Coastal Point — January 13, 2023

Selbyvilletohold electionMarch4

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSelbyvilleTownCouncilwill holditsMarchmeetingonMonday, March13,insteadofonthefirstMondayofthemonthasusual,duetothe annualelection.

TownManagerStaceyLong,during aMonday,Jan.9,meeting,toldthe councilthattheelectionforseatsnow heldbyMayorCliftonMurrayand CouncilmenFrankSmithandClarence “Bud”TinglewillbeonSaturday, March4,andtheremustbesevendays betweentheelectionandthenextcouncil meeting.

Thecouncilunanimouslyagreedto changethemeetingdate.

Votingwillbefrom8a.m.to4p.m. CandidatesmustfilebyFriday,Feb.10. Allcandidatesrunat-largeanddonot representdistricts.Theyarenotlimited inthenumberofconsecutivetermsthey mayserve.Councilmembersarepaid about$200eachyear.

Sprinklersystemrequirements

Thecouncilunanimouslyagreedto

Millvilleofficialsdiscussstatusofproposeddevelopment

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheMillvilleTownCounciladdressedseveraldevelopment-relatedissuesduringabriefmeetingonMonday, Jan.10,includingansweringresidents’ questionsaboutaproposeddevelopment behindHocker’sSuperCenteronRoute 17.

Theapplicationfortheproposedresidentialdevelopment,presentedtoMillville’sPlanning&ZoningCommission onOct.13,2022,includedthreealternativesforacondominiumdevelopmenton 24.5acres.HockerFamilyPropertiesis listedasthepropertyowner,withPreston SchellofOceanAtlanticlistedasthedeveloperandDavis,Bowen&Friedelas

theprojectengineer.

Theplanscallforbetween137and 141units,withsingle-familyhomes comprisingthemajorityoftheunits— between71and85ofthetotalunits,dependingontheplan.Theremainder wouldbeamixofduplexesandtownhomes.Thedevelopmentwouldbejust northoftheBishop’sLandingcommunity,about2,500feetsouthofRoute26, onlandthatiszonedResidential PlannedCommunity(RPC)andiscurrentlyunderagriculturalusage,according totheapplication.

MayorRonaldBelinko,addressinga questionfromresidentCarlosMelendez aboutthestatusoftheapplication,said, “thestatusisverysimple,”explaining that,aftertheOct.13Planning&Zon-

ingCommissionmeeting,thecommission“sentthembackwithallkindsof suggestions,”toensurethatplansmeet thestandardsinplaceforsuchdevelopment.

“Theyhaven’tcomeback,”Belinko said.“Sothereisn’tanystatus.There’sa conceptouttherethat’sbeenpresented. Ithasn’tcomebacktoPlanning&Zoning,”Belinkosaid,“andithasn’tcrossed ourdesk.There’snothingtoreportonit atthispoint.”

“There’salotofstandardsandcodes andsoon,”Belinkosaid.

Hepointedtoamovebythecouncil minutesearliertoclarifylanguageinthe Town’szoningcoderegardingminimum dwellingsize,sayingthecouncil’sgoalis tomakesureanydevelopment“meets

ourtownstandards,period,andwe’renot changingthosestandardsfornoone.”

PriortotheOctoberPlanning& Zoningmeeting,TownEngineerAndrew LyonsJr.ofGeorge,Miles&Buhrsubmittedcommentsontheproposals. Amongtheissueshenotedregardingthe threeoptionswereissueswiththeminimumlotwidthof50feetnotbeingmet onallofthesingle-familyhomes,lotlines notbeingshownontheproposedplans, andsidewalksonlybeingshownonone sideofthestreetsinoneoftheproposed options.Millville’szoningcoderequires sidewalksonbothsidesofthestreet.

TownManagerDebbieBotchie, DeputyMayorSharonBrienzaand TreasurerBarbaraRyerwereabsentfrom Tuesday’smeeting.

followSussexCounty’spolicyofnotrequiringsingle-familyhomesortownhomestoinstallsprinklersystems.

Longexplainedthat,beginningJan. 1,theCountystartedenforcingthe 2021InternationalResidentialBuilding Code,butitwillnotenforcetheincludedrequirementforsystemsinthose typesofresidences.

“Ihavereservationsaboutthisone. It’sadouble-edgedsword.Peoplecan besavedwiththesesprinklersystems,” CouncilmanRichardDuncansaid.

“Theyareveryexpensive,”Murray said.

CouncilwomanCarolCarynoted thatsmokedetectorsarerequiredand agreedthatsprinklersystemsshouldbe optional.Tinglealsoagreedandmoved tomakethesystemsthechoiceofhome owners.

ChristmasforThousands

successful

JayGriffin,representingMountaire FarmsinSelbyville,toldthecouncilthat theannualChristmasforThousands eventwassuccessful.Inall,3,000boxes —eachfilledwithafreshchicken, stuffing,cannedvegetablesandbrownie mix —werepackedtofeed12,000 needyarearesidents,hesaid.

OdorsfromMountaire monitored

GriffintoldthecouncilthatMountaireregularlymonitorsthetownfor odorsemittedduringpoultryprocessing atitsplantinthetown.

“Wehadonetodayat2p.m.,”Duncantoldhim.

“Wegotitat3.Wecontinuetowork onthat,”Griffinsaid.

“Itwasn’taspungentastheyhave been,”Duncansaid.Griffinagreed, addingthattheyarealwaysdetectedin theafternoon.

Policereport

Officersrespondedto332callsin December,issued58ticketsandmade 11criminalarrests,PoliceChiefBrian Wilsontoldthecouncilwhenhepresentedhismonthlyreport.

Thedepartment’snewpolicevehicle hasarrivedandshouldbeontheroad nextweek.Oneofficerisoff-dutydue toaninjury,Wilsonsaid.

CarynotedthatMonday,Jan.9,was NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay.

“Iappreciatewhatyouandyourstaff do.Thankyou,Brian,”shesaid.

Waterreport

Duncan,whilepresentinghis monthlyWaterDepartmentreport,said 4.3milliongallonsofwaterflowed

throughthetreatmentplantinDecember,andtheTowncontinuestobein compliancewithallregulations.

Aprojecttoremoveleadfromwater continues.TheTownhasuntil2024to identifywhatmaterialeverywaterline intownismadefrom.TheStatesreceives$24millioneachyeartohelp eliminateleadinthewater,hesaid.

“Ifwefindaleadline,wewillhaveto replaceitfromthemetertothehouse. Thefederalgovernmentisappropriatingmoneytooffsetthecost,”hesaid.

Recreationreport

ThenewpickleballcourtsinSelbyvilleParkarefinished,andsignage willbeerected,Duncantoldthetown councilwhilepresentinghismonthly RecreationReport.

TheTownhasappliedforanother grantandmetwithZachEvansfrom Mountairewho,Duncansaid,“wantsto putaplantogetheraboutwhatthepark willlooklike,sowe’llhavearendering hereatTownHalltostrivefor.”

Longsaidtherewillbelightsaround thebuildingsatthepark,butthepickleballcourtswillnotbelitfornighttime play.

“Itwillbedawn-to-dusk.Asfor nightplaying,we’renotthereyet,”she said.

Schwartzearnsmasterclerkdesignation

OceanViewTownClerkwasrecently honoredbytownofficialsforherrecently-earneddesignationofMaster Municipal Clerk.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewMayorJohnReddingtonandtheOceanViewTownCouncil presentedTownClerkDonnaSchwartz withabouquetofredrosesandbaby’s breathafterReddingtonreadaletter fromtheInternationalInstituteofMunicipalClerksInc.,announcingthat Schwartzhadearnedthedesignationof MasterMunicipalClerk,makingher onlythesixthtownclerkinthestateto reachthatdesignation.

“DowehavetocallyouMaster Clerknow?”Reddingtonteasedatthe Tuesday,Jan.10,councilmeetingasthe audienceapplaudedandSchwartz smiledandshookherhead.

Earlier,Reddingtonhadcalledher achievement“fantastic”andsaidhe wants“everyonetoknowtheeffortsshe wentthroughtogetthis.”

“It’ssomethingIworkedveryhard for.Ittookalmost10years,”Schwartz

SandereasingintonewroleinMillsboro

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Behindthatwelcomingsmileand knowledgeoftowngovernmentisanew MillsboroAssistantTownManager wholovestofishandwhohasreeledin somebigones.

AshleighSander—whobeganher positioninMillsboroonDec.9,after spendingnineyearsasDeweyBeach townclerk—andherhusband,Dan, enjoybeingoutdoors,travelingand castingtheirlines.

“IhavefishedsinceIwaslittle.I caughtmyfirstwhitemarlinthispast summer,inthePoorGirlsOpenfishing tournament.Icaughta60.3-pound

toldtheCoastalPoint.

“It’sacombinationofcoursesand conferences,allkindsofclassesingovernment,workingwiththepublic, workingwithcouncil,workingwiththe people,suchasresidentsofOceanView andalsobusinesspeople,”shesaid, addingthatherresponsibilitiesastown clerkfocusonsupportingthecouncil. Shealsocreatesmeetingagendas,takes minutes,andwritesandtypesdocumentsusedformeetings.

“Whateverhastobedoneforthem, thatismypriority.And,ofcourse,I workwith[TownManager]Carol [Houck]doingwhateversheneeds.I’m likeherassistant,”Schwartzsaid.

ShehasworkedforOceanView sinceNovember2012andpreviously wastownclerkinMillvilleandFenwick Island,whereshebeganinthatrolein 2000.

“OnMonday,everybodywascongratulatingme.Iwasthelastonetofind out.Thee-mailcameat4:30.Ihadjust leftwork,soIwasgettingcongratulated andIdidn’tevenknowit.Icheckedmy e-mail,andthereitwas.Iwasthrilled,” she said.

Shewillreceiveacertificatefrom

tuna.IcaughtasailfishinFloridathat wasreallybig,and abigtarpon,”the 38-year-oldsaid, addingthather husbandcleans theirfishthat aren’ttheresultof catch-and-release tournamentsand theytaketurns cookingthem.

ThedaughterofAdrian“Sprig” HudsonandKathyHudsonofMillsboro—whostillliveinthehomewhere Sanderwasraised—Sandersaidshe appliedfortheassistantmanagerpositioninMillsborobecauseshewasattractedtothepositivework environmentandcloseproximityto home.

Sander

Theyaretheparentsofa19-montholdsonnamedAustin,andsheandher husband,aRealtorforRE/MAXinRehobothBeach,alsosharetheirMilton homewithherstepchildren,Samantha, 10, andBrandon,8,abouthalfthetime.

IIMC“andgettousethelettersMMC behindmyname,”shesaid.

AresidentofSelbyville,Schwartzis themotheroftwodaughters,Jilland Lisa,andgrandmotherofgrandson Jake.Herson,Louis,isdeceased.

“IIMCgrantstheMMCdesignation onlytothosemunicipalclerkswho completedemandingeducationrequirements;andwhohavearecordofsignificantcontributionstotheirlocal government,theircommunityand state,”PamelaSmith,IIMCpresident, wroteinthenewsreleaseannouncing

“Itisnicetobeabletoworkfor,and assist,thetownthatIgrewupcalling home,”shesaid.

Shehasn’tbeeninthepositionlong enough tosetfar-reachinggoals,she said,butsheis“lookingforwardtoassistingtheTownofMillsboroteamin continuingtoimproveandmovethe townforward.”

Schwartz’sachievement.

“TheInternationalInstituteofMunicipalClerks,foundedin1947,has 14,000membersthroughoutthe UnitedStates,Canadaand15other countries,andthemissionofthis globalnon-profitcorporationistoenhancetheeducationopportunitiesand professionaldevelopmentofitsdiverse membership.Inlightofthespeedand drasticnatureofchangethesedays, lifelonglearningisnotonlydesirable, itisnecessaryforallinlocalgovernmenttokeeppacewithgrowingde-

“Everyoneherehasbeensokindand welcoming,toincludecouncil,allofthe staffandthefewresidentswhoIhave hadtheopportunitytocommunicate withinmytimeheresofar.Iam thankfultoworkhereunderthegreat leadership,”shesaid,thatTownManagerJamieBurkprovides.“Hegenuinelycaresabouteverysingleperson whoworkshere,aswellasthewellbeingoftheentiretownasawhole,and itshows.

“Priortobeginning,Iwastoldthe environmentherewaslikeonebigfamilyenvironmentamongthestaff,and thatstatementholdsgenuinelytrue.

mandsandchangingneedsofthecitizensweserve.YourcitycantakeimmenseprideinDonna’seducational accomplishmentsandachievementof thismilestone.

“On behalfoftheIIMCBoardof Directors,Iamhonoredtoendorsethe conferringofMMCtoDonnaM. Schwartz,MMC,ofTownofOcean View.Weshareyourprideinthis achievementandweapplaudyoursupportoftheroleDonnaplaysinyour city,”Smithwrote.

OceanViewtalksNighttoShine,taxrates

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AttheOceanViewTownCouncil meetingthisweek,MayorJohnReddingtonreadaletterfromtheOcean ViewChurchofChrist,thankingthe Townforits$1,000donationtosupport NighttoShine,aprom-styleeventfor those14andolderinthespecial-needs community,plannedforFriday,Feb.10.

OceanViewpolicevolunteeratthe eventeveryyear,Reddingtonsaid,as PoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlin calledit“agreateventthatshowsour supportforthelocalspecial-needscommunity.”

“Iencourageeverybodytocomeout andparticipate,”McLaughlinsaid.

CouncilmanStephenCobb,participatinginthecouncilmeetingbyvideo,

agreed.

“Ihaveworkedtheseeventspriorto COVID,andit’sjustwonderfulwhat thisdoesforthiscommunity.Iinvite everybodywhocanhelpandparticipate. Ittakesquiteafewvolunteerstopull thisoff,butitisjustawonderful evening,”hesaid.

Councilhopingfornotaxhike asbudgetprepstarts

Asdiscussionsbeginaboutthe2023fiscal-yearbudget,Reddingtonand Cobbsaidtheydon’twantataxincrease,butTownManagerCarolHouck toldthemshecan’tmakeanypromises.

“Forthepastthreeyears,wehave beentalkingabouttransfertaxesand certainthingsthataregoingtostart slowingup.Ithashappened.We’re

doingalltheotherthings—thecleanliness,safety,senseofcommunity,infrastructureprojects.Allofthosethings aregoingtobolster.Butifwecome backandwerealizewe’renotthere withoutataxincrease—andwe’renot infavorofataxincrease,either—but it’stooprematureformetosay,”Houck said.

“Therearesomegoodthingsonthe horizon,”Cobbsaid.

“Inflationdoesseemtobemoderatingabit.Iwhollysupportnotaxincrease,althoughIwouldneversaynever. Ifwedoneedtofindsomefunds,I thinkwecan.Keepingouremployees andourcommunityavibrantplaceto live,aplacetoletyourfamilygrowup and businessesthriveareourgoalsand objectivesandofcoursetheNo.1thing iskeepingeveryonesafe,”Cobbsaid.

Thecouncilagreedtocontinuing providinghealth,dentalandvisioninsuranceforemployeesata2-percent costtoemployees,aswellascoverage forfamilies,andtooffertheno-cost,

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RequestfordonationtoLittle Leaguetobemulled

Respondingtoarequestforadonation,fromtheLowerSussexLittle League(LSLL),Tinglesaidtherequest shouldbegiventhoughtbeforethe Townagreestodonate.

“Webetterlookintothis,becauseit’s morethanourusualdonation,”hesaid.

LongtoldthecouncilthattheTown receivedaletterfromthenon-profit, statingthatabout700youngstersare involvedandthatotherLittleLeague organizationsreceivefundingfromthe TownsofMillsboro,Georgetown,Mil-

state-tiervisionplan,ashasbeenthe policy.ThecouncildirectedHouckto continueallowingmedical-leavepayout “toacertainextent,attheendofthe year.”

Houcksaidthereisacaponhow muchleavecanbecarriedoverfrom yeartoyear.

“Wehavepeoplewhocancarryover sixweeks.Icanonlycarryovertwo weeks,inmycontract,”shesaid.

Cobbaskedaboutsickleaveandthe dollaramountthatwascashedinlast year.Houcksaidshewillgetthatinformationtohim.

Alsoforconsiderationasthe2023fiscal-yearbudgetisformulatedisarequestfromthepolicedepartmentfora new,$80,000vehicle.Houcksaiditwill befundedfromtheTown’sEmergency ServicesEnhancementFund,from whichtheTownusuallyprovidesfunds fortheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.

tonandotherstohelpsubsidizetheir costs,includingelectricbillsandfield maintenance,whileLSLLisnotaffiliatedwithanyspecificmunicipality.In exchangeforadonation,theLSLLwill erectsignsthankingeachtown,Long said.

ThisisthefirstyeartheLSLLhas askedforadonationfromSelbyville.

TwonewbusinessesinSelbyville

C&MMetalRoofsandRecreation Wrapshaveopenedasnewbusinesses intown,Longtoldthecouncil,adding that RecreationWrapsoffersvehicle wrappingandgraphics.

BothbusinessesareintheDerricksonPlaza.

Policereport

McLaughlin,whilepresentinghis monthlyreport,toldthecouncilthatthe OVPDvolunteerunitlogged192hour ofserviceinDecember.Officershad anti-biasandduty-to-intercedetraining.

TwonewpolicevehicleswerereceivedinDecemberandarenowbeing outfittedwithpoliceequipment.They willgointoservicethismonth.

TheOceanViewPoliceDepartment provideduse-of-forcetrainingtocrimi-

Everyoneseemstolookoutforoneanotherandassisteachotherwhen needed,”shesaid.

Formerlyatownclerk,shewasresponsiblefordraftingordinancesand resolutions,assistingthetowncouncil andoverseeingprojectsinDewey Beach.In2019,shewasnamed DelawareMunicipalClerkoftheYear bytheDelawareLeagueofLocal GovernmentsandtheDelawareClerk Association.In2022,shewaschairwomanoftheDelawareClerkofthe YearCommittee,butshesaidshere-

naljusticestudentsatDelawareState Universityandattendedthemonthly meetings ofDelawarePoliceChief’s AssociationandtheSussexCountyPoliceChief’sAssociation,McLaughlin reported.

CounciltosupportHouseBill39

AtMcLaughlin’srequest,thecouncil agreedtosupportHouseBill39,anact to“createtheexpandedprotectionfor ourcommunitiesandhomegrantprogram.”

ItwasintroducedonJan.5,witha committeehearingscheduledfor12 daysafterintroduction.

Explainedonlegis.delaware.gov,the

linquishedthetitlewhensheaccepted thepositionofassistanttownmanager inMillsboro.

Burksaidshealsohasskillsthe Townneedsforgrant-writing.She obtaineda$3milliongrantfromthe Statetobuildanewpolicestationand townhallinDeweyBeach.

“Deweydoesn’thaveapropertytax. Theyrunabudgeteveryyearwithout apropertytax.Theybasethebudget ontransfertax,buildingpermitsand businesslicenses.Tobeabletomanagethatsortofbudgetwithoutpropertytax,thatsaysalot,”Burksaid.

“Itmakesitmoredifficulttomake abudget.Youhavetoobtainrevenues,”shesaid,addingthatshewas

bill“seekstocreatetheExpandedProtectionforOurCommunitiesand HomesGrantProgramthroughaonetimeappropriationof$20million.”

“ThegrantmoneywouldbedistributedtoeveryDelawarepoliceagency thatchoosestoparticipate.Thedistributionwouldconsistofaminimum standardallocationmadetoeachagency andanallocationbasedonthenumber ofuniformedofficersauthorizedfor eachagency.

“EPOCHgrantscouldbeusedby therecipientagenciestorecruitnewofficers,promoteorencouragecareersin lawenforcement,initiallypaythe salariesofnewlyhiredofficers,payfor overtimetofacilitateadditionalworkto

involvedintheannualbudgetprocess formanyyears.

Agoodassistantmanager,shesaid, “hastobefair-minded,lookatthe wholepicturewhendealingwithany issues,whetherinternalorexternal, putyourselfinotherpeople’sshoesto seethefullpicturewhenresolvingissues.IliketowngovernmentbecauseI likebeingabletoassistconstituents withinthemunicipality,resolving whateverissuestheymayhave.Ienjoy helpingpeopleresolvetheirissues,” shesaid.

Certifiedasatownclerk,Sander alsogainedvaluableexperiencevolunteeringwiththeMissDelawareOrganization.In2008,shewasnamed

addressissuesoflocalconcernincluding trafficenforcementandimplementprogramsdesignedtoimprovepublicsafety intheareaoftheagency’sjurisdiction.”

Grantswouldbeavailableforthe agenciestouseforuptothreeyears, afterwhichanyunusedandunencumberedfundingwouldreturntothe State’sGeneralFund,accordingtothe website.

Houckagreedtodraftaletterof supportfromthecouncil.

Townmanager’sreport

Houck,whilepresentingher

MissSouthernDelaware,andin2009, shewasMissDelawareValley.Shebecameexecutivedirectoroftheorganization,planningeventsandrecruiting contestants,runningfundraisersand obtainingsponsorshipsfortheindividualsawardedthetitles.

“Uponbeingawardedtheirtitles,I assistedthemwithpreparationto competeinthestatecompetition— MissDelaware,aMissAmericapreliminary—eachyear.Ireallylearned alotofmanagementskillsandlife skillsbeinginvolvedatayoungage.It wasaveryrewardingorganization thatsomeofmyclosestfriendsarein. Ireallylearnedalotoflifeskillsbeing involvedatayoungage,”shesaid.

SelbyvillefinesMountaireoversewageissue

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DuringtheMonday,Jan.10,SelbyvilleTownCouncilmeeting,MountaireFarmswasfined$6,000bythe towncouncil,plusadministrativepenalties,foratotalof$14,267,afteranincidentthatcausedthetown’ssewage systemtobecomeclogged.

Mountairepumpsthroughthe Town’ssewagesystem.

“We’vebeenhavingaproblemwith HandiWipesandfacemasksclogging thesewagelines,”CouncilmanRichard D uncantoldtheCoastalPointafterthe meeting.

TownMangerStaceyLongfurther explainedthatMountairehad“violated

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monthlyreport,toldthecouncilthatthe communitywillobservethetown’s 135thyearofincorporationin2024. Moneywillbeincludedinthebudget “sowecanhavesomefundrecognizing thetown.”

Houckalsoreportedthatdevelopers offivecommunitiesareinterestedin beingannexedintotownlimits,and thatshe,McLaughlinandPlanning&

thepretreatmentprogramwiththe TownsixtimesinNovemberbyexceedingthedailymaximumlimitforTKN, BODsandTSS.…Thiscausedthe wastewaterplanttobeunabletotreat thedischargefromMountairedueto theexcessiveloadingsofBOD,TKN andTSS.Wethenhadtodiverttheinfluentplantflowtothelagoons,”she said.

BODisthenutrientvalueofwastewater,andTSSisthemeasureofsuspendedsolids.Highconcentrationsof bothclogpipesandthreatenaquatic life.TKNistheabbreviationfortotal kjeldahlnitrogenandishowtheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencymeasures nitrogenandammonia.

DuringtheMonday,Jan.9,council

ZoningDirectorKenCimino“haveengagedwiththem.”

“Ifanyofthemmoveforward,councilwillbeimmediatelyinformedand thepublicwillbeinformed.Thereis stronginterestinhavingpolicepatrols andpresencewithinthecommunityand astrongsenseofcommunity.Fivedifferentdevelopmentsisalot.It’savery longprocess,astringentprocess.Adecisionwillbemadelater,”shesaid.

InNovember2022,theTownpurchasedpropertyatthecornerofMuddy

meeting,whenCouncilmanFrank SmithpresentedhismonthlySewer Departmentreport,hetoldthecouncil thattheproblemcausedtheTownto takethesewageplantofflinebecause the numberofpoundspermittedper dayhadbeenexceeded.Hedidn’tspecifywhentheincidentoccurredbutsaid theTownhadtocallintwoengineering firmstopumpoutthesludge.Hetold Mountaire’srepresentative,JayGriffin, whowasintheaudience,thattownofficialsexpectaplanfromMountaire,explainingwhathappened.

“WehavetoanswertotheEPA. Therearelimits,perourpermit,ofhow manypounds,andtheysenttousthree timesthelimit.Itcostus$14,000and change.Wearetheadministratorsof

NeckandDoubleBridgesroads,using AmericanRescueActandSussex Countyexcesstransfertaxfunds.The Townhasstartedtosubmitgrantrequeststohelpdeveloptheproperty,currentlycalledtheBerzinsNaturalArea. Theplanistocreateanaturalareawith scenicboardwalkoverlookingwetlands, woodedwalkingtrailswitheducational kiosks,apicnicareaandparkinglot, Houcksaid.

TheTownreceiveda$60,000grant fromtheState’sOutdoorRecreation

thepermitissuedtoMountaire,”Smith said,addingthattheTownhadtopay employeesovertimetofixtheproblem andalsohadtheexpenseofhiringother professionals“toblowairintotheoxidationditches.”

“TheTownneedsaplan,howyou’re goingtopreventthisfromhappening again,”hesaid,lookingatGriffin,who replied,“It’sbeingworkedon.”

CouncilwomanCarolCarycalledfor apolicy“thatyoucan’tjustthrowmasks wheretheyarethrowingthem.”

“It’shardtomonitorpeople,”Griffin said.

TownEngineerJasonLoarsaidPublicWorkswillscheduleameetingwith Mountaire“toseewhathappened,why andmakesureitwon’thappenagain.”

Parks&Trailsprogram,andtheproject isinthefinalapprovalstageforadditionalgrantfundingfordesignanddevelopment.

“Wehopetobeinapositiontomake a presentationtotheSussexCounty Councilinthemonthsahead,”Houck said.

ThethirdannualOldTownHoliday MarketandTreeLightinginNovember wassuccessfuland“receivedwonderful supportfromourcommunity,”Houck said.

ShepraisedmembersoftheSouth CoastalVillageVolunteersforcompletingtheirsecondyearofservice.Bythe endof2022,therewere45members and90volunteers,withplanstoexpand, shesaid.

“Greattohavethemhereinour community.Theyhavebeengood neighbors tous,”Houcksaid.

SheannouncedthattheTownwill participateintheannualFire&Ice eventthelastweekendinJanuary,with eventsatJohnWestPark.

Thebocceballcourtattheparkis finishedandthoseinterestedinplaying havebeenregisteringtouseequipment. “Inthespringwewilldoabigpush,” Houcksaid.

HoucksaidThetownwillhost SpringFling—anewevent—this year.OriginallyplannedasanEaster egghunt,itwaschangedtowhatshe describedasawayto“celebrateeverythingspring,”becauseMillvilleishavinganEasteregghuntandOceanView didn’twanttocompete.Detailsare beingfinalized,shesaid.

TheTownwillplantatreeinobservanceofArborDay.

“Thesethings—thisiswhatmakes ourcommunity,thisiswhatmakesour town,alltheseevents,”Cobbsaid.

“It’sgreattoliveinOceanView. We’reaforkintheroad,butwhenyou putintheseevents,thisiswhatmakes OceanViewacommunityandwhy— one ofthemajorreasons—peoplewant toliveinit,”Cobbsaid.

LordBaltimorePTOtohelphostFire&Ice

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheLordBaltimoreElementary SchoolPTOmetonTuesdayevening attheschoolcafeteriatodiscuss2023 fundraisingandprogrammingplans, withabout20parentsandthreeteachersinattendance.Theparentteacher organizationisstartingtheyearwitha workingbankaccountbalanceofmore than$34,000afterastringofsuccessfulfundingeventsandbenefitpartnerships.

ThefirstPTO-supportedeventwill betoserveasvolunteersattheiceskatingrinkthatwillbecreatedatthe downtownBethanyBeachbasketball courts.TheannualFire&IceFestival runsfromJan.27-28thisyear,and PTOPresidentAlexGibsonplaceda callforvolunteersanddescribedthe dutiesoftherinkmarshals.

“TheIceRinkatFire&IceFestivalwillbeentirelysponsoredby BethanyBeachBooks,andtheowner JackieInmanBurns,”explainedGibson.“Sherunsthebookstoreandis payingfortheice.Thecosttoskateis $5perperson,andiftheLBPTOwill monitorandhelptheskaters,wewill receiveaportionoftheproceedsto comebacktotheschool.”

Theicerinkwillbeopenfrom noonto8p.m.bothnightsofthefestival.GibsonandthePTOmembers decideditwouldrequiretwo-hour shiftsofthePTOvolunteers.

“Wewillbecollectingthemoney forskaterentalsfromtheskaters,and welikelywillneedfourpeopleatany time.”

ChristinaAntonioli,PTOvice president,predictedthat,basedon skatertrafficexpectedandpastresults, thePTOmightraiseasmuchas $2,500fortheirefforts.

TheLBPTOisalsoplanninga parent-night-outeventonFeb.10, whichwillcost$20perchildand$10 foranyadditionalsiblings,sothatparentsinthecommunitycanhaveadate night.TheLBPTOwillprovidepizza. Theorganizationalsohasbeen grantedalargeinflatablemoviescreen bypublisherScholastic,andseveral PTOparentsintheaudienceoffered toprovideaprojectorsothatmovies couldbeshownwhileparentsbring theirkidstotheschool’scafeteria.

ThePTOalsoagreedtosupport theBunnyPalooza5Kraceand1-mile walksponsoredbytheQuietResorts CharitableFoundation(QRCF).Last year,theQRCFgrantedLordBaltimoreschool$12,000,ortheentirenet

profitoftheracingevent,foranew trackbehindtheschool.Thattrackis nowoperational,withGirlsonthe RunclubsandLetMeRunboysclubs takingfulladvantageofthe400-meter surface.TheQRCFdonationunderwroteaboutaquarterofthecost.This isthefirstyearthattheLetMeRun programforboysisbeinginitiated.

“Wehadagreattimesupporting BunnyPaloozalastyear,”saidAntonioli.“Wehadapersonforthebunny costume,providedkidsfacepainting andcrafts,andourchoiralsohelped leadthenationalanthematthebandshell.”

ThePTOboardexpectationwas thatsimilarvolunteerworkandhelpingturn-outrunnersandwalkersfor theApril8eventwouldbepartofthe relationship.

QRCFhasaskedtheLBPTOto determinetheuseoffundsofany fundraisingpartnershipthisyear. Someoftheitemsonthewishlist frombothparentsandtheLBadministrationinclude:playgroundexercise equipment,commemorativebenches honoringteachersandanoutdoor classroomorlearningcenter.The boardagreedtomakearecommendationtoQRCFfromitslistofitems thatrequireoutsidecommunitysup-

port.

TheLBPTOhadrecordedincome ofnearly$12,000lastquarterfrom fundraisingeffortsincludingitsHolidayShop,theSchoolStore,theColor RunandtheSpiritWearday.Thetotal balanceismorethan$34,000inthe coffers,withthelargestinvestmentin theHolidayShoptoys.

OneLBparentcommentedthat givingstudentsachancetobuydollarstore-typegiftsfortheirfamilieswasa wonderfulgesture.

“Itwasthesweetestthingthatour kidscouldgivetheirparentorsiblings agiftthisyear,”shesaid.Gibson agreedandnoted,“Wealsodidtreats fortheteachers,andtheyreallyappreciatedit.”

ThePTOboardsaiditwouldbe turningoverinMay,andnoneofthe fourboardmemberswereplanningto runforPTOagain.Forseveralofthe parents,theissueisthattheirkidsare agingoutofLBandmovingonto middleschool.Oneparentsaidshe wasmovingbacktofull-timeemploymentandwouldnotbeabletocontinuetoserve.

“It’sbeenagreatexperience,”said Gibson.“Wemaywishtostartrecruitingandhopeyouwillconsiderserving onPTOforthenextschoolyear.”

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AlthoughthesixthFire&IceFestivaldoesn’tofficiallykickoffuntilJan. 27,thecommunityhasachancetogive itahearty“Cheers!”thisweekendas areabartendersgettheircreativejuices flowingfortheFire&IceDrinkCompetition.

Followingalongwiththefestival’s “Lights,Camera,Action”themefor 2023,thebartenderswillcreatedrinks basedonmovies.Althoughticketsfor thecompetitionitselfarenolonger available,thecompetitorswillshowcase their entriesintheirhomeestablishmentsthroughoutthefestival.

Proceedsfromthedrinkcompetition thisyearbenefitBeebeHealthcare’s SouthCoastalEmergencyDepartment &CancerCenterinMillville.

Dr.DavidTam,presidentandCEO ofBeebeHealthcare,isajudgeforthe drinkcompetition.

“RebeccaandIarereallylooking forwardtothiseventinsuchagreat partofourcommunity,”headdedofhis wife.“It’sapremierweekendduringthe shrinkingoff-seasonthatwehavein SussexCounty,andwe’rethrilledtobe thebeneficiarythisyear.

“IknowBeebe’spresencehasgrown

inwhatwecalltheSouthCoastalarea withmoremedicalofficesbeingbuilt, anchoredbytheSouthCoastalHealth Campuswiththeemergencydepartmentandcancercenter,”hesaid,urging thosewithticketstothecompetitionto “besuretosayhi.”

Thefestivalhas,inrecentyears, movedbeyonditsBethanyBeachoriginstoencompassseveralarealocations. This year,inadditiontoBethanyBeach, Fire&Iceactionwilltakeplacein OceanView,Millville,FenwickIsland andDagsboro.

InsteadoftheHollywood“Walkof Fame,”festival-goerscanstrollmultiple “WalkofFame”icesculpturetoursfeaturingthe“Lights,Camera,Action” theme.Inaddition,liveice-sculpture demonstrations,anice-skatingrink,a wintermaze,drinktastings,abeergarden,music,moviesandbonfireswilladd tothefun,andwilladdawelcomeoffseasonspotlighttoareabusinesses.

PresentedbytheBethany-Fenwick AreaChamberofCommerce,Bethany BeachOceanSuites,HotelBethany Beach,DelawareOfficeofTourism, BethanyBeachBooksandtheTownof BethanyBeach,thefestivalisalsosponsoredbytheTownofOceanView,MillvilleBoardwalk,SaltedVinesVineyard &Wineryand67otherlocalbusi-

nesses.

“Weareexcitedtobebringingthe Fire&IceFestivaltotheQuietResorts foritssixthyear,”saidLaurenWeaver, executivedirectoroftheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce. “Thesupportoflocalbusinesseswill makethisyear’seventevenbigger.The sculpturetouriscomprisedentirelyof piecessponsoredbyChamberbusinesses,manyofwhomareworkingtogethertomaketheoverallexperience funandmemorableforallfestivalgoers.”

Hereisalookatwhat’shappening whereduringthethree-dayFire&Ice Festival:

•BethanyBeachishostingfunfestival activitiesthroughouttheentire weekend.OnFriday,Jan.27,theice rinkisback!OnSaturday,Jan.28,ice sculpturesprovidedbyTheIceGodwill bethemainfeature,withthelineupof eventsincludinga“WalkofFame”ice sculpturetour,liveice-carvingdemonstrationandamovieonthebandstand.

•OceanView’sJohnWestParkwill againbethesiteofaFire&Icebeer garden,afteritspopulardebutin2022. OnFridayJan.27,theparkwilltransformintoabeergarden,anda“Walkof Fame”ice-sculpturetourwillcomplementascreeningoftheclassicmovie “Notorious.”Therewillalsobea “Labryinth”WinterMazeandmoreto takeinatthepark.OnSaturday,Jan.28, thebeergardenwillbeopenfrom11 a.m.to4p.m.,withalivemusicperformancebyNotesontheBeachfrom noonto2p.m.

•SaltedVinesVineyard& Wineryhasitsown“WalkofFame”icesculpturetouronFriday,Jan.27.Itwill includea900-poundiceluge,liveDJ, Fiona’sFoodTruck,andfoodtrucksales benefitingSanta’sLetters.

•TheMillvilleBoardwalk—ActivitiesatthisMillvilleentertainmentcomplexwillmaketheirdebutonFriday, Jan.27,withabonfireands’mores,a “WalkofFame”IceTour,characters from“Frozen”andDisneykaraoke.The bonfirewillbemanagedbyandbenefit theMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.

•Chilicookoff—It’snottheOscars, butthisyear’sFire&IceChiliCookoff bringssomeheatintheformofalittle friendlycompetitionbetweensomeof thebestchilicooksinthearea.Proceeds willbenefittheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company,whichwillalsohosttheevent thisyear.Aticketpurchaseincludesup to25chilistotaste,cornbreadand saltines,achoiceofbeveragefromthe cashbar,icesculptures,music,iceand icecream.Ticketsalsoserveasraffle ticketstowardan“Oscar-worthy”prize.

•TastingTour—TheFire&Ice DrinkTastingTourtakesplace throughoutthefestivalweekend.PurchaseaTastingTourcardandbringit toeachparticipatingrestauranttotaste itssignatureFire&Ice“Lights,Camera,Action!”themedcocktail.Thedrink cardwillbehonoredthroughoutthe weekend.TheTastingTourwillbenefitBeebeHealthcare’sSouthCoastal EmergencyDepartment&Cancer Center.

•BaysBenefit—Warmupwitha “WeekendatBernie’s”-themedeventon Saturday,Jan.28,benefitingthe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays. The FenwickShoreshotelwillbehostingthislimitedticketedevent.Food willbeprovidedbyMatt’sFish Camp—Fenwick,andlibationswillbe providedbytheBrewMastersfrom OceanViewBrewery.

•ClaytonMatinee—What’saHol-

Brandywinebrings backSoupforthe Soul

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Apotofsoupisoftenperceivedas havehealingpowers,andSoupforthe Soul,apopularsoupsaleatBrandywineLivingatFenwickIsland,has beentheembodimentoftheconnectionsthatcanbemadebythesimple actofmakingsoup.

Backfromathree-yearpandemicinducedhiatus,SoupfortheSoulis scheduledforSaturday,Jan.21,from 11a.m.to2p.m.atthefacilitywestof FenwickIsland.

Contributingtothesoupsavailable forpurchasewillbechefsfromarea restaurants,includingHeidaway Bethany,Rippon’sSeafood,Good EarthMarket,Matt’sFishCamp, Juicebox,SignaturesatBaysideand DiFebo’s,inadditiontochefCharles OppmanandBrandywine’sownchef DavidBarry.

Soupswillbeavailableinseveral sizes,withpricesaround$10perpint, accordingtoBrandywineEscapades ProducerHeatherCronin.

Asinyearspast,SoupfortheSoul benefitsanareaorganization—this year’sbeneficiaryistheRoxanaVolunteerFireCompany,Croninsaid.Inthe past,beneficiarieshaveincludedthe CommunityFoodPantryandSalem UnitedMethodistChurchinSelbyville.

Inadditiontovolunteerresidents whowillbehelpingtostaffthecash registerandbagcontainersofsoup, SoupfortheSoulreceivescontributionofdessertsandrolls,aswellas somesoup,fromareachurches,accordingtoCronin.Volunteersalsocome fromnearbyorganizationsandcommunitiestohelpwiththeevent,includingTheEstuaryandtheSaltAir GardenClub,shesaid.

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lywood-themedfestivalwithouta chancetogotothemovies?Sponsored byHeather’sHomeWorks,theDagsboroClaytonTheaterwillbeshowing matineesonSunday,Jan.29,atnoon and3p.m.Anicesculpturewillbeonsite.VisittheClaytonTheaterwebsite forticketsandtolearnmoreabout Delaware’sonlysingle-screentheater.

Seiano Rosso 750ML

$9.00 $7.65

Aroma of violets and cherries for the nose, and this wine greets the palate with earthiness, cherry and blackberry. Lightly structured, dry palate, with smooth tannins

RED DIAMOND MERLOT 750ML

$10.00 $8.50

Blackberry, cherry and spice scented nose with a toasty oak background. Sweet fruit on the palate is complemented by medium-bodied but firm tannins

PINE RIDGE CHENIN BLANC VIOGNIER 750ML

$13.00 $11.05

Wonderful aromas and flavors of grapefruit, gooseberry, grass, green apple, pear, pomelo, white florals, and a touch of honey and lime

FERRARI CARANO CHARDONNAY 750ML

$25.00 $21.25

$12.75 Remodeling the Store Wine Sale 15% o 6 Bottles or more on all wine 750ml and 1.5L sizes (O er not valid for mixing sizes) January 16th - 19th - IN STORE ONLY

BANSHEE CONTI DI SAN BONIFACIO PINOT GRIGIO 750ML $11.00 $9.35 Primary fruit notes of pear, white nectarine, apple and lime. This world beloved grape variety in this wine assumes notes of faint honey, aromas of honeysuckle and a distinct minerality

RED ACROBAT PINOT GRIS 750ML $14.00 $11.90 Flavors of crisp Fuji apple, pear and minerality mingle on the mid-palate, rounding out a mediumbodied mouthfeel with nice acidity and a refreshing, bright finish.

full bodied and has tart cherry and ripe plum fruit flavors with licorice undertones. Chewy

$20.00 $17.00 An enticing nose of pepper, violets, cigar and cassis. On the palate it is a mouthwatering mélange of red berry and plum flavors backed by earthy tones of herb roasted meat and fresh black trumpet giving way to a spice laden finish CHATEAU QUERCIABELLA MONGRANA 750ML $22.00 $18.70 A juicy, fresh sip with soft tannins and a complex bouquet of leather, coffee powder and cocoa enriched by a touch of liquorice. The long finale is savoury, with a mineral note that persists in the mouth.

NanticokeIndianTribeappointsnewchief

TheNanticokeIndianTribethis weekannouncedtheappointmentof Avery“LeavingTracks”Johnsonaschief ofthetribe.

“Afteralongandsuccessfuljourney, formerChiefNatoshaCarmineissteppingawaytopursueotheropportunities intheprivateandpublicsectors,”representativessaid.“WearegenuinelygratefultoformerChiefCarmineforher yearsofexcellentleadershipandaccomplishmentsandsincerelywishherthe best ofluckinhernewendeavors.”

“CongratulationstoChiefAveryon hisappointmentastheNanticokeNation’snewchief.Hisdistinctqualificationsasatriballeaderandprevious roles,includingtheassistantchief,tribal councilman,powwowcoordinator, budgetchairmanandgrantwriter,lend vitalexpertisetohisnewrole,particularlyasourtribecontinuesrollingout

significantstrategicplaninitiatives,” saidatribalspokesperson.“Chief Avery’sappointmentreaffirmstheNanticokeIndianTribes’ongoingcommitmenttoempoweringourIndigenous leadershipatthehighestlevels.”

TheysaidJohnsonisuniquelyqualifiedtoleadthetribeintothefuture.

“Heembodiesandexudesthevalues andculturethatarecentraltoourorganization.Heisincrediblypositive,an empoweringleaderforourtribe,aconsummateteamplayer,andhasestablishedstrongrelationshipsacrossour county,state,andfederalgovernments.

The NanticokeIndianTribeisfortunate tohaveChiefAverytoguidetheminto thefuture.Thisleadershiptransition comesatatimeofstrength,withour high-performingleadershipteamsuccessfullyimplementingthetribesbusinessstrategyandgrowthplans.”

Johnsonsaid,“I’mveryexcitedabout thisupcomingchangeforourorganization.Afterservinginmymanyroles overthepastyears,Iamextremely proudtohavetheopportunitytobe chiefoftheNanticokeIndianTribe.My goalistocontinuetoinfusefresh thoughtandrenewedenergyincollaborationwithourtribalcouncilandmembership.However,Iwillalwaysstart withwhatismostimportant,anintense focusonourmembers—ouryouth,our elders,ourcommunity,andsustainabilitynowandintothefuture.”

“WhenIjoinedtheNanticokeleadership,”Johnsonsaid,“Iwasdrawnto theideaofworkingwithateamofindividualsthatcouldchangepeople’slives and improveallaspectsofourtribal community.WhatIfoundwassomuch morethanwhatI’deverimagined.Our tribalmembersarestrong,dedicated,

caring,andalwayswillingtomakeadifference.Iwanttoensurewecontinueto bringoutthebestinourtribalmembers whilegrowingourorganization,furtheringourmission,andmaintaining ourvalues,”saidJohnson.

“Noneofthecurrentsuccesseswould havebeenpossibleifnotforthegenerationsofdedicated,caring,andhardworkingtribalmembers,startingasfar backas1881andcontinuinguntilnow. Somanyeldersbeforemehavepaved theway,andourcurrentadultsand youtharecontinuingthetraditionsthat haveresultedinourcontinuedsuccess.”

Formoreinformation,calltheNanticokeIndianCenterat(302)945-3400, theNanticokeIndianMuseumat(302) 945-7022,e-mailinfo@nanticokeindians.org,checkthewebsiteatnanticokeindians.orgortheFacebookpage underNanticokeIndianTribe.

ConversationalEnglishclasstobeginSaturday

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AnewEnglishConversationPracticeclassforadultswillbeginatthe SelbyvillePublicLibraryat10:30a.m. onSaturday,Jan.14.

Thefree,90-minuteclasswillbe heldinthecraftroomatthelibrary andwillbetaughtbyDaleAshera Davis,SussexCountycoordinatorfor LiteracyDelaware,basedinWilmington,andKimTaylor,anAmeriCorps memberofLiteracyDelaware.

Pre-registration,whichcanbedone bycallingthelibraryat(302)436-8195, isrecommendedbutnotrequired.

Theclassisdesignedforthoseof allabilitiesandprimarylanguages.

“IfEnglishisnotyourfirstlanguage—orevensecondorthird— youcantakethisclass.Thereisa drop-insortofthing,becauseit’s hardforpeopletocommittomultipleweeksofclasses,”Selbyville PublicLibraryDirectorKellyKline said.

“Wearealwayslookingforwaysto helppeopleinourcommunity.Thelibraryisallaboutlearning,andwe wanttoofferservicesthatimprove people’slives,”shesaid.

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threeyearsbecauseofrestrictionson membersofthepublicenteringthefacility,Croninsaid.Nowthattherestrictionshavebeeneased,shesaid, “It’sexcitingtohavepeoplebackin thebuilding.”

Asforthesoups,eachrestaurant contributes6gallons,withavarietyof typesonthemenu.Croninsaidthe eventhasbeensopopularinthepast that“everyyear,we’vesoldout”of soup.

Whileinthepast,adiningareahas beenavailablefor“eat-in”opportunities,thisyear’sSoupfortheSoulwill be“grab-and-go,”Croninsaid.

Theresidentsandstaffarehappyto beabletowelcomecommunitymembersagain,shesaid,addingthatshe andherteamareplanningmoreevents throughouttheyear.

Inadditiontothesoups,rollsand

throughspring,theclassismulti-level.

“KimandIbothhaveexperience teachingalllevelsofEnglishtopeople whodon’tspeakEnglish,”Davissaid.

“Sussexis40percentHispanic,accordingtothelatestpolls.Becauseof that,weexpectthemajorityofpeople whoattendwillbeSpanish-speaking, andthat’sfinebecauseKimhasalittle SpanishandIhavealittlemore,and wehaveallthetoolsweneedtomake theclasssuccessful,”shesaid.

LiteracyDelawareisalsodesigned tohelpadultsrealizetheirpotential “asconfident,self-sufficientandproductiveemployees,supportiveparents andengagedcommunitymembers,” accordingtothegroup’swebsite,at www.literacydelaware.org.

desserts,thisyearanewitemwillbe availableforpurchaseduringSoupfor theSoul:Brandywineresidentshave madepotterysoupbowls,whichare beingfiredwithassistancefromthe OceanCity(Md.)ArtLeague.

Salesofsoupandotheritemswill becash-only.Donationsarealways welcome,Croninsaid.

SoupfortheSoulwillbeheldin BrandywineLivingatFenwick’s LanternRoom,locatedonthefourth floorofthefacilityandaccessibleby enteringthroughthefrontdoor. Masksarerequiredwhileinthefacility.

Parkingwillbeavailableinthe Brandywinelot,aswellasalongArringtonDrive,Croninsaid.

BrandywineLivingatFenwickis locatedat21111ArringtonDrive,Selbyville.FormoreinformationonSoup fortheSoul,callHeatherCroninat (302)436-0808oremailherat Hcronin@brandycare.com.

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Strongfarmers’marketsalesareencouraging

Attheheartofthings,Delawareisstillverymuchanagriculture-basedeconomy.

Yes,ourbeachtownsarelargelydrivenbytourismdollars, andtheborderingtownsbenefitbydrawinginthatcrowdto shops,restaurantsandhousing.It’sabigdeal.And“upnorth,” well,theybenefitfromthebanksandfinancialinstitutions.

ButfromthebordersofMarylandtoPennsylvania,andmost pointsinbetween,agricultureisaconstant.ConsiderSussex Countyasawhole—chickens,watermelons,berries,peaches, soyandeverythingelsethatspringsupfromnature’sbounty providesjobs,feedsfamiliesandmakesthings“go.”

SoitwasencouraginglastweekwhentheDelawareDepartmentofAgricultureannouncedattheFarmersMarketManagersSummitthatlastyear’sfarmers’marketshitanall-time

salesrecordof$3.7million.Thatisasizeableincreasefromlast year’stotalof$3,159,175.

“Thispastyeardemonstratesthatdirect-to-consumersales forDelaware-grownproductsarestrong,”saidDelawareSecretaryofAgricultureMichaelT.Scuse.“Delawaretendstofollow thenationaltrendthatdirect-to-consumersalesmainlyoccurat on-farmmarkets,farmstandsandfarmers’markets.Sowhenwe haveagreatyearatfarmers’markets,ourproducersalsoseethe increasedbusinessattheirfarmlocation.”

It’sgoodnews.Considerthedropfrom2019to2020(the pandemictimeline,ifyouwill):Saleswentfrom$3.3millionto $1.9millionthatoneyear.Manythingsthatwentbackward that yearhaveneverrebounded.Thesehave,andthatisencouraging forourfarmers—andourlocaleconomyasawhole.

Adrunkinabushisworthjusthowmuch?

Withonlyaboutamonthtogobeforepitchersand catchersreportforspringtraining,itfeelsliketherighttime to...

Holdon.Justletthatbasteoveryourmindforaminute.

“Pitchersandcatchersreport”isrightuptherewith “therearenohorseshoefliesatthebeachtoday”and“pizza isall-you-can-eatforthenext17minutes,”asfaraspure wordgoodnessthatnourishesthesoul.

Asthetemperaturesdipanddarkness comesearlierbytheday,thenotion that“theboysofsummer”willsoonbe backalwaysbringsasmiletothis weatheredoldmug,andmakesme wanttotakeanapinsomebushesbeforecommittingvariousfelonies.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

PerhapsIshouldexplainalittlefurtherbeforeoneofour friendsinblueshowsupatmydoorwithquestions.

TheMilwaukeeJournalSentinelhadastorylastweek abouta25-year-oldmanbythenameofJustinBloedorn.It seemsthatBloedorn,alongwithhisroommateandroommate’sfather,tooktoAmericanFamilyFieldinSeptember tocatchafewhoursofAmerica’sPastime,asthehometeamBre wersweretakingontheSanFranciscoGiantsina doubleheader.

AsCubsimmortalErnieBankswasfondofsaying,“Let’s playtwo!”

Well,Bloedorntookthattoheart,buthecontributedhis ownlittleaddition:“Let’sdrink10!”Asin,10beers.That’s whathereportedlytoldpolicewasthecauseofhisimpromptunapinsomebushesoutsidethestadiumfollowing thegames.

Editor’snote:Itwasatthispointinreadingthestory thatIwonderedwhyhisroommateandroommate’sfather justlefthimpassedoutinabunchofbushesinapublic place,butthenIrememberedthephrase“10beers,” thoughtofhowsomeofmyownfriendscouldgetonmy nervesaftersimilarfeatsofrecklessbehavior,andwenton withmyday.

So,fine.ThebeerswouldexplainwhyBloedornpassed outinsomebushesinapublicplace,andthatalonewould makeforastoryhecouldtellyearslateraboutyouthfulexploits.Butwhathappenednext...well,I’mnotsure thatgets glossedoverasa“foibleofyouth.”

Whenhewokeup,Bloedorn“statedthathewalkedupto

thedoorofthestadiumandbeganpullingonituntilit opened,”perthecriminalcomplaint,assharedbytheJournalSentinel.

Hethenreportedlywanderedthestadiumuntilhefound theBrewersclubhouseandbeganhelpinghimselftowhateverhecameacrossintheBrewerslockerroom,perthe complaint.Astrengthcoachfortheteamsaidhehadnumerousitemstaken,accordingtothe article,includingabackpack,laptop, twoiPods,aWalkman,twopairsof headphones,apassport,twopairsof sunglasses,acreditcardandsomepersonalnotebooks.

Thisstoryhasquicklygonefrom drunkenstuportoseriouscrime,hasn’t it?Also,IhadtocheckthedateonthestoryagainwhenI read“Walkman.”Ihadthoughttheykindofwentthewayof thepterodactylandcommondecency.Aretheystillbeing produced?WasBloedornattractedtoitbecausehecould hearthefaintsoundsof“WalkLikeanEgyptian”coming fromthefoam-coveredheadphones?Iinstantlythoughtof myownbelovedWalkman,andthehoursIspentlisteningto “RaspberryBeret”and“CarelessWhisper.”Ooh,remember thatForeignersong?Youknow,theonethatstartswith... ButIdigress.

ThestorywentontosaythatBloedornallegedlystolea jerseyandshavingkitfromthemanager’soffice,a45-year anniversary1982Brewerssignedbat,areplicaWorldSeries ring,keystotheArizonaspringtrainingfacilityandapartridgeinapeartree.

HowdidpolicegetturnedontoBloedornasasuspect, youmightask?Well,asthedetectiveswereonsiteinvestigatingtheburglary,acallcameinfromdispatchfromBloedorn’sroommate,whoreportedlytoldpolicethatBloedorn hadtheitemsfromtheclubhouse.

SeewhatImeanaboutwhathappensifyou’reanannoyingdrunktoyourfriends?Theyleaveyouinbushesand thenturnyouintothecopslater.

Policewenttotheresidence,foundBloedornsleeping andreportedlygotaconfessionfromhimwhenhewokeup, alongwithconsenttosearchtheproperty.Detectivessaid theyfound“themajority”ofitemsthere.

Henowfacesupto12-and-a-halfyearsinprison.I’m guessinghewishesnowhehadjuststayedinthebushes.

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MyoldersisterMaryAnn—and mydad,too,ifhewerealive—would attesttohowmuchofmyadolescence Ispentteasingmysaintofamother, especiallyif,heavenforbid,thesalt shakeronthekitchentabletipped over.

“Oh,my.Throwitoveryourshoulder,honey,”shewouldsay,beforethe lastgrainhadachancetostoprolling.

“Oh,Mum.Maybeweshouldcalla witchdoctor,”I’dlaugh,evokinga scowlfromherandspicierinsistence thatIshaketheshakerovermyshoulder—orshe’ddotheshakingforme. Theonlythingunluckyaboutthat wouldbethepossibilityofgettinga littleinmyeye—andprobably grounded.

“Whyareyousosuperstitious?”I askedherasIbrushedremnantsoff mysleeve.Shewasn’t,sheinsisted. Salt-tossingiswhatyou’resupposedto dowhenitspills,everybodyknewthat anddon’tquestionme,younglady.

Nothingwouldhavechangedher

mind,butshewasingoodcompany, sinceevenintoday’stechnological worldthatissupposedtobemakingus smarter,anapproachingFridaythe 13thcausesalittleedginess.This week,weobservethefirstoneof2023.

Buthowdidthiscommonapprehensionbegin?

It’slikelyacombinationoftwo fears:ofthenumber13,called triskaidekaphobia,andthefearofFridays,calledparaskevidekatriaphobia.I haveabiggerfearofbeingabletopronouncethosewordsor,worse,being askedtospellthem.Thatlastone comesfromtheGreek“pareskevi,” meaning“Friday”and“phobos,”meaning“todread,”Ilearnedbyreadingthe websiteatwww.howstuffworks.com.

InChristiantheology,13issignificant,becausethat’showmanypeople wereattheLastSupper,Jesusplushis 12apostles.Jesuswascrucifiedona Friday.Judas,theapostlewhobetrayed him,ishistoricallyknownasthe13th memberofthepartytoarrive.Asuperstitionthenbeganabouthaving13 guestsatatablefordinner,thatanyonewhodidthatwascourtingdeath.

It’salsocourtingalotofcookingand quiteanexpense.If12morepeopleare joiningmeinmykitchenforfour,they bettereachhaveacasseroleandbe preparedtodeliveralargediningtable, preferablyincherrywood,myfavorite.

It’salsosaidFridaywasthedayEve gaveAdamtheapplefromtheTreeof KnowledgeandthedayCainmurderedAbel.IntheMiddleAges,couplesrefrainedfrommarryingor beginningtripsonFridays.

ThosewhostudyfolkloresayFridaythe13thwasn’tconsideredunlucky beforethe19thcentury,whenItalian composerGioachinoRossini,known forhismorethan30operas,mentioneditinhisbiography,writtenby HenrySutherlandEdwards’in1869. Thenalloperaticheckbrokeloose. Yearslater,thehorrormovie“Friday the13th,”releasedin1980,introduced theworldtoJason,withhiscreepy hockeymaskanddesiretoslash,followedbyeponymousbooks,video gamesandHalloweencostumes.

Ifyou’reafan,anew“Fridaythe 13th”movieisscheduledforrelease thisyear,accordingtowww.wildabout-

movies.com.

NoteverybodytakestheFridaythe-13thfeartoheart.Inmyresearch, IreadaboutbraveCapt.William Fowler,wholivedinthe1800sinNew Yorkandwasdeterminedtoremove theFridaythe13thstigma.He foundedtheThirteenClub.Members gatheredformealsonthe13thdayof themonthinRoom13ofthe KnickerbockerCottagefrom1863to 1883.Theyfeastedon13-coursedinners,butfirsttheywalkedunderaladderandabannerwiththewords “MorituriteSalutamus,”Latinfor “Thoseofuswhoareabouttodie saluteyou.”

LikethegoodCapt.Fowler,we mightaswellbecomecomfortable withFridaythe13th,especiallysince thereisonemorecomingthisyear,on Oct.13.Nextyear,therearetwomore, onSept.13andDec.13,butin2025, onlyoneappearsonthecalendar,in June.

So,passthesalt.Carefully.Andif theshakeroverturns,sprinkleahandfuloveryourshoulder.Youknowwhat theysay:Motherknowsbest.

Residentagainst street-widening

Editor:

I’mwritingtobringattentiontoa projectbeingproposedbytheBethany BeachTownCounciltowidenCollins Street(andWellington)forapedestrian path.

Safetyisimportantforbothcarsand pedestrians,andthosewholiveon CollinsandWellingtonstreets.The Townapproveda5-footpedestrianpath in2019forCollinsStreetoverstrong oppositiontotheproject.COVID tabledthestart,butnowit’sbackand it’snowmorphedintoastreet-widening project.

TheTownspentmoneyonatraffic survey18yearsago,withsubsequent studiesin2014-2016.Theydetermined apedestrianpathwaywouldmake CollinsStreetsafer.CollinsisacollectorstreetforBethanyWest,wherethere are700-plushomes.Theideaisthat,insteadofwalkingonthestreet,people travelingtothebeachwillwalkonthe path.

Collinsisaprettynarrowstreet,and manyofthehousesareclosetothe road.TheTownhasmadeitveryclear “they”havetherighttodowhatthey wanttodobecauseofthe“right-ofway”onbothsidesofthestreet,that theyaredoingusafavorbyonlytaking aminimumamountofspaceandnot theapproximate10feetallowedoneach side.

Wehavehadonlyfivepedestrianincidentsoverthelast14yearsonCollins, withnoseriousinjuries,andtheyoccurredoff-season.Right-of-wayornot, wehavebenefitedfromtheright-ofwayasabufferfromthestreetandthe noiseitbrings.Wehavedriveways, parkingspots,landscaping,fencesand lawnsinthoseareas.

Wideningthestreetwillincrease trafficandspeeds.Itwillforcepeopleto loseparkingspots.Residentswillhave toparkalongtheroadwhere“they”will nowhaveasafetyissue,astheircarswill berightontheedgeoftheroad,openingcardoorsintovehicularandpedestriantraffic.Thisstreet-wideningis goingtodestroythequiet,small-town neighborhoodfeelwenowenjoy.Have younoticedmuchofthatinourbeach communitieslately?

Let’sscalethisprojectbackanduse lessinvasivemeanstoslowdownthe traffic,whichistherealissuehere— notpedestrians.Commonsensesolutions:

•Install“punishing”permanent speedbumps,notfakespeedbumps;

•Install“LocalTrafficOnly”signsat allentrancesfromKentandRoute26to discouragecut-throughtraffic;

•Post15mphstreetsigns,even thoughlegallywecan’tenforcespeeds lessthan25mphunlesswegetconces-

sionsfromDelDOT;

•DotheimprovementstothecrosswalkfromCollinstoWellingtonto keeppeoplesafewalkingonthemajor road;

•Improvevisibilityofstopsigns.

Takingthesestepswillallowusto evaluateandmeasureimprovements. Let’snotturnourstreetupside-downto addressanissuethat’sonlyanissueduringsixweeksinthesummer.It’stime forgovernmenttolistentocitizens.

RodGowen BethanyBeach

Freeze:dedicated tobeachsafety

Editor:

OnNewYear’sDayabout200happy participantsgatheredonFenwick’sBa-

yardStreetbeacheithertoplungeinto thefrigidAtlanticOceanwatersor enjoytheanticsofthoseshriekingin thesurf.Asexpected,thewaterwasicy cold,buttheweatheritselfcooperated withsunnyskiesandmildtemperatures makingthis2023AnnualFenwick Freezeapleasanttimeonawinter beach.

Anestimated75-100people,young andold,bravedtheelementstocelebratethenewyearbyleapingintothe water.Otheronlookersweresatisfiedto gatherandchatwithfriendsandneighbors.Asalways,FenwickIslandresidentsandtheirfamilies,aswellas visitorsfromSelbyville,WestFenwick andotherplaces,welcomethisoff-seasonchancetosocialize.TheBeach Committeeprovidedeveryonewith complimentaryhotchocolateanda

warmbonfire.Butjustincasesomeone neededspecialassistance,theBethany BeachEMS/ambulancecrew,Fenwick Island’spolicedepartmentandFIlifeguardswereonstandbyduty.

TheFIBeachCommitteeisveryappreciativeforthecommunity’ssupport ofthisactivity.Whileitoffersunique winterfunonourbeach,theFenwick FreezealsoraisesfundsfromapplicationfeesandT-shirtsalesfortheFenwickIslandBeachPatrol’sskill competitionsthattakeplaceattheend ofeachsummer.Theongoingcompetitivetrainingneededforthesecompetitionsenhancestheproficiencylevelof Fenwick’slifeguards,whointurnkeep beachgoerssafeinthesummer.

OrganizersoftheRehobothBeach AfricanAmericanFilmFestival,onFeb. 17-19,2023,saiditwillcelebratethe trailblazingworkofBlackartistsin shapingAmericanculture,whiletaking anunflinchinglookattheroadblocks thatmaystillexist—“afairandunbiasedefforttoexposeanyremainingviolencestillperpetuatedagainstBlack communitieswhileshowingahopeful wayforwardthroughjusticeandreconciliation.”

“Thefestivalrevealstheforgotten historyoftheAfricanAmericancontributions,”saidMurryGatling,Planning Committeemember.

OndisplaywillbethemanycontributionsbytheAfricanAmericancommunitytoshapetheirstory,regaintheir rightfulheritagetotheimpactonmany industriesinthe20thcenturyandtoday. The2023festivalmarksthefestival’s fourthanniversary,afteratwo-yearhiatusduetoCOVID.

RehobothBeachFilmSocietyExecutiveDirectorHelenM.Chamberlin said,“Ourintentionisadesiretocon-

nect withpeopleofall-agesandethnic backgroundsregardlessofsocio-economicstatus.Wewilldosobyprovidingfreeadmissiontostudentswho wouldliketoattend.”

Recognizingthatthefestivalfilms arethought-provoking,organizerssaid theywillfeaturetwoseparatefilmauthorsandcontributorsforeachfilm, alongwithafewoftheSociety’sPlanningCommitteemembersforadeeper dive.

“Wehopethatyouwillstayand shareyourthoughts,andwe’rehappyto host apost-screeningreceptionfor ticketholdersonSunday,Feb.19.”

Festivalfilmfeatureswillinclude:

•“StreetlightHarmonies”—Friday, Feb.17,7p.m.Adocumentaryand journeythroughthebands,songsand harmoniesofdoo-wop.Theartistsand theirhistorylaidthefoundationfor rock-and-roll,rhythm-and-blues,and builtabridgetotheCivilRightsmovement.Featuresinterviewsfromartists BrianWilson,LanceBass,TheDrifters and more.

•“AMostBeautifulThing”—Saturday,Feb.18,2:30p.m.Adocumentary basedonthememoirbyArshayCooper andnarratedbyrapper/actorCommon thatchroniclesthefirstAfricanAmericanhighschoolrowingteamintheU.S. Theteamismadeupofyoungmen, manyofwhomwereinrivalgangsfrom theWestSideofChicago,allcoming togethertorowinthesameboat.Winnerofa2021GracieAward,nominatedbytheNAACPforanImage Award,nominatedbytheCritics’ ChoiceAssociation(Best SportsDocumentary),nominatedbytheInternationalPressAcademy(Best Documentary)andnamedoneofthe bestfilmsbyEsquire.

•“WhoWeAre:AChronicleof RacisminAmerica”—Saturday,Feb. 18,7p.m.Adocumentaryinterweaving lecture,personalanecdotes,interviews andshockingrevelations.“ACLU deputylegaldirectorJefferyRobinson drawsastarktimelineofanti-Black racismintheUnitedStates,fromslaverytothemodernmythofapost-racial America.Thefilmalsoexplorestheenduringlegacyofwhitesupremacyand ourcollectiveresponsibilitytoovercome it.”

•Filmshorts—Sunday,Feb.19,2 p.m.Sixfilmsin60minutes,including “AVanishingLegacy:BlackCaptains oftheChesapeake,”anewsstoryfrom WUSA9(Washington,D.C.,)about anAfricanAmericanheadboatcap-

tainandblackwomanoysterfarmer whofighttopreserveaminoritypresenceinaquacultureontheU.S.EasternSeaboard;“BlackSwimmers OvercomeRacismandFear,ReclaimingATradition,”adocumentaryshort aboutanewmovementacrossthe countrythatisreintroducingBlack Americanstoswimming,throughpeopleseekingtochangethepervasive myththatBlackpeopledon’tswim; BlackJockeysandtheKentucky Derby:AHistoryofRaceand Racism,”ashortnewsstoryfrom WAVENews(Louisville,Ky.),about thehistoryofAfricanAmericanriders thatoncedominatedthesportofhorse racing,withanaccompanyingtravelingexhibitfromtheKentuckyDerby Museuminthelobby;“Street Knights,”adocumentaryshortthat divesintotheworldofstreetchess hustlersinWashingtonSquarePark, NewYorkCity;“AConcertoisaConversation,”inwhichcomposerKris Bowerstracestheprocessofbreaking intonewspacesthroughgenerations ofsacrificethatcamebeforehim,focusingonthestoryofhisgrandfather HoraceBowers;“Mr.Tindley,”amusicaldocumentarybymusicianBrian RussofeaturingnewsfootagededicatedtothelifeofCharlesTindleyof Berlin,Md.,knownasthe“GrandfatherofGospel”and“PrinceofPreachers,”withapost-filmdiscussionledby Russo.

Therefore,theBeachCommitteeis pleasedtocommittheirtimeandenergytotheFenwickFreeze,aworthwhileeventwhichultimatelyprovides protectiononourbeaches.Iwouldlike

topersonallythanktheFenwickIsland BeachCommitteemembers,theFIpolicedepartmentandtheBethanyBeach EMS/ambulanceservicefortheirdedicationandefforttowardmakingthisa successfuleventeveryyear.

JacqueNapolitano,Chair FenwickIslandBeachCommittee

As2022drawstoaclose,the DelawareDepartmentofCorrection markedthesuccessofitsdecade-long efforttoearnnationalaccreditation acrossDOCfacilitiesfromtheAmericanCorrectionalAssociation(ACA).

Thispastsummer,attheACA SummerConferenceinNewOrleans, theCommissiononAccreditationfor Correctionsvotedunanimouslyto grantACAaccreditationtoJamesT. VaughnCorrectionalCenter (JTVCC)andgrantACAreaccreditationtoDelawareProbation&Parole.WithJTVCC ’sinitial accreditation,forthefirsttimeinits history,allDelawareDepartmentof CorrectionLevel5prisonfacilities havesecurednationalaccreditation.

“Tenyearsago,theDelawareDepartmentofCorrectionsetanambitiousgoaltoachievenational

accreditationbytheAmericanCorrectionalAssociation,andthisyear, despitetheongoingheadwindsfrom theCOVIDpandemicandnational employmentchallenges,wereacheda historicmilestone,”Departmentof CorrectionCommissionerMonroeB. HudsonJr.said.

“EarningandmaintainingACA accreditationrepresentsthegoldstandardofcorrectionalpractices,andit requiresadoptionofindustry-leading policiesandpractices,awillingnessto subjectourselvestorigorousoutside scrutiny,acommitmenttomaintainingtransparencyatalllevels,anda trackrecordofcontinuousimprovementtomeetourdualmissionof publicsafetyandoffenderrehabilitation.

“Ioffermysincerethankstoallof ourbureauleaders,wardens,regional

managers,ourentireDOCstaff, healthcareproviders,andeducational andtreatmentpartnersforworking togethertoearnthisnationalrecognition,”hesaid.“ACAaccreditation helpsensurethatweareputting provenworldclasspracticestowork hereinDelawareanditputsusona solidfootingtoachieveevenmore successinthedecadetocome.”

TosecureACAaccreditation,correctionalfacilitiesfirstcomplete monthstoyearsofbest-practice analysisandinternalpolicydevelopment,reviewandimplementationled byfacilityleadershipanddesignated accreditationteams.Theaccreditation processfeaturesatwo-tothree-day on-siteauditateachfacilitybyateam ofindependentauditorsfromACA whoconductacomprehensiveinspection,reviewfiles,andinterviewstaff

andinmatesorprobationersaboutfacilityconditionsandoperations.

Eachfacility’sACAAuditCommitteerecommendsre-accreditation totheACACommissiononAccreditationforCorrections,whichissolely responsibleforrenderingaccreditationdecisions.Representativesfrom theDelawareDepartmentofCorrectionandeachfacility’sACAAudit Committeethenappearbeforethe fullcommissionforthefinalaccreditationvote.Accreditedfacilitiesare requiredtoearnre-accreditation everythreeyearstomaintainthat designationandthereaccreditation processfeaturesthesamecomprehensiveon-siteauditandvotebythefull ACACommissiononAccreditation forCorrections.

DuringtheJamesT.VaughnCorrectionalCenterauditinNovember 2021,thefacilitywasfoundtobe compliantwith100percentofACA’s mandatorystandardsandcompliant with99.5percentofapplicablenonmandatorystandards.Thatisthe highestscoreachievedbyaLevel5 prisonfacilityinDelawaretodate.

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Duringitson-siteauditinJune 2022,DelawareProbation&Parole wasfoundtobecompliantwith100 percentofACA’smandatorystandardsand100percentofapplicable non-mandatorystandards.Probation &ParolehasbeenfoundbytheACA tobe100percentcompliantwithall mandatorystandardsandapplicable non-mandatorystandardssinceits initialaccreditationin2016.

InAugust2022,duringitshearing andfinalvoteonJTVCCaccreditationandProbation&Parolere-acc reditation,ACACommissionon AccreditationforCorrectionsmemberspraisedJTVCCandProbation& Paroleformaintaininghighstandards duringtheaccreditationperiodand foralloftheireffortsduringthe COVID-19pandemic.

ThefirstDelawareLevel5prison facilitysecuredACAaccreditationin 2016,andby2019allLevel5prison facilitiesexceptJamesT.VaughnCorrectionalCenterhadachievedaccreditation.JTVCC,thestate’slargest correctionalfacility,succeededin achievingACAaccreditationjustfive yearsafteraninmateuprisingthatresultedinthedeathofacorrectional officerandseriousinjurytootherofficersandprofessionalstaffandafter workingdiligentlytopreparefora rigorouson-siteauditduringthesignificantdisruptionsoftheglobal COVIDpandemic.

TheawardingofACAaccreditationforJTVCCandreaccreditation toDelawareProbation&ParolefollowedtheawardingofACAreaccreditationforsevenadditionalDOC facilitiesearlierthisyear,inFebruary 2022.

Monday, January 16

The library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please return your items to the outdoor book drop or renew them online during this time.

Tuesday, January 17

iPad & Apple Users Group 11:00 am—12:00 pm iPad, iPhone, & Apple users of all skill levels are welcome to attend to discuss new features, tips, & ask questions.

Wednesday, January 18

Baby Bookworms Story Time 10—10:45 am

Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities!

Little Learners Story Time 11—11:45 am

Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help Improve pre-literacy skills!

Crimesolvers! 5—6:30 pm

True crime lovers and aspiring detectives are welcome to join us for a tabletop game where we use clues to solve fictional murders.

Thursday, January 19

RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am—12:30 pm

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

LEGO Club 5—6:15 pm

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

Friday, January 20

Gentle Yoga 10—11:15 am

Join Myra Stock for a gentle yoga class. Registration is required. Walk-ins permitted only if space allows.

Let’s Read: A Book Buddy Program 2—2:30 pm

Participants will be paired with a book buddy based on common reading interests. The pair will then meet & discuss once a month.

Saturday, January 21

Join author, Christine Tomalin as she introduces you to "Oscar the Obstinate Osprey". Learn about all of the resources the library has to offer to families and sign up for a library card!

DSHAlaunchesstatewiderentreportingpilot

TheDelawareTenantRent-ReportingProgramPilotisanewprogram fundedbytheAmericanRescuePlan ActandpartneredwithSelfFinancial(Self).

“Rentisthelargestmonthlyexpense formanypeople,butfewareusingrent tobuildcredit.Selfisproudtoworkin partnershipwithDHSAtohelppeople buildcreditusingtheirexistingrent payments,”saidJamesGarvey,founder andCEOofSelf.

TheTenantRent-ReportingPilot aimstohelpmorethan400low-income rentersincreasetheircreditscoresbyreportingtheirreliablerentalpayment history.Mostrentalpaymenthistoryis neverreportedtothelargercreditreportingbureaus,officialsnoted.Asaresult,manyrenters’creditscoresdonot reflecttheiractualcreditrisk.Theunreportedpositivepaymenthistorycanbe asignificantfactorindecreasingeconomicmobility.

Selfisacredit-buildingplatformthat increaseseconomicinclusionandfinancialresiliencethroughproductsthat make creditaccessibleforpeoplewith lowornoscores.Selfwillreporttenants’ rentandutilitypaymentsbylinkingtoa person’sbankaccount,detectingthe paymenthistory,andthenreporting thosepaymentstothemajorcreditbureaus.Selfreportsrentpaymentstoall

threemajorcreditbureaus(Equifax,ExperianandTransUnion)andutilitypaymentstoTransUnion.

Throughrentalpaymenthistoryreporting,thenewpilotprogramaimsto reducebarrierstohomeownership,increaseaccesstopersonalandbusiness loanproducts,andmoreaccuratelyrepresentapplicantsapplyingforjobsrequiringcreditchecksandaffordable financialproducts,suchasinsurance.

KarenSpeakman,executivedirector ofNeighborGoodPartners,formerly NCALL,said,“Wearedelightedtobea partofthisuniquetenantrentreporting pilotinpartnershipwithSelfFinancial andDSHA.Ourroleistoseekadiversegroupoftenanthouseholdsto participateinthisprogram,linkthem withfinancialcoaching,andtowardthe endofthetwo-yearpilot,developareportthatwillincludeananalysisofthe programdataandproviderecommendationsforfuturepolicies.”

NeighborGoodPartners,anonprofit specializinginaffordablehousingdevelopment,educationandlending,will manageparticipanteligibilityandenrollment.

“WeareexcitedthatDelawareisat theforefrontofthispolicyissue,”said Caitlin DelCollo.“Coloradoiscurrentlyimplementingasimilarrentreportingpilotprogram,andCalifornia

recentlyenactedalawthatrequiresaffordablepropertymanagerstoofferrent reportingtotheirtenantsthroughJuly 1,2025.Theoutcomesofthispilotwill helpinformfuturepoliciessurrounding rentreportingandcreditbuilding,not justinDelawarebutnationwide.”

Toparticipateinthepilotprogram, rentersmusthaveahousingvoucher fromorliveinapublichousingunitoperatedbyoneofthestate’sfivePHAs; orhaveahouseholdincomeofat/below 250percentofthefederalpovertylevel. Duringthe12-monthpilotperiod,tenantswillalsohaveaccesstomonthly creditscores,IDtheftinsurance,financialcounselingandtheoptiontoreport anadditional24monthsofpastrent andutilitypayments.

“Aftermonthsofdesigning,planning,andworkingwiththeGovernor’s Officetosecurefunding,Iamincrediblyexcitedthatthepilotprogramis launchingandwillbeavailablefor rentersinDelaware,”saidstateSen. KyleEvansGay.“IbelievetheDelaware TenantRent-ReportingPilotwillempowerrenterstoachievetheirfinancial goals.IamgratefultoDSHAandits partnersfortheirworktoprovidethis servicetoDelawareans.”

Additionalinformationisavailable atwww.neighborgoodpartners.org.

Richard‘Dick’Belanger,75

Richard“Dick”Belanger,75,passed awaypeacefullyonFriday,Nov.25,2022, afterashortandhard-foughtbattlewith cancer.HewasborninLewiston, Maine,onMarch8,1947,toRobertBelangerandLouiseLeBlondBelanger, theoldestoffive.

Heexcitedlypursuedhisbachelor’s degreeinhistoryattheUniversityof NewHampshirebutwasinterruptedby adeploymenttoVietnamin1968,duringwhichheservedvaliantlyandfrom whichhewashonorablydischargedwith a PurpleHeart.Hereturnedhomewith renewedenergytocompletehisdegree, followedbyhislawdegreefromBoston University.

Belangerpracticedlawinboththe publicandprivatesectorwiththefirms

ScharrettsPaleyinNewYorkCityand PowellGoldsteininWashington,D.C., andforthefinal20yearsasapartnerat SidleyAustininD.C.,fromwhichhe retiredin2019.Hewaswidelyrecognizedasaleadingcustomspractitioner, andheproudlyspearheadedanannual luncheonforallveteransonVeterans Day.

Toknowhimwastoknowthatall thingssportsgrabbedhisattention.He remainedever-faithfultohisNewEnglandroots,throughtheRedSoxandPatriots,andalsowillingly,after30yearsin anewcityandbecausetheywereina differentleague,adoptedtheNationals. Neveronetobeonlyaspectator,healso playedsoftballformorethan40years withhislongtimelaw-schoolfriendson Harvey’sWallbangers.

Belangerhadmanypassionsthat weretheluckyrecipientsofhistime,energyandearnestattention.Hewasa championforEverybodyWins!DC (EW!DC)—areadingandmentoring programforat-riskchildren.Heimpactedhundredsofthousandsoflow-incomechildrenaroundthemetroarea duringhistenureontheBoardofDirectorsover20years.

Family,travel,golf,andmostrecently theChesapeakeBayenvironment— bothboatingandenvironmentalprotection—kepthimhappyandbusyinretirement.Foster-parenttooystersand faithfulturtleinventoryspecialist,he achievedthroughstudy,field-workand volunteereffortsatJamesFarmEcologicalPreserveinOceanView,Del.,designationofDelawareMasterNaturalist. Hewasalsoanenthusiasticmemberof theBearTrapGolfClub.

Belangerwouldmostwanttoberememberednotforhisaccomplishments, butforthelovehebothgavetoandreceivedfromfamily.Hewasnotaboastfulman.Hewasfiercelyloyaltohis family(andfriends,manyofwhombecamelikefamily),alwaysreadytotakea phonecall ormakeatriptobethat steadfastandreliableconfidant.He proudlysharedandcelebratedthelove ofhisfourgrandchildrenalongsidehis foreverbestfriend,Candice.

Aswithmuchofhislife,heapproachedhisdiagnosiswithfaith-filled courageandgrace.Fromthebeginning, hisacceptancesetthetoneforhisfamily’sabilitytonavigatethemanyindignitiespeacefully.Dickremainedadamant thatheisnodifferentthananyoneelse. Godisassadabouttheworld’slossof DickBelangerasishisfamily.Forthat andsomuchmore,wewillforeverbe gratefulforDick’stimewithusandlessons,legacyandloveheleaveswithus.

HewasadevotedhusbandtoCandiceEvansfor42years;proudfatherto MatthewBelanger(husbandofMarlena Belanger),NicoleBelanger(wifeofCurtisKimball)andAlanBelanger(husbandofLauraJohns);andgrandfather

(“B”)toHarperBelanger,EloiseBelanger,LukeBelangerandJonathanBelanger.Heisalsosurvivedbyfour siblings,NormanBelanger(andAmy), RolandBelanger,EileenSerratore(and Joe)andDavidBelanger.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationstotheDelawareCenterfortheInlandBays.Burialwillbe heldatArlingtonNationalCemeteryat afuturedate.

RosemaryBrown,83

RosemaryBrown,83,ofGeorgetown, Del.,wenthometobewiththeLordon Jan.7,2023.Shewasborn onJune6, 1939,andwasraisedinMillville,Del., daughterofRuleyandMillieBanks.

BrownattendedMillvilleMethodist Churchwithherfamilyasachildand continuedintoheradultyears.SheattendedLordBaltimoreHighSchool. Shewasalong-timeemployeeatHastingsPharmacyinSelbyville.Later,she wasacaretakerforhermother.Afterthe deathofhermother,shewasahomemaker.

Shecherishedherfamily.Shealso lovedcaringformanypetsthroughout theyears.

Inadditiontoherparents,Brownwas precededindeathbyherbelovedhusbandof34years,PeterBrown;adaughter,LisaWyatt;herbrothersRalph Banks,SidneyBanksandRuleyBanks Jr.SheissurvivedbyherbrotherStanley Banks(andPatsy);grandsonCody Daisey;stepsonJamesBrown(and Stacey);andstep-grandsonNoah Brown.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat2 p.m.onTuesday,Jan.17,attheFrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneralServices. TheRev.CurtisJoneswill officiate. Friendsandfamilymaygatherbeginningat1p.m.Condolencescanbesent onlineat www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

M.JeanneDanko,84

M.JeanneDanko,OCDS,84,of OceanView,Del.,passedawayon Wednesday,Jan.4,2023,atCadiaHealthcareRenaissanceinMillsboro,Del.,aftera longillnesswithdementia.Shewasborn onDec.24,1938,inCarbondale,W.Va., daughterofthelateSamandMaryJane LazarusandthesisterofthelateAntionetteLazarusofDelmar,Md.

DankoattendedMarshallUniversity andSt.Mary’sSchoolofNursingin Huntington,W.Va.Shealwayswantedto becomeanurse.Aftergettingmarriedand havingfourchildren,sheattendedPrince George’sCommunityCollegetobecomea licensedpracticalnurse(LPN),andthena registerednurse(RN).Sheworkedat PrinceGeorge’sCommunityHospital, HolyCrossHospitalandAnneArundel Hospital.Shealsomoonlightedasthe nurseonemergencymedicalflightson privateaircraft.

Dankoandherhusband,Ed,metat HuntingtonTriStateairport,whereshe wasthesecretaryfortheairportmanager, andEdDankoworkedfortheFederal AviationAdministration.SheandEd weremarriedatSacredHeartChurchin Huntington,W.Va.,inSeptember1959, andEdwastransferredinDecember1959 bythefederalgovernmenttoNewport News,Va.Asuccessionofmovesfollowed, whicheventuallybroughtthemtoBowie,

Md.,in1966.

ShewasamemberofSacredHeart ChurchinBowie,Md.Shewasamember ofthechoir,workedintheparishoffice, wasanExtraordinaryMinisteroftheEucharistforthehomebound,wasalectorat Mass,shewastheprefectofOurLadies Sodalityfrom1991to1992.In2000,she wasthelectorattheOrdinationMassfor thediaconateclassofherhusbandatthe BasilicaoftheNationalShrineoftheImmaculateConceptioninWashington, D.C.

Dankowasanactivevolunteerwith GabrielNetworkinCrofton,Md.,which assistspregnantwomenincrisis,helping themthroughtheirpregnancyandbeyond. ShealsovolunteeredwithProjectRachel fortheArchdioceseofWashington,servingthosewhoweresufferingintheaftermathofabortion.

TheymovedtoDelawarein2005and weremembersofSt.Ann’sChurchin BethanyBeach,Del.,whereherhusbandis aretiredpermanentdeacon.Shewasa DiscalcedCarmelite(OCDS)andtook herfinalpromiseonMay11,2013,inthe communityofMary,MotherofLife, whichwaslaterchangedtotheCommunityofMary.ShewasalectoratMass,was anExtraordinaryMinisteroftheEucharistforthehomeboundandvolunteeredintheparishgiftshop.

ShewasavolunteerforCompassionate CareHospiceatBrandywineSeniorLivinginFenwickIsland,nearSelbyville,Del., becomingaresidenttherewhenshesuf-

feredfromdementia.

DankoissurvivedbyDeaconEd Danko,herhusbandof63years;fourchildren,DianeBlairofGambrills,Md.,EdwardDankoJr.andhiswife,Laurie,of Bowie,Md.,CatherineHornandherhusband,Dave,ofMillsboro,Del.,andCarol KeaneofJefferson,Md.;and10grandchildren,Teresa,Christina,Elizabeth,John, Joseph,Marie,Matthew,Michelle,Melissa andBradley.

Avisitationwillbeheldat10a.m.,followedbyaMassat11a.m.,onWednesday,Jan.18,2023,atSt.Ann’sCatholic Church,691GarfieldParkway,Bethany Beach,Del.Avisitationwillalsobeheldat 10a.m.,followedbyaMassat11a.m.and burialonFriday,Jan.20,2023,atSacred HeartChapel,16501AnnapolisRoad, Bowie,Md.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily requestedmemorialcontributionsbemade inDanko’snametoGabrielNetworkat https://lovegn.org/donate/orbymailto GabrielNetwork,POBox2116Bowie, MD.20718.Condolencesmaybemadeby visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

NormaLeeShawGaunt,80

NormaLeeShawGaunt,80,passed awayonMonday,Dec.26,2022.Daughter ofthelateLesShawandAnnaRankin, shewasborninFrostburg,Md.,onJune 26,1942,andraisedinLonoconing,Md.

Inhighschool,shewasacheerleader,as wellasabasketballplayer.Shewasalsoa majoretteintheConeyBand.In1967,she movedtoHagerstown,Md.,withthen-

husbandRayRaley.AfterNormaandRay hadthreegirls,sheworkedasaninstructionalassistantwhilestudyingforabachelor’sdegreeinearlyeducation.In1971,she startedherteachingcareer.Duringthat time,shealsoreceivedamaster’sdegreein education.In2004,sheretiredfromMaugansvilleElementary.Shelovedallherstudentsandhadapositiveimpactonallof them.Shebefriendedallherfellowteachersandstaff.

Shewasalsoawateraerobicsinstructor fortheHagerstownYMCA.Onthe weekends,shelovedtobewithhergrandchildren.Shetookthemtomuseums,fairs, movies,amusementparksandsomuch more.

GaunteventuallymovedtoDelaware tobeclosetotheocean,withherhusband, Bill.SheloveddancingwithBill.Shealso enjoyedreading,aswellasdoingjigsaw andcrosswordpuzzles.ShelovedshoppingwithhersisterLeta,andshetalkedto heronthephoneeverynight.Hergreatest joywasherfamilyandfriends.

Gauntwasprecededindeathbyher sisterSusanneRennie.Sheissurvivedby herhusbandof37years,WilliamC. Guant;asister,LetaHopwoodandher husband,Denny;abrother,JamesRankin andhiswife,Linda;daughters,Penny Mckenzieandherhusband,John,Kim Minnickandherhusband,J.R.,Vicki Raley,SandyZarilloandherhusband, Tony,andKara Taylorandherhusband,

Craig;hergrandchildrenNatasha,Kristen,Andrewandhisfiancé,Amber, Alex,Anthony,Daniel,Paytonand Emily;hergreat-grandchildren,Bailey andLucas;andmanyspecialstepgrandchildren,step-great-grandchildren, niecesandnephews.

Shewasalwaysthinkingofothers, andinherlastrequest,shewantedher bodydonatedforscientificresearch.Her bodywasdonatedtoScienceCareof Pennsylvania.Amemorialservicewillbe heldatTheBridgeofLifeChurchon Jan.14,2023,at10a.m.Locatedat14S. PotomacSt.,Hagerstown,Md.MemorialserviceparkingislocatedatA&E RenaissanceWay,Hagerstown,Md.In lieuofflowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationstotheMercersburgLionsClub forhandicapawarenessandassistance.

StephenW.Halminski,75

StephenW.Halminski,75,receivedhis heavenlycrownDec.23,2022.Heresided withhiswife,WandaHalminski,inFernandinaBeach,Fla.Hewasbornin Pasadena,Calif.,andwasthesonof SylvesterHalminski,acareernavalofficer, andMargaretLenoreHalminski.

Hewasakind,humble,compassionate manwiththebiggestheart.Hisgreatest joywashischildren,grandchildrenand family.Healwayslookedforwardtoseeing hissiblingsatthefamilybeachhousein

SouthBethany,Del.,wherehespentmany enjoyabledaysasayoungman.Healso lovedplayinggolfwithhisfriends,watchingthebirdsinhisyard,andhisbeloved dogKatie.

HewasagraduateofVillanovaUniversity,whereheplayedontheirgolfteam. Hiscareerwasincommercialroofingand restoration,andhelaterwentontoowna companyinFernandinaBeach.Everyone whoknewhimlovedhim.

Halminskiisleavingbehindhiswife, WandaHalminski;children,BethNuenschwander(andMike)ofAsheville,N.C., StephanieLedden(andRyan)ofCumming,Ga.,andAndyHalminski(andJessica)ofEagle,Colo.;stepchildren,Joseph HicksofEnterprise,Ala.,andJacobHicks ofHonolulu,Hawaii;eightgrandchildren andstep-grandchildren;siblings,Sandy HalminskiofChesterSprings,Pa.,Kathy SuperofLeesburg,Va.,MichaelHalminskiofWaves,N.C.,RobertHalminskiof BethanyBeach,Del.,MargaretAnn HalminskiofTucson,Ariz.,andChristine DargesofCarey,N.C.

AChristianservicewillbeheldata laterdate.Inlieuofflowers,contributions canbemadetoTheCornellLabofOrnithology,atwww.birds.cornell.edu.

MargaretT.Hudson,94

MargaretT.Hudson,94,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawayonTuesday,Jan. 3,2023,atherhome.Shewasbornin Laurel,Del.,onApril16,1928,daughter ofthelateDelbertTindallandthelate Nettie(Mills)Tindall.

HudsongraduatedfromLaurel (Del.)HighSchool,intheClassof 1946.Shebeganherworkingcareer withDuPontNylonPlantinSeaford, Del.,inthelate1940s,untilthebirthof twinboys.Shebeganherbankingcareer asatellerin1967withMillsboroTrust, whichbecametheBankofDelaware, whicheventuallymergedintoPNC.She retiredasanaccountserviceexecutive withthePNCBankin1990.Afterher retirementfromPNC,shealsoworked forMerrillLynchinRehobothBeach, Del.,forseveralyears.ShewasappointedtotheSussexCountyBoardof Adjustmentsin1980andheldthatpositionuntil1998.

HudsonwasamemberofHickory HillUnitedMethodistChurchinMillsboro,Del.,andattendedBayshoreCommunityChurchinGumboro,Del.She enjoyedcookingbigSundaydinners,and beingaroundherfamilyandfriends,but aboveallelse,shelovedbeingamommom.

Inadditiontoherparents,Hudson wasprecededindeathbyherhusband, NormanS.Hudson,in1982,andher sister,CharlotteSchneebeliin2020.She issurvivedbyhertwinsons,GregreyN. Hudsonandhiswife,Holly,ofMillsboro,Del.,andJeffreyM.Hudsonand hiscompanion,BethLewis,ofMillsboro,Del.;fivegrandchildren,Andrew HudsonandPhilipHudson,aswell as JoshuaHudsonandhiswife,Lauren, AmandaMeadeandherhusband,Ryan, andDanielHudsonandhiswife,

Amanda,andtheirmother,Donna Collins.Shealsoissurvivedbyseven great-grandchildren,EastonHudson, CharlotteHudson,LeviMeade,Everly Meade,SophiaMeade,NashHudson andElsieHudson;aswellastwogoddaughters,DebbieFlanaganandKaren SueBastianelli;andseveralcousinsresidinginMaryland.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldatnoon onSaturday,Jan.14,2023,attheFrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneralServices, 43ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del.,where friendsandfamilymaygatherafter10 a.m.IntermentwillfollowatMillsboro Cemetery.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JosephE.‘Joey’Justice,54

JosephE.“Joey”Justice,54,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedawayDec.20,2022,at TidalHealth-NanticokeinSeaford,Del., fromcomplicationsofdiabetes.Hewas born Dec.19,1968,inPhiladelphia,Pa., sonofthelateMorrisE.“Cap”Justice andSara(Grubb)Justice,whosurvives him.

Justiceworkedasatruckdriverand heavy-equipmentoperatorforthefamily business,aswellasotherlocalcompanies.

Heenjoyedridingmotorcycles,his dumptrucksandwatchingNASCAR, andwasapastmemberoftheMillville VolunteerFireCompany.

SurvivingJustice,inadditiontohis mother,arehisgoodfriendsJohnand VickieConnors.

Serviceswill beheldonFriday,Dec. 30,2022,at11a.m.atFrankfordChapel ofMelsonFuneralServices,43Thatcher Street,Frankford,Del.,wherefriends maycallafter10a.m.IntermentwillfollowinSt.George’sCemetery.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedcontributionsbemadeinJustice’snametoSaint George’sUnitedMethodistChurch, 34337OmarRoad,Frankford,DE 19945.Condolencesmaybesentonline atwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MillsboroChamberaimstoreorganize,reinvigorate

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Ambitiousplansareunderwayto reinvigoratetheMillsboroAreaChamberofCommerce,withthegoalof “havingthekindofChamberthatis abletodeliverservicesandbenefitsour membersneedtogrowtheirbusinesses andstrengthentheircontactsinand aroundMillsboro,”BoardPresident MikeDunmyersaid.

“Wegotanewboard,andrightnow itissmallbutveryengagedanddedicated.Wehavereachedouttomembers toseewhatservicestheyvalue,andwe arefocusedon deliveringthose.There isadesireinthecommunityforamore engagedChamber,”saidDunmyer,who isalsotheDelawaredevelopmentmanagerforU.S.Wind.

TheChamberhas28eventsplanned for2023,includingitssignatureStars &Stripes,theannualFourthofJuly familycelebrationwithfireworksat CupolaParkinMillsboro.Thisyear,it willbeonSaturday,June24,“andwe arelookingforwardtoagreatevent,” Dunmyersaid.

AmonthlyCoffeeConnectwillbe on thesecondTuesdayofeachmonth from7:30to9a.m.attheChamber buildingat102WashingtonStreet.

“Thetimeanddaymightchange, butitwillbeanopen-houseformat,so peoplecandropbywhenconvenient,” Dunmyersaid.

Itwillbeopentothepublic,with theinvitationtostopbyforamorning brew,makenewfriendsandlearnmore aboutjoiningtheChamberandexpandingbusinesses.

ABusinessAfterHours,formembersonly,istentativelyscheduledfor thethirdThursdayofeachmonthfrom 5 to7p.m.atvariouslocations.Quarterlylunches,alsoformembers,will beginonWednesday,March22,atalocationtobeannounced.PennyShort, presidentofTidalHealthNanticoke, willbeguestspeaker.

“Weareanxioustoengagewithanybodywhowouldliketobeamember,” Dunmyersaid,addingthatthebenefits ofjoiningtheChamberincludenetworkingandengagingwithothersin businessinMillsboroandthesurroundingarea,andreachingalargeraudience.

Theannualmembershipfeeisbased onthenumberofemployeesabusiness has.Forcompaniesupto10employees thecostis$150.Forthosewith11to 20employeesit’s$225,for21to50

employeesitis$300,for51to100employeesit’s$375andformorethan100 itis$600.

About500businessesareinthe greaterMillsboroarea,andtheChambercurrentlyhasabout160members “sothere’salotofpotential,”hesaid. TheChamberwebsiteisatwww.mills-

borochamber.com,andtheFacebook pageisunderMillsboroChamberof Commerce.Formoreinformation,call (302)934-6777.

“Thepubliccane-mail,connect withusthroughourwebsiteorFacebookpage,orcomebytheoffice.We areintheprocessofhiringanewexec-

utivedirectorsotheofficeisinconsistentlystaffedrightnow,butanyone whowantstojoin,ortheaveragepersonwhohasaquestionorneedsinformation,cancalltheChamberandask whatisavailable.Wearealwayslooking toconnectwithpeople,”Dunmyersaid.

MillsboroAreaChamberofCommerceBoardPresidentMikeDunmyer.

In43years,theSeaShellShophas gonefromfivelocationstofour,tothree, totwoandnowtooneSeaShellShop.

“Weareconsolidatingandmoving ouroriginallocationonRehobothAvenuetoonelocationoutonRoute1, wherewehavebeenlocatedsince1996, alongwithourminiaturegolfcourse, ShellWeGolf,”saidownerPattyDerrick.“It’sjustonemilenorthonRoute1 fromourbeloveddowntownRehoboth Beach,whereInotonlyworkbuthave livedintownfor43yearsandwherewe raisedourthreechildren.”

DerricknotedthatSeaShellShopis afamilybusinessthatstartedwithher parentsin1956,inFt.Lauderdale,Fla.. andOceanCity,Md.

“Iamasecondgeneration,whichmy belatedhusband,Tom,andIstartedin

RehobothBeach,andnowmysonsarea thirdgeneration.Aftermyhusbandsuddenlypassing12yearsago,”shesaid,“it’s timetomakemylifeeasierandjusthave oneshop,nowmanagedbymyoldest son,John.Myotherson,Jim,andhis lovelywife,Julie,areverybusyrunning theirownfamilyShellWeBouncetrampolineparkbusiness,inLewesonRoute 9.

“Iguessyoucouldsaywearethree generationsofentrepreneurswitha fourthgenerationgrowingupsoquickly —theoldestis12,”sheadded.

Derricksaiditwasaharddecisionto sellorrent.

“Iknewthatdecisionwasgoingtobe comingsoon,andIhavebeencontemplatingitafterhavinghadseveraloffers tosellmydowntownstore,butIjustdid

not.Andthensuddenly someoneneedsaplaceto moveintoonRehoboth Avenue,sowe,asafamily, decidedinonedaytolet themrentourdowntown store.Thatwaslessthana weekago,whenwemade thatsuddendecision.”

Thenew tenantinthe downtownspotisanestablishedbusinessand longtimefriends,Derrick noted.

“TidelineGallery, ownedbymuchbeloved, BillandBarbHammond, willbemovingintoour oldstore,at119RehobothAvenue,firstof March,ifnotsooner,”she said.

Derricksaidthefamilyhasmany greatstoriesandmemoriesthathappenedintheirdowntownstoresoverthe years,includingmanylongtimemanagers,mostworkingforus20,30and evenonefor35years,MarieMoody,who sheisnow95.

“Ithasbeenawonderfulplacetolive andraiseourfamily,andworksideby sidesomanyotherwonderfullongtime establishedbusinesses,whomIknowso wellandcallthemallmyfriends,”Derricksaid.“Wewillbeclosingsoonandbe intheprocessofmovingout.Tideline Gallerywillfeaturetheirsamewonderful specialgiftsandone-of-a-kindfinds.”

They’llalsobeofferingsomeofDerrick’swork.

“Theynowwillalsoincludemynew watercolorartworkmadeintoplaques, puzzles,coasters,magnets,mugs,picture frames,notecardsandmanymoreassorteditems,allwithlocalRehoboth Beach,LewesandDeweyBeachscenes.

Ithasbecomemynewunexpected hobbyandjoy,watercolorpainting,”she said.

OnlyTidelineGalleryandSeaShell ShopwillfeaturethelocalRehoboth scenesthatDerrickhaspersonallycreatedinwatercolor.

TheRoute1SeaShellShopwillremainopendailyastheybeganthe processofjoiningtwostoresintoone. Themini-golfremainsopenyear-round, weatherpermitting.ShellWeBounceis alsoopendaily.Call(302)227-4323at anytimetocheckhours.

DerricksaidSeaShellShopwillbe havingabighalf-offeverythingsaleat thedowntownstoreonlyastheymove out,sothatthere’slesstomove.

“Thankyou,downtownRehoboth Beachforgivingmethemostwonderful lifeandmemories.Wewillmissyou downtown,”shesaid.

TheRoute1locationofSeaShell Shopis19366CoastalHighway.Itis opendailyfrom9:30a.m.to6p.m.

JackLingo,Realtor,announced thatAssociateBrokerShirley Kalvinsky,hasbeenawardedthe LifetimeAchievementAwardbythe SussexCountyAssociationofRealtors(SCAOR).

Thehighestdistinctionawarded bySCAOR,theLifetimeAchievementAwardhonorsanindividual whohasestablishedanunparalleled lifetimeofleadership,service,and contributiontotheirlocal,stateand nationalAssociationsofRealtors. Kalvinskyisonlythesecondperson inhistorytoeverbeawardedthis honor.

Duringher47yearsofexperience, shehasbeennostrangertobeing

recognizedforherdedicationtoher clients,therealestateindustryand herlocalcommunity.In2021,she wontheSCAOREducatorofthe Yearaward,anawardshehadalso previouslywonin2008and2015.

Sheisa5StarRealtor,hasbeen inductedintotheNewCastle CountyBoardofRealtorsHallof Fame,andhasbeenawardedRealtor oftheYearbybothNewCastle CountyBoardofRealtors(NCCB OR)andSCAOR.

Whensheisnotservingher clients,Kalvinskysaid,sheenjoys givingbacktotherealestatecommunity.Shehasheldpositionson multipleSCAORandDelawareAssociationofRealtors(DAR)committees.Shealsoformerlyservedas presidentoftheNCCBOR,vice

presidentofDAR,andsecondvice presidentofSCAOR.Sheinstructs continuingeducationclasses,pre-licensingandBrokercourses,andisa NationalAssociationofRealtorstrainedmediator.Inadditiontoher communityservice,sheservesonthe RealEstateAcquisitionCommittee ofHabitatforHumanity.

“ShirleyhasbuiltastellarreputationforherselfasaRealtorwhoalwaysputsherclientsandcommunity first.SheisatrueassettotheJack LingoRealtorteam,andwearebeyonddelightedthatSCAORhas awardedherthiswell-deserved honor,”JackLingorepresentatives said.“Pleasejoinusincongratulating ShirleyKalvinsky,AssociateBroker andSCAORLifetimeAchievement Awardwinner!”

RehobothBeach-DeweyChambertohostRieleyatJan.18meeting

BeachChamberofCommercehas

scheduledaGeneralMembership

LuncheonforWednesday,Jan.18,at noon.GuestspeakerSussexCounty CouncilmanJohnRieleywillspeakto membersonhowtheCountyCouncil planstofacethecurrentaffordable workforce-housingissueinSussex

County. Theluncheon willbeheldatRehobothAleHouse ontheMilein RehobothBeach. Thecostis$20 perperson,includinggratuity,

forbuffetlunchandbeverage(iced tea/softdrink).Thebuffetwillinclude Caesarsalad;mac-and-cheese;shrimp saladsliders;RAHburgersliderswith applewoodsmokedbacon, caramelizedonion,coopersharp American,blackgarlicaioli,pretzels withwholegrainmustard;andhouse coleslaw.

Thoseplanningtoattendshould reserveaseatbyregisteringonlineat https://www.beach-fun.com/make-apayment.html(put“Membership Luncheon”andthenamesofthosein thepartyinthe“InvoiceNumber” line),orreserveaseatbycontacting ShannonFeliciat(302)227-2233,ext. 14,orshannon@beach-fun.com.

TheRehobothBeach-Dewey

CoastalPoint•Submitted ShirleyKalvinskyposeswithheraward.

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DNRECencourages Delawareansto recycleChristmastrees

Aftertheholidays,theDepartment ofNaturalResourcesandEnvironmentalControl(DNREC)encourages DelawareanstokeeptheirrealChristmastreesoutofthestate’slandfillsby recyclingthematanyofthemanyyard wasterecyclingsiteslocatedthroughoutthestate.Treemulchisgreatfor helpingconserveandenhanceFirst Statesoilbysequesteringcarbonthat bothfertilizesthesoilandhelpsitretainmoisture.

Christmastreerecyclingalsosaves valuablespaceinDelaware’slandfills. Morethan176,000tonsofyardwaste —whichincludesgrass,leaves,brush, trees(Christmastreesprominent amongthem)andotherlawn/landscapematerials—wasrecycledin 2021.PriortoDelaware’syardwaste ban,manyofthesematerials—consideredreusableresources—weresent tolandfills,takingupspaceratherthan beinghandledthroughlocalmarkets formulchandhomecomposting.

Residentshavetheoptionto choosefromamongmanysitesin DelawaretodropofftheirChristmas tree.Someofthesesitesaccepttreesat nocost,whileotherschargeforthe service.Beforeresidentsdropofftheir tree,callthesiteinadvancetoseewhat restrictionsareinplaceandwhether thereisachargeforacceptingatreeto berecycled.Residentswhopayfor curbsidecollectionserviceshouldcall theirwastehaulertoseeiftheyoffer Christmastreepickup.Ifpickupisunavailablefromhaulers,checkthelistof yardwastedrop-offsitesonthe DNRECwebsiteatde.gov/yardwaste.

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Treesmaybeacceptedassoonas Dec.26andaslateasJan.28,2023, but,aseachyardwastefacilityhasits ownschedule,callingaheadorcheckingtheDNRECwebsiteisadvised. Likewise,commercialhaulersorlandscapersshouldcallafacilitypriorto deliveringloadsofChristmastreesto bemulched.Christmastreesarenot acceptedforrecyclingatDelaware S tateParksanditisillegaltoleaveor dumpthemondunesorbeaches,or anywherewithinastatepark.

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

Delawareansalsoareremindedthat Sunday,Jan.15,2023isthelastdayto dropoffmaterials,includingChristmas trees,atthePollyDrummondHill Roadyard wastesiteinnorthernNew CastleCounty.TheDNREC-administeredsitewillcloseatsundownSunday, Jan.15andwillreopenforspringon Saturday,March25.Moreinformation canbefoundatde.gov/yardwaste.

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TourismofficialshighlightNewThingsin2023

TohelpDelawarevisitorsdiscover newattractionsandevents,the DelawareTourismOfficehascreateda “23in’23”guideforthestate.

SouthernDelaware

•NicolaPizzaonthehighway(RehobothBeach)—Oneofthestate’s mosticonicrestaurantshasopeneda bigger,better-than-everlocationouton theCoastalHighway.Ifyou’venever triedaNic-o-Boli,now’stheperfect time.

•BethanyBluesExpressandTiki Jac’s(RehobothBeach)—ThedepartureofNicolaPizzafromdowntown Rehoboth broughtsomebenefits–BethanyBluesExpressandTikiJac’s StreetFood&Brewswillbeopening thisyearatNicola’sformerlocations,at 1N.FirstSt.,and71RehobothAve., respectively.

•LewesOysterHouse(Lewes)— It’sbeenopensincelate2022,but2023 surelywillbetheyearpeoplereallydiscoverthislusciousseafoodspotonthe maindraginLewes.

•ABigger,BetterLefty’s(Lewes)— TheoldlasertagarenaatLefty’sAlley &Eatshasbeenreplacedwithfunnew waystogetagameon,asthere’sdigital axe-throwing,mini-duckpinbowlingalleys,aGolfSwingSuite,anda“silent disco.”Thenewspacealsohasafullbar androomforliveentertainmentand dancing.

•Fondue!(Milford)—Thisnew spotfromthefolksatEasySpeakSpirits willhavegooey,deliciousfondue,but that’sjustthestart.Gourmetcheeses, chocolates,craftcocktailsanddesserts arealsoonthemenuatFondue.

•BeautifulBusinesses(Milford)— Milfordhastwogreatnewspotsfor yourbeautyandfashionneeds.

Junebug’sBeautyBoutiquehasclothing, homedecorandaccessories–aswellas professionalmakeupservices,salon services,andspraytanning.Nearby,the newStudioYouhasfacials,waxing, sauna,steamrooms,andmassages.

•GrottoGoesHome(statewide)— Youcannoworderafresh-frozen Delawareclassicto“takeandbake”at home.AvailableatallDelawarelocations.

•“New”SummerHouse(Rehoboth Beach)—ThebelovedSummerHouse has justbeenrenovated,andisreopeningwithnewsenseofstyle(besureto checkoutthe“speakeasy”loungethat hasbeenopenedintheoldbackdining room).

•DogfishDelights(statewide)— TheMilton-basedbreweryofDogfish Headisliningupits2023beerrelease schedule,anditwillincludemorethana dozennewproducts,includingabeercocktailhybridcalledCitrusSquall. Alsokeepaneyeoutfor2023’sOffCenteredArtSeriesbeers,whichwill featuredesignsbyNewYorkCity-based artist,NatalyaBalnova.

NorthernDelaware

•TheQuoinHotel(Wilmington)— Thebuzzaboutthisstylishandsleek boutiquehotelseemsboundtogrowas moretravelersdiscoveritsuniquesophistication.ExperienceWilmington’s firstrooftopbar,alusciousfine-dining restaurantandevenabasementbarwith distinct“speakeasy”vibes.

•ChanceryMarketFoodHall&Bar (Wilmington)—Thecity’ssecond high-endfoodmarketseemsboundto be a2023standoutasdinersdiscover theflair-filledmenu,rangingfromupscalefriedchickentovegantreatstoIndianstreetfood.

•“AnnLowe—AmericanCouturier”(Wilmington)—Thisstunning exhibitionatWinterthurMuseum, GardenandLibraryhighlightsthe artistryofinfluentialBlackfashiondesignerAnneLowe,whodesignedcouture-qualitygownsforAmerica’smost prominentdebutantes,heiresses,actresses,andsocietybrides,including JacquelineKennedy,OliviadeHavilland,andMarjorieMerriweatherPost. (Sept.9-Jan.7)

•ArtExhibit—“TheRossettis” (Wilmington)—Straightfromthe TateMuseuminLondon,thisprestigiousexhibitaboutBritishPreRaphaelitepainterDanteGabriel RossettiheadsfortheDelawareArt MuseuminOctober.

•DelawareTheatreCompany2023 season(Wilmington)—Thehitskeep comingatthecity’spremiertheatre company.Ticketsareonsalenowfor thecomedy“OneMan,TwoGuvnors” (Feb.1-19);themusical“ManofLa Mancha”(April12-30);and“MySon theWaiter-AJewishTragedy”(June 1-18).

•NewatChristianaMall(Newark) —Delaware’sbiggestmallisalways tax-free,andiswelcomingsomenew faces.In2023,newcomerswillinclude Rihanna’sSavageXFenty(lingerie)and PFChang’srestaurant.Newspotsnow

openincludeTommy’sTavern+Tap (pizza,sushi,tavernfare),TioTaco+ TequilaBar(Tex-Mex),Haagen-Dazs, HollisterandGillyHicks.

• MusicatTheQueen(Wilmington) —Regionalmusicaltalentgetsits biggestshowcaseoftheyearwhenThe QueenhoststheWilmoRockCircus (Feb.18).Musicfrom“acrossthepond” takesthestageforTheBritPackshow (Feb.25),andZoso–ATributetoLed Zeppelin(March2).

•GrandOperaHouse(Wilmington) —Theyearsstartsoffwithmusical magicasTheGrandpresentsThe DavidBrombergQuintet(Feb.3),ClassicAlbumsLive—DarkSideofthe Moon(March2)andTheSimon& GarfunkelStory(March12).

CentralDelaware

•TheBiggsMuseumRocks!(Dover) —CentralDelawaregetsintoaclassic rockgroovefromMarch17-June19 withtheexhibitionFrontRowCenter —IconsofRock,Blues,andSoul, whichfeaturesmorethan70ofLarry Hulst’siconicphotosofsuchstarsas JanisJoplin,JimiHendrix,DavidBowie andLaurynHill.

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AARPchaptertomeetJan.17atCrippleCreek

TheSouthCoastalChapterof AARPwillholditsnextmonthly luncheonandmembermeetingon Tuesday,Jan.17,atCrippleCreekGolf &CountryClub.Doorsopenat11 a.m.forregistrationandmembership signup,withlunchservedatnoon.The deadlineforluncheonreservationsis Jan.9.Call(302)541-9412formore information.

Ateachmonthlyluncheon,the groupbooksspeakersonavarietyof topicsofinteresttoseniors.January’s speakerwillbeJohnWatsonofthe MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.He isthechiefEMTofficer,with20years ofexperience,andwillspeakabout wayshisdepartmenthelpsseniorsin thearea,includingsafetytipsandambulanceservice.

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•Bally’sDoverCasinoResort (Dover)—Bookaroom,tryyourluck, andgetreadytobeentertainedbycomedianEarthquake(Feb.17)andlegendarycountryartistClintBlack(April 21).

•DelawareStateFair(Harrington) —It’sgoingtobeabigyearforbignameStateFairsummerperformances. FirstupisrapperNellywithChaseMcDaniel(July21),thencountrystarRiley Green(July24).Afterthecrowd-favoriteDemolitionDerby(July28), songwriterTylerHubardwillhitthe stage(July29).

•DoverDaysreturns(Dover)— Thecapital’sbigfestivalwasputoffby thepandemicin2020and2021,and canceledbyweatherin2022,butit’llbe backbiggerthaneveronMay6,2023.

StrollatJohnDickinsonPlantation (Dover)—ByMay,visitorstothispreservedoldplantationwillbeableto wanderanarrayofpicturesquepath-

TheSouthCoastalAARPChapter offersmanyactivitiesformembers, adults50orolder.Theyincludelegislativeandenvironmentaladvocacy,a scholarshipprogram,sponsorshipof overnighttravelanddaytrips,andperformancesbythechapterchorus, SingersofNote.Thisyearmarksthe returnoftheannualArtisansFair,after athree-yearpauseduetoCOVID.It willtakeplaceMay27atLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolinOcean View.Artisansinterestedinexhibiting atthefaircanvisitsouthcoastalaarp.org formoreinformation.

Thegroupwelcomesnewmembers age50orolderwhoarealreadymembersofthenationalAARP.Formembershipinformation,callDottieRieck at(302)539-2654.

ways,givingthemviewsthey’venever seenoftheadjoiningmarshlandand river.

•KentCountyTheatreGuildshows (Dover)—Getreadyfortwoshowsas 2023 getsunderway.Firstupisthe comedy-dramaVanities(Fridaysand Saturdays,Feb.10-25),followedbythe comedy-farceSexPlease,We’reSixty (lateAprilthroughearlyMay).

•SmyrnaOperaHouse(Smyrna)— Musical“experiences”arerollinginto town.FirstupisLadySupreme—A DianaRossExperience(Feb.25),followedbyTheLindaRonstadtExperience(March3);andTwitty&Lynn— CelebratingConwayTwitty&Loretta LynnMusic(April1).

•Children’sTheatreCompany (Dover)—FamilieswilllovetheChildren’sTheatreCompany’sperformances ofAnneofGreenGables(April1,2), andSnowWhiteandtheSevenDwarfs (June24,25)

•Jack’sonMain(Clayton)—This excitingnewrestaurantoffersintimate butcasualupscaledining,withanopen kitcheninahistoricbuilding.

MysteryBookSaleatLewesPublicLibraryonJan.13-14

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

Theeventwillincludemorethan 1,500mystery,thrillerandsuspensenovelsforhalf-offinternetprices.Alsoavailableatthesale—andthroughoutthe monthofJanuary—isaspecial10-percent-off-all-DVDsoffer,aswellasabargainselectionof$1nonfictionaudioand videodiscs.

“Thissaleoffersgreatdealsand thrillingtitlesforourcustomers,”said CandaceVessella,presidentofFriendsof

theLewesPublicLibrary.“Andweare thrilledthattheproceedswillgotoward purchasingnewmaterialsforthelibrary.”

Admissiontothesaleisfree,andall arewelcome.Creditcardswillbeacceptedforpurchasesof$10ormore.ProceedsbenefittheFriendsoftheLewes PublicLibrary.

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

SussexTechcollaborateswithContractorsforaCause

Throughacollaborationwith ContractorsforaCause(CFAC), SussexTechcarpentrystudentsinthe fallbuilthorse-mountingstairsfor theSonshineEquineHorsemanship TherapeuticRidingCenterinMillsboro.

Inthespring,PaulSciannella, CFACvolunteer,hadcontactedEd Stough,SussexTechcarpentryinstructor,witharequestforthebuild.

Thebuildingmaterials,delivered directlytotheschool,werepurchased throughtheCFACgeneralfund.The stairswerecompletedanddeliveredto theridingcenterinOctober.

TheSonshineEquineHorsemanshipTherapeuticRidingCenter “workstofacilitatethehealingof body,mindandsoulthroughprofessionallydesignedstructuredequine activities.”

ContractorsforaCauseisanonprofitorganizationoflocalcontractorsandassociates“whostrivetogive backtotheirsupportivecommunity.” Theyidentifyneedswithinthecommunityandfulfillthoseneeds throughdonations,fundraising, skilledlabor,andvolunteerhours.The requestforthemountingstairsprojectwasmadetoCFACfromariding centervolunteer.

SussexTechnicalHighSchoolisa publicschooldesignedtoprepare SussexCountystudentsfortheirfuturesuccessinbothworkforceenvironmentsandhighereducation.

Science&SocietylectureJan.17tofocusonbreakthroughs

TheLewesPublicLibrary’sScience&Societylectureseriesopens theWinter/Spring2023seasonwith adiscussionofthetopscientific breakthroughsof2022onTuesday, Jan.17,at5p.m.,onlineviaZoom.

SciencemagazineNewsEditor

TimAppenzellerwilljoinhosts ColinNorman,FredDyllaand LindaDyllaforanengagingconversationaboutScience’s“Breakthrough oftheYear,”alongwithnineother

advancesthemagazine’seditorsand writersconsideredespeciallyimportant.

ToregisterfortheZoom-based eventandotherupcomingScience& Societylectures,visit tinyurl.com/ScienceAndSocietySpring23.

TheWinter/Spring2023lecture series:

•Jan.17—“TheScienceBreakthroughsof2022”

•Feb.7—“TheSoundsofLife”

•March7—“TheDiscoveryof GravitationalWaves:ANewWindowontheCosmos”

•April4—“TheNASAPsyche Mission:AnElectricJourneytoa MetalWorld”

•May2—“2025andBeyond: Science,Restoration,andPartnership oftheChesapeakeBay.”

TheLewesPublicLibrary’s“Science&Society—MakingSenseof

theWorldAroundUs”lectureseries isco-organizedandmoderatedby ColinNorman,theformernewseditoratScience,FredDylla,executive directoremeritusoftheAmerican InstituteofPhysicsandauthor of“ScientificJourneys,”andLy nda Dylla,formerpublicinformationofficerattheJeffersonLaboratoryand theU.S.DepartmentofEnergy.

Foradditionalinformation,visit lewes.lib.de.us.

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MVFCgetsvisitfrompre-schoolstudents

OnThursday,Jan.5,theMillville VolunteerFireCompanyreceiveda much-anticipatedvisitfromthecrewat BeachBugsPre-School.Bothyoung andoldparticipantsappearedtohavea greattime,saidMVFCCapt.Douglas W.Scott.

Theparticipantsweretreatedtoa

tourofthefirestation,ambulance,rescuetruckandcommandvehicle.Inaddition,thechildrenwereintroducedto theMVFC’s“friendlyfirefighter”wearingfullturn-outgearandbreathingapparatus.

“Wediscussedtheimportanceof workingsmokedetectorsandhavingan

escapeplanintheeventofafire,”Scott said.

DeputyChiefPaulSterlingorganizedtheevent,henoted,andcareerand volunteerstaffworkedtogethertomake itasuccessfulevent.

“TheMVFCwouldliketothank Beach BugPre-Schoolforthecookies!”

OCEAN MEADOWS

HOLLYPATCH

awayinhisLongNeck,Del.,homeon Sept.16,2022.HewasborninCaliforniabutlivedthroughouthislifeinColorado,Oklahoma,Texas,NewMexico, theBahamas,NewJerseyand,lastly, Delaware.

HeattendedCalTechforthreeyears, butdroppedouttoworkforRCAinthe Bahamastodecreasehiscollegedebt. WhendraftedintotheU.S.Army,hewas senttoFortMonmouth,N.J.,wherehe servedasaSignalSchoolinstructor.In NewJersey,hecontinuedhiseducation andreceivedabachelor’sdegreeinelectricalengineering,aswellasanMSEEdegreefromtheNewJerseyInstituteof Technology,laterearninganMBAfrom FairleighDickensonUniversity.

Leewasagiftedengineer.Mostofhis careerwasspentatBoontonElectronics Corporation,inRandolph,N.J.,wherehe methisfuturewife,Martha.AtBoonton, hedevelopednumerouselectronictestand measurementinstruments,including,in theearly1970s,afullyautomaticcapacitancebridge,thefirstmicroprocessorbasedinstrumentthecompanyhadever produced.Heconcludedhiscareerat AT&TLabs,asahardware/softwareengineer,designingwirelessnetworkterminationdevicesforvoiceanddata applications.Althoughhewastrainedasa hardwareengineer,hewasalsoaselftaughtsoftwareengineer.

Attheageof60,hedecidedtotrainfor amarathon.Asdisciplinedinhisapproach toathleticsasineveryotheraspectofhis life,heranforanhoureachdaybefore work,and15or20mileseachSaturday andSunday.Heenteredandfinishedthe Philadelphiamarathonattheageof61.

Inretirement,Leeandhiswifemoved toWindingCreekVillageinLongNeck, Del.,wherehewasalwaysavailabletohelp neighborswithcomputerproblemsor questions.Healsoheldvariouspositions ontheboardofgovernorsoftheproperty owners’associationthere,servingsixyears variouslyassecretary,treasurerandpresident.Hewasalsotheirdatabaseadministratorfor10years.

Hewasaskilledcarpenterandhada fullwoodshop,whichincludedsaws,adrill press,planer,router,mitersaw,joiner, sanders,benchgrinderandmanyhand tools.Hemademanyitemsforthehome, includingcabinets,workbenches,shelves andbookcases.Throughouthisretirement, hekeptbusyandactiveworkingathis computerorinhiswoodshop.

Leewasprecededindeathbyhissisters DianaIsmondandNancyAusmus.Heis survivedbyhisbelovedwife,MarthaLee; hisson,RichardC.LeeJr.,andhiswife, Michelle;adaughter,CarolineLee;asister, PenelopeChampionandherhusband, Emmitt;abrother-inlaw,PaulElterlein, andhiswife,Gloria;andhisgrandchildren AnnikaandAlecLee.Hewasalsovery closetohislatesister-in-lawJulieMulliganandherlatehusband,Vincent,aswell astotheirdaughterNancyMulligan,her husband,BradClift,andsonAndrew.

Condolencesmaysentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MarieDoris‘Honey’Matera,85

MarieDoris“Honey”Matera,85,of Riverside,N.J.,mostrecentlyaresident ofSouthBethanyfor31years,passed awayonDec.30,2022,inSelbyville, Del.ShewasbornonOct.9,1937,in MountHolly,N.J.

Sheenjoyedgardening(shestarted theSouthBethanybeautificationcommittee),crabbing,painting,bingo, pinochlechampion,Scrabbleandthe slots.Herlaughwasinfectious.

Materawasprecededindeathby TerrileeWilsonBrennan.Shewill be sadlymissedbyherbelovedhusbandof 67years,MichaelMateraJr.;herson, GaryMatera,Sr.andhiswife,Dawn Matera,ofSelbyville,Del.;herdaughter, DianeMarieMateraandherhusband, StevenLamb,ofFortMyersBeach,Fla.; andgrandsons,GaryMateraJr.and RobbieEverham;andgranddaughters, AliciaBurns,LaurieJenkinsand ChelseaBarbely;fosterdaughters,Rose WilsonMacFarland.

Aprivatefuneralservicewillbeheld atMillvilleMethodistChurch.Inlieuof flowers,contributionsmaybemadeto Hospice/AccentCare,220Continental Drive,Suite407,Newark,DE19713.

GaryWilliamPeterson,60

GaryWilliamPeterson,60,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyathome onSunday,Nov.20,2022,afterasixmonthbattlewithStage4esophagealcancer.HewasborninPerthAmboy,N.J.,on May16,1962,tothelateBernardPeterson andtoHelenSerdinskyPeterson,who surviveshim.

PetersongrewupinWoodbridge,N.J. Heenjoyedtheprocessoflearning,andit wasabitoffamilylorethathereadtheentireencyclopediaduringthesummerwhen hewasjust9yearsold.Helovedhockey andplayedthesportinhighschooland intoadulthood.

Musicwasalsoapassion.Whenhewas

achild,hetaughthimselftoplayguitar andbass,andheplayedthoseinstruments fortherestofhislife.Hemovedto Delawarein2005andworkedwithafew localbandsthroughtheyears,mostnotablyasthebassistofBlackwaterfrom Cambridge,Md.Healsoenjoyedopenmicsessions,jammingwithfriends,going toconcertsandplayingathomedaily.His talentandloveofmusicmadehimwellknowninthecommunity.Hisotherjoys werespendingtimewithhisfamily,walks andhikesinthestateparks,andhisstudy ofQigong,Buddhismandmeditation.

Forthelastfewyears,hehadbeenemployedasqualitycontrolforDelawareElevatorManufacturing.Heattendedchurch attheUnitarianUniversalistsofSouthern Delawareperiodicallyandhadrecently foundBuddhismashisspiritualpath, whichgavehimagreatdealofcomfort andpeace.

Hewasalovingfather,acaringbrother andson,aloverofnature,akindandintelligentman,andagreatfriendtomany.

Inadditiontohismother,Petersonis survivedbyhiswife,AmberPeterson;his childrenOrianaandDrayson;andhissiblings,BerniePetersonandhiswife,Carol, ChrisPetersonandhiswife,Debbie,Jean PetersonandTerriPetersonandherhusband,GeorgePotor.Healsoleavesbehind niecesandanephew,andextendedfamily members,aswellasmanyfriends.Hewas well-lovedandwillbemisseddearly.

AcelebrationofPeterson’slifeisscheduledattheUnitarianUniversalistof SouthernDelawareinLewesonFeb.4, 2023,beginningat3p.m.foranyonewho wouldliketoattend.Afterabriefreception,anopenjamsessionforthosewho playedwithPetersoninanywaywillbe heldinthesamelocation.Inlieuofflowers,donationsweresuggestedtotheKeepingtheBluesAliveFoundation,which supportsschoolmusicprograms.Donationscanbemadeatwww.keepingthebluesalive.org.Condolencesmaybesent onlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

Carolyn‘Carole’Tribbitt Thielemann,76

Carolyn“Carole”TribbittThielemann,76,ofMillsboro,Del.,wenthome tobewiththeLordonJan.6,2023,at theSeafordCenter-GenesisinSeaford, Del.ShewasborninTalbotCounty, Md.,tothelateRalphTribbittandthe lateElizabeth(Steen)Tribbitt.

ShewasagraduateofMillsboro HighSchool.

OvertheyearsCarolehadworkedat ArrowSafetyDevice,NCRandIntervet.

Thielemannlovedwatchingfootball andwasahugeDallasCowboysfan. Overtheyears,shehadattendedseveral professionalgamesandalsomadethe triptoCanton,Ohio,toseeherfavorite player,TroyAikman,inductedintothe Hall ofFame.

Inadditiontoherparents,Thielemannwasprecededindeathbythree brothers,RobertTribbitt,Clifton(and Babe)Tribbitt,andButchTribbitt.She issurvivedbyherbrother,GeorgeTribbittandhiswife,Josephine,ofGeorgetown;andsister-in-laws,JoanTribbittof Frankford,andBrendaTribbittof Bridgeville.Sheisalsosurvivedbyher niecesandnephews,KimRoe(and Larry)ofFrederica,TracyWharton(and Brad)ofFrankford,ShelleyWilliams (andJoseph)ofGreenwood,Timothy Tribbitt(andJane)ofOceanView, KeithTribbitt(andRondaJane)of DagsboroandJeffTribbitt.Sheisalso survivedbyhergreat-niecesandgreatnephewsJenniferHitchens(andBrian) ofDagsboro,TiffanyTribbitt(andJ.F.) ofWall,N.J.,BrittanyWhartonof Frankford,TaylorWhartonofSelbyville, LexyShortofGreenwood,TylerTribbitt(andAbbe)ofOceanView, MatthewTribbitt(andhisfiancée, Becca)ofMillville,KyleTribbitt(and Brooke)ofFrankfordandRickyShort ofBridgeville.Sheisalsosurvivedbyher

great-greatniecesandgreat-greatnephews,RaeTribbitt,RileyZoller, WrenShort,LukeHitchens,LeviTribbittandColterTribbitt.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat2p.m. onFriday,Jan.13,2023,attheFrankford ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,43 ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del.,where friendsandfamilymaygatherafter1p.m. TheRev.RobertHudsonwillofficiate. IntermentwillfollowatDagsboroRedmen’sMemorialCemeteryinDagsboro, Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsmaybe madeinThielemann’snametotheFrankfordVFDAuxiliary,POBox333,Frankford,DE19945.Condolencesmaybe madesentonlineatwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

MaryCathereneTowson,80

MaryCathereneTowson,80,ofOcean View,Del.,formerlyofBaltimore,Md., passedawaypeacefullyonJan.4,2023,in herhome.ShewasborninBaltimore, Md.,onOct.13,1942,daughterofthelate WilliamMartzandthelateElouise (Jenkins)Martz.

Sheattendedandgraduatedfrom WesternHighSchoolinBaltimore,Md., in1960.Afterhighschool,sheworkedfor multipledistricts,invaryingadministrative dutiesincentralrecordsandasdispatcher fortheBaltimoreCityPoliceDepartment, whereshemetayoungofficerbythename ofGeorgeW.TowsonSr.SheandTowson

weremarriedNov.14,1964,attheageof 22,inBaltimoreandlivedintheBaltimore areauntilGeorgeTowson’sretirementfrom thepolicedepartmentonSept.1,1999.

MaryTowsonwasalwaysanavidcollectorofdollsofalltypesfromaroundthe world.Herloveofanimalswasapparent, havingcaredformultipledogs,birdsand otherpets.Hergenerositywaswell-known byherfriends,church,communityand multiplecharitableorganizations,bothlocallyandnationally.Shewasalwaysgiving ofherselfandvolunteeringhertimeand moneytohelpoutwherevershesawaneed.

Afterretirement,MaryandGeorge TownsonmovedtoOceanView,Del., wheretheybothenjoyedthebeachlifeand spentmuchoftheirtimetravelingandattendingNavyshipreunionsallacrossthe U.S.

Inadditiontoherparents,Townson wasprecededindeathbyherbrother, William“Billy”MartzJr.andaniece,Florence(Towson)O’Brien.Sheissurvived byhersister,Regenia(Martz)Kaseluris, andbrother,CharlesThomasMartz;aunt, InaClaireHicks;twosons,GeorgeW. TowsonJr.,MichaelJ.Towsonandhis wife,Lauren;twograndchildren,MckenzieL.TowsonandNathanJ.Towson; nephews,VangeliKaseluris,ChadMartz andJamesW.“Jimmy”TowsonJr.andhis wife,Jill;nieces,HilarieMartzandDawn C.(Towson)Kingsleyandherhusband, Robert;andseveralgreat-niecesandgreatnephews.

Amemorialservicewillbeheldat11 a.m.onWednesday,Jan.11,2023,at BlackwaterFellowshipChurch,34478

RoxanaRd.,Frankford,Del.,whereher lifewillbecelebrated.Interment,forfamilyonly,willfollowat1p.m.atthe DelawareVeteransMemorialCemeteryin Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Towson’snametothecancerfoundation.

Mary‘Nena’VanMeyers,90

Mary“Nena”VanMeyers,90,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonSaturday,Dec.31,2022.Shewasbornon Nov.17,1932,inPhiladelphia,Pa.,daughterofAngeloandClaraCordal.

VanMeyersworkedatJohnWelsh SchoolinPhiladelphiaformanyyears, usingherbilingualskillstoworkinavarietyofpositions.Sheloveddancingto manydifferentgenresofmusic.Herfavoritesongwas“SpanishEyes”byAlMartino.Shealsolovedspendingtimewithall hergrandchildren.

Inadditiontoherparents,VanMeyers wasprecededindeathbyherdaughter Gail;herhusbandCarl;hergrandchild Anthony(Chad);andherbrother-in-law, SonnyCoccerino.Sheissurvivedbyher daughter,KathleenPalese(andAndy); son,JosephRocco(andMaryann);brother, AngeloCordal(andBedda);sister,Vera Coccerino;ninegrandchildrenandseven great-grandchildren.

AMassofChristianBurialwillbeheld onWednesday,Jan.11,2023,at11a.m.at St.AnnCatholicChurch,691Garfield Parkway,BethanyBeach,Del.,where friendsmaycallbeginningat10a.m.Burialwastobeprivate.Arrangementswere entrustedtoParsellFuneralHomes&

Crematorium,ClarksvilleChapel,34874 AtlanticAve.,OceanView,Del.VanMeyers’lifememorialwebpageandhervirtual guestbookareonlineatwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

PatrickAnthonyVeith,38

PatrickAnthonyVeith,38,ofOcean View,Del.,passedawayonJan.7,2023. HewasbornOct.10,1984,inOcean View,toaproudSussexCountyfamily andwasraisedthereaswell.

Hischildhoodwasspentplayingsports intheLowerSussexLittleLeague,enjoyingthebeachwithhisfamilyandhelping outinhisfather’slandscapingbusiness. HisbrothersandsistershavelastingmemoriesofspendingsummersontheBethany Beachboardwalkwithhim.

VeithisanalumnusoftheIndianRiver SchoolDistrict,graduatingin2002.After graduating,heworkedforhisfather’sbusiness,EarthDesigns,learningtheartsof horticulture,landscapedesignandmasonry.Heandhisfatherbeautifiedthearea formanyyears,andmanyofthesebeautifuldesignsarestillappreciabletoday.

Whilecontinuingtoworkforhisfather,hepursuedthetechnicaltradeand becameacertifiedHVACtechnician.He wasskilledanddedicated.Hewasalways preparedtotacklejobsbigorsmall,askill helearnedfromhisfather.Severallocal companieswereluckytohavehim,andat thetimeofhisdeath,heworkedfor MegeePlumbing&Heating.

Veithlovedspendingtimewithhis family.HewasapassionateRedskinsfan andlovedtowatchUFCandmixedmartialarts.Helovedmusic,livebandsand concerts,andwasparticularlyfondofreggae.

Mostimportantly,Veithlovedhis daughters.Hewasextremelyproudtobea father.Theybothbroughtjoytohisheart andlighttohislife.Hewasahardworking fatherwithagreatworkethic.“Hewillbe sorelymissed,butforeverinourhearts.

Patrick,weloveyou!”

Veithwasprecededindeathbyhisfather,MichaelDanielVeith.Heissurvived byhismother,MercedesVeith,alongwith hisdaughters,KaidenceAnneandSophia Rose.Heisalsosurvivedbyhissiblings, niecesandnephew,includingMichael McCartanVeithandhiswife,Allison,and childrenMcKaylaandAidenofMilford, Del.;MatthewVeithandhisdaughter EmilyofWashington,D.C.;JacobVeith ofKauai,Hawaii;ElizabethDattoliand herhusband,Jordan,anddaughter,GiovannaofRehobothBeach,Del.;Ann Emoryandherhusband,James,ofMilford;DanielVeithofKauai,Hawaii;and ThomasVeithofOceanView.

Aviewingwilltakeplacefrom6to8 p.m.onFriday,Jan.20,2023,attheOcean ViewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices, 38040MuddyNeckRd.,OceanView, DE19970,whereaprayerservicewillbe heldat7:30p.m.AMassofChristian Burialwillbecelebratedat1p.m.onSaturday,Jan.21,2023,atSt.AnnCatholic Church691GarfieldParkway,Bethany Beach,Del.IntermentwillfollowatGate ofHeavenCemeteryinDagsboro,Del. Condolencesmaybesentonlineat www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NO HOA

FUTURE BEACH HOUSE

Bethany Beach

Just steps to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and 3 short blocks from the center of town. The “Purple House” on Atlantic Ave is architecturally sophisticated and the attention to detail throughout is impressive. This wonderful retreat offers 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, den, open floorplan, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, living room with gas fireplace, multiple decks, outside shower and plenty of parking. Excellent rental history. Gross for 2022 over $253,000.

MLS DESU2029172 $3,200,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Turtle Walk, Bethany Beach

In-town location. This wonderful home offers over 2800 square feet of perfection, beautiful, darkstyle hardwood floors, a kitchen/dining area, open living room, a sun-filled family room/sunroom and 1st floor primary bedroom. Upstairs are 2 nice-sized guest bedrooms, guest bathroom, and ensuite bedroom with private bath. Plus, a one-car garage, rear fenced yard, screened porch, deck and outside shower. Your Bethany Beach address entitles you to one free parking permit at designated streets and trolley rides for .25 to the beach.

MLS DESU2032698 $829,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

302 Steamboat, Dagsboro 31072 Olney Way, Millsboro 11 Dorothy, Ocean View 34441 Pyle Center, Frankford 37450 Pettinaro #6205, Ocean View 33808 Waterside #33, Frankford 946 Hawksbill, Bethany Beach 58 Main, Selbyville 32365 Powell Farm, Frankford 30164 Tanager #205B, Ocean View 0 Central & Beaver Dam, Ocean View 33696 Austin Lane, Frankford 23837 Pembroke, Millville 603 7th, Bethany Beach 35925 Robinson, Ocean View 7 2nd, Bethany Beach 31860 Koenig, Ocean View 32502 Windward, Dagsboro 30474 Shore Lane #14, Ocean View 17209 Tobiah, Milton 30619 Cedar Neck #1310, Ocean View 37286 Martin #47 Rehoboth Beach 32818 Venta, Ocean View 527 Doral, Bethany Beach

Bethany West, Bethany Beach

A rare opportunity to build your dream home on this 81x100 cleared lot with an in town location! Located in the very popular Bethany West community featuring 2 outdoor pools, tennis/pickleball courts, a fitness center, a meeting room, playgrounds, and access to the Assawoman Canal. Jump on the trolley (.25) to the beach or take advantage of your Oceanside permit parking (on permit only) streets. Impact fees are due when construction starts. Great price and a great opportunity.

MLS DESU2033514 $424,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Wingate

Rd, Frankford

A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom doublewide on 2.3 acres with NO HOA. Being sold as is.

MLS DESU2028628 $299,000 Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464

Booker St Sale Pending

Ready to build your home? An In town, lot several blocks from the Georgetown Circle. Cleared with sewer and water availability.

50x100

MLS DESU2032944 Only $43,900

Pyle Center Rd

wooded .87-acre, 100 x 354 parcel, site evaluation complete and ready for your new home, East Of Rt #113. Only 9 miles to the beach. MLS DESU2020546 Only $89,900 Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

–Sold in 2022 –

39617 Seashell, North Bethany 30996 Crepe Myrtle #45, Millsboro 21 Kent, Ocean View 31895 Sawmill, Millville 37720 Lagoon, Ocean View 3 David, Ocean View 30399 Pavilion Dr #1405, Ocean View 36103 Squirrels Run, Ocean View 34449 Pyle Center, Frankford 37 Osprey, Ocean View 15 Heron #16, Millville 33137 Whitney, Millville 26 Beach Plum #39, Millville 37185 Harbor Dr #3703, Ocean View 37010 Club House, Ocean View 508 Lloyd, Ocean View 37138 Pinewood, Ocean View 30388 Anderson Dr #501, Ocean View 6 King, Fenwick Island 27550 Belmont Millsboro 30961 Oakwood, Ocean View 34309 Vines Creek, Dagsboro 116 Selbourne, Rehoboth Beach 22393 Lewes Georgetown, Georgetown

37307 Carolina, Frankford Lot 5 Cat Man Rd, Frankford 30470 Shore #1, Ocean View 114 Prince Georges, Dagsboro 38326 Old Mill #31, Ocean View 34022 Indian Queen Lane, Dagsboro 32033 Seashore #1, Selbyville 32037 Seashore #2, Selbyville 63 Dorothy, Ocean View 34 Williams, Selbyville 38299 Cardinal #146, Selbyville 32039 Seashore #3, Selbyville Lot 16 Peppers Corner Rd, Frankford 38517 Hemlock, Frankford 315 Walkabout, Bethany Beach 30207 Cottage, Millsboro 31 Sycamore, Ocean View 10493 Fox Glen, Bridgeville 125 River Bend, Dagsboro 34615 Wilgus Cemetery, Frankford 35031 Harmony, Ocean View 207 Georgetowne House, Bethany Beach 237 Oyster Shell Cove, Bethany Beach

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

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

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.

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

WinterBirds&Migr ation— R.O.O.T.S. Youthdevlopmentwillpresentinformation onlocalwinterbirdsandbirdmigration andfunbirdfactsatSouthCoastalLibrary at5p.m.Thegroupwillalsobemaking treatsforlocalwinterbirds.Thisisforele-

mentary-agechildren.Registrationispreferred,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.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat1p.m. forastorytimesessionforages5-7,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy. ThereisalsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

TeenDIYMakerspace— FrankfordPublic

LibraryishostingaTeenDIYMakerspace at5:30p.m.,andparticipantswillbe makinghotchocolateinajar.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.

January13

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

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

January14

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

LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’sLego Clubwillmeetat11a.m.Legosanda themewillbeprovid ed,andthisisforages 6-10.Registrationisencouragedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.

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

January16

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereis a$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.

AARPLuncheon— TherewillbeanAARP luncheonmeetingatCrippleCreekCountry Club.Thespeakerisa20-yearveteranof theMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,John Watson.Hewillspeakongeneralsafety tipsforyourhomeandthevolunteerserv-

ices.Formoreinformation,callMaryAnn Doughertyat(302)541-9412.

iPad&AppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand otherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevels arewelcometoattendasupportgroupat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Users meettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips andaskquestions.Attendinpersonorvia Zoom.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at(302)858-5518.

YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishosting asix-weekcoursefor yogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m. Whetheryouareyoungorold,overweight orfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahas thepowertocalmthemindandstrengthen 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 o rcall(302)732-9351.

January18

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

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime— foragesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelps childrenlearnlanguage,social, motorand listeningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities.Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildrenwithlangaugeacquisitionandimprovepre-literacyskills.Activitiesmay includestories,music,songsandsimple crafts.Registrationisnotrequired.

UnwindTimeforAdults— SouthCoastal Libraryisprovidingtimeforadultsat2 p.m.todealwiththe pressuresand stressesofadulthoodwithboardgames, jigsawpuzzles,coloring,crosswords,word findsandSudoku.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.

CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingsometimeforcrimeloversat5 p.m.Atabletopgamewillbeusedtosort throughevidenceandusecluestosolve fictionalmurders.Thisisforages14 throughadult.Itis free,andallmaterials areprovided.Registrationisrequired,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us,orby calling(302)858-5518.

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

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

TalkingEducation— ThefutureofeducationinDelawarewillbethefocusofthe JanuarymeetingoftheCoastalGeorgetownBranchoftheAmericanAssociation ofUniversityWomen.MadelieneBayard, thechairofboththeState’sEarlyChildhoodCouncilandoftheSchoolReadiness TeamsAdvisor yCouncil,willspeakonthe topic“ImprovingEducationinDelaware.” ThemeetingwillbeheldviaZoomat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,gotogeorgetown-de.aauw.net.

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

LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’sLego Clubwillmeetat5p.m.Legosanda themewillbeprovided,andthisisforages 6-10.Registrationisencouragedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m. forastorytimesessionfora ges3-4,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy T hereisalsoacraft,andanopportunity toengagewithotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableat

frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat1p.m. forastorytimesessionforages5-7,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy. ThereisalsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.F ormoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

January20

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

BookBuddyPr ogram— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingtheirBookBuddyprogram at2p.m.Thisfour-monthprogramisfree andopentoadults18andolder.Patrons willbepairedwithabookbuddybasedon commonreadinginterests.Thepairwill thenmeetanddiscussdifferentbooksand readingrecommendationsonceamonthat thelibraryintheirspaciousmeetingroom. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

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

January21

CapitalRingersOrientation— TheCapital Ringersareholdinganorientationfor ringersofanylevelwhocanreadmusicat Conley’sUnitedMethodistChurchat9a.m. Thegroupisalsolookingfornon-ringers, too,particularlyvideoproductionvolunteers.Regis trationisrequired,andavailableatjudy.peterson@cpitalringers.net.

IntheGenes— TheSussexCountygenealogicalSocietywillmeetattheLewes PublicLibrary,andonZoom,at10a.m. Thetopicwillbe“ResearchingatNabb Center:HoldingsofLocalMaterials&Other Areas,”byResearchAssistantAaron Horner.Everyoneiswelcome.Non-membersmayrequestaZoominvitationby sendinganemailtoprograms@scgsdelaware.org.

FamilyOpenHouseandAuthorVisit— Au thorChristineTomalinwillreadherchildren’sbook,“Oscar,theObstinateOsprey,” atSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Library staffwillalsointroduceyoutoalltheresourcesthelibraryhastoofferfamilies. ThisishostedbyFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibraryandtheSouthCoastalLibrary.

SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary willbedistributingEngineerEarlygrab-n’goSTEMBagsatnoon.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

January23

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexer-

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

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

StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPubl ic LibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’ Farmat11a.m.Thisisopenforallages, andisweatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdates.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

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

January24

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

FeelingsRock— FeelingsRockwillbeheld at10:30a.m.atSouthCoastalLibrary. Thisprogramisamusic,movementand moreprogramtohelpchildrenunder5and theirfamiliesworkth rougheverydayemotions.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationisrequired.

WineCorkWreathCraft— Clairewill guideyouthroughusinglow-temperature hotgluegunstomakeyourownwinecork wreathinthisfunandfreeclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Allmaterialsare provided.Registrationisrequired,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive

andfunwa yforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,and maybringtheirownbooksiftheywish.To register,call(302)858-5518.

YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingasix-weekcoursefor yogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m. Whetheryouareyoungorold,overweight orfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahas thepowertocalmthemindandstrengthen thebody.Youcanpayadrop-inpriceof $10,or$50forthew holesix-weekcourse andgetonefreeclass.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

NutritionClass— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingaanutritionclassat3p.m.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p.m.programthatallowsparticipantstoreadaloudtoafurry, f riendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspirealoveofreading.Thisissponsored byPAWS forPeople.Registrationisrequired,andreadersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

January25

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

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

BenefitforLocalFamily— FinsAleHouse &RawBarwillhostafundraiserforthe

Samplefamily,wholosttheirhometoa fireinearlyDecember.Theeventrunsfrom 5to9p.m.,andFinswilldonateaportion oftheproceedsfromfoodanddrink,and allproceedsfromtheraffleswillgodirectly tothefamily.

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime— foragesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelps child renlearnlanguage,social,motorand listeningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities.Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildrenwithlangaugeacquisitionandimprovepre-literacyskills.Activitiesmay includestories,music,songsandsimple crafts.Registrationisnotrequired.

TinyArtShow— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingaTinyArtShowAwardsC eremony at6p.m.intheTeenRoom.Viewallthe entries,meetthewinnersandjudges,and socializewithotherartistsandartloversin yourcommunity.Lightsnacksareprovided. Forallages.Registrationisnotrequired.

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

January26

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.

LittleLearner s— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m. forastorytimesessionforages3-4,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy T hereisalsoacraft,andanopportunity toengagewithotherpre-schoolers.Reg-

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istrationisrequired,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat1p.m. forastorytimesessionforages5-7,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy. ThereisalsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

JournalingWorkshop— FrankfordPublic Libraryishosting ajournalingworkshop foradultsat5:30p.m.Participantswill createacoverfortheirjournalandlearn tipsonhowtoeffectivelyjournal.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

January27

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

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

January28

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

January30

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.

StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublic LibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’ Farmat11a.m.Thisisopenforallages, andisweatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherup-

dates.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingf oralllevelsat1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

January31

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

YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibra ryishostingasix-weekcoursefor yogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m. Whetheryouareyoungorold,overweight orfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahas thepowertocalmthemindandstrengthen thebody.Youcanpayadrop-inpriceof $10,or$50forthewholesix-weekcourse andgetonefreeclass.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

February1

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

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat SouthCoastalLibraryfrom7to8:30p.m. Formoreinformation,call(302)364-5830, orvisitonlineatdeldems38.org.

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

February2

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

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat1p.m.

forastorytimesessionforages5-7,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy. ThereisalsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

February3

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookClubmeetsthefirstFridayof themonthat1p.m.todiscussafiction, nonfictionorclassictitle.Thismonth’s bookisAnnPatchett’s“TheDutch House.”Copiesoftheboo kwillbeavailableatthelibrary Formoreinformation,

visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.

February4

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHis toricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

DancetheNightAway— TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubishosting“Dancethe

NightAway—MusicFromthe’50sand Beyond,”attheMillvillefirehallfrom7to 10p.m.RadioDJRickRockfrom94.3 WYBGinNewJerseywillbeleadingthe tunes.Dressycasual,orafavorite-era dress.Thecostis$25perpersonthrough Eventbrite.Th erewillalsobea50/50raffle,andsnacksforpurchase.

February6

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

February7

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian Churchwillbethelocationforthenext meetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividualsfrom differentbackgroundsthat 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 classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentas-

FRIDAY

7:30 p.m.

on < ESPN NBA Basketball

A clash of Western Conference haves and have-nots opens ESPN’s Friday doubleheader as Stephen Curry leads the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors down to the Lone Star State to face Keldon Johnson and the moribund San Antonio Spurs. Then the late game features two playoff hopefuls as Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers defend home hardwood from Nikola Jokic and the Northwest-leading Denver Nuggets.

SATURDAY

8 p.m. on 6 LIFE

Movie: How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story

Based on a true story, Nancy Crampton-Brophy (Cybill Shepherd) had a knack for writing about murder. The Portland-based romance-thriller novelist authored books about relationships that were tumultuous. Often, her books featured characters who fantasized about killing their own husbands or fleeing their husbands and faking their own deaths. Then, in a shocking turn of events, Brophy was convicted of killing her own husband Daniel (Steve Guttenberg). Lisa Durupt, Hilary Jardine and Aaron Craven also star in this 2023 TV movie premiere.

SUNDAY

7 p.m. on # CW

The 28th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads this year’s film contenders, earning 14 nominations overall. Steven Spielberg’s “The Fablemans” has 11, while “Babylon” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” tied with nine each. The winners will be revealed live. The aforementioned films are joined in the Best Picture category with “Elvis,” “Tar,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “RRR,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” and “Women Talking.” Jeff Bridges will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in this new special. Chelsea Handler hosts.

8 p.m. on 6 LIFE

Movie: Burned by Love

There’s plenty of scary fish in the sea, too. A divorcee (Shiva Negar) meets her perfect match on an online dating site, only to discover he’s a scammer looking to destroy her life, escalating into a violent stalker when she attempts to bring him to justice in this 2023 thriller. Dillon Casey and Drew Nelson also star.

MONDAY

8:30 p.m. on & WBOC

Bob Hearts Abishola

Bob (Billy Gardell) and Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku) are at odds over whether Dele (Travis Wolfe Jr.) is ready to get behind the wheel and decide to take matters into their own

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hands. Also, Christina (Maribeth Monroe) offers Douglas (Matt Jones) some work advice only to watch him claim her ideas as his own in the winter premiere episode “An Afro and a Peugeot.” Christine Ebersole, Vernee Watson and Shola Adewusi also star.

9:30 p.m. on 3 TNT

Movie: Judas and the Black Messiah

This 2021 fact-based drama was a nominee for six Oscars including best picture and best supporting actor for both Daniel Kaluuya (who won) and Lakeith Stanfield, who worked together previously in “Get Out.” Director Shaka King also was Oscar-nominated for co-writing the screenplay about Black Panther chapter leader Fred Hampton (played by Kaluuya, a winner of a Golden Globe Award for the performance), who was targeted by a novice undercover agent for the FBI (Stanfield) as the 1960s were drawing to a close. Martin Sheen and Jesse Plemons also star.

TUESDAY

8 p.m. on % FOX µ WTXF 9-1-1: Lone Star

The Season 4 premiere episode “The New Hotness,” finds Owen (Rob Lowe), Tommy (Gina Torres) and the rest of the 126 being called into action to a county fair when a “derecho,” a band of rapidly moving severe thunderstorms, hits Austin, causing hurricane- and tornado-force winds, heavy rains, flash floods and a wide path of destruction. And just when they think it couldn’t get worse, temperatures soar up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit in the city.

8 p.m. on + WBAL Night Court

The eternally optimistic Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) follows in the footsteps of her revered late father, Judge Harry Stone, as she takes on the challenge of overseeing the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court in the series premiere of this re-envisioned 1980s hit comedy. She enlists former night court district attorney Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) to serve as the court’s public defender. He must adjust to a new boss and a new job — defending the downtrodden. India de Beaufort, Lacretta and Kapil Talwalkar also star.

8 p.m. on , WCPB

Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

We’re so glad we had this time together, just to have a laugh or, umm, find out our relations may have been hiding something big. Renowned scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. helps comedians Carol Burnett (“The Carol Burnett Show”) and Niecy Nash (“The Rookie: Feds,” “Reno 911!”) decode scandals in their roots, exploring secrets their ancestors sought to conceal in this new episode “Secret Lives.”

WEDNESDAY

8 p.m. on , WCPB

Nature

Resilient and strong — the Scots pine tree is a symbol of Scotland. Standing firm against the assaults of a fickle climate, the Scots pine is at the center of a complex ecosystem offering a home to hundreds of other wildlife, from the iconic golden eagle to the feisty red squirrel. But as one of Scotland’s longest-living species, it’s also been witness to the island’s history. The new episode “WildHeart” depicts 500 years in the life of a Scots pine and its ever-changing wild highland home.

9 p.m. on M HIST

American Pickers

To help fund his small-town revitalization, an ambitious Pennsylvania preservationist opens the doors to his historic properties, including a century-old mill and an all-American soda fountain where time has stood still. Down the road in Wisconsin, the Wolfe brothers make a pilgrimage to Elmer’s Toy Museum to honor their late friend, and to sift through the rockstar picker’s off-limits collection in the new episode “Small Towns, Big Picking.”

THURSDAY

8 p.m. on # CW

Walker

Cordell (Jared Padalecki) and Cassie (Ashley Reyes) stop a hostage situation at a server farm, but something Trey (Jeff Pierre) discovers indicates something more sinister is at play. Meanwhile, August (Kale Culley) tries to smooth things over with his grandparents, Liam (Keegan Allen) attempts to step up his responsibility within the family business, and a luncheon awkwardly reunites Cordell with someone from the past in the new episode “Buffering.” Molly Hagan, Mitch Pileggi and Violet Brinson also star.

8 p.m. on M HIST

Swamp People

It’s renewal time for gator tags in Louisiana and this year, the large landowners who hold the tags have made all too clear they’re only willing to work with hunters who land the biggest beasts this year. And in the new episode “Pig Head,” it’s all on the line for our swampers. Ronnie faces a challenge in his own territory. Joey and Zak use pig heads to lure in giants. Leron and Porkchop battle a poacher stealing their catch. And Troy places a big bet on Spearhead Lake.

DMVtargetsefficiencywithnewvirtuallobby

TheDelawareDivisionofMotorVehicles(DMV)isinvitingcustomersto utilizeitsnewestfeature,theDMVvirtuallobby.

Thevirtuallobbycanbeaccessedvia Plan&Scanmobileticketing.Customersinterestedinwaitingintheirvehiclesvs.waitinginsideaDMVlocation cansimplyscantheQRcodeuponarrival.QRcodescanbefoundonsigns throughouttheparkinglot,onthefront doors,onthesidewalksandinsidethe lobby.

Customerswillreceiveavirtualticket reservingtheirplaceinlineafterscanning

acodeandcompletingthesesteps:

·ScanQRcode; ·Clickonweblink; ·Enteramobilephonenumber(optional,butnecessarytoreceivetextupdatesregardingthecustomer’splacein line);

·Selectlocation; ·Selecttransactiontype; ·Waitinthevehicle;and ·Proceedinsidewhenreceivingatext.

ForthePlan&Scanmobileticketing featuretofunctionproperly,usersshould makesuretoenablethe“locations”settingontheirsmartdevices.

“Plan&Scanenteredthetestphase duringCOVID-19whentheDelaware DivisionofMotorVehicleswasexploring optionstoreducethenumberofpeople waitinginourlobbieswhilewecontinued toservethepublic,”notedSecretaryof TransportationNicoleMajeski.“Itssuccesscontinuestogrowgivingcustomers theoptionofwaitinginthecomfortof theirownvehiclesvs.inacrowdedlobby oroutsidewhenit’stoohot,toocold, rainingorsnowing.”

“Asidefrombeingabletowaitintheir vehicles,patronsusingPlan&Scanmobileticketingcanalsousethefeatureto

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pectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.

February8

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

February9

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

February13

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

February14

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

February15

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m. Thisisasocialorganizationthateducates,infor msandcreatescamaraderie amongtheirmembersthroughmonthly lunchmeetingsthatfeatureengaging speakers.Formoreinformation,visit shoredemocrats.com.

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate

patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

February16

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This

monitortheirpositioninline,”said DelawareDivisionofMotorVehiclesDirectorJanaSimpler.“It’sjustanothertool weofferinordertocreateabetteroverall experienceforourcustomers.”

Anyoneinterestedinwaitinginthe newvirtuallobbycanutilizePlan&Scan mobileticketingfromtheparkinglotof allfourDMVlocations:Wilmington, DelawareCity,DoverandGeorgetown. Thefeatureisaccessibleviaanysmartdevice,butbeforeusingit,customersmust turnonthe“locations”setting.

Formoredetails,visit dmv.de.gov/Programs/plan-scan/.

isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)9270050.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverboys’basketballteam dialedupitslong-distancegameonTuesday,Jan.10.

HeadcoachDevinMann’ssquadconnectedforatotalof13three-pointjumpers topowerIRtoa69-53HenlopenConferencetriumphatDelmar.The13treyswere oneshyoftheIRsingle-gamerecord.

SeniorpointguardBrendonBradford connectedforsixthree-pointers,toleadIR with23points.SeniorshootingguardJamaalJonessankfivetreysandcontributed 17points.SophomoreguardJaceJarmon andseniorforwardJamieBenderalso scoredfrombeyondthearc.Juniorforward RashadHopkinsadded10pointsforthe Green&Gold.

“Thiswasagreatteamwin,”saidMann afterhisteamimprovedto5-3overalland 3-3inconferenceplay.“Weshottheball reallywelltonight.”

IndianRiverracedouttoa16-9lead afteronequarterandincreasedtheiradvantageto38-21atintermissionand59-37 afterthreestanzas.

TheWildcats,whofellto3-5overall and2-4inconferencecompetition,were ledbyjuniorTakaiHugee’s23pointsand juniorPatchSuha’ssixmarkers.

Laurel63,IndianRiver55

Seniorforward/guardBrendonBradfordnetted,buttheIndianRiverboys’basketballteamdroppeda63-55Henlopen ConferenceverdicttovisitingLaurelon Thursday,Jan.5.

TheBulldogs,whoimprovedto3-0in conferenceplay,controlledthethirdquarter,outscoringthehostIndians19-6to takea35-22leadafterthreequarters.IR’s fourth-quarterrally,inwhichthey outscoredLaurel23-18,cameupjustshort.

Bradfordconnectedforsixthree-point jumpersandwas4-for-6fromthefreethrowline.SeniorguardsAndrewBurns andJamaalJoneschippedinwithnineand eightpoints,respectively.

Fivedifferentplayerscontributeddouble-figurescoringtoawell-balancedBulldogattack.SeniorCoreyMumfortscoreda team-high14points,whilefellowupperclassmenTyronnKaneandDontarius Jonesledthewinnerswith13pointseach. SophomoreBrockHilladded11points, whileseniorKylseWilsonadded10markers.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Herfingerisonthepulseofevery pitch.

Literallyandfiguratively.

Withorwithoutinputfromhercoach inthedugout,shesignalsthepitcherwith thepitchtype,speedandlocationofevery toss.

LilyHobanalsouseshandsignalsto positionherfieldersasrequired.

Thestartingcatcherandhard-hitting seniorhascultivatedtheabilitytoprocess andcommunicatesomuchinformationin asimplisticway.

Andithelpedmaketheprocessof choosingandcommittingtohercollegean absolutebreeze.

Orperhapsnot.

“Itfeelssogoodtohavethepressure”of choosingwheretocommit“offmychest,” saidHoban,aHolyFamilyUniversity (HFU)commitwhosemother,Sarah Hoban(HFUClassof2003),wasalsoa Tigers’softballcatcherandoutfielderwhile earningherbachelor’sdegreeinelementary education.

“Iwasveryfortunatetohaveafewgreat schoolstoconsider,soIwantedtotakemy timewiththisdecisionandnotmakeit untilIwasabsolutelysure.AssoonasI left ”thecampusvisitatHFU,“Iknewthat waswhereIwantedtospendmynextfour years.Iamsorelievedandexcitedtohave

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IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’basketballseniorMyaWhittingtonand freshmanJaylaHudsonstoodouton Tuesdaynight,Jan.10.

LeadingscorerWhittingtonand emergingtalentHudsoneachscored11 pointsina57-39losstovisitingDelmar.

“Weplayedhardbutfelltoatough Delmarsquad,”saidheadcoachRoger Clayafterhisteamfellto2-7overall and2-6inHenlopenConferencecompetition.“Costlyturnoversand[alack of]reboundinghurtus.”

Indian RiverjuniorAlexDavidson chippedinwithsevenpoints,andfreshmanOliviaEvanshitapairofthreepointshots,tofinishwithsixpoints. FreshmanAbigailBertlingcontributed fourpointsbeforeaninjuryforcedher toleavethecontest.

Delmarimprovedto3-2overalland inHenlopenConferencecompetition.

Laurel42,IndianRiver32

FreshmanAbigailBertlingscoreda team-leading10points,butIndian Riverlosta42-31atLaurelonThursday,Jan.5.

Laurelled26-19atintermissionand 34-29 afterthreequartersbeforeput-

goalsandwasaperfect4-for-4fromthe charitystripe.SophomoresMyaWhittingtonandZoeQuillenaddednine

andsixpoints,respectively.

SeniorforwardCarlieyVenablesled Laurelwithagame-high25points.

tingthegameoutofreachinthefourth stanza. Bertlingconnectedonthreefield

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itwasanotherweekendandanother tournamentfortheIndianRiverHigh Schoolwrestlingteam.HeadcoachJeff Windishandhisgroupofgrapplers headedovertoEaston,Md.,fortheannualEastonNewYear’sBrawltournament,andcamebackwithafifth-place teamfinishoutof16teams.

Manywrestlershadstellarperformances,finishinginthetopfiveoverallin theirrespectiveweightclasses.SophomoreJayvionChandlersufferedhisfirst losses oftheseason,butstillcameaway withathird-placemedalinhis162poundbracket.Hewonfiveofhisseven matches,torunhisseasonrecordto292overall.

“Wehavebeenlookingforwardto thiseventsincethebeginningofthe yearbecauseitofferedusanopportunitytoseesomehistoricallystrongprogramsfromVirginiaandMaryland,” explainedWindish.“OldMill,BroadneckandWinter’sMillarealltop-tier Marylandschoolswithnumerousstaterankedwrestlers.LangleyandSaint PaulVIareverysolidprogramsandhad someverytoughkidsintheir lineups.Gettinganopportunitytosee qualityopponentsissomethingwewant whenwelookatenteringtournaments.”

“Finishingfifthinthistournament wasgreat,”Windishsaid,“butIthink weleftsometeampointsoutthereand couldhavefinishedinthetopthree.We had10outofour13wrestlersfinishin thetopeight,sothatisdefinitelyagreat showing,intermsofthedepthinour lineup.”

TheIndians’topfiveplacefinishers wereChandler(thirdat162),TylerMcManus(fourthat122),StevenMayfield (fifthat128),KyreeKnight(thirdat 134),EvanForjan(secondat140)and AngelMora-Salas(fourthat147).

“Evan’ssecond-placefinishwasoutstanding,”saidWindish.“Hehada greattournamentanddidagoodjobsecuringbonuspointsforus.Kyreeand Jayvioneachfinishedinthirdandbattledagainstsomeverytoughcompeti-

tors.Ithinkeachofthemlearnedvaluable lessonsintheirlosses,whichwill helpthemdowntheroad.AmaniMarsiglin[113]hadanothergoodshowing inthistournament.Heisimproving witheachmatchandisdoingagreat jobcontributingtoourteamscores.”

Inapairofdualsthatsandwiched theirshowingattheEastonNewYear’s Brawl,theIndianssweptbothWoodbridgeandMcKean,byscoresof45-23 and45-33,respectively.

LopezgottheIndiansontheboard againsttheBlueRaiderswithadecision at 106pounds,thenWiggins,McManus,Mayfield,Knight,Forjan,Salas, AlexButtsandChandlerwonthefinal eightbouts,toliftIRtothevictory.

“OurmatchwithWoodbridgewas definitelyanexcitingdual,”Windishreflected.“Startingthematchat175 poundsisnotouridealpointofentry, especiallyagainstateamlikeWood-

bridge,whohasastrongcontingentof wrestlersintheupperweights.Being down18-0afterthefirstfourmatchesis

notapositionyouwanttobeinon most nights,butourkidsrespondedand puttogetherastringofwinstoputus backontrackinthedual.

“RickyWiggins[120]steppedup andrecordedapininamatchwehadon paperasa‘toss-upmatch,’andthatwas abigmomentumbuilder.Kyreeand Evancameupwithbigwinsforusas well.AlexButts[157]recordedadecisionagainstoneoftheirbestkids,and sealedthematchforus.Hehasdonea greatjobandcontinuestoimprovewith eachmatch.”

AgainstMcKean,theIndianswere onceagainvictoriousinadual,witha 45-33decision.

“WhenwescheduledMcKeanatthe beginningoftheseason,weknewitwas goingtobeaverycompetitivedual meet,anditliveduptothehype,” Windishsaidofthenon-conferencetilt againsttheHighlanders.“McKeanwas theBlueHenConferenceChampions lastseason,andtheyreturnedtheir wholeline-up,soweknewtheywere goingtobeaverysolidteamthisyear.

“Wetoldthekidsgoingintothe matchthatbonuspointsweregoingto bereallyimportant.Inordertoensurea win,weneededtogetpinswherewe could,andpreventgettingpinnedwher-

SalutetotheIRHSSeniors

Jonesfittingrightinonthehardwoodandintheclassroom

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hismindandheartwere racing.

Hewantedsomuchto makeagoodimpressionon hisnewcoachesandteammates.

SeniorshootingguardJamaalJoneshadtransferred fromSussexTechtoIndian RiverHighSchoolpriorto the2022-2023schoolyear. Hewantedtobepartofan outstandingacademicinstitutionandacompetitive, emergingboys’basketballinitiative.

HestartedtheIndians’ season-openerathomeon Friday,Dec.2,against

WorcesterPrepandimmediatelymadehispresencefelt.

The6-foot-1talenttooka teammate’spass,pulledback andsteppedintoamajestic three-pointattemptthat arcedhighandtruethrough thegymnasiumair.

Momentslater,theroundballcleanlyswishedthrough themesh—nothingbutnet —ashehelpedtheGreen& Goldbuildanimpressive216first-quarteradvantage.

Jamaalconnectedonanotherlong-distancetrey,sank fourofsixfreethrowsand finishedwith15pointsinhis IRHSdebut,helpingleadhis newteamtoaresounding 64-47triumph.

Hemadethedecisionto transfertoIndianRiver,“and Ireallyloveithere,”said Jones,whopreviouslyplayed twoyearsofvarsitybasketball atSussexTech.“It’sbeenfun onthecourt,becauseI’ve beenkeepinghigh-energy andhavebeenmotivatingmy

teammates.It’salsobeenvery [fulfilling]intheclassroom here.“

Joneshasbeenamainstay allseason,asoneofseveral dangerouslong-rangeIndians’shooters.Henetted20 pointsinaroadwinoverArcadia(Va.),15inatriumph vs.visitingEarlyCollege,11 moreinaroadwinatWoodbridgeand17inanotherroad victoryatDelmaronJan.10. Hecurrentlyisaveraginga solid12.6pointspergame.

Jonessaidheappreciates howfulfillinghisbasketball achievementshavebeenthis seasonatIndianRiver.

“Themostexcitingthing aboutplayingbasketballon thehighschoolvarsitylevel iswinninggameswithmy teammates,”saidtheresident ofFrankford.“I’veworked outalloflastsummerwith CoachManntogetwhereI needtoberightnow.”

Accoladesforachievement

ScurcisistersledIRgirls’soccerto2022HenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionTitle

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

It’sboundtohappen.

Especiallytoapairofclosely-knitsiblingswhoarealsosupportiveteammates.

TheScurcisisteractcurrentlyplayingat IndianRiverHighSchoolisnotwithout itschallenges.Twosiblingswhoarejust twoyearsapartintheirhighschoolyears willhaveadisagreementortwowitheach other.

“AsgratefulasIamtobeabletoplay withmysister,italsocanbechallenging, especiallywhenwearenotgettingalongat home,”saidsophomoreSophieScurci.“We havetobeabletoleavethatoffthefield. Dependingonwhatitiswearefighting about,thatissometimeshard.Likemost sisters,wedohaveourfightsoccasionally. Butweareveryclose,andIknowIcanalwayscountonherforeverythingoranything.”

AccordingtoseniorBellaScurci,the soccersiblingsagreetoleavetheirissuesoff thefieldtoavoidlettinganypersonaldisagreementsgetinthewayofagame.

“Wearebothverycompetitive,however, soitwassometimescommonformetoget alittlejealousofhersuccessduringa game,”Bellaadded.

FortunatelyfortheIndians,thesisters “understandhoweachotherplays,andwe knowhowtoplayoffofeachother,”said Bella.

AddedSophie,“Ithinkmysister’sspeed enablesustosucceed.Shealsohasvery goodtouchesthatallowhertogetaround [opposing]playerseasily.”

Thetalentedsisteractcombinedtolead theIndianstothe2022HenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisiontitleenroutetothe DIAAplayoffs.

Inadditiontobeingasoccerstalwart, Sophieisalsoanextremelytalentedsoftball player.

“I’dliketoplaybothsportsnextyear,if that’spossible,”shesaid.“It’llbe[Bella’s] senioryear,”sheemphasized,sayingshe’d liketoplaysoccerwithheragain.“Butthat willbeuptothecoaches.”

Rawabilitycancontrolagame

At5-foot-6onapowerfulbuild,Sophie Scurcihastherawabilitytocontrolagame.

Hershotislethal.Sophie’storqueon theballmakesitdifficultforrivalgoalkeeperstostopordeflectwideofthenet.

Shecloselymarksopponents,frequently stealingthesphere.

Herballhandlingissmooth,herpassing toteammatescripandon-target.

Asafreshmanduringthespringof 2002,Sophiescored28goals(includingsix game-winners)and63pointsasapure freshman,justoneyearoutofmiddle school.

Speedthrills

At5-foot-7andwithaspeedrunner’s build,BellaScurci’sspeedthrills.Sheraces alongthesideline,carefullydribblingand retainingtheball.Thenshe’lleithersenda strongcrossintotheopponent’sboxorcut insideoraroundthedefenderbefore launchingherownshotgoalward.

Losingherfreshmangirls’soccerseason totheCOVID-19pandemic,BellacompensatedbyemergingasyetanotherscoringthreatalongsideseniorsSiaDiakosand IzzyBinko.

Justintimeforafamilyreuniononthe IndianRiverHighSchoolstadiumpitch withheryoungersister.

Asajuniorduringthespringseasonof 2022,Bellanetted18goals(includingthree gamewinners)and40pointsinonlyher secondfullseasonofhighly-competitive highschoolsoccer.

Anticipatingbreakoutseasons

BothoftheScurcisisterswereanticipatingbreakoutseasonslastspringat IndianRiverHighSchool.

“Iknewmyoldersisterwoulddo verywellthisseasonconsideringhow wellshedidhersophomoreyearatIndianRiver,”saidSophie.“I’msoproud ofher,andofthesuccesssheachieved.”

“Inallhonesty,Iwasnotsurprised whatsoeverbecauseSophiaisveryathletic,”saidBella.“Herspeedisahuge partofherplaythatseparatesherfrom otherplayers.Sophiehasbeensuccessful insoccerherwholelife,andjustlastyear sheplayedforCoppermineSoccerCentralandPremiumGirls,selectteams that arecurrentlyrankednationally.”

“Ibelieveourspeedplaysabigfactor inoursuccess,”addedBella.“Mytenacityandtechnicalabilityhelpmesucceed. AndSophie’sgameawarenessand strengthonthefieldhelpher”dominate games.

TheIndianscompileda10-4-0 record,losing2-1inthequarterfinalsto DelawareMilitaryAcademy.TheoffensewasfueledprimarilybytheScurci sisters.

“WearesofortunatetohaveBella andSophieonourteam,”saidformer Indian Rivergirls’soccerheadcoach SteveKilby.“Theybringapaceanda dynamicthatenablesustostretchteams upthefield.Bellahastheabilitytoplay wide,andisabletogetbehinddefenses andserveballsin.ForSophie,Icansee greatthings.Ibelieveshecanbreakthe careergoalrecordfortheIndianRiver girls,”at119,setbyMadisonHogsten (IRClassof2017).

Appreciativeoftheircoaches

Bothsistersareappreciativeofthe mentorstheyhavehadandcurrently have.

CoachSamWittle“wasoneofmy veryfirstsoccercoacheswhosawallthe potentialthatIhad,”saidSophie.“Healwayspushedmetodomybest,andhe neverletup,eventhoughIdidn’tlikeitall thetime.Lookingback,Inowrealize howimportantitwasthathekeptpushingme.”

“CoachSteveKilbyhadahugeimpact onmeevenbeforeIplayedinhigh school,”addedBella.“Iwasnotveryconfidentinmyability.ButsinceI’vebegun playingforhim,myconfidencehasgrown tremendously,andithasaffectedmy play.”

Theyalsoarethankfultohaveplayed forKilby.

“Ijusthopethatnextyearisevenbetter,andIlookforwardtohavingtheopportunitytoplayonthesameteamas Sophie,andtohaveanevenbiggerimpact ontheteam’ssuccess,”concludedBella.

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TheScurcisistersonfieldduringanIndians’gamelastyear.

TheTigers’headcoachforwomen’s softball,JillMurray,hadseenthe5-foot-6 Hobanplayseveraltimesintravelsoftball competitionandtheCarpenterCup(a highschoolshowcasetournamentforcollegecoaches).

“Thislasttimeafterseeingmeplay, CoachMurrayinvitedmeforavisit,”said theright-handed-hittingand-throwing Hoban,whoisalsoagirls’volleyballstalwartatIndianRiver.“IalwaysthoughtI wantedtogosouth.Butbytheendofmy visit,IknewthatHolyFamilyUniversity wastheplaceforme.”

AkeyfactorinHoban’sdecisionisthe distancebetweentheschoolandherparents’homeinMillsboro.

“It’sfarenoughaway,butitalsopresentsmewiththeoptionofcominghome ontheweekends.Ialsoreallylikethevibe

oftheteam,theplayersImetandthe coaches,”saidHoban,whowasbornin Lewes.“Thesizeoftheschoolandthe campuswerejustwhatIwaslookingfor. Andtheyjustrecentlyupdatedtheir weightroomfacilitiesanddormitories,and areintheprocessofbuildinganewsoftball field.”

Hobanwasakeyfactorinhelpingthe IndiansreachtheDIAAplayoffslast spring,Sheisanoutstandingdefensive catcherwitha.994fieldingpercentage (withonlyoneerror),fourrunnerscaught stealingandtwopickoffs.Offensively,she ripped14hitsanddroveineightruns.

Foranencore,shehelpedleadthe LowerSussexLittleLeaguesquadtothe District3championshipandtheLittle LeagueWorldSerieschampionshipgame lastsummer.IntheWorldSeriestourney, Hobanledtheteamwith10RBIsandfive stolenbases.Shealsocontributedtwodoublesandahomerun.

Shealsodrovein16runs,totieforthe

DelawareTribetravelteamlead,whilehittingatanimpressive.426clip.

Duringtherecentlycompletefallsports season,shecontinuedherstandoutplayto helptheIndianRivergirls’volleyballteam returntotheDIAAplayoffs.

HobanisquicktocomplimentherIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’softball coachingstafffortheirsupport.

CoachSaraDalton,assistantcoach LaurenIllian,AthleticDirectorTodd Fuhrmannandtheschool’sadministration, shesaid,“havealwaysbeensupportiveof methroughoutmyyearsatIndianRiver,” shesaid.“Ialsolovedseeingeachofthose coachesandToddwatchingeverysingle oneofourgamesintheLittleleague WorldSerieslastsummer.”

Hobanalsoproudlydiscussesthesupportshereceivesfromherfamily,whichincludeshermother,herfather,BillHoban, hersister,GracieHoban(asophomorevolleyballandsoftballplayeratIRHS),and maternalgrandmother,SusanLyons.

“Myparentssignedmeupforanycamp inwhichItookaninterest,andtheytook metoallmyvisits,”saidLilyHobanof thosecollegevisits.“Mymomhasdefinitelybeenmybiggestsupporterofall.She isalsomycoach.AnytimeIeverwantto getsomeextraworkin,sheisthere. WheneverIasked,shewoulddrivemeto thefield,putballsonthetee,throwfront tossorteachmesomecatchingdrills.

“IalsoappreciatemyDelawareTribe family,”Hobanaddedofhertravel-ball team.“Iamsoincrediblythankfultobea partofourteam.Mycoaches,”sheadded ofChadHall,ChrisSmithandher mother,“andteammatesareasecondfamilytome.Myteammateshavealwaysbeen therepushingmetobethebestIcouldbe. TheTribefamilyiswhereIfellinlove withthegameofsoftball.”

Afterearningherdegreeinbiology, Hobanplanstobeginhercareerinthe medicalprofession,possiblyinpharmacy oraudiology.

sion.”

everwecould.Ithinkourkidsdida goodjobrespondingtothischallenge,as wesecuredfallsat106,132,138,144, 150and165.”

ThepinswerefromLopez,Mayfield, Knight,Forjan,Mora-SalasandChandler.Theotherbonuspointwincame fromMcManus(forfeit),withButtsgettingadecisionat157.

“KyreeKnightandAngelMoraSalascameupwiththebiggestwinsof thenight,knockingofftwoofMcKean’s bestwrestlersbyfall,”addedWindish. “AlexButts[150]sealedthedual-meet victorywithhishard-fought13-8deci-

Onecancertainlylookatthepast two-weekgrindasbeingbothgoodand badfortheIndians,justasWindish noted.

“Wehavehadaverybusytwo-week stretchintermsofthenumberofcompetitionswehavehad,”concluded Windish.“Thiscanbegoodinthesense thatitkeepsthekids‘sharp,’butitcan alsohaveanegativeimpactinthesense thatthereisverylittletimeforrecovery.”

TheIndians—now4-0ontheseasoninduals—weresettobehome againstDelmaronWednesday,Jan.11, (afterCoastalPointpresstime)before travelingtoSt.Mark’sonFriday,Jan.13.

Caballero,KeithleadUnifiedbasketballtovictoryinseason-opener

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SophomoreElmerHernandezCaballerotalliedateam-higheightpoints andseniorRomanKeithaddedseven markerstohelptheIndianRiverHigh SchoolUnifiedbasketballteamoutlast visitingSeaford,29-25,inthe20222023season-openerforbothteamson Tuesday,Jan.10.

Thetriumphwasthefirstwinfor headcoachJamaalBivens,whoisinhis firstseasonasthebenchbossforUnifiedhoops.

TheIndians(1-0)racedouttoa104leadafteronequarterandled20-12at intermission.

Trailing26-14afterthreestanzas, Seaford(0-1)ralliedtooutscoretheir hosts11-3inthefourthperiod.

ButtheGreen&Golddefensestiffenedandearnedthevictory.

NewIndianRiverUnifiedbasketball headcoachJamaalBivensearnedhis firstwinastheIndiansdefeated Seaford,29-25.

tendingandplayingataspecificcollege.“HeisabigreasonwhyI’mable tojustkeepplayingandhavingfun.”

JamaalcreditsheadcoachDevin Mannwithhavingaprofoundimpactonhissuccessonthehardwood. “Coachistheonekeepingmyconfidenceuponthecourt,”saidJones, whohasnotyetcommittedtoat-

Thefeelingismutual,according tocoachMann.

“Jamaalisagreatkidwholam gratefuldecidedtotransferhomefor hisseniorseason,”saidMann.“Heis averymild-mannered,smart,honest kidthatenjoyslaughingandmaking

otherslaugh.Heisahardworker andagoodbasketballplayer.He shootstheballwell,andheisvery unselfish.

“ComingfromTech,hewasnot usedtowinning,”addedMann.“And withtheteamwehavethisyearand thethingswe’vebeenthrough,we broughthimonboardand,”Mann said,hehashelpedus“learntowin.

Havinghimintheprogramtakesa burdenoffusasastaff,knowingwe haveextraexperience,offenseand shootingonthefloor.Iwouldlove nothingmorethantodeliverhima [DIAA]playoffberthasathank-you forhisdecisiontotrustmetocoach himduringhisfinalseasonasahigh schoolbasketballplayer.”

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POSITIONS OPEN:

Three (3) council seats with a term of office of 2 years (March 2023 to March 2025)

CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY AND DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY

Residents who have met the following are eligible to run for office:

1. A citizen of the United States of America and bona fide resident of the Town of Millville for the period of at least ninety (90) days preceding the next Annual Municipal Election.

2. At least twenty-one (21) years of age on or before the date of the election.

3. Non-delinquent in taxes, utilities, or any other debt to the Town.

4. Not been convicted of a felony; and

5. Not been adjudged mentally incompetent.

PROCEDURES FOR FILING:

Each person meeting the criteria listed above and is interested in running for office shall notify the Town Manager or designee in writing of their candidacy for the office of Town Council. At that time, the candidate shall fill out and file with the Town Manager or Administrative Assistant, the Ethics Form in Appendix B of the Town Charter, and Candidate Filing Form. In addition, you must provide proof of residency; submit an electronic Certificate of Intention at https://cfrs.elections.delaware.gov/ Public/CertofIntentHelp, once completed bring a copy of the filed Certificate of Intention or Statement of Organization, consent to the required background check, and filing fee of $100.00. All must be completed prior to the filing deadline.

Forms are available at Town Hall, or on our website at www.millville.delaware.gov

Mail forms to:

Town Manager Deborah Botchie 36404 Club House Road Millville, DE 19967

FILING DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For further information or forms http://elections.delaware.gov/elections/municipal.shtml

LEGALS

TOWN OF MILLSBORO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 6, 2023, AT 7:00PM, AT THE MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, DELAWARE, CONCERNING THE TOWN COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, ONE PARCEL THEREOF OWNED BY MILLSBORO TOWNE VILLAGE, L.L.C., IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 233-5.00-122.00 (P/O) AND ONE PARCEL THEREOF OWNED BY DMR WETLAND BANKING, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 233-5.00-123.00 (P/O), TOGETHER CONTAINING 73.45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED; AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO TO INCLUDE SAID TERRITORY IN THE MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) DISTRICT WITH A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) OVERLAY; AS SET FORTH AND DESCRIBED IN AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MILLSBORO TOWNE CENTER LLC. CP 20230113 1T

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 SOUTH BETHANY BID NOTICE

Bid No. 23-01

The Town of South Bethany is accepting proposals from bidders to provide exercise classes on the beach and/or at the adult fitness area for the 2023 summer season. Times and dates to be determined by the Town of South Bethany. Up to three (3) concessionaires may be awarded, at Council’s discretion. Concession fees will be established by competitive bidding, with the minimum bid starting at $250. Interested bidders can obtain a copy of specifications and instructions by contacting Matt Amerling at townclerk@southbethany.org or 302-539-3653, ext. 100. Sealed proposals should be addressed to the Town Manager and clearly marked “Exercise Class Concession Proposal” and shall be received at the Town of South Bethany, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE, 19930, until Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at which time they will be publicly opened. The Town of South Bethany reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

CP 20230113 1T

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

NOTICE: DEStorage.com Millsboro

Located at 28862 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro DE 19966

Will be holding a Public ONLINE Auction at www.ibid4storage.com. Closing February 15, 2023, at 10 AM.

The following units will be sold because of nonpayment of rent pursuant to the Delaware Self Service Storage Facilities Act. Auction bidding and additional information about the contents, including photographs, is available on ibid4storage.com. Sale and payment will take place at the storage facility.

Containing: Furniture, Household Items, Totes, and Boxes

Linda Czyzia C01Tracy Peoples B18

Dylan Weiss 412Tracy Peoples D23

CP 20230116 2T

PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF FRANKFORD

Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday January 25, 2023, at 6:30 pm a Public Hearing has been scheduled located 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware 19945.

Meeting to consider the following:

• The Town of Frankford will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Frankford Town Hall, 9 Main Street, Frankford, De 19945 to review and possibly approve the Rezoning change from Commercial to Neighborhood Business, James Bennet and Carrie Bennett, Tax map Parcel 4.33-6.19-51.00

Interested persons may attend the public hearing or contact Town Hall for information.

CP 20230113 2T

SHERIFF SALE

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

LEGALS

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

Estate of Francis Paul Moore, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Frances Paul Moore who departed this life on December 6, 2022, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Thomas McLaughlin on December 19, 2022 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before August 6, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR: Thomas McLaughlin 660 Bethany Loop Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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

Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills CP 20230113 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

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

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

Estate of Wilson E. Campbell, Jr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Wilson E. Campbell, Jr. who departed this life on November 19, 2022, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Danna Sammons on December 16, 2022 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before July 19, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR:

Danna Sammons 24492 Blackberry Drive Georgetown, DE 19947

Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills

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

CP 20230113 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

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

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

Ellen M. Magee, Register of Wills CP 20230106 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: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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The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. Do you believe?: According to an old saying (and that famous Disney song), when you wish upon a ____, your dreams will come true

2. Our nation's famous dreamer: In the summer of 1963, 250,000 people gathered to hear Martin Luther King deliver his amazing "I Have a Dream" _____

5. As a wise person once said, “No dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too ___.”

6. It's what a horrible nightmare can sometimes do to us

8. The place where dreams are most often made

10. Many people dream of winning the lottery, but if you're willing to work hard, there are lots of other ways to become _____

12. The end: A dream is over the moment these open

13. When you think about it, a dream is like a movie that plays inside your ______

16. Dreamtime rhyme: If you do this

to a your BFF her dreams come to an end (But she won't be angry long -- she'll always be your friend)

17. If you see its tail twitching while he's asleep, a ___ is probably having a dream

18. Years ago, people said that living in a house with a fence around it was "the ______ Dream" (but what makes our country great is that a family can be happy almost anywhere)

21. Back in 1979, the U.S. Postal Service issued a special _____ to honor Martin Luther King (reminding us all to stick with his dream)

22. Just ask a hero: Although it's a di erent place for everyone, it's where our brave soldiers overseas all dream of going

23. A short, afternoon ___ may not be long enough for a dream to sneak in

Parents Down

1. Art that guards: Native American tradition holds that a hanging

dream catcher will capture an evil ______ and protect the nearby sleeper from harm

2. Back in the day, his "Midsummer Night's Dream" was LOL funny

3. For many of those whose 12As were all aglow, Christmas ___ was a sleepless night

4. That foggy feeling: Suddenly waking from a deep sleep can make person feel like she is emerging from a ____

7. These woolly ruminants have appeared in countless dreams

9. Head on a cloud: Type of pillow that promises sweet dreams (or "direction" mom can't wait to put the baby after a long day)

11. Lovable ogre brought to movie lovers by DreamWorks in '01

14. Eye-opening epiphany: Any one of Ebenezer Scrooge's three uninvited nighttime visitors

15. Audible nger gesture traditionally used by hypnotists to bring their subjects back to reality

19. Acronym for that dreamy phase in your sleep cycle

By Jan Buckner Walker

A Good Day to Dream

26509 JERSEY ROAD

34114 OMAR ROAD

Rarely available 4 BR, 3.5

waterfront gem in Seagrass Plantation! Unmatched wide open views from every room in this extraordinary home with luxury finishes. Features private beach, elevator, owned solar panels. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, GE Cafe appliances, double wall oven, and built-in Wolfe gas cooktop. Over 1,100 square feet of decks, and recent addition of an outdoor shower and luxury hardscaping and landscaping. Agent is owner. $1,899,900 (DESU2033544)

Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND

36879 BAYSIDE DR., FENWICK ISLAND

This 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.

$849,000 (DESU2032502)

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

lot. Rare and fantastic opportunity.

$2,500,000 (DESU2030714)

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

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

Looking for a "TINY HOUSE"? Look no further! Built in 1943, this Sears Modern Home was shipped by rail and delivered to the site by mule drawn wagons. Updates include kitchen cabinets, plumbing, electric, new vinyl plank ooring. Situated on .89 acres, there's plenty of room to plant a garden, park your RV or boat, add a pole barn or garage. AS IS. Agent related to seller.

$225,000 (DESU2025186) Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

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