Coastal Point — March 6, 2026

YMCAsummercamps comingtoformer Millsboroschool

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Itcouldbeadreamcometrue:an emptyschoolbuildingmeetsoneof Delaware’sbiggestchildcareandcamp nonprofits.TheSussexFamilyYMCA willbehostingupto10weeksofsummercampsattheformerMillsboro MiddleSchoolbuildingthisyear.

“Everyday,thousandsofparentsrely onusforchildcare,wheretheirkidswill be safeandhaveagreattimetoo.…We justbelievethispartnershipwouldexpandhigh-qualitysummercampopportunitiesforpeopleinthisarea,”said LoriKayPaden,communityvicepresidentandexecutivedirectorfortheSussexFamilyYMCA.

“It’sourcommunity.Wejustwantto havethatopportunityandservethis way,”Padensaid.

BasedinRehobothBeach,theSussexFamilyYMCAalreadyhosts1,400

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Millvilleelectionset forthisSaturday

ByKerinMagill Staff Reporter

Threecandidateswillviefortwo seatsontheMillvilleTownCouncil whenvotersgotothepollsonSaturday, March7.

TheCoastalPointaskedcandidates RonaldBelinko,JeanHanleyandDeborahSosnoskithreequestionsaheadof theelection.Eachcandidatehasalso submittedabiography.Thefollowing arethecandidates’answerstothequestions,whichaddressissuesthetown councilwilllikelyfaceinthenexttwo years—thecounciltermsuccessful candidates wouldserve.

RonaldBelinko

RonaldBelinkoandhiswife,Donna,

Theaftermath

CoastalPoint•LauraWalter Snowplows,suchasthisoneinFrankford,teamedupwithfirst-responders,linecrewsandpublicworksdepartments acrossDelmarvatodigoutfromthelate-Februaryblizzardthatblanketedtheareaandcausedthousandstolosepower.

Takingalookbackattheimpact oftheBlizzardof2026

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheysayMarchcomesinlikealionandoutlikealamb. AftertheBlizzardof2026lastweek,SussexCountyresidentsmightnotbesosureaboutthatlambreference,but nobodywillarguethelionarrived,roaringintotownsthe afternoonofSunday,Feb.22,droppingwetsnowtooheavy fortreestobearandcausingpower,internetandtelephone serviceoutages.

Nearlytwoweekslater,theblizzardremainsthetopicof localconversation,howitdropped20inchesofsnowon OceanViewandmoreinsomenearbyareas,howthewind howledallnight,homeswerecoldanddark,residents scrambledtofindflashlightsandcandlesandperishables weretransferredtochillyporches.

Thestormknockeddownsomanytreesandheftylimbs thatWBOC-TVChiefMeteorologistMikeLichniakwas shockedwhenhereturnedtohisOceanPines,Md.,home fromworkingattheTVstationinSalisbury.

“Ithought, ‘Didwarhappeninhere?’Treeswereeverywhere,”hetoldCoastalPoint.

“Itwasablizzard,anditwasaperfectstorm,”Rich Wirdzek,WMDT-TVChiefMeteorologist,confirmed.

“AttheairportinSalisburywegot10inchesofsnowbut LongNeckgot21inches.Itwasn’tjustaboutthesnow.We hadlightningandthunderandhighwindswiththesnow andthatisveryunusual…ineasternSussexCountywhat madethestormworseforthoseareaswasitwascold enoughtosnowallthewaytothebeach.InDelawareitwas worsethaninWorcesterorWicomicocounties.Thesnow rateswerehigherforalongerperiod.Windswere50to60 mphineasternSussexCountysoyouhadthehighestsnowfalltotalsplusthehighestwind.Theworstblizzardconditionswerethere,”hesaid.

LichniakcalledSussexCounty“thebullseyeofthe storm.”

Tobeclassifiedasablizzard,astormhastolastthree hoursormorewithsustainedwindsorgustsofmorethan 35mphandfallingorblowingsnowthatreducesvisibility to one-quartermileorless.

“Itcouldhappenagainthisdecadebutthelikelihoodof somethingthisdramaticisprobablylowbecauseit’saonceevery-several-yearsthing.ThestorminJanuary2022,there werenotasmanytreesdownorasmanypoweroutages. Thisonehadblizzardconditionssotherewereextracomponentstothisoneandthesnowwassowetitattachedto thetrees.Thewindwouldnotblowthesnowoffthetrees,” Wirdzeksaid,addinganestimated50,000peoplewere

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withoutpowerinSussexCounty,some forthreeorfourdays.

“Itwasasrepeatofthestormof 1978,”Lichniaksaid,referringtowhat somecalltheGreatBlizzardof‘78, whichdroppedfeetofsnow,claimed 100livesandcausedmillionsofdollars indamages.

“Thesetupwasabsolutelybrilliant forthisstorm.Andthisstormgenerated itsowncoldairandthat’showwehad somuchsnowinsuchashortperiodof time.Iwouldcallitablizzard,consideringtheamountofdamagewehad,the amount oftreesthatcamedown.The temperaturewashoveringat31-32degreesfortheentiretyofthestorm.This stormwassopackedwithwaterit weighedeverythingdown…andnowI amtryingtogetspringhereasfaraswe can,”Lichniaksaid.

TheblizzardhitSouthBethany hard,MayorEdieDonderosaid,with morethanafootofsnowpilingupand treesandlimbsfalling.

“Ourbeachtookanothersignificant hitandmoreofourdunewaslost.We currentlyhavemostofthebeachaccess points closedbecauseofthesteepdrop offatthetopofthedunes.

“ItwasclearthatDelmarvaPower wastotallyunpreparedforthisstorm. Manyofourresidentswentmorethan 72hourswithoutpowerinfreezing

temperatures.Welostpowerat8:30on Sundaynightanditwasn’tuntilearly Thursdaymorningthatallresidences werebackonline.OurTownHallhasa generatorsowewereabletoopenitasa warmingstationduringtheday,providingresidentsaheatedspacetohangout and chargetheirphones,butatnight theywereontheirown.

“IunderstandthatthiswasasignificantstormandthedamagetoDelmarva’sinfrastructurewasextensive. WhatIdonotunderstandandcannot acceptiswhytheirwebsiteandapp wereprovidingcustomerswithinaccurate,inconsistentestimatedrestoration timesthroughoutthestorm.Wehad residentsmakingdecisionsonwhether tostayintheirhomesortrytofinda place—asafe,warmplace—togo basedontheinformationtheywerereceiving fromDelmarvaonlytohave thatinformationchange—andchange significantly—everycoupleofhours.It wasbeyondfrustrating,itwasdangerous,”Donderosaid.

“Itwascertainlyachallenging storm,”BethanyBeachMayorRon Calefsaid,addingnumeroustreescame downbutPublicWorksandpolice“did agreatjobwithcleanupandrespondingtoemergencies.”

“Allisbackinordernow,although wehavehugepilesofsnowthroughout town.Thebeachdidwellwithsome dune andcrossovererosion,butminor. Allcrossoversareopen,”hesaidearly

thisweek.

OceanViewDirectorofPlanning, ZoningandDevelopmentKenCimino saidthetownusedmorethan50tonsof bulksaltanddeployed11plowtrucks, twosaltspreadingtrucks,fivesmall trackloaders,onefrontendloader,one tri-axledumptruckandonesingle-axle dumptruck.

“Crewsarrivedat4p.m.onSunday andplowedsnowuntilmidnight.Due tonumerousdownedtreesandpower lines withsustainedwindspeedsabove 40mphandgustsintothe50’s,we haltedsnowremovaloperationsforthe safetyofourpersonnel.Snowremoval operationsresumedat6a.m.onMonday,Feb.23,whensustainedwind speedsdroppedbelow29mph.All27 milesofroadwayinthetownofOcean Viewwereclearedandpassableby5:30 p.m.onMonday,”Ciminosaid.

InFenwickIsland,transformerfires andwiresdownthroughoutthetown hademergencycrewsbusythroughout Sundaynight,accordingtoMayorNatalieMagdeburger.

“Wehadabusynight,”shesaid. “Everythingwentcrazystartingat around9:30.Westartedseeingallthese transformerssparkingthroughouttown. Itwaslikeoneafteranother.”

MasterCpl.SteveMajewskiand fourmembersofthetown’sPublic Workscrewhandledeachsituation,

Magdeburgersaid.ThePublicWorks crewwasplowingtownstreetsandat about9:30p.m.Magdeburgersaidshe wasnotifiedthat“we’vegotalivewire downacrossCoastalHighwayatthe RoyalFarm.Andthenthereweretransformersintheareaarcing.Sothey closeddownCoastalHighwaygoing northbound,andwewereusingour PublicWorksguystohelpthere,too. Andthenallthesetransformersstarted going.”

AtransformeratBuntingAvenue andAtlanticStreetcaughtfire,Magdeburgersaid,whichmeantthatBunting AvenuecouldnolongerbeusedasadetourfromthewiresdownonCoastal Highway.DelDOTwasnotifiedofthe wiresdown,shesaid,sotheywouldn’t comethroughwiththeirplowsandhit thelivewires.

Therewerealsotransformerfireson GlenAvenueonthebaysideandanotheronAtlanticAvenue.Transformers alsowentoutatSeaShellCityandthe FenwickIslandermotel,bothon CoastalHighwayandanotheroneon SouthCarolineAvenue.

“From9:30 toaround11,everything waskindoffallingapart,”Magdeburger said.“Byabout3a.m.,everythingthat wascomingdownwasdownandanythingthatwascatchingfirehadbeen putout,”shesaid.Ataboutthattime,a “caravan”ofDelDOTplowsarrivedto clearCoastalHighway,Magdeburger said.

Poweroutageswerewidespread,and formany,wouldcontinueuntilmidweek.

Fortunately,notmanyoceanside homesareoccupiedthistimeofyear, butMagdeburgersaidonherbayside street,EbbCove,severalelderlyresidentswereunabletoleavetheirhomes toseekothershelter.

Shejokedthatnooneshouldassume thatasmayor,shehadsomesortofpull togetherpowerrestored,notingthatit wasnotbackonuntilThursdaymorning.

Magdeburgerhadhighpraiseforthe publicworkscrewandforMajewski,

wholedthepolicedepartment’sresponsetothestorm.“Theywereamazing.Absolutelyutterlyamazing.I couldn’taskforabettergroupofpeople to bestuckinablizzardwith,”shesaid. ShealsonotedthatOceanCity,Md. andRoxanafirecompaniesresponded tothetransformerissues,withOcean CityfiretrucksblockingCoastalHighwayforatimewhenthewirescame down.

InFrankford,TownManagerSheldonHudsonsaiddownedwiresand treeswerethemajorheadachethetown sawduringandafterthestorm.

“Probablyoneoftheworstaffected wasReedStreet,”Hudsonsaid.

“Wehadmultipletreesdown,”he said,whichresultedinthestreetbeing c losedwhilethetreeswereremoved, andthat,inturn,delayedaccessfor plowstoremovethesnow.

Poweroutageswerealsowidespread inFrankford,includingthepostoffice andthehomesoftwocouncilmembers, accordingtoHudson.Powerwasrestoredbymidweek.

“Weweredefinitelyimpacted,”he said,addingthatsnowremoval,except forareaswheretreesweredown,“went fairlysmoothly.”

Frankford’smaintenancesupervisor, TomRozell—whoisaone-mandepartment—putinlonghoursthrough thestormandevenbroughtanairmattresstoTownHallincasehehadto sleepthere,Hudsonsaid.

“Idon’tknowifheactuallyusedit. Hatsoff,”toRozell,hesaid.“Wereally appreciatehisefforts.”

InMillville,TownManagerEileen Scerraalsosaidwidespreadpoweroutagestookseveraldaystoresolve.

“Thelast48hourshavebeenexhausting,”shesaidearlylastweek, “preparingforthebeforeandafterof the storm.Ithinkemergencymanagementdidawonderfuljobinformingus ofwhattoexpectwithweatherbriefings aroundtheclockandprettymuchwhat waspredictedhappened,justwithsome higherlevelsofprecipitation,”Scerra said.

TownHallwasclosedonMonday

havelivedinBishopsLandinginMillvilleforthepast11years.Belinkoisretiredfromacareerineducationand athletics,including46yearswithBaltimoreCounty(Md.)PublicSchools, whereheservedasateacher,coachand athleticadministrator.Forthefinal19 yearsofhistenure,BelinkowasthecoordinatorofathleticsforBCPS.

Afterretiring,hecontinuedtocontributeasaninterscholasticconsultant forBCPSandasanadjunctfaculty memberatMcDanielCollege.Belinko is agraduateoftheUniversityofBaltimoreandholdsamaster’sdegreefrom MorganStateUniversity.

SincerelocatingtoDelaware,hehas remainedinvolvedinathleticsasa memberoftheDelawareAssociationof AthleticDirectorsandasaleadership traininginstructorfortheNationalInterscholasticAthleticAdministrator Association.

Belinkohasservedeightyearsasa MillvilleTownCouncilmember,holdingpositionsincludingsecretaryand deputymayor.Heiscurrentlyservingas mayor,apositionelectedfromamong thetowncouncil.Heisapastpresident oftheintergovernmentalgrouptheSussexCountyAssociationofTownsanda memberoftheexecutivecommitteeof theDelawareLeagueofLocalGovernments.Inaddition,Belinkoserveson

theDLLGLegislativeAdvisoryCommittee.

Q.Whatattributes,skillsorexperience doyou“bringtothetable”intermsofservingtheTownofMillville?

A.Inmyroleascoordinatorofathletics fortheBaltimoreCountyPublic Schools,Iwasresponsibleforproviding theleadershiptoorganizeandsupervise theinterscholasticathleticprogramfor 24highschoolsand26middleschools andmorethan1,600coaches.IintroducedAlliedSportstoprovidestudents withdisabilitieswiththesameopportunityasstudentswithoutdisabilities.

Ibringastrongcombinationofdedication,relevantskillsandhands-onexperiencetoservetheTownofMillville. My backgroundincommunityengagementandpublicservicehasequipped mewiththeabilitytocollaborateeffectivelywithbothresidentsandother councilmembers.Iamcommittedto transparentcommunication,sounddecision-makingandfosteringinclusivesolutionsthatreflectthebestinterestsof ourcommunity.

WhileservingontheMillvilleTown Councilduringmyeightyears,Ihave beenabletotransfermyleadership skillstoworkwithcouncilmembersto enhance Millvilletocontinueasadesirableplacetolive.

Inaddition,theknowledgegainedin myleadershippositionsontheSussex CountyAssociationofTownsand DelawareLeagueofLocalGovern-

mentsincreasedtheopportunitiesto sharetheexperienceswithfourother councilmembersandresidents,andthe statewideexperiencehasmagnifiedour abilitytomakesoundlegislativedecisions.

Tofurthermyleadershipskills,I haveparticipatedintheUniversityof Delaware’sInstituteforPublicAdministrationandearnedacertificatein planningeducationandAcademyof Excellenceinlocalgovernmentleadership.

Q.Doyoufeeltheissueofrepresentationneedstobeaddressedtoensurethatthe entiretownisrepresentedonthetown council?

A.RepresentationfromallcommunitiesinMillvilleisextremelyimportant.Weareencouragingresidents’ involvementbyestablishingaFinance Committee,anEconomicDevelopment Committee,andbyaddingmembersto theParkAdHocCommittee.Additionally,asopeningoccurs,weinvite residentstoapplyforthePlanning& ZoningCommission,withthegoalof fillingvacanciesfromawiderangeof communities.

Wearealsolookingathowvoting districtswouldimpactMillville.The councilhasapprovedastudybythe UniversityofDelawaretodevelopadistrictplan.VolunteeringintownactivitiesandparticipatinginMillville’s committeescanhelpallresidentsgain deeperunderstandingoftheworkings

oflocalandstategovernment,fostering greatercommunityengagementand representation.

Q.Whatdoyouthinkshouldbethe mainareasofmajorfocusastheTownpreparestoupdateitsComprehensivePlan? Why?

A.Aprincipalobjectivefortheupcoming10-yearComprehensivePlan shouldbethedevelopmentofsafe,accessiblepedestrianandbicyclenetworks.Thisincludesestablishing connectedsidewalksthroughoutthe town’sexpandingbusinessdistrict.Such improvementswillcontributetogreater mobility,safety,andoverallqualityof lifeforresidentsandvisitors.

CollaborationwiththeStatetoenhanceanddeveloppublictransportation optionsisessentialtosupportthetown’s ongoinggrowthandimproveaccessibilityforall.Well-integratedtransitwill helpconnectneighborhoods,reduce congestion,andensureequitableaccess to employment,educationandservices.

Sustainabledevelopmentmustbea centralfocus,guidingresponsible growththatprotectsthecommunity’s naturalresourcesandsupportslongtermwellbeing.Thoughtfulplanning willhelpbalanceexpansionwithenvironmentalstewardship,ensuringthat thetownremainsahealthyandvibrant placeforgenerationstocome.

Preservingthetown’suniquecharacterandheritageisvitalforfosteringa

senseofidentityandprideamongresidents.Protectinghistoricsitesandculturallandmarks,andmaintainingthe distinctqualitiesthatdefinethecommunity,willstrengthenthetown’sappealandcohesion.

Activecommunityengagement shouldbeintegratedintotheplanning process.Bygatheringinputfromresidents,theplanwillbetterreflectthe needsandaspirationsofthosewholive andworkinthetown,leadingtomore effectiveandwidelysupportedoutcomes.

Legislatorsarecurrentlyworkingto introducenewlegislationintendedto implementrecommendationsfromthe

AffordableHousingTaskForce’sfinal report.However,manyoftheserecommendationsconflictwiththeprinciples ofhomeruleandmaynotalignwith theTown’sexistingbuildingcodesand zoningregulations.Suchchangescould significantlyimpactthedevelopmentof theComprehensivePlanandraiseconcernsaboutthepotentialerosionof localdecision-makingauthority.Instead of a“onesizefitsall”solutionacrossall 57municipalities,itisimportanttocollaboratewithcommunitymembers, committeesandadvocacygroupstofind practical,locallytailoredsolutionsthat addressthetown’suniqueneeds.

JeanHanley

JeanHanleyandherhusband, Michael,movedtoMillvillefromMas-

sachusettsthreeyearsagoandnowlive intheParksidecommunity,justbehind EvansPark.

ShegraduatedfromWestbrookCollegeinMaineandNortheasternUniversityinBoston,andspentmostofher professionalcareerworkingindental hygiene.SincemovingtoMillville,she hastakenanactiveinterestinlearning howMillvilleoperatesandinstaying informedbyregularlyattendingtown councilmeetings.

Q.Whatattributes,skillsorexperience doyou“bringtothetable”intermsofservingtheTownofMillville?

A.Ibringhonesty,adaptability,anda strongwillingnesstolistenandlearn.I am thoughtfulinmydecision-making, respectfulofdifferingviewpointsand committedtoworkingcollaboratively. WhileIamnotacareerpolitician,Iam

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engaged,prepared,andreadytoserve theTownofMillvillewithintegrityand commonsense.

Iunderstandtheimportanceof teamwork.Eachcouncilmemberbrings differentstrengths,anditisthroughcooperation,opendialogueandcareful considerationthatsounddecisionsare made.Iampreparedtoworkalongside fellowcouncilmembersandtolisten closelytoresidentsasweshapethedirectionofMillvilletogether.

Q.Doyoufeeltheissueofrepresentationneedstobeaddressedtoensurethatthe entiretownisrepresentedonthetown council?

A.IbelieveeverypartofMillville deservesthoughtfulconsideration,regardlessofwherecouncilmemberslive. Duringatownmeeting,thetopicof possibleredistrictingwasdiscussed.A concernwasraised:Whathappensifno onefromaparticulardistrictchoosesto runforoffice?Howwouldthatareabe represented?

Thatconversationpromptedmeto becomemoreinvolvedandultimately torunforaseatontowncouncil, ratherthanremainsimplyanattendee atmeetings.Ialsolearnedthatcurrent councilmemberscomefromonlytwo communitieswithinMillville.Additionally,therearetimeswhenmembersmustrecusethemselvesfrom votesduetoconflictsofinterest. Whenthathappens,itraisesanimportantquestion:Isthefinalvotefully representativeofthetownasawhole? Ibelieverepresentationshouldalways reflectthebroaderinterestsofallresidents.

Q.What doyouthinkshouldbethe mainareasofmajorfocusastheTownpreparestoupdateitsComprehensivePlan? Why?

A.Iwouldliketoseestrongerand clearerguidelinesfordevelopersaspart ofupdatingourComprehensivePlan. Thisincludesclearlydefinedsetbacks fromroads,thoughtfulfrontagerequirements, developmententrancesthatare bothaestheticallypleasingandfunctional.

Ifadeveloperplanstobuildinour

Hockersrecognizedbynationalorganization

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

GeraldandEmilyHockerrecentlyacceptedtheExceptionalIndependents AwardatG&EHocker’sSupermarketin BethanyBeach,forwhichthecouplesaid theywerehonoredtobeselected.

TheNewHampshire-basedC.S. WholesaleGrocers,awholesalerthatdeliversgroceriestostoresnationwide,includingtotheHockers’supermarkets, nominatedthemfortheredglassaward, shapedlikeateartosymbolizetheblood, sweatandtearsofgrocerystoreowners’ hardwork.

Later,GeraldHocker—whotoldthe CoastalPointhewaspleasedtolearnof thesymbolism—saidhewasn’tsurehow manynomineestherewere,butasgrocers formorethan50years,heandhiswife have“workedveryhardtohaveafamily reputationforretailbusinessfor79years now.”

“Myfatherstartedahardwarebusiness 79yearsago,andthisisquiteanhonorto havethisresponseandsupportfromour locals.Oursuccessisbecauseoftheteam Iputaroundme—myemployees—so theyaredeservingofthisasmuchasI am,”hesaid,addingthattheawardwillbe keptsafeonashelfinhishome.

Inthewrittenhistoryheprovided, Hockersaidhisfamilybusinesseshave grown,butheassurescustomerstheywill receivethesamepersonalcaretheyhave alwaysreceived.Manytimes,onholidays orotherdaysthegrocerystoresareclosed, hesaid,hehasreceivedphonecallsat homefromcustomerssayingtheyneeded alast-minuteitemtosaveaholidaydinnerortradition,andhereplies,“Meetme atthestore.I’llberightthere.”

TheHockersacceptedtheawardon Feb.26fromChristineCurtis,seniorvice presidentandgeneralmanagerofC.S. WholesaleGrocers.ExceptionalInde-

pendentsAwardsarepresentedannually byShelbyPublishingtohonorAmerican independentgroceryoperators,wholesalersandretailerswhohaveexhibited “innovation,communityleadershipand resilience.”

Independent,regionalgroceryretailers, wholesalersandtechnologyservice providersareeligible,andwinnersarefeaturedinTheShelbyReportandhonored atanannualceremony.TheShelbyReportisamediapublicationfocusedonthe U.S.foodandgroceryindustry.

Criteriafortheawardfocusonstore investments,technologicaladvancements, communityinvolvementandemployee training.

In1971,theHockerspurchasedJake’s GroceryfromHocker’suncle,Jake Hocker,andstartedG&EInc.withfive employees.

“Fromthatonesmallmom-and-pop grocerystore,theyhavegrowntheirbusinesstoinclude10differentbusinesses— twogrocerystores;twohardwarestores;a conveniencestore;acarwash;aboat,RV andcommercialstoragecomplex;a restaurant;a60-lotmobilehomepark; andcommercialrentalproperties,”the historystates.

“Thesmallteamoffiveemployeeshas growntoapproximately250year-round employees.Allfiveoftheirchildren workedinthegrocerystoreasteenagers andyoungadults.Alltheirsonsand daughters-in-lawandgrandchildrenwho areofworkingagehavealsoworkedin thebusinessatsomepoint,trulymakingit afamilyaffair.Currently,threeofthefive childrenworkalongsideGeraldand Emily,carryingonthefamilybusiness,” thehistorystates.

TheHockersprovidefull-timeemployeeswiththeopportunitytoparticipateinretirementandhealthinsurance plansbecause,Hockersaid,theirquality oflifeisimportanttohim.Hesaidhealso

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora C.S.WholesaleGrocersChristineCurtis,left,presentsanExceptionalIndependents AwardtoGeraldHocker.

enjoyshiringlocalteenagerswhoarejust startingtowork.

“Givingbacktothecommunity that hasgivensomuchtotheHockerfamily istheutmostimportancetoGerald,”the business’historystates.“Whenhisoldest sonwasplayingLittleLeague,Gerald noticedthebaseballfieldsneededimprovements,sohedecidedtohelpmeet thoseneedsbyorganizingwhatwould cometobeknownastheSpringtime Jamboree,amusicalshowfeaturingtalentedsingersandmusiciansfromthe localcommunity.

“TheJamboreeranfor38yearsandis estimatedtohavedonatedover$400,000

tovariousnon-profitorganizations,such astheLowerSussexLittleLeague,MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,Bethany BeachVolunteerFireCompany,River SoccerClub,PopWarnerFootball,Lord BaltimoreLionsClub,SelbyvilleLions Club,FenwickLionsClub,MillsboroLittleLeagueandDelawareHospice,”it states.

Hockerisalsoamemberofthe Delawarestatelegislature,wherehehas representedthe20thSenateDistrictsince 2012.Hepreviouslyservedinthe DelawareHouseofRepresentatives, whereherepresentedthe38thRepresentativeDistrictfrom2002to2012.

Millville Town Council

March 7th - Jean Hanley

• Support transparent and open town government

• Regular attendee of Town Council meetings

• Encourage community involvement and communication

andTuesday,withone-thirdoftown employeesstillwithoutpoweratthat point,Scerrasaid.Earlylastweek,althoughRoute26wasclear,secondary roadsinMillville“stillneedattention,” shesaid.

InRoxana,theVolunteerFireCompanyusedpickuptrucksforafewemergenciesbecausetheambulancesandfire trucksweregettingstuck,untilDelDOTwasabletoplowmoreruralroads onMonday.

“Thegentlemanhavingafire,hehad amedicalincident,sowehadtoput himinapickuptruckandtookhimto the ERbecausetheambulanceswould notmove,”RoxanaFireChiefAndy Johnsonsaid.

Navigationistrickynearthefarmlandwithouttreesorutilitypoles. Whentheflatlandscapeiscoveredin

snow,drainageditchesthatlinethe roadspracticallybecomeboobytraps, and“youcan’ttellwhereyou’reat.[But] ifyoucanhearrumblestrips,you’reon theroad,”Johnsonsaid.

About12volunteersandfourcareer staffstayedatRoxanafirehalloncots, air mattressesandanywhereelsethey could.“Therewasn’tmuchsleepingbecausewewerebusyallnightlong.I thinkeverybodySundaynightgotto puttheirheadonapillowabout4:30to 6a.m.Thendaylighthits,[thepublic] wantstocomeoutsideagain,”andthe emergencycallsstartagain.

RoxanaVFChadaboutthreedozen callsonSundayandMonday,including onefire.

“Lastminutestormsaretheones thatgetyou,”saidJohnson.“IftheState putsoutalevel3drivingrestriction,stay off theroad.GiveDelDOTtime[to plow].”

“Weweretoldtherewasaveryslim chancethisisgoingtobeamajor

bombshell…untilFridayweweretold, ‘Nope,thisisdefinitelyhappening.’So, preparationtimewasveryshort,”agreed MillsboroPoliceChiefDavidMoyer.

Luckily,morepolicenowuseallwheeldriveSUVsinsteadoftheCrown Victoriasedansfromthe2009-2010 “Snowpocalypse”season.TheTownof Millsboroalsopurchasedplentyofsalt andweatherequipmentafterlastwinter.

“ Thenatureofthisstormwasdifferent—everyoneis.Itwasaverylarge accumulationinaveryshortamountof time,”sotwoshiftsofPublicWorks employeesworkedaroundtheclockto clearroadsandmaintaininfrastructure. “Hatsofftothem,theyworkedreally hard…andweappreciatethecommunitysupport,”saidMillsboroTown ManagerJamieBurk.

Millsboroofficialsareremindingthe publicthatstreetparkingisforbidden onsnowroutesduringstorms.

wastewatersystem,soabout30,000gallonsofpartiallytreatedwateroverfloweditsholdingtankintotheground andriver.

AnotherchallengeforhousingdevelopmentswhereMillsboromaintainsthe roadsis,“Wheredowepushthesnow to?…Withthehighdensityofhouses, there’sverylittleroomtoputthesnow,” explainedMoyer.“Weendeduphaving tosubcontractdumptruckstoputthe snowinthere,sowecouldgetitoffthe road.”Thisisarare,butnecessarystep tostoresnowduringtheserare,heavyhittingstorms.

“Route113iseasy.Youcanpushit intothemedian,butwhenyou’reina placelikePlantationLakes,youcan’t putitinsomebody’shouse,”hesaid.

“Movingforward,ifwegetagreater compliancewithpeoplenotparkingon theroads,ithelpsuscleartheroads evenfaster,”saidBurk.Thepoliceprefer tohelppeoplemovetheircars,but they’reseriousaboutnoncompliance. MostMillsboroPolicecallsrelatedto automaticalarmsduringthepower surge,disabledvehicles,well-being checksandtwodomesticsituationsthat werenotcriminal.

SnowcontributedtowastewaterissuesinafewtownsincludingMillsboro, whererisinggroundwaterinfiltratedthe

Neighborshelpedeachother,clearingdrivewaysandhelpingtodigoutthe nextperson.Firecompanieswould bringachainsawtohelpcleartrees, evenifitwastechnicallyDelDOT’sjurisdictionbecauseaspeedyrecovery wouldhelpeveryone.

“Mostofmystaffwaswithout power,buttheystillcameinand… maintenanceguyswereinhereplowing whentheirhomeswerewithoutpower,” Moyersaid.

Animalagencieshavealsosought publicsupportafterextendedpower outagesandphysicaldamagetotheir buildings.

town,expectationsshouldbeclearlyestablishedinadvance,soboththeTown andthedeveloperarealignedbeforeany landclearingbegins.Thoughtfulplanningprotectsourcommunitywhilestill allowingresponsiblegrowth.

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TheBrandywineValleySPCA soughtemergencyfosterhomesfora fewdozenanimals,sostaffcouldfocus onrepairingbothGeorgetowncampuses.

“Withtheextendedpoweroutage andextensivedamageourlocationshave sustained,weneedthecommunity’s helpnowmorethanever,”saidAdam Lamb,BVSPCACEO.Donationsof cash,towelsandblanketswerealsowelcomed,since“wehavealongroadahead ofustorepairthedamageleftinthe wakeofthisstorm.Wewillalsobe lookingintoinstallingemergencygeneratorstoprepareforfuturestormslike thisandwouldneedmorefinancialsupporttomakethatpossible.”

NearMillville,theCoastalWildszoologicalparkalsosufferedfromwind andfallingtreelimbs,whichcompromisedtheirfencinganddestroyedthe roofingoftheEurasianlynxenclosure.

DeborahSosnoski

DeborahSosnoskiwasbornin Washington,D.C.,andraisedinMaryland.Sheisaretiredfirefighterand EMTfromAnneArundelCounty,Md. Duringhercareer,shewasassigned totheHealth&SafetyDivision.Inthat role,shehelpedputinplaceafairand equitable abilitytestforallentry-level

“Sasha”andtheotheranimalswere safeduringa44-hourpoweroutage.But CoastalWildsalsowelcomesdonations topayforlastweek’sgeneratorfuel, emergencyheatingandinfrastructure repairs.“Itwasafrighteningandexhaustingexperienceforbothourstaff andouranimals,”staffsaid.“Everycontribution,nomatterthesize,bringsus closertorestoringsafetyandcomfort forouranimals.

Schoolsandgovernmentbuildings wereclosed,meetingspostponed,trash collectiondelayed—butnewsreporters wereouttakingphotosandsurveying damageaswerepoliceandPublic Worksemployees,whoclearedroadsas quicklyaspossible.

OceanViewPolicelostphoneand internetserviceandpower,prompting PoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlinto askanyoneneedingassistancetocall 911.Hesaidseniorcitizenswithout powerweretransportedbypolicetoa hotelinBethanyBeach.OnMonday, anduntillateintheafternoononTues-

firefighters,makingsureeveryonehad thesameopportunityandstandards wereclear.Shealsoworkedonsecuring andadministratingagranttoadvance firefighterwellnessinitiatives,including establishingacomprehensiveannual physicalforeverymemberofthedepartment.Inaddition,sheservedona coalitiontoadvocateforfairhealthcare benefitsforallemployees.

Hercommitmenttoleadershipand

day,Route26wasclosedneartheAssawomanCanalBridge,duetofallen branchesandwiresknockeddown.

“Wehaveamessouthereassociated withthat,”McLaughlintoldCoastal Pointatthetime.

“Duetopowerlinesdownandtrees downjustinsideofBethanyBeachlimitseastoftheAssawomanCanalBridge, theroadisclosed.DelDOTdoesnot haveanyonetosendouttoustoputup signboardsandtrafficcontrol.Wedo haveOceanViewPoliceouttherebut theroadisclosed,”McLaughlintold CoastalPointearlyTuesdaymorning, addingitwasclosedonMonday,too, buttherewasadrivingrestrictionin placeandverylittletraffic.

ser viceextendedtotheUnion,Local 1563,wheresheproudlyservedasvice presidentforsixyears.

Sosnoskiandherhusbandmade MillvilleBytheSeatheirpermanent home.Sincethen,shehasservedon variouscommittees,andwassecretary andthenpresidentofLakesideVillage inMillvilleBytheSea.

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Gov.MattMeyerissuedastatement urging driverstobecautiousandaware ofblackice.HesaidschoolsintheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictwouldbe closedonMondayandstudentswould notberequiredtoparticipateinremote learning,thatadministratorsshould workremotelyandcustodianswouldreceiveinstructions.

TheAmericanRedCrossopened twosheltersinGeorgetownandDover.

TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanyreportedavehiclerolledoverand wasfoundbyaDelDOTplowdriver. One personwasbeingevaluatedby emergencypersonnel.BeebeHealthcare’stwoemergencydepartmentsin LewesandMillvillestayedopen24 hours,asusual,butoutpatientlocations wereclosedonMonday.

Duringthestormandfordaysafterward,videosofsnowfallingoverthe beachandinyards,andofhighocean waves,werepostedonFacebookand otherplatformsandcommentsproveda senseofhumorroseabovefrustration fromthestorm.

“One’sfallentreeisanother’swarm fireplace,”oneresidentposted,whileanothervowed,“That’sit!I’mbuyinga snowmobilefornextwinter.”

—CoastalPointreportersKerinMagillandLauraWaltercontributedtothis article

SheisinvolvedwiththeFoodBank ofDelaware,theBeach&BayCottage Tour,whichbenefitstheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary,andJustin’sBeach House.Forseveralyears,shehasvolunteeredasafacilitatorforAARPTaxAideatSt.Anne’sCatholicChurchin BethanyBeach.SheisacertifiedCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam (CERT)memberandcurrentlychairof theMillvilleBytheSeaHolidayHome Tour&Raffle.

Inherfreetime,Sosnoskienjoysgardening,entertainingandattendingperformingartsevents.

Q.Whatattributes,skillsorexperience doyou“bringtothetable”intermsofservingtheTownofMillville?

A.Ibringsteady,experiencedleadershipgroundedinalifetimeofpublic service.AsafirefighterandEMT,I

learnedtostaycalmunderpressure,listencarefullyandmakedecisionsthat protectthewholecommunity—notjust themomentinfrontofme.

Ithasbeenanhonortoserveontown councilforthepasttwoyears,andIbring continuity,experienceandcommitment tothisrole.

Icomeprepared.Istayinformed.I meetregularlywithourtownmanager, serveontheCharterCommittee,and takethisresponsibilityseriously.

Ibelieveinfairness,transparencyand doingtheworktherightway—even whenit’shard.Butmostimportantly,I caredeeplyaboutMillville.Ivolunteer here.Iservehere.Ilivehere.

Mydecisionsareguidedbywhatis bestforourresidentstodayandwhat protectsourtownforthefuture.Iwillalways leadwithintegrity,factsandthe long-termbestinterestofMillville.

Q.Doyoufeeltheissueofrepresentation needstobeaddressedtoensurethattheentiretownisrepresentedonthecouncil?

A.Yes,representationmatters,becauseeveryresidentdeservestofeel heard,valuedandincluded.Whether someonelivesinalong-established neighborhoodoranewerdevelopment, theyareequallypartofourtown.

Weshouldhaveconversationsabout representation,openlyandrespectfully —includingthoughtfuldiscussionof ideaslikedistrictrepresentation,supportedbyanalysis,technicalguidance andpublicinput—butalwayswithone goalinmind:strengtheningunity,not creatingdivision.

NomatterhowtheTownisstructured,theresponsibilityofelectedofficialsremainsthesame—toservethe entiretown.Leadershipmeansrising abovelinesonamapandmakingdecisionsthatbenefitallofMillville,today andinthefuture.

Attheendoftheday,weareone town.Myfocusisfairness,communicationandmovingforwardtogether.

keepingresourcesinMillville—allowingustoenjoyourownbeautifulpark andsupportourlocalbusinesses,especiallysmallbusinesses—whilemaintainingthelookandfeelofMillville.

Wemustalsostrengthencommunity partnershipsandbuildresilience— preparingforcoastalandinlandflooding andotherimpactsthatcouldaffectour town.Thatincludesencouragingnative plantings,butterflyandwildflowergardens,protectingopenspacesandplanningresponsiblyfortheenvironment.

Weshouldexplorealternativetransportationoptions—pedestrian,bicycle andothersafeconnections—sowecontinuebuildingacommunitythatiswalkable,bike-friendlyandsafeforeveryone.

WemustregularlyreviewourordinancesandourChartertoensurethey reflecttheneedsofagrowingtown.

And,mostimportantly,weneedour community’svoice.Thisplanshouldreflectinputfromallresidents.Itisour roadmapforthenextdecade,andeveryonedeservesaseatatthetable.

Q.Whatdoyouthinkshouldbethemain areasofmajorfocusastheTownpreparesto updateitsComprehensivePlan?

A.AsweupdateMillville’sComprehensivePlan,wemustfocusontherealitieswe’refacing—growth,traffic, infrastructuredemandsandpreserving thecharacterofourcommunity.

Weneedsmart,responsiblecommercialgrowththatsupportsresidents.We needtosupporttheopportunitytoaccess servicesclosertohome,reducingthe needtotraveloutsideourtown,inturn strengtheningoureconomicgrowthand

TheComprehensivePlanensures thatweguidegrowthinsteadofreacting toit.Ifweplanthoughtfullynow,wewill protectMillville’squalityoflifeforyears tocome.

TheMillvilleTownCouncilelection willtakeplaceSaturday,March7,from 11a.m.to6p.m.intheCommunity CenteratEvansPark.Votersshould bringtheirdriver’slicenseorotherform ofphotoIDwithaddress.OnlyMillville residentsmayvote.

ApplicationsnowbeingacceptedforGrisescholarship

ThePreceptorOmegaChapterof BetaSigmaPhigrantsatleastone HowardD.GriseMemorialScholarshipawardtoaqualifiedhighschool graduatingsenior.

TheapplicantmusteitherattendIndianRiverHighSchoolorresideinthe IndianRiverHighSchoolattendance area.

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camper-weeks.

“InRehoboth,wehadalistof100 kidsonawaitinglist.Thereisaneed forsummercamps,”shesaid.

TheMillsborosatellitesitecould haveroomforsimilarnumbers,upto 150camperseachweek,forupto10 weeks.Kidsfromkindergartentofifth gradewouldhaveall-daycamp,aswell astheoptionofextendedcarerunning from7a.m.to6p.m.ThoseinGrades 6to8wouldhavemoreofa“teen leadership”day-camp,forshorter hours.

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict grantedpermissionfortheuseofthe buildingattheFeb.26schoolboard meeting.

Thesummercampwouldusethe cafeteria,gym,someclassrooms,custodialspaceandtheoutside.

“Wedospendalotoftimeoutdoors,”aswellasofferingenrichment inart,STEManddedicatedreading time,saidShannonDowning,senior youthdevelopmentdirectoratthe SussexFamilyYMCA.Shesaidshe waspersonallythrilledtobeexpanding theyouthprogramsgeographically.

TheYMCA’sgoalisto“empower youth,fosterhealthylivingandpromotestrongcommunities,”theirproposalstated.“Withcaring,trained staff,andastrongcommitmenttoequityandaccessibility,includingfinancialassistanceforfamilies—we ensureeverychildhastheopportunity tothrive,regardlessofincomeorbackground.”

Forfinancialassistance,theYMCA aimstobeaDelawarePurchaseof Caresite.Theteamwillimmediately begincredentiallingandbackground checkstobecomeastate-licensed childcarecenter.

TheYMCAhasalonghistoryof partneringwith38schools(aswellas eightday-campsandthreeearlylearningcenters).Infact,thelongtimeRehobothBeachfacilityisactuallyanold CapeHenlopenSchoolDistrictbuildingthattheYMCAleasesfor$1per yearandmaintainsthemselves.

“Wedon’twanttheschooldistrict tolosemoney,”saidPaden,sothe YMCAwouldmakeaplanforpurchasingsupplies,electricity,insurance andcustodiantime.

ItcouldbeanidealusefortheformerMillsboroMiddleSchoolbuilding,centrallylocatedinSussex County,withinwalkingdistanceof

Tobeeligibleforconsideration,each candidateshoulddemonstrateacommitmenttothecommunitythrough volunteerism.Thatcanincludeanytype of volunteerism,notjustvolunteering

manyhomes—and,althoughit’sin goodshape,it’srelativelyempty.

Schoolsarealreadyrelativelyquietin thesummer,butthemiddleschoolitselfjustleftthisbuildinginthefallof 2025,movingintoalargerbuilding northoftown.

TheIRSDcurrentlyusesthebuildingforschoolboardmeetings,staff trainingandprofessionaldevelopment andsomestudentscreenings.District leadershiparecurrentlyevaluating whatisthenextbestuseofthisbuilding,topotentiallyrelieveovercrowd-

throughformalvolunteergroups.Inaddition,eachcandidatemust:

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

ing,centralizeotherprogramsorhost exteriorprograms,suchastheYMCA.

“Ultimately,we’dlikeittobelongterm,”Padenconfirmedoftheproposal.Afterthissummer,theYMCA wouldgladlycontinuehostingbeforeorafter-schoolprogramsatthebuildingduringtheschoolyear,shesaid. Butthat’sforafuturediscussion.

Manyareafamiliesremember YMCAswimlessonsorcampsfrom theirownchildhoods.

“Itwasawonderfulprogramwhen weattendedthere,”IRSDBoardof

(3)Composeaone-pagetypedessay statinghis/herinvolvementincommunityserviceorvolunteerism,andthe impactithashadonhis/herlife.

Thedeadlineforthisyear’sscholarship applicationsisApril17.

(2)Answerallquestionsontheapplicationcompletelyandhonestly;and

EducationMemberMichelleParsons saidofherownson’sswimlessons.

Nearby,YMCAswimlessonscould alsopotentiallycometoPlantation Lakes’privatepool,althoughthatis justinthediscussionphase.

“So,eventhoughit’saprivatecommunity,it’sawayofgivingbacktothe communityaswell.Allchildren shouldknowhowtoswiminthisarea. Wehavewaterallaround,”saidMillsboroMayorRobert“Bob”McKee,who residesinthePlantationLakesdevelopment.

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Lessonsmustbelearnedfromblizzard

So,slightlywarmerweatherandaplethoraofrainhavemanagedtowashawaymostoftheevidenceoftheBlizzardof2026, butthememoriesofitwilllastfordecades.

Onepersonwhosentusphotoslastweeksaiditremindedher oftheStormof1996.WBOC-TVChiefMeteorologistMike Lichniaksaid,“Itwasarepeatofthestormof1978.”Whenastorm ofthisnaturehits,itdoesn’tleavethememorybanksforalong time,ifever.

“Itwasablizzard,anditwasaperfectstorm,”saidRich Wirdzek,thechiefmeteorologistatWMDT-TV.“Attheairportin Salisbury,wegot10inchesofsnow,butLongNeck got21inches. Itwasn’tjustaboutthesnow.Wehadlightningandthunderand highwindswiththesnow,andthatisveryunusual....Ineastern SussexCounty,whatmadethestormworseforthoseareaswasit wascoldenoughtosnowallthewaytothebeach....Thesnow rateswerehigherforalongerperiod.Windswere50to60miles perhourineasternSussexCounty,soyouhadthehighestsnowfall

totals,plusthehighestwind.Theworstblizzardconditionswere there.”

So,thereyouhaveit.Wehadablizzard,anditwasarareone. Butbeyondthesnowandwind,thebiggestproblemfacing manypeopleinourcommunitywasthemasspoweroutage.Tensof thousandswerewithoutpowerinSussexCounty,manyforseveral days.Andwhilethecrewsofthepowercompanieswereoutrisking lifeandlimbtorestorepowerasquicklyastheycould,therewere legitimatecomplaintsaboutthetimelinesbeinggiventocustomers onwhenpowerwouldberestored.

It’simpossibletoknowwithcertaintywhenonejobwillbefinishedandthenextinlinewillbegin,sowe’renotgoingtohammer thecompaniestoohard,butthecomplaintsarereal.Peopleneeded tomakedecisionstoleavetheirhomesorwait,andtheinformation theyneededwas,alltoooften,toofarofftobeofanyhelp.

Thiskindofstormdoesn’thappenoften.Butthecommunicationtoresidentsmustimprovebeforethenextonecomes.

ItwasaFebruaryfortheagesthisyear

Everybodygoodoutthere?

ThoughFebruaryisshortondays,itcertainlyfeltlikeitpuffedup itschestandfiredoffeverythingithadatusthisyear.Blizzardthat basicallyparalyzedourcommunityforseveraldays?Yougotit.Startof anewwarintheMiddleEast?Yep.SuperBowlhalftimeshowthat gothalfthecountryinatizzy?Butofcourse.AnOlympicsthatfeaturedagoldmedaltoaparticipantfromSouthAmerica?Whynot? Killingofarguablytheworld’sbiggestdrugcartelleader?Ab-solutely.

Itjustfeltlikeitwassomethingeverysingleday,andrarelydidyou havetimetodigestsomethingnewwithouta freshadditionfollowinginitsfootsteps.

Curious,Istarteddoingalittleresearchat onthisday.comandlookedatsomeofthe majorheadlinestocomeoutinFebruaryof 2026.Yeah,itwasalot.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Themonthkickedoffwithboththe Grammysandmen’sfinalsoftheAustralian Men’sTennisOpenonthefirstdayofthemonth,andWalmartbecamethefirsttraditionalretailertoreach$1trillioninmarketvaluea fewdayslater.

fromthetopspotithadheldfor13years.Onthesameday,weactuallysawashredofaccountabilityconcerningtheEpsteinfiles,asformerBritishprinceAndrewMountbatten-Windsorwasarrestedon his66thbirthday.Ananonymousdonorgave$3.6millioningoldbars totheJapanesecityOsakatohelpfixitswatersystem,whichispretty cool,andnowI’mimagingaguywithagiantScroogeMcDuckvault filledwithgoldbarsandjewels.

Couldyouevenimaginehowawesomeitwouldbetojustopen thatvaultdoorandleapinto...

ButIdigress.

ThelastnucleararmscontroltreatybetweentheUnitedStatesand Russiaended,removingsafeguardsonnuclearweaponsproliferation forthefirsttimesince1972.Thatseemslikeaprettybigdeal.Andthe DowJonesIndustrialAveragehit50,000forthefirsttime.And,afew dayslater,theSeattleSeahawkswontheirsecondSuperBowltitle, delightingourownShaunLambertandmakinghimpositivelyinsufferableintheprocess.ThatwashoursafterOlympicsuperstarLindseyVonnsufferedahorrificcrashduringthewomen’sdownhillevent. We’veonlyreachedFeb.8,folks.

BuddhistmonksfromFortWorth,Texas,finishedtheirpeacewalk of2,300milestoWashington,D.C.,andapairofshipwreckhunters discoveredtheS.S.LacLaBelleinLakeMichigan,afull100years afteritsank.TylerReddickwontheDaytona500and“TheSimpsons”airedits800thepisode.

I’llbehonest.Iwasn’tawarethattheSimpsonswasstillon.ButI digit.AndIloveditformanyyears.

Oh,rememberthatWalmartupdate?Well,onFeb.19,Amazon passedWalmartastheworld’slargestcompany,unseatingWalmart

Crazy month,right?Istartedtalkingmyselfintotheideathatitwassimplyabnormal tohavethismanythingshappeninoneshort month.IdecidedtotryFebruaryof1976,50 yearsago,asacomparison.

Well,the“Sonny&Cher”showdebuted, whichwasprettyawesome.ButanearthquakeinGuatemalaandHonduraskilled 22,778people—whichwasnotawesomeatall.TheUnitedStates performedseveralnucleartestsinNevada,andoneofmyfavorite movies,“TaxiDriver,”premiered.CliffordAlexanderJr.becamethe firstAfricanAmericanSecretaryoftheArmy,andformerpresident RichardNixonheldhisfinalmeetingwithChineseCommunistParty chairmanMaoZedong.

BothMacauandCubaadoptedtheirrespectiveconstitutions,and, inoneofthemostimpressivefeatsindocumentedworldhistory,Peter CasserlyofNewZealandhand-shearedarecord353lambsinnine hours.Atleast,Ithinkthat’simpressive?And,oh,DorothyHamill becameasuperstarbywinningtheOlympicfreeskatetoclinchgold inwomen’sfigureskating,changingthehairstyleofmanyanAmericanwomanintheprocess.

Inanutshell,I’mgoingtosaythisyear’sFebruarywasmoreconsequentialthantheone50yearsago,butitdidhammerhomesomethingthat’sbeenbouncingaroundinmyheadforquitesometime:In theimmortalwordsofBillyJoel,“Wedidn’tstartthefire.” It’sbeenburning.

Oh,andCasserly?TheguyfromNewZealandwhoshearedthose lambs?Healsoshucked100oystersinthreeminutesandthreeseconds.Anotherworldrecord.Historyneverceasestoamaze.

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Writerbelievessomesearchesmightnotbeworthit

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Doyouknowwhoyouare?Apparently,manypeopledon’t.Thequestion cameupinadiscussionofmeditation. Onepractitionersaidhemeditatedto getintouchwithhis“trueself,”without interferencefromhis“egoself.”

Thiswasnotfull-Buddha,lotus-positionmeditationtoachievelevitation Enlightenment,whichcantakeyears. Justquietbreathingforawhilefor peaceofmind,detachmentfromegotisticalcontrolneedsanddesires.Imaybe gettingthiswrong,butthat’sthewayI understandtheexercise.

Itremindedmeofadiscussionafew yearsagoaboutapsychiatristwhosaid you’llneverbehappyunlessyoufind “therealyou.”Thisgeneratedalotof commentsandquestions,someserious andsomefunny,likeafewfromJackie Mason.HerearesomeIrememberand afewnewones.

We’retalkingaboutasearchfora realperson,notsomeartificialintelligencecompanion.So,firstofall,ifyou don’tknowwhoyouare,the“realyou,” howdoyouknowwhotolookfor,and where?Andevenifyousomehowcome acrosstherealyou,howwillyouknow it’syou?Hemaylookdifferentthan you.So,you’llaskyourself:“Isthishe?”

(or“Isthishim?”)andtrytocomeup withsomescreeningquestions,likea banksecuritysystem.(“Whatwasthe nameofyourimaginaryfriendgrowing up?”)

Whatifyoufindtherealyouand he’smoreconfusedthanyouare? Whydoyouneedhimtobehappy? Andwhatifyoufindtherealyouand hedoesn’twanttobefound?Hejust says,“Getlost.Iwanttobealone.” Now,you’vealsogotrejectiontodeal with.

And whataboutdifferences?Can theybereconciled?Forexample,you’re aliberalandtherealyouisaconservative.Or,Godforbid,he’saYankeefan

andyou’realife-longRedSoxfan.This wouldtakealotofwork. Itgetsworse.Someexpertobservers ofhumaninteractionsaythere’rethree of you:Thepersonyouthinkyouare; thepersonotherpeoplethinkyouare; andthepersonyoureallyare.So,you’re backtosquareone,exceptnowyouhave toconsiderandwatchoutforthepersonotherpeoplethinkyouare. Allthiswoulddefinitelygettoo weirdforme.So,I’mjustgoingtodo thebestIcanasIam,happyandgratefulforeverydayandallourblessings. I’llleavethesearchforanalteregoto others,wishingeveryonepeaceofmind andhappiness.

Readerreminds of‘CircleofLife’

Editor:

Whenpeoplepointoutthatwind turbineskillhundredsofbirdsdaily, proponentsofwindmillssaythatcats killmorebirdsthantheirturbinesdo.

Catsaresupposedtokillbirds— theyeatthem,it’spartofthebalanceof nature.

Ifweletwindturbinesbebuiltoffof ourshore,therotting,stinkingcarcasses ofdeadbirdsaregoingtowashupon ourbeachesbythehundredseveryday andnight.

P.S.—WehadwindfarmsinCalifornia.Ourelectricbillsdidn’tgo downasproponentspromised,they justkeptgoingupliketheyalways had,andhundredsofdeadbirdswere lyingonthefreewayandinthefields undertheturbineseverytimewedrove past.

Readerapplaudstown staffduringblizzard

Editor:

WehaveownedourhouseinSouth Bethanyfor27years.MywifeandIbecamepermanentresidentsthreeyears ago.WeloveSouthBethanyandthe community.Weareveryhappyand, whilewestillwork,weplanonretiring here.

Throughtheyearstherehavebeen severalmajorwinterstorms.Thispast week’sblizzardwasamongthebiggest. Muchofthecommunity,includingus, werewithoutpowerforseveraldays. Whilefacedwithmanyobstacles,includingnopower,noheat,downed electricalwires,nointernet,snowfilledstreets,andtreesandlargelimbs blockingroads,ourlocalgovernment didanexcellentjobkeepingusinformed,pushingDelmarvaPowerto fixthepower-relatedproblems(Who knowshowlongrepairswouldhave takenbutfortheseefforts?),clearing roads(inabout12hours,overnight) andcreatingawarmandinvitingenvironmentintownhallforresidents needingabreakfromtheircoldand darkhomes.

Undoubtedly,therewillbepeople unhappywithbeinginthedarkand coldforsolong,eventhoughitwould behardtoblameanyonepersonor groupofpeople.That’sunderstandable.

That said,IcommendallofSouth Bethany’sstaffandespeciallyourmayor, Edie Dondero,whoworkedtirelesslyto getthingsfixed.

And,abigshout-outtothePublic Worksteam.Thiswasnosmalltask, andtheyworkedextremelyhardto makethingsmanageableforallofus.

Welldone,andmuchappreciated. RichBar SouthBethany

Readergrateful forBethanystaff

Editor:

Abigthank-youtotheBethany BeachPublicWorksDepartmentfor clearingtheboardwalkafterourrecent winterstorm.

Asanavid,dailywalkeroftheboardwalk (boardwalker),itwaswonderfulto beabletogetoutofthehouseandwalk theboardsafterthatcrazystorm.It’s thelittlethingsthatoftentimesmean themost!

MichaelCullinan OceanView

Donderocritical ofDelmarvaPower

Editor:

DelmarvaPowerhassomeexplainingtodo.Thelightswentoutinmost SouthBethanyhomesatabout8:30 Sundaynightastheblizzardwasraging outside.By3p.m.Wednesdayafternoon,morethan500customers,includingourtownhallandpolice department,werestillwithoutpower. Servicewasrestoredtoslightlymore thanhalfofthemby4p.m.,buttheremainderwaitedhoursmore.Itwasn’t untiltheearlyhoursofThursdaymorningthatpowerwasrestoredtoallcustomersinSouthBethany.Manyofus spentfournightsinunheatedhomesin freezingtemperatures,whichwasdiffi-

cultanduncomfortable.Butitwasn’t therealproblem.

Themuchbiggerissueistheinconsistent,inaccurate“estimatedrestoration times” offeredbyDelmarvatoitscustomersviatheirappandwebsite,bytext messagesandbyautomatedphonecalls. Everycoupleofhoursthroughoutthe durationoftheoutage,theestimated restorationtimeschanged—and changedwildly.Customerswhoopted toreceivetextandphonenotifications fromthecompanywerereceivingboth simultaneously,andeachofferedadifferentrestorationtime.Itquicklybecameclearthatwhateveralgorithm,AI or voodoothatwasbehindthe“customercare”notificationswasnotactu-

allyincontactwiththecrewsworking onthegroundbutwasgeneratingseeminglyrandomrestorationtimesthathad nobasisinreality.

ThisisrecklessanddangerousbehaviorbyDelmarvaPowerthatputcustomersafetyinjeopardy.Someofour residentsbasedtheirdecisionson whethertoremainintheirhomesor seekshelterelsewherebasedonthese faultyestimates,ultimatelyputting theminanunsafecondition.Elderly residentsandthoseneedingpowerfor medicalequipmentwereespeciallyat risk.Andwhilemyfellowresidentsand Isatshiveringinthedark,thefolksat Delmarvawereonsocialmediareferringcustomerstotheirwebsiteandapp toreceiveestimatedrestorationtimes. (SeetheirpostonXfromTuesday,Feb. 24.)Sincetheycouldn’treallytellus whenthepowerwouldcomeback,perhapstheywereintentionallyincitingour rageasanalternatesourceofheat.

Makenomistake,wearegratefulfor thecrewswhoworkedaroundtheclock to restorepower.Weappreciatetheir diligenceinrepairingtheextensive damagetotheirinfrastructureandgettingallcustomersbackinservice.But ourresidentsdeservetoknowwhyDelmarvaPowerwasunpreparedforthe severityofthisstorm,andwhytheir communicationsweregrosslymislead-

ingandirresponsible.Theyshouldbe madetoimmediatelycorrecttheiroutagealertnotificationprocessandconveyanceofpowerrestoration informationbeforethenext“historic” weatherevent.Givenhowmuchdeliverychargesfortheirratepayershaveincreased,theycertainlyhavetheprofits todoso.

EdieDondero,Mayor TownofSouthBethany

ReaderssupportMaly formayor

Editor:

Thereisonecandidatewhorises abovetheothersduetohis50yearsof publicservice.Heandhiswifesettled inOceanViewin2004.Hewas awardedaBSandMSdegreeinsociologyfromLoyolaCollegeandthe UniversityofBaltimore,respectively.

HeservedintheU.S.Armyforsix yearsandwashonorablydischargedin 1972.HeservedintheBaltimorePoliceDepartmentuntilhisretirement in1993.Heservedasthepublicsafety directorattheCommunityCollegeof BaltimoreCountyuntilhisretirement in2003.

Heservedsevenyearsonthetown councilofOceanViewandwasselectedasthemayorprotemforsixof thoseyears.HeservedontheHunters RunCommunityHOABoardforsix years.HecurrentlyservesonOcean

View’sPlanning&ZoningCommissionandtheBoardofAssessments.

Hiscommunityservicealsoincludesaninvitedguestlectureratthe FBIAcademyinQuantico,Va.,and theCatonsvilleCommunityCollege inBaltimore,Md.Hewasavolunteer instructorforAARPSafeDriving Coursefor10years,aswellasMountaireThanksgivingforThousands, Cops&GoblinsinOceanViewand SpecialOlympics,tomentionafew.

ThecandidateI’mtalkingaboutis TomMaly.Tom’sserviceinfederal, county,city,townandcommunity governmentmakeshimthemostappealingcandidateinthiselection.

Don andMarilynKays OceanView

LocalScoutshares infoonjourney

Editor:

IhavebeenpartoftheScouting programforsevenyearsnow,froma TigertoaStar,andhaveenjoyedevery minuteofit.NotadaygoesbythatI don’tuseaskillthatScoutinghas taughtme.IamJonathanKohrfrom Troop281,andIbelieveyoushould joinScouts.

ScoutingAmericaprovidesfun,excitingprogramsforallagesupto18 andforsomeprogramsevento21! Adultscanalsoparticipateandjoinin thefunactivities.Scoutingdevelops

skillsthatschoolwon’tteachyou.From cookingtoautomotivemaintenanceto fundraising,itcoversalmostanything thatmayinterestyou.Notonlydoyou gettolearnandbuilduptheseskills, butyougettodoitwithawholegroup offriends!

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InOctober2025,Ihadplanneda triptotheAntietamNationalBattlefieldwhenthegovernmentshutdown threwawrenchinmyplans.Withthe supportofthewonderfulscoutleaders andmyparents,wemanagedtoovercomethisobstacleandmakethetrip onethatwillberememberedfora while.

Scoutinginstillsstrongvaluesin youngpeoplethroughtheScoutOath andScoutLaw.TheseguidingprinciplesarewhatyoufindinaScout,includingservicetoothers,dutytoGod andcountry,andthecommitmentto alwaysdoone’sbest.Thisfoundationis whatScoutingaimstodevelopin youngboysandgirls,andwhyyou shouldconsiderjoining.

JonathanKohr,Troop281 ScoutingAmerica

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•Curbsidegarbageandrecycling

• Professionalpropertymanagement

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Frankfordmaynothavehadatown councilelectionthisyear,buttwonew councilmembersweresworninthis week.

Themunicipalelection,setforearly February,wascanceledwhenonlytwo candidatesfiledforthethreeseatsup forgrabsthisyear:KyleQuillen,incumbent,andnewcomerBrittneyOutten.IncumbentsPamelaDavisand JamesSampledidnotfileforre-election.

AttheTuesday,March3,Frankford TownCouncilmeeting,Outtenand Quillenwereswornin,alongwithEdmundFerencie,whowastheonlypersontostepforwardtofillthethird

openseataftertheFeb.7electionwas canceled.

Ferencieisaformersuperintendent withtheBaltimoreCityHousingAuthority.SincemovingtoFrankford,he hasoperatedahomeimprovement company.HeisamemberoftheFrankfordVolunteerFireCompany,wherehe chairstheWays&MeansCommittee andservesassafetyofficerandrescue captain.HeisalsoamemberofEnvisionFrankford,acommunityservice organizationthatsponsorseventsinthe town.

Aftertheelectionwascanceled,the Townpostedthecouncilseatopening onitsFacebookpageandsetadeadline ofFeb.20forinterestedpartiesto apply.TownManagerSheldonHudson saidthisweekthathehadreviewed

Ferencie’sresume.

“He’sgotprivate-andpublic-sector experienceontheconstructionside, whichwillbeveryvaluabletothe council,”Hudsonsaid.Alongwithhis communityservice,HudsonsaidFerencie“morethancheckstheboxes,as farasI’mconcerned,”toserveonthe council.

“Ifeelthesame.Ithinkhe’llbea greatcouncilmember,”CouncilPresidentGregWelchsaid.

CouncilmembersvotedunanimouslyatTuesday’sspecialmeetingto appointFerencietothevacantseat.

Shortlyafterward,thecouncil openeditsregularmeetingandheldits annualreorganization,resultingin Welchbeingre-electedascouncilpresidentafterbeingnominatedbyQuillen.

Oceanfront Dining Right on the Boardwalk Quillen,OuttenswornintoFrankfordcouncil

WelchthennominatedQuillenforvice president,replacingDavisintheposition.JohnWrightwasre-electedasthe council’ssecretary/treasurerafterbeing nominatedbyWelch.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncilvoted unanimouslytoapproveanewfee schedule,whichincludeschangestothe wayitchargesforFreedomofInformationActRequests.Thenewfeestructuresetsa$25-per-hourfeeforFOIA requests,withthefirsthourfreeof charge.Thefeewillbechargedin15minuteincrements.Copiesremain50 centsperpage.

Themovecame,officialssaid,aftera townresidentmadesuchfrequent FOIArequeststhattheworkbecame onerousforTownClerkHeather Bernat,promptingthecounciltoaddressthefeestructure.Thenewstructureincludesaclausethatallowsthe townmanagertoenforcethefeeseven ifFOIAfeeshadnotbeenenforcedin thepast.

“Thereasonthislanguagewasadded isthatitgivesHeathercover,”Hudson said.

“Sometimeswegetburdensomerequests,”Welchsaid.

“Somethinglikethiskindofpreventsabuse,”Quillensaid.

Thecouncilalsoaddressedcomplaintsfromresidentsaboutvehicles drag-racingonHonoluluRoad.

“It’sgettingoutofhand.It’sadrag strip,andit’sonlygoingtogetworse withsummercoming,”oneresident said,addingthathebelievesthedrivers arehigh-schoolstudents.“Theygoside byside,80milesanhour,”hesaid.

Outten,wholiveson ClaytonAvenue,saidsheisalsofamiliarwiththe speedingsituation.

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BernatsaidFrankfordPoliceDepartmentChiefKevinSmithrecently hadanencounterwithoneofthedriversandlethimknowtherehavebeen complaints,andthathetoldthestudent,“Ifyoudon’tstopthis,I’mgoing togo”toIndianRiverHighSchool “andhavethempullyourparkingpass.” (Smithwasnotatthecouncilmeeting.)

“Itseemslike,ifit’shappeningatthe sametimeofday,weshouldbeableto addressit,”Welchsaid.

BothOuttenandtheresidentsaid theincidentshappenbeforeandright afterschool.

“It’susuallyfirstthinginthemorning,whenthey’regoingtoschool,” Outtensaid,aswellasafterschool, around2:30p.m.

Althoughresidentssaidthepolice departmenthassetupintheproblem areas,onesaidoftheofficer,“He’s nevertherewhenthey’respeeding.”

HudsonsaidhewouldletSmith knowthatthespeedinghadcontinued afterhespoketothestudentaboutit.

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ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

UponopeningthedoortoLani Lou’sBrew,thecreamy,fruityaromaof coconutfillstheair.Thewarmscent leadstosmoothcoffeeandwelcoming vibesinthenewMillsborocafé.

“Iwantthistobeaplacethatbrings peopletogethertohaveasenseofcom-

munity,”saidownerJennaLeCruz.“I wantedtostartacoffeeshopforalong time.I’vehadaloveofcoffeeforever.”

Callitasecondactinlife,asLeCruz movedtoDelawareanddecidedto chasethatlongtimedream.Aftersome lifedetours,shefoundthiscozyMain StreetspotandopenedinDecember.

Attheshop,peoplecanpausefrom theircomingsandgoings—literally,it’s

locatedbetweentheeastboundand westboundmainstreetsofdowntown Millsboro.

Theycansitatthehigh-toptables, orrelaxonaredleathercouch,insoft armchairs,withspareblankets,board games,jigsawpuzzles,abooknookor adultcoloringkits.

“Iwantpeopletocomeandsitand gettoknoweachother,”shesaid.“I

CoastalPointphotos•LauraWalter JennaLeCruzsitsinacomfychairwhile enjoyingfreshbrewinhernewcafé, LaniLou’sBrew,inMillsboro.

want thistobeasafeplaceforeverybody.…Whenyouwalkthroughthis door,you’reloved,andyou’retreated withrespectandyou’resafehere.And that’sthebiggestthing.”

ComingfromSantaCruz,Calif.,she saidpeopletherewouldsipahotdrink atthebeachorafavoritecafé.

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“Iloveditbecauseeverybodyknew everybody.Itwasaplacethatwe’dall congregatealmostdaily,andeverybody wouldjusttalk…”

Acomfortingatmospherecanheal thesoul,especiallyafterLeCruz’s2015 cancerdiagnosis.Aftertreatments,she andherdogwouldrewardthemselves withtripstothelocalcoffeeshop.

“LaniLou”wasanicknameforthe AmericanStaffordshireterrierwhoaccompaniedLeCruzthroughallthose toughtimes,beforepassingawayfrom herowndisease.

“Shewasmyfamily,mybuddy,” LeCruzsaid.

Today,LaniLou’sBrewsisapuppositivecafé.Dogscannotdineinside, buttheycanenjoyasmall“pupcup”of whippedcream,andoutdoorseatingis expectedthisspring.

Thecafé’shomeydécorincludesartworkofLeCruz’sfamily’svariousrescue dogs.

“Dogsaresocoolbecausetheylivein themoment,”whichisagoodreminder tobekindtothosearoundus,shesaid.

Manyofthedrinksarealsonamed forthepups’personalities,suchasNitro Nash,namedfortheYorkiewhowas hyperlikeespresso,andCharlieChai teafortheverycooldog.

AlsolookforMoose’sMocha, Archie’sAmericano,Mochi’sCappuccino,espressos,lattes,coldbrew,macchiatos,smoothies,hotchocolate(tryit withaflavorshot!),andteaforall moods:lemon,sweetorange,vanilla, peachgreen,EarlGrey,Englishbreakfast,chamomileandmore.

Customersarealreadytakingnoteof sweetspreparedbyalocalbaker:banana sconeswithbrownsugarglaze,Lani Lou’sBrewBaroffrostedcoffee-chocolatecake,strawberrycrumbbarwith vanillafrosting,cranberryorangeloaf andmore.

Breakfastsandwichesandother quick-grabitemsarealsoavailable.

Coffeeisthespotlight,andLani Lou’ssourcestheirbeansfromKaua’i, Hawaii.

“Peoplearelike,‘DoyouhaveKona?’ Ihavebetter!Itdoesn’thaveabitteraftertaste,it’sverysmooth,it’sgentle,it’s soulful.It’sjustgood,”LeCruzsaid.

One customer,shesaid,hadnever enjoyedcoffeebecauseofthebitterness, andnowhelovestheKaua’iblend,just black.

Butpeoplecanflavortheircoffees withoatmilk,almondmilk,half-andhalf,honey,maplesyrup,brownsugar, rawsugar,steviaandmore.

“Wearealwaystryingnewthings. Wehadastrawberrychocolatelatte, andpeoplelovedit,andithadthe strawberryfoamontop.”

Anotherpopularlatteincludes espressowithoatmilk,caramelsyrup, foamandbrownsugarsprinkle.

LaniLou’sisadrop-offlocationfor ClothingOurKids,sopeoplecandonatebrand-newclothing(tagsattached) forlocalchildreninneed.Guestscan also“ScatterKindness”bypurchasinga coffeeforsomeoneinneed.(Thestaff willhangacoffeeticketontheboard, thenredeemitforsomeonewhoneeds it.)

“It’sjustawayforthecommunityto help eachother,”saidLeCruz.“Weare allonecommunity.It’simportantforus tohelpeachotherout.”

LaniLou’sBrewislocatedat213 MainStreet,Suite3,Millsboro.The shopcurrentlyopensdailyfrommorningtomid-afternoon.Discountsare availableforfirst-responders,nurses, teachersandgovernmentworkers,includingmilitary.Contactthemat(302) 500-0963oronsocialmedia.

Peoplecanalsobuymugs,shopswag, andbagsofcoffeeorespresso.Other giftsandtrinketssupportlocalbusinessesandnonprofits.

DestaniMarchelleGibbs,37

Withheartsthatarebothbroken andgrateful,herfamilycelebrated thebeautifullifeofDestani MarchelleGibbs,37,ofLaurel,Del., whopassedawayonFeb.14,2026. ShewasbornonNov.16,1988,in Lewes,Del.,toLarryGibbsJr.and Emma(Holden)Gibbs,andwasthe oldestofthreechildren.

Shespentherchildhoodbetween Clarksville,Del.,andHarbeson,Del., whereshehadaclosenessandbond withcousinsRonald“Ron-Ron” Holden,Katrina“Trina”Holdenand Latoya“Toya”Holden,whowere raisedtogetherlikesiblings.Gibbs attendedsummercamps,playedfield hockey,rantrack,wasacheerleader andlovedreading.Shehadtwospecialplaymates,herauntCassandra GibbsandcousinShaundaMoore.

GibbsattendedschoolsintheIndianRiverandCapeHenlopen schooldistricts,andgraduatedfrom SussexTechnicalHighSchoolin 2006.SheformedlifelongfriendshipswithCynthiaBarnes,GeraldlishaMitchell,Megan Deiter-SamuelsandDionndra Rooks.

Shewentontostartalengthycareerinthehospitalityindustrybefore workingatM&TBank,whereshe carriedherselfwithprofessionalism anddetermination.Yet,beyondher career,shehadatruepassionfor cooking—agiftsheusedtobring peopletogether.Shelovedhosting dinnersandcateringevents,which ultimatelyledtotheformationofher ownbusiness—Catered2You Catering.Whethershewastrying newrecipesorexploringfoodsfrom differentcultureswhiletraveling,she foundjoyinflavors,experiencesand thestoriesbehindthem.

Gibbswasaradiantlightinthe livesofallwhoknewher.Adevoted mother,lovingdaughter,sister,partnerandfriend,shepouredherwhole heartintothepeoplesheloved.Her greatestprideandjoywerehersons —OmarLongJr.,RashadLongand LegendLong—whomshelivedfor andsupportedendlessly,especiallyin theirsportsandeverydreamthey daredtochase.Shesharedaloving partnershipwithOmarLongSr.

Shewaswitty,nurturing,andincrediblykind—thekindofsoulwho wouldgiveherlasttosomeoneelse withouthesitation.Evenduringher ownchallenges,shespokelifeinto thosearoundher.Sheencouraged, upliftedandbelievedinotherswhen theystruggledtobelieveinthemselves.

Herbeautywasnotonlyseen—it wasfelt.Itwasinherlaughter,her comfortingwords,herwarmembracesandtheunwaveringwayshe

showedupforthepeoplesheloved. Sheworkedhardtoachievehergoals andshowedherchildren,familyand friendswhatstrength,resilienceand gracetrulylooklike.

Thoughhertimeherewasfartoo short,Gibbs’impactiseverlasting. Sheleavesbehindalegacyoflove, faith,perseveranceandjoy.“Wecelebrateherlifenotjustfortheyears shelived,butforthecountlesshearts shetouchedandtheloveshegaveso freely.Hermemorywillcontinueto liveoninherchildren,herfamily, andineverylifesheencouragedto keepgoing,keeploving,andkeep believinginbetterdays.Inhonoring Destani,wedonotsaygoodbye— wesaythankyou.Thankyouforthe love.Thankyouforthelaughter. Thankyouforthelight.”

Gibbswasprecededindeathby hergreat-grandparents,Elijahand LottieMills,andWilliamGibbs; grandparents,HenryHoldenJr.and MaryRoseHolden;andaunts, MarylandHolden,MarilynHoldenGibbsandVernethaHolden.Sheis survivedbyherparents,LarryGibbs Jr.andEmmaGibbs;sons,Omar LongJr.,RashadLongandLegend Long;sisters,LashayeandKyla Gibbs;great-grandmother,Lillian Gibbs;grandparents,LarryGibbsSr. andKathleenGibbs;uncle,Henry HoldenIII;andaunts,RubyMarshall,MachelandCassandraGibbs. Shewillbedearlymissedbyher partner,OmarLongSr.;extraspecial uncle,RonaldGibbs;andahostof familyandfriends.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat CalvaryPentecostalChurch,13325

WorcesterHighway,Bishopville, Md.,onSaturday,March7,2026,at 11a.m.,withaviewingfrom10to 11a.m.,priortothestartoftheservice.IntermentwillimmediatelyfollowatZoarGoldenAcres.Herlife memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

RobertF.‘Bob’Lesperance,87

RobertF.“Bob”Lesperance,87, wasborninCortland,N.Y.,onDec. 4,1938.Hecrossedoverthebaron Feb.22,2026,inDagsboro,Del.He wasthesonofGaleW.Lesperance andErmaAlineLattinLesperance. HegraduatedfromCortlandJunior/SeniorHighSchoolinJuneof 1956.HeenlistedintheU.S.Navy onJuly18,1956,andbecameanair trafficcontroller.Hisactive-dutycareerintheNavyspanned23years, withserviceinEngland;onthe U.S.S.Saratoga,CVA-60;andat NavalAirStationsatSanford,Fla., QuonsetPoint,R.I.,Oceana,VirginiaBeach,Va.,WillowGrove,Pa., Kingsville,Texas,andPensacola,Fla. Hewasselectedasthefirst“Sailorof theYear”atQuonsetPointinOctoberof1966.Hewaspromotedto warrantofficeronJune30,1967.He retiredfromactivedutyonJune30, 1979,aschiefwarrantofficer,W-4.

Lesperance’snextcareerwasin FederalCivilServiceforthechiefof NavalOperations,Washington, D. C.,servingasasupervisoryaeronauticalinformationspecialist.He wastheheadoftheNavalFlightInformationGrouplocatedatthe WashingtonNavyYard.Heretired onJan.1,2001,asaGM-14andre-

locatedtoDelaware.

Hefoundretirementboring,sohe answeredthecallforvolunteersto jointheU.S.CoastGuardAuxiliary onApril2,2003.Hewaselected flotillavice-commander,flotillacommander,divisionvice-commander anddivisioncommander.Healso servedinseveralstaffofficerpositions,qualifiedasaboatcrewmember,vesselexaminerandinstructor. Heservedasthedivisioninformationservicesstaffofficerformore than18years.

Lesperancewasprecededindeath byhisparents;byhisoldestson, StevenLesperance;andbyasister, BetteDoolittle.Heissurvivedbyhis wife,KathrynMaryHaughLesperance;twosons,ChrisandMarkLesperance;adaughter,SuzanneHill; twostep-sons,JeffandSteveBoyd; 10grandchildren;andfivegreatgrandchildren.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10 to11:30a.m.onFriday,March6, 2026,attheOceanViewChappelof MelsonFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRoad,OceanView, Del.Aservicewithmilitaryhonors willfollowattheDelawareVeterans MemorialCemetery,26669Patriots wayMillsboro,Del.Donations,in lieuofflowers,maybecontributedto theNavy/MarineCorpsReliefSocietybyvisitingwww.nmcrs.orgorto CoastGuardMutualAssistanceby visitingwww.mycgma.org.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Fire&Iceproceedsdonatedtolocalorganizations

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TherecentFire&IceFestival —withits“IntheFirstState” themecelebratingDelaware’s 250thanniversary—broughtin morethan$51,000incharitable contributionsforareaorganizations.

Recipientsoftheproceedsof ticketedevents,merchandisesales anddonation-drivenactivities gatheredatTheSaltedRim restaurantinMillvilleonThursday, Feb.26,torecognizethedonations.

TheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce,which sponsoredFire&Icefortheninth year,providedabreakdownofwhat the10charitableorganizationsreceived,aswellasalookathowthe weekend’sactivitiesboostedthe beach-areaeconomyduringatraditionallyslowtimeofyear.

Theticketedeventproceedsincluded:

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

AtitsFeb.26ChamberAfterHourseventatTheSaltedRimrestaurantinMillville,theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercecelebratedwithlocalorganizationsthat benefittedfromproceeds fromFire&Icecharitableevents.Fire&Ice,heldFriday,Feb.6,toSunday,Feb.8,afterbeingpostponedaweekduetoweather,netted$51,227forareaorganizations.

•$20,000raisedforSussex CountyHabitatforHumanityandMeals onWheelsthroughthesaleof657tickets fortheTastingTour;

•$7,172fortheSouthCoastalEmer-

gencyDepartment&CancerCenter throughthesaleof250ticketsforthe DrinkCompetition;

•$6,650fortheMillvilleVolunteerFire

Companythroughthesaleof512tickets fortheChiliCook-Off;

•$4,500fortheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanythroughthesaleof217

ticketsforTasteofBethany;

•$3,655forMason-Dixon VFWPost7234through341 mealspurchasedattheVFW ChickenDinner;

•$2,500forSanta’sLettersat SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery;

•$2,000forDelawareState ParksthroughFire&Icemerchandisesales;

•$1,344forJohnM.Clayton ElementarySchoolthroughdonationsatachildren’sinflatablesarea;

•$1,328fortheHistoricVillageinOceanViewthroughthe HistoryTrailKick-OffatJohn WestPark;

•$828forSouthCoastal EmergencyDepartment&Cancer CenterattheBeerGardeninJohn WestPark;and

•$750fortheRoxanaVolunteerFireCompanythroughSundayBrunchatTheSaltedRim. Inadditiontothosecharitable contributionstoareaorganizations, thefestivaldirectlyinvested $43,000inlocalbusinesses throughthepurchaseofsupplies, entertainmentandotheritemsforthe weekendofactivities,notcountingmoney spentbyfestivalattendeesatlocaleateries andshops.

Galleryone‘ExploringYourEnvironment’withspringexhibit

GalleryOnethisweekannouncedits Marchshow,“ExploringYourEnvironment,”opentothepublicthrough April.

ArtistPabloPicassosaid,“Theartist isareceptacleforemotionsthatcome fromallovertheplace:fromthesky, fromtheearth,fromascrapofpaper, fromapassingshape,fromaspider’s web,”representativesnoted.“Thisdescribestheartist’spersonalenvironment andit’swhattheartistsofGalleryOne areinspiredbythismonth.

“Artistsoftenreflecttheirenvironment bycapturingthebeautyandchallengesofnatureintheirwork,”they said.“In‘PointReyesHistoricD Ranch,’anacrylicbyDaleSheldon,the artistcapturesthebeautyof‘apicturesqueandruggedranchdatingbackto 1870whichsitsalongaroadleadingout toalighthouseatPointReyes.Just northofSanFrancisco,thebeautyand grandeurofthelandscapehereiscapturedwiththePacificOceanoffinthe distance,justoutofviewyetpalpable.”

In “MyFavoriteLady,”awatercolor byCindyBeyer,theartistwascaptivatedbythebeautyofherfavoriteorchid,shesaid,whenshenoticedone eveningthatthesunshiningonthemajesticwhiteorchidwasactuallyglistening.

CoastalPoint•Submitted GalleryOneissettoshowcaseits newestshow,‘ExploringYourEnvironment’fromMarch3toApril1.Above,is DaleSheldon’sacrylic,‘PointReyesHistoric DRanch,andright,CherylWisbrock’sacrylic,‘ExploringmyBackyard,’ arejusttwoofthemanyworksofart featuredintheMarchshowatthe gallery.

“Artistsarekeenobserversofthe naturalworld,andsometimesthatattentivenessisrewardedwithaglimpse intotheanimalkingdom.ForCheryl Wisbrock,inheracrylicpainting,‘ExploringtheBackyard,’shespiedina standoftreesandwildbrushbehindthe gallery,amotherdeerandhertwinsexploringandenjoyingthewildhoneysuckleandwarmsunshine.”

ArtistLesleyMcCaskillwasluckyto observefromherstudiowindowanunusualgrosbeak,depictedintheacrylic painting,“WinterVisitor.”“Itwaslike heposedforme,”McCaskillsaid.

ArtistLauraHickmanandhercaninecompanionexploretheirnatural environmentdaily.In“MorningWalk,” Hickman’spastelpainting,shecommemoratesthisritual.

“EverymorningItakemydogfora ridetothebeachand,ifit’sasunny brightday,wegoforanicewalk.Itis verymuchabigpartofexploringour environmentduringtheoffseasonin Bethany.”

Thistimeofyear,theenvironment canbeabitlimited.ArtistJoyceCondry didthebestshecouldwithwhatshehas inheracrylicpainting,“MyBackyard.”

“ThisFebruary,outdoorexplorations havebeenlimitedtowhatIamableto seefromthehouse,cuttingsfrommy yard,andimagesofwhatIhopetosee therethissummer.”

Shecreatedanethereal,almostabstract,paintingofpastandfuturegardendelights.

GalleryOne,locatedonRoute26 (AtlanticAvenue)inOceanView,is opendailyfrom10a.m.to4p.m.

Doo-Wophelpsgettheareathroughtheblizzard

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

VisitingDinoFradelosintheWEES-FM radiostudioisacombinationofeducation aboutmusic—particularlydoo-wop—and spendingtimewithafriend.

Laughingwhenarecentguestinthestudioaskediflisteningtodoo-wopmadeiteasiertogetthroughtheBlizzardof2026, Fradelossaidthat,attheveryleast,asnowstormisagoodtimetosayinsideandenjoy music.

It’sbeenatleast20yearssinceFradelos, knownas“theDeanofDoo-Wop,”started volunteeringatWEES,chattingwithlisteners whocallhim,effortlesslyinsertingCDsinto theconsole,readingfromhandwrittenscripts andsharingdetailsaboutsingers—allonFridayafternoonsinthelittleglass-enclosedstudioatGoldCoastMallinOceanCity,Md.

OtherdiscjockeysonWEESincludeBob Murphy,whoplaysmusicfromthelate1960s and1970s;DenisJenkins,whohasacomedy showandtakesrequestforsongs;andBill Freedman,whoplaysraremusic.

“Ithinkit’sbeen20yearssinceIstarted doingthis.Maybe21,”Fradelossaidonarecentafternoon,betweensongs,butthenum-

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora WEES-FMDJDino‘theDeanofDooWop’Fradeloseducateshislistenerson thefinerpointsofdoo-wop.

berofyearsmatterslesstohimthansharing themusicheloves,songshesingsalongwith, sometimeswaitingforaparticularhighnote thenpointingandsaying,“Listentothis.”

Retiredfromworkasarepresentativewho soldhotelamenities—suchasthelittlesoaps inhotelroombathrooms—Fradelosisremindedofmaltshopsandhappydayswhen hehearsdoo-wopandsongslike“Unchained Melody,”whichwasnotoriginallyrecordedby theRighteousBrothers,asmanybelieve, thoughthatisthemostpopularversion.

Awidowerwhowasmarriedtohiswife, Shirley,for46yearsandwhohasason,a grandchildandthreegreat-grandchildren,he saidheisattractedtotheharmoniesandlyrics ofdoo-wopandalsolistenstoitathome. Amonghisfavoritesare“Deserie,”theRighteousBrothers’“You’veLostThatLovingFeeling”(asonghesaidhasa“greatvocal background”)and“UnchainedMelody.”

“Goodafternoon.ThisisDinoFradelos, ‘theDeanofDooWop,’comingtoyoufrom cloudyOceanCity,Md.We’regoingtobe withyouuntil4:30,andwe’regoingtobefeaturingthegreatmusicgenreofdoo-wop.The firsthalf-hourwillfeatureHerb’sFavorites. Hewasmyneighbor,andweusedtotalk aboutalotofthesesongs.At3o’clock,wewill bedoingdoo-wop,”hesaid,preparingtoplay aJay&theAmericanssong.

“JayBlack,theleadsinger,hadaback-

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HalltotalkNanticokehistoryinBethany

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

Thisengagingjourneydelvesintothe perseveranceandprosperityoftheNanticokepeople,whohavecontinuedtothrive despiteenduringsignificantchanges throughouttheirhistory.Byattending, youwilldevelopadeeperappreciationfor thetribe’smeaningfulcontributionsto SussexCountyandtheirenduringlegacy, whichiscarefullypreservedforthebene-

fitofthenextSevenGenerations. AlifelongSussexCountyresident,Dr. Hall‘scareerincludesanotable29yearsat DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege (JackF.OwensCampus),wheresheretiredin2010afterservingwithdistinction.Hallisdevotedtosafeguardingthe history,heritage,andcultureoftheNanticokeIndianTribe.Overfiveyears,she contributedasaTribalCouncilmember. Currently,shefulfillstheroleofHistorian andchairsboththeCommemorationand ScholarshipCommitteesfortheNanticokeIndianAssociation,Inc.

Hall’scommitmenttoserviceextends tovariousorganizations.Sheisanactive memberoftheCommitteeonNative AmericanMinistry(CoNAM)withinthe Peninsula-DelawareConferenceand servesontheUniversityofDelaware’sSea GrantAdvisoryBoard.Additionally,she holdsboardpositionswiththeMilton ChamberofCommerceandtheBeebe MedicalCenter.ShechairsBeebe’sPatient&FamilyAdvisoryCouncil (PFAC).Hallisalsorecognizedasthe PastChairoftheBoardofDirectorsfor SouthernDelawareTourism(SDT)and

currentlychairsSDT’sMarketingCommittee.

groundinopera,andwhenIplaythissong youcanseetheresemblanceinhismusic.It’s called‘CaraMia.’Thishadagooddescription ofAmericabackinthelate’60s,Ibelieve,and thisoneiscalled‘OnlyInAmerica.’Iwould listentothewords.Seehowthingsare,”he advised.

Hewasreferringtolyricsthatstate,inpart, “OnlyinAmericacouldadreamlikethis cometrue.Couldaguylikemestartwith nothingandendupwithyou.OnlyinAmerica,landofopportunity,wouldaclassygirllike youfallforapoorboylikeme.”

Themost-playedslow-dancesong,“UnchainedMelody,”prompts“everyonetojump upanddancewhenwedooursock-hops,”he said.

“It’saone-of-a-kindsong,andit’sconsideredthemostplayedslow-dancesong.…A lotofpeoplehavedoneit,butIthinkthisguy ownsthissong,”hesaid,playingthe1965versionrecordedbyTheRighteousBrotherswith BobbyHatfield.

AmongthoseinthemusicindustryFradelossaidhemostadmiresforhiscontributions tothefieldisthelate(andcontroversial)HarveyPhillip“Phil”Spector.TheAmerican recordproducerandsongwriter,whodiedin 2021,isknownforinnovativerecording.

“PhilSpectorwasoneoftheleadersinthe doo-wopmovement.Hehadawallofsound, whichwasphenomenal.Hebroughtinafullblownorchestra,withoboes,cellos,andhad somekindofechochamber.Someofhisearly songswereveryunique,withdrumrollswhere theydidn’texistinthepast.

“Oh,yes,I’mafanofhis,”Fradelosacknowledges,“buthewasanutcase.Hewas convictedofmurder.Heshothisgirlfriend, andhewasinprison.Musically,hewasway aheadofhistime,buthediedinprison,” Fradelossaid.

Duringeachshow,startingat2:30p.m.on Fridaysat107.9-FM,theFenwickIslandresidentrepeatshistrademarksayings,“Oh,how itusedtobe”and“Keepthemusicalive.”

“Ilikethemusic.Ilikeharmony.AndI enjoybeingontheairbecauseoftheinteractionwiththelisteners.Peoplecallandrequest asong.Theymightrequest‘TheGreatPretender.’Theyreallyknowtheirstuff.Youcan’t foolthem,”hesaid,addingthattheylisten fromOceanView,FenwickIsland,Selbyville,

BethanyBeachandLewes,aswellastownsin Maryland.ACrownsville,Md.,nativewho movedtotheEasternShoreintheearly 1990s,Fradelosalsoposestriviaquestionsand awardsCDs.

Hisfavoritemusicwaspopularbecause,in thatera,hesaid,songsweren’tvulgar.

“Theywerelovestoriesandgirlsbreaking up,songslike‘YouLostThatLovingFeeling.’ Theyweren’tcontroversial.Thevocalgroups’ vocalharmonywasawesome.Therewasno smut,”hesaid.

“Theywantedpeopletolistentothemusic andenjoyitformanyyearstocome.Thatreallywasthewayitusedtobe.”

TheeventissponsoredbytheBethany BeachCultural&HistoricalAffairs CommitteeandwilltakeplaceinTown Hall,214GarfieldParkway,at5p.m. Since2005theBethanyBeachCulturalandHistoricalAffairsCommittee hasbeensponsoringculturaleventsduringtheoffseason.Topicsofinterestrun thegamutfromshipwrecksandtreasures tomusicandhistorictales.Allprograms arefreeandopentothepublic. Friday, April 3rd 10am-4pm Saturday, April 4th 10am-4pm

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SouthernDelaware Tourismannounces 2026photocontest

TocelebrateSouthernDelawareandto keepittopofmindthroughoutthewinter withvisitorsplanning2026travel,SouthernDelawareTourismislaunchingits 10thAnnualSouthernDelawareTourism PhotoContest.Bothlocalsandvisitorsare beinginvitedandencouragedtoenter. Entrieswillbeacceptedbeginningat midnightonJan.1,2026,through5p.m. onMarch6,2026,andwinnerswillbeannouncedFriday,March20,2026.There willbeoneGrandPrize-winningphoto selectedfromallentries,aswellasone winningphotoineachofthreecategories. Thecategoriesare:

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

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•SouthernDelawareEvents—Share photosfromfestivals,artsandentertainmentevents,crawls,tours,parades,races andmore.Photosmustcontainatleast onepersonandbetakeninSussexCounty. Entriesmustincludephotolocations. (Readtherequirementsformodelreleases iftheentriescontainrecognizablelikenessesofindividuals.)

•SouthernDelawareFreestyle— Sharephotosthatspeaktowhatyoulove mostaboutSouthernDelaware,thatcapturethereasonsyou’vechosenthisvery specialplaceasyourgo-todestinationor home.Entriesmustincludethephotolocation.PhotosmustbetakeninSussex County.(Readtherequirementsformodel releasesiftheentriescontainrecognizable likenessesofindividuals.)

Photocontestwinnerswillbeselected byTonyPrattandPamelaAquilani, SouthernDelaware(andbeyond)photographers.Alleligiblephotoentrieswillbe featuredbySouthernDelawareTourism onitsInstagramfeed(@VisitSouthDel) withthehashtag#SoDelPhotoContest2026andwillbeconsideredfortheir nextVisitorGuidecover,aswellasforinclusionontheSouthernDelawareSights pagesinthenexthardcopyandthedigital VisitorGuide.

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

Calendar ThroughMarch12

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

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LeprechaunScavengerHunt— Children areinvitedtoaLeprechaunScavenger HuntintheChildren’sWingofSouth CoastalLibrarybetweenMarch2–17,duringlibraryopenhours.Findall“X”leprechauns,andearnaprize!Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

March5

SevenWeekStudy— Therewillbea seven-weekstudy,everyThursdayfrom 10:30a.m.tonoon,inWesleyHallatMillvilleUnitedMethodistChurch.Itiscalled, “WhatHappensWhenWeDie”anditexplorestheevidenceofNearDeathExperiences(ND Es)andcomparesthemwith scripturetounderstandwhatwecanexpecttoseeandexperienceimmediately afterourbodiesdie.ThetextisJohn

Burke’s“ImagineHeaven”andtheclass willbeledbyRev.Dr.BruceA.Jones,aretiredpastor.

BackyardBirds101— StopbySouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.,orwatch online,aswediveintothefascinating worldofbirdswithOrnithologistIanStewartfromtheDelawareNatureSociety.He willdiscussbackyardbirdidentificatio n techniquesandhowtoattractbirdstoyour yard.Ianwillbejoiningusvirtually,livestreaminghispresentationinourlarge meetingroom.Patronsmayattendinperson,orwatchonlinefromhome(eventURL willbesentviatheemailyouregistered with.)Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE199 30

DIYSeaGlassCraft— SouthCoastalLibrarywillprovidestore-boughtlook-alike seaglass,asmallwhitecanvas,paint pens,sharpies,hotglueguns,anddecorationsandletyouputyourcreativityto work,at3p.m.Makeyourownbeach scene,somethingabstract,aholiday themedcreation--thepossibilitiesareendless.Limitofonecanvasperperson.Ages 18-plus.Registrationispreferredand opens2/26/2025at3p.m.at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyca lling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationhighly recommended.)Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLi-

brary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

March6

AcrylicArtClass:BeachPainting— Join localartistBarbarannFagleyatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafreeandfun acrylicartclass.Idealforbeginners,this classwillintroduceyoutoacrylicpainting techniques,andyouwillwalkawaywith yourownhand-paintedbeachcanvas.A ll materialsareprovided,forAges18-plus. Registrationisrequiredandopensat2 p.m.onFeb.27atsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationhighlyrecommended.)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookClubmeetsonthefirstFriday ofthemonthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussionaboutafiction,nonfictionorc lassictitle.ThismonthwewilldiscussThe MostlyTrueStoryofTanner&Louiseby ColleenOakley.Copiesofthebookare availableattheFrankfordPublicLibrary. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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Download up to three songs a week & stream commercial free music all day from popular labels including Sony Music. Access millions of songs from over 200 genres on any compatible device. A valid South Coastal Library card is required to access this service.

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

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

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

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

Creativebug

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

Museum Passes Check out the Museum Pass Program from Delaware Libraries! It’s your FREE entry to art, culture, entertainment & so much more! Learn more about this program here: http://delawarelibraries.org/museum 302–858-5518

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— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-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-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver.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 LaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’thaveto

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beaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmissionofservice toveteransandworthycharitiesonthe easternshoresofMaryland,Delawareand Virginia.

DARMeets— TheMajorNathanielMitchell ChapterofNSDARmeetsthesecondSaturdayofthemonth(throughMay)at9:45 a.m.attheMillsboroPublicLibrary. Prospectivemembersareinvitedtoattend andlearnaboutmembershipinthenonprofitpromotingpatriotism,historicpreservationande ducation.Formoreinformation, contactmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.com orleaveatextat(302)542-2296.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytim ethey’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 everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtua lresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery

Wed nesdayfrom3:30to6p.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.Readersof allagesandstages arewelcome.

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from 2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChu rch.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.Proceedsbenefit 501(c)charities,withan emphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

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

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

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom 7to11p.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,clothing,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 Bingostartsandatintermission.Formore

information,call(443)605-5028.

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

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadiffere ntmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,breadandItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featureachickenlegq uarterwithbaked 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 isopentoan yDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061.

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanCl ubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe

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

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

Sussex RepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop

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

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner, andthemeetingstartsat5:30p.m.The costis$40.RSVPbythe15thofeach monthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganization educates,informsandcreatesfellowship withlike-mindedpeople.F ormoreinformation,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.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexercis eclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

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

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishos tingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For

moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

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

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.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 of linkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-personsup-

port.Reservationsarerecommended,but walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)440-4866.

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

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. 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.

TaiChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhosts LaBlastFitnessonMondays at2:15p.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.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

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

BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednes-

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•SouthernDelawareDogDays— ThewinneroftheSouthernDelaware DogDayscategorywillreceiveatwonightstayattheHamptonInnRehoboth Beach(pet-friendly),aWoody’sDewey Beachgiftcertificate,aP.U.P.S.ofLewes giftcertificateandaDelawareStateParks pass.

•SouthernDelawareEvents—The winneroftheSouthernDelaware Tourism’sEventscategorywillreceivea two-nightstayatHyattPlaceDewey

Beach,agiftcertificatetoNaluSurfBar& Grill,agiftcertificatefromtheMilton TheatreandaDelawareStateParkspass.

•SouthernDelawareFreestyle—The winneroftheSouthernDelaware Freestylecategorywillreceiveatwo-night stayatStaybridgeSuitesRehobothBeach, aSoDelConceptsgiftcard,agiftcertificateforClearSpaceTheatreanda DelawareStateParkspass.

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March6-7

LIFTLadyConference— TheRiverChurch willholdtheLIFTLadiesConference,featuringAmyBurgandandRev.Tammy Melton,LPC,from5:30to9p.m.onMarch 6,andfrom9a.m.to3:30p.m.onMarch 7.ThiswillbeaweekendfilledwithintentionalconnectionwithGodandothers.The conferencestandsoutforitsinteractive sessionsthatencouragepersonalengage-

Events

dayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.Books areavailableforpickupeachmonthat thelibrary.

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

Music

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

mentwiththeteachings.Adessertreceptionandsalad-barlunchincluded.Toregister,byMarch3,v isitthemonlineat mendingwings2fly.com.

March7

JigsawPuzzleTournament— TheBishopvilleVolunteerFiredepartmentAuxiliary willbeholdingitsfirstJigsawPuzzleTournamentatthemainfirestationfrom10 a.m.to1p.m.Doorsopenat9:30a.m. Thecostis$50perteam(uptofourpeople).Itisa500-piecepuzzle,andwhoever completesitfirstwithinthreehourswins.

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,c allElissaat(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.

Firstprizeis$100;secondprizeis$50.No puzzletraysorboards.Breakfastsandwichesanddri nksareavailableforpurchase.Therearealsodoorprizes.

DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety. NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonth at10a.m.Ages13-plusONLY.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. DelTechApplicationHelp— FindDelaware

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interestedgroups of10-15maycall(302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumis free,andparkingis availableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formore information,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

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

TechCommu nityCollegeattheFrankford PublicLibrary,at10a.m.,wherestaff memberscanassistyouwithsubmitting applicationsforthefallsemester,financial aid,andscholarships!Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.

STEMKits— Diveintotheworldofchemistrywithahands-onkitthatmakesatoms, molecules,andtheperiodictablefunand kid-friendlythroughexperiments,molecule building,andcreativeacid-and-baseart. Newthisseason,STE MKitsarenowofferedinahybridformatwithallsupplies

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Faith

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

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelinth eFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

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

includedanddigitalinstructionalmaterials availableforat-homeprinting—stopby FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.totake onehomeorassembleakitwithus.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

BingoFundraiser— TheIndianRiverHigh SchoolMusicBoostersisholdingitsMusic Boosters17thAnnualBingofundraiserat theDagsborofirehall.Doorsopenat5:3 0 p.m.andthegamesbeginat7p.m.Ticketscost$25.Mustbe18toplay.Therewill becashprizes,VeraBradley,Pampered Chef,raffles,food,drinksandmore.For moreinformation,email IRBandBosters@gmail.com.

March9

LunchBreakCoreYoga— Lookingto squeezeinsomefitnessandyogaduring yourday?ThentrySouthCoastalLibrary’s FREELunchBreakCoreYogaClasswith SarahSchaber,RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,at12:10p.m.This40-minute,alllevelsyogac lassfocusesonstrengthening theabdomenandlowerbackwhilestretchingawaytensionandstress.Thismayalso helpimproveenergylevelsandfightfatigue!Wewillbemovingthroughvarious positioning(i.e.lyingonourbacksandabdomen,seated,handsandknees,and standing.)Inordertoensureallparticipants'safety,wedoaskthatyouareable tomoveandrepositionindependently. Bringamatortowel,waterbottle,blocksif youhavethem,andyourself.Free, for Ages18-plus.Registrationopens12:10 p.m.onFeb.23andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Flappers:Womenofthe1920s— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.forafree presentationontheemergenceandhistory of"flappers"andwomen'srightsinthe 1920sbyTrishChambers. Learnaboutthe 1920sandhowitwasaperiodofAmericanhistorythatdrovesignificantchanges inhowsocietyperceivedandaccepted women,andhowwomenemergedfromdemuretoGibsonGirltoFlapper.Performed inperiodcostume.forages18-plus.Registrationisnotrequired.Detailsavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usHostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 WindTalkersPresentation— American LegionPost24,Dagsbo ro,hasaspecial presentation,opentomembersandguests, ontheNavajoCodeTalkersofWWIIfrom1 to3p.m.Lunchisavailableforpurchase fromnoonto2p.m.Arenownedspeaker willtellhowthesebraveveteranssaved livesandwonbattlesbecausetheenemy couldnotbreaktheNavajocommunication code.TheyarecalledtheWindTalkers. PurposefulPlayforPreschoolers— Preschoolchildrenandtheircaregiverscan exploreSTEAMthemesthroughhands-on playatFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m. Comeinanddiscoverwhatwe’reallabout. Free!Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find

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

March10

StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistoricalfiction?Thisbookclubisforyou! WewillmeetonaselectTuesdayatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.mostmonthsto discussadifferenthistoricalfictionbook. ThismonthwewillbediscussingLet'sCall HerBarbiebyReneeRosen.Lightsnacks provided.Registrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5 518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at

SouthcoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBea ch,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusicandmovementclassfor childrenagedbirthto5years.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

March11

LyricsofLife— LyricsofLife,byLisa Harper,isthetopicofaWomen’sBible StudyatMarinersBethelChurchevery WednesdayfromMarch4throughApril22. Timesare10-11:30a.m.or7to8:30p.m. Registeronlineatmarinersbethel.organd

lookfortheevents,orbycalling539-9510 orstoppingbytheoffice.Allwomenare welcome.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment, held atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Getreadytolearnhowtorecognize,expressandcopewithemotionswhileengaginginfunmovementactivities.Welike tohavefunwiththeuseofsignlanguage, rhythmsticks,shakereggs,puppets,stories,instrumentsandsomuchmore!No registrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib .de.us TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach90minutemeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.Thismonth,we'll

discussthecaseofEdGein.Suggested read(notrequired):Deviant:theShocking TrueStoryofEdGein,theOriginal"Psycho" byHaroldSchechter.Free,forages18-plus. Noregistrationrequired.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518.

Cybersecurity&Me:MyAccounts— TrevorRoeofTransientCyberspecializesin cybersecurity,andhewillteachyouhow toprotectyourinformation, identityand devicesinthisfree,five-partseriesonthe secondWednesdayofeachmonthfrom 5:30-6:45p.m.atSouthCoastalLibrary. Eachsessionwillbeginwithapresentation onaparticulartopic.Trevorandassistants willthenprovideone-on-oneassistanceas youapplywhatyou'velearnedtoyourown devicesinahands-onsession.Fullseries dates/topicsareonourwebsite.Attendin personorviaZoom.Zoomloginwillbe senttoyouviatheemailyouregistered

with .Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

ShenanigansDiscussed— Author KathaleenMcCormickwilldiscusshernew book,“Shenanigans,WhateverHappened toDannyKelly”attheHistoricVillagein OceanViewat7p.m.Parkingisavailable aroundthepark.Therewillbeactorsportrayingcharact ersinthebook,refreshmentsandmore.

SMPSeniorMedicarePatrol— Protect yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraud,withthisclassatFrankfordPublic Libraryat11a.m.SeniorMedicarePatrols (SMPs)empowerandassistMedicarebeneficiaries,theirfamilies,andcaregiversto prevent,detect,andreporthealthcare fraud,errors,andabuse.TolearnmoreinformationvisitSMP'swebsite-https://smpresource.org/.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Li brary’sMahJongggroupmeetsWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration

isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

March12

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoosea recipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewiththe group,atSouthCoasta lLibraryat1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking, recipes(andhowtoimprovethem,)aswellas thebookitself.Thismonth,wewillbesharing foodsfromLove&LemonsEveryDaybyJeanineDonofriowhichisavailableforcheckout (whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookata copyinthelibrary.Participantswillthenvote onwhichcookbooktousenextmonth,and areencouragedtobringtheirownTupperware totakehomeleftovers.FREE,forages18plus.Regist rationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrank ford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

March13

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

CelticMusicConcert— Joinusatthe SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.incelebrationofSt.Patrick'sDayforafreeconcert featuringCeltictunesontheharp,tin whistleandIr ishFlute.PerformedbyMary KayMann.Registrationisnotrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

March14

LWVSpringLuncheon— Membersofthe LeagueofWomenVotersofSussexCounty arewelcominganyonecuriousaboutthe Leaguetojointhemforaninformalluncheonfromnoonto2:30p.m.atIrishEyes RestaurantandPubinMilton.Formoreinformation,ortoreserveaseat,visitthem atsussexlwv.organdclic kontheevent. BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibra ryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLi brary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

SoupandaSale— RoxanaUnited MethodistChurchwillbehavingtheirAnnualVegetableSoupSaleandBakedGoods

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FRIDAY

Sheriff Country (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Mickey (Morena Baccarin) is the straight-talking sheriff of Edgewater, Calif. And while crime seems to be disproportionately high for such a small town, she’s able to balance motherhood, murder, corruption and politics with a past that won’t stay dead.

2026 World Baseball Classic

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

It’s finally an actual world series as teams from across the globe have qualified for this World Baseball Classic. The one-seed United States team takes on five-seed Brazil in Group B action from Daikin Park in Houston. Japan is the defending champion.

SATURDAY

PGA Tour Golf

(11) WBAL 2:30 p.m.

It’s moving day at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge course in Orlando, Fla. Some of the world’s best players — including Russell Henley, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg — should expect a brutal test down the stretch.

NHL Hockey (7) WMDT 3 p.m.

The Hudson River rivalry heats up as Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad lead the New York Rangers across the creek to take on Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., for a battle of Metro Division cellar dwellers.

SUNDAY Dark Winds

(60) AMC 9 p.m.

It feels like a whole new world for Navajo Tribal police officers Joe Leaphorn, (Zahn McClarnon), Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) and Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) as they track the dangerous perpetrators of violent crimes in the 1970s.

Watson (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Watson (Morris Chestnut) and the fellows come across an unusual case, when a patient arrives plagued by a neurological disorder caused by eating human flesh. Meanwhile, Adam (Peter Mark Kendall) reckons with the life changes that come with fatherhood.

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<++ Bad Boys II ('03) Will Smith, Martin Lawrence. <+++ The Italian Job ('03)Charlize Theron,Ed Norton,Mark Wahlberg. <+++ My Cousin Vinny ('92)Joe Pesci.

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(N) (:35) J. Fallon (12) WCPB PBS News Hour (N) History Test Kitchen 50 Years With Peter, Paul and Mary Heal Your Gut, Sharpen Your MindRequest (19) TNT (5:30) <++ Plane ('23) Gerard Butler. (:45) <++++ The Shawshank Redemption ('94)Morgan Freeman,Tim Robbins. (:45) <++ Plane ('23)Gerard Butler.

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MONDAY

2026 World Baseball Classic (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

It’s a battle of North America when Mexico takes on the United States in World Baseball Classic Pool B action at Daikin Park in Houston. Mexico finished ahead of the U.S. in their pool back in 2023, while the U.S. won the tournament in 2017.

Top Chef (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Season 23 of this cooking competition sees a couple of firsts for the series as life partners who co-own and operate a restaurant together and pair of competitive identical twin brothers compete for the $250,000 prize. Kristen Kish hosts.

The Rookie (7) WMDT 10 p.m.

Middle age is no deterrent for Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion). Although Nolan may have started as a rookie not that long ago, he’s now helping to train the next generation of rookies to be capable members of the LAPD. Lisseth Chavez also stars.

TUESDAY

NBA Basketball (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

After losing by just 5 points in their last meeting, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are ready for redemption against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, as they take them on at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

Road Wars (23) A&E 9 p.m.

In this Season 7 premiere, a rideshare driver and t wo onboard passengers are pursued by a mysterious vehicle in Long Island, N.Y. Meanwhile, a woman in Arizona finds herself trapped inside a burning pickup and a man in Tennessee takes on a black bear.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (21) FX 10:30 p.m.

Ben Stiller returns as museum security guard Larry in the third installment of this fun family franchise. When the magic responsible for bringing the exhibits to life starts to fade, Larry and his friends embark on a journey to London to save the day.

WEDNESDAY

The Italian Job (60) AMC 8 p.m.

When a gang member (Edward Norton) double-crosses his team of thieves — keeping all the gold for himself and killing their safecracker (Donald Sutherland) — Charlie (Mark Wahlberg) and the other members make a plan to steal it back.

Desert Law (23) A&E 10 p.m.

During this Season 1 finale, summer finally comes to an end in Pima County, Ariz. But no matter the season, crime doesn’t rest. Det. McLeod must respond to an attempted abduction, while Deputy McCall-Miller argues with an opinionated drunk driver.

Hollywood Squares (6) WBOC 10:30 p.m.

Nate Burleson hosts this latest incarnation of the classic television game show where contestants play tic-tac-toe via celebrity squares. Special guests for this episode include Ariana DeBose, Ron Funches, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Holmes and more.

THURSDAY

Law & Order (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

Ripped from the headlines, NYPD investigators work to solve serious and deadly crimes, weighing evidence and questioning suspects until someone is taken into custody and the district attorney’s office builds a case. Hugh Dancy and Reid Scott star.

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (21) FX 9 p.m.

As the relationship between John (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn (Sarah Pidgeon) grows serious, Carolyn faces the harsh realities of being a public figure. In the meantime, the couple must navigate rising tensions between Carolyn and John’s families.

Lie Detector: Truth or Deception (23) A&E 10 p.m.

In this latest episode, former FBI agent George Olivo sits down with suspected criminal Matheau Moore, hoping to clear his name once and for all. Despite being found not guilty

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ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thebesthighschoolwrestlersthe FirstStatehastoofferallgathered forthefinalweekendofthe20252026seasonatCapeHenlopenHigh SchoollastweekendfortheDIAA IndividualStateWrestlingChampionships.

AtrioofIndianRiverHigh Schoolwrestlerswereinvolvedinthe showcase.ParkerHampton,Xavier DelgadoandShaneForjangaveit theirbesteffortsbut,whenitwasall saidanddone,wereunabletomake deeprunsforaspotonthepodium.

“Althoughtheyweredefinitelynot theresultswewerelookingfor, Parker,XavierandShanewrestled hardthisweekend,andlefteverythingonthemat,”IRheadwrestling coachJeffWindishsaid.“Froma coachingstandpoint,wecan’task anythingmorefromourwrestlers. It’snotagoodfeelingwhenyou don’treachyourgoalsattheendof theseason,buteachofthemwillget anothershotatmakingthepodium nextseason.”

Hamptonwent1-2inthetournament.Hedroppedhisopenerinthe 106-poundbrackettoMilford’sRyan Farissierbyan8-0majordecision. Hamptonrecoveredwitha9-3decisionoverNewarkCharter’sKyree Haughtonintheconsolations.The IRjunior’sfinalmatchcameonSaturdaymorning,whenhedroppeda 16-9decisiontoLaurel’sReginald Ferdinand.

Ferdinandwouldgoontofinish fourthinthebracket,whileFarissier wasfifth.

Delgadowent0-2inthe113poundbracketandfoundhimselfout ofthetournamentafterFriday night’smatches.Afirstround12-10 lossbydecisiontoWoodbridge’s CooperKerricksenttheIRsophomoretotheconsolationrounds, wherehefelltoCaravel’sJaedon Wellsbyan8-3majordecision.Kerrickfinishedseventhinthetournament.

Forjan,ajuniorfortheIndians, alsowent0-2inhismatchesinthe 165-poundbracket.Hisfirstloss cametoSussexTech’sBennett Brumbleyina16-4majordecision.

IRtriowrapsupseasonatDIAAstatewrestlingtournament

CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey TwoofhtethreeIRgrapplerswhorepresentedtheschoolintheDIAAstate wrestlingtournamentfightforcontrol duringoneoftheirmatchesoverthelast weekend.

Thesecondmatchsawhimfallto Delmar’sTheodoreEgolfbywayofa 7-1decision.

Brumbleywentontofinishthird inthebracket,withEgolftaking fifthplace.

Salesianumfinishedwiththemost individualchampionsinthetournament,withfivewrestlersgrabbing gold—GabeCampanelli(120 pounds),DominicLucian(126),DominicSpennato(138),CarterDavis (144)andBraydenRanauto(190).

Theonlyotherschoolwithmultipleindividualstatechampionsinthis year’stournamentwasCapeHenlopen,withGraysonDavisat150 poundsandNickWalkerat157. Davis—afreshmanandthe

bracket’sNo.2seed—sawhisimpressiveruncappedoffbybeing namedthetournament’sMostOutstandingWrestler.Inhisfinalsmatch againstSmyrna’sIanAlfree,Davis putonanabsoluteclinic,withseven takedownsinoneminuteand31sec-

ondstoposta21-6technicalfall. Hisotherthreewinscamebywayof pin,techfallandpin,inthatorder. MilfordseniorGregLockett wrappeduphisseniorseasonunde-

TrioofRiverSoccerClubvolunteershonoredbyDYSA

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theyhaveeachgivensomuchofthemselves.

Threevolunteersaffiliatedwiththe RiverSoccerClubwereeachnamedVolunteeroftheYearbytheDelawareYouth SoccerAssociationrecentlyfortheircontributionsbenefitingyouthsoccerinthestate ofDelaware.

TheawardrecipientsareBeckettGreen, JohnAndrewsandRebeccaMais.

AssistingplayersinTOPSoccer

BeckettGreen,a17-year-oldseniorstudent-athleteatWorcesterPreparatory SchoolinBerlin,Md.,cametoRiverSoccerasarecreationalandtravelsoccerplayer. Hisyoungerbrother,Carson,hasalsobecomeinvolvedinRSC’sTOPSoccerprogramthatbenefitschildrenwithspecial needs.

BeckettassistswiththeTOPSoccer, helpinghis“buddy.”Healsomanageda fundraiserathisschoollastyeartoraise awarenessfortheprogramwhileearning morethan$1,600forsupplies.Asoccer teamcaptainforWorcesterPrephissenior season,Greenbringsteammatesfromhis schoolandfromneighboringeducational institutionstoserveas“buddies,”whoare anessentialpartoftheprogram.

A“buddy”istypicallyalittleolderand workswiththeplayerindividuallytoensure theyaresafe,engaged,supportedandhavingfun.Theplayer-buddyrelationshipis maintainedthroughoutthecourseofaseason,resultinginstronginterpersonalbonds andanestablishmentoftrustandconfidencethatallowseachplayertoachieve theirfullpotential.

AccordingtoGreen,therealjoyhederivesiscreatedbyhisplayers’smilesandenthusiasmwhentheyplay.

“Thatmakesmyweekandmakesme proudtobeabletobeapartoftheirlivesin suchaspecialway,”saidGreen,whose mother,Pam,andfather,Steve,have coachedTOPSoccerteamsfor11years.“I enjoybondingwithmybuddy,Ben,andthe otherkids,andIalwaysleaveinabetter placethanwhenIarrived.It’sveryspecial

SoccerAssociation.Picturedfromleftare:BeckettGreen,“BuddyoftheYear”‘RebeccaMais,HallofFame;andJohnAndrews,VolunteeroftheYear.

tome.”

Greenisenthusiasticwhenhediscusses whatRiverSoccerClubmeanstohim.

“RSCwasabigpartofmylifeasa travelandrecreationalplayerwhenIwas younger,”hesaid.“Butit’stheclub’sTOPSoccerprogramthathasbeenmostmeaningfultomeandmyfamilyforthelast12 years.MyyoungerbrotherCarson,16,has autism.Thisprogramhasallowedusto playtogetherandenjoysomethingIlove —thegameofsoccer.Carsonhasinfluencedmylifeinmanypositiveways,andhe isnowabuddy.”

GreensaidhewillmissTOPSoccer whenhebeginsattendingHighPointUniversityinHighPoint,N.C.,thisfall.

“I’mhopingtostartalocalTOPSoccer chapterthereandleadaprogramlikemy parentshavedonealltheseyearsatRSC,” hesaid.

TOPSoccer(TheOutreachProgram forSoccer)isacommunity-basedtraining

andteamplacementprogramforyoung athleteswithdisabilities.TOPSoccerwas formedtoperpetuatetheDelawareYouth

SoccerAssociationandtheUnitedStates YouthSoccermissionstatement,whichis, inpart,“tofosterthephysical,mentaland emotionalgrowthanddevelopmentof America’syouththroughthesportofsoccer atalllevelsofageandcompetition.”

RSCmeansfamily

JohnAndrewsandhisfamilymovedto BethanyBeachafewyearsago.Histwin daughters,CharlotteandClaire,playedon theRSC’s2016travelgirls’teamandhave participatedintheclub’srecreationalprogram.Andrewshimselfisinvolvedin coachingandhasanextensivebackground inyouthmentoring.Hequicklybecamean essentialpartofRSC.Hiswife,Kortney, servesontheRSCboardofdirectorsand alsohelpswiththeteamsattheclub.

“IamtrulyhumbledandhonoredtoreceivetheDYSAVolunteeroftheYear award,“saidAndrews,60.“Thisrecognitionisagenuinelifetimehighlightforme andsitsattheverytopofmylistofaccomplishments,abovemyprofessionalachievements,mymorethan35yearsofplaying socceratmanydifferentlevelsandmy20 yearsofcoachingyouthsports.Tobeacknowledgedbyanorganizationandcommunitythatbothmeansomuchtomeis incrediblymeaningful.Itreinforceswhy

Junior/Girls’ Swimming

The talented junior made quite a showing at the recent DIAA state swimming meet. Hockman broke her previous school record of 59.63 in the 100 yard butterfly final with a time of 59.12 to finish ninth in the state. Macyn also finished fifth in the state for the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:00.19 that broke her previous record of 1:00.40. Hockman’s performance at the meet earned her a spot on the All State team for the third consecutive year.

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolrecently launcheditsownUnifiedbasketball team,afterthesuccessoftheIR program.Herethestudentsposefora photobeforetheirfirstgame.

InspiredbythesuccessoftheUnifiedsportsprogramatIndianRiver HighSchool,SelbyvilleMiddle SchoollauncheditsownUnifiedbas-

ketballteamthisseason.Theinitiative,whichisdesignedtobringstudentstogetherthroughteamwork, inclusionandsportsmanship,debuted

with23playersreadytolearnand compete.

Theinauguralgamewasheldon Saturday,Feb.28,attheIndianRiver

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

HighSchoolgymnasium.Itfeatureda matchupbetweentheGreenand Whiteteams.Inaclose,competitive contest,theGreensquadekedouta 23-20triumph.

MalaysiaHandyledthewinners withninepoints.ChristopherSnader andMariaRamosGileachcontributedfourpoints,whileLayne Creppon,EmileeWilliamsonand TristanFuhrmannaddedtwomarkers apiece.

AshtonPhillipsledtheWhite teamwithanimpressive10points. AngelicaRamosGil,LeahDonnelly, TannerJonesandAshtonKatzeach scoredtwopoints.RykerFrableand HayleighLucidoaddedonepoint eachtocompletethescoring.

Withonlyfivepracticespriorto thegame,playersworkedhard,learningthefundamentalsofbasketball, teamworkandcommunication.The growthandenthusiasmdisplayedon thecourtreflectedthetruespiritof theUnifiedprogram.

Thesuccessoftheinauguralseason wouldnothavebeenpossiblewithout theleadershipandsupportofSMS AthleticDirectorandprogramleader JesseBareandvolunteercoaches FrankAlvarez,BetsyBare,Mandy Croll,ScottMageeandJodiStone.

Aspecialthank-youalsowentto officialsMattMayetteandSheriZappalafromtheIAABOOfficialsAssociationfordonatingtheirtimeto officiatethegame.

SelbyvilleMiddleSchool’sUnified basketballprogramisofftoastrong startasitbuildsnotjustbasketball skills,butfriendships,confidenceand schoolcommunity.

Left,Hockmanearlierthisseason,hasearnedafifth-placefinishinthe100yardbackstrokeintheDIAAswimmingchampionships.Right,SussexAcademy’sMumfordwas crownedthestatechampinthe500freestyleevent.

IndiansmakefinalsplashatDIAAswimmingchampionships

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

The2025-2026seasonhascometo anendfollowingtheDIAASwimming &DivingChampionshipsattheRawstromNatatoriumonthecampusofthe UniversityofDelawarelastweekend.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ andgirls’swimteammembershada solidshowingoverallatthemeet,with juniorMacynHockmanfinishingfifth inthechampionshipfinalofthe100 yardbackstroke,whichwasoneplace betterthanlastyear’ssixthplace,and alsobreakingherownschoolrecordin the eventwithatimeof1:00.19.

“Macyn’sbackstrokewasonfireSaturdaynight,”saidIRgirls’coachDonna Smith.“CoachColin[Crandell],Dana [Schaffer]andIareallveryproudof howshebattledback.Shealsoswaman edge-of-your-seatraceinthe100flyin consolationfinals,wheresheandher opponenttiedforninthplace,withboth swimminga59.12,andhittingthe touchpadsatexactlythesametime.It wasunbelievabletowatch.”

Hockmanalsoswamlegsontwoof the threerelayteamsthatmadestates. Shewasapartofthe200medleyrelay teamwithJewellianGriffith,Harper McDavidandLeilaHernandezSandovalthatplaced16thoverallwitha timeof2:07.27.

The400freerelaysawHockman, MaddieMoore,GraceClarkandSandovalfinish13thoverallwithatimeof 4:00.03,whichbroketheschoolrecord again.

Thethirdrelayteamtomakestates includedTrueJaeger,Grace Barthelmess,MooreandClark,placing 15th overallwithatimeof1:52.05.

“Relaysareaspecialtimewhereit’s notabouttheindividual,butaboutthe collectivespiritandpowerofallthe girls,”addedSmith.“Theriseinexcitementandplanninginadvancetobreak therecordwassofuntowatchforboth

CoachColinandI.Goingintotherace, eachswimmerknewthesplittimethey neededtohitinordertomakethe drop-intime.Theyknewhowtorace againsttheclock.”

FortheIRboys,sophomoreJohn Lovellettewas13thoverallinthe50yardfreestyle,whilealsoswimminglegs ontworelayteams.Lovellette,Landon Arauz,AndresLucentiandCaiden Clarkwere10thoverallinthe200-yard

freerelay.HarrisonBennerthenteamed upwithClark,ArauzandLovelletteto place13thoverallinthe400freerelay.

“Ourboysswamwell,”saidCrandell, “Johngettingtothefinalsinthe50free andgetting13thoverall.He’sonlya sophomore,sothereismuchpromise forhisfuture.

“OurrelaysplacedintheTop16,and wehitour[personalrecord]inthe400 freerelay.Overall,I’mpleased.Withthe

snowstormpriortothemeet,wehad fivedaysoutofthepool.TheboysreboundedaswellasIcouldhaveexpected,giventhatlongoutrightbefore themeet.”

AsCrandellmentioned,MotherNaturecertainlyputadamperontheIndians’preparationsforthestatemeet, thanksinlargeparttotheblizzardthat

RiverSoccer

givingbacktothegameandtoyoungathleteshasalwaysbeensuchanimportant partofmylife.”

AccordingtoAndrews,RSCmeans familytohim,inthetruestsenseofthe word.

“It’ssomethingweexperiencetogether everysingleday,”hesaid.“Weallsharea commonpassionandpurpose.Riverbrings familiestogether—parentsandkids—in awaythatcreatesastrongsenseofcommunity,accomplishmentandsharedresponsibility.Itiswhereeveryoneworks togethertosolvechallengesthatgofarbeyondjustthesoccerfield.

“TheRSCanditsprogramshaveanincrediblypositiveimpactontheEastern Shorebybuildingcharacter,relationships andpridethatextendwellbeyondthe gameitselfandintotheheartofthecom-

munity,”addedAndrews.“Allofthevolunteers,parentsandplayersgivesomuchof themselvestotheRSCcommunity,often withoutrecognitionoracknowledgment.

“Thistrulyisagroupaward,becausethe impactRSChaswouldnotbepossible withoutthecountlesspeoplewhoshowup everydaytosupport,mentorandencourage ourkids.Itreallybelongstoeveryonewho investstheirtime,energyandheartinto helpingyoungathletesgrow—notjustas soccerplayers,butasconfident,resilient andcompassionateindividuals.These everydayeffortsquietlyandconsistently changelives,andthatiswhatmakesthe RiverSoccercommunitysospecial.”

ServingRSCfor30years

RebeccaMaishasservedontheRiver Soccerboardofdirectorsfor30years,and aspresidentoftheboardforthelast17 years.

“Formorethan11years,Ivolunteered

asmytwosons’travelteammanager,which wasagreatexperience,”shesaid.“Igotto bewithbothofthem,BrandtandPeter. Ourfamilyhadnoideahowthiswould evolve,butwehavenoregrets.It’sextremelyexcitingtoseethecomplexbeing built,andtoseeour17travelteams,more than600recreationalplayerseachseason, andmanyotherprogramsfunctionwithout thesupportofanylocalorstatefunds.This organizationisatruereflectiononour communityandtheamazingpeoplewho livehere!”

MaisemphasizedthatRSCisvery proudofGreenandAndrews.

“Iamsurprisedbymyrecognition,”she said.“Myhusband,Howard[Gerken]and IaretheonlyfolkssouthofDovertobeinductedintotheRiverSoccerHallofFame. IamexcitedtosaythatRSCiscelebrating 30yearssinceitsfounding,andI’vebeen involvedallthattime.Westartedwithfour travelteams,arecreationalprogramand campwhichHowardGerkenbeganonhis

own,”sheacknowledgedofthelateRiver SoccerleaderandformerIndianRiver HighSchoolsoccercoach.

RiverSoccerClubisagrassrootsclub basednearFrankford.Theclub’sfocusis thelong-termdevelopmentofthecommunitybyempoweringpeoplethroughsoccer. “RSCbelievesthatplayers,coaches,volunteersandboardmembersdevelopcritical lifeskillsthroughtheirparticipationin sportandsportingorganizations.”

TheDelawareYouthSoccerAssociation(DYSA.com)missionis“topromote andfacilitatethegameofsoccerforall youthatalllevelsofplay.Itsultimatevision istobethebestyouthsportsorganization throughtheprovisionofservices,education andopportunitiestotheyouthofDelaware. DYSAseekstoworkwithintegrity,cooperation,fairness,accountability,professionalism,collaboration,innovation,passion andexcellenceinallofouractions.”

featedwithachampionshipinthe 285-poundbracket.HegotthebetterofSt.GeorgesTechseniorJahlil Settlesinthefinal,witha3-2decisioninfourovertimes,withthedecisivepointcomingonanescape.

Theotherstatechampionswere DelawareMilitaryAcademy’sLuca Seramone(106pounds),Benjamin DonatofromCaesarRodney(113), SussexTech’sAnthonyAndrews (132),CamarMillerfromWilliam Penn(165),CharterSchoolof Wilmington’sRomanCimorosi (175)andJacqueWilsonfromMiddletown(215).

BrightfuturefortheIndians

Withsomanyunderclassmenin thestartinglineupthisyear,theIndianscertainlyhavethepiecesin placetobeevenbetternextyearand yearstocome.BothHamptonand Forjanarejuniors,andDelgadois justasophomore.Thisyear’sroster hadjustfourseniorsintotal,with threeofthosehavingconsistently beeninthelineupthroughoutthe season.

“Fromanoverallstandpoint,our seasonwasverysuccessful,consideringhowyoungwewere,”Windish noted.“Finishing13-5,qualifyingfor thestatedualmeetchampionship andadvancingtothesemifinalswas agreataccomplishmentforourprogram.Wehadquiteafewunderclassmenstepintothevarsitylineup andgainvaluableexperiencefornext season.Ourreturnersdefinitelyimprovedfromlastyearandarelooking tobuildoffoftheirsuccessesthis year.”

Dagsboromanarrestedondrug,weaponscharges

TheDelawareStatePolicethisweekarresteda48-year-oldDagsboromanonfelony drugandweaponschargesfollowingtheexecutionofasearchwarrantinDagsboro.

AccordingtotheDSP,onMarch2,membersoftheSussexCountyDrugUnit,Sussex CountyGovernor’sTaskForceandthe DelawareStatePoliceSpecialOperationsResponseTeamexecutedasearchwarrantata propertyonthe27000blockofDagsboro RoadinDagsboro.

Thesearchwarrantwasobtainedfollowing aninvestigationofDominickDrummond,48, ofDagsborofortheallegeddistributionofil-

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droppedmorethanafootofsnow,with manylocalresidentslosingpowerfrom downedtreesandwires.

“Theblizzardputasmalldentinour swimmers’schedulepriortothestate meet,”Smithacknowledged.“Wewere unabletopracticetheMondayand TuesdaypriortoFriday’sprelims.This wasn’tunusual,becauseitseemedthat halfofourseasonplanwassubjectto theweatherthiswinter.”

Academichonors

Smithalsomentionedthatshe

legalnarcoticsfromtheresidence.Duringthe searchwarrant,policesaid,Drummondwas allegedlyseendiscardingsuspectednarcotics intoafirepitontheproperty.Drummondand threeotherpeopleweredetainedwithoutincident.

Asearchofthepropertyledtothediscoveryof:

•Approximately122.02gramsofsuspectedcocaine;

•Approximately38.6gramsofsuspected crackcocaine;

•A9mmhandgunthatpolicesaidhad beenstolen;

wantedtogive“aspecialshout-outto ourseniorLeilaHernandezSandoval, who wasoneof15athleteswhowon theDIAAScholarAthleteAward.She didn’tmakeitbacktothefinalsinher 50or100free,butwe’resoproudofour seniorleader,assheswamclosetoher besttimesandhadastrongfinishher seniorseason.”

Mumford,Seahawks makebigsplash

TheSussexAcademygirlsplaced sixthintheoverallteamstandings, thankstoastrongshowingfromfreshmanAnnaMumford,whoonceagain wascrownedtheDIAAstatechampion in the500-yardfreeevent,withher

•Multipleroundsof12-gaugeammunition; •Suspecteddrugparaphernalia;and •$16,030insuspecteddrugproceeds. Drummondwasarrestedandtakento DSPTroop4,wherehewaschargedwithtwo felonycountsofManufacture,Deliver,PossessionwithIntenttoDeliveraControlledSubstance,Tier3;twofelonycountsofPossession ofaControlledSubstance,Tier3;Possession ofaFirearmDuringtheCommissionofa Felony(afelony);PossessionofaFirearm/DestructiveWeaponIfPreviouslyConvictedof TwoViolentFeloniesonSeparateOccasions

timeof5:00.83.Sheisnowafour-time statechampion,withthreeofthosetitlescominginthe500.

Mumfordalsofinishedsecondinthe 200-yardfreeeventandswamalegon thethird-placeteaminthe200medley relayalongsideVictoriaEvans, GretchenMaughanandSamantha Petty.Mumfordswamastronglegin thequartetwithCaitlinPerchiniak, EvansandMaughanastheyfinished eighthoverallinthe400freerelay.

Maughanwassecondoverallinthe 100-yardbreaststroke,aswellas10th overallinthe200-yardindividualmedley,whileEvansplacedeighthoverallin the100-yardback.EmiObertubbesing was16thoverallinthe100-yardbreaststroke.CamillaFigueroa,Ober-

(afelony);PossessionofaFirearmorAmmunitionbyaPersonProhibited–PriorViolent CrimeorFelony(afelony);ReceivingaStolen Firearm(afelony);UnlawfultoKnowingly OperateorAttempttoOperateaClandestine Laboratory(afelony);TamperingwithPhysicalEvidence(afelony);andPossessionof DrugParaphernalia.

HewascommittedtoSussexCorrectional Institutionona$131,000cashbond.

Policenotedthattwoofthethreeother peopledetainedwerechargedwithmisdemeanoroffensesandreleasedontheirownrecognizance.

tubbesing,PettyandPerchiniakcombinedtoplace13thinthe200-yardfree relay.

TheSeahawksboys’foursomeof MichaelWhitaker,JacksonProctor, AngelFigueroaandChristianWright wereseventhoverallinthe200-yard medleyrelay.Wrightwasalsoeighth overallintheboththe50-and100-yard freestyleevents.Wrightalsoswamaleg forthe400freerelayteam,with Whitaker,FigueroaandKieranProbert, thatfinishedsixthoverall.

Figueroaswamtwoindividualevents ofhisown,placing11thinthe100-yard butterflyand15thinthe100-yard backstroke,respectively.

LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

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

The qualifications for Ocean View voters are:

• Minimum age of 18 years.

• Citizen of the United States.

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

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

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

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

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

CP 20260206 7T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bethany Beach Town Council considered the following ordinance at its meeting held on February 20, 2026 and will be considering this ordinance for adoption at the meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 227, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2272; ARTICLE III, SECTION 227-12; AND SECTION 227-13 OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE TO ADDRESS PAY TO PARK RULES AND ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT TIME FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL STREETS REQUIRING A PARKING PERMIT

Copies of the ordinance are available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com or upon request in the office of the Town Manager, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. except on scheduled holidays), Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.

CP 20260306 1T

AGRICULTURE TAX DITCH MEETING

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

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

Estate of Robert John Heaney, Deceased.

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

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20260220 3T

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

Estate of Jeanette T. Pomeroy, Deceased.

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

Administrator:

Lynn A. Pomeroy

3790 Whitney Park Lane, Greenacres, FL 33463

ATTORNEY:

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20260227 3T

TOWN OF DAGSBORO PUBLIC HEARING

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

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

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

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:234-30.00-313.03-40

Property Address: 33505 MARINA BAY CIRCLE, UNIT 40, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/20/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/24/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of KAILASH NATH VERMA & SUDHA VERMA (1) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20260306 2T

SHERIFF SALE

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

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

Tax Parcel:233-5.00-86.00-43

Property Address: 202 BOBBYS BRANCH ROAD, UNIT #43, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/20/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/24/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ARMOND SEAMAN & HEATHER SEAMAN (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

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

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

Tax Parcel:134-9.00-59.07

Property Address: 38182 PINEY POINT ROAD, Ocean View, DE 19970

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/20/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/24/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF HOLLY PORTER C/O MICHELLE Y. ALLEN, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; MICHELLE Y. ALLEN, HEIR & SCOTT POORMAN, HEIR(2) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Ocean View, Oakwood Avenue Parking Lot Expansion Project No. OVPZ&D 26-06 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary for Oakwood Avenue Parking Lot Expansion and Plans, in the Incorporated Town of Ocean View.

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

A pre bid meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held at 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Ocean View, Delaware 19970. This pre bid meeting is not mandatory.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Oakwood Avenue Parking Lot Expansion No. OVPZ&D 26-06. Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and 50% Maintenance Bond, and Contractor's Insurance are included in the Contract Documents.

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

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 17th day of March, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:433-11.00-33.00

Property Address: 34598 DELAWARE AVENUE, Frankford, DE 19945

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/20/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/24/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of WESLEY HAYES, JR. A/K/A WESLEY H. HAYES, JR. & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (7) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20260306 2T

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Town Council of the Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Fenwick Island Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware, to receive public comment regarding a proposed amendment to Chapter160-10 Off-Street Parking Regulations of the Code of the Town of Fenwick Island.

The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and may also be attended via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81382398191 Meeting ID: 813 8239 8191

Copies of the proposed amendment are available for public inspection at Town Hall during normal business hours and on the Town’s website at https://fenwickisland.delaware.gov/.

All interested persons are invited to attend and present their views. By Order of the Town Council Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware

20260306 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Douglas S. Murray of 30696 Irons Lane, Dagsboro, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20260306 1T

SHERIFF SALE

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

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

Tax Parcel:234-8.00-43.09

Property Address: 22674 PETERKINS ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 4/20/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 4/24/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of WILLIAM R. VIA, JR. (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20260306 2T

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

DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S.

Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer 610-506-9179

ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR & CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up. $475 410-259-2300

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need.

302-855-1156

CUISINART MODEL FP8P

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

Refrigerator dorm style Emerson brand.

TOY SOLDIER collection

For Sale. Call for details

908-801-9648

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

Please leave message.

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

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

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

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

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

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

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

BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Conditioncall for details. Best offer 610-506-9179

CANOE 12ft. VINTAGE

(70’s)SEARS ROEBUCK.

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

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

202-999-0517

LEAD SINKERS

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

WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT

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

28”Hx17.5”w. Refrigerates and freezes as it should. $30.00. 302-339-7691

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RVLutheran Mission Society of MD

Compassion Place

Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org 1998 LINCOLN MARK VII L.S.C Garage kept. 147,000 miles 410-443-9087

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

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

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

FISHING GEAR Salt and fresh2-Boat poles, 4-spinning, 1- surf. Tackle boxes w/ lures, rod box. 9 reels. ALL as a package only. $250 OBO 908-625-4656

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

2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

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

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

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

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

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

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

32IN SHARP

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

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

$15 each. Ocean City 301-802-0431 leave message BEIGE RECLINER Good condition $50 302-278-1441

PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA

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

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

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

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

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

HERNDON CHINA CABINET

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

4 9” DEEP TWIN SIZE Box Springs, barely used, excellent condition $200 for all 302-983-6964

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

PAINTED WHITE WOODEN ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25 609-2473649

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

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

RATTAN KITCHEN SET

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

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

PATIO FURNITURE.

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

OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2

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

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

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

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS

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

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

SUNCAST OUTDOOR

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

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING

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

RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099

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

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

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55/30 GALLON BARRELS

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

LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All purpose

$25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335 MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282 CONVENTIONAL & MICROWAVE COMBO $95 Please leave message 301-802-0431

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

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

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

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

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER

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

RIKON 10x18 mini lathe

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

9 CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES

$50 302-541-4547

3 KITCHEN HANGING

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

CORNER CHINA CLOSET

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

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

Salt Pond – Bethany Beach (#194) 3BR/2.5BA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 FLEECE JACKET Raspberry color. size small $20

302-436-9133

LARGE KING COMFORTER

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

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

LAMP W/ TURQUOISE

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

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

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

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

SKINNY MINI FOLDING

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

Pencil Drawing Book and Water Color Kit $15.00 each. Lot of Pottery, Wine Cooler, Goblet, wine glasses, $35.00 each. Local Coastal Storybooks, $5.00 each. 302-743-1903

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

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

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

$2,400 per month + utilties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

BRAND NEW Indoor/

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

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

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER

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

ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903

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

BROTHER Printer $20 757-810-8782

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE

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

MIKASA Whole Wheat Design 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message. GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234

PICTURES & FRAMES

All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234

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

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

TABLE SAW & BANDSAW

Call for details 302-541-8008

MENS WINTER JACKET Tan

XL 46/48 $20 410-739-6819

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

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

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

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

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

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

55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF

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

GET BOOST INFINITE

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

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

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT

520 Accordion. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message. GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005

YAMAHA KEYBOARD 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! $100. 302-278-1441

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

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

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

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. Hat, bee and dog are all three-letter _____

3. What a trio does to make music with their voices

6. The Disney mouse who has three ngers and a thumb

8. Wednesday is the third day of the _____

9. To enjoy a tasty three- bean salad

14. To count to three in this language, you would say, "Uno, dos, tres..."

16. If your teacher asks the class to write down what 10 minus 7 equals and you accidentally write 4, you can always ip your pencil and do this

17. A bowling ball has three of them

18. A photographer's tripod has three of these which stand on the oor and

hold her camera

20. The grade that comes after second

22. When a batter gets three ____, he's out

23. Holding up three ngers is the way to make a "W" in _____ language

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1. Girl power: Louisa May Alcott, who wrote "Little ______" was not just an author, but also a vocal feminist and abolitionist

2. Spiritually speaking: Some Tibetan Buddhists believe that the "third eye" enables humans to ____ potential

4. Three, squared

5. Times two: It's the English translation of the Spanish number that

rhymes with "tres"`

7. Delicous get-together: What you have when muenster, cheddar and parmesan combine with elbow noodles: three ____ macaroni

8. Genie's generous grant: three ____

10. Show a student how to multiply 333+3

11. Three siblings who make their debut on the same day

12. Where a runner is headed when he leaves 20A base

13. 1/3, for example

15. Windy City NBA champs who won their second "three-peat" in 1998

19. Menswear with a vest: three-piece ___

21. What all three 11D call the man of the house

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