melinda Jeanne McGuigan of 16051 Rockport Drive, Lewes, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

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 DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

On February 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following proposed ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 130-5 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF DAGSBORO BY AMENDING IMPACT FEES

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

Please call (302) 732-3777 for further information and/or to make accommodations for persons with special needs.

CP 20260206 1T

Town of Bethany Beach Bid Notice

The Town of Bethany Beach is accepting proposals from applicants for a concession to teach exercise classes or conduct camps on the beach for the 2026 summer season. Times and dates to be determined by the Town of Bethany Beach. Interested parties can obtain a copy of specifications and instructions to bidders by visiting www.townofbethanybeach.com under Activities, Summer Exercise Classes. Sealed proposals should be addressed to the Town Manager’s Office and clearly marked “Beach Concession Proposal” and shall be received at Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware until Friday, March 6, 2026 at noon. The Town of Bethany Beach must be listed as additionally insured on all policies and reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

CP 20260206 3T

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

On February 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following:

An Ordinance establishing the Dagsboro Traffic Code, which accesses fines for specific violations of title 21 of the Delaware Code that occur within the limits of the Town of Dagsboro.

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

Please call (302) 732-3777 for further information and/or to make accommodations for persons with special needs.

CP 20260206 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Mack Alex Pugh of 35591 Joann Drive, Millsboro, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20260206 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of February, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:533-19.00-850.00

Property Address: 11670 RESORT DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/16/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/20/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GAVAN M. CORR & AVEEN M. CORR (1) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of February, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-19.00-757.00

Property Address: 134 EAST BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/16/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/20/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TYSON W. MAYERS (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of February, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:135-20.00-230.00

Property Address: 7 BUTTERCUP DRIVE, Georgetown, DE 19947

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/16/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/20/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of HEATHER L. MARTIN (21) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of February, 2026 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-16.00-539.00

Property Address: 37625 MIMOSA STREET, Ocean View, DE 19970

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/16/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/20/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

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

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of February, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:133-20.00-46.00-6-3

Property Address: 117 SANDRIDGE COURT, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/16/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/20/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL E. BROOKS & BRIDGET A. BROOKS (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of February, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:233-6.00-73.00

Property Address: 30854 FIRE TOWER ROAD, Dagsboro, DE 19939

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/16/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/20/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DON S. HALL A/K/A DON HALL & LISA L. SHEPHERD-HALL A/K/A LISA SHEPHERD-HALL (19) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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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

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

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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

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/RV -

Lutheran Mission Society of MD

Compassion Place

Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor pool or pickleball area to ensure rules and safety guidelines are followed

Open and close the pool according to scheduled hours

Assist residents and guests with questions or minor needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Previous pool or facilities experience preferred (not required) Strong attention to safety and detail

Friendly, professional and dependable demeanor

Ability to enforce rules calmly and respectfully

SCHEDULE:

Weekdays, weekends and holidays from Memorial Day to end of September Shifts typically range from early morning to early evening If

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

OUTSIDE SEASONAL COMMUNITY PATROL

PERSON KAYAK $80. 302-541-4547

HAUL-MASTER 2”HITCH

Mount Cargo Carrier. Aluminum 500lb. Has 4 shing pole holders on it, ready for the beach! $200 717-649-2199

REESE HITCH

10,000 - max with two attachments. Kit # 49903 $150 717-649-2199. 717-649-2199

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

FREE! Very nice upholstered sofa (72” long) and ottoman. Will deliver in the Fenwick/Bethany area. Call for picture 302-353-8128

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

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

2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2 DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS

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

2 HEAVY WHITE BARSTOOLS

Swivel $100 each OBO 703-346-1632

PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA

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

SMALL WHITE END TABLE

$25 OBO 703-346-1632

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

KING & QUEEN

Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898

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

“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

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

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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

INCLUDE: Days: 9am-5pm Nights: 5pm-12am (10% night pay di erential) REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

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

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

HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER

$20 Please leave message 301-802-0431

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

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf

PICTURE FRAME VICE

Stanley $25

302-436-9005

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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

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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

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50

443-373-1550

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL

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

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

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

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

3BR/2BA • Furnished Winter: $2,500/mo + util • Yearly: $2,200/mo + util Salt Pond – Bethany Beach (#194)

3BR/2.5BA • Furnished Winter: $2,500/mo + util • Yearly:

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. Villas of Bethany West: 3BR/2.5BA furnished townhome in Bethany Beach. $2,000 per month + 7% rental tax and utilities.

Bishop’s Landing: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished 2 story town home in Millville. $2,200 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

South Hampton: 4BR/3.5BA townhome in Ocean View. $2,200 per month + utilities.

Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3.5BA townhome with garage in Millsboro. $2,250 per month + utilties.

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

Owners:

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

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

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.

Silver Woods: 4BR/3.5BA newly built townhome in Ocean View. $2,850 per month + utilities and 6% rental tax.

The Estuary: 3BR/2BA single level home with 2 car garage. $2,895 per month + utilties.

Reserves: 3BR/2.5BA furnished home in Ocean View with 2 car garage. $3,000 per month + utilities.

Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +6% rental tax.

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

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

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE

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

8 SINGLE HUNG SASH

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

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

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

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

VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234

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

ARTISTS/POTTERS

collapsible 10’ wooden shelves for craft shows.$100 302-537-2856

24’ WERNER EXTENSION ladder $150 302-537-2856

MIKASA Whole Wheat

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

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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

BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x

Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441

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

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

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

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

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

YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR-

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

FENDER Electric Guitar $200

OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187

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

ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS 22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum with head $35 like new 302-278-1441 CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441

YORKIE PUPPIES

Males & Females, Home raised. Call for details

302-934-8913

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

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES? Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

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

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By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. What people who are in love sometimes call each other (or what your mom might call you)

5. A movie about the famous sinking ship which made many people love Celine's song, "My Heart Will Go On"

7. You've got to have heart: If a team works very ____ and does its very best, In time they'll nd that, win or lose, they have achieved success

8. What a bee has to do to get to a ower that must be pollinated in time to be put in a Valentine's Day bouquet

9. You might use this word to describe a teddy bear you get as a gift

10. A kiss and a hug sent by cell phone (abbr.)

11. A perfect red bloom in a vase

12. When a couple gets married in a hot air balloon, their wedding guests might say that ___ is in the air

14. Busy body: The average

person's heart will do it about 35 million times a year

15. What you are if you have joy in your heart

17. Good shot!: According to the myth, when baby Cupid sends an ____ through a person's heart, he falls in love

18. An all-American gesture: When we we ____ allegiance to the ag, we stand and rest a hand on our hearts

21. Nice necklace: It's a heart on a chain

22. If a lady cries when she receives a dozen 11As, either they touched her heart or a _____ touched her nger

Parents Down

1. Flutter-stopping saying: "Be ____, my heart"

2. Savors and then swallows heart-smart food

3. Empassioned, like a moving speech

4. Color of the heart 21A given for supreme military valor

6. Strawberry's deep, dark dip

8. Desperate measure: Way to send a Valentine that surely signals to your love interest that you forgot the holiday

9. What you must do to an envelope before it gets SWAK

13. Link at the nape of the neck that can save a woman from losing her heart

14. Priceless donation: It's the "gift of life"

16. Lifesaver from yesteryear: Since some hospitals have poor cell phone signal reception, you can still nd one in the pocket of many a cardiologist

19. Created ambiance with a candle and one swift strike

20. Home of a heartthrob: State of Graceland, visited each year by millions of fans who adored "Love Me Tender" crooner Elvis Presley (abbr.)

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