Coastal Point — January 6, 2023

FenwicktoholdJan.18 hearingonrevised parkingordinance

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandofficialshavesetWednesday,Jan.18,forthenextpublichearingon proposedchangestotheTown’scommercial parkingregulations.

TheJan.18hearingfollowsseveralmonths ofcontentioushearingsandmeetings, throughoutwhichmanyofFenwickIsland’s businessownershaveexpressedtheirunhappinesswithproposedchangesthatwould doublethenumberofparkingspotsrequired if thepropertyundergoessubstantialchanges.

TheDec.19towncouncilmeetingwas heldafterthecouncilhadrescheduledtwice fromtheoriginalDec.2meetingtime,followingawaterleakinthenewlyremodeled meetingroomandtheninternetissuesthat shutdowntheabilitytolivestreamthemeeting.

TheFenwickIslandTownCouncilhasadvancedyetanotherversionofacommercial parkingordinancethathasbroughtoppositionfromtownbusinessownersinrecent months.

OntheagendafortheJan.18hearing, whichbeginsat11a.m.inthetownhall,area

Localleadersdiscuss goalsfor2023

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ItwasphilosopherRalphWaldoEmerson whoadvised,“Writeitonyourheartthat everydayisthebestdayintheyear.”

It’sgoodadviceasthewell-intentioned— includingareaofficialsandthoseinthebusinesscommunity—makeNewYear’sresolutionsandsetgoalsforanewyearbrightwith promise.

AlthoughOceanViewMayorJohnReddingtonisn’tinthehabitofmakingresolutions,because,hesaidwithalaugh,hehasa tendencynottokeepthem,heoutlinedseveralgoalsfortheTown.

Theyincludeensuring“wedoallwecan

Countyofficialsswornin,looktofuture

Electedofficialsbegin theirterms

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Withlovedonesattheirsides,recently-electedSussexCountyofficials placedtheirlefthandsontheBible, raisedtheirrighthandsandvowedto carryouttheirresponsibilities“freely acknowledgingthepowersofthisofficeflowfromthepeopleIamprivilegedtorepresent.”

CountyCouncilmenJohnRieley andDougHudson,SheriffRobert Lee,RegisterofWillsGregFullerand RecorderofDeedsAlexandraReed Baker,duringaswearinginceremony onTuesday,Jan.3,furtherpromisedto “placethepublicinterestsaboveany specialorpersonalinterests,torespect therightoffuturegenerationsandto

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numberofamendments:

•ToChapter160-2(Definitionof “floorarea);

•ToChapter160-5CandChapter 160-5G(relatedtomechanicalequip-

sharetherichhistoricandnatural heritageofDelaware.”

Rieley—thefatherof11children andgrandfatherof25,withtwomore expected—wasaskedbyaphotographerif,alongwithhiswife,anyother familymemberswouldbeinthepicture.Helaughedandsaid,“Ifthey wereallhere,we’dtakeuphalfthe room.”

Theofficialswereallelectedin November.

Noneofthemcommentedor talkedabouttheirgoalsafterbeing sworninattheCountyAdministrationBuildinginGeorgetownonTuesday,butafewdaysearlier,Rieleytold theCoastalPointthatCouncilPresidentMikeVincenthadaskedhimand Hudsontosubmittheirprioritiesto him.

“Theimmediatethingsare:We haveaMasterPlanCommunitiesordinanceinprocess.Wehavetocom-

mentandpools,hottubsandspasinthe commercialzone);and

•ToChapter160-10(off-street parkingregulations).

Thenewestversionoftheparking ordinancechangesdoesnotalterthe originalamendment’sincreasein parkingrequirementsfromonespace

pletethatandgetitupandrunning. Itwillbeforlargerresidentialdevelopments,likeFreemanistalking aboutanotheroneonRoute9.We haven’tseentheplansyet,butthe rumorisitwillbelikeBaysideinSelbyville,whereFreemanStageisnow.” (TheformerFreemanStageatBaysideisnowknownastheFreeman ArtsPavilion.)

“Alargedevelopmentlikethat wouldgiveguidelinesforwhatwe wouldliketosee,”saidRieley“We wanttoseeadditionalservices,retail, embeddedaspartofthedevelopment, toreducetheamountoftripsouton theroads,sopeopledon’thavetogo outasmuch.Thatisontheimmediate horizon,”hesaid.

RieleysaidSussexCountyEngineerHansMedlarzhadmadeapresentationtothecountycouncila monthorsoago“aboutwhathecalled enhancementtotheCleanWater

forevery100feetofpatronareato onespaceforevery50feetofpatron area.

Introducedatthecouncilmeetingon Monday,Dec.19,thenewversionof proposedOrdinance160-10removesa banonparkinginsetbacks.Italsoremovesaspecificsquarefootagerequirementforparkingspacefordelivery vehicles.

Athirdchangefromtheearlierversionoftheordinanceaddressesshared parkingarrangementsbetweenbusinesses—anideathathasbeensuggestedasapotentialsolutionwhere daytimebusinessescouldofferuseof theirparkingareastootherbusinesses, suchasrestaurants,thatarebusiestin theevening.

Accordingtothenewproposal,15 percentofabusiness’requiredparking

Act.”

“Ifwecanlaunchitproperly,we cancreatewetlandsandsetthemaside toimprovewaterqualityforinland baysandgetcredits.Itcreatesamarketplacewherewegetthesecredits fromtheEPA,andwecansellthem topeoplewhoneedadditionalcredits forwhatevertheyaredoing.Wecan monetizethosecredits.Iwanttosee usbuymoreopenspaceforthat,sowe wouldgetactualcredits,andtakethat cashandbuyadditionalopenspace.

“Wealsoneedtofollowthrough withaffordablehousingandmakeit affordableforownership.Wedid rentals,andnowweneedtodohome ownership.

“Ihavealotofongoinggoalsthat weneedtomakesurewestayontop of—publicsafety,thatresponsetimes areasgoodorimproving.TheState

spacescouldcomefromsuchagreementswithotherbusinesses.

Thecouncilvoted7-0toapprovethe newfirstreadingoftheparkingordinance,despiteconsiderableobjections frommembersoftheFenwickIsland businesscommunity.

Questionsregardingtheproposed amendmentscanbeaddressedatTown Hall,MondaythroughFridayfrom8 a.m. to4p.m.

TownManagerPatriciaSchuchman saidthisweekthatwrittencomments onthenewordinancechangeswillbe accepteduptothetimeoftheJan.18 hearing,whichwillbeheldinthetown hallandwillalsobeavailablevirtually. Thelinktoallowaccesstothe livestreamofthehearingisavailableon thetownwebsite,athttp://www.fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

dofortheTown,attheleastcostpossible,tryingnottoraisetaxes,tryingto completetheprojectswehaveforsidewalksafetyandenhancingtheuseof JohnWestParkforouryouthandfamiliesandalsomakingsurethatwegive ourpolicetheresourcestheyneedtobe surewecanbethesafesttownin Delawareforthesixthyearinarow.”

TheRev.Dr.BeckyCollison,pastor ofMariner’sBethelUnitedMethodist ChurchinOceanView,hasresolvedto learnsomethingnew,“liketryingmy hand atvisualarts.”

“Andsecond,tomarkoutatleastone dayeverymonthtodedicateonlyto spendingtimewithfamilyandfriends. Especiallyinlightofmymom’sdeath thisfall,IrealizesometimesIgettoo busywithworkorchores,andIforget thepreciousgiftofmomentsandrelationshipsrightinfront,”shesaid.

StateRep.RuthKingBriggssaidshe doesn’tmakeresolutions,butinsteadis “reflectingandevaluatingmanythings importanttofamiliesandindividualsto createintentionalactionitemsthisyear inthelegislature,aswellaspersonalpriorities.”

“Iwanttofocusonkeyissuesand notbedistractedbynoise.Thismeans tuningoutchatterandfocusingonrelevantdiscussion.I’mlookingforwardto ayearofchangeandopportunities,”she

said.

MillsboroPoliceChiefBrianCallowaysaidhisgoalaschiefistoseethe newpolicestationfinished,andhispersonalresolutionisto“getintoshapefor theopeningceremony.”

MillsboroPoliceDetectiveDavid Moyersaidhispersonalresolutionisto improvehisfitness,andhelistedpolice departmentgoalsasaddingtwomore officers,“withhopestheywillattendthe DoverPoliceAcademyinApril.”

“Wealsolookforwardtothecompletionofthenewpolicestation,with hopesofmovingintothenewstationin early2024.Additionally,weplantohost anotheryouthacademyinthesummer andcontinuetoincreasesafetyforall Millsbororesidents,”hesaid.

MillsboroMayorFayeLingosaid that,althoughsheisnotoneformaking resolutions,hergoalsasmayorinclude gettingthenewwastewatertreatment facilityunderwayandseeingthenew policestationcompleted.

MillsboroTownCouncilwoman KimberleyKaanisintentoncontinuing “toexplorewaystocommunicatemore frequentlyandmeaningfullywiththe residentsandtaxpayersofMillsboro.”

“Iwanttohelpexpandwaysforcitizenstoengageandparticipatewith their localgovernment.Iamlookingto partnerwithtownstaff,Millsboro ChamberofCommerce,residentsand otherstakeholderstodowhatisnecessarytoputaspotlightondowntown

anditsrevitalization.Millsborohasthe ideallocationinSussexCounty,andour highwaydistrictanddowntownshould bothreflectthat,”shesaid.

SelbyvilleCouncilwomanCarolCary saidshewantsto“followthroughona beautificationprojectconceptindowntownSelbyville.”

“ WorkingwithMountaire,PhillipC. ShowellstudentsandtheSelbyville CommunityClub,ourgoalistobringa vibrancytothetownwithseasonal plantingsthroughouttheyear.Wehope alocalgardencenterwillalsogetinvolvedintheproject.Apersonalgoalis tocontinuetohelpstudentsatPhillip C.Showellbethebeststudentstheycan beandtoencouragealoveforlearning ineachofthem,”shesaid.

SussexCountyCouncilmanJohn Rieleysaidhedoesn’tmakeresolutions but isinterestedinlosingweight.His daughter,ahealthcoachwhousesthe FacebookandInstagramname“Nurse Kate,”hasbeenurginghimtosignup fora100-daychallengeforbetterhealth andforweightreduction.Sheandher husband,BennyJohnson,werenamed thefourthmostinfluentialcoupleinthe UnitedStatestwoyearsago,Rieley’s wifeadded.

“Shewantsmetotakeownershipfor myhealth,”saidRieley,thefatherof11 andgrandfatherof24,withtwomore grandchildrenexpected.

commissionerandathischurch, StevensonUnitedMethodistinBerlin.

“Thisyear,2023,willbeBruce MearsDesigner-Builder’s38thyearin whichIwillcreateandbuilddream homesformyclients.Homesthat,

hopefully,arefeaturedonafutureSouth CoastalLibraryBeachtoBayCottage Tour,”hesaid.

JakeBooth,presidentandmanaging partnerofCapstoneHomes—who alsovolunteersforHabitatforHumanityand,forthepast12years,hasbeen involvedwithContractorsforaCause —hasresolvedto“maketimetounplug andfocusonthepresent.”

“Weliveinsuchafast-pacedworld andneedtounplugtonoticewhatis aroundyouandsavorit,”hesaid.

GeorgetownMayorBillWestsaid hisgoalistogetthehomelesssheltered inavillageofabout408-by-8-foot sleepingcabinscalled“Pallethousing,” “andgivethemasafeplacetosleep.”

“Stillworkingtobringthiscommu-

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling ThesceneatHerringPointinCapeHenlopenStateParkwasoneofunseasonableweather,andpeopleenjoying outdooractivitiesinearlyJanuary.You neverknowwhatyou’llgethere,folks.

nitytogetherasone,”Westsaid,referringtorecentdisagreementonthe towncouncilaboutwhetherornota Confederateflagshouldcontinuetofly outsidethemuseumthereandifthe historicalsociety,locatedonthesame propertyastheflag,shouldreceive Townfunding.

Thearguingisanembarrassmentto Georgetown,thecountyseatofSussex, WesttoldtheCoastalPoint,because theTowncouldbeapopulardestination,aplaceforapubwherelawyersunwind afterworkingalldayandfamilies havedinner,atownknownforavariety ofethnicfoods.

“Thisisn’tgoodforGeorgetown. Thisyear,let’sdestroyhate,”themayor said.

SussexCountyPlanning&Zoning

CommissionerBruceMearssaidhewill “carryonservingmycommunity”asa

saidtheywilltakeoverhigh-speedinternet.Ihaven’tseenit,butIwantto besuretheyaredoingthat,andifthey aren’t,wehavetoseewhatwecando,” Rieleysaid.

Hudson,retiredafteralifelongcareerasapoliceofficer,saidpublic safetyishismaingoal.

“Whenitcomestothepoliceand lawenforcement,andfireandEMS services—makingsuretheyhave enoughfunding,thatwehaveenough peopleandtherecruitmentandretentionofyoungerpeople.Thecouncil supplementsthestatepolicewithapproximately$3.8millionfor22extra troopersinourcounty.Thisyear,the Countyincreasedourbudgetby $800,000forfireandEMS,”hehad saidbeforetheNovemberelection, whilespeakingataneventduringhis

Manfounddead fromgunshotwound atMillsboroPD

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Millsboropolicethisweekwereinvestigatingthedeathofamandiscovereddeadinhiscar,parkedatthe MillsboroPoliceDepartmentonMain StreetonMonday,Jan.3.

Theman,inhis40s—whosename wasbeingwithheldmid-weekuntilnext ofkinwasfullynotified—wasdiscoveredbetween4and5:30p.m.bya Millsboropoliceofficerinvestigating whythecarhadbeenparkedinthelot foranextendedperiod,DetectiveDavid MoyertoldtheCoastalPoint.

Atfirst,theincidentwasreportedas cardiacarrest,butMoyersaidthatonce anambulancewascalledandtheman wasexamined,itwasdeterminedhehad beenshot.Moyersaiditwasn’tyetclear whetherthegunshotwasself-inflicted.

Hesaidthemanwasnotknownto thepolicedepartmentandthatitwas unlikelyhehadcommittedacrimeand wasatthepolicedepartmentdeciding whetherornottoturnhimselfin.

Foulplaywasnotsuspected,andnobody hasbeenarrested,Moyersaid.

“Inmy14-yearcareer,thisisthefirst timewe’vehadanythinglikethishappenattheMillsboroPoliceDepartment.Thingslikethishavehappenedin otherareaswithinourjurisdiction,but forthistooccurrightintheparkinglot isveryodd.I’veneverheardofanything likethishappening,”Moyersaid.

“Wereceivedmultiplecallslastnight —alotofcopsdid—inregardto, ‘Whathappenedupthere?’Somepeople werewonderingifthecopsgotinto ashootoutortheythoughtoneofour guyshadbeenshot,but,no,thatdidn’t happen,”Moyersaid.

campaign.

“Anotherimportantissuefacing SussexCountyisland-usedecisions. Andwhenitcomestolanduse,it’s importanttokeepourbalance—the balancebetweenthegrowthweare seeinginSussexwhilemaintaining ourrural,coastalcharacterand,atthe sametime,providingtheservicesthat ourresidentsandvisitorshavecome toexpect.Also,thebalancebetween propertyrightsandthedevelopment pressurethecountyisexperiencing,” Hudsonsaid.

Heisalsocommittedtopreserving landanddonatingapieceofproperty theCountyownstotheNanticokeIndians.

“Weboughtapieceoflandon Route24,eastofMillsboro,andmy goalistoreachanagreementwiththe NanticokeTribe,”hesaid.

The40-acreparcelabutslandthe Nanticokesalreadyown,acrossfrom

theIndianCenteronRoute24and neartheNanticokeIndianMuseum.

“Italkedtothem.Ihavebeenin severalmeetingswiththemsofar,and theyarecertainlyinfavor.Wejust havetoworkoutsomedetails,”HudsontoldtheCoastalPoint.

Lee,aRepublicanwhohasserved assheriffforthepasteightyears,was aSeafordpoliceofficer25years,and worked10moreyearswiththeFugitiveUnitfortheAttorneyGeneral’s Officebeforerunningforsheriff.

“Therearenorealissuesinregard towhatwearedoingrightnow.We haveovercomemanyobstaclesduring thevirus,theCOVIDtime,andcreatedawarenessthathavemadeusbetterabletobesuccessfulinthe executionofsheriffsalesanddelivery oflegaldocuments,”hesaid.

Heandhisstaff“willcontinueto handlelegaldocuments,sheriffsales andmunitionpostingsanddelinquen-

cies,”hehadsaidduringhiscampaign.

Hesaidifhewasreelected,he wouldworktobettereducatethepublicaboutthedutiesoftheSheriff’s Office.

InNovember,Hudson,representingDistrict4,andRieley,representing District5,bothwonsecond,four-year terms.

RepublicanHudsondefeatednewcomerchallengerDemocratNathan Mitchellwith64percentofthevote. Hudsonreceived15,189,andMitchell garnered8,668votes.

RepublicanRieleyreceived10,629 votes,for63percent,andcontender BillyEdwards,aDemocrat,got37 percentor6,124votes.

Leewonathirdfour-yearterm, soundlywinningoverchallenger JamesBrittingham.Leereceived 61,644votes,or82percent,toBrittingham’s12,884votes.

VincentagainchosenasCouncilpresident

County(andallSussexCountymunicipalities),refertoforinstructionconcerningacceptableusesofAmerican RescuePlanAct(ARPA)funding.

Theothercouncilmembersare DougHudson,CynthiaGreenand MarkSchaeffer.

Retiringemployeehonored

VanessaPettyjohn—who,inDecember,retiredfromtheSussex County’sFinanceDepartmentBilling Divisionafter46years—waspresented withaplaquefromtheSussexCounty Council. SheworkedfortheCounty fromNovember1975untilDecember 2022.Councilmembersexpressedappreciationforheryearsofserviceand posedforaphotographwithher.

“Nomatteryourposition,yourdepartment,Iwantouremployeestoremembertobekind,courteous,tohelp peoplethebesttheycan,becauseweare thefaceofSussexCountygovernment, andletusallrepresentitwell,”Pettyjohnsaid.

TheMillsbororesidentbeganhercareerasaclerkintheAssessmentDivisionandwasnamedEmployeeofthe Yearin2014,atwhichtimeCounty AdministratorToddLawsonpraisedher forherprofessionalism,personality,enthusiasmandcommitment.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SussexCountyCouncilPresident MichaelVincentwasagainnamedpresidentofthefive-memberpaneland CouncilmanJohnRieleywasselectedas vicepresident,asthecouncilwasreorganizedfollowingaswearing-inceremonypriortotheTuesday,Jan.3, meeting.

CountyAttorneyJ.EverettMoore willcontinuetoprovidelegalcounsel.

AtthesuggestionofFinanceDirectorGinaJennings,theCountywilladd toitsrosterthelegalcounselofthefirm Barnes&Thornburg,basedinWilmington,becauseitisthefirmthe

Rulesofprocedureapproved

Thecouncilreviewedandapproved its2023RulesofProcedure.

Rule12,ConductDuringMeetings, wasexpandedtoincludeRule12.4, whichprovidesguidanceformembers’ conducttowardeachother,CountyAdministratorToddLawsonexplained.

“ Thislanguagecomesfromthe RulesoftheDelawareStateSenate Rule17andinvolves…theStandards ofConductbypersonsattending CountyCouncilmeetingsandwasupdatedatRule17.6toreflectcurrent

Frankfordannexationrequestsmoveforward

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Frankford’stworecentannexation requestsaremovingforward,with“plan ofservices”documentsnowinthehands ofstateofficials,whowillreviewthe proposalforprovidingfeedbacktotown officials.

AtitsTuesday,Jan.3meeting,the towncouncilapprovedordinancesregardingbothannexationrequests— which,ifapproved,wouldbringanadditional264acresintoFrankfordtown limitsandcouldmorethandoublethe number ofhomesinthetown’sincorporatedarea.

ThecouncilvotedinNovemberto moveforwardwithtwoannexationrequests,fora150-acreparcelknownas theCress-Parsonsfarmanda114-acre parcelknownastheBernardLynch Trustfarm.Therequests,whichcould potentiallyinvolvetheconstructionof between600and900homes,weresent tothecouncilbythetown’sPlanning& ZoningCommissionfollowingthe commission’sNov.2meeting,withthe subsequent recommendationthatthe councilapprovethem.

TheLynchpropertyislocatedjust southofthetownboundaryalongMain Street/PepperRoad,extendingalmost toGumRoad,Wrightsaid.TheCress-

ParsonspropertyfrontsonClaytonAvenue,andthepartofthepropertyalong Claytonisalreadyintownlimits, Wrightsaid.

The“CressFarm,”asthelarger propertyisknownlocally,isundercontractwithaLaureldeveloper,DoubleH DevelopmentLLC,representedbyBob Horsey.TheLynchfarmpropertyisnot undercontractyet,andthereisnodeveloperyetinvolved,Welchsaid.

TownCouncilTreasurerJohn WrightsaidinNovemberthatthere werenoschematicsordetailedplansas yetforeitherpropertyandthatpresentationstotheplanningcommission mostlyconsistedofmapsshowing wheretheparcelsarelocated.Theapplicationwasrecommendedforcouncil considerationbyavoteof3-0,withtwo members,includingcommissionchair D uaneBeck,absentfromtheNov.2 meeting.

ThecouncilonJan.3approvedordinancesregardingbothrequests.Inboth cases,theverbiageoftheordinances citedthefollowingreasonsforconsideringtheapplications:

•Therequestsareinalignmentwith Frankford’s2020Comprehensiveplan, whichistheTown’sblueprintfordevelopmentandcitedthedesiretoexpand thetown’sboundariesthroughannexationsofappropriateproperties;

•TheannexationswouldbringadditionaltaxrevenuetotheTown,through realestatetransfertaxesandproperty taxes;

•Iftheannexationsareapproved,the town’sboundarieswillexpand;and

•Thelargerpopulationresulting fromdevelopmentoftheannexedpropertiescouldattractmorebusinessesto thetown.

Thecouncilhastentativelyscheduledapublichearingontheannexation requestsforFeb.6,inconjunctionwith thenextregularcouncilmeeting.The hearingcouldbepushedtoalaterday, however,ifthestatePreliminaryLand UseService(PLUS)hasnotcompleted itsreviewoftheannexationapplications bythattime.

TownClerkCherylLynchsaidthis weekthatthePLUSagencyhasnowreceivedalldocumentationrequiredregarding“planofservices”fromthe Town,whichoutlineswhetherthereare resourcestoprovideadequateservicesto anydevelopmentintheannexedareas. Thoseservicesincludesuchthingsas publicsafety,fireandambulanceservices, waterandsewer.

Meanwhile,thestateofsidewalksin theexistingtownlimitswasdiscussed duringtheJan.3meeting,withboth

Millsborohiresnewassistanttownmanager

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MillsboroTownManagerJamie

BurkintroducednewlyhiredAssistant TownManager

AshleySander whentheMillsboroTownCouncilmetonTuesday, Jan.3.

“Wearereally excitedtohaveher jointheteam.She startedinDecember,andweare gladtohaveher.Shehasalotofexperience.Herrésuméjustblewusaway,” Burksaid.

“I’mhappytobehere,”Sandersaid, smiling.

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councilmembersandresidentsagreeing thatthetown’ssidewalksaregenerally inbadshapeandthatsourcesoffundingshouldbesoughttobeginrepairingthem.

CouncilPresidentGregWelchsaid thetowncharteraddressessidewalk repairandsetsforthguidelinesfor

“We’regladtohaveyou,”Mayor FayeLingoreplied.

Ear lier,BurkhadtoldtheCoastal PointthatSanderhadpreviouslybeen employedbytheTownofDeweyBeach.

“Wedidanationalsearch.Shehas theskillsweneedwithgrant-writing. Deweydoesn’thaveapropertytax.They runabudgeteveryyearwithoutapropertytax.Theybasethebudgetontransfertax,buildingpermitsandbusiness licenses.Tobeabletomanagethatsort ofbudgetwithoutpropertytax,thatsays alot,”Burksaid.

ArtLeaguereport

MirandaManelski,treasurerand eventcoordinatorfortheGreaterMillsboroArtLeague,whilepresentingher monthlyreporttothecouncil,said

whatpercentageoftheprojectwillbe paidbytheTownandwhatpercentage wouldbeassessedtoresidents.

“Allthesidewalksallaroundtown areterrible,”Welchsaid.“Ithinkwe needtoaddressthesidewalksall throughtown,”hesaid,“butifthere’s anemergencysituationorarealbad areathatweneedtolookat…we needtodosomething.”

“It’sahugeexpense,”Welchsaid, addingthatoncetheTownstartsfix-

membersfacedchallengesin2022and atonetimethegrouphadonlyabout $300infunds.

“Butthroughfundraising,networking,wearenowsustaining.Wearegettingnewmembersinvolved.Icouldnot bemoreproudofourteam.Ithasbeen awesome.That’sablessing,”shesaid, addingthattheartleagueheldasuccessfulblooddriveonDec.20andhasa fullcalendarofeventsplanned.

AJan.19writingworkshop,tocelebrateEdgarAllanPoe’sbirthday,is amongtheeventsplanned.Itwillbe taughtbytheCoastalPoint’sSusan Canfora.

Policereport

Thisyear,apleasedandclean-shaven MillsboroPoliceChiefBrianCalloway

ingsidewalks,“everybody’sgoingto lookattheirsidewalksandsay,‘Well, doours,too.’”

CouncilMemberPamDavissaid effortshadbeenmadetosecureState fundingforsidewalksincertainareas, includingClaytonAvenue,buthadnot beensuccessful.

Thecouncilalsodiscussedefforts tocompleteditchrepairsintown,in anefforttoreducefloodingissues. Thoseeffortshavebeenstymied,

toldthecouncil,morethan$8,000was raisedforthe2022Whiskersfor Wishes,anannualfundraiserthatallowspoliceofficersandotherswhocontributetonothavetoshaveduringthe Christmasseasoninexchangeforthat contribution.

Atotalof13familiesinneedwere sponsored,Callowaysaid.

“TwodaysbeforeChristmas,Santa Clauswaswithus,andwegaveout thosegifts.Itwasanothersuccessful year.WewanttothankGraceUnited MethodistChurch.Withoutthem,we couldneverhavethisprogram.It’sa wonderfulteamandpartnershipwe have.I’mgladtobepartofit,”Calloway said.

Welchsaid,bytwohomeownerswho havedeclinedtoparticipateinthe project,whichwouldresultinremoval ofvegetationfromtheirproperty, whichtheysaywouldalsoremoveprivacy.Thehomeownersarerequesting thatthestateprovidefencingontheir propertytoreplacetheremovedvegetation.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncilremindedresidentsoftheJan.13deadlineforcandidatestofilefortheFeb.4 towncouncilelection.TheseatscurrentlyheldbyWelchandWrightare upforelectionthisyear.Jan.13isalso thedeadlineforresidentstoregisterto voteinthisyear’stowncouncilelections.

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statelaw.…TheGeneralAssemblyrecentlypassedlegislationrequiringpubliccommentduringallpublic meetings,”hesaid.

Rule20involvestheCodeofConduct“bywhichcouncilmembersare subjecttoinDelawareCode,”headded, explainingRule20isnewtotheCouncil’sRulesofProcedureandwasinserted tospecifytheCounty’sCodeofConduct,andtherequirementthatacouncil membermaynotparticipateinamatter whenapersonalorprivateinterestexists.

Councilapprovesappeals amendment

TheSussexCountyCouncilapprovedanordinancetoamendthe coderelatingtohowmuchtimethe councilhastorenderadecisiononan appealafteradecisionismadebythe Planning&ZoningCommission.

Thetimelimitwasincreasedfrom 60to120daysafterthecouncilreceivesthetranscriptfromthePlanning&ZoningCommission.

AshleySander

LawEnforcementAppreciationDaynears

ConcernsofPoliceSurvivors (COPS)hasforthelastfewyearsrecognizedthosewhoserveandprotect peopleintheircommunities.Jan.9, 2023,isLawEnforcementAppreciationDay(LEAD),andFraternal OrderofPoliceLodge16inBethany Beachisurgingpeopletotaketimeon Jan.9tosupportpoliceofficers.

Officersupgradeskills

Callowayannouncedthatseveralofficersrecentlyunderwenttraining.Cpl. MichaelGormanandPatrolmanTravis Shockleyweretrainedinethicaldecision-makingonDec.12,Cpl.John WhartonandCpl.ChristopherEbke receivedbackgroundinvestigations trainingonDec.15,andCpl.Michael GormanandEbkehadcertifiedfield trainingonDec.20and21,allatthe DelawareStatePoliceAcademy.

Additionalfundingforpolice stationconstruction

Thecouncilunanimouslyapproved anadditional$19,770forabout100 loadsofdirtthatwashauledtothesite wherethenewMillsboropolicestation isbeingbuilt,onWestRailroadAvenue. Thechangeorderbringsthetotalcost ofthestructureto$7,191,170,anincreasefromtheoriginallyapproved $7,171,400.

Millsboro’swaterandsewerengineeringconsultant,CarrieKrugerof DuffieldAssociates,basedinWilmington,toldthecouncilthatthefilldirt wasneededtoelevatethebuilding.

“ Thatwasanunforeseen.Therewere soilboringsdone,buttheyarehit-or-

TheFraternalOrderofPolicereportedthat,asofDec.1,302lawenforcementofficershavebeenkilledin thelineofduty.

“Nowmorethaneveristimeto showourpolicethatthecommunity supportsthem,”saidPaulBolton,aretiredU.S.ParkPoliceofficerand memberofFOPLodge16.

miss.Theyhitalotofclayandsiltwhen theystartedexcavating.Itwasunsuitablematerial,sotheyhadtobringthis in,”shesaid.

Groundwasbrokenforthe$9.3million,13,000-square-footstructureon Oct.4.Itisexpectedtobefinishedin thefall.

Councildeniesannexation request

OntheadviceofacommitteeappointedbyLingo,todiscussarequestto annexlandintothetownforthePatriot’sWaydevelopment,thecouncil deniedtherequest.

InSeptember2022,Lingohadappointedthecommitteetodiscussthe desiretoannexabout240acresinthe PatriotsWayareaofMillsborofora newresidentialdevelopment.Attorney DavidHuttoftheMorrisJameslaw firminGeorgetownhadmadetherequest,tellingthecouncilthatthe acreageincludes“everythingfromthe cemeterynorthtoeast,”referringtothe DelawareVeteransMemorialCemetery at 26669PatriotsWay.

Wetlandsareinvolvedandareexcludedfromtheannexationfee.Ifthe Townapprovedannexation,itwould havetobediscussedwhetherthecemeterywouldbeexcludedfromtheannexationfee,hesaid.

LingoappointedCouncilmanJohn Thoroughgoodtobechairmanofthe

Heurgedpeopletoshowtheirsupportby:

•Flyingablueribbonontheir mailbox,motorcycle,vehicleoranywhereonecanbetied.

•Shiningabluelightintheirhome window.

•Wearingblueallday.

•Sendingacardorhavinglocal

committeeandworkwithCouncilwomanKimberleyKahnandCouncilmanJamesKells.Atthecouncil meetingthisweek,Burksaidcommittee memberswerenotinfavor,citingincreasedtrafficandwaterandwastewater needs.TheysaidtheTown’sinfrastructure“isn’treadyyetforthesizeofthis project.”

“Thecommitteerecommendswenot moveforward,”Lingosaid,ascouncil membersvotedtoacceptthecommittee’sreportanddenytherequest.

Waterhydrantsflushed

MillsboroDirectorofPublicWorks KennyNibletttoldthecouncilthathydrantflushinghasbeencompleted.The maintenanceproceduresometimes causestemporarydiscolorationofwater.

“ Wehadseveralresidentsaffected, butthatistobeexpected.Weplantodo itagaininAprilandplantoincludean

schoolsmakecardsforthelocaldepartment.

•Hostingorattendingalocalrally insupportoflawenforcement.

•Sharingsupportonsocialmedia.

“Mostimportantly,”hesaid,“ifyou seeapoliceofficer,thankapoliceofficer.”

announcementinApril’swaterbillsto getthewordout.Alotofpeoplewere unaware.Wewillalsoputanoticeon thelocalTVstation.Itwasontheelectronicsignintownandonthewebsite. Wewanttotrytomakeresidentsaware. Wedon’twantthemtoruintheirlaundry,”Niblettsaid.

PublichearingsetforFeb.6

Thecouncilacceptedacommittee recommendationtoannexMillsboro TowneVillageintotownlimits,citing apositivefinancialimpactandgood locationforresidences,althoughthere wasconcernaboutincreasedtraffic.A publichearingonthematterwillbe heldattheMonday,Feb.6,council meeting.

“Partofthisdevelopmenthadalreadybeenannexedintotownseveral yearsago,andthisjustcompletesthat project,,”Lingoexplained.

OceanDownsseesboostfromsportsbetting

ByMalloryPanuska OceanCityToday

Justunderayearago,OceanCity, Md.,areabusinessrepresentativesand dignitariesjoinedOceansDowns CasinoofficialstoclipacelebratoryribbonlaunchingsportsbettingkiosksinsidethegamblingfacilityonRoute589.

Now,accordingtodatafromthe MarylandStateLottery&Gaming ControlAgency,thecasinohasnetted morethan$1.4millioninrevenuefrom betsoncollegeandnationalfootball, baseball,basketball,soccerandother sportingevents.

OceanDownsGeneralManager

BobbiSamplesaidinanemailrecently thattheNFLandNBAhaveseemedto generatethemostwagersoverthelast

yearatthe20TwinspiresSportsbook kiosksinfrontofPoseidon’sPubinside thecasino.

Shealsosaidthattheexistenceofthe sportsbookhashadatrickle-downeffectbybringingmorefoottrafficinto thecasino,andincreasingfoodand drinksales.

OceansDownswasoneofninelocationsacrossthestatethatreceivedalicensetolaunchasportsbookoperation followingtheapprovalofthemeasurein aNovember2020referendum.

Thelegislationallowed60online operatorsand30retailsportsbooks— includingcasinos,professionalsports stadiums,smallbusinessesandothers— toobtainlicenses.

Afteratediousregulationprocess thatgarneredcriticismfromGov.Larry

Hoganandotherseagertolaunchthe measure,physicalsportsbooklicenses werefinallyissuedandlaunchedlatelast year.OceanDownswasamongthefirst clusteroffivecasinoapprovals,along withHorseshoeCasinoBaltimore,Live! CasinoinHanover,MGMNational HarborinOxonHillandHollywood CasinoinPerryville.

Mobilebettingtookevenlonger, withthefirstonlinewagersmadejust beforeThanksgivingthisyear.

AccordingtotheState’sdata,seven licenseswereissued.Andwhiletwoof thelicenseesreportednumbersinthe blackforthefirstfewweeks,theothers wereallinthered,withamorethan $38milliondeficitoverallafterpromotionsandotherdeductions.

OceansDownswasnotoneofthe

mobilelicenseholders,andSamplesaid casinoofficialswillnotbepursuingone. Shealsosaidofficialshavenoplansto expandthephysicalsportsbookatthis time.

Whensportsbettinglaunchedlast year,Marylandwasalreadysignificantly behindneighboringVirginia,Pennsylvania,WestVirginia,NewJerseyand Delaware,whichallhadsometypeof wageringinplace.

Theabsenceofitinthestateprolongedcollectionofmoneytohelppay fortheBlueprintforMaryland’sFuture, aworkingmulti-billion-dollareducationoverhaulplanthatneedsfunding sources.Accordingtothegaming agency’snumbers,nearly$2.9million hasalreadybeenallocatedtotheeffort sincesportsbettinglaunched.

DNRECencouragesDelawareanstorecycletrees

Aftertheholidays,theDepartment ofNaturalResourcesandEnvironmentalControl(DNREC)encourages

DelawareanstokeeptheirrealChristmastreesoutofthestate’slandfillsby recyclingthematanyofthemany yardwasterecyclingsiteslocated throughoutthestate.Treemulchis greatforhelpingconserveanden-

hanceFirstStatesoilbysequestering carbonthatbothfertilizesthesoiland helpsitretainmoisture.

Christmastreerecyclingalsosaves valuablespaceinDelaware’slandfills. Morethan176,000tonsofyardwaste —whichincludesgrass,leaves,brush, trees(Christmastreesprominent amongthem)andotherlawn/land-

scapematerials—wasrecycledin 2021.Pr iortoDelaware’syardwaste ban,manyofthesematerials—consideredreusableresources—were senttolandfills,takingupspace ratherthanbeinghandledthrough localmarketsformulchandhome composting.

Residentshavetheoptionto choosefromamongmanysitesin DelawaretodropofftheirChristmas tree.Someofthesesitesaccepttrees atnocost,whileotherschargeforthe service.

Beforeresidentsdropofftheirtree, callthesiteinadvancetoseewhatrestrictionsareinplaceandwhether thereisachargeforacceptingatree toberecycled.

Residentswhopayforcurbside collectionserviceshouldcalltheir wastehaulertoseeiftheyoffer Christmastreepickup.Ifpickupis unavailablefromhaulers,checkthe listofyardwastedrop-offsitesonthe DNRECwebsiteatde.gov/yardwaste.

Treesmaybeacceptedassoonas Dec.26andaslateasJan.28,2023,

but,aseachyardwastefacilityhasits ownschedule,callingaheadorcheckingtheDNRECwebsiteisadvised. Likewise,commercialhaulersorlandscapersshouldcallafacilitypriorto deliveringloadsofChristmastreesto bemulched.Christmastreesarenot acceptedforrecyclingatDelaware StateParksanditisillegaltoleaveor dumpthemondunesorbeaches,or anywherewithinastatepark.

WhetherdroppingoffaChristmas treeorhavingitcollected,preparethe treeforrecyclingintomulchbystrippingoffalldecorationsandlights,removinganyflocking(fakesnow)and detachingtreestands.

Delawareansalsoarereminded thatSunday,Jan.15,2023isthelast daytodropoffmaterials,including Christmastrees,atthePollyDrummondHillRoadyardwastesitein northernNewCastleCounty.The DNREC-administeredsitewillclose atsundownSunday,Jan.15andwill reopenforspringonSaturday,March 25.Moreinformationcanbefoundat de.gov/yardwaste.

ThenewHowardT.Ennisopensitsdoors

Special-needsschool openson-time, under-budget

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheHowardT.EnnisSchoolin GeorgetownopeneditsdoorsonTues., Jan.3,withabrandnew$45million schoolfacilitydeliveredbystateboard ofeducationfundingandlocalschool districtoversight,on-timeandunderbudget.Infact,someofthesavings fromthestatebondissuemaybetransferredoverquiteliterallyacrossthe street,tohelppayforthenewSussex CentralHighSchool,wheregroundwas justbrokeninlateDecember.

Morethan140studentsandtheir parentsandcaregiverswalkedthrough thedoorsofthespacious,high-tech learningcenteratthenewHowardT. Ennis,withitslargerclassrooms,more labsandspecial-needsphysicaltherapy facilities,includinganaquaticscenter andoccupational-therapyrooms.

Ennisprovideseducationalservices tospecial-needschildrenthroughout theIndianRiverSchoolDistrictand largerSussexCountysystems.Thespecial-educationschoolisanaward-winninginstitution,andformorethan50 yearshasservedthecommunityinspiringyoungpeopletoworkbeyonddisabilityandtransitiontomore independentadultlife.

“Theenergyisveryhigh,”saidPrincipalMelissaKansak,whohelpedshepherdtheprojectthroughtocompletion. “Weareherewithbigsmilesonour facesandareallreadyforthekids.Itis allaboutthekids,”saidKansak,repeating theschoolmotto.

“WeopenedourdoorsforourteacherslastFridaysotheycoulddecorate classroomsandpreparetheirlearning center,”saidtheprincipal.“Theydida lotofchorestoprepareforschool.We areopeningon-time,justastheypromised.”

“TheStatedidagreatjobrecognizingtheneedforastate-of-the-art learningfacility,”saidPageLyons,special-educationcoordinatoratthe school.“Itwastime,andourstudents deserveafacilitylikethis,justlikeevery otherchildinthedistrictandthe county.Ourkidsshouldbeaffordedthe sameopportunities,”saidLyons,who hasworkedfortheIRSDfor10years.

Constructioncrewswereoutinfullforcelastweekend,completingthe “punchlist”offinalbuildingupgrades. Brickmasonscutandplacedbricksidewalksrightuptothefrontdoorsofthe newschool,locatedonPatriot’sWay. Asphaltpavingcompaniesandlinestripingcrewsworkedonstripingthe parkinglotforteachersandguests.

Landscaperstookadvantageofthespringlikeweathertoplant shrubsonwalkways leading-uptothe school.

Itwasachoreographyofoutdoorconstructionservices,along withcafeteriaworkers andteachersinside, preparingfoodservices, interiordecoratingand placingmotivational messagesalongthehallwaysandintheirclassrooms.

“Wearesohappy, andwereallydoappreciatealltheovertime theconstructionteams andlaborersputinover theirholidaystomake suretheschoolwas readyforopeningthis week,”saidLyons,who servedontheplanning committeeforthenew construction.“Itisjust gorgeous,insideand out.Allourstaffareextremelyexcited,because wereallyhadoutgrown thepreviousbuilding. ThenewHowardT. Ennishasbeenupgradedforourneeds.”

EliseDenny,acafeteriaworkerpreparing foodalongsideCafeteriaManagerMichele Esham,said,“Everythingispannedup,and wearereadytofeed over140kidsonTuesday.”

“Weareworkingovertheholiday breakandintoNewYear’sweekendbecauseourovensandmajorappliances arejustbeinginstalledtoday,overthe break,”shesaid.“Wearegettinga jumpstartonschoolbreakfastsand lunches.”

DennysaidtheH.T.Enniscafeteria staffisexpectingthestudentpopulationtogrow.

“Weareinamuchbiggerfacility, andhavemoreroomforstudentsand forthefoodservice.”

Lyonsaddedthattheplanningteam “workedcollaboratively,andeveryone providedinputonwhatourteachers willneedincomingyears.”

ShecreditedPrincipalMelissa Kansakfor“makingtheefforttoincludethestaffinthedecision-making process.Therapists,teachersandour supportstaffwereallinvolvedinthe collaboration.”

“Everyoneinvolvedhasworkedtirelessly,andourexpandedclassroom spaceandwide-openhallwayswill

allowustomovefreelythroughoutthe newH.T.Ennisbuilding,”noted Lyons.

“Weareveryexcitedforthecompletionofournewschool,”wroteKansak inamessagetoparentsandcaregivers. “Wehavebeenwaitingpatientlyforits completionandhavebeenplanningfor theshiftinlocationsincethespringof 2022.UponreturnfromChristmas break,allstudentsandstaffwillbeattendingatthenewlocationat26021 Patriot’sWay.Weareexcitedforour studentstoenjoythenewlargerclassrooms,ournewplaygroundandpool.” (Cementhasbeenpouredbutthepool isstillunderfinalconstruction.)

“Thisisgoingtobeasuperexciting time,”addedKansak.“Butwewillalso beworkingthroughoperationalproceduressuchasbusandparentdrop-off andpick-up.Aswemakethetransition, buspickupanddropofftimesmay needtobeadjustedwiththenewlocation.Pleaselookfortheseupdatesin ClassDojoandinyourstudent’sdaily communicationfolders.Weaskforpatienceduringthefirstweekatthenew

location asweworkthroughthechallenges.”

Kansaksaidthereweresomedelays causedbysupply-chainissues—specificallywiththemetalbuildingmaterials designedforceilingtilesandsupport.

“Weareworkingthroughthedelays, andwere-setouroriginalcompletion date,”tothemid-yearcrossoverperiod betweenthetwoschools.“Wearea county-wideprogramandsoallofthe $45millionprojectwasState-funded.”

AccordingtoanIRSDspokesperson,aribbon-cuttingeventandgrandopeningceremonyisplannedforthe firstquarter,afterthespecial-needsstudentsaresettledintheirnewschool home.

Aspecialmemorialtributetoformer H.T.EnnisPrincipalKristinaPerfettiis beingcompleted:ahandblownglass bouquetofsunflowers—herfavorite flowers—saidKansak.Thetributeto Perfetti,whoapproachedtheState aboutfundingthenewfacilityand startedtheprojectbeforeherdeathtwo yearsago,inFebruary2021,willbe placednearthecafeteriaentrance.

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith WidehallwaysareanimportantfeatureofthenewHowardT.EnnisSchool,asithelpswithstudents whomightrequirealittlehelpmovingfrompositiontoposition.

RingingintheNewYear

Left,fromleft,BethanyBeachMayor RosemaryHardiman,runnerMike Sewell,SouthBethanyMayorTim SaxtonandStateRep.RonGraypose forthecameras.Bottomleft, Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof CommerceExecutiveDirectorLaurenWeaver,alongwithherdaughter, June,takeintheday’sevents.For morecoverage,turntopage32.

andwalk,andraceorganizerDoug Purcellsaid$20,000hadbeencollectedbytheparticipants—though somedidnotphysicallyparticipate. AftertechnicalT-shirtexpensesand Races2Runracemanagementby DrewGonserandhisfamily,the QRCFexpectstoclearsome$14,000 fromtheeventforscholarshipsand grants.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Withspringliketemperaturesapproachingnearly60degreesonNew Year’sDay,familiestooktodowntownBethanyBeachindrovesto enjoytwokeystoneeventsheldevery yeartoraisemoneyforlocalscholarshipsandeducationalgrants.

TheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommercehostedits annualoceanplungeeventwith watertemperatureshoveringat45 degrees.LaurenWeaver,executive directoroftheChamber,saidmore than350peopletook tothewater andwavesforachillyswim.However,therewerewellmorethan 1,000onlookersandsupporterscarryingbeachtowels.TheTownof BethanyBeachworkedfeverishly withDNRECtoensureacrossover sandbridgeovertheduneswascreatedsothatplungerscouldmake theirwaytotheocean.

Weaversaidtheproceedsofthe plunge,whichcost$25forthebrave swimmers,wouldfundtheWilliam O.Murrayscholarshipfund.

TheHairoftheDog5Kraceand 1-mile walkalsodrewmorethan350 peoplewhocrossedthestartingline atGarfieldParkwayandAtlanticAvenueindowntownBethany,witha post-raceeventhostedbyMango’s restaurant.

TheHairoftheDogracingseries issponsoredbytheQuietResorts CharitableFoundation.Morethan 550peoplehadregisteredfortherace

TomLannen,whomanagesthe Mango’svenue,openedhisdoors earlyforachilicook-offeventwith judgingtakingplacewhiletherace andwalkwasunderway.Judgesfor thekick-offincludedstateRep.Ron GrayandMayorsRosemaryHardimanofBethanyBeachandTimSaxtonofSouthBethany.Thepublic officialsalsoservedasracemarshals, and Hardimanwastheofficial starter.

“IwanttoreallythankMango’s, Tom,andtheownershipgroupfor openingtheirrestaurantonNew Year’sDayandprovidingsuchagreat spaceoverlookingtheoceanforour racersandwalkersaftertheHairof theDog,”saidDougPurcell,presidentoftheQRCF.“Theyalwaysgo aboveandbeyondtomakesure everyonefeelswelcome.”

Donatedbeer,thechilibowls, cornbreadfromGiantFoodsandhot coffeefromDriftingGrounds roundedouttherepast.

BethanyBluesprovedvictorious inthecook-off,byunanimousconsentofthejudges.However,a chickenchiliproducedbyNorthEast SeafoodKitchenoftheSoDelfamily ofrestaurantsalsodrewstrongkudos. OthercontestantsincludedSummer Saltsrestaurant,aswellastheCommonwealthrestaurantgroup(formerlytheHookedrestaurantgroup). AlargebatchortwoofchiliwasdonatedtotheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompany,whichgratefully acceptedthefoodgiftbythese restaurantsandQRCF.

TheHOD5Kwinnerforthesecondyearinarowwasafemalerunner,NatalieLutzoftheHockessin RunningClub.MikeSewellwasa master’swinnerandalsotookhome topprizes.

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OpeningofnewEnnisSchooltrulyablessing

LocalstudentsandteachersweregreetedwithaNewYear’s treatonTuesday,Jan.3,asthenewHowardT.EnnisSchoolin Georgetownopenedthedoorstoits$45millionfacility.

Beforewegofurther,let’stalkaboutsomestuffoffthetop thatisprettydarnimpressive:Theprojectwasfundedbystate boardofeducationmonies,hadlocalschooldistrictoversight andactuallywascompletedon-timeandunder-budget.

Let’ssaythatagain—itwascompletedon-timeandunderbudget.

Butmore importantly,thenewschoolishere,andareachildrenwithspecialneedshavealearningfacilitythatcanmeet theirneeds,nowandintothefuture.

“Theenergyisveryhigh,”explainedPrincipalMelissa Kansak.“Weareherewithbigsmilesonourfacesandareall

readyforthekids.Itisallaboutthekids.

“WeopenedourdoorsforourteacherslastFriday[Dec.30] sotheycoulddecorateclassroomsandpreparetheirlearning center,”Kansakcontinued.“Theydidalotofchorestoprepare forschool.Weareopeningon-time,justastheypromised.”

Thewide-openhallwayswillparticularlystandouttothose whohadbeeninthepreviousbuilding—whichisabigdeal, consideringthechallengessomeofthestudentshavemoving withoutwheelchairsorotherassistance.Thenewschoolalsohas moreclassroomspace,anewplaygroundspecificallydesigned forEnnis’studentsandapool.

It’sabigdeal,andweapplaudtheState,IRSDandKansak fortheireffortsinhelpingtoprovideapropereducationalfacilityforSussexCountystudents.Bravo,allaround.

Googlereleasesitslistof2022searches

Asaspecies,wedolikelists.

Shoppinglists,to-dolists,goals,resolutions,top-five moviesorsongs,bucketlists,packinglists,CaseyKasemand hisAmericanTop40,liststhatlistalotoflists...

ButIdigress.

me,andIimmediatelydroppedeverythingIwasdoingto checkitoutandseewhatcaughtmyeyethemost.There wasplenty.

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Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Yougetmypoint.Welikelists.Maybeit’sbecausewe haveevolvedintobeingsthatprioritizeorderandefficiency. Maybewesimplyliketheprocessof rankingthings,andthe conversation/debatethatcomesfrom that.Maybewehaveincrediblysmall attentionspansanymore,andthemost wecanfullyabsorbatanygiventimeis abulletpointandbriefdescription.Or, maybe,wejustlikemakinglistsbecausethere’ssomethingtherapeuticaboutmentallyorphysicallyputtingintoordersomethingthathasourattention.

Regardless,wedomakeandconsumealotoflists.And thereprobablyisn’tabiggerfanofthemthatyouwillfind onthisspinningballwecallEarththanyourstruly.Look, I’llproveit.Here’salistofthegreatestfansofliststhe worldhaseverseen.

1.Me

That’sreallyasfarasweneedtogowiththis.Game.Set. Match.

Theendofoneyearandthedawnofanotherinevitably bringsatonoflists—celebritieswhodiedin2022,trends, whathaveyou.It’skindoffuntorehashsomeofthestuff thatmighthaveslippedourmindsoverthepast12months, andIenjoyreadingorhearingaboutwhatsmartpeoplebelievewillhappenoverthenext12months.AndIreceived onefromouresteemedpublisher,SusanLyons,thattruly stolemyattention.

ThefinepeopleatGoogle—ortheirparentcompany, Alphabet—sharedtheirlistofwhatpeoplewereGoogling themostintheUnitedStatesduring2022.AndbeforeIgo anyfurther,youhavetoadmitthatifyourcompanynameis usedasaverbinregulardiscourse,you’vedonesomething right.Justonce,I’dliketofindmyselfsittingontheboardwalkonanice,mildmorningandoverhearsomeonesay, “Yeah,soIwasCoastal-PointingtheWashingtonPostthe otherdayand...”

Cool,right?

Anyway,Googlereleasedtheirlist,Susanshareditwith

Themostsearcheditemfor2022willprobablynotsurpriseanybodywithasocial-mediaaccountwhoopensit, well,atall.“Wordle”toppedthelist,followedby“election results,”“BettyWhite,”“QueenElizabeth”and“BobSaget.”

Goaheadandperusethatfirstlist again.Letthosewordswashoveryour mind,andfullyembracethenotion thatweliveinasocietywhereBob SagetandQueenElizabetharepaired togetherinsomethingthatmeasures humaninterestlevels.Also,itisofat leastalittleinterestthatawordgame isresearchedmorethantheresultsofahotly-contestednationalmidtermelection.

Idolovenews,ifyoucouldn’ttellbymyoccupation,and itisoflittlesurprisereallythat“electionresults,”“Queen Elizabethpassing”and“Ukraine”holdthetopspots.That justmakessense,right?HurricaneIan,andallthatthe stormbroughtwithit,finishedfifthfortheyear,which makesallthesenseintheworldconsideringthedamageit broughtandpeople’sdesirestotrackitbeforeitcameto theirlocations.Thefourthmost-searchediteminthenews? “Powerballnumbers.”

Consideringmyowncontributionstothathighsearch numberasItrytostayontopofmy“retirementplan,”I guessthatoneshouldn’tsurprise,either.

Themost-searchedrecipeof2022?Sugo—whichmeans “sauce,”inItalian,butI’mguessingmostofyoualready knewthatsinceyousearcheditlastyear.Mostsearched song?“WeDon’tTalkAboutBruno”fromEncanto,which hasbeenplayedinmyhomebymy8-year-olddaughter enoughtimesthatIdidn’tevenraiseaneyebrowonthat one.Movie?Again,Encanto.Again,notsurprised.

Letmegobackafewtopicsifyou’llindulgeme.Doyou knowwhatthethird-mostsearchedrecipewasfor2022? “MarryMeChicken.”IhadneverheardofthisonesoI contributedtoitssearchnumbersforearly2023.Let’sjust saythattherewillbesomeMarryMeChickencooking whilelisteningto“WeDon’tTalkAboutBruno”thisweekend.

That’sadefinite.I’llhavetoaddittothelist.

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RegistrationbeginsJan.5forthe UniversityofDelaware’slifelonglearningprogramforage50-plus.Morethan 300classesareofferedthisspring,with nogrades,examsoreducationalprerequisites.

Asavolunteer-drivenlearningcooperative,UD’sOsherLifelongLearningInstitute(OLLI)programhas nearly2,000activemembersandholds classesandactivitiesinDover,Lewes, OceanView,Wilmingtonandonline.

Severalnewclassesareexpectedto bepopularthisspring.

“Good Sports:MoreThanaPastime,”isanonlineclassledbyretired CNNjournalistRalphBegleiter,of OceanView,andlifelongsportsbroadcasterPhilWood,featuringprominent guestspeakersinsportsmanagement andmediawhowillprovideaninside viewontheworldofsports.

“GolfFun-Damentals”taughtby golfinstructorJonMachmuller,of Frankford,focusesontakingtheintimidationoutofthegameofgolf(offered inOceanViewandonline).

“TheMooninArt,ScienceandCulture” istaughtbyJimO’Leary,retired seniorscientistfromtheMarylandScienceCenterinBaltimoreandhostof RadioRehoboth’sweeklySkywatchat theBeach(offeredinLewesandonline).

And“CriticalRaceFacts:AHistory ofRacismInAmerica”isledbyDaniel Pritchett,longtimehistoryfacultyfor CapitalSchoolDistrictandDelaware StateUniversity(offeredinDoverand online).

Withvolunteerinstructorsatthe heartoftheprogram,theexpertisefrom their professionalcareers,educational backgrounds,avocationsandpassions providethesourcematerialforthe breadthanddepthofOLLI’sclassofferings.Asamplingincludes:

Lewes

•WhatEveryAmericanShould KnowAboutChina(alsoofferedonline)

•TamingTexas:EarlyYearsofthe TexasRangers(alsoofferedonline)

•TraditionalMusicSlowJam(Celtic andold-timetunes)

•StainedGlassFundamentals

Dover

•21stCenturyChallengesThrough the EyesofStarTrek(alsoofferedonline)

•KingLear:Shakespeare’sOdeto OldAge,ItsWisdomandFolly

•BarnDanceBand

•TheaterAppreciation(alsooffered online)

OceanView

•1968:YouMayHaveBeenThere, ButWhatDoYouReallyKnow?

•IntermediateMahJongg

•WinterWalkingGroup(various SouthernDelawarelocations)

•IntroductiontoPacificIsland Dance

Online

•Ikebana:JapaneseFlowerArranging

•AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)

•Languages:German,French,Italian, Spanish

•Photography,includingiPhone Photography

OpenhousessetforJan.9-12

Thecommunityisinvitedtolearn moreaboutOLLIatopenhouseevents plannedforJan.9(Lewes),Jan.10 (Wilmington),Jan.11(OceanView), andJan.12(Dover).Theopenhouses takeplace10a.m.tonoon,exceptfor theWilmingtonevent,whichissetfor 10a.m.to1p.m.

VisitorscantourOLLIclassroom locations,meetvolunteersandfellow participants,andpickupaprogramcatalog.In-personregistrationassistance willbeavailable.Theopenhousesare heldatOLLI’sprimaryclassroomlocations:

•Lewes-TrinityFaithEducation Building,15516NewRoad,Lewes

•OceanView-OceanViewCommunityCenter,32WestAve.,Ocean View

•Wilmington-ArshtHall,2700

PennsylvaniaAve.,Wilmington

•Dover-WyomingChurch,216 WyomingMillRoad,Dover

RegistrationforOLLIspring semesterbeginsJan.5

OLLI’sspringsemesterbeginson Feb.6with13-week,11-weekandfiveweeksessions.Asecondfive-weeksessionstartsApril3.ToregisterforOLLI classes,participantssignupforOLLI membershipeachsemesterforaflat membershipfeeof$250forthesemester,whichincludesunlimitedclasses andactivitiesatallUDOLLIlocations andonline.Afewclassesmayhavean additionalfeenotedinthecoursedescription,forsuppliesorspecialpartnershipprograms.Thereisnocostfor parkingatUDOLLIlocations.Needbased financialassistanceisreadily available.Formoreinformation,visit https://www.olli.udel.edu/.

AboutOLLIatUD

UD’sOsherLifelongLearningInstituteisavolunteer-basedlearningcooperativeforadultsage50-plustotake andteachclassestogetherwithno grades,examsoreducationalprerequisites.OLLIprogramsarelocatedacross Delaware.

InDelawareandacrossthecountry, OLLIisaffiliatedwithandreceives partialsupportfromtheBernardOsher Foundation,aphilanthropicorganizationfocusedonhighereducation,lifelonglearningandthearts.

ThongchothSayarath Bouaphakeo,80

ThongchothSayarathBouaphakeo, 80,ofWestFenwick/Selbyville,Del., passedawayonSunday,Dec.25,2022, atAtlanticGeneralHospitalinBerlin, Md.HewasbornFeb.18,1942,in Nakok,Laos,sonofThongsaiSayarath BouaphakeoandBounmaSayarath Bouaphakeo.Thongchothandhisfamilyimmigratedin1980tostartnewlife intheUnitedStates.

Heattendedasmallschoolinhis villageatBanhKakok,Laos,and workedinthefamilyfarmsbefore comingtoAmerica.Heretiredaftera longcareerinthepoultryindustry.He waswell-lovedandrespectedinthe LaotiancommunityinSussexCounty andintheDelmarvaarea.Hewasa hardworkerandacaringmanwho woulddoanythingforhisfamily, friendsandtheLaocommunityin theirtimeofneed.

Heenjoyedgardening,fishing,cookinghisfavoriteAsiancuisinesand spendingtimewithhisfamily,aswellas morningwalkswithhiswifeatthelocal casino.Hewillbemisseddearlybyhis familyandfriends.

Bouaphakeowasprecededindeath byhisparents,andbyabrother,KhamphengThongsai.Heissurvivedbyhis belovedwifeof57years,Hang(Sayarath)Bouaphakeo;theirchildren,a daughter,DawnPhanousithandher husband,Sam,ofWestFenwick,Del.,a daughter,Somphone“Som”Webster andherhusband,Forrest,ofMilton, Del.,ason,Homhouanh“Hom” BouaphakeoofWestFenwick/Selbyville,Del.,ason,Vanphab“Vance” Bouaphakeoandhiswife,Samantha,of Salisbury,Md.Heisalsosurvivedby hisgrandchildren,Christopher PhanousithofWestFenwick/Selbyville, BrianPhanousithandhiswife, Gabrielle,ofFrankford,Del.,Scott WebsterofMilton,Del.,Adeline BouaphakeoofSalisbury,Md.;andtwo great-granddaughters,KiraandMisa PhanousithallofFrankford,Del.;a grand-dog,JackpotPhanousith;a brother,LoungSayarathofNakok, Laos;andnumerousnieces,nephews andotherfamilyrelativeslivinginLaos andThailand.

AtraditionalLaofuneralritualwill beheldat1p.m.attheFrankford ChapelofMelsonFuneralHome,43 ThatcherStreet,Frankford,Del.,on Thursday,Dec.29,2022,wherefriends andfamilymaygatherstartingatnoon. Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

RolandHoraceBrosekerJr.,84

RolandHoraceBrosekerJr.,84,passed awaypeacefullyathishomeinMillsboro, Del.,onDec.24,2022.Hewasbornon Feb.8,1938,inBaltimore,Md.thesonof thelate“Roland”HoraceBrosekerand

KathrynA.Broseker.

HeattendedLinthicumHighSchool, wherehewasclasspresident.Healso wontheMarylandelectionforattorney generalofBoy’sStatefortheCapitalof MarylandinAnnapolis.HewasagraduateoftheUniversityofMaryland,CollegePark,wherehewasjustafewvotes shyofbeingclasspresident.Healsoobtainedaprivatepilotlicenseandplane, whichheusedtoflyhisfamilytoand fromCollegeParktotheeasternshoreof Maryland.

Whileincollegeasabusinessmajor, Brosekercreatedthefirstofhismany successfulbusinesses.Hiscompanyof morethan500employeeswasawarded contractstopaintPentagonCity,and manyhigh-riseapartmentbuildings, shoppingcentersandcityscapesin BethesdaandSilverSpring,Md.Helater

obtainedpaintmanufacturingpatentsfor hisothercompany,CoastalCoatings Corporation,ofwhichhewasveryproud.

Formorethan30years,hewasthe ownerandfounderoftheHoraceHardwareCorporationontheeasternshoreof Maryland,oneofthelargesthardware companieswithlocationsinOceanCity, Md.,andOceanPines,Md.Hetook greatprideinprovidingtop-qualityhardwareandpainttoalllocalbusinessesand wasamuch-respectedmemberofthe close-knitbeachcommunity.Heloved workinghard,aswellashisemployees andallthepeoplehedidbusinesswith.

Inhispersonallife,hewasagreatgardener,anadventurousandavidworld traveler,whoattheageof70wentwhitewaterraftingdowntheColoradoRiver withhismuchyoungerfriends.Inhisretirement,heenjoyedanactivesociallife,

travellingtosunnyMexicoandtheislands,ofwhichSt.Luciawashismostfavorite.Hewasanexperthelmsmanand sportfishermanwhoparticipatedin manyWhiteMarlinOpenfishingtournaments,andwholovedracinghisSonic Oceanraceboatincompetitionsinhis youngerdays.Hedelightedinspending timehearingabouttheaccomplishments ofhismostbelovedchildrenandgrandchildren.

Hewasverykindheartedandanextremebelieverinthepowerofpositive thinking.Hetaughthisfamilytohave courageandtoalwaysthinkofbrighter days.Heavenhasgainedawonderfulperson.Hewillbegreatlymissed.

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threechildren,Janet(andDean)Ventola, Rhonda(andRobert)FrickandBradford (andLaurie)Broseker.Heisalsosurvived byhisbrother,Gary(andKaren) BrosekerofBaltimore,Md.Hehassix grandchildren,BethanyFrick,Alexandra Broseker,MargaretHay,DavidHay, SamanthaVentolaandMatthewVentola, ofwhoseaccomplishmentshewasalways soproud.

ThefamilywillholdaprivateintermentattheBaldwinMemorialUnited MethodistChurchCemeteryin Millersville,Md.Anannouncementwill bemadelaterforacelebrationoflifeto beheldinthespringof2023inOcean City,Md.Thefamilyrequestedthat,in lieuofflowers,donationsbemadetothe AmericanHeartAssociationat https://www.heart.org/.Arrangements werebeingprovidedbyWatsonFuneral HomeinMillsboro,Del.Condolences maybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

Elizabeth‘Diane’Conklin

Elizabeth“Diane”Conklindiedfrom complicationsofAlzheimer’sonDec. 12,2022,atSilveradoMemoryCarein Alexandria,Va.ShewasborntoCol. GlennConklinandPearlConklinin 1933inSantaMonica,Calif.,thesame yearherparentsopenedElsinoreNaval MilitarySchoolontheshoresofLake

Elsinore.Shegrewupthere.Archivesof theschool,whichincludesomewonderfulpicturesofayoungDianeConklin, weredonatedbythefamily(amongthe foundingmembers)totheLakeElsinoreHistoricalSociety,whichisopen tothepublic.

ConklinwaseducatedatAnokia (formerlyLaRew)HighSchool.She graduatedfromUniversityofRedlands andwentontoteachinCaliforniaand Rome.

AftershereturnedtotheU.S.,she joinedhercousinPatriciaWoodwardat theUnitedStatesInformationAgency (USIA)MotionPicture&FilmService, whereWoodwardassistedGeorge StevensJr.Conklinthenworkedinthe GeneralCounsel’sOfficeandwenton toheadthePublicAffairsOfficeatthe VoiceofAmerica.Sheretiredinthelate 1980sandsplithertimebetweenWashington,D.C.and“Seahorse,”herbeach houseinSouthBethany,Del.,untilshe requiredfulltimememorycare.

Shewasastrong,feistywomanwho wasfullofhumorandlife.Shewas knownforherfabulousChristmasparties,herhugewhiteChevyconvertible “AwesomeCruisemobile,”herloveof Schnauzersandherwonderfulfriends.

DonationstotheAlzheimer’sAssociation(Alz.org)inhermemoryare suggested.

MaryCreasy,74

MaryAnnCreasy,74,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawayonTuesday,Dec.27,

2022.ShewasborninLancaster,Pa., onAug.8,1948,tothelateWalter CanfieldandRuthEllenSmuck.

Shewasahomemaker.Shespent mostofherlifeinLancaster,Pa.,and hadfulfilledherlifelongdreamoflivingatthebeachabouttwoyearsago. Spendingtimewithherfamilywas mostimportanttoher.Sheloved findingtreasureswhilethrift-shoppingoratyardsales.Herhobbies weregardening,crafting,bakingand mostofallanythingthatinvolved water,suchasboating,fishingand crabbing.

Shewillberememberedasakind, loving,friendlyandgenerouswoman whoalwaysputherfamilyfirst.She wasawonderfulmother,grandmother, sisterandfriendwhowillbedearly missedbyallwhoknewher.

Inadditiontoherparents,Creasy wasprecededindeathbyherson ClaytonCreasyonAug.15,1987,as wellasthreebrothersandasister.She issurvivedbyherdevotedhusbandof 55years,EarlP.CreasyJr.;ason, MatthewCreasyandhiswife,Stacy, ofMillsboro,Del.;andadaughter, MistyMaysofLancaster,Pa.;asister, JudyIrizarry,alsoofLancaster,Pa.; andspecialfriendsRayandValHeim. Shealsoleavesbehindfivegrandchildrenandfivegreat-grandchildren;as wellasextendedfamilymembersand friends.

Allservicesweretobeprivate. ArrangementswerebyWatsonFuneral

HomeinMillsboro,Del.Condolences maybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

JanetE.Daisey,84

JanetElizabethDaisey,84,ofMillsboro,passedawaypeacefully,athome, onJan.2,2023.Shewasborntothelate ClarenceWootenandMargaretMay WootenonFeb.221938,inShowell, Md.

DaiseywasagraduateofStephen DecaturHighSchool,intheClassof 1956,beforebecomingalongtimeresidentofDelaware.Shemetandmarried herlovinghusbandof58years,Rudolph Daisey.For27years,sheworkedasa para-professionalatHowardT.Ennnis SchoolinGeorgetown,cherishingher students andco-workers.

Shespentnumeroushoursinthe garden,alongsideherhusband.Shealso enjoyedbakingandcanningforfamily andfriends.JanetandRudolphDaisey spentmanyhourstogethercrafting woodprojectsthatshesharedwithothers.Herfamilywasanintegralpartof herlife,assheenjoyedhostingweekly familygatherings.Sheenjoyedspending timewatchinganyeventherchildren, grandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren participatedin.Shewasanavidbaseball fan,especiallyoftheBaltimoreOrioles.

Daiseywasprecededindeathbyher husbandof58years,RudolphT.Daisey; andhersiblingsJeanHudson,Griffin Wooten,FlorenceCathell,Tommy Wooten,RuthAnnMitchelland WilliamBillWooten.Sheissurvivedby hersiblingsJohnWootenandMary LouSmith;sons,MichaelT.Daiseyof Wiwa,Fla.,TonyDaisey(andhiscompanion,Barbara)ofMillsboro,Del.,JeffreyDaisey(andhiswife,Suzanne)of Millsboro,ChrisDaisey(andhiswife, Bonnie)ofMillsboro,andRudyDaisey Jr.(andhisfiancée,Carisa)ofGeorgetown,Del.Shealsoleavesbehindthree grandsons,TylerDaisey(andhiscompanion,Lisa)ofGeorgetown,Del.,Seth Daisey(andhiswife,Alexis)ofGeorgetown,Del.,andTrevorDaisey(andhis fiancée,McKinsey)ofGeorgetown;a great-granddaughterAudreyDaiseyof

Georgetown;dedicatedcaregiverJanet Jogee;aswellasmanynieces,nephews andfriends.Shewillbemissedby Dusty,herbelovedcat,whoservedasa greatcompanion.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldatnoon onFriday,Jan.6,2023,atWatsonFuneralHome,locatedat211S.WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.Aviewingwill beheldanhourbeforetheservice.IntermentistofollowatDelawareVeteransCemetery,locatedat26669Patriots Way,Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers, donationstoSt.JudeChildren’sResearchHospitalat501St.JudePlace, Memphis,Tenn.,orNemoursChildren’s Hospitalat1600RocklandRd.,Wilmington,DE19803.Condolencesmaybe sentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

BeatriceE.Ennis,90

BeatriceE.Ennis,90,ofDagsboro, Del.,wenthometobewiththeLordon Saturday,Dec.31,2022,whilesurroundedbyherlovingfamilyatAtlantic ShoresNursing&RehabilitationCenterinMillsboro,Del.

EnniswasborninBerlin,Md.,on Dec. 24,1932,the11thchildofthelate WilliamJ.JonesandthelateLauraJane (Hayman)Jones.SheattendedBuckinghamSchoolinBerlin,andlaterin lifegraduatedfromJamesH.Groves AdultHighSchool.

SheworkedattheSilcoDepartment StoreinLaurel,Del.,asamanagerand workedbrieflyattheStockleyCenterin Georgetown,Del.,beforefindingher dreamjobasalibrarianforSussex County.Notonlywasshealibrarian, shewasalsoadriverfortheSussex CountyBookmobile.Sheenjoyedreading tokidsontheBookmobile.Shewas alsooneofthevoicesheardonDiala Story,anoutreachprogramshehada passionfor.

Enniswassuchanoutgoingperson thateverywhereshewent,someone wouldrecognizehersmilingface.Her largefamilywasimportanttoher.She enjoyedattendingallofhergrandchildren’seventsandwasproudtoseeher familygrowtothethirdgeneration.She andherbelovedAltonlovedtraveling andtakingbustripstoAtlanticCity, N.J.,wheresheenjoyedplayingthe slots.Sheandhertwobestfriends, KathleenSteenandIreneMurray,spent countlesshourstogether,alwayshaving agoodlaughortwo.

Inadditionstoherparents,Ennis wasprecededindeathbyherloving husband,AltonS.Ennis;twochildren, KathyWilkinsandBillEnnis;a grandson,StephenR.EnnisJr.;twin great-grandchildren,Josephand AnnieAdkins;ason-in-law,Richard “Dickie”Baker;sixbrothers,Frank, Norman,Randall,Bill,Gordyand GeorgeJones;asister,ViolaPhillips, andthreeotherinfantsiblingswho

passedshortlyaftertheirbirth.Sheis survivedbyadaughter,DebbieBaker ofDagsboro,Del.;ason,SteveEnnis andhiswife,Connie,ofLaurel,Del.; adaughter-in-law,DenaEnnisof Dagsboro,Del.;sixgrandchildren, RichieBakerandhiscompanion, TammyRust,KatieAdkinsandher husband,Jody,LauraRogersandher husband,Evan,KristenFurryandher husband,Adam,JohnEnnisandhis companion,ErinWood,andJamie Dickersonandherhusband,Jason. Sheisalsosurvivedby14greatgrandchildren,EllieBaker,McKenna Baker,AbigailAdkins,AllisonAdkins,JackRogers,ShepardRogers, GavinFurry,AshtenFurry,Rhett Dickerson,HattieDickerson,JacquelynEnnis,JuliannaEnnis,LilyGrace EnnisandNoahEnnis.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldatnoon onFriday,Jan.6,2023,attheFrankford ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,43 ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del.,where friendsandfamilymaygatherafter11 a.m.TheRev.KermitHines,ministerat FrankfordUnitedMethodistChurch, willofficiate.Intermentwillfollowat PrinceGeorge’sCemeteryinDagsboro, Del.Flowersarewelcome,ordonations maybemadeinEnnis’nametoSt.Jude Children’sResearchHospitalbyvisiting www.stjude.org.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

PatriciaG.‘Pat’Fulton,81 PatriciaG.“Pat”Fulton,81,of OceanView,Del.,passedawayonSaturday,Dec.31,2022,atBeebeHealthcareinLewes,Del.Shewasbornin WestChester,Pa.,onOct.20,1941, daughterofthelateFrankMillard WagnerandthelateEmmaLouise (Williams)Wagner.

FultonworkedinthehumanresourcedepartmentfortheKendallCorporationpriortoherretirement.

Inadditiontoherparents,Fulton wasprecededindeathbyherbrother, FrankWagner.Sheissurvivedbyher lovinghusbandof36years,GeneE. Fulton;fourchildren,LarryUlmerIII, KennyUlmer,JulieAdamovichand DarrinUlmer;andtwostepchildren, JamesFultonandTommyFulton;seven grandchildren;twogreat-grandchildren; andseveralniecesandnephews.

Servicesandburialweretobeheld privately.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MaryM.Hall,78

MaryM.Hall,78,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonThursday,Dec.22,2022.Shewasborntothe lateEugeneCharlesHallandRosella M.(Block)HallonSept.2,1944,in Baltimore,Md.

Sheworkedforseveralyearsat

MountaireFarmsInc.Shethenwent toworkatBeebeHospitalintheFood ServiceDepartment,andretiredin 2015.

HallwasamemberoftheFirst BaptistChurchofGeorgetown.She especiallyenjoyedattendingthelife groupBiblestudythere.Shetruly lovedherfamilyandfriends,andwill berememberedasaloving,generous, compassionateandencouraging woman.

Alongwithherparents,Hallwas precededindeathbyherbrothersand sisters-in-law,Eugene(andLee)Hall, HuettP.HallandRonald(andMay) Hall;andagranddaughter,Angel.She issurvivedbyherbrothersRobertHall (andRomona)ofLancaster,Pa.;her threechildren,EdJackson(andHelen) ofDagsboro,Del.,Delores“Dee”WalterofMillsboro,Del.,BrookeMcCabe (andRobert)ofPreston,Md.;15 grandchildren,Kenny,Sierra,Savannah (andKenny),Saige,Carleigh(and Becca),Ryan,MaryEllen(andGreg), Leslie,Justin,Ronnie(andMaria), Dylan,Morgin(andChase),Will(and Maryn),Mackenzie(andRaidel), Samme(andZach);13great-grandchildren,withtwomoreontheway; andseveralniecesandnephews.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat noononSaturday,Jan.7,2023,atthe

FirstBaptistChurch,20304NDupont Blvd,Georgetown,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationsbe madetoAccentCare,220Continental Drive,Suite207,Newark,DE19713 orbyvisitingwww.accentcare.com. Condolencescanbesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

StephenW.Halminski,75

StephenW.Halminskireceivedhis heavenlycrownonDec.23,2022.He was75.Heresidedwithhiswife, WandaHalminski,inFernandina Beach,Fla.HewasborninPasadena, Calif.,andwasthesonofSylvester Halminski,acareernavalofficer,and MargaretLenoreHalminski.

Halminskiwasakind,humble,compassionatemanwiththebiggestheart. Hisgreatestjoywashischildren,grandchildrenandfamily.

Healwayslookedforwardtoseeing his siblingsatthefamilybeachhousein SouthBethany,Del.,wherehespent manyenjoyabledaysasayoungman. Healsolovedplayinggolfwithhis friends,watchingthebirdsinhisyard andhisbeloveddogKatie.

HewasagraduateofVillanovaUniversity,whereheplayedontheirgolf team.Hiscareerwasincommercial roofingandrestoration,andhelater wentontoownacompanyinFernandinaBeach,Fla.Everyonewhoknew Stephenlovedhim.

Halminskiisleavingbehindhiswife, WandaHalminski;children,BethNu-

enschwander(andMike)ofAsheville, N.C.,StephanieLedden(andRyan)of Cumming,Ga.,andAndyHalminski (andJessica)ofEagle,Colo.;his stepchildren,JosephHicksofEnterprise,Ala.,andJacobHicksofHonolulu,Hawaii;eightgrandchildrenand step-grandchildren;hissiblings,Sandy Halminski(ChesterSprings,Pa.), KathySuper(Leesburg,Va.),Michael Halminski(Waves,N.C.),Robert Halminski(BethanyBeach,Del.),MargaretAnnHalminski(Tucson,Ariz.) andChristineDarges(Carey,N.C.).

AChristianservicewillbeheldata laterdate.Inlieuofflowers,contributionscanbemadetotheCornellLabof Ornithologyatwww.birds.cornell.edu.

LoganHahnLongstreetJr,92

LoganHahnLongstreetJr.,92,of Millsboro,Del.,hasenteredrestonDec. 25,2022,atBeebeHealthcareinLewes, Del.Hewasthehusbandofthelate Elizabeth“Betty”Longstreet,who passedin2021.Hewasbornin Philadelphia,Pa.,onMay22,1930,son ofthelateLoganandDorothy(Brown) Longstreet.

Longstreetneverretiredfromworking.OnecouldconsiderLogananentrepreneur,aself-employedcarpenter. Hewasalwayseagertokeephimself busy,andnojobwastoosmallforhim tostartandtocomplete.

Heenjoyedcamping,deep-seafishing,hunting(especiallywhenhissons weregrowingup)andtraveling.

Longstreetwasprecededindeathby hismuch-misseddaughter,TracyLynn. He issurvivedbyhissons,LoganHahn IIIandToddWilliam(andDonna); threegranddaughters,RachaelMarie (andRay),AshleyMarieandJessica Lynn;andthreegreat-grandchildren, Abigail,HannahandMatthew.Heis alsosurvivedbyhisex-wife,Margaret, ofGreenLane.

Servicesweretobeprivate.ArrangementswerebeingprovidedbyWatson FuneralHomeinMillsboro,Del.Condolencesmaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

MatthewCharlesRevel,59

MatthewCharles“Matt”Revel,59, ofDelmar,Del.,passedawayon

Wednesday,Dec.21,2022,athishome. HewasbornonDec.21,1963,inMilford,Del.,asonofthelateDorisIrene (Baker)RevelandJamesAlfredRevel Sr.

Helovedwatchingthe“Yellowstone” TVseriesandtheFoodNetwork,ashe lovedcookingandtryingnewrecipes. Helovedcookingfortheguysatwork andwasknownforhisBLTs.Hewould alwaystakefoodintoworkforhiscoworkers.HeworkedfortheNRG PowerPlantinMillsboro,Del.,andVienna andwasrecentlyhonoredforhis 30yearsofservice.Hewasalsoa diehardWashingtonCommandersfan.

Revelissurvivedbyhislovingwife, GailLynnRevel;step-son,Brandon Breasure;brother,JamesRevel(and Cathy)ofMillsboro,Del.;asister,Vikki Saltsman(andKemmy)ofBlairsville, Pa.;nephews,CodyRevel(andAshley) andColeRevel;aniece,JessicaSaltsman;great-nieces,JosephineandMadelynRevel;hismother-in-law,Elizabeth Sullivan;andgoodfriend,ChrisSonnier.

Avisitationforfamilyandfriends wastobeheldonFriday,Dec.30,2022, atShortFuneralHomeinDelmar.The Rev.DaleArgotwillofficiate.Interment wastofollowatCarey’sCemeteryin Millsboro.Arrangementswereinthe careofShortFuneralHomeinDelmar. Condolencesmaybesenttothefamily byvisitingwww.shortfh.com.

RobertE.‘Bert’Ross,72

RobertE.“Bert”Ross,72,ofFrankford,Del.,passedawayDec.29,2022,in his home.HewasbornSept.16,1950, sonofthelateAlpheusDanielRossand EileenE.RossStevens.

Rossreceivedhisbachelor’sdegreein educationfromTowsonStatein1972 andwouldspend18yearsteachingsocialstudiesatBaltimoreCityPublic Schools.Laterinhiscareer,hereceived hismaster’sdegreefromTowsonUniversityandretiredfromBaltimoreCity PublicSchools,after44years,bothin theclassroomandasdirectorofinstructionaltechnology.

Anavid sportsfan,helovedtheBal-

timoreOriolesandtravelingwith friendstowatchMinorLeagueBaseball.Hewasalifelonglearnerwhoenjoyedreadinghistory,agoodIrish whiskey,kayakingandlisteningtolive music.Inretirement,hemovedto Delawareandcontinuedhisloveof learningnewthings,spendingtimewith hisgrandchildrenandexploringthearea withfriends.

SurvivingRossishiswifeof50years, Rosemary(Baltus)Ross.Alsosurviving himaretwosons,JasonRossandJeffrey Ross(andGabrielle);threegrandchildren,DeanRoss,AutumnRossand TatumRoss;astep-granddaughter, BellaSmedley;abrother,AlRossJr. (andPolly);andasister,PatriciaHodgson.

AcelebrationofRoss’lifewillbe heldTuesday,Jan.10,2023,at11a.m.at theOceanViewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38040MuddyNeck Road,OceanView,Del.,wherefriends maycallafter10a.m.Inlieuofflowers, contributionsmaybemadetoDelmarva ShorebirdsFlyTogetherFund,P.O.Box 1557, Salisbury,MD21802.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JonathanMichaelShapiro,64

JonathanMichael“Jon”Shapiro,64, ofSelbyville,Del.,passedawayDec.12, 2022,followingashortillness.Hewas borninWashington,D.C.,onJuly17, 1958,toMiltonH.ShapiroandEmma BinderShapiro.Hegrewupin Bethesda,Md.,andgraduatedfrom WaltWhitmanHighSchool.After highschool,heattendedSyracuseUniversity.

Hewasajackofalltradesandafter discoveringthegameofcornhole,decidedhecouldbuildqualityboardsand Adirondackchairs,andmakealiving sellingthem.Withthat,Delaware

Cornholewasborn,andhesawhis businessflourish.

In2015,hemovedDelawareCornholeintoSouthernDelawareSignsin Lewes.Itwastherehedevelopedaclose andlastingfriendshipwithD.J.Baker, ShawnMurphyandC.J.Jarrell.The lengthsthefourwenttowithpractical jokeswasunmatched,andtherewas neveradullmomentwhentheywere together.Itwastherehewasgiventhe nickname“Cornholio,”anditstuck.

Shapiroenjoyedplayinginleagues aroundSussexCountywithhisclose friends.Hecouldalwaysbefoundon ThursdaynightsatDuffy’sTavern(unlessthetemperaturedroppedbelow60 F.—hewaswell-knownforhisdisdain ofcoldweather).Itwastherehemet manyotherclosefriendsanddiscovered hewasanamazingplayer,andaneven betteronewithafewBuschbeersin him.

He spentmanyyearscoachingthe IndianRiverHighSchoolbaseball team.HewasanavidWashingtonNationalsfanandespeciallyenjoyed watchinghisCanadianFootballteam, theEdmontonEskimos,play.

Shapiroissurvivedbyhiswife,Ann Maher-ShapiroofRehobothBeach, Del.;stepdaughter,SavannahMaher; herson,Kaiden;stepsonRyanFlood; andhissister,EllenShapiroofSan Francisco,Calif.Hewasanactivefather figuretoCurtisHarne(andhiswife, Emily),andtheirchildrenBrooke,LelandandJulian,aswellastoAmanda Diehlandherfamily.Heleavesbehind ahostoffriends,includingHamish McCallum,hislifelongbuddyandpartnerincrime,whoaredeeplysaddened byhispassing.

Therewillbenoformalfuneralor service.Shapirowouldhavehatedthat. Therewillbeacelebrationoflifefor himatalaterdate.Inthemeantime,the familysuggestedpeopleraiseacold Buschbeer(orawarmone,asShapiro

BySgt.IndiaSturgis, PublicInformationOfficer DelawareStatePolice

Thecalendaryear2023marksthe 100thanniversaryoftheDelawareState Police.Whileouragencyhasexistedfor morethan100years,itwasnotuntil 1923thatitbecameafull-servicepolice agency.Thisagencyhasevolvedsince theonsetofitshumblebeginningsand hasstrengthenedoverthecourseof those100-plusyears.

WiththecreationoftheStateHighwayCommissionin1917,amovement begantocreateastatewidepolicing forcethatwouldfocusonthestate’s growingroadwayinfrastructure,andin 1919,theStateHighwayPolice,theprecursortotheStatePolice,wasformed. Thefour“officers”originallyassignedto theStateHighwayPolicepatrolledthe highwaysofthestateyear-roundonmotorcyclesandwereknownasthe“Four Horsemen.”

By1923,thegrowingconsensuswas thatthescopeoftheStateHighwayPoliceneededtobeexpanded.OnApril28, 1923,legislationwaspassedbytheGeneralAssemblythatledtothecreationof aStatePoliceforceundertheauthority oftheStateHighwayCommission.

Initsearliestyears,theStatePolice forcefocusedon“speedingcarsof35 milesperhourandrovingbandsoftroublemakersandbootleggers.”Thisexpandedfocusonareasofconcern, beyondmereenforcementofhighway laws,servesasthefoundationofthefullserviceagencytheDelawareStatePolice istoday.

AfterthecreationoftheStatePolice force,many“firsts”soonfollowed.By 1925,fourdogsweredonatedtoserveas securityforthestations.Thosedogsultimatelylaidthefoundationforwhat wouldbecometheagency’sfirstcanine units.

Whiletheagency’stoppriorityremainedtrafficsafety,theresponsibilities oftheDSPincreasedastheGreatDepressioncausedaninfluxincriminalactivity.Theagencysoonbecamefocused

onthefts,aswellasthesaleandimport ofalcoholicbeverages.

Bythelate1930s,policestationshad beenestablishedinallthreecounties. Withthatcamethepurchaseofthefirst setofpatrolvehiclesin1935andthe purchaseofpoliceradio-transmitting equipmentin1936.By1938,theDSP hadestablishedacivilianworkforceto managesomeoftheday-to-dayadministrativedutiesofthedepartment.This provedtobeanextremelyvaluablemove fortheStatePolice,asitallowedmore timefortheofficerstopatroltheroads ofDelawareandkeepthecitizenrysafe

Inthe1940s,inconjunctionwiththe DelawareAssociationofChiefsofPolice,theDSPestablishedasummer youthcampinSussexCounty.Asa mechanismfor1940s-eramentorship, thiscamp,laternamedCampBarnes,

hascontinuouslyservedthousandsof girlsandboysthroughoutthestatefor oversevendecades.Tothisday,Camp Barnescontinuestohelpdevelopinitiativeandleadershipskillswithinour Delawareyouth,whilesimultaneously fosteringtrustinlawenforcementprofessionals.

Bythe1960s,theStatePoliceexpandeditsrolebyacquiringitsfirst fixed-wingaircraft.Intheyearstofollow,thenewlyformedAviationSection expandedtoincludeseveralhelicopters. Atthattime,helicoptersweresuggested tobeusedfortrafficcontrolandemergencies.Today,theunithasmanyfunctions,whichincludeprovidingrapid transportofcriticallysickorinjuredpersonstomedicalfacilitiesandsupporting lawenforcementgroundpersonnelin theapprehensionofcriminalsuspects.

Duringthissameperiod,DSPtook significantstepstowardbreakingseveral barriersbyeffectivelyrecruitingandhiringqualityminorityapplicants.These stepsledtothehiringofthefirst AfricanAmericantrooperin1969and thefirstfemaletrooperin1976.Today, thecompositionoftheDelawareState Police,bothcivilianandsworn,contains womenandmenfromvirtuallyallethnic,religiousandculturalbackgrounds. WhiletheDSPhassignificantly evolved,wecontinuetostrivetoward hiringadiverseandincreasinglycapable workforce!

Inmorerecentyears,theevolutionof theStatePolicehascontinuedandhas positionedtheDSPtotrulyserveasa full-servicelawenforcementagency.

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Thisevolutionhasledtotheincorporationof“stateoftheart”technology,new unitsfocusedoncybercrime,criminal analyticsandmuchmore.Presentlycapableofsecuringthesafetyofthestate byland,airandsea,thankstothecreationofafull-timeMaritimeUnitseveralyearsago,theciviliansandtroopers withintheDSPtakegreatprideinsettingthestandardformodern-daylaw enforcement.

Whileweareexcitedtocelebrateour first100yearsofservicetotheFirst State,weareevenmoreexcitedtosee whatthefuturehasinstoreforour agency.Inallways,DelawareStatePolicetroopersareproudtoprovideprofessional,competent,andcompassionate lawenforcementservicestothecitizens andvisitorsofDelaware24hoursaday and365daysayear.Aswebeginour nextcenturyofservice,theDelaware StatePolicecontinuestoenhanceitsapproachestointelligence-ledpolicing, communityengagement,andanoverall commitmenttodedicatedservices.

Throughout2023,therewill bethree publiceventsthatwillbeheldtocommemorateourhistoricmilestone.A 100thAnniversaryTributewillbeheld atLegislativeHallinDoveronFriday, April28,2023.OnSaturday,June17, 2023,a100thAnniversaryCarShow& CommunityShowcasewillbeheldat theHeadquarterscomplexinDover. Thefinalpubliceventwillbethe100th Anniversary5KinDeweyBeach,which willtakeplaceonSaturday,Sept.23, 2023.

OneofthemanywaystheStatePolicewill bemarkingthishistoricanniversaryisthroughthedeploymentof “retro”patrolvehiclesthroughout2023. Severalmodern-daypolicevehicleswith historicalmarkingswillbepatrollingthe entiretyofthestatewhilepayingrespect

tothemanyproudwomenandmenwho previouslyworetheuniformofa DelawareStatePolicetrooperandestablishedthefoundationthatcurrenttrooperscontinuetobuildupon.

Ifyouwanttobecomepartofthe DelawareStatePolice’snextcenturyof service,pleasevisitourrecruitingwebsite toBecomeaTrooperorBecomeaDSP Civilian.Ifyoucannotjoinoursworn or civilianranks,pleaseconsidersupporting ouragency’slegacywithdonationstoeitherCampBarnesortheDelawareState PoliceMuseum.Youcanalsovisitthe CampBarneswebsiteathttps://campbarnes.net/anddonatedirectlytothem. Contributionstobothentitiescanalso bemadeviaU.S.MailsenttoDelaware StatePolice,P.O.Box430,Dover,DE 19903-0430.

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January5

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attend inperson,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,and registrationisrequiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orcall(302)858-5518.

January6

CashBingo— TheBishopvilleVolunteerFire departmentAuxiliarywillbeholdingitsannualCashbingoeventatthemainstation. Thecostis$30inadvance,or$35atthe door.Therearefourearly-birdgames,beginningat5:45p.m.;20regularcash games,twospecials,ajackpotanda 50/50.Doorsopenat5p.m.Foodand beveragesareavailableforpurchase.For reservations,call(619)922-9950.

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclass at SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookClubmeetsthefirstFridayof themonthat1p.m.todiscussafiction, nonfictionorclassictitle.Thismonth’s bookisAnnPatchett’s“TheDutchHouse.” Copiesofthebookwil lbeavailableatthe library.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

January7

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday

ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary willbehostingacraftsessionatnoon whereparticipantswillbemakingafamily “IHaveaDream”craft.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

OutdoorsmanMarketplace— TheMillville FireCompany’sOutdoorsmanMarketplace willtakeplacefrom7a .m.to3p.m.atthe firehall.Therewillbefishing,huntingand boatingdisplays,alongwithraffles,door prizesandfood.Admissionis$5.

January8

ChristmasCelebration— PrinceGeorge’s ChapelwillhostitsOldeChristmasMusical Celebrationat1:30p.m.Thisissponsored bytheFriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapel, andtherewillbeaspecialchoralconcert bySingersofNote,thechorusofthesouth coastalDelawareAARPchapter.A$5donationisrequestedperpersonat thedoor, butnodonationisaskedofchildren12 andyounger.Alldonationswillbenefitthe Chapel.Formoreinformation,callVickieat (302)732-3824orJoAnnat(302)7326340.

January9

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

PuzzlesandColoring— SouthCoastalLi-

NewshowatGalleryOneis‘Artist’sChoice’

GalleryOne’snewshow, “Artist’sChoice,”willbeon viewJan.5throughFeb.28.

“InDecember,ourpatrons selectedourtheme,butfor ournewestshow,eachartistis choosingtheirownfavorite painting,”representativessaid, addingthatthegalleryartists “feelthatthisgivestheviewer theopportunitytopeerinside theuniqueinspirationsthat eachartistbringstotheirartwork.”

Theartistsseemedtofall intooneoftwocamps:either longingfor,andreminiscing about, summer;orappreciatingthequietjoysofthebeach inwinter.

ArtistLauraHickmanrepresentsthelatterwithher pastelpainting“#2Lifeguard Stand,”symbolizingthat yearning.

“DuringWintermonths,it isnicetorememberthebeach inwarmerweather.This imagewasfromabeautiful morninginearlyJune,before thesummercrowds.”

ArtistMaryBodeByrd’s mixed-mediapainting“Beach People”bringstheviewer backtothebeachatthepeak of theseason.

“Mywhimsicalpeopleare theearlyfolkstothebeach, gettingaspotevenbeforethe lifeguardsarrive!”

“Regatta,”anacrylicpaintingbyartistJoyceCondry, bringsbackmemoriesof summersinAnnapolis,sitting onthedockwatchingsailboat racesonthebay.Thecrisp whitesailsaresetagainsta bluesky.

Formany,thebirdsthat maketheareahomeforthe wintertimeprovidecomfortandjoy overthechillymonths.LesleyMcCaskill’soilpainting“FlightPattern”is an example.

“Iliveonamarsh,andduringthis timeofyear,theskycanbecoolblues andlavenders,juxtaposedagainstthe goldenwintermarsh.Theskyisoften dottedwithformationsofgeesein flight,theirvoiceshonkinginrhythm astheyflyoverhead.”

ArtistEileenOlsonenjoysthat rhythmaswell,inheracrylicpainting, “Cacophony.”Sheillustratedthedelightthewinterfriendsbringherall season.

“WhenIamoutdoors,Ihearand seethemeverywhereIgo,anditis suchajoyoussight!”

AnotherisMichelleMarshall’sjocularroostersinheracrylicpainting “Cock-a-doodle-duo.”“Therooster’s

jobdoesnottakeabreakinthewinter,

ArtistDaleSheldon’sacrylicpainting“SmithIslandTranquility”offersa glimpseofthepeaceandquietthat manymissduringthehecticsummer touristseason.Somefindthecolda smallpricetopayforthathealingsolitude.

“Peacefulandquiet,theislandsin the ChesapeakeBayareknownfor

theirwatermenandseafood.While losinglandtorisingsealevels,theyare stillhostingavarietyofnesting seabirdsastheyhavefordecades.They areatreasure.”

GalleryOneisopendailyfrom10 a.m.to4p.m.,andislocatedat32AtlanticAvenue(Route26)inOcean View.Formoreinformation,call(302) 537-5055oremail art@galleryonede.com.

Astheyear2022ended,theSons &DaughtersofItalyLodge2474of OceanCity,Md.,continueditstraditionofdonatinggiftsforChristmas toless-fortunatefamilies.InDecember,fourfamilieswith16childrenreceivedanestimated100wrapped

presentsand30giftcardstolocal stores.

Thefamilieswerebeingsupported bytheSt.VincentDePaulSociety operatingthroughSt.Ann’sCatholic ChurchinBethanyBeachandSt. MaryStaroftheSea/HolySavior

ParishofOceanCity. TheSons&DaughtersofItalyis acceptingnewmembers.Visitthe websiteatsonsofitalyoceancity.com formoreinformationandamembershipapplication.

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FundForWomen acceptinggrant applicationsfor2023

TheFundforWomen(FFW)At theDelawareCommunityFoundation hasbegunacceptingapplicationsforits 2023grantscycle.AllDelawarenonprofitagencieswithprogramsbenefitingwomenandgirlsarewelcometo apply.

TheFFWacceptsapplicationsfrom nonprofit,tax-exempt,501(c)(3)organizationsforprogramsthataddressthe needsandenhancetheworthandpotentialofwomenandgirlsinDelaware byhelpingthemtoleadproductive,selfsufficientlives.TheFFW’sone-year grantoffersorganizationsanopportunitytoobtainseedmoneyforinnovative,creativeprogrammingorfunding tocontinueorexpandprogramswhere effectivenesshasbeendemonstrated. Grantswillnotbeawardedtoindividuals.

Completedapplicationsshouldbe submittedonlinebyJan.31.Thelinkto theapplicationisatwww.fundforwomende.com/grants/.Onlyonlineapplicationswillbeaccepted.

The FFWhostedtwograntapplicationworkshopstoassistorganizations inpreparingtheirapplications.Attendingtheworkshopwasoptionalandwill notaffectthegrantawards.Toviewthe grantworkshoprecordingandpresentation,aswellasthe2023grantrubric, visitwww.fundforwomende.com/grants.

SCAMPRehoboth Chorustosing

‘HoorayForHollywood!’

Movieandmusicloverscangotothe movieswiththeCAMPRehoboth ChorusinFebruary2023atEpworth UnitedMethodistChurch.The83member choruswillsaluteHollywood withhitsongsfromfavoritemovies, suchas“BreakfastatTiffany’s,”“Sister Act,”“Shrek,”“Titanic,”“LaLaLand,” “MoulinRouge,”“LionKing”andmore TheconcertwillbeunderthemusicaldirectionofMusicandArtisticDirectorDougYetterandCollaborative ArtistandAccompanistDavidZipse, andwillbeaccompaniedbyaliveband. FurtherexpertiseisprovidedbyProductionManagersLarryRosenandBarry Bugg,aswellasAssistantMusicDirectorJeffBuhrman.Thechorushasalreadybegunrehearsing.

“HoorayforHollywood!”willbeperformedatEpworthUnitedMethodist ChurchonFridayandSaturday,Feb.17 and18,2023,at7p.m.,andonSunday, Feb.18,2023,at3p.m.

Ticketsfor“HoorayforHollywood!” areavailablenowandmaybepurchased onlineatwww.camprehoboth.comorby calling(302)227-5620.

Allshowswillincludeaninterpreter forthehearing-impaired.TheEpworth venueishandicapped-accessible.

ItmaybewinterinDelaware,butinthe fictionaltownofMysticBeach,summeris stillgoingstrong!“RemindMe,”Book4in theMysticBeachFantasyRockstarRomanceseriesbylocalauthorAislinnArcher willbereleasedonFriday,Jan.6,returning readerstoanunforgettablesummeratthe Delawarebeaches,thistimethroughthe eyesofchart-toppingleadsingerDeclan Carterandhisfirstlove,chefCallie.

“Wedovedeepintourbanfantasyterritoryinthelastbook,‘SmokeontheWater,’ withbassistDavidCarterandsoundengineerPiper,whohadsomedeepanddangeroussecretsshewashiding,”Archersaid. “Thistime,we’rediggingintothesecretsof David’sbrother,Declan,who’sbeenthe band’sresidentgrump(toputitpolitely),as wellasitscockyfrontman.”

Oneofthosesecrets,Archersaid,is rootedinDeclan’sromanticpast,andisrevealedtothebandandalltheirfriendsina dramaticscenewhereheunexpectedly comesface-to-facewithhisfirstloveand realizesfatemayjusthaveofferedhima secondchanceathappiness.

“Callie’sahardnuttocrack,”Archer said.“Shewasaromanticteenagegirl who gotherheartbroken,anditwasahardlearnedlessonthatchangedwhosheis, howsheinteractswitheveryone—includingherfriends.She’sputallofherpassion intohercareer,andshe’sfinallyseeingsuccess—justintimeforDeclantoshowup againandturnitallupside-down.”

Callie’slategrandmotherwasachef,too —butonewithsomeuniqueandmagical cookingskillsthatitturnsoutCallieinherited.

“I’vebeencallinghera‘kitchen-witch,’” Archersaid.“Thinkalongthelinesof‘Like WaterforChocolate.’ButCallie’sthenonbelieveramongherfriends,sowheninexplicablethingsstarthappeninginher restaurant—rightafterDeclanstartsturningupnightlyfordinner—she’sataloss,” Archersaid.“Herfriendsaredeterminedto

AislinnArcher’sfourthbookintheMysticBeachRockstarRomanceseries,‘RemindMe,’isbeingreleasedonFriday, Jan.6.

getherstraightenedoutbeforesomething goesterriblyawry.”

Alongtheway,there’sanexploding

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Thenewfederalbudgetwillinclude fundingforaNationalFallenJournalists Memorial,accordingtotheFallenJournalistsMemorialFoundationbasedin NorthernVirginia.Maryland’slegislatorsSen.BenCardinandSen.Chris VanHollenhelpedco-sponsorthefundinglegislationandhaveledthewayin honorofthejournalistskilledattheAnnapolisCapitalGazettenewspaperwhile workingintheirnewsroomin2018.

Theideaofbuildingapermanent memorialtofallenjournalistsinWashington,D.C.,wasthebrainchildofformerCongressmanDavidDreier,who servedaschairmanofTribunePublishingCompany.Thisfoundationtofallen newspeoplewaslaunchedinJune2019,

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flambé,amealofmuskratandghostpeppers,aNSFWphoto,acookingcompetition,amagicalintervention,adrinking game,concerts,andtherevealofthesecret CallieandDeclanhavekeptfortwelve years.Andthenthere’sthesecretnoone knows—whatDeclan’sreallybeendoing duringhistimeoffduringtheband’stours.

attheone-yearanniversaryoftheCapGazettemassacreTheFallenJournalists MemorialActwassignedin2020and lastweektheAppropriationsBillprovidedfundingfortheactualremembrancemarker.

RobHiaasen,GeraldFishman,John McNamara,WendiWintersandRebecca SmithallperishedwhenJarrod Ramosbarricadedtheexitsandshot themwithashotgun.In2021,Ramos wassentencedtofivelifetermsplus345 yearsinprisonforhiscrimes,afterjurors rejectedhisinsanitydefense.

The2023OmnibusAppropriations Billincludedaprovisionapprovingthe constructionoftheFallenJournalists Memorialin“Area1,”acovetedlocation adjacenttotheNationalMallinWashington,D.C.

Sen.BenCardin,theleadSenate

“Declan’sachallengingcharacter,” Archersaid,“butmyearlyreaderswho hatedhimintheotherbookscameaway completelyenthralledwithhim.It’sjusta matterofkeepinganopenminduntilthe truthplaysoutandfatehasitswaywith thesetwo.”

Theauthorisagaindonatingaportion ofherroyaltiesfromhernewbook—this timetoSoDelCares,inhonorofthelate chefMattHaley.Archer,afull-timejournalist,saidshefirsttalkedtoHaleyin2005

sponsoroftheFallenJournalistsMemorialAct,stateduponitsenactment:“The freemedia,oneofthepillarsofournation,isunderattackfigurativelyandliterallyacrossAmerica.Toomany, includingfiveinnocentsoulslostinthe shootingattheCapitalGazetteinAnnapolis,gaveeverythingtheyhadindefenseofdemocracy,transparencyand freedom.”

“Thisnewmemorialwillhonorthe livesofthosewhodiedreportingthe newsandsupportingthemediaonbehalfoftheAmericanpeople,”said Cardin.“Itwillbeasteadfastsymbolof theirsacrificeandthefragilityofour democracy.Thosewhopersonifythe FirstAmendmentrightsgrantedto everycitizenhavemadeournation stronger.”

Inresponsetothepassageofthebill,

forastoryonhislocalrestaurantventures, andwasinspiredbyhispersonalhistory andtherootsofthephilanthropicwork thatearnedhimaJamesBeardHumanitarianAwardshortlybeforehisdeathin2014.

NextupforArcheris“SafeHarbour,” thefirstbookinherurbanfantasyseries alsosetinMysticBeachandfeaturing somecrossovercharactersfromtheromanceseries.Itwillbereleasedinearly 2023,alongwithBook5intheromance series,“MadWorld,”featuringaMUSEd

FallenJournalistsMemorialFoundation founderandchairman,theformerRep. DavidDreier,issuedthefollowingstatement:

“Thankstomyformercolleaguesfor approving,aspartofthe2023Omnibus AppropriationsBill,thelocationofthe FallenJournalistsMemorialadjacentto theNationalMallinWashington,D.C.”

“Forthepastthreeyears,sponsors BenCardin,GraceNapolitano,Tom Cole,RobPortmanandChrisVan Hollenhaveledthiseffort.Thiswill allowustobuildthememorialatthe centerofthenation’scapital.Itwill commemorateourcountry’scommitmenttoafreepressbyhonoringjournalistswhohavesacrificedtheirlives.This memorialwilleducateandinspirecurrentandfuturegenerationstocome.”

drummerRhys“TheMadman”Madigan. AllofthebookscanbepurchasedonAmazon.comasKindlee-booksandarefreeto readforKindleUnlimitedsubscribers.Paperbackeditionsofbooksintheseriesare alsoavailableonline,aswellasthroughindependentbookstores.

Formoreinformation,includingaseries prequelnovellathat’sfreetonewsletter subscribers,visittheauthor’swebsiteat AislinnArcher.com.

MysteryBookSaleatLewesPublicLibraryonJan.13-14

TheFriendsoftheLewesPublicLibrarywillhostabooksalefeaturing hundredsofmysterytitlesonFriday, Jan.13,from4to6p.m.,andSaturday, Jan.14,from10a.m.to2p.m.,atthelibrary,111AdamsAvenue,Lewes.

Theeventwillincludemorethan 1,500mystery,thrillerandsuspense novelsforhalf-offinternetprices.Also availableatthesale—andthroughout themonthofJanuary—isaspecial10percent-off-all-DVDsoffer,aswellasa bargainselectionof$1nonfictionaudio and videodiscs.

“Thissaleoffersgreatdealsand thrillingtitlesforourcustomers,”said CandaceVessella,presidentofFriends oftheLewesPublicLibrary.“Andwe

arethrilledthattheproceedswillgotowardpurchasingnewmaterialsforthe library.”

Admissiontothesaleisfree,andall arewelcome.Creditcardswillbeacceptedforpurchasesof$10ormore. ProceedsbenefittheFriendsofthe LewesPublicLibrary.

TheFriendsoftheLewesPublicLibraryisa501(c)(3)organizationdedicatedtosupportingtheLewesPublic Library,itsservices,andprograms throughvariousactivities,including fundraisingevents,volunteersupport, programmingsupport,andbooksales. Formoreinformation,visit lewes.lib.de.us.

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braryishostingfunpassiveactivitiesfor adults.Theycurrentlyhaveanadultcoloringstation,jigsawpuzzles,crosswords, Sudokuandwordfinds.Participationis free,andregistrationisnotrequired.

JewelryMakingWorkshop— South CoastalLibraryishostingRiaCarraro,who willleadajewelry-makingworkshopat10 a.m.Thisisforbeginners,andparticipants willbemakingclay-basednecklaces.Registrationislimitedandrequired.Online registrationi savailableat southcoastal.lib.de.us,oryoucancall (302)858-5518.

HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevelsat1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

January10

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.

TravelExpo— CHEERishostingitssecond annualTravelExpoattheWarrenL.and CharlesC.AllenJr.CHEERCommunity CenterinGeorgetownfrom5to7p.m.The eveningwillfeaturesamplesofthecuisine ateachdestinationtowhichtripsarebeing offered.Representativeswillalsobethere

toansweranyquestionsyoumighthave abouttheitineraryandcost. Doorprizes willbeofferedthroughouttheevening.Advancereservationsarerequiredat$5per person,andtheycanbeobtainedbycontactingRobinGreeneat rgreene@cheerde.comor(302)853-4199. Noticketswillbesoldatthedoor.

MeetYouriPad/iPhone— SouthCoastal Libraryishostingaverybasicintroductory classonknowingyouriPadoriPhone,led byexpertTomKinsella,at10a.m.Bring fully-chargeddevicesandyourAppleID andpassword.Registrationislimi tedand required,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

StepBackinTime— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingabookclubfocusingonhistoricalfictionat2p.m.Thismonth,theywill bediscussingSadeqaJohnson’s“Yellow Wife.”Registrationisappreciated,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

PAWSforReading— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingPAWSforReadingat4p.m. Well-trainedteamsofdogsandow ners provideasupportiveandfunwayforkids togainconfidenceinreadingaloud.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Thisisfor ages5andolder.Registrationisrequired, andavailablebycalling(302)858-5518.

YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingasix-weekcoursefor yogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m. Whetheryouareyoungorold,overweight orfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahas thepowertocalmthemindandstr engthen thebody.Youcanpayadrop-inpriceof $10,or$50forthewholesix-weekcourse

andgetonefreeclass.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

NutritionClass— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostinganutritionclassat3p.m.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p.m.programthatallowsparticipantstoreadaloudtoafurry, f riendlytherapycompa niontohelpinspirealoveofreading.Thisissponsored byPAWSforPeople.Registrationisrequired,andreadersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

January11

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m. Thisisasocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderie amongtheirmembersthroughmonthly lunchmeetingsthatf eatureengaging speakers.Formoreinformation,visit shoredemocrats.com.

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

TerrapinTalk— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingtheDelawareSeashoreStatePark at10a.m.,wheretheywi llpresentapro-

wasn’tpicky)inhishonor,“andifyou haven’tbeenvaccinatedforCOVIDor theflu,pleasedoso.”

Arrangementshavebeenentrusted toParsellFuneralHomes&Crematorium,Atkins-LodgeChapel,Lewes, Del.Shapiro’slifememorialwebpage andhisvirtualguestbookareonlineat www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

MaritaA.Snore,87

MaritaA.Snore,87,ofOceanView, Del.,passedawayonSunday,Dec.25, 2022.ShewasborninRiga,Latvia,on May17,1935,toJanisE.SnoreandElfride(Sperijs)Snore.

Alongwithhertwinsister,Renate,and theirmotherandfather,shefledtheir homecountrybeforeWorldWarII.They ownedastoreinSloka,Latvia,andhadto

leaveeverythingexceptforwhatthey couldcarry.TheyleftbytraintoGermany and,finally,in1951,movedtotheU.S.

SnorelivedinPottstown,Pa.,before relocatingtoOceanView.Sheheldseveraljobsbutwasknownforbeingatalentedseamstress.

WhenrelocatingtoOceanView,she helpedfarmthelandsandraisedchickens. Sheandhercompanion,Talivaldis Berzinss,developedwhatwasoncethe farmintoahousingdevelopmentcalled OceanWayEstates.

Snorewasprecededindeathbyher companion,TalivaldisBerzins,and leavesbehindhertwinsister,Renate PaukstsofOceanView,Del.,anda niece,AnitaSmawley,andherhusband, Whitmore,alsoofOceanView.

Agravesideservicewillbeheldata laterdate.Condolencescanbesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JohnEdmund‘Jack’Woolbert,89

JohnEdmund“Jack”Woolbert,89,of Millsboro,Del.,formerlyofSewell,N.J., passedawaypeacefullyonThursday, Dec.29,2022,atthehomeofhisson, JamesWoolbert,andundertheloving careofVitasHospice.Hewasbornin Camden,N.J.,onApril12,1933,tothe lateJohnandBettyAnnWoolbert.

HewasagraduateofAudubonHigh Schoolandimmediatelyenteredthe U.S.Navyforfouryears,andthen workedforPepsi-Cola,laterbecominga unioncarpenteruntilheretiredand movedtoDelaware.Helovedboating andfishing,spendingtimewithhissisterandfamilyeverysummer,workingin theyard,woodworkinginhisgarage, watchinghisgreat-grandson’ssporting eventsandspendingtimewithhisextendedWestfamily.

Woolbertwasprecededindeathby hiswifeof62years,Joan.Heissur-

vivedbyhissonJackandhiswife,Carolann;sonJimandhiswife,Chris;sister,BettyAnn;granddaughterJill Burgerandherhusband,Michaeland great-grandchildrenTylerandZachary; grandsonMarkAvisandhiswife, Meghan,andgreat-granddaughter Avery;manyniecesandnephews;his “adopted”West-Rohlfingfamily;and extendedfamilyandfriends.

Aservicewillbeheldat11a.m.on Tuesday,Jan.10,2023,attheVeterans MemorialChapelat11a.m.Burialwill beprivate,attheDelawareVeterans MemorialCemeteryinMillsboro,Del. (Everyonewhoplanstoattendtheservice willneedtomeetatthefuneral homeandthenwilltraveltoDelaware VeteranCemeterytogether.)Inlieuof flowers,donationsmaybemadein memoryofJackWoolberttoVitasHospice,100CommerceDrive,Suite302, Newark,DE,19713.

$1,445.

gramforkids5andyoungerondiamondbackterrapinsandtheirhabitatneeds,life cycle,andwhat’sbeingdonetohelpthem throughhabitatrestorationprograms.Registrationisnotrequired.

SeniorMedicarePatrol— SouthCoastal Libraryishostingameetingonlearning aboutMedicareinthelobbyofthefacility between1:30and3:30p.m.

TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingaTrueCrimeClubmeetingat2 p.m.ThemurderofBettyGorewillbediscussedduri ngthismeeting,andJimAtkinsonandJohnBloom’s“EvidenceofLove” issuggestedreading.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

BabyBees— EveryWednesday, Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsold at10:30a.m.Comelistentostories, songsandengagewithotherbabies. Registrationisrequired.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

FamilyLineDancing— FrankfordPublic Libraryishostingafreefamilyline-dancingclassat5:30p.m.Learndancesteps, workonflexibilityandburnsomecalories.Toregister,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

January12

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and

meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.o rgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

NARFEMeets— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonatnoonatthe1776Steakhouse inMidwayCenter.Thereisachoiceof threeentrees,plusdessert.Thecostis $19perperson,whichincludesgratuities, andpaymentistakenatarrival.Reservationsmustbemadeby5p.m.onThursday, Jan.5.Formoreinformation,emaillocal ChapterPresidentBillJenkinsatbill.jenkins1@verizon.net.

F reeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attend inperson,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,and registrationisrequiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orcall(302)858-5518.

ArmchairTraveler:Egypt— TomKinsella willdiscusshisrecentjour neytoEgyptat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Youmay participateinpersonorviaZoom(Meeting ID:82561138268Passcode:029000). Registrationisappreciated,availableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

WinterBirds&Migration— R.O.O.T.S. Youthdevlopmentwillpresentinformation onlocalwinterbirdsandbirdmigration andfunbirdfactsatSouthCoastalLibrary at5p.m.Thegroupwillalsobemaking treatsforlocalwinterbirds.Thisisfor elementary-agechildren.Registrationispre-

ferred,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m. forastorytimesessionforages3-4,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy T hereisalsoacraft,andanopportunity toengagewithotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.

Supe rLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat1p.m. forastorytimesessionforages5-7,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy. T hereisalsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

TeenDIYMakerspace— FrankfordPublic LibraryishostingaTeenDIYMakerspace at5:30p.m.,andparticipantswillbe makinghotchocolateinajar.Formore i nformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.

January13

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

FridayMatinee— Frank fordPublicLibrary ishostingamatineeat1p.m.,andthe weeklyfeaturesareamixofadult,children andfamilymovies.Formoreinformation, visitthematfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

January14

DenimandDiamonds— Contractorsfora CauseishostingDenimandDiamonds RampitUpforAccessibilityProgram FundraiseratHarvestTideRestaurantin BethanyBeachfrom6to10p.m.Tickets cost$125each,andincludesachampagnereception,four-coursedinne r,live musicanddancingfeaturingMonkeePaw. Therewillalsobeasilentauction.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineatcontractorsforacause.org.

LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’sLego Clubwillmeetat11a.m.Legosanda themewillbeprovided,andthisisforages

6-10.Registrationisencouragedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.

SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary willbehos tingyogaforadultsatnoon.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

January16

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

January17

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.

January18

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

January19

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)9270050.

January21

CapitalRingersOrientation— TheCapital Ringersareholdinganorientationfor ringersofanylevelwhocanreadmusicat Conley’sUnitedMethodistChurchat9a.m. Thegroupisalso lookingfornon-ringers, too,particularlyvideoproductionvolunteers.Registrationisrequired,andavail-

ableatjudy.peterson@cpitalringers.net.

January23

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

PuzzlesandColoring— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingfunpassiveactivitiesfor adults.Theycurrentlyhaveanadultcoloringstation,jigsawpuzzle s,crosswords, Sudokuandwordfinds.Participationis free,andregistrationisnotrequired.

January24

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.

January25

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefight-

erswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegion Post166on23rdStreetatnoon.Any MarinesandNavyCorpsmenwhohav e servedintheCorps,livinginWorcester orSussexCounties,arewelcometojoin tomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningtheorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethrough camaraderieandvolunteerism.Formore information,call(410)430-7181oremail websergeant@firststatemarines.org.

BenefitforLocalFamily— FinsAleHouse &RawBarwillhostafundraiserforthe Samplefamily,wholosttheirhometoa fireinearlyDecember.Theeventruns from 5to9p.m.,andFinswilldonateaportion oftheproceedsfromfoodanddrink,and allproceedsfromtheraffleswillgodirectly tothefamily.

January30

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

PuzzlesandColoring— SouthCoastalLibraryishostin gfunpassiveactivitiesfor adults.Theycurrentlyhaveanadultcoloringstation,jigsawpuzzles,crosswords, Sudokuandwordfinds.Participationis free,andregistrationisnotrequired.

January31

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkb ookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.

February1

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

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat S outhCoastalLibraryfrom7to8:30p.m. Formoreinformation,call(302)364-5830, orvisitonlineatdeldems38.org.

February4

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLe wesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhis-

toriclewes.org.

DancetheNightAway— TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubishosting“Dancethe NightAway—MusicFromthe’50sand Beyond,”attheMillvillefirehallfrom7to 10p.m.RadioDJRickRockfrom94.3 WYBGinNewJerseywillbeleadingthe tunes.Dressycasual,orafavorite-era dress.Thecostis$25perpersonthrough Eventbr ite,andtheeventisBYOB.There willalsobea50/50raffle,andsnacksfor purchase.

February6

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

February7

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian Churchwillbethelocationforthenext meetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Themeetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassing thedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.

FRIDAY

9 p.m. on & WBOC Fire

Country

Every rescue is an opportunity for disaster. An internal investigation is launched after a difficult rescue went awry and a life was lost, in the winter premiere episode “No Good Deed.” Just who, if anyone, is at fault? The series stars Max Thieriot, Billy Burke, Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, Stephanie Arcila, Jordan Calloway and Jules Latimer.

SATURDAY

8 p.m. on 6

LIFE

Movie: Reba McEntire’s The Hammer

Kim Wheeler (Reba McEntire) is one of the few traveling judges left in America. After the reigning judge passes away under suspicious circumstances, Kim finds herself covering a circuit that stretches between Las Vegas and Reno — a rugged, often desolate area where anything and everything can happen. With gavel in hand, she lays down the law with a no-nonsense brand of justice, that quickly earns her the nickname “The Hammer” in this 2023 mystery.

5 a.m. on ,

WCPB

ACL 8th Annual Hall of Fame Honors Sheryl Crow

There’s no doubt that an “Austin City Limits” Hall of Fame taping is something special. Legends being saluted by their peers and fans always makes for an emotional, exciting evening. This time around the “ACL” stage honors Austin music icon Joe Ely and superstar singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow. The new special features a deep dive into each artist’s work, highlighted by extended tributes, allowing the guest performers to share personal stories about their connection for a very special night.

8 p.m.

SUNDAY

on % FOX µ WTXF

Alert: Missing Persons Unit

Police officers Jason Grant (Scott Caan) and his ex-wife Nikki Batista’s (Dania Ramirez) work in the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit (MPU). Each heartpounding, life-or-death search for a missing person tugs at their heartstrings as they continue their personal quest to find out the truth about their long-lost son in this new series. This procedural drama also stars Adeola Role, Ryan Broussard and Graham Verchere.

9

p.m.

on ¨ AMC

Mayfair Witches

Neurosurgeon Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) discovers she is the unlikely heir to

a family of witches in New Orleans who are guided by a spirit called Lasher (Jack Huston). The arrival of Rowan into the family makes her the 13th witch and completes the coven, making Rowan the key, as she contends with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations in the series premiere episode “The Witching Hour.” The series is based on the novels “Lives of the Mayfair Witches” by Anne Rice.

MONDAY

7 p.m. on < ESPN 7:45 p.m. on = ESPN2 CFP National Championship

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is the setting as the winners of the Fiesta (TCU or Michigan) and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (Georgia or Ohio State) square off in the CFP National Championship game. In last year’s contest, the Georgia Bulldogs came away with their first national title in 41 years and fourth overall after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18.

8 p.m.

on

& WBOC NCIS

It’s a triple threat, as for the first time the NCIS universe brings together “NCIS,” “NCIS: Hawaii” and NCIS: Los Angeles” in a special three-hour crossover. The opening episode “Too Many Cooks,” centers around a case to take down a mysterious hitman. Team members from the different NCIS divisions come together in Washington, D.C., to celebrate a beloved professor who taught multiple members of each of the squads. The professor is found dead of an apparent suicide, but his former students suspect foul play. Vanessa Lachey and Noah Mills guest star.

TUESDAY

8 p.m. on & WBOC FBI

Bell (Missy Peregrym), “OA” (Zeeko Zaki), Valentine (Jeremy Sisto) and Castille (Alana De La Garza) must jump into action when JOC analyst Kelly Moran (Taylor Anthony Miller) is taken hostage by unknown assailants in the winter premiere episode “Heroes.” John Boyd, Katherine Renee Turner, Vedette Lim, James Chen and Roshawn Franklin also star.

8 p.m. on + WBAL 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards

One of the few awards ceremonies to recognize both motion picture and television achievements, the Golden Globes are watched in more than 220 countries and territories around the world. Jerrod Carmichael will helm this year’s three-hour telecast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. “The Banshees of Inisherin” leads the film nominees, while “Abbott Elementary” is the most-nominated TV series.

WEDNESDAY

8 p.m. on % FOX µ WTXF Name That Tune

Can you name that song in three notes? You can test your musical knowledge alongside a list of celebrities as a new round of this hit show returns with host Jane Krakowski.

Season 3 brings a host of famous faces including Olympic medalist Adam Rippon, professional wrestler Chris Jericho, comedian Craig Ferguson and actor Jack McBrayer. Other upcoming matchups include skating icons Johnny Weir vs. Tara Lipinski, singers Jordan Sparks vs. Clay Aiken, and actresses Tisha Campbell vs. Elizabeth Berkley Lauren.

9 p.m. on & WBOC

Lingo

RuPaul Charles brings his one-of-a-kind personality to this clever, competitive and unpredictable new game show where teams of two face off in fast-paced puzzle rounds to guess letters that reveal seemingly simple words. At the end of each one-hour episode, filled with hilarious commentary and gameplay, the two winning teams will make it through to a nerve-racking final showdown where one team will walk away with an additional big cash prize.

THURSDAY

8 p.m. on I HGTV Christina in the Country

She made a name for herself flipping houses in Southern California. Now, real estate expert and designer Christina Hall is expanding her design business across the country and putting down roots at her second home, a Tennessee farm, in this docuseries premiere. In each of the six one-hour episodes, Christina will create breathtaking renovations for eager clients and make even more life-long memories with her children and new husband, Josh Hall.

YearinReview

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theyear2022inIndianRiver HighSchoolathleticswashighlighted byitsshareofpleasantsurprisesand outstandingeffortsinbothvictoryand defeat.

Weproudlycelebrate2022witha lookbackattheachievementsofeach IRHSgirls’andboys’team.

WinterSportsSeason

Boys’basketball

HeadcoachDevinMann’smen wonfourofitslastsixgames,includingthefinaltworegularseasoncontestsagainstSussexAcademyand SussexCentral.However,theIndians (10-10overalland7-8Henlopen Conferenceaction)justbarelymissed theplayoffs.JuniorswingmanBrendonBradfordledtheteaminscoring witha17ppgaverage,whilesophomoreRashadHopkinsledthesquad inreboundingwithanaverageoffour grabspergame.

Girls’basketball

HeadcoachRogerClay’ssquadintroducedtheoutstandingtalentsof freshmanMyaWhittingdon.Thetalentedguardledtheteaminscoring witha13ppgaverage.TheIndians finishedat4-16overalland4-14in HenlopenConferenceplay.

UnifiedBasketball

SecondyearheadcoachSam O’ShieldsledtheIndianstothe DIAAstateplayoffsfortheirfourth straightyear.TheIndiansdefeated WilliamPenninthefirstround,2922asseniorsMattEngelandReece Stonecontributed11andninepoints. respectively.IndianRiverlost25-21in thesecondroundtoeventualstate champDover.Stoneledthe5-3Indianswith14pointsagainsttheSenators.

Boys’wrestling

HeadcoachJeffWindish’s wrestlerscompiledanimpressive10-4 mark,losingtoLaurel60-9inthe DIAAquarterfinals.SeniorheavyweightT.J.Burkebroughta34-0 recordintothestateindividualchampionshipagainstCapeHenlopenseniorLucasRuppert.WithBurke nursinga2-1leadheadingintotriple overtime,therefereeassesseda stallingpenaltyonT.J.with:07left. ThearbiterlatergrantedRuppertan escapepenaltywithjust:01leftonthe

clock,earningtheCapewrestlerthe goldmedal.BurkeisafreshmanstudentandfootballplayeratLehigh UniversityinBethlehem,Pennsylvania.

Girls’Swimming

HeadcoachDanaSchaeferledthe 2022Indianstoa7-4record(6-4in conferencecompetition).AttheHenlopenConferencemeetonFeb.12,the girlswerefifthoverallwith212 points.Inthe200-medleyrelay,junior JordanGonzalezswamthe50backstrokeportionasecondfasterthanher

previousbesttime.Sophomore Elly Moore’sbreaststrokesplitinthesame relaywas3.5secondsfaster,followed byjuniorKendraAukland’s50butterflythatwastwosecondsfaster.FreshmanMichaelaMcDowell’sfreestyle wasalsoasecondfaster.IntheDIAA statemeetonFeb.22and26,the400relayquartetofGonzalez,McDowell, sophomoreBrynnCrandelland Scharpcamewithinafewsecondsof theschoolrecord.JuniorBellaScharp swamaneffective200freestylethat wasclosetoherqualifyingtime.

Accoladesforachievement

GoalkeeperKelley,IRboys’soccereachsetnewschoolrecordwitheightstraightshutouts

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hedidn’thearthebulletemerging fromthecooldarkness.

Buthecertainlydidseeit.

ThemissileoffthefootofCaesar RodneysoccerstandoutDerek Hawkinsemanatedfromjustinside the18-yardline.Ontheeveningof Sept.27,theshooter’sintendeddestinationwastheIndianRivergoal’s interiorbehindsophomoregoalkeeperKaiKelley.

Forasplitsecond,itappearedthat Hawkinswouldbetheheroofthe night,thathisnamewouldappearin thebold-facedheadlinefont.He wouldbecelebratedastheplayer whodecidedawell-playedscoreless tiewhilepreventingtheIndiansfrom settinganewconsecutiveshutout record.

Butthe5-foot-6Kelleyhad workedtoohard,makingsevenearliersavesagainstCaesarRodney,a big-schoolsoccerpowerandperennialHenlopenConferenceNorth Divisionchampions.

Kelleyrespondedasquicklyashis musclememoryandexperience wouldenablehim.

Thecrucialfootsavethathemade —admittedlyhistougheststopof thenight—washisseconddeflectionofaRiders’blastinthefinal threeminutesofregulation.

Itpreservedaspecialmomentfor teammateJordanIllian,whowould scoreanimprobablehighlightreelworthy“BenditlikeBeckham” game-winninggoalfourminutesinto thefirstovertimesession.The1-0 victoryalsotiedschoolandindividualrecordsforconsecutive“clean sheets”atfive.

TheIndians—andKelley— wentontosetanewschoolrecord, witheightconsecutiveshutouts,after addingthreemorewhitewashes,at DelmarandDelmarvaChristian,and athomeagainstSussexCentral.

GoalkeeperKelleywasquickto credithisteammates—“Kelley’sZeroes”—fortheirstellarplayand hardworkinthedefensivezoneand throughmidfield.

“My‘backfour,’”Kellysaid,consistsofseniorsCalebGalbreath, EvanPetersonandParkerSteeleand juniorLukeVeirs.“Allofthemare verystrongindividualswhoprovide mewithsafetyandstrength.They areoneofthemanyreasonsthatwe wonthegameatCaesarRodney.

“Andourmidfield,”hesaidofthe groupthatincludesIllian,junior

CoastalPoint•Filephoto

IndianRivergoalkeeperKaiKelleymakesadivingsaveagainstLaurellastyear.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

ThevisitingWoodbridgegirls’ basketballteamusedarelentless pressingdefenseandacontinuous offensiveattacktosnapIndian River’stwo-gamewinningstreak.

TheBlueRaiders(5-1overall,4-0 HenlopenConference)upendedthe hostIndians(2-5overall,2-4HenlopenConference)byan84-21count onTuesday,Jan.3.

“Weplayedaroughgameriddled withturnovers,”saidIRheadcoach RogerClay.“Wefellhardtoavery defensivelytoughWoodbridge team.”

SophomoreguardMyaWhittingtonledtheGreen&Goldwith10 points.Freshmancenter/forwardZoe Quillenaddedfourpointsanda quartetofblockedshots.

TheBlueRaidersareranked amongthe10bestgirls’basketball teamsinthestateofDelaware.They wereledbyseniorDe’AsyaJones, whoeruptedforagame-high25 points.JuniorReghanRobinson added15points,whileseniorPayton KeelerandjuniorTiannaNealadded 13each.SeniorIyannaMims chippedinwith11points.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK!

throughonanoutsideshotfortwo points,duringthefirsthalfagainst WoodbridgeonTuesdaynight.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Seniorforward/guardBrendon Bradfordexplodedforagame-high26 pointstoleadvisitingIndianRivertoa clutch64-56triumphatWoodbridge onTuesdaynight.

ThetriumphsnappedtheIndians’ two-gamelosingstreakandevened theirHenlopenConferencerecordat22(4-2overall).

“Tonightwasagreatteamwinfor us,”saidheadcoachDevinMann. “Whatmakesmeproudisthatwewere abletowithstand”theBlueRaiders’rallies“andnotsurrenderourlead.Inparticular,”hesaid,sophomoreJaceJarmon, witheightpoints,andseniorJamie

Bender,withfivepoints,“playedexcellentgames.Itwasatotalteamwin.”

IndianRiverseniorJamaalJones added11pointswhilejuniorRashad Hopkinschippedinwith10markers.

TheIndiansstartedthegameimpressively,racingouttoa17-7leadafter onequarter.Woodbridge(2-4overall, 2-2HenlopenConference)cuttheIndianRiverdeficitto29-23atintermission.TheIndiansmaintainedcontrolof thelead,45-36afterthreequartersand finishedstrong.

BlueRaiders’sophomoreTraciJohnsonandseniorBruceMosleyledtheir team’sattackwith13pointseach.SeniorCi-AtrickStonesadded12points whilesophomoreIsaiahGilestallied11.

ZOE QUILLEN

Freshman /Girls’ Basketball

The multi-talented freshman forward/center figured prominently in the Indians’ recent two-game winning streak. Zoe chipped in with five points along with several key blocks (she’s averaging one per game) and rebounds in each of IR’s victories. Indian River won its first game of the season, 49-26 at Seaford on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Two days later, they defeated visiting Milford, 36-27, improving their record to 2-3 in Henlopen Conference play.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

The2022-2023IndianRiverHigh SchoolUnifiedbasketballteamwill havenewleadership.

First-yearheadcoachJamaalBivens andassistantLoriannSentmanaretakingthehelmfromSamO’Shields,who ledtheIndianstoa5-3won-lostmark andthesecondroundoftheDIAA stateplayoffsayearago.

BivensandSentman,whohave helpedpreviousIRUnifiedhoops teams,willbeassistedbyTana

Boys’Swimming

HeadcoachColinCrandellled the2022Indianstoa7-4record(6-4 inconferencecompetition).Atthe HenlopenConferencemeetonFeb. 12,theboyswerefourthoverallwith 210points.JuniorShaneHallearned twoindividualmedalsandanotherin arelayevent.Hallplacedthirdinthe 200freestyleandwassecondinthe 100butterflyevent.Healsoswama legfortheIndians’third-place200 freestylerelayquartetwithsenior

NaftzingerandAllisonWrightinsupportingroles.

TheUnifiedsquadopensitssevengame regularseasonscheduleonTuesday,Jan.10,whentheytakeonvisiting Seaford.Theopeningtipoffissetfor4 p.m.

Unifiedbasketballispartofastrong partnershipbetweentheDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation (DIAA)andSpecialOlympics Delaware(SODE).Studentsparticipate onteamsthatplaybasketballandflag football,andparticipateintrack-andfield.

FinnBellistri,sophomoreAlex ArnoldandJuniorMaxForrey.JuniorQuinnGonzalezhadastaggering 32-seconddropinhis500freestyle. IntheDIAAstatemeetonFeb.22 and26,Hallwas11thinthe200 freestyleevent.The200freestyle relayquartetofForrey,Arnold,BellistriandHallrecordedaneighth placefinish.Thatsamefoursomefinished14thinthe400freestylerelay.

SpringSportsSeason

Baseball

Inbasketball,SpecialOlympicsstudent-athletesarepairedwiththeir “ buddies,”whopracticetogetherandsee gameactiononthehardwood.

TheIndians’coachingstaffisextremelyoptimisticabouttheirfirstseasonsintheirnewpositions.

“Wearelookingforwardtoagreat season,”saidSentman.“Weareexcited tohavesomenewplayersandseveral whoarereturning.Theathletesareexcitedtogettheseasonstarted,aswell.”

Keyreturneestothe2022-2023UnifiedteamareseniorsRichieSparksand KinsleyHall.SophomoresDonald

DIAAstatetournamentasIRwent 13-5overalland5-5inHenlopen Conferenceplay.TheydefeatedvisitingNewarkCharterinanopening roundgame,11-5behinda13-hit attack.JuniorRomanKeith(aSalisburyUniversitycommit)ledtheIndianswiththreedoubles,anRBIand threerunsscored.SeniorColbyBentonwenttwo-for-fourwithahome run,threeRBIandtworunsscored. TheIndianswereeliminatedinthe secondround,4-3byAppoquinimink,whichreachedthetitlegame beforelosingtostatechampCape Henlopen.

LingoandElmerHernandezarealso excitedtostepupwiththeirfirstyears ofexperienceundertheirbelts.

PromisingnewcomersincludefreshmenJohnProctor,JosephTaglientiand ZakiDrummond,aswellasseniors RomanKeith,BenCordrey,Harold ToomeyandCalebGalbreath.

“Wearelookingforwardtohavinga greatgroupofathletes,”saidSentman. “Thereisalotofenthusiasmaboutour program’sinclusionandteamwork.It’s alwaysmovingtoseethesestudents workingtogetherandhavefunouton thecourt.”

Girls’Softball

HeadcoachSaraPowellledthe IndiansintotheDIAAplayoffsafter postingrecordsof13-4overalland 10-2inHenlopenConferenceplay. Theydroppeda9-3verdictto Smyrnainthefirstroundofthe postseason.JuniorrighthanderKinsleyHallstruckoutaneye-popping 163hittersandcompiledanimpressive2.96earnedrunaverage.The FirstTeamAllHenlopenConferenceandSecondTeamAllDIAA hurleralsoproducedattheplate,

HeadcoachSteveLongoledthe Indianstotheirsecondconsecutive

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchool’s JayvionChandlerhasmadequitean impressiononprettymucheveryopponenthehascomeacrossthis wrestlingseasonthusfar.Somuchso thatChandlerhasrackedupanimpressive23-0marktothispoint, addingyetanothertournament championshiptohisrésuméwitha sweepofthe165-poundbracketin the17thAnnualBattleattheBeach lastweek.

Theyearlymatshowcasehad16 teamsjointheIndiansforthe2022 edition,withneighboringSussex Centraltakingtheoverallteam championshipwith256.5total points.SpringGrove(Pa.)High Schoolwassecondintheteam standingswith234.5points.Fellow PennsylvaniaentryDallastownHigh Schoolwasthirdwith197points, followedbyLakeForest(149)and RedLionChristianAcademy(147). ThehostIndianswereeighthinthe teamstandings,with99points.

“The17thAnnualBattleatthe Beachwasanothersuccessfulevent fortheIndianRiverwrestlingteam,” veteranIRheadcoachJeffWindish said.“Wewerepleasedwithour team’sfinish.Thereweresomevery goodteams,includingsomeveryimpressiveout-of-stateteams,atthis event,andIthinkourkidsshowed thattheycancompetewithsomeof thebestkidsinthearea.Placing sevenofourwrestlersintheTop8of thistournamentdefinitelygivesus someconfidencegoingintothenext monthofourseason.”

Windishsaidhewasonceagain thrilledwiththeperformanceturned inbyChandler.

“Jayvioncontinuestoimpresswith histechniqueandconditioning,”said Windish.“Going23-0inthemonth ofDecemberisoutstanding,andhis workethicinthewrestlingroomis payingdividendsintheclose matches.”

TheIRmatbosswasalsovery pleasedwiththeeffortsturnedinby anumberofhisotherwrestlers.

“Wehaveseencontinuedgrowth andimprovementthroughoutthe lineupduringthemonthofDecember,”headded.“Eachofourkidshas hadtheopportunitytocompete againstsomeverygoodcompetition. RickyWiggins,AlexButtsandTer-

rellLewishavegainedvaluablevarsityexperienceoverthelasttwo weeks,”hesaidoftheathletescompetingat120,150and215pounds, respectively.“Theyhavesteppedup whenweneededthemandhave shownthattheyarereadytogo,no matterwhatthecircumstancemay be.”

TheIndianswerebackonthe matswithadualmatchagainstHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouth DivisionfoeWoodbridgeon Wednesday,Jan.4,(afterCoastal Pointpresstime).Theyarethenset totraveltoanothertournament,this timeinEaston,Md.

FinalsResults

•106—AndrewTelencio(Spring Grove)overAustinDecker(Sussex

Central),Fall(3:11)

•113—MalachiStratton(Sussex Central)overTyeBellarin(RedLion ChristianAcademy),Dec.(8-1)

•120—ChaseMurray(Sussex Central)overJazmonSnead(Delmar),Tech.Fall,15-0(4:12)

•126—DamianKey(Dallastown)overEvanCordrey(Sussex Central),TB-1(5-2)

•132—TalanSavage(Sussex Central)overJoshKamenizter (CharterSchoolofWilmington), MajorDec.(17-6)

•138—LeviSnyder(Spring Grove)overDustinElliott(Sussex Tech),Tech.Fall,16-1(4:21)

•144—AndrewLong(Sussex Central)overJarodBaker(Spring Grove).Dec,(8-5)

•150—NurrideenAhmad-Statts

(LakeForest)overTyrusKamenitzer (CharterSchoolofWilmington), Fall(4:36)

•157—JoeClark(Oakland Mills)overJacobEbaugh(RedLion ChristianAcademy),Dec.(7-0)

•165—JayvionChandler(Indian River)overChaseAmspacher (SpringGrove),Dec.(5-2)

•175—IsaiahFeeney(Dallastown)overGabeCannon(Sussex Central),Dec.(5-4)

•190—IvanNeal(SussexCentral)overJordanCurry(Milford), Fall(5:39)

•215—TeagueConover(Spring Grove)overKheleiTillman(Woodbridge),Fall(3:13)

•285—MichaelHershey(Spring Grove)overAbubSaccoh(RedLion Christian),Fall(5:26)

witha.429battingaverage,three homerunsand25runsbattedin. HallhascommittedtotheUniversity ofMountOlive,joiningteammates LilyHoban(HolyFamilyUniversity)andIzzyWade(Universityof Lynchburg)ascollegecommits.

Girls’andBoys’Golf

HeadcoachBillyWingateledthe Indianstoa5-8HenlopenConferencerecord.Everyvarsityplayerparticipatedinatleastonematch,which couldprovetobevaluableforthe largenumberofyoungplayers. Everyonealsomanagedtobreakthe 200-strokeplateau.Intheseasonendingmatch,IRdefeatedHenlopen ConferencerivalWoodbridge200-

300onMay12.JuniormatchmedalistThomasGogartyledthewaywith a10-over-par46.

Girls’Lacrosse

HeadcoachCatRoselliledthe Indianstoa5-10overallrecord(2-8 inconferenceplay).OnMay12 sophomoreattackKylieHarrisnettedsixgoalsina14-7victoryover visitingHodgsonVo-Techintheir seasonfinale.Harris’shalf-dozen markersalsoenabledhertobecome thefirstfemalelacrosseplayerto eclipsethe100+careergoalmark andsetanewsingleseasongoal scoringmarkwith69markerstofinishtheseasonwith101.Kyliealso becameonlythefifthlacrossestudentathlete—andthethirdina nine-dayspan—toeclipsethecenturymarkforscoring.Shejoined boys’lacrossestandoutsReeceStone

(106careergoals)andMaxForrey (121careergoals)inbecomingpart ofthe100-pluslacrossecareergoal scoringclub.ThatthreesomefollowedinthecleatstepsofIndian RiveralumsGeorgeMartin(Classof 2017,178careergoals)andWilliam “Cole”Josetti(Classof2018,153careermarkers)as100+careergoal scorersatIR.

Boys’Lacrosse

HeadcoachDaveSpencerledthe Indianstoa9-6overallrecord(8-4 inconferenceplay).Theylosttheir seasonfinale,11-7tovisitingSussex Academy,missingthepostseasonfor thefirsttimesince2018.OnMay4, juniorattackMaxForreyrecorded his100thcareergoalina19-9victoryatLakeForest.Fivedayslater onMay9,seniorReeceStonejoined Forreyintripledigitsduringa12-10 victoryovervisitingDelmar.That twosomejoinedIndianRiveralums GeorgeMartin(Classof2017,178 careergoals)andWilliam“Cole” Josetti(Classof2018,153career markers)as100+careergoalscorers atIR.ThreedayslateronMay12, girls’lacrossestandoutKylieHarris madeitafivesomewhenshesurpassedthecenturymarkinavictory againstHodgsonVo-Tech.Forrey has121whileStonefinishedhiscareerwith106.

Girls’Soccer

HeadcoachSteveKilbyledthe Indianstoa10-4overallrecord. Their9-2markinHenlopenConferenceplayhelpedthemcapturethe SouthernDivisioncrown.TheIndiansdroppedtheirplayoffopenerto visitingDelawareMilitaryAcademy, 2-1onMay21.Freshmanforward SophieScurciledtheteamwith28 goals(includingsixgame-winners)

and63points.Hersister,juniormidfielderBellaScurci,netted18goals (includingthreegame-winners)and 40points.Sophomoregoalkeeper AlexDavidsonnotchedfourshutouts andcompileda9-4-0record.

Girls’Tennis

HeadcoachGregHockmanled theIndianstoa6-6record(4-6in conferenceplay).JuniorMyaMcDonaldreachedthesecondroundof theHenlopenConferencetournamentbeforelosingatoughmatchto Dover’sTeriCrawford,whonow playsDivisiononetennisat DelawareStateUniversity.Senior LiaDiakosfinishedhertenniscareer atIndianRiverbyadvancingtothe thirdroundoftheconferencetournament.Theseconddoublesteamof juniorYessicaBenavidesandsophomoreKylieCourtneyadvancedtothe semifinalsoftheconferencechampionship.YessicaandKyliequalified forthestatetournamentandnearly advancedtothesecondroundofthe tournamentonaveryhot,earlySaturdaymorningatSmyrnaHigh School.

Boys’Tennis

HeadcoachNeilBeahanearned HenlopenConferenceCoachofthe YearhonorsafterleadingtheIndians totheSouthernDivisionchampionship.TheIndians(10-2overall,82inconferenceplay)wasledbythree outstandingseniors—ChrisSichina, DaneShuart,andMattEngel.All threewerefour-yearstarterswho eachplayedineverysinglesmatchin 2022.NumberoneseedSichinawent 10-2againstsomeofthebestplayers inthestate.Secondandthirdseeds ShuartandEngeleachposted11-1

recordsforanearly90%victoryrate betweenthetrio.

Girls’andBoys’Track&Field

HeadcoachBobHahnledtheIndianRivergirlstoa4-2record,while theboysfinishedat5-1.

AttheHenlopenConference meetonMay12,sophomoreBrynn Crandelltookfirstplaceinthegirls’ 3200mandthirdplaceinthegirls’ 1600m.

FortheGreenandGoldboys, juniorHaydenHallfinishedsecond inthetriplejump,whilejuniorCole Brickmantooksecondinthe110meterhurdles.

AdditionalpointscorersforIndianRiverincludedfreshmen JayvionChandler,JacobMasseyand GavinHarrell,sophomoresCaleb Rodgers,AlexanderArnoldand GraceRobinson,juniorsColeDonnelly,AshtonStephens,andChase Sims,andseniorDaltonHall.

Theboysfinishedsixthoverall whilethegirlswere11th.

AttheMeetofChampionsfeaturingthetopperformersfromthe DIAAD1andD2Statetrackmeet, juniorChaseSimscompetedinthe 1600m,andBrickmantookthird overallinthe110mhurdles.

Stephenscompetedinthe100m dashandHaydenHallcompetedin thepolevault.

IndianRiverathletesalsosetsix newschoolrecordsthisyear–sophomoreLillyJohnsoninthediscus, Brickmaninthe110hurdles,Simsin the3200m,andHaydenHallinthe longjump,triplejump,andpole vault.

Boys’Volleyball

HeadcoachJimBarnesledthe IndianstotheDIAAstatechampionship.IndianRiver’ssecondsuch titleinthelastfourseasonswas achievedbya3-1victoryoverdefendingchampDelawareMilitary Academyinthestatechampionship showdownonMay19atSmyrna HighSchool.The12-3Indians caughtfirelateintheseasontowin theirlastfivestraightmatches,includingplayofftriumphsovervisitingMt.PleasantandhostsCape HenlopenandSalesianumSchool. SeniorCarsonBarnesearnedhissecondstraightDelawareBoys’VolleyballCoachesAssociationPlayerof theYearaward.

FallSportsSeason

Football

HeadcoachPhillipTownsendled theIndianstotheirsecondconsecutiveDIAADivision1Aplayoff berth.The5-6-0Indians(4-1-0in Division1Acompetition)defeated Brandywine,Seaford,Polytech,First StateMilitaryAcademyandEarly College@DSUtoearnaspotinthe postseason.IRdroppeditsquarterfinalmatchupwithfinalistSt.Elizabeth,32-21onNov.18.Freshman quarterbackDylanGrisefinishedthe seasonwith578passingyardsand sevenTDtosses,whilejuniortight endBryceJohnsonledtheteamwith threeTDgrabs.SeniorHayden Hallrushedfor890yardsand12 touchdowns,whilesophomore JayvionChandleraddedfiverushing TD’s.Defensively,juniorCollinKing ledthesquadwith65tacklesand Hallcontributed64stopsandfour interceptions.

Girls’FieldHockey

LongtimeleadassistantandfirstyearheadcoachMollyChamberlinLundyledtheIndiansa6-9-0 overallmarkanda5-8-0recordin HenlopenConferenceplay.Freshmancenter-forwardBaylie Williamsonscoredherfifthand sixthgoalsoftheseasontohelpdefeatplayoff-boundSussexAcademy, 2-1.Williamsonledtheteamin scoringwith13points,whilesenior KinsleyHallwassecondwitheight goalsand12points.Sophomore goalkeeperJazmineMayfieldmade 13savesonegameaftereclipsingthe 100+careersavemarkagainstCaravel.

CrossCountry

HeadcoachRickHundley’sstar pupilcapturedhersecondstraight DIAADivisionIIcrosscountrystate championship.JuniorBrynnCrandell,a5-foot-1dynamoofastudent athlete,crossedthefinishlinewith animpressivetimeof18:49.1atKillensPondStateParkonSaturday, Nov.12.

Girls’Volleyball

HeadcoachBrigidWolfgangled theIndianstoan11-7overallrecord (9-2inconferenceplay).TheGreen andGoldreturnedtotheDIAA playoffsafteraone-yearhiatus,their seasonhighlightedbyastunningvictoryovertoprankedUrsulineon Sept.17andaconferencetitledecidingSussexAcademyonOct.22. Afterlosing3-1toSmyrnainthe conferencetitlematchOct.29,the No.15-seededIndiansopenedthe 24-teamstatewidetourneybyhandlingthevisitingPaduaAcademy Pandas3-1athomeonNov.3.The

victorysentIndianRivertoNo.2seededDelmarvaChristianthefollowingevening,wheretheywonthe secondandthirdsets,25-17and2522,totakeatwo-sets-to-oneadvantage.ButtheRoyalsralliedfora 25-22victorytotiethematch,then wonitwithadecisive15-5triumph inthefifthanddecidingset.Senior outsidehitterCamrynEhlersfinishedherIndianRivergirls’volleyballcareerastheschool’scareerassist leader.Unofficially,shefinishedwith approximately1,100helpers.Asa sophomorein2020,EhlershadsurpassedMcKenzieJohnson’scareer markof650assists.Johnson,asetter whograduatedfromIndianRiverin 2018andSalisburyUniversityin 2022,isateacherandgirls’volleyball coachatSelbyvilleMiddleSchool.

Boys’Soccer

Longtimeleadassistantandfirst yearheadcoachBrandtMaisledthe Indianstoa13-2-2record(10-0-1 inconferenceplay)andtheSouthern Divisiontitle.TheIndians,whoseta newschoolrecordofeightconsecutiveshutoutsbehindanairtightdefenseandsophomoregoalkeeperKai Kelley,defeatedCapeHenlopen4-1 intheHenlopenConferencetitle gameonNov.5.Theydefeated Woodbridge5-1inaDIAAstate quarterfinalmatch,butlostinthe semifinaltoSaintMark’sonpenalty kicks.SeniorforwardJordanIllian finishedhiscareerwith65goalsto setanewrecord.

ColeVeirsandseniorSamKerneklian,“playsaverybigpartinthegoal scoringandforcinghighpressurein themidfield.”

The“Zeroes”putonadefensive clinicinthehard-fought1-0triumphoverhard-chargingSussex CentralonOct.11thatextendedthe recordtoeightstraightshutouts. Kelleymadeninesavesbehindadefensethatworkedforasolid80minutestodenytheGoldenKnights’ desperateoffensiveonslaught.

Thestreakwaseventuallysnapped byseniorNicholasPanykowith sevenminutesremaininginregulationofIR’s2-1victoryatCapeHenlopenonOct.18.

Anatomyofaschoolrecord

TheincredibledefensiveperformancebeganinearlySeptember.

IndianRiveropenedthe2022seasonwithascorelesstieatNewark CharterasKelleymadetwosaveson Sept.9.Kelleymadetwomoresaves duringa5-0victoryovervisiting PolytechonSept.17.Heturned asidesevenmoreshotsina2-0win atSeafordonSept.15andmade threemoresavesonSept.20,ina6-0 triumphovervisitingLakeForest.

Oneweeklater,IRHSmadetheir moveintotheschool’srecordbookin

Rollcallforrecord-tying fivestraightshutouts

Monday, January 9

events!

Jewlery Making Workshop 10:00 am—12:00 pm

Join Ria Carraro for a fun, free jewelry making class for beginners.

Tuesday, January 10

Meet Your iPad/iPhone Class 10:00 am—12:00 pm Get to know your iPad/iPhone in this very basic introductory class.

Step Back in Time Book Club 2—3:00 pm

Join us for our next historical fiction book club! This month, we’ll be reading The Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson.

PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm

Children read to a team of well-trained dogs to build confidence & improve their reading skills!

Wednesday, January 11

Terrapin Talk w/DE Seashore State Park 10—11:00 am

You & your child will learn about the diamondback terrapin in this informative, interactive program.

Did They Do It? True Crime Club 2—3:30 pm

Share theories, memories, & knowledge of the case with other true crime enthusiaists! This month, we’ll be taking a look at the murder of Betty Gore.

Thursday, January 12

RBWG FreeWrites 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Writers of all skill levels meet to practice creative writing & explore different genres with other writing enthusiasts!

Armchair Traveler 2—3:00 pm

Tom Kinsella will take you through along for a virtual journey through Egypt

Winter Birds & Migration 5—6:00 pm

Learn about birds & their migrations with ROOTS Youth Development!

Saturday, January 14

LEGO Club 11:00 am—12:15 pm

Let your child’s imagination run wild at LEGO Club!

Theexistingrecordoffivestraight shutoutshadbeenachievedbyfour previousIndianRiverHighSchool boys’soccerteamsunderthedirectionofformerheadsoccercoach SteveKilby,whothisyearmovedon toassisttheCapeHenlopenHigh Schoolteams.

ThefirsttimetheIndiansturned thetrickwasin2003,behindgoalkeeperPatrickDevine.

LongtimeIRleadassistantcoach andcurrentfirst-yearIRsoccerhead coachBrandtMaiswasaseniorstudent-athleteonthe2003squad,en routetoplayingcollegesoccerand earninghisdegreeatFlaglerCollege inSt.Augustine,Fla.

In2009,juniorgoalkeeperKevin Roweandhisteammatesblanked hostCapeHenlopen2-0onOct.6, hostWoodbridge6-0onOct.8,visitingDover3-0onOct.12,visiting Delmar3-0onOct.13andhost LakeForest4-0onOct.20.The stringwassnappedina6-3Indian RivervictoryatLaurelonOct.22.

In2015,seniorgoalkeeperIan Wallsandhisteammatesshutout CapeHenlopenintheHenlopen Conferenceplayoffchampionship,10,onNov.3;Brandywineinthefirst roundoftheDIAAplayoffs,6-0,on Nov.10;DelawareMilitaryAcademy inthequarterfinals,1-0,onNov.14; Archmereinthesemifinals,2-0,on Nov.18;andCaravelintheDIAA DivisionIIchampionshipmatch,10,onNov.21,fortheirsecondtitlein threeseasonsbehindgoalkeeper Walls.

In2019,juniorgoalkeeperBastian Perryandhisteammatesshutout

hostLakeForest,7-0,onOct.3,visitingDelmar4-0onOct.10,host Laurel2-0onOct.24,visitingSussexAcademy1-0onOct.26and hostSussexCentral1-0onOct.17. Thestreakwassnappedbyvisiting WilmingtonCharter,1-0,onOct. 26.

In2020,goalkeeperPerry(Class of2021)andhisstatechampionshipwinningteammatesopenedtheir seasonwithfourconsecutive2-0victoriesovervisitingPolytechonOct. 20,SussexAcademyonOct.22, CaesarRodneyonNov.12andat SmyrnaonOct.27.Theirrecordtyingfifth-straightgooseeggwasa 7-0triumphatSeafordonNov.4. Thestringendedwitha6-1victory overLakeForestonNov.10,en routetowinningtheirthirdDIAA DivisionIIboys’soccertitleinsix seasons.

thegameatCaesarRodney.

LEGALS

TOWN OF DAGSBORO

PUBLIC HEARING

On January 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., the Dagsboro Town Council will hold a Town Council meeting at the Bethel Center, 28307 Clayton Street, Dagsboro, DE to conduct a public hearing to discuss and vote upon the following proposed resolution:

RESOLUTION TO AMEND PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL RELATING TO VACATION POLICY OF ALL EMPLOYEES

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

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

CP 202301061T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:335-8.07-99.00

Property Address: BURTONS SUBDIVISION, LOT 14, 406 WEST FOURTH STREET, Lewes, DE 19958

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

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of HEIRS OF GRETA N. BEACH; JAMIE MINOR; LEE SCOTT; ALVESTER MINOR; ALVIN PHILLIPS; PAMELA MCKENNEY & TIFFANE HOWELL (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TOWN OF FRANKFORD NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES AND QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE

The Annual Election for the Town of Frankford Town Council shall be held at the Frankford Town Hall, #9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Two (2) Town Council Members shall be elected and the Town Council terms are for a period of two (2) years.

Qualifications for Candidate(s) for the Town Council must meet all of the following requirements:

Each Council member shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age: shall have resided in The Town for at least one year immediately preceding the date of election; shall be a qualified voter (as set forth below) in the Town of Frankford; and shall not have been convicted of a felony.

Anyone wishing to file as a candidate for the election must file a written Notice of Intention at the Frankford Town Hall no later than 4:30pm on January 13, 2023

Qualifications to vote for the Town of Frankford Elections must meet all, of the following requirements:

Every person who is a citizen of the United States; is at least eighteen (18) years of age; Has resided within the corporate limits of the Town for at least thirty (30) days prior to the next Town election; and is registered as required by law, shall be a qualified voter of the Town.

Every qualified voter of the Town shall be entitled to vote in any or all Town elections:

Voter Registration will close on Friday January 13, 2023

CP 20221223 3T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-5.00-137.00 UNIT 3207

Property Address: SANDBAR VILLAGE AT NASSAU BRIDGE CONDOMINIUM, UNIT 3207, 17432 SLIPPER SHELL WAY, Lewes, DE 19958

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

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID J. CURRAN, SR. & DAVID J. CURRAN, JR. (5) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Property Address: DEER RUN ACRES, LOT 5, p37208 WEST WHITETAIL DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DANIEL PACINI, III; MARIA PACINI & JONATHAN SPECK (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20230106 2T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-12.00-1259.00

Property Address: BANKSVILLE PARK, LOT 31, Ocean View, DE 19970

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

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CHRISTINE MARTIN & THE HEIRS OF JAMES A. MARTIN, SR. (16) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-19.00-1414.00

Property Address: 35564 COROLLA PLACE, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 2/21/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of VINCENT R. CASTRO (20) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:533-19.00-280.00 Property Address: 38796 BAYVIEW W, Selbyville, DE 19975

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 2/21/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of STEVEN R. WACKER & RUSSELL E. WACKER (26) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Sharon E Loftus of 36414 Birdie Lane, Frankford, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20230106 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Joseph M Loftus of 36414 Birdie Lane, Frankford, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20230106 1T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-12.00-105.00-1-8

Property Address: 35552 EAST ATLANTIC CIRCLE, UNIT 108, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 2/21/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GENNADY OSIPOV (19) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20230106 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Rodrigo Ribeiro Gonzaga, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Rodrigo Ribeiro Gonzaga who departed this life on October 27, 2022, late of Lewes, DE were duly granted unto Araceli A. Gonzaga on December 16, 2022 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before June 27, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR: Araceli A. Gonzaga 9117 Wandering Trail Drive Potomac, MD 20854

Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills

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

CP 20230106 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:334-5.00-282.00 Property Address: 31755 DUNE CIRCLE, Lewes, DE 19958

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 2/21/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES S. KNOTHE, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL GRONKE; DANIEL R. GRONKE, HEIR & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (22) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Coastal Venues, LLC has on December 20, 2022, applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a Bottling License, for a premise located at 246 Clayton Avenue, Frankford, DE 19945. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before January 25, 2023. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20221223 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:433-6.15-18.00

Property Address: 17 KAUFFMAN LANE A/K/A LOT 8, Frankford, DE 19945

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 2/21/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SHERRI A. ELLISON, HEIR (23) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dough Bar, LLC has on December 15, 2022, applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for extension of our bar - 5 more seats, for a premise located at 109 Union Street, Milton, DE 19944. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before January 15, 2023. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 17th day of January, 2023 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

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

Tax Parcel:134-5.00-181.00

Property Address: TWO ISLAND AT QUILLEN’S POINT, 34.78 ACS., Ocean View, DE 19970

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 2/21/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 2/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CLIFFORD HAYNES, JR.; DIXIE BASSETT; WARREN E. TYDINGS; ANNA MARIE TYDINGS; JULIE A. HAYNES JOHNSON & SCOTT B. HAYNES (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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NEWPRICE

31544 GOLDEN ASPEN WAY

Welcome to Windmill Woods! Practically new and sold partially furnished, this pond front single family beach cottage is a must see! With three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home allows for the ease of first floor living.

$484,999 (DESU2030912)

Call Christina Antonioli (c) 302-542-9152 or Call Laurie Mcfaul (c) 443-254-1863

SOLD!

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.

$345,000 (MDWO2008322)

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

This

Beautiful Waterfront 4BR/3BA Model-like home located in the wonderful amenityrich coastal community of Lighthouse Lakes. Situated on a large serene pond lot less than 15 minutes to the DE & MD Beaches this home boasts all that you need to start enjoying the coastal lifestyle as soon as you turn the key.

$599,900 (DESU2029870)

Call Eddie Rohe (c) 410-908-9137

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

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Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

$849,000 (DESU2032502)

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39668 BALTIMORE ST

Home offers panoramic open views of the Bay and undisturbed wooded wetlands. Situated just south of South Bethany in Bayview Park, a community surrounded by State Parkland. Perfect for the avid boater- boat lift, pier, docks, and boat slip. Southern exposure with windows and decks overlooking the panoramic views. This unique property has an owners’ home with separate guest quarters. Situated on 1 ½ lot. Rare and fantastic opportunity.

$2,500,000 (DESU2030714)

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

28449 REEF DRIVE, SELBYVILLE

Live The Vacation in Lighthouse Lakes!

36879 BAYSIDE DR., FENWICK ISLAND

classic beach home offers the rare opportunity to live and play in the private community of Seatowne. With an of ce, 3 beds, 2 baths, and views of both the ocean and the bay, the location is unmatched. Walk to the beach for a sunrise, play a round of tennis, hop in the pool, and enjoy the sunset from the multi-level decks. This private community offers the very best of the beach.

Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

31332 TERRY CIR, BETHANY BEACH Pondfront- 3300 sq ft rst oor living home with fenced in backyard. Amenity rich gated community less than 1.5 miles to downtown Bethany. Boasting 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 2 car garage with ample storage, large loft, wrap around porch, patio area, balcony, indoor storage room (could