Coastal Point — January 23, 2026

Frankfordcounciltowelcometwonewmembers

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TherewillbenotowncouncilelectioninFrankfordthisyear,butthetown willseetwonewcouncilmembersin thenextfewweeks.

WhenthedeadlinepassedonFriday, Jan.16,forcandidatestofileforthis year’selection,onlytwocandidateshad filedforthreeseatsonthecouncil.

Scharphonored forserviceinBethany

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeachPoliceDepartment OfficerChuckScharpwashonored bytheBethanyBeachTownCouncil andPoliceChiefPatrickFoleyrecentlyforhis20yearsofserviceto theTown.TownManagerCliff GravietalsoannouncedthatFoley willsoonbyhonoredforhisown20yearanniversary.

AsScharpstoodbesidehimatthe podiumattheFriday,Jan.16,Bethany BeachTownCouncilmeeting,Foley said Scharp—afteranunexpectedcareerchangefrombanking—had movedtoBethanyBeachwithhisfamily,whichatthetimeincludeda1-yearolddaughter.HeandScharpwere cadetstogether,Foleysaid,beforeattendingthepoliceacademy.Scharpwas olderand“anexperiencedadult,”andhe andFoleybecamefriends,thepolice chiefsaid.

“Weformedafriendship,”Foley

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IncumbentKyleQuillenandnewcomerBrittneyOuttenfiledbythe deadline,accordingtoTownManager SheldonHudson.Theothertwocouncil memberswhosetermsendthisyear, JamesSampleandPamelaDavis,did notfileforre-election.

Thatleavesoneopeningonthe council,whichalsoincludesGreg WelchandJohnWright.Asofearlythis week,Hudsonsaidthenextstepsthe

Townneedstotaketofilltheremaining vacancywerenotyetclear.

Outten,34,isaMilfordnativewho livesinFrankfordwithherhusband, Shawn,withwhomshealsooperates BusyBeesGarage.Sheisalsoarealestate paralegalwithTheSmithFirmin Seaford.“AndthenIhaveasmallcraft business,”shesaid.

A2009graduateofMilfordHigh School,Outtensaidshedecidedtorun

fortowncouncilthisyearbecause“my husband’sfamilyhasbeenhereforever, andIlikethesmall-townfeel.”

Shesaidshefeltitwasimportantto have“input”inthetown’sfuture.

“Havingavoiceheard,andhaving everybodyelse’svoiceheard,”hadbecomeapriorityforher,shesaid.“We’re reallypassionateaboutthetown.”

Bridgeofhonor

‘There’snotoneday’thatcarsdon’tpassschoolbuses

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Schoolbusescontainincrediblypreciouscargo,andyetSussexCountybus driverssaythatothervehiclespassthem —despitetheirstopsignsandredlights —onadailybasis.

“Thathappenstoallofus.There’s

notonedayitdoesn’thappen,”said StephanieRobshaw,anaward-winning driverworkingforLaytonBussing.“It makesmeangry.It’sdefinitelyvery frustrating.It’sagainsttherules.It’s againstthelaw!”

Robshawusuallymakesseveralruns eachmorningandafternoon,servingall gradelevelsofstudentsintheIndian

RiverSchoolDistrict.Busesaredesignedtosafelytransportdozensofkids atatime,butoutsidecircumstances contributetodanger.Shesaidshe’s stunnedthatpeoplestillpassschool busesbut,sadly,notsurprised.

“Itdoesgetundermyskin.It’sdangerous.Itisreckless.Ithinkofthese kidsasmykids.”

“Drivingabus,inmyopinion,canbe stressful,andit’snotevennecessarily drivingorthekidsonthebus—it’s everyoneelsearounduswhoareoblivious,”saidTracyBonneville,another award-winningdriverfortheIRSD. “Whenitcomestobusesorbigger

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said,addingthatheandScharp“kept eachotherintactduringthoseweeks ofblood,sweatandtears,andwewere thereforeachothertostaythe course.”

Hesaidthat,becauseofScharp’sexcellentpersonality,senseofhumor, quirkyone-linersandstoriesaboutbartendingatTheBigKahuna(anightclub inOceanCity,Md.,atthetime),“he quicklybecameamemberofthefamily ofthepolicedepartment.”

ScharphasbeennamedtheBBPD OfficeroftheYeartwiceandreceiveda ValorAwardforrushingintotheocean

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Makingsurethetownhasanadequatepoliceforceisimportant,aswell, Outtensaid.

“We’reverybigon‘backtheblue,’” shesaid.“Wewanttokeepeveryone safe.Wedolikethesmall-townfeel.I understandgrowth,butwedon’twant togettoobig.”

“We’relikethatparadisebythe beach.We’recloseenoughtothebeach, butwe’refarenoughthatit’sstillquiet andan‘everybodyknowsyourname’ kindoffeel,”Outtensaid.

Shesaidthatwhileshehadnotattendedanytowncouncilmeetings

andpullingadistressedswimmerto safety.

“Inlawenforcement,20yearsrepresentsthepersonwhorunstowardcrisis wheneveryoneelseisrunningaway.It’s apromisetothepeopleofBethany Beachthattheycansleepsoundlybecauseheisonduty”andhassacrificed time,holidaysandsleep,Foleysaid, thankingScharpforhisloyaltyandpresentinghimwithacommemorative plaque.

Asheposedforphotographswith officersandtownofficials,MayorRon Calef alsothankedScharp.

Gravietalsoaskedthatanecdotes aboutFoleybesenttoGravietintime forFoley’s20-yearcelebration.

priortorunningforthecouncil,she andherhusbandhadattendedsome Planning&ZoningCommission meetings.

HudsonsaidOuttenwilllikelybe sworninattheMarchtowncouncil meetingandthat,inthecomingweeks, “thecouncilcanstartthediscussionon howtofillthefifthseat.”

“Wehavetodoalittlehomework andseewhattherulesare,”regarding fillingavacantseatwhenthecallfor candidatesdoesnotelicitenoughcontenderstofillalltherequiredseats,he said.

It merelystates,inSection10,that “incaseofavacancycreatedinthe membersoftheCouncileitherbydeath,

“Sendthemanonymouslyifyoucan, andwewillincludetheminourremarks nextmonthwhenwerecognizethe chief,”Gravietsaid.

Mayor’sreport

Calef,whilepresentinghismonthly reporttothecouncil,saidlargecrowds wereintownforholidayfestivitiesand thankedTownemployeesandeveryone whohelped,sayingthey“workedhard to geteverythingtogether,andtoorganizeandstafftheevents.”

“Wealsohadawonderfulandwellattendedresidents’holidaypartyright

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resignation,lossofresidenceinthe TownofFrankford,orotherwise,the Councilshallfillsuchvacancyforthe remainderoftheentireterm.Inthe eventofanysuchvacancy,aspecial meetingshallbecalledbythesecretary adheringtothenoticerequirements hereinbeforementionedtherefor,which specialmeetingheldforthepurposeof fillingsuchvacancyshallbeheldwithin 45 days.”

HudsonpraisedtheworkbothDavis andSamplehaddonefortheTownduringtheiryearsonthecouncil.

“They’vebothbeeneasytowork with.They’vebothbeenverygoodto workwith,”hesaid.“Theywillbe missed.”

hereattownhall.Itwasgoodtoseeso manyofourresidentshereforthat,”he said.

Calefsaidcrossoverstothebeach, followingautumnstormsthatdamaged thedunes,wereopenintimeforthe holidayseason,andhethanked DNRECstaffformakingrepairs.

“Unfortunately,full-fledgedbeach replenishmentdoesnotlookgoodfor thenearfuture.Itlooksveryquestionable.Federalfundingislimitedand movingslowly.We’rehopingnor’easters willnotbeseverethisyear,”hesaid.

(Editor ’snote:theDelawareCongressionaldelegationthisweekannouncedthat$12millioninfundingfor coastlinerepairshadbeenapproved withtherecentU.S.Senatepassageof severalappropriationsbills.Thosebills wereheadedtothepresident’sdeskfor possiblesigningintolaw.Detailsof whatprojectsthefundingmightinclude haveyettobedetermined.)

CalefalsoannouncedthattheCenterfortheInlandBays’Christophe Tulouwillbeattownhallat2p.m.on Friday,Jan.23,discussingregionaldevelopmentaroundthebays“andhowhe seesitcontinuinginthefuture.”Calling it“ahottopic,”Calefinvitedthepublic toattend.

Legislativereport

CouncilmanRichMcHugh,while presentinghismonthlylegislativereport,saidtheStatehasreleaseditsClimateActionPlan,focusingontopics relatedtoclimatecontrolinDelaware, anditincludesasectionaboutbeaches andwetlands.Theplanisonthe DNRECwebsiteandworthreading,he said, “becauseitwilleventuallyaffect us.”

Theplanfocusesonpreservingwetlandsandfacilitatingmarshmigration, anddiscusseshowtouseecosystemsto controlcarbondioxidepoisoning,as wellashowtousetheoceansystemto capturecarbon.

McHughreportedthatheandother councilmembershadattendedalegislativesummitinDovertheweekofJan.5 andfoundtherewastensioninthe room“whenbothpartiesgottogether.”

ingtohaveTargetandCostcointhe areamightbedisappointed,thosebusinessesmightstillopeninothershoppingcentersinthestate.

Cultural&HistoricalAffairs Committeereport

CaroleCalef,whilepresentingthe monthlyCultural&HistoricalAffairs Committeereport,saidthecommittee ended2025onahighnotewithevents inc luding“visitingwithMrs.Dinker”at theDinker-IrvinMuseumduringthe holidays.Morethan50peopleattended andtouredthemuseum,visitedwith Mrs.Dinkerandenjoyedcarolers.Childrenmadecrafts,andbothchildrenand adultstookpartinascavengerhunt. Childrenwereawardedstickers,but adultswerealsointerestedinthehunt. “Theycouldn’twaittogetinthere,” shesaid.

Committeemembersareworkingon anexhibithonoringtheTown’s125th anniversary.Itwillbeondisplayat BethanyBeachTownHall,shesaid, addingthattheFire&Icefestival, plannedforJan.31toFeb.1,willfocus onthenation’s250thanniversary. CouncilmanMickeyHinmansaidhe hadattendedacommitteemeetingand the“energy,enthusiasmandcreativity werefantastic,thesharingideasand buildingonthem.Ijustwanttoapplaud youandtheteam.Itwasjustafunhour sittingandlistening.Ialmostranoutof inktryingtowriteallthethingsyouall werethinkingabout,”hesaid.

Townmanager’sreport

Graviet,whilepresentinghis monthlyreport,thankedtownstafffor “makingourChristmaseventsomethingthatstandsoutintheregion.”

Hesaidtherewon’tbefireworksin thetownduringFire&Icethisyearbecausethebeachistoonarrow,butthe Fenwick-BethanyAreaChamberof Commerceisplanningadroneshow. “Theyarenovelandworthviewing, anditwillbeaverygoodshow,”hesaid. Regardingmeetingsattownhall, Gravietsaidthecouncilchamberisa beautifulroom,butthereisaproblem withlighting“thatblindseverybody” andpooracoustics—especiallywhen listeningtorecordedmeetings.Itwas recentlyenhancedwithafixtureinthe ceilingcontainingahigh-endmicrophonethatpicksupvoicesfrommidpointintheroomtotheback.

Topicsincludedpropertyreassessments andenergyconcernsfocusedon thefactthatDelawaredoesn’tgenerate allofitspowerandhastoobtainpower fromoutsidethestate.Hesaidit’slikely therewillbeasystemtostorepowerfor lateruse.Affordabilityrelatedtohousing,workforceandhealthcarewerealso discussed.

McHughalsoreportedthatAtlantic Fields,the665,000-square-footshoppingcenterproposedforconstruction offRoute24nearLewes,“isnolonger coming”aftertheSussexCountyCouncil atitsJan.13meetingunanimously deniedtherezoningnecessaryforitto bebuilt.Hesaidthat,whilethosehop-

“It’sagreatenhancement.Wewill stillusemicrophones,butthisissensitiveenoughthat,ifyou’rewhisperingin theaudience,itcanpickitupand recordit—sonomorewhisperingin theaudience,”hesaidwithalaugh.

“Watchwhatyousay,”Calefsaid, alsolaughing.

Gravietsaidtherampsleadingupto theboardwalkareancientandthesubstructurehasreachedthepointofdete-

Buses

vehicles,[otherdrivers]arealwaysina rushtogetaroundthem.”Evenwhen theflashingyellowlightsorstopsigns areactivated,“Everyone’sinsucharush togetsomewherethesedays.…Some peoplejustdon’tcare.Theyjustkeepon coming.”

“Illegalpassingisaproblem,nationally,wherepeopledonotstopforschool buses.They’redistracted,they’reina hurry—whateverthereasons,it’sa constantissue,”confirmedTylerBryan, atransportationexpertwithDelaware DepartmentofEducationandpreviouslywiththeIRSD.

Onjustoneday,atotalof1,362 Delawarebusdriversreported895illegalpassings,duringastatewidesnapshotsurveyinMayof2025.Vehicles weresplitabout50-50astowhether theypassedfrominfront(oncoming traffic)orbehindabus(travelinginthe samedirection).Thenumbersweresimilarto2024.(Thevoluntarysurveywas hostedbytheNationalAssociationof StateDirectorsofPupilTransportation Ser vices,orNASDPTS,forwhich Bryanisthecurrentpresident-elect.)

Yellowwarning,redstop

“It’sscaryinsomeareas.”

Bonnevillerecalledanintersection wheremotoristsseemedsofocusedon

ThisgraphicfromtheDelawareDepartmentofTransportationgivesinstructionsonstoppingforschoolbuses.

thenearbyWawaandtrafficsignalthat theydidn’tnoticeherschoolbuswasactivelypickingupstudents.

“Everyoneneedstoberemindedthat schoolisbackinsessionandtobecautiousforthesebuses.”

Thereareplentyofindicatorsfor otherdriversthattheyneedtopayattentionandadjustforastoppingschool bus.

First,amber-coloredlightsonthe busshineforabout10seconds,alerting motoriststhatthebusisabouttostop. That’severyoneelse’scuetobrake. Thenthebusstops,red-coloredlights flash,andastopsignswingsoutnear thebusdriver’swindow.

“Whenaschoolbusisstoppedand displaysflashinglamps…thedriverof anyvehicleapproachingtheschoolbus

fromthefrontorfromtherearshall… remainstoppeduntilsuchbusbeginsto moveornolongerhastheredstop lampsactivated,”statesDelawareCode. Driverstravelinginthesamedirectionasabus,behindoralongsideit,alwaysneedtostop,whileonlarger, dividedhighwayswithfourlanes,on-

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comingtrafficapproachingfromthe frontdoesnotneedtostop.

“Generally,Icantellifsomebodyis goingtorun,”Robshawmused.“Alotof peoplewhoarerunningmystopsign… tendtoacceleratewhentheyseemy warningflashers”beforehand.“Ido everythingthesameway,whetherornot theydoit,”Robshawsaid.Thatincludes activatingthelights,pullingfartothe right,checkingtrafficandallowingthe studentstocrossonlywhensafe.

No,shedoesnotgiverudehandgesturestooffendingmotorists(afterall, heraudienceincludesstudents,parents andotherdrivers).

It’salsocriticalforparentsandkids tolistenfordriverinstructions,notjust crosswhenever.

“Asbusdrivers,wearehighlytrained towatchourmirrors.…Wearewatch-

ingthecarsbeforewecrossthosekids,” Bryansaid.Ifa[bus]driversuspects thatsomeonewillpass,theydonotsend thekidsoutthere.”

“Youneedtobeabsolutelysurethat traffichasstoppedbeforeyouletkids out inthestreet,”agreedRobshaw.

“Asaformerbusdriver…manytimes whenpeoplewerepassingandweblew thehorn,inmostcases,theywerenot payingattention—becauseyoucould seehowstartledtheywere,”Bryansaid.

Statisticsshowthatmanydrivers passschoolbusesontheright-hand side,possiblybecausetheyweren’tpayingattentionandbyinstinct,tried swervingintotheshoulder.

Sonow,schoolbusespulloverasfar rightaspossible“toprotectthekids gettingonandoffthebus,”Bryansaid.

Whenpossible,schooldistrictshave alsobeenadjustingroutessothebus loopsaroundtodropkidsclosertotheir destination,withoutthestudentscrossingthestreet.

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“It’sbeenanongoingthingwith peoplepassing,butit’sgottenworse… waymoreprevalent,”saidBryan.“The safetyofourkidsisourpriority,andwe wishthatallthecommutersonthe roadwouldbeawareandbewatching outforstudentsaswell.”

Ideally,peoplewouldjustdrive safely.Buttrafficenforcementcanencouragepeopletofollowtherules.

Delawarepenaltiesforpassinga stoppedbuscanrangefrom$115to $575infinesand/or30daysto6 months’imprisonment.Driverscan alsolosetheirdrivingprivilegesfor1 monthupto1year.

“Whenanofficerobservesavehicle passingastoppedschoolbus,atraffic arrestismade,andtheviolatorisgiven acourtdate,”accordingtoCpl.Lewis W.BriggsIII,aDelaware StatePolice spokesperson.“Iftheviolationismade andwitnessedbythebusdriverorbus

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aid,anditisreportedtothepolice,officerswillinvestigatetheincident.” Busdriversmighthaveaprimoview ofviolators,butthatdoesn’tmean they’vebeenprimaryenforcers. Statelawsuggeststhatbusdrivers, aidesandcrossingguardscarrysome weightinlegalproceedings,andthey canbereimbursedfortestifyingduring workinghours.But,realistically,when driving, theirfocusiscenteredontheir passengers,theirbusandtheirproximitytoanythingelse.Pickingupanotebookorcellphonecameratocapture thelicenseplateoftheoffendingdriver canpulltheirfocusoutofthebus.

“That’swhythecamerasaregoing tobeveryhelpful,”Bryansaid.

RedClaySchoolDistricthasbeen pilotingaprogramofcameras mountedtotheschoolbusstoparms. Justlikered-lighttrafficcameras,policecouldusephotoevidencetoticket violators.

“Weare hoping,atsomepoint,that getsexpandedthroughthestate,” Bryansaid.“Itwouldhelpsomuch withenforcementwhenpeopleseethat theyareactuallygettingaconsequence forbreakingthelaw.”

In2024,theDelawareStatePolice made41arrestsforpassingastopped schoolbus(including15inSussex County).Thatisforjusttheonepolice agencyanddoesnotincludemunicipal policedepartments.

“Nobodywantstobestuckbehinda bus—Idon’twanttobestuckbehind abus!”Robshawcommiserated.“We’re lumpedintothesamecategoryasa tractor:slow-movingequipment.”

Still,“Iwishpeopleontheroad wouldrespecttheschoolbusmore,” Robshawsaid.Ifitwastheirchildren orgrandchildren,“Ican’thelpbut thinkthey’dwanteveryothercarto stop.”

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rioration.Oneproblem,hesaid,isthat surfaceboardshavebeenreplacedso manytimesthatthestringershavebeen destroyedfromputtinginnailsand screws,sotherampshavetobereplaced.

Gravietalsoreportedthatautomated externaldefibrillators(AEDs)have beeninstalledoutsidetheCouncil chamberandinseveralotherlocations, andalltownemployeeshavehadtraininginAEDuseandinfirst-aid.

Hinmansaidhehadaccompanied PublicWorksemployeesastheycleaned swales aroundtownandfound“thatis oneheckofanoperation.It’sallmanual. …Allofthatstuffhastobepickedup,” hesaid.

“Thewaytheydoitandhowwell theydo,andthewaythetownlooks comparedtootherjurisdictions,isa tributetohowhardtheywork,”Graviet said.

Agreeing,MayorCalefsaidPublic Worksemployees“doanincrediblejob.” Bethany

Localoncologistarrested onchildpornographycharges

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Aradiationoncologistwhopracticed atBeebeHealthcarefacilitiesinMillvilleandRehobothBeachhasbeenarrestedandchargedwith25felony countsofdealinginchildpornography, DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathyJenningsannouncedonTuesday,Jan.20.

Dr.SamuelBirer,35,wasarrested followinganinvestigationledbythe DelawareInternetCrimesagainstChildrenTaskForce,whichcomprises members oftheDelawareStatePolice andtheDelawareDepartmentofJustice.

Birer,aresidentofLewes,hasbeen employedbyDelmarvaRadiationServices—whichcontractswithBeebe Healthcare—sinceOctober2025,DOJ officialssaid.Duringthattime,he workedatBeebe’sSouthCoastalCancerCenterinMillvilleanditsTunnell CancerCenterinRehobothBeach.

AccordingtotheDOJ,theinvestigationbeganwhentheTaskForcereceivedmultiple“CyberTips”generated byGoogle,warningthataccountsbelongingtoBirercontainedchildsexualabusematerial.

TheCyberTiplineisanationalcentralizedreportingsystemforinformationregardingtheonlineexploitationof children.

UponreceivingtheCyberTips,detectivesfromtheDelawareStatePolice andinvestigatorsfromtheDelaware DepartmentofJusticeexecutedsearch

warrantsontheaccounts,revealingadditionalmaterial,officialssaid.

“The evidenceinthisinvestigationis shockingandabhorrent,”saidJennings. “Thereisabsolutelynothingmoreimportantthanprotectingourchildren— especiallywhenitcomestoadultsina positionoftrust.Iamdeeplygrateful fortheICACTaskForce’sfiercededicationtothismission.”

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DagsboroarrestsMarylandwoman forcrimesagainstvulnerableadult

ByKerinMagill

StaffReporter

The DagsboroPoliceDepartment thisweekannouncedthearrestofa Marylandwoman forallegedcrimes againstaresident ofagrouphome fordisabledadults. Accordingto theDPD,Patty Gray,50,ofBishopville,Md.,was arrestedonFriday, Jan.16,followinga two-monthinvestigation,onchargesof crimesagainstavulnerableadultand felonytheft.

Dagsboropolicereportedthat,in Novemberof2025,thedepartmenthad respondedtotheareaofSwampRoad andLingoStreetforareportoffraud. The investigation,theysaid,showed thatthevictim—anadultwithdisabilities—hadallegedlyhadpersonal propertyunlawfullytakenfromtheir

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HudsontorunforthirdtermonCountyCouncil

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SussexCountyCouncilmanDoug Hudsonisseekingathirdfour-year term,withapromisetocontinueworkingtopreserveland“thatisunderpressurefordevelopment.”

“WhereIhavepushedforland,I didn’thaveanyspecialplacesinmind, butanyplacesunderheavydevelopment pressure.Space,likeintheOakOrchard areabytheNanticokeIndianCenter— wepreservedover50acresofthatland, andmygoalistolettheNanticoketribe haveuseofthatland,nottogiveitto them,buttoworkoutanagreement,a memorandum-of-understanding,so theyhavesayoverwhatthatlandis goingtobeusedfor.Forexample,they coulduseitfortheireventsliketheannualpowwow,”hesaid,explainingthat thelandisadjacenttotheNanticoke IndianCenter,onRoute24nexttoGull PointRoad.

The65-year-oldHudson,whorepresentsDistrict4—whichrunsfromthe IndianRiverInlet,southtoFenwickIsland andtheMarylandborder,westtoa milepastSelbyville,andincludesFrankford,Dagsboro,OceanViewandMillville—saidhealsowantstoworkon updatingtheCounty’scomprehensive plan,workingwithfellowCouncilman

JohnRieleyasthetwoseniorcouncil memberswhowouldguidethethree newermembers.

“JohnandIareonthesamepage whenitcomesto thecomprehensive plan.Ithastobe redoneby2028, andwearegoing tostarthaving meetings,”Hudson said. He saidheis alsocommittedto fundingthefirecompaniesandschools, andsaidthecouncilwill“workonways todothat.”

IftheCountyinstitutesimpactfees, there’sastrongpossibilitybuilderswill bechargedthosefeesbyboththe Countyandmuncipalitiesthathave them,Hudson,aRepublican,said.But headdedthathebelievestherearetwo sidestoimpactfees:theexpense,but alsotheneedtofundemergencyservices.Inyearspast,emergencymedical personnelwerevolunteers,butthoseare nowpaidpositions,hesaid.

“Theyaresobusy.Theyrunsomany callsthatit’shardtofindvolunteers,becausetheyhavejobs,too,”hesaid.

AmongconcernsHudsonhearsfrom constituents,hesaid,arethoseaboutthe highcostofhousingthatmakesitdifficult

foryoungprofessionals,suchasteachers andfirefighters,tobuyhomes—especiallyontheeastsideofSussexCounty.

“Fromconstituents,Ithinkmostof whatIhearaboutontheeasternsideof the countyisoverdevelopmentandthe lackofinfrastructure—mainlythe roads.Thecostofhousingismuch moredifficultforyoungerpeopleto purchase,butnotasmuchasonthe westside.Andelectriccosts.Myelectric billshotwayupthismonth.Wehaveto lookatsustainablewaysofproducing electricity.Iamcertainlynotinfavorof thiswindthing,”headded,referringto erectingwindturbinesintheoceanto generatepower.

“Ithinkit’stooexpensive,andI think notnearlyasreliable.Thosewho opposeit,it’samixtureoftheview,the worryabouttouristsbeingirkedbecause oftheview.Idon’tknowaboutitharmingsealife.Youhearalot.Anecdotal, buttheydon’thaveanyevidencetoback itup.

“Itwouldtremendouslydamagethe commercialfishingindustrywhenit comestocharterboats,”hesaid,“because,fromwhatIunderstand,they wanttomakethespeedlimitofboats like10or15knots,andthecharter boatsthattakepartiesoutfishing— that wouldharmthem.Theydon’tstart fishingtillatleast20or30milesoffthe

coast.Itwouldtakeforevertogetout thereatthatspeed,anditwoulddamagetheirbusiness.

“WehavetheWhiteMarlinOpenin OceanCity.Whatwouldhappento that?It’sthebiggesttournamentinthe world.ForthatOceanCitytournament, wehaveboatsrunningoutoftheIndian RiverInlet.Thatwouldbehardon them,”hesaid.

Overall,Hudsonsaidhisgoalasa councilmanis“takingcareofourcounty and makingsureitdoesn’tgetdamaged. Justoverseeingit,makingsure,ingeneral,thecountyiswelltakencareofand it’ssustained.Wehavemadesomereally goodheadwaywhenitcomestopublic safetyingeneral,withourambulance service,withourfirst-responders,workingwiththemandfundingthem.We justwentthroughreassessments,”he said,addingtheCountydidn’traise propertytaxes.

“Ithinkwecancontinuetodothat, nottoraisetaxes,butatsomepoint—I don’tknowwhatthatpointis—it mightbenecessary,becausecostskeep goingup,”hesaid.

Hudsondoesn’tconsiderbeinga councilmanadifficultjob,buthesaidit takes“quiteabitoftimeandalotof dedication,andyouspendalotoftime

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Rieleytorunforhisthirdtermoncouncil

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Withparticularinterestinupdating thecountycomprehensiveplan,Sussex CountyCouncilmanJohnRieley,aRepublican,isrunningforathirdfouryeartermrepresentingDistrict5, coveringcentralSussexCounty,includingGeorgetownandMillsboro.

Rieley,70,ofMillsboro,whorecently acceptedthepositionofdirectorofthe ChristianStorehouseinMillsboro,said heandCouncilPresidentDougHudson—whohasalsofiledforre-election —“wanted torunbecausewearegettingreadytorewritethecomprehensive plan,the10-yearplan,andwewantto dothatearly.Withthreenewmembers onthecouncil,it’salottolearnwhen youfirstgetoncouncil,sowefeelour experiencewouldbevaluableaswego throughtheprocessofwritingthecomprehensiveplan.Thatisprobablythe biggestsinglereason.

“Wearereallygoingtotakeafresh lookatthecomprehensiveplanandhow dowedoitbetter.Aswegrow,we’re going tohavetoreallyupourgame,as

OceanViewwoman pleadsguiltytomaking falsestatementstoUS

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AnOceanViewwomanthisweek pleadedguiltytomakingfalsestatementstotheU.S.governmentduringan investigationthatdeterminedshedid notcloseabankaccountintowhich VeteransAffairsfundswerebeingdepositedforhermother,asshestatedto governmentofficials,butwasaccessing theaccount.

NancyDahlLucy,73,ofOcean View,hasagreedtorepaymorethan $150,000aspartofapleadeal,WBOCTVnewsreported.

ProsecutorsaccusedLucyofgetting $152,927inDependency&Indemnity CompensationBenefits,“withoutproof ofentitlementfromtheVeterans’Administration,”topayherownbills.

OnTuesdaythisweek,Lucypleaded guiltytoonecountofknowinglymakingafalsestatementtoadepartmentor agencyoftheUnitedStatesinU.S.DistrictCourtfortheDistrictofDelaware. Themaximumsentenceisfiveyearsimprisonmentanda$250,000fine,or twicethe“grossgainorlossfromthe offense,”WBOC-TVreported.AtelephonenumberlistedforLucywasout ofservice.

faraswhatkindofzoningweallow, whatthefutureisgoingtolooklike.

Wehavetolimit sprawl,andpreserveopenspace andfarmland,”he said.

SinceRieleyhas beenonthecouncil,theCounty, everyyear,has budgeted$8millionforfarmlandpreservationandopen space,andpreservedthousandsofacres, henoted.

“Wewanttocontinuetodothat.It addstothecharacterofthearea,and peoplelikeopenspaceandtheylikethe farmland.Themoreofthatwecanpreser veandthemorewecandirectdevelopmentsoit’snotsprawlingallacross

thecountrysideandcuttingdownour treesandforests,thebetter,”hesaid.

Asaretiredfinancialadvisor,when hefirstranforthecouncil,Rieleysaid, hewantedtolookattheCounty’sfinancesandwaspleasedtofindthe Countyis“ingoodcondition.”

“Weactuallyhavemaintainedthat goodfinancialstanding,andwehave achievedanAAAcreditrating.Wehave notraisedtaxesineightyears.I’vebeen throughthereassessmentprocess,and wedidnottakethatasanopportunity toraisetaxes.Ithinkthatcanlast,not raisingtaxes.Wemightlookatimpact fees,thingsofthatnature,butgenerally, acrosstheboard,propertytaxes,Ithink, wecancontinuethewaywehave.Asfar asimpactfeesfornewhouses—we mighthavethatdiscussion.Ithasnot yetbeenontheagenda,butitcould

happen,”hesaid,addingthat,insome cases,impactfeeswouldbechargedby both municipalitiesandtheCounty. “Therecouldpotentiallybeonefor theCountyandonefortowns,sothatis onethingwehavetotakeintoconsideration.Delawarehasa4percenttransfer tax.Whenitwasinstituted,itwas Delaware’sversionofanimpactfee.The Countygets1.5percentofthat,andthe other2.5percentgoestotheState, whichwouldhavegonetoroadsand schoolsbutinsteadgoesintothegeneral fund,sowedon’tknowwhereit’s going,”Rieleysaid.

If he’sreelected,hesaid,heandfellowcouncilmemberswillworkwith DelDOTforbetterroadsandimprove-

CIB’sTuloutospeakinBethanyonFriday

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Thepublicisbeinginvitedtohear ChristopheTulou,executivedirector oftheDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays(CIB),discussInlandBays-area developmentandthefutureofdevel-

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mentstotrafficconditions.Hesaidthat wasonhismindwhenhejoinedthe otherfourcouncilmembersonJan.13 inunanimouslyvotingtodenytherezoningnecessarytobuildAtlantic Fields,aproposed650,000-square-foot retailspaceintheLewesarea,withanchorstoresplannedtoincludeCostco andTarget.

Hesaid18,000carstravelonRoute 24eachdaynow,andiftheshopping centerwouldhavebeenbuilt,another 23,000wouldhavebeenontheroad

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opmentaroundthebaysat2p.m.on Friday,Jan.23,atBethanyBeach TownHall.

“Thisisacriticaltopicwhichimpactsusallinourfragilecoastalarea —notjustBethany,butalltheareas ofthebaywatersheds,”BethanyBeach MayorRonCaleftoldtheCoastal

daily.

“Thatmanycarsonaroadcloseto capacityrightnow—itwouldhave beenunworkable.Theydidn’thave planstoapprovethingslikeimprovementstotheLoveCreekBridge(on Route24nearLewesandRehoboth Beach)until2045,sothatisgoingtobe achallengetryingtocoordinateroads withthenecessaryinfrastructureand tryingtokeeptheminbalanceasmuch asyoucan.

“Peopledohavepropertyrights,and Iamabelieverinpropertyrights,butat thesametimeeveryoneelsehasrights, too,sofindingthebalanceisthetricky part,”hesaid.

readingoverthingsandridingaround, lookingatdifferentapplicationlocationsanddoingmybesttomakegood decisions.Itdoesn’tstopmuch.Iwouldn’tsayitkeepsmeawakeworrying,butI thinkalotaboutdecisionsImakeandI wanttobeverycareful,”hesaid.

Hudson—aretiredDelawareState Policetrooperwho,sofar,isrunning

Point.“So,yes,pleasecome—especiallyintoday’sworldwithsomuch concernaboutdevelopment.Hehas beenintouchwithalotoflocal groupsaroundSussex,groupsfordevelopment.Hehasbeenveryinvolved withthatandwithvariousorganizations.ItallaffectstheInlandBays

Rielysaidhewantsto“holdtheline ontaxesandthecostofgovernment.”

“Affordabilityisoneverybody’s mindsrightnow.TheCountyhasdone itsparttryingtolimitthecostofgovernment,sowearegoingtocontinueto trytodothat,”hesaid.

Concerningmattersatthefederal governmentlevel,Rieleysaidheunderstands“thepeopleelectedapresidentto enforcetheimmigrationlaws,andI thinkthatiswhattheyaredoing,butat the sametime,wehavealotofgood, hardworking,God-fearingpeoplewho havecomehere.

“Congressreallyneedstoworkon theGuestWorkerProgramandfigure

unopposed—saidhe“wantstokeep thecountyinagreatplace.”

“It’sawonderfulplacetoliveand growupandwork,raiseafamily,andI wanttokeepitthatway,”hesaid.

He andhiswife,LouAnnHudson

andthequalityofourwater,ourwetlandsandouraquaculture.”

CalefsaidtheBethanyBeach Stormwater&FloodingCommittee willreviewthestatusofnumerousregionalandTownofBethanyBeach

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outhowtodowemakeroom,accommodatepeoplewhohavecomehere whocanactuallycontributetoourway oflife.It’scontroversial.Lookatour Hispanicpoultryindustry.I’vebeenin there,andyougodowntheprocessing lineandit’sHispanicsdoingourwork. It’shardwork,andit’snotalwayspleasant,”hesaid.

Rieleyandhiswife,LouAnn,operateafarminMillsboro.Theyhave11 childrenand35grandchildren.The Delawareprimaryelectionwillbeon Tuesday,Sept.15,andthegeneralelectionwillbeonTuesday,Nov.3.

Councilmembersarepaidabout $33,000annually.

—assistantsuperintendentoftheCape HenlopenSchoolDistrict—haveone son,Jake,wholivesinAnnapolis.

Theprimaryelectionwillbeon Tuesday,Sept.15,andthegeneralelectionwillbeonTuesday,Nov.3.

Fire&Icetotakeoverareanextweekend

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Whiletheareawatchesforawinter stormpotentiallyheadingthiswayover theweekend,thefolksattheBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce arefocusedonthecertainarrivalof thousandsofpoundsoficeandafull slateofactivitiesandentertainment plannedforthefollowingweekend.

Thethemeforthisyear’sFire&Ice Festival,setforJan.30throughFeb.1,is “IntheFirstState”andwillkickoffthe yearlongcelebrationofDelaware’s 250thanniversary.

DowntownBethanyBeach,John WestParkinOceanView,EvansPark inMillville,SaltedVinesWinerynear FrankfordandStateFarmagentBilly Reese,aswellas100businesses

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resilienceeffortsto“protectusfrom back-baystorm-surgeflooding,the impactofsevereraineventsandour vitalbeachesanddunesystems,which protectourhomes,businessesandinfrastructurefromoceanstorms.”

“Bethanyhasnumerousresilience effortsproceedingpresently,aswellas

throughoutthearea,willhostandsponsoractivitiesduringthethree-dayfestival,whichbringsthousandsofvisitors totheQuietResorts.

Ice-sculpturewalkingtourswillbe centraltotheactionatallofthoselocations,accordingtoorganizersatthe Chamber.Inaddition,highlightsofthe activitiesplannedfortheweekendincludeadroneshow,achildren’s“inflatablekingdom,”askatingrink,abeer garden,historicalexpos,Nanticoke tribalperformances,livebandsand campfires.

Theweekendisalsoexpectedtobea boontoareabusinessesthatwillputout theirwelcomematsforvisitorsduring thefestival.

Whilemosteventsarefreetoenter, therearesometicketedevents—proceedsfromwhichbenefitareaorganiza-

plannedwhileworkingcooperatively withDNRECandtheU.S.Army CorpsofEngineers.Ourproposed mechanicalflapdameffortisnow proceedingthroughthepermit processwithsupportfromDNREC andstateandfederalParks&Recreation,”themayorsaid,addingthat Tulou“bringsadiversityofexecutive andlegislativeexperienceatalllevels ofgovernment,havingserved10years invariouscapacities.”

tionsrangingfrommedicalfacilitiesto schoolprograms.

“Thereisnothinglikewintercrowds atthebeach,”saidChamberExecutive DirectorLaurenWeaver.“Themagnificentworksoficeartandtheenergythat comesfromthecommunityspirit, throughoutthebeautifulparks,towns andbeaches,isastounding.

“Thesupportoflocalbusinessesis whatmakesthiseventasuccess,” Weaversaid,addingthattheweekend festivalis“fullysponsoredbyChamber businesses andlocalcommunitymembers,manyofwhomareworkingtogethertomakeitmemorable,”shesaid.

Lastyear’sfestivalraisednearly $40,000formultiplenon-profitorganizationsandbeneficiaries.Thisyear, Weaversaid,newadditionstothefestivitiesincludeachickendinnerby

Pr iortojoiningtheCIB,Tulou servedasseniorcounselfortheU.S. SenateEnvironment&PublicWorks Committee’sDemocraticstaff.He servedassenioradvisorontheChesapeakeBaytoEPAAdministrator GinaMcCarthy.

For10years,heservedinvarious capacitiesintheU.S.HouseofRepresentatives,ascabinetsecretaryof DNRECunderthen-Gov.Tom CarperandasdirectoroftheDistrict

VFWPost7234ofOceanViewanda droneshowinBethanyBeach,withthe JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool PTOsteppinguptoruntheskating rink,aswellasotherfunfamilyactivities.

Habitat forHumanityandCHEER seniorcentersarethebeneficiariesfor thisyear’sDrinkTastingTour. Weaversaidsheisexcitedthisyear toincorporatetheSoutheastSussex HistoricalTrailintotheFire&Ice weekend.

“It’swonderfultobeabletoprovide peoplethechancetolearnorexperience thingstheydrivepastsofrequently,”she said.“BeingabletolaunchtheDE250 festivitieswithlocalgroupstohighlight alltheamazingthingstocomehasbeen

DepartmentoftheEnvironmentin Washington,D. C. Hewasexecutivedirectorofthe PewOceansCommissionanddirected theResilientCoastsInitiativeforthe H.JohnHeinzIIICenterandwas actingdirectoroftheInterstateTechnology&RegulatoryCouncil. AnativeofGeneva,Switzerland, Tulou,hiswife,Debi,andtheirtwo dogsliveintheInlandBayswatershed atthenorthendofRehobothBay.

soexciting,”sheadded.

Hereisapreviewofevents,listedby location,asconfirmedatCoastalPoint presstimeearlierthisweek:

Friday,Jan.30

The Town of Ocean View Presents

TownofBethanyBeach

•Thepopularskatingrinkreturns, withthe1,800-square-footsynthetic rinkjoinedthisyearbychildren’sinflatables.SponsoredbyClimateExpertsof Delmarva,withdonationsbenefitting theJohnM.ClaytonElementary SchoolPTO.BKHEntertainmentwill providemusicfortherinkarea.

•Ticketswerestillavailableearlythis weekforthe“TasteofBethany”tour, whichinvitesfestivalgoerstovisitparticipatingretailandrestaurantlocationsfor acomplimentarytasteorgiveawayitem.

OceanView

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Ocean View Community Center 32 West Avenue

Jan 27 & 29

Feb 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

No Classes Feb 3 or 5

Instructor –Barbara Popiel A Traveling Yogi Licensed & Insured Class Content Breathwork • Meditation • Vinyasa Class Required Equipment

Mat/Towel, Water Bottle & Open Mind

$10/Class Cash or Venmo

•CheerstoDelaware’s250thbirthdaywillbeofferedatthehistoricHall’s StoreinJohnWestPark,between1and 4p.m.,complimentsofOceanView BrewingCompanyandtheHistoric VillageofOceanView.Visitorscan enjoypretzelsandpopcornsnackscomplimentsoftheHistoricVillageof Ocean View.

SaltedVinesVineyard&Wineryin Frankford

•SaltedVineshoststhefirstice sculpturesoftheweekendandservesas hometothemainFire&Icekickoffon Friday,Jan.30.FoodtrucksandDJ ScottMayhughwillbeon-siteatnoon togetthepartystarted.Agiant,900poundice“drinkluge”willkickoffthe afternoonfunbeforetherestofthe sculpturesarerevealedat4p.m.

TheFrankfordwineryvenuewill alsofeatureguidedtours,livemusicby ShortcutSunnyfrom5to8p.m.,alive ice-carvingdemonstrationsponsoredby TaylorBank,firepitsandmore.AportionoftheproceedswillbenefitSanta’s Letters.

SaltedVineswillalsohostlivemusic onSaturdayandSunday.

Saturday,Jan.31

OceanView’sJohnWestPark Icesculpturestobeunveiledat11 a.m.The“Delaware’s250th”History CelebrationExpoattheCoastalTowns MuseumwillwelcomevisitorsonSaturdayfrom11a.m.to3p.m.TheBeer Gardenreturns,sponsoredbyBeach Liquors, withspecialtastingsscheduled onSaturday.Aportionoftheproceeds fromthebeergardenwillbenefitBeebe Healthcare’sSouthCoastalEmergency DepartmentandtheSouthCoastal CancerCenterthere.

Aliveice-carvingdemonstration, sponsoredbytheTownOceanView, willbeginatnoon.Foodtruckswillbe

Spectatorsgatheredtowatchanice-carvingdemonstrationatlastyear’sevent.

stationedonOakwoodAvenue,and ticketsareonsalenowfortheChicken DinnertobenefitVFWPost7234, sponsoredbyMountaireFarms.

LivemusicbyPistolWhipped,pony rides,aninflatablemazeandmorefamily funactivitieswilltakeplaceonSaturday.

BethanyBeach

Festivalgoerscanstartthedaywitha visittothekids’inflatablekingdomor theskatingrink,thenenjoyentertainmentbyCascadingCarlosonthebandstandfrom1to4p.m.Thefirstliveice carvingofthedaybeginsat3:30p.m., sponsoredbytheTownofBethany Beach,onthebandstand.

Ahistoricalpresentationandstatic displaybytheNationalGuard,Harbor DefensesoftheDelawareLivingHistoryAssociationandFortMilesHistoricAssociationwillwelcomefestival gueststhroughouttheafternoonand evening.

Thelargestdisplayoficesculptures duringthefestivalwillbeunveiledin downtownBethanyBeachandalong theboardwalkat5p.m.,withmusicby DJBumpandthesecondicecarving demonstrationtocommenceat5:30 p.m.,sponsoredbyBethanyBeach OceanSuites.

ADroneShowpresentedbyStar Flight DroneShows,willfollowthe ice-carvingdemonstration,honoring the“IntheFirstState”theme.(The droneshowiswind-andweather-dependent.)

Millville

TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanywillonceagainhosttheFire&Ice ChiliCook-offonSaturday,Jan.31. Ticketsincludeplentyofchilitotaste andalsoserveasraffleticketsforadoor prize.Allticketsaleswillbenefitthe MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.

Sunday,Feb.1

TownofMillville’sEvansPark F ire&IceconcludesonSunday,Feb. 1,withfestivitiesatEvansParkinMillvillefrom11a.m.to3p.m.Visitorscan enjoythelastliveice-carvingdemonstrationofthefestival,sponsoredbythe TownofMillville,andanice-sculpture walkingtour.Decade80willprovide livemusic,andNanticokedancerswill performintheCommunityCenter. Foodtruckswillbeonhand,withfire pitsands’moresbenefitingtheRoxana VolunteerFireCompany. AlsoplannedatEvansParkisaspecial appearancebytheOscarMayer Wienermobile.

Formoreinformationandthefull Fire&Iceeventschedule,visit www.fireandicede.comorcall(302) 539-2100.

Allweekendlong:

•Fire&IceDrinkTastingTourCards canbepurchasedthroughoutthefestival weekend,inadvancefor$35.Tourgoers canbringthecardtoanyorallofthe15 participatingrestaurantstotasteeach one’ssignatureFire&Ice“IntheFirst State”-themedcocktail,alongwithother treats.Thedrinkcardwillbehonored throughouttheweekend.Proceedsfrom theTastingTourwillbenefitHabitatfor Humanity andMealsonWheels.

•TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceiskickingoff Delaware’s250thanniversarywiththe launchofmerchandisedesignedby artistPaulCarpenter.Itemsincluding T-shirtsandcommemorativeartprints areavailableforpre-saleonlineandwill beforsaleon-siteduringthefestivalin BethanyBeach.Aportionofproceeds willbedonatedtosupportDelaware StateParks.Moredetailsareavailableat www.fireandicede.com.

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Wearefortunatetoliveinanareawhosepolicedepartments trulytake“communitypolicing”toheart.

TheOceanViewPoliceDepartmenthasaterrificoutreachwith theSpecialOlympicsprogramandtheirpopularCops&Goblins event,whilemanyotherdepartments’officerscanbefoundattown parksduringmunicipaleventsortalkingwithbusinessownersand residentsabouteverythingfrompublicsafetyissuestotheweather. Itisanimportantpartoffosteringaclose-knitcommunity,andour localdepartmentsseemtohavethatfiguredout.

TheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentrecentlydisplayedthis spiritwithafundraisingeffortthatcouldraisethehairsontheback ofyourneck.

Or,atleastthehairsontheirfaces.

BethanyofficersjoinedtheNoShaveNovembermovementby decidingtoraisemoneyforJustin’sBeachHousethroughgrowing outtheirfacialhair.Theofficerspulledtheirownmoney,along

withdonationsfromotherswhowantedtohelpthecause,and raisedanimpressive$4,850forJustin’sBeachHouse—arespite homeinthetownforfamilieswhoaredealingwithcancerand needabreakfromallthatcomeswithit.

BethanyBeachPoliceChiefPatrickFoleyhadpreviouslysaid thathisdepartmentwantedtodoafundraiserthatwas“acharity drivefromourownpockets,sowewantedtohaveNoShaveNovember.It’sanationwidecharityevent....Weholdourselvestoa higherstandardhereinBethanyBeach,butwewillforegohaircuts, shaving,andrazorbladesforthemonth.”

Andforegotheydid—allforacausethatbenefitsahome “eightblocksfromourpolicedepartment,”saidFoley.

WethankthemembersoftheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentfortheirselflesseffortstohelpwiththeoperationsofJustin’s BeachHouse,andallofourlocaldepartmentsfortheircontinued effortstobenefitourcommunity.

Let’sputfocusonthingsthatweallwant Policechippingintohelpcommunity ViewPoint

Lostinthemurky,vileswillofpoliticaldiscourseinthiscountryisthefactthat,inourcorebeings,thereisalotmorethatwe agreeonoutthereashumanbeingsthanthatwithwhichwefundamentallydisagree.

Oh,therearethecontrariansouttherewhojustwanttodisagreewiththenormsbecausetheybelieveitmakesthem“edgy”or “next-level,”buttheyarequiteoftenthesamepeoplewhofillonlinecommentsectionswithinsipid,ramblingthoughtsat2a.m. becausetheyjustdon’thaveanythingelsegoingonintheirlives. Or,theyarejustsoinsanelydrivenbytheirpoliticalidentitiesthat theycan’tseetheforestforthetrees.You’reneverreallygoingto findanycommongroundthere,because manyofthosepeoplewanttofindanythingintheworldotherthancommon ground.

So,youknow...moveon.

changesthathavegonearoundus,agriculturecontinuestobethe soulofourcommunity.Yes,sometimesthereareodorsthatcan makeyoureyessting,andastraycornhuskmayfinditswayon someone’slawn,but...Whatareweevendoing?Farmsaregood.

•DollyParton=coolhumanbeing.

•Peopleinthisincrediblyfortunatenationshouldnotdiebecausetheycan’taffordtherighthealthcare.Doesn’tthatseem wrongtoyou?

•Weneedtodoeverythingwepossiblycantoprotectchildren. Forgetforasecondthefactthattheyareourfuture—whichby itselfisagood-enoughreasontoprotectourkids.Theyarekids. Wehaveamoralobligationtothem,and wearefailinginthisregard,too.Weneed tokeepourschoolssafe,vigorouslygoafter anypersonwhowoulddothemharmand, youknow...protectourkids.Simplestuff.

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Darin J. McCann

Butwhenwestripawaythepoliticalpartyuniformsandjusttakealookatthe worldthroughthelensesofhumanbeings tryingtogetbyinlife,Ifeellikewearemaybeonthesamepage onalotofissues.And,onceweareabletolookateachotherin thatlight,wecanmaybelistentoeachother’sargumentsonother issueswithalittlemoreopen-mindednessandrespect.

So,let’sgivethisashot.We’regoingtosharesomegeneral thoughtsherethatIfeelconnectusmorethannot,andyouguys cannodalongorfireoffanangryemailtellingmehowstupidI am,orhowI’mapaidstoogeof[pickyourconspiracy].

•Thereshouldn’tbea“workingpoor”inthiscountry.Many familiesnow—farmorethanwhenIwasakid—havetwoadults workingfull-timejobs,andmanyofthosesamefamiliesstruggle tokeepfoodonthetableandheatintheirhomes.Ourleaders needtorolluptheirsleevesandworkonthisproblem.What’sthe answer?Ihavenoidea.Andyoudidn’telectmetofigureitout. Theoneswedidelectarefailingonthisissue.Badly.

•Littlekidsinglassesarecute.Irefusetoentertainarguments onthisone.

•Farmsaregood.Theypreserveopenspacesimplybyexisting, keeppeopleworkingand,mostimportantly,provideuswithfood. Also,forourspecificarea,theyarebothacallbacktothetraditions offarminginSussexCountyandasignthat,despiteallthe

•Theutilitiesaregettingalittlewild withthepricingthesedays,huh?Last weekIopenedourelectricbillandaluxury carpaymentpoppedout.Internetservicepricescontinuetoclimb whiletheirinterruptionratesappeartobethesame,andmytrash pick-upnowcostsmorethanthestuffIboughtthatcausedthe trashinthefirstplace.Thiswouldbeagoodthingforpeopleto takealookat,right?

•Eatinganicecreamconewhilewalkingontheboardwalk mightbeoneoflife’sgreatestsimplepleasures.

•Therearethosewhoreallyhaveanissuewithpoliceofficers, andIjustdon’thavetimeforit.Doesthereneedtobeaccountabilityforthosewhostepoutsidethelinesanddodamagetotheir communities?Absolutely,100percent.AndI’mnotsurewedoa goodenoughjobwiththat.However,wearetalkingaboutavery smallpercentageofpolicewhodothis,whiletheoverwhelming majorityputtheirlivesandsafetyatriskeverymomenttheyareat workinordertoallowtherestofustoliveourlivesandchaseour dreams.Getbentwiththeanti-copstuff.Themajorityofusunderstandandappreciatewhattheydo.

•RememberwhenIsaideatinganicecreamconeonthe boardwalkisoneoflife’sgreatestsimplepleasures?It’salsopretty coolonmycouchwhilewatching“BarRescue”re-runs.Don’t judge.

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Letters Readerhasquestions onproperty

Editor:

Asaresidentwhosepropertyborders DukeDrive,Iwouldliketosubmita fewquestionstobeaddressedattheupcomingpublichearingonJan.27specifictodevelopmentofMillvilleTax MapParcel134-12.00-396.00.

(1)Thepropertyinquestionisheavilyforested.Howmanytreeswillbe takendown,andwherewilltheybereplanted?

(2)WhatstudyhasbeendoneregardingtheadditionaltrafficonDuke Drive,andhowdoesthisdevelopment affecttheproposedMillvilleplansto enhanceEvansPark,parkingandroadwork/sidewalkinfrastructurechanges?

(3)WiththeopeningofMelissa’s, theexpectedadditionoftheMicrotel hoteladjacenttoMelissa’s,andthe addedtrafficfromthisnewdevelopment,willtherebeanynewtrafficcontrolattheintersectionofDukesDrive andRoute26?

(4)WilltheMillvillefiredepartment silencetheirsirens,asthisproposed propertyisdirectlybehindthefirehall? Based onmyproximitytotheMVFC,I hearthesirenatveryloudoutput,and I’msuretherewillbenumerouscom-

ments/complaintsfromthisproposed community.

Thankyouforthereviewofmy questions,andIhopetohearresponse.

HughHart Millville

Parsonshasconcerns aboutAIinschools

Editor:

Delawareismovingquicklytointroduceartificialintelligenceintopublic education.TheStatehasenteredintoa statewidecontract,withclassroomimplementationexpectedasearlyasFebruary2026.Foradecisionwith far-reachingimplicationsforstudents, teachersandfamilies,thepublicprocess hasbeennotablylimited.Therewasno legislativedebate,noformalvotesby localschoolboards,andnoclearlydefinedframeworksharedwiththepublic forhowsuccesswillbemeasured.By thetimeparentsandeducatorsare beingbriefed,thepolicydirectionis largelysettled.

Thatrealityreframesthediscussion. Thecentralissueisnolongerwhether artificialintelligencebelongsinschools. Itishowsuchconsequentialeducation policydecisionsarebeingmade,and whethertheyaregovernedwithtrans-

parency,accountabilityandadisciplined focusonoutcomesratherthanassumptions.

ThisconcernwasevidentattherecentDelawareAIInnovationinEducationSummit.Theeventemphasized readinessandreassurance,presentingAI adoptionasaninevitablenextstep ratherthanaproposalopentoscrutiny. Therewaslimiteddiscussionofspecific instructionalgoals,performancebenchmarks,orevidencethatAItoolsarealreadyimprovingstudentlearning. Wheneducatorsaskedforconcretedata onacademicgains,answersweregeneral ratherthanmeasurable.Thatmattersin astatewherereadingproficiencyand overallacademicperformanceremain persistentchallenges.

Toitscredit,theDepartmentofEducationhasemphasizedsafetyandoversight throughitsAI“Assurance Laboratory,”whichfocusesonprivacy, security,accessibilityandresponsible use.Guardrailsareessential,particularly whenintroducingemergingtechnology atscale.Familiesshouldexpectstrong protectionsforstudentdataandclear standardsforethicaluse.

Butguardrailsalonearenotenough. Theymanagerisk,notresults.Safety frameworksmustbepairedwithclear academicobjectives,transparentreport-

ing,andfirmstandardsforrevisingor discontinuingprogramsthatfailtoimprovestudentoutcomes.Trustandgood intentionsarenotsubstitutesforevidence.

Artificialintelligencedoeshavepotentialineducation,particularlyasa formofindividualizedacademicsupport.Indistrictswhereresourcesfor one-on-onetutoringarelimited,AI toolsmayhelpprovidetargetedpractice, immediatefeedbackanddifferentiated explanations.Usedcarefully,suchtools could helpclosegapsforsomestudents. Butthatpromiseshouldbetreatedasa hypothesistobetested,notaconclusion alreadyreached.

Localdecision-makingremainsan importantsafeguard.Schooldistrictsare bestpositionedtodeterminewhether instructionaltoolsmeettheneedsof theirstudentsandcommunities.Centralizedsolutionsmayappearefficient, butwithoutclearaccountabilitythey riskembeddingassumptions—educational,ideological,orotherwise—into c lassroomswithlimitedopportunityfor correction.Localauthority,pairedwith transparentexpectationsandreporting, offersahealthierbalance.

Artificialintelligencemayultimately

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provebeneficialforDelaware’sstudents. Butlarge-scaleadoptionshouldfollow, notprecede,cleargoalsandmeasurable results.Therealquestionisnotwhether AIwillenterourschools.Italreadyhas. ThequestioniswhetherDelawarewill insistongoverningitwisely,withopenness,accountability,andanunwavering focusonwhatactuallyimproveslearningforstudents.

MichelleParsons FenwickIsland

Editor’snote:MichelleParsonsisthe presidentofthe38thDistrictRepublican Club andamemberoftheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictBoardofEducation.

Readersayshewas ‘muzzled’atevent

Editor:

Iattendedthis[StoptheWindfarms]forumheldattheOceanCity ConventionCenter.Iwantedtoknow theopposingargumentstooffshore windfarms.

Onlyonequestioncouldbeasked. However,IannouncedthatIstoodin oppositiontomuchofthepresentation andrequestedafewminutestoexplain myviews.Myrequestwasmetwith boos, andIwasshouteddown.Icame totheforumwithanopenmindbutleft behindhundredsofclosedminds.

Myobjectionsarenumerous,soI willnotbeabletolistallmypointsof dissent.Myonequestionwas:Didany ofthepanelistsreceivemoneyfromthe fossil-fuelindustry?Thecrowderupted andthepanelistappearedoffended. Thequestion,Ifeel,isnotwithout merit.Thepetroleumindustryhasa righttopromotetheirindustry.Nothing nefariousaboutthat!Whattheydonot havearighttodoisspreadliesandmisinformationtosecureprofitsattheexpenseofthepublicandthedegradation oftheenvironment!

Iknow,Isoundalittleconspiratorial, soIencourageyourreaderstoGoogle: Exxonemailclimatechange.Thisinter-

naldocumentfromthelate’70sshows thattheirownscientistsagreedwith whattheclimatologisthaswarned:Fossilfuelsarecontributingtoclimate change!

Almostalldecisionswemakehave benefitsalongwithrisks.Medications advertisedontelevisionpromiseto“fix whatailsyou”butthenthereisagrocery listofadverseeffects,somequiteserious!Thequestionis:Aretherisksto offshorewindmoreofariskthanbenefittotheenvironment?Canwealso considertheriskandbenefitoffossil fuels?Someoftheargumentsagainst windfarmswerelegitimateandshould

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Alejandra Ke er & MARSHISLAND SPOTLIGHT Homeowner

Whilewe’vebeen tradepartnerswith SchellBrothersfor years,itwasthe qualityofhomes theybuild,the flexibilityofdesigns, andthepatienceof theiremployeesthat madeallthe di erenceinour homebuying experience.

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MSOpresentsitsFebruaryEnsembleSeries

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestracontinuesits2025–2026EnsemblesSerieswithasetofchamber musicconcertstakingplaceFeb.6-8 acrossMarylandandDelaware.

FeaturingworksbyFranzSchubert, WolfgangAmadeusMozartand KrzysztofPenderecki,theprogram highlightstheartistryoftheMSO’s principalmusiciansinanintimate chambersetting.

Theconcertswillbeperformedon Friday,Feb.,6at7p.m.atCommunity ChurchinOceanPines,Md.;Saturday,

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beaddressed,e.g.impactonthecommercialfishingindustry.Otherswerean overreach(windturbineskillwhales).

Feb.7,at3p.m.atEpworthUnited MethodistChurchinRehobothBeach, Del.;andSunday,Feb.8,at4p.m.atthe AcademyArtMuseuminEaston,Md.

TheprogramopenswithSchubert’s StringTrioinB-flatmajor,D.471,an earlychamberworkthatreflectsthe composer’slyricalinstinctsandemergingvoice.Mozart’sOboeQuartetinF major,K.370follows,apiecewritten forvirtuosooboistFriedrichRammand admiredforitselegance,clarity,andexpressiveinterplaybetweenwindsand strings.Completingtheprogramis

Iwantedtopresenthowfossilfuels aresickeningouroceans.Theoceans absorb25-30percentofCO2emissions. Thiscauseswarmingoftheoceansurface,whichcontributestothesevere weather,e.g.morepowerfulhurricanes,

Penderecki’sQuartetforClarinetand StringTrio,astriking20th-century workthatcombinesmodernharmonic languagewithdramaticcontrastandintensity.

TheperformersincludeCelaya Kirchner,PrincipalSecondViolin;Yuri Tomenko,PrincipalViola;KatieMcCarthy,PrincipalCello;DanaNewcomb,PrincipalOboe;andCherylHill, PrincipalClarinet.Together,theensemblebringsawiderange ofmusical stylesandhistoricalperiodsintoclose conversation,showcasingbothindivid-

rainfall,mudslides.In2025,therewere 23climatedisastersinAmerica,totaling $115billion.

Warmoceansurfaceshavemany speciesoffishswimpolewardorto deeper,coolerwaters.Sometraditional

ualvirtuosityandcollaborativemusicianship.

Nowinitsfourthseason,theMSO’s EnsemblesSerieshasbecomeanimportantpartoftheorchestra’sartistic mission,offeringaudiencestheopportunitytoexperiencechambermusicin intimatevenuesthroughouttheDelmarvaPeninsulawhilespotlightingthe depthandversatilityoftheorchestra’s musicians.

T icketsandadditionalinformation areavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.org

fishinggroundshavebecomelessproductive,requiringfishermentotravel farther,resultinginhighercost.

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Fossilfuelsincreasetheacidification oftheocean.Theresultisthatsome speciesareunabletoformshellsor skeletons.Mostaffectedareoysters, clams,scallopsandmussels.Isuspect mostofushaveseenthebleachingof thecoralreefs.Theyarefarmoreimportantthanatouristattraction.Coral reefsserveasnurseriesformanyspecies offish.Coralreefssupport25percentof allmarinespecies.

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IfIamacommercialfisherman,and Icareaboutthewellbeingoftheoceans, Iwouldcarefullyweightheriskoffossil fuel/offshorewindfarms.Weneedto weanourselvesofffossilfuels.

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SouthBethanyjustvotedtochange trashandrecyclingproviders.Sadly,that meanswewillbelosingtheservicesof A.J.Johnson,oneofthehardestworking,mostgenerous,kindestandfriendliestpeopleourtownhasknown. Hisserviceislegendary,ofteninvolvinghelpingseniorcitizenswithaheavy liftorakindwordandalwayswitha smile.TheworldneedsmoregoodpeoplelikeA.J.ManyinSouthBethanyare encouragingourtowncounciltoreconsidertheirdecision.Manyofuswould ratherpaymorefortrashandrecycling servicethanlosesuchavaluableassetto our town.

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BethanypolicemakedonationtoJBH

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CraigandMaryEllenNantais— parentsofthelateJustinJennings,for whomJustin’sBeachHouseisnamed —wereattheFriday,Jan.16,Bethany BeachTownCouncilmeetingtoacceptacheckfor$4,850fromthe BethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentto helpfundthefive-bedroomrespitevacationhomeforfamiliesdealingwith cancer.

MoneywasraisedbyBBPDofficers,whodonatedinexchangefor beingallowedtogrowbeardsduring NoShaveNovember,aswellasothers whowantedtohelp.

“Thisissuchagreatefforton the partofeverymemberofthepolicedepartmentandforsuchagreatcause,” MayorRonCalefsaid.“Ifyoudonot knowJustin’sstory,pleasegoonthe website.It’ssuchaheart-wrenching story,suchawonderfulyoungman. Pleasereadit.Anincrediblelife.And Justin’sBeachHousebecamethesupportforotherfamiliesdealingwiththis same,horribledisease,bringingthem heretoBethany Beachforashort respiteatourwonderfulbeach,”hesaid, welcomingJennings’parentsandother representativesfromtheorganization.

Theoriginalamountofthedona-

tion,$4,530,wasincreasedto$4,850 “becausedonationskeptcomingin,” PoliceChiefPatrickFoleysaidtoapplause.

Contributionsweremadebyofficers andstaff,includingteenagepolicedepartmentinternFloydMooreIV,“who cannotgrowfacialhairtosavehislife —plusthosewhoaskedtoremain anonymous,”Foleysaidtolaughter.

“AmongtheBethanyBeachpolice officers,Iparticipatedinthiscampaign.We’reveryhappytokeepour firstfundraisingattempteightblocks fromourpolicedepartmentWe’redonatingdirectlybackintoourcommunity,andwecanseethevacationers enjoyingthetownwhilewearepatrollinganddrivingbyeveryday.It’s great,”Foleysaid,addingthatthere willagainbeaspringrunningeventin BethanyBeachandothereventsto alsohelpfundJustin’sBeachHouse.

AttheOctobertowncouncilmeeting,Foleyhadtoldthecouncilthat, beginningonNov.1,officerswouldbe allowedtogrowbeardsinexchangefor donations.Officerswanted“acharity drivefromourownpockets,sowe wantedtohaveNoShaveNovember. It’sanationwidecharityevent.The majorityofpolicedepartmentsparticipateinthisbecauseitisamale-dominatedprofession.…Weholdourselves

toahigherstandardhereinBethany Beach,butwewillforegohaircuts, shaving,andrazorbladesforthe month,”Foleyhadsaid.

Eachofficerwoulddonate$100“so wecanalllooklikethis,”hesaid, drawinglaughterashepulledona fakebeardwithelasticbandinthe back.

“Aminimumof$2,400willgoto charity,toJustin’sBeachHouse,severalblocksfromhere.It’slocal.We knowexactlywhereourmoneyis going,andwearegivingbackdirectly toourcommunity,”hesaid,explaining thatJustin’sBeachHouseisnamedfor Jennings,whodiedwhenhewas19.

“Justindiedfromcancerandloved vacationinginBethanyBeach.His familybuiltabeachhouse,andcancer patientsgothereforvacations.Ourintentionistopaytheirneeds—electric bills,grass-cutting,whatevertheyneed. Wewon’tlookthisfoolish,Ipromise. AndonJan.1,we’llcleanitupand looklikewedotoday,”Foleysaidto applauseattheOctobermeeting.

Manyregionalpoliceagencieshave similarfunddrives,hesaid,including thoseinMillsboro,Selbyville,Dover, NewCastleCounty,Newarkandthe DelawarePortAuthorityinDelaware, aswellasCarolineCounty,Md.,and Wildwood,N.J.

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RichardsonhonoredwithSDARJawardatSDSA

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recentlyhonored SouthernDelawareSchoolfortheArts fifth-graderAlaskaRichardsonforher leadership,effortandexcellence.Richardsonwasrecognizedinaceremonyatthe schoolandreceiveda$20bookstoregift card.

Richardson“isarole-modelstudent whoshowskindnessandrespecttoher peersandteachers.Shedemonstrates leadershipqualitiesbysettingapositive examplewithherattitudetowardlearningandthearts,”representativessaid. “Alaska’sefforttoexpressherschoolpride shows,especiallyduringartsclasses.

“Outsideofschool,Alaskaisinvolved inhercommunity andisanactivememberatchurch.Alaskaisacreative,hardworkingandresponsibleyoungladywho consistentlyputsforthherbesteffortin everythingshedoes.Shedemonstrates

kindness,positivityandrespecttoward bothherpeersandschoolstaff.

“Alaskaexpresseshercreativity throughdance,artandwriting,andher warm,optimisticpersonalityistrulyuplifting.Sheisalwayswillingtohelpher classmatesandgenuinelywantstosee otherssucceed.Alaskaisabrightpresenceintheclassroom.”

SDARJinitiatedtheAfricanAmericanAchievementAwardtorecognize studentswhorepresenttheidealsofleadership,improvement,effortandexcellenceintheirschools.Studentsfromeach schoolintheCapeHenlopenandIndian Riverschooldistrictsarerecognized throughouttheschoolyear.

SDARJisanonpartisanorganization thateducates,informs,andadvocatesfor racialjustice,equality,andfairopportunity.Formoreinformation,goto sdarj.org.

AlstonhonoredbySDARJforworkatLordBaltimore

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recentlyhonoredLordBaltimoreElementary Schoolfifth-graderEstonAlstonforhis leadership,effortandexcellence.Alston wasrecognizedinaceremonyatthe schoolandreceiveda$20bookstoregift card.

AccordingZacharyHill,Alston’s teacher,hedemonstratesleadershipin schoolbyhelpinghispeersintheclassroom.

“Hisoutstandingeffortandpositive self-reflectionhaveenabledhimtoearn apositionontheHonorRoll,receivean awardintheSussexCountyFirePreventionEssayContest,andearnrecognitionasStudentoftheMonth,all withinthefirstmarkingperiodofthe schoolyear.”

SDARJinitiatedtheAfricanAmericanAchievementawardtorecognize studentswhorepresenttheidealsof leadership,improvement,effortandex-

EstonAlston,centerleft,receiveshis awardfromtheSDARJ,with,fromleft,his mother,CassandraGibbs,EllaAlstonand LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolPrincipalPamWebb.

cellenceintheirschools.Studentsfrom eachschoolintheCapeHenlopenand IndianRiverschooldistrictsarerecognizedthroughouttheschoolyear.

SDARJisanonpartisanorganization thateducates,informs,andadvocates forracialjustice,equalityandfairopportunity.Formoreinformation,goto sdarj.org.

TheSouthernDelawareAlliance forRacialJustice(SDARJ)recently honoredEastMillsboroElementary fifth-graderGavinHarrisforhis leadership,effort,andexcellence. Harriswasrecognizedinaceremony attheschoolandreceiveda$20 bookstoregiftcard.

Harrisisastandoutstudentwho consistentlydemonstrateskindness, respectandresponsibility.Heisattentiveandsuccessfulinallsubjects, workshard,followsdirectionsand alwaysgiveshisbesteffort.Heisa supportivefriendtoothersandtakes prideinmakinghisteachersand schoolcommunityproud.

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CoastalPoint•Submitted GavinHarris,center,withhisteachers MissCooper,left,andMr.DiLillo.

recognizestudentswhorepresentthe idealsofleadership,improvement,effort,andexcellenceintheirschools. Studentsfromeachschoolinthe CapeHenlopenandIndianRiver SchoolDistrictsarerecognized throughouttheschoolyear.SDARJ isanonpartisanorganizationthat educates,informs,andadvocatesfor racialjustice,equality,andfairopportunity.Formoreinformation,go tosdarj.org.

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FlahertynamedtoFall 2025Dean’sList

TaylerFlahertyofOceanViewis oneof784studentstoearnthehonorof beingnamedtoAlverniaUniversity’s Dean’sListforthefall2025semester whilestudyingNursing.

“Congratulationstoeverystudent whoearnedaplaceontheDean’sList thispastsemester.Thisachievementreflectsdisciplinedeffort,intellectualcuriosity,andacommitmenttolearningat ahighlevel,”saidSeniorVicePresident and Provost,LeamorKahanov,Ed.D. “Yourhardworkstrengthensouracademiccommunityandadvancesthevaluesweexpectofethicalleaders.Weare proudofyou,andwelookforwardto seeinghowyoucontinuetogrowand contributeatAlverniaandbeyond.”

TobeeligiblefortheDean’sList, studentsmustcarryasemesterGPAof 3.5orbetterandtakeaminimumof12 credits.Afulllistofstudentsisavailable atAlvernia.edu.

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CassidyLandisofOceanViewis oneofmorethan900LebanonValley CollegestudentsnamedtotheDean’s Listforthefall2025semester.Dean’s

liststudentsmustmaintainaGPAofat least3.4outof4.0.

Landisispursuingabachelorofarts insocialjusticeandcivicengagementat TheValleyandisagraduateofIndian RiverHighSchool.

Visitwww.lvc.edu.

UW-Madisonshares fallDean’sList

TheUniversityofWisconsin-Madisonhasrecognizedstudentsnamedto theDean’sListforthefallsemesterof the 2025-2026academicyear.

Locally,Millsboro’sJacqueline Cohen,SchoolofHumanEcology, Dean’sHonorList;and,JordanaReisberg,SchoolofBusiness,Dean’sList; andMillville’sAnnabelleHimstreet, CollegeofLettersandScience,Dean’s List,madethelist.

Studentswhoachieveatahighlevel academicallyarerecognizedbythedean atthecloseofeachsemester.TobeeligiblefortheDean’sList,studentsmust completeaminimumof12gradeddegreecreditsinthatsemester.Eachuniversityschoolorcollegesetsitsown GPArequirementsforstudentstobeeligibletoreceivethedistinction.

Toviewanonlinelisting,visit https://registrar.wisc.edu/deanslist/.

SNHUannouncesFall 2025President’sList

ItiswithgreatpleasurethatSouthernNewHampshireUniversity (SNHU)congratulatesthefollowing studentsonbeingnamedtotheFall 2025President’sList.

AllysonJohnsonofOceanView, JuliusJacobsofMillsboro,Jennifer CoxofLongNeck,CodyLevisof Georgetown,SarahHarrisofMillsboro,TroyaFortierofMillsboro,AudreyMasonofMillsboro,McKenna EamesofMillsboro,RexFoxwellof Frankford.

Full-timeundergraduatestudents whohaveearnedaminimumgradepointaverageof3.700andaboveforthe reportingtermarenamedtothePresident’sList.

KutztownUniversity announcesDean’sList

KutztownUniversityhasannounced itsFall2025Dean’sList.Tobeeligible fortheDean’sList,anundergraduate studentmustberegisteredforatleast 12creditsandhaveaminimumgrade pointaverageof3.60.

LandenKulpofMillsboroandZoe TuttleofOceanViewwerebothrecognizedfortheirefforts.

Beebewelcomes PunitPandya,DO,aspartofourclinical a liationwiththeJe ersonHealthNeuroscienceNetwork.

DR.PANDYA

Dr.Pandya isafellowship-trained,board-certifiedneurosurgeonwithadvanced subspecialtytrainingincomplexandminimallyinvasivespinesurgery.He specializesinadvancedtreatmentsforconditionsa ectingtheneck,upper back,andlowerback.Heo erssurgicalapproachestorelievepressureon thespinalcordandnerves,stabilizesthespinethroughfusion,andwhen possible,preservesnaturalmovementthroughmotion-sparingsurgeries.

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NewownerofOldTownThrift&Giftcelebratesgrandreopening

TheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommercejoinedNicki Scherf,thenewownerofOldTown Thrift&Gift,tocelebratethestore’s grandreopeninginSelbyvilleon Thursday,Jan.9.Family,friends, businessneighbors,andlocaldignitariesjoinedfortheribboncutting.

OldTownThrift&Giftisathrift storeandgiftshop,featuringfurniture,clothes,toys,craftsupplies,antiques,homedécorandmore.

“LocatedrightonWestChurch StreetindowntownSelbyville,they haveuniquefindsatincredible prices,”Chamberrepresentatives noted.

OldTownThrift&GiftisonInstagram,FacebookandTikTok.The shopislocatedat79WChurch Street,Selbyville.

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce,OldTownThrift&Giftofficialsandthecommunityrecentlycelebratedthe grandreopeningofthetheSelbyvillebusinessundernewownership.

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SouthernDelaware Tourismannounces 2026photocontest

TocelebrateSouthernDelawareandto keepittopofmindthroughoutthewinter withvisitorsplanning2026travel,SouthernDelawareTourismislaunchingits10th AnnualSouthernDelawareTourismPhoto Contest.Bothlocalsandvisitorsarebeing invitedandencouragedtoenter. Entrieswillbeacceptedbeginningat midnightonJan.1,2026,through5p.m. onMarch6,2026,andwinnerswillbeannouncedFriday,March20,2026.Therewill beoneGrandPrize-winningphotoselectedfromallentries,aswellasonewinningphotoineachofthreecategories.

Thecategoriesare:

•SouthernDelawareDogDays— Sharephotosoffurryfriendsenjoyingthe outdoorsinSouthernDelaware,whether that’sonthebeachorboardwalk,ona restaurantpatio,inakayak,onahiking trail,atanevent,sharinganicecream, strollingthroughadowntown,wherever peopleandtheirbuddy(orbuddies!)have funhangingout.Entriesmustincludethe photolocation.Photosmustbetakenin SussexCounty.(Readtherequirementsfor modelreleasesiftheentriescontainrecognizablelikenessesofindividuals.)

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•SouthernDelawareEvents—Share photosfromfestivals,artsandentertainmentevents,crawls,tours,parades,races andmore.Photosmustcontainatleastone personandbetakeninSussexCounty.Entriesmustincludephotolocations.(Read therequirementsformodelreleasesifthe entriescontainrecognizablelikenessesof individuals.)

•SouthernDelawareFreestyle—Share photosthatspeaktowhatyoulovemost aboutSouthernDelaware,thatcapturethe reasonsyou’vechosenthisveryspecialplace asyourgo-todestinationorhome.Entries mustincludethephotolocation.Photos mustbetakeninSussexCounty.(Readthe requirementsformodelreleasesiftheentriescontainrecognizablelikenessesofindividuals.)

Photocontestwinnerswillbeselected byTonyPrattandPamelaAquilani,SouthernDelaware(andbeyond)photographers. Alleligiblephotoentrieswillbefeaturedby SouthernDelawareTourismonitsInstagramfeed(@VisitSouthDel)withthe hashtag#SoDelPhotoContest2026and willbeconsideredfortheirnextVisitor Guidecover,aswellasforinclusiononthe SouthernDelawareSightspagesinthe nexthardcopyandthedigitalVisitor Guide.

TourismPartnershaveprovidedprizes, includingthephotocontestgrandprize. Thisyear’sGrandPrize-winningphotographerwillreceiveatwo-nightstayatthe BoardwalkPlazaHotelinRehoboth Beach,agiftcertificatefromHenlopen CityOysterHouse,agiftcertificatefrom DelmarvaBoardSportAdventuresandan annualDelawareStateParkspass.

January22

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBeesStory Timeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs, andinteractiveplaypromoteearlyliteracy andengagementwithotherchildreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired.Questions,pleasecallus: 302-732-9351.We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— JoinFrankfordPublicLibra ryonThursdaysat1p.m.to playgamessuchasdominoes,Scrabble,and cardgames.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whethernew toLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinFrankford PublicLibraryat5p.m.atthelibrarytoengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6and up.Call302-732-9351orvisituson lineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Beginner’sCrochetSeries,Part3— Mary BethLeonardwillteachafreeintroductory crochetclassinthreetwo-hoursessionsat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Partone (Jan.8)wastocoverabriefhistoryofthe craft,introduceyoutobasictoolsandmaterials,andteachyoubasictechniquesand tips.Takingthestepstogether,you’llbegin

makingabasicprojectu singthreemain stitches.Classtwo(Jan.15)willintroduce morecrochetstitchesandteachyouhowto readcrochetpatternsandchartswhileworkingonyourproject.Youwillfinishyourprojectanddiscoveradditionalcrocheting resourcesinthefinalclass(Jan.22)Free,for ages18-plus,allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisrequired,andavailabletothosewho intendtoparticipateinallthreesessions. Registrationopensat10a.m.onJan.2at https://sout hcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

TinyArtShowAwards— JoinSouthCoastal LibraryintheChildren'sRoomat5:30p.m. asweannouncethewinnersofthe4thAnnualTinyArtShow!AfterChildren'sawards, wewillmoveontoPre-Teen&Teenartwork intheTeenRoom,thenfinishwithAdultartworkintheAdultsection.Viewalltheentries, meetthew innersandjudges,andsocialize withotherartistsandartloversinyourcommunity.Lightsnacksprovided.Forallages. Registrationisnotrequired.PrizesgenerouslyprovidedbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Dine&Donate— BrickworksGrillandEatsin LongNeckishostingaDine&Donatefrom 11a.m.to9p.m.tobenefittheongoign communityproj ectsoftheGFWCWomen’s clubofIndianRiver.Dine-inonly.Aflyeris

neededandcanbefoundontheclub’sFacebookpage.

January23

It’sFreeatYourLibrary— Newtothearea orthelibrary?Haven'tvisitedalibraryin yearsandwonderwhat’schanged?Learn abouttheamazingresources,eventsand servicesthelibraryoffersforfree,atSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m!Westillhave thousandsofbooksforborrowing,butwe alsoofferfreeaccesstostreamingmovies/tv show s,music,eBooks,eMagazines,eAudiobooks,discountpassestolocalattractions andparks,accesstohistoricalnewspapers, genealogicalresourcesandonlineclasses. WealsoletyouborrowChromebooksandWiFihotspots,bloodpressurecuffs,jigsawpuzzles,gamesandmuchmore.We’llbriefly describehowtonavigatetoahandfulof thesewonders.Pickupacalendaroffreeeducationalandentertainingeventsforallages. Registerandfindoutmoreathttps://s outhcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insalsoaccepted.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

January24

Build&Paint— Childrenages6-12willhave funpickingtheirBuild&Growkitfrom Lowes,atFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m. Wewillprovideallmaterialstoassemble hereandpaintyourwoodenproducttotake home.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline

atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstag ram@frankfordlibrary.

HarlemRenaissanceCulturalInfluence— MillsboroPublicLibrarywillpresentafree programontheHarlemRenaissanceCultural InfluenceonAmericaat11a.m. LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simaginationrun wildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibrary at11a.m.!Ateachprogram,we'llfocusona newtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.For ages6-11years.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-55 18.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

IndoorYardSale— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerishostinganindooryardsalefrom8 a.m.tonoon.thesnowdateisJan.31.Tablesaresoldoutforthisevent.Thecenteris locatedat214IronsAve.,inMillsboro. SpaghettiDinner— TheAuxiliaryoftheSelbyvilleVolunteerFirecompanyisholdingan all-you-can-eatspaghettidinneratthefire hallfrom4to7 p.m.Themealincludes spaghettiwithhomemademeatsauce,a freshgardensalad,breadandbutter,abeverageandadessert.Thecostis$12for adults,and$6forchildrenunder10years old.Thisisfordine-inorcarry-out.Tickets areavailableforpurchasefromVirginiaat SelbyvilleTownHall,anyAuxiliarymemberor bkcinauxiliary@gmail.com.Ticketsmayalso

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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-

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.MeetingsareheldattheAmeri-

canLegionPost24inDagsboro. 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) SeeEVENTSpage39

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Donorssoughttohelpaddressseverebloodshortage

RedCrossbloodsupply drops35percent

TheAmericanRedCrossisfacinga severebloodshortageasrequestsfrom hospitalsexceedtheavailablesupplyof blood,leadingtoabouta35percent drawdownofbloodproductsinthepast month,representativessaid.Individuals arebeingurgedtogivenowsopatients don’tfacedelaysinlifesavingcare.The shortageisespeciallyseriousfor plateletsandfortypesO,A-negative andB-negativeblood.

Highfluactivityinnearlyeverystate maybesideliningdonors,slowingeffortstorebuildtheRedCrossnational bloodsupply,theysaid.Atthesame time,hospitalsalreadyfeelingthestrain oftheworstfluseasoninnearly20

yearsarenowalsobeingforcedtotriage criticalbloodproducts.Withoutimmediateaction,patientswhocounton transfusions—includingtraumavictims,mothersinchildbirthandpeople withsicklecelldiseaseorcancer—face seriousrisk,theyemphasized.

“There’snotimetowait—bookan appointment togivebloodorplatelets nowbyusingtheBloodDonorApp, visitingRedCrossBlood.orgorcalling 1-800-REDCROSS(1-800-7332767).”

Asathank-youtodonorsforhelping tacklethebloodshortage,thosewho cometogivethroughJan.25willbeautomaticallyenteredforachancetowin atripfortwotoSuperBowlLXinthe SanFranciscoBayarea.Thewinnerand guestwillreceivetwoticketstoSuper BowlLX,accesstoday-of,in-stadium

pregameactivities,ticketstotheofficial SuperBowlExperience,round-tripairfare,three-nighthotelaccommodations (Feb.6-9),plusa$1,000giftcardfor expenses.SeeRedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowlfordetails.

AllwhocometogiveJan.26 throughFeb.28,willreceivea$20e-gift cardtoamerchantoftheirchoice.See RedCrossBlood.org/Heartfordetails.

Weatherdisruptsvitaldonations

About400blooddriveswereimpactedduetoextremewinterweather lastmonthalone—morethanthree times thenumberofblooddrivesimpactedduringthesametimethepreviousyear.Asaresult,thousandsofblood donationshavegoneuncollected.

Withintensewinterweatherand

freezingtemperaturesexpectedacross muchofthecountryinthecoming weeks,moreblooddrivescouldpotentiallybedelayedorcanceledatatime wheneveryunitofbloodcouldbethe differencefordoctorsfacingdifficult choicesaboutwhichpatientsreceive bloodtransfusionsandwhowillneedto wait.

“ Winteralwaysputspressureonthe bloodsupply,andthisyearwidespread fluandroughweatheraremakingit eventougher,”saidPaulSullivan,senior vicepresidentofRedCrossdonorservices.“Ifyou’reable,now’sagreattimeto makeandkeepblooddonationappointments,duringNationalBloodDonor Month.Everydonationcanbealifeline forapatientwhoisn’tabletoholdoff oncriticalcare.”

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TheDandridgefamilyofBaltimore knowstheimportanceofblooddonations.Thefamilyhaslivedtherealityof sicklecelldiseasefordecades,andtheir experienceshowsexactlywhyastrong anddiversebloodsupplysaveslives,Red Crossrepresentativessaid.WhenDavid Dandridgesufferedaseveresicklecell crisisin2014,heneeded16unitsof bloodwithinthefirstfewdays—care thathelpedhimsurvivemultiplestrokes andorganfailure.Theirthreechildren, Skylar,DavidDandridgeIIIandDonovan, alsolivewithsicklecelldisease, whichmeansblooddonationsfrom compatibledonorsremainessentialto theirongoinghealth.

UpcomingblooddonationopportunitiescanbefoundbyenteringaZIP codeatRedCrossBlood.org.TheRed Crossistheprimaryproviderto60hospitalsintheDMVregion.Inaddition toprovidinglifesavingbloodproducts, theRedCrossmobilizesrelieftofamiliesaffectedbydisasters,trainspeoplein lifesavingskillsandprovidesservicesto activeandveteranU.S.militarypersonnelandtheirfamilies.

Photocontestindividualcategoryprizes include:

•SouthernDelawareDogDays—The winneroftheSouthernDelawareDog Dayscategorywillreceiveatwo-nightstay attheHamptonInnRehobothBeach(petfriendly),aWoody’sDeweyBeachgiftcertificate,aP.U.P.S.ofLewesgiftcertificate andaDelawareStateParkspass.

•SouthernDelawareEvents—The winneroftheSouthernDelawareTourism’s Eventscategorywillreceiveatwo-night stayatHyattPlaceDeweyBeach,agift certificatetoNaluSurfBar&Grill,agift

certificatefromtheMiltonTheatreanda DelawareStateParkspass.

•SouthernDelawareFreestyle—The winneroftheSouthernDelawareFreestyle categorywillreceiveatwo-nightstayat StaybridgeSuitesRehobothBeach,a SoDelConceptsgiftcard,agiftcertificate forClearSpaceTheatreandaDelaware StateParkspass.

Tofindcontestrulesandentryinstructionsandtouploadentries,goto https://visitsoutherndelaware.com/southern-delaware-tourism-photo-contest.Be suretoreadallentryandeligibilityrules andrequirementspriortouploadingentries.Winnerswillbenotifiedviaemailon Friday,March20,2026.

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FreemanArtsPavilionthis weekannouncedanexpanded SpotlightSeries,featuringmore than20events“thatcelebrate creativityinallitsforms.From inspiringspeakersandliveperformancestoculturalshowcases, filmscreeningsandbehind-thescenesexperiences,theseries bringsthecommunitytogether year-roundtoexperiencethe transformativepowerofthe arts,”representativessaid.

Createdinpartnershipwith regionalartistsandorganizations,andsupportedinpartby the CarlM.FreemanFoundation,theSpotlightSeriesisdesignedtoreflectFreemanArts’ ongoingcommitmenttoadvancingartsaccessforall throughperformance,education andadvocacy.Theexpanded SpotlightSeriesincludesarange ofprogrammingacrossdisciplines,featuringauthortalks, vocalandinstrumentalperformances, danceworkshops,culturalcelebrations andacuratedfilmseriespairedwith post-screeningconversations.

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Songwriters&husband/wifeScottandJenSmithtalkaboutthechallenge&thrillofwritingagood lovesongintheFeb.15eventtitled,“TheArtoftheLoveSong.”

The filmseriesspansavarietyof artisticgenresandispresentedthroughouttheyear.Eachscreeningisfollowed byamoderatedconversationledbyBill

Newcott,SaturdayEveningPostfilm criticandcreatorofAARP’s“Movies forGrownups,”alongsideaguestcommunityexpertconnectedtothefilm’s theme.

AlsofeaturedisaSeptemberdance workshopseriesledbylocalinstructor ReneeWight.Acrossfouraccessible,

beginner-friendlyclasses,participants willbeintroducedtojazz,tapandline dancing inanenvironmentdesignedto bewelcomingandsupportive.Noprior experienceisrequired,andeachclass maybeattendedindividuallyoraspart ofthefullseries.

Forthefirsttime,FreemanArtsis

offeringticketpackagesforthe filmanddanceseries,makingit easytoattendeventsatadiscountedprice.Singleticketsremainavailableforthosewho prefertoattendselectprograms.

TheSpotlightSeriesisheld attheCarlM.FreemanFoundationofficebuilding,locatedat 31255AmericanaParkway,Selbyville,westofFenwickIsland. Tolearnmoreorpurchasetickets,visitfreemanarts.org.

SpotlightSerieseventsinclude:

•Jan.23—AuthorChat: StandingonMainStreet,The StoryofAmerica’sRoute66in PaintingswithEliseZoller •Feb.3—FilmScreening& Discussion:“Fantasia”

•Feb.15—TheArtofthe LoveSong

•March4—WhatYou NeverKnewaboutNancyDrew (sponsoredbyDelawareHumanities, freetoattend)

•March21—“NowLetUsSing!”

•April7—FilmScreening&Discussion:“BillyElliot”

•April15—EurydiceLivesAgain: TheArtofMythicStorytellingwith OrpheusCollar

•May30—Pop-UpOperawith OperaDelaware

•June2—FilmScreening&Discussion:“Peter,PaulandMaryatNewport63-65”

•June19—BlackJoy:AJuneteenth Celebration(freetoattend)

•Aug.4—FilmScreening&Discussion:“BobMarley:OneLove”

•Sept.8—DanceWorkshopwith ReneeWight:BasicIntrotoJazz1

• Sept.15—DoingtheTimeWarp Again:TheMakingofTheRockyHorrorShow—50YearsLater

•Sept.16—DanceWorkshopwith ReneeWight:BasicIntrotoTap

•Sept.23—DanceWorkshopwith ReneeWight:BasicIntrotoJazz2

•Sept.30—DanceWorkshopwith ReneeWight:BasicIntrotoLine Dancing

•Oct.1—DiversityinLatinAmerica(sponsoredbyDelawareHumanities, freetoattend)

•Oct.6—FilmScreening&Discussion:“SchoolofRock”

•Oct.8—TransformingCommunities ThroughthePowerofMusic

•Nov.10—O,SayCanYouSee: TheOriginoftheStar-SpangledBanner(sponsoredbyDelawareHumanities,freetoattend)

•Dec.1—FilmScreening&Discussion:“That’sEntertainment”

•Dec.4—HolidaySingAlongwith TheDelmarvaChorus

FreemanArtsPavilionisaprogram oftheJoshuaM.FreemanFoundation, withthepurposeof“creatingexperiencesthatelevatethehumanspirit.”

followatIndianMissionChurch CemeteryinHarbeson,Del.Coursey’s lifememorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

Dr.WilliamA.GudelunasJr.,80

Dr.WilliamA.GudelunasJr.,80,of OceanView,Del.,formerlyofPalm Desert,Calif.,andMinersville,Pa., passedawayonThursday,Jan.8,2026, atBeebeHealthcareinLewes,Del.He wasborninPottsville,Pa.,onMarch28, 1945,sonofthelateWilliamA. GudelunasSr.andVera(Kostiuk) Gudelunas.

HewasagraduateofMinersville High SchoolandearnedhisundergraduatedegreefromWestChesterUniversity.Hewentontocompletebothhis master’sdegreeanddoctorateinhistory atLehighUniversity.

Alifelongeducator,Gudelunaswasa widelypublishedscholarandloved teaching.Hewasdeeplyrespectedand cherishedbyhisstudentsacrossmultiplestatesanddecades.Hebeganhisacademiccareerasaprofessorofhistoryat PennState—Schuylkillandlatertaught atAlverniaUniversity.Afterrelocating to California,heservedasaprofessorof historyattheCollegeoftheDesertand alsotaughtatCaliforniaStateUniversity—SanBernadinoandChapman University.DuringhistimeinCalifornia,heservedasaverypopularlecturer attheRanchoMirageLibrary,regularly speakingtostanding-room-onlyaudiences.

Followinghisretirementin2012and relocationtoDelaware,Gudelunasremaineddedicatedtohighereducation, teachingcoursesattheUniversityof DelawareandSalisburyUniversity.He alsodeliveredseverallecturesatthe SouthCoastalLibraryinBethany Beach,Del.,toravereviews.Hewasa parishioneratSt.Ann’sRoman CatholicChurchinBethanyBeach.

Inhisyoungeryears,Gudelunasenjoyedagoodroundofgolf,andhewas anavidsportsenthusiastthroughouthis life.Heespeciallycherishedreconnectingwithhishighschoolfriendsfrom Minersville,reminiscingabouttheir sharedloveofhighschoolsportsand his basketballscoringrecordatMinersvilleHigh.Aboveall,hewillberememberedforhispassionforeducation andforbeingadevotedandproudfather,celebratingtheaccomplishmentsof histwosons.

Gudelunasissurvivedbyhisloving wifeof56years,Barbara(Novey) Gudelunas;hissonWilliamGudelunas andhispartner,HilaryMcQuate,of RehobothBeach,Del.;andhisson DavidGudelunasandhispartner,Ian Muldowney,ofTampa,Fla.Aprivate celebrationofhislifewillbeheldata laterdate.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestedmemorialcontributionsinhis nametotheAmericanHeartAssocia-

tionbyvisitingwww.heart.orgorthe AmericanSocietyforthePreventionof CrueltytoAnimals(ASPCA)byvisitingwww.aspca.org.Condolencesmay besentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

RobertLucienMaddex,83

RobertLucienMaddex,83,ofOcean View,Del.,diedonJan.13,2026.He wasborninMartinsburg,W.Va.,in 1942, whilehisparents,GladysTennant andR.LucienMaddex,werelivingin theirhistorichometownofShepherdstown,W.Va.

Afterfinishinghighschoolinthe statecapitalofCharleston,Maddexfirst attendedtheUniversityofCincinnatiin 1960tostudyarchitecture.Hethen transferredtostarthissecondyearof collegeattheGeorgeWashingtonUniversityinWashington,D.C.Afterobtaininghisbachelor’sdegreeinpolitical sciencein1965,hefollowedhisfather’s path andstudiedlaw,attendingG.W. LawSchoolatnightwhileremaining ontheU.S.ForeignClaimsSettlement Commissionstaff.

Alawyerwhowasgraduatedcum laudefromtheGeorgeWashington UniversitySchoolofLawin1970,he servedforseveraldecadesonthestaffof theU.S.ForeignClaimsSettlement Commission.Hebeganhisemployment thereinsummer1963asaG.W.student,latercontinuinghisservicefulltimeuntil1989.Hemarriedhiswife, Diane —afellowsummeremployeehe metatthecommission—in1965. Theirdaughter,Alison,wasbornthe followingyear.

WorktookMaddexandhisfamily from1972through1974totheisland ofSaipanintheMarianaIslands,where hehelpedmanagetheclaimsprogram providingcompensationtoMicronesiansfordamagessufferedintheJapanese-AmericanconflictduringWorld WarII.HelaterreturnedtoMicronesia, toPonape,toservefrom1989to1992

asalegaladvisertoitslegislature.

D uringhisretirementMaddexwrote sixlegalreferencebookspublishedby CQPressandproducedbyArchetype Press,abookproducerfoundedbyhis wife,DianeMaddex.Hisbooksinclude “ConstitutionsoftheWorld,”“TheU.S. ConstitutionAtoZ,”“StateConstitutionsoftheUnitedStates,”“TheIllustratedDictionaryofConstitutional Concepts,”“TheInternationalEncyclopediaofHumanRights”and“EncyclopediaofSexualBehaviorandtheLaw.”

Af termovingfromReston,Va.,to FenwickIslandin2002,Maddexvolunteeredforvariouslocalandstateactivities,includingserviceontheboardof theFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.HewasalsoappointedbythenGov.JackMarkelltotheDelaware BoardofNursing.Activeinlocalpolitics,heranagainstGeraldHockerfor theDelawareStateHouseofRepresentativesin2006—butwononlyaridein ahorse-drawncarriageonReturnDay.

Overtheyears,theMaddexesowned variousbeachpropertiesatSeaColony, King’sGrant,BearTrapDunesand Water’sEdgeinFenwickIsland,where theyresidedfrom2002to2019.After spendingtwoyearsinTucson,Ariz.,the couplereturnedtoDelawarein2024to liveatMarlinChaseinOceanView.

Maddexissurvivedbyhiswifeof60 years,DianeMaddexofOceanView;as wellashisdaughter,AlisonMaddex,an arteducator,andhisgrandson,Lucien Maddex,abeginningpilot,bothof Wallingford,Pa.

Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WilliamPurnell ‘Billy’RogersJr.,59

WilliamPurnell“Billy”RogersJr., 59,passedawaypeacefullyonJan.14, 2026.HewasbornonJune18,1966,to Jacqueline“Jackie”TingleRogersand WilliamPurnell“Bill”RogersSr.He grewupinBishopville,Md.,wherehe

lovedtogohunting,fishingandriding four-wheelers.Hisfamilylovinglyremembershimplayinginthewoodsfor hoursonend—andhadtobecalled upfordinnernightly.

Heworkedasanelectricianformost ofhisadultlife,buthispassionwas servingtheBishopvilleFireCompany alongsidehisimmediatefamilymembers(Bill,AndrewandBryan).Hevery muchenjoyedpackinguphisRV, alongsidehisparentsandsiblings,togo campingeitheratShadLandingorAssateaguebeachwithasmanyniecesand nephewsaspossible.Hewasacaring, generous,fiercelyloyalandlovingman. Rogerswasprecededindeathbyhis motherandfather,JackieandBill Rogers;hisnephewJamesScottJackson;andhisgreat-niecesAdelineand AmeliaTellier.Heissurvivedbymany closefriendsandfamilymembers,includingsiblingsPatriciaJackson(and JamesJackson),SusanRogersStant, AndrewRogers,BryanRogers(a nephewraisedasabrother)andTina Rogers(nieceandsister-in-law).Heis alsosurvivedbymanyniecesand nephews,BethBrockman(andWill Brockman),BlaireJackson,Christopher S tant,JeffreyStant(andMichelle Stant),BrittaniBunting(andColby Bunting),AndrewRogers(andRachel Rogers)andWesleyRogers(and MikaylaRogers).

Heissurvivedbyseveralgreatniecesandgreat-nephews,Tegan Rogers(andTrishRogers),Riley Rogers(childofBryanandTina Rogers),LincolnTellier,LoganBrockman(childofBethandWillBrockman),EmersonGrayandDelaney Bunting(childofBrittaniandColby Bunting),JackRogersandBanks Rogers(childofAndrewandRachel Rogers),LoreleiRogers(childofTegan andTrishRogers),BrentSpicerand LaineyRogers(childofWesleyand

MikaylaRogers).Hedidnothaveany biologicalchildren,buthetreatedallof hisniecesandnephewsashisown.

Hewillbedeeplymissedbyallwho knewhim.

VisitationwillbeonWednesday, Jan.28,2026,beginningat11a.m.at BishopHastingsFuneralHomeinSelbyville,Del.Therewillbeamemorial servicedirectlyafterthevisitation,at noon,followedbyaprocessiontothe gravesideatBishopville(Md.)Cemetery.Thefamilyisaskingforeither flowerssenttoBishopHastingsFuneralHomeordonationstotheBishopvilleFireCompany,P.O.Box350, Bishopville,MD21813.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

RudolphJoseph‘Rudy’SpinkaJr.

RudolphJoseph“Rudy”SpinkaJr. passedawayathomeinHartly,Del.He wasbornonJuly3,1947,inMarydel, Del.,sonofthelateRudolphJoseph SpinkaSr.andKatherineLeona (Bradley)Spinka.

Hewasafarmerhisentirelife,acallingthatreflectedhisstrongworkethic, resourcefulnessanddeepconnectionto theland.Inadditiontofarming,he dedicated43yearsofservicetoGeorge &LynchInc.,beginninginMarchof

1978.Hiscommitmentandloyaltywere recognizedin2003whenhebecamea memberoftheGeorge&LynchQuarterCenturyClub.Healsogavegenerouslyofhimselfasalongtimepheresis donorattheDoverDonorCenterof theBloodBankofDelaware,making donationssince1988.

Knownasamanwhocouldfixanything,Spinkahadalifelongloveoffarm auctionsandcollectedfarmequipment —oftenhavingatleasttwoofeverything.Hetookjoyinfeedingwildlife, tendinghisgardenfilledwithtomatoes andpotatoes,andgrowingflowers.On hisfinalridefromWilmington,Del.,to Millsboro,Del.,hepassedcountless placesandprojectshehadworkedon overtheyears,aquiettestamenttothe impactofhislife’sworkthroughoutthe community.

Spinkawasprecededindeathbyhis parents.Heissurvivedbyhiswife, NaomiSpinka;andhisstepchildren MicheleCathell,MatthewSlaughter andNicoleHylton,andtheirfamilies.

ThefamilyextendedaspecialthankyoutoJosephLefner,StoneyYerkes,the MarydelFireCompany,MichaelPrice, KatelynAdkins,andthecompassionate staffatWatsonFuneralHome&CrematoriuminMillsboro,Del.,fortheir care,kindnessandsupport. Servicesaretobeheldatalaterdate. Inlieuofflowers,memorialcontributionsmaybemadetothegiver’sfavorite charity,totheBloodBankofDelmarva

atwww.delmarvablood.org/supportus/give-a-financial-gift/ortothe MarydelFireCompany.Spinka’slife memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

MarkLynnWarrington,73

MarkLynnWarrington,73,of Roxana,Del.,passedawayonJan.18, 2026,athishome,surroundedbyhis family.HewasbornMay2,1952,in Milford,Del.,sonofWilliamWarringtonandGladys(Murray)Warrington.

HegrewupinClarksville,Del., andattendedbothLord Baltimore Schooland,afterconsolidationof threelocalhighschools,IndianRiver HighSchool.Hewasaskilledcarpenterandworkedintheconstruction tradeshisentirelife.Heworkedwith foaminsulationinbuildingsinboth theUnitedStatesandEgyptinthe 1970s.HisprivateconstructioncompanywasEastCoastRoofing&Insulation.Hewasalsocertifiedinwater testing.

Warringtonbroughtartisticflairto hisconstructionprojects,withintric atedesigninhardwoodfloorsand otherendeavors.EachChristmas,he decoratedhisyardwitheloquent lightsthatresembledaminiature LongwoodGardens.

Hisavocationsincludedartisticice carvingattheRehobothCountry Club,stainedglassanddrawing.He

lovedmusicandplayedtheharmonica. Hewaswillingtolendahandtothose heknew,whethertheyhadelectrical, plumbingorcarpentryproblems.He hadakeeninterestinmotorcyclesand cars,andlovedanimals,includinghis petdogs.

Warringtonwasprecededindeath byhisparents;twobrothers,William “Bill”WarringtonandWalterWarrington;twosisters,ConnieStewart andFayeGray;andadearfriend,the motherofhisdaughterKelly,Sue Marsett.Heissurvivedbyhiswife, Christine;adaughter,KellyKline (andTony)ofGeorgetown,Del.;asister,NancyHardisonofReedsville,Pa.; abrother,RoyWarrington(andSuzy) ofEaston,Md.;hismother-in-law, JudyWheelerofFrankford,Del.;and cousins,nephews,nieces,grandnephewsandgrandnieces.

ServicesweretobeheldatMelson’s FuneralHomeinOceanView,Del., onWednesday,Jan.21,2026,withvisitationstartingat10a.m.andaservice tofollowatnoon.Intermentwillbe heldimmediatelyfollowingtheservice,atSt.George’sCemeteryin Clarksville,Del.Inlieuofflowers,the familyrequesteddonationsbemadein Warrington’snametoGrassRoots Rescue,P.O.Box422,Milton,DE 19968orbyvisiting https://www.grrde.org/donate.Condolencescanbemadebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompany (BBVFC)hascompletedits 16thyearofprovidingemergencymedicalservicestoresidentsandvisitorswithinthe BethanyBeachFireDistrict andsurroundingcommunities,“continuingalongstandingcommitmentto rapid,compassionate,and professionalcare.”

Thedepartment’sambulanceservicerespondsto morethan1,000callsannually,anumberthathasremainedconsistentinrecent years.Tomeetthegrowing demandsofemergencyresponse—particularlyduring thebusysummerseason— thefirecompanyhasimplementedstaffingandoperationalenhancements permittedunderDelaware EmergencyMedicalServicesprotocols.

TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyrecentlycelebratedits16thyearprovidingemergency medicalservicesandupdateditsannualsubscription.

Duringpeaksummermonths,the departmenthiresadditionalfirefighter/EMTsandplacesextraambulancesintoservice.Station70 currentlyoperatestwoambulances aroundtheclockthroughouttheyear, withathirdambulanceaddedduring thesummertoensuresufficientcoverageduringperiodsofincreasedcall volume.

Risingoperationalexpenses,however,havepromptedthefirecompany toseekadditionalfinancialsupport fromthecommunity.Costsassociated withmedicalsupplies,fuelandvehiclemaintenancehaveincreased,leadingBBVFCtoadjustitsambulance subscriptionfeeforthefirsttime since2014.Theannualsubscription

andtheirimmediatefamily.

Firecompanyofficialsemphasized thatcommunityparticipationisessentialtosustaininghigh-quality EMSservices.Inadditiontothesubscriptionfee,residentswhoareableto arebeingencouragedtoconsider makinganadditionaldonationto helpoffsetoperatingcosts.

Thesubscriptionprogramalsooffersafinancialbenefittoparticipants. Theaveragecostofanambulance transporttoareahospitalsisapproximately$1,200,andinsurancetypically coversonlyabouthalfofthatamount. Subscribersandtheirimmediatefamilymembersarenotbilledforanyremainingbalancenotcoveredby insurance,helpingtoreduceout-ofpocketmedicalexpenses.

Residentsarealsobeingencour-

householdsareenrolled.TheambulancesubscriptionapplicationisavailableontheBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompany’swebsite.Thosewho didnotreceiveasubscriptionpacket orwhohavequestionsmayalsocontactEMSChiefPhilBrackinat phil.brackin@bethanybeachfire.com. Firecompanyofficialsalsoreminded residentstocompleteallrequired

fieldsonthesubscription formtoensurecoverage. Propertieslocatedwithin theincorporatedtownsof BethanyBeach,South BethanyandFenwickIsland, orthecommunitiesofSea Colony,MiddlesexBeach, BethanyVillage,Breakwater Beach,CottonPatch,The Cove,GullsNest,HeronBay, KingsGrant,OceanBreezes, OceanRidge,OceanVillage, PelicansPouch,Queens Quest,ThePreserve,Sea Break,SeaDel,SouthShore, SussexShoresandWatermarkarealreadyenrolledand donotneedtorespondto thesolicitation.

Residentswhodonotlive withintheBethanyBeach VolunteerFireCompany’s districtarebeingencouraged tocontacttheirowntownor communityfirecompanyforinformationaboutEMSsubscriptionprogramsavailableintheirarea. Astheorganizationlooksaheadto 2026,BBVFCleadershipexpressed appreciationforthecommunity’s continuedsupportandextended wishesforasafeyeartocome.

SussexCountyLandTrustmarks25years

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SussexCountyLandTrustiscelebrating25yearsofadvancinglandpreservation,stewardshipandpublicaccessinSussex.

SussexCountyLandTrust(SCLT) iscelebratingits25thanniversaryin 2026,andinvitingthecommunityto playanactiveroleinshapingthefuture ofopenspaceconservationinSussex County.

SCLTclosed2025withstrongcommunitysupporttoadvancelandpreservation,stewardshipandpublicaccess acrossthecounty.Thesefundssupport

theprotectionandcareofproperties thatremainopenandaccessiblefor publicenjoyment.

Aspartofitsmilestoneyear,SCLT isemphasizingpublicengagement,

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

stewardshipandcollaboration.Theorganization’sBoardofTrusteesiscurrentlyengagedinastrategicplanning processtohelpguideprioritiesforthe nextchapteroflandpreservationand publicaccess.

“Thisanniversaryisn’tjustabout celebratingthepast—it’saboutlistening,planning,andbuildingthenext25 yearstogether,”saidSaraBluhm,ExecutiveDirectorofSussexCountyLand Trust.“Communityinput,volunteers andpartnershipsareessentialtoprotectingtheplacesthatmakeSussex Countyspecial.”

Aspartofthiseffort,SCLTisseekingpublicfeedbackthroughanonline communitysurveyforForestofthe BroadkillPreserve,acollectionofthree contiguouspropertiesfeaturingamix ofopenfieldsandhardwoodforestslocatednearGravelHillRoad(Route30) andShinglePointRoadoutsideMilton.Communityinputwillhelpinform futureplanning,stewardship,andpublic accessdecisionsforthepreserve.Completethesurveyat https://bit.ly/FOTBSurvey.

Throughout2026,SCLTwillhosta seriesof25thAnniversaryeventscelebratingconservation,community,and publicopenspace.Volunteercommitteesareformingnow,withopportunitiesrangingfromeventplanningand sponsorshiprecruitmenttomarketing supportandday-oflogistics.

Plannedeventsinclude:

•EasterEggHunt(March,Wolfe House);

•IlluminateSussex:ASeparation DayCelebration(June,IckfordPark), featuringlivemusic,localvendors,educationalexhibits,historichousetours, andadronelightshowhonoring Delaware’sstory;

•DogfishDash(September,Dogfish HeadBrewery);

•OpenSpace,OpenStrings(November),aplannedbluegrass-style musicfestival

Jointheirvolunteercommittees here:https://bit.ly/SCLT25thVolunteers

SCLTisalsoexpandingopportunitiesforbusinessesandorganizationsto engageinhands-onconservation throughcustomstewardshipprojects.A currentpartnershipwithDogfishHead CraftBrewerythroughitsBeer& Benevolenceprogramhighlightshow companiescaninvolveemployees, members,orcustomersinmeaningful land-careefforts.Theseprojectsmay includetrailmaintenance,habitat restoration,cleanupdaysandother stewardshipactivitiesalignedwithcorporatesocialresponsibilityandsustainabilitygoals. Communitymemberscanlearn more,shareinput,volunteer,orsupport landpreservation effortsbyvisiting www.sclandtrust.org.

inOceanCity,Md.,from2to4p.m.For moreinformation,email rwc21tbk@gmail.com.

LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarva Leathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation, meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth at5:30p.m.attheResidenceInnat300 SeabayLaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’t havetobeaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmissionofservicetoveteransandworthy charitiesontheeasternsshoresofMaryland,DelawareandVirginia.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isan effortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag, bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.to supportthemilitary,lawenforcementand firefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allare welcome.

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

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsTeleservice NavigatorseveryMondayfrom10a.m.to 3p.m.andeveryTuesdayfrom10a.m. to2p.m.Gethelpwithvirtualresources, suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswithlawyersandsocialserviceappointmentsusingthenew TelehealthKiosk.ANavigatorwillbeat thelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthe libraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhosts LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca everyWednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m. Déjenosayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseen laescuela,re novarsusdocumentos, crearunavidamajor,ymuchomás.La Esperanza:(302)854-9262.

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

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolPro gramonthethirdTuesdayofeverymonthat1p.m.Every month,theyofferadifferentactivityfor elementary-school-agedchildren. SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.MeetingsarethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth, from2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeach ChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome. Formoreinformation,callBonnieat5379440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

Flip Five— AmericanLegionAuxiliary Unit24inDagsboroishostingFlipFive gamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8 p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.to beeligibleforwinner-take-allprize.The publicisinvitedtoattend.Youmustbe 18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchen alsoservesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c)charities,withanemphasison veteranprogramsandcommunity.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat 6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost 24inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNight everyFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m. Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthegeneralpublicare allinvited.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturdayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaoke willperformfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThrift ShopwillbeopenonWednesdaysand Saturdays,weatherpermitting,from10 a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holidayitems,clothing, householdwares,toys,books,jewelry andmoretobenefitthechurch’spro jects.Donationsofitemsareaccepted eachdaytheyareopen.TheThriftShop islocatedat111HazzardStreetinDagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge 2645ishostingCashBingoevery Wednesday,anditisopentothepublic. Doorsopenat5p.m.andtheBingo startsat6:30p.m.Foodisavailablefrom thekitchenbeforeBingostartsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call (443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— Sale mChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchild andadultsizes.Snacksanddrinksare availableforpurchase.Theyfollowthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrictincaseofinclementweather.Formoreinformation, visitthematwww.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesday from5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferen t mealofferedeveryweek,anddine-inor carry-outisavailable.Allmealsare servedwithdrinks,saladsanddesserts. ThefirstWednesdayofthemonthwill featureporktenderloin,withmac& cheeseandgreenbeans.Thesecond Wednesdaywillfeaturechickenand dumplings,greenbeans,mashedpotatoesandgravy.ThethirdWednesdaywill featurelasagna,alfredowithchickenand broccoli,breadandItalianweddingsoup. ThefourthWednesdaywillfeature chickenlegqu arterwithbakedbeans andcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesdaywill bechef’schoice.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal

30919

Fresh Pond Dr, Ocean View, DE

4 BD 3 BA $875,000

36-home community. Kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a gas cooktop, and a pantry. Primary suite with a cozy sitting area, a spa-like ensuite bath. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a versatile home office/bonus room.

24

W Atlantic St, Fenwick Island, DE

4 BD 3.5 BA $2,300,000

Waterfront retreat with direct canal access. Open-concept great room, dining area, and chef’s kitchen. The main-level owner’s suite, features a spa-like bath. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms, including a Jackand-Jill bath, a second full bath, and an expansive loft with a wet bar.

91 Neptune Dr, Frankford, DE

4 BD 3 BA $575,000

Beautifully designed home boasts 2,616 square feet of bright and inviting living space. The kitchen complete with a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances. The owner’s suite features an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Less than 3 miles from the Bethany Beach Boardwalk.

30461 Blue Beech Ln, Frankford, DE

4 BD 3 BA $849,900

The gourmet kitchen flows seamlessly into a spacious dining area. Primary suite features a spa-like bathroom with a luxurious rain shower head and access to a private deck. Community includes a pool, dog park, playground, walking trails, and open green spaces.

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MethodistChurchoffersafreeGrief SharesupportgroupeverySundayfrom1 to3p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbe valuableguidanceandtipsondealing withthelossofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

Politics

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

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheD enatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m. onthethirdWednesdayofthemonth. Thisisasocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderie amongtheirmembersthroughmonthly lunchmeetingsthatfeatureengaging speakers.Formoreinformation,visit shoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrict RepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMonday ofthemonth.Socialhoursbeginat6 p.m.,andthemeetingstartspromptlyat 6:30p.m.Inform ationonthecluband meetingscanbefoundat38thdrcp.com, orthroughemailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofevery monthat5p.m.Formoreinformation, updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,visitdeldems38.orgoremailing thematDeldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsbor ofirehall.Meetingsstart promptlyat6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguest speakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.gop DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommittee meetsthethirdTuesdayofeverymonth. Socialhoursbeginat5p.m.,andthe meetingstartsat6p.m.Thebusiness meetingisopentoallregisteredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visit rd4deldems.org.

RepublicanWomen Meet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth onthesecondfloorofNicola’sPizzain Lewes.Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.for dinner,andthemeetingstartsat5:30 p.m.Thecostis$40.RSVPbythe15th ofeachmonthtoinfo@scrwc.net.The organizationeducates,informsandcreatesfellowshipwithlike-mindedpeople. Formoreinformation,visitscrwc.netor emailthematinfo@scrwc.net.

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.on WednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Yogaisalsooffer ed onSaturdayat9:30a.m.withMicole Linehan.Thedrop-infeeforyogais $7.Classesareopentothecommunity andallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurch isholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthe HopeCentergymeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayat10a.m.There isa$8drop-infee.Noregistrationis necessary,andallarewelcome.For moreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.

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

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

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupfor thefamiliesandfriendsofalcoholics. MeetingsareheldeveryTuesday,from7to 8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterian Church.Formoreinformation,visit ovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivityCenterishostingArgentineTango DancingonTuesdays,from7to9p.m. Adultsofallagesarewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartnerisrequired.Thereisa $5fee,butthefirstvisitisfree.Enter throughthebackdoorofthefacility.For moreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryho stGPLWalkersevery Mondayat9a.m.Thewalkingclubgoesto SandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minute walk,weatherpermitting.Thetrailbegins attheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199 MurraysLane.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123 WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurch ishostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdays andThursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisis opentothepublic, andallarewelcome. Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,” andcasualattireissuggested.Formore information,call(302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesday ofeverymonthat2p.m.Theclasswill consistoflinkingintotheJeffersonHealth StrokesupportGroupandalsohavein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,butwalk-insarewelcome.For moreinforma tion,call(302)440-4866. Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— A meetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheld thefirstandthirdThursdaysofevery monthattheOceanViewCHEERCenterat 1p.m.Themeetingslastforuptotwo hours.

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisa

supportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.Thegroupsaysyouneverhaveto bealoneagain.Al-AnonFamilyGroups meetatOceanViewPresbyterianChurch everyTuesdayfrom7to8p.m.

YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingYogaonMondaysat 9:30a.m.

BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoubles LeagueonThursdaysat9a.m.forsenio r centermembers.

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10 a.m.onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSeniorStrength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30 p.m.andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcentermembers.

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitness onMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcenter members.

ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiver S eniorCenterhostschairyogaat9:30 a.m.onTuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11 a.m.onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s

SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to 2p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealways welcome.Fordetails,send anemailto thechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

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

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary, KentCountyLibraryandWellington CityLibraries,youcannowc ommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander. Thisisafunwaytolearnaboutanothercountryandmakeanewfriend. Allinternationalpostageishandled, andyoucanbringinandpickupyour lettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113 66626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsitsWednesday MorningBookDiscussiononthefourth Wednesdayofeverymonthat1 0:15 a.m.Booksareavailableforpickup eachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga

MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevels arewelcome.

Women’sACapellaChorus— AchapterofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc. holdsrehearsalseveryMondayevening from6to8p.m.intheOceanPines (Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyare lookingforladieswholovetosing. MemberscomefromMarylandand De laware.Formoreinformation,call Elissaat(410)641-8050,findthemon socialmediaorvisit delmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelaware SeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading, andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopento thepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to 7p.m.,andeverySaturday,from10 a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawarese asiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday,from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetours areavailablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)5398725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree, andparkingisavailableinfrontofthe museum.Themuseumisnothandi capaccessible.Formoreinformation,visit onlineattownofbethanybeach.com,and

clickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

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

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— Grace UnitedMethodistChurchinMillsborois hostingaBibleStudyWednesday morningsfrom10a.m.tonoon.For moreinformation,andtoregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleishostingBiblestudyevery Thursdayat10a.m.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30 p.m.Formoreinformation,visit sumc.com.

MenofChrist— Themen’sgroup meetsthesecondMondayofthemonth atSalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30 p.m.Formoreinformation,visit sumc.com.

bepurchasedatthedoor,butpre-salesare encouraged.

ArtistGet-Together— Selbyvilleartistsinterestedincollaboratingandsharingideaswill meetat4p.m.atComics&GamingWest Fenwick,38017FenwickShoalsBoulevard, UnitNo.2,inSelbyville.Anyoneinterested cancallCarolGentesat(302)562-1904.

January26

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublic LibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoonofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsare welcome.Call30 2-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.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 ,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518 (callingunavailableDec.4-14.)(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal

Library,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

WinterSowing— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryforahands-onwintersowingworkshop,aneasyandlow-costmethodto successfullystartseedstogrowyourown plantsoutdoorsduringthecoldermonths.In thisworkshop,we'llcoverthebasicsofseed selection,gatheringyoursupplies,preparing recycledcontainersandplantingyourseeds. Whetheryouareabeginnerorseasonedgardener,thisworkshopwillhelpyoutolearn everythingy ouneedtoknowtobecomea competent“wintersower.”Allsupplieswillbe providedforyoutotakehomeandsomewintersowncontainerstogrowperennialsto addnewplantstoyourhomegardens(orto bringtoourplantswap!)Ifyouwouldliketo doseveralcontainers,pleasebring1gallon plasticmilk/waterjugs.Call302-732-9351

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

January27

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Learnthebasics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibrary at10:30a.m.We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionasyoucreateyourmasterpiece.Forthissession,using thewet-on-wettechnique,we'lllearnabout paintingwinterskiesaswellashowtopaint differentstylesoftreestheeasyway.You'll

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gohomewithawinterypainting.Allsupplies willbeprovided.Registrationrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdaysat1 p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ArtStrongforAges5&Under— Littleartists willexplorecolors,textures,andmaterials throughfun,hands-onactivities.Thisplayful classencouragesimagination,self-expression,andearlyskillbuildingwhilekidscreate theirownmasterpieces,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Registrationisrequired andavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5 518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

MatPilatesforBeginners— JoinLaurieGolden, certifiedpilatesinstructor,forafreeone-hourpilatesclassforbeginners,atSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.Ages18-plus.Registrationisvery limitedandrequired,andbeginsat4p.m.on Jan.13athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us.Participantswillbeaskedtosignawaiver.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpracticereadingaloudinafun,supportiveway,atSouth CoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchildgets10 minutesofone-on-onereadingtime.Bring

yourfavoritebookorchooseonefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5-plus.Free,mustcall (302)858-5518toregister.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

January28

MusicwithMissMaria— Littleones(ages5 andunder)willlovethislively,interactive musicprogram—packedwithsinging, dancing,andplayfulactivitiesthatgeteveryonemovingandsmiling!HeldatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Free,noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.Entryavailableonafirst come/firstservedbasis.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518

https://so uthcoastal.lib.de.us

CrimeSolvers!— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouthCoastal Libraryat5p.m.fora105-minutetabletop gamewhereweexamineevidence,witness statements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages18-plus.FREE,all materials&lightsnacksprovided(orbring yourown—noalcohol.)Registrationbegins at5p.m.onJan.7at

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouthC oastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

January29

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBeesStory Timeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs, andinteractiveplaypromoteearlyliteracy andengagementwithotherchildreninare-

laxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired.Questions,pleasecallus: 302-732-9351.We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let ’sPlayGames:ForAdults— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1p.m.to playgamessuchasdominoes,Scrabble,and cardgames.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

IntrotoNewspapers.com— TheSouth CoastalLibrarysubscribesto Newspapers.combyAncestry.com,soyou canaccessatonofonlinenewspapersgoing allthewaybackto1620forfree!Greatfor genealog icalresearchorhistorybuffs!We'll showyouhowtouseitinthisclass,heldat 10a.m.AttendinpersonFree,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

January30

JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptofivejigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothers haveleft,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m. Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyourknowledge, havealltheirpieces,beingoodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,un-taped containers.Swapendsat11:30a.m.Wealso havetwocommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupin thelibraryforyoutohelpuscompletewheneverwe’reopen.Puzzlescanalsobeborrowedfromotherlibrariesforyoutodoat home—justplaceaholdontheminour catalog!HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518. CashBingo— JointheRoxanaVolunteerFire CompanyAuxiliaryforCashbingoatthefire hall.Doorsopenat5:30p.m.,withthe gamesstartingat7p.m.Advanceticketsare $25,andavailableatRoxana90.com,andat thedoorfor$30.Foodwillbeavailablefor purchase.Mustbe18yearsoroldertoattend.

January31

A.R.I.S.E.Besties&Glam— Lookingfora dayoffun,friendship,andcreativity?Atthe A.R.I.S.EBesties&GlamWorkshop,atFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.,youandyour b estiecanlearnmakeuptechniques,boost yourconfidence,andenjoyplentyoflaughs. Meetnewfriends,sharebeautytips,and makememories!Materialsprovided.Spots arelimited,soregistrationisencouraged.To learnmoreaboutA.R.I.S.EYouthMentoring, pleasevisitwww.ariseyouthmentoring.com Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

QuarterAuctionFundraise r— TheSussex CentralHighSchoolSoftballBoostersare holdingtheir4thAnnualQuarterAuction FundraiserattheMillsborofirehouseat5 p.m.Thegroupislookingfordonationsin termsofraffleitems,giftbaskets,giftcards orcertificates.Formoreinformation,contact JessicaWhiteat(302)430-9530orjessica.white@irsd.k12.de.us,orBrandyMyers at(302)593-2550,orviaemailat brandy_a_myers@yahoo.com.

ArtandScienceofBeekeeping— The DelawareBeek eepersAssociationhasan-

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SarahKateDiBuo,FNP-C, isanursepractitionerwhoservesasaprimarycare clinicianforpatientsofallagesatBeebeHealthcare.Shedeliverscomprehensivecare forpatientsdiagnosedwithchronicdiseasesthatrequireongoingclinicalmanagement, includinghypertension,hyperlipidemia,diabetes,asthma,allergies,andmentalhealth conditions.Additionally,SarahKateseespatientswithacuteillnessesandinjuriesthat requirepromptmedicalattention.Sheiscommittedtobuildingrelationshipswith herpatientsandeducatingthemonwaystoimprovetheiroverallwellness,prevent disease,andachievetheirhealthgoals.

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FRIDAY

Stumble (11) WBAL 8:30 p.m.

During this latest episode, Courteney (Jenn Lyon) goes all in on trying to court much-needed money and sponsorship from an AI company looking to make Headltston, Okla., the potential site for its new data center. Taran Killam also stars.

X Games Aspen 2026 (28) ESPN 9:30 p.m.

Warm the cocoa and grab your mittens as the 2026 X Games Aspen kick off with events such as Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle, Men’s Ski Big Air and Snowmobile Freestyle. Past medalists include Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Aaron Blunck and Alex Ferreira.

SATURDAY

PGA Tour Champions Golf (33) GOLF 7 p.m.

Professional golfers take to the Paspalum greens of Hualalai Golf Club in Kaupulehu, Hawaii, for the Final Round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship. This year’s event comes with a life-changing $2,000,000 purse for the winning player.

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

There’s no place like home when the Sunflower State brings together an in-state clash as the Kansas Jayhawks head to Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan., to take on the Kansas State Wildcats in Big-12 action. Kansas is 206-96 alltime in the series.

SUNDAY

Married to Medicine (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

The mission is to repair friendships, but the ladies arrive in Miramar, Fla., missing a key member of the group. The sunshine isn’t curing all ills as the rift between Dr. Heavenly and Dr. Simone seems solid. Plus, Angel, Brandi and Toya need an exit.

Bookish (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

Movie magic is on everyone’s minds when a film crew comes to Archangel Lane. Bookshop proprietor Gabriel Book (Mark Gatiss) is called into action after an extra drops dead after eating poisoned chocolates meant for one of the cast members.

& Order (N) Law-SVU "Hubris"(N) Hunting "Amanda Weiss" (N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon (12) WCPB PBS News Hour (N) History Test Kitchen Under the Vines Death in Paradise The Seaside Hotel Farm-HarvestConnection (19) TNT <++ The Hangover Part II ('11) Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper. <++ The Hangover Part III ('13)Bradley Cooper. <+ Big Daddy ('99)Joey Lauren Adams,Adam Sandler. (21) FX <+++ The Martian ('15) Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Matt Damon. <+++ Independence Day ('96)Bill Pullman,Jeff Goldblum, Will Smith. (22) LIFE NCIS "Squall" NCIS "Chasing Ghosts" NCIS "Berlin" NCIS "Revenge" (:05) NCIS "Double Blind" (:05) NCIS

MONDAY

Wild Cards (3) CW 8 p.m.

Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) is back in action with this Season 3 premiere, but suddenly so is Max’s (Vanessa Morgan) mother, Vivienne (Tamara Taylor), as she brings chaos to an already challenging world. At least, Max has an official title — for now.

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

Being a hitman is a difficult enough job in the best of times, but for Angelo Ledda (Patrick Dempsey), the double life he’s lived is now colliding thanks to a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s in this twonight series premiere.

Independent Lens (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

During this latest installment, film editor Vivien Hillgrove discusses the importance of memory, the magnitude of loss and the power of resilience, as she recounts her experience losing her sight and finding her footing as a disabled artist.

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NBA Basketball (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

It’s a view from the middle as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks head east to take on Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly. The 76ers have beaten the Bucks in their two previous meetings this season.

American Masters (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This documentary focuses on the life and career of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who was a university professor, author, public figure and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Using his own words, the episode examines his passions, conflicts and legacy. Ford v Ferrari (21) FX 10:30 p.m.

Hoping to compete against the cars of Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and race car driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) begin to craft a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co.

WEDNESDAY Man on Fire (60) AMC 7 p.m.

Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning star in this hit action film based on the novel by A.J. Quinnell. After his nine-year-old charge (Fanning) is kidnapped, a bodyguard (Washington) goes on a rampage to get her back. Christopher Walken also stars.

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

Janine (Quinta Brunson) and her fellow teachers at Willard R. Abbott Elementary do their best to teach students at a Philadelphia public school where challenges exist around every corner — often because of the administration and deepening budget cuts.

Harlan Coben’s Final Twist (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

In each and every episode of this fledgling series, master of mystery Harlan Coben guides viewers through tragic and confounding tales of murder, exhilarating high-profile crimes and more, unravelling unbelievable secrets from cases along the way.

THURSDAY Next Level Chef (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Chefs Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais are taking it up a level in this Season 6 premiere, as they bring together talented chefs and take them under their wings in order to develop their skills in hopes of turning them into the next star.

9-1-1: Nashville (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

Capt. Don Hart (Chris O’Donnell) works tirelessly alongside his fellow firefighters, keeping Music City safe from perilous dangers. Jessica Capshaw, LeAnn Rimes, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Michael Provost also star in this “9-1-1” spinoff.

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Detroit detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) follows a murder investigation in Beverly Hills. His street-smart, unorthodox style clashes with the strait-laced local police, but he is

CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey Clockwisefromabove:Tay’von RoundswatchesasAlexanderBehornarpassestheballagainstDelmar;Roundsdrivestheball; CameronElligsontakesashot;Behornarlaystheballin;Max Williamson reboundstheball;Lynden Prossermakesabucket.IRrallied frombehind,butfelljustshort againsttheWildcats.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theybattledbackinthesecondhalf, cuttinga20-pointdeficitto10.

ButtheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’basketballteamcouldnotstop Delmar’sabilitytoforceturnoversand runthefloor.

ThevisitingWildcatsdefeatedIR, 65-47,inaHenlopenConference matchuponTuesday,Jan.20.

TheIndians(2-8overalland0-7in

IRboys’basketballsecond-halfrallyfallsshortagainstDelmar

conferenceplay)trailed16-7afterone quarter,31-15atintermissionand4834afterthreeperiods.

Freshman forwardCameronEllingsonledtheIndianswith18points,givingIRplentyofenergywithhisclutch shootingthatincludedapairofthreepointbaskets.SeniorcenterLynden Prosseradded13markers,mostofthem comingfromthelowpost.

SophomoreguardAvieonWaplesled Delmar(9-3overalland5-2inconferenceplay)with22points,andsopho-

moreguardDarriusLilesadded15 markers.SeniorforwardDarionNichols chippedin11points.

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IndianRiverledhostLaurel,8-3, afteronequarteroftheirHenlopen ConferencebattleonThursday,Jan.15.

ButthepowerfulBulldogs’offense founditsfooting,goingontolead2320athalftimeand40-24afterthree quarters,enroutetovictory.

JuniorguardDominickSiedorled IRwithanoutstanding17-pointeffort, including13oftheminthesecondhalf. SeniorforwardAlexBehornaradded10 pointsforthevisitors.

TheBulldogs’balancedscoringattackwasledbysophomoreforward Gavin Demory’s15points.Seniorguard KhalidBurtonadded12points,while sophomoreforwardBrynnenThompsoncontributed11markers,andsenior guardKhalilBurtonaddednine.

SalutetheIRHSSeniors

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Ifyoublinked,youmissedalot.

WhenDarnellStokes,Jr.ranwith thefootball,hedidsowithwarpspeed.

Ifyoureyelidsflutteredwhilewatchingthisamazingtalentrunwitha pigskintuckedinsidehisarm,15or moreyardsweremissingfromyour mind’seye.

StokescarvedhisplaceinIRHShistoryasoneofthemosttalentedand drivenfootballplayerstoperformwhile wearingthegreenandgold.

Hisfrequentlengthyjourneysbegan withahandofforapassreception.

Stokeswouldfakeinonedirection, thenveerintheoppositespacebefore acceleratingandmakingwayforthe endzoneandanotherIRtouchdown.

Kickinghisconsiderablespeedintoa fastergear,heusuallycrossedtherival’s goallineresemblingarunawaysports carhittingtheIndianapolis500finish line.

“Honestly,I’mrunningwiththeball, anditdoesn’thitmeuntilafterthe gameabouthowfastIwasgoing,”he said.“Ijustlaugh,becausepeopleask me allthetimehowIrunsofast.”

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IR’sDarnellStokes,Jr.hascommitteed toplayfootballforSyracuseUniversity andisoneofthisweek’sfeaturedseniorsinourweeklySalutetotheIRHS Seniors.

Afrequentpointscoreronthegridiron

DarnellStokes,Jr.recentlycompleted hisIndianRiverHighfootballcareerasa speedy,talentedtwo-waysuperstar.Heput onanimpressiveshowinleadingtheIndianstoastatefootballtitlein2024and nearlyhelpedthemcaptureanotherDIAA flagin2025.

Asasenior,theDagsbororesident rushedfor16touchdownsand867yards, pickinguptheslackafteravaluablerunning partnerwentdownwithaninjury.Healso snaredsixTDpasseswhileaccumulating 383receivingyards.

Forhishighschoolfootballcareer,Darnellaccumulated36rushingtouchdowns and1,922yards.Healsograbbed22TD tossesandrolledup1,231receivingyards.

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Indianscontinuegrowth,buildingforpostseasonhopes

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ andgirls’swimmingteamscontinueto putinthehardwork,bothinandoutof thepool,duringthis2025-2026campaign,preparingthemselvesforthe postseasongrindthatisnowjustacoupleweeksaway.

Whiletheresultsinthewin-losscolumnhaven’tbeenimpressivelately,as they’vebothlostfouroftheirlastfive meets,headcoachColinCrandell(for theboys)andDonnaSmith(forthe girls)havebeenexcitedabouthowwell eachoftheirswimmershasbeenprogressing,whilealsodroppingtheirtimes eachtimeout.

SuchwasthecaseintheirmostrecentmeetagainstMaryland’sStephen DecaturHighSchool,atthePocomoke YMCAonTuesday,Jan.20.Theboys losttotheSeahawks92-75,whilethe girlsalsofell116-54.

“Iwaspleasedwiththeresults,given thatwehavesomanyyoungkidsand Decaturhasaprettyestablishedteam,” saidCrandell.“Sowedidverywelland gotfourmoretimesqualifiedinindividual eventsforstates.”

Smithechoedsimilarsentiments.

“Wedidswimhard,andmanyswimmershittheirpersonal-besttimes,” Smithnoted.“Wecameawaywith somesecondsandthirds,”againstDecatur,shesaid,notingthey“werefought hardfor.MacynHockmanwasouronly first-placefinisher,inthe100back,with atimeof1:03.61.She’sdefinitelygearingupandgettingreadytodoextremelywellintheHenlopen[Athletic] ConferencechampionshipsonFeb.7.

“Butwestillhavemoreworktodo. Weshoulddoverywellagainst[Sussex] Tech,[Sussex]CentralandPolytech thisweekandnext.”

AgainstDecatur,theboyswereled bythewinning200-freerelayteam (1:39.33)ofJohnLovellette,Andres Lucenti,LandonArauzandCaiden Clark.Lovellettefollowedwithafirst placeinthe100back,withhistimeof 1:03.38.Healsowonthe200IM, clockinga2:20.16.

The400-freerelayteamofClark,

HarrisonBenner,ArauzandLovellette also wonwithatimeof3:48.16.Clark wasawinnerinthe200free(2:04.57) and100free(54.83),whileArauztook firstinthe50free(24.49)and100butterfly(1:04.57).

AsSmithmentioned,Hockmanwon the100backforIR.Shewasjoinedby JewelianGriffith,GraceClarkand GraceBarthelmessforsecondplace (2:12.06)inthemeet-opening200medleyrelay.Hockmanaddedasecond placeinthe200IM(2:23.25),while LeilaHernandezwassecondinthe50 free(27.75)and100free(1:03.89).

Otherstrongrelayperformancesin themeetcamefromHockman,Maddie Moore,HarperMcDavidandKassidy Behornarinthe400-free(4:28.88). Hernandez,Barthelmess,Clark,and Moorewerealsosecondinthe200-free relay(2:00.15).

Behornarwasthirdinthe200-free, EllieWallswasalsothirdinthe500free,andGriffithwasthirdinthe100breaststroke.

Anumberofindividualshavealready qualifiedforstates,inbothboysand girlsfortheGreen&Gold.Theyinc lude:

•50and100freestyle—John Lovellette,CaidenClark,Landon Arauz

•200freestyle—CaidenClark

•200individualmedley—John Lovellette

•100backstroke—JohnLovellette

•200individualmedley—Macyn Hockman

•100butterfly—MacynHockman

•100freestyle—MacynHockman

•100backstroke—MacynHockman

•500freestyle—MacynHockman

•50freestyle—LeilaHernandez CrandellnotedthatbothClarkand Arauzareclosetoqualifyingforstates in the100butterfly.Healsomentioned thatthetrioofLovellette,Clarkand Arauzarestrong,veteranrelayswimmers,andgeneratequiteabitofteam pointsinmeetsfortheIndians.

“Macynqualifyinginsomanyevents isamazing,”Smithadded.“Itwillbeup tohertodecidewhichtwoeventsshe wantstocompeteinatthestatelevel.”

“Staterelayteamshaveyettobefinalized,”shenoted,“butsofar,wehave a200-medleyrelayteamwithMacyn, Leila,JewelianGriffithandHarper McDavid. Wealsohavea200-freerelay teamthathasqualified,withLeila, GraceBarthelmess,GraceClarkand MaddieMoore.Our400-freerelay teamofMacyn,Maddie,LucilleFeathersandKassidyBehornarhasalsoqualified.Weneedmore‘inwater’timein thepoolforahandfulofotherswimmerswhoareveryclosetoqualifying.”

Makinghermark

Hockmanhasbeenstellarfrom thejump-offthisseason,staking claimtoapairofschoolrecordsin the200IMandthe400-free.

The200IMrecordcameinthe CaesarRodneymeetonDec.15, 2025,whensheclockeda2:18.75. AgainstLakeForest,Hockman brokethe400-freerecordwithher timeof4:56.20.ThatrecordhadbelongedtoLindseyGrowfromback in2014.

Alltold,Hockmannowhassix IndianRivergirls’swimmingteam records.Thejuniorhastherestof thisseasonandawholeseniorseason yettogotofurthercementherplace amongstthegreatestfemaleswimmersinIRhistory.

ATHLETE

BRAYDEN BENNETCH

Senior/Unified Basketball

The IRHS senior basketball star scored a team-high 19 points at Caesar Rodney in a Unified contest on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Brayden works very hard in tandem with older brother Kyle Bennetch to contribute at both ends of the court. He is an aggressive defender who helps create turnovers, Indian River fast breaks heading the other way and scoring opportunities.

DIAAtoimplement35-secondshotclockin2027-2028

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation(DIAA)hasannouncedthata35-secondshotclock willbeimplementedforvarsitygirls’ andboys’highschoolbasketballgames, beginningwiththe2027-2028season.

AtitsNov.13,2025,meeting,the DIAABoardofDirectorsunanimously votedtoadopttheuseofashotclock forallvarsitygirls’andboys’basketball contestsatDIAAmemberschools aftertwomoreseasonswithoutit.

Theshotclockwillbeimplemented inaccordancewithNationalFederationofStateHighSchoolAssociations (NFHS)Rule2-14,whichpermits

stateassociationstoestablishashot clockrequiringtheoffensiveteamto attemptafieldgoalwithinadesignatedtimeperiodaftergainingteam control.UnderDelaware’sadoption, teamswillberequiredtoattempta fieldgoalwithin35secondsaftergainingpossession.

“It’sdefinitelyapositivestepinmy opinion,”saidIndianRiverHigh Schoolgirls’basketballheadcoachRon Perrell.“Itkeepsthegameflowingand helpspreparetheplayerswhowillbe advancingtheircareersincollege.

“Havingcoachedout-of-state,Iwas shockedthattheshotclockwasnotalreadyinplay,”addedPerrell,afirst-year mentorinDelawarewhopreviously coachedatprivateschoolsinMary-

land.“Ourprivateschoolsbeganimplementingtheshotclockaround 1991,andMarylandpublicschoolsinitiateditin2017.”

“Ifeel,inmostcases,itdoesn’tmake ahugedifference,”saidIndianRiver HighSchoolboys’basketballhead coachSamO’Shields.“However,for closegamesandburningtheclock,” O’Shieldssaidofexpiringtime,“itwill changetheendofsomegames.”

“Thisdecisionrepresentsanimportantstepforwardinthecontinuedevolutionofvarsityhighschoolbasketball inDelaware,”saidDavidL.Baylor,executivedirectoroftheDIAA.“The implementationofashotclockpromotesgameflow,competitivebalance andconsistencywithnationalstandards.”

Theadditionoftheshotclockin 2027-2028willrequireanotherindividualtooperatetheequipment,separatefromthegame-clockoperator, accordingtoIRHSAthleticDirector ToddFuhrmann.

“Thisissomethingthatwillhaveto beplannedfor.”

TheDIAAwillprovideadditional guidancetomemberschoolsandstakeholdersasthe2027-2028seasonapproaches.Theywilladdressoperational details,includingimplementation timelines,contestadministrationexpectations,equipmentstandards,table crewstaffingconsiderations,training opportunitiesforgamepersonneland anyrequiredreportingprocedures.

IRgirls’basketballusesaggressivedefensetowinsixthstraight

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ basketballteamheldanopponenttotwo pointsorlessinaquarterintheirfifth consecutivegame.

IndianRiver(6-5overalland4-3in Henlopen Conferenceplay)usedtheir aggressivedefensetowintheirsixth straightgameathostDelmar,45-27,on Tuesday,Jan.20,atDelmar.Theyheldthe

Wildcatstojusttwopointsinthethird quarter,turninga19-19halftimetieinto a28-21lead.

TheIRwinningstreakcoincideswith thereturnofseniorguardAbigail Bertlingtothelineup.TheIndianshave alsoheldopponentstoanaverageof26.5 pointspergame.

Bertlingwasakeycontributortolast year’s17-5teamthatreachedtheDIAA playofftournament.Shedeclinedtostart thisseasonwiththeteambutreconsid-

eredintimeforthenewyear.

“It’snocoincidencethatwehavenot lostsinceAbigailjoinedtheteam,”said headcoachRonPerrell.“Shehasbrought someaddedconfidenceandpoisetothe team.”

Bertlingcontributedsixpoints,reboundsandassistsagainstDelmar.

JuniorguardRonneishaJacobsledIR with17pointsandaddedfiverebounds andthreesteals.Sophomoreforward Catie Peranteaucontributed12points,13

rebounds,fourstealsandtwoassists.SeniorcenterTiarraWaterschippedinwith sixpoints,sevenreboundsandthree steals.

JuniorforwardMiaRobinsonledthe Wildcats(3-7overalland1-6inHenlopenConferenceplay)witheightpoints.

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SalutetheIRHSSeniors

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onthehardwood,hebringsthebasketballup-courttojumpstarttheIndian RiverHighSchoolUnifiedbasketball team’soffense.Andontheteebox,fairwayandputtinggreen,seniorLuke WilliamsisakeycontributortotheIndians’golfsquad.

The5-foot-9residentofFrankford takesthesameapproachtohelping bothofhisteamssucceed.

“IdoeverythingIcantohelpmake myteamssuccessful,”hesaid.“Ialways trymybestatpractice,andImakesure I listentomycoachesandseektheir feedback.Itfeelsgoodtodomypart andhelptheteam.

“Inbasketball,sometimesithasbeen challenging,becauseyouhavetoexecute theplays,”headded.“Therearetimesit istough,butwelearnfromourmistakes.”

Williamswasanimportantplayerfor the2024-2025Unifiedbasketballteam, helpingdeliverthefirstIndianRiver statechampionshipinthesport.

“Iwasexcitedwhenwewonthebasketballchampionshipbecausewedidso with abuzzer-beater,”byTreyHill,said WilliamsoftheIndians’come-from-behind35-34victoryoverarchrivalCaesar RodneyonMarch9,2025.“Hopefully, thisyearwecandefendourtitle.”

Williamswasalsoastandoutthelast twoseasonswiththeIRHSUnifiedflag footballteamthatwonthe2024DIAA statechampionship.

Appreciationforhisfamily

Williamssaidappreciateshisfamily, includinghismother,RitaWilliams, andfather(andIRHSprincipal),Mike Williams,fortheirsupport.

“Theyattendourgamesandreally encourageme,”saidLukeWilliams. “I’mverygratefulforthem.Andallof mycoachesandteachersatIndianRiver HighSchoolhavepositivelyimpacted me,”addedWilliams,whointendsto attendeitherSalisburyUniversityor DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegebeginningnextfall.“Theyreally pushmetokeepdoingmybest.”

Williams’coachesalsoareimpressed byhiscommitmentandtalent.

“ThiswillbeLuke’sfourthyearon the IndianRiverHighgolfteam,”said headcoachBillyWingate.“Heworked hiswayintothestartinglineuphis sophomoreyearandearnedAllHenlopenConferenceHonorableMention nominationthatseason.”

AccordingtocoachWingate, Williamsimprovedhisgamesignificantlyasajuniorlastspring.

“Healsoknockedacoupleofstrokes

offofhisscore,”saidWingate.“Heis verycompetitive,apleasuretohaveon theteam,andheisalsowell-likedbyhis teammates. Iamlookingforwardto Luke’ssenioryearthiscomingspring.I knowhewilldowell.It’sbeengreatto watchLukematureintoafineyoung man,andIknowhewillexcelinanythinghedoes.”

IndianRiverHighSchoolUnified basketballheadcoachJamaalBivens saidwatchingWilliamsgrowhasbeen an“awesomeexperience.He’sbeena partofourUnifiedprogramduringthe lastfouryears,”saidBivens.

“It’sbeenwonderfultoseehimcome inbright-eyedhisfreshmanyearand

keep thatsamegleaminhiseye.That’s trulybeenatestamenttoUnifiedsports. Thisyoungmanhasembracedthatlife isbiggerthanhisday-to-dayactivity. Herealizestheimpactofembracing othersandpayingitforward.It’sbeena pleasuretoseethisyoungmanleave suchalastinglegacy.”

IR’sLukeWilliamsisthesecondfeaturedseniorinourweeklyfeatureofthe IRHSseniors.

IndiansloseearlyleadinsetbacktoSpartans

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thingswerelookingreallygoodfor theIndianRiverHighSchoolwrestling teamlastweekintheirtriptoHenlopen AthleticConferenceSouthDivisionfoe LakeForestonWednesday,Jan.14. However,Lakeusedastrongruninthe middleweightstotakecontrolofthe matchenroutetoa35-28win.

ApairofforfeitstoParkerHampton (106pounds)andWesleyGray(120 pounds)alongwithapinforSalvador Delgado(113)hadtheIndiansoutin front18-0beforemanyinattendance hadevensettledintotheirseats.

Theearlyexcitementwouldbe short-livedfortheIndians,though,as Lakewouldwinsixofthenexteight matchestoerasethatearlydeficitand

takea26-25lead.IR’sonlytwosubsequentwinscamefromBlakeWhittingtonat132pounds—a13-7decision overJoshPrice—andNathanMcCarra,ina25-13majordecisionover FrederickTolson.

TheIndians’MichaelPeranteaugot theleadbackfortheteam,temporarily, at28-26,thankstoahard-fought6-1 decisionoverChazworthWallerat190 pounds.

However,Lakeregainedthelead onceandforallwhenZanderProtain wasabletoscorea10-3decisionover IR’sAlexPeacockat215pounds,to makeit29-28.TheIndianshadforfeitedat285pounds,forthefinalscoringmarginof35-28.

“Wednesday’smatchwithLakeForestwasagreatdual,with8ofthe14individualmatchesendingindecisionsor

majordecisions,”IRheadcoachJeff Windishsaid.“Youalwaysliketobeinvolvedinthosetypesofmatcheswhere apointhereortherecanchangethe outcomeofthematch.

“Lakeiswell-coached,andtheirkids aredefinitelycompetitors,soweknew goingintothedualitwasgoingtobea ‘chessmatch,’withbothteamsmaking movestomaximizepointsandtakeadvantageofmatchups.Althoughwe cameoutonthewrongsideofthe score,wewerepleasedwiththewayour kidswrestledandtheeffortthatthey gave.

“Weneedtotakethecloselosses and usethemasteachingtool,”he added.“Ifthekidscanlearnandimprovefromsomeofthesmallmistakes theymakeinamatch,thentheybecomesmallwinsforthemindividually.

Blakewonahard-foughtdecision, bumpingupaweightclass,andNate major-decisionedaverytoughopponent.Michaelguttedouta6-1decision tokeepusalivewithtwomatchestogo. AlexandLuisHickswrestledwellbut justcameupafewpointsshortonthe scoreboard.”

ThelossdroppedtheIndians’regular-seasondual-meetrecordto8-3 overall,whileLakesatat5-4(asofthis week’sCoastalPointdeadline).

IRwasscheduledforaroaddualat A.I.duPontonWednesday,Jan.21, (afterCoastalPointpresstime)before travelingtoSussexTechforanother dualagainsttheRavensonFriday,Jan. 23.TheIndiansarealsoscheduledto participateintheHowardVo-Tech WildcatInvitationalonSaturday, Jan.24.

IRUnifiedbasketballoffensediconnectsinlossatDover

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolUnifiedbasketballteam’soffensedisconnectedduringthefirsthalf.

TheIndianswereheldtotwopoints

inthefirstquarterbeforebeingshutout inthesecondstanza.

Asaresult,IRwasunabletomuster enoughofanattackinthefinal12minutesinits38-24gameonTuesday,Jan. 20,atDover.

Trailing26-2atintermission,theIn-

diansralliedinthethirdquarterbut trailed36-10headingintothefourth stanza.Althoughtheydidoutscorethe Senatorsbya14-2countattheend,the rallywastoolittleandtoolatetoputIR backonthewinningtrack.

SeniorguardBraydenBennetchled

theIndians(3-2)with10points,while hisbrother,seniorguardKyleBennetch, addedsix.

ForDover(2-1),seniorguardRamseyRobinsonwasaone-manshow,with agame-high25points.

Asaresult,Stokeshascommittedto playfootballandstudyatSyracuseUniversity,aprivateresearchschoollocatedin Syracuse,N.Y.TheOrangemenarean NCAADivisionIFootballBowlSubdivisionschoolthatcompetesintheAtlantic CoastConference.

“DarnellStokes,Jr.istalentedenoughto jointheelitegroupofIndianRiverHigh Schoolstudentathleteswhohavetaken theirskillsandabilitiestoanNCAADivisionIschool,”saidIRHSathleticdirector ToddFuhrmann.“Hehasworkedhardin theclassroomandonthepracticefield,and hasprovideduswithcountlessoffensiveand defensivehighlightsonthegridiron.Our schoolandourcommunityareextremely proudofDarnell,andwewishforhimto continuebeingsuccessfulashemovesonto theUniversityofSyracuse.”

StokesisenrollingearlyatSyracuse UniversityandbeganclassesonJan.12, 2026.

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TheIndianshadcontinuedtoplaystingy defenseintheirfifthstraighttriumph,on Saturday,Jan.17,atDelmarvaChristian.

IndianRivershutouttheRoyals’offense inthethirdquarter,increasinga23-13halftimeleadtoacomfortable31-13advantage.

Bertlingledthewinnerswithagamehigh15-pointeffort.Bertlingalsopulled sevenreboundsandrecordedfourassistsand threesteals.

Peranteauscored10pointsandpulled fiveboardswhileWatersadded13rebounds, fourpointsandassists,andthreesteals.

TheIndiansopenedthegamebytakinga 9-5leadafteronequarter.

“IwishhimthebestofluckatSyracuse,” addedTownsend.“Theyhaveagreatcoachingstaffthere,andIknowtheywilltake careofDarnellwhilealsogettingthemost outofhim.Ihopethatnextseason,he makesanimpactfortheOrangemenand cangetsomeplayingtime.Ifhestays healthy,Ibelievehehasagoodshottocontributeearly.I’mveryhappyforDarnell, andourcoachingstaffwillbecheeringhim on.Wewishhimthebestofluck.”

Recallinghiscareerandthe 2024IRHSstatechampionship

“Darnellhasplayedahugepartinour team’ssuccessoverthepastfourseasons,” saidIRHSfootballheadcoachPhil Townsend.“Hestartedcontributingtothe varsityasafreshmanandhasneverlooked back.Hewasalwaysabletomakebig,explosiveplayswhenweneededthemonoffense,defense,andspecialteams.Darnell hasbeenacareerplayerforme.Imaynever haveanotherplayerlikehiminmycoachingcareer.He’sagreatyoungman,andIam goingtomisshim.

DarnellStokes,Jr.looksbackonhisIndianRiverHighSchoolfootballcareeras

SophomoreguardAveryMcCoyled DelmarvaChristianwith11points.

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TheIndianshadstagedacliniconhowto playtough,stingydefensetorecordtheirfourth straightvictoryatLaurelonThursday,Jan.15. IndianRiverheldtheBulldogstotwo pointsinthefirstquarter.Foranencore,the Green&Goldallowedonlyfourfourth-quarterpointsandshutoutLaurelduringthefinal 6:23.

BertlingledtheIndianswith14points.Jacobsaddedninepointsandfivesteals,while sophomoreguardArianaSturgischippedin withsixmarkersandfoursteals.Waterspulled 11reboundsandhadfivesteals,whilePeranteaupullednineboardsandcontributedfour steals.

SophomoreforwardMon’ShaylaLouisled theBulldogswith14points.

someonewhoplayedarolethatwasexpected ofhim.

“Ithinkaboutthebrotherhoodthisteam had,”saidStokes.“Ifeltasthoughwewereall onthesamepage,andIjustworkedhardto helptheteam.Itwasgreatbeingapartof thisteam,andIheldmyselftoapersonalexpectationtoperformatacertainlevel.Keepingmyteam’sspiritshighandkeepingmy headinthegamewerewhatmademeeffective.”

StokescontributedmightilytotheIndians’2024DIAAClass1AstatechampionshiponSaturday,Dec.30.Hescoredfour touchdownsandrackedup152all-purpose yardstoleadIRpastundefeateddefending championTatnallSchoolatAbessinioStadiuminWilmington.

StokesgrabbedTDpassesof68andeight yardswhilecontributing75receivingyards. Healsorushedforsixpointersof18andfive yardswhilegaining77yardson10carries.

“It’ssomethingIcan’texplain,”hesaid. “It’samomentthatyoucan’tforget.Winning

thatgamewaslikebeinginamovie.Itwas anunforgettablefeeling.”

Stokesisextremelyappreciativeforthe supporthehasreceivedfromhismotherLikishaMann,fatherDarnellStokes,Sr.andhis family,friends,coachesandteachers.”It’sunreal,”hesaid.“I’mtrulygratefulforallofthat support.”

“It’salsobeenablessingtohavecoach Townsendasmyheadcoach,”Stokesadded. “He’sdonealotforme,suchastakingmeon roadtripstocolleges,andhelpingmeonmy decisionforwhereI’llplayatthenextlevel. Healsohelpedmegetmygradesandclasses rightsoI’mabletoenrollearly.Heleaned hardonmesinceIwasafreshman,andthat mademeabetterplayer.”

Stokesadmitsthatheowesabigdebtof thankstotheIndianRiverfootballprogram “forallofthesefourwonderfulyearsoffootballandunbreakablebondswe’vemade.I’ll neverforgetthesemomentsofmylife,”he said.“I’llforeverloveallofmyIndianRiver footballbrothers.”

SoutheastSussexMinisteriumgatherforprayerservice

CoastalPointInternphotos•BridgetteFilano MembersoftheSoutheastSussex Ministeriumcommunitygatherforan EcumenicalPrayerServiceattheParish ofSt.AnninBethanyBeachonTuesday, Jan.20.Theservice,intendedtobring togetherbelieversfromdifferent Christiantraditionsinaspiritofunity, reflectionandsharedfaith,wasdesignedtoprovideanopportunityfor worship,fellowshipandmutualencouragementacrossdenominationallines.

TheSoutheastSussexMinisteriumis composed ofBethanyBeachChristian Church,FrankfordCommunityChurch, Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist Church,MillvilleUnitedMethodist Church,OceanViewPresbyterian Church,St.AnnCatholicParish,Church, St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch,Union WesleyUnitedMethodistChurchand ZoarUnitedMethodistChurch.Other churchesinterestedinjoiningcan contacttheRev.EloiseHenry-Gordyat lehg54@yahooo.com.

TeenSafetyConventionreturningtoRehobothBeach

OnFeb.8,theTeenSafetyConventionwillreturntoRehobothBeachwith interactiveactivitiesdesignedtoeducate teensonpersonalsafetyinafun,safe, hands-onenvironment.Teensandparentswillbeabletolearnabouthumantraffickingawareness,teendating violence,safedriving,roadsideemergencies,self-defenseandcyber-safety.

“Withevenmoreactivitiesthanlast year,teenswillstayenergized,involved andexcitedastheylearnlifelongempowermentandsafetytechniques,”organizerssaid.

TeenSafetyCon,sponsoredby MindfulConnectionsCounseling,“is designedtobeasafe,welcomingspace whereteensandtheirparentsortrusted adultscancometogethertolearnabout personalsafety.Thisyear’sTeenSafety Conwillbeevenmoreengaging,interactive,andimpactfulthaneverbefore. Attendeescanexpecttobeactivelyinvolved—movingaround,participating inlivedemonstrations,askingimportant questions,andaccessingvaluableresourcesthroughouttheevent.”

Newelementsincludelivemusicand creativeoutlets,includingperformances byalocalteenartistandopportunities forsongwritingandself-expression.Additionalcommunitypartnersandresourceswillalsobepresent,makingthe eventbigger,betterandmorecomprehensiveforbothteensandtheirparents, organizerssaid.Overall,theysaid,the focusisoncreatinganexperiencethatis educational,empoweringandgenuinely fun.

ForthecreatorofTeenSafetyCon, MirandaManelski,thetopicofteen safetyhitsclosetohome.Backin2021, herfamilymember’spersonalsafetywas threatenedrightintheirownbackyard.

“Thatexperiencestartedmyjourney asasafetyeducatorandopenedmyeyes tohowmanyrealdangersexistinour community—andhowunprepared manypeoplearetorecognizeorrespond tothem.”saidManelski,founderof EmpoweringYou.

Throughherbusiness,shehaseducatedthousandsofindividualsand,over time,shesaid,realizedthatmanyofthe mostserioussafetyissuesbeginin youth.Manyadultshavesharedwith herovertheyears,shesaid,thattheir parentsnevertalkedtothemaboutpersonalsafetyrisks,warningsignsorhow toidentifyunsafebehaviors.“Stranger Danger”isaboutasfarastheireducationwent,shesaid,“when,unfortunately,90percentofsexualassaults involvingminorsarecommittedby someoneachildknows.”

Overtime,Manelskisaidshealso noticedanalarmingincreaseinmissing teens,mentalhealthstrugglesandsocial media-relateddangersintheregion. Shesaidshefeltcompelledtointervene andcreatesomethingmeaningful—an eventthatnotonlyeducatesteensbut alsoequipsfamilieswiththetoolsto

supportthem.

“TeenSafetyConwascreatedto bringfamiliestogether,openlinesof communication,encouragevulnerability, andmakespaceforconversationsthat areoftenuncomfortablebutabsolutely necessary.”

Lastyear’sinauguraleventwasvery successful,organizerssaid.Itwelcomed 50attendeesacrosssixinteractivestations.Theeventalsoraisedfundsto supporttheDamselHouseProject, whichhelpsrescuegirlsfromtrafficking andprovidessupport.Manelskisaidshe expectsanevenlargerturnoutthisyear, withmoreactivitiesandvendors,includinglivedemonstrationsofbreaking glass toescapeentrapment,self-defense techniquesandmore.

Registrationcosts$10perattendee andcanbecreditedbackwiththepur-

chaseofanysafetytoolsonthedayof theevent.Allteensattendingmustbe accompaniedbyatleastoneparentor trustedadultduringthisevent.AttendeesarebeingencouragedtowearorangetoraiseawarenessforTeenDating ViolenceAwarenessMonth. Therearealsostillopportunitiesto getinvolvedthroughvolunteering.People arebeingencouragedtoreachoutto EmpoweringYouviaemailtoempoweringyou.mim@gmail.com.

TeenSafetyConwilltakeplaceat theCambriaHotelinRehobothBeach, fromnoonto3p.m.onFeb.8.Registrationisavailableonlineat https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA IpQLSeJ3wjZMO63ytyfDurOxka1de5 z-mlxOTfh4YyjYS37nAYi2w/viewform.Formoreinformation,visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1BV7

oqpPyh/.

Foundedin2021byEmpowering You

(https://mindfulconnections302.com) providespractical,accessiblesafetyeducationfocusedonboundary-settingand personalprotection.Theorganization offerstrainingontopicsincludingsituationalawareness,self-defense,trafficking-andabduction-prevention, domestic-violenceawareness,teendatingsafety,cyber-safetyandtravelsafety. Programsareavailableone-on-one,for privategroups,corporatesettings,and bothin-personandvirtualformats.

EmpoweringYoualsooffersacuratedselectionofpersonalsafetytools, includingpeppersprays,stundevices, GPS-enabledsafetyproductsandprotectivegeardesignedtoenhanceeverydaysecurity.

LEGALS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals for the Town of Ocean View, Open-End Municipal Maintenance Services, Project Number OVPZ&D 26-07 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 1:00 p.m., local time, on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The purpose of this contract is to establish a three (3) year agreement with two (2) construction firms to maintain Town owned physical assets such as streets, sidewalks, curbs, open and closed drainage systems, buildings, roadway signs and pavement markings in accordance with applicable standards. The location of work is limited to sites within the Incorporated Limits of the Town of Ocean View, Delaware. Individual locations will vary in their context from within existing roadway, drainage systems, buildings and parks and recreation areas. Engagement will be on-call with advance notice for planned projects and upgrades. Project needs that impact the safety of the traveling public (vehicular, bicycle and pedestrians) shall require a 48-hour response for the repair.

Interested parties may contact Kristen Powell, at the Ocean View Administrative Offices for a copy of the Request for Proposal or for more information on this project by email at kpowell@oceanviewde.gov.

Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Open-End Municipal Maintenance Services, Project No. OVPZ&D 26-07.

The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.

CP 20260116 2T

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

Estate of Daniel Cavanaugh, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Daniel Cavanaugh who departed this life on November 3, 2025, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Tricia Cavanaugh on January 2, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before July 3, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Tricia Cavanaugh

908 Preston Road, Glenside, PA 19038

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

The Annual Meeting of the Derrickson Canal Tax Ditch will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Baptist Church, 32263 Beacon Baptist Road, Millville, DE 19967. derricksontaxditch@gmail.com

CP 20260116 2T

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

CP 20260116 3T

The Annual Meeting of the Pepper Creek Tax Ditch will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the new Dagsboro Fire Hall at 28331 Clayton Street in Dagsboro, DE. The discussion will be Maintenance and the Election of Officers.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Ocean View, Woodland Ave. Sidewalks Phase III, Hudson Ave. to Daisey Ave Project No. OVPZ&D 26-05 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 10:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary for Woodland Ave. Sidewalks, Hudson Ave. to Daisey Ave. (North Phase) and Plans, in the Incorporated Town of Ocean View.

Interested Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents during normal working hours by contacting Kristen Powell, at kpowell@oceanviewde.gov . A copy of the bid documents will be emailed to interested parties.

A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 19 , 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Ocean View, Delaware 19970. This pre-bid meeting is not mandatory.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Woodland Ave. Sidewalks Phase III, Hudson Ave. to Daisey Ave. No. OVPZ&D 26-05. Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and 50% Maintenance Bond, and Contractor's Insurance are included in the Contract Documents.

The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.

CP 20260116 2T

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Boardwalk Pedestrian Ramp Replacement, First and Second Street, Project Number 2026-02 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The work involves replacement of boardwalk ramps at First and Second Streets, as detailed in the project plans, issued by the Town of Bethnay Beach.

Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents.

Questions for this project shall be emailed to Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com. Questions for this project will be received until 12:00 PM, Thursday, February 19, 2026. Questions received after this date will not be addressed. If necessary, a response will be sent in the form of an addendum to all plan holders.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Boardwalk Pedestrian Ramp Replacement, First and Second Street, Project Number 2026-02.

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Drinking Water Notice Elevated Lead Levels

Town of Millsboro – Water Department | January 2026

Recent testing found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some homes/buildings.

What happened

Between July and December 2025, the Town collected 40 tap samples for lead. More than 10% exceeded the EPA action level for lead.

What is the action level?

The EPA action level for lead is 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb). When more than 10% of samples exceed this level, regulations require public education and a review of corrosion control.

Health information

Lead exposure can affect infants and children (development and behavior) and can pose risks during pregnancy. Adults may experience increased risk of high blood pressure, kidney, and nervous system effects. Pregnant women and families with young children should take extra precautions.

Steps you can take now

Use a filter certified for lead reduction and replace cartridges on time. Use only cold water for drinking/cooking and baby formula (boiling does not remove lead).

Flush your plumbing before using water for drinking/cooking if water has been sitting in pipes.

Clean faucet aerators regularly; consider testing your tap water if concerned.

Ask your healthcare provider about a blood lead test if you are concerned (especially for children).

What the Town is doing

Lead & Copper samples were collected at both water treatment plants. Results showed absence of lead and copper at both plants.

Water Quality Parameters (WQP) - alkalinity (total), conductivity, calcium, and hardness - were also collected at both plants and at a location within the distribution system. Results were satisfactory.

The Town will collect additional lead and copper samples during the January-June 2026 monitoring period as required, provide public education to all customers and continue outreach to sampled locations, and evaluate corrosion control and increase monitoring as needed (Klenphos 300 has been used since August 2025).

Contact

Millsboro Water Department | 322 Wilson Hwy, Millsboro, DE 19966 | Phone: (302) 934-8171

Public Water System (PWS) ID: DE0000622

For more information about reducing lead exposure, visit U.S. EPA and CDC lead-in-water resources.

CP 20260123 1T

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE NOTICE OF ANNEXATION

THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE APPROVED A RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY FAITH I. CARAS, SUSAN C. FOUST AND LOVELLA B. MCCABE, IDENTIFIED AS PART OF SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-17.00-124.00, CONTAINING 9.019 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY GAIL M. HICKMAN, IDENTIFIED AS PART OF SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-17.00-123.00, CONTAINING 1.256 ACRES, MORE OR LESS (COLLECTIVELY THE “SUBJECT PROPERTY”); AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE TO INCLUDE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN THE R-4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, WITH A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) OVERLAY AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 ON THE MATTER.

CP 20260123 1T

DEEP HOLE BRANCH TAX

DITCH MEETING

will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11 am at Jack Hickman’s house.

For more information, call 302-732-6897

CP 20260123 2T

Blackwater Tax Ditch Meeting will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Jack Hickman’s house.

For more information, please call (302)732-9687.

CP 20260123 2T

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY INVITATION TO BID REQUEST FOR BEACH CONCESSION BID (2-Year Contract)

SALE OF FOOD AND DRINK BID NO. 26-01

The Town of South Bethany, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE, will receive sealed proposals from applicants qualified to operate a beach concession. Proposals may be submitted until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the above address.

The beach concession may be awarded to up to two (2) concessionaires on the beach for two (2) years in South Bethany from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 2026 and 2027. In addition:

(a) The beach concessionaire will be limited to selling the products listed in their specifications and during the hours listed. Concessionaire must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the specifications.

(b) The bid will include the amount of the fee to be paid to the Town.

(c) The award of any concession shall be contingent upon execution of a contract acceptable to the Town. The Town of South Bethany reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Detailed specifications and bid proposal forms may be obtained at the above address or by contacting Matt Amerling, Town Clerk (Phone: 302539-3653, Ext. 100 or via email townclerk@southbethany.org).

CP 20260123 1T

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY INVITATION TO BID NOTICE (1-Year Contract)

Bid No. 26-02

The Town of South Bethany is accepting proposals from bidders to provide exercise classes on the beach for the 2026 summer season. Times and dates to be determined by the Town of South Bethany. Up to two (2) concessions may be awarded, at Council’s discretion. Concession fees will be established by competitive bidding, with the minimum bid starting at $500.00 for the season. Interested bidders can obtain a copy of specifications and instructions by contacting Matt Amerling at townclerk@southbethany.org or 302-539-3653, ext. 100. Sealed proposals should be addressed to the Town Manager and clearly marked “Exercise Class Concession Proposal” and shall be received at the Town of South Bethany, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE, 19930, until Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Bids will be publicly opened at Town Hall on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. The Town of South Bethany reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of any concession shall be contingent upon execution of a contract acceptable to the Town.

TOWN OF MILLVILLE PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Millville Municipal Building located at 36404 Club House Rd, Millville, DE 19967, the Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following:

1. Discuss, consider and possible vote on a final subdivision site plan submitted by Land Tech Land Planning, LLC on behalf of ASF Millville By the Sea Blue Heron Cove (FKA West Village D), for a 160-unit village (19 single family and 141 townhouses) located on Burton Farm Rd, Tax Map Parcel 134-15.00-18.00, zoned Master Planned Community (MPC).

2. Discuss, consider and possible vote on a final subdivision site plan submitted by Land Tech Land Planning, LLC on behalf of ASF Millville By the Sea Turtle Cove (West Village C-2), for a 118-unit village consisting of 118 townhouses located on Powell Farm Rd and Burton Farm Rd, Tax Map Parcel 134-15.00-19.00, zoned Master Planned Community (MPC).

Only if unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) to escerra@mvtown.com by Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The Town’s Regular Meeting of Town Council will follow immediately after the Public Hearing.

Classi eds

TOY SOLDIER

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

Galanti Featherweight 520

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

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

Please leave message.

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

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

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

LIONEL/AF S,O, STANDARD

Track. Large Lot. Call for details 908-801-9648

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

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

302-579-0026

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

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

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

BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES

One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-290-2786. Sussex county area

CANOE 12ft. VINTAGE (70’s)SEARS ROEBUCK.

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

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

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

NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

MOTOR low hours excellent condition $575 OBO. 302-668-8752

BOAT COVER.

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

FISHING GEAR.

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

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

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

DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO

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

703-346-1632

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

PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV

30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633

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

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

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

302-217-2264

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

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each

757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40

302-229-7898

STURDY BED RAIL $10

Leave message 302-539-5209

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40

443-763-1378

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

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

4 9” DEEP TWIN SIZE

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

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

PAINTED WHITE WOODEN

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

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

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

RATTAN KITCHEN SET

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

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

PATIO FURNITURE.

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

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

WHITE WOOD TODDLER

Bed, covered mattress, Dory/Nemo linens (like new) $75 302-858-3277

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

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

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS

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

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER

$45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

SUNCAST OUTDOOR

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

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING

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

RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt

Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099

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

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

RENTALS

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

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

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

Bethany West: 3BR/2BA furnished single family in Bethany. $2,000 per month + utilities + 7% rental tax.

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.

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

South Hampton: 4BR/3.5BA townhome in Ocean View. $2,300 per month + utilities.

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

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55/30 GALLON BARRELS

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

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

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

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

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.

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

LOST!! REWARD!!

In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message

BRASS CHANDELIER.

Design House Millbridge with 5 clear glass shades. Lowes item # 1345522. Now only $30 302-542-9500

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

WALKER $10 410-310-6633

POWER DRILL $10 410-310-6633

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

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

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

PICTURE FRAME VICE

Stanley $25 302-436-9005

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

1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

Mikasa Whole Wheat

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

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

POKER CHIP & CARD HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545

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

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

1 1/2 HP Never used $60

302-381-5408

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

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

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

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

BRAND NEW HANDMADE

5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please.

973-722-5367

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

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

CRAFTSMAN 1’2” ELECTRIC Impact Drill 7.5 amps $35 OBO 410-726-8099

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

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

RIDGID 12” COMPOUND

Saw with stand. Like new $300 rm 302-541-4547

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

MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS

302-249-8493

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

BROTHER Printer $20 757-810-8782

OSTER Toaster oven $25 757-810-8782

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 Please leave message.

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

PICTURES & FRAMES

All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234

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

PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR Like New, $300 856-979-3338 POWERBACK 5250 WATTS GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GET BOOST INFINITE

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

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

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

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

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

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By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. A super-cheesy circle with pepperoni on top

3. It's what you're working on right now

7. It's the number of teeth birds have

8. Game over: It's the sound that you hear at the end of a basketball game

10. This magical Disney movie left millions of kids (and parents) singing, "Let it Go"

11. The number of eggs in a carton, usually

12. What a cow does when it's time for a snack

13. It always follows "zig"

15. Shimmering brilliantly like a diamond (or an ice skater's unbelievable performance)

19. He's the very fuzzy (and very funny) Muppet on Sesame Street who says "Wocka, wocka, wocka":

_____ Bear

20. A _____ is a 3A that takes your pencil through twists and turns as you try to draw a line from start to nish

22. Warm and cuddly, like a cushy sofa in front of a replace (or your favorite slippers)

23. Just pull on me and close me shut and I will help your pants stay up. What am I?

Parents Down

1. SMS rhyme time: This text messager's term for "please" drops all three vowels and adds a "Z"

2. Oft-overused word that actually means "truly astonishing"

4. Legendary and mysterious masked man played by

Antonio Banderas

5. Homonymous, easy-toremember abbr. that follows "1040" at tax time

6. Gulp greedily

9. It's the end of the Greek alphabet as we know it

10. Petered out after a period of glory, like a fad

11. Catch a few Zs

14. As any medic can tell you, for a wound, it's a wrap

15. Post-spinning feeling (or jazzy Gillespie)

16. Beauty in blue: Ms. Saldana of "Avatar" fame

17. Sweetness drizzled over a ham

18. Popular on local TV stations in the 1960s, he was the rst clown to hit the big time

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