Coastal Point — October 28, 2022

Fenwickdiscussestraffic,parking,signage

ByKerinMagill Reporter

Parkingandtraffic,inallitsforms, continuetobeatopicofdiscussionin FenwickIsland,takingupmuchofthe towncouncil’srecentmeeting.

AttheFriday,Oct.21councilmeet-

Rieleyclearedof wrongdoingbystate ethicscommission

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SussexCountyCouncilmanJohn Rieleyhasbeenclearedofanywrongdoinginthecaseoftopsoilgivento him,afteraninvestigationbythe DelawareStatePublicIntegrityCommission,andthecomplainthasbeen dismissed,twomonthsafterfellow CouncilmanMarkSchaeffercalledfor hisresignation,whileRieleymaintained he didnothingwrong.

AttheAug.30councilmeeting, SchaefferhadsaidRieley’sacceptance oftonsoftopsoilfromadeveloperwas unethical,couldbeafelonyandwas “corruptionatitsbestinSussex County,”andassertedthatRieley shouldresign.

ThePublicIntegrityCommission,in anOct.13statementsignedbyChairmanAndrewT.Manus,statedthat commissionmembershaddetermined thecomplaint“didnotsubstantiatean allegationofimproperlyacceptinga gif t.”

ing,discussioncontinuedaboutwaysto bettercontroltraffic—beitpedestrian, bicycleorvehicle—onBuntingAvenue,thetown’sonlyocean-side through-street.

CouncilMemberRichardBennsaid that,atthemostrecentInfrastructure Committeemeeting,thecommittee

membersdecidedtheeasiestandquickestwayto“calm”trafficonBunting wouldbetoinstall“NoThrough-Street” and“LocalTrafficOnly”signageonside streetsconnectingtoBunting.

“It’smostlytogetusoffofWazeand othercut-throughactivity,”Bennsaid, referringtotheappusedbymanyfor

directions,andwhichoftenroutesdriversoffofmainstreetsattimesofheavy trafficcongestion.

Suchamove,Bennsaid,wouldgive townpoliceofficersleewaytowatchfor

Acoastalfall

Public,IRSDboarddividedonLayfieldincident

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

RodneyLayfield,presidentoftheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict,narrowlyescapedano-confidencevoteataspecial sessionoftheboardofeducationlast

weekbyasplitvoteof5to4,withthe majorityrejectingthepubliccensure.

Layfieldmanagedthepubliccommentsandtheboardvoteonhisown tenureashedoeseveryIRSDboard meeting,followingestablishedrules.He evenhelpedaboardmemberreformu-

lateamotionmeanttocensurehim.

LayfieldlistenedintentlyasIRSD membersandthecommunityweighedinonhisownbehaviorandabilityto lead.Hecalledforaroll-callvoteofthe schoolboardonhistenure.Andthen, hewaited.

Publiccommentandareviewofthe investigationintotheIRSDboardpresident’sconductatahighschoolfootball gameatSussexCentralHighSchoolon Sept.17revealedaschismwithinthe

carsdrivingfromoneendofBuntingto theothertoavoidtraffic,“sotheycan pullthemoverandstopthem.”Hesaid thecommitteealsofeltsuchsignage wouldbehelpfulat“stop-sign”intersectionswheredriverscanturneitherleft orrightontoCoastalHighway(Route 1).

“Thisisjustmostlytostopoutside trafficfromusingoursidestreetsascutthroughs,”Bennsaid.

FurtheractiononthepotentialsignagewillwaituntiltheDecember councilmeetingsothatcostofsignage canbeinvestigated.

“Obviously,it’ssomethingwe’dlike toimplementbeforethesummertime,” Bennsaid.

CouncilMemberEdBishopsuggestedthatperhapstheTown’sPedestrianSafetyCommitteeshouldtakea lookatallsignageinthetown.

“Someofthesignsarejustconfusing,”Bishopsaid,“wheretopark,how topark…It’s‘ParkingByPermitOnly,’ andrightafterthat,youseeaParkMobilesign…Canyoupark,canyounot park…?”

“Maybewecouldusethistodeclutter someofourstreets,”Bishopsaid.

CouncilMemberJaniceBortnersaid thetimesforparkingregulationstobe enforcedwillbechangingaswell,and thatshouldbeincludedinthelookat

signage.

ThecouncilvotedtoreferthesignageissuestothePedestrianSafety Committeeforfurtherstudy.

Inanotherrelatedissue,thecouncil alsoapprovedtheeliminationofaparkingdecalthatwasavailableforbusinessesdoingworkinFenwickIsland, suchasconstructionworkers.TheTown willstillallowcontractorstousetheexistingparkingdecals,butsub-contractorsandotherworkerswillneedto obtainparkingpermits,likethoserequiredforvisitors.

Bennsaid,“IwasontheBudget [Committee]foryearsuntilIrealized thatthatdecalgaveyoufreeparkingin town.”

Hesaidthat,asaresult,whatlittle parkingisavailableonsidestreetswas oftentakenbythosewiththecontractor decals.

MayorNatalieMagdeburgersaidthe use ofthecontractors’decalsforbeach parkinghadcausedtheTowntolosean estimated$20,000to$30,00inparking revenue.“Plus,wewanttohaveparking forourguests.”

CouncilMemberJaniceBortner, participatinginthemeetingviaZoom, saidlaterinthemeetingthattheResidentialCommitteehaddiscussed whethertheparkingpassesavailableto thegeneralpublicshouldbedecals, ratherthanhangtagsthatcanbetransferredbetweenvehicles.Shesaidthe concernwasthatthismadethetags

available totoomanypeople.

CouncilMemberPaulBregercounteredthatthedecisiontoleavethe passesashangtagswasbasedonafeelingthat“you’vepurchaseditfortheseason,”andthatthetagcanonlybeused foronevehicleatatime,soitisnotgivinganyoneextrauseofaparkingpass. Bregersaidthepolicedepartmentwill monitorthetagsto“seeifthere’sanyindicationthetagisbeingmanipulated.”

Thecouncilalsoapprovedreferralof a possiblechangeintheTown’srental taxtotheCharter&OrdinanceCommittee.Themoveisbeingmade,Benn said,becausethedifferencebetweenresidentialandcommercialrentaltaxrates “hasalwaysbeenaboneofcontention amongstthecommunity,”withcommercialentitiespayinghigherratesthan residentialpropertiesthatarealmostexclusivelyrentedonaweeklybasis.

“Thethinkingbehinditwhenitwas done,”Bennsaid,wasthecommercial propertiesarerentedfor12monthsa year.“Therefore,it’sayear-roundrevenuesource,sothereforetheydeservea discountonit,”hesaid.

Bennsaidthemovetoequalizethe ratesmightactuallyreducerevenuefor theTown,becauseweeklyrentalsgenerallyaredoneduringthe10-to12-week summerseason.

“Thiswaywe’remakingitfair.We’re makingitthesamewhetheryou’reresi-

ifthedeveloperwhoaskedhimtotake thetopsoilevergoesbeforetheSussex CountyCouncil,butRieley,whenaccusedbySchaeffer,hadalreadysaidthat washisplan.

theissue,theacceptanceofthedirtcreatedanappearanceofimpropriety. However,eventhecomplaintnotedthat disposingofdirtonruralpropertiesis somewhatcommoninfarmingcommunities.Thecomplainant’schiefconcern waswiththeuseoftheequipmentto spreadandmovethedirt.Afterreviewingtherelevantfactsandswornaffidavits,theCommissiondecidedthat ampleinformationwasprovidedtoexplaintheuseoftheequipmentandits roleinmovingthedirtontovarious properties,”thePublicIntegrityCommissionstatementsaid.

Schaefferhadaskedifhecouldspeak duringtheAug.30meetingoftheSus-

sexCountyCouncil,promptingCouncil PresidentMikeVincenttowarnhim, “Wearenotgoingtohavesomekindof politicalstatement,”andtotellhim,“I willgavelyoudown…andyou’re done.”

Schaeffersaidheunderstoodhehad therighttospeak,andVincentsternly replied,“AndI,aspresidentofthe council,havetheabilitytogavelanybodydown.”

Schaefferthensaiditpainedhimto talkaboutit,butthepublicshould knowRieleyhadacceptedtonsoftopsoilduguptobuildtheBaylisEstates projectinMillsboroandallowedittobe takentohisfarm,alsoinMillsboro,and spreadbyequipmentownedby,andemployeesemployedby,thedeveloper,yet hedidnotpayforthesoilorservices.

“Thisisahugeissue,andIthinkit reflectsbadlyontheSussexCounty Council.Mr.Rieleyhasconfirmedthat thishashappened.Ithinkitisunacceptable.Andquitefrankly,Ithinkitis atthelevel—thecostofthelaborand materialandequipment,inmyopinion,

rateandleavetheexistingratesfor commercial,residentialandhotels.

thatwasreceivedisestimatedat $10,000—Ithinkitrisestothelevelof Mr.Rieleyshouldresign,”Schaeffer.

Vincent,bangingthegavel,said, “Youaredone.Yourcommentsareover with,”butSchaefferkepttalking.

“I’mtiredofthesepolitics.Todo someofthingsthathavebeendonein thispoliticalraceisadisgrace.Itisa disgrace,”Vincentsaidfirmly,interruptinghim.

Rieley,alsoattheAug.30meeting, saidhehasawell-respectednameinthe communityanddidnothingwrongor outoftheordinary.

“Wehaveneverbeentoldweareout ofcompliance.Somebodyactuallytook the initiativetoflyadroneoverour farmandtakepicturesanddistribute thosepicturestoindividualmembersof thecommunityandtothemedia,I think,quitefrankly,tosmearmygood name.Itisverydisappointinginthe middleofapoliticalcampaign,”said Rieley,who,atthetime,wasrunningfor asecondtermonthecouncil,representingDistrict5.HewontheSept.13pri-

maryelectionbyawidemargin,soundly defeatingchallengerKellerHopkins. Rieleyco-ownsandoperatesafarm withhiswife,LouAnnRieley.The farmisonGravelHillRoadinMillsboro.Afewyearsago,accordingtothe PublicIntegrityCommission,Mrs. Rieley,thecontactpersonforfarmmatters,spoketoJenningsBryceRichard, whohadaskedtocutfirewoodfrom downedtreesonherproperty.Mrs. Rieleyagreed.

Later,Richardbeganworkingfor EasternStatesConstruction,thecompanyperformingsiteworkforBaylis EstatesonMountJoyRoad,about6 miles fromtheRieleyfarm.

EasternStateswashiredbyInsight Homestoremovediscardeddirtsolots couldbeusedashomesites.Richard saidthediscardeddirtwasnotsuitable forcommercialuseandisdifficultto evengiveawaybecauseitcontains leaves,roots,rootmass,woodfragments, glassandbrickfragments.Thesoilis alsoveryacidic,hesaid.

dentialorcommercial.”

Hesaidheisonlyawareofoneresidentialpropertythatisrentedyearroundbutsaid“thatpersonshould probablybepayingthelowerrate.”The movewouldeliminatethe“residential”

Instaff-relatedbusiness,MagdeburgerannouncedthatMikeLockehas beennamedtheTown’scodeenforcementandbuildingofficial,inaddition tohisroleaspublicworksmanager.The codeenforcementresponsibilitieshad been handledbyTownManagerPat

Schuchmansinceherpromotionfrom thecodeenforcementandbuildingofficialpositionlastyear.

ItwasalsoannouncedthatTown ClerkRaeleneMenomineewillbeon maternityleavestartinginNovember. WhileMenomineeisout,PoliceDepartmentClerkErinEllingerwillmove overtotownhall,andPatriciaAndrews willfillintemporarilyinthepolicedepartmentuntilMenomineereturnsin thespring.

Police ChiefJohnDevlinreported thattheTown’sformerparkingenforcementofficer,CameronClift,hasbegun trainingattheDelawareStatePolice Academy.Cliftwilljointheforceasa policeofficerbynextsummer,Devlin said.

Magdeburgeraskedforvolunteersto helpplanatree-lightingeventforthe town,addingthattheResidential

Committeeisunabletoassistwiththat duetomembers’healthissues.The councilapprovedspending$300onthe event.

Minorrenovationsplannedforthe townhallhavebegun,withthetown hallmeetingroomreceivinganewpaint job.Nextwillbereplacementofflooring,removalofthecouncildais,andadditionofastafflunchroombehindthe currentdais.Glare-reducingfilmwill alsobeaddedtothetriangularskylights inthetownhall,whichhavebeena perennialsourceofirritationforstaff andvisitorswhenthesunisatcertain angles.

Totalcostoftheprojectisabout $20,000,Schuchmansaid.

The councilwillnotholdameeting inNovemberduetotheThanksgiving holiday.TheDecembermeetingwillbe heldFriday,Dec.2,at3p.m.

community.

Layfieldhasservedastheleaderof IRSD’sboardfortwoyearsandguided thedistrictthroughthepandemic,allocatedfederalandstatefundingforeducation,allwhilecontinuinginhisroleas acaptainwiththeDelawareStatePolice.Histermofelectedofficetothe boardexpiresin2023,anddespitethe controversyoverhiscommentstoassistantcoachesfromHodgsonVoTechat thatgame,heshowsnosignsofleaving hispostearly,saying,“Ihaven’tgivenup the steeringwheelyet.”

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ThePublicIntegrityStatementexplainedthatEasternStateshireda

atacostof$1,000pertruck,perday. Initially,thedirtwashauledtoCannon RoadbetweenSeafordandLaurel,but thecostwashigh.Thetruckingcompanywasusingsixtoeighttrucksand couldonlyhaul26to28loadsperday, atacostof$1,000pertruck,perday, duetothelocation,accordingtothe statement.

BaylisEstateswantedtodisposeof upto30,000loadsofdirt,whichwould cost EasternStates$650,000to $675,000.

Theprimaryconcernreflectedat theIRSDspecialsessionlastweek waswhetherLayfieldcancontinueto leadtheschoolboardwiththedistractionofanongoingDSPinternal affairsinvestigationintotheincident andthemediaattentionengendered byhisdisplayoftemperandreaction towhathasbeencharacterizedasunsportsmanlikeconductatthegame.

“RodneyLayfield,aspresidentofour schoolboard,isnotfulfillinghisduties,” saidMolliCarter,thefirsttotestifyat the publiccommentperiodonOct.19.

“Hasthepresidentactedasamediator withthesuperintendent,thisboardor hisconstituents?Doesthecurrentsitua-

“UnbeknownsttoEasternStates,Mr. Richardstartedknockingondoorsin theareaofMountJoyRoadtoseeifhe couldlocatepropertiesclosertothedevelopmentwhichwouldbewillingto acceptloadsofdirt.Mr.Richardreasonedthatitwouldcostfarlessfor EasternStatestodisposeofthedirtina locationclosertoBaylisEstates.

“Afteridentifyingmultiplelocations thatwereclosertoBaylisEstates,the numberofloadsofdirtremovedperday increasedfrom26to28to98to130for thesame$1,000costpertruck,perday. Duetothevolumeofdirtthatneedsto berelocated,EasternStatesisstilltryingtolocateadditionallocationswhere eachlocationcanacceptinexcessof100 loadsofdirt.

tionallowMr.Layfieldtofulfillhisduties?Hisownemployerwillnotlethim actinhisowncapacityasboardpresident,”shesaid,citinghisstatedinability tospeakpubliclyabouttheraciallytingedincidentwiththeHodgson coacheswhiletheDSPinvestigationis ongoing.“Theboardmustensureits workcontinues.”

LisaHunt,aretiredelementary schoolcounselorfromthedistrict, talkedabouttheembarrassmenttothe IRSD.

“Iwasalong-termemployeewith IRSD,”shesaid.“Weknowthatracism, sadly,exists,anditwillcontinueuntil peopledemanditisnolongertolerated.

“Failingthat,Richardwasableto findonelocalcontractorwhowillacceptthedirtbuthewillchargeEastern States$15perload.OneofthepropertiesRichardcontactedwastheRieley farm.RichardaskedRieleyiftheyhad anyuseforextradirtonthefarmand Rieleyexplainedthatitwouldbeuseful inrevitalizingacowpasture.Whileinspectingthepasture,Richardnoticed theaccessroadwastoonarrowforthe dumptrucks.Hetookabackhoetothe locationtopushthedirtintothepasture.

“Duringtheprocess,hedetermined thatthefarmcouldaccommodatealot ofdirt.Tokeeptheprocessmoving,he askedafamilymembertobringhisexcavatortothesitetoaidinspreading

IamashamedtosayIwaswithIRSD forsevenyearsasadistrictemployee. Districtemployeeshereareappalled, andweneedtomakeachangetomake usproudagain.Wehavefoughtagainst racismascounselors.”

RockyJusticeofMillsborosaidthat hehasknownLayfieldandhisfamily formanyyears.

“He’sneversaidanythingtoleadme tobelieveheisaracist.Hehasserved hiscountryintheU.S.MarineCorps, andhedoesn’tusethesetypesofadjectives.”

BillChandler,alocalparent,agreed.

thedirt.Theprocessisconsistentwith thedirtdumpedateightotherlocations.Noonepaidforthedirtand equipmentwasusedtomovethedirtif itallowedadditionalloadstobe dumpedatthelocation,”thePublicIntegrityCommissionstatementsaid.

AlthoughCountyemployeesarenot allowedtoacceptgiftsofmonetary value,Delaware’sCodeofConductdoes notdefine“gift.”Rieleydidnotoffer anycompensationinexchangeforthe dirt,buthisactiondidn’timpairhim fromcarryingouthisdutiesasacouncilman,accordingtotheruling.Rieley hasnevervotedonanymatterrelatedto InsightHomes,BaylisEstatesorEasternStatesConstruction,accordingto thePublicIntegrityCommission.

“Iamconcernedaboutthekidsand thestudents,”hesaid.“Thereisalways trash-talkatafootballgame.There areonlyafewpeopleinvolved,and maybeyoucausedsomeembarrassment,”Chandlersaid,directinghis commentstoLayfield.“Thisisall about‘cancelculture,’andthatisall.I cansaythesilentmajoritythinksthis wholethingisajoke.”

JayOwens,IRSDsuperintendent, providedadditionalcontextwithhis discussionontheinternalschoolinvestigation.Henotedthathehad completedaninvestigationwiththe HodgsonVoTechcoachesinvolvedin theskirmishand,onbehalfofIndian River,hadtalkedwiththesuperintendentoftheNewCastleCounty schoolboard.

“Ididnotdiscoveranythingorhear anythingbeyondwhatisonthetape,” saidOwens.“Welistenedtothe audio.IamnotawareofanyreprimandsthattheNewCastleschool boardhasmade.ItoldMr.Layfieldof ourconcernsatthedistrictandthe IRSD’sexpectations”forconduct.

“Thedayaftertheincident,Iapologizedtothatdistrict’ssuperintendent,”saidOwens.

ThesuperintendentofNewCastle County’sVo-TechBoardofEducation isYvetteSantiago,whoisalsoem-

ployedbyNemours,ingovernmentaffairs,asDelawareValleystatedirector.

“WhenItalkedwiththeNewCastlesuperintendent,Iknewaboutthe languagefromtherooftopofthe coach’sbox,whichwasfoullanguage.”

“Theescalationhappenedquickly,” saidOwens.“Wealsohadourschool officialsmoveinquickly.Theincident wasbetweenthepresidenthere,acting asanindividual,andthecoachesfor Hodgson.”

TheDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation(DIAA)highschool rulessaythatgamehostsandallparticipantsshould“providecourtesy”to thevisitingteamandallfans.

Owenssaid,“Ourstaffworkingat thesegamesandeventshaveattire”on thatdesignatesthemasushers.“Mr. Layfieldcouldhavegonetothoseofficialsandaskedforhelp.”

ItwasalsonotedthatDSPtroopersattendedtheSussexCentralversus HodgsonVo-Techfootballgame. Theywereattheconcessionstandsat thetimeofthealtercationandnotin thestandsornearthepressbox,where theincidentoccurred.

“TheIRSDhasaproudtradition ofbeingfairtoall,andwearehereso thatourkidsgetthebesteducation, withanequalorfairopportunity,”said JamesFritz,IRSDschoolboardmember.“Therearealotofgoodpeople here.Wegoaboveandbeyondto makeitfair.Ihopethemediawillre-

portthosefactsaswell.”

“Itwasthedistrict’sjobtostopit,” saidDonaldHattier,alsoanIRSD boardmember,oftheincident.The president“neededtogetsomehelp andnottakethisonbyyourself.I don’tbelieveMr.Layfieldintendedto sayanythingthatwasracist.”

Fritzthencalledforasenseofthe boardastowhethertheIRSDboard membersbelieveMr.Layfieldis,in fact,aracist.

“Whatboardmemberherefeels Mr.Layfieldisaracist?”heasked.

Therewasnopublicresponseto thequestion.

Onemembernoted,“Mr.Layfield oversteppedhisbounds,whetherracist ornot.”

TherewasamotionforLeolga Wright,asvice-chair,toleadthe schoolboardwhiletheinvestigations continue,withaconcurrentmotion forLayfieldtostepdown.

However,thatprocesswasruled out-of-orderafterarepresentative fromtheDelawareSchoolBoardsAssociationremindedtheboardthat Layfield,likeallIRSDboardmembers,holdsanelectedpositionand cannotberemovedbythemfromhis seatontheboard,norhispostaspresidentoftheboard.Thevotewasthen takenonboardconfidenceinLayfield’sabilitytolead,withthe5to4 voteinLayfield’sfavor.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

AnIndianRiverSchoolDistrictsocialstudiesteacherspokeoutataschool boardmeetingonOct.24,expressing hisoppositiontoadistrictbanonusing aCNNnewsdigestprogramaspartof aschoolcurriculum,whileFoxNewsis approvedforuseinthecurriculum.

“Ihaveshownthisnewssitefor10 years,”saidTimClausen,asocialstudies teacherwith26yearsofexperience,who teachesatSelbyvilleMiddleSchool,of the CNNprogram.

CNN10isadigitalnewscastdescribedas“idealforexplanationseekers orintheclassroom”andprovidesanews digestofglobalandnationalnewsin10 minutesdesignedforchildrenwhoare olderthan13.

“Oneboardmemberexpressedconcernedbecauseofwhoproducedthe program,”saidClausen.“Igotane-mail thatIwasnolongerallowedtoshow thisprogram.So,Iwenttocurriculum review”todiscussthedecision.

“IcanshowFoxorNBCNews,”he explained. “IhaveusedCNN10forgeography,culture,writing—andmykids reallythrivedonCNN10.Iwouldask parentstoreviewtheshowandensure thatCNN10wasshowingbothsidesof

thenews.”

Clausensaidhereceivedane-mail twodaysbeforethestartoftheschool yearfromthecurriculumreviewcommittee.HeatherStatlerandReneeJerns, directorofsecondaryeducation,had notedthathisnewsprogramminghad notgonethroughpropercurriculumreview.

“It’scompletelybanned,”said Clausen ofthenewsaggregatorprogramming.“IcanshowFox,andIget thatCNNsometimeshassomebias; butIpreviewiteverydaybeforeairing. Someprogramsmayusefillerthatis notappropriateorinjecttheirpolitical views,butIdon’tdothat,andCNN10 hasbeengoodcurricularcontent.”

“Comeandwatchmeteach,”hesaid totheIRSDboardonOct.24.“Ifthis contentisnotappropriate,Iwillnot showit.Welearnedallaboutthewarin Ukraineandtheimplementingofmartial lawfromthisCNN10program,”he saidofitsuselastschoolyear.

“IRSDisagooddistrict,andSelbyvilleMiddleisagreatschool,”said Clausen,thelongtimesocialstudies teacherwhocommutesfromLewesto Selbyvilleeveryday.“Thisisnotreallya 14thAmendmentissue”ofequalprotectionunderthelaw.

“MyconcernisthattheIRSDBoard

ofEducationdidnotgettovoteonthis curriculum,”saidClausen.“Peoplehave stoodupforme”aboutarighttoteach global content.“Itshouldhavecometo afullboardvote.Iwanttousethisresourceappropriately.”

JustasClausenfinishedhispublic commentattheIRSDmeeting,hisfather—wholivesneartheSussexCentralHighSchool—senthimatext, sayingthathe’dviewedtheproceedings onstreamingmedia,andthathewas “proudofhim.”

“TheIRSDcurriculumrequirements toshowavideoaretakenrightfromthe teacherhandbookthatwassharedwith theboard,”saidClausenduringhistestimony.“Check.Doesitalignwiththe Delawarestatestandards?Yes,itdoes. Doesithelpstudentssynthesizeand analyzeinformation?Yes,andIhavea rubricforthisprogram.”

CNN10,hesaid,“mustbeIRSDapproved.Comewatchme,thenyou canmakethisdetermination.”

ClausenreferencedBoardMember DonaldHattier’scommentsabout“cancelculture,”madeatarecentboardof educationspecialsession.

“Hementioneditthreetimes.This newscastisnotapproved,andIask why?Thisnewssiteshowsbothsidesof thestory.Mykidshavethrivedinthe

classroom.Ifyouwatchmeteachit,you cansayifIamdoingagoodjobornot. ButIdon’tthinkthatwillhappen.”

Hattier:Committeewill‘take anotherlook’atCNNcontent

AftertheOct.24meetingended, HattierrespondedtoClausen’spublic comment,sayingClausen’stestimony hadopenedadialoguewiththeIRSD BoardofEducationandtheIRSDCurriculumCommittee.TheCNN10content issue,hesaid,willberevisitedin thenearfuture.Headdedthatthe boardhadempathyforthe26-yearveteranteacheronhiscurriculumappeals.

“Iamcertainlynotcancelinganythingoranybody,”intermsofcurriculum,HattiertoldtheCoastalPointafter theschoolboardmeeting.“Welove TimClausenasateacherandarenot questioninghisteachingmethodsinany way.MyownchildrenhadMr.Clausen asateacher.”

“However,ourconstituentsarecalling inthemultitudes,”withconcerns aboutotherIRSDschoolsthatare“only showingonemediaoutletoronesideof thestory,”Hattiersaid.“Wehadcomplaintsaboutteacherswhoaresaying

RepublicanshearfromHudson,Mitchell

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TopicsimportanttovoterswerediscussedwhencandidatesfortheSussex CountyCouncilseatrepresentingDistrict4spokeatthe38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetingthisweek,but whattheaudiencereactedtomostfavorablywashowcordiallythemen treatedeachother.

“Ihaven’theardabadwordcoming fromDougHudson,andIdon’tthinkI will,”saidDemocratNathanMitchell, whoisopposingincumbentHudson,as theaudiencecheeredandapplauded.

“Infact,Ithinkwe’rerelated,”an amiableMitchellsaid,bringinglaughter asheshruggedandheldbothhands palmsup.“Ireallythinkweare,”hesaid, standinginfrontofthefullaudience,

gatheredatSouthCoastalLibraryin BethanyBeachonMonday,Oct.24,as Hudsonsmiledfromhisseat.

Afterthemeeting,thecandidates shookhandsandwereseenchattingin thebackoftheroom.

AlsoattendingwerestateSen.GeraldHocker,stateRep.RonGray,Sussex CountyRegisterofWillsEllenMagee andOceanViewTownCouncilwoman ColleenTwardzik.

Mitchell,dressedcasuallyinjeans,a darkgreenplaidshirt,athleticshoesand baseballcapwiththeword“Delaware” printedacrossthefront,hadbriefintroductoryremarks.

“I’mrunningasSussexCounty.Iwas bornandraisedhere.IretiredfromSussexCounty.Ihavebeeninthefirecompanyforover35years,”hesaid,adding, “Alotofthingsneedtobechanged.”

“Bigthingis,aroundhere—development.Weneedtoslowitupsomehow,someway.I’mopen-minded.If somebody’sgotasuggestionhowto slowitup,I’mwillingtolistentoit— noproblem,”hesaid.

“Therearesomethingsinthecounty I’veseengoon.One—managementof thedepartmentswhereIworkedat.You wouldnotbelievewhatwenton,”he saidofoneperson’sretirement.“Should haveneverhavehappened,”hesaid, shakinghishead.

Awomanintheaudienceaskedif thematterwassettlednowthattheemployeenolongerworksthere,andhe nodded.Sheaskedifthereisstilla probleminthatarea,andMitchellsaid no,butheworkedinthewastewaterdepartment30years,“andtheyjustkeep takingbenefitsaway.”

HesaidamanfromPennsylvania washiredandpaidmorethanothers “becausehecamefromPennsylvania.”

“Hecameinaboveeverybody.Operator4.Hewaspaidmore.Hewasmore qualified,Iguess,”Mitchellsaid.

“I’mtalkingaboutbiggeritems— notjustoneguy.WhatareSussex Countyissuesyou’veexperiencedthat arenotbeingfixed?”thewomanasked.

“Well,let’stalkaboutlawsuits,” Mitchellsaid.

“Lawsuitsaboutwhat?”thewoman asked.

“Itwasoveramapleleafthatthey saidwasamarijuanaleaf.Itwasalawsuitthatwassettledoutofcourt.Agag order.Youcan’ttalkaboutit,”hesaid.

Amanintheaudienceaskedhow Mitchellwouldfixproblemsifhewas elected.

“You’vegottogetdownhereand fightforit,”Mitchellsaid.

“Howdoyoudothat?”awoman asked.

“Talktothepeople.IguessthepeopleareHR,”hesaid.

Anotherwomanwantedtoknowif Mitchellisawareofwhattheprocessis tomakechangesinthecountyandhe

MillvilletohostTrailof TreatseventonSunday

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TownofMillvillestaffhavebeen busythisweekpreparingEvansParkfor thetown’sinauguralTrailofTreats event,setforSunday,Oct.30,from3to 5p.m.

“It’sgoingtobegreat,”TownManagerDeborahBotchiesaidonWednesday,Oct.26,afterspendingsometime testingnewinflatabledecorationsthat willaddaHalloweenflairtothetown parkonSunday.

Themaineventwillbethedecorated tablesandtentssetupalongthepark’s fitnesstrail,wherefamiliesandlocal businesseswillbehandingoutcandy.

“It’slikeatrunk-or-treat,without thetrunks,”MillvillePark&Recreation DirectorLizKain-Bolenexplainedlast month.

Prizeswillbeawardedtothebestdecoratedspacealongthetrail.

Inadditiontowalkingthetrail,familiesarebeinginvitedtoparticipateina pumpkinpatchandpumpkin-decoratingactivities,aswellaschildren’sgames andactivities.

Evans Parkislocatedat32517 DukesDriveinMillville.

FormoreinformationontheTrailof Treats,call(302)858-3638ormail park@mvtown.com.

Candidates

said,“No,Idonot.I’mnotgoingtosit hereandtellyouIdo.”

“Whatareyourideasabouthowto slowdowngrowth?Whatwouldyou do?”someoneaskedandMitchellsaid, “Putmoretoanacre.”

“Howwouldyoudothat?”

“I’mgoingtohavetofindout.I’m brandnewatthis,”hesaid.

“Thisisn’treallypolitics.Thisis civics.Youdon’thavetoknowpolitics,” someonetoldhim.

“Whatdotheydonowthatyou’re notinfavorof,andwhatwouldyoulike tododifferently,talkingaboutthe growthinthearea?”someonecalledout.

“Somehowwehavetofigureitout. …Somewherealongthelines,wehave tocometogetheralittlebit.Our schoolscan’ttakeit.…Ourroadsare congested.Sowhat’sthatgoingtodo? Firecompany—slowsourresponse. Wecan’tgettothefirehouse.Wecan’t getthefiretrucksoutquicker,”hesaid.

Awomantoldhimitappearedhe hasalotofcomplaintsabouthow thingsareruninSussexCountybut thathedoesn’tknowhowtochange them.

“Whatisyoursuggestion?”heasked. “Idon’thaveone.You’retheonerunning.Youhavetocomewithideas. That’swhypeoplewouldvoteforyou,”

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CNNistheonlyonesyoucantrust.It’s notaboutTim,butamultitudeofcalls” onsingle-sourcemedianewscasts.“A goodreporterwouldneverrelyonjust onesource.”

“Iknowtheyscotchedit,”saidHattierofthecurriculumcommitteeoversightoftheCNN10newscastsinSMS classrooms.“GodblessTimforcoming tousattheIRSDboardandspeaking up.Thedistrictwillnowtakeanother lookatsomepoint.Wewilllikelysay youcanshowCNN10,alongwithFox, theWashingtonPostandothernews outlets, toteachourstudentscritical thinking.”

Hattiernotedthatthediscussion cameuplaterintheboardmeeting, duringthecurriculumreports,after ClausenhadleftthemeetingonOct. 24.

“YoucanwatchtherestofthediscussionontheIRSDwebsitefromour boardmeeting,whereDr.Statlerand otherboardmembersaddressedhis concerns.”

HattiersaidhehaswatchedanumberoftheCNN10broadcastsandbelievestheyaresomewhatneutral. However,hedidexpressconcernthat the programsaredescribedasbeingfor students13orolder—whichisequivalenttoeighthgradeandmaynotbe suitableforallstudentsattheSelbyville MiddleSchool,whoareages11to13.

shesaid.

“Isayputanacreperhouse,”hesaid.

Askedaboutashortageofdoctorsin thearea,Mitchellsaidrapidgrowthand toomuchpopulationarecausingdoctorstoschedulepatientsthreemonths aftertheycallforappointments.

“Wearemedicallyunder-served,”a womansaid,nodding.

AnotheragreedwithMitchellabout toomuchdevelopmentandsaidthere aren’tenoughgrocerystores.Sheasked aboutSussexCounty’sdrinkingwater quality,andhesaidhelivesinFrankford andhas“theworstdrinkingwater, loadedwithiron.”

Askedaboutprovidingapartments forthosewhocan’taffordlarge,expensivehouses,Mitchellsaid,“I’mopento that.”

Askedhowhisplatformdiffersfrom Hudson’s,hesaid,“Itshouldn’tbemuch different,becausehe’sfromSussex County.”

Hudson,dressedinkhakis,awhite

poloshirt,blueblazeranddressshoes, introducedhimself,sayinghewasraised inBethanyBeachandjoinedthe BethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyinthelate1970s,washiredasa seasonalpoliceofficerinBethany Beach,then,in1984,bytheDelaware StatePolicewhere,“Ihadagreatcareer.”

Heisnowretired.

Hudsonwaslaterappointedtothe Planning&ZoningCommission, wherehesaidhelearnedhowthe Countyfunctions.In2018,heranfor CountyCouncil,afterlongtimeCouncilman GeorgeColeretired.

“Ifeellikeitgivesmeagoodchance togivebacksomemoretothecounty.I caredeeplyaboutthiscounty,andI’ll probablyneverleaveit.I’mnotafraidto saynotodevelopment,”hesaid.Herecentlyvotednoonanapplicationfora developmentproposedforFredHudson RoadandforacomplexonOldMill Road.

“Therewasbigapartmentcomplex goinginthere.Ivotednoforthat.It stillgotpassed,butIvotedno.…Ifit doesn’tfit,Ivoteno.Ifitdoesn’tlook right,Ivoteno.Asacouncilman,it’s verytough,”hesaid,toslowdown growth,“becausepeoplehaveproperty rights.”

HedisagreedwithMitchellabout changingzoningtooneacreperhouse, sayingthatwouldcutpropertyowners’ landvalueinhalf,“andIdon’tthink that’stherightthingtodo.”

“IliketheideaoftheCountypurchasinglandforlandpreservationand openspace.There’sapieceonRoute24 nearMillsboro—40acresabutsthe NanticokeIndianland,aswellastheir center.Mybiggoalforthatpieceof land—itwasundercontractandthe landownerdecidedtosellittousbecausetheyknewwewouldn’tdevelopit —wewouldkeepitunderpreservation

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Townlikelytocontract

said,“TheTownisconsideringtakingit on.WehavealsotalkedwithFenwick Islandaboutsharingloadsandhelping withtheirremoval.”

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSouthBethanyTownCouncilis consideringinvesting$150,000inan algaeharvestermachine,conveyorbelt, haulingtrailer,andpartsandaccessories, inordertoharvestandremoveunsightlyalgalbloomanditsspoilsfrom itscanals.

MayorTimSaxtonsaid,“Thisisthe firsttimethatDNREChaseverbeen approachedbyatownabouttakingon its ownalgaeremoval.”

CouncilMemberTimShaw,whois thecouncilliaisontotheTown’sCanal WaterQualityCommittee(CWQC),

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andopenspace.Myplanistoturnthat landovertotheNanticokeandtolet themtakecareofthatland,because theyarelosinglandhandoverfist,”he said.

Concerningreassessment,Hudson saiditwastargetedtobecompletedby

“Comespring,wedon’twantour canalsfilledwithslime,andwearenot abletocountonDNRECafterthey hadanequipmentbreakdownherelast year,”saidShaw.

TheSouthBethanyCWQCsubmittedfiveoptionstotheTownCouncilonTuesday,Oct.18,rangingfrom “nochange”andcontinuingtorely uponDNRECforalgalharvesting,to “buyequipmentandhirestaff,”withincrementalupgradesinbetweenthose goals.

Saxton,seekingaconsensus,saidhe wouldrathercontractthealgaeharvestinganddisposaltobidders,suchasEnvirotech,forthefirstyearand“doita weekbeforeMemorialDay.Lastyear,

2024,butofficialsarenowsayingthey willfinishassessingby2025.

“Therearethousandsofpiecesof propertytheyhavetolookat,atacost of$10milliontotheCounty,”hesaid.

Awomanintheaudienceaskedifit’s trueallthemembersofPlanning& ZoningCommissionarebuildersorRealtors, butHudsonsaidno,thatonly CommissionerRobertWheatleyhasa

thealgaecamefastandfurious.”

Henotedthatsettingadateand contractingwithserviceproviderswho canmanageaharvesterwouldbethe mostexpedientwaytoensureclean canals.

Themajorroadblockisnotthecollectionandtransportationusingthe Town’sexistingdumptruck,norisitreallythetrainingandlaborassociated withharvestingdeadordecayingand putridalgaeslime.Therealissueisdisposingofthespoils.Alikelydumping groundisneartheSaltPond,neara bio-degradationareathatcurrently hoststhespentoystershellsforthe Center fortheInlandBays.

SaxtonnotedthattheState’sparks andrecreationdivisionispartof DNREC.

“Ithinkwewillgetthereworking withtheparkstaff,butifwehavetogo

realestatelicense.

AnotheraskedHudsonifthereis “leverageonthePlanning&Zoning Commissiontostoprapiddevelopment,”andhesaidP&Z“saysyesorno onstandardsubdivisions,goingbyrules, ordinancesandtheComprehensive Plan.”

“Butthingsareslowingdowndrasticallybecauseoftheinflation,”Hudson said.

Amanwantedtoknowifdevelopers arerequiredtocontributetotheschool system,andHudsonsaidnotthathe knowsof,butthatdevelopers“contributequiteabitofmoney”andthat85 percentoftaxpayers’moneygoesto schools.

“Wespendalotofmoneyperstudent,andwe’renotgettingmuchforit. Wespendmorethanmoststates,and we’restillinthebottomfiveofstatesof thequalityofgraduatesthataregradu-

allthewaytoShawnGarvinat DNREC,Ihavenoproblemwithwritingthatletter.”

Saxtonsaidthecollaborationshould workbecauseTownofSouthBethanyis “tryingtotakeaproblemoffyourback” forDNRECbyeventuallybecoming self-sufficientonharvestingandremovingalgae.

The devilisinthedetails,and CWQCChairmanChrisVanugajoined thecouncilworkshopvirtuallytoprovidetheanswerstopossiblescenarios. BothShawandCouncilMemberDerek AbbottserveontheCWQCandprovidedinsightstothemayorandcouncil members.

ThefirstquestionposedbyCouncil MemberEdieDonderowasabouthow besttoaccessthecanals,assuminga SouthBethany-managedharvesting

ating,”awomancomplained.

Hudsonsaidstateofficialsrunthe schoolsandCountyCouncilhasnoauthority.“Theyworkveryhard.Iknow with COVID…”hestartedtosay,but thewomaninterruptedhimandsaid COVIDhadanimpact,“buttheproblemexistedbeforethepandemic.”

“It’snotgoodnow,soifyou’relookingatwaystoattractmoredoctors…” shesaid.

“Asyouknow,publicsafetyisthe mostimportantaspectofanygovernmentbody,”Hudsoncontinued.This year,theCountyCouncilincreasedthe budgetforfireandEMSby$800,000, “anditshouldbehigher.”

“Myfiredepartmenttime,mypolice departmenttimeandmystatepolicecareercertainlymakemequalified.Ithink I’mthemostqualifiedforthisposition,” hesaid.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheTownofMillvillehasagreedto purchasemorelandnexttotheEvans Parkproperty,aslongasreportsontheviabilityofthepropertycomebackpositive.

Theland,3.51acres,isnexttothe propertytheTownpurchasedinDecember2021for$3.4million.Thenew propertywouldbepurchasedfor $475,000undertheproposedcontract.

TownSolicitorSethThompsonthis weekthatsaidtherearenorestrictions or titleissueswiththeproperty,but thereneedstobeasurvey“basicallyto verifythattheacreageisaccurate”and anenvironmentalstudytoassurethat therearenohazards,suchasburied tanks,ontheproperty.

MayorRonaldBelinkosaidthepurchasewillhelpassurethepreservation ofopenspaceinMillville.

“IfyoulookattheTownofMil-

prioritylistingoftownsforservice.The beachesupnorthtakethehigherorfirst priority.”

lville’smotto,‘ABeautifulPlacetoLive,’ wewanttohavetreesthereratherthan haveadevelopercomein”andbuild houses,Belinkosaid.

He addedthattheTown’sintentisto keepthelandwooded,andthatitiscurrentlyhometowildlife,includingdeer. ButheaddedonWednesday,Oct.26, thatthereisapossibilitythatatrail couldbeaddedonthepropertyatsome pointinthefuture.

CouncilTreasurerBarbaraRyer

laudedTownManagerDeborah Botchie’sworkonthependingacquisition,sayingsheis“veryhappythatthe Townisgettingthislandtopreserve.”

ThelandiscurrentlyownedbyARB RealtyHoldingsLLC,basedinCenterville,Botchiesaid,addingthattherealty grouprepresentsfamilymembersof BlainePhillips,longtimeownerofthe

process.

“Wecertainlywon’tbelandlocked,” Shawsaid.

Possiblelaunch-areaoptionsforthe harvesterwatercraftincludeDouble BridgesRoadorHarpoonHanna’s,or DerekAbbott’ssuggestedlauncharea offtheLittleAssawomanBay.Some ontheCWQCevenoffereduseof theirownramps,ifitmeanscleaner canals.

Theplanningcallsfor16weeks,or fourmonths,ofcontinuousworkinthe springandsummertoensurealgal bloomiscapturedbyharvesteranddisposedofatadryinglocation.The hour lyrateandcostsforlaborwerecalculatedas$8,100forthelaborerand $10,000fortheharvesteroperator. Vanugasaidthehourlyratewas$15.50 perhourforthedisposalcrewand$20 perhourforthetrainedandcertified waterharvesteroperator.

Donderonotedthat,“DNRECused toconducttheharvestforaweekorup totwoweeks,soIwouldaskifthereis reallyenoughworktohirepeoplefor fourmonths.”

Vanuganotedthestaffingscenario wasbasedonobtainingseasonalworkers, ensuringthetrainingandcertificationsbytheCoastGuardandother considerations.Shawaddedthat DNREChasbeenverycooperativeand offeredtoprovidesometrainingonthe equipment,whichissimilartoharvestersusedbytheState.TheDNREC harvestersarebetween10and15years old.

Abbottsaidthemanufacturingcompany,basedinCanada,couldalsoprovidetrainingtoanyfutureSouth Bethanyseasonalpublicworksstaff.

“DNRECsaidtheywillhelpand supportus,”saidShaw,“andourteam willdobetterafterworkingandtraining ontheequipment.”

Henotedthatstatestaff,including JesseHayden,environmentalprogram administratorforDNREC,saidthey wouldworkextrahoursinthespringif SouthBethanymadeacommitmentto equipitself.

Saxtonclarifiedthat,“DNREChas analgae-harvestingprogram.Ifwe askedthemtocome,theywill,andit’sa

AbbottsaidthelotatFredHudson RoadattheSaltPondmakesthemost sensefordisposal.

“It’srightbytheoystershucksstorage,andwewouldfrontloadthespoils

orusetheconveyorbelttogetthemoff ourtowndumptruck,”hesaid.“When thealgaeisdry,itisalotlikecotton candy”intexture.

Thecouncilalsodebatedwhether privatecontractorEnvirotechorperhapstheCIBwouldbeabletodispose ofthedeadalgalspoils.

“DNRECmaysayyoucannotdewateronourland,”saidShaw,noting thathisCWQCteamhadlocatedfive companiesthatwilltakethedeadalgae foradisposalfee.

Thefinalactionissubjecttoatown councilvotetobeheldinNovemberor December.

ImpactLifetoopenstate’s firstrecoveryfarminSeaford

ImpactLifeInc.wassetthisweekto hostaribbon-cuttingfortheirnewest addictionrecoveryprogram,TheSanctuary,atImpactLifeFarminSeaford. Theevent,setforThursday,Oct.27, from2to5p.m.isfreeandopentothe public.

TheSanctuaryatImpactLifeFarmis locatedat4973BoyceRoad,Seaford.It willbeginasa10-bedtransitionalresidentialtreatmentprogramthatwillserve pregnantandparentingwomeninsubstance-userecovery,includingthosereenteringsocietypost-incarcerationand thosewhoarejustice-involvedandprovidesupportservicestotheirchildren.

ThoughDelawareisthesecond smalleststateintheU.S.withthesixth loweststatepopulationinthenation (accordingtotheU.S.CensusBureau), thestaterankssecond-highestinthe nationinpercapitaoverdosedeaths,as pertheCentersforDiseaseControl, particularlyinruralareaslikeSeaford.

The Sanctuary,whichsitson17 acresofland,willofferanimal-assisted therapy,therapeuticculinaryartsanda whole-personholisticapproachtoprogramming.Inadditiontotherecovery residence,thefarmwillofferaworkforcedevelopmentprogram.Thegoalis tocreatecareerdevelopmentandtrainingprogramsthatwillstrengthenand increaseopportunitiesforrecoveryand re-enteringsociety.

“Structured,supportiverecoveryresidencesareanintegralpartofasuccessful aftercareplan.Wemustprepare individualsforthenextlevelofcare,no matterwhatthatis.Wearecreating somethinglong-termandsustainablein anattempttobreakthecyclesofaddictionandjusticeinvolvement,”said

NikolePapas,boardpresidentofImpact Life.“Intheseprograms,theywillbe surroundedbysuccessfulpeopleinrecovery,engagedinservicework,andwill beabletosharetheirvictories,triumphs,andsetbackswhilenavigating the alwaysrockyroadtorecovery.”

“Thefirstfourstepsofrecoveryare directlyconnectedtofarming,”said DomenicaPersonti,CEOofImpact Life.“Acceptingwhatyoucannot change,likeweatherchallenges,animal illness,cropfailures;believingina higherpower,likenature,community; changingthethingsyoucan,likelearningtopivot,focusingongratitude;and takinginventorytoidentifythepartyou playinallofit,goodandbad.”

“Byprovidingasafespaceoperated under thepillarsofCompassion,ConnectionandKinship,theseprograms promisetocreateanenvironmentofholistichealingforanyonelookingtoenhancetheirskillsetandstrengthentheir recoveryprocess,”representativessaid.

TheSanctuaryatImpactLifeFarm wasfundedthroughagrantmadeavailablethroughtheCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG),fundedby theU.S.DepartmentofHousing& UrbanDevelopmentandadministered bytheDelawareStateHousingAuthority(DSHA).

“DSHAhasadministeredthe CDBGtostrengthenandbuildcommunitiesformanyyears.Weappreciate thisfundingandaregladtoseeitused innew,impactfulways,”saidEugene YoungJr.,directorofDSHA.“I’mconfidentthatthisinvestment,broughtto lifebyourfantasticstateandnonprofit partners,willensurethoseinneedcan findaplacetoheal.”

Belinkosaid.

RyerquestionedwhethertheTown needs tomovetowardelectricvehicles.

land.

Inotherbusinessthisweek,the councilvotedtogiveBotchietheapprovaltomoveforwardwithlooking intoenhancingsecurityatthepark.

“Wedoneedit,”DeputyMayor SharonBrienzasaid.

Thecouncilalsovotedunanimously tomoveforwardwithafeasibilitystudy regardingaddingelectricvehicles and/orequipmenttotheTown’sinventory.Thegrant,fromEnergize Delaware,couldfundeithervehiclesor equipment,suchaselectriclawnmowers,

“Idon’tknowthatit’ssuchagreat need,”shesaid.

ButBelinkosaidthat,withgasoline pricesrising,theTownwouldbewiseto lookintoanygrantsavailablefortransitioningtoelectricvehicles.

Thecouncilvotedtosetitsnext meeting,tentatively,forWednesday, Nov.9,insteadofElectionDay,Nov.8, whichwouldbeitsnormalmeetingdate forthemonth.Thestaffandcouncil willalsoassesswhetherthecouncil needs tomeetinNovember,sothe meetingcouldbecanceledaltogether.

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Newfacilityisastartinfightagainstaddiction

Unfortunately,fartoomanyofusknowall-too-wellthehorrors andrealitiesofaddiction.

Evenifwe’veneverfallenvictimtoitourselves,manyofushave hadlovedonessufferthroughit.Orfriends.Orlovedonesof friends.Duringatimewhenweshouldbemoreawareofthedangersofdrugs—particularlyopioids—andthetrappingsofaddiction,theproblemjustcontinuestogrow.

Ifyoudon’tknowsomeonepersonallywhohasgonethroughit, maybeyou’vefallenvictimtoitthroughproperty crimespeopleuse tofeedtheiraddictions.Orrisinghealthcarecosts.Orsimplyhaving toshowidentificationtopurchasecoldmedicinebecauseithasbeen usedtocreatemoreofthatpoisonthatisdestroyinglivesandtearingapartfamilies.Itisallaroundus,andifthereisoneproblemthat locallawenforcement,socialprogramsandhealthcareproviders

agreeon,it’sthattherejustisn’tenoughfacilitiesnearustohelpget peopleoffthisstuff.Ortokeepthemoffit.

ImpactLifethisweekcelebratedtheopeningoftheirnewestaddictionrecoveryprogram,TheSanctuary,atImpactLifeFarmin Seaford.It“willbeginasa10-bedtransitionalresidentialtreatment programthatwillservepregnantandparentingwomeninsubstance-userecovery,includingthosere-enteringsocietypost-incarcerationandthosewhoarejustice-involvedandprovidesupport servicestotheirchildren,”accordingtothefacility.

Theywillofferanimal-assistedtherapy,therapeuticculinaryarts andotherrecoverytools,andisfundedthroughagrantthroughthe CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant,andadministeredbythe DelawareStateHousingAuthority.

Weneedmore.Muchmore.Butthisisapositivestep,forsure.

Marinecandidateshowsthatheisserious

Improvise.Adapt.Overcome.

Thosethreewordsringoutintheearsandmindsofevery personwhohaseverbeenearnedtherighttoweartheEagle, GlobeandAnchorasamemberoftheUnitedStatesMarine Corps.Eventoday,threedecadesafterIleftthatgateatCamp Lejeuneforthelasttime,itissomethingIvalue.

Itisamindsetmeanttoinspirecreativityunderduress.To neverrolloverandquitbecausethesolutionyouthoughtwouldworkisjustnot happening.Tobeatyourproblem,whateveritis—howeveryouneedtodoit.

Point of No Return

Yousee,ifthereissomethingtheMarineCorpsappreciates evenmorethanoneofitsownmakingthingshappenunderadverseconditions,it’soneoftheirownhelpinganotherthrough adverseconditions.ThisisnoArmyofone.Itisabrotherhood (and,obviously,sisterhood),steepedinatraditionoffunctioning asateam.

Stephenstookthathelp,andhetookitseriously.Heputin thework,madethesacrificesneeded anddroppedmorethan100poundsina year.

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Obviously,itisoneofthosemantras designedtoteachMarineshowtofunctionundertheunpredictabilityandgeneralmayhemexperiencedduringa combatoperation,butit’stransferabletoallwalksoflife.Weall faceobstacles.Weallneedtosometimes“suckitup”andmake thingshappen.Weallhavetofindcreativityinpatchingtogether thepayingofourbillsorfindingawaytoworkifourcarsbreak downorwigglingoutofanunpleasantconversationwithyour wifeafteryousaidwhatyouthoughtwasagood-naturedjoke, but...

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Inshort,theMarineCorpsgenerallylikeswhenyoutakeinitiativeandsolveaproblem.AndeventhoughIalreadymentionedthatIleftmystatusasanactive-dutyMarinesome30 yearsago,IfeellikeI’monprettysolidgroundinassuming thesearetraitstheystillfinddesirable—intheiractiveandreservistMarines,theirveteranMarinesandtheirpotentialfuture Marines.AndIthinkthey’regoingtoloveAustinStephens.

The19-year-oldMichiganmanverymuchwantedtoearn thatesteemedEagle,GlobeandAnchor,accordingtoastoryby WLUC/GrayNews.HeenteredtheofficeofMarineRecruiter StaffSgt.CarosReinholdandannouncedhisintentions.

“WhenhesaidhewantedtobeaMarine,Itookthatto heart,”saidReinhold.“Itmeantalottome.”

But,forStephens,itwasn’tassimpleasputtingpentopaper. Thecandidateweighedmorethan300pounds,andthatjust wouldn’tcutitinthephysically-demandingMarineCorps. StephenswouldhavetoputinatonofworkjustfortheopportunitytoputinfivetonsofworkjusttobecomeaMarine.

“Iwaswillingtotakehimundermywing,helphimoutand showhimeverythingIcould,”explainedReinhold.“Itwasworth it.Heisanoutstandingyoungman.”

“Ilookedatmyself,andIlookedat Staff.Sgt.ReinholdandSgt.Kohrsand otherMarineswhenIrealizedIneededto holdmyselftoahigherstandard.”

Hiscommitmentandday-to-daywork ethicimpressedReinhold.

“ForAustin,itwasn’t,‘Ihavetolose100poundstomorrow.’ Hediditadayatatime,”saidReinhold.“Youcan’ttakethe wholesituationandaccomplishitatonce.Setagoal,sethowyou willgetthere,andkeeppushing.”

Lastweekend,StephensfoundhimselfheadingofftoMarine CorpsRecruitDepot,SanDiego,tobeginajourneythatwill foreveralterhislife.Hewillbeoneofapproximately21,000recruitstrainedatthebaseeveryyear,accordingtomilitary.com— eachonehopingtoearnthecovetedtitle.Eachonestrivingto becomeapartofsomethingbiggerthanthemselves,evenifit sometimesmeanshavingtobecomeasmallerversionofyourself tochasethatdream,asStephensdid.

“Ijusthopepeopleseeitandrealizetheycanalwaysdo more,”saidStephens,regardinghisjourneytogettothispoint. “Theycanpushthemselvestoahigherstandardthantheyare rightnow.”

Stephenscontinuestochasethatstandard,himself.Oneis simplynotconsideredaMarineuntilheorsheispresentedan Eagle,GlobeandAnchorupongraduatingrecruittraining.Itis anintensive13-weektestofenduranceandwillthatseestherecruits“beatendownandbuiltbackup”tobecomehard-charging Marines.

Between11and14percentofrecruitswillnotearnthattitle andmakegraduation,peroperationmilitarykids.org.Someof thatisduetohealthorinjuries,andsometosimplyjustnot beingabletomeetcertainstandards.

Forme,I’mbettingonStephensmakingit.Hedidn’tgetthis fartocomeupshort.

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ByStuartComstock-Gay, PresidentandCEO DelawareCommunityFoundation

Forgenerations,Delawareanshave spokenproudly(forthemostpart)of theDelawareWay—ourpracticeof workingtogether,eventhroughour differences,tofindcommonground andgetthingsdoneinthisstateof neighbors.

WehaveregaledtheMikeCastles andBillRothswhothrivedinour once-moderate/now-blue-leaning state,astheyleveragedtheircommitmenttocommunityandprogressto overcomepartydifferences.

Butnow,asourfocushasturnedto nationalpartisanpoliticsandwedge issues,ourcommunitiesseemtobe splittingapart—aroundpolitics,religion(ornon-religion),race,socialvalues,class,rural-urbanissues...

Sure,theDelawareWayhasits limitsandissues(wecanworkon thoseparts),butarewelosingour abilitytoworktogetherasacommunity?Andwhatcanwedoaboutit?

Thisdivisivenessshowsupparticu-

larlyinourpoliticalsystems,of course,wherewefindourselves“sorting”eachotherfirstandforemostby politicalparty.Whoamongushasnot judgedanotherpersonbytheirchosen politicalcandidate?Toomanyofus havelostfriendsandevenfamily membersinthescrappingoverthe 2020election.

Butthere’sonethingmostofus agreeon:Wedon’tlikethewayour politicalsystemisworkingrightnow.

AccordingtothePewResearch Center,58percentofAmericanssay they’renotsatisfiedwiththeway Americandemocracyisworking. Manypointthefingerattheopposing politicalparty:72percentofRepublicansregardDemocratsasmoreimmoral,and63percentofDemocrats saythesameaboutRepublicans.

Weseemtoforgetthatweareall peoplewhowantsafeandhealthy livesforourchildrenandneighbors andourselves.

Itisabundantlyclearthatweneed tostrengthentheunderpinningsof ourdemocraticsystems,andourcivic instinctsandinfrastructure.

Therearemanythingswecanand mustdo.Betterlocaljournalism,sure. Strongercivicseducationinour schools,absolutely.Supportforour civicinfrastructure—likelibraries— youbet.Electoralreforms,undoubtedly.

Butthere’salsosomethingeachof uscandoindividually,alongsideour civicengagementandcommitmentto coredemocraticpractices.

Wecanratchetbackourjudgement andtrytounderstandeachother,just alittlebitmore.

Democracyisbasedonthebelief thatweshouldexamineandweigha varietyofideasandperspectivesto determinethebestpathforward.

Thatmeanswehavetopractice newwaysoflistening—inpursuitof understanding—evenwhenwedisagree.

Weneedtore-learnhowtohave therealdiscussionsthatwill strengthenourdemocracy.Not“how canyoubelievethatcrazyidea,”but “helpmeunderstandhowyoucameto believethat.”Thisisn’ttosayweacceptorcelebratethosewhofoment

outrightlies-there’swaytoomuch intentionalfalsehoodaround,andwe stillneedtofightthat.Butatthe sametime,weneedtobetterunderstandeachother,asneighborsandfellowcitizens.

MonicaGuzmanofBraverAngels hassomestrategiesforhowwecan havethoseconversations,evenwith thatmaddeningfriendorunclewho votedforthe“wrong”guy.

Guzman’sbook,“INeverThought ofItThatWay:HowtoHaveFearlesslyCuriousConversationsinDangerouslyDividedTimes,”beginswith herownstory.Guzman,the“loving liberaldaughterofMexicanimmigrantswhostronglysupportDonald Trump,”asksthatwelearnnotnecessarilytoagreewitheachotherbutto listen,tounderstandandtobuildbettercommunities.

“Thebarriersbetweenus,”says Guzman,“arelowerthanwethink.”

Forthepastseveralmonths,hundredsofDelawareanshavebeenread-

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BytheFortMilesMuseumBoard SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

BumblebeewasaColdWarproject, butthestorybeginsduringWorld WarII.

In1943,theNaziairforcebegan attackingalliedshipswithglide bombs.Warplanescouldlaunchthe bombsbeforegettinginrangeofa ship’sguns,andthebombscouldbe guidedusingradiocontrols.

InthePacific,Alliedshipsfaced suicideattacksbyImperialJapanese pilotscalled“kamikazes.”Glide bombsandkamikazesweredifficultto defendagainstusingtheartilleryguns onshipsatthetime.

Facedwithsuchthreats,theU.S. NavyaskedtheAppliedPhysicsLab, orAPL,tocreateanewweaponto defendAmericanwarships.APLresearchersdecidedthatfortheproject

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ingGuzman’sbookthroughthe DelawareCommunityFoundation’s annualBuildingOpportunityBook Circles.Westillhaveafewdates comingupifyou’dliketoparticipate.

tosucceed,theywouldneedtousea ramjet.Ramjetssuckinandcompress air,usingittocreatemorethrust. However,noonehadusedoneina missilebefore.

InitialtestingwasdoneatIsland BeachinNewJersey.Itsoonbecame clearthatthereweretoomanyships operatingintheareaforsecretmissile tests.InDecember1945,Bumblebee equipmentbeganshiftingtoFort Miles.TheareaaroundCapeHenlopenofferedmoreroomfortesting.

Newresearchbuildingswereraised nearBatteryHerring,whiletracking equipmentwasattachedtothebattery andsomeoftheWorldWarII-erafire controltowers.Rocketsweretest-fired fromthebeacheseastandsouthof HerringPoint.

Eventually,theproblemsfromIslandBeachreappeared—therewas toomuchactivityinthearea.In

OnNov.16,Guzmanwillspeak aboutherbookandherideasin Wilmington.We’dloveforyoutojoin usinpersonorvirtually.Moreinformationisatdelcf.org/keynote.

Inourwork,wegettoworkwith diverse,passionate,andgenerouspeopleinallthreecountieseveryday.

March1947,Bumblebeewasrelocated toTopsailIsland,N.C.

Theprojectproducedseveralsuccessfulmissilesbythetimeitendedin the1960s.ResearchforBumblebee alsoledtosolid-fuelboostersusedin vehiclessuchastheSpaceShuttle. WithoutBumblebeeandthetests conductedatFortMiles,wemightnot havethemodernspaceprogram.

Oneinterestingfootnotecomes fromcivilianpilotHoraceWenyon.In September1946,Wenyonwasflying nearRehobothBeachwhenhespottedanunidentifiedobjectstreaking intothesky.Amonthlater,thesame thinghappened.OnJune2,1947,he sawitagain.Wenyonreportedeach sightingtotheFBI.Eventually,hisreportsmadetheirwaytotheAirForce, whichwasstudyingpossibleextraterrestrialsightingsunderthecodename “Bluebook.”

SomeareRepublican,someDemocratic,someindependent,someentirelyapolitical.

They’reconservativeandliberal andinbetween,religiousandagnostic andunclearaboutit.Yetwe’realltryingtomakeabetterandmoreequitablecommunity.

Wenyonneverclaimedhehad spottedanextraterrestrialcraft—he suggesteditwasarocket,whichisthe sameconclusiontheBluebookinvestigatorsreached.TheobjectsWenyon sawwereofficiallydeclaredtohave beenBumblebeerocketsfromFort Miles.However,Bumblebeetestingat FortMilesendedthreemonthsbefore thelastsightingwasreported.

SodidWenyongetthedatewrong, ordidheseesomethingunexplained? Hopefully,furtherresearchcansolve thismystery.

Bumblebeewasanaudaciousproject thatsuccessfullyproducedsupersonic fleetdefensemissilesandadvancedour understandingofrocketry.

DiscovermoreofFortMiles’contributiontodefensewithavisittothe museum.Contactinfo@fortmilesmuseum.orgfordatesandtimes.We hopetoseeyousoon!

Becausewhateverelsemaybetrue aboutus,we’reastateofneighbors. Andwe’reinthistogether.

StuartComstock-Gayispresident andCEOoftheDelawareCommunityFoundation.Reachhimat(302) 504-5228orscomstockgay@delcf.org.

Healthgradesrecentlyreleasedits 2023StarReportofhospitalclinical achievements,andTidalHealthwasrated amongthenation’sbestforvascularand gastrointestinalsurgery.

TidalHealthPeninsulaRegionalin Salisbury,Md.,wasnamedoneofthenation’s50BestHospitalsforVascularSurgery.Thisistheninthconsecutiveyear thatTidalHealthPeninsulaRegionalhas receivedthatrecognition(2015-2023). Theachievementplacesvascularsurgery servicesinSalisburyamongthetop5 percentinthenationforthethirdconsecutiveyear(2021-2023).Thevascular teamalsomaintainstheHealthgrades VascularSurgeryExcellenceAwardfora ninthconsecutiveyear(2015-2023).

MedPARdatasuggestspatients treatedathospitalsreceivingtheAmerica’s50BestHospitalsforVascularSurgeryAwardhave,onaverage,a50.9

percentlowerriskofexperiencingacomplicationwhileinthehospital.

TidalHealthNanticokewashonored asoneofAmerica’s100BestHospitals forGastrointestinal(GI)Surgery.The recognitionisnewin2023forthe Seafordhospital,placingitamongthetop 5percentinthenationforGIsurgery. TheGIteamatTidalHealthNanticoke alsomaintainstheHealthgradesGICare andGISurgeryExcellenceAwardsfora secondconsecutiveyear(2022-2023).

Patientstreatedathospitalsreceiving theAmerica’s100BestHospitalsfor GastrointestinalCareAwardhave,onaverage,a29.6percentlowerriskofexperiencingacomplicationwhileinthe hospital.

“TidalHealth’sgreatestassetisour teamofemployees,medicalstaff,andvolunteers.OurHealthgradesclinicalsuccessesareadirectresultoftheir

dedicationanddevotiontoeverypatient andfamilymember,”saidSteven Leonard,Ph.D.,MBA,FACHE,TidalHealthpresidentandCEO.

Additionally,forthe17thconsecutive year(2007-2023),TidalHealthPeninsula Regionalisfive-starratedforthetreatmentofpneumonia,andfora13thconsecutiveyear,five-starratedby Healthgradesincarotidprocedures.The Salisburyhospitalisalsofive-starratedin hipfracturetreatment,repairofabdominalaorta,peripheralvascularbypass, upperGIsurgeryandforC-sectionand vaginaldelivery.

TidalHealthNanticokewasalso namedafive-starrecipientforthecare andtreatmentitsteamprovidesinhip fracture,colorectalsurgery,gallbladderremoval,sepsisanddiabeticemergencies.

TheHealthgrades5-starrankingindicatesthoseservicelinesareperforming statisticallysignificantlybetterthantheir peerservicesatotherU.S.hospitals.

“Quality andsafetyremainatthe heartofeverythingwedoasanorganization.TohaveTidalHealthNanticoke placedamongthenation’sbesthospitals, onceagain,byHealthgradesreinforces thatwehaveassembledthefinesthealthcareteamintheregionthatiscommitted tooutstandingclinicaloutcomesand quality patientcare,”saidPennyShort, TidalHealthNanticokepresident.

Healthgradesevaluatedpatientmortalityandcomplicationratesfor31ofthe mostcommonconditionsandprocedures atnearly4,500hospitalsacrossthecountrytoidentifythetop-performinghospitalsforspecialtycare.Hospitalscannot choosetooptinoroutofaHealthgrades performancereview.

Thehospitalsthathaveachievedthe HealthgradesAmerica’sBestHospitals orClinicalExcellencedesignationshave demonstratedexceptionalqualityof care.

“WecommendTidalHealthfortheir ongoingcommitmenttoprovidinghighqualitycaretopatientsbeingtreatedat boththeirSalisburyandSeafordhospitals,”saidDr.BradBowman,MD,chief medicalofficerandheadofdatascience atHealthgrades.“Consumerscanfeel confidentthatAmerica’s50BestHospitalsforVascularSurgeryandAmerican’s 100BestHospitalsforGISurgeryhave demonstratedtheirabilitytodeliverconsistentlyexceptionaloutcomes.”

Consumerscanvisit

Healthgrades.comtolearnmoreabout howHealthgradesmeasureshospital quality,andaccessapatient-friendly overviewofthecompletemethodology.

StatisticsarebasedonHealthgrades analysisofMedPARdataforyears2019 through2021andrepresentthree-year estimatesforMedicarepatientsonly.

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BeebeHealthcarethisweekannouncedthatDr.PaulSierzenski,MD, MSHQS,CPE,FACEP,isthenew seniorvicepresidentandchiefmedical officerforthehealthcaresystem.

Sierzenskihasbeenaphysicianand executiveformorethan20years,with wide-rangingleadershiprolesatmany prestigiousinstitutions,theynoted. Mostrecently,hewaschiefmedicalofficeroftheAcuteServicesDivisionof BayCareinClearwater,Fla.

Heoversawmedicalservicesand qualityandsafetymeasuresforBayCare’s15hospitals.

“I’mexcitedtowelcomeDr.Paul SierzenskitoourExecutiveStaff,”said Dr.DavidA.Tam,MD,MBA,CPHE,

FACHE,presidentandCEOofBeebe Healthcare.“Heisanexperienced leaderwithapassionforqualityand safetyandbringsthatfocustoBeebe Healthcareatatimewhenthesystemis growingwithSussexCounty.”

Heheldasimilarroleformanyyears prioratRenownHealthinReno,Nev. However,SierzenksistartedhishealthcarecareerinDelaware.Hecompleted hisresidencyinemergencymedicineat ChristianaCareinNewark,afterreceivinghismedicaldegreeatTempleUniversitySchoolofMedicine.He practicedandheldmanyrolesin DelawareformanyyearswithDoctors forEmergencyServicesinthenorthern partofthestateandwaschiefquality

andsafetyofficerinAcuteServicesfor ChristianaCarebeforedepartingfor Nevada.

“OnbehalfoftheMedicalStaff,I cansaywearelookingforwardtocollaboratingwithDr.Sierzenskionbringingthebestcareandaccesstothe peopleofSussexCountyalongsideour growinggroupofclinicians,”saidDr. PaulC.Peet,MD,presidentofBeebe’s MedicalStaff.

Sierzenskihasbeenapartofnumerousresearchandpublications.Heisa fellowoftheAmericanCollegeof EmergencyPhysicians,alongwithmany additionalprofessionalmemberships.

Sierzenskiandhisfamilyhavea longtimeconnectionwiththecoastal

communitiesofSussexCounty,andhe saidheisexcitedtojoinBeebebecause ofhowcommittedtheorganizationisto enhancethehealthofthepeoplewho live,workandvisitthere.

“ItisatruehonortojoinBeebe Healthcare,servingacommunityfor whichmyfamilyandIhaveadeepconnection,”Sierzenskisaid.“Iamthrilled tohavetheopportunitytosupport physicians,careteamsandBeebeleadershiptofurtherimproveaccesstohigh qualitycare,optimizepatientexperience andinnovatecaredeliveryforSouthern Delawareanditssurroundingcommunities.”

HewillbeginhisroleinlateNovember.

BeebeCenterforWeightLossSurgeryearnsrecognition

BeebeHealthcare’sCenterfor WeightLossSurgeryismakingitsmark inthedeliveryofcomprehensive bariatricservices,withqualityandexcellenceinclinicalpracticerecognized askeyprogramattributes.Theweight losssurgeryteamhasearnedquality designationsfromthreepremierhealth insurancecarriers:

•BlueCrossBlueShieldDistinction CenterforBariatricSurgery—This designationisearnedbyfacilitiesthat

undergoarigorousapplicationandreviewprocess,withfocusondatapertainingtopatientvolumes,complication rates,readmissionrates,overallquality andpatientoutcomes.Thedesignation isconsideredimportantforpatients whoareinterestedinpursuingsurgical weightlossandareBlueCrossBlue Shieldpolicyholders,asitlimitsout-ofpocketcostsassociatedwithcare.

•OptumHealthCenterofExcellenceforBariatricSurgery—Thisdes-

ignationrecognizespracticesthatdeliversafe,successfulandcost-effective treatmentoptions.Everyyear,Optum conductsanextensiveevaluationprocess ofmedicalcentersthroughoutthecountry,withfocusonfact,ratherthanperception.Thegoalistocreateanetwork ofmedicalcentersthatdeliverthehighest qualitycarewithfocusonmeeting patientneedsandexceedingexpectations.

•AetnaInstituteofQualityfor

BariatricSurgery—Aetnarecognizes thatcomplexcarecomeswithalineof complexdecisionsthatmustbemade. ItsInstituteofQualityaimstoguide patientsinchoosingahealthcarefacility thatdeliversthehighestqualitycare,in acost-efficientmanner.Evaluationsand decisionsarebasedonnumberofproceduresperformed,successrates,costefficiency,readmissionratesand

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“Delawarehasonethehighestobesityratesinthenation,”notedDr.Tarek Waked,MD,wholeadsBeebe’sCenter forWeightLossSurgery.“It’soneofthe reasonswehavetakensuchacomprehensiveapproachinbuildingandgrowingourbariatricprogramhereatBeebe. Itsupportsourcommunityandprovides aservicethatistrulyneeded.Ourabilitytopositivelyimpactthesestatisticsis greatlyexpandedwiththeseimportant designationsfromseveralprimaryinsurance carriers.”

“Collectively,thedesignationsfrom BlueCrossBlueShield,OptumHealth andAetnaconfirmthatBeebe’sCenter forWeightLossSurgeryismeetingor exceedingnationalstandards,”representativesnoted.Additionally,theysaid, “theyaffirmthattheprogramhassolid systemsinplacetocontinuouslyimprovequalityofcare,whichcorrelates directlywithbothpatientoutcomesand

PatientswhoturntoBeebe’sCenter forWeightLossSurgeryarecaredfor byWakedandsurgeonDr.Christopher Manieri,DO,alongwithKimberly Hyatt,MPH,RD,LDN,CSOWM, bariatricprogrammanageranddietitian. “Theteamiscommittedtoguiding eachpatientonapersonalizedjourney ofweightlossthatextendsfarbeyond thedayofsurgery.”

“Westressthatbariatricsurgeryisa tooltosupportweightloss,forpatients whoarecommittedtomakingimportantlifestylechangestooptimizetheir health andwellness,”saidManieri.“We workwithpatientsbeforeandaftersurgeryandguidethemeverystepofthe way.Weprovideinvaluablesupportso theycanachievetheirgoalsandmaintainahealthyweightfortherestof theirlives.”

ItiscommonforpatientswhoundergobariatricsurgeryatBeebetonot onlyachievetheirweightlossgoals,but alsotoseemarkedimprovementintheir overallhealthandwellness,asadirect

resultofthatsupport,representatives said. Issuesrangingfrombloodpressure anddiabetestosleepapneaandjoint painareoftenminimizedoreliminated aspatientsloseweight.

“Wepracticewithanunderstanding thateverypatientisunique,andthatindividualizedcareiscrucialasweassess eachpatient’soverallhealthandtheimpactourservicescanhave,”saidHyatt. “It’snotabouthowmanysurgeriesyou perform;instead,it’sabouthowwellyou dothem.Thedesignationswehave earnedfromthesemajorinsurancecarriersmakeitclearthatourprogramcenters aroundquality andtheoptimizationof patientoutcomesandexperience.Weare incrediblyproudoftheserecognitions.”

Patientsinterestedinlearningmore cancall(302)260-7360toregisterfor aninformationalseminar,ortoschedule aninitialconsultationwithabariatric surgeon.Appointmentsarescheduledat theBeebeCenterforWeightLossSurgerylocatedattheGeorgetownHealth Campus at21635BidenAvenuein Georgetown.

PresentingAntonioVivaldi’s“Four Seasons”andAstorPiazzolla’s“The FourSeasonsofBuenosAires”(acombined“EightSeasons”)onthesame programmightseemtobeaverylogical pairing—andthatispreciselywhythe Mid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra’s (MSO’s)NovemberprogramwillfeatureviolinistIgorYuzefovich’sversion ofthetwoworks.

“Althoughcomposedcenturiesapart —Vivaldi’sworkfrom1716to1725 andPiazzolla’sfrom1965to1970— thetwoworksperfectlyrepresentnature’sseasonsinthecomposers’respectivetimesandhemispheres,”MSO representativessaid.

“Wearesopleasedtobeableto bringthesevibrant,joyous,andbeautiful piecestoouraudience,”saidMSO BoardPresidentJeffreyParker.“Igor’s

musicianshipandunderstandingof theseworkswillgiveouraudiencea perfectrenditionofthetwocomposers’ visions.”

“Thereare,ofcourse,differencesand similaritiesineachofthesetwoworks, buteachisamasterpieceinitsown rightthathasbeencaptivatingandexcitingaudiencesforcenturies(inVivaldi’scase)andformorethanhalfa century(inPiazzolla’scase).Itisafortunateaudiencethatenjoysthemboth onthesameprogram,”MSOrepresentativessaid.

Russian-bornYuzefovichcurrentlyis theconcertmasteroftheSingapore SymphonyOrchestra.Hepreviously servedasassistantconcertmasterwith theBaltimoreSymphonyOrchestra.“As anactivechambermusician,hecofoundedtheMonumentPianoTriothat

debutedtocriticalacclaiminBaltimore andhassincecaptivatedaudiences acrosstheUnitedStates.Mr.Yuzefovichleadsnumerousmasterclasses andisinhighdemandasaguestconcertmaster.”

Theconcertwillbeperformedat threevenuesonthreedaysontheDelmarvaPeninsula:

•Thursday,Nov.10,7:30p.m.,EastonChurchofGod,Easton,Md.;

•Saturday,Nov.12,3p.m.,Epworth UnitedMethodistChurch,Rehoboth Beach(notethatthisisanafternoon concert,insteadoftheusualSaturdayeveningconcert);and

•Sunday,Nov.13,3p.m.,CommunityChurchofOceanPines,Ocean Pines,Md.

Individualticketsfortheconcertcost $50perpersonateachvenue.

Seriessubscriptionsforthe20222023seasonareavailable.

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyoffers agroupdiscountforthepurchaseof10 ormoreticketstoasingleconcert.

Theorchestraalsomakesalimited numberoffreeticketsavailableforstudents 18oryounger.Ticketsforaccompanyingparentscost$10each. Reservationsarerequiredforthefree ticketsandmaybemadebycalling1888-846-8600.

Podcastsfortheseasonpreview,for eachconcert,andforspecialMSO eventsareavailableontheMSOwebsiteatmidatlanticsymphony.org.Podcastsarepostedonthesite approximatelysevento10daysbeforea concertorevent.

Foradditionalinformationaboutthe 2022-2023season,ortoordertickets, visit www.midatlanticsymphony.org. Ticketsmaybeorderedbytelephoneat 1-888-846-8600.

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)istheonlyprofessional symphonyorchestraservingsouthern DelawareandMaryland’sEastern Shorewithafullseasonofprograms.A completescheduleofthe2022-2023 season’sMasterworksandEnsembles programs,venues,times,andotherinformationisavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.org.

DickensParlour Theatrebringing ‘BroadwaytoBethany’

NewYorkmayhaveitsbrightlights, buttheDickensParlourTheatrehasits stars.TheBroadwaytoBethanyseries bringsbignamesandevenbiggervoices tothebeach.

Thelineupfortheseriesbeginson Oct.28-29,asElizabethWardLand presentstheaward-winningtribute show“StillWithintheSoundofMy Voice:TheSongsofLindaRonstadt,” pairingthediscographyofLindaRonstadtwithElizabethWardLand’svocals.

Land ’sBroadwayandoff-Broadway creditsinclude“AmazingGrace,”“Scandalous,”“TheScarletPimpernel,” “Memphis,”“Passion,”“CityofAngels,” “TheMusicofAndrewLloyd WebberstarringMichael Crawford,”“SouthernComfort,”“Hello Again”and“Chess.”

TheDickensParlourTheatreis committedtobringingliveentertainmenttothecommunity.

Variousactsarefeaturedweekly— fromnationallyrecognizedmagicians andcomedianstomusiciansandguest lecturers.

L earnmoreandgetticketsat https://dickensparlourtheatre.com/tickets/orcall(302)829-1071.

Obituaries

WilliamAnthonyBuron,86 WilliamAnthonyBuron,86,died onOct.17,2022,whileresidingat theDelawareStateVeteransHome inMilford,Del.HewasbornAug. 31,1936,inIrvington,N.J.,toRaoul BuronandMaryQueenan-Buron.

HespenthischildhoodinRahway,N.J.andgraduatedfromRahwayHighSchool.Overtheyears,he residedinColoniaandBrick,N.J.,as wellasOrmondBeach,Fla.He proudlyservedintheU.S.Marine CorpandNationalSecurityAgency. Hislifetimecareerwasworkingfor thePortAuthorityofN.Y.-N.J.

Heenjoyedmanyyearscoaching fortheMerrillParkBaseballLeague andwasanavidgolfer.

Inadditiontohisparents,Buron wasprecededindeathbyhisformer wife,AnnaSerson;hissisterMargueriteandhisbrotherRaoul.Heis survivedbyhissonWilliam,ofToms River,N.J.,William’swife,Laurie, theirdaughterAshleyEmbersonand herhusband,Matt,andBuron’s great-grandsonsElijahandEzra;his daughterLaurieHappelofMillsboro,Del.,andherhusband,Bruce, theirsonMichaelWinnerand daughterJaimeWinner-Arnoldand herhusband,Trey,andBuron’sgreatgranddaughterOlivia;andhisson MichaelofBrownsMills.,N.J.,and Michael’sdaughterAlyssa,son Michael,anddaughtersJessica, FrancescaandNicolette;aswellas hisniece,PatriceGrassman,and nephews,RaoulandDennisBuron.

AchapelservicewithMilitary Honorswillbeheldat11a.m.on Friday,Nov.4,2022,attheDelaware VeteransMemorialCemetery,26669 PatriotsWay,Millsboro,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationstotheWoundedWarrior Project,P.O.Box758516,TopekaKS 66675-8516.Condolencesmaybe sentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com. Arrangementswereprovidedby WatsonFuneralHomeinMillsboro, Del.

MargueretteHelenGardner,80

MargueretteHelenGardner,80, ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawayat CadiaHealthcareRenaissanceon Oct.12,2022.ShewasborninMillsboroonNov.22,1941,tothelate PearlandGeorgeDavis.

SheattendedtheHarmonSchool asachildandgraduatedfromJason HighSchool.SheworkedatILCin Frederica,Del.,formanyyearsbefore startingacareeratPlaytexofDover, fromwhichshewouldretirein2007. Sheenjoyedparticipatinginall formsoffun,fromthrowingparties

withthefamilytogirls’nightsonthe town.Shehadaloveformotorcycles aswellandwasaproudmemberof theThunderGuard.

Gardnerwasprecededindeathby herfather,GeorgeDavis;hermother, PearlDavis;asister,DelphineDavis; abrother,AlonzoDavis;andher husband,TyronneGardner.Sheis survivedbyaniece,DarleneCunningham,andherhusband,Val,of Magnolia,Del.;anephew,Dwayne Davis,andhisfiancée,Tiffany,of Georgetown,Del.;agreat-nephew, Dyshone(andShawn)JackofDover; agreat-niece,ChenitraJackof Dover;agreat-newphew,Valentino CunninghamofSalisbury,Md.;and agreat-niece,KirstenDavisofMillsboro.Gardnerwasfortunatetohave spenttimewithhergreat-greatniecesandgreat-great-nephews,DeVonte’Adams,SavannaJack,Darius Jack,ChristianPressey,NikoKimber andLeahFenstermaker.Shehasalso leftbehindmanyextendedfamily members,aswellasfriendsshehas lovedandenjoyedtimewith throughouttheyears.

Afuneralservicewastobeheldat onTuesday,Oct.25,2022,atWatson FuneralHome,211S.Washington St.,Millsboro,DE,19966.Interment

wastofollowatHarmonyCemetery. Condolencesmaybesentonlineat watsonfh.com.

NormanLeeGarrisonJr.,84

NormanLeeGarrisonJr.,84,of Dover,Del.,departedthislifeon Monday,Oct.10,2022.Affectionatelyknownas“Neg”tofamilyand friends,GarrisonwasborninPungoteague,AccomackCounty,Va.,on June9,1938,tothelateNormanLee “Nubby”GarrisonSr.,whopassed awayin1997,andIreneRuthGarrison,whopassedawayin1984.

GarrisonwaseducatedintheAccomackPublicSchoolSystem. Thoughhiseducationwaslimited, heexcelledinlife,workingasaforkliftdriverfor35yearsatGeneral FoodInc.,untilhisretirementin 2001.Afterretirement,hebriefly workedasabusdriverforKent CountyPublicSchoolSystem.He lovedtotravelandmeetnewpeople.

Inadditiontohisparents,Garrisonwasprecededindeathbyason, JeffreyMcKinleyGarrison,in1958; abrother,FrancisEugeneGarrison, in1981;sister,Yvonne“Vilee”GarrisonParker,in2010;niecesValarie Garrisonin2011andConnieRae Garrisonin2014;anephew,Donald RayGarrisonin2017;agreat-niece, TaraLy nnGarrison,in2020;anda devotedfriend,NoraRodgers,in 2013.Lefttocherishhismemories

arehisex-wife,RosieMae(Savage) Garrison-ShowellofCamden,Del.; sonsDelbertMauriceGarrison(and Tina)ofMillsboro,Del.,RayAnthonyGarrisonofDover,Del.;a grandson,RayAnthonyGarrisonJr.; fourbrothers,CharlesLouisGarrison(andRuby)andBrooksEugene Garrison(andGrace),allofFrankford,Del.,GeneAutrey“Billy”Garrison(andGlenda)ofSalisbury,Md. ,andParisHallofClarksville,Del.;a sister,AnnieElizabeth“PeachyGirl” WilliamsofFrankford;andahostof nieces,nephews,otherrelativesand friends.

AcelebrationofGarrison’slife wastobeheldonSaturday,Oct.22, 2022,attheWatsonFuneralHome, 211S.WashingtonSt.,Millsboro, Del.IntermentwasfollowatAntiochCemeteryinFrankford,Del.In lieuofflowers,thefamilysuggested donationstotheDelawareCoalition AgainstDomesticViolence,100W. 10thSt.#903,Wilmington,DE 19801.Condolencesmaybesentonlineatwatsonfh.com.

CeceliaTheresa‘Ceil’Leahy,87

CeceliaTheresa“Ceil”Leahy,87, ofOceanView,Del.,passedawayon Monday,Oct.17,2022,atthehome ofherdaughter,surroundedbyher lovingfamily.BornonDec.11,1934, inBrooklyn,N.Y.,Leahygraduated fromBrooklynCollegeandpursued

alengthycareerasadentalhygienist. Shewasalong-timememberof St.John/HolyAngelsCatholic ChurchinNewark,Del.,andSt. Ann’sParishinBethanyBeach,Del., wheresheservedasaeucharistic minister,andwasveryactiveinmany oftheparishcommitteesandfunctionsformanyyears.Leahylovedher familyandherdevoted,caring friends.Shewasanavidsportsfan andlovedcheeringonherPhiladelphiaEaglesandPhillies.

Affectionatelyknownas“MomMom”byhergrandkids,Leahywas precededindeathbyherhusband, JamesLeahy;herdaughterColleen LeahyHarris;andhermotherand father,RoseannandHenryScullion. Sheissurvivedbyherlovingchildren JamesLeahy(andBetteann), MichaelLeahy(andRoseAnne), KatieLeahy,KerryLisiewski(and Greg)andMattLeahy(andAmy). Shewillalsobesadlymissedbyher 14grandchildren,Jonathan,Steven, RyanandJordanLeahy,KyleHarris, Jennifer,ThomasandNicholas Leahy,CourtneyandCecelia Lisiewski,ConnorandKellanLeahy, AndreaGribbinandDenisRimbaut; andsixgreatgrandchildren.Sheis alsosurvivedbyhersister,Sarah Collins(andJerry);brother-in-law, ThomasLeahy(andGuillermina);

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Obits

andmanyniecesandnephews.

AviewingwastobeheldonTuesday,Oct.25,2022,attheDoherty FuneralHome,3200LimestoneRd., PikeCreek.AMassofChristian burialwastobecelebratedon Wednesday,Oct.26,2022,atHoly AngelsChurch,82PossumParkRd., Newark,Del.,withburialinAll SaintsCemetery.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggestedcontributionsto LittleSistersofthePoor,185Salem ChurchRd.,Newark,DE19713.To sendcondolences,visitwww.dohertyfh.com.

JudithAnn‘Judy’Malesky,79 JudithAnn“Judy”Malesky,79,of Frankford,Del.,passedawayThursday,Oct.20,2022,atherresidence, surroundedbyherfamily.Shewas borninWashington,D.C.,onJan. 12,1943,tothelateFrancisHughes andDorothySouder.

Sheworkedasacashierformore than30yearsandalsodrovetour busestothebeachforKingLimo.

Maleskeyissurvivedbyherloving husband,Dan;herson,Glenn(and Suzette)ofGlenBurnie,Md.;her daughter,MarySue(andJeff)of Solomons,Md.;sixgrandchildren; andsixgreat-grandchildren;aswell

ashersiblings,Donna,Kennyand Susan.Shewillalsoberemembered bymanyclose,lovingfriends.

AMassofChristianBurialwillbe heldatSt.Ann’sCatholicChurchin BethanyBeachonFriday,Nov.4, 2022,at10a.m.Inlieuofflowers,the familyrequesteddonationsbemade inMalesky’snameto:SeasonsHospice,220ContinentalDr.,Suite407, Newark,DE19713);theSalvation Army,at https://pa.salvationarmy.org/delaware -command;orJustin’sBeachHouse, athttps://justinjennings.org/.Condolencescanbesentonlineat www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JoanR.McCourt,91

JoanR.McCourt,91,ofOcean View,Del.,passedawayWednesday, Oct.19,2022,inJamestown,N.C.

McCourtwasprecededindeath byherhusbandof44years,JosephC. McCourt.Sheissurvivedbysixchildren,KevinJ.McCourt,Susan Zemzickiandherhusband,JohnE. ZemzickiJr.,JosephP.McCourt, KarenSheridanandherhusband, Bernard,MarySaiaandherhusband, Anthony,andBrianMcCourtand hiswife,Jennifer.Shealsoenriched thelivesofher21grandchildrenand 20great-grandchildren.

Visitationwillbefrom10to11 a.m.onFriday,Oct.28,2022,atSt. Ann’sCatholicChurchinBethany

Beach,Del.,followedbyaMassof ChristianBurialat11a.m.,alsoat St.Ann’sCatholicChurch.IntermentwillfollowatGateofHeaven CemeteryinDagsboro,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinMcCourt’s nametothegiver’slocalCatholic charity.

JohnChristopherMoore,54

JohnChristopherMoore,54,of Millsboro,Del.,andformerlyof Wilmington,Del.,passedawayon Monday,Oct.10,2022,atBerlin Nursing&RehabilitationCenter.He wasborninWilmington,tothelate DonaldT.MooreandJoyA.Martin Moore.

Heownedandoperatedhisown flooringbusinessforapproximately 28years.Hemarriedtheloveofhis lifeonAug.3,1991,andtogether theyraisedtwochildren.HeattendedLongNeckMethodist Churchandwasveryactiveintheir SundaySchool.Hewasalsoheavily involvedwiththeBoyScoutsand CubScouts,helpingmanyscouts achievetherankofEagleScoutincludinghissonDavid.Hewas knownforbeingahardworkeranda greathandyman.Moorewasawonderfulhusband,father,brother,uncle andfriend,andwillbedearlymissed.

Inadditiontohisparents,Moore wasalsoprecededindeathbytwo

brothers,MikeMooreandDonnie MooreJr.,aswellashismother-inlawMargeAgreen.Heissurvivedby hiswifeof31years,KathyMooreof Millsboro,Del.;adaughter,Rebecca Moore(andSantosGarcia)of Newark,Del.;andason,David MooreofMillsboro.Heisalsosurvivedbyfivesiblings,Ly nneHarris (andLoyd),CherylWest,Scott Agreen,MarcyAgreen(andGeoff Schotter)andMichaelAgreen(and Gail);hisfather-in-law,Robert Agreen;specialfriendsEdand MichelleStricker,andGailAnderson;aswellasnieces,nephews,extendedfamilyandfriends.

AcelebrationofMoore’slifewill beheldat2p.m.onNov.5,2022,at theLongNeckMethodistChurch, 32051LongNeckRoad,Millsboro, Del.,wherefriendsmaycallfrom1 to2p.m.forvisitation.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationsinMoore’smemorytoSpecial OlympicsDelaware,619S.College Ave.,Newark,DE19716.Condolencemaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

DanielRichard‘June’Rayne,77

DanielRichard“June”Rayne,77, ofFrankford,Del.,passedawayon Wednesday,Oct.19,2022,athome, withhislovingfamilybyhisside.He

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DelawareConservationDistrictssponsorpostercontest

TheNewCastle,KentandSussex ConservationDistrictsareacceptingentriesfortheannualconservationposter contestfromDelawarepublic,charter,privateorhomeschooledstudentsingrades K-12.Posterswillbejudgedonthe2022 theme,“HealthySoil:HealthyLife,”in thegradecategoriesK-1,2-3,4-6,7-9 and10-12.Inaddition,digitalposterswill beacceptedfromstudentsingradecategories7-9and10-12.

First-,second-andthird-placewinners ineachcategorywillreceiveacashprize of$50,$25and$15,respectively.

Postersshouldbebesubmittedelectronically,bymailorin-persontothelocal conservationdistrictbyFriday,Oct.28.

Eachdistrictwillsubmitfirst-place postersineachgradecategoryforjudging atthestatelevel.Statewinnerswillreceive acashawardfromtheDelawareAssociationofConservationDistricts.Inthe eventthataninsufficientnumberof postersarereceivedatthecountylevel,the county-leveljudgingwillbeeliminated, andallposterswillbejudgedatthestate level.First-placestatewinnerswillbeenteredintothenationalpostercontest.

Theannualconservationpostercontestprovidesstudentsanopportunityto conveytheirthoughtsaboutsoil,water andrelatednaturalresourceissuesthrough art.Italsohighlightstheeducationaloutreacheffortsofconservationdistrictsand theirstateassociations,auxiliariesand agencies.Thecontestfollowstheannual stewardshipthemedevelopedandsponsoredbytheNationalAssociationof ConservationDistricts.

“The2022themeremindsusthat healthysoilsarethefoundationforalllife onEarth,”representativessaid.“Soilisan

importantresourceforeverythingfrom humanhealthtoagriculturetowaterfiltration.Theimperativebenefitofhealthy soilisfoodproduction.Healthysoilsalso giveuscleanairandwater,plentifulcrops andforests,diversewildlifeandbeautiful landscapes.”

Formoreinformationandeducational resourcesaboutthetheme,visit https://www.nacdnet.org/general-resources/stewardship-programorcontact thelocalconservationdistrict.ForSussex County,contactSiobhanKelleyat(302) 856-2105.

Delawareansencouragedtoapplyforstudentdebtrelief

reliefprogramforfederalstudent

taid.gov,whichprovidesupto $10,000inrelieftoborrowerswith federalstudentloans,andupto $20,000inrelieftoborrowerswho werePellGrantrecipients.

Thoseearninglessthan$125,000 asanindividualor$250,000asa householdareeligible.Theadministrationalsoextendedthepauseon federalstudentloanrepaymentsone finaltimethroughDec.31,2022.

“WhenItravelaroundDelaware, oneofthetopissuesforDelawareans ofallagesisstudentloansandthe enormousfinancialburdenthey face,”saidCarper.“Applyingforfederalstudentdebtreliefthroughthe onlineportaltakeslessthanfive minutes,andIencourageeveryeligibleDelawareantoapplytoday.”

“Today,Delawarewillhearhow PresidentBidenfollowedthroughon hiscampaignpromisetograntstudentdebtrelieftothosewhoneedit mostandiscontinuingtoworkto makeanaffordableeducationattainable,”saidCoons.“Ihopehisvisit willencourageevenmoreDelawareanswhomaybeeligibleforstudent debtreliefunderPresidentBiden’s plantofollowinthefootstepsof the12millionAmericanswhohave alreadyappliedthroughtheonline portal.Ifyouandyourfriendsmay beeligible,don’tdelay—applytoday atstudentaid.gov.”

“WhenPresidentBidenannouncedtheStudentLoanForgivenessProgram,hemadea commitmenttohelpthemillionsof Americansburdenedbycrippling studentdebtasthey’velookedto makeabetterlifeforthemselvesand theirfamilies.Andinthewakeofthe COVID-19pandemic,thatcommitmentandthereliefitwillprovide couldn’tbemoreimportant,”said BluntRochester.“EligibleDelawareanscannowapplyforfederalStudentLoanForgivenessonline throughthenewportalinminutes. It’seasy,user-friendly,andwillbring relieftoborrowershereinDelaware andacrossthecountry.”

U.S.Sens.TomCarperandChris

TheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary(FOSCL)School PartnershipsProgramkickedoffits 2022-2023seasonwiththreeauthoreventsatitstwopartners schools,LordBaltimoreElementarySchool(LBES)andtheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictEarlyLearningCenter(ELC).

“Bringingauthorstotheclassroomencouragesstudentstoread andwritemore,helpsmotivatereluctantandstrugglingreaders,and offersachanceforstudentstoseea realpersontalkabouttheircreative career,”representativessaid.

OnOct.6,anaudienceof kindergartenersandfirst-graders tookinJohnHadfield’spresentation“ScienceisEverywhere!”as 160studentshadtheopportunity toparticipateintheliveprogram, anencoreforHadfield,wholast presentedatLBESaspartofthe FOSCLSchoolPartnershipProgramin2119.

Hadfieldsaidheisactuallykind ofshy,butinterestedyoungstudentslookonasJohnrapsin“The ScienceShow.”Formoreinformationabout“ScienceisEverywhere!” visitwww.JohnHadfield.net.

OnOct.12,localauthorAllison Wiestpresentedtwoseparate eventstoGrades4and5atLBES. Herpresentations,focusedonthe artandscienceofauthorship, helpedchildrenunderstandhow writersgenerateideas,themesand subjectsforabook.Sheusedher “RoamingRiley”seriesasthe jumping-offpointfortheconversation,with50copiesof“Roaming Riley:Delmarva”purchasedby FOSCLandmadeavailableto fourth-andfifth-gradestudentsat LBES.

Wiestwasanelementaryschool teacherfor12years,buthashada passionforwritingsinceshewas young.In2018,sheleftherteachingpositiontofinallywritethe storythathadbeendevelopingin herheadforoverfiveyears.“RoamingRiley:ADelmarvaAdventure” isherfirstnovelinwhatwillbea seriesofbooksaboutRiley’sadventuresaroundtheworld.Shelivesin Selbyvillewithherhusband,two daughters,threecatsandadog.To learnmoreabouttheRoaming Rileyadventureseries,headto www.allisonwiest.comoronInstagramat@allisonwiest_author.

AnewpartnershipforFOSCL involvesworkingwithJanetHickman,principaloftheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictEarlyLearning CenterinFrankford.ThecollaborationbroughtChristineTomalin,a localauthorbasedinMillsboro,to

thecommunity’syoungestlearners onOct.13,whenshevisitedthe4year-olds’classroomsinsixseparate visitswiththreedifferentteachers. Shereadfromherbook“IfIHad ATail”andtalkedwiththechildrenaboutstorytellingandhow shegeneratesideasforherbooks.

SincetheELCdoesnothavea dedicatedlibrary,threeclassroom setsofTomalin’sbookdonatedby FOSCLwillremaininindividual classrooms,wheretheycanbe sharedwiththe3-year-old“Littles” atELC.

Nowinitsseventhyear,the SchoolPartnershipsProjectsponsorsprogramsandpresentersto benefitstudents,andisdesignedto “introducestudentstotherichand variedfreeresources,programsand activitiesofferedthroughtheSouth CoastalLibrary.”

FOSCLprovidesresourcesto enhancethelibraryexperienceof allSouthCoastalLibrary’spatrons, raisingfundsforallFOSCLprojects.Theproceedsfromcommunity eventsincludingtheannualBeach &BayCottageTourandpop-up booksalesgodirectlybackinto programsservingthecommunity.

LocalauthorChristineTomalindiscussesstorytellilngwith4-year-olds.

ThosewhoareinterestedinbecomingaFriendoftheSouth CoastalLibraryandsupporting

projectsliketheSchoolPartnershipsProgramcancontactFOSCL

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atinfo@FOSCL.comformoreinformation.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Hundredsofchildrenincostume,and theirparents,whoalsomaybedressedto causedreadanddelight,willfillJohnWest ParkthisSaturday,Oct.29,from1to4 p.m.forCops&Goblins,theannualHalloweenpartyhostedbytheOceanView PoliceDepartment.

PoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlinis encouragingthecommunitytojoininthe funofmasqueradingandtrick-or-treating atthemanytablesthatwillbesetupatthe park,onWestAvenue.Cheeseandpepperonipizza,hamburgers,hotdogs,Rita’s iceinavariety offlavors,bagsofchips, sodaandwaterwillbeprovided,allfreeof charge,andtherewillbehorsebackriding, apettingzoo,rides,inflatablesand,of

course,hauntinglygoodmusic.South CoastalLibrarywillbegivingawaybooks andbagsfilledwithcoloringbooks, crayonsandapplicationsforalibrarycard.

Incaseofrain,itwillbeheldthenext day.

In2020,Cops&Goblinswascanceled duetothepandemic,butitreturnedlast yearforthefifthtime.McLaughlincredited“themenandwomenoftheOVPD, inconjunctionwithourpartnersinthe community ”forplanningit,andsaidone ofthehallmarksofCops&Goblinsisthe emphasisoncommunitypolicing.

Duringanearlierconversationwiththe CoastalPoint,McLaughlinsaidthepolice departmentwantedtoaddasignature eventtoitsoutreachinitiatives.

“Specifically,wewerelookingtohost somethingthatwouldbefunforthewhole

familyandwouldgeneratepositiveencountersbetweenthepoliceandyoung peopleintheOceanViewarea.OnOct. 31,2015,theinauguralCops&Goblins eventtookplace.Hundredsofareachildrenattended,andfeedbackfromattendeeswasoverwhelminglypositive.

“Cops&Goblinswasstartedwiththe goalof,‘Whatcanwedoforourlocalfamiliesandparticularlythekids?’Andasa waytogivebacktothecommunity forall thesupporttheygiveus.Wereallyare blessedinthefactthatwegetoverwhelmingsupportfromthecommunity,” McLaughlinsaid.

“Kidshaveagreattimeandthereare smilesoneveryone’sfaces.That’swhatwe want.Everyyearitseemstogrowbigger andbiggerasthewordspreads,”Ocean ViewPoliceCapt.HeathHall,whoisco-

ordinatingthefestivitythisyear,added.

“Allthevendorsloveseeingthekids dressedup.Theygetintoit,too.Someof thevendorsevendressup.…It’sagood eventforthefamily.Theycancomeout andenjoythemselves.It’safamilyfestival andthat’sthewaywewanttokeepit,” Hallsaid.

Hocker’sgrocerystoresaredonating hundredsofhotdogsandhamburgers,and theTownisgettingadealfromPapaJohn’s forcheeseandpepperonipizzas.

“Youcanhaveapretty goodlunch,do sometrick-or-treating,getsomenice hand-outs.…It’sfun.Thecrazypartiscoordinatingit.Westartlookingintoitin May.That’sthestartofournewbudget year.Istartputtingoutfeelers,making phonecallsformyridesandponyrides,” Hallsaid.

TheLeslieKoppGroupofLong& FosterRealEstatewillhosttheannual Wags,Witches&WarlocksHalloween Festival&ParadeinBethanyBeachon Saturday,Oct.29.Theeventbringsfamilies andpetstothecoastaltownforadayoffun whileraisingfundsandcreatingawareness fortheBrandywineValleySPCA (BVSPCA).Fundsraisedthroughthis year’sparadewillhelptheBVSPCAkick startaPawsforChangeprograminSussex County,Delaware.

LedbytheIndianRiverHighSchool MarchingBand,theparadeandcostume contestwillbeginat10a.m.Costumeswill bejudged,withawardsfortheFunniest, Scariest,Cutest,BestPet,BestFamily,Best withaPetandtheMostOriginal.

Participantscanenjoyactivities throughouttown,suchasHalloweencrafts forkids,storytimeatBethanyBeachBooks andtrick-or-treatingatapproximately50 participatingbusinessesthroughouttown from11a.m.until1p.m.(justlookfortheir trick-ortreatflag).

TheBVSPCAwillhavepetsavailable foradoptionthroughouttheday.

In-personregistrationopensat9a.m. onSaturday,Oct.29,andparticipantsare beingencouragedtoregisteron-lineprior totheevent.Visitwww.WagsWitchesandWarlocks.comtoregisterormakeadonationtotheBVSPCA.Araindatehasbeen setforSunday,Oct.30,andthatchange wouldbeannouncedontheeventwebsite andFacebookpageshouldtherebeinclementweatheronSaturday.

TheBrandywineValleySPCAisanonprofitorganizationthatreliessolelyonthe generosityofthecommunitytosupport

theirprogramsandservices.TheBVSPCA isatax-exemptcharityunderSection 501(c)(3).

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By Christina Iverson

Leweslibrarytohost ‘PoebyCandlelight’ onOctober30

TheLewesPublicLibrarySpoken WordSocietywillpresentaward-winningEquityprofessionalEastLynne TheaterCompany’s(ELTC)productionof“PoebyCandlelight”Sunday, Oct.30,at5p.m.atthelibrary,111 AdamsAvenueinLewes.

OneofELTC’smostpopularevents sincedebutingin2015,“PoebyCandlelight”isheldonenightannually nearHalloweenandfeaturesELTCactorsreadingtheirfavoritestoriesand poemspennedby“themasterofthe macabre,”EdgarAllanPoe.

Thisyear’sreadingsinclude“The CaskofAmontillado,”“Maskofthe RedDeath”and“TheTell-TaleHeart” fromprofessionalactorsMattBaxter andGayleStahlhuth.

“PoeisamasterAmericanstorytellerandwordsmith.Thedepthofhis insightintothefrighteningpartsof ourpsycheisprofound,andhischilling talesareaperfectHalloweentreat,” saidDavidWhite,LewesPublicLibrarySpokenWordSocietyVolunteer ArtisticDirector.“Inthehandsof theseskilledactors,Poe’swordswill hauntanddelight.”

Theeventisfree,andspaceislimited.Registrationisrequiredatthelibrary’swebsite,atlewes.lib.de.us.

GayleStahlhuthhasproducedmore than120differentproductionssince becomingELTC’sproducingartistic directorin1999,anddirectedmostof them.ShehasalsoperformedinoffBroadwayshows,nationaltouringproductions,andinregionaltheaterand film.

MattBaxter’sELTCcreditsinclude “ArsenicandOldLace,”andtwoworld premieres,“TheLegendofSleepy Hollow”and“AYearintheTrenches.” HisNYCcreditsinclude“TheWinter’sTale,”directedbyEverettQuinton and“ChemistryofLove”atLaMaMa.

“Sinceitsfoundingin1980,the EastLynneTheaterCompanyofCape May,N.J.,hasbroughttheAmerican Spirittothestagewithitsblendof provocativepremieresandtimeless classics.Anaward-winning,professionalEquitytheater,ELTC wasthe firsttheaterinthecountrywiththe uniquemissionofpresentingandpreservingAmerica’stheatricalheritage.” Visiteastlynnetheater.orgformoreinformation.

“TheLewesPublicLibrary’sSpokenWordSocietyseekstofostercommunalexperienceswhichcelebratethe spokenword.AprogramoftheLewes PublicLibrary,theSocietysupports lectures,performances,discussions, demonstrations,andotherpubliclysharedexperiencesthatcelebrateand deepenourunderstandingofthe humanconditionasexpressedthrough thespokenword.”

FortheupcomingSeaWitchFestivalinRehobothBeach,DARTwill beofferingfreeparking,freeexpress busservicefromtheLewesTransit CenterandRehobothPark&Ride, andfreeridesonRoute201tothe festivitiesalldayonSaturday,Oct.29. Tokickoffthe25thAnniversaryof DART’sStufftheBusThanksgiving FoodDrive,ridersarebeingencouragedtobringanon-perishablefood itemandplacethemincollection boxesateitherPark&Ridelocation

and/orinsidethecollectionboxesonboardtheDART buses.

ThebusservicetoRehobothbeginsat6a.m.andwillshuttlefestivalgoerstoatemporarylocationatthe HenlopenHotelontheRehoboth boardwalk,sinceRehobothAvenue willbeclosedfortheparade.Upuntil 5p.m.,ridersshouldboardatthe HenlopenHoteltoreturntothePark &Rides.After5p.m.,Route201will resumeservicetoandfromitsregular stoponRehobothAvenueatthe

bandstand(neartherestrooms).The lasttripfromdowntownRehobothis at10:30p.m.

TheDelawareTransitCorporation, asubsidiaryoftheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT), operatesDART FirstState.Formore information,visitDartFirstState.com orcall1-800-652-DART.Real-Time BusInformationandDARTPass,the mobilefarepaymentoption,areboth availableonthefreeDARTTransit App(iOSandAndroid).

SeaWitchFridaysetforDeweyBeachonOct.28

TheDeweyBusinessPartnership (DBP)isreadytogetspookyand makeareturnoftheirannual HauntedFridayNightSeaWitch BashonFriday,Oct.28.

“AfterCOVID-19andaflooding nor’easterkeptthewitchesouttosea thelasttwoyears,thisyear,theFriday-nighteventisfindinganew home,andDeweyBeachisreadyto bringbacktolifeafamilyfriendly eventthateveryonewillenjoy!”

Itallstartswiththeirfreetrickor-treatingevent,from6:30-7:30 p.m.Ghostsandghoulscangraba mapforthetrick-or-treatingonline athttps://deweybusinesspartner-

ship.com,oratoneoftheparticipatingbusinesses.Trick-or-treaterswill maketheirwaydownCoastalHighway,andendatthecircleatDickinsonStreetandthebayforthe HauntedPartyfrom7to9p.m. DeweyBeachPolicewillbeonhand toassistwithpedestriansafety.

KellyRanieri,executivedirectorof DBP,said,“Previously,thecelebrat ionwasontheoceanbeach,but withthecompletionoftheHyatt, LighthouseRestaurantandBaywalk, theDickinsoncircleatthebay makesittheperfectnewhomefor Dewey’sHauntedFridayNightSea WitchBash!”

Thefreeeventwillbeheldoutdoorsandhasofferingsrangingfrom ahauntedgraveyardandtrail,toa creepycircustent,anall-agesDJ danceparty,ghoststories,photo boothandabonfirewiths’mores. Additionalrefreshmentswillalsobe availableatareducedcost.The LighthouseandtheRustyRudder willalsobeopen,andwilljoininon thefestivities.Bothofthevenues provideaviewofthebaybeach,ona nightdesignedtobespookyfunfor thewholefamily.

Formoreinformationonupcomingevents,visit:https://deweybusinesspartnership.com.

Tipsofferedforadementia-friendlyHalloween

WithAmericansgettingreadyto celebrateHalloween,theAlzheimer’s FoundationofAmerica(AFA)this weekofferedsafetytipsforfamily caregiverstoprotectlovedoneswith Alzheimer’sdiseaseandotherdementia-relatedillnesses.

“Likewithmanyothertraditions, thereareadaptationsfamiliescanmake tohelptheirrelativeslivingwithdementiahaveasafeandenjoyableHalloween,”saidJenniferReeder,LCSW, AFA’sdirectorofEducational&Social Services.“Weencouragecaregiversto followafewquickandeasystepsto keepthe‘Happy’in‘HappyHalloween’ onOct.31.”

AFAadvisesfamilycaregiversto

consideranumberoffactors:

•Avoidexposuretointeractivedecorations.Decorationsthattalkorscream whensomeonepassesby,aswellas thosewithflashingorflickeringlights, canbefrighteningforsomeoneliving withdementiaandcouldcausethemto wanderaway,evenfromtheirown home.Fakeskeletons,cobwebs,witches andmonsters,evenifnon-interactive, canalsobeupsettingandscary.

•Helpthepersonrelax.Halloween isfullofdistractionsandstimuli,which canupsetorfrightensomeoneliving withdementia.Playrelaxingmusic, engageinaquietactivitysuchasreadingabooktogether,andprovidesoothingreassurance:allthesearewaysto

helpdecreaseagitationordistress.

•Adaptthecelebration.Givethe lovedonehealthysnacks,suchasfruit, insteadofcandy.Toomuchsugarintakecouldincreaseagitation.Reminiscebylookingatoldfamilypictures ofHalloweeneventsorwatchanonthreateningprogramaboutHalloween iftheyseemtowanttoparticipate.

•Don’tleavethelovedonealoneto giveoutcandy.Havingcostumed strangerscontinuallyknockingonthe doorcouldbefrightening,confusing and/ordisruptivetosomeoneliving withadementia-relatedillness.Itcan alsobeasafetyrisk.Iftheperson wantstoparticipateingivingout candy,havesomeonethere tohelpor

arrangeforthepersontogotoarelativeorfriend’shousetoengagewith trick-or-treaters.

•Keepthelightsoninthehome.A darkhomegivestheimpressionthatno oneisinside,makingitmoreinviting forburglarsorvandals.Haveinterior andexteriorlightson.Keepcandyoutsidethedoorfortrick-or-treaters,with asignthatsays,“PleaseTakeOne.”

Familieswhohavequestionsabout caringforsomeonelivingwith Alzheimer’sdiseasecancontactAFA’s Helplineat1-866-232-8484or throughtheInternetat www.alzfdn.orgtospeakwithalicensedsocialworker.TheHelplineis opensevendaysaweek.

Alzheimer’scaregiverworkshopsbeginningNov.7

InsupportofNationalAlzheimer’s AwarenessandFamilyCaregivers MonthinNovember,theAlzheimer’s Associationwillapresentathree-part seriesofworkshops“Livingwith Alzheimer’sforCaregivers:UnderstandingtheMiddleStage”onMondays,Nov.7,14and21at10a.m.at theLewesPublicLibrary,111Adams AvenueinLewes.

Theseriesisdesignedtohelpcaregiversunderstandandcopewiththe

middlestageofthedisease,whengaps inmemoryandthinkingbecomemore noticeableandindividualsbeginto needhelpwithday-to-dayactivities. Thesesessionswillprovidecaregivers withknowledge,tools,andstrategies foroptimalcareduringthemiddle stageofthediseaseinordertomaintainqualityoflife,withafocuson communication,safety,moods,behaviorsandseekingsupport.

Registrationanddetailedinforma-

tionabouteachsessionareavailableat theLewesPublicLibrary’swebsiteat lewes.lib.de.us.Participantsmay choosetoattendanyorallsessions butarebeingencouragedtoattendall thesessions.

Registrationisrequested;however, walk-inswillbeacceptedasspaceallows.Foradditionalinformation,visit lewes.lib.de.us.

TheDelawareValleyChapterof theNationalAlzheimer’sDiseaseand

RelatedDisordersAssociationserves eightcountiesinSEPennsylvania, SouthernNewJersey,andDelaware. ThemissionoftheAlzheimer’sAssociationistoleadthewaytoend Alzheimer’sandallotherdementia— byacceleratingglobalresearch,driving riskreductionandearlydetection,and maximizingqualitycareandsupport. Visitalz.org/delvalformoreinformation.

OnWednesday,Nov.16,from5to7 p.m.,atCapeHenlopenHighSchool’s libraryinLewes.TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT), alongwithitsconsultants,isinvitingthe publictoattendapublicworkshopregardingtheRoute1Low-StressBikewaysStudy.Thepublicisinvitedto:

publicsurvey;

•CommentontheresultsofDelDOT’sanalysisofthedegreetowhich differentcrossinglocationsalongRoute 1willhelpimprovelow-stressconnectivitywithintheprojectarea;and

nectionsalongRoute1.

Theworkshopwillalsoprovidean updateontheoverallstudyandschedule.

Interestedpeoplearebeinginvitedto expresstheirviewsandsuggestionsin writing.Commentswillbereceived duringtheworkshop.Theycanalsobe senttoDelDOTCommunityRelations. Forfurtherinformation,contactDelDOTCommunityRelationsatP.O. Box778,Dover,DE19903,or dotpr@delaware.gov,or1-800-6525600(inDelaware)or(302)760-2080.

Whenrates increasemany borrowerstryto findwaystoobtainalowerinterestrateand payment.This canbeachieved by“buyingdown” theratebypayingpoints.One pointrepresents1percentofthe loanamount.Typically,youwould seeabout.25percentreductionin interestrateperpoint.Thepoint(s) areaddedtoyourclosingcosts.If youweretopay1pointona $400,000loanyourclosingcosts wouldincrease$4,000.

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Somedisadvantagesofpoints: •Closingcostsareincreased;

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•Maynotbethebestoptionif youplantorefinanceorpayoffthe loansoon;

•Theremaybebetteroptionsfor thatmoney,likepayingoffcredit carddebt,makingalargerdown paymentorusingforinvestments.

Agoodlendershouldhelpyou exploreyourfinancingoptionsto determinewhatisbestforyou.

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Onecontopayingpointsisthat itincreasesyourclosingcosts,thus increasingyourtotaldueout-ofpocket.Andasmentionedearlier withrecoveringthecostofpaying thepoints,ifyoumoveorhavea chancetorefinancebeforeyourecoupthecostofthepoints,then payingthosepointsmightnotbe worththeexpense.

Thebestwaytodecideisto weighalloptionswithyourmortgagelenderandchoosethebest programforyourneeds.

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Mortgagepoints, ordiscount points,arefees thatallowthe borrowertheoptiontobuythe interestrate downonyour mortgage.The mortgagepointfeeswillfluctuate untiltheinterestrateislockedin. Mortgagepointscouldcostyou

Theprosofbuyingdownthe rate: •lowerinterestrate; •reducedmonthlymortgage payment; •moneysavedovertime. Theconsofbuyingdownthe rate: •largermonthlypayment; •increaseinclosingcost; •youmightnotrecoupthecost. Mortgagepointscouldsaveyou thousandsofdollarsovertime.The proscouldoutweightheconsdependingontheamountborrowed, thecostofthepointsandthe lengthoftheloan.Notallinstitutionschargepoints,soconsultwith yourfinancialprofessionaltodetermineifmortgagepointsarebestfor yoursituation.

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CALMMedicationManagement ServicesLLCwasestablishedby SuzanneLenhard,RN,BSNafter,she said,sherecognizedamissingpiecein seniorhealthcare.Thebusinessrecentlyheldaribbon-cuttinginMillsboro.

“Thereisalargegapinourhealthcaresystemwhenitcomestoseniors needinghelpwithmedicationsintheir home.Sometimes,theonlyroadblock toremainingindependentathomeis thelackofassistancewithmanaging medications,”Lenhardsaid.

Medicationerrorsarealeading causeofpreventableadverseeventsin seniors,suchasfalls,hospitalization andpoorlong-termhealthoutcomes, shenoted.Havingmultiplediagnoses, physiciansandmedicationsincreased theriskofmakingamistakewith medications,shesaid,addingthatthe mostcommonerrorsareforgettingto takemedications,takingthewrong medication,incorrecttiming,andtakingtoomuchortoolittle.

“Gettingassistancewiththecomplextaskofmanagingmedicationsat homecanbechallenging.Homehealth agenciescanprovidecaregiverstohelp withnon-medicalassistanceandnursingagencieswillprovidealicensed nurseforskillednursingcare.Thereis noonebetweenthosetwoservicesto helpmanagemedications.Sometimes, helpwithmedicationsistheonlyreasonaseniormayneedassistedliving.”

CALMwascreatedtomeetthe needformedicationmanagementand helpseniorsageinplace,Lenhardsaid. Servicesincludeafallassessment,coordinatingwithphysicians,reconciling allmedications,fillingpillplanners,orderingandpickinguprefills,monitoringforeffectivenessandsideeffects, andanyadditionalindividualized needstoensurethebestcareispro-

“IchosethenameCALM—which standsforCommunityAccessible,LicensedandMobile—becauseIwant tohelpbringpeaceofmindtoseniors andtheirlovedoneswhenitcomesto managingtheirmedications”.

FormoreinformationonCALM, call(302)313-1116,email suzanne@calmmms.comorvisit www.calmmms.com.

BusinessBriefs

WaterLilinamedBest ClothingStoreforWomen

LocalboutiqueWaterLiliwasnamed SussexCounty’sBestClothingStorefor WomenandBestBoutiqueStoreinthe Shopping&ServicescategoryofCoastal Stylemagazine’sBestof2022competition. ItwasbothWaterLili’sfirstwininthe competitionandthefirstyearWaterLili receivedanomination.

Nominees,finalistsandwinnersofthe contestarechosenbyreadersthroughan onlinepoll,wheremembersofthepublic cancasttheirvoteforthebusinessesdeservingofrecognitionintheircommunity

LiliOller,theownerandfounderof WaterLili,said,“Itwasamagnanimous surprisewhenwewerefirstnominatedand weaskedeverybodytovote.I’veneverwon anythingfromthismagazinebefore,so whenwefoundoutwewon,itwaseuphoria!”

WaterLilihasbeenopenforsixyears inBethanyBeachandhasasecondlocationinOceanViewthatlaunchedinthe springof2020.

Ollersaidsheisespeciallyproudof earningthetitlebecausehersmallbusiness’smissionistoencouragewomento breakboundariesintheirlook,express theirauthenticselvesthroughfashion,and renewtheirconfidencebyembracingtheir ownpersonalstyle.Sheattributedthewin toherclienteleandthecommunityof womenwhosupportWaterLilionadaily basis.

“Theamountofpeoplethatvoted,supportedus,andshareditontheirpageson socialmediawasmindblowing.Itisa communitythatsupportsusand,inreturn, I appreciateeachandeveryoneofthem becausealotofthemhavebecomefriends andfamily,”statedOller.“It’ssomething thatyoujustdon’tseeinthebig-boxstores. It’sverypersonal.”

WaterLili’sworkforceismadeupof localwomenwhowererecruitedfrom WaterLili’scustomers.Thecompany’ssocialmediaplatformsprefertofeaturereal women—oftencustomersorwomenof allageswholiveinthetri-statearea—as theirmodels,andtheirlivestreaming

eventsonFacebookfeatureBethanyBeach businessesandlocalsites,affiliatingthe WaterLilibrandwiththeBethanyBeach community

GrowingupinPanama,Ollersaidshe dreamedofonedaystartingherownbusinesssellingwomen’sfashioninacoastal town.Shepreviouslyownedandoperated theTigerLilichainofclothingstores,and handpicksmerchandiseforherstorethat embodiesherownpersonaljourneytoexpressherauthenticselfthroughfashion. Shesaidshe’sobsessedwithcuratingbeautifulthingsandlovesboldcolors,andcreditedherflairtoherLatinaheritage.She’sa mothertofourchildrenandherbulldog Gidget,theWaterLilimascot.

BaysideInstitute’sCook wins2022Lt.Governor’s ChallengeAward

ErikaCook,BaysideInstitute’sdirector ofLifeEnrichment,hasbeenrecognized witha2022Lt.Governor’sChallenge DelawareHealthLeaderaward.

“Erikaisbeingrecognizedforbringing quality-of-lifeandmindfulnessprograms toresidentsofSelbyville’sBaysidecommunity,”saidLt.Gov.Dr.BethanyHall-Long. “Theseincludelife-enrichmentclassesand wellnessscreenings,programstohelpcombatsocialisolationanddepression,andbiweeklyinternalawarenessprograms featuringhealthcareproviders,educators andartists.”

ThemissionoftheLt.Governor’s Challengeistoimprovethequalityoflife ofallDelawareans.Ithonorstheindividuals,organizationsandinstitutionsthatinspireothersbymakinghealthychoicesthe easiestchoicesfortheircommunities,ultimatelyhelpingelevatethewell-being,productivity andprosperityoftheFirstState. ErikaCook’sachievementwasinthe “EmotionalWell-Being”category.

“Iamgratefultoreceivethisaward,” saidCook.“Alleviatinglonelinessismore thanasocializingissue.It’sahealthissue thatislinkedtodisruptedsleeppatterns,

DelawareInsuranceCommissioner TrinidadNavarroannouncedrecentlythat workers’compensationinsurancerateswill decreaseforthesixthyearinarow,effectiveDec.1.Boththevoluntarymarket andtheresidualmarketwillseeratedecreasesinthedoubledigits,hesaid.

“Loweringworker’scompensations coststimeandtimeagainhelpsourlocal businesses,whohavefacedseveralyearsof

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alteredimmunesystems,pooreatinghabits andhigherlevelsofstresshormones amongotherthings.EradicatingsocialisolationismymissionandwhyIcreateand implementcommunityprogramsthatincludedsocialandhumanconnectivityand healthynutritionasapriority.”

Cookandotherwinnerswillbefurther recognizedattheLt.Governor’sCelebrationeventonNov.3.

TheBaysideInstituteislocatednear SelbyvilleattheCarlM.FreemanCompaniesBaysidecommunity.

BrasurewinsYoung AgentAward

KyleBrasureofWilgusAssociatesInc.

uncertaintyandeconomicdifficultydueto thepandemic,”saidNavarro.“Italsohelps ustoattractnewcompaniesandjobsto ourstate.Whilecostscontinuetodecrease,companiesarekeepingtheireyeon theballbyreducingriskthroughprogramslikeourworkplacesafetyinitiative.”

Thisyear’sdecreaseinworker’scompensationinsuranceratesisexpectedtobe coupledwiththereversalofvoluntaryand

inBethanyBeachwasrecentlynamedarecipientofthethirdannualIA&BYoung AgentAwardforoutstandingcommitmenttohisprofessionandcommunity.

Tobeeligiblefortheaward,onemust beemployedforoneyearormorebyan IA&BmemberinPennsylvania,Maryland orDelaware;bealicensedP&Cagent;be 40yearsoryounger;madecontributionsto thecommunitythroughvolunteeringor service;beanexampleofanemerging leaderinthefield;andparticipatein IA&Bevents,educationorotherhappenings.

Brasuresaidhisfavoritepartofhisjob is“learningfrommyclientsabouthowand whytheystartedorpurchasedtheirbusiness.Imainlyfocusonsmallandmidsizedcommercialwheretheownerisvery activeinthebusiness.Eachownerhasa uniquestory,andlearningthestoryisthe mostinterestingpartofmyjob.”

residualmarkettrends—theresidual marketisexpectedtoseeagreaterratedecrease.Residualinsurersprovide“lastresort”coverageforcompaniesunableto obtainoraffordcoverageinthetraditional market.Generally,ratesintheresidual marketdonotdecreasemorethanthe voluntarymarket,astheclienteletendsto bebusinesseswithhigherriskorclaims history.Thereductionseenintheresidual

Pritchettnamedtop CSRinDelaware

TheNationalAllianceforInsurance Education&Researchhasannouncedthat ChristinaPritchettisthe2022Outstanding CSR(customerservicerepresentative)of theYearrecipientforthestateofDelaware.

Toqualify,Pritchettsubmittedawinningessay,andwasselectedforhaving demonstratedoutstandingserviceandprofessionalismwithintheinsurancecommunity.

Pritchettbeganherinsurancecareerasa customerservicerepresentativein2003.She hasbeenassociatedwithWilgusAssociates Inc.inBethanyBeach/Lewesfor19years thisNovember.ShewasnamedNational AssociationofInsuranceWomanofthe YearforDelawarein2005-2006.SheattainedherCISR(CertifiedInsuranceServiceRepresentative)designationin2005,and

marketisanindicatorthatthesepolicies arebeingusedlessfrequently,ascompaniescanbetteraffordthetraditional,voluntarymarket.

Workers’compensationinsuranceprovidescoveragewhenanemployeeishurt onthejobandcanprovidemedicalcoverage,aswellaspaymentsforlostwagesifa

thenearnedherElitestatusin2019.She wasalsonameda2022FiveStarProfessionalrecipientandnow2022Outstanding CSRoftheyear.

“ChristinaPritchettwaschosenasa statewinnerforexemplifyingthecharacteristicsandqualificationsrequiredtobeeligiblefortheprestigiousaward,”saidWilliam T.Hold,Ph.D.,CIC,CPCU,CLU,executivechairmanoftheNationalAlliance.He addedthatPritchett“representsthebackboneoftheinsurancecommunity,those customerservicerepresentativesdistinguishedforprovidingexceptionalserviceon adailybasis.”

Pritchettwillreceiveaframedcertificate. Thenationalwinnerreceivesa$2,000cash prizeandascholarshipfortherecipient’s employertoanyprogramofferedbytheNationalAlliance.

Pritchettworksinthecompany’sLewes office,andcanbereachedat(302)6459215,ext.103,foranycommercialneeds.

OnThursday,Nov.3,SCORE

DelawareandtheBethany-Fenwick AreaChamberofCommercewillhosta businessworkshop,“Establishing StrongFoundationsforTomorrow’s Workforce:Housing,Childcareand Education,”atBearTrapDunesfrom8 to11a.m.

Thefreepublicevent,sponsoredby theCoastalPoint,theSmallBusiness AdministrationandtheBankofOcean City,willfeatureapanelofsixexperiencedprofessionalswhowilldiscussthe biggestchallengesfacingbusinessownersintoday’sworld.Attendeeswillhear thechallengestheyface,whatopportunitiesareavailableandhowbusinesscan getinvolvedsothattomorrow’sworkforcewillhavestrongfoundationsto build upon.

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personisunabletoworkduetotheirinjury.Lowerpremiumsdon’tchangethe amountofcompensationaninjuredemployeereceives.

FinalratesareexpectedtobeannouncedinearlyNovember,followinga reviewoftheDelawareCompensation RatingBureau(DCRB)filingbyinde-

Theeventincludesacomplimentary breakfast,panelpresentations,Q&A sessionwithspeakersandnetworking.Registrationisrequired,asseating islimited.Thereisnocosttoattendthe event.Registeronlineatthequietresorts.comorcall(302)539-2100.

Thepanelofexperiencedprofessionalswillinclude:

•Housing—BrandyNauman,SussexCountydirectorofcommunitydevelopment,whooverseestheCounty’s rehabilitationprograms,affordable housing programs,aswellasfairhousingactivitiesandoutreach;andKatie Millard,directorofdevelopmentand advocacyforHabitatforHumanity, whoadvocatestoincreaseaccesstosafe, decentandaffordablehousinginSussex CountyandthroughouttheStateof

pendentactuaries,andapublichearing withDCRBandtheState’sRatepayer Advocate.Actualsavingswillvarybypolicy.

Thelowerratesarejustonecomponentofseveraldepartmenteffortstohelp businessesfinancially.Morethan1,200 employersaresavingevenmoremoneyon theirworkers’compensationpremiumsby participatinginthedepartment’sWorkplaceSafetyProgram,savingapproximately$7.4millionlastyear.Eligible

Delaware.

•Childcare—MadeleineBayard, seniorvicepresidentofRodel,who leadsitspolicy,programmatic,governmentaffairsandcommunicationsinitiatives,andchairofthestateEarly Childhood Council,chairoftheSchool ReadinessTeamsAdvisoryCommittee, andaDelawareCommissionerandnationalSteeringCommitteememberof theEducationCommissionofthe States;andJamieSchneider,executive directoroftheDelawareAssociationfor EducationofYoungChildren,serving withtheEducationEnrichmentCenter DELLC,andinvariouspositionswith theDelawareAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren.

•Education—StephanieWilkinson, Indian RiverHighSchool’sWorkBased

businessescanearnuptoa19percentdiscountontheirinsurancebysuccessfully undergoingannualsafetyinspectionsand complyingwithrecommendations.Importantly,employeesmayalsobenefitdirectlyfromemployer-basedsafetygoals —forexample,aworkplacemayoffer bonusesiftherearenoinjuriesinagiven timeframeandpassonthesavingsto workers.

BusinesseseligiblefortheWorkplace SafetyProgramarenotifiedeachyear,

Learningcoordinator;andGregHockman,IndianRiverHighSchoolcollege andcareercounselor.

SCOREDelawareandtheBethany Fenwick-AreaChamberofCommerce havethecommonobjectiveofgrowing theeconomyandworkforceinSussex County.SCOREDelawareisanonprofitthatworkscloselywiththeSmall BusinessAdministration(SBA)byprovidingfreeandconfidentialmentoring tonewandexistingsmallbusinesses. TheBethany-FenwickArea Chamber developsandimplementsdestinationevents,participatesinadvocacy efforts,andprovidesopportunitiesfor networking,marketingandeducation, withagoalofimprovingmembersuccessandenhancingthequalityoflife throughouttheQuietResortsArea.

sevenmonthspriortotheirrenewaldate. Organizationsinterestedinparticipating canaccessquestionnairesonlineandcontactsafety@delaware.govtobeginthe process.Forthefirsttimein20years,the departmentwillupdatetheInspection FeeScheduleforprogramparticipants. Businesseswillbenotifiedaccordingly. Onlybenefitscanbegainedbyparticipating,asfailuretoqualifycannotbethe basisforpremiumincreasesorsanctions imposedbyothersafetyofficials.

BySusuFiske, InlandBaysGardenCenter SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Fallisaperfecttimetoplant,especiallyoneofmyfavorites—the blackgum!

Thisseason,withitswarmsoil temperature,allowsfloratofocuson growingtheirroots,sotheyarebetter abletosustaintheirhealthduringhot temperaturesanddroughtintheupcomingyear.Plantsspendlessenergy ontheirflowersorfoliageduring theseshorter,coolerdays.Theyalso needlesswateringthistimeofyear becausetheyarelosinglesswater throughtheirfoliage.

Additionally,commongarden pestsanddiseaseproblemsarelessof aproblem.Plus,treesandshrubs offerbeautifulfallcolor,suchasis foundintheblackgum(Tupelo, whichmeansswamptreeinMuscogee)nyssasylvatica.Thistreewas namedinhonorofthemythological Greekwaternymph,Nyssa.

Theblackgumarealsocalledgum tree,yellowgum,bowlgum,pepperidge,tupelogumorsourgum.The

treeisnativetoDelawareandiscommonlyfoundinourwoodlandareas. Theirgraybarkisremarkablyinterestingbecauseofitbeingdividedinto rectanglebyblackcrevices(Ilovea goodbark).

Theblackgumfruitisbluishblack (drupe)andislovedthebirds,and

newsproutsareeatenbydeer.Dueto thefruit’shighfatandfibercontent, thetree’sfruitisanimportantfood sourceforwildlife.Thefruitstartsto ripeninSeptember.

Theirautumncolorisstunning shadesofyellow,orange,brightred andpurple,anditisthefirsttreeto

showoffinthefall.Summerleaves areadarkgreenwithaglossyappearance,andtheflowersaresmallgreenish-white.BloomtimeisApril throughJune.

Growing30to50feettall,witha spreadof20to30feettheblackgum isagreatfocalplant.Thegrowthrate isconsideredmedium,12to24 inchesperyear.TheTupelocantake fullsunorpartialshade(atleast4 hoursofsun).Theypreferwelldrained,acidsoilswithaloamy, sandytexture,andcantolerate drought,aswellaswithstandice, windandsaltspray.Tupeloislowmaintenanceplantthatisnotaffected bycoldorwarmweatherorhumidity. Blackgumshavealongtaprootthat travelsdeepintotheground,soafter thefirstyeartheydonotrequireregularwatering.

Funfacts: theblackgumareloved byhoneybees.Iamsureyouhave heardofTupelohoney!Also,way backintheday,thesolidwoodofthe blackgumwasusedforwaterpipes, andtheyareoneofthelongest-lived hardwoodspeciesintheEasternU.S.

Seniors,WICparticipantsreminded tousefarmers’marketbenefits

Whilethehustleandbustleofsummermaybeover,fallcanbetheperfect timetogetoutandvisitDelawarefarmers’marketsandon-farmmarketstoaccessfreshfruitsandvegetables.Manyof thevenueswillbeopenuntilrightbeforeThanksgiving.However,the DelawareDepartmentofAgriculture (DDA)thisweekremindedseniorsand WICparticipantswithFarmers’Market NutritionProgramvoucherstospend those byOct.31.

“WeseeaprettyevenbalanceofresidentswhoparticipateintheFarmers’ MarketNutritionProgramsvisiting farmers’markets,versuson-farmmarkets,”saidDDAMarketingSpecialist KathyJackson.“Whenshoppingata farmers’market,participantshavemany morechoicesbecausemorevendorsare sellingatthesesites.Ontheotherhand, someofourparticipantsprefertohave theabilitytoshopattheirlocalfarmon thedaythatsuitstheirschedulebest. Depending onthefamilyfarmsinvolvedateachlocation,thevarietyof Delaware-grownfruitsandvegetables willvary.”

Inthefall,customerscanfindapple varieties,pumpkins,cabbage,beets, broccoli,cauliflower,autumnsquashes, limabeans,sweetpotatoes,kale, radishes,greenbeans,chard,babybok choi,tomatoes,sweetcorn,microgreens, lettuces,potatoes,garlic,onions,peppers,mushroomsandfreshherbs.Seniorparticipantsarealsoabletopurchase honey.

AnumberofSussexCountylocationsparticipatingintheFarmers’MarketNutritionProgramsarestillopen andacceptingvouchers:

•HistoricLewesFarmers’Market, LewesElementarySchool,800Savanah Road,Lewes,Saturdays,9a.m.tonoon

throughNov.19;

•RehobothBeachFarmers’Market, GrovePark,adjacenttoLighthouse Circle,RehobothAvenue,Rehoboth Beach,Tuesdaysfrom10a.m.to2p.m., throughOct.25;

•RiverwalkFarmers’Market,Riverwalk Park,SouthWalnutStreet,Milford,Saturdaysfrom9a.m.to1p.m., throughOct.29;

•AdkinsProduce,32008LongNeck Road,Millsboro,9a.m.to5p.m.daily;

•EvansFarmProduce,9843 SeashoreHwy,Bridgeville,8a.m.to8 p.m.daily;

•LittleWagonProduce,2667 SeashoreHwy,Greenwood,9a.m.to4 p.m.daily;

•MageeFarms—Lewes,33761 WestcoatsRoad,Lewes,9a.m.to5p.m. daily;

•MageeFarms—Selbyville,34857 LighthouseRoad,Selbyville,9a.m.to5 p.m.daily;

• ParsonsFarmProduce,30381ArmoryRoad,Dagsboro,9a.m.to6p.m. daily;and

•TSSmith&Sons,8877Redden Road,Bridgeville,7a.m.to6p.m.daily.

ThepurposesoftheFarmers’Market NutritionProgramsaretoprovidefresh, nutritious,unprepared,locallygrown fruits,vegetables,cutherbsandhoney (seniorsonly)fromfarmers’marketsand on-farmmarketstowomen,infants olderthan4monthsandchildrenwho receiveWICprogrambenefits,andto low-incomeseniors,andtoincreasethe consumptionofagriculturalcommoditiesbyaidingintheexpansionanddevelopmentoflocalfarmers’markets.

Tolearnhowtohandle,storeand preparehealthymealswithDelawaregrownproduce,visithttps://delawaregrown.com.

PULLED PORK FAMILY MEAL

BOY SCOUT TROOP 281 FUNDRAISER

Composertobring soundsofancient PersiatoRehoboth

Anthropologist,composerandperformerGaleetDardashtiwillpresenta musicallectureonJewishPersianmusic andcultureat7:30p.m.onSaturday, Oct.29,atEpworthUnitedMethodist ChurchinRehobothBeach.

Thepresentation,titled“Persian MusicfrommyJewishFamilyTradition,”isamultifaitheventsponsoredby SeasideJewishCommunityandthe JewishFederationofDelaware.

“Epworthlooksforwardtohosting Dr.Dardashti,”saidtheRev.Dr.Vicki Gordy-Stith,leadpastorofEpworth.

“Musictranscendssomanybarriers, allowingourheartstofindsafespaceto reflectonnewordifferenttopics. Learninghistoryandspirituality throughmusicwillallowustogainan understandingofJewishandPersian historyandcultureandhowitinfluencesfaithtraditionstoday.AsaChristianpastor,Ifindthatthesetypesof experiencesbothbroadenmydepthof knowledgeanddeepenmyloveforthe Divine.”

Intheprogram,Dardashtiwillshow thecross-culturalconnectionsbetween Jewsandnon-JewsintheMiddleEast throughapresentationofbothlecture andmusic.SheexplainedthatJewsarrivedinPersia,possiblyasearlyas586 B.C.,whichledJewishmusictobecome partofthefabricofPersianculture.She planstocomparethetwointheOct.29 program.

“IhadtheopportunitytoseeGaleet performinaprogramsponsoredbythe JewishFederationsofNorthAmerica, and thoughtitwouldbeenjoyableand enlighteningtobringhertoourcommunity,”saideventorganizerandSeasideBoardMemberSaraRosen.“We weredelightedwhentheJewishFederationofDelawaredecidedtosponsor Galeet’svisit.”

Rosenalsohasreachedouttoseveral localfaithhousesthathavebeenworkingcloselywithSeasideinmultifaith effortsthatencourageunderstandingof oneanother.

Dardashtiisavisitingprofessorat NYU’sTaubCenterforIsraelStudies and amusician-in-residenceatJCP DowntowninManhattan.Shehasa reputationasatrail-blazingperformer, educatorandadvocateofMiddleEasternandNorthAfricanJewishculture. Asamusician,sheisthefirstwomanto continueherfamily’straditionofPersianandJewishmusicianshipandhas earnedareputationasoneofthemost innovativeperformersofJewishmusic today,organizersnoted.

Sheisthefounderandleaderofthe all-womanMiddleEasternJewishensemble Divahn—whichreleasedits

Wildlifeviewingfacilitiesofferedbystate

Wildlifeviewingisquicklybecoming afavoriteoutdooractivity,attracting bothDelawareresidentsandvisitors whowanttoenjoythesplendorofthe FirstState’soutdoornaturalspaces,officialsnotedthisweek,andDNRECprovidesoutdoorrecreationopportunities onpubliclands,includingelevated wildlife-viewingstructuresonseveral statewildlifeareasmanagedbyitsfish andwildlifedivision.

Since2013,thedivisionhasfocused onexpandingoutdoorrecreationopportunitiesinstatewildlifeareas.With planningandpublicinput,newwildlifeviewingstructureshavebeenconstructedintheAugustineWildlifeArea nearPortPennandtheLittleCreek WildlifeAreaeastofDover,withadditionalwildlife-viewingstructures plannedfortheTedHarveyConservationAreanearBowersBeachandthe MilfordNeckWildlifeAreaeastof Milford.

Thenewstructuresexpanduponexistingwildlife viewingopportunities,includingthedivision-managedAquatic ResourcesEducationCenter’ssaltmarsh boardwalktraillocatedintheWoodland

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newestalbum,“Shalhevet,”inMarchof 2020.ShealsoreceivedaSixPointsFellowshiptopursuehermulti-disciplinary projectandnationallyacclaimedsolorelease,“TheNaming,”whichinterprets someofthecompellingwomenofthe Bible.TimeOutNewYorkcalled“The Naming,””urgent,heartfeltandhypnotic,”andtheHuffingtonPostdescribeditas“heart-stopping.”

Dardashtiwasbornintoamusical family.HergrandfatherYonaDardashti wasafamoussingerofclassicalPersian musicinIran,andherIranianfather, wholatersangopera,becameacantor

BeachWildlifeAreaandthedeckatthe DuPontNatureCenteroverlookingthe MispillionHarbor,andtheAssawoman WildlifeArea’sobservationtowerthat stands40feetabovethewetlands.

Almostallthesefacilitiesareaccessibletoindividualswithmobilitychallenges,includingaccessibleparking, hard-packedtrailsurfacesandportable restrooms.

Registeredmotorvehiclesusedtoaccessdesignatedwildlifeareasownedor managedbythedivisionarerequiredto haveanddisplayaCAP,exceptatthe AquaticResourcesEducationCenter andDuPontNatureCenter.Toobtaina CAP,visitorswillneedtheregistration cardforthevehicletowhichthepass willbeassigned—withtheexception oftheResidentSeniorLifetimeConservationAccessPassavailableto Delawareresidents65orolder.More informationabouttheCAP—which maybepurchasedonlineatde.gov/digitaldnrec,atthelicensedeskin DNREC’sDoverofficeat89Kings Highway,Dover,DE19901,orfrom huntinglicenseagentsstatewide—can befoundatde.gov/cap.

intheUnitedStates.Shehasperformed throughouttheUnitedStatesandIsrael, includingsignificantcantorialwork. Sheholdsadoctorateinculturalanthropologyandhasearnedmanyfellowshipsforheracademicresearch includingFulbrightHays,theMemorial FoundationforJewishCultureandthe FoundationforJewishCulture. TheOct.29programisfree,butregistrationisrequired,byvisitingseasidejewishcommunity.com.Registration informationisavailableonthesynagogue’slandingpage.Masksarerequiredattheperformance.Formore informationonhowtoregister,contact SaraRosenat boysies.rosen@gmail.com.

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.Itisagreatprogramfor homesc hoolfamilies.Registrationisrequired,andcanbemadebycalling(302) 732-9351.

AdultCraftNight— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsAdultCraftNightat5:30p.m.Formore information,call(302)732-9351.

FreeWrite— ThroughanagreementbetweenSouthCoastalLibraryandtheRehobothBeachWritersGuild(RBWG),the RBWGwillhostaweeklyFreeWritesession atthelibraryfrom10:30a.m.to12:30 p.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreat ivewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Each FreeWriteisfacilitatedbyaRBWGmember withexperienceinteaching,writingand/or leadingsuchgroups.Participationisfree, andregistrationisnotrequired.

ModelRailroading— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubishostingasix-week programforchildrenages8-12atSouth CoastalLibraryfrom5to6p.m.Children willlearnaboutvariousformsoftrans-

portationandwhytheywereimportant. Thisisfree,a ndregistrationisrequired.To register,visit delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/932686 7.

HauntedHistory— LocalauthorJosh Hitchensishostingaspookyprogramon hauntedplacesinDelawareatSouthCoastal Libraryfrom4to5p.m.Hewillbediscussing localSussexCountyallegedhauntedplaces andwillbereadingafewpassagesfromhis book,“HauntedHistoryofDelaware.”For thosewhopurchasethebookaheadoftime, hewillbedoingabooksigningafterthe even t.Theycanbepurchasedonlineorat BethanyBeachBookStore.Registrationis appreciatedandavailableat(302)858-5518 or delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9373003.

October28

FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibrary hostsamatineemovieat1p.m.Movieswill beamixofadult,childrenandfamilyfilms. Formoreinformation,call(302)732-9351.

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertified500 RYTinstructorandregisteredYogaforArhtritisteacher,isleadingage ntleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryfrom10to11:15a.m. Ayogamatisrequired,andnotprovided. Participantsarealsoencouragedtobringan extratowelforcushioning.Registrationis limitedandrequiredatdelawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9257548orbycalling(302) 858-5518.

October28-30

SeaWitchActivities— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingSeaWitchFestivalActivitiesfrom9a.m.to4p.m.There willbeanine-footSeaWitch,scarecrows and adiscoverytrailwithanimalsculptures intheWoodlandsGarden.Therearetours scheduledfor10a.m.Thetourfeeis$10 forall.Membersgetfreeadmissionand non-memberspay$15admission.Children 16andunder,accompaniedbyanadult, receivefreeadmission.Toregister,visit delawaregardens.org.

October29

JewishPersianCulture— GaleetDardashi willpresentamusicallectureonJewish PersiancultureatEpworthUnited MethodistChurchat7:30p.m.Thefree mu ltifaithprogramissponsoredbySeaside JewishCommunityandtheJewishFederationofDelaware.Toregister,visitseasidejewishcommunity.com,clickonthe calendarandthenclickonOct.29.Masks arerequired.Formoreinformation,contact SaraRosenatboysies.rosen@gmail.com.

SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary willbeshowingafamily-friendlymovieat noon.Formoreinformation,call(302) 732-9351.

October31

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$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zu mba@gmail.com.

BloodDrive— TheKsebeGroupofLong& FosterissponsoringaHalloweenBlood DriveintheparkinglotoftheirBethany Beachofficefrom9:30a.m.to2:30p.m. Therewillbeburgers,hotdogs,drinksand candyforallvisitors.Formoreinformation, contactAdamKsebeat(302)864-8643or adam.ksebe@lnf.com,orMichelePetrillo at(301)518-2130or michele.petrillo@lnf.com.

Fa llontheFarm— FrankfordPublicLibraryis leadingastorytimesessionatParso ns’Farm everyMondayat11a.m.Therewillbestories,songsandmore,andisweather-permitting.Noregistrationisrequired.Formore information,call(302)732-9351.

HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingaknittingandcrochetingeventat1 p.m.,andalllevelsarewelcometoattend. ThiseventmaycontributetotheBeWellChallengeforSussexCountyLibrarypatrons.For moreinformation,call(302)732-9351.

November1

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweekly seminarandsupportgroupdesignedto helppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosinga lovedone.Thereisnofee formaterials, andthegroupmeetsatTheRiverChurch inFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to 8:30p.m.Toregister,visit riveronline.church.

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafree pineconeturkeycraftkitstartingat10 a.m.Thekitswillbeavailableallmonth, whilesupplieslast.

RetirementPlanning— RobertJeter,CFP, CRPC,willpresentafreeretirementplanningseminaratSouthCoastalLibraryfor thosewhoarenearingret irementorhave recentlyretired.Itwillbeginat2p.m.,and hewillcovertheimportanceandbasic strategiestoplanasuccesfulretirement. ParticipateinpersonorviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideafunand supportivewayforkidstolearntoreadat SouthCoastalLibraryfrom4to5p.m. Childrenreadfor10minutesandmay bring theirownbookiftheywish.Thisis

IncelebrationofTransgender Awarenessmonthandthelaunchofa newLGBTQ+resourceinDelaware, theLewesPublicLibraryandthe ACLUofDelawarewillpresentan eveningofpublicdiscussiononthe topicofLGBTQ+rightsTuesday,Nov. 1,at5p.m.atthelibrary,111Adams AvenueinLewes.Theeventalsowillbe streamedonlineviaZoom.

Participantscancomeawaywithan increasedknowledgeofpastLGBTQ+ legalbattles,anunderstandingofhow far LGBTQ+rightshavecome,anda sneakpeakofthenewKnowYour RightsguidecreatedbytheACLUof Delawareforstudents,parentsandeducatorsonLGBTQ+expressionin schools.

Theopeningreceptionwillinclude appetizersprovidedbyIndigoRe-

hoboth,followedbyapaneldiscussion hostedbyACLU-DE,CAMPRehoboth,PFLAG,McAndrewsLawand PTKDelaware(ParentsofTransKids Delaware),introducingtheKnowYour Rightspublicationandhowitwillbe usedtosupportstudents,parentsand teachersinDelaware.

Followingthepaneldiscussion, CAMPRehobothBoardMember DavidGarrettwillinterviewauthors MargaretA.NashandKarenL.Graves. Their“LivesintheLaw”discussionwill reviewtheimportantcaseofRowlandv. MadRiverSchoolDistrict,inwhichthe U.S.SupremeCourtdissentlaidoutthe FirstandFourteenthAmendment rightsentitledtoLGBTQ+people.

Theirbook“MadRiver,Marjorie Rowland,andtheQuestforLGBTQ Teachers’Rights”willbeavailablefor

purchaseandsigningattheevent,with proceedsbenefittingACLU-DE.

Registrationisrequiredatthelibrary’swebsite(lewes.lib.de.us)or bit.ly/delawarelgbtq.Atregistration, participantswillbeaskedtoselectvirtualorin-personattendance.

“Anabundanceofresearchhas shownschoolsthatareinclusiveof LGBTQ+studentsandstaffresultin improvedexperiencesandoutcomesfor all,notjustthosewithintheLGBTQ+ community,”saidMikeBrickner, ACLU-DEexecutivedirector.“Our newKYRHandbookisatoolstudents, parents,alliesandeducatorscanuseto achievethatgoal:abettereducation.”

Thoseattendingassocialworkers, attorneysoreducatorsareeligiblefor CLEorCEUcontinuingeducation credits.Participantswilllearnwhenand

howlegalinterventionisusedtodefend LGBTQ+rights,aswellashowtouse the“KnowYourRights”guideasaneducator,parent,administrator,counselor or student.

TheeventissponsoredbyACLUof Delaware,LewesPublicLibrary, CAMPRehoboth,CapePharmacy, CoastalDirectPrimaryCare,Indigo Rehoboth,NationalAssociationofSocialWorkers-DelawareChapter,Parents ofTransKidsandSupportGroup-PTK Delaware,PFLAGRehobothBeach, TransitionsDelawareLLC,McAndrewsLawandUnitarianUniversalists ofSouthernDelaware.

Foradditionalinformationonthe ACLUofDelaware,visitaclu-de.org. Foradditionalinformationonthe LewesPublicLibrary,visit lewes.lib.de.us.

wasbornonJan.10,1945,sonofthe lateDanielandJanieC.Griffin.

Hereceivedhisearlyeducation fromtheSelbyvilleSchool.Heretiredafterworkingasatruckdriver forbothH&HPoultry,forapproximately15years,andHopkinsConstruction,forapproximately23years. HeattendedTheSpiritofExcellence ChurchinDagsboro,Del.

Inadditiontohisparents,Rayne wasprecededindeathbyhiswife, RuthR.Rayne;daughterRuthR. Rayne;twosisters,MargieMumford andGraceShowell;andabrother, CharlesRayne.Lefttomournhis passingandcherishhismemoryare sixchildren,CharlesRayne(and Maureen)ofAtlanta,Ga.;Valerie WhiteofGeorgetown,Del.; FrancinaChisum(andDavid)of Frederica,Del.,MartinaRayneRoss (andMonroe)ofFrankford,Del.; DonnellBriddell(andVanessa)of Millsboro,Del.,andCorneliusBriddellofMillsboro,Del.;fivesiblings, ElishaGriffin(andTanya),Shirley Handy(andHerbert),Barbara Cottman(andRobert),HelenHarmonandJeanleneJacobs(andGlen); 12grandchildren,TomarisWhite, SherrickaWhite,CierraWescott, Ta’ShandaRayne,WilliamRayne,

TykiaBriddell,TomorrowBriddell, DonnellBriddell,ShaunellBriddell, ShauniaBriddell,DrashaunBriddell andRyanLy nch;eightgreat-grandchildren;andagreat-great-grandchild.Heisalsosurvivedbyahostof nieces,nephews,extendedfamily membersandfriends.

ACelebrationofLifeServicewill beheldat11a.m.onFriday,Oct.28, 2022,atSt.John2ndBaptist Church,26602Mt.JoyRd,Millsboro,DE19966,wherefriendsmay callfrom10to11a.m.forvisitation andviewing.Intermentwillfollowat ZoarGoldenAcres.Arrangements arebyWatsonFuneralHomein Millsboro,Del.Condolencemaybe sentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

ShirleyB.Truitt,89

ShirleyB.Truitt,89,ofWhaleyville,Md.,passedawayThursday, Oct.13,2022,atCoastalHospice’s Macky&PamStansellHousein OceanPines,Md.Shewasbornin Cambridge,Md.,daughterofthelate ThomasWoodrowBowdleandSara Virginia(Corkran)Bowdle.

Truittleftalastingmarkonthe community,havingtaughtfor50 years.SheretiredfromtheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictattheageof 75.Thatlastedfortwoyearsbefore shewasbackintheclassroomona volunteerbasis.ShewasnamedIndianRiverTeacheroftheYeartwice

duringhercareer,anunprecedented accomplishment.

ShestartedoutteachingelementaryschoolatSalisburyElementary, thenPhillipC.Showell,becamethe readingcoordinatorforSelbyville MiddleSchool,andthenbecamea resourceteacheratSouthern DelawareSchoolfortheArtsand SelbyvilleMiddleSchool,coaching childrenindangerofnotpassingthe statetestsandadvancingtothenext grade.Hundredsofchildren(many nowadults)maynothaveadvanced withouthertutelage.

TruittgraduatedfromSalisbury StateTeachersCollegein1955and wentonlaterinhercareertoearna master’sdegreeineducation,witha specialtyinreading,fromthatsame institution.Shewasamemberofthe DelawareRetiredTeachersAssociation;volunteeredattheRadcliff House;andwasamemberofWhaleyvilleUnitedMethodistChurch andtheUnitedMethodistWomen.

Sheandherhusband,Herman “Bunk” Truitt,wereavidcollectorsof antiques.Formorethan40years, theyattendedauctionsandcollected clocks,glassware,furniture,Shirley Templedollsandpoliticalmemorabilia,amongotheritems.Shewas alsoananimal-loverwhohadaparticularaffectionforcats.Sherescued manystraysthroughouttheyears,includingcats,dogs,hamsters,gerbils,

racoons,achinchillaandbirds.Inher lateryears,shecaredforlocalferal catpopulations.

Truittwasprecededindeathby herhusband,Herman“Bunk” Truitt; herson,ThomasTruitt;herbrother, RichardBowdle;andasisterand brother-in-law,JeanandOtisBramble.Sheissurvivedbyherdaughters andson-in-law,JennieKnappand herhusband,William,ofOcean Pines,Md.,andSarahJanieTruittof Wilmington,Del.;threegrandchildrenandagrandson-in-law,WhitneyMcNamaraandherhusband, Jimmy,KatelynKnappandThomas Weiler;threegreat-grandchildren, CalebMcNamara,RemiMcNamara andClaireMcNamara;andasisterin-law,FayeBowdle.

Amemorialservicewillbeheldat 1p.m.onOct.29,2022,atWhaleyvilleUnitedMethodistChurchin Whaleyville,Md.Fellowshipwillimmediatelyfollowtheservice,inthe ChurchHall.BurialwillbeinDale CemeteryinWhaleyville.Inlieuof flowers,donationsinTruitt’smemorymaybemadetoWorcester CountyHumaneSociety,P.O. Box 48,Berlin,MD21811or

https://worcestercountyhumanesociety.org,ortoCoastalHospice,P.O. Box1733,Salisbury,MD21802or https://coastalhospice.org.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DelawareanswhorespondtoemergencieswillbehonoredonFriday,Oct. 28,Delaware’sinauguralFirstResponders’Day.

ItwascreatedbySenateConcurrent ResolutionNo.125,sponsoredbystate Rep.RonGrayandstateSen.Gerald Hocker,withHockercallingfirst-responders“averyessentialpartofour country”whodeserverecognition. Thereare4.6millioncareerfirst-respondersnationwideandthousands morewhovolunteer.

“Thesemenandwomenputtheir livesonthelineeverydaytokeeppeoplesafewhendisasterstrikes.It’saway tosay,‘thankyou’andtounderstandand educateothersaboutthestrugglesthey face,”Hockersaid.

“They’rethemenandwomenthat putthemselvesonthefrontlines,giving

theiralltoprotectourcommunities.A specialrecognitionthatproclaimsFriday,Oct.28,2022,asNationalFirstRespondersDayisjustoneverysmallway of thankingthesebraveindividualsfor theirpublicservice,”Graysaid.

“It’slongoverdue,”saidSussex CountyPlanning&ZoningCommissionerBruceMears,whoconceivedof theidea.

“Youturnonthenewsandseeall theseactorsthattheymakeabigdeal about.Howaboutthefirst-responders? Weneedtomentionthem.Shouldn’t wehaveaday?Theyarehereforus— thepolicedepartments,firedepartments,EMTs—whetherit’stheircareerortheydoitasavolunteer,”hesaid.

Mears saidhewasplanningapokerrunmotorcycleridetoraisemoneyfor localemergencyagencies,butwasrecentlyinjuredinamotorcycleaccident, soitwillbepostponeduntilnextyear.

SussexCountyCouncilmanJohn

Rieleycalledsalutingfirst-responders“a greatidea.”

“Firefightersdon’tmakealotof money,generallyspeaking,andtheyput theirlivesonthelineifnecessary.They arepayingtheirowngas,at$4.50agallon,tofightfiresat2o’clockinthe morning,anddoingitbasicallyforfree. Theylovewhattheydo,butit’snoteasy andnobodyisgettingrichdoingit,” Rieleysaid.

Severallawmakers,includingstate Sen.BrianPettyjohnandstateReps. RuthBriggsKingandRichCollins,cosponsoredtheresolutiontopaytribute tofirefighters,policeofficers,emergency medicaltechniciansandparamedicsfor their“commitmenttosafety,defense andhonor.”

In2017,CongressdesignatedOct. 28NationalFirstRespondersDay, though thefirstbipartisanresolution passedtheSenatein2019.

TheDelawareresolutionstatesthat

first-respondershavelosttheirlivesas aresultoftheCOVID-19pandemic becausetheywereoftenfirstonthe sceneandexposedtosituationsthatincreasedthelikelihoodofcontracting thevirus.

“OutsideoftheCOVID-19pandemic,naturaldisasterscauseddestructionacrosstheU.S.,requiring firefightersandotherfirst-respondersto showupinunprecedentedforce.These heroicmenandwomenarethefirst onesonthesceneofnaturaldisasters, tragediesandaccidents,therebydevotingtheirlivestomakingtheworlda betterandsaferplace.

“Duringtimesofnationalcrisis, first-respondershaveconsistentlybeena sourceofaid,hopeandcomfortforall Americans.First-responderssavecountlessliveseveryday,andmanytragically paytheultimatepriceinthelineofduty —asacrificeweshouldneverforget,” the resolutionstates.

Selbyville’sBurkeenrollsatLehighUniversity

LehighUniversityiswelcomingits Classof2026,includingT.J.Burkeof Selbyville.MembersoftheClassof 2026represent44U.S.statesandterritories,includingPuertoRicoandthe

DistrictofColumbia,and32countries, andisthelargestandamongthemost diverseclasseseveradmittedtoLehigh, representativessaid.

“LehighisthrilledtocountT.J.

amongthe80,000-plusmembersofthe L ehighfamily,”theysaid.

LehighUniversityhasfivecolleges —theCollegeofArts&Sciences,CollegeofBusiness,CollegeofEducation,

CollegeofHealthandtheRossinCollegeofEngineering&AppliedScience —providingopportunitiesto7,000plusstudentstodiscoverandgrowina learningcommunity.

forages4andolder.Toregister,youmust call(302)858-5518.

Zumba!— CertifiedZumbainstructorsJohannaandLindawillleadaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat4p.m.Registrationis notrequired.

PulledPorkDeadline— BoyScoutTroop 281isholdingapulled-porkfamilymeal fundraiser,andordersmustbeplacedby Nov.1foraNov.6pick-up.Themealconsistsofonepoundofpulledpork,four buns,sidesofcoleslawandmac& cheese,andfourcookies—allfor$35. Pick-up willbeatMariner’sBethelUnited MethodistChurch’sHopeCenterfrom10 a.m.to2p.m.Toorder,emailfundraisingtroop281@gmail.com.

November2

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

GriefSupport— St.Lukeisofferin gasixweek,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 “RedSeatotheJordanRiver,”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.

NativeAmericanStorytelling— Ragghi Rain,oftheTsalaghiTribe,willbe“sharing truththroughstories”withchild renat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisisfor preschoolers,andparentsmustaccompany theirchildren.Noregistrationisnecessary.

November3

FreeWrite— ThroughanagreementbetweenSouthCoastalLibraryandtheRehobothBeachWritersGuild(RBWG),the RBWGwillhostaweeklyFreeWritesession atthelibraryfrom10:30a.m.to12:30 p.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Each Fre eWriteisfacilitatedbyaRBWGmember withexperienceinteaching,writingand/or leadingsuchgroups.Participationisfree, andregistrationisnotrequired.

BeKindtoBooks— LibrarianPatwilllead aworkshoponkeepingyourbooks(and CDsandDVDs)inthebestconditionpossibleatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m. Registrationisfreeandhighlyencouraged, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

ArmchairTraveler— LisaVelascowilllead anarmchairtravelertr iptoUtahatthe SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Registrationisappreciatedforbothin-personand Zoomparticipation,andavailableat(302) 858-5518orsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

ModelRailroading— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubishostingasix-week programforchildrenages8-12atSouth CoastalLibraryfrom5to6p.m.Children willlearnaboutvariousformsoftransportationandwhytheywereimportant. Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequired.To registe r,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

WinterDecorationsforKids— R.O.O.T.S. YouthDevelopmentishostinganopportunitytocreateanaturalwinterdecorationat SouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.Registrationisrequired,butfree,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

November4

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertified500 RYTinstructorandregisteredYogaforArhtritisteacher,isleadingagentleyogaclass at SouthCoastalLibraryfrom10to11:15a.m. Ayogamatisrequired,andnotprovided. Participantsarealsoencouragedtobringan extratowelforcushioning.Registrationis limitedandrequiredatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.

JewelryMakingWorkshop— RiaCarraro willleadafunandfreejewelrymakingclass atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Nopreviousexperienceisnecessary.Onlineregistrationisrecommendedandavailablebycalling (3 02)858-5518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforres earch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

NativeAmericanDay— TheNanticokeIndianAssociationispresentingNativeAmericanDayattheNanticokeIndianMuseum inMillsborofrom11a.m.to4p.m.There isfreeadmission,andtherewillbespeakers,museumtours,atraditionaldanceperformance,traditionaldrummingand singing,afluteperformance,andNative Americanvendorsandfood.Thereisno raindate.Formorein formation,emailmuseum@nanticokeindians.orgorcall(302) 945-7022.

YardandBakeSale— RoxanaUnited MethodistChurchishavingayardand bakesalefrom8a.m.tonoon.Therewill bescrapplesandwichesforbreakfast, alongwithcoffee.Thisisarain-or-shine event.

November5-6

Shopper’sFair— TheRefugeCommunity onRoute54isholdingaHolidayShopper’s Fairfrom10a.m.to4p.m.onSaturday,

andnoonto4p.m.onSunday.Thisisa benefitfortheAmericanCancerSociety.

November7

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

November8

GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweekly seminarandsupportgroupdesignedto helppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosinga lovedone.Thereisnofeeformaterials, andthegroupmeetsatTheRiverChurch inFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to 8:30p.m.Toregister,visit riveronline.church.

November9

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelc ome.

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 “RedSeatotheJordanRiver,”every Wednesdayfr om10a.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.

November10

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

HappyHolly— DelawareBotanicGardens willhostaHappyHollyDayseventfrom9 a.m.to4p.m.TherewillbeaHollyGuided TourtolearnabouttheDelawareState AmericanHollyTree,andparticipantscan alsolearnabouttheAndersonHollyCollection.Atourfeeof$10isforall.Ther ewill beawreath-makingclassat12:30p.m. thatcosts$20,whichincludesallmaterials.Membersgetfreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admission.Children

16andyounget,accompaniedbyanadult, receivefreeadmission.Toregister,visit delawaregardens.org.

FashionShow— TheWomen’sCivicClubof BethanyBeachisholdingitsAnnualFashionShowandLuncheonatBayside’sMagnoliaRoom&CocktailLoungeatBayside ResortGolfclub.Socialhourandraffles beginat11a.m.andtheluncheonis servedatnoon.TherewillbemusicbyVincentVarrassionpiano.Thecostis$40per person,andreservationsmustbemadeby Oct.25.Formoreinformation,contact GerryArendallat(302)563-5223.

NARFEMeets— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonat1776SteakhouseinMidway Centeratnoon.Thereisachoiceofthree entrees,plusdessert.Thecostofthe luncheonis$19perperson,whichincludesgratui ties.Paymentismadeupon arrival.Reservationsmustbemadeby Thursday,Nov.3at5p.m.Formoreinformation,emaillocalChapterPresidentBill Jenkinsatbill.jenkins1@verizon.net.

November11

VeteransDayCelebration— Delaware BotanicGardenswillcelebrateVeterans Dayfrom9a.m.to4p.m.,offeringfree admissionforveteranswhoshowmilitary ID,andfreeadmissionforguestswhocontributeafooddonationforFoodBankof Delaware.Therewillbeaguidedto urat10 a.m.Thereisatourfeeof$10forall. Membersgetfreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admission.Children 16andyounget,accompaniedbyanadult, receivefreeadmission.Toregister,visit delawaregardens.org.

November12

MUMCBazaarandBakeSale— Millville UnitedMethodistWomen’sGroupwillhold itsAnnualChristmasBazaar&Bakesale from8a.m.to1:30p.m.Christmasdecorations,homemadecrafts,wreaths,jewelry,homemadebakedgoodsandRada Cu tlerywillbeonsale.Plus,comeinand haveacupofcoffeeorahomemadelunch. Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmission projectsoftheorganization.

ChristmasCraftBazaar— TheIndianRiver seniorCenterishostingitsChristmasCraft Bazaarfrom8:30a.m.to1p.m.Vendor applicationscanbefoundatthecenter.

November14

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-inf ee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

November15

GriefSupport— GriefShareisaweekly seminarandsupportgroupdesignedto helppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafterlosinga lovedone.Thereisnofeeformaterials, andthegroupmeetsatTheRiverChurch inFrankfordeveryTuesdayfrom6:30to 8:30p.m.Toregister,visit riveronline.church.

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ColorTheoryclassofferedatRehobothArtLeague

Forthosewhoarehavingtrouble withcolorintheirartwork,colortheory isthebackboneofpainting,andthey canlearnthebasicsofcolortheoryat theRehobothArtLeague’s“ColorTheory”class,taughtbylocalartistJoeTer-

rone.TheclassisscheduledforTuesdays,Nov.8throughDec.13(noclass onNov.22)from6to9p.m.

“Colortheoryisboththescienceand artofusingcolor.Itisapracticalguideto choosingcolorcombinationsandmixing

colorstocreateacertainmoodinyour art,thusproducingexcitingworksofart. Joinusonthejourneytorevealingnew andmeaningfulwaystoapplypaint.”

The costforthesix-weekclassis $235formembersor$270fornon-

members.

Registrationisrequiredforall classes.Toregister,gotowww.rehobothartleague.orgorcalltheRehobothArtLeagueat(302)227-8408, ext.112.

DelawareChaptermeetsonthethirdTuesdayofeachmonthfromJanuarythrough May,andSeptemberthroughNovember,at theLewesDineratnoon.Thechapteris opentomenandwomenwhohaveserved orareservingonactivedutyorinoneof thereservecomponentsasacommissionedorwarrantofficerinoneoftheU.S. uniformedservices,aswellassurvivorsof anydeceasedindividuals.Formoreinformation,call(301)943-3434.

November16

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

GriefSupport— St.Lukeisofferingasixweek,once-a-week,non-denominational griefsupportprogramforanyonewhohas recentlylostaspouse.Theprogram,devel-

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November17

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November21

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November23

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FRIDAY

8 p.m. on % FOX

2022 World Series

After a 162-game regular season and three rounds of playoffs, two teams are left standing as the champions of the American and Na tional Leagues square off tonight with Game 1 of the 2022 World Series. The winner of this best-of-seven series takes home the Com missioner’s Trophy as the MLB champs. Last year, that honor went to the Atlanta Braves, who defeated the Houston Astros in six games for their first title in 26 years and fourth in fran chise history.

8 p.m. on 5 FX

Movie: The New Mutants

After a near-death experience during a bizarre tornado, Danielle Moonstar (Blu Hunt) wakes up in an abandoned research facility run by Dr. Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga). There, four other equally uncommon teenagers — Illyana Rasputin (Anya Taylor-Joy), Rahne Sinclair (Maisie Williams), Sam Guthrie (Charlie Hea ton) and Roberto Da Costa (Henry Zaga) — are staying until they learn how to be in full control of their extraordinary abilities in this 2020 horror saga. They believe that they’re being treated and cared for, but are they pa tients or prisoners?

SATURDAY

8 p.m. on 6 LIFE

Movie: An Amish Sin

Inspired by true stories, this 2022 drama follows Rachel (Dylan Ratzlaff), an Amish teen who refuses to obey her parents’ command that she marry the man who abused her as a child. Sent to a “rehab” for Amish girls who don’t follow the rules, she escapes and makes her way to a neighboring city where she must learn to live outside of the lifestyle she’s al ways known. Kellie Martin and Rukiya Bernard also star.

5 a.m. on , WCPB

Austin City Limits

When singer/songwriter Parker McCollum released his highly-anticipated major label debut album “Gold Chain Cowboy,” it became the highest-charting first-week debut album of 2021 thanks to No. 1 hits “Pretty Heart” and “To Be Loved By You.” His “Hollywood Gold” EP was also met with widespread criti cal acclaim and became the top-selling debut Country EP of 2020. He makes his ACL stage debut along with Robert Earl Keen in the new episode “Parker McCollum; Robert Earl Keen.”

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SUNDAY

8 p.m. on # CW Family Law

Ira (Brian Markinson) wants his wife Helen (Glynis Davies) moved from a care home that he claims is worsening her Alzheimer’s. But because his daughter doesn’t want Helen moved and holds power of attorney, Ira must challenge her in court, hiring Abigail (Jewel Staite) and Daniel (Zach Smadu). The more the lawyers witness, the more they wonder about Ira’s true motivations. Meanwhile, Lucy (Genelle Williams) tries to maintain a sliver of sanity when her in-laws stay over in the new episode “Until Death Do Us Part.”

MONDAY

8 p.m. on # CW

World’s Funniest Animals: Halloween Grab your candy bowl and broomstick and try to keep up in this Halloween special. We have haunting horses, fearsome felines, costumed canines, ghoulish goats and a cat who is a wizard. Elizabeth Stanton hosts with special guest Robert Englund (“Nightmare on Elm Street”) with commentary provided by Brian Cooper, Mikalah Gordon, Brandon Rogers, Neel Ghosh, Carmen Hodgson, Maiara Walsh and Noah Matthews.

9 p.m. on K FOOD Halloween Baking Championship

For their last night at the hotel, John Henson asks the bakers to celebrate by creating sweet and savory grazing boards in honor of a dearly departed couple in the Season 8 finale episode “Cheers to the Newlydeads.” Then, judges Carla Hall, Stephanie Boswell and Zac Young are invited to the deadliest wedding of their lives when the final bakers create threetiered wedding cakes. Who will be crowned Halloween Baking Champion and stay at Hotel Henson — forever?

TUESDAY

9 p.m. on ≠ BRAV Below Deck Adventure

This series premiere goes beyond the deck and off the yacht as we watch passengers paraglide, explore caves and take extreme helicopter rides along the Norwegian Fjords as they stay on the motor yacht Mercury. We watch Capt. Kerry Titheradge and his crew as they curate the ultimate experience for their thrill-seeking charter guests looking to push their limits for an unforgettable experience along the picturesque landscapes rich in Vikings history.

10 p.m. on _ WMDT

The Rookie: Feds

When Simone (Niecy Nash-Betts) and Carter (James Lesure) go undercover to find an international assassin known as The Reaper, a prisoner seeking bail recognizes Carter and nearly blows his cover. Laura (Britt Robertson) and Brendon (Kevin Zegers) trace a lead on The Reaper’s assault rifle while Brendon works to heal his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Simone’s demanding work schedule puts a strain on her relationship with Dina (Jessica Betts) in the new episode “The Reaper.”

WEDNESDAY

8 p.m. on , WCPB Nature

Living on every continent except Antarctica and Australia, woodpeckers come in all shapes and sizes, each uniquely engineered for their lifestyles. Some drink sap; others live exclusively in forests ravaged by fire; others catch insects on the wing, acting more like swallows. And still others drill deep into the bark of decaying trees, using their spear-like tongue to fish insects from deep in the cambium. This new episode “Woodpeckers: The Hole Story” pecks away at what makes the titled birds so special.

9 p.m. on + WBAL Chicago Fire

Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) investigate a mysterious explosion at a jewelry store. Meanwhile, Cruz (Joe Minoso) and Chloe (Kristen Gutoskie) take steps to make Javi (Carlos S. Sanchez) a permanent part of their family. And Gallo (Alberto Rosende), Ritter (Daniel Kyri) and Mouch (Christian Stolte) try to bond with Carver (Jake Lockett) in the new episode ”All-Out Mystery.” Eamonn Walker also stars.

THURSDAY

9 p.m. on + WBAL Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Though details are sketchy, Detective Rollins (Kelli Giddish) investigates an assault by a masked man at an underground party that left event goers shaken. Elsewhere, Detective Benson (Mariska Hargitay) uncovers a suspect who may be valuable as a witness in the new episode “Controlled Burn.” Ice-T and Peter Scanavino also star.

Girls’volleyballwinsHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisiontitle

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Themomentoftruthhadarrived.

HeadcoachBrigidWolfgangandher IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’volleyballteamstoodatacrossroadsheading intotheOct.20HenlopenConference SouthernDivisionshowdownatSussex Academy.

Bothschoolswereundefeatedindivisionplay,whichmeantthatthewinner wouldclinchanautomaticpostseason berthintheDIAADivisionIIplayoffs.

WouldtheIndiansadvancewitha win?

Orwouldtheyfallshort?

Wolfgang’sfirstseasonasbenchboss, in2021,hadendedwithathud,a6-9 won-lostrecordandnopostseasonaccolades.

TheladieswearingtheGreen& Goldwantedtomakeastatement.

Didtheyever!

Inabattletotheend,theIndians(85)wonthematch,3-2,withadecisive 15-8victoryinthefifthanddeciding set.TheIndianshadcapturedthefirst andthirdsets,25-12and25-23,respectively.TheSeahawksralliedtowinthe secondandfourthsets,25-23and26-24, respectively.

TheIndianswonbecausethey receivedoutstandingperformancesfroma multitudeofstudentathleteswhosimplywerenotgoingtolose—particularly thesenioroutsidehitters.

MadisonGeppirecordedagamehigh14kills,LilyHobanadded13digs and11kills,andCamrynEhlersexplodedfor38assists,11digsandnine serviceaces.

Seniorlibero/outsidehitterMya MacDonaldadded11digs,junior libero/defensivespecialistJadaWilkins contributed10digs,andseniormiddle hitterScarlettDunnchippedinwith12 kills.

ThevictoryenabledIRHStocapture theSouthernDivisionchampionship andadatewithNorthernDivisionwinnerSmyrnathisSaturdayatWoodbridgeHigh,beginningatnoon.(Both teamswilladvancetothestateplayoffs.)

“Wehadacleargoalgoingintothis season,andthatwastowintheHenlopenSouthandmakeitintotheplayoffs,”saidWolfgang,whoseteam enteredtheirregular-seasonfinale ThursdayagainstvisitingSussexCentral

witha9-5record.“Thatmadethewin atSussexAcademythemostimportant oneoftheseason.Ofcourse,ourwins againstUrsulineandCapeHenlopen alsohelpedtosolidifyawinningrecord andseason.Andwalkingintoour postgamehuddletodeclarewehadmet thatgoalwasaproudmomentindeed.”

Wolfgangcategorizedthisyear’steam asagroupoffighters.

“OneofthebestpiecesofadviceI havereceivedwasafterourlossto Dover,”3-0onSept.13.“TheDover headcoach,”shesaidofEricRiehl,“told methat,‘Imakemyplayersfightfor eachother.’Headdedthat,‘Iftheywon’t fightforeachotheroffthecourt,they won’tfightforeachotheronthecourt.’ AfterlosingatDover,‘Fightforeach other,fightforthiswin,’becameasort ofbattlecryforus.AndIthinkit’s working.”

“I’mextremelyproudofmyteammatesinourvictoryatSussexAcademy, especiallyinatoughfive-setmatch,” saidMacDonald,whoseteamentered theshowdownafterhavingdefeated SouthernDivisionfoesLakeForest, EarlyCollege,DelmarandWoodbridge.

“Weknewitwouldbeapoint-by-point game,andthatthepostseasonwason theline.Itrulybelievethemostimportantpartofvolleyballishavingagood attitudeandsupportingeachother,and that’swhatwe’vedoneallseasonlong.”

IndianRiveropenedtheseasonatSt. GeorgesTechonSept.8.Theylostthe firsttwosets,27-25and26-24.Butthe ladiesfoundtheirresolveandstubbornly ralliedtowintheremainingsets,27-25, 25-18and15-12,fora3-2come-frombehindtriumph.

Then,onSept.17,athome,theIndiansstunnedDIAAtop-rankedUrsuline bydefeatingtheRaiders,3-1.Ehlers contributed20digsand13kills,Geppi added15kills,MacDonaldmade10 digs,Dunnchippedinwith11kills,and Conawayexplodedfor37assists.

Asuccessfulprogram

Thetriumphoveroneoftheleadinggirls’volleyballteamsinthestate ofDelaware wasregardedasanindicationthatIndianRiverwasbecomingoneofthemoresuccessful programs.

“It’sexcitingtoseehow—overthe years—greatvolleyballprograms havespreadthroughoutthestate,” Wolfgangsaid.“SchoolslikeSmyrna, CaesarRodney,CapeHenlopenand Doveraredevelopingahighlevelof volleyballprogramandaregetting morerecognition.Itfeltlike”thewin overUrsuline,shesaid,“wasareflection,andacelebration,ofthat growth.”

IndianRivercontinuedtoreflect thatgrowthbybattlinggamelyinsetbackstoNorthernDivisionlarge schoolsSmyrna(3-0)andCaesar Rodney(3-1),andbyupsettinghost CapeHenlopen(3-2).

“Idefinitelyhavetosaythisisone ofthemostdeterminedgroupsof playerswehavehad,”saidMacDonald.“Allofthegirlshavedonean amazingjobthisyear,butIfeelthat ourbiggestimpacttotheteamis BrookeWorkley,”saidMacDonaldof thesenioroutsidehitter.“Youcan probablyhearherfromanypartofthe gym,becauseshecheersandcelebrates foreverysingleplayer.Shedefinitely bringstheteamtogether.”

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Itwasatoughloss.

Butitdidn’tfeellikeone.

Refusingtoquit,theDivision1A (smallschool)IndianRiverHighSchool footballteammadeavaliantcomeback ontheroad,froma20-0deficit,andwere withinasuccessfultwo-pointconversion oftyingthegameinthefinalminute.

ButtheIndians—inspirationalin theircomeback—couldnotconvert.

HeadcoachPhilTownsendsaidthe 27-25lossatD2playoff-caliberDelmar lastFridaynightwillservehisteamasan inspirationtotheirlate-seasonplayoff drive.

“DelmarisaDivision2Aplayoff teamthatgaveusagreatgame,”saidthe coachaftertheIndians’overallrecordfell to3-4.“Allyear,wehaverespondedwell inthesecondhalfofgames.Ourguys justkeepfighting,andthatallowsusto beingameslateinthesecondhalf.This isagamethatwillprepareusforteams likeLaureltheplayoffs.”

TheIndianscanreachthepostseason forasecondstraightseasonbywinning justoneoftheirfinalthreeregular-seasongames,eachofthemagainstaDivision1A,District2opponent.

Despitetrailing20-7athalftime againstDelmar,IRralliedinthesecond

halftomakeitathrillingmatchup.

Therallybeganwhenseniorrunning backHaydenHallburstoverthegoal linefrom2yardsoutforhisfifthrushing TDoftheseason,midwaythroughthe thirdquarter,cuttingDelmar’sadvantage

to20-13.

AfterDelmarseniorquarterback GavinPowell’s1-yardTDkeepermade it27-13lateinthethirdquarter,Hallrespondedbyscoringhissecondsixpointerofthegameandsixthofthe

campaign.His16-yardrun,with8:21remaininginthefourthstanza,gavethe Green&Goldapuncher’schanceat2719.

TheIndiansattemptedanonsides kickandappearedtohaverecoveredthe ball.

But,“Alateflagwasthrownfroman officialontheothersideofthefieldwho saidwetouchedtheballbefore”ittraveledtherequired10yards,said Townsend.Theofficials,“huddledfor twominuteswhiletheclock continued to[run].Theofficialsonourside[ofthe field]wouldnotradioinorblowthe whistle”toadvisetheleadrefereetostop theclock.“Welostmorethantwominutesofthegame”asaresult,hesaid.

TheIRdefensegavetheIndians’offenseachancewhenseniordefensive backAshtonStephensblockedaDelmar fieldgoalattempt.

FreshmanquarterbackDylanGrise andjuniorwidereceiverRashadHopkins hookedupona49-yardTD aerialthat broughttheGreen&Goldtowithin twopoints,27-25,with:40remaining. TheTDpassandcatchwerethesecond oftheseasonforGriseandHopkins,respectively.

“Wewentforthetwo-pointconversion,”whichwouldhavetiedthescoreat 27-27,“butwemissedacriticalblock,” saidTownsend.TheIR“receiverswere open,butDylandidn’thavetheabilityto throwtheball.”

TheIndiansattemptedadesperation onsidekickinthewaningmomentsthat causedtheWildcatstofumbletheball. ButtheIndianswereunabletorecover thepigskinforalast-minutedesperation field-goalattempt.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thevolleyballcamehurtlingover thenet.

ButitwastoosoonforIndian Riverseniorliberoandoutsidehitter MyaMacDonaldtodetermine whetherthespherewouldgain heightandsoarlikearocket.Or droplikeabaseballpitcher’ssinkerball.Orcontinuestraightather solid-as-a-rock5-foot-7frame.

Butthatwouldn’tbeaproblemfor avolleyballplayerwhosementaland physicalpreparationwouldenable herto“dig”theballandsetupher teammatesforakillshot.

Leaningforwardonhertoesand readytomoveinanydirection,MacDonaldadjustedherpositionto wheretheballwasheading.Steeling herself,sheadroitlyredirectedthe balltoteammateTaylorConaway,a juniorsetter,whoquicklyloftedthe ballupwardandtowardthenet. That’swhereanotherIndiansteammate—seniormiddlehitterScarlett Dunn—leapedintotheairand slammedthevolleyballtowardthe hardwoodoftheIndianRiverHigh Schoolgymnasiumfloor.

Point,setandmatchtotheDIAA playoff-boundIndianRiverHigh Schoolgirls’volleyballsquad.

“WhenIfirststartedplayingvolleyball,Ineverrealizedtheimportanceofhowmentalthegamewas,” saidMacDonald,athree-yearvarsity standout.“WhatIhavelearnedover thelastfewyearsisthatyoudon’t havetobethebestonthecourt.But youdoneedagoodattitude,andyou doneedtobearesponsibleteammate.Also,youmustcommityourselfandbededicated.It’sgreattobe anamazingvolleyballplayer,but beinggreatteammatesforoneanothercanreallychangethedynamic oftheteam!”

Areturntotheplayoffs

MacDonaldispartofthatdynamic.Infact,sheisoneofthekey reasonswhytheIndiansarereturningtothepostseasonafteraone-year absence.

Reboundingfroma6-9won-lost markin2021,theGreen&Gold punchedtheirtickettotheHenlopen Conferencechampionshipandthe DIAAplayoffslastThursday,Oct. 20.

MacDonaldcontributed11digs, sixkillsandfiveassistsasIRoutlastedhostSussexAcademy,3-2,ina battleofunbeatenteamsindivision competition.Thetriumphenabled

IRHStocapturetheSouthernDivisionchampionshipandadatewith NorthernDivisionwinnerSmyrna thisSaturdayatWoodbridgeHigh beginningatnoon.(Bothteamswill advancetothestateplayoffs.)

“I’mveryproudofmyteammates afterwecametogethertodefeatSussexAcademy,”saidMacDonald,who helpedherteamimproveto9-5 overallandfinishwithaperfect6-0 SouthernDivisionrecordbydefeatingSeaford,3-0lastTuesday,Oct. 25.“Icanhonestlysaythatthisis oneofthemostdeterminedgroups ofvolleyballplayerswe’vehad.”

Shehasbeenabigpartofthatdeterminedsquad,accordingtohead coachBrigidWolfgang.

“She’sbeenateamleadersincemy firstdaycoachinglastseason,”said Wolfgang.“Onethingthatstruckme immediatelyisthatMyalovesvolleyball.Shedoesanythingshecanto helptheprogramonandoffthe court,andIhaveappreciatedeach andeveryoneofthosecontributions. Myaisahardworker,andshewill playanypositionanddoanythingto

Photo by Butch Comegys

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchooljunior BrynnCrandellisstartingtokickitinto postseasongearasthedefendingDIAA DivisionII—andoverallgirls’—state championrecentlybestedthefieldof98 girlsfrom19differentschoolsenrouteto awinintheKillensInvitationalatKillens PondStatePark.

Crandell’stimeof18.47.26wasnearly 6secondsfasterthanthesecond-place runner,KatrinaEndres(18:53.21)from Tatnall.Endres’teammateKatiePayne wasthirdwithatimeof19:01.12.Atrio fromSt.Andrewstook4-5-6inarow,as

LeahHogan,LilyMurphyandLiaMiller ledtheirteamtotheoverallteamtitle, with51points.

NewarkCharterandUrsulineAcademyweretiedforsecondintheteam standings,eachwith110points,followed byMilford(120)andSussexAcademy (149).

IRseniorChaseDonnellywasthe highestfinisherintheboys’race,crossing in30thplacewithatimeof18:23.47. SophomoreJacobMasseywas41stwith histimeof18:48.31.

Combinedbetweenthegirlsandboys, 26teamsparticipatedintheevent,which isthefinaleventbeforetheSussex CountyChampionshipsandDIAAState

Championships,whichisalsobeing hostedatKillensPondStatePark.

Fieldhockey

Indiansendscoring, winningdrought

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolfield hockeyteamendedtheirfour-gamelosingstreak,aswellastheirtwo-game scorelessdrought,withapairofwinsover PolytechandLaureloverthepastweek.

AgainstPolytech,theIndiansscored inthefirstquarterwhenJillianCollins foundthebackofthecageoffanassist fromKinsleyHallat1:26.

Thescorewouldstaythatwayallthe wayuntilthefourthquarter,whenPolytechgottheequalizerat10:52unassisted byEmilyBivens.However,theIndians didn’tletitgetthemdown,astheyrespondedalmostimmediatelywhenHall tookafeedfromLillyanMerricksome39 secondslaterforthegame-winner.

IRwasoutshotinthegame9-3,but thefinalscorewasallthatmatteredin thisone.Bothteamsearnedfourpenalty cornerchances.

AgainstLaurel,theIndiansdefeated theBulldogs,3-1.(Noadditionalinformationwasavailableonthegameasof CoastalPointpresstimeonWednesday.)

TheIndianshadonemoreroadcontest,atMilfordonThursday,Oct.27,beforereturninghomeforSeniorNight againstSussexAcademyonThursday, Nov.3.

Boys’soccer

Indianssuffer

firstlossoftheseason

InwhatcouldpossiblybeapreviewofamatchintheDIAADivisionIIstatesoccerplayoffs,host CharterSchoolofWilmingtonbottleduptheIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’soccerteamandcruised toa4-1winintheprocessonFriday, Oct.21.

IRwaslimitedthroughoutthis contest,onlyregisteringfiveshots overthe80minutesofplay,while earningjustfourcorner-kickchances aswell.

CSWscoredtwice—inthe8th minuteand13thminute—totakea 2-0leadearly.TheIndianswould answerbackinthe21stminutewhen seniorJordanIlliangothisteamon theboardwithanassistfromDominicDelaney.

Thehostswouldscoretwicemore toputthegameawayinthesecond half,inthe54thand61stminutes.

Indians’goalkeeperKaiKelleywas abletomakethreesavesinthegame whilefacing12totalshots.

OnTuesday,Oct.25,theIndians triedtoreboundastheytraveledup torivalSussexAcademytotakeon theSeahawks.ItwasSeniorNight forthehostsatSussexAcademy,and theywerecertainlyplayingwith someextrajuice.

TheIndianstriedtostymiesome ofthatextramotivationearlywitha pairoffirst-halfgoals,totakean early2-0lead.ConnorBirdand RomanKeithwereeachcredited withscores,inthe4thand19thminutes.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thedynastyinmiddleschool girls’volleyballthatisSelbyville MiddleSchoolcontinuestodominateeachandeveryopponentthat hascomeacrosstheirschedulethis season.TheIndiansareblistering theiroppositioneachtimeout,with 2-0matchscoreseverytime.

It’sbeenthatwayforninemore matchesinthe2022campaignasthe Indianshavecruisedto2-0winsin everymatchthey’veplayedsofar.As theCoastalPointwenttopresson Wednesday,Oct.26,onefinalcontest againstMillsboroonthatnightwas theonlythingpreventingthemfrom yetanotherunbeaten,unscored-upon season.

“Thegirlshavereallybeenplaying wellallseasonandhavereallycome togethertosupporteachotherin everyaspectofthegame,”SMShead coachSallyCraigsaid.

ForCraigandtheIndians,after theconclusionoftheMillsboro(5-1)

match,theywillshifttheirfocusto theDAADMiddleSchoolInvitationalatSmyrna,whichisessentially astatechampionshipevent.SMS wonitalllastyear.

SMSdefeatedWoodbridge(2-0) backonWednesday,Oct.5.TheIndians’Ateamwonwithscoresof253and25-2.Their“B”team,whichis alsoperfectontheseason,wonwith scoresof25-15and25-16.

TaylorHevnerhad20service points,with13beingaces,tolead the“A”squad.CatherineBuntinghad 6aces,TayganConawayhad3kills and3aces.

IntheBgame,MiaMacIsaachad 11servicepointsand1kill.Kaliyah Bautistahad6servicepoints.Kari Zookhad5servicepointsandMolly Hevnerhad1kill.

SMSthenuppeditsrecordto5-0 bydefeatingMilford,2-0,onMonday,Oct10,byscoresof25-7and 25-20.

Conawayhad14straightservice

Delmarjumpsto athree-scorelead

Delmarhadjumpedouttoa20-0lead midwaythroughthesecondquarter.Junior runningbackTakaiHugeefoundtheend zoneona7-yardburstmidwaythroughthe firstquarter,andseniorrunningbackJalen Johnsonaddeda1-yardscoringplungein thesecondsessionthatuppedthecountto 13-0.Hugeestruckagainfora73-yard puntreturnTDthatgavetheWildcatsa 20-pointleadwith3:05remaininguntil halftime.

TheIndiansbegancuttingintothat deficit1:00beforeintermission,whenHall heaveda48-yardhalfbackpasstosenior runningbackDonovanRoos,tomakeit 20-7.

Hallfinishedwithateam-high81rushingyardson14carries,whilesophomore JayvionChandlerreturnedfromanankle injurytoadd27yardsoneighttouches.QB Grisecompleted7of20passesfor111 yardsastheIndiansaccumulated159yards intheairand224yardsoftotaloffense.

“Asthegamecontinued,Dylansettled inandgotcomfortable,”saidTownsend. “Heisonlygoingtogainmoreconfidence ashegetsmoreplayingtimethroughout theseason.Hehadagreatgamecontrolling thehuddleandtheformationshiftsall night.”

TheIRdefenseallowed294yardson thegroundwhilefacingonlyfourincompletepassattemptsbyDelmar.TheGreen &Goldhitparadeincluded11tacklesby juniorColinKingand10fromjuniorBryce Johnson.SeniordefensivebacksHall(9 tacklesandapassdefended)andAshton Stephens(eightstops,asackandablocked field-goalattempt)eachcontinuedtheir outstandingtwo-wayplay.JuniorNicholas Butts(eighttackles),Roos(sevenstops), juniorAlexButts(sixtacklesandaforced fumble),andjuniorDylanEverett(four tacklesandasacks)alsocontributeddefensively.

Ontheinjuryfront,seniorDennisNorwoodsufferedaconcussionandmaynot playthiscomingweek.SophomorelinebackerTreyHill,juniorcenterAustinGrise andjuniordefensivebackTyz’JuanJurado arealllostfortheregularseasonduetoinjuries.

Nextup—Indianshost FSMA,wouldclinch playoffberthwithwin

TheIndianscanclinchtheirsecond straightDIAADistrict1Aplayoffberth withavictoryovervisitingDistrict2rival FirstStateMilitaryAcademy(FSMA)this FridaynightatIndianRiverHighSchool stadium.TheopeningkickofffortheSenior Nightcelebrationissetfor6p.m.

“FirstStateMilitaryAcademyisvery similartoPolytech”—whomIRdefeated 28-21athomeonOct.13—said

Townsend.Theirrecordof2-5overall,0-4 inDistrict2competition,doesn’tshow whatgoodathletestheyhaveontheirteam, headded.“Theyarenotateamthatyou wanttooverlook—theycanmakebig playsanytime.Weneedtolimitbigplays andjustimproveatwhatwedo.Weneedto takecareofbusinessFridaynightandperfectwhatwedo,becausebeatingFSMAsecuresaplayoffberthforus.”

Division1A, District2standings

HeadingintoWeek8games,defendingDivision1AstatechampionLaurelleadsDivision1A, District2witha4-0record.TheBulldogs,Odessa (4-1)andSeaford(3-1)haveeachclinchedthree ofthefouravailablepostseasonberths.TheIndians (2-1)cansecurethefinalpositionbydefeatingeitherFSMA,LaurelorEarlyCollegeatDelaware StateUniversity.Teamsontheoutsidelookingin atthispointarePolytech(1-4inDistrict2competition),FirstStateMilitaryAcademy(0-4)and EarlyCollegeatDelawareStateUniversity(0-3).

helptheteam.

“Inadditiontohervolleyball skills,sheissmartandhasagreat understandingofthegame,”said Wolfgang.“Webenefitedfromthat aspectofherskillsetbyhavingher serveasacaptainthisyear.One thingthatbecameundeniablyclear asourseasonprogressedisthatwe playbetterasateamwhensheison thecourt,whichisonereasonshe continuouslyincreasedhertimeand presenceonthecourt.”

Atwo-sportstandout

MacDonald’smagicextendstothe springsportsseason,whensheisa memberoftheIndians’girls’tennis team.

“Thechallengeofplayingboth tennisandvolleyballdefinitelyhasn’t beeneasy,”saidMacDonald,aresidentofDagsboro.“TherewereseveralnightsaweekwhenIwouldgo straighttotennispracticeafter schoolfortwohours.ThenIwould travelfortwohourssoIcouldattend clubvolleyballpracticeupinnorthernDelaware.Therewerelotsoflate

nights,”andoccasionally,shesaid,“I oversleptpastmyalarmforschool thenextmorning.”

WithapologiestoMacDonald’s homeroomandfirst-periodteachers, mostcoacheswouldtermthata “hustleerror.”Infact,shehasdrawn frequentpraisefromeducatorsand athleticmentorsalikethroughouther careeratIndianRiver.

“I’vehadtheprivilegetocoach Myaintwosports,”includinggirls’ tennisinthespringseason,saidgirls’ JVvolleyballandgirls’varsitytennis headcoachGregHockman.“Involleyball,whetherit’satpracticeorina game,shecanbecountedontobring positiveenergytotheteam.Myais alwaysencouragingherteammatesto dotheirbestandbelieveinthemselves.Shehastheabilitytorallythe teamwhentheyaredownortokeep themomentumgoingwhentheyare onaroll.

“Myaispartofaseniorclassthat willreallybemissed,”Hockman added.“Theseniorshavedonea greatjobmaintainingtheirposition asaHenlopenConferencevolleyball power,”especially,hesaidwiththeir 3-1winonSept.17over12-time volleyballstatechampionUrsuline.

MacDonaldperformedwellon thetenniscourtslastspring,eventu-

allylosinginthesecondroundofthe HenlopenConferencetournamentto Dover’sTeriCrawford(currentlya Division1collegiatetennisplayer).

“TherearesomereallystrongtennisplayersintheHenlopenConference,andIthinkMyahasagood chancetopushthetraditionaltennis powersfromCaesarRodneyand Doverthisseason,”saidHockman. “OnethingIknowforsure,though: Shewillalwayshaveasmileonher face.”

Thankfulforcoaches’ andfamily’ssupport

MacDonaldsaidsheisextremely thankfulforthelineupofcoaches whohavehelpedherbecomethestudent-athletesheistoday.

“Ihavebeenblessedwithamazing coachesatIndianRiver,”suchas headcoachWolfgangandassistant coachesJayClarkandGregHockman,saidMacDonald,whopreviouslycompetedinswimmingand gymnastics.“I’vealsobeenblessed withgreatclubvolleyballcoaches sinceIwas12yearsold,”including “CoachAlaina”Schleichand“Coach B,”AndreaBartlette.“Theywerelike secondmotherstome.ButIcan’t forgetthepeoplewhotaughtmethe

foundationsofvolleyballbackin middleschool,coachesSallyCraig andJimBerger,”sheaddedofthe SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolcoaches.

MacDonaldhasalsoreceived strongsupportfromherfamily.

“I’msoblessedtohavesuchasupportivefamily,”shesaid.“Mydad,” shesaidofGlenMacDonald,“has attendedalmosteverymatchsince thedayIstartedplayingvolleyball,” aswellasservingasHockman’sassistantfortennis.“Andmymom,” sheaddedofMeganMacDonald, “hasdrivenmeforalmosttwohours pertripsoIcouldparticipatein travelvolleyballpractice.Bothmy parentsgaveupeveryweekendto takemetotournaments!Myparents lovesupportingmeineverythingI do,andIcouldn’tbemorethankful.”

MyaMacDonaldhassubmitted applicationstotwoschoolswithan eyetowardherfuture.

TheUniversityofSouthCarolina inColumbia,S.C.,andtheUniversityofNorthCarolinainWilmington,N.C.,“bothhavegreatbusiness curriculathatwillallowmetobe successfulinthefuture,”saidMacDonald,whowasborninMarion,Ill. “Andbothschoolshavegorgeous campuses,aswellasgreatschool spirit!”

Thesecondhalfwasawholeother story,though,asSussexAcademy

controlledthemomentum,scoringa pairofgoalsoftheirowntotiethe game.Neitherteamwasableto notchthegame-winnerintheextra time.

IRhelda17-5advantageinshots

straightservicepoints(5aces)inthe Bgameaswell.TheBteamalsowon itsmatch,25-21and25-10.

forthegame,whilealsoearning eightcorner-kickchances,tothe Seahawks’two.TheIndians’Kelley madethreesavesinthisone,with CarterNortonturningaside14shots forSussexAcademy.

TheIndianswere9-1-2onthe seasonasofmid-week,athomefor theirfinaltworegular-season matchesonThursday,Oct.27,(after CoastalPointpresstime)against Woodbridge,andTuesday,Nov.1,

points(10ofthemaces)inthefirst set.HeidiShowershad8service points(4aces)intheA-match,then had6Acesand6spikesintheB game.AutumnJohnsonhad2kills and4assists,TaylorHevnerhad5 servicepointsand5assists,andTori Roysterhad5servicepoints(3aces) and2kills.

IsabelleDoreyscorednine straightservicepointsintheBgame andhad5assists.MiaMacIsaachad 4assists,andKaralenaMacieyhad7

OnWednesday,Oct.12,SMS tookdownMariner,2-0,withscores of25-19and25-7.Conawayhad11 servicepoints,with7beingaces.She alsohad3killsand4spikes.

ParkerO’Shieldsscored7service points(4aces),with7spikesand1 kill.Hevnerscored7servicepoints (3aces),3blocksand4assists. MadelineWiestscored4service points(2aces)andhad8assists. Buntinghad4spikesand2kills, whileAutumnJohnsonhad1ace and6assists.

TheBteamalsowonintwosets (25-18and25-16).KaraleenaMacieyscored7servicepoints(3aces), whileMacIsaachad4servicepoints (1ace)and3assists.LilyKregerhad 3servicepoints,1killand4assists, BrendaPahrenhad3servicepoints (2aces),AmyReyeshad6service points(1ace),andShowershad2 acesand2spikes.

SMSwentto7-0ontheseason witha2-0winoverPostletwaiton Monday,Oct.17.Theytookdown theRidersbyscoresof25-13and 25-19.

Conawayhad14servicepoints(9 aces),4kills,and3spikes,while Hevnerhad11servicepoints(6aces) and6spikes.Johnsonadded5service pointsand10assists,Parker O’Shieldshad1killand5spikes, Buntinghad1ace,1kill,and3 spikes,andWiesthad9assists.

TheBTeamalsowon,2-0,with scoresof25-11and25-22. Macieyledthewaywith8service points(6aces)withHarantchipping inwith4servicepoints(3aces). ToriRoysterwascreditedwith3ace serves,Pahrenhad2acesandakill,

LolaMorrishad10servicepoints, HaydenAndrewshad2service points(1ace),andKregerhad2kills. Pr iortoplayonOct.26,theSMS girls’volleyballteam’smostrecent wincameonWednesday,Oct.19, whentheybeatDoverCentralin straightsets(25-16and25-13).

Buntinghad12servicepoints— 7straightpointsinthefirstsetalone —with11ofthosebeingaces. Hevneradded5servicepoints(4 aces),withConawayincluding4kills and2spikes.Wiestchippedinwith 5servicepoints(4aces)and7assists, O’Shieldshad2acesandakill,and Johnsonhad3servicepoints,1kill, and6assists.

TheBteamalsowontheirmatch intwosets(25-6,25-8).

MacIsaachad10straightservice pointsinthefirstset—allwereaces. Royster,Harant,KaliyahBautista, PahrenandMacieyeachhad4servicepoints—manyofthembeing aces.

Bothteamsheadedintotheirfinal weekofregular-seasonplayat8-0. Moreonthoselasttworegularseasonmatcheswillbecoveredinnext week’sCoastalPoint.

LEGALS

SELBYVILLE TO FLUSH HYDRANTS

The Town of Selbyville will be flushing its fire hydrants between 8 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. during the week beginning Monday, November 7, 2022.

Residents and businesses are advised to check for discolored water, especially in their washing machines. If you observe discolored water, let your faucet run for a few minutes to see if it clears up. If it doesn’t, contact the water department at 436-8349. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. For more information, call Town Hall at 436-8314.

Again, watch for discolored water.

CP 20221028 2T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

62 West Avenue

(PIDN: 210.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-637.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-434, submitted by the property owners, Brian and Judith Flint, for property zoned GB-1 (General Business District 1) located at 62 West Avenue (PIDN: 210.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-637.00). The property owners are seeking relief from Article XIV §140-91-B(1) of the Town Code, which prohibits the extension or enlargement of non-conforming uses. The property owners wish to construct a swimming pool and concrete apron as an extension/enlargement of a non-conforming residential use in the GB-1 zoning district.

5 Longview Drive

(PIDN: 103.080 / CTM# 134-12.00-1524.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-435, submitted by the property owners, John and Martina Sophocles, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) located at 5 Longview Drive (PIDN: 103.080 / CTM# 134-12.00-1524.00). The property owners wish to construct a swimming pool with concrete pad and apron are seeking a variance from Article V, §140-28 in order for all existing and proposed building/structures on the lot to exceed the maximum allowable lot coverage of 35%.

The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20221028 1T

PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING

November 2, 2022 6:30PM

Notice is hereby given that on November 2, 2022 at 6:30pm a Planning and Zoning meeting has been scheduled located 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware 19945.

Meeting to consider the following: Discuss Sub-Division Timothy Hudson/Dean Esham, 10 Frankford Avenue, Tax Map Parcel Number 4.33-6.19-32.00

Discuss Cress/Parsons Annexation Tax Map Parcel Number 5.33-1.0038.00, 5.33-4.00-28.00, 5.33-4.00-28.01

Discuss Lynch Farm Annexation Tax Map Parcel Number 4.33-6.10-13.00, 4.33-6.00-1.00, 4.33-6.00-1.01

Discuss Site Plan for Solar Farm Duke Family Limited Partnership, Tax Map Parcel Number 4.33-6.19-1.00, 4.33-6.14-37.00

CP 20221028 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

Application P-343: Ordinance Review

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review an ordinance to amend the conditions of approval for 115.59 acres, more or less, annexed into the Town limits by Ordinance #282, and amended by Ordinances #321 & #353, being the lands of Silverstock Builders, LLC, located on Beaver Dam Road (Silverwoods Mixed-Use Planned Community, PIDN: 413.000 / CTM# 134-16.00various).

The Town will hold this review on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

LEGALS

BID NOTICE

TOWN OF DAGSBORO

The Town of Dagsboro invites bids or proposals from qualified individuals and firms to remove and plow snow from all locally owned roads commencing in the 22-23 winter season. Specifications can be viewed at Town Hall, 33134 Main Street, during normal business hours. Proof of insurance and state license required. Please submit references and your bid/proposal (either fixed rate or hourly rate) by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 via mail, Town of Dagsboro, PO Box 420, Dagsboro, DE 19939, or email to Town Administrator, tadagsboro@mediacombb.net. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

CP 20221021 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Linda R. Anders, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Linda R. Anders who departed this life on August 25, 2022, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Petya Yordanova on October 18, 2022 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executors on or before April 25, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR: Petya Yordanova 1601 Grandview Blvd. Kissimme, FL 34744

Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills

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

CP 20221028 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Louise Burbage Toomey, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Louise Burbage Toomey who departed this life on September 8, 2022, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Constance Toomey Pryor and William B. Toomey on October 12, 2022 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executors on or before May 8, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator

Constance Toomey Pryor

William B. Toomey

Attorney

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

Address

32678 Cedar Drive, Millville, DE 19967 32315 Roxana Road, Ocean View, DE 19970

Address

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TRAVIS LEE JOHNSON; DECEASED ON MAY 19, 2020

You are hereby notified that the personal representatives of the Estate have filed a First & Final Accounting at the Register of Wills, Sussex County, 5 E. Pine Street, Georgetown, DE, 19947. Travis Lee Johnson resided at 32973 Shoppes Long Neck Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966. Anyone who is a beneficiary for this Estate, the account will be open for your inspection and exception for three (3) months from the date of this notice.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Tomasetti Law, LLC, Charles T. Armbruster, III 1100 Coastal Hwy., Unit 3, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

CP 20221021 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

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

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE

The Board of Adjustment for the Town of Selbyville will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter that the application may be heard, at the Town Hall, 1 West Church Street, Selbyville, Delaware, for the following application: Application submitted by Selbyville Limited Partnership concerning commercial real property located along US Route 113, Selbyville, Delaware 19975, identified as Sussex County Tax Map and Parcel No. 533-16.15-67.01, seeking a variance from the minimum area requirement for off-street parking spaces imposed by Section 200-110.A of the Zoning Code.

The proposed application is available at the Town Hall for review Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. All persons interested are hereby invited to submit comments to the Board for its consideration and/or to be present and attend the meeting where a determination will be made by said Board.

The public hearing may be adjourned from time to time by said Board without further notice.

Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills

CP 20221021 3T

day-to day operations of Indian River Marina. is includes directly managing and the supervision of the Dry Stack Operation, sta ng, travel and forkli operation, revenue supervision including budgets; fuel dock operation, maintenance projects, inspections, cottage rentals, concession operations, marketing, tournament and event director and overseeing the Ship Store. is position will work closely with the Marina’s Focus Group and the IRM Charter Fleet, volunteers, concessionaires, and contractors.

cation

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Experience in managing a marina or marine facility.

online:

further assistance: 302.739.5458

CHURCH PIANIST/ ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Bay

Full Service automotive center, now has openings for Technicians. Must be dependable. Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with advancement opportunities!

Call Matt – 302-344-9846

Exc. Pay & Benefits !! Locations in Long Neck, Ocean View & Ocean Pines

PT MUSIC DIRECTOR

Ocean View Presbyterian

Ocean View, DE • OVPC.org Contact: o ce@ovpc.org or call: 302.539.3455

FURNITURE

MCOMBO POWER recliner with heat, massage. Medium brown, faux leather, easy to clean. $220 OBO. Can text pictures. 410.707.3520

41’ GLASS-TOP TABLE with white rattan base and (4) white, rattan chairs. $80 443.926.4174

SMALL BOAT accessories: Shakespeare 25 lb. thrust, 12-V motor, new stern light, (2) anchors. $50 takes all. 240.513.1818

STANGL ORCHARD SONG

2-quart pitccher and several other matching pieces. Perfect condition. Make offer. 302.537.7348

(6) 20” PORCELAIN BRIDE dolls; 2 pair Avon big dolls. All in boxes. $400 for all. 302.934.8119

1920s MANHATTAN Glass by Anchor Hocking cocktail piece. $30 620.266.6764

SINGER SEWING MACHINE dated 1905 with all components. $999 302.344.0169

EMPIRE PERIOD HUTCH/ server with drawers, and lockable cabinets. Detailed carving on legs. $600 302.945.5690

SWEDISH DISPLAY CASE with hutch; detailed carving on doors: $700. 1940 mahogany veneer dresser, carved legs: $600 302.945.5690

WHIRLPOOL, 2-DOOR refrigerator. Black, with ice maker. Good condition. $500 OBO 302.541.8008

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT for Humanity ReStore accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302.855.1156

AUTO-MARINE SALESPERON

Busy Auto & Marine parts store with locations in Ocean Pines, Clarksville, and Long Neck,is now hiring for full and part times salespersons.

Experience a plus but will train the right person.Great Pay & Benefits. Call Joel – 302-344-9769

Chairside DENTAL ASS’T.

View

Email Resume: molarbiz@yahoo.com

TALL BOY DRESSERmedium wood tone. Approximately 6’h x 3’w. Hanging section and drawers. 302.462.5133

10-POINT TITAN Crossbow TL-4. Soft case, hard case. $350 443.867.6061

HUNTING

GOOSE DECOYS FLOATERS (7) Snow, (3) Canada. Rigged, ready to hunt. $100 for all, or can separate. 302.542.9500

DEER STAND SCREW-IN steps: $2 each; 16’ aluminum ladder & 20’ climbing stick: $40 each. 302.542.9500

55-GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic with/without lids. For burning, storage, floating docks, rain barrels, live bait. $30/$40 3 02.542.9500

OUTDOOR PATIO SET Round table with four chairs: $150 240.271.5472

MISCELLANEOUS

SPIRE — Meditation Focus Machine — brand new $20 302.743.1903

SO CLEAN MACHINE for sanitizing C-PAP tubing, excellent condition. $149 302.743.1903

4’

TRAILER Needs spare tire and front tire. $200 OBO 302.344.0169

HYUNDAI SANTA FE cargo cover. Like new. $25 443.926.4174

CARGO STORAGE BAG 100% waterproof. 20 cu. ft. of storage. 29” x 24” x 24”. $75 302.744.3747

TRAILER TIRE without rim205/75/14. Like new tread. $50 443.373.1550

48” TRUCK TOOL BOX Brand new. Paid $340; asking $250. 302.732.3637

ALUMINUM PROP 13.75 x 15. 3-blade. Fits Johnson Evinrude. 70-140hp. Good condition. $15 302.278.1441

12’ TROPICAL KAYAK Islander. With seats and paddle. Good condition. $350 302.249.8788

8’ KAYAK EXCELLENT condition. $300 302.743.1903

FULL PLATFORM BED handmade in the UK of untreated Norwegian wood. Set-up never used. Have original paperwork. $475 201.370.4678

GREAT SOFA, LOVESEAT Multi-colored/beachy colors. $300 for both. 845.608.2197

UNIVERSAL BED FRAME New, in box. $25 703.400.0991

DUCK DECOYS: Mallards, Blacks, Teal, PinTails. Flambeau, Carry-Lite, G&H strings and weights. Ready to hunt, mix and match. $70/dozen. 302.542.9500

4-WHEELER ATV TREE stand transport rack. Upper, lower arms adjust to 27”h for gun, bow cases, stands. $40 302.542.9500

KITCHEN

TOASTER/CONVECTION oven great condition. $35 302.743.1903

CHANDELIER In original box, never used, Thomas O’Brien, 36”w x 43”h, brass 8 lights with shades. $1,000 302.539.4308

6.5 CREEDMOOR Hornady Dies. 100 brass, 200 bullets. 970.250.0880

RELOADING PRIMERS: 2,400 small rifle, 800 small pistol mag, 800 mag rifle, 1,750 small pistol, 1,000 large pistol. $450 for all. 970.250.0880

ANTIQUE, GLASS, decorated Christmas ballsvarious colors. 30 balls/3 boxes. $15 302.537.7348

APPLE IPAD MINI 1st Gen. 16GB, Wi-Fi, 7.9in — Black MD528LL/A — with case and charger, $75.00 or best offer contact by email cdesantisj@yahoo.com

BRAND NEW EPSON home printer: XP-440. $50 410.739.6819

WHITE, WOODEN NIGHT stand. $15 703.400.0991

OAK ROLL-TOP DESK Good condition. Asking $100 302.344.3747

CHERRY WOOD ARMOIRE Immaculate condition. Not particle board. Sliding/removable shelves. $400 OBO 302.344.0169

CRIB/YOUTH BED WITH mattress. Cherry wood. Used five times. $135 Please leave message. 302.258.8893

AIR FRYER great condition. $40 302.743.1903

SAMSUNG STAINLESS GAS range and oven. Excellent condition. $250 410.459.4614

KALORIK VERTICAL rotisserie. $30 443.605.9996

NIKKO HOLIDAY SERVING ware. Service for 12. Will sell half or all. Serving dishes, matching wine glasses. Can send pictures. Excellent condition. 302.344.3747

12’ KAYAK PERCEPTION Pescador. Sit-on-top, red and black. Original owner. $450 845.825.3588

SALT & FRESH WATER Fishing rods & reels, buckets, molds, etc. Leave message. 302.539.1726

PA ANGLER MAGAZINES from late 70s - 80s. Good condition. $30 for all. 302.539.1726

(6) TALL, WOODEN magazine racks. 2 & 3 tier. 302.934.8119

DVDs - WORLD WAR II, history, religion, science - and more. 302.988.1149

KENMORE SEWING machine, model 11795. Good condition. 703.615.5778

ROLLAWAY BED: $20 Clarksville 703.400.8991

(4) DIRECTOR’S CHAIRS White with new upholstery. $40 each. Clarksville 703.400.8991

DEEP ORANGE LEATHER recliner: $350; off-white, all wood desk: $200 240.271.5472

CONVENTIONAL & microwave oven: $95. Excellent condition. Please leave message. 301.802.0431

Ocean City

LAWN & GARDEN

EARTHWISE 16” PUSH Reel lawn mower. Brand newused only once. $60 302.537.1117

AIR COMPRESSOR WITH hose. $45 Clarksville 703.400.8991

STAR VISTA THEMED CRUISE

Several themes to choose from. Paid $6,000, non-refundable. Will transfer for $4,500 302.539.5050 Clarksville area

ELECTRIC UTILITY HEATER 15”h x 10”w. $15 302.537.7348

ETHAN ALLEN JEWELRY box. Beveled, tilting mirror with scrolled support brackets, pineapple finials, partitioned drawer. $50 302.339.7691

250 BOOKS - APPROX. 80% romance/ dukes/ duchess/ earls/ cowboys; 10 % miscellaneous. Sandra Brown, Nora Roberts, etc. $125. 302.541.0475

METAL STORE SHELVING with end cap and shelves; multiple size pegs: 3” - 12”. Low prices, make offer. 302.934.8119

LAWN & GARDEN

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

Whites Creek at Bethany, Ocean View: 4BR/3.5BA single family home with 2-car garage. $3,000 per month + utilities. Property is also listed for sale.

Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA, 2nd floor condo. Fully furnished. Dog considered. 6-12 month lease option. Internet and water included. $1,750/month + utilities.

Barklay Estates, Selbyville: 3BR/2.5BA single-family home with garage. $1,850/month + utilities.

Brickman Lane, Selbyville: 3BR/2BA single-family home. 6-12 month lease. $2,000/month includes electric, water & sewer.

Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3.5BA furnished townhome with lots of upgrades and 2-car garage. $3,000 per month + utilities + 5% rental tax.

Waterside Apt.: Newly renovated unit! 2BR/2BA 1st floor unit with screened porch, 1 mile from Bethany Beach. $1,800/month + utilities.

Plantation Lakes, Millsboro: 2BR/2 full BA + (2) 1/2BA, 3-story brand new townhome with garage. $2,200 per month + utilities. November rent free with 18 month lease. Security deposit and December rent due at lease signing.

Stonewater Creek, Millsboro: 3BR/2BA, brand new single-family home. $3,300 per month + utilities. November rent free with 18 month lease. Security deposit and December rent due at lease signing.

Stonewater Creek, Millsboro: 2BR/2BA, brand new single-family home w/ flex room. $3,000 per month + utilities. November rent free with 18 month lease. Security deposit and December rent due at lease signing.

Taramino Place, Lewes: 3BR/2.5BA, 2-story townhome. Small dog considered. $2,500 per month + utilities. November rent free with 18 month lease. Security deposit and December rent due at lease signing.

Millville by the Sea: 2BR/2BA brand new, single-level home with flex room, 2-car garage. $3,000/month + utilities + 2% rental tax. Pets considered.

Swann Keys, Selbyville: 3BR/2BA home on the canal. Available early November. $2,200/month +

Bluff, Millsboro: 3BR/2.5BA townhome

1-car garage. $1,850/month +

WINTER RENTALS

WINTER RENTAL

Parkside,

Bear

MISCELLANEOUS

BISSELL CARPET CLEANER Unopened.

$226;

302.934.8119

BLACK METAL DESK,

drawers,

5’ x 32”.

drawers, wood grain top, 6’ x 30”. Gray, metal composition top. 55” x 30”. $25 each. 302.934.8119

(4) FILING CABINETS 3 black, (1) brown. 2, 3, 4drawer; legal and standard. $10-$30 each. 302.934.8119

QUEEN FLANNEL SHEET set. Dark green with 17” pockets. Like new. $30 410.373.1550

CHILD’S BOOSTER SEAT (25-65 lbs) with harness and high back. Great condition. $40 410.310.6633

NAVY BLUE EVENING gown - new, with tags from JJ’s House. Lined, lace bodice. Size 16, runs small. Photo available. $50 610.468.4004

BRASS CHANDELIER Design House Millbridge with 5 bell-shaped clear, glass shades. Lowes item #1345522 for $112; asking $25 302.945.7740

(2) CANVAS SCOOTER covers and (3) tarps - various sizes. Medium, large, and XL. Call for details: 302.236.2584

SONY FM STEREO/FM-AM receiver. $60 302.537.6760

BEAUTIFUL BATH updates in as little as one day. Superior quality bath and shower systems at affordable prices. Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call now. 877.738.0991

MISCELLANEOUS

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 855.337.5228

PAYING TOP CASH FOR men’s sport watches. Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Phillipe, Heuer, Daytona, GMT, Submariner, and Speedmaster. Call 844.506.3622

TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD guitars. 1920-1980 Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg; Gibson mandolins/banjos. 888.491.4534

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - not just a discount plan. Do not wait. Call now. Get your free dental information kit with all the details. 855.337.5228

MUSIC

HAMMERED DULCIMER: Songbird Whippoorwill 16/15, solid mahogany, double course strings: hammers, tuning chart/keys. $375 302.542.0175

ZILDJAN A 17” FIN CRASH cymbal. Excellent condition. $215 302.278.1441

MAPEX MARS BURGUNDY drums. 20” base, 10, 12, 13, 14” tongs, premium heads. Excellent condition. $390 302.278.1441

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Estate

❏

& Sat., Oct. 28 & 29 8-3

- Come, grab a

auto

an

and auto body

opened. Kitchenware, furniture, yard tools,

and a bit more!

-

Magenta Lane, Millsboro, 19966. Off 24, near River Road.

Oct. 29 8-12

RAIN OR SHINE

clothes, fishing rods & reels, hand tools, dog crage, awn

igsaw puzzles, books, antique high chair, CDs, household

SS sink, TVs, Sirius radio, misc. shop, office, & outoor items.

Elliot Avenue, Ocean View, 19970. No parking on grass, please!

Avenue to left on Daisey, right on Elliot.

❏ Sat., Oct. 29 8-12

RAIN OR SHINE

Community Yard Sale — Victoria Forest. Furniture, children’s

household items, tools, coats & arcade games.

On Route 17, next to Selbyville Middle School. Ronzeth Ave.

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Sat. & Sun., Oct. 29-30 11-4 RAIN OR SHINE

Couch & love seat, twin pullout couch with ottoman, armchairs, queen bed, full bed & misc. items. 302-296-6909.

28 John Hall Drive, Ocean View 19970.

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Fri., Sat. & Sun. Oct. 28-30 Fri.-Sat. 8-2, Sat. 10-2

Don’t miss this one! All different stuff! Fall & Christmas decor, lots of kitchen cookware, utensils, glasses, dishes, etc. Bed & bath linens, kitchen towels, scarves, hats, blankets, small furniture. New in-box items, DVDs.

34946 Mustang Rd. (off Irons Lane), Dagsboro 19939.

NEXT WEEK

❏ Sat., Nov. 5 8-12 RAIN OR SHINE

Roxana United Methodist Church - yard & bake sale. Scrapple sandwiches, coffee for breakfast.

35914 Zion Church Road, Frankford, 19945.

MUSIC

(2) CHILDREN’S DRUM sets. (1) Mendini; (1) American Pro. Both for REDUCED! $30 410.939.7714

AXIOM HOME THEATER speaker system. Front, rear, and sub-woofer speakers. REDUCED! $400 OBO 302.668.8752

EVANS LEVEL 360 DRUM heads: 10”, 12”, 13”, 14”. Bass heads: 18”, 20”. $5-$15 each. Aquarian Super Kick II: 20” bass drum head. Excellent condition. $25 302.278.1441

PETS & SUPPLIES

LOW COST SPAY AND neutering of cats. Want to save 100s of cats’ lives? Spay or neuter ONE. Call Cats Around Town Society to schedule an operation. 302.355.9979

KITTENS/CATS Beautiful kitties looking for loving homes. Many colors available. 302.236.5184

SPORTS & EXERCISE

LEG MAGIC EXERCISER Tried once. Paid $100; asking $70 OBO 302.541.0475

TOTAL GYM 14000 WITH all attachments. Exercise using own weight. Bought new - great shape. No room. Asking $300 570.445.7541

200 LB WEIGHT SET 2 bars, 4 dumbbells. $100 443.421.3475

WEIGHT BENCH BARBELL with 150 lbs. weights. $75 Clarksville 703.400.8991

TOOLS

THE HAWK SCROLL SAW Self-standing model. Made in USA. Magnifying glass, foot pedals included. Like new. $500 OBO 302.541.8008

HITACHI BAND SAW Model CB6Y. 1/2” blade, stand up model. REDUCED! $95 OBO 302.668.8752

HUSKY, 6-FOOT HEAVY duty fiberglass step ladder. $65 609.247.3649

By Jan Buckner Walker

1. Halloween rhyme time: When it's time for a witch to zoom, she puts on her hat and jumps on her _____

4. It's what you might call that smile on your jack-o-lantern's face

5. A face covering you might wear with your costume (or the covering over your nose and mouth that keeps everyone safe during this pandemic)

6. If you punch two holes in this white bed covering, you'll be a great ghost on Halloween night

7. What a trick-or-treater knocks on with his knuckles

8. A spooky spot: This type of house is home to ghosts, goblins and witches

10. It's what everyone's face gets when they bob for apples

11. What witches constantly do to their brew

12. It's the skeleton's body part that made everybody in the haunted house say that he

was hardheaded

13. Tooth-fully speaking: They're the rst thing you notice when a vampire opens his mouth

15. What do you call a woman who ies on her broom so that she can have a picnic on the beach? A _____witch

18. You can get these sweet treats when you trick-or-treat (or your family can just pick some up at the store)

19. It's a breeze: Each time the ___ blows, it gives a witch a lift

20. 'Tis the season to be scary (or what leaves do at this time of year)

Parents Down

1. Thirsty talk: What a vampire is after whenever he bites someone's neck

2. Funky fall rhyme: If you see Frankenstein dancing at a Halloween bash, he's probably doing the Monster ____

3. Although this 1A-loving little bug has no teeth, its "bite" can leave you itchy

4. Loved by fans of Linus, it's TV's classic seasonal special, starring the Peanuts gang: "It's the ____ Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"

5. Lunar lunacy: In the Middle Ages, many believed that this giant night light could cause a person to turn into a vampire

8. Werewolf's outburst

9. Title before the name of Jekyll, Mr. Hyde's better educated alter ego (abbr.)

11. Description of something spinetingling

12. Vampires reportedly come out at night (and if they look up at the sky, they'll see that these do, too)

14. Magic gone wrong: How did the witch accidentally turn the prince into a frog? He forgot to use ____ check

16. Before you carve: It's the rst thing you do to put a smile on the face of your pumpkin

17. Legions of loyal Harry Potter fans know he cast spells with this in hand

Fright Fest

26509 JERSEY ROAD

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 yard with a privacy fence. Perfect for the RV or boat owner or someone who needs workspace or areas for parking. Located just out of the Town of Millsboro but close enough to walk into town or Cupola Park which offers public docking. No HOA with community restrictions!

$349,900 (DESU2026106)

Call Chris DeStefano (c) 443-306-4474

1 level

is conveniently located

is located the Hawthorne

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.

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

28518 TRAVERSE ST., MILLVILLE

living is yours in this 3 BR, 2.5 bath Coastal Cottage. The open oor plan offers rst oor

with en suite bath. Upstairs

nd 2 additional

Call

34644 NOTTINGHAM WAY

FRANKFORD

New in 2020, this beautiful 3 BR, 2 bath home is now available. Well-appointed and sold fully furnished, features an open floor plan with bright, modern, well-equipped kitchen, gorgeous floors, large screened porch and

near Salted

(DESU2031248)

Christina Antonioli (c) 302-542-9152

Call

Mcfaul (c) 443-254-1863

34297 VINES CREEK RD

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.

$374,900 (MDWO2008322)

Call Frank & Audrey (c) 302-541-4000