Coastal Point — March 27, 2026

MillsboronarrowlyapprovesWhiteFarmprelimplan

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Overthepasttwomonths,the MillsboroTownCouncilhastakena closelookattheproposedWhiteFarm housingdevelopment,locatedinthe northwestpartoftown.Itcouldbring

SurfBagel,Fenwick gettemporarysolution toparkingquestion

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AFenwickIslandrestaurant’sefforts tosolveparkingissueshaveledtoa movethatboththerestaurantandthe FenwickIslandTownCouncilhopewill helptokeepresidentsandvisitorssafe.

ArequestfromSurfBageltousea nearbyvacantlotforoverflowparking ledtoareviewofthesituationbyFenwickIsland’sCharter&Ordinance Committee,whichcameupwithaset ofparametersforbusinessestoapplyfor temporarypermitstouseunimproved lotsforparking.

SurfBagelPresidentMattPatton toldthetowncouncilthisweek,during apublichearingontheproposed changetotheTown’sparkingordinance, thatherealizedquicklyafterthestartof thesummerseasonlastyearthattheexisting29-spotparkinglotwasnotsufficienttomeettherestaurant’svolume.

Patton—aswellascouncilmembers andresidentswhoattendedtheMonday,March23,meeting—spokeabout carsofSurf’sUppatronsspillingout ontoEssexStreetandBuntingAvenue andcreatinghazardsforpedestriansand othervehiclesinthearea.

214single-familyhomesto84acres alongHardscrabbleRoad,between CrossKeysRoadandGodwinSchool Road(TaxMapID133-15.00-30.01).

OnMarch2,thecouncilnarrowly approvedtheresidentialsubdivision’s preliminarysiteplan,4-3,withdissent fromCouncilMembersMaryD’Silva,

MartyPresleyandRonO’Neal. Thatwasjustthepreliminaryapproval.Thedeveloperisstillperfecting theirdesignsandgettingStateapprovalsbeforetheyrequestfinalplan approvalfromthecouncil.

Thehousinglotswillaverage8,340 squarefeet,workingouttoabout3.1

unitsperacre,inaMediumDensity Residentialzone.Eventually,ahomeownerassociationwouldcontrolthe commonareas,clubhouse,pool,pickleballcourtsandotheramenities.The50-

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foot-widestreetswouldbeprivately maintainedbutdeededtotheTown. Theparkingandopenspaceareabit moregenerousthanMillsborotown coderequires,saidJamieSechler,engineerforDavis,Bowen&Freidel (DBF).

Thedeveloperpresentedmuchofthe planinFebruary,butthecouncildelayedtheirdecisiononpreliminaryplan approvaltoMarch,partlyduetoquestionsandconcerns,andpartlyto streamlinetheprocessofhostingapublichearing,subdivisionplanandpreliminar ysiteplanreviewallatonce.

Duringthepublichearing,several residentssharedconcernsaboutreplacingtheexistingwoodedareawith houses,aswellasbusstopsafetyand trafficvolume.

Historicsiteinthemiddle ofamasterplan

LocatedwestofGodwinSchool Road,the84-acreprojectcouldbeconsideredthefirsthalfofWhiteFarm LLC’svisionforthatarea.Thereistalk ofanother200-plushouseson89more acreseastofGodwinSchoolRoad(accordingtoa2021applicationtothe DelawarePreliminaryLandUseService,orPLUS).

ThetwoparcelsmeetatGodwin

SchoolRoadandthehistoricschoolhouseitself.SinceDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT) requiresroad-safetyimprovementsnear majordevelopments,thereistalkofrealigningGodwinSchoolRoadaround theeasternedgeofthehistoricschool property,tocreateafour-waystopwith CedarRidgeDrive.

That’showthehistoricGodwin Schoolalsogetspulledintothediscussion,asit’slocatedonthetipofthose 89easternacres(TaxMapID13316.00-75.00).GodwinSchoolisthe DagsboroHundred’slastoriginal1800s schoolhousethatisstillonitsoriginal site.Thatearneditprotectionsonthe NationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesin 2018.

“Wehavea99-yearleaseonthe schoolproperty”fromWhiteFarm LLC,saidMargaretMitchell,president ofMillsboroHistoricalSociety.Shesaid shefearedtheimpactofmoretraffic and houses.“There’sbeensomuchwork putintoreallymakingthatalandmark inMillsboro.…Wehavetakenitfrom thefoundationupandputalotofhardearnedfundraisinginit,andwewantto makesurethatschoolisprotected.”

“Thefinalconstructionplanswill havesomeformofprotectionforthe schoolhousearea,”theapplication states.

“It’sontheNationalRegisternow, whichcomeswithalotofhoopsto jumpthrough,”pointedoutTownSolic-

itorMarySchrider-Fox.

Ratherthankeepingthoseacresfor theirfutureHOAtomanage,thedeveloperinitiallysuggestedtransferringitto Townownership.ButMillsboroTown Councilmemberswereadamantly againstacceptingthehistoricproperty.

“There’snochanceIwouldagreeto that,”CouncilMemberKimberleyKaan hadsaidinFebruary.“TheTownhad inheritedWarren’sMillyearsago.The Town—welovehistoricalbuildings, butwedon’thaveamechanisminplace toprovidefortheircare.”

“ We’veheardtheconcerns,andwe’ll addressthem,andwe’llmakethisprojectsomethingyoucanbeproudof,” concludedJohnParadee,attorneywith BrockstedtMandalasFederico,representingWhiteFarmLLC.“We’llmake acommitmentontherecord.”

Landscapingforthedevelopment stillneedstobeapproved,aspartofthe futurefinalsiteplan.

“Theexistingforestedarea…willbe eliminated,”accordingtosubdivision plans.(Thatlooselyequals15acres, based oncountymaps.)Thecurrentvisioncallsforsomeshadetrees,“possible reforestation”and30-footlandscaped bufferbetweenneighboringparcels.

“Theyremovedalltheold-growth whentheydidPlantationLakes’South Shores,anditlookedlikeAgentOrange wentthrough,”Kaansaidofanother

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derowillbeservinghersecondtermbeginninginthe2026councilyear.Annually,councilmembersarepaid$1,100,and themayorreceives$1,500.

Gallagher,67,aNewYorknative,fulltimeresidentofArlington,Va.,andretiredattorneyforthefederalcourtsystem, thisweektoldtheCoastalPointthathe hadrunforacouncilseattwoyears agobecause,fora coupleofyears, therewasnoelection.

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“Somygoalwas toforceanelection, whetherornotI gotelected,because Ithinkelections aresoimportant— particularlywhen themajorityof peopleinSouth Bethanyarenonresidentandit’s difficulttoshare informationand getinformationto them.”

“Ilikethesmall-townnaturethebest, knowingpeopleandwalkingdownthe streetandeverybodyknowsyou.Yougo tothestore,andeverybodyissopolite.It reallyisasmalltown,”hesaid.

Gallagherandhiswife,Johanna Kehoe,havetwochildren,MylesGallagherofArlingtonandErinGallagherof Alexandria,Va.

Shields,75,willbeginasecondtwoyearterm.Beforebeingelectedforhisfirst fullterm,healsofinishedatermleft unfinishedwhena councilmember resigned.

‘WhileI’mhappytohave theopportunitytoserve oncouncil,it’svery disappoinging thatI’mthe onlyonewhofiled.Itwould havebeenmuchbetter, evenifIlosttheelection, tohavemorecandidates.’

—StevenGallagher

Hesaidhewouldliketoseetheannual electionmovedfromMaytothe“heartof summer,whenyoucanreachthemost peoplewhomightwanttorun,havecampaignsignsoutthere,haveCoastalPoint publishingeditorialsandallofthat,”he said.

“Itiseducationaltothegeneralcommunity,”Gallagheradded.“We’relosing thatnow.WhileI’mhappytohavethe opportunitytoserveonthecouncil,it’s verydisappointingthatI’mtheonlyone whofiled.Itwouldhavebeenmuchbetter,evenifIlosttheelection,tohavemore candidates.…Wehavetomakeitmore reasonablefornon-residents,because we’regettingmoreandmorefull-time peopleintown,andwehavesomebig,big issueswearegoingtobeworkingonfora numberofyears,”hesaid.

GallaghercalledSouthBethany“a wonderfultown”thatiswell-managedby acapablestaffandsaidheisnotopposed toanypoliciesorcurrentcouncildecisions.

Anativeof Bostonwhoalso livesinNorthern Virginia,heserved intheU.S.Navy for27years,then workedforthefederalgovernment for24years.He andhiswifehave ownedpropertyin SouthBethany since1994. Thechairman ofthetown’sBicycle&Pedestrian SafetyCommittee, Shieldssaidhewantstocontinueworking onsafetyefforts,includingthoseatcrosswalks,andonresiliency.Hesaidheis “anxioustogettheYorkRoadworkcompletedandfindoutwhatYorkRoad PhaseIIandCatHillwillrequiretogive usadditionalresiliencyinthoseareas.”

Hesaidheisconcernedaboutdensity onthebeach,withrespecttolarge canopiessomebeachgoerserectforshade. Hesaidhewouldliketoseethemlimited to10-feet-by-10-feet,includingsupport mechanisms.

“Tome,thebiggestproblemfacingus istheresiliency,”headded,“andwehave tofigureoutwhatwearegoingtodo aboutbeacherosion.Supposedly,Congressput$10millionin.Ihaven’tseen thatgointolawyet,butI’mhopingit doesandwegetourshareofit.”

Shieldsandhiswife,Jenny,havetwo children,SarahShieldsandRobShields, andsixgrandchildren.

Donderowastravelingthisweekand couldnotbereachedforcomment.

dollarstomakenecessaryhomerepairs tokeeplower-incomefamiliessafelylivingintheirhomes.

neighborhood.

“Ourplanistokeepalltheoldgrowthwherefeasible,”Sechlerhadsaid inFebruary.Heacknowledgedthattrees typicallycomedownwhenlandisregradedduringdevelopmentprojects.

InotherMillsboronews:

·AllDelawaretownsandcounties musthave10-yearcomprehensiveplans. Fortheirfive-yearreview,theMillsboro TownCouncilunanimouslyvotedto keepthecurrentplanintact,apartfrom removinganoutdatedtagline.

·Thecouncilunanimouslyvotedto continueparticipatingintheCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant (CDBG)program,whichbringsfederal

·EyesInc.,anoptometrybusiness, planstodepartitscurrentlocationin theMillsboroTowneSquare(theFood Lion-centeredshoppingcenteralong Route113)foranew,largerlocationon HandyRoad,neartheAvidhotel,just offRoute113tothesouth.Inconnectionwiththatmove,thecouncilunanimouslyvotedtoannexanacreofland intotownlimits(TaxMapID#2335.00-111.00)inthetown’sHighway Commercialzoningdistrict.Dr.Jessica Vanek’sbusinesslandisownedbyWine WorxRealEstateHoldingsandmanagedbyherhusband,AdrianMobilia. TheMillsboroTownCouncil’snext regularmeetingwillbeApril6at7p.m.

IRSDhearsteachers’passion,challenges

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Teachersaredelightedtoseetheir studentsbuildingpyramidsinclass,or playactingtheWarof1812during theirfreetime.Momentslikethat showthejoyoflearning,forbothkids andadults.

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“Lastsummer,SurfBagelwasso busythattraffictoSurfBagelcaused someissuesinthearea,”Pattonacknowledged.“Wewanttocontinueto begoodneighbors,sothisproposalis ourbestsolutiontohelptheparking thissummer,”hesaid.

Heoutlinedtherestaurant’sproposal,whichwouldonlybeimplementedduringthesummermonths. Thelot,adjacenttoSurfBagelon CoastalHighway,wouldinclude40additionalparkingspotsthatcouldbe usedbySurfBagelemployeesandcustomers.

Theentrancetoandexitfromthelot wouldbefromCoastalHighway,witha one-way-inandone-way-outsetupcreatingacircularpatternoftravelaround

tarySchoolteacherAmandaHoward sharedthejoysandchallengesthather felloweducatorsfaceintheclassroom.

Asthe2025-2026IndianRiverSchool DistrictTeacheroftheYear,shewas askedtobringteacherconcernstothe Board ofEducationattheirMarch23 meeting.

“Teacherscontinuetodemonstrate extraordinarydedicationtostudents

thelot,Pattonsaid.Thelotwouldalso becordonedoffto“routepeopletouse thecrosswalks,”hesaid.

“It’sourbestoption,”Pattonadded. “It’snotperfect,butit’swhatwehave. Wehopewecanworktogethertomake [therestaurant’spopularity]lessofan impactonourneighbors.”

Oneresident,ZahraKhaghani— who saidherdaughterwashitbyacar asachildandthattheissueofpedestriansafetyis“nearanddeartomy heart”—expressedconcernaboutsafety oftheproposedparkinglot.

Khaghanipredictedthelotwouldbe usedforbeachparking,andwouldcreatetrashandaddedtrafficonEssex Streetandthesurroundingarea.Patton, however,saidthelotwouldbemonitored,possiblyelectronically,andwould becordonedoffafterSurfBagelcloses at2p.m.eachday.

whilenavigatingincreasinglyacademic andbehavioralneeds,”Howardsaid.

“Oneofthemostconsistentconcernsisagrowingfeelingthateducatorsarenotalwaystrustedas professionals.Teachersfeelpressureto moverapidlythroughcurriculum, oftenwithoutsufficienttrainingtools meanttoclosethelearninggapsoradequatetimetore-teachimportantcon-

Anotherresident,formertowncouncil memberJaniceBortner,saidshe,too, isconcernedaboutpedestriansafety, pointingoutthattheTown’sComprehensivePlanalsofocusesheavilyonthe topic.

“Ithinktherearealotofquestions abouthowthisparticularparkinglotis goingtobehandled,”Bortnersaid.“I thinkthisisaslipperyslope.”

MayorNatalieMagdeburgersaidthe proposedordinancechangeonlygives thetowncouncilthetoolstoconsider requestssuchastheonebeingmadeby SurfBagel.Currently,shepointedout, theTown’sparkingordinancedoesnot allowbusinessestouseunimprovedlots forparking.

“Thechangewouldmaintainthat ordinance,butyoucouldpetitionthe counciltogettemporaryparkingfora specifictimeperiod,”Magdeburgersaid,

cepts,”shesaid.

“Teacherswantaccountabilityand strongoutcomes.Theyalsowanttobe partnersinsolutions,notsimplyimplementorsofdecisionsthataffecttheir classrooms.”

Shealsotouchedoncompensation, moraleand“sustainabilityconcerns:

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addingthatthecouncilcouldputparametersinplaceandwouldconsider eachpetition“onacase-by-casebasis.”

SheaddedthatwhenDairyQueen waslocatedinthespotwhereSurf Bagelisnow,“DairyQueenjustlet whoeverwantedto,toparkontheir lots,”Magdeburgersaid,“andtherewas nothingtheTowncoulddo.”

MagdeburgersaidtheproposalSurf Bagelhasmadecouldhelpalleviate whattownofficialsseeasadangerous, “untenable”situation,with“carspiling uponEssex.”Lastsummer,“Therewere carsparkedonBuntingandonEssex,” shesaid,pointingtoonebusysummer morningwhen“anofficersatthereand wroteeighttickets.”

Thetowncouncilwillholdasecond readingoftheproposedordinance changeandapossiblevoteatitsregular meetingonFriday,March27,at1p.m.

Bethanytocelebratemilestoneyearwithconcerts

AstheUnitedStatescommemoratesits250thanniversary,Bethany Beachwillcelebrateamilestoneofits own—its125thbirthday.

“Since1901,generationshavebeen drawntoBethanyBeachasaplaceto slowdown,reconnect,andenjoythe simplepleasuresofanoceansideretreat,”townofficialssaidthisweek. “Whilemuchhasevolvedoverthe decades,theTown’scommitmentto familyfriendlyrecreationandcommunityspiritremainsunchanged.The BethanyBeachBandstandstandsasa livinglinkbetweenpastandpresent, honoringthatlegacy.The2026SeasideConcertSerieswillshowcasemusicalgenresthatspanthebreadthof Americanhistory,celebratingboththe nation’sstoryandBethanyBeach’senduringplacewithinit.”

Severalnotableschedulingupdates havebeenintroducedfortheupcomingseason.Concertswillbeginon June11—oneweeklaterthaninpreviousyears.Performanceswillbeheld onThursdaysthroughoutJune,with additionalspecialeventsscheduled duringtheweekleadinguptoJuly4.

InJuly,theschedulewillcontinue toincludeWednesdayFamilyNights, alongsidetheestablishedThursday andSaturdayshows,whichwillcontinuethroughAugust.Selectoff-night

concertswillalsobeaddedduringthe seasontoaccommodateappearances bytravelingmilitarybands.

Thefallserieswillonceagainhost concertsonFridaysandSaturdays,beginningSept.18,butwillfeatureonly twosignatureeventsinOctober.A mini-OktoberfestonOct.17will showcasefolkbandEnzianMusikantenanddancers.ThePuppyPalsLive dogshow,asseenon“America’sGot Talent”willreturnonOct.24toend theseasonaftertheannualWags, Witches&WarlocksParade.

“Itypicallychooseactsthatrepresentvariousgenresofmusic,butthis year,Ireallywantedtohighlighta broadrangeandhonortraditionalfavorites,”saidEventsDirectorJulie Malewski.

Foranodtotheearly20thcentury, theserieswillhosttheDelmarvaBig Band—anorchestraoflocaljazzmusicianswithearlytiestotheBandstand,playinglegacyand contemporarybig-bandarrangements. NotesontheBeachwillbringback theBroadwayattheBeachevening, playingshowtunesfromthegolden ageandbeyond.And,dippingback evenearlier,Cellofestwillreturnwith performancesinspiredbythemusicof Bach.

Junelaunchesthesummerseries,

withRichieandtheHighStreet Rockers,ahigh-energyvintagetrio reenacting’50sand’60spopmusic. Laterthatmonth,ANightofMotown willcelebratethemaleandfemale choreographedgroupsofthe’60sMotownsoulera.QuietFirebringsthata stepfurtherwiththeirsoulandR&B showinAugust.

Astheseasonprogresses,70s Flashbackcoversthefullspectrumof ’70smusic,includingdisco,rockand power-pop.Decade80,80sMixtape andTheJimmiesrevivethesynth-pop, danceandNewWavesoundsofthe ’80s.CrashtheLimorepresentsthe ’90sclubandarenascene,whileLarger ThanLifepaystributetothe’90sboybandsandthrowsbacktoearlier groups,suchastheFourSeasons.

Countrygetstwospecialnights.On July4,UncagedreturnswiththeirZac Browntribute—thistimebeforethe fireworks.OnJuly25,StephanieBell withLittleRockwillprovidetheUltimate’90scountryshowandwillopen forKayleighClark,asseenon“The Voice”and“AmericanIdol.”That nightwillalsohostline-dancing.

“Bethanyaudiencesloverock—especiallytributes,”saidMalewski.“This seasondeliversplentyofboth.”

LedZeppelintributeKashmir, RollingStonestributeSatisfactionand

coverbandKategory5allencompass thehard-rockgenre.TheSevenWondersFleetwoodMactributeandReal DiamondNeilDiamondtributecover softrock.Eaglestribute7Bridgesrepresentcountry-rock.TheRockOrchestraperformstroprockwitha JimmyBuffetttribute.HighNoon mastersSouthernrock,andJesseGarronpaystributeto“theKingofRock andRoll”withhisTributetoElvis. Classic-rockhornbandsCharlieand theCoolTones,TheFunstersandThe NowhereMenwilljoinLoveSeed MamaJumpincoveringclassicrock andpopgenres.

No“America250”celebration wouldbecompletewithoutthemilitarybands.AbelovedBandstandstaple,they’llhonoraudienceswiththeir serviceandfillthestagewithworldclassmusicianshipinJulyandAugust. Summerconcertswillbeginat7:30 p.m.,andfallshowswillstartat6:30 p.m.TheFourthofJulyweekwillhost nightlyeventsonSundaythroughSaturday,andtheLaborDayweekend willshowcasegroupsFridaythrough Sunday.Thisyear’sFourthofJulycelebration,withparadeandeveningentertainment,willbeheldonFriday, July3.FireworkswillbeheldonSaturday,July4,aftertheUncagedconcert.

Alleventsaredependentupon weatherandbeachconditions.SummermovieswilltakeplaceonMondays,fromJune8throughAug.31,on theBandstand.Fallmovieshavebeen removedfromthelineupthisyear.

TheTownofBethanyBeachoffers theseandothereventsforfreetothe public,includingthePoseidonFestival andSongwriterShowcase.Formore detailsandweatherupdates,visit www.townofbethanybeach.comunder Activitiesandsocialmediapageson Facebook,Twitter(X),andInstagram (clicktheiconlinksatthetopofthe homepage.)

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teachersareheldaccountableforstudentlearningdespitechronicabsenteeismthatcreateswideninggaps,” Howardsaid.“Teachersarenotasking fortheworktobeeasier—theyare askingforconditionsthatallowthem todothisworkwell.”

Disciplinewasacommonthemeat themeeting,too.TeacherLeeFreeman saidIndianRiverHighSchooldoes holdstudentsaccountable,whilebeing compassionate.Butsometeachersin otherschoolsfeelthatstudentsaren’t beingdisciplinedaccordingtodistrict standards—sostudentsbeingsentto theoffice,forinstance,sometimesfeels likeareward,insteadofaconsequence. “Whendisciplineisinconsistent,it doesn’tjustimpactonestudent…that directlyaffectslearningconditionsand educationoutcomes,”Freemansaid.

HowardthankedIRSDofficialsfor recentfacetimewithemployees,becauseconversationswithleadersbuild trust.

“Teachersareeagertobeapartof thesolutionthatmeaningfullyimprove bothstudentlearningandthesustainabilityofthisprofession,”shesaid.

Partoftheschoolboard’soutreach hasincludedfourmajorsurveysconductedorplannedthisschoolyear. About650peoplecompletedthestaff surveylastNovember.Theadministrators’surveywasfinishedinMarch,so theschoolboardwilldiscussresultsin April.Thecabinet-levelsurveysmight justbepersonalinterviewsthisspring. Then,aparent/communitysurveywill beissuedtoward theendoftheschool year.

They’rehopingemployeesandfamilieswillanswerthesurveysthoughtfully,sotheycanidentifyproblemareas andmakepositivechanges.

“We’rehopingtotakeallthisinformation…knowwhereourissuesare

goingtobe[and]setupsomereally greatactionplans,sowhenwestart schoolinSeptember,weknowhowto handletheseissues,”saidMark Steele,board president.“In meetingwith theirprincipals, [districtleadershiphas]already usedsomeofthat datafromthat survey.”

Sincethatwas aone-timesurvey, BoardMember MichelleParsonshasalsoaskedfor moreinput—fromteachersspecifically.

‘Oneofthemost consistentconcerns isagrowingfeelingthat educatorsarenotalways trustedasprofessionals. —AmandaHoward

Thismonth,multipleeducatorsalso askedquestionsabouttheIRSD’s 2026-2027draftdistrictcalendar, whichmorepeoplewantavoice in.

Calendarplanningwillcontinue thismonth,betweenadministrators,staffand stakeholders.DirectorofPersonnelCeleste Buntingcalled 2026a“perfect storm”ofcompetingschedules.

“ThethirdweekinJuneislateto havestudentsinattendance,andwe didalottoavoidhavingthemcomea fourthweekinJune,”Buntingsaid.

Thecalendarcommitteewillseek more staffinputandgetcreativetohit alltheschedulingmandates,without endingschooltoofarintosummer,she said.Theschoolboardwillvoteona finalcalendarinApril.

That’snottosayboardmeetings havebeenwithoutstaffvoices.Anyone ispermittedtospeakatpublicboard meetings,duringthepubliccomments, whereemployeesoccasionallyshare personalconcernsornews.Inaddition, everymonth,foryears,theboardhas givenIndianRiverEducationAssociation(IREA)dedicatedmeetingtimeto speakaboutcurrentprojectsorconcerns.Theemployeeunionrepresents teachers,paraprofessionals,custodians, secretariesand,morerecently,school constables.

“So,whenIspeak,Iamcarefulto speakinamannerthatrepresentsa majorityofourteachersandmaking suretogivethemavoice,”IREAPresidentandSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolsocialworkerBlairCatlinBrownsaidin January.

Typically,theIREApresidenthas broughtforwardarangeoftopics: fundingreferendumoutreachefforts; budgetandpayconcerns;statewideeducationalupdates;andtheIREA’sannualscholarshipfundraiser.Lately, CatlinBrownhasalsokeptaneyeon thePublicEducationFundingCommission’seffortsonreform.

“It’sthelatestLaborDaywecan have,there’saprimaryelection,Return DayandElectionDay.”

Ittakesalotofworktobalance mandatorystudentandstaffdays,professionaldevelopmentdays,parent conferencesandholidays.

ThenextregularIRSDBoardof EducationmeetingwillbeApril27,at 7p.m.attheformerMillsboroMiddle School.Committeemeetingswillbe April13(Policyat4p.m.;Curriculum at4:30p.m.;Buildings&Groundsat5 p.m.;Financeat6p.m.),alsoatthe formerMillsboro MiddleSchool.The CitizensBudgetOversightCommittee willmeetApril15at6p.m.atthe HowardT.EnnisSchool.TheCommunityAdvisoryBoard(formedaspart ofthe2019G.W.CarverSchoolconsentorder)willmeetMay21at4p.m. attheHowardT.EnnisSchool.

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Shepleetoserveasparade’sgrandmarshal

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

FormerBethanyBeachCouncilman PatrickShepleewillbegrandmarshal ofthetown’sFourthofJulyParadethis year,meaningguestswill,nodoubt,“see somethingspectacularridinginthe backofthatconvertible,”asmilingparadeChairmanChrisLawrencetoldthe councilthisweek.

Shepleewasaskedtowearhis“very bestred,whiteandblue,”Lawrencesaid, jokingthatShepleehadgraciouslyac-

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June

Thursday,June11—Richie&High StreetRockers—(Oldies)

Thursday,June18—USAFMaxImpact—Military(Rock/Pop)

Thursday,June25—ANightofMotown—Tribute(Motown)

Sunday,June28—DJBump— TunesthroughtheDecades

Tuesday,June30—FlyingIvories— DuelingPianos

July

Wednesday,July1—Mr.Jon& Friends—Children’sSinger

Thursday,July2—287thArmyBand —Military(ConcertBand)

cepted whenaskedtobegrandmarshal andhadsaid,“ThankGodIdon’thave torideinthathottrolleyanotheryear,” referencingthetraditionalconveyance forcouncilmembersintheannualparade.

Withthethemeof“Stars,Stripsand Shorelines,”thisyear’sparadewillbeon Friday,July3,withfireworksheldthe followingday,alongwithacelebration oftheUnitedStates’250thbirthdayand theTown’s125thanniversary.Designs fortheeventT-shirtarebeingfinalized, and children’s,adultshort-sleevedand

Friday,July3—TheFunsters—Rock &Soul

Saturday,July4—Uncaged—Tribute (ZacBrown)

Wednesday,July8—HelloSister— Pop/Rock

Thursday,July9—Decade80—Tribute(’80s)

Saturday,July11—Charlie&the CoolTones—ClassicRockHornBand

Wednesday,July15—Beauty&the Beats

Thursday,July16—LargerThanLife —Tribute(BoyBands)

Saturday,July18—Kategory5— ClassicRock

Wednesday,July22—TeenageSatellites—Rock

Thursday,July23—SevenWonders —Tribute(FleetwoodMac)

Saturday,July25—KayleighClark

adultlong-sleevedshirtswillbeforsale attowneventsbeginningwiththePoseidonFestivalinMay,Lawrencetold thecouncilatitsMarch20meeting. Eachyear,theparadedrawsmore than40,000peopletocelebratetheannualfamilytradition,anditrequires manyvolunteersandtownstafftoplan, setup,deliverandteardown,hesaid, addingthatvolunteersareneeded.

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withLittleRock—’90sCountry

Monday,July27—Jerico—Rockabilly,JumpBlues

Wednesday,July29—Salazar—Magician

Thursday,July30—Kashmir—Tribute(LedZeppelin)

August

Saturday,Aug.1—HighNoon— SouthernRock

Wednesday,Aug.5—USNAElectric Brigade—Rock

Thursday,Aug.6—80sMixtape— Tribute(’80s)

Saturday,Aug.8—TheRockOrchestra—Tribute(JimmyBuffett)

Sunday,Aug.9—Cellofest&BrickhouseDuo—Classical/Folk/Pop

Thursday,Aug.13—USArmyField Band—Pop

Saturday,Aug.15—QuietFire— Soul

Monday,Aug.17—USAFBlueAces —Rock/Pop/R&B

Thursday,Aug.20—Satisfaction— Tribute(RollingStones)

Saturday,Aug.22—RealDiamond —Tribute(NeilDiamond)

Thursday,Aug.27—7Bridges— Tribute(Eagles)

Saturday,Aug.29—CrashtheLimo —’90stoNow

September

Friday,Sept.4—LoveSeedMama Jump—Pop/Rock

Saturday,Sept.5—TheJimmies— ’80s

Sunday,Sept.6—JesseGarron— Tribute(Elvis)

Friday,Sept.18—Broadwayatthe Beach—ShowTunes

Saturday,Sept.19—TheNowhere Men—Rock&Soul

Friday,Sept.25—70sFlashback— Tribute(’70s)

Saturday,Sept.26—DelmarvaBig Band—Jazz/BigBand

October

Saturday,Oct.17—EnzianMusikantenanddancers—Oktoberfest,1-5p.m. Saturday,Oct.24—PuppyPalsLive! —DogStuntShow,noon

SpecialEvents(moreinformationto come)

PoseidonFestival—May22-24

SongwriterShowcase—May29-31

PublicWorks,policethanked forstormhelp

MayorRonCalefthankedthe Town’spublicworksandpolicedepartmentsfor“outstandingworkduringthe Feb.22blizzard.”

“Theygotusthroughallthedowned trees,thedownedpowerlinesandall theemergencycallsthatgoalongwith suchastorm.Thebeachtookahit,but itwasn’ttoobadandwehaveabeach outthere,”Calefsaid.

TownofficialsgotoWashington

CalefrecentlyjoinedCouncilmen MickeyHinmanandRichMcHugh, alongwithothermembersofthe DelawareLeagueofLocalGovernments,forHillDayattheU.SCapitol. TheymetwithU.S.Sens.ChrisCoons andLisaBluntRochesterandCongresswomanSarahMcBride(allDDel.)forwhatCalefcalled“avery productivedaywheretheygavefreelyof theirtimeandadviceontheconditions thatexistthereinWashington,D.C.“

“Theyacceptedquestions.Someanswersweweren’tsohappywith,”heacknowledged,“butsomeotherswerevery positive.Oneofthethingsthatwasexpressedwasyoudon’thearthegoodin thepresssometimes.It’susuallythe

morenegativeandthethingsthatget yourattention.Ofcourse,beachreplenishmentandcoastalresiliencewere talkedabout,”hesaid.

Electedofficialsareworkingtoget fundingappropriatedtohaveDelaware beachesrenourished,hesaid.

“Ifyoureallylookatitandyourememberbackto2023,ourbeachlooked exactlyasitdoesrightnow,andthe dunewasreplenishedthatyear.So,one of thethingsyouhavetorealizeiswe lostalotofdune,butthatsandisout theresomewhereand,hopefully,itwill workitswayinandwe’llhaveareasonably-sizedbeachthisyear,”hesaid.

McHughsaidCoons,Rochesterand McBride“wantedtoleaveuswiththe messagethatnotallislost.”

“Theywerealloptimisticaboutthe futureandleftuswiththemessagethat thingsarehappening,”hesaid.

Legislativereport

McHugh,whilepresentinghis monthlylegislativereport,saidabill about affordablehousinghasgotten throughbothhousesofCongressand thatthereishopeitwilllandonthe president’sdeskforhissignature.

HesaidtheSussexCountyCouncil recentlyintroducedthefirstdraftsof ordinancesrelatedtorecommendations madebyitsLandUseReformWorking Group,andtheyconcernopenspace,affordablerentalsandclustersubdivisions.

Statelegislationrelatedtonontidal wetlandsprotectionsissettobeintroduced becausetheTrumpadministrationhas“pulledbackinprotecting them,sotheStatehastodomoreto protectthem,”McHughsaid,adding thatnontidalwetlandsissuesaffect BethanyBeach.

Anotherbillseekstoextendthetime forpublicalcoholconsumptionin Delaware,hesaid,movingitfrom1a.m. to2a.m.

McHughbroughtlaughterwhenhe notedthatthedayofthecouncilmeetingwasNationalAlienAbductionDay. Hesaidhehadseenareportstating thatDelawarerankedNo.1inthenumber ofsightingsandthat12,097sightingshadbeenreportedsince1974.

ThatmeansDelawareresidentsare either“morevigilantthaneverybody elseormoreimaginative,”hesaid.

Bicycle&PedestrianSafety Committeereport

Whilepresentinghismonthlyreport, Hinman—whoco-chairstheBicycle &PedestrianSafetyCommitteewith CouncilwomanTheresaKeil—creditedcommitteemembersfortheirdedicationandthankedPoliceChiefPatrick Foleyforremainingonthecommittee, evenafterbeingpromotedtochiefand havingmoreresponsibilities.

HeannouncedthataLearning& SharingWorkshophadbeenplanned

forMarch26andwassettobringtogetherrepresentativesfrom10communitiestoshareobjectivesandtalkabout howtheyareworkingonsafety.

Townmanager’sreport

TownManagerCliffGraviet,while presentinghismonthlyreport,thanked thePublicWorksDepartmentforremovingsnowduringtheFeb.22blizzardandforcontinuingtopickup limbsandbranchesthatfellduringthe storm.Residentshavebeencooperating byputtingyardwasteouttobepicked up,hesaid.

TownofficialsroutinelyhearcomplaintsabouttheTownnotplowingor shovelingtheboardwalkafterstorms, Gravietsaid,addingthatitisapopular spotimmediatelyaftersnowfalls.Heexplainedthattheboardwalkisn’tshoveled becauseshovelinghashurttheboardsin thepast.PublicWorkscrewstriedblowingthesnow,butthatalsodamagedthe boardsandfasteningscrews.

The damagehasbeenrepaired,he noted,butinthefuture,onlytheplaza offtheboardwalkwillbeclearedof snow—nottheentireboardwalk— “untilthesnowabatesorwehave enoughstafftodoit,”hesaid.

“Wedosidewalks,buttheboardwalk hasbecomeproblematic,”heacknowledged.

MillvilleTownCounciltalkspublicsafety

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyFire ChiefDougScottspeaksattheTuesday, March24,MillvilleTownCouncilmeeting.Thecouncilapprovedarequest fromthefirecompanyfora$66,000 granttobeusedtopurchaseequipment fortrainingandrescue.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Publicsafetywasamajorfocusof thisweek’sMillvilleTownCouncil meeting,withthecouncilconsidering addingmorehourstoitscontractwith theDelawareStatePolice,aswellas approvingafirecompanygrantfor equipmentanddiscussingotherrelated issues.

AsFinanceDirectorWillMumford presentedhighlightsfromthedraft 2027-fiscal-yearbudget,seekingcouncilinput,hetoldthecouncilthathe hadaddedanadditional10hoursto thecurrent40-hour-per-weekcontract theTownhaswiththeDelawareState Policeduringthesummermonths.

TheadditionalhoursinJune,July andAugustwouldbringtheannual contractamountto$331,000,comparedtothecurrent$270,0000the Townspendsforstatepolicecoverage, inlieuofhavingitsownpolicedepartment.Inadditiontothesummerincrease,Mumfordsaid,“Weaddeda littlebitmore[coverage]forevents.”

CouncilTreasurerJosephParent suggestedaddingfivehoursduringthe springmonthstothecontract,through whichtheTownreceivesadditionalpolicecoveragefromthestatepolice.

“We’restartingtogetmorevisitors comingdownhereinthespring,”Parentsaid,“andIthinkitwarrantsalittle extracoverage.”

MayorRonaldBelinkosaidMumfordandTownManagerEileenScerra shouldworkupsomeconcretefigures onthosepotentialadditionsbeforethe council’sApril14publichearingon theproposedbudget.

Mumford saidheandScerrawill soonmeetwithrepresentativesfrom theRoxanaVolunteerFireCompany, todiscusstheTown’sfundingforambulancefeesfortheareasoftownwest ofPowellFarmRoad.Thoseservices arenowbeingprovidedbytheRoxana company.

MumfordsaidtheratetheTown paysthefirecompanywillbebasedon thenumberofhomesintheRoxana coveragearea.TheTowncurrentlypays theambulancefeesforpropertieslocatedwithintheMillvilleVolunteer Fire Company(MVFC)coveragearea. MVFCFireChiefDouglasScott appearedbeforethecouncilatthe samemeeting,duringwhichthecoun-

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RampsfromthestreettotheboardwalkatFirstandSecondstreetswillbe demolished,hesaid,asitwasdiscovered thesubstructurewasworsethan thought.Gravietshowedthecouncil photographsofpilingsthatsupportthe substructureandsaidhehadnotanticipatedhavingtoreplacepilings,which willincreasethecostoftheproject.

Henotedthatthecontractoronthe projecthadsaidthereisarepairmethod thatinvolvescleaningouttheexisting pilingsandusingasubstancethatis moredurablethanwoodenpilings. Thosepilingsrottedbecausetheywere buriedinthesand,hesaid. Bethany

OceanView,LWVhostingcandidateforum

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CandidatesforOceanViewmayor andthetowncouncilseatrepresenting District1willoutlinetheirgoalsand answerquestionsataLeagueof WomenVotersofSussexCounty, Del.,forumfrom7to8:30p.m.on Monday,March30,intheOcean ViewCommunityCenteronWest Avenue.

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cilapproveda$66,000grantrequest fromMVFCforsomeequipmentupgradestohelpwithrescues,training andotherneeds.

Scottaddressedrecentchallenges broughtbythesnowstormthatdowned treesandwires,causingwidespread poweroutagesthatlastedfordaysfollowingtheFebruaryblizzard.

“Itwasquitechallenging,”hesaid, notingthatthefirecompanyhadnumerouscallsfromresidentswhoseelectricityhadbeenknockedout.

“Theywerefrightenedthatthey were goingtofreezetodeath”inthe coldthatfollowedthestorm,Scott said,addingthatthefirecompanywent tothosehomesandhelpedtheresidentsfindshelter.

Healsonotedthechangesinthe MVFCdemographicssincehefirst joinedthefirecompanydecadesago, whenthecompanyaveragedabout75 to80callsayear.Today,MillvillefirefightersandEMSrespondtomore than3,600callsayear—3,000of thosebeingEMScalls.

ScottnotedthattheMVFCcurrentlyhas15full-timecareerfirefightersonstaffandprovides24-hour coverage.

The$66,000grantwillhelpthe companypurchasecamerasthatfirefighterswillcarrytohelpthemassess firescenes.

“Wewantthemtobeabletoseeif thereareanyvictimsasthey’regoing throughthestructure.Theywillalsobe abletolookatthefireconditions,” Scottsaid.

Hesaidthefirecompanywillalso usethefundstoreplacesomeaging firehosesandtwohydraulicforceableentrytools.

“Thesetoolswillgreatlyenhance ourabilitytoopencommercialdoors,” Scottsaid.

Thecompanyalsoplanstopurchase abattery-poweredwindowremoval tool,whichallowsfirefighterstobetter controlnecessarywindowremovalsto ensurethesafetyofbothvictimsand rescuers.

Gasmeterssimilartothoseusedby utilitycompaniesarealsoonthefire

ThecandidatesformayorareformercouncilmanTomMalyandresidentRandyRobust.Incumbent CouncilmanJohnPlanchartandnewcomerRichardDimockarerunning fortheDistrict1councilseat.IncumbentCouncilmanJayTyminskiisrunningunopposedfortheDistrict3 seat.

TheannualelectionwillbeonSaturday,April11.

AlsoonthecouncilareCouncil-

company’swishlist,inordertomeasure carbonmonoxide,oxygen,hydrogen sulfideandothergases.

womanColleenTwardzikandCouncilmanDonWalsh.Theirtermsexpire inAprilof2028.

Earlier,Walshhadfiledtorunfor mayor,buthelaterwithdrewhis name.

Themayorandcouncilmembers servethree-yeartermsandarelimited totwoconsecutiveterms.

Followingopeningstatementsat theforum,thecandidateswillanswer questions.Thoseattendingcansubmit

Scottsaidthat,withtheincreasing useofnaturalgasinthearea,inadditiontopropane,“It’sveryimportantto beabletogetagoodhandleonwhat we’redealingwith”incertainsituations.

Themeterswillallowthefirefighterstoidentifyandlocatepotential leaks,withwandsthathelpextendthe reachintoareaswherereadingsare needed,hesaid.

Thefirecompanywillalsopurchase aforcible-entrydoortoallowtraining

writtenquestionsona3-by-5-inch card,withcardsandpencilsprovided attheevent.Peoplecanalsosubmit questionsinadvanceviatheLWVSC websiteatsussexlwv.org.

FernGoodhartwillbethemoderatorfortheevent,andtherewillbe AmericanSignLanguageinterpreters. Theforumwillbelivestreamedand availableafterwardontheLeague’s websiteandYouTubechannel.

inproceduresforsituationswheresuch entryisneeded,“shavingoffcritical seconds”inrescuesituations,Scott said.

Inaddition,thecompanywillpurchase10pagersforfirecompanymembersandeightnewradiomicrophones forportableradios.

Millsboroinvitesvolunteers,sponsorsforevent

TheStars&Stripesfestivalisexpandingthisyear,asabigger-thaneverIndependenceDaycelebrationin Millsboro.

OnSaturday,June27,(witharain dateofJune28),theGreaterMillsboroChamberofCommerceand TownofMillsborowillcelebratethe UnitedStatesandjoyfullymarkthe 250thanniversaryofthesigningof theDeclarationofIndependence—a milestoneknownastheSemiquincentennial,undertheAmerica250umbrella.

Theonce-in-a-lifetimecelebration inviteseveryAmerican,fromcoastto coast,includingintheheartofSussex County,tocometogetherinpride, gratitudeandexcitement.

ActivitiesindowntownMillsboro

willbeonMainStreetfrom2to5 p.m.,withaparade,touch-a-truck, livemusic,youthartshowandmore.

Theannualactivitieswillshiftto W.B.AtkinsPark(homeoftheMillsboroLittleLeague)from5to9p.m., withaKidsZone,foodtrucks,local vendors,DJ,photoboothandthebig fireworksdisplayatdusk.

“InthetownofMillsboro,weare proudtojoincommunitiesacross DelawareandtheUnitedStatesin honoringthishistoricoccasion,”organizersstated.“Asawelcoming hometownnestlednearbeautifulinlandbays,richfarmlandsandtheancestrallandsoftheNanticokeIndian Tribe,Millsboroembodiesthediverse storiesthathavewoventhefabricof ournationfortwoandahalfcen-

turies.…Ourlocalhistoryreflectsthe broaderAmericanjourneyofresilience,communityandopportunity.”

Theroadto2026ismorethana countdown—itisanopportunityto pauseandreflectonasharedpast,celebratetheextraordinarycontributions ofgenerationsofAmericansfromall walksoflife,andinspireoneanother tobuildanevenbrighterfuture.

Througheducationalprograms, communityevents,historicalreflectionsandfamily-friendlygatherings, Millsboro250aimstohighlightwhat makesthetownandcountrysospecial.

“Whetheryou’realifelongresident, anewcomeroravisitor,weinviteyou togetinvolved!”theyencouraged. Peoplecansponsortheevent,register

fortheparade,beavendor,donateto thesilentauctionorvolunteerto makethe250celebrationcometolife.

“We’realreadyexcitedforthe amountofpeoplethathaveresponded inaveryshorttimeperiod,”saidKim Benton,presidentoftheGreater MillsboroChamberofCommerce. Thereareevenmoreopportunities forthepublic,businesses,nonprofit groupsandindividualstogetinvolved.

DetailsarepostedattheTown websiteatwww.millsboro.org/community/millsboro250.phpandthe Chamberwebsiteatwww.millsborochamber.com/events.

Formoreinformation,call(302) 934-6777oremailinfo@millsborochamber.com.

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Thereareopportunitiestobeinformed ViewPoint

TheTownofOceanViewisholdingacandidateforumonMonday, March30,intheOceanViewCommunityCenteronWestAvenue, from7to8:30p.m.

Andwe’vebeenseeingmoreoftheseoverrecentyears,aslocalTowns havebeenproactiveinorganizingorhostingeventsthatbringtheircandidatesface-to-facewiththetown’sresidentsandallowingthepublicto askthemthequestionsforefrontintheirminds.It’saterrificoutreach, anditfeelslikevotershavereallyhadanopportunityintownssuchas BethanyBeach,SouthBethany,FenwickIslandandMillvilletomeet andvetthepeoplewhoareinterestedinbecoming,orremaining,leaders intheirtowns.

Inanagewheninformation,ormisinformation,canspreadfaster thanawildfire,thankstosocialmedia,itiscriticallyimportanttoput voterandcandidatedirectlyinfrontofeachotherasoftenaspossible,so

thecitizenscanmakeasinformedadecisionastheycanwhenthey choosetheirleaders.

Wethoughtthiswasagoodtimetoreinforceourpoliciesduring localelections.Ashasbeenourpolicysincethestart,wedonotendorse candidates.Wefeelitisourresponsibilitytoshareasmuchinformation aswecansopeoplecanmaketheirownindividualdecisions.Wewillrun aQ&AinourApril10edition,wherethesamequestionsaresentto eachcandidateandtheirresponsesrun“asis”inthepaper.

Inaddition,therewillbenolettersregardingtheelectioninthatissue, aspeoplewillnothavetheopportunitytorespondtoanythingstatedbeforethepollsopen.Therefore,thelastissueinwhichwewillrunletters regardingtheOceanViewTownCouncilelectionisnextweek,April3, withadeadlinetoreceivethematourofficebyendofdayonMarch30.

Learnaboutyourcandidates.Yougetonevote.Makeitcount.

Springbringsouttheoptimismeveryyear

Ofthefourseasons,springmightcometothepartywithmoreevidenceofitsarrivalthananyother.

Thereisthescentofthingscomingtolifearoundus,aswellas, youknow,thatotherscentofstuffbeinglaiddowntohelpthings cometolifearoundus.Wegetthereturnofchildren’ssquealsasthey leavetheirwinterhibernationsandtaketoareaplaygrounds.Thereis thewelcomedsightofseasonal-businessownersopeninguptheir doorsagain.Andthereisthatdistinct“crack”sound—no,notfrom mykneeswhenIstandup.Theotherone.

Thatsoundofbatmeetingball.

Thoughit’sbecomingmoreyear-roundthanever,nothingsays “spring”tomemorethanthereturnofballplayerstoballfields,bethat oftheT-ball,softballorbaseballvariety.Newuniforms,Christmaspresentglovesgettingtheirfirst“real”useof theyearandthehopethatanewpitchtothe arsenaloradjustmenttoaswingcouldmean awholenewlevelofperformancepersonifies everythingthatspringissupposedtobe about—renewal,hopeandoptimismin whatisabouttocome.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

ButIdigress.

Thevibearoundballisreal,anditextendstotheprofessional ranks.WhenIwasakid,IwouldgettofiveorsixOriolesgamesa year,eitherwithmydadormyyouthteamortaggingalongwitha friend’sfamily.TheyplayedtheirgamesinMemorialStadiumback then,andthecrowdwasadizzyingmixtureofD.C.lawyers,families andbeer-chuggingfolksenjoyingawarmdaywithtensofthousands oftheirclosestfriends.And,toputtheproverbialcherryontop,the Oriolesweregood.Really,reallygood.

ImissedtheBrooksandFrankRobinsondays,buttheirshadows stillloomedlargeoverthefanbase.Still,IgottoenjoywatchingJim Palmer,EddieMurray,KenSingleton,ScottMcGregor,MikeFlanaganandmyfirstbaseball“crush,”AlBumbry.

Andwhilemyowndaughterfindsabout asmuchjoyinplayingsportsasshedoesinpickingupherbedroom,I finditinterestingthatshedoesenjoywalkingaroundtheLowerSussexLittleLeaguefacilityonarandomspringevening,eatinghotdogs andrunningintopeopleweknow.There’sanenergyandsenseof communityaroundtheballfieldsthat’sraretofindanywhereelse. There’savibe.

Thevibeisnotuniquetothelowerlevelsofthegame,either.Go toahigh-schoolsoftballorbaseballgamewhenyougetachanceand justsoakintheatmosphere.There’sconstantchatterinthedugouts, fansdiscussingeverypitchinthebleachersandcoachesgivinginstructions—bothoftheverbalandmimevariety.

IfyoutuneintoacollegesoftballgameonESPN,you’llhearthe samesounds:playerschantingorscreamingsupporttotheirteammates,fansreactingtoeverycall,andthataforementioned“crack” soundwhenaballfliesoffabat.

Or,youknow,a“ping”soundmoreoftenthannot,asmostbatsare nowaluminumalloysorcompositeconstructionfromcarbonfiber, graphite,fiberglassand—Ithink—kryptonite.It’sonlyamatterof timebeforetheyintegrateAIandlow-densityexplosivestocreatea weaponcapableoflaunchingsoftballsandbaseballsdeepintothat goodnightand...

MemorialStadiumwasrockingthose days,andmaybenothingexemplifiedthe “vibes”ofballmorethanformerOrioles’ catcherRickDempsey,whowoulduserain delaysasanopportunitytoplaythecourt jesterrole,andrunaroundandslideonthe tarpprotectingthefield,asthededicatedfans wouldcheerlikehejustscoredthewinning runintheWorldSeries.

Itwasamazing.Anditwaspure.Andifitwasn’tarainyday,you’d stillmoreoftenthannotgetentertainedby“WildBill”Hagy,alocal cabdriverwhowouldleadthecrowdinspellingout“O-R-I-O-L-ES”togettheteamandcrowdfiredup.

Ofcourse,timealwayswins,andalotofthoseplayersmovedonas thegrayintheirbeardsgotabitmorepronounced.Buttheywerealso replacedbynewstarswhowouldgettheOriolesfanbaseexcited,like MikeMussina,BradyAndersonand,myfavoriteofall,CalRipkenJr.

ItgotkindofdarkforOriolesfansforawhilethere,withafew sunnyseasonsmixedintokeeptheinterestattimes.Butthesepast fewseasons—lastyear’sdisasternotwithstanding—havebeengood. Ayoungbatchoftalent,mixedwithafewfreeagentstheywereable toaddtothemix,havecombinedtocreatearosterthatappearscapableofchallengingforachampionshipthisyear.Ofcourse,that’salso partofthe“vibe”withballseasoneveryyear.

“Thiscouldbetheyear.”

Hey,Isaidspringwasfilledwithhopeandoptimism,right? Wheredoyouthinkthatcomesfrom?That’sright.Fansreadytohave theirheartsbrokenyetagain. Playball!

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Somemorenewsyoumayhavemissed

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Withalltherecentnationaland internationalnews,anumberofreportsanddevelopmentshavenotbeen giventheattentiontheydeserve.Here aresomeofthosereportsyoumay havemissed:

•Berlitzanesthesia—A33-yearoldmaninUtah,StephenChase, wokeupaftersurgeryspeakingSpanishfluently,alanguageheneverstudiedinschoolandthoughtheknew onlyafewcommonwords.Andthe surgeryteamplayedmusic,notBerlitz Spanishlessons,duringthesurgery. Amazing,butnotunknown.Mr. Chaseexperiencedarareneurological conditionbrilliantlynamed“f oreign languagesyndrome.”Thenewsaccountsdidnotprovideanymedical explanation.VayaconDios,miamigos.

•Anothermajorsportscandal— AccordingtoashockingreportinThe Weekmagazine,20camelswererecentlydisqualifiedinacamelcompetitioninOmanfor“cosmetic

enhancement.”Judgesfoundthatthe camels’appearanceshadbeenenhancedbyBotoxfillers,lipinjections, siliconetoinflatehumpsandhormonesforaddedmuscletone.Officialssaidthatstrictpenaltieswill follow.(Probablyafterthecurrentdisruptionofcamelcompetitionsinthe region.)Thisisveryseriousincamel contestswhereprizemoneyoftenexceeds$60million.

•Moremozzarella—Asreported intheWashingtonPost,UNESCO, theUnitedNationsEducational,Scientific&CulturalOrganization,has designatedItaliancookingasan“intangibleculturalheritage.”Italiannow joinsFrenchandMexicancuisineson alistofhonorees.Chinaisnothappy. Itspigeoneggdropsouplostoutto pastafazool.

ThereisnowsomeAmericaninfluenceontraditionalcookinginItaly, especiallywiththepopularityofpizza, althoughsomeingredientsyoumight findinapizzeriahere,likepineapple, wouldnotbeconsideredediblein Italy.Influenceworkstheotherway, too.Ourrestaurantscanimproveon

Italiancooking.(HaveyoutriedArmand’sMargaritapizzawithbasil?) ThewonderfulItalianrestaurantsin ourareaaresuretocelebratetheUNESCO award.Watchforthelunch anddinnerspecials.

•Whenparentsaretoobusy—PoliceinSouthFulton,Ga.,havewarned parentstobemorecarefulpacking schoollunchesfortheirkids.The Weekmagazinereportedthatparents werealertedwhenastudentarrivedat schoolwithasandwich,abagof Doritosandacannedlemonmartini, whichis11percentalcohol.Now whataboutkidswhowanttopack theirownlunches?Theansweris:Let thegrandparentsdoit.

•Driverlessdriving—TheWall StreetJournalrecentlyreportedthat TeslaplanstointroducealineofselfdrivingelectricvehiclescalledCybercabswhenitbeginsmassproduction inApril.Thevehicledoesnothavea steeringwheel,orbrakeandacceleratorpedals.Itisbasicallyasleek-lookingmetalboxonwheels.Theplanis tosellthemtotaxi-fleetcompanies, Uber,Waynoandindividualstopro-

videtaxiandride-sharingservices.

Teslaissurethisisthefuture.The sanityquestionhereis,ifyoucall UberandoneoftheseEVsshowup, wouldyougetin?Asforme,I’mlookingforayellowcabwithaknowledgeable,courteousandhelpfuldriver.

•Volunteersneededforgasstudy —USATodayandtheDelaware NewsJournalrecentlyreportedthat scientistsandresearchersattheUniversityofMarylandhavedeveloped “smartunderwear”thatwillrecordthe wearer’sintestinalgasemissions.The gasisrecordedbyelectrochemical sensorsinadevicethesizeofaquarterthatclipsintoaperson’sunderwear.Theuniversityteamhasbeen workingonthisprojectforaboutfive years.

Somemayask,whywouldanyone wanttoknow?Apparently,gastroenterologistshavebeenclamoringfor yearsfordataforpatientdiagnosisto determinewhatconstitutesnormal andexcessiveemissions.Theuniver-

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Curranputssupport behindMaly

Editor:

IwriteinsupportofTomMalyfor mayorofOceanView.

ItisgoodthatOceanViewishaving anelectionforthepositionofmayor. Electionsshouldhaveoptions/choices forthetownspeopletodecideupon.I hadthehonorofservingwithTomduringmytermsasmayorandfoundhim tobehardworking,intelligentandincisive—justthequalitiesneededduring theseturbulenttimes.Hehasbeenfair andunbiasedinallhisendeavorswith theTown—attributessorelyneeded today.

Havingarealinterestinwhatisbest fortheTownisthebedrockforan electedofficial.Thatinterestissupportedbyaknowledgeofwhathasand hasnotworkedinthepast.TomMaly hasservedforsevenyearsasacouncilmanandhasdoneanexcellentjob, throughgoodtimesanddifficulttimes. Forfiveofthoseyears,heservedas

mayorprotemundertwodifferentadministrations.Thatexperienceisinvaluableforsomeonewhowantstoserveas mayor.

Thisisatimetoelectanexperienced,dedicatedcandidateasmayor. ThatpersonisTomMaly.

WalterF.Curran OceanView

Malyoffersavoice inOceanView

Editor:

InMay2023,mysecondtermasa memberoftheOceanViewTown Councilandmayorprotemended.My sevenyearsofservingtheTownof OceanViewwasover.

Afewdaysafterthat,Ireceiveda letterfromSen.GeraldHocker.Iwould liketoshareaportionofthisletterwith yourreaders:

“Youhavebeenavaluableassetto the CouncilandtheresidentsofOcean View.Youhavetouchedthelivesofyour colleaguesonthecouncil,anditis

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sityresearchteamaimstoprovidethe neededinformationwithanationwide studyusingvolunteerparticipants wearingthesmartunderwear.

(Possiblespoileralert:Inapreliminaryproof-of-conceptstudy,thesensorsrecordedanaverageof32 emissionsadayfromearlypartici-

greatlyappreciatedandcannotbeexpressedinwords.Youhavebeenaninspiration,andIhopethatyoucontinue tobeavoiceinthecommunity.”

IamrunningformayorofOcean Viewtocontinuetobeavoiceforall communities.Iamseekingthesupport oftheresidentsofOceanViewinthe upcomingelectiononApril11,2026. Iurgeeveryonetoexercisetheirright to vote.Yourvotecounts!

Thankyou.

TomMaly OceanView

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Editor:

ThankstoourloyaladvocateMiken Buildersandournewestcontributor, Lord’sLandscaping,formakingthis year’sraffleanexcitingprospect,along withmanyofourlocalbusinesseson noneotherthanRoute26!

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pants.)Formoreinformationorto volunteer,individualscancontactthe UMDepartmentofCellBiology& MolecularGenetics.

There’smoreandsomethingnew everyday.ButI’llleavethenewsfor nowwiththeseitemsandwisheveryoneasafe,healthyandenjoyable spring.

Oh,wait—Ihavetoaddthelatest weatherforecastforspring,which

offeringtwoAdirondackchairsanda basketofgiftcardstolocalbusinesses, includingalargegiftfromGoodyear AutoService.

Wehopethatthecommunitythat weserveunderstandsthateverydollar goesbackintosupportforcommunity serviceprojects.Manydollarsgotobenefitingchildrenandfamiliesthrough ourlocalschoolsatThanksgivingand Christmastime,deliveringfoodandgift cards,aswellasschoolsupplies. AlphaAlphaalsoreachesouttolocal nursinghomes,veteranshomesanddonationstohelpunhousedindividuals.

Weareproudofofferingseveral scholarshipseachyeartodeservingstudentsfromIndianRiverHighSchool. Bypurchasingaraffleticket,youare helpingcountlessfamiliesandindividualswhoareinneedanddeservingof help!

Wethankyouforyourdonation! DrawingonMay14,2026.

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beganonMarch20,fromtheNationalWeatherService:“Delaware willseeeitherabove,orbelow,normal temperaturesthisspring…andhasan equalchanceofhavingabove-normal orbelow-normalprecipitation.”

Thisveryhelpfulforecastisbased onNWStechnologyandscientific analysis.Theygetpaidforthis.Plan accordingly!

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

Lakeside clubhouse with shaded verandas and game room

Resort-style pool with lazy river, splash pad, and bath house

Tennis and pickleball courts

Fitness center with yoga room

Fishing pier

Walking trails

Dog park

DimockfilesforDistrict1seatinOceanView

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted RichardDimockhasfiledtorunforthe OceanViewTownCouncil.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Sayingheisproactiveandeagerto beinvolvedinthecommunity,businessmanRichardDimockfiledtorunfor theOceanViewTownCouncil,representingDistrict1,challengingincumbentCouncilmanJohnPlanchart,who isrunningforre-election.

“Iwanttobeinvolvedinwhat’s goingonaroundme.Weallsay,‘IwishI

couldgetinvolved.’Well,I’mgettinginvolved,”saidthe70-year-oldWashington,D.C.-areanative,whohaslivedin OceanViewfortwoyears.

Runningunopposedforthetown councilisincumbentCouncilmanJay Tyminski.

Formayor,formercouncilmanTom MalyandresidentRandyRobustare candidates.

Theywillanswerquestionsandmeet residentsataLeagueofWomenVoters ofSussexCounty,Del.,forumat7p.m. onMonday,March30,attheOcean ViewCommunityCenter.

TheelectionwillbeonSaturday, April11.

Dimock—whoisageneralsales managerforJohnnyJanosikWorldof FurnitureinLaurel,Del.—hasowned propertyintheBethanyBeachareafor morethan35years,ownedBruceVarietyinBethesda,Md.,formorethan35 yearsand,withhiswife,LindaRidenour,alongtimeRealtor,recentlypurchasedtheformerBethanyResort FurnishingsbuildingonPennsylvania AvenueinBethanyBeachasaninvestmentproperty.

Dimock’spastexperienceincludes beingaChamberofCommercemem-

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Buildingthankswithflowers

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Blueflowers,goldaccentsandgreen leavesstoodtallinabout12vases. Often,whenpeoplereceiveflowers,it’s ascongratulations.Butthisweek,itwas

athank-you—andperhapssomeelegantmarketing.

TheFFAofSussexCentralHigh Schooldeliveredfloralarrangementsto theIndianRiverSchoolDistrictBoard ofEducationonMarch23,halfin thanksfortheirnewschoolbuilding

andhalfinbelatedcelebrationofNationalFFAweek.

Theytookthemictohighlighttheir projectsandaddresstheschoolboard directly.

“Thankyou.Yourcontinuedsupport foragriculturaleducationandourFFA

chapterhasmadea meaningfulimpacton ourschool,andour members,andourcommunity,”saidMaria Gutierrez-Carcamo,a SCHSseniorandchapterpresident.“Because ofyourcommitment, weareabletoprovide studentswithopportunitiesthatextendfar beyondtheclassroom: opportunitiesthatbuild leadership,responsibilityandadeepappreciationforagricultureand theworldaroundus.”

Thisisstudents’first yearinthebrand-new building,whereconstructionisnearlydone onathree-storyspace meanttorelieveovercrowdingaftermany years.Afewoutstandingprojectsincludethe existingtheaterrenovationandnewperformingartsentranceand courtyard.

OriginallycalledFutureFarmersofAmerica,theFFApromotes studentleadershipand careersinagriculture (science,businessand technology).Thisyear, localstudentswere gearingupforthestateconventionon March25-26,aswellasthesummertimeDelawareStateFaircompetitions. Horticultureisjustoneofmanydozens ofcompetitionsandfieldsofstudy.

Theflowerswereaheartfeltmoment duringanespeciallylongboardmeeting onMarch23,whichendedafter10p.m. toincludetopicsfromFebruary’sblizzard-canceledmeetingagenda.

“Beingaboardmember,wesitup hereandwemakealotofdecisions.We don’talwaysgettoseewhatsomeofthe outcomesare,”saidMarkSteele,board president.“Butitmakesitworthit… whenwelookattheoutstandingstudentsthatwe’veseenherethisevening,” alsoincludingseveraldozenstudent awardsforexcellenceinBPAandAllCountyHonorsBand.“So,thankyou verymuch.”

St.Ann’sDelaneyHalltohosttrivia-nightfundraiser

Brains,braggingrightsandfriendly competitionwilltakecenterstageatthe AnnualTriviaNightfundraiserforthe SocietyofSt.VincentdePaul(SVdP), St.Ann’sConference,onSaturday,April 25,at6p.m.inDelaneyHall,691 GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach.

Allproceedswillbenefittheworkof SVdP,whichprovidesfinancialandspiritualsupporttolocalneighborsinneed.

Dimock

berandhelpingtoorganizeSafeTables OurPriority(STOP),afood-safetyorganizationintheWashington,D.C., area.

“WewouldgototheCapitolandtry togetsenatorsandcongressmentosupportourbillsforfoodsafety,”hesaid.

“Everybodyisconcernedwithtaxes, andbecauseIhadabusiness,Iwasused torunningonabudget,”Dimocknoted. “Thatpartofmybackgroundisexceptional—budgeting,whereyoucancut outcertainthings.AndIthinkalotof retireesthatretirehereareconcerned with thosetypesofthings.Safetyisa bigthing.WehaveagreatpolicedepartmentinOceanView.Ithinksome ofthespeedlimitsonCentraland Woodland,peoplegoalittlebitfast there.Therearealotofbikersinthe summertime,childrenandgrandchildren.

“OceanViewisstillagrowingcommunity,andIthinkwehavetolook aheadfiveyears,sevenyears,andforecastwhattheneedsare.We’regoingto gothroughsomerealgrowingpainsin OceanView,andwehavetowatch taxesandwatchexpenses.…[John] WestParkisgreat.We’refortunate thatwehavetheexceptionalgrocery storesthatwehave.Ihavebeenatthe lasttwobudgetmeetingsinOcean View.Becauseofmybusinessbackground,Ibringalotofexperienceinto thefinancialpartofatown.That’s wheremybackgroundis.Tomove costsinonedirectionortheother helpsalottokeepcostsdown,”said Dimock,who,withhiswife,hasason, JackRidenour.

HecreditedMayorJohnReddington and councilmembersforkeepingthe communityinmindasdecisionsare madeandsaidheisalwaysthinkingof waystocutcosts.Heisconcernedabout theTownborrowingmoney,hesaid,as thecouncilhadrecentlydiscusseddoing sotopayforinfrastructureupgrades. Dimocksaiditcould“handcuffthe Town.”

“IthelpstheTowninmanyways,becauseitallowsthemtohavesomefinancessotheydon’thavetogotothe homeowners,butmaybetheycould havefoundmoneyinadifferentwayor didn’tneedtodoalltheprojects.I wouldhavetositbackandunderstand

Thatsupportincludesafoodpantrythat suppliesmorethan250familieseach month,aswellasassistancewithutilities, rentandmedicines,amongotherneeds.

Last year’swinningteam,“TheTrebleMakers,”composedmostlyofSt. Ann’schoirmembers,willreturntodefendtheirtitleandbraggingrights. Challengersfromthecommunityare beinginvitedtoformteamsandat-

itanddigestthebudgetplanforthe nextfiveyears.ThatissomethingI wouldhavetolookatdeeper.Iforesee, downtheroad,astrafficgrows,theyare goingtohavetohireacouplemorepolicemen.Theyhaveareallygood,strong policedepartment,”hesaid.

DimockgraduatedfromTowson StateUniversity.AformerBoyScout leaderandgirls’basketballcoach,he saidbeinginvolvedinsportstaughthim

tempttoout-triviathereigningchamps. Theeventpromisesalivelyevening ofgeneralknowledgequestionscovering avarietyoftopics,alongwithlaughs and camaraderie.

The$40-per-personadmissionincludessnacks,abuffetdinner,dessert, bottledwater,coffee,teaandprizesfor thetopteams.ItisaBYOBevent.

Inadditiontothetriviacompetition,

that tennisandgolfareone-person sports,“butwhenyouplayteamsports, youcan’tbeaselfishplayer.”

“Theballhastobeineverybody else’shands,becauseifsomebodyelse hasabettershotandyoupassthemup, youbecomeaselfishplayer,andyou don’twantthat.Iwanttobeproactive. It’salwaysaboutdoingtherightthing forthecommunity.Ithinksometimes politicsgetsintheway,andI’mnotin-

attendeescantrytheirluckina50/50 drawingandtakeachanceonwinning anassortmentofgiftcards. Triviabuffs,friends,neighborsand anyonelookingforafunnightoutsupportingalocalcauseiswelcometoattend. Formoreinformationortoreservea spot, visit https://trivianight2026svdp.cheddarup.c om.

terestedinthat.I’minterestedinwhat’s goodforeverybody,”hesaid.

Ocean ViewTownCouncilmembers servethree-termsandarelimitedtotwo consecutiveterms.Theyarepaidevery sixmonths.AprilandOctober2025 paymentswere$690.41forthemayor and$517.21forcouncilmembers.April andOctober2026paymentswillbe $717.28forthemayorand$537.34for councilmembers.

CoastalPoint•Submitted Twocheckswererecentlypresentedto SussexPregnancyCenterExecutiveDirectorTheresaCottmanfromtheSt. Ann’sCouncil#16771KnightsofColumbusandProLifeCommittee,aspartof theKnightsASAP(Aid&SupportAfter Pregnancy)Campaign.Thedonationstotaled$6,000.

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NATIONAL MALBEC DAY

NATIONAL AMARETTO DAY

INTERNATIONAL HUMP DAY   

WORLD PENGUIN DAY

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NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY

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THU. APRIL 30

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TUE. APRIL 28 NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PIE DAY

NATIONAL LARRY DAY   

SussexPreservationCoalitionundernewleadership

SPCPresidentJoePikagatherswith outgoingpresidentJillHicksandformer presidentJaneGruenebaum.

OnMarch11,attendeesatthe SussexPreservationCoalition’s monthlymeetingwitnessedtheofficialpassingofthebaton.Earlierin theweek,thegroup’sboardofdirectorshadacceptedJillHicks’resignationaspresidenttopursueher candidacyforSussexCountyCouncil,representingDistrict5.Ina

unanimousvote,JoePikawaselected theirnewpresident,andPamCole waselectedvice-president.

StandingwithPikaandHickswas JaneGruenebaum,co-founderofthe coalitionandnowmemberofSussex CountyCouncil,representingDistrict3.Hicks,aformermusiceducator,chosetheconductor’sbatonwith “SPCPresident”engravedastheceremoniousinstrumenttocommemoratetheoccasion.

Inherremarks,Hicksthanked Pikaforhistwoyearsservingas vice-presidentandexpressedher gratitudeforhisguidanceandmentorship—particularlythroughthe LandUseReformWorkingGroup, inwhichHicksparticipated.

“WithJoe’sleadershipandorganizationskills,heisthebestpersonto leadSPCintothefutureandthe County’supcomingworkonthe ComprehensivePlan,”Hickssaid. “Joehasbeenatremendoushelpto meandtheboardaswenavigated ourwaythroughtheLandUseReformWorkingGroupandseveral land-usehearings,aswellasourown strategicplanning.I’mexcitedtosee whattheCoalitionwillaccomplish withJoeandPamatthehelm.”

PikaisaretiredprofessorandassociatedeanattheUniversityof Delaware,wherehecompleted35 yearsteachingandwritingabout Americanpolitics.Duringhiscareer, heworkedextensivelywithstategovernmentandservedasamemberand presidentoftheStateBoardofEducation,aswellasonmanyeducationrelatedcommitteesandtaskforces. HeisalsoamemberofSaveOur Park(POP),theHistoricLewes BywayCommitteeandRethinking Delaware.

Coleholdsamaster’sdegreein environmentalscienceandpublic policy,andhada30-yearinformation technologycareerinlocalgovernment.Environmentalcauseshave beenalongstandingpriorityforher. Nowretired,shespenthercareerapplyingherskillsinITtowardenvironmentalandpublichealthprojects.

TheSussexPreservationCoalition wasfoundedin2022,after GruenebaumandHicksfoughtand failedtosavea110-acreforested wetlandbehindHicks’home. Throughthatexperiences,theysaid, theylearnedthatSussexCountyhas noprotectionsforitsforestsandthat developerswerepermittedtoclear cutforestsoverlargeswathsofland, includingwetlands.Thatiswhen theyturnedtheirattentiontothe land-usecodesoftheCounty.

Shortlyafterfilingasa501(c)(3) nonprofit,thecoalitiongrewtomore than4,000members.Today,theyaim toserveasanimportantvoiceforthe residentsofSussexCounty.

Dream Auction

Parsonsburg,

TheSouthernDelaware Wine,Food&MusicalFestival,alsoknownas“SoDel Fest,”ispullingoutallthe stopsforitsmilestone10th andfinalyear.Theeventwill takeplaceSaturday,May30, fromnoonto4p.m.atthe CambriaHotelinRehoboth Beach,offeringanafternoon “packedwithindulgence,entertainmentandheartfelt communityspirit.”

Thisyear’sSoDelFestis settofeature:

•Unlimitedtastingsfrom morethan20arearestaurants,showcasingcoastal Delaware’sculinaryscene;

•Morethan100selectionsofworld-classwines, craftbeers,creativecocktails andrefreshingmocktails;

•Nonstoplivemusicfrom localfavoritesandsurprise guestartists,keepingthe partyatmospherealiveallafternoon;

CoastalPoint•Submitted

Attendingaprioreventare,fromleft:Toprow,BrianKissel,DaveBennettandDaveMichael;middle row,KimGriffinandJordanLaMotta;and,bottomrow,EmilyMichael,NinaBedellandBarbaraBennett.

•TheChefThrowdown,ahighenergy,“Chopped”-stylecompetitionwheretopchefsfaceoffwith mysteryingredients;and

•Interactiveactivities,photo-ops andsurprisesaroundeverycorner.

ButSoDelFestisaboutmore

thanjustfun—it’saboutgiving back.Sinceitsinception,thefestival hasraisedmorethan$300,000for localnonprofits,supportingcauses includingchildren’shealth,hunger reliefandartseducation.Every ticketpurchasedhelpsmakeadifferenceinthelocalcommunity.

In2026,festivalproceedswill benefitCelebrateWellness,anonprofitfocusedonsupportingthe mentalwellnessofhospitalityworkers.Theyprovideeducation,connect individualstoresourcesandwellness experts,andofferfinancialassistanceformentalhealthsupport.

“Inthehospitalityindustry,wellbeingoftentakesa backseattojobdemands,” organizerssaid.“Longhours andjobpressurecanmakeit difficulttomaintaina healthywork-lifebalance. Surveysrevealthatfinancial constraintsareasignificant barriertoseekingtherapy. WithCelebrateWellness,financialbarriersareno more.”

Asthefestivalcelebrates its10thanniversaryand grandfinale,organizersare invitingfoodies,musiclovers andphilanthropistsalike“to cometogetherforonelast extraordinaryexperience. Whetheryou’resampling gourmetbites,dancingto themusicorbiddinginthe charityauction,you’llbepart ofalegacyofjoyandgenerositythathasdefined SouthernDelawareWine,Food& MusicFestforadecade.” Ticketsareonsalenowatspecial early-birdprices.Foreventdetails, ticketsandsponsorshipopportunities,visitsodelfest.comorcallevent founderStacyLaMottaat(302) 245-4262.

Friday, April 3rd 10am-4pm

Saturday, April 4th 10am-4pm

BBVFCtohostcommunityopenhouseJune6

Residentsandvisitorsalikewillhavean opportunitytostepinsidealocalfirestationandmeetthepeoplebehindthegear whentheBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Company(BBVFC)hostsapublicopen houseonJune6fromnoonto3p.m.

Theevent,opentoallages,isdesigned togivethecommunityacloserlookat howthefirecompanyoperates,whilepromotingfiresafetyawarenessandencouragingcommunityengagement.Attendees willbeabletotourthestation,learnabout emergencyresponseprocedures,participateinanopenquestion-and-answersessionandlearnhowtobecomeamember ofBBVFC.

Theopenhousewillfeatureguided toursofthebuildingthroughouttheday. Visitorswillseefirsthandwherefirefight-

erstrain,prepareforemergenciesand housetheirequipment.Fireapparatusand gearwillalsobeondisplay,offeringabehind-the-scenesglimpseintothetools usedtoprotectthecommunity.

Inadditiontotours,thefirecompany willhostapresentationhighlightingits operations,historyandrolewithinthe BethanyBeacharea.Thepresentationis expectedtocovertopicsincludingemergencyresponsetimes,typesofcallshandledandongoingeffortstomaintain readinessthroughouttheyear.

Adedicatedquestion-and-answersessionwillfollowthepresentation,givingattendeestheopportunitytospeakdirectly withfirefighters.Communitymembersare beingencouragedtoaskaboutfireprevention,safetypracticesandevenwhatittakes

tojointhedepartmentasavolunteer.

Theeventalsoaimstostrengthenties betweenthefirecompanyandtheresidentsitserves.Asavolunteer-basedorganization,theBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompanyreliesheavilyoncommunitysupport,bothintermsofparticipation andawareness.

Theopenhouseisessentialforbuildingtrustandtransparency,organizerssaid.

“ByopeningBBVFCdoors,wehope tofosterabetterunderstandingofthe challengesfirefightersfaceandtheimportanceoffiresafetymeasuresathomeand inpublicspaces.”

Familieswithchildrenareespecially beingencouragedtoattend.

“Theopenhousewillprovideawelcomingenvironmentwhereyoungerat-

tendeescanlearnaboutfiresafetyinan engagingandapproachableway.”

TheJune6eventispartofthefire company’songoingeffortstoconnectwith thepublicandhighlighttheimportanceof preparedness.

“Whetherattendeesarelong-timeresidentsornewtothearea,theopenhouse offersavaluableopportunitytolearnmore aboutoneofBethanyBeach’smostvital services.”

Noregistrationisrequiredtoattend, andvisitorsarewelcometostopbyatany timeduringtheeventhours.

“Asthedateapproaches,BBVFClooks forwardtowelcomingthecommunityand sharingacloserlookattheworktheydo everydaytokeepBethanyBeach,Del., safe.”

MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyappointsnewEMSchief

MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany (MVFC)PresidentGregoryHocker andFireChiefDouglasScottannouncedthisweektheappointmentof GuyL.RickardsastheEMSchiefof thefirecompany.

Rickards—anationallyregistered paramedicwith30yearsoffireand EMSexperience—isaretiredcareer officerwiththeOceanCity(Md.)

FireDepartment(OCFD),wherehe servedasabattalionchief.Rickards alsomanagedtheOCFDRescue SwimmerProgramuntilhisretirementin2020.

Additionally,Rickardsbringsextensiveoperationalandadministrative experiencefromtheMillvilleVFC, holdingmanyline-officerpositions, includingeightyearsasthecompany’s

firechief.

RickardsisaNationalBoardof FireProfessionals“ProBoard”Fire OfficerIVandhasattendedthe MarylandFire&RescueInstitute (MFRI)Staff&CommandSchool. Rickardsisalsoaninstructorforthe DelawareStateFireSchool,teaching FireAcademyandFireOfficer classes.

“Wearepleasedtoannouncethe appointmentofGuyRickards,atrue fireandEMSprofessionaltothepositionofEMSchief,”Scottstated.“We lookforwardtosupportingChief RickardsandmovingtheMillville VolunteerFireCompanyEMSservice forwardinservicetothecommunity.”

RickardswillstartastheEMS chiefonApril8.

CommitteeforRD-4endorsesLindnerforHouseseat

GreggLindnerhasbeenunanimously endorsedbytheRD-4Committeeasthe Democraticcandidateforthe4thDistrict seatinthe2026DelawareStateHouse election.Thedistrictincludespartsof Lewes,Millsboro,OakOrchard,Long Neck,andthesurroundingPeninsulaand PeninsulaLakescommunities.Theseatis currentlyheldbyJeffHilovsky.

Lindner,whorecentlyretiredaspresidentofamultinationalmediacompany withoperationsintheU.S.andLatin America,bringsdecadesofexperiencein bothbusinessandpublicservice.During thattime,healsoservedforeightyearsas anelectedschoolboarddirectorforthe UnionvilleChaddsFordschooldistrictin ChesterCounty,Pa.

“Gregg’spositionsreflecttheconcernsof RD-4residentswhoexperiencethedaily effectsofuncheckedgrowth,includingim-

pactsonwaterquality,thelossofforests, constantdevelopment,andapopulation withinourimmediateareathathasmore thandoubledinthepastdecade,”committeerepresentativessaid.“Thisunchecked growthhasputastrainontheroads,the medicalservices,schoolsandaffordable housing.Thesechallengesrequirearepresentativewhowillstandupandfightfor ourresidentsandunderstandthecoordinationnecessarybetweenstateandcounty leadership.”

Lindner,theysaid,willalsofocusonkey issuesincreasinglyaffectingDelawareans, includingenergyneeds,theshortageof workforcehousing,supportforresidentsof manufacturedhousingcommunitiesand risingfoodinsecurity.Inaddition,hesaidhe iscommittedtoadvancingconstitutional amendmentstoprotectvotingrights,reproductivefreedomandmarriageequalityin

Delaware.

“Theserightsarenotguaranteed,andit’s criticalthatwesecurethemforfuturegenerations,”Lindnersaid,addingthat,asan electedofficial,hewillworktoensurethese protectionsarefirmlyenshrinedinourstate constitution.

Oneducation,Lindnerrecognizedthe needforstructuralchangesinthestateeducationfundingprocessthatismorethan70 yearsoldandthathesaidisnotproperly servingthecommunityandstate.Additionally,henoted,whilecountyimpactfeeswill helpfundnewschoolconstruction,theydo notaddresstherisingoperationalcostsfacingschooldistricts.Lindnersaidhebelieves thelocalschoolreferendumprocessmustbe reformedbythestatetoensurestablefundingandqualityeducationforstudents.Unlikeneighboringstates,hesaid,Delaware’s outdatedfundingsystemsrequiremeaning-

fulreformenactedwithurgency.

Lindnersaidhebelievesthateducation reform,workforcehousingandmoremedicalserviceswithinthecommunityare linkedandnecessarytobetterservethe enormousgrowthseeninthedistrictand region.

Lindner’searlycampaignlaunchisa continuationofhismomentumfromhis 2024statehouserace.

“It’stimeforchange—onethatreflects theevolvingneedsofbothlongtimeand newerresidentsofthedistrict,”Lindner said.

Heandhiswife,Kathy,havefivegrown children.

Forfurtherinformation,contactPaulette Rappa,chairoftheDemocraticCommittee forRD-4,atRD4DelDems@gmail.comor RD4DelDems.com.

TownsendjoinsMonument Sotheby’sInternationalRealty’sDivision

MonumentSotheby’sInternationalRealty’sCoastalDivisionthisweekannouncedthatSterlingTownsendhasjoined thefirmasarealestateconsultant,serving buyersandsellersthroughoutCoastal Delaware.

TownsendhasalsoreceivedmultipleInternationalSterlingSocietyawardsandhas beenrecognizedinCoastalRealProducers asbotha“RisingStar”andaTopAgentin thecoastalmarket.

Amilitaryveteranandactivememberof theCoastalDelawarecommunity, Townsendsaidserviceremainscentralto hisapproach.

Townsend,aDelawareresidentsince 2001,bringsbothprofessionalexperience andlocalknowledgetohisrole.Originally fromNorthCarolina,heunderstandsfirsthandtheconsiderationsthatcomewithrelocatingandestablishingrootsinanew community.

Beforeenteringrealestate,Townsend heldaleadershippositionasaclinicalengineeringmanagerinthehealthcarefield. Hisbackgroundmanagingcomplexoperationsandsystemssharpenedhisorganizationalskills,attentiontodetailandability toguideclientsthroughimportantdecisions,representativessaid.

Heholdsseveralindustrydesignations, includingAccreditedBuyer’sRepresentative(ABR),PricingStrategyAdvisor (PSA),Resort&Second-HomeProperty Specialist(RSPS)andCertifiedLuxury HomeMarketingSpecialist(CLHMS).

“CoastalDelawareoffersaunique lifestyle,andIlookforwardtohelping clientsnavigatetheprocesswithclarityand confidence,”hesaid.

“Sterlingbringsdiscipline,experience andathoughtfulapproachtohiswork,” saidKathleenSchell,strategicmarketing directoroftheCoastalDivision.“Hisbackgroundinleadershipandhiscommitment toclientservicemakehimastrongadditiontoourteam.”

“Sterlingunderstandsthatrealestateis builtonpreparation,communication,and trust,”addedJustinHealy,Brokerofthe CoastalDivision.“We’rethrilledtowelcomehimtothebrokerage.”

Formoreinformation,visitmonumentsothebysrealty.com.

Town Hall

VETERANS OUTREACH EVENT

Food,funandexcitingactivitiesare ontapthisMarchastheIndianRiver HighSchoolAlumniAssociationinviteseveryonetothe11thAnnualBeef &BrewfundraiseronSaturday,March 28.

PeoplecancelebratetheGreen& Goldwithanightofall-you-can-eat food,music,auctionsandcornhole competitionfrom6to10p.m.atthe FrankfordVolunteerFireCompany eventhall.

Thisyear’seventwillcontinuethe contestfortheIRHSgraduatingclass withthemostattendees.Thewinning classwillreceiveaperpetualtrophythat willbeusedeachyeartohonorthe mostsupportiveclass.TheClassof 1984arethedefendingchamps,but manyothergraduatingclasseshave voicedtheiropinionsonnothavinga

repeatchamp,organizerssaid.There willalsobethereturnofacornhole tournament,opentoallattendeesno mattertheirability.

“Theeventincludesmuchlaughter andfunbyallaspartnersarerandomly pairedtogetherforagreateveningof fun,”organizerssaid.“Thiswilltake placethroughoutthenightwithaprize forthewinningteam.”

Theeventwillagainofferamenuof itemscenteredaroundpitbeef,the manyfixings,theTribbittfamily’sclam chowderandKim&Tracy’scupcakes. Alldrinksareincluded,includingbeer, wineandsoda.

TheBeef&BrewistheIRHS AlumniAssociation’ssignature fundraisingeventeachyear.Guestscan lookforwardtoavarietyofprizeoptions:aliveauction,silentauctionand

chance auction.Donationsarecurrently cominginandincluderestaurantgift cards,localartpieces,golfcoursepackages,overnightstaysatlocalestablishmentsandmore.

Organizersnotedthattheyareproud tohavemaintaineda$35advanceticket price.Thisyear,ticketspurchasedatthe doorwillcost$45each.

“Attendeesalwaysmentionthegood food,drinksandauction,butitalways comesbacktospendingtimewith friendsandcommunityinarelaxedand enjoyableatmosphere.Whetheryouare a 1969graduateora2025graduate,the nightisaboutcomingtogetherasa familytosupportthestudentsandstaff atIndianRiverHighSchool.”

TheIndianRiverHighSchool AlumniAssociationwasformedin 2012toconnectalumniwhilesupportingthelocalhighschoolcommunity. And“likeafinewine,theygetbetter

CoastalConcertswillpresentSeraph Brass,aquintetofwomenbrassplayers,at 7p.m.,Saturday,March28,atBethel UnitedMethodistChurch,4thandMarketstreetsinLewes.

SeraphBrasshighlightsmusicians frommarginalizedgroups,bothinpersonnelandinprogramming.Itperformsa diversebodyofrepertoire,rangingfrom originaltranscriptionstonewlycommissionedworksandcoreclassics.

TheprogramincludesworksbyEdvardGrieg,GiuseppeVerdi,FranzLiszt andGrigorasDinicu,andcontemporary composersJeffScott,KevinDay,Kevin McKee,ReneOrth,ReenaEsmail, CatherineMcMichaelandAnthony DiLorenzo.

Theensemblehastourednationally andinternationally,includingperformancesattheTafallaBrassWeekinSpain,

withtime,”representativessaid.The nonprofitorganizationfirstgatheredinformallyinasmallofficeandcannow lookbackatmanyaccomplishments overtheyears,includingsupporttostudentclubs,buildinginfrastructureand $110,000inscholarshipmoneyto IRHSseniorsandalumni.

“Theseaccomplishmentsarethanks tothecommittedindividualswhoorganizetheeventsandthelocalcommunitythatalwayssupportsandembraces theIRHSAlumniwithdonationsand attendance.”

Individualsandorganizationscan showtheirsupportbymakingadonationofprizeitemsorscholarshipfunds. Topurchaseaticketormakeadonation,visitwww.irhsalumni.com,sendan emailto

IndianRiverAlumni@gmail.comand/or followtheFacebookpage“IndianRiver HighSchoolAlumni.”

LieksaBrassWeekinFinland,theBusan MaruInternationalMusicFestivalin SouthKoreaandatwo-weekconcerttour acrossChina.Recentdomestictouringincludesresidenciesandperformancesat OberlinCollege,BrevardMusicCenter, ChautauquaInstitution,Swarthmore College,theLyricChamberMusicSocietyinNewYorkCity,ChamberMusic Raleighandothers.

SeraphBrasswontheAmericanPrize inChamberMusicandhasbeenpraised foritsbeautifulsoundsandhighcaliber performance.Thequintetwasfoundedby trumpeterMaryElizabethBowdento showcasetheexcellenceofwomenbrass players.Sheisasoloistandawinnerof theGoldMedalGlobalMusicAward,an OpusKlassiknomineeandaYamahaPerformingArtist.

Tickets:www.coastalconcerts.org.

CoastalPointphotos•Submitted BigWaveConstructionworkersexcavatetreesthatfellacrosstheAssawoman CanalduringtheFeb.22blizzard,makingthewaterwayimpassable.TheSelbyville company,ownedbyJoshBoyer,washiredbyDNRECtoremovethetreesalong seventoninemilesofthecanalusinganexcavatortoliftthem.Theyarethenbeing draggedbehindBoyer’sbarge,takentoland,cut,piledandmadereadyforDNREC workerstopickupandtaketoarecyclingareaforgreenwaste.AssistingBoyerare RG MurphyMarineConstructioninBishopvilleandBoyer’sfather’scompany,AHS ConstructioninSelbyville.WorkbeganonMarch19andwasexpectedtocontinue eightto10days.DNRECispayingforthejobbytheday,withpaymentexpectedto totalabout$100,000.

upcoming Events

to All Current Members & their Guests

Localorganizations offerscholarships

AlphaAlphaSorority acceptingapplications forHowardscholarship

Applicationsbeing acceptedfor Grisescholarship

Sunday, March 29

Ceremony Starts at 2 PM

Quilt of Valor Presentation

TheAlphaAlphaSororityisofferingaPaulaA.HowardCommunityScholarshipforIndianRiver HighSchoolseniors.Thedeadline forapplicationsisApril17.

ThePreceptorOmegaChapterof BetaSigmaPhigrantsatleastone HowardD.GriseMemorialScholarshipawardtoaqualifiedhighschool graduatingsenior.

11 3-7

Open to the Public!

MINGO: April 13th

March 30: Friendly Feud

Game!

Food Orders: 5-7 PM • Games: 6-8 PM

Cheesesteak Night (5-7 PM)

Flip 5 (6-8 PM) & Tasty Menu Items (5-7 PM)

Fried Chicken/ Grilled Fish (5-7 PM)/Darts at 6PM

Family Night/Chef’s Choice

Line Dancing: April 17th (1 PM)

Live Music/ Prime Rib Dinner

First Monday of Each Month (April 6th at 7PM)

Open to all VFW and Auxiliary Members in Good Standing Come out and have a say in how your Post operates! There’s Something for Everyone. Come Out & Enjoy Your Fellow Comrades.

Eligibilityrequirementsinclude beingagraduatingseniorfromIndianRiverHighSchool;having shownacommitmenttocommunity serviceasdemonstratedbyperformingcommunityserviceactivitiesduringhighschool;two recommendations(nofamilymembersorguidancecounselors),andone mustbefromacommunity-service organization;anessayonhowthe applicantplanstomakeadifference intheircommunity,andwhatthey’ve alreadydone;ahighschooltranscript;beingacceptedtoanaccreditedassociateorbachelor’sdegree program;andcurrentlyparticipating orhasparticipatedinextracurricular schoolactivities.

Theawardis$1,000toonehigh schoolsenior.

Formoreinformation,email CherylCareyat PAHscholarship@gmail.com.

LordBaltimoreWomen’s Clubannounces scholarshipopportunity

TheLordBaltimoreWomen’s ClubofOceanViewisnowacceptingscholarshipapplicationsfor2026 fromhighschoolseniorsresidingin theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict. TheapplicationdeadlineisApril15.

Thescholarshipprogramisopen toeligibleseniorsattendingIndian RiverHighSchool,SussexCentral HighSchoolorSussexTechnical HighSchool.Applicantsmustmeet allrequirementsoutlinedintheofficialscholarshipapplicationmaterials tobeconsidered.

Studentsinterestedinapplying shouldcontacttheirhighschool guidancedepartmentforapplication detailsandinstructions.

Scholarshipcandidateswillbe evaluatedbasedonacademic achievement,extracurricularinvolvement,communityservice,employmentexperienceandfinancialneed.

ScholarshiprecipientswillbenotifiedinearlyMay.

Foradditionalinformation,studentsarebeingencouragedtoconsulttheirschool’sguidanceoffice.

TheapplicantmusteitherattendIndianRiverHighSchoolorresideinthe IndianRiverHighSchoolattendance area.Tobeeligibleforconsideration, eachcandidateshoulddemonstratea commitmenttothecommunitythrough volunteerism.Thatcanincludeanytype ofvolunteerism,notjustvolunteering throughformalvolunteergroups.Inaddition,eachcandidatemust:

(1)Completetheapplication,which maybeobtainedfromtheschoolguidanceoffice,orbyemailinghickmanbeachplaza@aol.com;

(2)Answerallquestionsontheapplicationcompletelyandhonestly;and (3)Composeaone-pagetypedessay statinghis/herinvolvementincommunityserviceorvolunteerism,andthe impactithashadonhis/herlife.

Thedeadlineforthisyear’sscholarshipapplicationsisApril17.

Women’sClubof IndianRiveropens scholarshipapplications

TheGFWCWomen’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR),amemberofthe GFWCInternationalandDelaware StateFederationofWomen’sClubs, isofferingstudentsattendinga schoolwithintheboundariesofthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrictanopportunitytoapplyforone$1,000 scholarshipforpost-secondaryeducationorcareertraining.Thestudent mustresideintheMillsboroZIP code(19966).

ThemissionoftheWCIRisto givebacktothecommunitythrough supportinglocalprojects,veterans andeducationalinitiatives.The WCIRintendstoawardthescholarshiptoastudentwhohasshowna commitmenttotheirstudies,leadershipandtotheircommunitythrough volunteerism.

Interestedseniorsplanningtoattendaschoolofhighereducation canapplyforthe$1,000scholarship tooffsetcosts.Additionalinformationandapplicationscanbeobtained fromschoolguidancecounselors,or studentscanreachouttoJanetDubbertatjmdubbert2@gmail.com.The deadlineforfilingisApril1.

Localstudentsmakethegradeincollege

Localstudentsnamed toUniversityofRhode IslandDean’sList

TheUniversityofRhodeIslandrecentlyannouncedthattwoareastudents havebeennamedtoitsFall2025Dean’s List:MeganGlanceyofMillsboroand SophieScurciofSelbyville.

TobeincludedontheDean’sList, full-timestudentsmusthavecompleted 12ormorecreditsforlettergradesthat areGPA-applicableduringasemester andachievedatleasta3.30qualitypointaverage.Part-timestudentsqualifywiththeaccumulationof12ormore creditsforlettergradesthatareGPAapplicable,earningatleasta3.30quality-pointaverage.

TheUniversityofRhodeIslandis RhodeIsland’sflagshippublicresearch institution.Foundedin1892,URInow enrollsmorethan18,000studentsand offersmorethan200degreeprograms acrossnineschoolsandcolleges.To learnmore,visit:uri.edu.

GibsonnamedtoKSU’s Dean’sList

JohnGibsonofFrankfordhasbeen namedtoKennesawStateUniversity’s Fall2025Dean’sListinrecognitionof academicachievement.

Majoringinfinance,Gibsonis amongmorethan9,600studentsnamed totheFall2025Dean’sList.Toqualify, studentsmustearnasemestergrade pointaverageof3.5orhigherwhile completingaminimumofninecredit hours.

KennesawStateUniversityoffersundergraduate,graduateanddoctoraldegreestoitsmorethan51,000students. ItisamemberoftheUniversitySystem ofGeorgia,with11academiccolleges, and isaCarnegie-designateddoctoral

researchinstitution(R2),placingit amongonly8percentofU.S.colleges anduniversitieswithanR1orR2status.Formoreinformation,visitkennesaw.edu.

Olafssonelected intoHonorSociety ofPhiKappaPhi

OliviaOlafssonofFrankfordwasrecentlyelectedtomembershipinthe HonorSocietyofPhiKappaPhi,the nation’soldestall-disciplinecollegiate honorsociety,atSalisburyUniversity.

Olafssonisamongapproximately 20,000 students,faculty,professional staffandalumnitobeinitiatedintoPhi KappaPhieachyear.Membershipisby invitationonlyandrequiresnomination

andapprovalbyachapter.Onlythetop 10percentofseniorsand7.5percentof juniorsareeligibleformembership. Graduatestudentsinthetop10percent ofthenumberofcandidatesforgraduatedegreesmayalsoqualify,asdofaculty,professionalstaffandalumniwho haveachievedscholarlydistinction.

PhiKappaPhiwasfoundedin1897 undertheleadershipofundergraduate studentMarcusL.Urannwhohadadesiretocreateadifferentkindofhonor society:onethatrecognizedexcellence inallacademicdisciplines.Today,the societyhaschaptersonmorethan300 campusesintheUnitedStatesandits territories.Itsmissionisto“cultivatea communitythatcelebratesandadvances theloveoflearning.”Formoreinformation,visitwww.PhiKappaPhi.org.

CAMPRehobothishostinganexpo onApril11,from9a.m.to1p.m.inthe RehobothBeachConventionCenter. Theeventwillfeatureawiderangeof products,informationandassistance, withparticularfocusonitemsandresourcesofinteresttowomen.Itisfree andopentothepublic.

Theexpowillshowcaseartworks,includingoriginalwatercolorpaintings, reverseglasspainting,handmadejewelryandwallart,andone-of-a-kind crafts,suchashandmadeleatherand metal bracelets,shellandsea-glass items,carvedwood,stainedglass,artisticgardendécorandprideitems.There willalsobeapparel,suchasjazzysunglasses,hatsandT-shirts.Otherproductsandgiftitemsavailablewillinclude bodyandbathitems,soycandles, scentedproductsandhomedécor.

Communityorganizationsandserviceproviderswillofferresourcesfor women’shealth,cancerpreventionand LGBTQ+support.Alsoparticipating willbegroupsofferinginformationon eldercareandfamilyservices.

Therearestillsomevendorbooths available.ContactShaeWagnerat swagner@camprehoboth.orgor(302) 227-5620tosecureaspaceattheevent.

Theexpoisoneoftheeventsscheduledduringthe25thAnniversary CAMPRehobothWomen’s+FEST weekend,April9-12.Themulti-day celebrationofinclusivity,empowerment, andcommunityisoneofthelargest eventsofitskindintheMid-Atlantic region,organizersnoted.Completeinformationontheeventisavailableonlineatcamprehoboth.org/womensfest.

March26

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

DelawareTraumaResponseforYouth— TRYProgramisafreepreven tionandinterventionprogramforyouthandfamilies whohaveexperiencedatraumaticeventin Delaware,andwillbeatFrankfordPublic Libraryat11:30a.m.Servicesareprovidedbytrained,qualifiedtherapistsworkinginpartnershipwithcommunity organizations,schools,andpolicedepartmentsinDelaware.Representativesfrom DelawareTraumaResponseforYouth

"TRY"willbeavailableattheFrankford PublicLibrarytoshareinformation,answer question s,andprovideresourcesforindividualsandfamilies.TolearnmoreinformationvisitDelawareTraumaResponsefor Youth,tryhttps://www.delawaretry.com/.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Dine&Donate— TheScholarshipCommitteeofSouthCoastalDEAARPwillsponsor aDine&DonateatHocker’sFamily Restaurantfromnoonto8:30p.m.Featuredwillbeagiftbasketraffle,anda 50/50.TheeventraisesmoneyfortwocollegescholarshipsforIndianRiverHigh Schoolstudents,andfouradultstudentsat DelawareTechnicalandCommunityCollege.Coupons,whichwillbeavailableat

thedoor,mustbepresentedtotheserver. TheitemsontheHappyHourmenuandthe WhoteSheetSpecialmenudonotquali fy. Winnersneednotbepresenttowin.For moreinformation,call(302)569-8694.

March27

BeginningTaiChiandQigongSeries— Session#3ofafree,six-weekseriesheld attheSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Full scheduleandinfo.onourwebsite.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

CashBingo— TheRoxanaVolunteerFire CompanyAuxil iaryishostingaCashBingo at35943ZionChurchRd.,inFrankford. Doorsopenat5:30p.m.,withgames startingat7p.m.Advanceticketsare$25, andavailableatRoxana90.com,or$30at

Oceanfront Dining Right on the Boardwalk

thedoor.Foodwillbeavailableforpurchase.Mustbe18oroldertoattend.

March28

NativePlantsandPollinators— Helen RaleighfromStoryHillFarmwillgivea presentationaboutrewildingmeadowsand pollinatorhabitatrestorationprojectsatthe farmatInlandBaysGardenCenter.The eventstartsat10a.m.,withRaleigh’s presentationat10:30a.m.Therewillbea self-guidedtourofInlandBaysGardensat 11:30a.m.,followedbylunchatOcean ViewBrewery(onyourown).Spaceislimited.FormoreinformationandtoRSVP. visitdelmarva.wildones.org/events. STEMKits— Diveintotheworldofchemistrywithahands-onkitthatmakesatoms, molecules,andtheperiodictablefunand kid-friendlythroughexperiments,molecule building,andcreativea cid-and-baseart. Newthisseason,STEMKitsarenowofferedinahybridformatwithallsupplies includedanddigitalinstructionalmaterials availableforat-homeprinting—stopby FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.totake onehomeorassembleakitwithus.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Easter Brunch Buffet

Adults $58 • Children 12 & Under $18

11:00am-3:00pm

Seafood Station

Fresh Shucked Oysters • Shrimp Cocktail

Roasted Salmon Filet • Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp Diavolo Pasta

Carving Station

Sea Salt & Herb Crusted Prime Rib

Spiral Ham with Pineapple Glaze

Breakfast Bounty

Chicken & Wa es • Scrambled Eggs

Pecanwood-Smoked Bacon • Sausage Links

Dessert Station

Mixed Berry & White Chocolate Bread Pudding Brownies • Cookies • Parfaits • Petite Fours • Fresh Fruit

Made to Order Omelettes

Chooseasmanyingredientsasyoulike

Lump Crab Meat, Shrimp

Applewood-Smoked Bacon

Sweet Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms

Spinach, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Accompaniments

Crab Chowder • Caesar Salad

Roasted Mixed Vegetables

Sea Salt & Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes

Spring Salad FieldGreens,Pecans,Strawberries,Red Pears,RedOnions,Feta,RaspberryVinaigrette

Assorted Breads, Bagels & Mu ns

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtooffe rGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly,featuringauniquetheme eachmonth(detailsonourwebsite.)Kits arefreeandavailableforpick-upatthe circulationdeskwhilesupplieslast.New: KitsincludeSTEMsuppliesandadownloadablelinkallowingfamiliestoprintactivitydocumentsathome.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

FriedChickenDinner TheIndianRiver FireAuxiliaryishostingafried-chicken dinneratStation1from3to6p.m.Thisis drive-thruonly,andthecostis$15,which includesfourpiecesofchicken,mashed potatoes,gravy,greenbeans,coleslaw,roll andbutter.ProceedsbenefittheAuxiliary.

March30

DineandDonate— TheSoutheastSussex Ministeriumwillsponsorafundraisingdine &donateatOceanViewBrewery.The moneyraisedwillsupportemergencyfunds tohelpourneighborsinneed.

P urposefulPlay— Preschoolchildrenand theircaregiverscanexploreSTEAMthemes throughhands-onplayatFrankfordPublic Libraryat11a.m..Comeinanddiscover whatwe’reallabout.Free!Allmaterials areprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andlivingin SussexCounty,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formoreinformation, call(571)332-8263.

Comm unityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisu-

ally-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.An nChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCrippleCreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitable purposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBear TrapDunes.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussexcounty area.Formoreinformation,visitthemon Facebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgor byphoneat(301)543-0329.

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

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary

ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek G olf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofe ach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

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

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion AuxiliaryU nit24meetsthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommu-

nitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIR raisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocal charities,educationprojects,veterans, women’sempowermentandtheenvironment.Italso providesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderie amongstitsmembers.Tolearnmore,contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.

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

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

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2to4p.m. Formoreinformation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.

LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarvaLeathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation,meets thefirstWednesdayofeachmonthat5:30 p.m.attheResidenceInnat300Seabay

SeeEVENTSpageB7

Saturday, March 28, 7 PM

Go Beyond the Veil with Harry Houdini. On March 28th the boundary between the living and the dead thins at Dickens Parlour Theatre. Sit in the

SchellBrothers contributionsupports landconservation inSussexCounty

TheSussexCountyLandTrustannouncedthisweekthatSchellBrothershas madeacontributiontosupportlandconservationeffortsinSussexCountythrough a$1,000-per-lotdonationassociatedwith theChannelPointcommunity.

With70homesitesplanned,thecontributionrepresentsaninvestmentinthe preservationofSussexCounty’snatural, agriculturalandculturallandscapes,SCLT representativessaid.

Thedonationstemsfromanagreement betweenSchellBrothersandtheCarl M. FreemanCompanies,andSchellBrothers chosetocarrythatcommitmentforwardin supportoftheLandTrust’sconservation work,theysaid.

“Thistypeofpartnershipdemonstrates howthoughtfuldevelopmentandlandconservationcanworkhandinhand,”saidSara Bluhm,executivedirectoroftheSussex CountyLandTrust.“Wearegratefulto SchellBrothersforrecognizingtheimportanceofprotectingthelandandresources thatmakeSussexCountysuchaspecial placetolive.”

Thecontributioncomesatatimewhen theSussexCountyLandTrustislaunching

LaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’thaveto beaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmissionofservice toveteransandworthycharitiesonthe easternshoresofMaryland,Delawareand Virginia.

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

Prospectivemembersareinvitedtoattend andlearnaboutmembershipinthenonprofitpromotingpat riotism,historicpreservationandeducation.Formoreinformation, contactmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.com orleaveatextat(302)542-2296.

Drop-Ins

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

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

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators

everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayf rom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

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

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

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram—

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from 2to3:30p .m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440,

orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forwinner-take-allprize.Theeventisfor membersandguestsonly.Youmustbe18plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchenalso servesfrom4-7p.m.Proc eedsbenefit 501(c)charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

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

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembers andguests.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to 7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembersandguests.

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

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays, weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m. Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,c lothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shopislocatedat111HazzardStreetin

Dagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m. Foodisavailablefromthekitchenbefore Bingostartsandatintermi ssion.Formore information,call(443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavailable forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofinclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyv ille willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,br eadandItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featureachickenlegquarterwithbaked beansandcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesday willbechef’schoice.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3

p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.

Politics

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

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe

month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemail ati nfo@38thdrcp.com.

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

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

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

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachm onthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner, andthemeetingstartsat5:30p.m.The costis$40.RSVPbythe15thofeach monthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganization educates,informsandcreatesfellowship withlike-mindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visitscrwc.netoremailthemat info@scrwc.net.

RepublicansMeet— The41stDistrictRepublicansmeetthethirdMondayofthe monthattheMillsboropolicestationat 6:30p .m.Thesemeetingsareopentoall Republicans.

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

detailsontheseclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysinthe ArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$10.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbaby jo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055. Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings are heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.

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

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchin DagsboroishostingfreeTai-Chiclasseson TuesdaysandThursdaysfrom10to11a.m. Thisisopentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas “easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.For moreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

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

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

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat

delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or

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RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro P izzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersa tthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.Books areavailableforpickupeachmonthat thelibrary.

OpenArtforAdults— TheGeorgetownlibraryishostingOpenArtforAdultson Thursdays,from1:30to3:30p.m.Bring yourcreati vityandyourownartsupplies, whetheritisoilpastels,watercolor,clay, penandpaper—allmediumswelcome. Thisisanopenevent,andachanceto meetotherartists.Noexperienceisnecessary.Thelibrarywillnotbeabletoprovidesupplies,sobringyourown.Thisis opentoadultsonly.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicon Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.They arenotopentothepubliconthesecond Wednesdayofthemonth,asthatistheir monthlymembersmeeting.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturda ys from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interestedgroups of10-15maycall(302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingis

availableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formore information,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

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

Faith

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

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

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

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

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

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TheLandTrust’snewmissionis“Safeguardingthelandandresourcesthatmake SussexCountyspecial,”supportedbyavisionof“aprotectedandconnectednetwork ofnaturalandculturalplacesforallto enjoy.”

“Thesepartnershipsreflectthevalues thatguideourworkeveryday,”Bluhmsaid. “Stewardshipoftheland,sustainabilityin howwegrowandcollaborationwithpartnersacrossSussexCountyareessentialto

ensuringthattheplacespeoplelovetoday remainprotectedforgenerationstocome.”

FundsfromthecontributionwillsupporttheLandTrust’songoingeffortsto protectworkingfarms,forests,waterways andopenspace,whileexpandingopportunitiesforresidentsandvisitorstoconnect withtheoutdoors.

AsSussexCountycontinuestogrow, collaborativepartnershipsbetweenconservationorganizations,landownersandresponsibledevelopersareincreasingly importanttopreservingtheregion’snatural characterandqualityoflife,representatives said.

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ArtStrongforAges5&Under— Little artistswillexplorecolors,textures,and materialsthroughfun,hands-onactivities atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.This playfulclassencouragesimagination,selfexpression,andearlyskillbuildingwhile kidscreatetheirownmasterpieces.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19 930

BeginningTaiChiandQigongSeries— Session#4ofafree,six-weekseriesheld attheSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Full scheduleandinfoonourwebsite.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

March31

Probate&HowtoAvoidIt— Stafffrom DiPietroLaw,LLCwillprovideafreethreepartseriesonEstatePlanningatSouth CoastalLibr ary:March24at10:30am: BasicElementsofaComprehensiveEstate Plan;March31at10:30am:LearnAbout Probate&LearnHowtoAvoidit;April7at 10:30am:LearnAboutProtectingAssets fromtheThreatofLong-TermCare.Attend oneorallsessions,walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.Detailsandregistration(recommended)availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

I ntroductiontoFreegalmusic— Love music?TheSouthCoastalLibrarysubscribestofreegalmusic,whichallowsyou tostreamanddownloadmusicforfree, withoutannoyingads!Youcanevendownloadsongsandkeepthemforever!We'll showyouhowtousefreegalmusicinthis free,in-personsessionat3p.m.Ourfreegalmusicsubscriptionisgenerouslypaid

forbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary,andisavailabletoanyonewhohasa DElibrarycardissuedbytheSout hCoastal Library(librarycardnumberstartswith 23812.)Registrationisrequiredandrecommendedat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

April1

LyricsofLife— LyricsofLife,byLisa Harper,isthetopicofaWomen’sBible StudyatMarinersBethelChurchevery WednesdayfromMarch4throughApril22. Timesare10-11:30a.m.or7to8 :30p.m. Registeronlineatmarinersbethel.organd lookfortheevents,orbycalling539-9510 orstoppingbytheoffice.Allwomenare welcome.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupmeetsWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperi-

enceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Teens&TweensBookClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.indiscussing TheBalladofSongbirdsandSnakesby SuzanneCollins.Newmembersarealways welcome.Pickupyourbookatthelibrary ordownloaditonHoopla.Spotsarelimited,soregistrationisencouraged.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

EasterBunnyStoryTime— Hoponover foraspecialStoryTimewiththeE aster BunnyatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.!Joinusforfestivestories,songs,and plentyofspringtimefundesignedespeciallyforchildrenages5andunder.After storytime,familieswillhavetheopportunitytotakephotoswiththeEasterBunny —don’tforgetyourcamera!Noregistrationrequired,butParents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us Beginni ngTaiChi&QigongSeries— Session#5ofafree,six-weekseriesheld attheSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Full scheduleandinfo.onourwebsite.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

April2

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

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@Frankfo rdPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

BeginningTaiChi&QigongSeries— Finalsessionofafree,six-weekseries heldattheSouthCoastalLibrary,at1p.m. Fullscheduleandinfo.onourwebsite. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

U.S.WomenAstronauts— ValerieNeal, authorofOnaMission:TheSmithsonian Historyof USWomenAstronauts,willprovidealiveonlinediscussionofthehistory ofwomenastronautsintheU.S.at2p.m. Can’tmakethelivesessionatSouth CoastalLibrary?Visitourwebsitetoaccesstherecordinglaterandbrowse throughhundredsofotherrecordedauthor talks.Free,detailsandregistration(required)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoast alLibrary,43KentAvenue,

BethanyBeach,DE19930

Kids’FlowerCrownCraft— ROOTSYouth Developmentwillguideelementaryage childrenthroughweavingrealorfauxflowersintoacrowntowearandenjoyat5 p.m.Thisactivityencouragesdesign,symmetry,andappreciationofnaturalbeauty. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

April3

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookClubmeetsonthefirstFriday ofthemonthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussionaboutafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle.ThismonthwewilldiscussAnita DeMonteLaughsLastbyXochitlGonzalez. Copiesofthebookareavailableatthe FrankfordPublicLibrary.Call302-732-

9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April4

AUCEPancakes— TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyisholdinganall-youcan-eatpancakebreakfastfundraiserat theSaltedRimfrom8to11a.m.The menuincludespancakes,sausage,eggs, juice,coffeeortea.Ticketscost$17,and only$8forages2-8.ComeseeSparky andtheEasterBunny.Callforticketsat (302)616-1868.

MeetandGreet— Therewillbeameetand-greeteventforDemocratsinDelaware from2to4p.m.Fordetails,sendanemail toinformation-RD41dems@gmail.com.

EggHunt— Santa’sLettersInc.willhostits annualEggHuntatSaltedVinesVineyard& Wineryfrom2to4p.m.Familiesareinvitedtoenjoyanafternoonofgames, prizes,musicandentertainment,including abouncehouse,tattoobarandcoloring andcraftingstation.Egghuntswillbedividedbyagegroup,andparticipantsare encouragedtoarriveby1:45p.m.tocheck in.Bringabasketandcash.Asuggested entrydonationof$5willbecollected,and allproceedswillsupportSanta’sLette rs programsthathelplocalchildrenandfamiliesyear-round.

April5

EasterSunriseService— PrinceGeorge’s ChapelwillhostanEasterSunriseService at6:30a.m.ThisissponsoredbyThe FriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapel,and therewillbeaspecialsingingperformance byMaryPhillipsandWayneGravenor, alongwithotherlocalsingersandaspecial messagebyDavidBrittingham.Allarewelcome.Formoreinformation,callPastor MarkPhillipsat(302)381-9312.Ifn oanswer,leaveamessageandphonenumber.

April6

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonard forourmonthlymeetingaboutcrocheting, knittingandneedleworkingat10a.m.All skilllevelswelcome.Makenewfriends,get inspiredbywhatothersaremakingand learnneedleworktipsandtricksinthisfun groupmeeting.Weencourageyoutobring yourcurrentprojectwithyou.Haveleftover yarn?Bringitandswapwithothers.Free, forages18+.Registrationisappreciated andav ailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

April7

ProtectingAssetsfromLong-TermCare — StafffromDiPietroLaw,LLCwillprovidethelastoftheirthree-partserieson EstatePlanningatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30am:LearnAboutProtectingAssets fromtheThreatofLong-TermCareWalkinsacceptedifspaceallows.Detailsand reg istration(recommended)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

April8

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

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedtohelp childrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesoci alemotionaldevelopment,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Getreadyto learnhowtorecognize,expressandcope withemotionswhileengaginginfunmovementactivities.Weliketohavefunwiththe useofsignlanguage,rhythmsticks,shaker eggs,puppets,stories,instrumentsandso muchmore!Noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302-8585518htt ps://southcoastal.lib.de.us TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach90minutemeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.Thismonth,we'll discussthemurderofBobbieJoStinnett. Suggestedread(notrequired):Murderinthe HeartlandbyM.WilliamPhelps.Free,for ages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoas talLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.

Cybersecurity&Me:MyFiles— TrevorRoe ofTransientCyberspecializesincybersecurity,andhewillteachyouhowtoprotectyour information,identityanddevicesinthisfree, five-partseriesonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonthfrom5:30-6:45p.m.Eachsessionwillbeginwithapresentationonaparticulartopic.Trevorandassistantswillthen provide1-on-1 assistanceasYOUapplywhat you'velearnedtoyourowndevicesina hands-onsession.Fullseriesdates/topics areonourwebsite.Attendinpersonorvia Zoom.Zoomloginwillbesenttoyouviathe emailyouregisteredwith.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

April9

YogaforKids— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.forafunandrelaxingyogasession designedespeciallyforkids!Throughsimple poses,stretching,andplayfulmovement, childrenwillbuildstrength,balance,and focuswhilehavingfun.Perfectforbeginners —noexperienceneeded.Bestsuitedforelementary-agedchildren.Noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-55 18

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.Participantsareencouragedto

discusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprovethem,)aswellasthebookitself. HeldatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m. Thismonth,wewillbesharingfoodsfrom DoesThisTasteFunny?byStephenColbert &EvieMcGeeColbert.whichisavaila ble forcheckout(whilesupplieslast,)oryou maylookatacopyinthelibrary.Participantswillthenvoteonwhichcookbookto usenextmonth,andareencouragedto bringtheirownTupperwaretotakehome leftovers.FREE,forages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

April10

Bags2MatsfortheHomeless— Makea differenceinsomeone'slifebyhelpingDE 50+turnrecycledplasticbagsinto“plarn” (plasticyarn)andcrochetthemintoplastic matsforthehomeless!Youcanparticipate bygatheringplasticbags,turningtheminto plarn(plasticyarn),crocheting,andgiving

matstothehomeless.Detailsandregistrationavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 HistoryoftheIndian RiverInlet— Forthe past200years,theinlethasbeenshapedby bothman-madeandnaturalforces.A DelawareStateParksinterpreterwilldiscuss thehistoricalfighttopintheinletinplace, thestruggletospanitsgap,andtheissues thatledtothedesignofthecurrentbridgeat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,for Ages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us3 02-8585518.

April11

BoatingSafetyClass— TheUnitedStates CoastGuardAuxiliaryisteachingaDelaware BoatingsafetyClassattheIndianRiverLifesavingStationfrom8a.m.to4p.m.Successfullycompletethiscourseandyouwill receiveaDelawareSafeBoatingCertificate

bymail(requiredforboatersbornonorafter Jan.1,1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswill beprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$20 perperson,familywithchildrenunder18 yearsold,$50. Sign-instartsat8a.m.Preregistrationisrequired.Email flotilla1202@gmail.comorcall(302)6163175.

Bull&OysterRoast— Mason-DixonVFW Post7234inOceanViewishostingaBull& OysterRoastfrom3to7p.m.Thecostis $50perticket,andthemenuincludesoysters,roastbeef,shrimp,sausageandpeppers,coleslaw,potatosalad,bakedbeans andfreedomesticdrafts.Therewillalsobea 50/50raffleandamoneywheel.Allproceeds benefitthePostReliefFundtos erve,help andhonorourveterans.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryforatwo-hourpop-upbooksale!Find greatbooksforgreatprices!Previousbest sellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children's materialsandmore!Sponsoredbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Help supportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

This NationalDoctors’Day,BeebeHealthcareproudly honorstheclinicianswhobringexpert,compassionate caretoeverypatienttheyserve.Acrosseveryspecialty fromroutinevisitstothemostcomplexconditions,our

skill,andshowupwithheart,deliveringexceptional carewhenitmattersmost. Theirunwaveringcommitmentmakesadifferencein everylifetheytouch.

JMCstudentJohnsonhonoredbySDARJ

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recentlyhonoredJohnM.ClaytonElementary (JMC)fifth-graderJaleighaJohnsonfor herleadership,effortandexcellence. Johnsonwasrecognizedinaceremony attheschoolandreceiveda$20bookstoregiftcard.

“Accordingtoherteachers,Jaleigha isanexceptionalstudentwhoconsistentlydemonstrateswhatitmeanstobe adedicatedlearner,”SDARJrepresentativessaid.“Sheisaveryhardworker whoputsmaximumeffortintoeverything shedoes.Shetakesresponsibility forherownlearningbyaskingthoughtfulquestionsandseekinghelpwhen needed.Jaleighaisamodelstudentwho

alwaysshowsrespect,maturityandselfcontrol.Sheworksdiligentlyonstaying organizedandtakesgreatprideindoing herbest.Jaleighaistrulyapleasureto haveinclass.”

SDARJinitiatedtheAfricanAmericanAchievementawardtorecognize studentswhorepresenttheidealsof leadership,improvement,effortandexcellenceintheirschools.Studentsfrom eachschoolintheCapeHenlopenand IndianRiverschooldistrictsarerecognizedthroughouttheschoolyear.

SDARJisanonpartisanorganization thateducates,informsandadvocatesfor racialjustice,equalityandfairopportunity.Formoreinformation,goto sdarj.org.

JacksonhonoredforworkatLongNeckElementary

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recentlyhonoredLongNeckElementaryfifthgraderAlonnahJacksonforher leadership,effortandexcellenceatthe school.Jacksonwasrecognizedinaceremonyattheschoolandreceiveda$20 giftcardtoBrowseaboutBooksinRehobothBeach.

AccordingtotheSDARJ,“Alonnah isashiningexampleofwhatitmeansto beaLongNeckLeader.Sheconsistentlydemonstratesoutstandingleadership,characterandacademicexcellence. Asamemberoftheschool’sHonorSociety,Alonnahhasearnedhighhonors in allcoresubjects,reflectingherdedication,perseveranceandcommitment tolearning.Sheconfidentlyservesher

schoolcommunitybyopeningtheir quarterlyacademicawardsceremonies, modelingpoiseandprofessionalismbeyondheryears.Herteachersareproud ofthepositiveexampleAlonnahsetsfor herpeerseachday.”

SDARJinitiatedtheAfricanAmericanAchievementawardtorecognize studentswhorepresenttheidealsof leadership,improvement,effortandexcellenceintheirschools.Studentsfrom eachschoolintheCapeHenlopenand IndianRiverschooldistrictsarerecognizedthroughouttheschoolyear.

TheSDARJis“anonpartisanorganizationthateducates,informsandadvocatesforracialjustice,equalityandfair opportunity.”Formoreinformation,go tosdarj.org.

SussexAcademysixth-gradersexploreWallopsIslandFlightFacility

SussexAcademysixth-graderson

March4exploredWallopsIslandFlight FacilitytocapofftheirEarthinSpace unit.StudentsrotatedthroughfourstationsattheVirginia-basedflightfacility, saidscienceteacherStacyLawson.

Theytookaguidedjourneythrough thesolarsystemtoreinforceinformationabouttheplanets,moonandmore; workedinteamsinahands-onengineeringchallengeintheMissionExplorersSTEMlab;learnedcodingand roboticconceptsattheWorkforceDevelopmentCenter;anddelvedintointeractiveexhibitsattheWallops ExhibitsArea,wheretheyalsoheard fromChincoteagueBayFieldStation educatorsaboutcreaturesthatliveinthe bay.

Thetripwaspaidfor,inpart, throughaRodelFoundationgrant,said MiddleSchoolDeanRachaelJohnston.

“Wearegratefulfortheopportunity thissupportprovidestoexpandmeaningfulfieldexperiencesthatenrich learningbeyondtheclassroomand allowstudentstoexplore,connectand growthroughreal-worldopportunities,” Johnstonsaid.

SussexAcademyChiefofStudent Services,K-12,SherryMacBurysaid the$75,000grantisbeingusedtofund aleadershipdevelopmentprogramfor themiddleschoolandtoprovidefield

DisplayingtheircompletedengineeringprojectatWallopsIslandFlightFacilityareSussexAcademysixth-graders,fromleft, AddyKlahr,IzzyHudson,AllyGulab,GiaDattoli,QuinnLowe,BrynleePepperandCarolineHorvath.

tripsalignedwiththeschool’sartsand STEMpathways.

“Incoordinationwiththecurrentex-

ploratoriesofferedtoourstudents,these focusedexperiencesexposestudentsto potentialcareersintheirpathwaysthey

maynototherwisehaveconsidered,” MacBurysaid.

HowBeeberescuedmefrommyowndecisions

ByRobertHerrington SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

OnJuly6,Imadeabaddecision.I waswrong,andIamsharingthisto helpanyonewhohasasimilarexperience.DonotbedumblikeIwas. Overexertingmyselfonthatday,Ibecameshortofbreathandfeltpressure,

likeIhadeatensomethingthatgaveme indigestion.

Despitehavingservedmanyyearsas anEMTandparamedic,andalsohavingservedasanurse,Ididthe“dumb man”thingandreasoned,“Thiswill pass. It’sprobablyindigestion.”Even havingbypasssurgeryaspartofmyhistory,Icontinuedtorationalizeitaway.

Well,itwasn’tanyofthethingsIhad conjuredupinmymind!Overthenext coupleofweeks,Iwasexhaustedallthe timeandlostmyzealforworkingand playing.

Avisittomyprimarycarephysician, BrianCaswell-Monack,DO,gavemea referraltothecardiologist,RamonRosa, MD,inLewes,andsuddenlyallsortsof thingsbegantounfoldinnouncertain terms.Dr.RosaletmeknowIhadto makethismytopprioritytodealwith, ashesuspectedserioustrouble.Hegot meinasaprioritycasetohaveanuclear stresstest.

Itwasthenthatthingsreallyescalated.Dr.Rosasatmedownandsaid, “Youhavedamagewecansee,andwe needtogetyouinasfastaswecanfora cardiaccatheterization.”

Andsoitwasthatwithin“notime flat,”astheysay,Iwasinthecareof amazing,kindandwonderfulpeoplein theCardiovascularInstituteatBeebe Healthcare.Everyonewasimpressive, andIfeltsafe.Theyexplainedeverything.Theyallexudedgenuinecaring andthehighestlevelofskill.

Asitturnedout,duetomyprevious bypass,myprocedureturnedouttobe morediagnosticthananyattempttoput inastent.Dr.Rosaheldaconference withthreecardiovascularspecialists,and itwasdeterminedthatIneededastent

inthecircumflexartery.Asecondprocedurewasscheduled,andsuddenly RobertMyers,MD,appears!

Dr.Myersexplainedtomethathe hadstudiedthefilmsofmyprevious catheterization,andhewasconvinced thathecouldplacethestentbygoing throughmyrightradialartery(wrist). Butifthatwasnotsuccessful,itwould benecessarytogothroughthefemoral arterybyaccessingitintheleftinguinal area.Dr.Myersdidn’tjustjumptothat —hediscusseditwithmeandasked meifthatwasOK.

Isaid,“You’rethedoctor.Youknow best.”

Injust32minutes,Iwasoutofthe operatingroomandinrecovery.

Intherecoveryroom,Ifeltthe splendoroffreshairenteringmylungs withabsolutelynoshortnessofbreath. Thepressureinmychestwasgone.It wasamazing!Recoveringathome,Ifelt aliveagain.Iwantedtogobacktowork. Iwantedtoplaywithmyantiquecars andvisitmyfriends.TheteamatBeebe gavemebackthepleasureofliving!

Thepointofmystoryisthis:Don’t bedumblikeIwas!Ifyouhavechest discomfortandshortnessofbreath,or prolongedindigestion—call911!Iwas aparamedicandcertifiedinadvanced

CREEK ESTATES

Volunteerssoughtfor CoastalDelaware CommunityCleanUp

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercewillhostthe2026 CoastalDelawareCommunityClean UponSaturday,April18,from8a.m.to noon.InpartnershipwithKeep DelawareBeautiful,groupsandindividualsalikearebeinginvitedtocelebrate theweekofEarthDaybyadoptingand cleaningasectionofroadwayinthe QuietResortsarea.

Thoseinterestedinparticipatingin theCoastalDelawareCommunity CleanUpcansignupatthequietresorts.comuntil8a.m.onWednesday, April15.Volunteershavetheoptionto choosefromfourtargetedclean-uplocations,ortoservewhereverhelpis needed,ortopicktheirownarea.Regardlessofcleaninglocation,volunteers mustcheckinattheirassignedhublocation.

TheInlandBaysGardenCenterwill serveasacentralhublocationwhere registeredvolunteerswillcheckin,receiveclean-upsuppliesanddiscardcollectedtrash.Anywalk-upregistrations arewelcomebefore11a.m.Allpre-registeredvolunteerswillreceivecheck-in detailsandlocationinformationduring theweekoftheevent.

ContacttheChamberat(302)5392100orinfo@thequietresorts.comfor moreinformation.Thoseinterestedin becomingacleaningareasponsorora volunteerliaisoncancontactLaurenat lauren@thequietresorts.com.

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cardiaclifesupport,yetIwasstillcapableofdenial,rationalizationand,yes, simplycapableofbeingastupidman. Stereotypeaccepted!

Ifyouhavethesesymptoms,splendid peopleatBeebeHealthcarearereadyto careforyou.SharpdoctorslikeDr. RosaandDr.Myers,caringnurses, skilledtechniciansand,I’msure,so manyothers,arethereandreadytosave you.

BeebeHealthcare’sCardiovascular Instituteistrulyamazing.Inspiteofmy dumbprocrastination,rationalization and denial,thesepeople—onceIgotin theircare—gavemebackmyzestfor lifeandprobablyactuallysavedmylife.

ThreecheersforDrs.CaswellMonack,Rosa,Myers,thenursesand staffoftheCardiovascularInstituteat BeebeHealthcare!MayGodblessthem all!

Peoplecancelebratethecompassion andcaretheyreceivedatBeebeHealthcarebysharingtheirstoryandhonoring aBeebeteammemberordepartment. Toshareastory,visit beebehealthcare.org/beebe-medicalfoundation/donate/celebrate-excellentcare.

ELLIS POINT SEA COLONY EAST

29073 Ellis Point Ct #46, Dagsboro, DE, DE

5 BD 6 BA

$2,200,000

An extraordinary coastal retreat offering over 4,800 sq. ft. of refined living space and panoramic views of the Indian River Bay. This home showcases an artful blend of luxury, comfort, and sophistication, all set within one of Delaware’s most coveted waterfront enclaves.

CEDAR LANDING

38280 Waterway Dr, Ocean View, DE

3 BD 2 BA $519,000

One level living at its best! This lovingly maintained ranch in the quiet and established neighborhood of Cedar Landing is open for admiration. Watch the world go by from the covered front porch and enjoy the flowers of the garden with its many blooming perennials.

603 N Edgewater House Rd #603N, Bethany Beach, DE

2 BD 2 BA $1,175,000

The sun-drenched living area flows to a large oceanfront balcony—your private perch for enjoying morning coffee, sea breezes, or evening cocktails. Spectacular views and located in the popular Edgewater House building!

ESTUARY

30174 Islander Beach Rd, Frankford, DE

5 BD 4 BA $900,000

Where luxury meets coastal tranquility.. Nestled alongside the serene Assawoman Wildlife Preserve and just minutes from the pristine beaches of Bethany and Ocean City, this stunning Ferndale model by NV Homes offers a rare opportunity to embrace resort-style living surrounded by natural beauty.

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30919 Fresh Pond Dr, Ocean View, DE

4 BD 3 BA $875,000

Offers privacy, tranquility, and refined living just minutes from it all. Located steps from Fresh Pond State Park and only a short bike ride or drive to Bethany Beach. Set on a prime corner lot with wooded and water views, the home offers exceptional peace of mind with a new roof and HVAC.

FRANKFORD, DELAWARE

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3 BD 2 BA - 12 Acres

Offering the perfect "blank canvas" for homeowners, hobbyists, and investors alike. This property features a solidly built 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home designed for longevity and functional living. The residence boasts a versatile enclosed front porch and a rare, full thirdfloor walk-up attic.

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SouthernDelawareTourismannouncesphotowinners

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•JoeMaciey JoeMacieywasrecognizedforthisphototakenatlastyear’sSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeriesinRoxana.

SouthernDelawareTourism(SDT) thisweekannouncedthewinnersofits 2026SouthernDelawarePhotography Contest,the10thannualcontestheld bytheorganization.

“Manythankstoallofthetalented photographerswhoenteredthisyear’s contest,”organizerssaid.“SDTisextremelygratefultoprofessionalphotographersPamAquilaniandTonyPratt whoservedasjudgesforthisyear’scontestandalsothankfulforthesupportof tourismpartnerswhocontributedcontestprizes,includingBoardwalkPlaza

Hotel,HenlopenCityOysterHouse, DelmarvaBoardSportAdventures, DelawareStateParks,HamptonInn RehobothBeach,Woody’sDewey Beach,PUPSofLewes,HyattPlace DeweyBeach,NaluSurfBar&Grill, MiltonTheatre,StaybridgeSuitesRehobothBeach,SoDelConceptsand ClearSpaceTheatre.”

“Eachyear,theSouthernDelaware Tourismphotocontestseesmoreentrants,whichmakesitbothmorecompetitiveandmoredifficultforthejudges tonarrowdownthechoicestoonewinnerineachcategoryandagrandprize winner,”judgesPamAquilaniandTony Prattsaid.“Thereweremanygreatcontendersforeachofthecategories,so judgingwas,whileenjoyabletoreview allthegreatphotos,hardtochooseonly one.”

Thewinnersare:

•GrandPrize—MarkStelmackof Frankford.“EgretsatAssawoman WildlifeArea,Frankford.”Judges’notes: “TheGrandPrizewinnerisunique amongtheentrants.Itssubtlety,beauty andgraceseparateitfromothersinhow itsetsacalmcoastalvibethroughsimplicityandterrificcompositionalelements.Seeninitswhole,adiagonalline betweenthereedsandtheegretscreates visualinterest.Thebird’sreflections,the overallwhite,onlycontrastedbytheyel-

lowbillsandgreenleaves,emotescalm andpeacefulnesswhichgrabsthe viewer’sattention.Itisatrulybeautiful photograph.”

• SouthernDelawareFreestyle— BethBakerofGreenwood.“Kayakeron TrapPond,Laurel.”Judges’notes:“A photographthatmakesyouwanttobe rightthereinthatlocationdoingexactly whatyouseeisverycompelling.Our winnerintheFreestylecategoryisjust suchanimage.Theentriesinthiscategorywerethelargestnumbersinthe contest,soitwashardtochoosejust one.Reflectionsinthewaterofthe trees,cloudsandswirlofwaterleftby thepaddleraregreatvisualelements. Equallysoarethecomplimentarycolors ofblueandgreenwiththebrightyellow kayak.Overall,amostappealingphotographofagreatmomentatagreatlocation.”

•SouthernDelawareDogDays— JuliaEvansofMillsboro.“DogonFenwickIslandbeach.”Judges’notes:“Big sky,bigreflections,alongshadowand thestaroftheshowisthelittledog.Its redandwhitesweaterandisolation bringoureyesrighttothesubjectin thisphoto.Whiletherearesomanybig elements inthisphotographthelittle dogstealsourattentionandwiththat,

SpringbloomswithpurposeatGardenCenter

Aswinterfadesandthefirstsignsof springbegintoemerge,theInlandBays GardenCenteriswelcomingthenew seasonwithalineupofworkshops, classesandcommunityeventsdesigned togetgardenersgrowing,creatingand connecting.

LocatedminutesfromBethany Beach,theInlandBaysGardenCenter isawomen-ownedbusinesscelebrating 12yearsofofferingthelargestselection ofnativeplantsonDelmarva.Witha missionrootedin“gardeningtomakea difference,”thegardencenteraimsto continuetoeducateandinspirethe communitythroughhands-onlearning andmeaningfulgardeningexperiences.

The2026springworkshopseriesofferssomethingforeveryone—from beginnergardenerstoseasonedplant enthusiasts.TheseasonbeginsonFriday,March27,with“TinyGardens, BigSmiles:TerrariumsinaBowl,”a hands-onclasswhereparticipantscreatetheirownminiaturelivinglandscapesundertheguidanceofartist MaryAnnCurzi.

OnSaturday,March28,InlandBays GardenCenterwillhostaspecialcol-

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weprobablycanrelatetothegreatfeelingwetoohaveonasunrisebeachwalk. Wemighthaveahotmorningcoffeein handbutthispuppy’sassumedcontentmentofbeachfreedomandnotany othercareintheworldisveryrelatable. Wewishwewerethererightnow!”

•SouthernDelawareEvents—Joe MacieyofDagsboro.“Scenefromthe SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries, Roxana.”Judges’notes:Southern Delawareoffersanincrediblevarietyof activities,adventures,beautyandevents that attractcountlessnumbersofpeople toSussexCounty.Weoftenthinkimmediatelyof‘wherelandmeetswater’ scenesandactionsthateventsarefocusedaround,butformanyitisthe sportsworldthatisthedraw.Thister-

laborativeeventwithWildOnesDelmarva,featuringkeynotespeakerHelen RaleighofStoryHillFarm.Theeducationalsessionwillhighlighttheimportanceofnativeplantsinsupporting pollinatorsandrestoringnaturalhabitats.

AprilbeginswiththeBonsaiClub meetingonWednesday,April1,welcomingbothbeginnersandexperienced growerstoexploretheartofbonsai.

Familiesarebeinginvitedtoattend “ WildAboutBirds”onWednesday, April8—ahands-on,family-friendly programpresentedinpartnershipwith theDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays.

Gardenerslookingforpracticalsolutionscanjoin“GardeninginDeer Country”onSaturday,April11,which focusesonplantselectionsanddesign strategiesforcreatingbeautifuldeer-resistantlandscapes.

Creativespiritswillenjoy“Treasures oftheTide,”acoastal-inspiredspecialedition sea-glassartworkshoponSunday,April12,whereparticipantswill createtheirownuniquepieceusing naturalmaterials.

rificactionphoto,takenataLittle LeagueWorldSeriesgameinRoxana, involvessomanyinterestingelements andforthatitisourEventscategory winner.Thissinglephototellsagreat storyandthatiswhatagreatphotographshoulddo.”

“This contestwasestablishedtocelebrateSouthernDelawareandtokeep ourdestinationtopofmindforvisitors andpotentialvisitorsyear-round,”said ScottThomas,executivedirectorof SDT.“Wereceivedentriesfromallover theMid-Atlanticandbeyond.Theentriesclearlydemonstratethevarietyand richnessofexperiencesavailableinSussexCountyandtheincredibleenjoymentpeoplegetfromvisitingandliving here.”

Thisfall,SouthernDelaware Tourismwillmaketheannouncement of its2027photocontest,whichwill openforentriesonJan.1,2027.

OnSaturday,April18,“Home MeadowMagic—MiniMeadows ThatBringLifetoYourYard”willintroducegardenerstothebeautyand ecologicalbenefitsofcreatingsmallscalenativemeadows.

IncelebrationofEarthDay,“GardeninginSmallSpaces”willtakeplace onWednesday,April22,offeringideas forcreatingmeaningful,sustainable gardensineventhesmallestareas.

Ahighlightoftheseason,“Potsof Possibilities—SpringBeginnings,”will beheldonFriday,April24,offeringa hands-oncontainergardeningexperiencewhereparticipantsdesignand planttheirowncustomspringarrangements.

Themonthwillconcludewith “GrowingPollinatorGardensinYour Community”onSaturday,April25,an

informativeworkshopfocusedoncreatingsustainable,pollinator-friendly landscapesinbothresidentialandcommunitysettings,withanoptionalonsitevisittoSeaColony.

“Ourgoalistomakegardeningapproachable,inspiring,andimpactful,” saidSandyDaniels,eventcoordinator atInlandBaysGardenCenter. “Whetheryou’replantingyourfirst containerortransformingyourlandscapewithnativeplants,wewantevery visitortofeelconfident,welcomedand excitedtogrow.”

Workshopsfillquickly,andearly registrationisbeingencouraged.Email info@inlandbaysgardencenter.comor visit inlandbaysgardencenter.com/eventsfor moreinformation,classschedulesand registration.

DorothyAdeleBoyle,91

Dorothy AdeleBoyle,91, ofDagsboro, Del.,passed awaypeacefully, atherhome,on March14,2026, surroundedby herlovingfamily. Inherfinalmoments,shewascomfortedbyherbrotherJim,her daughterDonna,hergrandson Dylan,andseveralfriendsand lovedonesinhercommunity.

BoylewasborninWilmington, Del.,wheresheattendedWilmingtonHighSchool.Duringher schoolyears,shewasanaccomplishedtrackathleteandwasactivelyinvolvedinsports,school activitiesandclubs.

ShespentmuchofherprofessionallifeasaRealtor,beginning withFox&LazoinMedia,Pa., andlateratHammockDunesin PalmCoast,Fla.Itwastherethat shemetherhusband,Raymond. Together,theymadetheirhomein OrmondBeach,Fla.,beforeeventuallysettlingintheSeagrassPlan-

tationcommunityinDelaware—a placewhereBoylewouldleavea lastingmark.

Withherwarmth,generosity andwhatmanyfondlydescribedas her“giftofthegab, ”shequickly becameabelovedpresence.Shehad arareabilitytomakeeveryonefeel welcome,rememberedandvalued, brighteningcountlesslivesinthe communityshesoproudlycalled home.

Alwaysreadyforthenextadventure,Boylewasupforanything withherfriendsandfamily.Known forherkindness,spiritedconversationsandlarger-than-lifeenergy, sheformedmeaningfulconnections wherevershewent.Shegavefreely ofhertime,laughterandlove,leavinganindelibleimpressionon neighbors,friendsandfamilyalike.

Herlegacylivesonthroughthe manylivesshetouched,thefamily shelovedfiercely,andthecommunitythatwasforeverbetterforhavingknownher.

Boylewasprecededindeathby herhusband,RaymondBoyle;her son,Francis“Frankie”Butler;and herparents,LouiseandWilliam

Ruth.Sheissurvivedbyherdaughters,DonnaButlerandArleneButler;hergrandson,DylanButler;her brother,JamesRuth;andherdevotedfour-leggedcompanions,her twoYorkies,SparkyandWillie, whowereneverfarfromherside. Avisitationwillbeheldon March31,2026,at10:30a.m.at Melson’sFuneralHome,38040 MuddyNeckRoad,OceanView, Del.,followedbyamemorialserviceat11:30a.m.Inlieuofflowers, donationsmaybemadeinBoyle’s memorytotheBrandywineValley SPCA

MarkShannonRitter,57

Itiswith heavyheartsthat hisfamilyannouncedthe passingofMark ShannonRitter, 57,whodied peacefullyon March14,2026, surroundedbyhislovingfamily. BornJune20,1968,inLewes,Del., helivedalifedefinedbyhardwork, passionanddevotiontothosehe

loved.

Askilledgeneralmechanic,Ritterwasknownforhisingenuityand dedicationtohiscraft.Hewasan avidNASCA Rfanandaproud supporterofthePittsburghSteelers,findingjoyinracingandfootball,especiallywhensharedwith familyandfriends.Hisgreatest pridewashisfamily.Hewillbe deeplymissedandforeverremembered.

Ritterissurvivedbyhispartner, SusanD.Simpson;hischildren, AnneM.Barton(andDavid)and MorganR.Ritter(andAshlee);and hisbelovedgrandchildren,Johanna, CarterandLorelai.Heisalsosurvivedbyhissisters,Donna,Darlene,AmyandCarla.

Inafinalactofgenerosity,Ritter chosetobeanorgandonorthrough theGiftofLifeorganization,leavingalastinglegacyofcompassion. AprivatecelebrationofRitter’s lifewillbeheld.Inlieuofflowers, donationsmaybemadetotheGift ofLifeorganization.

$1,845.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Laughingataramshacklepairofice skateshereceivedasagaggiftfromthe BethanyBeachTownCouncil,Police ChiefPatrickFoley—whoplaysice hockey—joked,“NowIhaveareason forfalling.”

Theskateswereamonggiftsandaccolades—somecomical,mosttouchinglysincere—presentedattheMarch 20meetingofthecouncil,duringwhich Foleywashonoredforhis20-yearanniversarywiththepolicedepartment, andespeciallyfortakingoverand reestablishingthedignityandmoraleof thedepartmentafterformerpolicechief MichaelRedmonanddeputychief DarinCathellwerefiredformisappropriatingfunds.

Infulluniformandsittinginthefront rowofthecouncilchamberwithhiswife andtwosons,Foleystood,huggedone boy,shookhandswiththeother,then kissedhiswifeastheaudiencebrokeinto applause,whileTownManagerCliff Gravietwalkedtohimandpresented himwithaplaque.

FoleyputhisarmaroundGraviet’s shouldersasthetwoposedforphotographs.

“Thankyouforstandingupandfillingavoidandbeingthepersonyouare. Ithasbeenmypleasuretomakeyouthe chiefandseewhatyou’vedonewiththe departmentalready.Greatjob.Congratulations,”saidGraviet,aformerDelaware StatePolicetrooperhimself.

Gravietjokedthat,beforeFoleywas appointedchief,thetwodidn’tinteract often.Hesaidherecalledgoinghome duringpreliminaryinterviewsforthe chiefroleandtellinghiswifehehadhad anunusualexperience.

“IalmostfeltasifIwasn’tinterviewingyou,”Gravietsaid.“IfeltasifIhad beengrantedanaudience.Wheneverwe

met,whenIwouldcallyouandyoucame upstairstomyoffice,10or15minutes later,itwaslikeyougrantedmeanaudience.It’snotthatyouwerecondescending.Itwasalmostfatherly.Iwasn’table tounderstandthatuntilIsawthephotographthatyouhaveoverthemantelat yourhouse,”Gravietsaid,asanimageof Foleydressedasthepopeflashedona screeninthefrontoftheroom,bringing laughterfromtheaudience.

ContinuingtojokewithFoley, Gravietsaidtownpolicewillstartwearingadifferentstyleofuniformandthat

Foleyaskedifhecouldaddanascot. Gravietsaidheagreed,becauseheassumedFoleyknewascotsarewornin somebranchesofthemilitaryandthat Foleyknewhowtowearone.Thenthere wasanotherphotographofFoleyins yellowascottiedinsidethecollarofhis shirtlookinglikeanoversizedwinter scarf,asGravietsaidthosewhoseehim wearingitshouldn’tworry.

“It’snotaneckbrace.He’sOK,” Gravietsaid.

“Thatwasgreat,andhetookitwell,” MayorRonCalefsaid,laughing.

“Twentyyearsinservice.Thatisreally incredible,butthereisreallymore,”Calef said,becauseFoleywasaseasonalofficer beforebeinghiredfull-timeandhadalso workedinlawenforcementwhenhewas incollegeinMassachusetts.Hewas hiredasafull-timeofficerinBethany Beachin2006andworkedhiswayup theranks.

“Whatacareer,”Calefsaid,adding thatFoleyhasalwaysbeeninvolvedin publicefforts,includinginbicycleand pedestriansafety,hasnumerouscertifications,teachesatpoliceacademiesandhas workedtoseethatthepolicedepartment achievedCommissiononAccreditation forLawEnforcementAgencies (CALEA)certification.

“Thatissomethingtobeproudof,” Calefsaid.

“Heisanextremelyinvolvedindividual.Andheplayscompetitivehockeyon theside,”Calefadded.

Earlier,Calefhadannouncedthat Foley’swife,Megan,hadbeennamedthe 2026-2027TeacheroftheYearatMillsboroElementarySchool.

CouncilmanMickeyHinman broughtthoseattendingtotheirfeet,for astandingovation,whenherecalled,not longafterbeingelectedtothecouncil, beingsummonedtoameeting“ononeof thedarkestdays,”referringtolearning aboutRedmon’sandCathell’scrimesand rememberingitfeltlike“agut-punch.”

“Likeinlife,sometimesoutofdarknesscomesareallybrightlight.Chief FoleyandDeputyChief[Justin]Normanhavebeenafantasticposition changeforus.We’reinsuchabetter placewiththeirleadership.Chief,you, AssistantChiefNorman,andallthemen andwomenofthepolicedepartmentare awesomeandyourleadershipisreallyappreciated,”Hinmansaid.

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GrowWild,GrowNativeeventsetforMarch28

Gardeners,natureloversandanyone inspiredtomakeapositiveenvironmentalimpactarebeinginvitedtoaspecial educationaleventcelebratingthepower ofnativeplantsandpollinator-friendly landscapes.

OnSaturday,March28,theInland BaysGardenCenterwillhostacollaborativemorningfocusedonnativegardening,meadowrestorationandhabitat creation.Thefeaturedspeaker,Helen RaleighofStoryHillFarm,willshare thestoryofherworktransformingopen

fieldsintonativemeadowsandrestoring habitatforpollinatorsandwildlife.

Guestswillalsohavetheopportunity to connectwithlocalorganizationsdedicatedtocreatinghealthierecosystems throughnativelandscaping,education andcommunityengagement.

“Thisspecialgatheringoffersa meaningfulopportunitytolearnhow smallchangesinhomelandscapescan createlastingbenefitsforpollinators, wildlifeandtheenvironment—becausewhenwegrownative,wehelpna-

turethrive,”organizerssaid.

Localpartnersintheeventinclude: •InlandBaysGardenCenter—A women-ownednurseryofferingtheregion’slargestretailselectionofnative plants,helpinggardenerstransform theirlandscapesintovibrant,sustainable habitats.

•WildOnesDelmarva—Anewly establishedchapterofthenationalWild Onesorganization,promotingenvironmentallysoundlandscapingthrough education,advocacyandcommunityaction.

Theeventwillbeginat10a.m.,with awelcomefromorganizers,followedby Raleigh’spresentation,aself-guided tour ofthegardencenterandthenan optionallunchopportunityatOcean ViewBrewingCompany,ontheirown. Aftertheevent,guestsarebeingencouragedtocontinuetheirdayofdiscoverywithvisitstoStoryHillFarm& StoreandtheDelawareBotanicGardens.ForadditionaldetailsortoRSVP, visitdelmarva.wildones.org/events.

RALtohostbustriptoBaltimoreMuseumofArt

TheRehobothArtLeague(RAL) hasannouncedadaytriptoBaltimore tovisittheBaltimoreMuseumofArt (BMA)onWednesday,April1.The groupwillhavethechancetoviewthe exhibit“AmySherald:AmericanSublime”aheadofitsclosingonApril5.

Advanceticketsarerequiredforthe tripandcost$75perperson.Theycan bepurchasedat

RehobothArtLeague.org.Ticketholders willrideaJollyTrolleycoachbustothe museum,departingat8a.m.fromthe RehobothBeachFreshMarketparking lot, returningtoRehobotharound6 p.m.

BMA’s“AmySherald:American Sublime”showcases38paintingscreatedfrom2007tothepresent,telling thestoryofSherald’svisionandpractice fromherearly,rarelyseenworkstoher iconic,larger-than-lifeportraitsof BlackAmericans,includingtheNationalPortraitGallery’sofficialportrait offormerFirstLadyMichelleObama.

Inadditiontothisspecialexhibition, onviewinthegalleriesaremodernart masterpiecesfromtheinternationally renownedConeCollection,morethan 1,000artworksfromNativeNorth America,worksfrommorethan200 Africanstatesandsocieties,andacollectionof15th-through19th-century Europeanart,includingMedievaland Renaissanceworks.Weatherpermitting, thenearly3-acreSculptureGardens willalsobeopen.

Ticketsforthebustripinclude timedentryto“AmySherald:American

Sublime.”Afterviewingtheexhibit,attendeeswillhavetimetoexplorethe restofthemuseumandgetlunchbefore returningtoRehoboth.

TicketsforRAL’sBaltimoreMuseumofArtbustripcanbepurchased onlineatrehobothartleague.orgorby phoneat(302)227-8408,ext.206.

Spaceislimited,andthetripisexpected tosellout,soearlybookingisbeingencouraged.Cancelationscannotberefunded.

CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey

TheIndianRivergirls’softballteamgotofftoagoodstartagainstDelmarvaChristian,winning14-4,behindastrongpitchingperformancefromKaileyPhillips.

PhillipsleadsIRgirls’softballpastDelmarvaChristian,14-4

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

FreshmanrighthanderKailey Phillipsmadeherfirstvarsitystart onetorememberasshestarredon thepitcher’smoundandattheplate. Phillipsstruckoutsevenenroute toacomplete-gameopening-day

non-conferencevictory,14-4over visitingDelmarvaChristianonTuesday,March24. Phillips(1-0)hurledscoreless softballthroughfourinningsbefore surrenderingfourrunsinthevisitors’ fifthframe.Kaileyalsocontributed offensively,withapairofsafeties thatkeyeda17-hitIRattack.

FellowfreshmanHaydenAndrews drilledahomerun,went3-for-3at theplateanddroveinapairof markers.

SeniorsAddyClarkandBrionna Clark,juniorParkerO’Shieldsand sophomoreKeirraSantarellieach contributedtwohits,andjuniorsJaelynMcCrayandMaggieBareeach

smackedasafety.McCrayand Santarellieachdroveintworuns, whileBare,AddyClarkand O’Shieldseachchasedhomeone run.

TheIndians(1-0)hadputthe gameoutofreachinthesecondinningwithan11-runexplosionthat increasedtheirleadto13-0.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itwasthebrightestshiningdiamondonthetravel-baseballlandscapewhenitfirstopenedmorethan 20yearsago.Itbecameasummer destinationforteamsallacrossthe country,andevensomeinternationally.However,overtheyears,the SportsattheBeachcomplex—locatedat22518LewesGeorgetown HighwayinGeorgetown—hasbecomelessthanwhatitoncewas,with manypeoplecitingtherundownlook ofthefieldsandfacilities.

EnterBucciniPollinGroup (BPGSports)asportsmanagement firmbasedinWilmingtonthatrecentlyannouncedapartnershipwith SoftballWorldLLC—theownerof SportsattheBeach—tomanage andoperatetheonce-premierbaseballtournamentdestinationfor travelbaseballteams.Itisa15-year managementagreementforthefacility,withtheoptiontopotentially purchaseit.

“We’rethrilledtobringSportsat theBeach(SATB),anationalyouth baseballdestination,intothe BPGSportsfamily,”saidRobBuccini,founderoftheBucciniPollin Group,inannouncingthedeal. “SATBbringsthousandsofplayers, coaches,familiesandvisitorstoSussexCounty,andwelookforwardto improvingthetournamentexperiencewithenhancedoperationalsystems,logisticsandguestservices.”

SATBisstillconsideredastateof-the-artfacility,featuring16naturalgrassbaseballfieldswiththe capacitytohostupto100teamsand 10,000visitors,theannouncementof thepartnershipnoted.Thecomplex wasdesignedtobeafamily-and fan-friendlycomplexwheregames werealllocatedinonespot.Thefacilityfeaturesthreeconcession stands,severalpicnicareaswith pavilions,awelcomecenterandpro shoptopurchasebaseball-andtournament-specificitems,aswellas playgrounds,eightbasketballcourts, catch-and-releasefishingpondsand apavedwalkingpatharoundthe complex.Eachfieldisoutfittedwith theHiCastlive-streamingcamera systemdesignedtoallowfamilyand fanswhoarenotabletoattendin persontheabilitytowatchthe games.

BPGSportsaddingSATBtoits portfolioexpandsitsreachinto SouthernDelawareforthefirsttime. ThegroupalsomanagesChase Fieldhouse—a161,000-square-foot facilityinWilmingtonthat’shome totheNBAG-LeagueDelaware BlueCoats;KirkwoodSportsComplex,a65-acremulti-sportfacility nearNewCastle;andtherecently

completed170,000-squarefootWSFSBankSportsplexin Chester,Pa.;aswellasDETurfin Frederica.

AccordingtotheBPGSports website,“Thesefacilitiesarestate-ofthe-arttournamentdestinationsthat attractteamsfromacrossthecountry. Thesefacilitiesdon’tjustprovide playingsurfaces—theycreatecompleteexperiencesforathletesand spectatorswhiledrivingsignificant economicactivitythroughtourism, hospitalityandretailspending.

BPGSportsstandsasacomprehensivesports-managementfirmspecializingineveryaspectoffacilityand

clubdevelopment.Ourexpertiseencompassesplanning,construction, managementandmarketingofpremiersportsvenuesandathleticorganizations.”

StephenCavalieristhegeneral managerforBPGSportsandwillbe spearheadingtheoperationofSATB goingforward.Hesaidheisexcited toaddthecomplextothecompany’s portfoliooffacilities.

“Themaingoalforustoiscreate meaningfulandmemorableexperiencesfortheeventsthatarebeing ranthere,”Cavaliersaid.“Obviously, thefacilitycouldusealittlefacelift. We’llmakesomequickadjustments.

We’regonnapaintsomethings,hang someTVs,makesurefencingistied upanddosomepowerwashing.We’ll dothosequickly,andit’lllookalot different.

“Ithink,long-term,there’salways anopportunitytoputsometurf downandthingslikethat.We haven’treallydiscussedthatyet.The goalistorunmeaningful,greatexperiencesthroughtheeventswerun therethatpeoplewanttocomeback toSportsattheBeachyearafter year.”

Whenitfirstopened,SATBwas

themodelthatotherstriedtoduplicate.Now,therearelarge-scale, multi-field,ordedicatedtournament complexes—likeSATB—inalmosteverystate,withpopulardestinationsinFlorida,Arizonaand Tennessee,withtheclosestbeingthe RipkenComplexinAberdeen,Md. There,theyhaveninebaseballfields thataredesignedtolooklikevarious stadiumsfromMajorLeagueBaseball,suchasCitizensBankPark (PhiladelphiaPhillies),Nationals Park(WashingtonNationals),

WrigleyField(ChicagoCubs),Citi Field(NewYorkMets),PNCPark (PittsburghPirates),OldYankee Stadium(NewYorkYankees),MemorialStadium(OldBaltimoreOrioleshome)andFenwayPark(Boston RedSox).TheonlyfieldnotaffiliatedwithaMLBstadiumisCalSr.’s Field,namedinhonorofCalRipken Jr.’sfather.

MoreaboutBPGSports

Acrosstheentiretyoftheirportfoliooffacilities,BPGSportshosts morethan10,000eventsthatbring inmorethan4millionvisitorsper year.Theycurrentlyhaveplansinthe

workstoopenanindoortrackfacilityonthesamecampusasChase Fieldhouse,whichwouldbetheonly dedicatedindoorfacilityfortrackand-fieldathleticsinthestate.

Currently,Delawarehighschool athleteshavetraveledoutofstateto competeduringtheindoortrackseason.Thispastwinterseason,the DIAAhosteditsindoortrack-andfieldstatechampionshipsin PhiladelphiaattheUniversityof Pennsylvania.TheUniversityof Delawareturfed-overitsindoortrack backin2013,eliminatingtheonly indoorfacilityinthestate.

Sportsisbigbusiness

InDelaware,sportstourismisa $257.9millionindustrybringingin morethanamilliontravelerswhoattendevents,tournamentsorother contests,accordingtotheDelaware TourismOffice.

overnight,totalingmorethan35,000 hotelroomnightsandgeneratinga localeconomicimpactofmorethan $36million.

Thecontinuedgrowthofsports tourismisevident,with2024data indicatingthatrevenueandvisitor numbersformajorfacilitiesinthe regionhaveremainedontherise since2021.

Backinactionthisweekend

Thefirstof21eventsbetween nowandtheendofsummerwillsee itsfirstpitchthrownthisweekend, withthetwo-dayGoldenGlove tournament,SaturdayandSunday, March28-29.Thereare29teams registeredacrossfivedivisions—9U, 10U,11U,12Uand13U—whowill allbehopingtogettheirseasonsoff toasuccessfulstart.

BasedonareportinNovemberof 2024thatanalyzedsportstourism data,therewere381,200sportstravelerswhovisitedSussexCountyin 2023.Therewasnotanydataforthe regionfor2024,butinformation frommajorlocalvenues,including SATB,showedahighvolumecontinuing,withmorethan172,000visitorsin2024.SATBalonehosted morethan1,500teamsfromoutside thestate,with73percentstaying

TeamsfromPennsylvania,New Jersey,Virginia,Marylandandthe FirstStateareallbeingrepresented thisweekend.Poolplaytakesplace onSaturday,withasingle-eliminationtournamentforallthemarbles commencingtheactiononSunday. Thereisnochargetogowatch gamesatSportsattheBeach,and thereisampleparkingforthoseventuringovertotheballparkforagame ortwo.Visitorscanstopbytheconcessionstandforsometraditional ballparkfavoritesaswell.

IndiansopenseasoncruisingtowinoverLakeForest

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

It’salwaysgoodtogettheseason startedwithawin,andthatisexactly whattheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ tennisteamdidonTuesday,March24,in a4-1decisionovervisitingLakeForest. IRcruisedtoasweepofthesingles matchesandtookoneoftwointhedoublesforthevictory.

Atfirstsingles,GraceDealemade quickworkoftheSpartans’LibbyLi,6-2, 6-0.MiaMacIsaacnearlypostedanidenticalscoreatseconddoubleswitha6-3, 6-0winoverLF’sSavannahMessick. AlisonSwartz—thelonesenioron theIRroster—hadtheeasiestdayof themall,witha6-0,6-0whitewashof BrooklynEastmanatthirdsinglesto clinchtheteamwin.

TheIndians’KendylWrightandKae-

lynRogerswentintothetiebreaksetall squarewithLake’sAveryPorterand PhoebeWong,at6-2,4-6.TheIRduo wonthedecisiveset,gettingto10points first,at10-3.

BrendaPahrenandMollyHevner— apairoffreshmenintheirfirstvarsity matchfortheIndians—wontheirfirst setbutwouldcomeupjustshortinthe endatseconddoubles,fallingtothe Spartans’KennedyLewisandJordyn

Karras,4-6,7-5,1-0(10-7). Thenextmatchontheirschedulewas setforThursday,March26,(afterCoastal Pointpresstime)atPolytech,tobefollowedbyfourstraighthomematches, startingwithMilfordonTuesday,March 31.

Noinformationontheboys’match versusLakeForestonTuesday,March24, wasavailableasofCoastalPointpress timethisweek.

NoshortageofconfidenceforIndiansasnewseasonbegins

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

ThedefendingHenlopenAthletic ConferenceSouthDivisionchampionsaregearinguptomakerunatrepeatingtheirsuccessfromlastyear —aseasonthatsawthemgo14-6 overallandadvancetothesecond roundoftheDIAAstateplayoffs.

HeadcoachSteveLongo—along withassistantsKevinCordrey,Ethan LongandGregBeyer—havea strongmixofreturningstarters, alongwithsomenewcomerswhoare readytostepintothebrightlightsof varsityaction.

Seniorpitcherandshortstop DylanGriseisoneofthetoparms inthestate,andthebigright-hander lookstocontinuehisstrongperformancefromayearago.Classmate RickyWigginswillspendhistime betweentheoutfieldspots,aswellas behindthedishatcatcher,while AlexBehornarisanotherseniorexpectedtocontributeheavilyonthe bump,aswellasatfirstbase.Other armsfiguringintothepitchingmix includeLandonFiels(outfield)and TyWeber(thirdbase).

Longoisalsocountingonthe likesofKaydenVaught,Landen ErbeandCamCallahanaskeyreturneesfromlastyear’ssquad.

“Iamlookingforalltheseguysto returnwithconfidenceandexperience,andtomakeanimpactforus thisseason,”Longoconfirmed.“Losingourthreecaptains—Chase Ruley,JackCappoandTreyHill— fromlastyearwasabigloss.However,weareconfidentbecauseofthe impactthosethreemadeonour youngerplayerswhoarereturning. Weknowthatthey’llbeabletofill thoseshoesandtakeovertheroles thattheyleftbehind.”

KeynewcomersfortheIndians thisseasonwillbeatrioofjuniorsin DomMarinelli(OF/C),Max Starkey(P/INF)andJoeyDiPasquale(P/OF).

“Weareveryconfidentgoinginto thisseason,”assessedLongo.“Ifall theseboysbuyintotheprocessof whatittakestowineverydayona baseballfield,wefeelwecancom-

petewithanyoneinthestate.

“Ideally,wewanttowinthe SouthDivision,getabyeinthefirst roundoftheplayoffs,andwinastate championship.ButIthinkthat’s everyteam’sgoal.Timewilltell,”he said.

TheIndiansweresettoopenthe 2026seasonagainstSussexAcademy onThursday,March26,(after CoastalPointpresstime)atThe Reservation.Theywillthenhitthe

roadforthreestraight—Woodbridge(March31),CaesarRodney (April2)andSalesianum(April4) —beforereturninghomeforbackto-backgameswithSeaford(April 9)andStephenDecatur(April10).

Indianslookingtorisetothechallengesofanewseasononthetrack

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

•SophomoreMadelynFaucett— polevault,hurdle,triplejump;

•SophomorePeytonLamberty— polevaultandhighjump;

Withboththeboys’andgirls’ trackteamspostingidentical3-3 seasonsindualmeetslastyear,head coachBobHahnandhisstaffwillbe lookingtoacropofpromisingnewcomerstorisetothechallengesofa newseason.

Hahnwillbecountingonastrong contingentofreturneestohelpmold andleadthenewtalentthatiscomingontotheteamforthe2026season.Thosereturneesinclude:

•SophomoreArianaSturgis— 100-and200-meterrunsandhigh jump;and •SophomoreShayneVanZee— 400-and800-meterruns.

thosenewcomerstoreplacethelikes ofDarnellStokes,CadeDonnelly, ZhenWu,DonneHenryandSage Delrico.

•SeniorJ.P.Loose—triple,long andhighjumps;

•SeniorWestonWerner—100and200-meterrunsandlongjump;

•SeniorAidenMagee—400and800-meterruns;

“Ontheboys’side,wehavealot ofpromisingnewcomers,”noted Hahn.“Itwillbeinterestingtosee whorisestothechallengeforthis 2026season.HayleyBrittand AlexandriaLeonshouldbesolidnew additionstoourgirls’2026team.”

TheveteranheadcoachwillbeassistedbyKeioshaShelton,Brian Brenner,RobertBishop,Trayona Nock,JackWilliamsonandJohn Zirckel.Thestaffwillbelookingto

“Wehavealotofnewfacesthis seasonforIndianRiver,”Hahnsaid. “Wewillbelookingforourveteran athletestoproducestrongindividual performances,whileournewcomers developastheyadapttotheprogram. Wewouldliketoseeourathletesdevelopinallareasoftrackandfield, whilestrivingtoqualifyasmanyathletesintothestatemeetaspossible.”

TheIndians’firstmeetoftheseasonwassetforWednesday,March 25,(afterCoastalPointpresstime), againstSussexAcademy.Theywere settothenhittheroadforatri-meet atLaurelagainsttheBulldogsand WoodbridgeBlueRaiders.

IRboys’lacrosseralliesinsecondhalffor7-5victoryinseason-opener

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theyralliedforthecome-frombehindvictoryintheirseasonopener

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’lacrosseteamovercamea3-1 halftimedeficittodefeathostJames BennettofMaryland,7-5,intheir non-conferenceseason-openeron

Tuesday,March24.

“Afteraveryslowstart,Itoldthe boysathalftimethatweneedtoregroupandplaythroughourmistakes,”saidIRHSboys’lacrossehead coachDaveSpencer,whoseoffense finallygotontrackinthesecond half,outscoringJamesBennett,6-2. “Weneededtobereadyandplay hard.Whenwecameout,weplayed

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

withalotofemotion.Wemade somekeyplaysdownthestretchand scoredsomecriticalgoals.

“Onceweenteredthefourthquarter,itwasamatterofusingtheclock toouradvantage,”addedSpencer. “Wewereabletodoexactlythatand cameawaywiththewin.Thisisa verygoodtriumphforourprogram. JamesBennetthasalwaysbeena competitivelacrosseteamwithgood playersandexcellentcoaching.We didenoughtogetthewin,andI’m veryproudofourguysforthat.”

JuniorattackJackSpencerledthe victorswiththreegoalsandtwoassists,andjuniorattackDominick Siedoraddedtwogoals.Sophomore midfielderParkerMooreandfreshmanattackMichaelMoranadded singlegoalsforthewinners. Mooreaddedtwoassists,while seniormidfielderHaydenThomas andfreshmanmidfielderBrett Conawayaddedonehelperapiece. SeniorgoalkeeperJohnGaleas Cruzmadesixsavestoearnhisfirst victoryoftheseason.

IRboys’volleyballdefeats Glasgowinseason-opener

TheIndianRiverboys’volleyball teamopenedtheir2026seasonwith aresounding3-0victoryovervisiting GlasgowonMonday,March23.

TheIndians(1-0)woninstraight setsbythescoresof25-11,25-13 and25-19.

BowenrecordsfinalouttoearnfirstprocareersaveagainstToronto

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheprideofDagsboroandIndian RiverHighSchoolconfidently strodeinfromthebullpen,likea sheriffwhowouldmakethingsright andsavetheday.

Right-handedpitcherTyler Bowen(IRHSClassof2021)made hisfirstprofessionalappearancea memorableoneonSaturday,March 21,inaSpringBreakout2026game againstthehighly-toutedToronto prospectsatBayCareBallparkin

Clearwater,Fla.

Thevisitorshadcuta5-1Phillies’ leadto5-4withaninth-inningrally andwerethreateningtotiethescore withtwooutsandarunneronsecondasBowenfiredhiswarmup pitches.

“Idefinitelyhadalotofadrenaline,”saidBowenafterthegame.

“ButIknewIhadajobtodo.”

Bowen,a12throundPhillies’selectioninlastsummer’sMajor LeagueBaseballdraft,walkedR.J. Schrenkbeforeheusedhislively fastballtoretireAaronParkerona

groundballtothesecondbasemanto securethevictoryandearnhisfirst professionalsave.

“Iwasjusthavingfunoutthere,” hesaidregardinghisemotionsafter recordingthefinalout.

Bowencouldbea‘solidsleeper’

ThePhillieshavehintedthatthey mayhavea“solidsleeper”(asurprise success)inBowen,accordingtoan articleontheteam’swebsite.AlthoughBowenhasbattledspotty commandduringhisfirstspring

training,thestoryindicatedthathe hasopenedalotofeyeswithhis pitchingsofar.

Hehas“oneofthemoreelectric fastballsI’veseenallspring,”said PhilliesfarmdirectorLukeMurton, accordingtothearticle.“It’sabackend-of-the-bullpentypeoffastball. Hissliderisdeveloping,andthe commandhastocontinuetoimprove.”

AccordingtoMurton,Bowen’s fastballhasbeenclockedat95-98

heappearedin16Bearcats’games, losinghisonlyverdictandthrowing 14.1inningswithanearnedrunaveragenorthof10.00.

mph,whichisanoutstandingvelocity.MurtonaddedthatBowenhas duplicatedthesuccessheachieved duringfouroutingswiththeFrederickKeysintheMLBdraftleague lastsummer,priortobeingdrafted byPhiladelphia.

Bowenindicatedthathewould beginhiscareerwiththeClassA ClearwaterThreshersintheFlorida StateLeague.

Beingnamedtothe Phillies’SpringBreakout 2026prospectsteam

Afterbeingdraftedlastsummer, the6-foot-1,195-poundhurlerreportedtotheSingle-AClearwater (Fla.)ThreshersoftheFloridaState League.HisroutetotheMajor Leagueswillinallprobabilitytake himthroughPhiladelphia’saffiliate teams,whichincludetheThreshers, High-ALakewood,N.J.,Double-A Reading,Pa.,andTriple-ALehigh Valley,Pa.

Hisimprovementin2023wasreflectedbya3.93ERAin18.1innings,a1-1won-lostmarkandtwo savesin15appearances.Hefanned 20hitterswhileissuing18walks.

ButinNovemberof2023,hehad aninternalbraceplacedonhisright elbow.Aftermissingthe2024season,Bowenreboundedimpressively. In2025,hehelpedleadtheLanderUniversityBearcatstotheirfirst PeachBeltConferencetourneysince 2014.In22appearances,hecompiled a3.67earnedrunaverageover34.1 innings,strikingout55hitters, recordingfoursavesanda3-2wonlostmark.

Lastsummer,Bowenpitchedin theMajorLeagueBaseballDraft Leaguetoshowcasehisskillsand alsocommittedtoNCAADivisionI baseballpowerUniversityofOregon, justincasehedidn’tgetdraftedby anMLBclub.

Thankfultohisfamily

Duringhisfirstspringtraining, BowenwasnamedtothePhillies’ rosterforSpringBreakout2026. Thisisthethirdannualshowcasing ofbaseball’santicipatedstarsoftomorrow.EachMajorLeagueteam assembledtheirtopprospectstoplay inexhibitiongamesagainstoneanother.Theeventspannedfourdays, March19-22,and16games,with prospectsfacingeachotherin Florida’sGrapefruitandArizona’s CactusLeagueballparks.

Theroadtothe2025draft

AfterhelpingIndianRiverreach theDIAAplayoffsin2021,Bowen committedtoNCAADivisionII memberLanderUniversity.In2022,

Bowensaidheisparticularly thankfultohisfamily,whichhas stoodbyhimthroughallofthepeaks andvalleysinherentinajourneytowardtheMajorLeagues.

“Myfamily’ssupporthasbeen hugefromthetimeIwasmuch younger,”saidBoweninreferenceto hismother,Dawn,father,Jeff,and sister,Sophia.“Idefinitelywouldnot beherewithoutthem.Theyhave givenupsomanydaystakingmeto games.”

TheBowenfamilywasinattendancetoseehimrecordthememorablesaveonMarch21.

“Thatwasawesomeformyparentsandsistertobetheretoseemy firstappearance,”saidBowen.

CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey TheIRgirls’soccerteamcameoutontopafteradouble-overtimematchupagainst SussexCentralonTuesday,March24.

Forrey’sdouble-OTgoalpropelsIR girls’soccerpastSussexCentral

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SeniormidfielderReeceForrey scoredthegame-winninggoalinthe 93rdminuteofdouble-overtimeto powertheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’soccerteampastvisitingHenlopen ConferencerivalSussexCentral,2-1,on Tuesday,March24.

Forreyconnectedwithsevenminutes remaininginthesecondovertimeperiod,aftertakingapassfromfreshman

forwardEsmeraldoChilelMartin.

TheIndians(1-0)hadtakena1-0 leadinthe15thminute,whenfreshman midfielderCarolineWilliamsonconvertedafeedfromseniorattackAllie Tuckerforherfirstcareervarsitygoal.

TheGoldenKnights(0-1)tiedthe scoreat1-1fourminuteslater,onagoal bysophomoreBaileyChrobak. JuniorgoalkeeperCatherineBunting madetwosavestoearnthevictoryfor theIndians.

SOUND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

thru 8th Grade

Traditional Worship Service Nursery is available for both services

BETHANY BEACH CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 am

In-Person & Live-Streaming on YouTube Celebrating 25 years of full-time ministry

ST. MARTHA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

HOLY WEEK

PALM SUNDAY, March 29 • 8 &10 am

Blessing of the Palms and Holy Eucharist

TENEBRAE SERVICE, March 31• 7 pm

Service of darkness and light leading into the mysteries of Holy Week

MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 2 • 5:30 pm

Pot-luck Supper, and Holy Eucharist celebrated at table side

GOOD FRIDAY, April 3• 3 pm

Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday and Communion from Reserved Sacrament Stations of the Cross at 2 pm

EASTER DAY

April 5

Joyous Celebration of Holy Eucharist 8:00 am • *9:30 am • 11:30 am

* Recording on YouTube

302.539.7444

StMarthasBethany.com

Maplewood & Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Crowdsfill14thAnnualSt.Joseph’sDayFestival

The14thAnnualSt.Joseph’s DayFestivalhostedbytheOcean CitySons&DaughtersofItaly Lodgeisinthebookswithanother success,asdemonstratedbythe closeto1,500patronswhoflocked toSt.Andrew’sHallonSaturday, March21.Theyonceagainexperiencedthefun,flavorsandfriendshipofItalianhospitalityatoneof OceanCity’smostpopularethnic celebrations.

ThefestivalistheLodge’s biggestfundraiserforitsMary CastorinaCharitableGivingand MemorialScholarshipprograms.

Forsixhours,guestswereable toenjoyhomestylecookingpreparedbyLodgemembers,while beingentertainedwithItalianand popularAmericanmusic.They purchasedticketsforchanceson morethan70giftbasketsandbasketsofcheer,andthe50/50raffle. Theybidondozensofsilentauctionpackages,manyofferinggolf packagesfromtheregion’smore thanadozengolfcourses.Maryland’sprofessionalsportsteams, theBaltimoreRavensandBaltimoreOrioles,chippedinwith silentauctionofferings.

OceanCity’sTouchofItaly restaurantdonateda150pounds ofsausagefortheravioliplatters andthesausage-and-pepperssubs —anincreasefrom130poundsin

2025.Lodgemembersmixed, formedandbaked2,103meatballs, surpassingthe2025numberof 1,785.Theyprepared18more poundsofravioli,andtosatisfy cravingsforasweetdessert,they stuffed720cannoli,upfrom640. Alsoavailablewere32dozenSt. Joseph’scakes—asweetcreamfilledzeppolethatistraditionally servedinItalytomarkthecelebration—uptwodozenlastyear. OtherdessertsincludedItalian cakesandanassortmentofItalian cookiesbakedathomebyLodge membersfromfamilyrecipes.The frieddoughwasservedfresh throughouttheday.Wineand beer,softdrinksandwaterwere offeredatbeveragestations.

ThePickSixWheelattracted patronsinterestedinagameof chance.And,ifacquiringItalian merchandisewasontheirminds, theyweretreatedtoaretaildisplay ofshirts,hats,aprons,andjarsand packagesofpreparedItalianfoods andanassortmentofpastasas soonastheywalkedinthedoor.

Theall-volunteerfestivaltakes sixmonthstoplanandstage.Now thatitisover,Lodgememberswill turntodecidinghowtodonatethe moneythatwasearned,beforebeginningtoplanthe2027festivalin September.

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FRIDAY

2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (6) WBOC 7 p.m.

It’s been a year of powerhouses and upstarts in men’s college basketball, and things look to get crazier as March Madness tightens its grip with these Regional Semifinals. Nate Burleson handles hosting duties. Participating teams to be determined.

Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.

This behind-the-scenes look follows the dancers of the Martha Graham Dance Company as they near the landmark 100th anniversary of the company and explore Graham’s immense legacy while they prepare to premiere a new piece. Meryl Streep narrates.

SATURDAY

NWSL Soccer (6) WBOC 4 p.m.

What do the Kansas City Current and the Portland Thorns have in common? They’ll both be in Oregon this Saturday night. The teams meet on the field of Providence Park, where Kansas City defeated the Thorns last August in a 2-0 win.

NHL Hockey (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Spring may have started, but there’s still plenty of time left before the hockey season is over. With a little less than a month left to go in the 2026 regular season, the Philadelphia Flyers face off against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

SUNDAY

2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (6) WBOC 2 p.m.

March Madness doesn’t get crazier than this pairing of regional finals in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, live from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. These final Elite 8 teams are vying to make it into the Final Four. The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

All seems lost for Edmond (Sam Claflin) as his hope continues to fade in prison. But as he befriends fellow prisoner Abbé Faria (Jeremy Irons), he learns of a legendary treasure stashed on the island of Monte Cristo. When Abbé dies, Edmond escapes.

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MONDAY

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (60) AMC 8 p.m.

Archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is looking to find a precious gem and a group of kidnapped boys in 1935 India. Along the way, he teams up with lounge singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and Chinese orphan Short Round (Ke Huy Quan).

Henry David Thoreau (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This three-part, three-hour documentary from Ken Burns examines the life and work of the 19th-century New England writer Henry David Thoreau and his themes of ones’ relationship to the state, to nature and to authenticity through his essays and journals.

The Rookie (7) WMDT 10 p.m.

Despite no longer being a rookie himself, Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) isn’t too far from the title as he teaches the next generation of rookies, including newbie Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez), to be capable members of the LAPD.

TUESDAY

NCIS (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) leads his team of Naval Criminal Investigative agents through another complex case during this latest episode. Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law and Brian Dietzen also star in this beloved procedural series.

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

Joan’s (Felicity Huffman) last day at Westside is quite eventful as she chooses an unlikely successor, crowns a Chief Resident and imparts some wisdom to the next generation. Meanwhile, tensions rise between Amy (Molly Parker) and Jake (Jon Ecker).

MLB Baseball (24) TRUTV 9:30 p.m.

The 2026 MLB season may be just beginning. However, the aspirations of Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe and the rest of the New York Yankees look long-term as they visit T-Mobile Park in Seattle to take on Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners.

WEDNESDAY

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

"Fate's

Joke"(N) Law-SVU "Vivid"(N) Hunting "Elliot Carr"(N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon

School is canceled. April Fools! Janine (Quinta Brunson), Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Jacob (Chris Perfetti) and their fellow teachers at Willard R. Abbott Elementary celebrate the annual tradition of April Fools’ Day, whether or not they want to.

NHL Hockey (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 9 p.m.

It’s the final meeting of the season for these two teams in what will be a critical late-season clash as the St. Louis Blues heads to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to take on the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings won both earlier matchups.

Our New World (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

A constantly changing world forces animals, plants and nature itself to adapt in order to best survive. This premiere looks at how humans can learn from what various organisms did during past global changes and how scarce resources shift behavior.

THURSDAY Ghosts (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.

To run an inn, there are a few things that are non-negotiables. Beds, breakfast, hot water and, of course, a couple of ghosts. At least for Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) and Sam (Rose McIver), they’ve got ghosts a plenty, but hot water? Not so much.

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

America’s smallest state punches above its weight class when it comes to catty housewives and drama-filled relationships in this series premiere. While Rhode Island is dominated by old money, new lips and poor judgment are making some uncomfortable waves.

The Hunting Party (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

As Season 2 continues, Bex (Melissa Roxburgh) and her team turn their attention to Elliot Carr (Josh Dallas), a high-end shoemaker that moonlights as a serial killer called the Connecticut Cobbler. Will they be

to catch

before

kills again?

LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION

The Town of Ocean View will hold its annual election between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Town Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, DE.

One Candidate will be selected as Council Person for District 1. JOHN PLANCHART AND RICHARD DIMOCK have qualified for this position.

One Candidate will be selected as Mayor. THOMAS MALY AND RANDY ROBUST have qualified for this position.

Absentee ballots are available for any residents who cannot vote at the Town Hall on April 11, 2026. Any Town of Ocean View eligible registered voter who needs to obtain an absentee ballot by mail should call DONNA SCHWARTZ at 302 539-9797, ext.101, and an affidavit will be mailed/emailed to you. The affidavit can also be downloaded from the Town’s web site www.oceanviewde.gov/forms . If you prefer, you can come to the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, which is located at 201 Central Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm to complete the affidavit and receive an absentee ballot. The affidavit must be filed with the Town no later than 12 noon April 10, 2026. Absentee ballots must be received prior to the close of the election, 5:00 pm on April 11, 2026. Identification will be required for anyone who wishes to obtain an absentee ballot.

All residents who are registered in the Town of Ocean View are urged to vote in this election. Identification will be required on Election Day to vote.

CP 20260320 4T

Town of Bethany Beach Planning and Zoning Commission Public Notice

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Bethany Beach will consider an Application for Minor Subdivision for property identified as Tax map and Parcel 134-13.00-164.00 and 134-13.00-165.00, Block 15, Lots 15 and 16 to eliminate an existing lot line between the lots and to create three new lots at its meeting schedule to be held on May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Town meeting Room at 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.

The application may be inspected in the office of the Building inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware between the hours of 8:00am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays.

All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where a determination may be made by said commission without further notice.

CP 20260327 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Joel Lewis Deutsch of 31335 Lynn Drive, Bethany Beach, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

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

Estate of Eugene V. O’Sullivan, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Successor Administration WWA upon the estate of Eugene V. O’Sullivan who departed this life on February 14, 2024, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Elizabeth O’Sullivan on February 27, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Successor Administrator WWA without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Successor Administrator WWA on or before October 15, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Successor Administrator WWA: Elizabeth O’Sullivan 66 Milton Rd. Apt. J21, Rye, NY 10580

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20260313 3T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO PUBLIC NOTICE

A RESOLUTION ANNEXING TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, OWNED BY WINE WORX REAL ESTATE HOLDING, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 233-5.00-111.00, CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS;

AND

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO TO INCLUDE SAID TERRITORY IN THE COMMERCIAL (C) DISTRICT.

CP 20260327 1T

NOTICE

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY 2026 ELECTION CANCELLED

The Town of South Bethany Election, which would have been scheduled for May 9, 2026, has been cancelled. There are three seats open for Council Members for two-year terms and one seat for Mayor for a two-year term. The seat for Mayor and three seats for Council members were filled by unopposed candidates. Only two of the three seats for Council were filled by two unopposed candidates. All were qualified by the Board of Elections. The following are declared elected by the South Bethany Board of Elections:

Mayor – Edith Dondero

Council Members – Steven Gallagher and Robert Shields

The Town of South Bethany will swear in the three candidates at the Town Council Organizational Meeting to be held at a later date, which will be posted.

CP 20260327 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESULTS PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 19, 2026, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Ocean View took the following action:

• V-465 5 Canal Court (PIDN:255.050/CTM#134-13.00-4.05) Variance Granted

• V-466 4 Luzerne Drive (PIDN:413.087/CTM#134-16.00-936.00) Variance Granted

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

CP 20260327 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE

Melissa’s LLC has on March 20, 2026 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for an Alteration of Premises to an existing restaurant (on-premises) Liquor License, to refl ect an expansion of the licensed premises, including an increase in square footage and the addition of a bar area with bar seating for the service of alcoholic beverages for a premises located at 35507 Atlantic Ave, Millville, DE 19967. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before Monday, April 20, 2026. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to fi le such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20260327 3T

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the scheduled removal and disposal of residential trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk pickup for a 708-unit municipality. Routine trash removal is every Monday year-round and every Monday and Friday from May thru September. Recycling occurs every other Thursday and every Thursday from May thru September. Yard waste occurs every third Tuesday from April thru December. Bulk pickup is to be scheduled twice annually for Tuesday thru Thursday in May after Memorial Day and in September after Labor Day. In the event of a holiday, the trash and recycling will be picked up on the following day. The Town is requesting a minimum of at least a 3-year contract proposal. Current contract expires August 31, 2026, and all bids must be received by 4:30 PM April 30, 2026. Bids to be delivered to the Town of Fenwick Island, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944 or jgreen@fenwickisland-de.gov. Direct your questions to Jerry Green, Director of Finance, 302-539-3011 x200.

The Town of Fenwick Island reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town. The Town of Fenwick Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CP 20260327 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST AND SECOND READINGS

The Town Council of Ocean View will hold a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinances on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and a public hearing for a second reading of the following ordinances on Tuesday, May 12, 2026:

• An Ordinance to Adopt a New Chapter 16 of the Town of Ocean View Code to Establish a Tax Rate Stabilization Trust Fund.

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

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

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

CP 20260327 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

In-Person & Virtual Hearing

If unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom meeting online from your computer, tablet or smartphone: h ttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89554521654?pwd=7X24bbdKhvOBIqiHuDOzTWA5SmxLbu.1

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

A. When prompted, the Meeting ID: 895 5452 1654, followed by the pound sign (#).

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

C. The Passcode is: 767025, followed by the pound sign (#).

DATE: Friday, May 1, 2026

TIME: 1 PM

HEARING: Sampas Hearing

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

OWNER: Anna Maria Kozmik Sampas

PROPERTY: 119 Bayshore Drive, South Bethany, DE 19930

PURSUANT TO 22 DEL.C. SECTION 327 (a) AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 145-35(J)(1), MINIMUM 4/12 ROOF PITCH requirement of the Code of South Bethany. The Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing to consider the homeowner’s variance request to extend the home’s current flat roof over an existing open deck.

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

CP 20260327 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST READINGS

The Town Council of Ocean View will hold a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinances on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

• An Ordinance Establishing the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal year ending April 30, 2027.

• An Ordinance Establishing the Revision of the Capital Expenditures Budget for Fiscal Years April 30, 2027 – 2031.

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

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

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

CP 20260327 1T

The Annual Meeting of the Bear Hole Tax Ditch will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Roxana Fire Hall, 35943 Zion Church Rd, Frankford, DE.

Ditch.

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE RESULTS NOTICE

The Town Council of Ocean View held a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinances on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and a second reading on March 10, 2026, the Council voted unanimously to approve the following ordinance with conditions.

• AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE LANDS OF SMC ENTERPRISES, LLC, FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-2 ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 24,916 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP PARCEL # 134-12.00-386.00 (32451 WINDMILL DRIVE)

The ordinances may be examined on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or by visiting the website address http://www.oceanviewde.gov/NewOrdinances/ CP 20260327 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

Applications to be heard on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00p.m.

95, 97, & 101 Atlantic Avenue (PIDNs 094.410, 094.400, 094.380 / CTMs 134-12.00-2089.00, 134-12.00-2088.00, 134-12.00-297.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held for the following applications associated with the above-mentioned properties on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter at the Town Hall/Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, Delaware, 19970:

V-467: A request for a Special Exception in accordance with Article XVIII, §140-128 of the Town Code in order to establish a fast-food restaurant with drive-through.

V-468 Variance requests from the following sections of the Town Code:

1. From Article V, §140-31 to develop the property with a proposed lot coverage of 61%, which exceeds the maximum allowable lot coverage of 50%. 2. From Article XI, §140-73B(3)(b) in order to reduce the width of the required screening along the frontage of Atlantic Avenue (SR26) from 15 feet to approximately 6 feet.

The applications are submitted by Mackenzie Sindelair, Esquire, of the law firm Saul Ewing, LLP, on behalf of the property owner, Nistazos Holdings, LLC, for properties zoned GB-1 General Business District 1, located at 95, 97, & 101 Atlantic Avenue (PIDNs 094.410, 094.400, 094.380 / CTMs 13412.00-2089.00, 134-12.00-2088.00, 134-12.00-297.00).

Applications to be heard on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held for the following applications on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter at the Town Hall/Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, Delaware, 19970:

TOWN OF MILLVILLE PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Millville Municipal Building located at 36404 Club House Rd, Millville, DE 19967, the Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following:

A zoning change application received on February 27, 2026, for property identified as Tax Map Parcel No. 134-12.00-366.00, currently zoned Residential (R-1). The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to SingleFamily and Two-Family Residential District (R-2). The subject property consists of approximately 5.41 ± acres.

Only if unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) to escerra@mvtown.com by Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

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

CP 20260327 1T

Cedar Drive (PIDN 078.000 / CTM 134-12.00-422.00)

Application V-469: a request for a variance from Article V, §140-32, which sets the maximum height of a detached accessory structure to 14 feet. The property owners wish to construct a detached accessory structure (pole building) with a proposed height of approximately 18 ft.

The application is submitted by Mackenzie Sindelair, Esquire, of the law firm Saul Ewing, LLP, on behalf of of the property owners, George H. Wright & Gary W. Wright, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential), located at 32793 Cedar Drive (PIDN 078.000 / CTM 134-12.00-422.00)

19 North Horseshoe Drive (PIDN: 004.200 / CTM# 134-12.00-668.00)

Application V-470 requests the following variances:

1. From Article V, §140-32 to allow a proposed attached accessory structure (3-season room addition) to project 12 ft. into the required 30 ft. rear yard setback.

2. From Article V, §140-28 to allow all existing and proposed structures to have a lot coverage of 37%, which exceeds the maximum allowable lot coverage of 35%.

The application is submitted by the property owners, Jeffrey and Elizabeth Byrd, in conjunction with their contractor, Tyme Builders, Inc., seeking variances on property zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential), located at 19 North Horseshoe Drive (PIDN: 004.200 / CTM# 134-12.00-668.00).

The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the abovenoted times, or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meetings will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-9797 x113 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20260327 1T

SERVICE

DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY, MD, condo building looking for a FULL-TIME FACILITIES MAINTENANCE/BUILDING SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

The Facilities Handyman is responsible for correcting and preventing the visible physical deterioration of the building while ensuring excellent appearance, guest experience, and owner condence. This role exists to ensure that common areas and residential units do not exhibit the accumulation of scuffs, rust, stains, damage, or deferred minor repairs. Contact for details. (443) 520-1500

Galanti Featherweight 520 Accordion. From the 1960's.

Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005

Please leave message.

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

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

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

ANTIQUE JEWELRY 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

TOY SOLDIER collection For Sale. Call for details 908-801-9648

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

June 15 - August 14 from 9:00-10:00am Quali cations include: HS diploma or GED, certi cation or state license pertaining to water aerobics instruction, rst aid & CPR certi cation, at least two (2) years of water aerobics teaching experience. If interested, contact Solutions Property Management @ solutionspropmgt@gmail.com or 302-581-9060

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

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

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

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

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

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

LEAD SINKERS

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RVLutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437

www.CompassionPlace.org CHRYSLER T&C 2011 Good Condition

$4,950 302-732-3637

WEATHER GUARD truck tool box for a full size pickup. Paid $900 ve years ago. Asking $150 302-218-4661

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

FREE! Commercial Greenhouse 24x48 with fan and benches. Must move 302217-2264

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

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

STUDENT DESK

Good Condition. Call G 302-541-4098

WROUGHT IRON 28” TABLE 2 chairs, needs love $25 410-739-6819

2 COUNTER HEIGHT KITCHEN

Barstools $50 410-832-6265

2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2

DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS

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

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET

Glass shelves, glass framed doors, & glass framed sides with mirror back & lights on top and bottom $500 cash 732-910-0505

BEIGE RECLINER Good condition $50 302-278-1441

PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA

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

SMALL WHITE END TABLE $25 OBO 703-346-1632

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

KING & QUEEN Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

HO SCALE TRAIN 4 x 8 layout you must pick up. $500. Call for more info 302-448-0772

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

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

YR For condo located on 47th St., Bayside, OC, MD. Must work weekends during summer months, off Tues. & Wed. Duties include painting, power washing, light clean up, light maintenance. Pay $18-$22/hr. Benefits include 100% paid health & life insurance. Call 443-523-5739

FISHING GEAR. Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-5398053 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

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

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

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

iPHONE 13 UNLOCKED 128GB. Excellent cond. w/case $150 Call or text 603-205-2909

PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV

30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633

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

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

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

ATTENTION CAREGIVERS & FAMILIES THAT NEED A

BREAK 1 or 2 hours a day to run errands or get away for a couple of hours. Also light cleaning & vacuuming. Call Vanessa 302-539-6751 $25 an hour

AMERICAN TOURISTER

Hard suitcase, combination, rollers. 26” x 20” x 8” $50 443-373-1550

HANDMADE QUILT

10 squares 5ft x 4ft $60

443-373-1550

ROUND POKER chip & card holder $40 443-373-1550

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

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

MINOLTA CAMERA PRO SHOT MN532 original price $270 asking $150 410-218-1970 WHITE SINGER featherweight sewing machine $200 908-801-9648

LOST!! REWARD!!

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

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

WALKER $10 410-310-6633

POWER DRILL $10 410-310-6633

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

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

HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER

$20 Please leave message 301-802-0431

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

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf

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

PICTURE FRAME VICE

Stanley $25 302-436-9005

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

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

ATTENTION REAL ESTATE

COMPANIES Are the Houses you are trying to sell for your clients dull & need lightly painted etc. $45 an hour or free estimate. We also stage houses as well as light cleaning & vacuum! Call Vanessa 302-539-6751

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

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

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

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

Bethany Meadows: 3BR/2.5BA partially furnished 2 story townhome in Frankford. $1,800 per month + utilities.

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

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

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

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

Commons at Radish Farm: 3BR/2BA single family with garage. Newly renovated! $2,300 per month + utilities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3

townhome with garage. $2,795 per month + utilities.

RIKON 10x18 mini lathe

Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408

9 CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES $50 302-541-4547

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

CORNER CHINA CLOSET

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

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

1 FLEECE JACKET Raspberry color. size small $20 302-436-9133

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

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

LAMP W/ TURQUOISE

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

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

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

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

SKINNY MINI FOLDING

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

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

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE Brand new, unopened. Comes with 36-piece accessory set. Ideal for backyard, tailgating, camping, or beach. $190. Call 856-630-1971

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

2 STORE MANNEQUINS From Dress Barn. Excellent condition, 7ft tall & can be adjusted, 2 females $125 each or both for $200 302-278-8498

LONG WOODEN DRESSER 8 drawers. Comes with 3 tiered mirror. Will text pics. Excellent condition, no pets, no smoke $170 rm 302-278-8498

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

This Week

❐ Sat March 28th 7am-11am Rain or Shine

Garage Sale! Final Sale! Beach Umbrellas & Patio Umbrella, Beach Chairs - Anti Gravity Chair, Wicker Trunk, Desk Chair, Shepherds Hooks, Household Items, Pictures & Pottery, End tables (2) & Night stands (2) Dining Room furniture w/buffet 37474 Albatross Dr - Ashley Manor Selbyville DE 19975 Off Rt. 20 - 1/4 from Bayside

❐ Sat March 28th 7am-11am Rain or Shine

Sportsman Yard Sale-hunting, fishing, tools, knives, military, lead, etc. Rain/Shine. Off Cedar Neck Rd. 38080 Yacht Basin Rd, Ocean View

❐ Sat March 28th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Indoor/Outdoor Vintage and more sale! Jewelry, Vintage kitchen, and collectibles of all kinds. 32161 West Rd. Frankford DE 19945

❐ Sat, March 28th 8am-2pm & Sun March 29th 8am - 12pm

Very Nice Yard Sale "Staged" house has been sold. Selling all new and used furniture (a few antiques), home decor, bedding, 2 sets of king-sized mattresses, bathroom, and kitchen items. 12 Windmill Lane, Ocean View, DE. Located in development across from Ocean View Police Department. Cash and Credit Card accepted. All items will need to be picked up by noon on 3/29. You don't want to miss this sale!

❐ Fri, Sat, & Sun March 27, 28 & 29 10am-7pm Rain or Shine

HUGE GARAGE SALE! Household, tools, baby items, furniture, a few TVs, beds & more. Be ready to Shop! 37 Lighthouse Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975

TABLE SAW & BANDSAW

Call for details

302-541-8008

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

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

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

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

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

55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF

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

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

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

YAMAHA S3 Aluminum high hat stand $95. Used Zildjian Mastersound 14” high hats $239. Zildjian ZBT 13”high hats $59 302-278-1441

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

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

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

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome

Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441

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

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

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS

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

1 STORY HOUSE for rent in Millville on Cedar Drive. 3bdr, 2ba, living & dining room, porch. Gas replace avail for hookup. $1895mo plus elec. & water. 302-5424204

SPORTS & EXERCISE WANTED

STREET STRIDER

7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text

LIKE NEW LADIES BIKE $125 OBO 302-663-0636

LIKE NEW LADIES Complete Golf Set $125 OBO 302-663-0636

CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, & paintball $50 301-875-7061

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

9’ LONGBOARD Travel Bag. Ocean Earth $50 & 9’ Longboard Stretch Cover Sock Blue $30 410-939-7714 leave message

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

RALEIGH SR SUNTOUR BIKE

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

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

6x6 CONCRETE

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

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

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. It's what you'd get if a snowman chomped on your arm

5. What might you call a male cow who often oversleeps? A _____

7. What does a broom scramble an egg in ? A dust___

8. Please, keep it down!: Why did the neighbors call the police to complain about the party at the firecracker's house? Because everyone was having a ____

11. Why wasn't Cinderella chosen for the basketball team? Because she ran away from the _____

12. Though the tree had many rings, it didn't have any ____ to wear them on

15. Why did the hound jump in the pond when the temperature hit 100°F? Because he was a hot ___

17. The elephant was disappointed because nobody wanted to play ____ with him

20. What did the mobile device's mom say when she saw his report card with straight As?

"You really are a ____ phone!"

22. What do you call it when a horse has a temperature?

23. Why was the man in the Chinese restaurant still hungry long after his meal arrived? Because his waiter only brought him one ___

Parents Down

2. Count on it: A couple of oysters will never share their pearls -they're just two ______

3. Why was the amphibian hopping mad when he returned to feed his parking meter? Because he discovered that his car had been ____ away

4. The deer orthodontist was always busy because every male in the herd had ___ teeth

6. What did Peter the Poker Player say when he discovered that a prankster had dipped his deck of cards in olive oil? "I can't ___ with this"

9. What did the two little league teams do to celebrate when the game ended with a score

of 10-10?They went out for ___food

10. Quicksand's favorite dessert: ___ pie

11. Annoying agent: Why was the weary business passenger with a briefcase told that he was over the airline's two carry-on limit? Because he also had ____ under his eyes

13. A toothless grizzly is a ___ bear

14. What did the kooky medic say when he brought a cotton puff to the park? "Who wants to play ___ ball?"

16. Love and geometry: All the line segment ever wanted was to get married and give birth to a ____ angle

18. What type of pet is most likely to su er with insomnia? A ______ 15A

19. The suspects in the snow ____ robbery were caught with nothing but a cold

21. The asteroid expected applause whenever he arrived because he thought he was a ____ star

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

37400 PETTINARO DR #2105, OCEAN VIEW

Incredible 2 level furnished and beautifully renovated 4 Bed, 4 Full Bath end unit with an open concept oor plan and panoramic water views the Bay, lake and Golf Course. Property boasts hard wood ooring, replace, cathedral ceilings, front sundeck, back screened in porch and garage. Community amenities include boat ramp, pier, kayak launch, pool, tness center, club house, walking/biking paths and more. Welcome to turnkey waterfront living! Asking $549,900 (DESU2102582) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

36314 SUNFLOWER BLVD, SELBYVILLE PRICE REDUCED to $685,000 - Open House Sunday, March 29th 11am-1pm. Spacious back is deck upclose to a large pond! This 4 bd, 2.5 ba furnished twin home has extra room set up as a 5th BD OR it could be converted into a 3rd full BA! In the amenity- lled Bayside community with a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course & the Freeman Arts Pavilion.

$685,000 (DESU2102882)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

33711 ASHLAND DRIVE, FRANKFORD Bright, well-maintained 3BR/2BA coastal home in desirable Forest Reach, just minutes to Delaware beaches, shopping, and dining. Split floor plan offers comfort and privacy. Recent updates include new architectural roof (2019), upgraded countertops, and energy-efficient dual fuel HVAC (2022). Enjoy outdoor living with a deck and screened porch. Community pool and adjacent to Bear Trap Dunes Golf.

$494,000 (DESU2106246)

Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701

11279 SIGNATURE BLVD, SELBYVILLE

This charming 3 BR, 3.5 BA townhome offers the perfect blend of comfort and style in the award-winning Bayside community. A welcoming front porch sets the tone for relaxed coastal living, inside, you'll nd and open oor plan ideal for entertaining, a bright kitchen, and spacious bedrooms for family or guests. Enjoy resort-style amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a tness center, golf, tennis, pickleball, and on-site dining. Experience easy, elegant living in one of the area's top, multiple award-winning communities.

$555,000 (DESU2099436)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

2.5 Ba, 1-car garage, 3 outdoor spaces, a park across the street, extra off-street parking & a short walk to 1 of the pools! In the sought-after Bayside Community w/ lots of amenities, less than 4 miles to the DE & MD beaches, with a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

$575,000 (DESU2104836)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

31574 WINTERBERRY PKWY, #309, SELBYVILLE

Welcome to coastal luxury in the award-winning Bayside community. This spacious penthouse condominium offers over 2,000 square feet of beautifully designed space including 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a screened porch with sweeping views and a replace. Whether you're looking for a full time residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, this penthouse condo has it all!

$515,000 (DESU2106368)

Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472