BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Inareversal,LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolwillnolongerhaveafulltimeschoolresourceofficer.Instead,the IndianRiverSchoolDistrictwillcontinueprovidingaconstableintheschool.
OceanViewPoliceDepartmentofficerRhysBradshaw,whoassumedthe new,full-timeSROpositionatthebe-
TheCottageCaféRestaurant&Pub inBethanyBeachhasbeenpurchased bySoDelConcepts,representatives frombothcompaniesconfirmedthis week.
TheannouncementcameTuesday, Oct.11,afterspeculationspreadrecentlythatthelocallyownedrestaurant grouphadpurchasedthepopular CoastalHighwayeatery.
CottageCaféownersBrentPoffenbergerandTomNeville,collegefriends whoopenedthefirstCottageCaféin Ocean City,Md.,in1993,thenopened theBethanyBeachlocationin1994.
SoDelPresidentScottKammerer saidinastatementonTuesdaythatthe restaurant“hassuchasweetspotinthe heartsofsomanylocalsandvisitors” and“attractsaloyalfollowingandanew fanbase”forthecompany,whichnow owns20eateriesinsoutheastern Delaware.
Backintheearlydays,Nevillere-
ginningofthecurrentschoolyear,will nolongerbeassignedthere.
“Theschooldistrictsaid,‘Yes,wewill help supportit,’buttheyweregoingto removetheconstablethatistypicallyat theschool.Ourofferwastohaveapoliceofficerthereforenhancement,for programsandtoengagewiththechildren,notjuststatusquo.Sowewilljust gobacktohowwehavealwaysengaged withtheschooldistrict,”TownManager
CarolHoucktoldtheCoastalPointbeforetheTuesday,Oct.11,towncouncil meeting.
Theschooldistricthadagreedtopay $40,000ofBradshaw’sannualsalaryof $75,658andcompletelypayfortheconstable.
OVPDChiefKennethMcLaughlin toldtheCoastalPointthatthechangeis somewhatdisappointing.
Duringthesummer,Bradshawhad
completed40hoursoftraining,specializedforschoolresourceofficers.Training“coveredalotofdifferenttopics, includinglawsinvolvingwhatyoucan andcan’tdointheschoolsandwithjuveniles,”McLaughlinsaid.
OfficershavebeenatLordBaltimore formorethan20years,butthedemand has beengrowing.
OfficialsatDelDOTarecontinuing right-of-wayacquisitioninpreparation forbuildinganew,$130millionbypass
designedtorelievetrafficjamsin downtownMillsboro.
“Wehave47orsoparcelsbeingimpacted,thatwearegettingrights-ofwayfor.Thatprocesstakestime,”Mark Whiteside,projectengineerandman-
agerforProjectDevelopmentSouth, toldtheCoastalPointthisweek.
“Theyarebothresidencesandbusinesses.Ittakestime,becausewetryto meetwithadjacentpropertyowners andstakeholderstoanswerquestions
inregardtotherights-of-wayprocess andanyimpacts.Wetrytobevery transparent,totrytoensuretheprocess
goesassmoothlyaspossible,”hesaid.
DelDOTpayspropertyowners whatisdeemedfairmarketvaluefor theirlandandworkswitharealestate team.WhitesidesaidDelDOTwill payabout$15millioninallacquisitionsforthisproject.
Thetwo-lanebypass,withonearteryfortraffictravelingineachdirectionandextendingfor2.5miles,will havea45-mphspeedlimit.Knownasa cloverleaf,theoverpasswillhavetwo loops,oneinthenortheastquadrant andoneinsouthwestquadrant.Itis beingbuilttoaccommodatetrafficfor thenext20to30years.
Constructiononthenewbypass— whichwilltaketrafficfromRoute113 north,aroundMillsboro,toRoute24
“Wewantedtomakesureourkids aresafe.Thatisourtoppriority,”the chiefsaid,sharinghisfour-partplan thatincludesassistingschooladministrationinmaintainingasafeandsecure environment,makingtheSROresponsibleforinvestigatingviolationsof criminallawthatoccuroncampus,havingtheSROprovideeducationtopromoteresponsiblecitizenshipandgive
—isstillscheduledtostartin2023 andbecompletedbythesummerof 2025,aswasoriginallyreported.However,thecosthasincreasedfrom$85 millionto$130million,Whiteside said,withtheincreasemostlydueto inflation.
Constructionwillbefundedbythe federalgovernmentandstatethrough the2025fiscalyear,withthemajority, or80percent,beingpaidbythefederal government.
Bidshaven’tyetbeenawardedtoa contractor,butWhitesidesaidDelDOThasacontractor“thatispartof thedesignteamandprovidesinsight duringthedesignprocess.”
“Theirjobis,duringdesign,they provideconstructioninnovationsto helpreducesomeoftheimpacts specificallyforenvironmentallysensitiveareas,thatbeingtheMillsboro Pond.Theyarehelpingwithideasfor
studentsabetterunderstandingofhow thelegalsystemworks,andassuringthe SROinteractswithstudentsasapositiverolemodelandestablishesrelationshipswithat-riskstudents.
“Everyyear,wewerespendingmore andmoretimeattheschool,andthat pullsusawayfromtheroad.Wereached adecisionlastyearbecauseitwasevolvingintoafull-timejob.That’swhenwe startedtalkingaboutdevelopingthis intoafull-timeposition,tomeetthe demandandmakesurewearedoingall
howtoconstructthebridgeswithout disturbingthewetlands.Weare very awarethisisanenvironmentallysensitivearea,”Whitesidesaid.
Thebypasswillfeaturerampsand fourbridgesthatengineerspromise willbeaestheticallypleasing,rising overtheNorfolkSouthernRailroad, MillsboroPond,GravelHillRoadand otherareasofwaterorvegetation.
Apublicinformationworkshopwill beplannedearlynextyear,beforeconstructionstarts,todiscussdetailsofthe constructionphaseand“notifythe publicaboutpotentialchangesintrafficimpactsduringconstruction,” Whitesidesaid.
“Theimpactswon’tnecessarilybe bad.Ourdepartmentdoesacknowledge theamountoftrafficcongestionin Millsboronow,andit’sonlygetting worse.Weallcanseethat.TheMillsboroBypasswillhelpmitigatethatcon-
wecandotokeeptheschoolsafe,the kidsandthestaffattheschool,” McLaughlinsaid.
“O urproposalwas,wewantedanofficertohelpwithprogramsandengage thechildren,”Houcksaid.
“Theyaretotallydifferentroles.…I wasveryhopefultobeabletodoallthe extraprogrammingbecausetheyhave longer-lastingbenefits.Ifanything changesandthey’dlikeustoprovidea schoolresourceofficer,we’llgobackto council,”Houcksaid.
gestion,andwewilldoeverythingwe candoexpediteconstruction,”hesaid.
Therewillbesignagedirecting truckstothebypass,insteadofthrough downtownMillsboro,withitsquaint shopsandrestaurants.
“TheonlywaytogetonRoute24 nowisthroughMillsboro.Wewantto lightencongestion,especiallyduring peakhours,”Whitesidetoldthe CoastalPointduringpreviousconversations.
“Onethingreallycausingcongestionistrucks.Thequalityoftraffic flowisverypoorinthatarea.Weare buildingthisforsafetyandtoalleviate thatcongestion.Wehopethetrucks willuseit,”hesaid.
(Formoreinformationandupdates, visit https://deldot.gov/projects/index.shtml? dc=details&projectNumber=T20191270 1.)
Duringthecouncilmeeting,Houck toldcouncilmembersthatnoactionon theirpartwasnecessaryinregardtothe change.
Houcksaidshedoubtsthecouncil willbringitupagain.
“Theschooldistrictknowswhatwe arewillingtodo.Theballisinthedistrict’scourt,”shesaid.
NothavingtheSROwon’tcompromisechildren’ssafety,shesaid.
“No,no.Itwasalwaysaboutenhancement,”Houcksaid.
called,bothpartnerscooked.
“Wedideverything,”hesaidinthe jointstatement.“Weworked80-hour weeks.Butthehardworkpaidoff.”
ThetwolateropenedtheBethany Boathouse,aseasonalrestaurantlocated acrossCoastalHighwayfromtheCottageCafé.Theywillretainownershipof theBoathouse,theysaidthisweek.
“Owningtworestaurantshasbeen rewarding,butnowwewanttospend moretimewithourfamilies,”Poffenbergersaid.“Wefeelfortunatethata localfamily-ownedcompanylikeSoDel ConceptsisinterestedintheCottage Café.It’simportantthatweleaveitin goodhands.Weareconfidentthat SoDelwillcontinuethetraditionof greatservicetoourguests,and,maybe mostimportantly,theywilltakecareof ourstaff.”
Kammerersaidcustomersandstaff shouldnotexpectthe240-seatrestauranttochange.Allthelocalfavorites, includingthebestsellingpotroast,will remainonthemenu,hesaid.
PoffenbergersaidSoDelpurchased the business,whiletheHickmanrealty groupwillcontinueitsownershipofthe building.
Hesaidsettlementonthesaleofthe businesshasoccurred,butthetwoare “leasingitback”whileliquorlicense transfersareworkingtheirwaythrough
thestateAlcoholBeverageControlapprovalprocess,whichhesaidshouldbe completedinaboutsixweeks.
NevilleandPoffenbergermetwhen theywereLambdaChifraternitybrothersatShepherdCollege(nowShepherd University)inShepherdstown,W.Va., Poffenbergersaidthisweek.PoffenbergerisoriginallyfromMontgomery County,Md.,whileNevilleisfrom LongIsland,N.Y.
ThetworanbothCottageCafélocationsfrom1994to2003,whenthey closedtheOceanCitylocationwhen theirleaseexpiredthere,hesaid.
TheCottageCaféemploysabout85 peopleyear-round,andbetween120 and140duringthesummerseason,accordingtoKrisMedford,SoDel’sdirectorofoperations.
Medfordsaidhewillbespending time intheCottageCaféinthecoming weeks,“mostlytryingtogetthelayof theland.”HeaddedthatSoDelhasno planstomakeanychangestothe restaurant’smenuordécor.
TheBethanyBeachCottageCafé locationwasoriginallyarestaurant
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
FormerMillsboroTownManager SheldonHudson,whosteppeddownin April,hasbeennamedtownmanagerof Smyrna,atownof13,000residentsin KentCounty,about56milesnorthof Millsboro.
“I’mexcited.Itwasjourney,butI landedonmyfeet.Godisgood,andI’m thankfulforthat,”Hudsontoldthe CoastalPointthisweek.
Hewillassumethepositionon Thursday,Oct.20.
Withanannualbudgetof$28mil-
lion,Smyrna,12milesnorthwestof Dover,hasaseven-membertowncouncilthatincludesMayorRobertJohnson.
“Itallfeelsverynice.WearestilllivinginMillsborofornow,withplansto relocateclosertoSmyrna.Itisacommunitythatseemstobeonthemove— progressive,evolving.Alotofpeople whoworkupstateliveinSmyrna.Ihave apassionforeconomicdevelopment, andIwanttodomyparttocontribute totheeconomicvitalityofSmyrna.I’m excitedtoworkwiththecouncil,the mayorandstaffandthebusinessowners,”Hudsonsaid.
Inanewsreleaseissuedthisweek,
Hudson,44,statedthathisgoalisto ensureSmyrnais“knownthroughout —notonlythestate,buttheregion— asaplacewherebusinesses,familiesand workingprofessionalsarewelcome.”
“Asthetowncontinuestoexperience successintheareaofeconomicdevelopment,Smyrnaresidentswill,nodoubt, appreciatetheconvenienceofhaving evenmoreretailandrestaurantoptions c losetohome,andparentswillbe thankfulthattheirchildrenwillhave additionalhighqualityemploymentoptions,notjustinWilmingtonand Philadelphia,butinKentandsouthern NewCastlecountiesaswell,”hestated.
“Astownmanager,itisimportantto methatwepreserveandpromote Smyrna’shistory,thatthetownbuild uponitsexistingcharmandthatnoone beleftbehindaswecontinuetoevolve. …AsIlead,Iwillalwayshavethebest interestofSmyrnaatheart,”Hudson continued.
Johnsonstatedthatthetowncouncil was“excitedtobringinMr.Hudsonto serveasthetownmanager.”
“Hiscommitmenttohelpingour communitygroweconomicallyandprofessionally,whilemaintainingoursmalltownatmosphere,isexactlywhatwe needforourtown,”Johnsonstated.
Earthjustice,alegaldefenderof wildlifethatlitigatesonbehalf ofenvironmentalorganizations,hassentalettertotheAtlanticStatesMarine FisheriesCommissiononbehalfof NewJerseyAudubonandtheDefendersofWildlife,demandingthatthe horseshoecrabpolicymakingcommittee notpermitfemalehorseshoecrabsfrom beingusedasbaitfishforconchand othercommercialfishing.Thehorse-
shoecrabmanagementboardissetto voteonpermittingfemalestobeharvestedasbaitfishonNov.10.
“OurcommentstotheASMFC, bolsteredwithrigorousscientificinvestigation,provesthecommonsenseunderstandingthatthefemalehorseshoe crabproposalisriskyandwrongheaded,”saidEarthjusticeattorneyBen Levitan.“Theproposalisbasedona modelthathasnotbeenreleasedtothe publicandisdeeplyproblematic.”
ASMFCcoordinatesandmanages fisheryresourcesintheMid-Atlantic—
includingmarinefishandshellfish,such asthehorseshoecrab.
Earthjusticewrotetothe ASMFC horseshoecrabmanagement boardonbehalfofitsclients,NewJerseyAudubonandDefendersof Wildlife.
“Thecommentsurgetheboardto rejectAddendumVIIItotheHorseshoeCrabFisheryManagementPlan, whichwouldreinitiatethe femalehorseshoecrabbaitharvestin DelawareBayaftera10-yearprohibition,”notedPerryWheelerofEarthjus-
tice.“WeakenedprotectionsforhorseshoecrabswouldlikelyleadtoanEndangeredSpeciesActviolationforthe threatenedredknotshorebird,which reliesonhorseshoecrabeggsfornourishment.”
“Thereisthoroughandrigorousresearchwhichprovestheroleofthe horseshoecrabcannotbeoverstatedin thisecosystem,”saidLevitan,who workswithEarthjusticeasaseniorattorneyinthebiodiversitydefensepro-
Followingsimilarmovesbyneighboringtowns,Millvilleofficialshave begundiscussingtheprosandconsof changingtheirmeetingtimestoearlier intheday.
AttheTuesday,Oct.11,Millville TownCouncilmeeting,TownCouncil TreasurerBarbaraRyersaid,“Ifyou lookattheattendance,mostofthetime it’sverylowintheevenings.Alotofthe peoplethatliveherenowareretirees,
gramintheNewYorkoffice.“Weneed asuperabundanceofthesehorseshoe crabsfortheendangeredredknot,but alsoformanyshorebirdsandother species.Wehavenotrecoveredthered knottothelevelsofpastpopulations. TheDelawareBayandshorelines ecosystemandthemigratorybirdflyoverisbuiltforthesespecies—andyet ourshorebirdsarestilljustashadowof whattheycouldbe.”
“WeneedtoletthembreedsuccessfullyinDelawareandfeedonits shorelines,”saidLevitan.“It’shardto
andafterdinner,folksliketositback and relax,”Ryersaid.
Incontrast,shesaid,“Whenwehave the10a.m.meetingswiththe [DelawareStatePolice],thisplaceis packed.
“Ithinkinthemornings,folkshavea lotmoreenergy,”Ryersaid.“Ithinkit’s easierforthetownclerktogetherminutesdone,thingsarefreshinhermind. Itgetsdarkintheevening,”whenitis moredifficultforsomeolderresidents todrive,shesaid.Inaddition,thelater timeisachallengefortownstaffwho
learnabouttheredknotandenjoythe birdswithoutfeedingthemwiththe crabeggs.Weshouldnotpermit ASMFCtomakeadecisionona flawedmodel.”
The horseshoecrabmanagement boardmeetingonNov.10willdetermineiffemalesshouldbepermittedas baitfish.
TheletterfromEarthjusticegoeson todetailhowthemodelingprocess, calledtheARM,orAdaptiveResource Management,isanewformofenvironmentalassessmentandischanginghow horseshoecrabpopulationsarecounted.
“ TherevisedARMframeworkabandonsthewell-establishedunderstanding oftheimportance
attend themeetings,particularlythose wholeavefordinnerandthencome backtothetownofficeforthemeetings,Ryersaid.
“That’sextragas,extratime,”shesaid. “It’sjustalot,ontheemployees,Ithink.”
Ryersaidhersuggestionwouldbeto changethemeetingstomid-morning, butshesaidothertimes,suchasmidafternoon,shouldbeconsidered.
“Itcouldsaveustime…comptime, this,thatandtheother,”Ryersaid.“If thetownmanagerisOKwithit,becauseshe’sresponsibleforrunningthis
ofhorseshoecrabeggstoredknots,in favorofanextreme,contraryreconstructionoftheecosystemthatdefies historyandreality,”statedEarthjustice representatives.“Even ifhorseshoecrabsvanishedentirely today,therevisedARMFramework’s computermodelpredictsthatredknot abundancewouldremainstableonaverage(orevenincrease)overthenext50 years.Thecorrelationbetweentheoverharvestofhorseshoecrabsandthecrash oftheredknotpopulationinthe1990s iswell-established.”
“Earthjusticeisrespondingtothe science,andwehaveprovidedourcritique,”saidLevitan.“Thechangeshould notmoveforward,andpeoplecancon-
town.Ifshedoesn’thaveaproblemwith it,Ithinkherinputshouldbeparamount,”shesaid.
“I’minagreementwithmovingour meetingsfrom7o’clock,”TownManagerDeborahBotchiesaid.“I’mthinking2-to3-o’clock...”ratherthanthe morningtimesuggestedbyRyer.“The staffandIwouldaccommodateeither,” however,Botchiesaid.
“It’sverytiringonthesedays,”she said.“Ihavebeenheresince8:30this
tacttheirstateofficialstoreachoutwith additionalcommentontheissues.”
EarthjusticeclaimstheU.S.Fish& WildlifeServicehasacceptedthenew ARM model“wholecloth.”
“Theservicejustacceptedthisnew ARMandmeasurementatfacevalue, withnoindicationthattheU.S.Fish& WildlifeServiceconducteditsownresearchormodelling,”saidLevitan.“The federalgovernmentjustacceptedwhat waspublishedbytheAtlanticStates MarineFisheries.”
Theredknotisathreatenedspecies undertheEndangeredSpeciesAct.Migratoryshorebirdsandtheirflyoverstop alongDelawarebeachesareconsidered atouristattractionforthearea.
morning,”shesaidduringtheOct.11 meeting,whichbeganwitha6p.m.executivesessiontodiscusslandacquisition.Theregularmeetingbeganat7 p.m.andwasoveraround8:30p.m.
“Wearenotfresh”at7p.m.,Botchie said.
Shecitedattendanceattheprevious 18meetings,when23peopleattended themeetingvirtuallyviaanonlinelink. Atotalof54peopleparticipatedin those18meetings,whichincludethe regularmeetingsheldthesecondTuesdayofeachmonth,aswellasworkshop meetings heldlaterinthemonth,
Botchiesaid.
Generally,Botchiesaid,thehighest attendanceattowncouncilmeetingsare thoseduringwhichdevelopmentssuch asMillvillebytheSeaareonthe agenda.Thosemeetingstendtohave around10to12attendees,Botchiesaid.
“Otherthanthat,youhavetwo,two, three,five,twopeoplethatactually cometothemeetings.…So,Iamin favorofchangingthetimes.Mystaff agrees,”Botchiesaid.
Belinko,however,counteredwith concernsthatchangingthemeeting timeswouldexcludethosewithdaytime jobsandotherresponsibilitiesfromattendingthemeetings.
“Allofusknew,gettingintothis, whattimethemeetingswere,”hesaid.
“Bychangingittoaconvenienttimefor staffandcouncil,itgivestheappearance ofnotaveryopengovernment.…
Everyresidenthasanopportunityto statetheirpiece,whetherinperson,by phone,readingtheCoastalPoint,to moveon.Earlycouncilmeetingsrestrictspeople[from]theopportunityto
calledLaCrepe,Poffenbergersaid. Afterthat,itbecamethePeppermill Restaurant,andforabriefperiodjust beforeheandNevilletookover,itwas calledPeppercorns,hesaid.
maybeconsiderrunningforcouncil, servingonPlanning&Zoning,serving ontheParkCommission,”Belinkosaid.
“Youtalkaboutchangingthecouncil meetings,”andthenpossiblytheother meetings,hesaid,and“howmanyhours isthatgoingtotakeoutofnormaloperation?”bystaffmembers,heasked.
Belinkoreferenced“alocaltownthat tookasurveyoftheresidents.Theresidentsindicatedtheywantedtokeepit intheevenings.Whathappened?The council approvedanearlystarttime,”he said,referringtoarecentmoveby OceanView’stowncouncil.
Hesaidthelatermeetingtimegives councilmembersmoretimetoprepare forthemeetingsandtoreturnfromout oftownifnecessary.
“Ittookmealldaytodaytoprepare forthismeetingtonight,”hesaid.
“Itgivestheappearanceofnotbeing open,”Belinkocontinued,citingsurroundingtownsthathavemid-week eveningmeetings,aswellasbeach townssuchasBethanyBeachandFenwickIslandthatholdtownmeetingson
RehobothBeach-basedSoDelConcepts’otherrestaurantsincludeitsflagship,BluecoastSeafoodGrillinNorth Bethany,FishOninLewes,Northeast SeafoodKitchenandOceanView BrewingCompanyinOceanView, threelocationsofMatt’sFishCamp, whichwasnamedaftercompany founderMattHaley,andThompsonIs-
Fridayafternoonstoallowout-of-town propertyownersachancetoparticipate.
Belinkosaidhewillnotputtheissue upforvotebycounciluntilinputisreceivedfromresidents,whichcouldbe throughasurveyorapublichearingon theissue.
Ryeragreedthatinputfromresidents is“agoodidea.”
TownSecretaryRobertWisgirda saidhisobservationisthatmorning meetings“seemtobevery,verywell-attended,”andwouldsupportseeking inputfromresidentsonthematter.
“Ijustdon’twanttheappearancethat we’reclosingdowntheopportunityfor folkstorunforofficeorhaveinput,” Belinkosaid.
DeputyMayorSharonBrienzasaid shehadreadaccountsontheOcean Viewmeeting-timechangesthatindicatedthatthesurveysentoutbythat townhadan“abysmal”responserateand thatmayhaveimpactedhowmuch weighttheOceanViewcouncilgaveit
land BrewingCompanyinRehoboth Beach.
ThecompanyalsoacquiredSurf BagelinLewesin2021.Inadditionto therestaurants,SoDelalsooperates concessionsattheSportsattheBeach athleticcomplexinGeorgetownand DelawareTurfinFrederica,Medford said.
Goldshovelinhand,MillsboroPoliceChiefBrianCallowaypreparedto breakgroundforthenew,$9.3million,13,000-square-foot,policestationonWestRailroadAvenuethis week.
Heaskedotherstojoinhim,includingTownManagerJamieBurk, formercouncilmanTimHodges,and RichHertzogofDelmarvaVeteran Builders,atthebriefceremonytheafternoonofTuesday,Oct.4.
Rainstoppedlongenoughforthe mentodigshovelsintoapileofdirt keptdryunderabluecanvascoveron fourpoles,thentossitintotheair.
Earlier,Callowayhadwelcomed thecrowdofabout30,jokingabout “thisglorious”dayandsayinghehad receivedmanye-mailsaskingifthe eventwouldstillbeheld.
“Yes,itis,”hesaid,thankingformer
duringtheirdecisionprocess.
“Ihopewhenwedoasurveyweget alotmoreinputfromtheresidents,” Brienzasaid.
andcurrentmembersofthetown councilfortheirsupport.
“Youseeinthenewsthat,everywhere,lawenforcement—we’rereally takingahit.Butnothere.IfIneed something,theylistenandmakeit happen,”hesaidasattendeesapplauded.
“Thechiefhaspersevered.Thisis likethesixthdesign,”Burksaid.
Thefinaldesignforthenewpolice stationincludesasallyport,officesand cubicles,workstationsforofficers,exerciseandcommunityrooms,separate areasformaleandfemalesuspects whohavebeenarrestedandanarea forjuvenileoffenders.
Theoutsidewillbeinhuesof brown,withbrickandstone,andthe interiorwillbewallboardandshades ofgrayandbluethatCallowaycalled “veryfunctional.”
Hehassaidhewantstoseethe buildingnamedforawell-known Millsboronativebuthasn’tyetsaid
“I’mnotsayingwhatOceanView didwasright,”shesaid.“ButIguessbecausetheydidn’tgetenoughresponse fromresidents.Theyjustmadethebest decision,theythought,”shesaid.
CouncilMemberPeterMichelsaid heplansto“waituntilweputitoutand
whohehasinmind.
Abasketballcourtdiscussedduring councildiscussionsisnotincludedin theplanbutcouldbeaddedlater.
Callowaythankedrepresentatives fromtheDavis,Bowen&FriedelarchitecturalcompanyandDelmarva VeteranBuilders,bothbasedinSalisbury,Md.
“I’mimpressedwithyourambition. Thisisgoingtobesomethingthatwe aregoingtobeproudof.You’llseeme herealot.Asaleader,Ialsoknow howtobeafollower,andifyouneed anything,Iwillbehere,”hesaid.
Thenewpolicestationis“already blessed,”saidMillsboroMayorFaye Lingo,watchingthegroundbreaking, becausetherainhadstoppedandbecauseit’sgoingtobeawelcomenew structure.
Thecouncilhasn’tyetdecidedwhat todowiththecurrentbuildingon MainStreet,wherepolicehavebeen about25years,andwhichtheylong
seewhateverybodysays”ontheissue.
“It’snotgoingtobearushthing,” Belinkosaid,repeatingthatthecouncil has untilMarch2023,whenthecouncil holdsitsreorganizationmeeting,to consideratimechange.
“Accordingtoourcharter,thetimes
agooutgrew,butbothLingoandCallowaysaiditisn’tlikelytoberazed, sinceit’spartoftownhistory.
“Thereisnotanyinterestintearingitdown.We’vehadsomeother businessesthatreachedouttothe Towntorentitforofficespace,”Callowaysaid.
Earlier,hehadtoldtheCoastal Pointthatthenewpolicestationis expectedtobefinishedin14months.
“Theyarelookingtostartclearing onOct.10,ifwegetallofourpermits completedandapproved.Theydothe siteplanonthe17thsotheycanhit thegroundrunning.…Rightnow, we’reveryexcitedtogetstarted.Iam veryfortunatetohaveasupportive communitythatisallowingthisto takeplace.Ourcouncilhasbeenvery supportive,tobeabletogetthisover thefinishline.Onceit’sfinished,we arelookingtohaveaceremony,and everybodywillbeabletocomeand lookatourbuilding,”hesaid.
ofthemeetingsareestablishedatthe organizationalmeetinginMarch,sowe haveplentyoftimetodiscussandexaminetheramifications”ofchanging thetimeofthecouncilmeetings,and possiblyothertownboardsandcommitteesaswell,Belinkosaid.
TheOceanViewPoliceDepartment willbidhappyretirementtoHardy,its 9-year-oldGermanshepherd-MalinoismixK9officer,whohasworkedwithhis owner,Cpl.JustinHopkins,forthepast severalyears,anditwillwelcometwo newdogs—adual-purposedogforpatrolanddetectionofnarcotics,anda single-purposenarcotics-detectiondog.
Byunanimousvote,theOceanView TownCouncil,atitsTuesday,Oct.11, meeting,approvedthepurchaseofthe dogs.Thecostforthesingle-purpose, pre-trainedpatroldogis$11,495,and thecosttoreplaceHardyandbuya
dual-traineddogis$15,645.
OVPDChiefKennethMcLaughlin obtainedgrantstopayforthedogs.
Fundsforsingle-purposedogare fromtheFundtoCombatViolent Crimes,and$15,000fortheotherdog isfromagrantfromtheDelaware CriminalJusticeCouncil.Theremaining$645isfromagrantfromFOP L odge16.
Thedogswillarrivepre-trainedand willbothbepurchasedfromTarheel CanineTrainingInc.,inSanford,N.C.
McLaughlintoldthecouncilthat Hardy’sreplacementwillbeashepherd orshepherdmix,andthesingle-purpose dogwillbeagoldenretriever,whichwill beabletointeractwiththepublic.
“Patroldogsaretrainedtobite,but wedon’tgetalotofPRuseoutofthem. Wearegettingagoldenretrieverand thinkingabouttrainingthisdogasa
therapy-typedogaswell.Wecanwalk intotheelementaryschools.Wecan bringthedogheretothepark,inadditiontohavingatrainednarcoticsdog, andgettheaddedbenefitofcommunity outreach,”McLaughlintoldcouncil members.
Hardy,thepolicedepartment’scurrentK9,isalsofromTarheel,andthe companyisreputableandhasahistory ofworkingwithpoliceagencies, McLaughlinsaid.
InApril2019,whenHardywas6, HopkinstoldtheCoastalPointthathe was capableoflocatingseveralcategoriesofdrugs,whethertheywerehiddenhighinaroom—maybeabovea refrigerator—orinacrackorcrevice. Hisabilityisincredible,Hopkinssaid.
WithinmonthsofHardy’sarrival, policerecoveredtensofthousandsof dollarsincashrelatedtodrugsandcon-
fiscatednarcotics,Hopkinssaid. McLaughlinpraisedthedogforhelping notonlyOceanView,butalsobeing availabletoassistotherpolicedepartments.
Thisweek,McLaughlintoldthe council thepresenceofillegaldrugsand drug-relatedcrimeswillincreaseand police“wanttoputthatseconddogon todoubletheenforcement.”
CouncilmanDonaldWalshcommendedMcLaughlinforobtaining grants—notonlyforthedogsbutfor manypolicedepartmentneeds.
“Youcontinueineveryaspectofyour position.Whenweneedadditional funding,youalwaysseemtofindaway togetthat.Notonlyisthatunprecedented,butitcontinuestokeepthe townsafe.It’sappreciatedandyouget greatresultswithit,”Walshsaid.
McLaughlinthankedhim.
DuringthedevelopmentoftheCat HillcommunityinSouthBethanyin themid-1980s,asthelandwascleared, constructionteamsuneartheda gravesiteandseveralsmallfamilyplots.
Humanboneswerediscoveredinthe front-loaderandrespectfullypackedfor removal.
TheareaonBlackGumRoadwas ropedoffbetweenhomesitessoadjoininglotswouldnotbedeveloped.Last week,theSouthBethanyHistoricalSo-
cietyrevealedthesecretsofthefamilies buriedthere,thoughatleastoneimportantmysteryremains:
Whomovedthebones?Whereare theskeletonsandremainsofsomeof thesefamiliesoriginallyscoopedup fromthe150-year-oldgraves?Nobody
knows.
SarahTrembanisistheUniversityof Delawarehistoryprofessorwhohas overseenresearchtodeterminewhowas buriedinCatHill,andwhy.Hayley Ryanistheundergraduatestudent—
nowajunioratUD—whowasvery eagertolearnthegenealogy,historyand accountsofearlyresidentsofSouth Bethany.
AtaneventhostedattheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompanyattendedbyabout30people,someofthe historicaldatawassharedrecentlyby theUDresearchteam.TheBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce alsoinvitedmemberstoattend.
Intheearly1980s,accordingtohistoricalmarkersofSussexCounty,there werejustunder750homesinSouth Bethany,withabout100full-timeresidents. In1985,theCatHillareawas annexedbytheTownofSouthBethany, andtheCatHilldevelopmentopened, withawaterresourceforthatneighborhooddedicatedthefollowingyear.It wasthatyearthebonesofthelocals wereunearthed,andlatermoved,rather thanbeingre-interred.
“Sarahfoundthatwehavedifferent familiesburiedintheCatHillareathan someoftheonesweoriginallythought,” saidPatWeisgerber,presidentofthe historicalsociety.“TheBurtonH.Johnsonfamilywasburiedthere,welearned, andtheyarefamousfromtheJohnson Store.”
TheBurtonH.Johnsonfamilywas buriedonBlackGum,alongwithtenantfarmersorclerkswhoworkedfor
them,asweremembersoftheBunting family.Manyofthefamiliesmarried eachother,sothefamilylinesseemedto interconnectduringtheresearch,said Trembanis.
“InSussexCounty,wedidnothave asmuchnewspaperreportinginthose days,becausewewerenotaspopulated,” said Weisgerber,“meaningRyanhadto relyonmicroficherecordsinDoverto findthenamesofthedeparted.”
Accordingtotheirreport,those foundburiedinthegravesintheneighborhoodknownasCatHillincluded: theBuntingfamily,Evansfamily,Jeffersonfamily,JohnsonfamilyandWilgus familyfromthelatterpartofthe19th century.
“Detailsaboutthesefamiliesdocumenttherural,agriculturalandmarine historyofthearea,”inSouthBethany, “priortoitsdevelopmentasaresort community,”notedTrembanisinherreport.“TheyalsoreflecttheshiftingpoliticalidentityofBaltimoreHundred— anareathatwasclaimed,attimes,by Maryland,PennsylvaniaandDelaware.”
A“hundred”wasageographically designatedasubdivisionorcommunity, likeatownship,andBaltimore100was locatedinsoutheastSussexCounty.The BaltimoreHundredcomprisedRoxana, SelbyvilleandOceanViewinthose days.
“Basedonthearchaeologicalreports, thetitlehistoryandthetombstone records,itseemsthatthemostlikely
humansinterredattheCatHillsiteare membersoftheBurtonH.Johnson family,”saidtheUDresearchers.Trembanissaidthearcheologicalcorrespondenceandlettersprovidingaccurate datingofthegravesprovedthegenerationofthegraveinhabitants.
“Moreover,theinterredwouldlikely beoftheelderJohnson’sgeneration,and hischildrenandgrandchildrenwhodid not surviveuntiladulthood,”saidTrembanis.“ManyofBurtonJohnson’schildreneventuallyrelocated,andwewere abletodocumenttheirburialselsewhere.”
“AsJohnsonandhiswivesowned thelandduringtheestimatedtimeof intermentandtheirnamesarenot foundinthetombstonerecords,they mayhavebeenlaidtorestinthissmall familycemetery.However,wecannot ruleoutthattheJohnsonfamilyalso hadtenantsonthelandwhomayhave usedtheCatHilllocation”andbeen buriedthere.
“TheUDresearchersworkedovera 10-weektimeperiod,”asdefinedin theirworkplan,addedWeisgerber,or basicallyasemester,duringwhichRyan coulddedicatehertime.“Shewentto themicroficheatDoverHistoricalSocietyandthearchivesofourstateregisters.”
“ItwastheJohnsonfamilyontheir ownpropertywhodecidedtobeburied there,andtheyownedseveralacresright inCatHill,”saidWeisgerber.“Backin
thosedays,partofourSouthBethany areawasconsideredpartofMaryland; sowethinkpartofourhistorical recordssearchcouldbeinAnnapolis, andthatwouldmeanmoreresearch.”
“TheBuntingswere,forsure,buried inthatplot,”saidWeisgerber.“We knowthatnamefromaroundhere.UD hadthetaxrecordsfromtheearly1900s andcouldtracethatfamilyline.The Wilgusfamilyalsohadsomepeoplein theplot,andwewouldhaveexpected themhere.Theyarethesamenames youhearaboutstill,tothisday.”
CarolineBell,presidentoftheSouth BethanyPropertyOwnersAssociation, saidshethoughttheworkwasimpressive.
“Iwasimpressedwiththeamountof researchandpatienceittookfromProfessorTrembanisandHaleyRyanin workingthroughmanyroadblocksto getinformation.Wewanttothank themandthehistoricalsocietyforputtingtheprogramtogetherforus.”
Theperspectiveonlocalhistory cameaboutpurelyasaresultofefforts todeveloptheland.
“ Theboneswereexcavatedwhen theystartedtodevelopCatHill,and thenwedon’tknowwherethebones endedup,”saidWeisgerber.“Theyhad tostopdigginginthemid-1980s,” whichlefttheoddparceloflandopen, andthesecretsstillburiedonBlack GumRoadthatnowhavebeguntobe revealed.
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TheFenwickIslandPlanning& ZoningCommissionwillhosta“minisymposium”onpedestrianandbicycle safetyonTuesday,Oct.18,from10a.m. to11:45a.m.
Themeeting,tobeheldatFenwick IslandTownHall,at800CoastalHighway,willalsobeavailableviaZoom, withdetailsontheZoomlinkavailable ontheTown’swebsiteatwww.fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
Thepurposeofthemeeting,accordingtoPlanningCommissionChairpersonAmyKyle,is“tohearfrom membersoftheFenwickIslandcommunityaboutsafetyhazardsandconcerns,”specificallyonCoastalHighway, whichKylealsoreferredtoasFenwick Island’s“MainStreet.”
Thecommission’sgoals,shesaid,are:
•ToinformthepeopleofFenwick Islandaboutwaystoimprovesafety forpedestriansandbicyclists—particularlywithregardtoCoastalHighway;
•Toidentifyalternativestocreatea safeenvironmentaroundCoastalHighway—suchassidewalks,crossings, lighting,median,intersectionsanddesignforall;
•Tohighlightconcernsforindividualswithmobilitylimitations,pedestrianswhomaybetransportingchildren andgeartothebeach,andbicyclists transportinggoods;and
•Toexploretheroleandresponsibilityofthestateandcountygovernment, andotherrelevantentities.
Theagendaforthemeetingincludes
atimeforresidentstocommenton safetyconcernsregardingwalkingand bikingonCoastalHighway,aswellas anupdateonprogressonthebeginning ofthelong-awaitedinstallationofsidewalks.
SpeakerswillincludeJennifer Cinelli‐Miller,transportationplanner forSussexCountyforDelDOT; WilliamDeCoursey,associatepolicy scientist,UniversityofDelaware; DeweyBeachTownManagerBill Zolper;andJamesWilson,executivedirectorofBikeDelaware.
WorldWarIIveteranJackLynch, whofoundedVFWPost7234inOcean ViewandstarteditspopularChicken Shack,isbeingrememberedasagentle manandtruepatriot.
Lynch,98,ofBayard,diedonOct.2.
“HisfunerallastSaturdaywasafull militaryfuneralwiththeHonorGuard, gunsaluteandtheNavyfoldingtheflag andgivingittomyoldestsister,since ourmotherhasdied,”hisson,Greg Lynch,toldtheCoastalPoint.
DuringWorldWarII,hesaid,his father servedintheU.S.Navyasagunner’smateonthePTboatthePeacock Lounge,aunitinthemotorTorpedo SquadronthatwasawardedtheNavy UnitCommendationforoutstanding heroismatMindorointhePhilippines inDecember1944.
Hissonrecalledhisfathertelling himaboutasuicidebomberwho plannedtoattackthePTboatbutwho waskilled.Thepilot’sbodypartslanded onLynch’sboat,andcrewmembers kickedthemoffintothewater.
LynchalsoservedintheKorean
War,onthedestroyertheU.S.S.Shields, DD-596.
Heandhiswife,JaneE.“Betty” HudsonLynch,hadsixchildren,Gayle ChandlerofDagsboro;DouglasLynch ofWeekiWachee,Fla.;GregoryLynch ofPolkCity,Fla.;DeniseDukesof Frankford;JaneHawkinsofFrankford; andJaniceBrosnahanofDagsboro.
Thereare11grandchildrenand19 great-grandchildren.
“Dadwasprettyeasyonus,”hisson recalledwithaslightlaugh.
“Momwastheenforcer,butwith Dad,wecouldgetawaywithmurder.
Bothofourparentsweregoodtous. Wewere,askids,verydestructiveon stuff,buthedidn’treallypunishus.We wereraisedonafarm.Iremember,asa kid,IwasonthetractorandIgotit stuckoutthere.Itwaswet,andIgotit buried.Dadcameout,andhejustshook hisheadlike‘Idon’tknow.’Theyhadto pullitoutofthere.Hewasquiet,laidback.
“Asafather,hesetaverygoodexample.Hewasrespectful,andhetreated everybodythewayyouwanttobe
DinerscansupportCoastalGardeners,alocalgardenclubinOcean View,onTuesday,Oct.18,atBethany Blues,from4to9p.m.,with15percentofallproceeds(withaccompanyingvoucher)tobedonatedtoCoastal Gardeners.Dinerscanalsoenterfora chancetowinthe50/50raffleoragift basket.
Theproceedsfortheeventwillgo towardOperationChristmasCHEER, theclub’sholidayprojecttobenefit seniorcitizensattheRoxanaCHEER Center.Voucherswillbeavailableat BethanyBlues,6N.PennsylvaniaAve, BethanyBeach.
CoastalGardenerswasestablished in2017bylocalgardenerswhowere eagertolearnmoreaboutgardening, meetotherswhosharethesameinter-
treated,”hissonsaid.
BothLynch’ssonandhisdaughter DeniseDukesrecalledgoingwithhim, withtheirsiblings,andhelpingatthe ChickenShack.
“Weputthesauceonthechicken andflippedthechicken.TheChicken Shackusedtobebythe‘totempole’in BethanyBeach.Itwasnice,”Greg Lynchsaid.
“HewasbigonthatChickenShack,” Dukessaid.
“Wewouldgo,andwegottohand outrolls,chips,sodas.Heputusto work.Welovedit.Wegottotastethe chicken.Thesaucethattheyputonthe chickenbackthen—therewasalot moresaltinit.IrememberIsuckedthe bone,anditwassogood,”Dukessaid.
Herfatherremainedhealthyandactiveuntilspringthisyear,Dukessaid, andevenoperatedfarmequipment.
“AroundEaster,hewentdownhill. Hewastired.Hetalkedaboutbeing tired.Hediedofcongestiveheartfailure,hiskidneys,”shesaid.
“Ithurts,buthelivedagoodlife,” GregLynchsaid.
“HewasonthePTboat,andthey wenttosomeislandandtheygotpris-
estsandtoservethecommunity.Since then,theclubhasbeautifiedpublic spacesincludingDagsboroTownHall andBeebe’sSouthCoastalHealth Campus.
Volunteersregularlyparticipatein DelDOT’sAdoptAHighwayprogram,cleaninglocalroadsandeducatingthepublicabouttheimportanceof landstewardshipandcaringforthe localenvironment.
Otherprojectsincludetheinstallationofnativeplantsattheentranceto TowerRoadinDelawareSeashore StatePark,aswellasthededicationof aschoolvegetablegardenatPhillip ShowellElementarySchoolinSelbyville.
Formoreinformation,goto https://www.coastalgardeners.org/home.
oners-of-waroff,duringthewar.Hegot alotofawards.Ididn’tknowhalfof whathedid,”hisdaughtersaidabout herfather,whoworkedasapipefitterin Seafordduringhiscareer.
“Dadalwayshadagarden,”Dukes said.
“Helovedgardening.Wewouldpull weedswhenwewerekids,andwegota quarter.Hehad56acresoriginally,and herentedtoafarmer.Heclimbedinto thecombinelastyear.At97yearsold, hewasclimbingintothosebigcombines.Hewasstilldriving.It’sjustgood genes.Hisdadwaslike92,andbothhis grandfatherswereintheir90swhen theydied.
“Hewasaquietman.Hedidn’tsaya wholelot,buthewaswell-loved,”she said.
Lynch’slongtimefriendFultonLoppatto,afellowmemberoftheAmerican Legion,saidLynchwasstillworkingat theChickenShackuntillastyear.
“Hewastheexpert.Otherpeople havethermometerstotellwhena chickenisdone,buthedidn’tneeda thermometer.Hewouldsay,‘Thisone’s done.Thatone’sdone,’”Loppattosaid.
“Hewasaremarkableguy,wonderful guy,verylaidback.Ialwaysenjoyedtalkingtohim.Healwayshelped.Hewas alwayswillingtodowhateverwasnecessary.”
Fire Companytosurpriseher.Walls designedabannerwiththeschool’s “bee”themeinmind—“BeeKind” beingoneofthehallmarksofthe theme—andhadallthestudentsand teacherssignit.
OnThursday,Sept.29,thefiretruck, aswellasaparadeofteachersandstaff fromLordBaltimore,madetheirway toWebb’shomeinDagsboro,where shewasseated,asinstructed,onthe porch.
AnthonyPetralia,thefirecompany’s spokesman,saidhewashappytodo whathecouldtofacilitatethetribute.
“Isensedthiswouldbethegolden opportunitytohavesomeentertainmentatPam’sexpense,”Petraliasaid. Heandtheschoolstaff,hesaid,“concoctedaschemetobothembarrassand boostPam’sspirits.”
ByKerinMagill StaffReporterIt’snoteverydaythatanantique
truckandagiantbee-bearingbanner showupatyourfrontdoor.
Butthenagain,it’snoteveryday thatawell-lovedelementaryschool
principalfallsintheschoolparkinglot duringbusdutyandbreaksherhip.
OnMonday,Sept.12,LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolPrincipal PamelaWebbwas“goingbetweentwo buses”andsteppedonastone,which causedherfoottoroll,andthenshe fell.
Webbsaidsheknewimmediately that“somethingwasn’tright.”Shenow realizesthattryingtostandupprobablywasn’tthebestmove,shesaidthis week.
Shewastakentothehospital,where itwasdeterminedthatherhipwasindeedfractured,andlaterthatdayshe underwentsurgeryinwhichdoctors insertedthreescrewsintoherhip.She isnowhomerecuperatingandsaid,“It couldhavebeenworse.AtleastIdidn’t hitmyhead.”
“Youknow,itwasthesecondweek ofschool,everything’sgoinggreat… andthenthere ’sthisdarnstone,”she saidwithalaugh.
OnThursday,Sept.29,Webbsaid, AssistantPrincipalBarkleyHeck calledherandsaid,“Beonyourporch atthistime,andmakesureyourhair’s washed.”Sosheknewsomethingwas up,buthadnoideaexactlywhatwas goingtoshowupatherhousethatafternoon.
Webbsaidthatatthatpointshewas justhappytogetsomefreshair.
“Itwasmyfirsttimeoutsideofthe house”sincecominghomefromthe hospital,shesaid.
Whatshedidn’tknowwasthat schoolstaff,includingHeckandart teacherSamanthaWalls,hadbeencollaboratingwiththeMillvilleVolunteer
“TheprocessionconsistedofAssistantFireChiefPaulSterlinginthe commandvehicle,whichwasaudibly sufficientingettingPam’sattention whenwewere infrontofherhome,” Petraliasaid,addingthat,alongwith theteachers’vehicles,hedrovetheantiquefiretruckwithJimJohnston, whosegrandchildrenattendLordBaltimore.
Theprocessionwasafewminutes latearrivingtoWebb’shomethatafternoonbecauseofanaccidenton Route26betweenthefirehouseand Dagsboro.Photosfromtheaccident showthe1945Autocarenginealong thesideoftheroadasfirecompany membersandDelawareStatePolice respondedtotheaccident.
OncethefiretruckarrivedatWebb’s home,thebannerwasremovedfrom thetruckandpresentedtoWebb.She saidthisweekthatitiscurrentlyon displayinherhome,whereitbrings hercheereveryday.
“IfeelsafetosaythatPrincipal Webbwasbothsurprisedandhappy,” Petraliasaid.
WebbsaidshewillbeathomerecuperatinguntilatleastNovember.She saidthat,while“ImissmyLBpeople andmykiddos,”sheisgratifiedby theirsupport.
“Ican’tsayenoughforeverybody’s outreach…thetextmessages,just checkingin,”shesaid,addingthat HeckhasbeenjoinedintheschooladministrationofficebyKarenClausen, whowasmostrecentlyassignedto GeorgetownElementarySchooland that“Iknowthey’reingoodhands.”
Shejokedthat,withherhusband, physicaltherapistTyeWebb,onduty 24/7,shewillget“noslack”inherrecoveryprocess.
Webbsaidlastweek’sparadeofsupport“wasdefinitelyahighlight”ofher recuperationperiod.Butshequickly added,“I’mchompingatthebit,wantingtogetbacktoschool.”
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Nothinglastsforever.
RumorsstartedcirculatinglastweekthattheCottageCaféon Route1hadbeensold,andconfirmationofthatindeedcameatthe startofthisweek,withajointstatementfromownersBrentPoffenbergerandTomNevillethattheiconicrestaurantwouldbecome partoftheSoDelConceptsbrandgoingforward.
WordrightnowisthatSoDelmadethispurchasebecausethey valuewhattheCottageCaféhasoffereditscustomersovertheyears, thatchangeswillbeminimalandthatthestaffwillbepreserved. Theseareallreassuringthingstohear,astherestauranthaslong cultivatedareputationbasedongoodfood,fairpricesandafamilyfriendlyatmosphere.NevilleandPoffenbergerwillalsobeholding ontotheirotherproperty,theBethanyBoathouse,sotheywillcontinuetobeactivemembersofthecommunity.
Andthat’swhatwe’dliketofocusonhere.
Thetwohavelong-beenpositiveinfluencesinthiscommunity. TheyhavebeenactivemembersoftheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce,havehelpedraisemoneyfornumerous localcausesandhavebeenhugesupportersoftheLeoBradyNew Year’sDayPlunge.Ontopofthat,considerjusthowmanyjobsthey haveprovidedtopeoplewholiveinthiscommunity
ThisisinnowayagoodbyepiecetoPoffenbergerandNeville. Aswestated,theywillstillbeinvolvedintheBoathouse,andwill continuetohaveapresenceinourregion.
No,considerthisapieceofappreciationforwhattheyhavebuilt, continuetodoandalltheyhavedonetothispoint.Itiscongratulationsweofferthemtoday,andpositivevibesandwishestothemand theirfamilieslongintothefuture.
Ourbeautifulcommunitycanmeanabunchofdifferent thingstoabunchofdifferentpeople.
Formany,despitethestaggeringgrowthandinfluxoftrafficandpopulation,westillhavearemarkablenaturalenvironment,flushwithlandsonwhichtohuntandfarm,andwater inwhichtofish.Forothers,weareacoastaloasis—theperfectplacetoretire,playatonofgolfandsoakintherespective comingsandgoingsofthesuneach morningandevening.
foreverybody.
Ofcourse,oncetheCome-hereshavefinishedunpacking theirthingsintheirnewdigs,theyoftenbelievetheyhave miraculouslytransformedintoFrom-heresandwantto“close thedoorbehindthem”—notallowinganynewhomestobe builtorotherstocomeruintheirpristinecommunity.
Iseverybodynoddingtheirheadsrightnowinagreement? See?I’mnotsobad.
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Manyotherssimplyseethisas “home.”Itiswherethey raisetheirfamiliesandbuildtheircareersandcoach LittleLeague.Theyattendchurchhere andvolunteeratfundraisersandfor non-profits.It’sjusthome.It’swherethe mainchaptersoftheirlivestakeplaceandwill,hopefully,continuetodosoforgenerationstocome.
Darin J. McCannRegardless,theFrom-here/Comeheredebateisasoldasthesunthat keepsusallwarm,andwon’tbegoing awayanytimesoon.Andthat’sOK.The localsshouldfeelprotectiveoftheir community,andthetransplantsshould feelliketheybringsomethingpositive tothetable.It’showwegrow.It’showweevolve,bothasa speciesandasacommunity.
But,atourbase,weareacommunity.Acommunitymade ofseveralsmalltownsandunincorporatedareas,protectedby stateandlocalpolice,volunteerfirefighters,andprofessional paramedicsandEMTswhodedicatetheirlivestohelpingthe membersof—waitforit—ourcommunity.Inlandpeople cometothebeachtownstoenjoytheoceanandvisitshops andrestaurants.Thebeachfolksoftenheadinlandtoshopat nurseriesandfarms,andbiggerstoresonthehighway,and enjoyuniquerestaurantsinthosetownsandareas.
Ourchildrenattendschooltogether,weworshiptogether, andweslingprofanityandmeanwordsatacertainarrogant newspapereditortogether,regardlessoftheZIPcodeonour mailingaddresses.I’mkindofaunifierinthatregard.Nottryingtobragoranything,but...
Idigress.
So,what’sthisallabout?WhyamItakingupyourtime discussingthemeritsofacommunityinwhichwealleither decidedtostayinormoveto,soweallknowthereisalotto lovehere?Well,we’refeelingalotlesslikeacommunitythese days,andmorelikeahodgepodgeoftribes.
Look—thebattlebetweenthe“From-heres,”wholay claimtotheareaaslocals,andthe“Come-heres,”whomultiplyeach year,hasbeengoingonforgenerations.There’snothingnewthere.TheFrom-heresbelievetheCome-heresarrive withplansofchangingeverythinginthecommunity,andthe Come-heresfeelliketheybringdifferentexperiencesand knowledgetothetable,andcanhelpbetterthequalityoflives
Becauseofourgrowth,wehaveseenvastimprovementsin termsoflocalhealthcare,andwe’vebeenfortunatetogain moreoptionsinshoppingandrestaurants.Drivedownour twomaineast-westcorridorsofRoutes26and54,andtakein everythingthatnowstandsthatdidn’tbefore.There’ssome badinthat,obviously.Butthere’salsosomegood.It’stheclassicgive-and-takeofagrowingcommunity.
What’slessobviousonthesurfaceisthattribalismI broughtupbefore.Perhapsit’satrickle-downfromthegeneral nationaltemperature,butthere’sastaggeringamountofinfightinginsomeofourtowns,andacrosstowns.
Andperhapsthisisasymptomofarisingnationaltemperaturethatseemstobeputtingamuchsmalleremphasison doingwhat’sright.RememberhowIjustwrotethatthereisa give-and-takethattakesplaceinagrowingcommunity?Well, there’smuchmoretakethangivegoingonintoomanycases.
Wearenotaretirementcommunity.Weareacommunity thatisabeautifulplacetoretireto,onmanylevels.Wearenot acommunitythatisbuiltonrunawayover-commercialization. Weareacommunitythatencouragesandnourishessmall businesses.Weareacommunitythatpullstogethertohelpour schools,supportourfirst-respondersandjumpinwhenafamilyloseseverythingtoafire.It’sapartnership,builtonmaking thisawell-roundedcommunityforallofus.
Weneedtothinkoutsideofthe“me”againandputour focusbackonthe“we.”Asin,wearestrongerwhenwework togethertobuildandgrowourcommunity.
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ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Whenyouliveatthebeach,thereare twotypesofpeoplewhorejoicewhen thewavesturnwicked:
Thesurfersandtheshell-seekers.
Thosearethefolkswhoknowthat poundingsurfmeans“gotime”—grab theboardsorthebuckets,becauseit’s abouttogetrealfunoutthere.
Ittookthisshell-hunterafewdays aftertherecentstormtoheadforthe sand—thingslikeadeadline,abroken refrigeratorandahighschoolsoccer gameintervened,alas.
ButlastSaturdayseemedlikeaperfectdaytograbanoldpopcornbucket andgetgoing.Gorgeousblueskies,perfecthoodieweather.Anicecoolbreeze bouncedthroughthebayberries,andthe warmthofthesunfeltgloriousafterfive (orwasit500?)daysofrainyickiness.
Aftersomeinternaldebate,Isettled onConquestRoadinDelaware SeashoreStatePark—notaspopular astheinlet,sothelikelihoodofsome goodstuffbeingleftformeseemed higher.
Onceoverthedune,Icouldseewide ribbonsofshellsandstonesalongseveralfracklines,behindoneofthemore
spectaculartidepoolsI’veseen.There werewhitecapsonthetidepool—actually,pools,astherewereaseriesofconnectedpoolsallupanddownthebeach.
Asluckwouldhaveit,thereonly seemedtobeahandfulofothersplying thebeachforshellsthatday,alongwith afewfishermenwhostoodalongthe surfandoneyounggirlhavinggreat successwithakite.Shedidn’tseemto needtheshoutedinstructionsofseveral adultsnearby.
Swingingmybucketinonehand, withmycameraalongfortheadventure, Istartedwalkingnorth,sincethere seemedtobefewerhumanstocompete
withinthatdirection.
OnethingaboutshellsthatfascinatesmeisthefactthatIhavenoidea whyIliketheonesIlike.ButIdohave definitepreferences.
I’mnoexpert,butIknowtheone youputuptoyourearto“hearthe ocean”inthispartoftheworldisa whelk,notaconch.Iknowaslipper shellfromamusselshell,andIknowan augerfromanangelwing.
Idon’tnecessarilypreferonetypeof shelloveranother.IfIhadtochoose, though,myfavoritesareactuallypieces ofshells—theonesthathavesomany holestheylooklikeoneofthoseFrench lacecookieseverybody’smommadein the’70s.Themoreholes,thebetter.
SometimesIjustlikethewayashell feelsinmyhand.Others,I’mattracted tobytheirdeeporunusualcolors.Occasionally,I’mdrawntoashellsimply becauseI’veneverseenonelikeit.
ThepileinthebucketfromSaturday’sConquestRoadtripisagreatexample.Therearesomeabsolutelyhuge clamshellsthatIpickedjustbecause they’rehuge.Thereareafewpiecesof seaglass—nothingunusual,justbrown andclear,themostcommoncolors. Thereareitty-bittyspiralonesthatfit ontheendofmyfinger.Therearesome thataren’tevenshells—justrocksthat wereparticularlysmoothorunusually colored.
There’sone“stone”thatIsuspectisa fossil,withridgesaroundtheedgethat ourrock-enthusiastdigitalcontenteditorhereattheCoastalPointsaidmight beatrilobite.Whateveritis,it’scool, webothagreed.
Shellsareallovermyhouse…ina giantMasonjarinthekitchen,inabig celadonbowlinthelivingroom,onmy desk…everywhere.
Thankstomyyoungest,mymom alsohasquitethecollection.Eversince hewasalittleguy,hehasgathered shellsforhisMomMom.Withoutfail. Now,he’s18,tallerthanhisdad,and stilldoesnotsetfootinsandwithout pickingoutagood-sizedhandfulforhis grandmother.Everysingletime.
She’stheonlybeneficiaryofhisshell kindness.Hedoesn’tthinkanyoneelse deservesthem,apparently.LastSaturday,whenIproudlyreturnedfrommy ConquestRoadconquest,helookedat myhaul,laughedandsaid,“MomMom’s gonnabesurprisedwhenshedoesn’tsee popcorninthere.”(He’salsobeensharingthespoilsofhispopcorn-shopsummer jobthisyear,inadditiontohis usualshells.)
Me:“Wait…thesearemyshells…
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oh,nevermind.”
There’snopointinarguingwiththe ShellGiver.
Butreally,thisthingwithgiving shellstoMomMombroughtaboutone ofthemoretraumaticeventsofhis childhood.
OneFourthofJuly,justafewyears ago,afterattendingthefireworksshow inBethanyBeach,wewerecrossinga streetfilledwiththeusualjamofpost-
much-neededrentalassistanceprogram andmayvoteonitsoon.Whatwas calledaworkforcehousingordinanceis nowjustanamendmenttothecurrent SussexCountyRentalProgram(SCRP)
pyrotechnicstraffic.Abouthalfway across,theloadshiftedinthebaghewas carrying—andtheshellshe’dbeencollectingforMomMomall dayfellwitha sickeningclatterontotheroadway.
Therewasnowaywecouldstopand pickthemupwithoutoneofusgetting runover,sotheshellsweresacrificedto thetrafficgods.Hewasgutted.WhenI sawhisfaceandrealizedhowdevastatedhewas,myownheartshattered likeajingleshellunderasize13Croc.
Ithinkhe’llbetryingtoreplace thoseshellsforever.Itstillmakesme
ofChapter72.Itismeanttohelpmany residentsinneed,butascurrentlywritten,isneitherfairnortransparent.Due tothewiderangeofhouseholdincome eligibility,somefamilieswhodonot
feelsickjustthinkingaboutit.
Saturday,asIwaswalkingthebeach, Ithoughtabouttheexistentialaspects of shellcollecting.Howdowedecide whichonestoputinthebucketand whichonestopickup,turnover,and placebackonthesand?Whatmakes oneshellakeepsakeandonejustarandompieceofcalciumcarbonate?
Whatisitthatbringsusouttothe beachesafterthosebigstorms,buckets andbagsinhand,bending,overand over,toinspectthenextshinyobject?
Istherealessoninthefactthatshells
needthisprogrammaywinthejackpot, while othersindireneedmaybeleft out.
alwaysseemtobemuchprettier, brighter,shinier,whenthey’restillatthe water ’sedge,ratherthandriedoutfrom thewindandsun?
Seemstomethere’smoretoitthan simplythethrillofthehunt.Something aboutashellthatmakesushappyto holditinourhand—oruptoourear, ifwe’reluckyenoughtofindawhelk.
Iknowthis:Ihopemyman-childof asonwillsomedaytakehisownlittle peopleshell-huntingandthatthey maybebringafewbackfortheir grandma.
Idiscussthreeimportantissuesnot consideredbytheCountystaff:
(1)Lackofoversightinthetenant selectionprocess
Iftherearemultipleapplicationsfor thesameunit,theSussexCountycode doesnotspecifyhowthetenantsareto beselected.Thetenantselectionprocess istobeexecutedbythepropertymanagementcompanieshiredbydevelopers. TheCountysaysthereisamandated annualauditreport,butnoongoing oversightexists.Sincethereportswill neverbeavailabletothepublic,the questionoffairnesswillalwayslinger.
Now,Sussexresidentsaredemanding theCountyadopttheethicsstandards toridtheconflictofinterest.(Tosign thepetition,visitsussex2030.com.)
WithSCRP,theburdenofremoving theconflictofinterestistransferredto
privatecompanies,suchasdevelopers andtheirpropertymanagers.
(2)Lackofeasyaccesstotheinformationonavailabilities
Theavailabilityofrentalunitsisto beadvertisedonDelawareHousingSearch.orgorsimilarsites,according tothedraftordinance.Whatarethe “similarsites”?Howoftendothesefinanciallystrappedfamiliescheckthese websites?Thismaynotbeaproblemif availableunitsareplentifulforallfamiliesinneed.Whentherearealimited numberofunitsavailable,itwon’tbe easytoapplyforthoseavailableunits promptly.
(3)Fixedrentalratesforalleligible familiesmaking30-80percentofArea MeanIncome(AMI)
Hereiswhythetransparencyand fairnessofthisprogramarecrucial.
ThehouseholdsizedecidestheAMI andthesizeoftherentalunitgivento eachfamily.Forinstance,pertheU.S. DeptofHousing&UrbanDevelop-
ment,SussexCounty’scurrentAMIfor ahouseholdoffourisabout$84,000, andeligiblehouseholdincomefor SCRPisbetween$25,000and$67,000. Thesizeoftherentalunitavailableto thisfamilymaybeeitheronebedroom plusden,twobedroomsorthreebedrooms.
Rentalrates,whichareabouthalfof themarketrates,forafamilyoffouris $10,500,about$900permonth— whetherthefamilymakes$25,000or $67,000,andregardlessofrentalunit size—perdraftordinancefromline 606:
“RentshallbeestablishedandupdatedannuallybytheDepartment basedupon25%ofhouseholdincome for50%oftheareamedianincomeadjustedforhouseholdsizeandunit size…”
Familiesmaking80percentofAMI make2.66timesthefamiliesearning30 percentofAMI.Yet,theyarepayingthe samefixedrent.
Sowhatpercentageoftheirincome aretheypayingasrent?
Ifthefamily’sincomeis30percent ofAMI($25,000),theywillpay42percentoftheirincome!Marketrentwill beabout83percentoftheirincome.
Ifthefamily’sincomeis50percent ofAMI($42,000),theywillpay25percentoftheirincome.Marketrentwill beabout50percentoftheirincome.
Ifthefamily’sincomeis80percent ofAMI($67,000),theywillpay16percent oftheirincome.Marketrentwill beabout31percentoftheirincome.
Furthermore,thereisaprovisionin theordinance(line584ofthedraft)for familieswhoseincomegrowstomore than80percentbutlowerthan96percentofAMI,tostaywithintheprogrambypayingthesamefixedrent.In thiscase,afamilyoffourmaking $80,600willpayonly13percentof theirincomeasrent.Iftheyhadtopay themarketrent,itwouldbeaboutonly 26percentoftheirincome.
W hatifafamilymaking40percent ofAMIcannotgetintothisprogram andisforcedtopaythemarketrate whileothersmaking80percentoreven 96percentofAMIstayinthisprogram payingtheheavilydiscountedrate?
Thosemaking30percentofAMI maybeunabletoaffordtopayeventhe discountedrate,whileforothers,being selectedbythisprogramiswinninga jackpot.
Irelayedthisproblemtoseveral countyemployeeswithdetailedexamplesandsuggestedhowthiscouldbe fixed,butnoonegotbacktome.
IwelcomeanyonetocorrectmeifI donotunderstandsomethingcorrectly. Iwanttoensurethatfamiliesinneed willgettheappropriateassistance. EulLee Lewes
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OnWednesday,Nov.16,from5to7 p.m.,atCapeHenlopenHighSchool’s libraryinLewes.TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT),alongwithitsconsultants,is invitingthepublictoattendapublic workshopregardingtheRoute1LowStressBikewaysStudy.Thepublicis
heldseveralweeksagoletthecommunityknowofplansfora10/8-footwalkingpathandisreadytobegin!
Therewasonepersonwhoexpressed disagreement,duetohavinghistrees beingremoved.Asitturnedout,histree wasplantedonStatelandnothisland. Buthecontinuedtocomplainatthe meetingabouthistreesthatwouldbe replacedonhislandsothatthesafetyof thebikersandwalkerswouldbenefit froma10-footpath.
ThispathstartingatMuddyNeck andDoubleBridgesisreadytobegin, with completiontoParkerHouseRoad. Eventually,thisplanisthebeginningof asafebiking/walkingpaththatwould eventuallybeextendedtoRoute54! Theplannedbilking/walkingpathis detached(notadjacent)totheroad.
invitedto:
•Reviewfindingsfromthissummer’s publicsurvey; •CommentontheresultsofDelDOT’sanalysisofthedegreetowhich differentcrossinglocationsalongRoute 1 willhelpimprovelow-stressconnectivitywithintheprojectarea;and
Everythingisreadytobegin—funding approved.
Thislettertotheeditoristolet OceanView,aswellasallthecommunitiesdirectlyonDoubleBridges,know thatthisonepersonobjectingwillresult inthisapprovedplannotbeingimplemented. Weaskthatthecommunities allalongDoubleBridgesmakesurethat theircommunityboardsshowsupport fortheDoubleBridgesbike/walking path.Letyourvoicesofsupportbe heardnowatyourcommunityboard meetings.Weareatriskthatthisproject willbelostifthisoneobjectionisnot stopped.
Editor:
Thereisaninfluxofcarralliesin
•Sharetheirideasandpreferences forthelocationsoflow-stressbikeconnectionsalongRoute1.
Theworkshopwillalsoprovidean updateontheoverallstudyandschedule.
Interestedpeoplearebeinginvitedto expresstheirviewsandsuggestionsin
OceanCity,Md.,thataffectthe Route1corridorofCoastalHighway oftheDelawarebeachtowns.These eventsareaimedtobringinrevenue forthehotelsandrestaurantsin OceanCity,andtheyaresponsoredby OceanCity,Md.
Meanwhile,thesmallertownsand residentialhomesalongRoute1have toendureanentireweekpereventof all-nightdragracing,speedingand unbearablenoiseforanextendedtime. Therearenotenoughpoliceinthe smallertownstomanageahighvolumeofpartygoerswhocreateanuncomfortableamountofnoiseand speedissues.
Onesolutionwouldbetoask MayorMeehanforpoliceprotection orhelppayforit,becausethesmaller townsneedaidwiththisongoing problem.Itgetsworseeachyear. Maybelookforothergroupsofvisitorswhorespectthepeoplewholive
writing.Commentswillbereceived duringtheworkshop.Theycanalsobe senttoDelDOTCommunityRelations. Forfurtherinformation,contactDelDOTCommunityRelationsatP.O. Box778,Dover,DE19903,or dotpr@delaware.gov,or1-800-6525600(inDelaware)or(302)760-2080.
here.
Thissituationisanuisancethat needstobeaddressed.Installingspeed camerasalongRoute1wouldhelp.The townmayorsneedtoworktogetherto solvetheproblemthatisbeingcreated forprofit.
PattiReger Fenwick IslandEditor:
Yourcolumnaboutthecurrentodor ofpoliticswasspot-on.Itallmakesme verysad.
Likeyou,Idon’tseeawayoutuntil wereintroducetolerance.
KristaVisconti OceanView
StateRep.RonGray(R-38th)hadthe opportunityrecentlytoparticipateina meetingthatwasorganizedasanoutreacheffortbetweenBeebeHealthcare andmembersofthedeafcommunityin andnearthe38thDistrict.
Themeeting,heldonSept.22atthe MillvilleCommunityCenter,wasorgan-
izedasameet-and-greetbymembersof DelawareDeafSeniorCitizens(DDSC). OthersinattendanceincludedDDSC PresidentAllenTalbert,DDSCWorkshopCoordinatorBillyBowman,Beebe HealthcarePresidentandCEODr. DavidTam,andBeebeHealthcarePatient &FamilyAdvisoryCommitteeMembers
NormaBuemiandBarbaraWhite. Graysaidhewaselatedtobeinvitedto theimportantdiscussion.Hesaidthe meetingallowedforagreatdiscussionbetweenthehealthcarecommunityandthe DDSC,withanemphasisonhowtoimprovecommunicationsbetweenboth groups.
Delawarecommunitiesadversely affectedbyenvironmentalpollution cannowapplyforCommunityEnvironmentalProjectFund(CEPF) restorationgrantsforthe2023grant cyclethroughDNREC.
TheCEPFwascreatedbythe DelawareGeneralAssemblyin2004 throughlegislationthatauthorized DNRECtoestablishagrantfund bywithholding25percentoffunds collectedaspenaltiesforviolations ofenvironmentalregulations.The fundsarereturnedtothecommunitieswhereviolationsoccurred throughcompetitivegrantstononprofitorganizationsinsupportof communityenvironmentalprojects.
Grantsareavailabletoaffected communitiestofundrestoration
projectsthatresultin:
•Reducedpollution;
•Enhancednaturalresources;and •Enhancedrecreationalopportunities.
IRStax-exemptorganizationsare eligibleforCEPFgrantsofupto $25,000.Suchgroupsincludecivic andcommunityorganizations,educationalinstitutions,counties,municipalgovernments,stateagencies andquasi-stateagencies.TheapplicationdeadlineisFriday,Dec.16. Theprojectsfundedinthisgrant cyclecanbeginonJuly1,2023,and shouldbecompletedbyJune30, 2024.
Toassistapplicantswithfinalizingtheirapplications,DNRECwill holdavirtualpublicworkshopfo-
TheGreaterMillsboroArtLeaguewill hostitsFirstAnnualARTumnFestonSunday,Oct.23,tocelebratelocalartists.Theday’s activitieswillincludelocalartistexhibits,pie contest,pumpkincarving/decoratingcontest, fallgamesandcrafts,raffles,foodandmusic.
ThefestivalisafundraiserfortheGreater MillsboroArtLeague,whichaimstogetinvolvedandgetthecommunityexcitedabout theartsagain.
“Weareextraordinarilyeagertomakea
comebacksothatwecansupportourcommunity,neighborsandbusinessesinmanyways. ItistimefortheMillsboroArtLeagueto makeabigcomebackwithanevenbiggerimpact!”saidEventCoordinatorMirandaI. Manelski.
Theleagueiscurrentlyseekingbusiness sponsorsfortheevent.Formoreinformation, call(302)934-6400,emailmillsboroartleague@gmail.comorvisitwww.millsboroartleague.org.
cusedontheCEPFprogramat7 p.m.Wednesday,Nov.16.Connectioninformationfortheworkshopis postedatde.gov/dnrecmeetings,and atde.gov/cepf.Pre-registrationis encouraged,butnotrequiredfor participation.
RecentCEPFmitigationprojects benefittingDelawarecommunities adverselyaffectedbyenvironmental pollutionhaveincluded:aprojectto improveaquaticandterrestrial wildlifehabitatssurroundingmajor waterways,anativetreecanopy restorationplantingduetostorm damage,afoodwastereductionprogramthroughcomposting,aneducationalprojectaboutenvironmental damagecausedbyimproperdisposal ofcigarettebuttsthatalsoencour-
agesbeachcleanups,alivingshorelineinstallationatThompsonIsland intheInlandBays,aparkbeautificationprojectontheRoute9corridor,acommunityprojectto establishsustainablegreenspaces, communitygardensandrecreational areasthatsupporthealthylivingin NortheastWilmington,anda Brownfieldsremediationprojectto convertavacantlotintoaplaygroundforpre-schoolchildren,a basketballcourtforschoolageyouth andanoutdoorclassroominWilmington’sSouthbridgecommunity.
Thegrantapplication,workshop detailsandmoreinformationabout theCEPFareavailableonlineat de.gov/cepf.
TheDelawareForestServiceannouncedthisweekthatithasdetected approximately825acresofdefoliation aroundtheCypressSwamp,Gumboro andtheNanticokeWildlifeAreadueto gypsymoths,ascomparedto2021,with onlyabout12acresimpactedbytheinvasivepest.
Treesmostthreatenedfromdefoliationbythegypsymoth,alsoknownas thespongymoth,areveryoldor stressedoaks.Thoughwhiteoaksare thepreferredtree,manyspeciesofdeciduoustreesareoftenpartiallyorfully defoliated.Healthytreesoftendonot diefromoneyearofdefoliation;however,severedefoliationfortwocontinuousyearsormoreismoreofaconcern forthetree’shealth.Evergreentreesare rarelydefoliated.
Inthefall,defoliationcanbepre-
dictedbycountingthenumberoffresh eggmassesperacreinforestlandor yard.Theycanbefoundonalmostany man-madeornaturalsurfaceexposed outsideduringthepreviousJuneand July,socarefulsearchingisrequired.
Egg massesaretheonlylifestage presentinthefallandwinter.Freshegg masseshaveayellow-browncolor,intact,andfirmtothetouch.Someegg massesfromthepreviousyearwillpersistwithawhiter,bleachedcolorandare filledwithholesandtatters.Theremay beemptypupalcasesfromtheprevious summerpersistingaswell;however,they arenotalivingpartoftheinsectpopulationatthispoint.
Moreinformationonhowtopredict howmuchdefoliationtoexpectnext MayandJunecanbefoundatthe DelawareForestService–Forest
Healthpage.
Colderandwetterweatherwilloften leadtoincreasedmortalityfromthe Japanesefungusentomophaga maimaiga,thenaturalbiologicalcontrol agentofthisinvasivepest.Becausethis fungusisweather-dependent,itisdifficulttopredictifitwillcausethepopulationtodecreasebythespringof2023.
Landownercontrolofthegypsy mothcanbeachievedoverthefalland winter byremovinganddestroyingegg massesorcoatingthemwithcertain typesofspraysthatsuffocatetheeggs anddeliverinsecticides.Inthespring, larvaldevelopmentcanbestoppedwith variousinsecticides.Whentreating, makesuretouseafederallyapproved productforspongymoths,andmake suretofollowthelabelwhenapplying theproduct.
Themostcommonoptionfordeciduousforestsistoaeriallyspraythe younglarvae,usuallyinMay,whenthe leavesoftheoaktreeshaveelongatedat least aninch,andthelarvaeareinthe firstandsecondstagesofgrowth.The sizeofaerialspraysincontiguousdeciduousforestsshouldbe20acresormore. Healthycaterpillarsfromunsprayedadjacentwoodlandswilldriftintosmaller areasandcausealmostthesameamount ofdamageasifnotsprayed.Typically, thedecisiontoaeriallysprayneedstobe madebyJanuary,duetotheneedto contractasprayjobwiththesmall numberoflicensedapplicatorsin Delaware.
Forestlandownerswhosuspectthey mayhaveenougheggmassesperacreto warrantaprivatelycontractedspraymay calltheForestHealthSpecialistat(302) 698-4553fortechnicalassistance.Currently,theDelawareDepartmentof Agriculturedoesnothaveanorganized sprayprogramwithfinancialassistance.
Foryardtreesandsmallerwoodlots, therearenumerousoptions.Control methodscanbefoundbyaninternet searchof“ControlofGypsyMoth”; however,notallwebsiteshavethesame levelofprofessionalreviewbeforethey arepublished.TheDelawareForest Servicestronglyrecommendsusinga websitecreatedbyauniversityextension system,orafederalorstategovernment entity.
Starts at 11 AM
Run: $45 Preregistration - $50 Race Day
Run: $35 Preregistration - $40 Race Day
Mile Walk: $25 Preregistration - $30 Race day
Color Run: $15 Preregistration - $20 Race Day
Awards: Prizes for each top three finishers in male, female, and child categories
State Farm - Denise Beam Agency
Bethany Beach Books LLC
Hickman Beach Plaza
Weidman & Townsend, P.A. Law Office Marvel's Portable Welding Melson's Funeral Services
Billy Reese State Farm Signature Alert
Amenities: T-shirts for all registered participants. T-shirts will be for sale on the day of the race for all non-participants ($25) *While they last*. Water stops and lunch for all runners and walkers. Meal tickets available to non-participants for $12. Kids 5 and under eat free.
Evans Family
Custom Mechanical, Inc. Creative Concepts
Ellen Rice Gallery
Bayside Resort Golf Club
Bear Trap Dunes
Brasure's Pest Control
Mr. Natural Spring Water Music By Smiling Drake
Captain's Quarters
G&E Hockers
VisitUSDA’sAnimalandPlant HealthInspectionService’sPestIdentificationpageat https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/plant-pest-and-disease-programs/pests-and-diseases/gypsy -moth/ct_emg_identificationtolearn howtoidentifythegypsymothinits eggmass,larval,pupalandadultmoth stages.
Therewillbenoschoolforstudents attheHowardT.EnnisSchoolin GeorgetownonWednesday,Dec.21. Ennisstaffshouldreportasscheduled thatday.
Thecalendarchangewasapproved bytheBoardofEducationatitsmeetingonSept.26.Thechangeisdesigned toprovideHowardT.Ennisstaffmemberswithadditionaltimetopreparefor theschool’smoveintoitsnewbuilding, whichwillopenonJan.3,2023.
Dec.21willbearegularschoolday for allotherIndianRiverSchoolDistrictschools.
Knowledge is power. Find some every week in the
DawnCropperChandler,69 DawnCropperChandler,69,formerlyofDagsboro,Del.,passedaway peacefullyonSunday,Oct.2,2022. ShewasbornonOct.15,1952,in Salisbury,Md.,tothelateElisha CurtisCropperandthelateLina ElizabethLynchCropper.
ShegraduatedfromJohnM. ClaytonHighSchoolinFrankford, Del.,andattendedMethodistCollegeinFayetteville,N.C.Shelived mostofherlifeinDagsboro.Herfatherwasafarmerandawaterman whoownedtwooysterboatsand foundedCropperOysterCompany andGullsWayCampground.For years,sheworkedsidebysidewith herfather,eventuallybecomingvicepresidentandco-ownerofbothbusinesses.
Chandlerwasalongtimemember ofChrist’sSanctifiedHolyChurch andwasinstrumentalinre-opening OmarChrist’sSanctifiedHoly ChurchinDelaware.Throughthe years,sheenjoyedwatersports,and collectedalargenumberofdollsthat shedelightedinfindingandtreasured.
AmajorpartofherlifewasstudyingandlearningtheLord’sword, whichshedideverysingledaythat shewasable.In2021,Chandlerand herhusbandmovedtoPerry,Ga.,to Christ’sSanctifiedHolyChurch, whereshewascaredforatthe ChurchHome.
Chandlerwasprecededindeath byherparents;herson,GaryFrancis FarmerII;andhersister,WandaJoy Cropper.Lefttocherishthememoriestheymadewithherareherlovinganddevotedhusbandof17years, RoyChandlerSr.ofPerry,Ga.;her children,JohnElishaBeers(and Cherise)ofLaurel,Del.,CheriMahaffey(andMike)ofMt.Pleasant, S.C.,andMartyChandler(and Michelle)ofHanahan,S.C.;her grandchildren,JennaBeers,JohnW. Beers,JosiahBeers,JediahBeers,JeriahBeers,ChandlerMahaffey (Mackenie),Taylor-GraceMahaffey andTraceChandler;herbrother,ElishaWayneCropperSr.(andDarlene);andseveralnieces,nephews, great-niecesandgreat-nephews.
AvisitationwastobeheldonFriday,Oct.7,2022,atChrist’sSanctifiedHolyChurch.FuneralServices weretobeheldonSaturday,Oct.8, 2022,also.atChrist’sSanctified HolyChurch,withintermentinthe CampgroundCemeteryimmediately followingtheservice.AMemorial ServicewillbeheldonSunday,Oct. 16,2022,at2p.m.attheFrankford VolunteerFireCompanyfirehall,7
MainStreet,Frankford,Del.,witha churchservicetofollowat4p.m.at Christ’sSanctifiedHolyChurch, 30960OmarRoad,Frankford.Condolencesforthefamilymaybeleftin theonlineguestbookatwww.watsonhunt.com.Watson-HuntFuneral Homehasbeenentrustedwiththe arrangements.
CharlotteMaeDaugherty,79 CharlotteMaeDaugherty,79,of Selbyville,Del.,passedawayMonday, Oct.10,2022,atPeninsulaMedical
RegionalCenterinSalisbury,Md. BornAug.5,1943,inBaltimore, Md.,shewasthedaughterofthelate JohnF.GahanSr.andMaryC. (Johnson)Twamley.
Daughtertywasmarriedfor58 yearstoLawrenceA.Daugherty.She hadresidedinRosedaleformore than50yearsbeforemovingto SwannKeysnearFenwickIsland, Del.SheretiredfromtheGrand LodgeofA.F.&A.M.ofMaryland afterworkingmorethan20yearsas theirofficemanager.
Shewasthepastpresidentofthe CedarettesofBaltimoreInc.,BaltimoreForest#45,andamemberof theLadiesAuxillaryofSwannKeys. Sheenjoyedjigsawpuzzlesandword searches,andwasanavidreader.She lovedspendingtimewithherfamily, especiallywithhergrandsons.
Daughertywasprecededindeath byherbrother,JohnF.GahanJr. Survivingher,inadditiontoherhusband,areherdaughterandson-inlaw,RobinD. UsiandGerardoUsi Jr.;grandsonsEvan,Adam,Nathan andWilliamUsi;andasister-in-law, JeanGahan.
Thefamilywillreceivefriendson Saturday,Oct.15,2022,from10to 11a.m.atHaightFuneralHome& Chapel,6416SykesvilleRoad, Sykesville,Md.,whereamemorial servicewillfollowat11a.m.Those desiringtodosomaysenddonations
totheAmericanHeartAssociation athttp://www.heart.org/.Condolencesmaybeoffered atwww.haightfuneralhome.com.
HelenH.Johnson,98,ofSelbyville,Del.,passedawaypeacefully onThursday,Oct.6,2022,ather home.Shewasthedaughterofthe lateCharlesF.HudsonandHelenE. (Miller)Hudson.Johnsonwasborn athome,at52NorthLinwoodAvenueinPhiladelphia,Pa.
WhentheDepressionhit,she movedtotheWilliamsville/SelbyvilleareaofMaryland/Delaware, whereshebecameapartofthat communityfortherestofherlife. ShelivedthroughtheGreatDepression,WorldWarII,the’60s,Vietnam,9/11andallthemajoreventsof thepastcentury.Throughout,her husband,herdaughtersandherfamilywerethecoreofherlife.Shewas ahomemaker,andthen,asayoung widow,shedevotedherlifetosupportingherself,beingindependent andgivingtoherfamily.
Shelovedtocookandbake.She becamethefamilyseamstress,sewing everythingfromhemstoHalloween costumes.Shewasanavidreaderand especiallylovedtoreadtothefamily’schildren.Shewasaverygiving andselflessperson,puttingothers beforeherselftotheveryend.She
willbedearlymissedbyallthose whoselivesshetouched.
Johnsonissurvivedbytwodaughters,WinnieLewisandherhusband, John,ofSelbyville,Del.,andPeggy Timkoandherhusband,Terry,of Wilmington,Del.;agrandson,John LewisJr.;twogranddaughters,Tracy LewisandKristyVitter;fourgreatgrandchildren,JacobLewis,CatherineZolandz,AnnaHelenZolandz andSopiaVitter;severalniecesand heradoptedfamily,KeithandDebbieDowney,BrookeandMattMorton,andLandonandLilyMorton.
Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onThursday,Oct.13,2022, atSoundUnitedMethodistChurch inWilliamsville,Md.,withtheRev. FredDuncanofficiating.Friends maycallatthechurchanhourbefore theservice.BurialwillbeinRoxana CemeterynearFrankford,Del.In lieuofflowers,donationsmaybe madetotheNewFriendsofFenwick IslandLighthouse,P.O. Box1001, Selbyville,DE19975.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.
‘Jimmy’KygerJr.,60
JamesRichard“Jimmy”KygerJr., 60,passedonOct.8,2022,afterhis battlewithcancer.Hewasbornon
Nov.30,1961,inBaltimore,Md.
Inthelate1980s,hemovedto OceanCity,Md.,wherehestarted hiscontractingcareerandbecame thepresidentofAllStatesConstructionInc.Hethenwentontoacquire Masterjackin2007andfounded DelmarvaSupplyCorporationin 2015.
Kygerwasapillarofthecommunityanddedicatedmuchofhistime andresourcestononprofitwork.He wasoneofthefoundersofContractorsforaCause(CFAC)andsinglehandedlyheadedtheMaryland chapterofCFAC.Throughhis CFACleadership,heprovidedstructuralrepairsfornumerousorganizationsandarrangedcountless charitableevents.In2013,hewas awardedtheMostBeautifulVolunteerAwardbytheWorcesterCounty Commissioners.
Hewasanavidoutdoorsmanand lovedhunting,fishingandcamping. Helovedspendingtimewithhis familyonhisproperty,whichheselflabeled“MuskrattownYacht& CountryClub.”Hewasalwaysupfor anadventure.Helovedtraveling,and spentmuchofhistimeexploringdifferentcities,bothinternationallyand domestically.
Hewillberememberedinso manyways,whetheritbethroughhis contributionstotheEasternShore, hisloyaltytohisfriendsandfamily, “KygerFries”and,ofcourse,his jokes.Hischildrenwillremember himforhisbigger-than-lifepersonality,hisunconditionalsupport,the beautifullifeheprovidedforthem andthecountlesslifelessonsheimparted.
Kygerwasprecededindeathby hisfather,JamesRichardKygerSr., andtwosisters,PatriciaKygerand JeanneStevenson.Heissurvivedby hisbelovedwife,StaceyMorgan;his fivechildren,Madison,Austin, McKenzie,HanleyandDylan;his twostep-children,GusandCash; andhisgranddaughter,Briar,whoall adoredhim.Heisalsosurvivedby hismother,IrisKyger;hisbrothers, EricKygerandKennyKyger;hissisterTracyArmesto;andmanynieces andnephews.
Amemorialservicewillbeheldat 2p.m.onFriday,Oct.21,atOak RidgeChurch,361TilghmanRoad, Salisbury,Md.Agatheringwillimmediatelyfollowtheservice,until7 p.m.,attheCottageCafé,33034 CoastalHighway,BethanyBeach, Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsare suggested,toContractorsforaCause at https://contractorsforacause.org/contact-us/(thereisaspecialtabtodo-
nateinKyger’smemory).Checks mayalsobemailedto:Contractors foraCause,P.O Box1282,Ocean View,DE19970.(Includeinthe memothatthedonationisbeing madeinJimmyKyger’smemory.)
PaulW.LoweJr.,92,ofGumboro, Del.,passedawayonMonday,Oct.3, 2022,athishome.Hewasbornin Millsboro,Del,onOct.28,1929,to thelatePaulW.LoweandElizabeth HallLowe.
LowewasagraduateofMillsboro HighSchool,intheClassof1947. Hewasalifelongfarmer.Nevermarrying,hedevotedhimselftothefamilyfarmandcaringforhisparents untiltheirpassing.Heenjoyed watchingbaseballandfootball games,aswellasgoingtothehorse races.Hewasanactivememberof theBi-StateRuritans.
Hewasanextremelyhardworker, hadagreatsenseofhumorandwas knownforhisgenerosityandkindness.Hewillbedearlymissedbyall whoknewhim.
Inadditiontohisparents,Lowe wasprecededindeathbyabrother, PrestonLowe.Heissurvivedbya sister,CarolPhillipsofGumboro;a nephew,Michael(andJanet)Lowe; andtwonieces,Deborah(andKevin) BrockandChristine(andBrian) Truitt,allofGumboro.Healso leavesbehindgreat-niecesandgreatnephewsMichaelLoweJr.,Joni Lowe,BrittneyCarey,AshleyTruitt andRyenBrock;alongwithextendedfamilymembers,andmany friendsandlocalfarmers.
Aviewingwillbeheldfromnoon to1p.m.onThursday,Oct.13,2022, attheWatsonFuneralHome,211S.
WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.A gravesideservicewillbeheldat1:30 p.m.attheMillsboroCemetery.In lieuofflowersthefamilysuggested donationsinLowe’smemorytothe AmericanHeartAssociation,P.O. Box840692,Dallas,TX75284-0692. Condolencesmaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.
JoannB.Namorato,71,ofSelbyville,Del.,andformerlyofStaten Island,N.Y.,passedaway,surrounded byherlovingfamily,onFriday,Oct. 7,2022,inthecomfortofherhome. ShewasbornintheBronx,N.Y.,on Nov.20,1950,daughterofthelate ErichDuweandCharlotte(Magnusson)Duwe.
Namoratoworkedasaparalegalat McMahon,Martine&Gallagher LLPformanyyearspriortoherretirementandmovetothebeachin 2004.
Shewasthematriarchofherfamilyandwasthegluethatheldeveryonetogether.Shelovedtimespent withherfamily—especiallyher grandchildren.Sheenjoyedhorsebackriding,listeningtolivemusic, longwalksonthebeach,goingdancingandbirdwatching.Shewasa
memberofSt.Luke’sCatholic ChurchinOceanCity,Md.,where sheservedasaeucharisticminister andwasalsoaCC Dteacherforthe parish.
Inadditiontoherparents, Namoratowasprecededindeathby herbelovedhusbandandbestfriend of49years,Patrick“Paddy” Namorato,in2019;andtwobrothers,JohnandJerryDuwe.Sheissurvivedbyherthreesons,Brian Namoratoandhiswife,Victoria, DanielNamoratoandhiswife,Kelly, andKeithNamoratoandhiswife, Jeanine;andherbelovedsixgrandchildren,Nicholas,Christian,Ryan, Mason,MatthewandJayden.
AMassofChristianBurialwillbe heldat11a.m.onSaturday,Oct.15, 2022,atSt.Luke’sCatholicChurch, 9903CoastalHwy.,OceanCity, Md.,wherefriendsmaygatherafter 10a.m.Intermentistobeheldprivately.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestedmemorialcontributionsbe madeinNamorato’snametoSt. Luke’sReligiousEducationProgram 14401SinepuxentAve.,OceanCity, MD21842.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
CyrilHamiltonPrice,91
CyrilHamiltonPrice,91,diedon Oct.8,2022.BornonJan.15,1931, hewasthesonofCyrilWilliam
Price(bornNov.28,1889,inJamaica,andlaterlivinginTrinidad) andRubyWilloughby(Whitfield) (bornMay2,1894,inBarbados,and laterlivinginTrinidad),whocameto theUnitedStatesviaCanada,aboard theshipCaraquet,onMay7,1920, insearchofabetterlife.
Pr icemettheloveofhislife, DorisColeen(Davis)Price,in1949. TheymarriedonJune9,1956,and remainedtogetheruntilherpassing onAug.24,2022.
In1950,duringtheKoreanWar, hebeganhismilitaryserviceoftwo years,eightmonthsandonedayin theU.S.Armyasasecond-lieutenant intheinfantry.Heearnedhisparatrooperwingsandwasstationedasa small-armstraineratFortDix,N.J.
HeattendedHowardUniversity butdidnotearnhisbachelor’sdegree becausehewaslackingonecoursein Spanish.Laterinlife,hecompleted thecourseinSpanish,buthenever askedHowardtoawardhimthedegree.Still,hewasadmittedto HowardUniversity’sSchoolofDentistryandgraduatedwithhisD. D.S. degreein1962.
Hehadaprivatedentalpracticein HuntingtonStation,LongIsland, N.Y.,from1963to1965.When askedwhyheleftprivatepractice,he saiditwasboring.(“Itwasmostly drillahole,fillahole.”)
Pr iceacceptedafullprofessorship
atNewYorkCommunityCollege andservedaschairoftheDental Hygienedepartmentuntil1972.He thenbecamedeanofHealthSciences atHostosCommunityCollegeinthe Bronx,servinguntil1976.Hereturnedtotheclassroomandenjoyed teachinginthedentalhygieneprogramuntil1991,whenheretired.
In1993,hemovedtoMillsboro, Del.,andwroteamemoir(“TinFoil PrinceofHarlem”)andanovel (“NowandattheHour”),andco-authoredtwoothernovels.Hisfavorite pastimewaslisteningtoclassical music—particularlythesymphonies ofJohannesBrahms.
Hebelievedthathispurposein lifewastohelpothers,whichhe oftendidthroughteachingandmentoring.Healsohelpedfriendswho wantedalternativecancertreatment optionstounderstandtheoxygenationmethodsdevelopedbyDr.Otto Warburg,aGermanscientistwhose workherespected.
Pr iceissurvivedbyasister,Sylvia ElodieCarman;threechildren,Alan CurtisPr ice(andGinaMarie LaRoche),GaryStuartPriceand CherylLynnOchoa(andJosé Ochoa);fivegrandchildren,Jackson LaRochePrice,JosephMichael Ochoa,GriffinAlanPrice,ChristopherDavidOchoaandKevinAn-
thonyOchoa;andagreat-grandchild,OliviaRoseOchoa.
Afuneralservicewillbeheldat noononSunday,Oct.16,2022,at theWatsonFuneralHome,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del., wherefriendsmaycallfrom11a.m. tonoonforviewingandvisitation. IntermentwillfollowatIndianMissionCemetery.Condolencesmaybe sentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.
JohnE.RementerJr.,81,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawayonTuesday, Sept.27,2022.Hewasbornin PhiladelphiaonSept.21,1941.
HewasaU.S.Armyveteranwho servedhiscountryduringtheVietnamWar.
Rementerwastobeinterredat theDelawareVeteransMemorial CemeteryonWednesday,Oct.12, 2022.Condolencesmaybesentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.
HoraceJunior“Junnie”Strand,63, alsoknowntohisfriendsandfamily as“TheFly,”passedawayonTuesday,Oct.4,2022,attheAnchorage NursingHomeinSalisbury,Md.He wasbornonDec.14,1958,in Lewes,Del.,tothelateHoraceand BeatriceWescottHarmon.
Strandretiredduetodeclining healthbutworkedforPerduefor manyyears.
Heenjoyedwatchingfootball games(DallasCowboys)andwesternsonTV.Healsoenjoyedlisteningtoold-schoolR&Bmusicand wasknowntobethelifeoftheparty. Hewasveryoutgoingandfriendly, andlovedtospendtimewithhis family.Hewasawonderfulfather, grandfather,brother,uncleand friendwhowillbedearlymissed.
Inadditiontohisparents,Strand wasprecededindeathbyasister, MaryLouiseStrand,atbirth,anda brother,ColbertStrand.Heissurvivedbythreechildren,Natasha VickersofHarrington,Del.,Ramaar Cannon(andAshkeia)ofGlen Burnie,Md.,andToshaCannonof Dover,Del.;foursisters,SylviaSturgis(andThomas)ofMillsboro,Del., BettyKellam(andRichard)ofMilford,Del.,JoyceStrandofGeorgetown,Del.,andTinaBrownlowof Laurel,Del.;alongwiththreebrothers,LawrenceStrand(andDiane)of Ellendale,Del.;JamesStrandofPort St.Lucie,Fla.;andArthurStrandof Georgetown,Del.Healsoleavesbehind10grandchildren,Natassjaand JalinVickers,ChristopherAllen, JerimiahRykard,Jada,Tamira,Ra-
TheSalisbury(Md.)FireDepartmentiscelebratingits150thanniversarywithaparadeandceremony featuringdemonstrationsandtours.
Theparadeisplannedfor10a.m.on Saturday,Oct.22,beginningonMain StreetnearRoyalFarmsandendingat Station16onCypressStreetinSalisbury.
At11a.m.atthefiredepartment, guestswillobserveliverescueandrappellingdemonstrations,watchasgovernmentofficialspresent commendationsandmeetSparkythe Dog,thefiredepartment’smascot.
Fireapparatus,engines,anantique chief’scarandotherequipmentwillbe intheparade,saidBryanRecords,assis-
tantchiefanda44-yearcareerfirefighter,whohaswrittenabookabout thehistoryofthefiredepartment.
Titled“150YearsofServiceandTradition,”thebookisscheduledtogoto thepublisherinthemiddleofthis monthandbeavailableforpurchase earlynextyear.Thepricewillbe$39.
“Igottheassignmenttowriteitin May.Alotoftheguysinthefireservice wantit.Itwillhaveanintroduction fromthemayorandchief,photographs andthehistory,thenineachsectionI includedhistoricalstoriesthatIusedto writefortheirquarterlynewsletter.I thought,‘Whatawastenottouse them,’”hesaid.
Biographiesofchiefswhohave servedduringtheyearsareincluded,as wellasdetailsaboutapparatus,distinguishedmembersandgeneralmember-
ship.Therearephotographsfromthe Civil Wareraandfoundingmembers.
“TherearestoriesaboutthePeninsulaHotelFirein1929,theCivicCenterfire.Thelastchapterisallthe members’photosbyshiftandbystation. I’mprettyexcitedaboutit.It’sbeen fun,”Recordssaid.
Salisbury’sfiredepartment,underthe commandofChiefJohnTull,currently hasthreestations,111careerpersonnel and46volunteerswhocover48square miles.In2021,thedepartmentrespondedto3,839fireincidentsand 11,321 EMScalls.
Firedepartmentpersonnelareinvolvedin“EMS,plusHAZMAT,specialoperations,murders,shootings, stabbings,caraccidents,buildingfires, housefires,”Recordssaid.
“We’rejustallovertheplaceallthe
time.…WhenIstartedin1979,they hadabout500callsdowntownand250 attheotherstation,and1,800ambulancecalls.Now,we’reinthe15,000 range.It’sjustcrazythewaythingsare going,andit’snotgoingtostop,” Recordssaid.
DeputyChiefDarrinScott,a37yearmember,saidcelebratingthemilestone150thanniversary“isgreat.”
“We’vebeenheresince1872.It startedwithonebaydowntown,onthe Route50sideoftheDowntownPlaza. Thisparadeandceremonywillshow thetownwhatthey’vegotintheirown backyard,anditwillgiveusachanceto bragalittlebit,”saidScott,who,from childhoodwasinterestedinbeingafirefighterandwhojoinedthefiredepartmentafterhighschool.
“Wedidn’thavecadetsthen.We havethemnow.Ijoinedasavolunteer, thenIgothiredin1990,”hesaid,recallingtheyearswhenfiredepartmentstaff affectionatelycaredforlivedalmatian firedogs,andhadformalservicesfor themwhenthendied.
“WehadSpannerandBoots.We don’thavealivedognow.We’retoo busy,”Scottsaid.
Dalmatianswerefavoredbyfire brigadesbeginninginthelate1700s, whenhorse-drawnfirecarriageswere used.It’ssaidthedogshadawayof calmingthehorses,wereloyal,barked loudlyandhadincredibleendurance.
Today,Sparky,ahumaninadogcostume,isthemascotinSalisbury.
TheDelawareSecretaryofState’s
“JohnLewiswasaheroicAmerican
TheJohnLewisYouthLeadership
SussexCounty4-Hhelditsannual AchievementEventonSaturday,Sept. 24.Morethan120membersandfamiliesattendedtheevent,whichhada “HarvestNightswith4-H”theme.A varietyofawardsweregiventoyouth andvolunteersfortheirtimeandcommitmenttotheSussex4-Hprogram.
LocalrecipientsincludeAdultSpirit AwardrecipientCarleneJonesofDagsboro,whowasalsorecognizedforserving62yearsasaSussex4-Hvolunteer clubleader.DougCrouse,state4-Hpro-
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Lewis.Hiscourageousachievements duringtheCivilRightsMovementand hislongtenureofpublicservicehave inspiredandwillcontinuetoinspire Americansforgenerationstocome.
In1961,attheageof21,Lewiswas oneoftheoriginalthirteenFreedom Riders.In1963,Lewiswastheyoungest speakerattheMarchonWashington andalsooneofthe“BigSix”leaders thatorganizedthemarch.In1965, LewishelpedleadtheSelma-to-Montgomerymarches.Thefirstmarchtook placeonMarch7,1965,attheEdmund PettusBridge,whereunarmedmarchers wereattackedbystatetroopers.The eventlaterbecameknownas“Bloody
gramleader,presentedacertificateto NationalCongressparticipantKaitlyn JohnsonofSelbyville.Johnsonwilltravel toAtlanta,Ga.,inNovembertoattend theNational4-HClubCongress.
Otherawardspresentedincluded:
•JoySparksSpiritof4-HAward— MelissaMitchellofGreenwood;
•Friendof4-HAward—OldPaths ChurchofChristinGeorgetown;
•Exploring4-HAwardWinners (first-yearparticipatingmembers)— LucasMarquez,Seaford,andEmorie
Sunday”andwasaturningpointinthe CivilRightsMovement.Lewis’activism atanearlyagecontinuedthroughouthis lifeandheservedasaU.S.Congressmanfor33yearsuntilhepassedawayin 2020.
EligibilityrequirementsfortheJohn LewisYouthLeadershipAwardinclude:
•Therecipientmustbearesidentof Delaware.
•Therecipientmustbe25or youngerbythecloseoftheapplication submissionwindowofOct.21.
•Therecipientisrecognizedintheir communityforbeingcivic-mindedand improvingthequalityoflifeintheir community.
•Therecipienthasshownameaningfulcommitmenttoaddresscivil
Jackson,Bridgeville;honorablemention, JuliaFreebery,Lewes,andRaegan O’Day,Seaford;
•LeadersAssociationScholarship Award—BaileyFletcher,Lewes;
•Sussex4-HOrderofLinksScholarships—EllaMarquez,Seaford,Lucas Marquez,Seaford,JoelDenham, Georgetown,andRaeganO’Day, Seaford.
•PhyllisHillMemorialAward— DiamondCarmona,Greenwood.
•BarbaraTaylorMemorialAward—
rightsissues,includingbutnotlimited tovotingrights,andtoauthentically bringaboutpositivechangeinhisorher community.
Examplescouldincludeyouthleadershipinaspecificprojectorprogram, advocacyorevenliteratureastheCongressmanalsowonaNationalBook
EmorieJackson,Bridgeville;alternate, O liviaShultie,Seaford;
•IdaLaytonAward—AshlynElliott,Georgetown;
•4-HSpiritAwards—AlyssaCarpenter,Seaford,DiamondCarmona, Greenwood,RaeganO’Day,Seaford, JanetShultie,Seaford.
•YouthSpiritAward—AshlynElliott,Georgetown;
Toviewallawardwinners,visitthe Sussex4-Hblogat https://sites.udel.edu/sussexconnection/.
Awardforyoungpeople’sliterature.
NominationsfortheJohnLewis YouthLeadershipAwardwillbeacceptedthroughOct.21.Anawardrecipientwillbechosenandnotifiedin themonthofNovember.
Tolearnmoreorsubmitanomination,visitde.gov/johnlewisaward.
BayForestislikemanycoastal communitiesinSussexCounty,butit hasahugedifferentiator:ithas,quite accidentally,attractedanunusual numberofmusiclovers.Thatincludesmusicians,vocalists,andpeoplewholovetolistenquietlytothe intricaciesoflyrics,harmoniesand chords.Together,thegroupisknown astheSongCircle,andindividually itsmembersarepickersorgrinners.
“Thecamaraderieamongthe grinnersandpickersmakestheSong Circleswork.Wemusicianstendto putalotofeffortandpracticeinto oursongs.Sowhenyouhavefriends andneighborswholistenclosely,it makesforapleasantandsatisfying eventforeveryone.It’sallaboutthe loveofmusic,”saidGeorgeDobbs, whoplaysguitar,keyboardandharmonica.
MikeWhitebroughttheconcept oftheSongCircletoBayForestvia apostonitsinternalFacebookpage lastspring.
“TheSongCircleideabeganin the‘70sand‘80s,whenmybrother, John,livedinCaliforniaandpeople broughttheirguitarsandwesat aroundandsangsongs.Thatledto developingaformatofeachmusician beingpreparedforfoursongsand havingadifferentthemeeachmonth. ThenJohnmovedtoBaltimore,and theSongCirclecontinuedwithan ebbandflowinggroupoffriends, oftenjustsittingonthefloorand onepersonplayingatatime.We movedherein2020,andassoonas COVIDstartedtofade,IknewI wantedtostartitupagain.”
“IwassoexcitedwhenIheard aboutitthroughthegrapevineand readMike’spost,”saidIreneCook. “Hewasspecificintermsofwhatit wouldbe:monthly,approximately eightpickersandeightginnersata differenthomewiththathomeowner’schoiceoftheme,fourrounds ofmusicwithabreakforsnacksand chatter.AndMikewasveryclear, onlylisteningforthedurationof everysong.Itsoundedwonderful. ThefirstSongCirclewasatMike andKathy’shouseonJune21stlast year,andthethemewas Water/Ocean.”
Cookcontinued,“Ispentthe
wholedaythinkingaboutwhatsongs tosingandcameupwith‘Blue Bayou,’‘BeyondtheSea,’‘River’and ‘KisstheGirl.’IcalledMikeandtold him.Immediatelyheasked,‘acapella orwithaccompaniment?Andwill youdoakeychangein“Beyondthe Sea”?’Rightaway,Iknewthiswas therealdeal,andIwasallin.”
Cook’sloveofmusicstartedin churchandthejuniorhighschool chorusandthenthegleeclub,followedbyparticipatinginNewJersey’sAll-StateChorus.Incollege, shesangfolkmusicandplayedthe acousticguitar.
Marriage,family,andacareerand passionforautismeducationputan endtosingingprofessionally,butthe Cookswereasingingfamily.
“Wetooklotsofroadtrips,”said Cook.“Andwewouldsingthewhole time,altogether,acapella,inharmony oroutoftune.Oursonandtwin daughtersallplayinstruments,and whenmyhusbanddied,theyputtogetheranamazingCDofallhisfa-
voritesinging-in-the-carsongs.”
“ItwasIrenewhocalledandtold metherewerenewpeopleintown, andIneededtogetinvolved,”said Dobbs.“WehadbothlivedatBay Forestforawhileandkneweach other’sinterestinmusicandeven playedtogetheracoupleoftimes, withafocusonharmony.Thenwhen ImetMike,wehititoffrightaway.”
Dobbsstartedplayingguitarat age14,hadabandinhighschool andwasabletopayhisentireway throughcollegebyplayingmusic professionally.
“Thatwasinthe‘70s,whenclassic rockwasbrandnew,”saidDobbs. “Therewasfiercecompetition amongallthelocalbandsinthe D. C./Baltimorearea,sothebands backthenhadtoworkhardtosurvive.Wehadtoteachourselveshow toplaysomedifficultmusic,byear, bylisteningtoLPsrepeatedly,often destroyingthemintheprocess!”he addedofthevinylrecords.“We learnedtoplayallthehardstuff—
instrumentally,aswellasvocally,includingbandssuchasSteelyDan, AllmanBrothers,Beatles,Beach Boys,Bostonandsoon.So,fora bunchofteenagers,Isupposewedid OK.”
Aftercollege,Dobbscontinued playingpart-timeinbandsuntil about1980,whenfamilylifebecame thepriority.
“ThenwhenImovedtoBayForest,in2012,Istartedplayingagain, lookingforothermusicians.Butthe musicscenearoundherereally startedhappeningwhenMike startedtheSongCircle.”
WhitecontinuestobethepointpersonoftheCircles,andhebrings anamplifier,whichhesaysisnice butnotanecessity.Fromaninitial 20orsowhorespondedtotheoriginalFacebookpost,therearenow45 interestedpeopleintheneighborhood.Infact,tokeepthenumberat thereasonableeightpickersand
eightgrinners,thereisquiteacompetitiontoseewhoanswerstheemail alertquicklyenoughtoparticipatein thenextSongCircle.
WallySiegfriedisBayForest’s “musicambassador.”Notonlyishea grinner,butasalifelongmusicfan, heknowsmanymusiciansinthearea andtalksaboutmusictowhomever hemeets.It’sthankstohimthata coupleofshyneighborsconfided thattheyusedtosingandsubsequentlytheCirclewasenrichedby theirvoices.
“ListeningtomusicintheSong Circleissuchadifferentexperience thaninarestaurantorbar,”said Siegfried.“Youcanheareveryword,
andyoucanfeeltheemotionintheir voices.Youstayquiet—notbecause you’retoldtobutbecauseyouwant totakeitallin.”
“We’vereallysteppeduptheSong CirclegameatBayForest,”said White.“Notonlydothepickers showuptoplaytheirfoursongs,but manyofusrehearseaheadwithotherssowearepreparedtoaccompany eachotherbothvocallyandinstrumentally.Andthishasledsomeofus tostartplayingtogetheroutsidethe Circleandintolocalvenues.”
For30yearsWhitehasplayed withhisfriendDaveMattheiss,who hasalsomovedintothevicinity. Theyareprofessionallyknownasthe Mike&DaveDuoandhaveregular monthlygigattheSkyeBarin OceanCity,Md.ThenCook,Dobbs andWhitehaveformedatriothat
focusesontheirmagicallybeautiful abilitytosingthree-partharmony. Forwantofabettername,theyare knownasCook,Dobbs&Whiteand haverecentlyhadtheirfirstgigof many,theyhope,atHookedUp.
Dobbsalsoplayswithanother SongCircler,BudRizer,andtogethertheyareknownasString Theory.AndRizeralsoplaysbanjo andkeyboardswiththeEastern ShorebandRosewood.AmongstseveralothervenuesStringTheoryand RosewoodhaveplayedattheSalted VineswineryandtheSaltedRim.
Whichevercombinationofpickers youhappentoseeontheeventslist atavenuenearby,goandlisten,and amazingly,you’llbegrinningappreciatively.Maybeyou’llevenwishyou hadmovedtoBayForest!
DNRECofficialsthisweekencouragedDelawarenon-profitorganizations,conservationdistricts, communityorganizationsandhomeowners’associationstosubmitproject proposalstobeconsideredformatchinggrantfundsfromDNREC’sCommunityWaterQualityImprovement Grantsprogram.
Fundingforgrantawardprojectsin thiscycleisexpectedtorangefrom $25,000to$75,000.ProjectsrecommendedbyDNRECstaffforfunding throughacompetitivegrantprocess willbepresentedtotheDelaware WaterInfrastructureAdvisoryCouncil.Applicantsmaysubmituptotwo projectproposalspergrantcycle.Projectguidelinesandthegrantapplicationcanbefoundat de.gov/envfinance.
CommunityWaterQualityImprovementGrantsassistinimplementingprojectsorprogramsthat improvewaterqualityondeveloped landswithspecificwatershedimprovementplansandstrategies.Programs andprojectsselectedforthesegrants mustdemonstrateinnovativeandsustainablemethods,techniques,and/or practicesforwaterqualityimprovements,withcosteffectiveandmeasurableresults.
Eligibleprojectsmayinclude:
•Enhancementorrestorationof waterqualitywithinanimpairedwatershed.
•Communitystormwatermanagementimprovementsinexistingdevelopmentsinpartnershipwith muunicipalities.
•Non‐regulatoryorvoluntaryplans involvingpollutioncontrolstrategies, watershed-basedrestorationplans, wholebasinmanagementpreliminary assessments,orcommunity‐based stormwaterpermits.
PastprojectsthatreceivedCommunityWaterQualityImprovement Grantfundinghaveincluded:agreen roofinstallation;livingshorelineinstallationandmarshenhancementto stoperosion;astormwaterretrofit projectfeaturingawetlandand bioswaletomanagestormwaterrunoff fromimpervioussurfaces;streambank restorationtoreduceerosionandsedimentation;andfloatingwetlandsin InlandBaysdead-endcanalstoimprovewaterquality.
Grantproposalsshouldbesubmittedbyemail toNPS.grants@delaware.govwith “CommunityWaterQualityImprovementGrants”inthesubjectline. Emailedproposalsmustbelessthan 10MB.AllgrantproposalsmustbereceivedbyDNRECcloseofbusiness (4:30p.m.EDTonThursday,Oct.27.
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Withtoday’s volatileeconomy anddeceleration ofthehousing market,itisextremelyimportanttoworkwith aRealtorthathas experiencewith thisphenomenon.Theyshouldbea local,full-timecareeragent,offer pastreferralsandlistentoyourreal estatewishlist.Workingwithan agentthathasdealtwithhistorical dipsandhighsinthemarketplace willamplifyyourpurchasepowerand givestrengtheningadvantageswhen negotiating.
Whenchoosinganewhome,itis besttohaveaRealtorguideyou throughthelabyrinthcommunities andnavigateyourcontractprocess, ultimatelysavingyoumoneyand headaches.Andremember,thisisof nocosttoyou!Again,itisextremely
importanttochooseanagentwho worksintheprofessionfull-time,locally,andhasdedicatedtheircareer tohelpinghomebuyersinourbeautifulcoastalarea.HavinginstitutionalknowledgeofSouthern Delawarepropertiesisinvaluableto thebuyer,byconfirmingyouragent hasthevastrepertoireofknowledge. Askforreferrals;verifytheywillbe thebestchoiceforyou. Mostimportantly,besureyour agentisaneffectivelistener.Thus enrichingyourrealestateexperience andmakingyourbiggestinvestment oneofyoubestexperiences.
BethEvans
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Whenbuying ahome,oneof thebestdecisions youcanmakeis toseekoutaRealtortorepresent yourinterests. Youragentis oftencompensatedbytheseller,andtheywillserve asyourguideandadvocatethroughoutthetransactionandbeyond.
Thepersonyouchoosewilllikely educateyouaboutthearea,helpyou determineyourcriteria,andaidin findingthebestfitforyouandyour family.Theycanalsointroduceyou toinspectors,attorneys,contractors orsocialgroups,whatevermayhelp youduringthepurchasingprocess.
Interviewinganagentisimportant.Youcanaskaboutyearsofexperience,showingavailability,and whattypesofpropertiestheytypicallysell.Anagentwhohassettled propertiesinsimilarcommunities, pricepoints,orhometypeswillhave knowledgefromtheirexperiences fromwhichyouwillbeabletobenefit.
Youwillalsowanttoensurethat yourpersonalitiesareagoodfitand thatyoucantrustthem,asgenerally youwillspendalotoftimewiththis person,andtheywillbecommunicatingonyourbehalfwiththeother party.Overall,youcan’tgowrong withahard-workingagentwhohas experienceandintegrity!
SarahSchifano
KellerWilliams (302)858-3945 sarah@seasideseven.com
ARealtorcan helpyounavigate aplethoraof questionsand concernsasyou searchforyour homeorinvestmentproperty. Localknowledge ishuge.Knowledgeiswhatsets agentsapartfromothers.Knowing theareaandwhatishappeningin thecommunitywillhelpabuyerdeterminewheretheywillwanttopurchase.
Knowledgeofcontractsand processesisessential.Makesurethe Realtoryouchoosetoworkwith communicateswell.Communication skillsarecrucialinthisbusiness.Reponsestoshowings,offersandtimely responseswithallmakeforasmooth transaction.
Althoughbuyingahomeandthe processcanbeverystressfulitcan alsobeexcitingandfun.Afterall— youarebuyingatthebeach!
KimHook
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TheFriendsoftheGeorgetown PublicLibrary(GPL)willholdaSip‘N ShopduringtheirFallBooksaleonFriday,Oct.14,from6to8p.m.atthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary,123W. PineStreet,Georgetown.
AttendeescanenjoySaltedVines wineswhileshoppingtheextensivecollectionofgentlyusedbooks,CDs, DVDsandothermedia,bidonsilentauctionitems,andreceivespecialincentivesbybecomingamemberofthe FriendsofGPL.Allproceedsfromthe salebenefittheGeorgetownPublicLibrary,whosevisionis“toparticipatein thecommunity’sflourishingbyem-
bodyingallthat’sgoodaboutGeorgetown.”
FormoreinformationabouttheSip ‘NShop,callthelibraryat(302)8567958.
Foundedin1899,theGeorgetown PublicLibrary’smissionistoprovideall membersofthecommunitywithawelcomingenvironmentinwhichtofreely accessideasandinformationtohelp fulfilleducational,culturalandrecreationalneeds.Weseektoengageand reflectourcommunitythroughprograms,services,andinformational sourcesthataddresscurrenttopicsand lifelonglearning.”
U.S.Sens.TomCarperandChris Coons(bothD-Del.)recentlyannouncedtwoCongressionallyDirectedSpending(CDS)federalgrants withacombinedworthofnearly$2 millionthatwenttotwoDelaware educationalinstitutions.
ThefirstCDSgrant,$800,000,is tobesplitevenlyacrossvocational schoolsinallthreeDelawarecounties, tostrengthentheFirstState’stransportationandlogisticssectorsby fundingadulteducationprograms thatarealsodesignedtoimprovehigh schoolstudents’learningexperiences.
Thesizeofthegrantwasnearly threetimestheinitialrequestbythese vocationalschoolsandwillhelpthem trainDelawareworkerstofillgoodpayingjobsforyearstocome,officials said.
ThesecondCDSannouncement, $1,016,000tosupporttheDelaware AssistiveTechnologyInitiative (DATI),isintendedtohelpDATI achieveitsgoalofprovidingspecializedtoolstoDelawareanswithdisabilitiessotheycanmorequickly, safelyandindependentlycomplete tasksintheirlivesandlivelihoods.
“Iamproudtoworkwithmyfel-
lowcongressionaldelegationmemberstodeliverthisfundingto Delaware,”saidCarper.”Fromworkforcedevelopmenttohelpingour childrensolveproblemsandcommunicate,today’sannouncementswill makeDelawareabetterplacetolive, workandgotoschool.”
“AsamemberoftheSenateAppropriationsCommittee,I’mgladI wasabletodelivercrucialfundsfor theseimportantprogramsin Delawarethatwillsignificantlyimprovehowtheseinstitutionscanimpactourcommunities,”Coonssaid. “Fromimprovedtrainingforour workforcetoimprovedequipment andaccesstoadaptivetechnologies, thisfundingbenefitssomanypeople acrossDelaware.”
“Supporttoincreaseeducational opportunitiesandresourcestogrow ourworkforceiscriticaltomeetthe needsofDelawareans,”saidU.S.Rep. LisaBluntRochester,also(DDel.).“Iwasproudtoworkalongside Sens.CarperandCoonstosecure federalfundingfortheseprojectsthat willstrengthenourcommunitiesfor generationsofDelawareanstocome.”
TheRehobothArtLeague’s38thAnnualHolidayFairFineCraftShow,tobe heldNov.5-6,willfeatureavarietyofartisansexhibitingandsellingtheirwork,includingjewelry,glasswork,ceramics,mixed media,anddecorativeandwearablefiber creations.Patronscanstrollthecampusand findartiststhroughoutthe historicHomestead,ChambersStudio,andtheCorkran andTubbsgalleriestoselect giftsforfamily,friendsand themselves.
Alongwithexhibitingartisans,theRALishostingan artauctionandraffle.Auction itemshavebeendonatedby participatingeventartists. Workscanbeviewedinthe DeWittGalleryduringthe HolidayFairorontheRAL websiteatanytime.Bidsmay beplacedonline,withthe auctionclosingat4p.m.on Sunday,Nov.6.
“Onraffleisanoriginal paintingbyBethCarver, whoserecognizablebeach themesarefulloflightand character,transportingthe viewertothebeachanytime oftheyear,”organizerssaid.
Theoriginalpainting(48
inchessquare)isvaluedat$5,000.Raffle ticketscost$5perticketorfivefor$20,and maybepurchasedatthefrontdeskofthe CorkranGallerythroughNov.6.Proceeds fromboththeauctionandtherafflesupportRAL’syear-roundeducationandexhibitionprograms.
Foodanddrinkwillalsobeavailableon campus,courtesyofThePointCoffee House&BakeShoppe,offeringbreakfast andlunchoptionsthatcanbeenjoyedin outdoorseatingareas.DogfishHeadwill offeraselectionofcraft beerinthe“Paynter’sPub.”
HolidayFairhoursare SaturdayandSunday,10a.m. to4p.m.,andisheldrainor shine.Entryis$5perperson, whichsupportsouryearroundeducationandexhibitionprogram;childrenunder 12areadmittedfree.Foradditionalinformationabout theeventattheRehoboth ArtLeague’shistoriccampus, visit www.rehobothartleague.org orcall(302)227-8408.
TheRehobothArt Leagueisamembershipbasednonprofitartsorganizationdedicatedtoteaching, preservingandinspiringthe artsintheregion.Foradditionalinformationaboutthe artleague,itsclasses,memberships,eventsandexhibitions,visitthewebsiteat RehobothArtLeague.orgor call(302)227-8408.
South Coastal Library is now accepting donations of gently used books, audiobooks & DVDs. All items must be brought to the library lobby on Tuesdays from 2-4:00 pm.
Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!
Monday, October 17
Haunted Makerspace 1-4:30 pm
Create your own spooky DIY projects at this special Halloween-themed Makerspace Monday! Appointments required for Cricut use.
Tuesday, October 18
iPad & Apple Users Group 11:00 am-12:00 pm
iPad & other Apple device users of all skill levels are welcome to attend to discuss new features, tips, & ask questions.
Wednesday, October 19
Baby Bookworms Story Time 10-10:45 am
Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities!
Little Learners Story Time 11-11:45 am
Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help Improve pre-literacy skills!
Happy Bookers Book Club 2-3:00 pm
This month, we will be reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.
The Disastrous Decade 4:30-5:45 pm
Join Dr. Gudelunas for the third part in a 3-part lecture series on the 1850’s & the brewing of the Civil War.
Thursday, October 20
RBWG FreeWrites 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Writers of all skill levels meet to practice creative writing & explore different genres with other writing enthusiasts!
Spooky Adult Book Club 3-4:00 pm
Join Claire for a fun, spooky-themed book group! This month, we’re reading The Return by Rachel Harrison.
Model Railroading with DE Seaside Railroad Club 5-6:00 pm
Kids ages 8-12 can join DE Seaside Railroad Club for a 6-week program about railroads 7 transportation!
Saturday, October 22
Pick-up a STEM Kit from the library courtesy of Engineer Early!Featuring a unique theme each month.
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MembersofBeebe’scoreresidencyfacultyinclude,fromleft:GraduateMedical EducationAdministrativeDirectorTanya Ray,MS;ProgramDirectorforFamily MedicineResidencyDr.JoyceRobert, MD,FAAFP;AssociateProgramDirector Dr.JeffreyHawtof,MD,FAAFP;andUndergraduateMedicalEducationMedical DirectorDr.MichaelKalil,DO.
TheR.RandallRollinsCenterfor MedicalEducationatBeebeHealthcare hasbeenreadyingforupcomingmilestones inpreparationforitsfirstfamilymedicine residentphysicians,andthesecondgroup ofcoreclinicalcampusstudentsinJuly 2023.
Themedicalstudentswillbeintheir thirdyearofcurriculumfromthePhiladelphiaCollegeofOsteopathicMedicine (PCOM)andcometoBeebeforeducation experiencesinfamilymedicine,generalsurgery,OB/GYN,psychology,cardiology,internalmedicine,radiology,osteopathic manipulativemedicine,andpediatricswith BeaconPediatrics.
“Thishands-onclinicalexperienceis vitaltotheeducationofthesefuturephysicians,andwearehonoredtobeapartof theirmedicaleducationjourney,”said MichaelKalil,DO,medicaldirectorfor undergraduatemedicaleducation.
Forthefamilymedicineresidency,accreditationisexpectedthisNovember, whichwillbegininterviewswithfourthyearmedicalstudentsthiswinter.InMarch, Beebewillcelebrate“MatchDay,”when fourresidentphysiciansare“matched”with theresidencyprogram.
Whentheresidentphysicianscometo Beebe,theywillcareforprimary-carepatientsunderthesupervisionofboard-certifiedphysicianfacultymembersledbyDr. JoyceRobert,MD,FAAFP,Beebe’sprogramdirectorforthefamilymedicineresidency.
RoberthasalsobeenawardedafellowshipwiththeNationalInstituteforProgramDirectorDevelopmentwiththe AssociationofFamilyMedicineResidency Directors.Thenationallyrecognizedfellowshipacceptsasmallnumberofprogram participantseachyear,followinganapplicationprocess.Itisconsideredthegoldstandardforfamilymedicineresidency directorsandwillallowRoberttobringthe bestpracticesforcurriculumdesign,programdevelopment,teachingandstandards ofcareinacademicmedicine.
“I’mthrilledtobeapartofthismentorshipsothatBeebe’sfacultyandresidents haveaccesstotheverybestmethodsright hereinSussexCounty,”Robertsaid.
FormoreinformationaboutBeebe Healthcare,visitbeebehealthcare.org.
Fried Oyster Dinner
Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday
Cottage Fried Chicken
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Fried Shrimp Dinner
Cottage Shrimp & Grits
Prime Rib Dinner
8oz. $24 12oz.
Seafood Mac & Cheese
Friday
“Fryday” Fish Fry $20
Choice of Cod, Flounder, or a combination
Bourbon Bacon Salmon $20
Roast Turkey Dinner
OnWednesday,Oct.5,L&WInsurancecelebratedthegrandopeningofits newlocationinOceanViewbyhosting aribbon-cuttingwiththeBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce.
L&WInsurancehasbeenservicing Delawareandthesurroundingstatesfor 90years.Sincethepandemic,theyhave openedtwonewoffices,allowingthem tohaveafootprintineachDelaware county.L&WInsuranceisnowtheonly
independentinsuranceagencyin Delawarewithalocationinallthree Delawarecounties,theysaid.
“ Wehavebeenluckytoserveevery cornerofthisstateforquitesometime. ButwerecognizethattoreallyshowcaseourcommitmenttoallDelaware communities,weneedtobephysically presentineachcounty”saidChelsea Clark,directoroforganizationsculture andcommunications.“Weareproudof ourgrowthandthankfulfortheopportunitytoofficiallycelebrateinSussex thisweek,”shecontinued.
Establishedin1932,theyhavegrown to39employeeswhocoverthreedivisions—commercialinsurance,benefits insuranceandpersonalinsurance.
VisitL&WInsuranceat90Atlantic Avenue,Suite1,OceanView,or visittheirwebsite atwww.lwinsurance.comtofindout moreinformation.
SussexCountySheriff’sOfficerecentlyadvisedthepublictobeonthe lookoutforanothertelephonescammakingtherounds.Inthelatestploy,officials said,scammersarecallinglocalresidents, goingsofarasto“spoof”theSheriff’s Office’stelephonenumberandusethe namesofthesheriffhimself,aswellas currentand/orformerdeputies,allinan attempttomaketheruselookandsound authentic.
Scammers,theysaid,tellcallrecipients thatawarrantfortheirarresthasbeenis-
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maar“R.J.”CannonJr.,JazmineTeagle,TyraandTyasiaCannon;along withthreegreat-grandchildrenHarmone’Doughty,JheneandJhiAllen. Heisalsosurvivedbythreespecial friends,BarbaraFloyd,RonnieTingleandRonnieMason;aswellasa hostofnieces,nephews,extended familymembersandfriends.
Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onSaturday,Oct.15,2022, attheWatsonFuneralHome,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del., wherefriendsmaycallfrom10to11 a.m.forviewingandvisitation.IntermentwillfollowatSt.John2nd
suedforfailingtorespondtoasubpoena inamedicalmalpracticelawsuit.Inorder toavoidarrest,however,thescammer giveswould-bevictimstheoptionto processthemattercivilly,ratherthan criminally,bypayingafinebycreditcard overthephone.
It’sthelatestinaseriesofscamsthat havepoppedupintheareaasrecentlyas thissummer,theynoted.
SussexCountySheriffRobertLee’s officeremindedthepublicthatdeputies willneversolicitcitizensbytelephoneor
BaptistChurchCemetery.Condolencesmaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.
CharlesP.“C.P.”TownsendJr.,83, ofDagsboro,Del.,passedaway peacefully,surroundedbyhisloving family,onSaturday,Oct.8,2022,at BayhealthMedicalCenter–Southin Milford,Del.HewasborninMilfordonOct.2,1939,tothelate CharlesP.TownsendSr.andthelate Naomi(Pepper)Townsend,andwas raisedinDagsboro,Del.
TownsendgraduatedfromJohn M.ClaytonHighSchool,inthe Classof1957.Hewasalifelong farmerintheDagsboroarea.
HewasaNASCARfananden-
emailtocollectfunds,finesorfees.Additionally,contactbythesheriff’sofficealwayswillbemadeinpersonwhenever subpoenasorothercourt-relateddocumentsmustbedeliveredtocitizens.
Toassistthepublic,theSussex CountySheriff’sOfficeofferedanumber oftipstoanyonewhoencountersascammer:
•Trytoobtainthecaller’sname,a physicaladdressandatelephonenumber, aswellasthenameoftheorganization represented;
joyedfollowingBillElliott.Heand hisbelovedwife,MaryJane,loved travelingandspentmostwintersin Naples,Fla.Hewillberemembered forhisgreatsenseofhumorandasa loving,kindanddevotedhusband, father,grandfatherandgreat-grandfather.Hisfamilymeanttheworldto him,andhewasproudofeachoneof them.
Townsendissurvivedbyhislovinganddevotedwifeof30years, MaryJane(Knox)Townsend;five children,C.P.TownsendIIIofDagsboro,JamesR.Robinsonandhis wife,Danita,ofMillville,Del.,Greg Robinsonandhiswife,Amy,of Dagsboro,T.J.Seeneyandherhusband,Todd,ofDagsboro,andBruce Sharpandhiswife,D’dee,ofMid-
•Donotgivesensitiveorpersonal identifyinginformation,suchasSocial Securitynumbers,bankaccountnumbers, passwords,addresses,ordatesofbirth;
•Donotgiveanymoney,anddonot agreetoanytermsorconditions;
•Hangupanddirectlycontactthe agencyinquestiontoverifyanyclaims;
•Contactlocallawenforcementtoreportanysuspectedscam.
Formoreinformation,contactthe SussexCountySheriff’sOfficeat(302) 855-7830.
land,Texas;andhisgrandchildren andgreat-grandchildren.
Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10 a.m.tonoononMonday,Oct.17, 2022,atOceanViewChurchof Christ,55WestAve.,OceanView, Del.,wherethefuneralservicewill beginatnoon,withLarryEvansofficiating.Intermentwillbeheldprivately,atGateofHeavenCemetery inDagsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinTownsend’snametothe OceanViewChurchofChristFood Pantry,55WestAvenue,Ocean View,DE19970,orSt.JudeChildren’sResearchHospitalbyvisiting www.stjude.org.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
TheRehobothBeach–Dewey BeachChamberofCommercehelda ribbon-cuttingtocelebratetheopeningofDestinySuitesinAugust.
DestinySuitesisthenewestventurefromlocalentrepreneurHarry Keswani,ownerofAtlanticJewelry ontheRehobothBeachboardwalk andfounderoftheHarryK.Foundation.Locatedat35859Parsonage RoadinRehobothBeach,Destiny Suitesoffersluxuryapartmentsfor rentinacentrallocation,minutes frombothRehobothandLewes,just offCoastalHighway,southofMidway.
Theapartmentsboastfinishesincludinggranitecountertops,tiled baths,stainlesssteelappliances, walk-inclosets,upgradedfloors, moldingsandrecessedlighting.The buildingoffersalobby,elevator,keylessentrysystemwithsmartphone accessandfob,andsecuritycameras incommonareasandoutdoorareas, andseparatestoragegaragesare availabletorent.Bothsix-and12monthleasesareavailable.
TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)isinviting allinterestedpartiestoattendapublic workshoponaNorthBethanypedestrianandbicyclestudy,onWednesday, Oct.26,beginningat5p.m.,atthe IndianRiverMarinaConference Room,39415InletRoad,Rehoboth Beach,attheIndianRiverInlet.
Forthosewishingtoattendvirtually,aZoomlinkwillalsobeprovided ontheStateofDelawarePublicCalendarat
https://publicmeetings.delaware.gov. Studyinformation,includingcollecteddataandobservations,willbe presentedbeginningat5p.m.,followedbyaquestion-and-answerperiod.Commentformswillbeavailable andcanbesubmittedduringthe workshop,orcanbemailedtoDelDOTCommunityRelations,ATTN: N.BethanyBike/PedStudy,P.O.Box 778,Dover,DE19903,orsentvia
TheDelawareDepartmentofCorrection(DOC)recentlyannounceda $10,000signingbonusfornewcorrectionalofficerrecruits,effectiveimmediately.Theincreased$10,000signing bonusisavailablenowforthenextCorrectionalOfficerTrainingAcademy classscheduledtobegininOctober,one ofsixacademyclassesofferedthroughouttheyear.
Candidatescanbegintheirapplicationprocessonlineat https://www.jobapscloud.com/DE/sup/ bulpreview.asp?R1=100122&R2=UBD B01&R3=380400. Potentialapplicants whohavequestionsaboutthehiring processorwanttolearnmoreaboutthe Departmentarebeingencouragedto contactDOC’srecruitersat(302)739JOIN(5646)or doc.recruiting@delaware.govorcanvisit
DOC’srecruitingwebpageat www.joindelawaredoc.com.
Asanadditionalbenefit,theDOC providestemporarylodgingduringthe 13-weekCorrectionalOfficerTraining Academyforcadetswhoresidemore than75milesfromDOC’sTraining AcademyinDover.TheDelawareDepartmentofCorrectionattractsrecruits fromtheMid-Atlanticregionandbeyond,includingMaryland,Pennsylvania,NewJerseyandNewYork.
“TheDepartmentofCorrection’s abilitytomeetourpublicsafetyand reentrymissionisdrivenbyoursuccess inrecruitingandtrainingcommitted andcapableemployeesandsupporting themthroughcompetitivepay,career advancement,andongoingtraining,” DepartmentofCorrectionCommissionerMonroeB.HudsonJr.said.“If
youarelookingforarewardingcareer, takeacloserlookatourgeneroussigningbonus,excellentbenefits,paidtrainingacademy,promotionalopportunities, specializedunitassignmentsanda25yearretirementforofficers.Nowisyour timetojoinDelaware’slargestlaw-enforcementagency,whereyoucancontributetopublicsafety,support rehabilitationandmakeourcommunitiesstronger.”
The $10,000correctionalofficer signingbonusisthelatestofseveral stepstheDOChastakentoreducevacanciesthathavedrivenuptheuseof overtimeshiftsacrossDelaware’sfour prisonfacilities.ItcomesastheDOC meetsthechallengeofhistoriclowunemploymentandincreasedcompetition acrossindustries,includingfromother lawenforcementagenciesinDelaware andacrosstheregion,officialssaid.The DOC,theysaid,hasworkedaggressivelytoreducevacanciesthroughseveralinvestmentsinrecruitmentand retention,including:
•Increasingthesigningbonusfor newcorrectionalofficersto$10,000(up from$5,000).
•Increasingthecorrectionalofficer pensiontoincentivizecurrentofficersto continuetheirservicebeyond20years.
•Providingtemporarylodgingduringthe13-weekcorrectionalofficer trainingacademyforcadetswhoreside morethan75milesfromDOC’sTrainingAcademyinDover.
•Streamliningthehiringandbackgroundreviewprocesstomovesuccessfulofficerapplicantsmorequicklyto thetrainingacademy.
•Expandingrecruitmentthrough participationinlocalandregionaljob fairs,engagingwithlocalcollegesand universities,andattendingcommunity eventstoraiseawarenessofDOChiringandmeetpotentialapplicants.
•PromotingDOChiringthrough advertisingandoutreach,includingbillboard,radio,socialmediaandtelevision advertising.
TheNewCastle,KentandSussex ConservationDistrictsareaccepting entriesfortheannualconservation postercontestfromDelawarepublic, charter,privateorhomeschooledstudentsingradesK-12.Posterswillbe judgedonthe2022theme,“Healthy Soil:HealthyLife,”inthegradecategoriesK-1,2-3,4-6,7-9and10-12. Inaddition,digitalposterswillbeacceptedfromstudentsingradecategories7-9and10-12.
First-,second-andthird-place winnersineachcategorywillreceivea cashprizeof$50,$25and$15,respectively.
Postersshouldbebesubmitted electronically,bymailorin-personto thelocalconservationdistrictbyFriday,Oct.28.
Eachdistrictwillsubmitfirst-place postersineachgradecategoryfor judgingatthestatelevel.Statewinnerswillreceiveacashawardfromthe DelawareAssociationofConservation Districts.Intheeventthataninsufficientnumberofpostersarereceivedat thecountylevel,thecounty-level judgingwillbeeliminated,andall posterswillbejudgedatthestate level.First-placestatewinnerswillbe enteredintothenationalpostercon-
test.
Theannualconservationposter contestprovidesstudentsanopportunitytoconveytheirthoughtsabout soil,waterandrelatednaturalresource issuesthroughart.Italsohighlights theeducationaloutreacheffortsof conservationdistrictsandtheirstate associations,auxiliariesandagencies. ThecontestfollowstheannualstewardshipthemedevelopedandsponsoredbytheNationalAssociationof ConservationDistricts.
“The2022themeremindsusthat healthysoilsarethefoundationforall lifeonEarth,”representativessaid. “Soilisanimportantresourcefor everythingfromhumanhealthto agriculturetowaterfiltration.Theimperativebenefitofhealthysoilisfood production.Healthysoilsalsogiveus cleanairandwater,plentifulcropsand forests,diversewildlifeandbeautiful landscapes.”
Formoreinformationandeducationalresourcesaboutthetheme,visit https://www.nacdnet.org/general-resources/stewardship-programorcontactthelocalconservationdistrict.For SussexCounty,contactSiobhanKelleyat(302)856-2105.
Gov.JohnCarney,DelawareFirst LadyTraceyQuillenCarney,andthe DelawareDepartmentofEducation onMondayandTuesdaylaunched thenewschoolregistrationsystem, authorizedbySenateBill82.
Thenewregistrationsystemisdesignedtomakeupdatessuggestedby familiesandschooldistricts,officials noted.Thatincludesproviding24/7 accesstoforms,ensuringthatall familieshaveaccesstoregistertheir childorchildrenforschool,providingformsinEnglishandSpanish, andsettingupacommondatasystem thatenablessharingacrossdistricts whenfamiliesmove.
“Thereisnothingmoreimportant thanensuringallDelawareanscan readatgradelevelbythirdgrade,” saidGov.Carney.“Thisregistration systemwillhelpfamiliesacrossthe stateenrollinDelawareschools. Thankstomywife,Tracey,forher advocacyaroundkindergartenregistration,withcriticalleadershipfrom theDelawareReadinessTeams,and thankstoourDepartmentofEducationforcreatingthisresource.”
QuillenCarneytraveledtothe SeafordDistrictLibrary,theHarringtonPublicLibraryandthe WilmingtonPublicLibraryto demonstratethenewregistration process.GuestsattheeventswereinvitedtoparticipateinaKindergarten Academyactivity.Theopportunity toparticipateinKindergartenAcademyschool-readinessprogramsisone ofseveralbenefitsofregisteringchildrenforschoolinNovember,during KindergartenRegistrationMonth.
“I’vebeenthehonorarychairof
theKindergartenRegistrationCampaignforthepastsixyearsfortwo reasons,”saidQuillenCarney.“One, itmakessenseforeveryone—the families,theschools,and,mostimportant,thestudents.Andtwo,25 yearsago,Iflunkedkindergartenregistration—Icouldn’tfigureoutour systemhereinDelaware.Thenew universalonlinesystemissomuch morefamily-friendly;it’smoreequitable;andit’smorelikelytogetkids signedupearly,whichhelpsthestudents,familiesandschoolsprepare moreeffectivelyforthecomingyear.”
“Registeringyourchildinschool forthefirsttimecanbeanoverwhelmingprocessforfamilies,”said SecretaryofEducationMarkHolodick.“We’reexcitedthissitewillmake iteasierbyprovidingaconsistent statewideprocess.Wealsohopeit willremovebarrierssomemayhave, suchastransportationand/orgetting toaschoolofficeduringaweekday.”
“TheDelawareReadinessTeams arecommittedtosupportingfamilies throughtheregistrationprocess,”said DelawareReadinessTeamsProgram ManagerDianeFrentzel.“Wehave createdkindergartenregistrationinformationpacketstosupportfamilies astheyregisterforschool.Packetsare availableatalllibrariesthroughout thestate.Transitioningintokindergartenisabigmilestoneforchildren andtheirfamilies.Thisuniversalregistrationsystemwillmaketheregistrationprocesseasier,sowecanfocus onconnectingfamiliestoresources thatwillpreparechildrenforthe transition.”
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
FallTrees— DelawareBotanicGardensis hostingaFallTreeIdentificationTourat11 a.m.Thetourfeeis$10forall.Members getfreeadmission,andnon-memberspay a$15admission.Children16andunde r, accompaniedbyanadult,receivefreeadmission.Sign-upisavailableatdelawaregardens.org.
FreeWrite— ThroughanagreementbetweenSouthCoastalLibraryandtheRehobothBeachWritersGuild(RBWG),the RBWGwillhostaweeklyFreeWritesession atthelibraryfrom10:30a.m.to12:30 p.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Each FreeWriteisfacilitatedbyaRBWGmember withexpe rienceinteaching,writingand/or leadingsuchgroups.Participationisfree, andregistrationisnotrequired.
ModelRailroading— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubishostingasix-week programforchildrenages8-12atSouth CoastalLibraryfrom5to6p.m.Children willlearnaboutvariousformsoftransportationandwhytheywereimportant. Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequired.To
register,visit delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/932686
5.
YouthDevelopmentisjoingSouthCoastal Libraryfrom5to6p.m.tomakepumpkin pureewithsugarpumpkins.Elementaryagechildrenwilllearndifferentcooking terms,howtocutandprepapumpkinfor roasting,andhowtouseanimmersion blender.Eachstudentwillhavetheopportunitytotrypumpkinpureeaswellasbe giveninstructionsandrecipesonhowto makeitathome.Registrationisrequiredat (302)858-5518oratdelawarelibraries. libcal.com/event/9503049.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsLittleLearnerstorytimeeveryThursday at10:30a.m.forages3-4andtheircaregiverstopromoteearlyliteracy.Registration isrequired,andcanbemadebycalling(302) 732-9351.
SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsstorytimeforages5-7,andtheircaregivers,at1p.m.Participantscanlistentoa story,doacraftorSTEMproject,andengage withotherchildren.Itisagrea tprogramfor homeschoolfamilies.Registrationisrequired,andcanbemadebycalling(302) 732-9351.
TeenDIY— FrankfordPublicLibraryishosting aTeenDIYMakerSpaceat5p.m.Thisprogramisforages12-18,andteenscan gatherandgetcreativewithprojectsandactivities.Registrationisrequired,andcanbe madebycalling(302)732-9351.
Dine&Donate— NortheastSeafood KitcheninOceanViewishostingaDine& Donatefrom4to10p.m.thatwillbenefit theLordBaltimoreWomen’sClub.Thisis forbothdine-inandcarry-outservices.A portionoftheproceedswillbenefitthe LBWCscholarshipfundandothercharitableinitiatives.Therewillalsobea50/50 raffle.
DisneySongs— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingaDisneySongsConcertfrom11 a.m.tonoon,featuringmemorablesongs fromSnowWhitetoFrozentoEncanto, withNotesonthebeach.Thisisfreeforall ages,andnoregistrationisrequired.
LocalBand— Bryanandt heBarnOwlswill beofferingafreecountrymusicconcertat SouthCoastalLibraryfrom3to4p.m. Therewillbewell-knownsongsfrom singerslikeJohnnyCash,JimCroce,John Denverandmore,alongwithsomeoriginal works.Registrationisappreciatedat(302) 858-5518or delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/929740 5.Thisisfirst-come,first-serveuntilcapacityisreached.
FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsamatineemovieat1p.m.Movieswill beami xofadult,childrenandfamilyfilms. Formoreinformation,call(302)732-9351.
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMu-
seumisopenforthepubliconthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober from10a.m.to2p.m.Therearevarious railroadandtownartifactsdatingbackto theearliesttownagriculturaldaysthrough late20thCentury.Policememorabiliais alsoondisplay.Admissionisfree,andthe museumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue. Formoreinforma tion,visit selbyville.delaware.gov.
FallFestival— TheTownofFrankford,with assistancefromlocalchurches,thelibrary andtheFrankfordVolunteerFireCompany, willsponsortheirAnnualFallFestival& CostumeContestattheFrankfordTown Parkfrom11a.m.to2p.m.Newthisyear, allportionsoftheeventwilltakeplaceat thepark.Registrationforthecostumecontestisattheparkbeginningat11a.m., withjudgingat11:30a.m.Ashortparade willbeginat11:30 a.m.Therewillalsobe games,haywagonrides,foodandmore. Formoreinformation,callthelibraryat (302)732-9351orvisitthemat frankford.lib.de.us.
FallGardening— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingaFallGardeningfor WildlifeMeadowTourat2p.m.Thetour feeis$10.Membersgetfreeadmission andnon-memberspay$15.Children16 andunder,whenaccompaniedbyanadult,
receivefreeadmission.Sign-upisavailable ontheirsiteatdelawaregardens.org.
AdultPuzzles— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingaPuzzles&Coloringeventfor adultsfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m.Thereis anadultcoloringstation,alongwithjigsaw puzzles,crosswords,SudokuandWord Finds.Participationisfree,andregistration isnotrequired.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhallevery Monday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
Fa llontheFarm— FrankfordPublicLibraryis leadingastorytimesessionatParsons’Farm everyMondayat11a.m.Therewillbestories,songsandmore,andisweather-permit-
ting.Noregistrationisrequired.Formoreinformation,call(302)732-9351.
HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingaknitting andcrocheting eventat1p.m.,andalllevelsarewelcometo attend.ThiseventmaycontributetotheBe WellChallengeforSussexCountyLibrarypatrons.Formoreinformation,call(302)7329351.
MakerspaceMonday— SouthCoastalLibrarywillhostaspecialHauntedMakerspace Mondayfrom1to4:30p.m.whereparticipantscancreatetheirownspookyDIYproject.Costumesareoptional.Noregistrationis requiredattheButtonMaker,AdultColoring orJewelryMaking stations,butisrequired for30-minuteCRICUTappointments.Toregister,call(302)858-5518orvisitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.
GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweekly seminarandsupportgroupdesignedto helppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosinga lovedone.Thereisnofeeformaterials, andthegroupmeetsatTheRiverChurch
inFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to 8:30p.m.Toregister,visit riveronline.church.
MOAAMeeting— TheMilitaryOfficersss ociationofAmerica(MOAA)Southern DelawareChaptermeetsonthethirdTuesdayofeachmonthfromJanuarythrough Mary,andSeptemberthroughNovember,at theLewesDineratnoon.Thechapteris opentomenandwomenwhohaveserved orareservingonactivedutyorinoneof thereservecomponentsasacommissionedorwarrantofficerinoneoftheU.S. uniformedservices,aswellassurvivorsof anydeceasedindividuals.Formoreinformation,call(301)943-3434.
AARPMee ting— AARPisholdingalunch meetingatCrippleCreekCountryClub, featuringaspeakerfromtheSouthCoastal VillageVolunteers.Thisorganizationshelps supportseniors,sotheycanstayintheir homes.Formoreinformation,callMary Doughertyat(302)541-9412.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibrarywillhostasix-weekYogaforBeginnerscourseat11a.m.Thedrop-inprice is$10,oryoucanpay$50forthewhole
course.Registrationisavailableatfrankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.
iPadandAppleUsers— TheiPadand AppleUsersGroupsatSouthCoastalLibraryhavemerged,andmeetfrom11 a.m.tonoon.Usersmeettodiscussnew features,tipsandaskquestions.Learn fromeachother.Thefirst20patronswho registerforin-personseatingwillbe guaranteedaseatintheaudience.SubsequentregistrantswillbeabletoparticipatevirtuallyviaZoom.Registrationis requiredandavailableatdelawarelib raries.libcal.com/event/9222581orby calling(302)858-5518.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
GriefSupport— St.Lukeisofferingasixweek,once-a-week,non-denominational griefsupportprogramf oranyonewhohas recentlylostaspouse.Theprogram,developedbyHospice,runs90minutespersession,andtakesplaceatSt.Andrew CatholicCenterinOceanCity,Md.For moreinformation,andtoregister,call (410)250-0300.
FallBibleStudy— GraceUnitedMethodist ChurchwillhostafallBiblestudy,called “RedSeatotheJordanRiver,”every Wednesdayfrom10a.m.tonoon.For moreinformation,andtoregister,visit themonlineatsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
Sho reDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m. Thisisasocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderie amongtheirmembersthroughmonthly lunchmeetingsthatfeatureengaging speakers.Formoreinformation,visit shoredemocrats.com.
FallBibleStudy— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchishostingasix-week Women’sFallBibleStudysessionfrom10 to11:30a.m.or7to8:30p.m.Registerat ( 302)539-9510,ontheirwebsiteat marinersbethel.churchcenter.comorby droppinginforasession.Allwomenare welcome.
BabyBees— FrankfordPublicLibrarywill hoststorytimeforchildren0-24months everyWednesdayat10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songsandengagewith otherbabies.Registrationisrequired,and youcansignupinperson,onlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.
BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingBabyBookw ormsStoryTime from10to10:45a.m.Childrenagesbirth to2arewelcometocomebegintolearn language,social,motorandlisteningskills throughavarietyofactivities.Registration isnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTimefrom11 to11:45a.m.Thisisforages3to5,and thereisavarietyofactivitiesdesignedto helpwithlanguageacquisitionandimprove pre-literacyskills.Activitiesmayinclude
HappyBookers— JuliaandTheoareleadingaHappyBookersBookClubdiscussion from2to3p.m.Thismonth,theyarediscussingRayBradbury’s“Fahrenheit451,” andthisisahybridevent.Registrationis appreciated,andavailablebycalling(302) 858-5518orat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/925681 8.
Disastrous1850s— Dr.Gudelunaswillbe leadingthethirdofathree-partserieson the1 850satSouthCoastalLibraryfrom 4:30to5:45p.m.Registrationisavailable at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/926782 6.Attendanceisavailableonafirst-come, first-servebasis.Youmayalsoattendvia ZoomatMeetingID:84401920668, Passcode:398141.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsLittleLearnerstorytimeeveryThursday at10:30a.m.forages3-4andtheircaregiverstopromoteearlyliteracy.Registration isrequired,an dcanbemadebycalling(302) 732-9351.
SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsstorytimeforages5-7,andtheircaregivers,at1p.m.Participantscanlistentoa story,doacraftorSTEMproject,andengage withotherchildren.Itisagreatprogramfor homeschoolfamilies.Registrationisrequired,andcanbemadebycalling(302)
732-9351.
GhostTour— FrankfordPublicLibraryhosts Dr.CarolPollio,alocalparanormalinvestigatorandprofessionalintuit ive,assheleadsa virtualtourofhauntedhistoriclocationsin SussexCountyat5:30p.m.Shewillshare evidence,photosandlegendsofthesitesshe hasinvestigated.
FreeWrite— ThroughanagreementbetweenSouthCoastalLibraryandtheRehobothBeachWritersGuild(RBWG),the RBWGwillhostaweeklyFreeWritesession atthelibraryfrom10:30a.m.to12:30 p.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingat mosphere.Each FreeWriteisfacilitatedbyaRBWGmember withexperienceinteaching,writingand/or leadingsuchgroups.Participationisfree, andregistrationisnotrequired.
ModelRailroading— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubishostingasix-week programforchildrenages8-12atSouth CoastalLibraryfrom5to6p.m.Children willlearnaboutvariousformsoftransportationandwhytheywereimportant. Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequired.To register,visit delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/932686
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SpookyBooks— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingClaireforaSpookyAdultBookClub discussionfrom3to4p.m.Theywillbe readingRachelHarrison’s“TheReturn. Spookysnackswillbeavailable.Registration isrequired,at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9297545, orbycalling(302)858-5518.
FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsamatineemovieat1p.m.Movieswill beamixofadult,c hildrenandfamilyfilms. Formoreinformation,call(302)732-9351.
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertified500 RYTinstructorandregisteredYogaforArhtritisteacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryfrom10to11:15a.m. Ayogamatisrequired,andnotprovided. Participantsarealsoencouragedtobringan extratowelforcushioning.Registrationis limitedandrequiredatdelawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9257547orbycalling(302) 858- 5518.
SpookyWreath— Kristinwillleadacraftclass onassemblingaspookywreathatSouth CoastalLibraryfrom2to3:30p.m.Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired,at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9297574.
TrunkorTreat— TheSelbyvilleVolunteer FireCo.,SelbyvillePoliceDepartment, TownofSelbyvilleandtheFenwickIsland LionsClubarehostingthe2ndAnnual TrunkorTreatat30N.MainStreetfrom10 a.m.to1p.m.Theeventwill includea 50/50raffle,photobackdrop,andChildren’sCostumeParadeandCompetition. Formoreinformation,visit selbyville.delaware.govorcall(302)4368314,ext.120.
HarvestDay— TherewilbeaHarvestDay celebrationandthe30thanniversaryof
TheFriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapelat theChapelat3p.m.TherewillbeamusicalconcertfeaturingRev.Dr.ThomSlaughterof“SecondWindMinistry”andsoloist JackAndrews.A$5donationisrequested p erpersonatthedoor—withnodonation expectedforchildren12andyounger.Donationswillbenefittheupkeepofthehistoricchapel.Therewillalsobeafreetour oftheChapelfrom1to2:15p.m.Formore information,callVickieat(302)732-3824 orJoAnnat(302)858-2720.
AdultPuzzles— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingaPuzzles&Coloringeventfor adultsfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m.Thereis anadultcoloringstation,alongwithjigsaw puzzles,crosswords,Sud okuandWord Finds.Participationisfree,andregistration isnotrequired.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweekly seminarandsupportgroupdesignedto helppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosinga l ovedone.Thereisnofeeformaterials, andthegroupmeetsatTheRiverChurch inFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to 8:30p.m.Toregister,visit
riveronline.church.
Dine&Donate— PreceptorOmegaisbenefitingfromaDine&DonateatBethany Bluesfrom4p.m.toclose.Thesorority distributesmoneythroughoutthecommunityattargetsofneed,aswellasthe HowardGriseScholarshipfund.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,l awenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
GriefSupport— St.Lukeisofferingasixweek,once-a-week,non-denominational griefsupportprogramforanyonewhohas recentlylostaspouse.Theprogram,developedbyHospice,runs90minutespersession,andtakesplaceatSt.Andrew CatholicCenterinOceanCity,Md.For moreinformation,andtoregister,call (410)250-0300.
FallBibleStudy— GraceUnitedMethodist Churchwillhostafal lBiblestudy,called “RedSeatotheJordanRiver,”every Wednesdayfrom10a.m.tonoon.For moreinformation,andtoregister,visit themonlineatsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost166on23rdStreetatnoon. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,livingin WorcesterorSussexCounties,arewelcometo jointomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningthe organization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieand volunteerism.Formoreinformation,call (410)430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.
FallBibleStudy— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchishostingasix-week Women’sFallBibleStudysessionfrom10 to11:30a.m.or7to8:30p.m.Registerat (302)539-9510,ontheirwebsiteat marinersbethel.churchcenter.comorby droppinginforasession.Allwomenare welcome.
SeaWitchActivities— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingSeaWitchFestivalActivitiesfrom9a.m.to4p.m.There willbeanine-footSeaWitch,scarecrows andadiscoverytrailwithanimalsculptures intheWoodlandsGarden.Therearetours scheduledfor10a.m.Thetourfeeis$10 forall.Membersgetfreeadmissionand non-memberspay$15admission.Children 16andunder,accompaniedbyanadul t, receivefreeadmission.Toregister,visit delawaregardens.org.
JewishPersianCulture— GaleetDardashi willpresentamusicallectureonJewish PersiancultureatEpworthUnited MethodistChurchat7:30p.m.Thefree multifaithprogramissponsoredbySeaside
JewishCommunityandtheJewishFederationofDelaware.Toregister,visitseasidejewishcommunity.com,clickonthe calendarandthenclickonOct.29.Masks arerequired.Formoreinformati on,contact SaraRosenatboysies.rosen@gmail.com.
AdultPuzzles— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingaPuzzles&Coloringeventfor adultsfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m.Thereis anadultcoloringstation,alongwithjigsaw puzzles,crosswords,SudokuandWord Finds.Participationisfree,andregistration isnotrequired.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6dro p-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
BloodDrive— TheKsebeGroupofLong& FosterissponsoringaHalloweenBlood DriveintheparkinglotoftheirBethany Beachofficefrom9:30a.m.to2:30p.m.
Therewillbeburgers,hotdogs,drinksand candyforallvisitors.Formoreinformation, contactChrisKsebeat(302)864-8643or adam.ksebe@lnf.com,orMichelePetrillo at(301)518-2130or michele .petrillo@lnf.com.
SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweekly seminarandsupportgroupdesignedto helppeopler ebuildtheirlivesafterlosinga lovedone.Thereisnofeeformaterials, andthegroupmeetsatTheRiverChurch inFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to 8:30p.m.Toregister,visit riveronline.church.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoservean dprotect.Allarewelcome.
GriefSupport— St.Lukeisofferingasixweek,once-a-week,non-denominational griefsupportprogramforanyonewhohas recentlylostaspouse.Theprogram,developedbyHospice,runs90minutespersession,andtakesplaceatSt.Andrew CatholicCenterinOceanCity,Md.For moreinformation,andtoregister,call (410)250-0300.
FallBibleStudy— GraceUnitedMethodist ChurchwillhostafallBiblestudy,called “RedSeatotheJordanRiv er,”every Wednesdayfrom10a.m.tonoon.For moreinformation,andtoregister,visit themonlineatsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
FallBibleStudy— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchishostingasix-week Women’sFallBibleStudysessionfrom10 to11:30a.m.or7to8:30p.m.Registerat (302)539-9510,ontheirwebsiteat marinersbethel.churchcenter.comorby droppinginforasession.Allwomenare welcome.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthf rom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.
NativeAmericanDay— TheNanticokeIndianAssociationispresentingNativeAmericanDayattheNanticokeIndianMuseum inMillsborofrom11a .m.to4p.m.There isfreeadmission,andtherewillbespeakers,museumtours,atraditionaldanceperformance,traditionaldrummingand singing,afluteperformance,andNative Americanvendorsandfood.Thereisno raindate.Formoreinformation,emailmuseum@nanticokeindians.orgorcall(302) 945-7022.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop- infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweekly seminarandsupportgroupdesignedto helppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosinga lovedone.Thereisnofeeformaterials, andthegroupmeetsatTheRiverChurch inFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to 8:30p.m.Toregister,visit riveronline.church.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
GriefSupport— St.Lukeisofferingasixweek,once-a-week,non-denominational griefsupportprogramforanyonewhohas recentlylostaspouse.Theprogram,developedbyHospice,runs90minutespersession,andtakesplacea tSt.Andrew CatholicCenterinOceanCity,Md.For moreinformation,andtoregister,call (410)250-0300.
8 p.m. on ≠ BRAV
The Season 2 premiere episode “Return to Blue Stone Manor’,’ is an epic crossover featuring eight Housewives luminaries (Brandi Glanville, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Jill Zarin, Phae dra Parks, Tamra Judge, Taylor Armstrong and Vicki Gunvalson) who head out on a week-long vacation at one of the most historic Real House wives homes: Medley’s Blue Stone Manor estate.
9 p.m. on , WCPB
Next at the Kennedy Center
The Roots are spotlighted in this new primetime series premiere, which showcases cultural leaders from the worlds of hip hop, jazz, folk, comedy, modern dance and more. Presented to match the unique style of the artists, each epi sode weaves together performances filmed live at the Kennedy Center with intimate off-stage moments to contextualize their significance and impact.
8 p.m. on 6 LIFE
Movie: Let’s Get Physical
Inspired by actual events, this 2022 docudrama follows the story of fitness instructor Sadie (Jenna Dewan), who by day taught fitness and dance to soccer moms, but by night led a dou ble life running a sophisticated prostitution ring with a customer list that included very prominent men in the community. After an anonymous tip, authorities raided her studio, leading to Sadie’s indictment and a firestorm in the small town.
9 p.m. on I HGTV
Help! I Wrecked My House
Agreeing to disagree is the only thing homeowners Bryan and Andi can agree on. Indecision has them stuck in a house with half-done projects and a bathroom riddled with problems. Andi’s tastes are constantly changing so Jas mine Roth must create a timeless look she’ll love for years to come. With a $85,000 budget, Jasmine finds a way to suit both their tastes and give them a finished house.
8 p.m. on # CW Family Law
Abigail (Jewel Staite) and Daniel (Zach Smadu) defend Marlee (guest star Steph Song), a mother whose addiction to online gaming (and other questionable vices) have brought her parenting abilities into question by her soon-tobe-ex-husband looking for full custody of their kids. Meanwhile, Daniel decides to tie the knot with Danielle (guest star Yvonne Chapman) after some ribbing from Lucy (Genelle Williams), who is still reeling from the guilt, and thrill, of her recent transgression.
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9 p.m. on , WCPB
A mystery author dies under suspicious circumstances with his last book seemingly unfinished, leaving two mysteries: What happened to him?
And how does his latest book end? Lesley Manville stars as the author’s editor, Susan Ryeland, who assumes the role of detective in the case. Meanwhile, Tim McMullan plays the fictional sleuth Atticus Pund in the incomplete novel, whose investigation parallels Susan’s in this series premiere.
Based on Anthony Horowitz’s bestselling novel “Foyle’s War.” Conleth Hill, Michael Maloney, Alexandros Logothetis and Claire Rushbrook also star.
8 p.m. on # CW All American
Spencer’s (Daniel Ezra) life is hitting a low point, so he takes some advice from JJ (Hunter Clowdus) and Coop (Bre-Z) to embrace college life. Meanwhile, Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Billy’s (Taye Diggs) suspicions about Coach Garrett (guest star Sean Carrigan) cause tension between them and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling). And Layla (Greta Onieogou) makes a power play that catches an unsuspecting Patience (Chelsea Tavares) off-guard in the new episode “Don’t Sweat the Technique.”
10 p.m. on & WBOC NCIS: Hawai’i
The death of a Navy sailor at a high school football game puts the NCIS team head-to-head with a ruthless local criminal organization. Also, Kai (Alex Tarrant) confronts a childhood friend and must use his ties to the community to uncover the truth and Lucy (Yasmine Al-Bustami) looks for a new apartment in the new episode “Sudden Death.” Vanessa Lachey, Noah Mills and Jason Antoon also star.
8 p.m. on & WBOC FBI
Go into accounting, they said. It’s a safe and comfortable job, they said. When a wealthy accountant is gunned down for secretly testifying against a notorious drug lord, the team’s investigation leads Tiffany (Katherine Renee Turner) to ask for help from a friend who was formerly with the NYPD and is related to the dangerous crime boss. Missy Peregrym, Jeremy Sisto and John Boyd also star.
9 p.m. on + WBAL La Brea
Listen, when you see a fog inside your massive sinkhole, you need to contemplate things for a little bit. That’s the advice Eve (Natalie Zea) probably wishes she considered when a fog falls over the Clearing. She leads a defense against a group of invaders, only to encounter a threat more dangerous than they’ve faced before. Meanwhile, in 1988, Josh (Jack Martin) and Riley (Veronica St. Clair) pursue a woman who may hold the key to stopping the impending tidal wave disaster.
8 p.m. on + WBAL Chicago Med
When they say supply chain issues are causing problems all over, they really mean it. The effects of the supply chain shortages continue to impact the E.D. when Vanessa’s (Asjha Cooper) drug dealer reappears. Then, one of the victims of the recent train crash needs a transplant, forcing Crockett (Dominic Rains) to improvise. Meanwhile, Charles (Oliver Platt) and Nellie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada) help a patient with amnesia.
8 p.m. on M HIST Pawn Stars
Chum tries to put his best foot forward when a Nike LeBron James sneaker hits the counter. Will it be a slam dunk or stink up the place? Then, Rick chats up a seller who has a signed “Pulp Fiction” poster. But can he negotiate a royale-y good price? Next, Corey might be in over his head when several Jim Henson sculptures show up in the new episode “There’s No Crying in Pawn Stars.” Another new episode immediately follows.
Even though time has marched ever forward, Cordell (Jared Padalecki) is stuck trying to convince everyone, including himself, that he has moved on from the hell of captivity in the new episode “Rubber Meets the Road.” Meanwhile, Stella (Violet Brinson) comes clean to her dad about how she has been feeling and Bonham (Mitch Pileggi) shares with Liam (Keegan Allen) a way to work through his trauma.
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. Sasappis (Román Zaragoza) convinces Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) to try and save an old tree on the Woodstone property that has significance to him, which the neighbors want to cut down. Also, Thor (Devan Chandler Long) attempts to get environmentally friendly with Flower (Sheila Carrasco) in the new episode “The Tree.”
TheLeslieKoppGroupofLong& FosterRealEstatewillhosttheannual Wags,Witches&WarlocksHalloween Festival&ParadeinBethanyBeachon Saturday,Oct.29.Theeventbringsfamiliesandpetstothecoastaltownforaday offunwhileraisingfundsandcreating awarenessfortheBrandywineValley SPCA(BVSPCA).Fundsraisedthrough thisyear’sparadewillhelptheBVSPCA kickstartaPawsforChangeprogramin SussexCounty,Delaware.
LedbytheIndianRiverHighSchool MarchingBand,theparadeandcostume contestwillbeginat10a.m.Costumes willbejudged,withawardsfortheFunniest,Scariest,Cutest,BestPet,BestFamily, BestwithaPetandtheMostOriginal.
Participantscanenjoyactivities throughouttown,suchasHalloween craftsforkids,storytimeatBethany BeachBooksandtrick-or-treatingatap-
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FallBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchwillhostafallBible study,called“RedSeatotheJordan River,”everyWednesdayfrom10a.m.to noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitthemonlineatsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
FallBibleStudy— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchishostingasix-week Women’sFallBibleStudysessionfrom10 to11:30a.m.or7to8:30p.m.Registerat (302)539-9510,ontheirwebsiteat marinersbethel.churchcenter.c omorby droppinginforasession.Allwomenare welcome.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
HappyHolly— DelawareBotanicGardens willhostaHappyHollyDayseventfrom9 a.m.to4p.m.TherewillbeaHollyGuided TourtolearnabouttheDel awareState AmericanHollyTree,andparticipantscan alsolearnabouttheAndersonHollyCollection.Atourfeeof$10isforall.Therewill beawreath-makingclassat12:30p.m. thatcosts$20,whichincludesallmaterials.Membersgetfreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admission.Children 16andyounget,accompaniedbyanadult,
proximately50participatingbusinesses throughouttownfrom11a.m.until1 p.m.(justlookfortheirtrick-ortreat flag).
TheBVSPCAwillhavepetsavailable foradoptionthroughouttheday.
In-personregistrationopensat9a.m. onSaturday,Oct.29,andparticipantsare beingencouragedtoregisteron-lineprior totheevent.Visitwww.WagsWitchesandWarlocks.comtoregisterormakea donationtotheBVSPCA.Araindatehas beensetforSunday,Oct.30,andthat changewouldbeannouncedontheevent websiteandFacebookpageshouldthere beinclementweatheronSaturday.
TheBrandywineValleySPCAisa non-profitorganizationthatreliessolely onthegenerosityofthecommunityto supporttheirprogramsandservices.The BVSPCAisatax-exemptcharityunder Section501(c)(3).
receivefreeadmission.Toregister,visit delawaregardens.org.
VeteransDayCelebration— Delaware BotanicGardenswillcelebrateVeterans Dayfrom9a.m.to4p.m.,offeringfree admissionforveteranswhoshowmilitary ID,andfreeadmissionforguestswhocontributeafooddonationforFoodBankof Delaware.Therewillbeaguidedtourat10 a.m.Thereisatourfeeof$10forall. Membersgetfreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admission.Children 16andyounget,accompaniedbyanadult, receivefreeadmission.Toregister,visit delawaregardens.org.
MUMCBazaarandBakeSale— Millville UnitedMethodistWomen’sGroupwillhold itsAnnualChristmasBazaar&Bakesale from8a.m.to1:30p.m.Christmasdecorations,homemadecrafts,wreaths,jewelry,homemadebakedgoodsandRada Cutlerywillbeonsale.Plus,comeinand haveacupofcoffeeorahomemadelunch. Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmission projectsoftheorganization.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
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Theshotcamequickly. ItwouldtesttheIndianRiver HighSchoolsophomoregoalkeeper inthewaningminutesofregulation.
CaesarRodneyjuniorDerek Hawkinsdrilledtheballfromjust insidethe18-yardline.Theorb’sintendeddestinationwasbehindIndianRiversophomoreKaiKelley, insidethenethewasprotecting.
Forasplitsecond,itappearedthat Hawkinswouldbetheheroofthe night,thathisnamewouldappearin thebold-faced,larger-headlinefont, thathewouldbecelebratedasthe manwhodecidedawell-played scorelesstieandpreventedanIndian RiverHighSchoolrecordfrombeing equaledforthesixthtimeinschool history.
Butthe5-foot-6Kelleyhad workedtoohardmakingsevenearliersavesagainstCaesarRodney,the localbig-schoolsoccerpowerand perennialHenlopenConference NorthDivisionchampions.
Kelleyrespondedasquicklyashis musclememoryandexperience wouldlethim.
Thecrucialfootsavethathemade —admittedlyhistougheststopof thisseason—washisseconddeflectionofaRiders’blastinthefinal threeminutesofregulation.
Itpreservedaspecialmomentfor teammateJordanIllian,whohad scoredanimprobablehighlightreelworthy“BenditlikeBeckham” game-winninggoalfourminutesinto thefirstovertimesessiononTuesday, Sept.27.
The1-0victorygavetheIndians fivestraightshutoutsanda4-0-1 recordintheirfirstfivegamesofthe 2022season.
Kelleyadmittedhewasawareof possiblybecomingpartofateamand individualrecord-tyingperformance ofpostingfiveconsecutiveshutouts.
WhenIndians’leadingscorerJordanIllianconnectedonhisimprobablebutmemorable“goldengoal”— theshotseen’roundtheworldon
ESPN’sSportscenterfourminutes intoovertimethatnight—Kelley andhisteammatesmomentarilyforgotabouttherecord-tyingmark. Theyunderstandablylostthemselves inanemotionalpost-gamedogpile andcelebrationofthehard-fought 1-0triumph.
Butitdidn’ttakelongforthemto realizeanewthattheyhadbecome partofIndianRiversoccerhistory. Theybecamethesixthteamtopost fivestraightshutouts.
Duringthematch,“Iknewthat wehad[thechanceto]tieaschool record”atCaesarRodney,saidKelley. “ButIwasnotfocusedonthat.Iwas focusedonbeatingCaesarRodney.
Mygoalwastokeepthe[score] sheetsclean.”
Twodayslater,onSept.29,“Kelley’sHeroes”setanewschoolmark withtheirsixthstraightwhitewash, 5-0inaHenlopenConferenceSouth Divisionshowdown.
The6-0-1Indiansextendedtheir masteryoftheshutoutlastFriday, Oct.7,witha7-0non-conference triumphatDelmarvaChristianin Georgetown.
Foranencore,“Kelley’sZeroes” putonadefensiveclinicinahardfought1-0triumphoverhard-chargingSussexCentralonOct.11in ordertoextendtherecordtoeight straightwhitewashes(7-0-1).Kelley
madeninesavesbehindadefense thatworkedforasolid80minutesto denytheGoldenKnights’desperate offensiveonslaught.
ThisincredibledefensiveperformancebeganinearlySeptember.
IndianRiveropenedthe2022seasonwithascorelesstieatNewark CharterasKelleymadetwosaveson Sept.9.Kelleymadetwomoresaves duringa5-0victoryovervisiting PolytechonSept.17.Heturned asidesevenmoreshotsina2-0win atSeafordonSept.15andmade threemoresavesonSept.20,ina6-0 triumphovervisitingLakeForest.
Oneweeklater,IRHSmadetheir moveintotheschool’srecordbookin thegameatCaesarRodney.
Fivepastteamshave postedrecord-tying fivestraightshutouts
Theexistingrecordoffivestraight shutoutshasbeenachievedbyfive differentIndianRiverHighSchool boys’soccerteams,thepriorfour underthedirectionofheadsoccer coachSteveKilby,whothisyear movedontoassisttheCapeHenlopenHighSchoolteams.
ThefirsttimetheIndiansturned thetrickwasin2003,behindgoalkeeperPatrickDevine.
LongtimeIRassistantcoachand nowfirst-yearIRsoccerheadcoach BrandtMaiswasaseniorstudentathleteonthe2003squad,enroute toplayingcollegesoccerandearning hisdegreeatFlaglerCollegeinSt. Augustine,Fla.
In2009,juniorgoalkeeperKevin Roweandhisteammatesblanked hostCapeHenlopen2-0onOct.6, hostWoodbridge6-0onOct.8,visitingDover3-0onOct.12,visiting Delmar3-0onOct.13andhost LakeForest4-0onOct.20.The stringwassnappedina6-3Indian RivervictoryatLaurelonOct.22.
In2015,seniorgoalkeeperIan Wallsandhisteammatesshutout CapeHenlopenintheHenlopen Conferenceplayoffchampionship,10,onNov.3;Brandywineinthefirst roundoftheDIAAplayoffs,6-0,on Nov.10;DelawareMilitaryAcademy
Itwasonepremierrushingperformance.
UnfortunatelyforIndianRiverHigh SchoolheadfootballcoachPhilTownsend andhisinspiredbutbanged-upteam,they wereonthereceivingendoftheoffensive highlights.
St.ElizabethseniorrunningbackQuasimBensonexplodedfor213ofhisteam’s 312rushingyardsandfivetouchdownsas thevisitingVikingsdefeatedtheIndians,3913,lastFridaynightinanon-conferencebattle.
“Heisagoodrunningback—he’ssmall andkeepshisfeetmoving,sohecanbehard tobringdown,”Townsendsaidofthe5foot-7,165-poundBenson,whohasrushed for17six-pointersthisseason.“St.Elizabeth isagoodteamandverydisciplined.Wehad severalinjuriesgoingintothegameanda fewthathappenedearlierinthegame.We werenot100percent,butwekeptfighting.”
TheundefeatedVikings(5-0overall,3-0 Division1A,District1)finishedthegame withatotalof209pointsintheirfivevictoriestodate.St.Elizabethscoredeachofthe firstthreetimestheyhadtheball.Benson finishedeachofthosemarcheswithscoring rushesof7,12and14yards,respectively,to takea21-0leadearlyinthesecondquarter.
“Thatwasdifficulttoswallow,because theyaren’tthatmuchbetterthanus,”said Townsend.“Wehadguysnotliningupcorrectlyandnotdoingtheirjobs.Ibelievetwo daysinthegymthisweekforpracticehurt us,”hesaidofthechangeinroutinedueto inclementweather.
“WewerealsomissingcenterAustin Grise,”whosufferedabrokenarmintheIndians’victoryatSeafordonSept.30,noted Townsend.“Heisoneourbestlinemen,and hewashavingagoodseason.”
TheIndians(2-3overall,1-1Division 1A,District2)refusedtosurrender,however. TheGreen&Goldputtogetheralengthy, gutsyscoringdrivecappedbysophomore runningbackJavionChandler’s1-yardburst intotheendzoneonfourth-and-goalthat cuttheVikingsleadto21-7.
“Wenevergaveupandkeptpushing them,”saidTownsend.“Wecouldhaveeasily throwninthetowel,butwekeptfighting.”
Butso,too,didthehigh-powered Vikingsoffense,whichscoredagainonthe ensuingdrive,withBensonreachingtheend zoneafteran18-yardTDrunonasweep thatmadeit27-7atintermission.
TheIndiansthreatenedtomakeagame ofitwhenseniorrunningbackHaydenHall explodedfora22-yardtouchdownrunmidwaythroughthethirdquarter,cuttingSt. Elizabeth’sleadto27-14.Thehometeam gottheballrightbackandthreatenedto makeitaone-scoregamebutgaveupthe ballondowns.
TheVikingsaddedrushingtouchdowns byjuniorGavinAndrews(9yards)laterin thethirdperiodandBenson(6yards)inthe fourthquartertocompletethescoring.
HallledtheIndianswith66rushing yardson17carries,andChandlerfinished with10yardsonfivetotesafterreturning fromanankleinjuryhesustaineddefensively ontheVikings’openingoffensivemarch.
TheSt.ElizabethdefenseheldIndian Riverto88yardsrushingandjust124yards oftotaloffense.JuniorwidereceiverBryce Johnsonprovidedthelonereceivinghighlightwitha31-yardsnarefromfreshman quarterbackDylanGrise,whocompleted3 of8passattemptsfor36yards.
Defensively,juniorlinebackerCollin Kingmadeateam-leadingninetacklesand blockedanextra-pointkickattempt.Senior defensivebacksAshtonStephensandHall
eachaddedseventackles,seniorlinebacker ChanceHockermadesixstops,Johnsonhad fivetackles,andjuniordefensiveback RashadHopkinsmadefivestopsandforced afumble.
ThehitparadealsoincludedseniorBen Murray’sfivetacklesandaforcedfumble, juniordefensivebackAlexButtswithfour stopsandafumblerecovery,andseniorlinemanHaroldToomeyandfreshmandefensivebackDarnellStokeswithfourstops apiece.
IndianRiverstudent-athleteswhowere
battlinginjuriesduringthegameincluded seniorsDonovanRoos(ankle),Ja’chiDuncan(shoulder)andHall(calf),juniorLuke Hitchens(ankle)andsophomoreTreyHill (concussion).
TheIndiansdealtwithashortenedweek astheypreparedforaThursday-nighthomefieldshowdownwiththePolytechPanthers, afterCoastalPointpresstimethisweek.
“Thisisamust-winforus,”said Townsend.“Itisadistrictgame,andweneed totakecareofbusiness.We’llgetbackto practice,”outdoors,hesaid,“andgetbetter.”
ThewinnerofThursday’sgameearnsan insidetracktowardoneofthefourDistrict2 playoffspots.Polytech(1-4overall,1–2Division1A,District2)defeateddistrictfoe FirstStateMilitaryAcademy,30-26.They alsohavelostatDistrict2foeSeaford(5013)andtovisitingDistrict2opponentLaurel(50-6).Innon-conferenceaction,they losttovisitingWilmingtonMcKean(44-38) andatWilmingtonCharter(18-7).
Panthersplayerswhohavehelpedtheir teamreachtheendzoneincludeseniorrunningbacksNo.7BrunoNyandemoandNo. 1BrettShelton-Hoskins,sophomorequarterbackNo.3IsaacBelcarek,andseniorreceiverNo.12JalenAndersonand sophomorereceiverNo.16TrentLawson.
Bothsistersagree:Thisisaspecialand rewardingexperienceforbothofthem.
It’samemorableundertakingforthe HobansistersofMillsboro,combining thethrillofbeingateammateandtheexcitementofcompetingalongsideasibling.
LilyHoban,a5-foot-6senioroutside hitter,andGracieHoban,a5-foot-10 sophomoremiddlehitter,arecompeting onthesameIndianRiverHighSchool varsityvolleyballteamforthefirsttime.
“IreallyenjoygettingtobeonthevolleyballcourtwithGracie,”saidLily,who isinherthirdseasonwiththeIndians’ varsityteam.“Withthisbeingmysenior year,Iamgladwearegettingthechance
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sLilyHobanblastsashot pastSmyrna’sEliseCarteronSaturday.
toplaytogether.Wealsoplaysoftball,but wehaven’thadthechancetoplayonthe samehighschoolteamyet.SoIenjoythis agreatdeal.”
Lastspring,LilyhelpedleadtheIR girls’softballteamtoreachtheDIAA playoffs.Shehasdevelopedintoanoutstandingdefensivecatcherwitha.994 fieldingpercentage(onlyoneerror),four runnerscaughtstealingandtwopickoffs. Offensively,theeldersisterripped14hits anddroveineightrunswhilehitting .292.
Meanwhile,Gracietookadvantageof ampleplayingtimetoenhanceherskills asastandoutonthejunior-varsitysquad.
“Playingwithmysisterisarewardbecauseofhowcloseandhow[similar]we are,”saidGracieHoban.“Our[sensesof] humorareenjoyedbyourteammates. Andwhileit’sgoodtohavefriendsonthe team,it’sevenbettertohaveasisterwho’s oneofyourbestfriends.”
Thesisteractisplayingveryeffectively.
Astheeldersibling,Lilyproudly passesalongtheknowledgeandgameexperiencelessonsshehasaccumulatedduringthreeseasonsofvarsitycompetition. Thatincludeshersophomoreseason, whenshehelpedtheteamreachthequarterfinalroundoftheDIAApostseason.
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outthisyearasasophomoreanddoso wellatthevarsitylevel,”saidLily.“Ihada feelingshewasgoingtoworkhardfor thatspot.Andthat’sexactlywhatshedid. Ican’twaittoseehowmuchshegrows throughhersenioryear.”
Gracieistheyoungersisterwhoregardsheroldersiblingasarolemodelfor success,improvementandachievement.
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Itwasahard-foughtcontest,but oneinwhichtheIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’soccerteamprevailed fortheseventhtimeineightcontests thisseason,witha1-0winovervisitingSussexCentralonTuesday,Oct. 11.ThewinkeepstheIndiansunbeaten,at7-0-1ontheseason.
TheIndiansscoredinthesecond half,whenConnorBirdfoundCole Viersinthe53rdminuteforthelone goalofthegame.GoalkeeperKai Kelleymadeninesavesforthe shutoutwin.
IRwaslimitedtojustsixshotsin thecontest,whiletheGolden Knightsregisterednine.Bothteams earnedthreecorner-kickchances.
OnFriday,Oct.7,theIndianshad cruisedtoa7-0winoverDelmarva Christianinanon-conferenceroad tilt.SeniorJordanIllianscoredtwice, toleadthewaywithoneineachhalf. LeonardoChesterscoredonceand assistedonIllian’ssecond-halftally. SamuelKerneklianalsoscoredonce andassistedonanother.
YahirDennis,BrianCordobaand JeremiahDennisscoredtheother goalsfortheIndians.ShaneCarroll, ConorViersandDominicDelaney werecreditedwithassists.IRhelda decidedadvantageinshots,at15-3, andalsopickedupeightcorner-kick
chances,tononefortheRoyals.KelleymadethesaveonallthreeDCHS shots,fortheshutoutwinagain.
TheIndianshavenowoutscored theiropponents27-0intheireight conteststhisseason.Theyhavewon sevenstraight,afteraseason-opening scorelesstiewithNewarkCharter School.
Sims,Crandellfinishsecond atTidewaterClassic
TheIndianRiverHighSchool
cross-countryteamscompetedinthe 50thannualTidewaterClassicInvitationallastWednesday,Oct.5,with manyoftheschoolsfromtheHenlopenAthleticConferencejoining39 otherschoolsfromacrosstheDelmarvaregion.
IRrunnersChaseSimsandBrynn Crandelleachfinishedtheirrespectiveracesinsecondplace.
SimsandCapeHenlopen’sRyan Bakerhadyetanotherbattleonyet anothercourse,andthetwoproved tobothbeamongthebestinthe
area.Baker’stimeof15:53bested Sims’timeof16:22.Thetwoarecertainlyonacollisioncourseafew moretimesthisseason.Capejunior JoeyDeGregorywasthird(16:48),
beingteammatesnextspringfortheIR girls’softballteam.Lilyistheteam’s catcherandoneofitsleaders,whileGracieplaysfirstbaseandintheoutfield.
“LilyandIarebothverysimilar,becausewebothhaveanaturallyhardswing whenwearehitting,”saidGracie.“Alot ofpeoplesaythatit’sfromsoftball.But Lily’sservesarelikenoneother.Andmy heightisahugeadvantagewhenitcomes toblocking,”shesaidofstandingat5foot-10.“Thosearetheskillsthatenable ustobesuccessful.
“Thesimilaritiesofsoftballandvolleyballincludecommunicationsandteamwork,”Gracieadded.“Botharecrucialif you’regoingtobesuccessful.Thedifferencebetweenthetwosportsisthepace. Volleyballisafaster-pacedgame,and duringcompetition,there’salwayssomethinghappeningandalwayssomethingto achieve.”
whileCaesarRodney’sPatrickCraig wasfourth(16:50)andSethBarron fifth(16:51).
TheRiderswontheboys’team championshipwith53points,with Capecominginsecondwith67 points.
Crandell’ssecond-placefinishwas 19secondsbehindthewinner,Caro-
LilyHobansaidplayingcompetitive softballhashelpedbothsisterstoenhance theirvolleyballskills.
“Playingmultiplesportshashelpedus increaseourathleticism,speed,endurance andourabilitytoworkwithothersasa team,”shesaid.“Softballandvolleyball havesomesimilaritiesthatIthinkhave actuallyhelpedme.Themotionofthrowingasoftballisverysimilartoservingand hittinginvolleyball.Ibelievethatpartof softballhelpsushavemorepowerfulhits andserves.”
Bothsistersappreciatethestrong supporttheyreceivefromtheirmother, SarahHoban,andfather,BillHoban. Eachparenthasplayedamajorrolein theirathleticandacademicgrowthand success.
“Theyencouragemetosimplytry mybestandhavefun,”saidGracie. “Theyarethekindofparentsyouwant whenyou’replayingasport.Theyare
lineGregoryfromFrederickHigh SchoolinMaryland.Gregoryturned inatimeof18:20,withCrandell crossingthelineat18:39.
GregoryandherFrederickteammatestooktheteamtitle,withfive runnersplacinginthetop22,giving them56points.CRwassecond,with 126points,whileSussexAcademy
alwayspositive,andtheyalwayskeep meactive.”
Lilyisespeciallygratefulforhowher motherhashelpeddevelopherleadershipanddiamondskills,ashertravel sof tballcoach.
“Shehasdefinitelyhelpedmegrow asanathlete,”saidLily.“Ilearnedand developedmostofmysoftballskillsthat Ilearnedfromher.Shealsoinstilledin mesomeimportantcharacteristics,such asbeingateamplayer,havingagoodattitudeandalwaysgivingmyall.”
SarahandBillHoban,aswellasthe ladies’maternalgrandmother,Susan Lyons,derivegreatsatisfactionfrom watchingLilyandGracieduringthe girls’volleyballandsoftballcampaigns.
“Ithasreallybeenanexcitingvolleyballseasonsofar,andwearereallylookingforwardtoseeinghowfarthisteam cango,”saidSarahHobanaftertheIndiansimprovedto7-4witha3-2victoryatCapeHenlopenonTuesday,Oct. 11.“It’sagreatgroupoftalentedyoung ladies,andhavingtwodaughtersinthe
wasthirdwith127.
TheIndianshadonefinaldual meetscheduledatLakeForeston Wednesday,Oct.12,(afterCoastal Pointpresstime),beforetheywill runintheJoeO’NeillInvitational hostedbyBrandywineHighSchool atBellevueStatePark.
startinglineuphasbeenreallyentertainingtowatch.Youcantellwhenwatchingthegamehowmuchtheyare enjoyingit,andhowmuchenergythey put intothegame.
“Wehavealwaysenjoyedwatching thegirlsgrowin[theirvarious]sports,” addedSarah.“LilyandGracie,while completelydifferent,bothsharesomeof thesamequalitiesonthevolleyball courtandsoftballfield.Botharevery competitive,andeachalwaysgivesher alloutthere.Gracie,inparticular,has reallysteppeduphergamethisyear.I thinkknowingthisisherlastyear”beforeLilyheadstocollege,“Graciereally wantedtomakethevarsitysquad.It also helpedthatthisgreatbunchof [teammates]havemadeGraciefeelwelcome,eventhoughsheistheyoungest playerinthestartinglineup.”
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inthequarterfinals,1-0,onNov.14; Archmereinthesemifinals,2-0,on Nov.18;andCaravelintheDIAA DivisionIIchampionshipmatch,10,onNov.21,fortheirsecondtitlein threeseasonsbehindgoalkeeper Walls.
In2019,juniorgoalkeeperBastian Perryandhisteammatesshutout hostLakeForest,7-0,onOct.3,visitingDelmar4-0onOct.10,host Laurel2-0onOct.24,visitingSussexAcademy1-0onOct.26and hostSussexCentral1-0onOct.17. Thestreakwassnappedbyvisiting WilmingtonCharter,1-0,onOct. 26.
In2020,seniorgoalkeeperBastian Perry(Classof2021)andhisstate championship-winningteammates openedtheirseasonwithfourconsecutive2-0victoriesovervisiting PolytechonOct.20,SussexAcademyonOct.22,CaesarRodneyon Nov.12andatSmyrnaonOct.27. Theirrecord-tyingfifth-straight gooseeggwasa7-0triumphat SeafordonNov.4.Thestringended witha6-1victoryoverLakeForest onNov.10,enroutetowinningtheir thirdDIAADivisionIIboys’soccer titleinsixseasons.
Kelleyspenthisfreshmanseason asIR’sjunior-varsitygoalkeeperin 2021.Asthevarsitybackup,heappearedinfivegames,makingatotal of10saves.
Heisquicktocredithisteammates—“Kelley’sZeroes”—for theirstellarplayandhardworkin thedefensivezoneandthroughmidfield.
“My‘backfour,’”Kellysaid,consistsofCalebGalbreath,EvanPeterson,ParkerSteeleandLukeVeirs. “Allofthemareverystrongindividualswhoprovidemewithsafetyand strength.Theyareoneofthemany reasonsthatwewonthegameat CaesarRodney.Andourmidfield,” hesaidofthegroupthatIllian,Cole VeirsandSamKerneklian,“playsa verybigpartinthegoalscoringand forcinghighpressureinthemidfield.”
Petersonsaidhewasthrilled aboutbeingpartofsettingthenew record.
“It’sgreatforourdefensetobe abletogetsomerecognition,”said theseniorandfour-yearvarsityperformer.“We’vebeenputtinginalot ofworktobethebestthatwecanbe. Westrivetokeeptheteamingames sothatouroffensecan[win]them. Asweliketosay,‘Offensewins
games,anddefensewinschampionships.’”
Kelleysaidhealsoappreciatedthe directionprovidedtohimbylast year’sseniorgoalkeeper,ReeceStone, wholedthe11-4-1Indianstothe 2021HenlopenConferenceSouth Divisiontitle.
“HetoldmethatIneededtobein bettershapegoingintothisseason, andItrainedwithhimeverydayat practicelastyear,”saidKelley.“And CoachMaisprovidesmeaccesstoa goaliecoach,”JohnnyCuellar,“who hashelpedmewithgettinginto shapegoingintothisseasonand preparingmeforeverygame.Coach Maisalsoprovidestheteamwitha lotofpositivityandgoal-setting.”
Whilehehelpstheteamrackup theshutoutsandvictories,Kelleyis alsolearninghowtobeabettershotstopper.Hemaintainsanawareness ofhissurroundingswhenopponents attack.
Heisveryappreciativetothose whohavehelpedhimmanageaconsiderablelearningcurve.
“I’mreallythankfulformygoalie coach,TerryUnderkoffer,”saidKelley.“Ifitweren’tforhim,Iwouldnot bethegoaliethatIamtoday.Hehas taughtmesomuchabouthowtobe agoalkeeper.”
Kelley,aresidentofBethany Beach,traveledwithhisfamilyto BarcelonalastMaytofulfillarequest
tobepartoftheFootballClub BarcelonaAcademy.
“Itwasanincredibleexperience forhim,”saidKaiKelley’sfather, AndyKelley,aformersoccercoachat SussexCentralHighSchoolandcurrentlyaMillsboroMiddleSchool educatorandvolunteersoccercoach forRiverSoccer.“Hewasplayingfor thefirsttimewithguysonhisteam fromacrosstheUnitedStatesand CentralAmerica.”
TrainingwithFCBarcelona’s goalkeepercoaches,Kelleyposted threewinsinthefourmatchesin whichhecompeted.
Backhomelastsummer,heattendedaOneonOneGoalkeeping campatElizabethtownCollegein Elizabethtown,Pa.,thatwasrunby formerMLScoachToddHoffard. Kelleyworkedhardasoneofthe morethan100shot-stopping campers,despiteperforminginthe brutalAugustheat.
Kelleysaidheisextremelyappreciativeofhisfamily“f orthesupport andmotivationthey’vegivenme throughoutmysoccercareer.AndI wouldalsoliketothankJordanIllian,”Kelleysaidofhisteammate. “Beingafreshmanonthevarsity teamlastseasonwasveryhard,and Jordantookmeunderhiswingand helpedmefitinwiththeguys.”
Thisyear’sopenhouseattheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanywillbe thefirsttimemanyinthecommunity havehadachancetoseethebrand-new additiontofirehouse,aswellastwonew piecesofequipment.
Thefirecompany’sexpansionhas beenlargelyinvisibletothepublic,as mostoftheactionhastakenplaceatthe rearofthenearly40-year-oldfacility. Constructionontheexpansionbegan aboutayearago,aroundthesametime the firecompanykickedoffa$2million capitalcampaign.
Theprojectincludesimprovements andexpansioninthekitchenandoffice spaces,andtheadditionofbunkrooms forcareerstaff,alargerandmoretech-
Thetwosistersagree,too,thatthis hasbeenachallengingvolleyballseason foraveryspecialreason.It’sanemotion theyenduredtogetherduringtheIndians’softballseason,enroutetothe DIAAplayoffs.
And,duringvolleyballseason,that emptyseatonthefirstrowofbleachers seemsevenlarger.
“Therewasdefinitelysomethingdifferentaboutthisyearasvolleyballseasonbegan,”saidGracie.“Atfirst,Ididn’t knowwhatitwas.ThenIlookedoverat the bleachersforthefirsthomegame andrealizedsomeonewasmissing.”
Thatsomeoneisthegirls’maternal grandfather,AndyLyons,abeloved localbusiness,communityandsports leaderwhopassedawayunexpectedly onNov.22,2021,attheageof64.
TheLowerSussexLittleLeague honoredAndyLyonsforhisyearsof servicebynamingoneoftheirfieldsin Roxanaafterhimduringopeningceremoniesofthe2022LittleLeagueseason.
“Lastyear,ateveryhomegame,I’d lookovertoseemygrandfather’ssmilingfaceashesatonthefirstrowofthe bleachers,cheeringoneveryone,”said Gracie.“Iknewthiswouldbehard,but insomeways,itpushesmetostillmake himproud.
“Hemadeanimpactnotonlyonmy game,butonmylife,”Gracieadded. “MylategrandfatherwasthemostinspirationalpersonI’veeverknown.His wordswerealwayswise,andhealways knewwhattosay.Hismost[oftenspoken]wordswere‘Ibelieve.’Andwhen hesaidthosewords,Ididbelieve.”
nologicallyadvancedmeetingroom,and spacesforvolunteerstorelaxwhennot oncalls,aswellasnewexerciseequipment.Thefirecompanyhasalsopurchasedanewboatandanewambulance withhelpfromtheTownsofMillville andOceanView.
Inadditiontofirstlooksattheadditionsatthefirehouse,theopenhouse from11a.m.to3p.m.onSunday,Oct, 16,willincludefun,educationalopportunitiesandhealthscreenings,according tofirecompanyspokesmanTonyPetralia.Therewillbebouncehousesand facepaintingforchildren.The DelawareStatePolicemedevachelicopterwillbeondisplay,aswellasthestate police-markedVolkswagen.Astatepolicesimulatordepictingarollovercollision,andcanineanddroneunitsfrom the OceanViewPoliceDepartmentwill
alsoconductdemonstrationsthroughouttheday.
DNRECwillalsohavetheirboaton site,andpersonnelwillbeavailableto answerquestionsaboutboatingand hunting,Petraliasaid.TheDelaware StateFireSchoolOutreachProgram willalsobeonhand,andSussexCounty Paramedicsmayalsobeon-site,if they’reavailableatthetimeoftheopen house,hesaid.
BeebeHealthcarewillprovidefree flushotsduringtheday,aswellasavarietyofmedicalscreenings.
MillvilleMayorRonBelinkoand OceanViewMayorJohnReddington willdedicatethenewboatandambulance.Thetowncouncilsofbothtowns votedtofundthetwonewpiecesofapparatusforthefirecompany.
Theribbon-cuttingforthenewad-
ditionwillbeheldatnoon,followedby thededicationofthenewboatandambulancearound12:30p.m.,Petralia said.
Freedrinksandsnackswillbeavailable.
TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyislocatedat35554AtlanticAvenue,Millville.
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OWNER: BRIAN & MICHELLE EWERS
PROPERTY: 303 W. 4th Street, Lot 46, South Bethany, DE
PURSUANT TO 22 DEL.C. SECTION 327 (a) AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 145-38(A)(2), TWENTY-FIVE (25) FT rear yard setback requirements of the Code of South Bethany. The Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing to consider the homeowner’s request for a variance of encroachment two feet, seven inches (2’7”) into the rear yard setback.
All interested parties should attend in person or by phone and present their views. If unable to attend, written comments will be accepted, but must be received prior to the day of the public hearing. Copies of the documents concerning this matter are available for inspection upon request at South Bethany Town Hall (302-539-3653) during normal business hours.
CP 20221014 1T
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022, AT 7:00PM, IN MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY REVISING § 210-13 THEREOF TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FROM 75 FEET (FRONTAGE) BY 100 FEET (DEPTH) TO 110 FEET (FRONTAGE) BY 130 FEET (DEPTH) FOR ALL LOTS IN THE TOWN’S MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) DISTRICT.
CP 20221014 1T
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Estate of Barbara H. Jayne, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Barbara H. Jayne who departed this life on February 2, 2022, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Gary L. Jayne on October 5, 2022 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before October 2, 2022 or abide by the law in this behalf.
ADMINISTRATOR: Gary L. Jayne
1 S. 7th St., PO Box 564 Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20221014 3T
Call Jane to place your legal advertisments ~ 302.539.1788
Located at 28862 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro DE 19966
Will be holding a Public ONLINE Auction at www.ibid4storage.com.
Closing November 16, 2022, at 10 AM.
The following units will be sold because of nonpayment of rent pursuant to the Delaware Self Service Storage Facilities Act. Auction bidding and additional information about the contents, including photographs, is available on ibid4storage.com. Sale and payment will take place at the storage facility.
Containing: Furniture, Household Items, Totes, and Boxes
Paul Hudson 409
Starmaine Whaley 105
Heather Truitt C13
Darnise Smith L05
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of October, 2022
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:234-6.00-144.00
Property Address: 20792 WIL KING ROAD, Lewes, DE 19958
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 11/21/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/28/22; 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 CHARLES S. KNOTHE, AS PERSONLA REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANN WAPLES A/K/A ANN N. WAPLES; HEBA K. CARTER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WENDY BECKETT; SHIRLEY M. DIEM; HEATHER W. PACE; KEVIN S. TULL, SR.; DENNARD L. WAPLES; DENISE THOMAS & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (23) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022, AT 7:00PM, IN MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY REVISING § 210-40 THEREOF TO INCLUDE OVERFLOW PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS AND TO REVISE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 178, SUBDIVISION OF LAND, AND CHAPTER 210, ZONING, TO REFER TO AND INCORPORATE THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED OVERFLOW PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS: § 178-14, § 210-13, § 210-14, § 210-15, §210-20, AND § 210-25.
A RESOLUTION ANNEXING TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, ONE PARCEL THEREOF BEING THE LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF NR & NR, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO.133-20.00-41.02, CONTAINING 3.743 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO TO INCLUDE SAID TERRITORY IN THE MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) DISTRICT.
CP 20221014
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2022, AT 7:00PM, AT THE MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, BY REVISING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS THEREOF TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT THAT PROPERTIES, THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF CERTAIN LAND USE RELATED APPLICATIONS, BE POSTED WITH A NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE DATE AND TIME AT WHICH THE APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD, AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE APPLICATION: (1) CHAPTER 56, ANNEXATION OF LAND, BY ADDING A NEW § 56-2 THERETO; (2) CHAPTER 178, SUBDIVISION OF LAND, BY REVISING EXISTING §§ 176-7.B.(8) AND 176-7.C.(7) REGARDING MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS; (3) CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH F. TO EXISTING § 210-51 REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS; (4) CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH F. TO EXISTING § 210-58 REGARDING APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; AND (5) CHAPTER 210, ZONING, BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH I. TO EXISTING § 210-70 REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING DESIGNATION OR APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS.
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY
STATE OF DELAWARE
PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Betty G. Harrison, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Betty G. Harrison who departed this life on August 7, 2022, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Stanley W. Johnson on September 21, 2022 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before April 7, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.
ADMINISTRATOR:
Stanley W. Johnson
73 Adams Dr. Fremont, OH 43420
Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20221007 3T
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY
STATE OF DELAWARE
PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of L. Warren Keyser, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of L. Warren Keyser who departed this life on August 14, 2022, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Barbara Keyser on September 22, 2022 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before April 14, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.
ADMINISTRATOR: Barbara Keyser
9 Maple Way
Ocean View, DE 19970
Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20221007 3T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of October, 2022
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:134-13.00-113.00 UNIT 45 Property Address: 823 WESTWOOD AVENUE, UNIT 45, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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 11/21/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/28/22; 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 GARY A. RICARDS & MAXINE M. RICARDS (25) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of October, 2022
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:231-7.00-34.00
Property Address: BRIDGEVIILE GEORGETOWN S/RT 18 1250’ E/RT 528 POSS REV, 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: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/28/22subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; 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. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of KATHLEEN M. FOWLER (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of October, 2022
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 UNIT 82
Property Address: 124 BOBBY'S BRANCH ROAD, 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 11/21/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/28/22; 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 STEPHANIE LUBINIECKI & BRENT PRUITT (21) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20221007 2T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of October, 2022 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:533-13.00-2.00-1297
Property Address: 38018 CREEK DRIVE, UNIT 1297, Selbyville, DE 19975
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/21/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/28/22; 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 JOSEPH F. GILIBERTO (24) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of October, 2022
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:234-23.00-89.00
Property Address: 25745 HOLIDAY DRIVE, 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 11/21/22. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/28/22; 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 MARY J. ROHLFING (22) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of October, 2022
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:235-17.00-6.00
Property Address: NW/RD 264
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: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/28/22subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; 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. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of OYSTER ROCK, LLC (18) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
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5. Just like you, I rise and shine every morning. What am I?
6. A kitten will eventually become one
8. A brave person who goes out to discover new lands (like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan or a little girl named Dora)
9. Introduced on National ___ Cream Day, "Brookie" is a cool, new avor of 2022! (It's part brownie and part cookie)
11. What you can hardly wait to do to a present someone just gave you
13. Oops!: If you forget to take this little hanger-on o of your shirt, everyone will know that it's brand new
14. It takes only one queen ___ to start a new colony (Fun fact: Within a year, it may be home to up to 250,000 critters)
15. A pair of new ones might take a little time to feel perfectly
comfortable on your feet
Opening these in the morning is a little like lifting a window shade to see the start of a bright, new day
18. Flower power: A little red bud on a long, thorny stem will one day blossom into a beautiful
20. A surprise in a box (and a synonym of "present")
Making money: The place where shiny, new coins are made (or a refreshing wintergreen candy avor)
It's the beginning of a bean
Many people travel to New Orleans just to ____ gumbo, hush puppies and other tasty Cajun and Creole foods
Merchant's strip that emerges from a register as proof of purchase
A new puppy or gold sh, for instance
Surprise the world with a
unique creation, as Edison did
Pitchman's word that often follows "new and"
Place to get brand new stu (or to sock away stu you already have for the winter)
Go west, young man: Every new ______ is uncharted territory
The original home of the new chick
The rst 19A the bride gets from her husband is a new last one (if she chooses to have it, that is)
Ahhh!: Fresh bed coverings
make for a heavenly night's sleep
release from Tinseltown
Olfactory indication that your Uber is fresh o the assembly line: new ___ smell
It's a "new" homonym
This thoroughly predictable
Day 19A seems always to be in fashion
Thing of beauty from the
period
By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek32298 HIDDEN ACRE DR.
Great building lot with current septic permit and well on site. No builder tie-in. NO HOA. Only 6 miles from downtown Bethany Beach. Close to shopping, dining and state parks. Single wide, double wide, modular or site built permitted.
$89,000 (DESU2023336)
Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382
39683 ROUND ROBIN WAY #3607
Turnkey, crisp & refreshing and ready to start enjoying - east of Kent Ave in Sea Colony's Beach & Tennis Community! Featuring an open floor plan, this bright and sunny, 3 bedroom, end unit in a superb location offers easy access to all of Sea Colony's top notch amenities. Sold tastefully updated and furnished! $649,000 (DESU2027890)
Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945
8 SUMTER COURT, WEDGEFIELD
Beautiful, one owner home on Cul de Sac.
Community pool, in town of Ocean View, just minutes to Beaches, waterways, gol ng, tennis & boardwalk! Have it all with very low HOA fees, home offers you and your family a beautiful main entry, home of ce, Open Kitchen/family rm w/ replace connecting to a spacious private deck, formal living, formal dining, 4 BRs 2 1/2 baths, 2 car garage and spacious yard. $535,000 (DESU2022348)
Call Pam Pridgeon (c) 302-249-1367
LOT 2 JONES ROAD
FRANKFORD, DE 19945
Rare opportunity to build your custom dream home on over 1.6 acres in an outstanding location. Only 7 miles and 15 minutes to Bethany Beach. No builder tie-in and no HOA fees. Purchase the adjoining parcel for a total of 3.2 acres. $159,900 (DESU2025046)
Call Christina Antonioli (c) 302-542-9152
or Call Laurie Mcfaul (c) 443-254-1863
Looking for a home out of Town with no HOA fees and lots of space? This home is situated on an acre with a wooded back yard. Plenty of parking with a possibility of addition of a utility building. The home has potential for expansion. Use your own creative and decorative design ideas. Just a short drive to shopping and restaurants.
Also just a quick drive to the new Beebe Health Center. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.
$395,000 (MDWO2008322)
Call Frank & Audrey (c) 302-541-4000
Absolutely beautiful and well appointed 5 bed, 4 bath 3960 sq ft rst oor living home with an open concept oor plan on a large .4 acre lot with a fenced in back yard over looking a pond. Move-in-Ready and renovated with up grades galore, they are unbelievable! Wait til you see the gourmet kitchen and primary spa bath. Located in an amenity rich and waterfront community, perfect home for entertaining friends and family. Relax and enjoy the Delaware Beaches in style.
$859,000 (DESU2019010)
Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159
This spacious 1 level home is located the Hawthorne which is conveniently located between Georgetown and Lewes. Offering an open oorplan with a formal dining room, gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances, breakfast bar and a sunroom. There are 3 bedrooms which includes a primary suite. There are hardwood oors and a replace in the living area. Enjoy the deck and wooded backyard. Close to the community pool and clubhouse. Ready for immediate occupancy!
$549,000 (DESU2025960)
Call Noreen Scalice (c) 302-245-1108
Live The Vacation in Lighthouse Lakes! Beautiful Waterfront 4BR/3BA Model-like home located in the wonderful amenityrich coastal community of Lighthouse Lakes. Situated on a large serene pond lot less than 15 minutes to the DE & MD Beaches this home boasts all that you need to start enjoying the coastal lifestyle as soon as you turn the key. $650,000 (DESU2029870)
Eddie Rohe
Enjoy incredible sunsets over Collins Creek from this beautifully renovated first-floor end condo. Granite kitchen counters, stainless appliances, double oven, contrasting cabinets with upgraded interior organizers and new LVP flooring are just a few of the features. This condo is ready for you to start making your beach memories today! $370,000 (DESU2028634)
Call Shelby Smith (c) 856-236-0469
Home is situated on nearly 1 acre of property with additional 5 bonus buildings & 2 carports. Recently remodeled kitchen. Relax on your porches and enjoy the large
with
the
boat owner or someone who needs workspace or
Located just out of the Town of Millsboro but close enough to walk into town or
