Coastal Point — January 30, 2026

Winterweather postponesFire&Ice tonextweekend

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Duetoforecastspointingtoanother weekendwinterstorm,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce announcedWednesday,Jan.28,thatthe 2026Fire&IceFestivalscheduledfor Jan.30throughFeb.1wouldbepostponedoneweek.

NewdatesforthefestivalareFriday, Feb.6,toSunday,Feb.8.AsofCoastal PointpresstimeonWednesday,Chamberstaffwerereachingouttothefestival’smanypartners,sponsorsand vendorstoconfirmtheiravailability duringthosedays.

Accordingtoastatementfrom Chamber EventsManagerAlyssa Weaver,thedecisiontopostponethe festival“wasmadeinaccordancewith theJan.28NationalWeatherService andSussexEmergencyPartnerweather reportsfordangerouscoldtemperatures, highwindandcoastalfloodwarnings locally,aswellasextremeweatherfore-

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Countycouncilhears fromlandusegroup

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Afterfourhoursofdiscussionabout recommendationsmadebySussex County’sLandUseReformWorking Group,CountyAdministratorTodd LawsonaskedtheSussexCounty Councilto“digestthis,getfeedback fromothersandtelluswhatweshould workonfirst.”

Lawson,attheTuesday,Jan.27,work session,saidthecouncilwillhavetodecideontherecommendationsasthey beginworkingonupdatingthe County’scomprehensiveplan.Acomprehensiveplanconsultantwillbehired, andtheprocessisexpectedtobeginthis summer,hesaid.

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Callingallbats

MembersofalocalBoyScouttroopworktogethertoinstallbathousesinMillville'sEvansPark.

EagleScoutgoestobat(s) forMillvillepark

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Beach-areahomeownersoftenspendtheoff-season workingontheirhomes,makingthemmoreattractivefor summervisitors.

AlocalEagleScouthastakenthatideaandapplieditto newhomesforsomevisitorswhomighthelpmaketripstoa Millvilleparkmorecomfortable.

AdamJennings,astudentatCapeHenlopenHigh School,gatheredsomematerials,recruitedsomefriendsand inDecemberinstalledfivebatboxesinMillville’sEvans Park.Thebatboxes,whichareonpolesthatstand10feet tall,aremeanttoattractthewingedmammals.

Delawareishometosevenspeciesofinsect-eatingbats, accordingtotheDelawareCouncilofWildlifeRehabilitators&Educators.Theyincludebigandlittlebrownbats,

theEasternredbat,thehoarybat,theEasternpipistrelle, theNorthernlong-earedbatandthesilver-hairedbat.

JenningsexplainedtotheMillvilleTownCouncilwhen he firstapproachedthembackinAugustof2025thatbats eatthousandsofinsectseachnight.Afterreassuringthe councilthathewouldcontinuetomonitorthebatboxes afterinstallation,hereceivedtheirunanimousthumbs-upto installtheboxes.

So,onachillyDecemberday,Jenningsandfivefriends broughtthebatboxes,attachedto12-footpoles,tothe EvansParkandinstalledthemalongitsperimeter,in2foot-deepholes.Thefiveboxeswerebuiltwith$400worth of donatedmaterials,Jenningstoldthecouncilthisweek.

“Thoseofyouthatattendtheconcertsoverthesummer, youknowtherearealotofinsectsaround—especiallyin thelatesummerevenings,”MillvilleMayorRonaldBelinko saidwhileintroducingJenningsbeforehispresentationon Tuesday,Jan.27.

“Thereisaspeciesthatlovesinsects,”Belinkosaid,

Recommendationsweremadebythe group,establishedbythecouncilearlier thisyear,“toreviewland-usetrendsin SussexCountyandtoproviderecommendationstothecouncilforpossible changesinthecountycodeandComprehensiveLandUsePlan.”

ThegroupstartedmeetinginMarch of2025andhaditsfinalsessionon Sept.11,2025.

Finalrecommendationsinclude:

•RevisingtheFutureLandUseMap usingstatestrategiesforspendingasa guidetodesignateboundariesofthe growthandconservationareas;

•Updatingandestablishingareasin-

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addingthat,whenthebatsmoveinto theirnewEvansParkdigs,“Ihope they’rehungrybats.”

Jenningsthankedthecouncilfor theirsupportofhisprojectandsaidthe batsthatareattractedtotheboxeswill notonlyprovidepestcontrolbutwill alsohelpwithplantpollinationand seeddistribution.

Hesaidheandsixofhisfellow ScoutsbuilttheboxesinNovember.

“Inthelatesummerof2026,bats shouldutilizetheboxes,andwewill

tendedforgrowthandconservationto aligngrowthwithinfrastructureaccess andlandsuitablefordevelopment;

•Aspartofthe2028Comprehensive PlanUpdate,undertakeacountywide rezoningefforttorealignzoningdistrictswithgrowthandconservation areas;

•Amendingthezoningcodetoestablishcleardefinitionsformissing middlehousingtypesincludingduplexes,triplexes,stackedflatsandcottagecourtsasdistinctfromthecurrent overlybroadterm“multi-family dwelling”inthezoningcode;

•Updatingthezoningcodetoallow abroaderrangeofhousingtypes;

•Revisingminimumlotsizes,widths setbacksandseparationdistanceswithin growthareastoenablecompacthous-

checkonthemtomakesuretheyare,” Jenningssaid.FiveoftheScoutsparticipated intheinstallationoftheboxesin thepark.

Jenningsansweredquestionsfrom thecouncil,includingaconcernfrom CouncilTreasurerJoeParent,aboutthe stabilityoftheboxesandthepoles.JenningsassuredParentthatthestructures andthepoleswillstandtallforsome time.

“Wewereoriginallygoingtoputcementin,butjustincasethepoles neededtobemoved,wedidn’tdothat,” Jenningssaid,addingthatheandthe otherScoutstestedthepoles’stability af tertheywereinstalled.“Theyaresta-

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ing;

•Adjustingpermitteddensitiesin growthareasandconservationareasto promotegrowthinstrategicareaswhere infrastructureissupportedanddiscouragegrowthinareaswhereconservation should bepromoted;

•Creatingincentivestopreserve openspace,farmland,naturalresources andaffordablehousing;

•RevisingtheCounty’srentalprogramtoimproveeffectivenessandincreasedeveloperparticipationthrougha data-informedapproach;

•CollaboratingwithDelDOTto createtransportationimprovementdistrictsforallgrowthareasanddevelopingatransportationimpactfeefor

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bleandstrong,”hesaid.

TownManagerEileenScerrathen readaproclamationoftheTown’sappreciationforJennings’contributionto thepark,whichnotedJennings’“leadership,dedicationandservice,demonstratedintheplanningandinstallation ofthebathousesatEvansPark.

“Youreffortshaveenhancedour park,supportedlocalwildlifeconservationandprovidedalastingbenefitto the community.Thisprojectreflectsthe valuesofservice,stewardshipandleadershipthatdefinestheEagleScout rank,”theproclamationread. “Wewanttothankyousomuchfor that,”Scerraadded.

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castedforthesurroundingtravelarea forthiscomingweekend.

“Thesafetyoffestivalguests,partnersandourvolunteersisoftheupmost importance.Postponementdecisionsare madewiththeapprovaloftheFire& IceBoardCommittee,Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceand partneringtownsandhostlocations,” Weaversaid.

AsofWednesdayafternoon,weather forecasterswerewatchingtheprogressionofseveralweathersystemstosee howtheywouldintersectandwhatthat wouldmeanforthepotentialweekend storm.Possibilitiesincludesnow,high windsandverycoldtemperatures.

ThosewithticketstoFire&Ice events,includingtheTasteofBethany, SundaybrunchattheSaltedRim,the ChiliCook-OffandtheDrinkTasting Tourwillbecontactedwithfurtherinformationonthenewdates,according totheChamber.

Eventsareplannedformultiplelocationsduringthefestival,including downtownBethanyBeach,SaltedVines Vineyard&Winery,OceanView’sJohn WestParkandMillville’sEvansPark.

theVFW,asoriginallyscheduled.Communitymembersmayalsopurchase“pay itforward”meals,whichwillbedistributedatareashelters.

TheChamberisaskingthecommunitytohelpselloutticketstosupport theVFWandthecommunityinneed. Supportersnowhavetheoptiontopurchasea“Pay-it-Forward”meal,which willbedeliveredtoalocalhomeless shelteronSaturdayevening(nopick-up required).Peoplemayalsostillpreorderregularmealsforthemselves,family,friendsorneighbors(pick-up required).Mealpick-upisnowbetween 11a.m.and4p.m.atVFWPost7234 at29265MarshyHopeWay,Ocean View,andpeoplearebeingaskedtopull aroundtothebackentrancetopickup.

Both“Pay-it-Forward”andregular mealscost$12andincludeaquarterchickenmadewiththeVFWChicken Shacksauce,coleslaw,potatosalad, chips,andasoftdrinkorbottleof water.Mealscanbepre-orderedorpurchasedfordonationat fireandicede.com,inpersonatthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,oroverthephoneat(302) 539-2100.

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Theonlyeventscheduledforthis weekendthatwillnotchangeitsdateis thechickendinnerattheMason-Dixon VFWPost7234inOceanView.Meals canbepickedupSaturday,Jan.31,at

Fordetailsandupdatesonnew schedulesforalltheFire&Iceevents, checktheeventwebsiteatwww.fireandicede.com.Updateswillalsobe postedon theFire&Icesocialmedia accountsincludingFacebookandInstagram.

developmentinconservationareas;

•Promotingretentionofexisting treesbyenactingvalue-basedtree preservationrequirementsincluding mitigationoptionsandincentives;

•Developinglandscapeandtree plantingrequirementsfordevelopment projects;

•Encouragingnaturalizedlandscapingandnativevegetationinopenspace;

•Requiringmajorsubdivisionsin AR-1,oragriculturalzoningdistricts, withinconservationareastopreserve maximumlotsizeforanymajorsubdivisionandpreservenaturalresourcesto themaximumextentpossible;

•SupportingworkingfarmsinAR-1 zones;

•Reducingsubjectivityandimprovingclarityforapplicants,reviewersand thepublic;

•Prioritizingschedulingforpublic hearingsforprojectsthatadvancethe County’sland-usegoals;and

•Modernizingthezoningcodeto makemixed-usedevelopmentapredictablepermitteduseincommercial districts…and“fostervibrant,walkable centers, expandhousingoptions,supportlocalbusinessesandmakeefficient useofinfrastructurewhilepreserving communitycharacter.”

Lawsontoldthecouncilhehaddiscussedatleast12ofthe20recommendationswiththemonTuesday,“taken theinitialrewrite,andappliedthemto showyouwhathappensiftheygetenacted”andaddedotherpointstoconsider.Nodecisionsweremadeorvotes taken,asiswork-sessionpolicy.Theinformationwillbecomeanoutline.Then it willbecomeordinancesthatwillgo beforethecouncilinchunks,hesaid,althoughforestpreservationwilllikelybe asingleordinance.

“Ifsomethingisadeal-breakerfor threeofyou,letusknow,sowedon’t wasteanytimeonit,andletusknow whatyouwanttostartrightaway,” Lawsonsaid.

“Ithinkitwasgreat.Idon’tseeany badparts.Ithinkwecanjumponthe easyonesandknockthemout,”Council PresidentDougHudsonsaid.

Lawsonaskedthecouncilwhether, af terhearingdefinitionsofanddiscussionsabouttypesofhousingandzoning,“Areyoureadyforthatleapof faith?Doyouwanttochangethedensitiesornot?Thatwouldbeasecondleap offaith.Doyouwanttochangeheight requirements?”

CouncilwomanJaneGruenebaum saidshesupportedmuchofwhatisin therecommendationpackage,butwith caveats.

“Increasingdensityinsomeareaswill addtoourcongestionwoes—traffic, schools,healthcarecongestion.Itapplies to alotofdifferentinfrastructureissues. Increasingdensitybringsmorepeople withcongestionissues,”shesaid,asking towhatextentCountyleaderscan“en-

gagemoredeeplywiththecapacityissues,whetherit’sroadsorschoolsasa consequenceofdensitychanges.

“Tomeit’sabalancingact,”shesaid. “Ifweoverbalancethiswaythenthe otherthinggoesflying...Theother pointisthatwelieinanextraordinary environmentallyfragileareathatwe havedonealottoweakenanditwill comebacktohauntus,aseverybodyhas toldus…fromChristophe,”shesaidof DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays ExecutiveDirectorChristopheTulou, whospokeattheJan.23meetingof BethanyBeach’sStormwater&FloodingCommittee,“totheotherexperts.

“Idon’tlookatsavingtreesoropen spaceasjustpretty,”Gruenebaumsaid. “Ilookatisitfunctionallycriticaltolife inthisarea?Idon’tthinkweoftentalk aboutitinthoseterms.…Wehave areaswherepeoplearenotgoingtoget outwhenabigstormcomes.Youhave areaswhereyoucan’tevenfishnowbecausethewatersaresocontaminated”

andareaswheresomanytreeshave beencutdownthatnutrientsarerunningintowaterways,shesaid.

Lawsonsaidthedesiretoeliminate clustersubdivisionsinlow-densityareas, suchasonbackroads,issomething Countystaffhasheardfromalmostall ofthecouncil.Heaskedwhatcouncil membersconsider“openspace”whenit relatestostormwaterponds,whether theywantopenspacetobeonlysomethingattractivetolookat,whether pondsshouldbeconsideredopenspace, astheyarenow,orwhetheropenspace shouldbeaplacetowalkdogs.

“We’renotveryspecific,andifyou careenoughtobespecific,wearegoing tohavetotightenupthecode,”Lawson said.

CouncilVicePresidentJohnRieley saidadrypondforstormwatermanagementshouldnotbeconsideredopen space.

“Theylookawful.…Myleaningis against it,”hesaid.

LawsonsaidtheCountywasputting sewersystemsinthecoastaldevelopmentarea,andtheironyisdevelopment followedthesewer,“sowesignaledto theworld‘buildhere.’Yetwhenithappened,peoplewerestillupset.…And weputmillionandmillionsandmillionsofdollarsofsewerintotheground toallowdevelopment.…So,wehaveto becarefulhowwedrawfuturemaps,”he said.

Rieleycalledforthecounciltobe mindfulabout“howwecreatespacefor moreaffordableworkforcehousing.”

Lawsonaskedthecouncilaboutincreasingheightlimitations,butHudson saidneighborswouldn’tlikehavingtall structuresimpedesunlight.Lawsonsaid it’snotjustsunlight,but“Whatdoyou wanttoseewhenyoulookoutyour window?”

Concerningdensitywithinzoning districts,Lawsonsaidthat,atthistime,

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Ace Hardware, Selbyville

All About U

Armands Bistro and Pizza

Atlantic Shoals Surf Shop

Apothecary and Spa

Bayside Resort Golf Club

Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club

Bethany Beach Books

Bethany Diner

Bethany Florist

Bethany Polish Pottery

Bethany Sports Cards Plus

Bethany Surf Shop

Bliss Nails, Millville

Christmas Spirit, Rehoboth

Delmarva Shorebirds

Di Febo's Market

Di Febo's Restaurant

Donna Marie Designs

Fish Tales, Bethany

Flutter By House

Gary Utz Productions

Good Earth

Hocker's Car Wash

Lords Mercantile

Millers Creek

Patti's Hallmark

Prickly Gal Boutique

Rlynne Boutique

Ropewalk, Bethany

Sabieware Pottery

Salted Rim

Salt Pond Golf Club

Sea Level Designs

Serendipity Quilt Shop

Shipwrecked Mini Golf and Ice Cream

Somerhouse Antiques

Story Hill Farm

Surfin Betty's, Bethany

Tea and Spice Exchange

The Beef Jerky Experience, Rehoboth

The Penguin

The Pottery Place

Tickled Pink of Bethany

Tractor Supply, Millsboro

Trattoria Lombardi's Pizza Restaurant

Treasure Island Fashions

Vernon Powell Shoes

Walmart

Weis Market, Millville

FormerMillsboropoliceofficerdecertified

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Statereportshaverevealedthata formerMillsboroPoliceDepartment officerresigned,andwasultimatelydecertified,aftermakingstatementsand committingactionsthatviolatedepartmentpolicies.

Aninternalinvestigationconcluded thatSr.Cpl.JohnB.WhartonIII“engagedinconductthatviolateddepartmentpoliciesregardingprofessionalism, sexualharassment,racialsensitivity, courtesyandtruthfulness,”accordingto aMillsboroPoliceDepartmentreport.

WhartonresignedonAug.11,2025, beforetheInternalAffairsinvestigation wascompleted.OnNov.18,2025, Whartonwasofficiallydecertifiedby theDelawarePoliceOfficersStandards &TrainingCommission(POST).The hearingboardconcludedthat“Wharton’sactionsweredeterminedtobeinconsistentwithdepartmentpoliciesand expectations,whichwouldhaveresulted in disciplinaryproceedingshadheremainedemployed.”

Now,“Heisnolongerauthorizedto exerciseanypolicepowersintheState ofDelawareorbeemployedbyany Delawarelawenforcementagencyina policecapacity,”statedthecommission. WhartonjoinedtheMPDin2018

andhadcompletedhispoliceacademy trainingasclasspresident.Hewas Millsboro’sschoolresourceofficer (SRO)fortwoschoolyears,2023-2025. Hewasacertifiedinstructorandfield trainingofficer, andhereceived severalMPD awardsduringhis sevenyearsonthe force.

Millsboroofficialsreceiveda complaintregardingWharton’sbehaviorfromanother MPDofficeronJuly27,2025,thereportstated.Theirinvestigationincluded interviewswithWharton,additionalofficersandaformercollegeintern.

Duringtheinvestigation,fiveof sevenaccusationsweresubstantiated. Sexualharassmentanddishonestywere theweightiestpolicyviolations:

• Sexualharassment—“Hemade inappropriatecommentsaboutafemale officer’sprivateareasandshowedofficersphotographsofanudewoman, withoutconsent,whileonduty.”

•Immoralconduct—“Wharton sentanudephotographofhimselftoa MillsboroPoliceDepartmentcollege intern,constitutingaviolationofdepartmentstandards.”

•Conductunbecominganofficer— “…onJuly8,2025,Whartonclaimedto carryaknifewhileondutyto‘beatthe system.’Interviewswithmultipleofficers indicatedheintendedtousethe knifeasa‘dropknife’onanunarmed suspecttofalselyindicatethesuspect wasarmed.”

•Courtesy—“Whartonmademultiplestatementsviolatingthedepartment’s courtesypolicy,includingracialslursand racialjokesrelatedtouseofforce.”

•Untruthfulness—“Whartonprovidedfalsestatementsduringhisinternalaffairsinterview.”

PoliceChiefDavidMoyerwouldnot speakdirectlyonmattersinvolvingindividual personnel,buthedidconfirmthe tworeports.

“AllIcansayisthattherewasanInternalAffairsinvestigation.Itwasself-reportedbytheMillsboroPolice Department,andasaresultofthatinvestigation,OfficerWhartondecidedhewould resign.…Hadhebeenfoundguilty,the actionwouldhavebeensomethingthat wouldhavegottenhimterminated.”

MPDleadershiphaveemphasized accountabilityandcommunitytrustin recentyears,soMoyerdidspeakabout public perceptionoftheformerofficer’s actions.

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Hockerfocusesonbusinessinquestforfifthterm

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Ashebeginscampaigningforafifth terminoffice,stateSen.GeraldHocker (R-20th)—who,withhisfamily,operatesseveralbusinesses—saidheisconcernedaboutjustthat:business.

“Iliveinaveryunfriendlystate,very unfriendlytobusinessandverycostlyto youngfolkstryingtogetstarted,”the OceanViewresidenttoldtheCoastal Pointduringarecentconversation.

“Itisnothinglikeitwaswhenmy wife,Emily,andIgotstartedinbusiness.Ifithadbeen,wenevercouldhave doneit.It’ssuchashame.Iseeablue state—probablywon’teverturnred— anti-business,morerules,moreregulation.Itisbecomingsocostly.People can’taffordtheirelectricbills.Theycan’t affordtheirhomepayments.Theycan’t affordtopay[for]theirhomes.

“Iwouldliketoseeafastertimeline

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“Thesethingsalways,obviously, givelawenforcementabadnamein general.However,whenyoulookat agenciesthatarereportingthisthemselvesandmakingthesechanges,in myopinion,thisshouldholdmore

inapprovals,bothCountyandState,” Hockersaid.“Timeismoney,andit’s too costlyandtoomuchtimeinvolved inthepermit process,”hesaid, addingthat,from hismanyyearsin office,heismost proudof“turning ourstateandlocal governmenttobe morebusinessfriendlyandhelp businessesget started.”

“Whenabusinesspersonrunsforoffice,theyaredefinitelygoingtotakea cutinpay,”hesaid.“Iwasfortunatethat Ihadstaff.Iwasabletodoboth.Ihad familyinthebusiness,butnoteveryone candothat.Andwehavegoodstaff. Thesecrettobeingsuccessfulisthe team mywifeandIhaveputaroundus. TheteamEmilyandIhaveputaround

trust.Agenciesthatareself-policing themselves…theseproactivemeasures —eventhoughit’sbad,weareacting intransparencyandholdingourpeopleaccountableandnottolerating anythingoutsidewhatthecommunity expectsofus,”MoyertoldtheCoastal Point.

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ushavebuiltourbusiness.Wecouldn’t havehadabetterteamin55years,”he said.

Electedasthe38thDistrict’sstate representativein2002andtotheSenate representingDistrict20in2012, Hockersaidhehearsconstituentscomplainabouttoomuchdevelopment, “Butifyoustopdevelopmentcompletely,whattaxesdotheywantusto raise?TheCountypaysforourparamedics,thefirecompany,andalotof that comesfromourdevelopment,our transfertaxes.Ihearsomanypeople wantitstopped.So,whattaxesdothey wantustoraise?”heasked.

Hockerhassubmittedabillduring thisyear’sDelawareLegislativeSession toreduceelectricratesandsaidhehas talkedtoGov.MattMeyer“about speedingupthetimefromwhenyou applyforabusinesspermituntilthe timeitisissued,abuildingpermitand allthoseapprovalstobuildyourbusiness.”

ciesmustsharetheresultsofformalinvestigationsontopicsregardingpublic trustandpower(includingsexualassault andharassment,domesticviolence,dishonestconductanduseofforce).Inthis case,Whartonwasnottriedincourtbut investigatedbyhisemployer,agovernmententity.

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But, hesaid,hesees“nocompromise atall”inDover.

“Thereisadifferentagendathan whatabusinesspersonwouldliketosee. I’mpushingforayoungcoupletohave thesamekindofopportunitythatIhad, andit’salongwayfromthat.Small businessesarethebackboneofevery community,”Hockersaid.“Overthe years,Ihavehadalotofsupporton bothsidesoftheaisle,becauseIknow howtohelpthemgetthingsdone.I’ve beeninbusiness55years,andIknow howtogoaboutitandwhototurnto,” he said.

Hesaidheprideshimselfonassistingeveryonewhocallshim,evenif,as oftenhappens,thecallerbeginsthe conversationbysaying,“Iknowyou’re notmysenator,but…”

“Itrytohelpthem.Ihavenever

CouncilreceivedMPD’sreportonDec. 29,2025,andpostedittotheRequired LawEnforcementDisclosureswebsite.

MPDcontinuesitsinternprogram togivestudentscareerexperience.

“Theinternshipprogramwecurrentlyrunisfromhighschool,andthis [incident]wasnotrelatedtothatinternshipprogram,”Moyerclarified.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewauthorKathaleenMcCormickwillbeatG&EHocker’sSupermarketnearBethanyBeachfrom11 a.m.to2p.m.onSunday,Jan.31,greetingguests,andsigningandsellingtwo ofherbooks,“Shenanigans”and“ItAll BeganinDeweyBeach.”

McCormick—alongtimeeducator, thewifeofTerryMcCormick,mother ofthreeandgrandmotherofeight,who describesherselfasbeinginhermid70s—oftenjoinsherfamilyfortripsto Fanore,Ireland,toseerelatives.And that townisthebackdropfor“Shenanigans.”

“BeinginDelaware,Icouldn’tget picturesofcharacterstoputinthe book,soIrecruitedpeopleinOcean Viewtogetalldresseduplikethose characters,andwehadacraic.That’san Irishword.Itmeans‘goodtime.’Weare recruitingpeoplenowforthesequel, withJohnClarkwritingthesequelwith me.Wehaven’ttitledityet,sofornow, wecancallit‘Shenanigan’sII,’”she said.

McCormicksaidshespottedClark while atarestaurantwithherhusband. Sheapproachedhimandtoldhimhe hadtheperfectfacetorepresentDanny Kelly,acharacterinthebook.

“Shenanigans,”shesaid,is75percent trueandfocuseson“averydifferentculture.”

“PeoplegotoatowncalledLisdoonvarnatofindtheirbride.It’sforreal. Theygothereafterthecropsareinand theIrishfinalsareover.Itrunsforthree weeksinSeptember.Thisstoryisabout amanwhogoestheretofindhisbride, andhedisappears.Whateverhappensto him? TwocousinstakeituponthemselvestofindDannyKelly.Inthebook, Kickieisanimpishred-headedIrish womanwho,withhercousinfromthe States,areallaboutfindingDanny Kelly.Thebookiskindofamysterycomedy-drama-romance.Allofthe above.

“Thepeople—mostlyolderpeople —theydanceinacircle.Theyhave threeweeks,andtheyusuallyfind somebody.It’slikeadatingsite,inperson.TheycomefromalloverIreland, andpeoplecomefromtheUnited States,too,iftheywanttofindahusbandorfindabride.Thiseventisfor real.Icouldn’tbelieveit.We’vebeen theremanytimes,”shesaid.

Asshekeptaneyeoutforthosein theareawholookedthewaysheimaginedthecharacters,andwhoshewanted tophotographtopublishinthebook, shemetClark.

“IneededthefaceofDannyKenny.I wascomingoutofDockside.John Clarkwaspartying.Hewasleaning againstthebeamasyougoin,minding hisownbusiness,andsuddenlyhisown lifechanged.HisfacewasthefaceIhad inmymindwhenIwaswriting.Now, he’sbeendrinking.Ihaven’tbeen.He’s lookingatme.Hiswifeiswatchingit. Mygranddaughtersitsdownandishidingherface.Andhesays,‘Don’tyou thinkthisisalittlebitweird?’AndI said,‘Yes,itis,butGooglemythree childrenandyouwillrealizeIamalegitimatewriter.Iwon’tdoanythingto embarrassmychildren,’”sherecalled tellinghim.

closestthingtoaJackRussellpuppyas you’lleverfind,”McCormicksaid, laughing.

Clark,onthebackcoverofthe book,wrotethatwritingandmodeling werenewtohim,a2024retireefrom Local74Plumbers&Pipefitters.

Thenextday,Clark,aresidentof Westgrove,Pa.,andofOceanView, calledherand,shesaid,“Hebecame DannyKelly,”evengettingthehatKelly woreinthebookandswitchinghisbath soaptoIrishSpring—bothfactand fictionClarklatertoldCoastalPoint, becausehehasalwayslikedthatfragrantsoap.

“Heisobsessed.Hedidn’thaveto disappearlikeDannyKellydidinthe book,buthedidalotofphotoshoots. Hestartedhavinghisownideasabout whathappenedtoDannyKelly.On page86of‘Shenanigans,’there’sapictureofhimwhenhewasattackedby ravens.Heorchestratedthisphoto, whichhadmeinhysterics.He’sthe

“So,thereIwas,enjoyinghappyhouratalocaltikibarattheIndian RiverMarinaandKathaleenapproachedme,claimingsheneededmy photoforherbook,thatIwastheperfectDannyKelly.Innotime,she statedIhadaknackforwriting.Thus begananewchapterinmylife.I thankmywifeforherpatience,asIam nowanobsessedcollaborator,”he wrote.

Toreaders,hismessageis,“Míle buíochas,”Irishfor“athousand thanks.”

“Itissomuchfun.Mywife, StephanieLake,isalsointhebook. ShebecomesthewifeofDannyKelly,” Clarksaid,laughingasherecalled beingattherestaurantandnever imagininghe’dendupinthebook.

“Thatwasthefurthestthingfrom mymind.Atfirst,Iwaslike,‘Thisisn’t forreal.I’mgettingputon.I’mgetting totallybamboozled,’”hesaid.

ClarkwilljoinMcCormickanda castofcharactersinfullcostumefrom “Shenanigans”atHall’sStoreinthe HistoricVillageinOceanViewat7 p.m.onSaturday,March7.

AnotherofMcCormick’sbooks,“It AllBeganinDeweyBeach,”contains twonovellas,“HerPyramid”and “BacheloretteofDeweyBeach,”andis thesagaoftheKingfamily,shesaid. “It’sallmadeup.Ididsuchagood jobwritingit,peoplewererunning aroundtryingtofigureoutwhothe familyis.It’sbasedonanoldstoryby SophoclesaboutOedipusRex,who endedupmarryinghismother.The premiseis,couldthathappentoday? Andpeoplehatedme,becausethey hatedtheending,whichmeansIdid myjob,”shesaid.

“In‘BacheloretteofDeweyBeach,’ thenieceoftheKingfamilyistrying tomakemoneyforgradschool.There isabachelorettecontest,withthecontestantsvyingforonehand,andit takesyouthroughthatsummer—her dates,hermishaps—thestoriesare related.Youfindoutinthesecond bookwhathappened,thedemiseof theKings,”theauthorsaid,adding that,atthebooksignings,“Shenanigans”willbeforsalefor$12and“It AllBeganinDewey”willcost$15.

ForMcCormick,writingisahobby.

“It’snevergoingtomakemerich. I’mnotJamesPatterson,buttheyresonate—especiallywiththeDelaware population.Andit’ssomuchfun.It’s givingeverybodysomuchjoy.And that’saddictive,makingotherpeople happy,”shesaid.

SloninentersthefrayforDistrict41seat

Localbusinesswoman vyingforCollins’spot

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SussexCountybusinesswoman JackiSloninismakingherdebutbid forapoliticalpositionbyrunningfor theDelawareHouseofRepresentativesrepresentingDistrict41—the seatbeingvacatedbyRichCollins, whowasfirstelectedin2014andis nowretiring.

Slonin,a50-year-oldRepublican whoownsJ.S.StrategiesEssential ServiceSolutions,hasneverbeforerun forpoliticalofficebutsaidshehas“alwayskindofbeenpoliticallymotivated”andisrunningontheslogan,“I amyourcommunity.”

“Iliveinit.Ibreatheit.Iworkin it,”theDagsbororesidentsaid.

Onhercampaignwebsite,shestates sheis“atrueDelawarean,beingapart ofthiscommunityherentirelife.”

ShegrewupinSelbyville,graduatedfromIndianRiverHighSchool, hasadegreeincriminaljusticefrom DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeandhasspentnearly20years workinginmarketing,“helpingother

businessesgrow,beforedecidingto startherownonlinestorefrontthatallows,notjustpeopleinDelawarebut allovertheU.S.,togetservicesthey useeverydaywhilebeingbudgetfriendly.”

Shedescribes herselfaspassionateabout Delaware,understandingchangeis inevitablebutbelieving“itcanbe donewithoutputtingfinancialburdensonits community.”

“AsIgotolder,thingsbecamemore importanttome.Ipayattentiontoa lotmorethings,”Slonintoldthe CoastalPoint.

“IkindofgotinvolvedwiththeIndianRiverSchoolDistrict,andIwas morevocalputtingthingsoutthere.I havebeentalkingaboutrunning.I waiteduntilIwas50.IfI’melected, becauseIhaven’tbeeninvolvedin everyaspectofeverything,I’mlooking tobrushuponeverythingalready goingon,whathasn’tbeentouchedor whatisacombinationofsomething thatwouldworkbetter,likeputtinga committeetogetherorbeingpartofan

existingcommittee,”shesaid.

Collinsisknownasoneofthemost conservativemembersoftheDelaware GeneralAssemblyandhasbeenan outspokencriticofgovernmentactions hesaidhebelieves“infringedoncitizens’freedoms.”Sloninsaidsheisalso conservative.

“Ihavelivedheremywholelife.I canseefirsthandinSussexCounty,the spendingandwhatwearegivenfrom theState.SussexCountyisinneed,as awhole,foralotofthingswedefinitelyneed,asfarasplayingcatch-up. Howcanwegetmorefunding,get thingsdoneonourend?”shesaid.

Herwebsitestatesshe“knowsthat timeispreciousandwantstowasteno timedivingintotheissuesthataffect Delawareresidents,”includinginfrastructure,education,jobsandcostof living.”

“Jackihaseyeswideopenspecificallywhenitcomestoourchildren, lower-income,elderlyandfarmers.She wantstoserveonandpossiblycreate committeestonotonlyhelpshapethe issuesthatSussexCountyisexperiencingbuttoseechangesneeded cometofruitionwhereitisneeded.

“SussexCountyisthesmallest countyinDelaware,butthatdoesnot meanwedonothavebigcountyis-

sues.Shehaskeyfirmstanceson growthwithfiscalresponsibility,with wantingrenewedfocusonmuchneedednecessitiesinSussexCounty, likehealthcare,accountabilityfrom governmenttooureducationalsystem, affordability,publicsafetyandallaroundpersonalfreedoms,”herwebsitestates.

Sloninsaidshewantsto“beinthe fighttoinfluencepolicy,spendingand accountability,andmakesureinvestmentsareprioritizedforSussex County.”

“Inthepast,Jackihasbeenanoutspokenadvocatewithourpublic schoolsystemandparentalrights.AdvocationholdsaspecialplaceinJacki’s heart,specificallywithchildrenand theelderly.Jackiisnotyourcareerbuiltpoliticianandprobablywon’t speaklikeone,either.Shespentmost ofheradultlifelivinginthecommunity,justlikeyou.Nowsheiseagerto spendanotherpartofherlifeserving SussexCounty,thehomesheloves. Shewantsopen,transparentcommunicationandactionswithoutexcuses,” thewebsitestates.

AlsorunningfortheDistrict41 seatareRepublicanbusinessmanDoug ConawayandDemocratRyanStuckey, whoownsKisaCaféinDagsboro.

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted JoshuaM.FreemanFoundationFounder andBoardChairMichelleFreeman(left) andoutgoingExecutiveDirectorPatti Grimesatthebeamsigningforthenew FreemanArtsPavilioninAugust2025, markingthestartofconstruction

Grimestostepaside followingappointment ofhersuccessor

TheJoshuaM.FreemanFoundation BoardofDirectorsannouncedon Wednesday,Jan.28,theplannedtransitionofExecutiveDirectorPattiGrimes, whotheysaidwillstepasidelaterthis yearfollowingtheappointmentofher successor.Grimeshasbeenaleaderat thefoundation—anditssignature

venue,theFreemanArtsPavilion— sinceitsfoundingin2007.

Consistentwithgovernancebest practicesanditscommitmenttolongtermsustainability,representativessaid, theboardhasengagedtheglobalexecutivesearchfirmRussellReynoldsAssociatestoconductthesearch.Candidate interviewsareexpectedtobeginasearly asthespring.

“FoundedbyMichelleFreemanin honorofherlatehusband,JoshFreeman,thefoundationisrootedinthebeliefthattheartsshouldbeaccessibleto all.Itsmissionadvancesartsaccess throughperformance,educationand advocacy,”representativessaid.

“UnderGrimes’leadership,the foundationhasgrownsteadily,guided byavisionoflegacy,community,and impact.Togetherwithanengaged board,dedicatedleadershipteam,talentedstaffandcommittedvolunteers, theorganizationhasreachedmorethan 1millionpeoplethroughitssummer concertseriesandyear-roundArtsAccessInitiative—providingmorethan 300,000opportunitiesforstudentsand familiestoexperienceliveartsfreeof charge.”

Now19yearsinthemaking,thenew permanentstageandback-of-housefacilitiesatFreemanArtsPavilionare scheduledtoopeninJulyof2026.The expandedoutdoorvenuewillseatupto

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everyzoningdistricthasaspecificdensity.

“Wearegoingtoworkthroughthese recommendationsrelatedtoshould thosedensitieschange?”hesaid.

LawsonsaidtherearetypesofhousingtheCountyeitherdoesn’tdefineor hasn’tdefinedwell.Hesaidthatduring theworkinggroupsessions,ahousing advocatesaidsingle-familyhomesare beingbuiltbecausethat’swhatcounty codeallowstobebuilttheeasiest.

“Wedon’tseeanythingelsebecause wedon’tdefineanythingelse,sofora developertocomethroughandbuild somethingelse,theyaregoingtohave totrytogetthatapproved,”Lawson said.

Hudsonaskedaboutaccessory dwellingunits(ADUs),definedas smallerunitsonthesamelotasaprimaryunit.Lawsonsaidtheyareallowed anywhereinthestate.Rieleyasked about“tinyhomes”andsaid50or60 tinyhomescouldbebuilton20acres. Lawsonsaidtinyhomesarenot“baked intotherecommendations.”

Rieleysaidclustersoftinyhomesresemble trailerparksandthehomesare affordable.

“Wehavetotweaksomethingsto makeitwork,”Rieleysaid.

BluntRochesterchecksoutbeaches,dunes

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

HavingU.S.Sen.LisaBlunt Rochesterseethebeachandtourthe townonJan.20resultedin“averygood visit,”BethanyBeachMayorRonCalef toldtheBethanyBeachTownCouncil andthoseinattendanceattheJan.23 Stormwater&FloodingCommittee meeting,addingthatithadbeen“a goodopportunitytotalktoherandto allofthemonherstaff.”

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4,000guestsandextendtheperformanceseason,andisexpectedtowelcome morethan150,000visitorsannually, “deliveringtransformativeartsexperiencestothecommunitywhilegeneratingsignificanteconomicandcultural impactacrosstheregion.”

“Servingasexecutivedirectorforso manyyearshasbeenanextraordinary privilege,”Grimessaid.“Thetimingis rightformetostepintomynextleadershipchapter.SinceDay1,wehavebeen growingandcreatingartsexperiences that inspireandconnectpeople.Our workhasalwaysbeengroundedinour mission,andIremaincommittedto supportingtheboardandthenextexecutivedirectorduringtheleadership transition.Thisisanexcitingtimefor everyoneintheorganization,asnew leadershipbringsfreshenergy,ideasand relationships.”

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lookedtoseewhatpartytheyare.Never. Ijusttrytohelpthem,”hesaid.

Hockersaidheisalsoconcerned abouthowtheeducationsystemis fundedbecause,hesaid,noteverystudentisthesameandnoteverystudent iscutoutforpublicschool.

“Weneedtogetthemthebesteducationpossible,nomatterwhatittakes tohelpthem.Ifwedon’tfundevery childtogetthebesteducationpossible, wearehurtingourselves,”hesaid.

At78yearsold,heworksathisbusinessesinthemorning,thenattendsto senatorialduties.

Hissecret:“HavingthegoodLord above,andmywife,”hesaidaboutthe womanhemarriedonJune14,1969. Theyhavefivechildren.

“IfIgetsixhoursofsleepatnight, I’mgood,”Hockersaid.“Ican’tgolikeI usedto,butI’mstillgoing.”

TheDelawareprimaryelectionwill beonSept.15,andthegeneralelection isonNov.3.Delawarestatesenators arepaidabout$52,000eachyear.

“Wehadalotofhandoutsforher, demonstratinghowthistownisaffected.Weshowedherthedunes.We toldherabout,beforethedune,breakers wereflowingtoGarfieldParkway”and oceanwaterwould,attimes,move dumpsters,hesaid.

“Therewasquiteaflowofwaterbeforetheduneswereputin,in2006,and wehavenothadthat,”hesaid,adding thattherehavebeensomedune breaches,whichhesaidfurtherdemonstratestheneedforregularbeachre-

boardexpresseddeepgratitudefor Grimes’leadership,dedicationandenthusiasm.

plenishment,“whichissupposedto happenunderouragreementwith DNREC,”saidCalef.

Calef ’sremarksfollowedguest speakerChristopheTulou,executivedirectoroftheDelawareCenterforthe InlandBays,whodiscussedInlandBays areadevelopmentandthefutureofdevelopmentaroundthebays.

Calefalsosaidthetown’sbeach crossoversareopen,thankstoworkers sentbyDNREC.

“DRNEChasbeengreatlately.Itis

“It’sbeenaprivilegetowitness Patti’sextraordinaryimpactasshebuilt avibrantartshubforDelawareandthe Mid-Atlantic,”theysaid.“Herconvictionthattheartsuniteandupliftcommunitieshastransformedourregion. Pattiisaconsummateprofessionaland changemakerwhoseinfluencewillcontinuefarbeyondtheJoshuaM.Freeman

vastlyimprovedwithGregPattersonas thenewsecretary.…Thanksgiving morning,Icouldn’tbelievethenumber ofpeoplewhowerehereforthatTurkey Trot.…Itwasincrediblehowmany peoplewereintown.

“TheirchiefofstaffofDNRECwas hereonTuesday,too,”Calefsaid.“He offered,‘Whatarethethingswecan helpyouwith?’Oneofthemiswehave aduneforhandicappedaccessthatis

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Foundation.Withhersupport,adynamicteamandtheboard’sguidance, theFreemanArtsPavilionispoisedfor even greatersuccessaswelookaheadto our2026seasonandaninspiringnew chapterforthefoundation.”

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outofcommissionrightnow…down atWellington[Parkway],”hesaid,but townofficialsaskedthattherepairbe delayeduntilafterthenor’easterseason, soarepaireddunecan’tbedamagedby laterwinterstorms.

Later,CaleftoldtheCoastalPoint thatBluntRochester’svisit—which alsoincludedSouthBethanyMayor EdieDonderoandmembersofherstaff —wasanopportunityto“gatherinformationonthestatusofthebeachesand protectivedunesystemsofthecoastal communities.”

“Resiliencestatusfromback-bay floodingwasaswellreviewed,alltoassistinthepreparationofthecurrently working2026WaterResourcesDevelopmentAct,”Calefsaid.“InBethany, thegrouptraveledviatrolleyabout town,stoppingattheboardwalkand walkingovertheHurricaneErin-and Septembernor’easter-damageddunesto thereducedbeachareas.Thoseof BethanyandSouthBethanyareina similarcondition.

“Themayorsofbothcommunities explainedthedamagewhilestanding next totheeight-footdrop-offocean edgeofthedune,”hesaid.“InBethany, thisisagoodthirdofourprotective dune,whichhaseroded,withnoprotectivefenceorraisedbeacharea,aswould

benormalwithareplenishedbeach.”

Hesaidthebeachwaspartiallyreplenishedin2023andhasbeeneroded “tothepointthatitwasverysmallduringthe2025summerseason.”

“Normalreplenishmentisprogrammedbythe2006,50-yearagreementwiththeU.S.ArmyCorpsof Engineers foreverythreetoyears,”

Calefnoted,thoughthatperiodreplenishmenthasalwaysbeensubjecttofederalfundingthroughtheCorps.

“Officialsdescribedhowexposedthe townwaspriorto2006whenthedune systemwasfirstconstructedandhow wellithasperformedoverthepast20 years,protectingthetown’sboardwalk, infrastructure,businessesandresidents.

“Ithaserodedasexpectedoverthe years,toincludeanactualbreachin 2016 atthesouthendoftheboardwalk, butithasdoneitsjobwiththeexpected erosionfromoceanstorms,”Calefsaid. “Aslongastheperiodicreplenishment ismaintaineditwillcontinuetoprotect thecoastalbeachesandtowns.”

BluntRochester,hesaid,wasconcerned,“astheneedtomaintainthe economyofcoastalDelaware,whichthe beachessupport.Thecoastaleconomy hasgrownexponentiallyinrecentyears, withitnowequaltoorgreaterthanthat ofagriculturesupportingtheentire state.”

BethanyBeachofficialsalsoshowed BluntRochestertheLoopCanal,then wentbacktoBethanyBeachTownHall

toreview“back-bayfloodingexposure inbothBethanyandSouthBethany,” Calefsaid,addingthatthesenatorwas toldtheTown’s“proposedoperablemechanicalflapdamprojectisprogressing wellthroughDNRECandU.S.Army CorpsofEngineersreview.”

Hesaidtheprojectwouldcontrol oceansurgefloodingthroughthebays andAssawomanCanal“bycontrolling flowintotown,thuseliminatingthe currentfloodingof30-pluspercentof town30to40daysperyear.”

BluntRochester,inhernewsletterto constituents,laterwrotethat,thisyear, CongressisscheduledtovoteonreauthorizationoftheWaterResourcesDevelopmentActtosupport“water infrastructure,floodandstormcontrol andecosystemrestorationprojectsin Delaware.”

Shesaidsheandherstaff“started ourmorninginBethanyBeach—also knownastheVeniceofDelaware— withMayorsRonCalefandEdieDondero,andotherrepresentativesfrom BethanyandSouthBethany.Ourtour beganin23degrees(feltlike7degrees) weatheronatrolleyandthenwentonto thebeach.

“Next,ImetwithMayorsStan MillsandBillStevens,andotherofficialsfromRehobothBeachand DeweyBeach…[and]ourthirdstop wasaroundtableaboutthebay beaches.WewerejoinedbyrepresentativesfromKentandSussexCoun-

ties(CountyAdministratorsKevin SippleandToddLawson),theBay BeachAssociation,SlaughterBeach (includingMayorHarryWard), Lewes(includingMayorAmy Marasco),BowersBeach(including MayorAdaPuzzo),andunincorporatedBroadkill,SouthBowers,Kitts Hummock,andPickeringBeach.Also participatingwereDNRECSecretary GregPattersonandarepresentative fromSenatorChrisCoons’office,who sharedgreatinsightsandresources.

“These meetingsandtourswereinformativeandenlighteningaswepreparetoworkonWRDA,”Blunt Rochesterwrote.“Whiletherewere somedistinctlocalneeds,Iwasstruck bythebroadconsensusthatuncertainty atthefederallevelismakingitmore difficultforourlocalcommunitiesto planandimplementcoastalresilience initiatives.Fromfundingbeingwithheld tochallengeswithresponsiveness,itis imperativethatwecontinueourlocal, stateandfederalpartnership,”she wrote.

“Whathappensinourcoastalcommunitiesaffectsourentirestateandregion.Ourcoastalcommunities contributeanestimated74,000jobsto oureconomyandimpacteverything fromtourismtocleanwater.AsamemberoftheSenateEnvironment&PublicWorksCommittee,I’llbringwhatI learnedtothetableandkeepworkingto deliverforourcoastaltownsand

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Ifthere’satopicthatstirsthemostconversationinourcommunity,itisgrowth.Newdevelopments,proposedcommercialsites, schools—everyonehasanopinionongrowthandhowitisimpactingtheplacesomanyofuslove.

TheSussexCountyCouncilspentfourhoursthisweekdiscussingrecommendationsfromtheSussexCountyLand-UseReformWorkingGrouponfuturegrowthinSussex,andhowtopair thatgrowthwithinfrastructure.

ThegroupmetregularlyfromMarchof2025throughthemiddleofSeptember,andcameupwithacomprehensivelistofsuggestions.Theyweretaskedbythecouncilspecifically“toreview land-usetrendsinSussexCountyandtoproviderecommendations tothecouncilforpossiblechangesintheCountycodeandComprehensiveLand-UsePlan.”

Someoftherecommendationsthatstoodouttouswereupdatingandestablishingareasintendedforgrowthandconservationto

aligngrowthwithinfrastructureaccessandlandsuitablefordevelopment;adjustingpermitteddensitiesingrowthareasandconservationareastopromotegrowthinstrategicareaswhere infrastructureissupportedanddiscouragegrowthinareaswhere conservationshouldbepromoted;developinglandscapeandtreeplantingrequirementsfordevelopmentprojects;supportingworkingfarmsinAR-1zones;andmodernizingthezoningcodeto makemixed-usedevelopmentapredictablepermitteduseincommercialdistricts.

“I thinkitwasgreat,”saidSussexCountyCouncilPresident DougHudson,regardingthelistofrecommendations.“Idon’tsee anybadparts.Ithinkwecanjumpontheeasyonesandknock themout.”

It’sencouragingtoseethisthoughtfullistofrecommendations regardingthecounty’sfuturegrowth,andthewillingnessofleaders toembracethem.Kudostoallonthiseffort.

Noragebaithere—well,maybealittle

ThevenerableOxfordDictionaryrecentlyreleasedits2025word oftheyear,anditcouldbearguedthatitissimplybaittoprovoke feelingsofrageamongstthosewhodiscussit.

It’s“ragebait.”Thewordoftheyearisragebait.

“We’renotragebaitingyoubychoosingtwowords—though thatwouldbeinkeepingwiththemeaningoftheterm,”saidOxford officials,beforeexplainingthatlexicographersseeragebaitas“asingularwordorexpression,”thusmakingitasingleunitofmeaning.

There’salottolikewiththischoice,inmyopinion.One,it’sin keepingwiththetimesthatwelivein,andindicativeofthetemperaturethatweseealotinouronlinediscourse,aswellastheneedsof contentcreatorstocreatearesponse—any kindofresponse,honestly—toelevatetheir numbersandtheironlinepresence.When historiansgobackthroughthe“wordsofthe year”togaugewhatsocietywaslikeatany giventime,ragebaitwouldbeagoodindicatoroflifeinthisera.

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onlinein2023andthenpeakedthispastsummerasavideobegan makingtheroundsofan11-year-oldIndonesianboylooking“effortlesslycool”ashedidatraditionalmotivationaldanceforaracing boat.

Ifindmyselfgettingstuckonthephrase“effortlesslycool.” Haven’tpeoplebeendoingthisforever?Myguessistheonlinestratospherehasjustcoinedanewphraseforsomethingpeoplehavebeen doingeversinceTheFonzstartedthatjukeboxatArnold’switha nonchalantfistbump.

Readyfortheotherfinalist?Thatthirdwordthatgeneratedso muchinterestitwasupfortheprestigiouswordoftheyear?

It’sbiohack.

Ifyou’renotfamiliarwiththiswordalready,here’sthequickexplanation:Peoplewillthrowideasoropinionsor,yes,fakeinformation,outintothewebospherewiththehope of“evokinganger,discord,andpolarization,”accordingtoOxford.It’s bait,withthegoalofgettingpeoplesoupsetthattheyinteractwith theoriginalauthorandputmoreandmoreeyesonwhattheyoriginallysaid.

Or,sometimes,it’snotevenaboutimprovingone’snumbersonline.It’sjustbecausesomeonewantstomakepeoplemad. Whatadelightfultimeinwhichwelive.

Alas,while“ragebait”getsthelaurels,therewereotherwordsthat fellunderconsiderationforthisrecognition,asthreefinalistsdrew morethan30,000voters.

“Aurafarming”wasoneofthoseothertwoselectionsthatmade thefinalcut.Anothercompoundoftwowords,Oxforddefinesthis as“Thecultivationofanimpressive,attractive,orcharismaticpersona orpublicimagebybehavingorpresentingoneselfinawayintended subtlytoconveyanairofconfidence,coolnessormystique.”

WhoknewIwasaurafarmingwhenIslippedontheiceandfell onmybutt,onlytoplayitofflikeIintendedtodoitallalong?

I’llbehonesthere:Iwasn’tawareofaurafarming.Ilookedintoit abitmore,andOxfordexplainedthatthisfirststartedshowingup

Thisonemademealittlenervousatfirst glance.Istartedimaginingpeopleslipping intomybedroomlateatnight,easingpast myflatulentguarddogwhodoesn’tlike beingwokenup,fightingtheirwaythrough thePopTartwrappersonmynightstand, andinjectingmewithsomethingthatwould changetheconstructionofmyDNA,turningmeintoacreatureso vileand...

ButIdigress.

That’snotwhatitmeansatall.No,biohackreferstoone’sown actionsinattemptingto“improveoroptimizeone’sphysicalormentalperformance,health,longevity,orwellbeingbyalteringone’sdiet, exerciseroutine,orlifestyle,orbyusingothermeans,suchasdrugs, supplements,ortechnologicaldevices,”accordingtothefinepeople atOxford.

So,maybe,youknow,notkeepingastashofPopTartsnextto one’sbed.

Ilovethisexerciseeveryyear,andnotonlybecauseI’magiant wordnerd.It’sanopportunitytochronicletomorrow’shistorytoday, andtoencapsulatewhatpeoplearetalkingaboutorfindimportantin anygivenyear.In1984,attheheightoftheAmericanmallexperience,itwas“shopaholic.”In2000,itwas“chad,”asin,hangingchads ondisputedballots.

TheEnglishlanguageisbeautifulbecauseitisaliving,breathing organismthatcanadapttothetimes,evenifmanyaretoostupidto realizeit.

See?Thatwasragebait.

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InresponsetoDarinJ.McCannregardingputtingthingsintofocus:You definitelyhitthenailontheheadwith thisone.Everythingyoubroughtupis avalidpoint,andIcouldnotagree more.

Definitelypro-farms,agreethere shouldnotbeaworkingpoor.People aretryingtheirbest,workinghardand stillcannotgetahead.It’sprettysad.

Protectingourchildrenisanespeciallybiggyforme.Iretiredfromthe schoolsystem(elementary)andhavealwayssaidifIeverhititbiginthelottery,Iwouldtakeabigchunkofmoney todosomethingforchildrenwhohave sufferedtrauma,wereinanabusivesituationorstrugglingemotionallyorphysically.Myheartgoesouttothechildren! Yes,theyareourfuture,butlet’stake careofandprotectthemnow!

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SussexCountyhasexperiencedrapid populationgrowthsince2000,withits populationincreasingfromapproximately157,000in2000toaround 285,452in2026,representingastaggering82percentgrowthandaveraging nearly3percentannually(about8,500 newresidentsayear).

Thisuncheckedgrowthhasledto numerouschallenges,includingcongestedroads,anincreaseinstopsigns androundabouts,thedemolitionof openareasforconstruction,andthefilling ofstateparksby11a.m.Additionally,risingtaxesforschoolconstruction andstretchedemergencyserviceshave becomepressingconcerns.Mostofthis rapidgrowthisinthecoastalareaof SussexCounty.

Whilerapiddevelopmentisoften toutedasprogress,itcomesatasignificantcost.Asconstructionaccelerates, wearewitnessingincreasingstrainon ourenvironment,infrastructure,and overallqualityoflife.Naturalareasthat onceabsorbedstormwaterandsupportedwildlifearebeingreplacedwith roads,parkinglotsanddensehousing, leadingtoincreasedflooding,polluted

waterwaysandthelossofhabitatsthat cannotbeeasilyreplaced.

Trafficcongestion,overcrowded schools,andstressedemergency/medicalserviceshavebecomecommonplace, whilelong-timeresidentsfeelmarginalizedbyrisingcostsandchangingcommunitycharacter.

Responsibleandthoughtfuldevelopment canbenefiteveryone,but uncheckedgrowthdrivenprimarilyby short-termprofitposesathreattoour future.SussexCountymustprioritize smartplanning,environmentalprotectionandinfrastructurecapacitybefore approvingnewprojects.Residentsdeservetransparencyandameaningful voiceindecisionsthatpermanently shapeourcommunities.

AttheCountyCouncilmeetingon Jan.13,2026,CouncilMemberMcCarronrightlyemphasizedthatgrowth withoutinfrastructureisnotsuccess;it is failure.However,hemistakenly blamedallofthislackofinfrastructure ontheState,overlookingthatthe Countyhasapprovedhousingdevelopmentsinruralareasandallowedthis rapidgrowthrate.

Thetimehascometoceaseplaying theblamegameandcollaborateclosely withtheStatetodevelopaplantoaddressthelackofinfrastructurebefore

theCountycontinuestoapprovedevelopments.

TheCountyCouncilmustmodify currentordinancesthatpromotethis growthandsprawlinourCounty.They havealreadybegunplanningforthe CountyComprehensivePlanfor2028 andreviewingtheSussexCountyLand UseReformWorkingGroupReport recommendations(LURWG).While thesedeliberationsareongoing,the CountyCouncilshouldrefrainfromapprovinganynewdevelopmentthatexceedsthecurrentcapacityofservices andinfrastructure.

Progressshouldnotcompromise cleanwater,openspaces,andlivable neighborhoods.Oncetheseresources aredepleted,theyareirrevocablylost.It isimperativetoslowdown,planwisely, andensurethatdevelopmentgenuinely benefitsthepublicinterest,notjustdevelopers.

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RaySander,chairoftheBoardof DelawareBotanicGardensatPepper Creek(DBG),thisweekannounced threenewDBGBoardmembers: MarkChura,DanBarbatoandDiane Maddex.

Sandersaid,“Thesenewboard membersareverysuccessfulbusiness leaderswithadistinguishedrecordof non-profitservicetoourcommunity.”

Chura,co-owneroftheBrushFactoryinLewesandaconservationconsultant,hasservedasapastboard memberandpastexecutivedirectorof SussexCountyLandTrust.Heholds abachelor’sdegreeinbusinessanda master’sdegreeinpublicadministrationfromtheUniversityofDelaware.

BarbatoisvicepresidentofPennoniAssociatesEngineering,heading thefirm’sNewarkoffice.Heholdsa bachelor’sdegreeincivilengineering fromtheUniversityofDelaware.He ispastvicepresidentandimmediate pastpresidentofDelawareNatureSociety,andwasontheDBGAdvisory Council.Heisinvolvedinland preservationandrestoration,withspecialexpertiseinwaterresourcesengineeringandwater/wastewater treatment.

Maddexisanauthorandpublisher. SheisthefounderandownerofArchetypePressandcofounderof

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Sheholdsabachelor’sdegreefrom NorthwesternUniversity.ShepreviouslyservedontheDBGBoardand AdvisoryCouncil,andshecreatedthe originalDBGwebsite.

DBGExecutiveDirectorSheryl Swedsaid,“Weareexcitedaboutour threenewboardmembers,whowill helpusreachnewrecordsofgrowth andsuccess.And,inaddition,thefollowingleadershavebeenappointedto theDBGAdvisoryCouncil:Bill McAvoy,formerboardmemberand DelawareStateBotanist;LeDee Wakefield,formerboardmemberand businessleader;andStephenPr yce Lea,formerDBGdeputyexecutive director.

“Whilethegardensareclosedfora winterrest,welookforwardtoseeing thepublicnextspringonThursday, March19,whenwereopenforour eighth2026season,”Swedsaid.“Our membersareenjoyingspecialwinter walksinJanuarythroughmidMarch.”

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BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

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January30

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GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllear nbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationisavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-

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QuarterAuctionFundraiser— TheSussex CentralHighSchoolSoftballBoostersare holdingtheir4thAnnualQuarterAuction FundraiserattheMillsborofirehouseat5 p.m.Thegroupislookingfordonationsin termsofraf fleitems,giftbaskets,gift cardsorcertificates.Formoreinformation, contactJessicaWhiteat(302)430-9530 orjessica.white@irsd.k12.de.us,orBrandy Myersat(302)593-2550,orviaemailat brandy_a_myers@yahoo.com.

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AARPMeets— AARPChapter5340will meetat11a.m.intheMillsboroPolice StationConferenceRoom.Theywillhold theirmemorialserviceforthosechapter memberswhopassedawayin2025.Followingthatservice,therewillbeaspeaker

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Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonthat theDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwhohave servedintheCorps,andlivinginSussex County,arewelcometojointomeettheir fellowveteransandconsiderjoiningtheorganization.Theirmissioniscommunity servicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Formoreinformation,call(571) 332-8263.

thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCrippleCreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanon-profit organization,formedinfriendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposesand theeducationofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailtopatishelen@msn.com.

Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helpingthelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild—

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1p.m., withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.For moreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visit thematscgsdelaware.orgor historiclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpersons,andmeetsthefirstand

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatBearTrap Dunes.Thisisaserviceorganizationthat performsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.

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

SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizationwhichmeetsthethird

TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hourFreeWrite sessionintheconferenceroomattheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m.Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevelscan practicecreativewritinginafriendlyand nurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree. Formoreinformation,emailLynnMasseyat bookmom42@yahoo.com.

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

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Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIR raisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocal charities,educationprojects,veterans, women’sempowermentandtheenvironment.Italsoprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderieamongst itsmembers.Tolearnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthemonth (FebruarythroughDecember)attheRolling MeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7p.m.For moreinformation,anddirections,visit sfaod.com.

IrishMenMeet— If youareIrishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursday ofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallinRehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbusHall (behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOceanCity, Md.,from 2to4p.m.Formoreinformation, emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.

LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarvaLeathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation,meetsthe firstWednesdayofeachmonthat5:30p.m. attheResidenceInnat300SeabayLanein OceanCity,Md.Youdon’thavetobeaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedin supportingtheirmissionofservicetoveteransandworthycharitiesontheeasterns shoresofMaryland,DelawareandVirginia.

DARMeets— TheMajorNAthanielMitchell ChapterofNSDARmeetsthesecondSaturdayofthemonth(throughMay)at9:45a.m. attheMillsboroPublicLibrary.Prospective

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ShouldIhavephaseinspectionsonnewconstruction? RealEDvice

Ifyouhaveanewhome built,itishighlyrecommended tohaveapre-drywallinspectionandapre-settlementinspectioncompleted.The pre-drywallinspectionoffers homeownersanopportunityto havethestructural,mechanical, plumbingandelectricalsystemsinspectedbeforethewallsareclosed.

Thisinspectionhelpsidentifyandaddressany issuesorcodeviolationsearlyintheconstruction process,whichcansavetimeandmoneyonfuture repairs.Additionally,itensuresthatthehome’sessentialcomponentsareproperlyinstalledandaccessible,contributingtotheoverallsafetyand qualityoftheproperty.

Thepre-settlementinspectionisacompleteinspectionofallthecomponentsthattakesplace oncethehomeis100percentcomplete.Weroutinelyfindnumerousitemsthatarenotcomplete orhavenotbeencompletedtomanufacturers’ specifications.Oneofthemostcommonissueswe arefindingisthatinteriordoorsarenotpaintedor sealedonallsixedges.Thiscausesdoorstoabsorb moisture,causingexpansionandwarping.This leadstodoorsrubbing,stickingornotclosing properly,andusuallyvoidsthemanufacturer’swarranty.Homebuyerscanuseourreportasapunchlisttorequestalltheitemsbeaddressedpriorto takingpossessionofthehome.

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Newconstructiondoesnot meanperfectconstruction,and thecodeinspectionprocess doesnotprotectyoufrom problemsasyoumightthink. Infact,thereisquitealotdiscoveredduringphaseinspectionsthathomeinspectorsfind thatneedcorrecting.

Ithinkthethinginspectorsfindmostareframingissues,suchasbrokentrussesand missing/damagedgussetplatesthatoccurduring thetimeofshipmentanddelivery,andimproperly cutframingtoallowformechanicalequipment. Alsofoundaremicrobiologicalgrowthissues— themostcommonbeinginthecrawlspace,most oftenresultingfromitgettingclosedinwhile standingwaterfromrecentrainisstillpresent.Issueswithroofing,insulation,windows,plumbing andappliancesalsomakethelist.

So,whenitcomestoyourdreamhome,you shouldnotleaveanythingtochance.Safeguard yourinvestmentandgainpeaceofmindbyinvestinginphaseinspectionsduringtheconstruction process.Therearetypicallythreephases:Phase1, framingandsheathing,whichoccursbeforethe sidinggoeson;Phase2isthepre-drywall,where framingandmechanicalsareinspectedbeforedrywallcoversitup;Phase3,thefinalwalkthrough, happensonceconstructionhasbeencompleted.

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•Ensuringcodecompliance—Inspectors checkthattheconstructionmeetslocalbuilding codes,ensuringthehomeissafeandlegallysound.

•Verifyingqualityandpreventingfutureissues —Theyhelpensurethatcontractorsarenotcuttingcornersandthatthehomeisbuilttoahigh standard,whichcanpreventfutureproblemswith thingslikedrainage,waterintrusionorstructural integrity.

•Protectingyourinvestment—Theinspection reportsprovideadetailedrecordofthehome’s conditionandanyissuesfound,whichservesasirrefutableproofforthebuyertorequestcorrections fromthebuilder.

•Providingleverageforrepairs—Awrittenreportcanbeusedasgroundsforlegalactionifa builderisunwillingtofixdocumentedproblems.

•Buildinglong-termvalue—Byaddressing andfixingissuesduringconstruction,thelongtermlivabilityandvalueofthehomearemaintained.

•Facilitatingfuturemaintenance—Detailed reportsandphotosofthehome’shiddensystems canbeavaluableresourceforfuturemaintenance andrepairs.

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Realtorssupportgovernor’shousingaffordabilityandsupplypriorities

TheDelawareAssociationofRealtorsthisweekwelcomedGov.Matt Meyer’sfocusonhousingaffordabilityandexpandingsupplyfollowing hisStateoftheStateaddressThursday,Jan.22.

Inhisremarks,DARrepresentativesnoted,Meyerhighlightedhousingaffordabilityasagrowing challengeforDelawarefamilies, workers,andseniors.

“TheDelawareAssociationofRealtorssupportseffortstoensurethe stateremainsaplacewhereresidents canaffordtolive,workandbuild

long-termstability.”

Theassociationalsopraisedthe governor’sannouncementofreforms aimedatreducingpermittingapprovaltimelinestoresponsiblyincreasehousingsupply.Meyernoted thatregulatorybarrierscontribute significantlytohousingcosts,calling attentiontotheimpactofpermitting delaysondevelopment.Streamlining theapprovalprocessisanimportant steptowardaddressingDelaware’s housingshortageanddeliveringnew homesmoreefficientlytomeet growingdemand,DARrepresenta-

tivessaid.

“Ourmembersseeeverydayhow limitedsupplyandrisingcostsaffect familiesandemployersacross Delaware,”saidDeniseForman Gaines,presidentoftheDelaware AssociationofRealtors.“Expanding housingopportunitiesisessentialto maintainingastrongworkforceanda healthyeconomy.”

TheDelawareAssociationofRealtorsemphasizeditswillingnessto partnerwiththeMeyeradministration,membersoftheGeneralAssembly,andotherstakeholdersto

advancepractical,market-basedsolutionsthatexpandhousingopportunitieswhilerespectingprivate propertyrightsandlocalcommunities.

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Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhatthey

doordon’taccept. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor, ymuchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)8549262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4 to5p.m.Readaloudto

afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram—

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayof everymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsare thethirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to 3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristian Church.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440,orsend anemailtobonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligiblefor winner-take-allprize.Thepublicisinvitedto attend. Youmustbe18-plustoattendor play.Post24kitchenalsoservesfrom4-7 p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c)charities,with anemphasisonveteranprogramsandcom-

FIRE SALE!

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WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvited.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

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

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645is hostingCashBingoeveryWednesday,andit isopentothepublic.Doorsopenat5p.m. andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m.Foodis availablefromthekitchenbeforeBingo startsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call(443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurchin Selbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthesecondandfourthFridaysofthemonthfrom 6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee. Rentalskatescomeinchildandadultsizes. Snacksanddrinksareavailableforpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiverSchool Districtincaseofinclementweather.For moreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom5 to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmealofferedeveryweek,anddine-inorcarry-outis available.Allmealsareservedwithdrinks, saladsanddesserts.ThefirstWednesdayof themonthwillfeatureporktenderloin,with mac&cheeseandgreenbeans.Thesecond Wednesdaywillfeaturechickenand dumplings,greenbeans,mashedpotatoes andgravy.ThethirdWednesdaywillfeature lasagna,alfredowithchickenandbroccoli, breadandItalianweddingsoup.Thefourth Wednesdaywillfeaturechickenlegquarter withbakedbeansandcoleslaw.Thefifth Wednesdaywillbechef’schoice.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3p.m. atthechurch.Therewillbevaluableguidanceandtipsondealingwiththelossofa lovedone.Formoreinformation,call5399510.

Politics

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

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets

By Katie Hale

LionsClubsupports medicalequipment loanerprogram

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub’smedicalequipmentloanerprogramprovides supporttoSussexCountyresidents, throughthededicationofitsvolunteers.

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub,based inOceanView,hasbeenservingthecoastal communitiesofSussexCountysinceits foundingin1946.Amongitsmanyinitiatives,oneofthemostimpactful,representativessaid,istheMedicalEquipment LoanerProgram,whichofferswheelchairs, walkers,crutches,hospitalbedsandother essentialmedicalitemstoresidentsinneed.

“Thisprogramensuresthatindividuals facingtemporaryorlong-termhealthchallengescanaccessequipmentwithoutthefinancialburdenofpurchasingitoutright,” theysaid.

Howtheprogramworks:

•Accessibletoall—Communitymemberscanborrowmedicalequipmentfreeof charge,makingitespeciallyvaluablefor familieswithlimitedresources.

•TheprogramiscoordinatedbyLion ScottBrannan,whooverseesrequestsand managestheinventory.Hecanbereached atsbrannan1@yahoo.comor(301)5430329.Heisalsothecontactforvolunteers interestedinparticipatingintheProgram.

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attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe firstWednesdayofeverymonthat5p.m. Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakers andmeetinglocations,visitdeldems38.org oremailingthematDeldems38@gmail.com.

Sussex RepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat 6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Information onmonthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundat sussex.gop

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

Republican WomenMeet— TheSussex

CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner,and themeetingstartsat5:30p.m.Thecostis $40.RSVPbythe15thofeachmonthto info@scrwc.net.Theorganizationeducates, informsandcreatesfellowshipwithlikemindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visit scrwc.netoremailthematinfo@scrwc.net.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to9:45a.m. atTheHopeCenter.Theclassesaresession-based,notdrop-in,socontactCarol Lynchat(302)745-8237or cklynch03@gmail.comformoredetailson theseclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. Yogaisalso offeredonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemail tozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact

SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.Formore information,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLane Parkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

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

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalof GeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayofevery

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Donations will be accepted in the library on Tuesdays from 2 4 pm

Please note that some of our programs have Limi ted in-person seating Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!

The library is MUCH more than just books!

We have a variety of fun, free programs & resources that are available to ALL, regardless if they have a library card!

Check out what the library has to offer you:

Live Online Author Talks with the LSC Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors & thought leaders. Participate in live talks or watch past talks for FREE from the comfort of home.

Newspapers com Newspapers.com Library Edition offers full-page images with searchable full text for millions of pages of newspapers dating from the early 1700’s to the early 2000’s. Access this FREE resource with your South Coastal Library card.

Kanopy & Hoopla

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

Libby

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

Creativebug

Using a valid South Coastal Library card, you can access thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts & artists. Funded by the Friends of the South Coastal Library

Museum Passes

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

monthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsistoflinking intotheJeffersonHealthStrokesupportGroup andalsohavein-personsupport.Reservations arerecommended,butwalk-insarewelcome. Formoreinformation,call(302)440-4866. Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetings lastforuptotwohours.

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.

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

BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeagueon Thursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcentermembers.

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m.onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

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

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

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m.onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe

2/6 - 8-10pm Hot Sauce Sat 2/7 - 8-10pm Steve Kuhn NOLA Band

Rescheduled to Sunday, February 8 • Brunch Buffet

Benefiting Roxana Fire Department

‐ 1:00pm Adults ‐ $18 • Kids 10 & Under ‐ $8 Kids 2 & under ‐ Free *Gratuity Not Included*

Scrambled Eggs, CheesyScrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Patties, BreakfastHam, Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh, Fruit, Coffee, Tea, Pepsi Products, Apple Juice

Order tickets online through Bethany Chamber, In-Person at the Chamber or The Salted Rim restaurant, Over the Phone 302-539-2100, or Walk-Ins welcome at The Salted Rim on 2/8

monthfrom10a.m.to2p .m.atthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringingabox lunchisencouraged.Newmembersare alwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendan emailtothechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJackMagar atk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgra m— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscuss ion— TheGeorgetownPublic

Winter

Mon-Fri ONLY - 11:30 - 3:00

Monday - $10 Cheesesteaks

Taco Tuesday - $6 (ea) Taco chicken, beef, shrimp, fish

Wednesday - $12 Build-a-Burger

Thursday - $12 Fried Grouper Sand

Friday - $15 Crab Cake Sand

LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfr om5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepubliccurrentlyonSaturdaysfrom11 a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummermonths,from MaythroughSeptember,hoursareMonday, WednesdayandFriday,from10a.m.to noon.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonline attownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticoke IndianMuseumistheonlyNativeAmerican museuminDelaware,andislistedintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,alongwith beingpartoftheDelawareHistoryTrail.The museumisopen10a.m.to4p.m.Tuesdays toSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson. Formoreinformation,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudyWednesdaymorningsfrom10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,andto register,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,w illmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

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

MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthatSalem ChurchinSelbyvi lleat6:30p.m.Formore information,visitsumc.com.

LionsClub

Donationsofgentlyusedmedicalequipmentareaccepted.Monetarydonationscan bemailedtoLordBaltimoreLionsClub, P.O.Box525,OceanView,DE19945.

•Equipmentisloanedforaslongas needed,whetherforrecoveryfromsurgery, mobilityassistanceorcaregivingsupport.

“Theprogramthrivesbecauseofthe

dedicatedvolunteerswhomaintain,clean, anddeliverequipment.TheseLionsembodytheclub’smotto,‘WeServe.’”

Theireffortsinclude:

•Maintenanceandsafetychecks—Volunteersensureallequipmentisingood workingorderbeforelendingitout.

•Logistics—Theyorganizestorageand handlethedistributionofitemsacrossmultiplecommunities,includingMillville, Clarksville,BethanyBeach,Frankford, DagsboroandOceanView.

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•Personaltouch—Manyvolunteersgo beyondlogistics,offeringcompassionand reassurancetofamiliesduringstressful times.

Theloanerprogramisoneexampleof theLions’commitmenttocommunityservice.Membersalsovolunteerinthemission areasofhunger,disasterrelief,diabetes awareness,vision,environmental,childhood cancerandhumanitariancauses.

“Theseactivitieshighlighttheclub’srole asacornerstoneofsupportinSussex County.”

Celebrating80yearsofservice,theLord BaltimoreLionsClubcontinuestoadaptto communityneeds.Themedicalequipment loanerprogram,theysaid,reflectstheiren-

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IRseniorseeksmurals,marimbaandmore

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

WhenEllenLyonspassesthrough Millsboro,sheseeswhateveryoneelse can,too:herartwork,emblazonedasa muralonthesideofanAllenHarim building.AsasenioratIndianRiver HighSchool,Lyonshopestopursue herpassionforart,anddedicationto teaching,intothefuture.

“Iliketotellstoriesthroughmy art,”shesaid.

Someofherfavoritecreationsare slightlysurrealimaginingsofanastronautinspacediscoveringspacebunnies,oranunderwatercityscape,likea sunkenNe wYorknowsurroundedby coralreefandfish.

Lyonsfillsherlifewithillustration anddesign,fromwatchingYouTube tutorialsduringCOVID-19lockdowns,toearningafewcreditsatlast

CoastalPoint•Submitted IRseniorEllenLyonsposesforaphoto withherAllenHarimmural.

summer’son-campusartintensiveat MooreCollegeofArt&Designin Philadelphia.

SouthernDelawareSchoolofthe Artshelpeddevelopherinterest,since theclassesthereoftenuseartistic meanstodrivehomeacademiclessons. Forthedramacredit,sheblendedonstageworkwithbackstagesetdesign.

“Ijustthinkit’ssomethingfunto do.It’sagoodwaytogetyourideasout there.It’salsoagoodwaytoprocess myemotions.”

Sherecalledfillinghergrandfather’s oldsparenotebookswithdrawingsand stickfigures,armedwithher64-color Crayolacrayonpackwithbuilt-in sharpener.

Today,she’sfascinatedbyallkinds ofmedia,frombrightalcohol-based markerstorecentlessonsinscreenprintingandshirtdesign.

“Iliketolearningeneral,soIlike totryasmuchasIcan.”

Lately,“We’reinportfolioseason,” shesaid,whichmeanswrappingupindividualprojectsshowingarangeof skill.

Withextratimeinherschedule,she hopestospendpartofthissemester assistingintheartroomatHowardT.

MSOpresentsFebruaryEnsembleSeries

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

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

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

Lyons

EnnisSchool.

ThedaughterofAndrewandPage Lyons,she’salwaysbeensurroundedby familywhoareentrenchedinthecommunity,inworkandvolunteerism.She imaginescontinuingthatonherown, perhapsteachingorcontributingto publicartprojects.

“Mymomisalsoateacher,soI’ve alwaysadmiredthedifferenceeducatorscanmake,”Lyonshadpreviously stated.

AtIRHS,shechoseclassesinart, teachingandpsychology.

Nextautumn,shehopestoattend collegeforart,possiblyfineartsandillustration,maybewithaminorintextilesandeducation.There’scertainly lotstochoosefrom,especiallyasshe learnsevenmorestylesincollege.

Inherfreetime,Lyonssaid,she lovesStarWarsandwatchinganimation.

Whenreading,“Ithinkfantasyand sci-fiismoreinteresting.…Idon’t wanttoreadaboutsomeonegoingto highschool—Ialreadygotohigh school!”

She’safounderandpresidentofthe IRHSDebateClub,andsheplaysthe xylophoneandmarimbawiththe marchingband.

LyonstookachanceontheAllen Harimmuralcontesttowardtheendof herjunioryear.

“Ithoughtitwouldbefun,”she said,especiallyhavingfinishedmostof herin-classprojects.

Althoughshe’sparticipatedinart showsacrossSussexCounty,“I’venever hadmyartonabuilding.…Thisisa firstforme!”sheaddedwithalaugh.

“Ithinkpublicartisreallycool. That’swhyIlikespendingtimein Philadelphia,”fullofbrightlypainted muralsonbuildingsandpublicstreets. Shesaidshedoesnotcondoneillegal graffitibutadmiresthecoloranddesignofstreetart.

“Ithinkpublicartisreallyimportant.Itmakespublicspacesmorepositive.”

FortheinauguralAllenHarim

Feb.7,at3p.m.atEpworthUnited Methodist ChurchinRehobothBeach, 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

ArtistScholarship,Lyonsusedthe company’sblue-and-goldlogocolorsin anillustrationofroastchicken,eggs, grainandmore.Thecompanyawarded Lyonsafewhundreddollarsandwill

Penderecki’sQuartetforClarinetand StringTrio,astriking20th-century workthatcombinesmodernharmonic languagewithdramaticcontrastandintensity.

TheperformersincludeCelaya Kirchner,PrincipalSecondViolin;Yuri Tomenko,PrincipalViola;KatieMcCarthy,PrincipalCello;DanaNewcomb,PrincipalOboe;andCherylHill, PrincipalClarinet.Together,theensemblebringsawiderangeofmusicalstyles andhistoricalperiodsintocloseconversation,showcasingbothindividualvir-

emblazonherartworkonafiresuppressiontankatthePinnacleWay plant,visiblefromIronBranchRoad, foroneyear.

“We’reproudtosupportyounglocal

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

Ticketsandadditionalinformation areavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.org

talentandhonoredtoshowcaseEllen’s muralforeveryonepassingby,”companyrepresentativesstated.

Obituaries

CoraL.Burgan,88

CoraL.Burgan,88,ofOceanView, Del.,formerlyofBaltimore,Md.,went hometobewiththeLordonSunday, Jan.25,2026,inthecomfortofher ownhome.ShewasborninBaltimore, Md.,onApril10,1937,daughterof thelateDavidL.ParrandMary(Connolly)Parr.ShewasagraduateofEasternHighSchoolinBaltimore,inthe Classof1955.

BurganwasemployedbytheSocial SecurityAdministrationfrom1955 until1985,priortorelocatingto Delaware.AftermovingtoOcean View,sheworkedpart-timefor28.5 yearsasabookkeeperatCountry Wicker.Duringthattime,shealso workedforSeaColonyandLayton Associates.

ShelovedtheLord andfaithfully usedhergiftsbyvolunteeringhertime atseverallocalnursinghomes,includingLewesConvalescent,Renaissance andHarborHealthcare.ShewasadevotedmemberofMariner’sGlobal MethodistChurch,whereshewas deeplyrootedintheRockofAges MinistryandtheFeedMySheepMinistry.Sheespeciallyenjoyedplanning gatheringsatGrottoPizza,andsendinggreetingcardstoherfriendsand family.

Inadditiontoherparents,Burgan wasprecededindeathbyherhusband, VernonBurganJr.;hersister,SueParr; andherbrother-in-law,Charles“Buck” Burgan.Sheissurvivedbyherson, VernonD.BurganofGeorgetown, Del.;hersister-in-law,ConnieBurgan

ofWestminster,Md.;andhernephew, BrianBurgan,hiswife,Barbara,and theirson,BrendinBurgan.Sheisalso survivedbydearfamilyfriendsTeresa Ciekotandherhusband,Vernon,of Dagsboro,Del.,andtheirchildren, CoryCiekotandLeahO’Boyle;aswell astheCiccantifamily—LoriCiccanti,JosephCiccantiandhiswife, Annie;andDawnMarieAlcantaraand herhusband,Rey.

Avisitationwastobeheldfrom1 to2p.m.onThursday,Jan.29,2026,at theOceanViewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38040MuddyNeck Road,OceanView,Del.,whereafuneralservicebeganat2p.m.Interment willfollowatMariner’sBethelCemeteryinOceanView,Del.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilyrequestedthatat-

tendeesbringacannedgoodtosupport theFeedMySheepMinistryat Mariner’sGlobalMethodistChurch, 81CentralAvenue,OceanView,DE 19970.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

PamelaJ.‘Pam’Glenn,73

PamelaJ.“Pam”Glenn,73,ofDagsboro,Del.,peacefullywenthometobe withherLordonThursday,Jan.22, 2026, surroundedbythefamilyshe lovedsodeeply,inthecomfortofher ownhome.ShewasbornonJune24, 1952,inNorwalk,Conn.,tothelate ClydeWilliamVanceandBonnie (Hoskins)Vance.

GlenngraduatedfromMountHope HighSchoolinWestVirginiabefore beginningajourneythatwouldeventuallyleadhertoRockHall,Md.— wherefatesteppedin.Whileworkingat asnackbar,shemettheloveofherlife, ThomasE.Glenn.Theirlovestory grewintoadevotedmarriageof54 years,builtonfaith,loyalty,laughterand unconditionallove.

AftermovingtoDelaware,Glenn becameafamiliarandtrustedfacein thecommunity.SheworkedatHocker’s, managedtheDagsboroandMilton QuickStops,andlaterfulfilledalifelonggoalbyopeningherownbusiness, PersonalServiceCleaners.Formore than20years,shepouredherwork ethic,prideandkindnessintoserving countlessfamilies.ToGlenn,herclients werenever“justcustomers”—theywere people shecaredfor,prayedforand treatedlikefamily.

FamilywasthecenterofGlenn’s world.Nothingbroughthermorejoy thantimespentwithhergrandchildren —especiallycookingandbakingalongsidethem,passingdownrecipes,laughterandlove.Shecreatedmemoriesthat willliveonforgenerations.Shealso cherishedtravelingwithherhusband, particularlycruisingtogether.Oneof hergreatestjoyswasgiftingeachgrandchildaspecialgraduationcruisewith her andherhusband,Tom,creatinglifelongmemoriesone-on-onewitheachof them.

Glennleavesbehindherdevoted husband,Thomas“Tom”Glenn,with whomshesharedalifetimeofloveand partnership;hersons,ThomasEdgar GlennJr.andhiswife,Leslie,andtheir son,ThomasEdgarGlennIII;and JasonWilliamGlennandhiswife, Corinne,andtheirdaughtersAriel Johnson,AubreyJohnsonandAddyson Glenn.

Herheartwasbigenoughtoembracemany,andshewasblessedwitha beautiful extendedfamilythroughfostering.SheissurvivedbyfosterdaughterCindyLawrenceandherhusband,

engerhuntcanearnprizes.Formoreinformation,call302-732-9351orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.FollowusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

WinterSowingPerennials— Wintersowingisaneasyandlow-costmethodtosuccessfullystartseedstogrowyourown plantsoutdoorsduringthecoldermonths. This10:30a.m.classatFrankfordPublic Librarywillcoverthebasicsofseedselection,gatheringyoursupplies,preparin grecycledcontainersandplantingyourseeds. Allsupplieswillbeprovidedforyoutotake homesomewintersowncontainerstogrow perennialsforyourgarden(ortobringto

ourMayplantswap!)Whetheryouarea beginnerorseasonedgardener,thisworkshopwillhelpyoutolearneverythingyou needtoknowtobecomeacompetent “wintersower.”Registrationisrequired. Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. PleasefindusonF acebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February2-28

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

February3

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree,1hourVinyasaYogaclass.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength,and promoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutth ebody.Deeprelaxationandstress releasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayoga matandfoamblocks.Registrationopens 4:30pmonJan.27andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,

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43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

February4

ValentineStoryTime— Bringyourlittle oneforsweetstories,funsongs,andlots ofValentine’sfunat10:30a.m..Thisprogramisperfectforchildrenages5and under.Noregistrationrequired,butParents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

WinterLectureSeries— IndianRiverLifeSavingStationinvitesthepublictogetout o fthehouseonWednesdayeveningsat5 p.m.andlearnfromavarietyofexpertsin

variousfieldsrangingfromlocalhistoryto Delaware’snaturalresources.Visitthe DelawareSeashoreStateParkFacebook pageforupdatesoneachweek’stopics. Lecturesarefreetoattend,butspaceis limitedsopre-registrationisrequiredby calling302-227-6991.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration i snotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Teens&TweensBookClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.indiscussing CatchingFirebySuzanneCollins.New membersarealwayswelcome.Pickup yourbookatthelibraryordownloaditon

Hoopla.Spotsarelimited,soregistrationis encouraged.Call302-732-9351orv isitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

February5

LunchBreakCoreYoga— Lookingto squeezeinsomefitnessandyogaduring yourday?ThentrySouthCoastalLibrary’s FREELunchBreakCoreYogaClasswith SarahSchaber,RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,at12:10p.m.This40-minute,alllevelsyogaclassfocusesonstrengthening theabdomenandlowerbackwhilestretchingawaytensionandstr ess.Thismayalso helpimproveenergylevelsandfightfatigue!Wewillbemovingthroughvarious positioning(i.e.lyingonourbacksandab-

domen,seated,handsandknees,and standing.)Inordertoensureallparticipants'safety,wedoaskthatyouareable tomoveandrepositionindependently. Bringamatortowel,waterbottle,blocksif youhavethem,andyourself.Free,for Ages18-plus.Registrationopens12:10 pmonJan.29andisavailableat https://southcoast al.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote

earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@Frankfo rdPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

February6

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

BookClub—BetterLivingThroughBirding— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sAdult BookGroupmeetsonthefirstFridayofthe monthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussion aboutafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle. ThismonthwearediscussingBetterLiving ThroughBirdingbyChristianCooper. Copiesofthebookareavailableatthe

FrankfordPublicLibrary.Call302-73 29351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February7

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

GuidedH ike— DelawareStateParksinvites thepublictoaguidedhikeovertheIndian RiverInletBridgeonSaturday,Feb.7,at4 p.m.Learnaboutthedynamicforcesthat haveshapedtheinletoverthelast200 years.Findoutaboutthebridgesthathave spannedtheinletandhowthecurrent bridgedesigncametobe.Pre-registration required.Visitdestateparks.com/Programs (orcall302-227-6991within24hoursof program).$8perperson.Ages6andup.

Bull&OysterRoast— TheFrank fordVolunteerFireCompanyhostsitsannualBull &OysterRoastonSaturday,Feb.7,from5 to9p.m.Menuincludestheirfamousoysterfritters,rawandsteamedoysters,roast beefsandwiches,hotsausages,hotdogs, potatosalad,coleslaw,bakedbeansand chips.Beerandsodawillbeavailable. Therewillberaffles,silentauctionand more.Ticketsare$50inadvance(atFriday nightoystersales,attheFrankfordTown Hallorhttps://frankfordfire.com)and$60 atthe door.

DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike

Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety. NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonth at10a.m.Ages13-plusonly.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FunsusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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

February9

GetCrafty:Valentine’sEdition— Wewill haveassortedValentine’sDayCraftsfor adultstocompletewhilewewatcharomanticcomedyincelebrationofValentine’s Day!Lightsnacksprovided.Joinusbetween3–4:45p.m.Free,forAges18-plus. Registrationisappreciatedbutnotrequired.Craftinfoandregistrationareavailableathttps:// southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518,butwalk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 BlackHistoryMonthFamilyScavenger Hunt— CelebrateAfricanAmericanHistoryallmonthlongwithafamily-friendly readingchallengeandscavengerhuntat FrankfordPublicLibrary.Familiescanexplorelocalhistorybyvisitingarealandmarks,andtheycanusethebooksand otheritemsinthelib rary'sarchivestodiscoverfascinatingfacts.Familieswhocompletethescavengerhuntcanearnprizes.

Formoreinformation,call302-732-9351 orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.Followuson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. PurposefulPlayforPreschoolers— Preschoolchildrenandtheircaregiverscan exploreSTEAMthemesthroughhands-on playatFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m. Comeinanddiscoverwhatwe’reallabout. F ree!Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlib rary.

February10

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

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James,theirchildren,J.J.LewisandMirandaLeeLawrence,andgrandchildren, Ethan,Lauren,Morgan,XelaandKillianLewis;fosterdaughterJennifer Nutleyandherhusband,Matt,their children,KohlMiller,RaiderNutley, JensenNutleyandBriarNutley,and theirgrandson,JettMiller;fosterson JesseJamesDecker;andherveryspecial chosengranddaughter,KhloeSullivan, whoheldauniqueplaceinGlenn’s heart.

Glennisalsosurvivedbyherbrother andsister-in-lawBobandBeckyGlenn, and theirchildren,AndyGlennandValerieGlennandtheirfamilies,allof Maryland;heryoungestbrother,Ronald EdwardVanceofHickory,N.C.;her nephewZachariahWilliamVanceof Jacksonville,N.C.;andherniecesJeni Mickandherhusband,William,and theirdaughter,GlendaMick,and WendyMartinezandherchildren, MikoMartinezandLeilaHill.

Shewasblessedwithfriendshipsthat spanneddecadesandmeanttheworld toher.Shetreasuredher“forever friends”RuthieMaloney(52years), DebbieMurray(40years)andBonnie Thomas(25years),andherdearest friendLyndaShockleyBaull—women whowalkedbesideherthroughlife’s joysandhardshipsandneverlefther

Glenn’sfaithwasacornerstoneof herlife.ThefamilyextendeditsheartfeltgratitudetoherlovingchurchfamilyatBethelMethodistChurchin Dagsboro,Del.,whoseprayers,visits, andunwaveringsupportcarriedher throughmanydifficultseasons.

A visitationwillbeheldfrom10a.m. tonoononSaturday,Jan.31,2026,at BethelMethodistChurch,28311ClaytonStreet,Dagsboro,Del.,whereafuneralservicewillbeginatnoon. IntermentwillfollowatDagsboroRedmenCemetery.Inlieuofflowers,memorialcontributionsmaybemadein Glenn’shonortoDelawareHospice, 100PatriotsWay,Milford,DE19963, orGiftofLifeHowie’sHouse,401 CallowhillStreet,Philadelphia,PA 19123.Condolencesmaybesharedat www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

NancyL.Kushela,80

NancyL.Kushela,80,ofFenwickIsland,Del.,andformerlyofOdessaand Newark,Del.,passedawayonSunday, Jan.18,2026,atAtlanticGeneralHospitalinBerlin,Md.Shewasbornin Salisbury,Md.,onMay9,1945,the daughterofthelateHarleyTherlLong andGraceMay(Daisey)Long.

ShewasagraduateofSelbyville HighSchool,intheClassof1963,and wentontofurtherhereducationatthe UniversityofDelaware,whereshecompleted herundergraduatedegree,aswell

astwomaster’sdegrees,inscienceand education.

KushelabeganherprofessionalcareerasabedsidenurseinElPaso,Texas, beforereturningtoDelaware,whereshe workedasamaternitynurseatWilmingtonHospital.Inthemid-1970s,she transitionedintoteaching,beginning heracademiccareeratDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeinDover. Overtheyears,sherosetobecomedepartmentchairoftheNursingDepartment. Sheconcludedherdistinguished careeratDelTechinGeorgetown,retiringin2005.

WhilelivinginOdessa,Kushelawas activelyinvolvedwiththeAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen (AAUW).Followingretirement,she greatlyenjoyedcaringforhergranddaughters.Shealsocherishedherwide circleoffriendsandlovedmeetingthem forlunchesandsocialgatherings.

Kushelawillbefondlyremembered forherremarkablestorytellingability, her fun-lovingpersonalityandherdeep devotiontoherfamily—especiallyher belovedgranddaughters—aswellas herlifelongloveofElvis.

Inadditiontoherparents,Kushela wasprecededindeathbyhersister, ConnieParker,in2021.Sheissurvived byherlovinghusbandof61years,RodmanKushela;hertwochildren,Karen McIlvaineandherhusband,Thad,of Lewes,Del.,andKeithKushelaandhis wife,Alison,ofMooresville,N.C.;and

hertwocherishedgranddaughters,MirandaandAddisonMcIlvaine,bothof Lewes.

AcelebrationofKushela’slifewillbe heldat2p.m.onSunday,March29, 2026,atLighthouseSoundRestaurant, 12723St.Martin’sNeckRoad#2,Bishopville,Md.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin hernametotheHopeLodgebyvisiting https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/ho pelodgephiladelphia/donateorBrandywineValleySPCAbyvisiting www.bvspca.org.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

CliftonMitchell,87

CliftonMitchell,87,formerlyof OceanView,Del.,diedfromcanceron Jan.21,2026,atTheMooringatLewes retirementcommunityinLewes,Del. HewasbornonNov.13,1938,to GeorgeHuntMitchellandMargaret CoonsMitchell.

HegrewupinChevyChase,Md., andenjoyedsportsandsinginginthe choirattheWashingtoncathedralwhile attendingSt.AlbansSchool.HegraduatedfromWashington&Lee UniversityandservedfiveyearsintheU.S. Navyasasupplycorpsofficer.Hethen continuedhisstudiesattheWharton SchoolofBusiness,wherehemetand marriedMaryPritchard(Mitchell)in 1967.Mitchellworkedasanaccountant andcomptroller,spendingmostofhis careerattheBrookingsInstitutein Washington,D.C.

HeandMaryMitchellraisedtwo sonsinBethesda,Md.,Clifton“Mitch” MitchellJr.andJames“Jimmy” Mitchell.Hewasagreathusbandand father whoenjoyedtossingaballaround withhisboys,takingthemtoRedskins andOriolesgames,andcoaching Jimmy’ssoccerteam.

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Heprovidedforhisfamilywhilesettingagoodexamplethroughhisquiet dedicationandsolidworkethic.Heenjoyed25yearsofretirement,splitting timebetweenhis“redhouse”inOcean View,Del.;andhissummerhomein Liverpool,NovaScotia.Ashisphysical conditiondeclined,heremaineda happyandfriendlyman,whoenjoyed greetingfriendsandstrangersonmorning tripstotheBethanyBeachboardwalk,andtheLiverpoolNovaScotia EmeraCentregym.Hewasalways quicktoofferasmile.

Mitchellissurvivedbyhiswife;sons; daughters-in-law(VickiGeiger MitchellandMariaPalladinoMitchell); sixgrandchildren(Nick,Zack,Tori, Kira,CooperandSammie);beloved olderbrother,Dr.GeorgeMitchell;and George’schildren,HuntandJulie.

Therewillbearemembrancefor MitchellonFeb.21,2026,atThe MooringsatLewes,fromnoontotwo p.m.

GeraldT.‘Jerry’WalkerJr.,91

Withheavyhearts,hischildrenannouncedthepassingoftheirbelovedfather,GeraldT.“Jerry”WalkerJr.,91,of Georgetown,Del.,onFriday,Jan.16, 2026.Hepassedawaypeacefullyat BeebeHealthcareinLewes,Del.,with hisdevoteddaughter,Renée,byhisside. “Hehasvaliantlyearnedhiswings,is withhisLordandSaviorandisreunitedwiththeloveofhislife,Evelyn ‘Jane,’inHeaven.”Walkerwasbornto ElinorHainesandGeraldT.WalkerSr. onSunday,June10,1934,atHarford MemorialHospitalinHavredeGrace, Md.

Hewasraisedintheprojectsof KingsessinginSouthwestPhiladelphia, Pa.,andspentmanyofhisyouthful summerswithhisgrandparentsandextendedfamilyinHavredeGrace,where hisloveoffishingbegan.Hewasa graduateofJohnBartramHighSchool inPhiladelphia.

Walkerproudlyandhonorably servedhiscountryintheU.S.AirForce asanAirmansecondclass,basedat McGuireAirForceBasefrom1955 until Augustof1962,workingasanaircraftmechaniconF-84andF-89aircraft.HealsoactivelyservedinFrance from1961to1962duringtheBerlin Crisis.

Duringhisextensivecareer,Walker workedintheaviationindustryasan aircraftmechanicforcompaniessuchas PanAmericanWorldAirways(Pan Am),BoeingVertolandAtlanticAviation.Healsoworkedinvariousother positions,includingasanFBOline servicetechnicianatWingsField,agas stationattendant,taxidriverandsecurityguard(tonameafew)overtheyears tofurthersupporthisgrowingfamily.

Intheearly1970s,Walkermovedto Delawareandansweredanadfora

truckdriverforAirProducts&ChemicalsinDelawareCity,Del.Thechemical-industrycompanyhadtwopositions open.Afterbeinggiventhechoiceof whichjobhepreferred,hewasultimatelyhiredastheirdistributionsupervisor.Duringhistenure,hequickly earnedtherespectofhisemployees,coworkers,managementandotherswith hishonesty,dependabilityandstrong workethic.Healwaysgotthejobdone, andreceivedmanysafetyandservice awardsfromthecompanyasaresult. Heretiredfromhislongandsuccessful careeratAirProducts&Chemicalsin Marchof1995.

Inhisfreetime,Walkerenjoyed hunting,bowling,woodworkingand fishing—especiallysurf-fishingatthe IndianRiverInletinDelaware. Throughouttheyears,hispassionand talent forwoodworkingresultedin manyofhishandcrafted,one-of-a-kind creations—includingwagons,toyboxes, dollhousesandcradles,coat/hatracks, birdhouses,feeders,bear-themedtables andlamps,shelvesandvariousother items—beingproudlydisplayedinhis homeandthehomesoffamilyand friends.

Hespentmanyseasonssurf-fishing withhis“fishingbuddies,”Galen,Tom, JohnandGeneattheinlet,frequently makingitadailyadventurewithGalen whentheweatherandsurfconditions allowed.Occasionally,Janeandhisbuddies’ladieswouldjointhemonthe beach.Hesharedhisloveofsurf-fishing withhisformerfather-in-law,Frank, RenéeandSonyaovertheyears.Hewas alsoactivelyinvolvedinseveralorganizations,includingtheLoyalOrderof MooseandVeteransofForeignWars (VFW),andwasalifememberofboth AmericanLegionPost28andtheNationalRifleAssociation(NRA).

Duringhisretirement,heandJane enjoyedtravelingtogetherandvisitedall 48U.S.contiguousstatesintwocrosscountryroadtrips,tookvariousday-

tripsandevenwentonacruiseadventure.TheydelightedinwatchingNascar races,baseballandfootballgameson television,goingouttodinnerand spendingtimewiththeirfamilyand friends.Together,theyrootedfortheir favoriteNascardrivers(botholdand new)andfavoritesportsteams—the Phillies,Orioles,EaglesandRavens, whileJanekepttrackofthestatisticsfor eachraceorgame.

Walkermarriedhissweetheartand loveofhislife,EvelynJaneDuphily Jackson,onMay11,1990.Theyshared 33wonderfulyearstogether,untilher passingonMarch31,2023.Trueloves thatneverarguedandalwayshadsomethingtotalkabout,hewasheartbroken andmissedhereveryday.“Theyhave beenreunitedinHeaven—together again‘foreverandaday.’”

Hewasaquietlyreserved,humble manwithawitty,outgoingandfun-loving personality.However,ifhehadan opinionaboutsomething,youwould surelyhearaboutit.Hewillbedeeply missedandrememberedmostforhis wisdom,quick-wittedsenseofhumor andorneryresponsesbyhisfamily, friendsandallwhowereblessedto knowhim.“Godbewithyoutillwe meetagain!”

Walker’sfamilythankedthemedical staffoftheVA(Wilmingtonand Georgetown),BeebeHealthcare, AmedisysHomeHealth,Griswold HomeCare,PAMRehabilitationHospitalandallotherstheyencountered duringhisrecenthealthjourneys,for theircompassionatecare,encouragementandcontinuedsupport.

Inadditiontohisparentsandhis belovedwife,Walkerwasprecededin deathbyhisson,DouglasT.Walker(in 2004);hisbrother,MonteH.WalkerSr. (1995);hisbrother-in-law,JohnO.Risley(2022);hisgranddaughterJuliAnna C.Stone(2013);andhisgrandsonVincentJ.Rhodes,Sr.(2022).

Heissurvivedbyhislovingdaugh-

ters,TrishMcCarrin(andJohn)ofWest Chester,Pa.;RenéeC.WalkerofNew Castle,Del.;SonyaL.Stone(andJared) ofEarleville,Md.;hissister,AnnE. RisleyofMaysLanding,N.J.;his grandchildrenColeMcCarrin,Madison McCarrinandJustinD.Boyce(and CassandraStiltz)ofNewark,Del.;his bestfriend,GalenWilkins(andMarilynPitts)ofGeorgetown,Del.;ahostof nieces,nephews,cousins,extendedfamilymembersandfriends;andthemothersofhischildren.

Hisspecialnephews,WayneR.Hassel Jr.(andBrenda)ofScottTownship, Pa.;Charles“Chad”A.Hassel(and Zayra)ofRichmondHill,Ga.;and MatthewM.Hassel(andVirginia)of MullicaHill,N.J.,willforeverremembertheiruniquebondswiththeir “UncleJerky”(and“AuntJerkette”).He isalsosurvivedbyJane’schildren, PamellaJ.RhodesofNewCastle,Del., andRobertL.JacksonofMillsboro, Del.;hergranddaughter,Stephanie Hower(andNick)ofNewCastle;and hergreat-grandchildren.

Familyandfriendswereinvitedtoa visitationonFriday,Jan.30,2026,from 11:30a.m.to1:30p.m.atWatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S. WashingtonStreet,Millsboro,Del.A serviceandentombmentwillimmediatelyfollowatDelawareVeteransMemorialCemetery,26669PatriotsWay, Millsboro.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestedcontributionsordonationsbe madeinWalker’smemorytothegiver’s favoritecharity.“Thenexttimeyouvisit an OutbackSteakhouseorApplebee’s, especiallytheRehobothlocations, pleasethinkofhimandhaveatallFostersorYuenglinginhishonor.Ifyou wereaguestintheirhomeorstopped byhissurf-fishingspot,Jerrywouldalwaysofferonetoyou,saying,‘You wannabeer?Helpyourself!’”Walker’s lifememorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

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

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfo rdPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorfora30-minutemusic andmovementclassforchildrenagedbirth to5years,at10:30a.m.StoryTimeiscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

AdultCraft:BuildaCorkBirdhouse— Wonderingwhattodowithyourextrawine corks?Usingmorethan200co rks,FrankfordPublicLibrarywillcreateadorable, decorativebirdhouses,at1p.m.These birdhousesarebestsuitedforindooruse oronaprotectedporch.TheFPLwillprovidecorksbutpleasebringasmanyasyou can.Thisisa2-sessionworkshop.Youwill automaticallybesignedupforthe2nd sessionscheduledforFebruary17th.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponline byvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

February11

RevitalizeMillsboro— TheTownofMillsborothankseveryonewhohasaninterest involunteeringonlocalprojects.Anyone interestedinvolunteeringcanlearnmore ataninterestmeetingonWednesday,Feb. 11,at10a.m.,atMillsboroTownHall.This isanopportunitytogetinvolved,share ideasandhelpmakeapositiveimpacton thecommunity.Coffeewillbeprovided. Walk-insarewelcome,butR SVPsareappreciated(302-934-8171or ashleighs@millsboro.org).

FeelingsRockwithElmo— FeelingsRock isamusicandmovement-basedclassdesignedtohelpchildrenunderage6and theirfamiliesnavigatesocialandemotional development,heldatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Getreadytolearnhowto recognize,expressandcopewithemotions whileengaginginfunmovementactivities. Weliketohavefunwiththeuseofsign language,rhythmsticks,shakereggs ,puppets,stories,instrumentsandsomuch more!Elmowillbejoiningus!Thisevent willbeheldattheCommunityCenterat EvansPark,Millville,DE.Noregistration required,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518

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TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts, at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach90 minutemeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.Thismonth,we'll discussthemurderofSherriRasmussen. Suggestedread(notrequired):TheLazarus

FilesbyMatthewMcGough.Free,forages 18-plus.Registrationisencouragedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beac h,DE19930

Cybersecurity&Me— TrevorRoeofTransientCyberspecializesincybersecurity, andhewillteachyouhowtoprotectyour information,identityanddevicesinthis free,5-partseriesonthe2ndWednesday ofeachmonthfrom5:30-6:45p.m.at SouthCoastalLibrary.Eachsessionwill beginwithapresentationonaparticular topic.Trevorandassistantswillthenprovide1-on-1assistanceasYOUapplywhat you'velearnedtoyourowndevicesina hands-onsession .Fullseriesdates/topics areonourwebsite.Registrationisrequired andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

WinterLectureSeries— IndianRiverLifeSavingStationinvitesthepublictogetout ofthehouseonWednesdayeveningsat5 p.m.andlearnfromavarietyofexpertsin variousfieldsrangingfromlocalhistoryt o Delaware’snaturalresources.Visitthe DelawareSeashoreStateParkFacebook pageforupdatesoneachweek’stopics. Lecturesarefreetoattend,butspaceis limitedsopre-registrationisrequiredby calling302-227-6991. SMPSeniorMedicarePatrol— Protect yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraud.atFrankfordPublicLibraryat11 a.m.SeniorMedicarePatrols(SMPs)empowerandassistMedicarebeneficiaries,

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

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

February12

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,at SouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromThe WhiteLotusOfficialCookbookbyJarrett Melendez,whichisavailableforcheckout (whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookata copyinthelibrary.Participantswillthen voteonwhichcookbooktousenextmonth, andareencouragedtobringtheirownTup-

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CitizensCafé— JointheCitizensAdvisory Committee(CAC)oftheDelawareCenter fortheInlandBays(CIB)forthefirstCitizensCaféof2026,launchingayear-long explorationof"ResilienceintheInland BaysWatershed:Adapting,Protec ting,and Thriving.”Allarewelcometoattend.This quarterlymeetingisThursday,Feb12, from6to8p.m.Whatdoes“resilience”reallymeanforourcommunities—andhow canindividualsplayaroleinprotectingthe placeswecallhome?Expertsinscience andcoastalhazardsleadthisfirstconversationregardingtheindividual—examining whatcoastalandclimateresiliencemeans fortheInlandBays,theenvironmental changesalreadyunderway,andpractical waysea chofuscanadaptandrespond. EventwillbeattheCIBofficeatIndian RiverInletandbroadcastedvirtuallyon Zoom.Visithttps://inlandbays.org/events forconnectiondetails.

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

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

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

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

February13

MeetYouriPad/iPhone— Didyoujustget yourfirstiPadand/oriPhone?Learnhowto startusingit/theminthisVERYBASICintroductoryclasstaughtbyexpertTomKinsella,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.

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LanternTour— IndianRiverLife-Saving Stationinvitesthepublictolearnwhatthe surfmenwentthroughtosaveshipwreck victimsofftheDelawarecoast over100 yearsago.Ventureouttothebeachwitha lanternandheartalesoftragedyand mysteryfromthestation’slogs.Pre-registrationrequired,destateparks.com/Programs(orcall302-227-6991within24 hoursofprogram).$10perperson.Ages 8andup.

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FRIDAY

College Basketball

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

The peninsula isn’t big enough for these two men’s basketball powerhouses as this battle of Top 10 programs sees Dusty May’s Michigan Wolverines travel to East Lansing, Mich., to take on legendary coach Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans.

Junk or Jackpot? (41) HGTV 9:30 p.m.

Bobby sorts through an overwhelming collection of vintage clothes during this latest episode. While the collection in question proves fabulous, it leaves little room for its curator’s existence as her house is overtaken by her bustling fashion business.

SATURDAY

Premier League Soccer (11) WBAL 3 p.m.

Last they met, Newcastle United earned themselves a 3-2 win against Liverpool. Now, Liverpool welcomes their competitors to Anfield, where they’ll play their hearts out in hopes of balancing the playing field with a win of their own.

Austin City Limits (12) WCPB 11 p.m.

Rock superstars Queens of the Stone Age return to the ACL stage to perform a number of their hits such as “No One Knows” and “Go with the Flow,” as well as songs from their latest album “Alive in the Catacombs,” including “Suture Up Your Future” and more.

SUNDAY

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

The year’s best music is celebrated at the 2026 Grammy Awards, airing live from Los Angeles, Calif. Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, Chappell Roan, Doechii, KAROL G, Mumford & Sons and more appear as awards are handed out across 95 categories.

Rise of the 49ers (60) AMC 9 p.m.

Following the San Francisco 49ers dynasty, this sports docuseries sees how, during the 1980s and early 1990s, a struggling football team is able to transform into the sport’s most dazzling and successful franchise, becoming the talk of the league.

Karate Kid ('84)Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio. (28) ESPN GameDay (N) College Basketball Kentucky at Arkansas (N) (Live) College Basketball Auburn at Tennessee(N)(Live) Basketball Saint Mary's (Calif.) at Gonzaga (29) ESPN2 College Basketball Oklahoma

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MONDAY

Groundhog Day (60) AMC 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Groundhog Day 2026 with AMC as the network airs the 1993 comedy classic for all to enjoy. Directed by Harold Ramis, the film sees Phil (Bill Murray), a cynical weatherman, trapped in a time loop and forced to relive the titular day.

St. Denis Medical (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

Season 2 of this hit comedy series continues, finding the dedicated doctors of St. Denis working day and night to help the citizens of Merrick, Ore., despite being understaffed and underpaid. Wendi McLendon-Covey leads an ensemble cast.

Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Hall of Fame Countdown (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

From Budweiser Clydesdales selling beer to Cindy Crawford pitching Pepsi, the Super Bowl has long been a prime stage for advertisers. Many viewers tune in as much for the commercials as the game, and this special revisits the most iconic ads ever.

TUESDAY

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This premiere episode examines the complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, showing how initial differences evolved into alliances shaped by shared struggles, creativity and collaboration that would go on to influence American pop culture.

High Potential (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

Single mom Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) works as a cleaner by day, until she discovers that she has a remarkable talent to sort and order clues, and is tapped by Det. Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) to help solve the high-profile crimes confounding his officers.

NHL Hockey (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 10 p.m.

The Seattle Kraken visit the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., as Jared McCann, Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz lead Seattle against Anaheim’s Troy Terry, Mason McTavish and Cutter Gauthier in this NHL showdown.

WEDNESDAY

Nature (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

In the grasslands, animal parents balance risk and reward to raise their young. Wild dogs struggle to control their teen pups, while an expecting langur learns parenting skills by babysitting, showing the challenges and lessons of life in the wild.

The Price Is Right at Night (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

Drew Carey hosts Jeff Probst and an audience of “Survivor” fans as contestants compete for amazing trips inspired by the show’s iconic destinations. From Australia to Samoa, Thailand and the Cook Islands, winners earn once-in-a-lifetime getaways.

The Muppet Show (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

Music, comedy and plenty of mayhem unfold as Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang return to the original Muppet Theatre, joined by special guest Sabrina Carpenter, for a night of music, fun and unforgettable Muppet antics.

THURSDAY

San Andreas (60) AMC 6:15 p.m.

After a massive earthquake devastates California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his ex-wife (Carla Gugino) try to save their daughter (Alexandra Daddario) in this action flick. Paul Giamatti also stars.

NFL Honors (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

With the Super Bowl approaching, these primetime awards honor the top performances and achievements of the 2025 NFL season, including MVP, Coach of the Year, Comeback Player, Rookies, Walter Payton Man of the Year, the 2026 Hall of Fame class and more.

Grey’s Anatomy (7) WMDT 10 p.m.

If hypertension were a mood, the doctors and interns of Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital would surely diagnose themselves. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) attempts to heal those around her while dealing with her famous lineage.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

The2025-2026wintersportsseasonis almostonitsfinalstretchformanysports, butnomoresothaninswimming,where theIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’and girls’teamshavejusttwomeetsremainingbeforetheirpostseasongrindbegins.

Itwasamarkbackinthewincolumn forboththeIRHSboysandgirlsswimmerslastFriday,Jan.23,astheytookon theRavensofSussexTechattheSussex AcademyAquaticCenterinGeorgetown.ItwasSeniorNightfortheIndians astheytooktimetorecognizeandhonor thethreeboys(LandonArauz,Braden JonesandAndresLucenti)andfourgirls (KassidyBehornar,JewelianGriffith, LeilaHernandezSandovalandNatalie Moran)foralltheirtime,effortandcommitmenttotheGreen&Goldduring theircareers.

TheIRboystookdowntheRavensby ascoreof99-62,whilethegirlsposteda 113-56victory.

AsIRgirls’headcoachDonnaSmith said,“ItwasanexcitingFriday-night meet,withseveralfactorscontributingto ourwinagainstTech.Talentinnumbers, forstarters,aswebrought15girlsready tocompete,butalsobecauseitwasSenior Night.Theyarealwaysfun,andthe bleacherswerefulloffamilyandfriends.I thinkhavingameetlaterintheevening mayhavebeenbeneficial,becauseitgave theswimmersabetterchancetorestand fuelupbeforeracing.”

IRjuniorMacynHockmancontinued herassaultontheschool’srecordbookas shestakedclaimtoyetanothermarkin thepool.Thistime,itwasthe500-free thatHockmanetchedhernamenextto, withatimeof5:39.03—around4secondsfasterthan2024IRgradBrynn Crandell’smark.

Smithwaselatedtonotethatthere were16personal-besttimesposted againstTech,withHernandezSandoval’s 100-freetimeof1:00.12anewbest— but,moreimportantly,itqualifiedherfor hersecondindividualeventattheDIAA StateHighSchoolSwimmingChampionshipsnextmonth.

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IRreboundsforsweepofTech Hockmanbreaksanotherschoolrecord

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IR’sMacynHockmancompetesduringIR’ssweepofSussexTechfortheseason. Hockmanbrokeanotherschoolrecordinthe500-freeevent.

backstroke,withaseason-besttimeof 1:19.19.

Itwasagreatnightforsome“emergingtalent,”asnotedbySmith.Freestyle swimmerEllieWallsposteda7:03.20in the500-freeevent,forthirdplace,while KaitlynTurak’s100-freetimewasa 1:08.39.TrueJaegerhada29.46,and GraceClarkhada30.48,bothinthe50free.HarperMcDavidwonthe100-butterflyeventwitha1:19.78.

Alwaysreliablewithsteadyandconsistentswims,Griffithplacedsecondin the100-breaststrokewithapersonal-best timeof1:24.50,whileGraceBarthelmess placedthirdinthesameeventwitha 1:26.70.

“Werelyheavilyonfreestyleswimsby MaddieMooreinthe200-free,”Smith saidofthesecond-placefinish,“and100free,”whereshefinishedthird.“Grace andHarperaretwofreshmenwhoare consistentlyimprovingandscoringwell inthe200-[individualmedley],which hasbeenastrongpointforourteamthis

season.HarperStanleyaddstoourdepth, aswecanalwaysrelyonhertoswimthe 500-freeandscorepoints.”

TherelaysonceagainshinedforIR,as theypickedupapairoffirstsandasecondagainsttheRavens.

The200-medleyrelayteamofHockman,Griffith,McDavidandHernandez Sandovalcruisedtoafirstwithatimeof 2:08.81.ThequartetofMoore,Clark, BarthelmessandWallsweresecondin the200-freerelayat1:58.07.Theteamof Hockman,HernandezSandoval,Walls andMooretouchedfirstinthe400-free relay,at4:22.46.

“GoingintothemeetagainstSussex Tech,IknewTech’srelayswouldbevery competitive,soIchallengedeachrelayto hitspecificgoaltimes,”Smith recalled.“Allsixrelayteamssurprisedme byoutswimmingthegoaltimesIhadset, whichallowedthemtorealizetheirpotential.NowIneedthegirlstosetnew relaytimesfornextweek’smeetstokeep themomentuminthepoolgoing.”

Smithsaidshewantedtomakespecial noteofsomefirst-timeswimsforthe girls,inLibbyGreene(thirdinthe100backstroke),PaytonGeier(fourthinthe 200-free)andBethanyErazo 100-back (exhibition).

Fortheboys,headcoachColinCrandellsaidheseeshisyoungswimmers startingtoturnthecorner,andreallystart toseeresultsfromalltheirhardworkand commitmentinandoutofthepool.

“Ourfreshmenarestartingtobloom,” acknowledgedCrandell.“Manyhadbest swimsfortheseason”againstTech.“If theydedicatethemselvestothissport, theywillbefierceinyearstocome.

“Myupperclassmenalsoswamstrong, ledbyJohnLovellete,CaidenClark,AndresLucenti,HarrisonBennerandLandonArauz,”headded.“Weare swimmingverywellgoingintotheconferencemeet,soI’mexcitedaboutour trajectory.Afewmoregoodpractices,and weshouldhitourbesttimes.”

Lucenti,DavidMiller,Bennerand GonzaloLagoswerefirstinthe200medleyrelaywithatimeof2:07.42,gettingIndiansoffontherightfootagainst theRavens.Bennerfollowedhislegin thatrelaywithafirst-placefinishinthe 200-freewithatimeof2:14.46.Colby Snedakerwasthirdinthesameevent,at 2:27.78.

ClarkandLucentiwent2-3inthe 200-IM,witha2:29.02and2:35.58,respectively.Lovellettewonthe50-free, speedingtoatimeof23.72.Arauzwas secondinthe100-flyat1:06.79,while Clarkalsowonthe100-freeat53.34,and Bennerwasfirstinthe500-freewitha timeof6:27.97.

Arauz,Benner,ClarkandLovellette wereveryimpressiveinthe200-freerelay withacombinedwinning-timeof 6:27.97.Miller,FisherLints,Lagosand MarkCappowerethirdinthesame eventwitha7:06.46.

Lovellettealsowonthe100-backwith atimeof1:04.01,withLucenticomingin secondat1:07.96.Millerwasvictorious inthe100-breaststrokewithhistimeof 1:27.04.ThewinningteamofLucenti, AidenCrooks,LoganDeaneand Snedakerpostedatimeof4:40.70inthe 400-freerelay.

IRboys’basketballrallyfallsshortinlossatTheSalisburySchool

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’basketballsquadexplodedfor 22pointsinthefourthquarter.

However,theirfuriousrallyfell shortina57-52non-conferenceloss atTheSalisburySchoolinSalisbury, Md.,onFriday,Jan.23.

SeniorguardsAshtonBrowneand Tay’vonRoundseachhelpedfuelthe IRcomebackattempt,withseven andfivepoints,respectively,inthe finaleightminutes.

RoundsledtheIndians(3-9overalland1-7inHenlopenConference play)with16points,includingfour three-pointbaskets.Brownenetted 12points,includingtwothree-point buckets.SeniorcenterLy nden Prosseradded10pointsforIR.

TheSalisburySchool(4-8)led 17-13afteronequarter,38-23atintermissionand43-30afterthreeperiods.

SophomoreguardZacharyStrattonledthehostswithagame-high 28points,includingfourthree-point baskets.SeniorguardHaydenGaleoneadded15points,whilesenior centerAshtonMyerschippedinwith ninemarkers.

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TheIndians’offensehadstruggled inthefirstquarteronThursday,Jan. 22.

Theyfellbehind,10-3,afterthe openingeightminutes.

Thentheygotuntrackedwithan impressiveoffensiveexplosion.

ThesuddentransformationenabledIRtocaptureitsthirdwinof theseasonovervisitingHenlopen ConferencerivalSussexAcademy.

IndianRiverscored17pointsin thesecondsessiontotakea20-13 halftimelead,and22moreinthe thirdstanzaforacommanding42-25 advantage.

Roundsscoredateam-high16 points,includingatrioofthreepointbuckets.JuniorguardDominickSiedoradded10markers,and Brownechippedinwitheightpoints.

SophomoreguardRicardoNock ledtheSeahawkswithagame-high 18points,andseniorforwardFarmar Amisialaddedeightmarkers.

Seafordmatchuprescheduled

Duetoweatherconcerns,Indian River’sgameagainstvisitingHenlopen

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IR’sTay’vonRoundsreachesinforastealagainstSussexAcademyonThursday, Jan.22.

ConferencerivalSeafordoriginallyset forTuesday,Jan.27,wasrescheduledto Friday,Jan.30,beginningat5:30p.m.,

athome.

TheIRUnifiedbasketballgameset forTuesday,Jan.27,wascanceled.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

LyndenProssercrashesthe boardswithavengeance.

Leapingupwardtosnarean offensivereboundinheavytraffic, the6-foot-4seniorcenterand powerforwardjumpsbackinto theairandsoftlyputsthesphere offtheglassandthroughthe meshforanotherIndians’bucket.

Onthedefensiveboards,he grabstheballandfiresanoutlet passtoateammatethatjumpstartstheIndians’offense.

ProsserhasgiventheIndian RiverHighSchoolboys’basketballteamanunmistakablepresenceandaconsistentachieveron theglassbackboardandinthelow postpaintnearthebasketeachof thelasttwoseasons.

“Growingup,Iplayedonthe wing,”herecalled.“ButwhenI startedgettingtaller,Ibeganplayingdownlow.Now,themajority ofmyscoringcomesinthelow post.

“Duringthemostrecentoff-season, Iworkedalotmoreonscoringinthe lowpostanddefendingtheopponent’s postplayers,”Prosseradded.“That’s whereIfeelthemostcomfortable.Ibelievethatmygamehasdevelopedinthe post,andopposingteamsknowthat’s wheremyprimarypointscomefrom.So it’salotoffuntobattlethere.”

Adesiretoplayat thehighestlevel

AccordingtoProsser,muchofhis successatIndianRiveristheresult ofhisdesiretoplayatthehighest levelpossible,andgettinghisteammatesinvolved.

“Sofarthisseason,I’vebeenable toscoremuchmoreefficientlythan inmyjunioryear,”saidtheresident ofLongNeck.“Icreditthattothe workIputinthisoff-seasonwith oneofourseniorguards,Ashton Browne.

“TransferringtoIndianRiverand playingwithhimmyjuniorandseniorseasonshasbeenawesome,” addedProsser,ateammateof Browneinmiddleschoolandat WorcesterPreparatorySchool.“It’sa greatwaytocloseoutmyhigh schoolcareer.”

Prosser,whoattendedWorcester Prepinhisfreshmanseason,transferredtoIndianRiverfromSussex Centralforhisjunioryear.

HesaidhefeelstheIndianshave definitelyimprovedthisseason.

“Asateam,we’vedefinitelyhadalotof upsanddownsthroughoutthelasttwoseasons,”saidProsser.“AndIwouldsaythat thechallengeswe’vefacedhavebroughtus allalotcloserasateam.Basketballisobvi-

ouslyaveryphysicalsport,butIdon’tthink alotofpeopleseethementalside.

“AsateamleaderandastarteratIRHS, losinggamesorhavingbadshootingperformancescandefinitelytakeatollonyour mentality.Ithinkthatcomesfrommejust wantingtobethebestIcanbeformyself, myteammates,andmycoaches.The biggestthingaboutourteamhavingsuccessistheabilityforeveryonetoplaytheir rolestothebestoftheirabilities.”

Highpraisetohis coachesandteachers

Prosserofferedhighpraiseforhis IRHScoaches,benchbossSamO’Shields andassistantsVanBrowneandJohn Williamson,aswellashistrainer,MarquesJones,forhelpinghimimprovehis basketballskills.

“IalsoowealottoShoreEliteAAU andmyheadcoachthere,LorenHershberger,whohasdefinitelyimpactedmy athleticsuccess,”headded.“I’vebeenwith himforseveralseasons,includinglast springandsummer.That’swhenIwas abletodevelopmygamealotmore.And SussexTechheadbasketballcoachSean Hopkinsgavemeagreatopportunityto playasanewtransferatSussexCentral mysophomoreseason.Ireallyappreciate

Junior/Girls’ Swimming

The standout swimmer broke the IRHS 500 freestyle record during the Indians’ 99-62 victory over Sussex Tech on Friday, January 23. Hockman recorded a time of 5:39.03 to shatter the previous record of 5:45.82 previously set by Brynn Crandell as a senior in 2024. Macyn had previously set new school girls’ swimming event records in the 200 IM, 400 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Emma Barthelmess (IR Class of 2021) holds the other two school records for the 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianswontheireighth straightgame.

Theydidsobytakingcontrolofa tightgameinthefourthquarter.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolteam emergedfroma24-24tieafterthree periodstoforcesixconsecutive turnoversinthefinalthreeminutesand recordtheireighthstraightvictory,4032atTheSalisburySchoolonFriday, Jan.23.

“Itfeelsgoodtowinagain,butwe didn’tplaywellattimes,”saidIRhead coachRonPerrell.

AccordingtoPerrell,theIndiansare rankedsecondinthestate,with31.8 pointsallowedpergame.Theyalsorank

Prosser

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howheandthecoachingstaffthere helpedmedevelop.”

Attendingthreedifferentschoolsduringhishighschoolcareer,Prossersaidhe’s beensurroundedbymanyteacherswho haveimpactedhiminmanyextremely positiveways.

“DanielleConaway,myEnglish

18thforwon-lostrecord,andNo.32for theDIAAplayoffsbasedonthepoint system.Thetop24teamsearnplayoff berths.

IRHS(8-5overalland5-3inHenlopenConferenceplay)led6-5after onequarterand18-14atintermission.

JuniorguardRonneishaJacobsled IndianRiverwith13points,andsenior guardAbigailBertlingadded12markers.SophomoreforwardCatiePeranteauchippedinwitheightpoints.

On theboards,seniorcenterTiarra Waters,PeranteauandBertlingeach pulledsevenrebounds.Jacobsledthe Indianswithfivesteals.

FreshmanguardAmeliahBudmus ledTheSalisburySchool(4-9)with11 points.

teacherduringmyjunioryearatIndian River,isoneofmyfavoriteteacherswhom I’veeverhad,”hesaid.“Wetalkalotabout basketballandothersports,buttheway sheconductsherclassesandreallycares forherstudentsonapersonallevelis somethingthatIreallyappreciate.”

Prossersaidheisalsoextremelyappreciativeofhisfamily,includinghismother, LeanneProsser,hisfather,Christopher Prosser,andyoungersisterCamilaand brotherSolomanfortheirtremendous

IndianRiver37, SussexAcademy10

TheIndianshadusedtheirdominatingdefensetoshutdowntheSeahawks’ attackandwintheirseventhstraight gameatHenlopenConferencerival SussexAcademyonThursday,Jan.22.

IndianRiverrankedNo.1inthe state ofDelawarewitha31.8pointsallowedpergame.

TheIndiansalsoheldanopponent totwopointsorlessinaquarterintheir sixthconsecutivegame.

TheSeahawkswereheldtoone pointintheopeningquarterandjust twomarkersinboththethirdand fourthperiods.

IRHSledSussexAcademy19-1

supportofhisbasketballachievements.

“Ican’tthankthemenoughforallthat theyhavedoneformybasketballcareer,” hesaid.“Mymomplayedhighschool basketballatMilfordHighandwasthe firstonetoreallyintroducemetothe gameatayoungage.Mydadgrewupin Minnesotaandwasmyhockeycoachfor manyyears,untilIstoppedplayingwhenI was15.

“Ialsoreceivealotofsupportfrommy grandfatherDennis,mygrandmother

afteroneperiod,26-6atintermission and32-8afterthreesessions. Bertling,sophomoreguardAriana SturgisandWaterseachledabalanced scoringattackwitheightpoints.Junior guardRonneishaJacobsaddedseven markers.

JuniorguardBellaZornledtheSeahawkswithfourpoints.

Seafordgamerescheduled

Duetoweather-relatedissues,Indian River’sgameatHenlopenConference rivalSeafordoriginallysetforTuesday, Jan.27,wasrescheduledtoFriday,Jan. 30,beginningat4p.m.,inSeaford

TheIRUnifiedbasketballgameset forTuesday,Jan.27,wascanceled.

Lynn,myauntNicoleandmyuncle Alex,”Prosseradded.“Mygrandfatherhas beenmyrolemodelforaslongasIcan remember.Oneofmyfavoritethings aboutplayingbasketballatIRishoweasy itisforhimtocometomygamesand beingabletotalktohimduringourpostgamemeetings.”

Prossersaidheintendstoenrollata four-yearuniversityandisconsidering PennState,Kentucky,MichiganStateor ArizonaState.

IRquarterbackGrisewinsMini-MaxwellAward

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hebrilliantlyledhisteamtoone DIAAstatechampionshipand nearlycapturedanother.

Asaresult,IndianRiverHigh SchoolstarquarterbackanddefensivebackDylanGrisehasbeenselectedasaDelawareMini-Maxwell highschoolawardwinner.Theannouncementwasmaderecentlyby MaxwellFootballClubPresident MarkDianno.

TheMaxwellFootballClubwas establishedin1935topromotesafety inAmericanfootball.Thecitationis namedinhonorofRobertW.“Tiny” Maxwell,alegendarycollegeplayer, officialandsportscolumnist.

GriseledtheIndianstothe2025 Class2A,District3championship, throwingfor1,021yardsand14 touchdowns,andrunningfortwo moresix-pointers.UnderGrise’sastuteleadership,IRHScamewithin twopointsofwinningitssecond consecutiveDIAAstateflag,losing 22-21toRedLionChristianAcademyinthechampionshipgameon Nov.29,2025.

Grise—theyoungerbrotherof two-waystandoutlinemanAustin Grise(IRHSClassof2024)andson ofIRHSassistantcoachDavidGrise —hadthrownfourTDpasses,includingthegame-winner,asheled IndianRivertothe2024Class1A titleafterbeatingTatnallSchool,4745,onNov.30,2024.

Grise—whothrewfor3,847careeryardsand51touchdowns,inadditiontorushingforeightscores— isoneof46playersselectedforthe Mini-MaxwellAwardfromschools acrossthestateofDelawareafter beingnominatedbytheircoaches. Eachwinnerwasevaluatedbasedon criteriathatincludedfootballperformance,academicachievementand communityservice.

“TheMaxwellawardselectionis brokendownintothreepieces,and Griseexcelledinallthreecategories; 40percentforathletics,30percent communityserviceand30percent forhisgrades,”saidIRHSfootball headcoachPhilTownsend.“Onthe footballteam,hehasbeenafouryearstarterandhasledanexplosive offense.Hehasledtheteamtoa3712recordoverhishighschoolcareer, andhiscareerstatsspeakforthemselves.”

Mini-MaxwellAwardwinners werealsoannouncedforPennsylvaniaandNewJersey.Playersfromall threestateswillbeeligibleforselectionastheOutstandingPlayerofthe Yearforeachawardstate.Winnersof theNewJersey,Pennsylvaniaand DelawarePlayeroftheYearawards

willalsobethecandidatesfor theClub’s38thJimHenry Award,astheOutstanding Playerintheregion.Allawards willbeannouncedattheannualMini-MaxwellAwards banquetonFeb.1,2026,atthe DrexelbrookCatering&Event CenterinDrexelHill,Pa.

“Whileparticipatinginathletics,Dylanhasalsobeeninvolvedinseveralcommunity serviceorganizations,”said Townsend.“Theyincludethe NationalHonorSociety,Leo Club,StudentGovernment, StudentCouncil,FutureFarmersofAmericaandFellowship ofChristianAthletes.Hehas alsoparticipatedinothercom-

munityserviceevents.Academically,hecurrentlyis ranked1/284,witha4.67 GPA.Hewillrepresentour schoolwellintheupcoming Mini-Maxwellbanquet.They willselectawinnerfor Delawareatthebanquet,andI believeDylanhasagoodshot towin.”

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IndianRiverSeniorquarterback DylanGrise(6)isaMaxwellFootballClubMini-MaxAward-winner.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itwasthetypeofperformance thatIndianRiverHighSchool wrestlingheadcoachJeffWindish knewhisteamwascapableofat somepointthisseason.Andthere’s nobettertimethannow,inthe finalweeksofthe2025-2026regularseason.

TheIRwrestlingteamtooka tripupnorthtotheHowardWildcatInvitationaltournamentin Wilmingtonandcameawaywith quiteanimpressiveeffort,asthe Indianshadfourindividual wrestlerswintheirweightclass withtheentrantsineachweight bracketfinishingintheTop5overall.

Thosetypesofperformancehad theIndiansfinishingsecondinthe teampointstandings,with317.50, behindonlyHenlopenAthletic ConferencefoePolytech,which had353.50.

“OurkidsdidagoodjobrespondingfromFridaynight’sdualmeetlosstoSussexTech,”Windish saidofthe63-18defeat.“Itwasa totalteameffort,placing secondoutof14teams.

“Welikethepoolformattour-

namentsbecauseourkidsgeta bunchofguaranteedmatches, whichisagoodchangeofpace fromtraditionalbracketedtourna-

ments,”headded.“Wehad18kids competeonSaturday,andallof themgotatleastthreematchesa piece,withsomegettingfive

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

matchesontheday.”

SalvadorDelgado(113pounds), NateMcCarra(150),LuisHicks (157)andShaneForjan(165)all wontheirrespectiveweightclasses. ParkerHampton(106),WesGray (120),LeviPerez(175)andAlex Peacock(215)allcameinsecond place,whileGianniWhite(113) andBlakeWhittington(126)both cameinthird.

Fourth-placefinisheswere earnedbyColtLy nch(120),Henry Loor(126),CzarHenry(132), HankLazorchak(175)and MichaelPeranteau(190).Placing infifthplacefortheIndianswere BradleyBoyer(138),CadeWhitman(144)andNathanielRamirez (285).

AsofCoastalPointpresstime mid-week,theIndianshadjust threedualmatchesleft,starting withWednesday,Jan.28,athome againstWoodbridge(afterCoastal Pointpresstime).Afterthat,IR willhostMcKeanonMonday,Feb. 2,andthenwrapuptheregular seasonwithDelmaronWednesday, Feb.4.Thefinalhomematch— whichwillbestreamedliveon DSN—willalsoserveasSenior Nightfortheteam,aswellasBilly ReeseNight.

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,inter-

active,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.”

MONDAYS

2pm: Pickleball

11am: Coached Point

JUNIOR CLINIC - SUNDAYS 2pm: Pickleball Futures – Ages 8+

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

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

Registrationcosts$10perattendee andcanbecreditedbackwiththepurchaseofanysafetytoolsonthedayof 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

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 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.

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

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20260116 3T

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

GOODS & CHATTELS SALE

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-Judgment Interest: $ 236,244.70

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

Total Due on Judgment: $836,244.70

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

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

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

Public Meeting Notice

The Sussex County Southeast Regional Police Accountability Committee will convene for its quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Fenwick Island Town Hall, 800 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island, Delaware.

All interested parties are invited to attend and participate in this important meeting where matters concerning police accountability and community engagement will be discussed.

For further information or inquiries, please contact Police Accountability Committee Administrative Assistant, Kendahl Hearn, at 302-539-1111 or kendahl.hearn@cj.state.de.us .

CP 20260130 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

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

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

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years;

• Must be a U.S. citizen;

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

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

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

Any Ocean View resident who wishes to file as a candidate for office of the Mayor must file a “Certification of Intention” and pay a $50 filing fee at the office of the Town Manager no later than 4:30pm on February 26, 2026

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

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

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

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

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years;

• Must be a U.S. citizen;

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

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

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

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

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

CP 20260130 5T

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Strong attention to safety and detail

Friendly, professional and dependable demeanor

Ability to enforce rules calmly and respectfully

SCHEDULE:

Weekdays, weekends and holidays from Memorial Day to end of September

Shifts typically range from early morning to early evening

If interested, contact Solutions Property Management at solutionspropmgt@gmail.com

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

NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00

302-537-6353

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

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

610-506-9179

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

610-506-9179

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

$475 410-259-2300

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

302-855-1156

CUISINART MODEL FP8P Elemental & Food Processor. 350 watts, 8cup. New wrapped, still in box. Instructions Incl. $75 Text 302-258-3741

Refrigerator dorm style Emerson brand.

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

$30.00. 302-339-7691

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

DONATE YOUR

CAR/TRUCK/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 Stain-

less Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122

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

FISHING GEAR Salt and fresh2-Boat poles, 4-spinning, 1- surf. Tackle boxes w/ lures, rod box. 9 reels. ALL as a package only.

$250 OBO 908-625-4656

CANOE 12ft. VINTAGE (70’s)SEARS ROEBUCK. Model #332-61032 Fiberglass, rated 3 person/425lbs/3HP motor. No leaks, very good condition. $150 302-542-9500

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

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 2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT MOTOR low hours excellent condition $525 OBO. 302-668-8752

BOAT COVER.

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

FISHING GEAR.

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

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

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

DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO

Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632

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

PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV

30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS

Weed Whacker stored indoors with manuel $95

732-637-2804

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER

$45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

SUNCAST OUTDOOR

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

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING

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

RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt

Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099

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

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

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO

609-247-3649

55/30 GALLON BARRELS

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

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

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN

VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

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

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

CONVENTIONAL & MICROWAVE COMBO $95

Please leave message 301-802-0431

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

PORTABLE GENERATOR

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

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL

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

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

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

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

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 RESTAU-

RANT 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

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

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

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

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

20” GIRLS BIKE $20 text for pictures. 410-299-1581 CLUBS mostly drivers & 3 woods $3 each 757-810-8782

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

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

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

Books DVD/CDs Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172 BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area

Send your letters to: Letters To The Editor

Darin McCann, Editor P.O. Box 1324 Ocean View, DE 19970 or e-mail darin.mccann@ coastalpoint.com

By Jan Buckner

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. A crawling larva that will one day become a beautiful butter y 4. It's a game full of letters, as maybe you've heard. Folks who play _______make all kinds of words.

6. If this lunch on a bun were a person with a name, people might call him Frank Furter (2 wds)

8. The shining ring on top of a king

10. A girl's pulled-back hairstyle (or what you see as a young horse

walks away)

11. The white hair on Papa Smurf's chin

12. A roller on the bottom of a skateboard

14. It's the antonym (or opposite) of broadly 15. A noisy toy that a baby will shake (It's also found on the tail of a snake)

16. What you take when you hop in the tub to get yourself clean

Parents Down

1. Crew of cows a rancher rounds up 2. It's the "S" in SWAK

3. Marked by craziness or foolishness

5. Distinctive characteristic of the lion bound for Oz

6. Engine's unit of measurement (or what it takes a lot of to win the Triple 8A)

7. Yellow-topped weed that pops up on a lawn

9. Roams quietly through the jungle in search of food, as a cougar does

13. It's all Greek to me: College boys' club, for short

PONDFRONTHOME INBAYFRONT COMMUNITY

away- just park your car and walk to beach, shops, restaurants, entertainment. Located outside town limits so no town tax. Welcome to the Delaware Beach lifestyle!

Asking $674,900 (DESU2098432) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

33908 ARDWELL RD,FRANKFORD 20k

34897 SEAGRASS PLANTATION LN, DAGSBORO

Elegent Pondfront Rancher with an open oor plan in an amenity rich Bayfront community with clubhouse,pool, tennis &pickleball, a private Bay Beach, gazebo and pier. Property offers 4 Bed( 4th bed is Flex room) 2 renovated Baths, renovated gourmet kitchen, great room, separate dining room,huge sunroom addition overlooking tranquil pond,paved patio, replace,2 car garage. Lovely home with plantation shutters and hardwood ooring.

Asking $625,000 (DESU2102362) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159