Coastal Point — January 27, 2023

Millvillepropertyownershearaboutreassessments

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

“Don’tkillthemessenger.”

ThatwashowSussexCountyAdministratorToddLawsonintroducedhimself tothecrowdatMillvilleTownHallon

Tuesday,Jan.24,atthestartofaMillville TownCouncilworkshopaddressingthe County’spropertyreassessmentprocess.

“Weareatthepointwherethe

IRSDtoappealtoState formorefunding forlocalschools

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

AttheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict BoardofEducationmeetinglastweek, BusinessDirectorTammySmithand IRSD-retainedconsultantMark Dufendachtriedtoprovideguidanceon a$25.6millionshortfallinlocalschool constructionfunds.TheIRSDmaybe responsibleforalocalmatchofsome $10 milliontobridgethegap.

TheoriginalbudgetforthenewSussexCentralHighSchoolwas$146million,asapprovedinalocaltax referendum.Butwithmarketpressures andthehighcostofmaterials,thecost hasalreadyescalatedto$187.6million. TheIRSDhas$163millioninhand becauseofsavingsfromotherbuilding fundsbutwillstillbe$25.6million shortifall45oftheproject“alternates” arebuilt.Groundbreakingtookplace lastyear,andthebuildingfootprintis

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Countyisengagedinreassessment,” Lawsonsaid.

Duringtheone-hourpresentation, Lawsonsoughttoallayresidents’fears aboutwhatthecourt-orderedreassessmentprocesswillmeanforthem.

MayorRonaldBelinkointroduced Lawsonbysayingthat,sincereassessment workersarecurrentlymakingtherounds inMillville,townofficialsthoughtit wouldbeagoodideatobringcounty of-

ficialstoatowncouncilmeetingsoresidentscouldheardirectlyfromthemwhat toexpectastheCounty’sfirstassessment ofpropertysince1974movesforward.

Lawsontoldthosegatheredinthe packedmeetingroomthatthecurrentreassessmentistheresultofalawsuitthat resultedintheChanceryCourtdecision in2020thatproperty valuesacrossthe statenolongerrepresentedthe“truevalue ofmoney.”TheDelawareSupremeCourt

hasinterpretedthatterm,usedinthe Delawarestatecode,tomeanpresentfair marketvalue.

Thelawsuit,filedbytheAmerican CivilLibertiesUnionandCommunity LegalAidSociety,allegedthatoutdated propertyassessmentswerepartiallyto blameforlackoffundingforschools servingdisadvantagedstudentsin

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ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheannouncementsofOscarnomineesthisweekservedasaperfect preview“trailer”foralocal“main event”—the2023Fire&IceFestival Thefestival,withits“Lights,Camera,Action”theme,willlightupmul-

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling AnotherexampleoftheserenityandpeacefulnessthatcanbefoundallaroundushereinourlittlesliceofHeavenbythe shore,assharedbyourwanderingphotographerfriend.

tiplevenueswith“showtimes”starting Friday,Jan.27,andcontinuing throughSunday,Jan.29.Atleasteight different“setlocations”willofferentertainment,foodandfun.

TheBethany-FenwickChamberof Commercesponsorstheevent,and businessesfromBethanyBeachto Dagsborohavecomeupwithcreative,

entertainingeventstobringthisyear’s themetolife.

Inadditiontoprovidingafunoutdooreventduringanotherwisequiet timeofyearinlocalcommunities,Fire &Iceeventsbenefitseverallocalorganizations,includingBeebeHealthcare’sSouthCoastalEmergency Department&CancerCenterinMil-

lville,theLordBaltimoreElementary SchoolPTO, theDelawareCenterfor theInlandBays,Santa’sLettersand theMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany. ChamberExecutiveDirectorLaurenWeaversaidearlythisweekthat ticketedevents,suchasSaturday’s

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Delaware,andthatthelackoffunding resultedinfailuretoprovideadequateeducationalopportunitiesforthosestudents.

Propertytaxesareakeypartoffundingforschooldistricts,butstatelawdoes notsetforthascheduleforassessmentsto bedone.

WhileallthreeDelawarecounties laggedfarbehindthenationalaverageof reassessmenteverysevenyears,Sussex Countywasbyfarthefurthestbehind, andwasthelastofthethreecountiesto reachsettlementfollowingthecourtruling.

“Theformulathatweusecurrently— andithasn’tchangedyet—hasworked forus,andwedidn’tseeanyreasonto raisetaxes.WewerejustfineinSussex County,”Lawsonsaid.“Wegotdruginto this.”

InJune2021,SussexCountycontractedwithTylerTechnologiestocarry outthereassessmentofits180,000properties,Lawsonsaid.Thecompany,anationwideappraisalservice,isalsodoing thereassessmentworkinKentandNew Castlecounties.

Thereassessmentprocessiscosting thecounty $10million,Lawsonsaid.

“Luckily,theCountyhadsomesavingsonthesideandweareusingoursavingstopayforthereassessment.Ten millionisabignumber,andit’sbigbecauseit’sthefirsttime—ormaybethe onlytime—we’veeverreassessed,”he said,addingthatfuturereassessmentswill likelybelessexpensive.

Lawsonacknowledgedthatmostresidentsareinterestedin“Whatdoesit meanforme?”whenitcomestoreassessment.Inthatregard,themostfrequent questionis“Willanewassessmentmean yourtaxeswillgoup?”

“Itdepends,’”Lawsonsaid.“Iftheassessmentgoesupordown,itstilldoesn’t

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meanthatyou’regoingtohaveahigher taxbill,becausetheCounty Councilis goingtosetthetaxrate,”whichiscurrently44.5centsper$100ofassessed propertyvalue.

“Iguaranteeyouthatnumberisgoing togodown,”whenthereassessmentsare completed,hesaidoftherate.“They’re goingtosetaratevery,verylow.”

“It’shardtosayrightnow,”whether anyindividual’staxbillisgoingtoincrease,Lawsonsaid.“Chancesare,ifyou haveahousethatwasbuiltrecently,towardsthecoast,youprobablyaretosee yourassessedvaluegoup,becauseit’sa newerhomeandthemarketshaveshown thatthepropertiesnearthebeachesdo haveahighervaluethanwhatthey’reassessedrightnow.”

Thatdoesnotmean,however,that thosehomeownerswillnecessarilypay moretaxes.ByDelawarelaw,theCounty cannotraiseitstaxratemorethan15percentinagivenyear.

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taxbillsincludebothcountyandschool districttaxes.

“Youreallyneedtobeworriedabout yourschooldistricts,becausethoseschool districtshavetheauthoritytosettheirtax rateaswell.InSussexCounty,yourportionofyourtaxbillfromyourschoolsis 90percent.Sothebulkofyourtaxesis comingfromyourschoolboard,who’s settingthatrate.

“Payattentiontowhattheschooldistrictdecidestodo,”Lawsonsaid,adding thatschooldistricts“maypledgetodo whatSussexCounty’spledgedtodo, whichistostayrevenue-neutral.We’re notgoingtotakeanymoremoneyin fromthisyeartothenextyearwhenit comestoreassessment.”

Currently,theCountycollectsabout $18milliontotalinpropertytaxes,and thatwillnotchangeafterreassessment, hesaid.

Whetheraresident’stownproperty taxeswillgoupdependsoncertainfactors,aswell,Lawsonsaid.Municipalities areallowedbystatelawtoincreasetheir taxratesby“separateandspecificvote. SometownsuseCountyassessments, whileothersdonot,hesaid.Millville,for example,usestheCounty’sassessment rolls.

Asfarashowtheactualreassessment workisbeingdone,Lawsonsaidtrained datacollectorsfromTylerTechnologies arecurrentlycanvassingthecounty,visitingeveryproperty.Thedatacollectors,he said,canbeidentifiedbytheirbrightyellowTylervests,andeachofthemhasa SussexCounty-issuedidentification badge.

NoneoftheTylerpersonnelwillbe enteringindividualpropertiesorhomes. Exteriormeasurementswillbetakenof all“improvements”ontheproperty.

Theobservationsandnotations,as wellasanychangesfromthe1974drawingsoftheproperty,willbedocumented andenteredintotheCounty’sappraisal software.

Inthefollowingmonths,eachproperty ownerwillreceiveamailingwiththe newassessmentdatefortheirproperty. Propertyownerswillbeabletoreviewthe information,andwillhaveopportunities toconfirmorcorrectanyitemsthat mightimpactpropertyvalues.

Underthecurrenttimeline,property ownerswouldreceivenoticeofthenew appraisedvalueoftheirpropertyinlate 2023orearly2024,SussexCountyFinanceDirectorandChiefOperatingOfficerGinaJenningssaid.

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However,LawsonsaidTylerhasbeen havingemploymentissuesand,asaresult, thattimelineisprobablygoingtobeextended,althoughtheCounty iscurrently undercourtordertocompletethereassessmentprocessby2024.

MoreinformationontheCounty’sreassessmentprocessisavailableat http://empower.tylertech.com-SussexCounty-Delaware.htmlorbycalling MaryNoldy,TylerTechnologies’Sussex Countycoordinator,at(302)854-5274, orChrisKeeler,SussexCountydirector ofassessment,at(302)855-7824.

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alreadytakingshapeinGeorgetown, adjacenttotheexistingSussexCentral building.

JayF.Owens,IRSDsuperintendent, isworkingwiththestatelegislature, nowinsession,totrytoalleviatethe burden.

“Weareworkingwithourbuilding teamandengineerstotrytodiminish someofthesecosts,”saidOwensatthe boardmeeting.“Wewanttotrytoreducecostsontheproject,butwealso wanttobuildtheschoolweenvision andthatwasapprovedbythevotersin thelocalreferendum.”

“ Weneedtogobacktothestate,” saidDufendach,whoearlierworkedas CapeHenlopenSchoolDistrict’sfinancedirectorandhasnavigatedbuildingandconstructionfundswiththe stateforCape’sexpansion.

BoardPresidentRodneyM.Layfield noted,“It’shardtogobacktothevoters aftertheyapprovedtheearlieramount.I wanttoadvocatewiththeState.Wewill losecommunitysupportforthisproject.”

TheStateofDelawareisaskingthe IRSDto“amendyourcertificationand gobackonreferendum,”saidDufenbach,withschoolconstructionfunding treateddifferentlythanschooloperations.“Withconstruction,theStateis takingahardlinethatwethinkisin-

consistentwithyourothermatchrequirements.”

LayfieldnotedthattheStateof Delawarereported“a$70millionwindfallsurplus,”andIRSD“willneedlegislativesupport,becausewecannot accessStatefundswithoutalocal match.Theyareaskingustogrovelfor it, andit’sjustridiculous.Thatreferendumwillbeturneddownbythesevoters.”

BoardMemberDonaldHattiersaid, “All45ofthealternatesoroptionswere includedintheoriginalbid.Weshould haveanescalationclause,butourcosts arenow35percenthigherthananticipated.Weplannedagoodschoolfor ourkids.Thegovernorissittingonalot ofcash,andweshouldnothavetobeg.”

TammySmithsaidthatStateDOE constructionconsultantestimatedthat thenewhighschoolinthedistrict should costabout$192million,“Sowe cameintheballpark,evenwithouradditions.”Shecomparedthenew$187.6 millionfiguretotheState’sconstruction estimateof$192milliontoshowthe buildingmarketfiguresin.

“Wehavealsohadthepassageof HouseBill310,whichprovidesthat market-pressurefundingtoIndian River—of$13.5million,”said Dufendach,aconsultanthiredbyIRSD. “Thereareotherdistrictsimpactedby thatmarketpressure—specificallyAppoquinimink andCapeHenlopen schooldistricts.”

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Dufendachtalkedabouttheimpact ofthelocalmatch.ForIRSD,the matchis40percent,orabout$5.4millionindiscretionarymonies.

“Wewilltrytohavesomerelieffor thatlocalmatchcomponent,” Dufendachsaid.Dufendachalsoserved asassistantsecretaryoffinanceandadministrationintheDelawareDepartmentofEducationearlierinhiscareer.

Layfieldconcluded,“Thisisthe State’sinefficiencyatitsfinest”— somethinghesaidhebelievedIRSD had“headedoff”whenitbrokeground onthenewhighschoolfortherapidly expandeddistrict.“Weneedthosefunds fromthemarketpressure,asallthebid bondswerereturnedtothebidders. IRSDneedstostartingissuingourpurchaseorders.”

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AtSaltedVinesWineryinFrankford,thisyear’s“remake”ofthepopularicelugedebutsat5p.m.onFriday, alongwiththewinery’sentriesinthe “WalkofFame”icesculpturetour. FionatheFoodTruckfromKristina’s Kitchenwillbeonsite,withmusic fromDJScott.Aportionofsalesat SaltedVineswillbenefitlocalcharity Santa’sLetters.

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OceanViewandattheMillville Boardwalkcomplexthroughoutthe weekend.Thisyear,alimitednumber ofFire&Ice-logowinterhatswillbe availableforpurchaseattheJohn WestParkinformationtent,Weaver said.

TheMillvilleBoardwalkgetsinon theactiononFridayaswell,witha “Cars”-themedicedemonstrationat4 p.m.andabonfire,firepitsand s’moresevent,hostedbyandbenefitingtheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyfrom4to8p.m.

“Frozen”fanscanmeetcharacters fromthemovieatMillvilleBoardwalk from5to9p.m.,andcangettheir photographstakenwithan1,800poundicesculpturefromthemovie. Disneykaraokewillentertaininthe Lodge,alsofrom5to9p.m.Friday.

AtJohnWestParkinOceanView onFriday,visitorscanexplorea “Labyrinth”-themedWinterMaze fromnoonto8p.m.A“Hitchcock”themedBeerGardenwillalsobeopen fromnoonto8p.m.Foodtrucksfrom SmashMouthBurgersandTacoReho willbeonsitefromnoonto8p.m., andLocalCoffeeRoastingCo.willbe onhandwithhotdrinksandgoodies from4to9p.m.

Aliveice-carvingdemonstration, featuringthetransformationofanother1,800-poundblockofice,will beheldinthepark’sgazeboat5p.m. onFriday.

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BethanyBeachandtheWalkofFame IceTourcontinueinBethanyBeach, withaperformancebyjugglingartist CascadingCarlosfrom2to5p.m.

AtJohnWestPark,theBeerGardenwillwelcomevisitorsfrom11a.m. to4p.m.,withfoodtrucksfrom SmashMouthBurgersandKristina’s Kitchenonhandfrom11a.m.to3 p.m.NotesontheBeachprovidelive musicfromnoonto2p.m.,andthe WinterMazewillbeopenfrom11 a.m.to8p.m.

TheChiliCookoffreturnsthis year,withthelocationmovedtothe MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyfire hall.Ticketsareonlyavailableonline —noticketswillbeavailableatthe doorthisyear—withtwotimeslots tochoosefrom:11a.m.to12:45p.m. and1p.m.to2:45p.m.Ticket-bearers willhaveupto25chilistotaste,as wellascornbreadandsaltines.Nonalcoholicbeverageswillbeavailable, aswellasacashbar.Entrancetickets alsoenterchilitastersintoaraffle drawing.

Whileissueswithbeachaccess madeafireworksdisplayimpossible thisyear,theChamberhasannounced specialeventsattheBethanyBeach boardwalkonSaturdayeveningthat aresuretoentertain.A“Hollywoodgrade”stuntshowwithanodtothe movie“TheMatrix”isscheduledfor 7:30p.m.,precededbyaliveice-carvingdemonstrationat5p.m.

TherewillalsobeanLEDlight showfrom5to9p.m.witha“Jaws” theme.Andwhilethemovie“Jaws” playsonthe“bigscreen”atthebandstand,the2,400-poundFire&Ice Festival“signatureicesculpture”will

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Thisyear,anewicevendor,Baltimore-basedTheIceGod,willbring intotheFire&Icespotlightmore than60,000poundsofice,carvedinto everythingfromlightedsculpturesto the“iceluge.”Weaversaidthenew vendorbringsbacktoFire&Ice manyicesculptorswhowereaffiliated withtheformervendor,IceLab.

Fansofthecomedyclassic“WeekendatBernie’s”willbeabletoenjoy theBaysBenefit,anewfestivalevent thisyear.ProceedsfromtheBaysBenefit,tobeheldfromnoonto2p.m.at theFenwickShoreshotelinFenwick Island,willgototheDelawareCenter fortheInlandBays.FoodwillbeprovidedbyMatt’sFishCamp,with OceanViewBrewingCompanyprovidingbeers.

OnSunday,Jan.29,theClayton TheaterwillhosttwomoviesthatembodyFire&Ice—“IceAge”willbe shownatnoonand“ToweringInferno”at3p.m.Proceedsfromthe specialmatineeswillgotowardpreservingtheiconictheaterforfuture generations.

TicketsfortheChiliCookoff,the BaysBenefitandtheClaytonTheater moviescanbepurchased,whilethey last,ontheFire&Icewebsiteat www.fireandicede.com,wherecompletelistingsofeachday’seventscan alsobefound.

MapsoftheWalkofFameice sculpturetourlocationswillbeavailablestartingFridayinBethanyBeach, atJohnWestParkinOceanViewand attheMillvilleBoardwalkcomplex, locatedat35287AtlanticAvenue (Route26),Millville.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ThosewhorememberseeingRoger MarinoonTV,awardingscholarshipsto athletesandrecognizingthosespotted “doingtherightthingintheplacesthey live,work,playandpray,”mayhave wonderedwherethesilver-hairedgentlemanwiththewarmsmilehasbeen.

Inpart,hehasbeenrecovering.

TheformerdirectorofpublicrelationsforMountaireFarmsinSelbyville, whoconceivedoftheideatofeedthe hungryatThanksgivinginthecompany’sThanksgivingforThousandseffort,hasbeenrecoveringfromafallthat causedabrokenneckin2019,aswellas fromprostatecancer,COVID,andback andfootinjuries.

Butthe87-year-oldWestOcean City,Md.,residentisamanofresilience,maybeevenmiracles,and,last week,cordiallyinvitedtheCoastalPoint tohistastefullyappointedhomefor pleasantconversationandanupdate.

“Apastorwhovisitedmethereinthe hospitalafterIbrokemynecktoldme, ‘TheLordhadbothhandsonyou,’” Marinosaid.

AroundThanksgiving2019,right afterhewashonoredbyMountaire PresidentPhilPylarandpresentedwith theircompany’sPresident’sAwardto markthe25thyearsinceMarinoorganizedtheThanksgivingforThousands fooddrive,heheadedhomefromSelbyvilleandpulledintohisdriveway.

“Iwasonthephonewithacoworker.Igotoutofthecar.Iwasinmy garden.Ibackedup,turnedaroundand fellflatonmyface.Isaid,‘Ibrokemy nose,’butIhadabrokenneckandI bustedmyeye.Therearealotofstones inmydriveway,outliningeverything, andIslippedonastone.Iwasyelling.I

wasyelling,‘Help!Help!’Myco-worker wasstilloncellphone,whichwaslaying nexttome.Everybodywasgoneinmy littlecul-de-sac.Allmyneighborswere gone,eventhoughtheyusuallyarehere. Bloodwasflyingeverywhere.Isaid, ‘CallConnie,myfriendConnie.Myson isinNewJersey.Callherandtellher whereIam.IamprobablygoingtoAtlantic GeneralHospital.’

“Myco-workersaid,‘Letmecall 911.’Icrawledintothehouse.Theambulancewasthereinamatterofseconds.TheytookmetoAtlanticGeneral Hospital.Theysaid,‘It’stoodangerous forus.Wecan’thandlethisbreak.’ PRMCinSalisburycouldn’thandleit. Theycouldn’tgetanybodyinthearea. Thebonewassoclosetomybrain,and itsplintered.TheycalledShockTrauma anditwasfull,soitwasdecidedIwould gotoChristianaHospital.

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Theysaid,‘It’satwo-hourdrive fromhere.Thatwillkillhim,’sothey broughtinhelicoptersandtheyhelicopteredme.Iwaslayinginthehelicopterandawoman—anurse,atech —wasaboveme.Iheardthemsayin thespeaker,‘Don’tlethimdie.Keephis eyesopen.Keephiseyesopen.’Ikept hearingherinmyearbecauseshewas rightinmyface,makingsureIwas awake.Irememberthat.Iremember everyword,”hesaid.

Inthehelicopter,herecalled,hefelt numbandwasafraidhe’dendupparalyzed.

“Thedoctortoldmeitwastoodangeroustooperatebecausethebonewas tooclosetomybrain,buthewouldtry tofusethebreakbykeepingmyneck verystill,likeaviceonmyneck.They squeezeditwiththisbrace,andthey gavemeradiationtreatmentsthat somehowhelpedittoheal,”hesaid,recallingdetailsashesatathisdining

roomtable,neatlytypeddocuments tracinghiscareerspreadinfrontofhim. Afterbeingdischargedfromthehospital, hespenttwoweeksinarehabilita-

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora RogerMarino,aniconinthecommunity forallofhisworkatMountaireFarms, hasbouncedbackfromabrokenneck, prostatecancer,COVIDandotherback andfootinjuries.

CarneystrikesoptimistictoneinStateofState

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Delawareisagreatstate—andthe homeofthepresidentoftheUnited States—anupbeatGov.JohnCarney saidwhilepresentinghisannualStateof theStateaddresslastweekandannouncingthathehadobserved DelawareDayonDec.7byvisitingthe

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tioncenter,recovering.Today,hesaidhe feelswellandishopingtobeginwriting acolumnorstartinganewawardsprogram.

“IfIhadretiredfromMountaire,I hadsomeideasaboutwhatelseI wantedtodo,butIneverplannedto fullyretire,”hesaid,recallingthatwhen hestartedthefooddrive,“everybody laughedatmeonDelmarva.”

“Theyallsaiditwasridiculous,that iswascrazy,thatthesepeoplearein farmland,theydon’tneedanyhelp. Theyaregrowingtheirownfood.Itold them everybodyistryingtofeedpeople —theschools,churches—andweare stillintoitalltheseyearslaterandwe stillcan’tfilltheneed.About1million peoplehavebeenfedthroughtheyears,”

NanticokeIndianMuseuminMillsboro andtheStaytonFamilyFarminLincoln.

HeintroducedformerNanticoke chiefNatoshaCarmine,whowasinthe audienceonThursday,Jan.19,atthe StateSenateChamberinLegislative Hall.

“Themuseumhousesartifactsfrom pre-Colonialtimes.Ifyouhaven’tbeen

hesaid.

“Wecan’tthankyouenoughforall you’vedone,”Pylartoldhimthatdayin 2019,beforeboxeswerepackedforthe annualThanksgivingforThousands.

“Youknowwhat?It’sbeenapleasure,”Marinoreplied,givingthecreditto themanyvolunteerswhoreturneach year.He’swatchedsomeofthemgrow up,hesaidatthetime,grinningdownat themfromthesecondlevelofthewarehousewherehestoodwithPylar.

Nearby,morevolunteersworkedina tent.

Thefatherofason,Dr.Roger MarinoofNewJersey,whoteachesenvironmentalengineeringatthecollege level;adaughter,JudyMcDonald,a nursewholivesinVirginia;andwitha numberofgrandchildrenandgreatgrandchildren,thewidowedMarinohas hadafullandinterestingcareer,including inthenewspaperbusiness.He’s

tothemuseum,youneedtogo,”the governortoldtheaudience,addingthat thefarmisnowbeingoperatedbythe 12thgenerationofthefamily.

“Staytonfamilyrootsgodeep,”he said,explainingthatthefamilyreceived thelandfromagrantin1728by WilliamPennandthefarmlandhas beenpreserved.Withneighboring farms,itispartof1,000acresthathave

beeninvolvedinmanyendeavors,and hisfacebrightenedashesharedanecdotesabouteach.

“IlovedwhatIwasdoing.Ifyoulove whatyouaredoing,youcangoonuntil you’re150.Idon’tfeelanydifferentthan whenIwas50,”hesaid.

TheNewJerseynativetracedhis newspapercareerbacktoacreativewritingclasshehadinhighschool.Assignedtocomposeaone-pagepoem,he wrote,“Aknockatthedoor,itwasalettershedroppedtothefloor,heronly childshewouldknownomore,heronly son,killedinthewar.”

Asshereadit,theteacherbeganto cryandlaterconvincedMarinotopursueawritingcareer.

Hebeganasanapprenticeship printerattheNewarkEveningNewsin NewJerseyand,later,asareporter,coveredtheaftermathoftheriotsinBaltimore.Heacceptedapositionata

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Hehadgoodnewsforteachersand students,andreceivedapplausewhenhe announcedhisproposedbudgetforthe 2024fiscalyearincludesa9-percentpay

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newspaperinEllicottCity,Md.,where hewrote,designedpagesandsoldadvertising.Helaughedasherecalled beingtoldhecouldworkallthehours he wantedtowork,sevendaysaweek,if hesodesired,for$1perhour.

“Withinfiveyears,wehad12weekly newspapersthatcoveredlocalnewsin theBaltimore-Washingtoncommunities.Ihadacolumninall12papers,as featureseditor—anythingthatwas goingoninthatarea,alllocalabout whatwasgoingon.

“Peoplewouldcometoseemeonthe dayIwasthereateachoneofthose newspapers.Theywouldsitwithme.I wouldtaketheirstories,thengooutand visit themtodothebackgroundstuff.I loveddoingthat.Ifyou’regoingtodo anythingonthecommunitylevel,you havetohaveagoodheart.Youhearso muchgoodandbad,andyoucan’tlet thebadsouryou.In10years,Iwenton todevelopapublicrelationsandmarketingbusiness,”hesaid.

HisclientsincludedformerVice PresidentSpiroAgnewandtheMarriottCorporation.

Therewerepartnershipswiththe then-BaltimoreColtsandBaltimore Orioles,andasportstalkshowona Baltimoreradiostation.

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He’sproudof“AParent’sPepTalk BeforetheBigContest,”akindofpoem hewrote.Inpart,itteachesyoungathletes,“Wantingtowinisthepoint.Not givingupisthepoint.Neverbeingsatisfiedwithwhatyou’vedoneisthe point.Neverlettingupisthepoint. Neverlettinganyonedownisthepoint. Competetowin,butgraciouslyloselike achampion.

“Becauseit’snotthewinningthatreallycounts.Whatreallycountsisthat, inyourheart,yougaveityourbesttry. Andwhenyoufollowthoserules,my child,you’llfindthattherewillalways beanotheropportunitytocompetein tomorrow’sbiggame.”

“ThatwasdistributedatMemorial StadiuminBaltimorebeforetheOriolesgamesandtoLittleLeagueball clubsthroughoutthemetropolitanarea. Itwasimportantforkidsandtheirparentstoread,”hesaid,sittingbackinhis chair.

“Nowwe’llseewhatthefuture holds,”headded,breakingintothat well-knownsmile.

“Ifeel good.Ifeelwellenough.And I’mreadytogetbackinthering“

hasalreadybeenreceived.

“TheTimTebowNighttoShineis goingtobeoneofthebestnightsofthe year,”shepromisedtheboardofthe prom-styleeventforthose14orolder withdevelopmentaldisabilities,at whichsomeIRHSstudentsvolunteer.

LilianaHazzard,afirst-graderat EastMillsboroElementarySchoolwon anartawardfromtheNationalFirefightersassociationforFirePrevention Month.

All-StateandAll-CountyChoirselectionswerealsoannouncedatthe meeting.Theyinclude:

• All-StateChoir(SDSA)—Zoey Pla,TaylorMack,WynterDerickson, JencarloVictor,AlexanderZambrano, EnriqueNunez;

•JuniorAll-StateHonorChoir(SelbyvilleMiddleSchool)—OliviaBoyle, MichaelaFurman;

•AllCountyChoir(IRHS)—Ryan Bunting,JacksonChandler,Maxwell Fadden,DavyLopez,GabrielYoung, SeanColdeira,MadisonKing,Cassidy Landis,AbriannaDelaney,Sara LabariasVeguillas,JasmineSchaeffer.

•AllStateChoir(IRHS)—Davy L opez,JasmineSchaeffer,Sean Coldiera,SaraLabariasVeguillas,CassidyLandis,NicoleCarter,Madison King,MaxwellFadden.

Financialoverviewoffered

TheIRSDhasabout$16millionin cashreservesandisoperatingefficiently withinitscurrentbudget,accordingto TammySmith,IRSDbusinessdirector.

“Comparedtotheoveralldistrict budget,ouroperatingbudgetis$192 million,plusconstructiondebtservice of$40million,whichequals$232million,”shereportedtotheboard.

Thereisa$16millionreservecarryover,orjust8.84percent,andthatis enoughreserve,saidDufenbach,Cape Henlopenfinancedirectorassisting Smith.

“Budgetsurpluscanaddtothesavingaccountorbedepletedovertime,” hesaid.“AlldistrictsintheStateof Delawaremustgotoreferendumto buildschools.Delawareschooldistricts buildwithfundingfromthelocalcitizens.”

ThelastreferendumfortheIRSD wasinMarch2017.

“Youstartedwithonly$2to$3million[reserves],whereyounowhave closeto$17millionasastrongbalance. TheStaterequirementisthatyouonly needtocarryoveronemonthofoperating.InIRSDterms,thatmeansyou onlyneedtocarryover$3.3million,or whatisamorereasonablereservebalance.Youareingoodshapeat8.8percent.”

“Whenyoulookatthe$17million, youhavestaffinthesummer,andyou

mayneedanadditionalamountfor summerteaching,”saidDufenbach. “ ThosesalarypaymentswillbeJulyand Augustfor10-monthstaff.So$6millionwillhavebeenearned[byteachers] byJunebutnotyetpaidout.”Thestate educationoperationsareonacashbasis.

“YouneedabalanceinJuly,August andSeptembertobeabletoreceivethe propertytaxesbythefallwhenthecollectionscome-in,”headded.“So,you haveanadditional$6millionrequired here.Youwouldneverwanttogobelow the$6milliontokeepthe[education] paymentterms.”

“The projectedbalanceforthereservecouldgobelowthethresholdby 2026,”saidDufenbach.“Wewantto delayormitigatethatconcern.Youhave thelowesttaxrateinthecounty—significantlylowerthanalltheotherdistrictsinthecounty.Thedistrictisnot assessingallthetaxesitcouldassess underamatchtax.Buttheyarecurrentlynotbeingassessed.”

“Youneedtoseewherethetrainis headedinordertodecidewhereto steer,”hetoldtheboard.

“Reassessmentisbeyondourcontrol,”saidLayfield.“Theonlythingwe controlisthematchtax.”

IftheIRSDchoosestoenacta matchtax,itcouldbeshiftingtheburdentothelocaltaxpayer.Thedistrict hastheabilitytoassessamatchtaxrate, whichcanbefortechnologyupgrades orforextratimeforteachers.

BoardMemberJamesFritzadded,

“Yes,Ithinkthetwodistrictsare onlyassessingforaminorcapitalraise andnotfullyassessingthematchtax,” said Dufenbach.“Mostareassessingat leasthalfofwhattheycando.”

“Theworstwordis‘referendum’—it islikethe‘R’wordhere,andwedon’t wanttoissuethat[newtax]in2026. Matchtaxisabetterconceptthanreferendum,”saidLayfield.“Wewantto postponethe‘R-word.’Wearegoodat managingourbudget,andwedida goodjobstartingin2017”withthe originalreferendum.“Theprojected revenuesandexpendituresbringus rightbackdowntowherewewerein 2017.”

DufenbachestimatedtheIRSD couldbring-inanadditional$2million peryeareachyearifthedistrictassessed thematchtax.

Hattierstated,“Wehave$2million inpotentialmatchfunding.Wearestill attractingmorekidstotheseIRSD schools.Wearerequiredtoprovide moreservices.Thisisgoingtoraiseour expenses.Itiswaymorethanwhatwe thoughtin2017,”atthereferendum.“At whatpointdoesthefundingrunoutfor us?”

“Partofthesolutionmightbeanannual increase,”saidDufenbach.

“Idon’tliketheideaoftaxesgoing up,”saidHattier.“However,itiswisefor ustoassessthematchforourownexpenditures.”

ingamatchtax.”

increaseforteacherswhoworkdirectly withchildrenandtheirfamilies,aswell asa3-percentincreaseacrosstheboard foralleducators.Competitionforthe bestteachersismoreintensethanever, sotheyhavetobepaidmorethanin surroundingstates,hesaid.

Educationalgoalsincludechildren beingabletoreadatgradelevelby thirdgrade,beproficientinmathby middleschoolandgraduatereadyfora collegeoracareer.

“Butthatisn’talwayshappening. Allourchildrendeserveahigh-quality education,”sohisupcomingproposed budget“willincludeanadditional$50 millionforopportunityfundingfor low-incomechildrenandEnglish learners,”hesaid.

Hefirstrevealedtheproposedpay raiseforeducatorsduringanan-

nouncementonTuesday,Jan.17,at

NellieHughesStokesElementary SchoolinDover,whereCarneyalso saidtheStatewillinvestmorethan $10milliontoincreasePurchaseof Careratesto100percentofthe 75thpercentileofthe2021market rate,tobettersupportprogramsand childreninneed;pursueapolicy changetoexpandapplicanteligibility forPurchaseofCareto200percentof thepovertylevel,toreachmorechildren;doublefundinggoingtothe EarlyChildhoodAssistanceProgram of$12.2million,toservemore3-and 4-year-oldsandprovideprogramswith moreresources;andallocatefunding forHouseBill33,tolowerpreschool special-educationstudent-teacherratios.

AlsoduringtheStateoftheState address,thegovernorpraisedhiswife forworkingwithchildrenandliteracy.

“Overthepastyear,shehasworked withFirstChangeDelaware,worked

inlockstepwithfamilyservicestoaddresschallengesofchildren,coordinatedworkaroundchildhoodhunger inDelawareandnationally,”hesaid, creditingherfororganizingafallsummitonyouthandmentalhealthon Washington,D.C.,andallowingyoung peoplespeaktofederalleaders.

HeandhiswifewelcomedDolly PartontotheWilmingtonPublicLibraryinMay.

“Iftherewasanydoubt—all DelawareansloveDolly.Moreimportantly,morethan26,000Delaware childrenarecurrentlyenrolledin DollyParton’sImaginationLibrary andwewanttopushthatnumbereven higher,”andtosupporttheyoungest learnersandtheirfamilies,hesaid.

Althoughtherearedisagreements ingovernment,hesaid,Delawareresidentswantelectedofficialsto“focus onthework,notondisagreements,” andtoworkonwhatmattersintheir everydaylives,includinggoodjobs, qualitypublicschoolsandvibrant communities,hesaid.

“Ihaveneverbeenmoreconfident aboutwhereweareheadedasastate. Overthepastsixyears,wehavemade alotofprogresstomanagetaxpayer dollars.Delawareremainsagreatplace toliveandraiseafamily,toliveand work.Everyyear,Icomebeforethis bodytopresentmyprioritiesforthe yearahead.…Ibelieveoursuccessasa statemuststartwithbuildingastrong economy.Weknowagoodjobsolvesa lotofproblems,”hesaid.

Yearsago,Seafordwasconsidered the“NylonCapitoloftheWorld,” withaplantthatprovidedfamilies thatprovidedjobstofeedthousandsof families,hesaid.

Employeescouldaffordhomes, raisefamilies,fundcollegetuition,secureretirement,bringskilledworkers toSussexCounty,attractnurses,doctorsandgoodteachers.Butbythe mid-1980s,“thingsstartedtodecline,” hesaid.

Theworkforceof4,500beganto dwindle,andeventuallytherewere fewerthan700jobsatthenylonplant, sendingrippleeffectsthroughoutSussexCountyandleadingtoadormant economy.

“For manyyears,manyofuslooked forwaystoturnthingsaround,”hesaid.

TheStatehasinvestedinSeaford, andlastmonthleadersannounceda majordevelopmentprojectata blightedshoppingcenterthere,he said.

Sixyearsago,hesignedanexecutiveordertochangethewaythestate attractsnewjobsandbusinesses,he said,“andwecreatedaDivisionof SmallBusinesstofocusoncompanies likeHXInnovationsinWilmington, usingsoftwaretoanalyzemuscleactivitytoreducesportsinjuriesandimproveperformance,”andtheDelaware ProsperityPartnershipwasformed.

InMiddletown,groundwasrecentlybrokenonapharmaceutical plantthatwilloffer500full-timejobs. Thestatehaseconomicchallenges ahead,hesaid,butthebiggestchallengeis“fillingthejobopeningsthat areoutthere,”hesaid.

Forhiscareerinpublicservice,he said,“Therehasalwaysbeenmore peoplelookingforjobsthanjobsavailable.Today,itisjusttheopposite.Employershave37,000jobopeningsin thestate,andthereare21,000 Delawareanslookingforajob.I’ve neverseenasituationlikethisbefore. …Acrossexecutiveagencies,wehave 2,000jobopenings,andit’sharder thanevertofindgoodcandidates. Everystateinthecountryisfacing similarchallenges,soourabilityto competehasneverbeenmoreimportant,”hesaid.

HethankedPresidentJoeBiden, who,hesaid,couldn’tbethereforthe StateoftheStateandafewpeople laughed,promptingthegovernorto stopandsay,“Thepresidenthasbeen inthischamber.Isawitmyself.”

InvestmentswillbemadeinDover, Milfordandacrossthestate,hesaid.

“Ifwewanttoexpandeconomic opportunitiesandbuildacompetitive workforce,weneedtostartinour schools,andweallknowthis,”hesaid.

Delaware’sheritageisimportant,he said,addingthattherewillbestateinvestmentstoprotectdrinkingwater,a

GrahambringsdeterminationtoCommunityLutheran

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheRev.Dr.KarisGrahamisdeterminedtomakeadifferenceasapastor, tobeoutinthecommunityinteracting, toemulateJesusandalwaystodeliver thisupliftingmessage:Godlovesyou. Period.

Ordainedsince1988inthe LutheranChurch,theMiltonresident onJan.15becamethenewpastorof bothCommunityLutheranChurch nearFrankfordandofGraceofGod LutheranChurchinLongNeck.She officiatesattwomorningservicesevery Sunday.CommunityLutheranhas about100members,whileGraceof Godoffersamoreintimatesetting, with25or30members.

Butdon’tlookforherbehindadesk inaclosedchurchoffice.

“Iwillbeatcertainplaces,like DriftingGroundscoffeeshopinOcean View,onMondaymornings,andother locations.Staytuned.Intheveryshort future,anyonecanstartlookingonthe churchwebsites,orcallthechurch,to findout—whereissheistoday?I’llbe outasmanydaysasIcan,atvarious coffeeshops.Comesitwithme.Tellme yourstory.Iwanttolistentowhoyou are,howtheholyhascirculatedinyour life.Iwanttohaveacupofcoffeewith

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pushforelectriccars,1milliontrees planted—oneforeachresidentof Delaware—andworktostopgunviolenceandlittering.

“Weliveintoobeautifulofastate toputupwiththelitterproblemwe havehere.Ican’tstandit.Ioftenstop mycartopickuplitteronthesideof theroad.Itdrivesmypassengerscrazy, andmysecurity,too,don’tlikeitvery much.…Weshouldstopthrowingit outthewindow,”hesaid.

“Afterthreelongyears,it’sgreatto behereinpersonwithafullroom,a fullhouseonceagain,”hesaid,also

you.Evenanon-believercancomeand talktome.Iwanttolistentopeople’s stories,”shetheCoastalPoint.

Thechurches areworkingonupgradingtheirwebsitesandbecoming activeonallsocial platforms,“so everywaywecan helppeopleto grow,wewill,and howevertheyare mostcomfortable,” shesaid.

“Wearetakingpeoplewherethey wanttobe.Weareinthemidstof transformingtheworshipexperience usingtechnology,”shesaid.

Inthispost-quarantineera,it’sapparentthefaceofthechurchhas changed,withmanycontinuingtoattendchurchvirtually.

“Inthefuture,wedon’tknowifwe’ll beinachurchbuildingoronline,”Grahamsaid.

“Alotofyoungerpeoplearenot comingbacktochurch.Theyareservingthepoor.Theyareoutinthecommunity.Thatiswherethechurchhas grownthemost.Communitymatters, thechurchmatters,buteverybodyisin averydifferentplacespiritually.So manypeoplehavebeensohurtby

recognizingtheArmyNationalGuard, whosemembersweredeployedtohospitalsandhealthcarefacilities throughoutDelawarelastyearduring aCOVIDsurge.

“Idon’tknowwhatwewouldhave donewithoutthem.…Neverbefore hastheNationalGuardbeencalledon todosomuchforourcountryandour stateasinthepastfewyears,”hesaid, callingforapplausetohonortheNationalGuard.

Healsorecognizedhissisters,Liz andClaire,whowereattendingthe event,representinghisfamily,and thankedsupportersforaskingabout hismother,whowasn’tabletobe there.

churches.Thelastplacetheywanttogo isbacktothebuilding,”shesaid.

Thetwochurchessheispastoring hadaninterimpastorfouryearsand whenshearrived,“Bothparishessaid, ‘Wewanttobecomerelevantandauthenticandgrow.’ThatiswhatIseemy missionas.Iwanttobeonthebeach fishing,talkingabouttheloveofGod, andinthosecoffeeshops.

“WetakeawholeviewoftheBible, thepolitical,thesocio-economic.We lookatallthesethingsthatshaped thesewriters.Jesuslivedduringpoliticalturmoil,withreligiouslycorrupt people.It’stimethechurchbecameaccessible,authenticandreal,andIwill doeverythingIcantobeJesusinthe worldandtolistentostorieswhile sharingthestory,”shesaid.

AnativeofTexas,Grahamstudied journalismasanundergraduate,and beganacareerinradioandprintnews intheearly1980s.Sheearnedherundergraduatedegreeinjournalismat TexasWomen’sUniversityinDentonin 1982.

SheisalsoagraduateofCapella UniversityinMinneapolis,whereshe earnedadoctorateinpsychologyin 2011;LoyolaCollegeinBaltimore, wheresheearnedamaster’sdegreein pastoralcounselingin2002;and PrincetonTheologicalSeminaryin

Princeton,N.J.,wheresheearneda master’sdegreeintheology,focusedon pastoralcounseling,in1996.

Shejoinedthemilitary,servingin theU.S.AirForceandU.S.Navy,inactivedutyandthereserves,from1987 until2017,retiringasacoloneland commandchaplain.

Athree-warveteran,shewasthe firstfemalechaplainaboardacombatantnavalvesselwithinOperation DesertStormandservedinOperation IraqFreedomandOperationEnduring FreedomwithinboththeNavyandAir Force,andasaDepartmentofDefense civilianwithintheU.S.Armyin Afghanistanin2009,accordingtoher résumé.

PriortoanAirForcereservecommandassignment,shewastheIMA (individualmobilizationaugmentee)to theCommandChaplain’sOffice,Air ForceDistrictofWashington,headquarteredatJointBaseAndrewsMaryland,andwaspartoftheHonorGuard asachaplainatArlingtonNational Ceremony.

Atonetimeduringhermilitarycareer,sherecalled,“Iwaslivingunder theshadowof‘Don’tAsk,Don’tTell,’” shesaid,referringtotheDefenseAuthorizationAct,implementedin1993,

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CarpertoutsfedassistanceforInletbridge

tionfundsfromtheDieselEmissions ReductionActtoupgradeandreplace theolderequipmentyouseeinthis room,”saidGarvin.“Withthenew fundingauthority,wewillmakesurethe Indian RiverInletBridgeissafegoing forward.”

“Wehavemoreflexibilitytowork withtheCorpsofEngineerstomove sand,”saidGarvin.

A100-footscourholehasformedon thenorthsideofthebridge,according toLt.Col.RamonBrigantti,commanderofthePhiladelphiaDistrictof theU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers.“We wanttopreventscourholes,fixthejetty, tightenthesand,improvethegazebo andotheramenities,”includingthewalk oftenusedbylocalanglers.“Thereisa total of$44millionavailableforfixing boththesouthsideandthenorthside ofthejetty.Thenew[dredge]engines willbereadywithinthisyear.”

CarperischairmanoftheSenate Environment&PublicWorksCommitteeandco-authoredWRDA2022, whichPresidentJoeBidensignedinto lawonDec.23,2022.Thesandbypass plantattheIndianRiverInletiscritical toprotectingtheIndianRiverInlet BridgeandRoute1,connecting Delawareanstotheirhomes,placesof work,schools,hospitalsandmore.

“OurBethanyBeachregionfloodsat FredHudsonwhentheAssawomanBay tidecomesinwithsuchforcethatitcan reach10-footdepthattheSaltPond,” saidCliffGraviet,BethanyBeachtown manager.

hereasaninsurancepolicy.”

TheCarperlegislativeworkdirects theU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers torenourishtheIndianRiverInlet beachwhenthesandbypassplantisnot operating,usingdredgedmaterialor truckinginsand,asimilarpracticeused forotherbeachesinDelaware.

“Wehavetoworkoutthedetails,but wewantournewenginestoworkfor yearstocome,”addedGarvin.“Weused tovacationinBethanyasafamily,andI couldremembernor’easterstorms wouldcomethroughandyouthought thatoldbridgecouldbeswallowedup.”

“Protectingourbeautifulcoastline andmaintainingourportsandwaterwaysisvitaltooureconomicwell-being inDelaware,”saidCarper,whoco-authoredthebill.“IntheWaterResources DevelopmentActof2022,wesecured much-neededinvestmentsinourstate’s waterinfrastructureandprovisionsto makeourlow-lyingstatemoreresilient totheimpactsofclimatechange.”

“Importantly,wemadeiteasierfor historicallydisadvantagedandunder-resourcedcommunitiesintheFirstState tobenefitfromthiscriticalwork,”said Carper.“Thisbipartisanlegislationis goingtomakeDelawareabetterplace to workandlive.I’mgratefultoCongresswomanBluntRochester,Sen. Coonsandleadersacrossourstatefor theirsupportincraftingthislegislation.”

Thejettyrepairswillalsosupport navigationoftheinlet,saidBrigantti.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

InsidethesecludedIndianRiver InletSandBypassBuilding,located neartheiconicbridgeinDelaware SeashoreStatePark’ssouthparking area,isamassiveGouldsandpumpinstalledin1988.Theyellowsteelpump machineis35yearsold,andisresponsibleforprotectingthejettyandkeeping thesealaneandboatingchannelsopen.

Itdeliversmorethan100,000cubic yardsofsandannuallytothenorthside of theinletbeach.

U.S.Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.) joinedDNRECSecretaryShawnM. GarvinonFriday,Jan.20,toannounce provisionssecuredintheWaterResourcesDevelopmentAct(WRDA)of 2022thatwillassistDelaware’ssandbypassplantattheIndianRiverInlet Bridge.

“Wewillbeusingourdieselreduc-

“Thisisreallyimportantstuff,”noted Carper.“Irememberwatchingtheold IndianRiverInletBridgecollapseand falldown.Wedon’twantthattohappen everagain.Thesandbypassplantis critical,andtheArmyCorpswillupdate the equipment.”

“Itisasignificantchunkofchangeto invest,”saidCarperofthe$44million. “Weneverwanttohavetorebuild again,andthisbridgemustlastintothe nextcentury.Thesandplantandthe contingencyplanstobuildthebulkhead”forthebridgeabutment“mustbe

Route1floodcontrolplans toprotectevacuationroutes

DuringaBethanyBeachStormwater &FloodingCommitteemeetingin earlyJanuary,Graviethadraisedthe issueoffloodingonRoute1asasafety concernforemergencyevacuations.

“DelDOThasalreadyraisedtheelevationofDelawareRoute1northofthe inlet,”hesaid.“Itusedtofloodfre-

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Fromleft,DNRECSecretaryShaunGarvin,Lt.Col.RamonBriganttioftheU.S.Army CorpsofEngineersandU.S.Sen.TomCarperdiscussfundsthatwillhelpDelaware’s sanbypassplantattheIndianRiverInletBridgeonFriday,Jan.20.

MEofficesaysmandiedofself-inflictedwound

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Themaninhis40swhowasdiscovereddeadinhiscarintheMillsboroPoliceDepartmentparkinglot onJan.3committedsuicide.

MillsboroPoliceDetectiveDavid MoyerrecentlytoldtheCoastalPoint thatthedeathhadbeenruledasuicidebythemedicalexaminer’soffice. Hewouldn’treleasetheman’sname, sayingitwasnotthepolicedepartment’spolicytodoso.Foulplaywas neversuspected,Moyersaid.

Themanwasdiscoveredbetween4 and5:30p.m.onJan.3byaMillsboro policeofficerinvestigatingwhyacar hadbeenparkedinthelotforanextendedperiod.

Atfirst,theincidentwasreported ascardiacarrest,butMoyersaidonce anambulancewascalledandtheman wasexamined,itwasdeterminedhe hadbeenshot.

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toallowgayandlesbiancitizensto serveinthemilitaryaslongastheydid notmaketheirsexualorientationpublic.

“Iwascomingintomyown.Icould nolongerlivealifeofisolation,”she said.

When“Don’tAsk,Don’tTell”was repealedin2011,Grahamsaidshefelt likeshewasfinallyfreeandcouldlive asshewished.

“Icameoutpublicly.Somepeople couldacceptit,otherscouldn’t,”she said.

Sheandherwife,LauraOliphant— asculptorinvolvedwithhistoric restoration—weremarriedin2013.

Membersofthechurchessherecentlybeganpastoring“haveoverall beenaccepting,buttherearestillthose wholeavebecauseofwhoIlove.Ifthey

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quently,andnowitdoesnotflood nearlyasmuch.TheTownofBethany workwithDelDotiscouchedinterms ofprotectingevacuationroutes.Thelast thingwewanttodoispushpeople northorsouthonRoute1.But Delawarehascomeupwithplansabout evacuation,andtheyarecomingtomeet townstaffinthenextfourtosixweeks.”

TheDelDOTinitiativeontheresiliencyofRoute1hasbeensharedwith thepublic.

“TheymadeitavailableonZoom andotherplatforms.Theyhaveitonthe DelDOTwebsite.Oneofthetraffic lanesclosesttoRehobothBayisthe mainissue,”saidGraviet.

Theleadengineeringfirmonthe Route1studyisPappas.

Moyersaidthemanwasnotknown tothepolicedepartment.Hesaidit wasunlikelythemanhadcommitted acrimeandwasatthepolicedepartmentdecidingwhetherornottoturn himselfin.

“Inmy14-yearcareer,thisisthe firsttimewe’vehadanythinglikethis happenattheMillsboroPoliceDepartment.Thingslikethishavehappenedinotherareaswithinour jurisdictionbutforthistooccurright intheparkinglotisveryodd.I’ve neverheardofanythinglikethishappening.”

Headdedthattheincidenthad stirredrumorsandquestionsamong thepublic.

“Wereceivedmultiplecalls…alot ofcopsdid,inregardto,‘Whathappenedupthere?’Somepeoplewere wonderingifthecopsgotintoa shootoutortheythoughtoneofour guyshadbeenshot,butno,thatdidn’t happen,”Moyersaid.

can’tacceptme,Isay,‘Go.’Theyknow whoIam.The[EvangelicalLutheran ChurchofAmerica]thatI’min—and therearedifferentkindsofLutherans —areveryaccepting.

“ForLutherans,Godlovesallpeople.Weareredeemednotbyworks.We canbeasmiserableahumanaswecan possiblybesometimes,andGodstill lovesus.Nomatterthecolorofour skin,nomatterwhowelove,nomatter anything,”shesaid.

“Jesuswasaradical.Heradically welcomedpeople,liketheblind,like womenstruggling,thosewhowereon theothersideofpower.ThiswasJesus saying,‘Youmatter.’

“Forme,allIcandoistakecareof meandtakecareofGod’speople.I don’tlooktochangepeople.Asapastor,myfirstpriorityistellingothers Godlovesthemnomatterwhat.Period.It’snotwhattheydo.It’snotbecauseofworks.JustGod,thecreator, lovesthem.”

“Wehaveameetingplannedwith DelDOTrepresentativestoreviewthe initialstudylaterthismonth,andhowit mightimpactBethany,”saidGraviet.“I willkeepthemayorandothersapprised. Iamcurioustoseewhatourconversationwillbe.”

“Ifourexperienceisborneout,includingmyownexperience,weknow thattravelingnorthorsouth,aswe knowinthisarea,isnotawisethingto do,”saidthetownmanager.

“IwouldadvocatepeoplefromSouth BethanytoCottonPatch—evenifan evacuationhasn’tbeencalled—touse Route26andtravelwest,”saidGraviet. “Ourconcernis[evacuationroutes] usingVine’sCreek,whichtendsto floodmorequicklythanitneedsto. ThereareotherroutestogettoRoute 113,buttheyarenotaneasypathto follow.”

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Fire&Icetakingcenterstagethisweekend

Thenow-stapleFire&IceFestivalwilltakeovermuchof thecommunityforthenextseveraldays,andthereisnoshortageofthebeloved“stufftodo”overthisJanuaryweekend.

Theeffort,pilotedbytheBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommerce,isthemostambitiousandsuccessfulofagrowing numberof“off-season”eventsthathavebeencreatedtomeetthe needsofagrowingyear-roundpopulation,whiledrawingvisitorstothearea—andthearea’ssmallbusinesses.

Thisyearwillseeicesculptures,aniceluge,abeergarden,ice rink,movies,anLEDlightshow,aliveice-carvingdemonstrationfeaturingthetransformationofan1,800-poundblockof ice,achilicookoff,aperformancebyajugglingartist...

Yougetthepicture.Thereisalotgoingonaroundthese partsthisweekend.Tomakeiteasierforyou,goaheadandturn

topage36ofthisweek’sCoastalPointforafullschedule,orgo tofireandicede.comifyou’reonthemove.But,seriously,pickup thepaper,alright?Weworkreallyhardonthisthing.

Thisisatremendousboosttomanyofourlocalbusinesses duringatimeofyearwhenatremendousboostcomesinawfully handy.The“shoulderseasons”offallandspringhavebeengreat additionstothesmall-businesslandscape,asthedaysofonly havingthreemonthsayeartomakethemoneyarelargelyfadingintothehistorybooks.Andnowitbecomesalittleeasierfor someoftheseshopsandrestaurantstostayopen,ortemporarily opentheirdoorsfortheseevents,whichbenefitsthem,ourvisitorsandallofuswholivehere.

“Lights,Camera,Action”isthisyear’stheme.Well,Fire& IceFestival,thestageisyours.

Chaseyourdreamsifyou’reontheLightPath

“Whenyoucometoaforkintheroad,takeit.”—YogiBerra ThereweretwoverydistinctpathsIwasconsideringtaking asIsatdowntowritethisweek’scolumn.

Thefirst,andwe’llcallthisthe“DarkPath,”wasinregards totheannouncementTuesdaymorningbytheBulletinof AtomicScientiststhattheDoomsdayClockhasbeenmoved forwardto90secondstomidnight.Thatisapparentlytheclosestthisesteemedgroupofscientistshas everseenhumanitycometoutterannihilation.

Thesecondpath,whichwe’ llhenceforthrefertoasthe“PathofLight,”focusesona7-year-oldCaliforniagirlwho securedherselfalicensetoownaunicorninherbackyard.

Let’sgetweird.

Point of No Return

AsfortheDarkPath,well,thescientistsarelargelyconcernedabouttheongoingwarintheUkraine—youknow, someveiledthreatsaboutanuclearaction,astressonEuropeanpartnershipsthathaveremainedstrongsinceWorld WarII,andthepotentialfordangerstotheclimateandenvironment.It’sallprettyheavystuff,andyoucancertainly seeawaythishorribleconflictturnsintosomethingmuch, muchworsethatimpactstheveryexistenceofhumanityas weknowit.

OntheLightPath,MadelinelivesinSantaClaritaValley, andadoresunicorns—largelybecauseofonespecialskillthey possess.“They’resomagical,”sheshared.Aftertellingher motherthatshewouldliketoownarealunicornifshecould findone,hermotherjokinglysaidshewouldprobablyneeda permit.So,notbeingdeterred,MadelinewrotealettertoLos AngelesCountyAnimalCare&Control.

BacktotheDarkPath...youknowwhat?Forgetthatnonsense.Ifiteventuallygetsto,like,10secondstomidnight,just stoppayingyourbills.Eatthatbaconcheeseburger.Tellyour neighborwhatyoureallythinkofthathorrendousfruitcake shedropsoffwithyoueveryChristmasthattasteslikeafoot wasmarinatingincherryjuiceandfootbrothuntil...

ButIdigress.

I’mchoosingthelight,folks,andthatmeansgoingwith Madelineandhereffortstolegallyownaunicorn.Herletter, whichwassharedonlaist.com,readasfollows: “DearLACounty, “IwouldlikeyourapprovalifIcanhaveaunicorninmy

backyardifIcanfindone.Pleasesendmealetterinresponse. —Madeline”

Thoughtful.Concise.Shecertainlyseemedtodoherzoning homework.AnimalCare&ControlDirectorMarciaMayeda wasthepersonwhosedeskthisrequestlandedon,andshedidn’thavetodoalotofresearchtomakeherdecision.

“Weneverwanttodissuadepeoplefromtheirdreams,”said Mayeda.“Wewantedtohelpherwith herquestforaunicorn.”

So,MayedapresentedMadelinewith someconditionsshehadtomeettosecureherlicense.And,toherimmense credit,Mayedareallyleanedintothiseffort.Hereweretheconditions,perthe laist.comstory:

•Madelinewouldhavetoprovideaccesstofood,water,exerciseandshelter—standardboilerplatestuffforanyanimal careinLosAngelesCounty;

•Shewouldhavetofeedtheunicornwatermelon(allegedly afavoritesnackofunicorns)onceaweek;

•Therewasarequirementofregularhorn-polishing;and

•Anysparklesorglittershouldbenon-toxicandbiodegradablesothatitdoesn’tmaketheunicornsick.

Madelineagreedtoalltheterms,adding,“Mymomdoesn’t likeglitteranyway.”

Satisfied,MayedapresentedMadelinewithapinkmetal unicornlicense,andattachedittoastuffedunicorntokeep Madelinecompany“untilshecanlocatetherealdeal.”

Nowthequestbegins.MadelinesaidScotlandisfirstonher list,becausetheirnationalanimalisaunicorn.Specifically,she wantstofindonethatissilverwithwhitespots,goldhooves andarainbowhorn.

“Iwouldbuilditastablewithaglassroofsoitcouldlookat thestars,”sheadded.

Cutestory,right?Butastheoldinfomercialsusedtosay (andmaybestilldo?),“butwait...there’smore!”

Sincethestorywentpublic,theCountyhasbeenreceiving moreunicornlicenserequests,andtheydecidedtoawardone toanybodywhodonatedatleast$25toMadeline’sMagical UnicornFund—dedicatedtohelpingthecounty’sanimal sheltercareforanimalswaitingforadoption,alongwithfundingvetvisitsforfamiliesinneed.

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Selbyvilleactivisttakeson biogasplantpractices

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

MariaPayanisamom,homemaker andformerbusinessownerwhomoved toSelbyvillefromtheLancaster,Pa., area,whichisoneofthelargestdairyproductioncountiesintheU.S.The Lancasterareahasthemostcowsper capita,with277,000dairycows—more thanpeopleinsomeareas,with1,775 farms—andaccountsfor25percentof milkproduction,accordingtofederal marketreports.

Payan,whosayssheis“partHispanic, partItalianandmarriedtoaPersianman,”movedtoSelbyvilletoget awayfromfactoryfarms,agricultural chemicalwasteandwaterthatinsome placesisnotsafetodrink.Hersonhad allergicreactionstosomeoftheseallergens,shesaid.

“Nobodygrowsuptobeanactivist,” saidPayan,explainingherdecisionto joinSociallyResponsibleAgriculture Production(SRAP)astheseniorregionalrepresentativeinSussexCounty. “Therealissueisthecivilrightsofpeople tobefree.”

“SRAPhasfiledanEPAadministrativecomplaintforviolatingcivilrights inSeaford,”saidPayan.“EPAwillbe thefederalgovernmentagency,and DNRECandSussexCountyaresubordinatedinourcomplaint,sincetheyget federalmoney.”

SociallyResponsibleAgriculture Projectanditspartners—Sussex Health&EnvironmentalNetwork (SHEN),AmericanCivilLiberties UnionofDelaware(ACLU-DE), DelawarePoorPeople’sCampaign (DE-PPC)andDelawareStateConferenceofBranchesoftheNationalAssociationfortheAdvancementofColored People(NAACP-DE)—havefiled,on behalfofcommunitiesofcolorand thosewithlimitedEnglishproficiency, anenvironmentaljusticecomplaint againstDNRECandSussexCountyfor allegedlyviolatingTitleVIoftheCivil

RightsActof1964,accordingtoSRAP.

“TheTitleVIComplaintallegesthat DNRECandSussexCountyDelaware violatedthepublicrighttoinformation and publicparticipationwhenreviewing permitsforBioenergyDevco’sfactory farmgasandcompostingfacilityin Seaford,resultingindiscrimination againstthelocalcommunity,”notesthe complaint.

“Formultiplereasons,thecommunityisconcerned,”saidPayan.“Youare talkingaboutalinguisticallyisolated communitywithlimitedEnglish.They don’thavegoodaccesstobroadband, andEnglishisasecondlanguage.The Haitianpopulation…arespeaking Creole,andtheLatinxpopulation speaksSpanish.”

“Thesecommunitiesmustreceivea meaningfulwaytoparticipateinthe process.DNRECdidnothostaplace wheretheycouldgoiftheydidnothave internet.”

“WetriedtogetDNRECtocome outtomeet,andtheyfelttheapplicant, BioenergyDevco,shouldgoout”to meetSeafordresidentsinthePine RidgeParkandothercommunities. “TheydidgoouttomeetattheHaitian churchandsaidthebiogassitewasa heavyindustrial-zonedsite,whenit’s not —it’szonedresidential,orforag use,andtheyareacompostingfacility. HaitianCreolewasnotoffered.”

“Therewasnogenuineattemptto havecitizenengagement.”

“IliveinSussexCounty,intheSelbyvillearea.IaminvolvedasaneducatorforSociallyResponsibleAgriculture Project.Iwasupsetatthefirstpublic meetingtheyhadonlineandfeltthere wasstilltimetocome”toSeaford,”said Payan.“Itishardtospeaktruthto power.”

“Iwasabusinessowner,andIama mother,”shesaid.“Ihadleftmybusinessbecausemyfamilywasimpactedby SeeACTIVISTpage18

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Thefamilythatnoshestogetherstaystogether.Orsosays WarrenRosenfeld,founderof Rosenfeld’sDelicatessens.Plans areforthebusinesstoconsolidateoperationsatthedelilocationatSouthBethany’sYork BeachMalltofocusspecifically ontraditionalJewishdeli.The expandeddelispacewithindoor seating—andbothabreakfast andlunchservice—willbe openforbusinessMarch1.

“Wehaveagreatandtalentedstaff,andtheyareallstaying, ”saidRosenfeldoftheBig FishRestaurantGroupemployeeswholearnedthedelibusinesswhenthelocationopened in2021asajointendeavor.“We willaddtothem.Themenuis alreadychangedovertoRosenfeld’sdelifood,andthewindow decalshavechanged.Theawningwill changeverysoon,”toremovetheBig Fishlogo.

“Weputinsomeinsideseating, andmorewillbeadded,with32seats insideinadditiontothefour-season patiotablesandopen-airpicnictables,”hesaid.

“Thebigadditionisthatwewill haveafullbreakfastmenubeginning soon—identicaltothebreakfast menuatRehobothBeach,”saidthe owner.“Omelets,bagelswithcream cheeseandlox,fishplatters”are amongitemsthatwillbeserved.

Changesaimedat year-roundcustomers

TherestaurantisreturningtoadefinedconceptofRosenfeld’sJewish

deli.

“Wewanttomakeitpopularfor year-rounddining,andthatinside seatingandthereallyfullbreakfastand fulllunchwillmakeitwork,”said Rosenfeld.

“BigFishwillstillbea50-50partnerintherestaurant.Iamgoingto havealargerdailymanagementrolein thatlocation,”saidRosenfeld.“Idid nothavethat[oversight]withthepreviouscombinedconcept.TheemployeesareBigFishemployees,butIwill besuretheyallunderstandhowthe ambience,theatmosphereandthedeli approachisdonenow.

“YouhavetohaveRosenfeldthere, everyday,onpremises.Thatisgoing tohappennow,”hesaid.“Peoplewill seewehavethepicturesonthewall, muralsofJewishcelebrities.Whenit’s

allsaidanddone,byMarch1,people willfinditanattractivespot.”

Rosenfeldsaidthejointoperation withEricShugrueofBigFishenjoyed abusyseasonatRosenfeld’s/BigFish thefirstyear,inthesummerof2021, openingintheformerMcCabe’s Gourmetspace.

“Butthenitwasnotaseasy tomakebusinessgo.Itdidunbelievablywell,butitwaskind ofafalsepositivereadingofthe businesstrend.Wehadtogo backtobasics,”saidRosenfeld.

“Let’smakethisaRosenfeld’s andgobacktotheoriginalidea,” headdedoftheplan.“Thepatronsjustdidnotgetit.We won’thavelivelobstersnextto thekoshersalami.”

TheWilmingtondelithat BigFishandRosenfeldDelicatessensopenedtogetherdid notworkoutforvariousreasons, saidtheowner,andhestartedto lookattheotherjointoperations.

“ThisoneinSouthBethany —weareremainingpartners, butitwillbeafull-fledged Rosenfeld’sJewishDelicatessen. Iwillhavefullinvolvement,”he said.

“Wewillkeepafewitems fromtheother[BigFish]menu,”said Rosenfeld.“Wearekeepingtheir burgerandshrimpsalads.Andweare alsokeepingtheMcCabe’schicken salad,anddoingitauthentically,soitis thesameastheoldMcCabe’srecipe.”

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Rosenfeld’splanstofocusmoreontheJewishDeliinit’sjointventurewithBigFishMarketin SouthBethany.

Long&FosterwelcomesSeasideSevenTeam

TheSeasideSevenTeam,aleading realestateteamattheDelaware beaches,hasjoinedLong&FosterReal Estate.

“We’rethrilledtohavetheSeaside SevenTeamjoinLong&Foster,”said ToddVickers,managerofLong&FosterRealEstateinBethanyBeach. “Withtheircommitmenttotheir clientsanddedicationtointegrityand excellence,theSeasideSevenTeamisa perfectfitfortheLong&Foster Bethanyfamily.”

TheSeasideSevenTeamcomesto Long&Fosterfromacompetinglocal brokerage.TheteamwillconsistofAnn Baker,BillHand,LaurieMcFaul,Molly Williams,TammyHadder,AnnaMeiklejohn,ChristinaAntonioli,SarahSchifanoandShelbySmith,andwillwork fromLong&Foster’sBethanyBeach officeat33298CoastalHighway.

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“Wewillbeopenat8a.m.on March1forfullservice.Wewantto

thecompany,”saidseveralSeaside SevenTeammembers.“ForRealtors lookingtogrowtheircareers,Long& Fosterofferstremendoustrainingand mentoringprograms.Forconsumers,

doaverybusybreakfastandlunch.I amnotsureifwewillstayopen throughadinnerhour,”headded.

“Wehavehighhopesthatpeople arebigfans”ofRosenfeld’s“andthat theyarewaitingforthefull-fledged

thecompany’sall-inclusiveapproach— bringingtogethereverythingfrom mortgageandtitletoinsuranceand moving,inspectionandvacationrentals —simplifiesthecomplexrealestate

deli.Peoplewillflocktoit.”

Rosenfeldhadalsoannouncedin thefallplanstoclosetheoriginal Rosenfeld’slocationinOceanCity, Md.,overissueswiththelocation’s lease.Buttheresponsetothenewsled toanabruptabout-face,anddayslater, RosenfeldannouncedthattheOcean Citylocationwouldbestayingput throughthesummerseasonof2024. Now,he’sretoolingtheconceptin SouthBethanywithaneyetowardresoundingsuccess.

“Thereweresomebumpyroads,” saidRosenfeldofthelatestchangein plans,“butwearepartnersinSouth Bethany.Therearenoplanstohave anyfurtherlocationsasapartnership, andwewillnotcontinuewiththecon-

processforourclients.”

Ateamsince2016,thenine-person operationconsistentlyranksamongthe bestteamsinthearea.Theyservebuyers,sellers,investorsandrentersalong theDelawareandMarylandbeaches and beyond.Sinceinception,theteam hasproduced$413millioninsales,with anaveragesalepriceofnearly$600,000. Theteam’sagentshavebeeninthe businessforanaverageof24years.

“LikeLong&Foster,theSeaside Seventeamworkstogethertohelpeach membersucceed,”saidLarry“Boomer” Foster,presidentofLong&FosterReal Estate.“TheSeasideSevenTeam’s skills,knowledgeandexperience,combinedwithLong&Foster’sstate-ofthe-arttoolsandtechnology,willhelp eachofthemgrowtheirbusinesswhile providingthehighestlevelofserviceto localbuyersandsellersintheyears ahead.”

TolearnmoreaboutLong&Foster, visitlongandfoster.com.

ceptandsplitrestaurantapproach.”

“Itwasabigswingandamiss.But ifyouareactiveinbusinessandyou areattheplate,youaregoingtoswing andmiss,”saidRosenfeld.“Butboth Rosenfeld’sandBigFishhavehada lotofhomerunsinourcareers.Let’s takeabreathandgetbackinthere again.”

“Wearegoingtoworktogetherin thebusinessandbepartners,”hecommented.

“Wedohaveabeerandwinelicenseforthefirsttimeforthefullseason,sothatisagame-changer,”said Rosenfeldasthenewday-to-daymanager.“Wewillhaveitfortheentire year.”

CoastalPoint•Submitted TheSeasideSevenTeamrecentlyjoinedLong&FosterRealEstate.

The Catalina at Marsh

LeadfoundinwateratSMSasre-testingbegins

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolisnowthe fourthIndianRiverSchoolDistrict schooltoshowelevatedleadcontaminationindrinkingorcookingwaterfacilities,accordingtostateofficialsand thelocalschooldistrict.Someenvironmentalorganizationsanduniversityofficialsaresuggestingparentstesttheir kidsforleadexposureatregularcheckups.

FourschoolsintheIndianRiver SchoolDistrict(IRSD)systemshowed elevatedlevelsofleadinthedrinking wateratkitchenprepsinksandat drinkingwaterbottlefillstations,accordingtoaDelawareHealth& HumanServicesDepartmentofPublic Health(DPH)report.

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industrialagricultureanimaloperations. Ihaveachildwhowasimpacted—not bySeaford,butelsewhere.Iknowwhat canhappen.Mychilddevelopedsevere allergies.”

“IfyouareinAg/Residential,then thatisthezoningdesignation,”shesaid

issuehometoparentslastweekand providedtheCoastalPointwithastatement:

“TestingatSelbyvilleMiddleSchool wasdoneonDecember23andwereceivedtheresultsonJanuary17.Bylast Thursday[January19],staffandfamilies hadbeennotifiedoftheresults, whichwerealsopostedtothedistrict website.”

“Aswitheveryschool[ofthefour], wehaveturnedoffallwatersourcesat SMSthathavetestedforelevatedlevelsofleadandinitiatedremediation measuresonthosefixtures.These sourceswillnotbeturnedbackonuntil remediationeffortsarecompleteand theresultsofresamplesfallwithinacceptablelevelsasdefinedbytheState ofDelaware.Ifparentsfeeltheneedto havetheirchildtestedforelevated bloodleadlevels,wewouldcertainly

oftheBioenergyDevcomovetoconvertthecompostingplanttobiogasproduction.“TheResidentialistheother sideofthatequation.Youmustunderstandthezoningchangeisnotfair,and peoplelivehere.Thereare35churches within afewmilesofthisBioEnergy Devcoplace.Thereareschools.There areroadsthatareonlyonelane,and schoolbusesnowwillhavetotravel downthemwithbigmanurehauling

encouragethemtodoso.Thiswas statedinthemessagewesenttofamilieslastweek.”

“The testingfoundelevatedleadlevelsattwofixturesatSelbyvilleMiddle. Thesefixtureshavebeenturnedoff frompublicconsumptionandtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictwillpursue remediationeffortstoaddressthis issue.”

MoredetailedresultsforSelbyville MiddleSchoolcanbefoundonthedistrictwebsite athttps://www.irsd.net/parents___students/lead_in_drinking_water_testing. Familiescanalsomonitorcurrentand futureresultsatde.gov/schoolwater.A cursorysearchshowsthattwodrinking waterfaucetsinClassroomA-106were foundtohaveelevatedleadlevels.

TheDPHoriginallyindicatedthat 47schoolsstatewideshowedhighlevels

trucks.BioenergyDevcoispermitted for100trucksperdayandwillrun themtwiceadayatleast.”

“Itispermittedformoreupto199 tankertrucktripsperday.Biogasproductionisnotgoingtohelpthesmall farmerasadvertised,”shesaid.

PayanandSRAPnotedthat97.5 percentofDelawarestreamsareenvironmentallyimpaired.

“WeareNo.1inthestateasthe countywiththeworstwellcontaminationofourwellwater.Wealsohave higherasthmaratesforourkidsand healthinequities,”sheadded.

GregLaytonofFood&Water Watchwrotethisweek:“Underthe company’splan,upto200trucksaday wouldbringpoultrywaste—feathers, bones,carcasses,bedding,litterand more—intoanewgasrefineryina smallcommunitynearSeaford,toproducepipelinegradegas.Wastegoesin, waste andgascomeout.Thatgaswould

ofleadcontaminantindrinkingwater. TheCarverEducationCenter,Long NeckElementarySchoolandMillsboro Midd leSchoolaretheotherthree IRSDschoolswithleadinthedrinking andfoodpreparationpublicwatersupply.TheSMSresultsarefromre-testing byBattaEnvironmental.

TheStateidentifiedsomemistakes initsinitialleadsampling,including testingbuildingsduringCOVID-19 closuresandtestingnon-consumption sources,andnotedtheneedtobetter communicatetestingresults.

BattaEnvironmentalAssociatesInc., aNewark-basedenvironmentalconsultant, arenowretestingallfixturesthat initiallytestedat7.5ppborhigherand allconsumptionpointsatschools statewide.

addsignificantlytoDelaware’sclimate burden,withprojectedemissionsequivalenttotheaveragegas-poweredcar driving71millionmilesannually. BioenergyDevcoproposestooperatein thismannerforthenexttenyears,ata minimum—it’sabadidea.”

“SussexCountyisabeautifulplace and[in]abeautifulstate,”wroteLayton. “Itisalsoverysensitiveandproneto contamination.Ithinkthisisaspecific problemandamatteroffolkswholive c losesthavingtherighttoparticipate, andwethinkEPAwillopenthisupto investigation.”

Payannoted,“Wehavealotofcosignersbecausethecivilrightsofthese peopleissoimportant.Wecandobetter.”

EPAhas20calendardaystodeterminewhetheritwillinvestigate DNRECandSussexCounty’sactions, referthecomplainttoanotherfederal agency,orrejectthecomplaint.

Beachgoersremindedtogivesealsspace

TheMarineEducation,Research &RehabilitationInstituteInc. (MERR)thisweekremindedbeachgoersandboatersthatsealsareonce againinthearea.Delawarehasfour differentspeciesofsealsthatvisitthe state’swaterwaysduringthewinter months,andcanoftenbeseenresting andsunningthemselvesonrocks, docks,beachesandotherareas throughoutDelaware.

Itisnormalforsealstohauloutof thewatertorest,MERRrepresentativesemphasized.

Anyonewhoseesasealisrecommendedtokeepaminimumdistance of150feetfromtheanimalandto keepdogsonaleashsothattheseal canrestundisturbed.Boatersmust maintainadistanceof300feetfrom sealsinthewater.

“Pleasedonotapproachthesealor attempttofeeditorotherwiseinteractwiththeanimal,”representatives said.“Thisactionwillonlycause unduestresstothesealandmayforce ittogobackintothewaterbeforeitis

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“Itiscriticallyimportantthatwe conductadditionalwatersampling thatprovidestimelyandaccuratedata regardingthequalityofwaterthatour students,staffandschoolcommunitiesconsume,”SecretaryofEducation MarkHolodicksaid.“Thisisalsoan importantsteptohelprestoreconfidenceforthepublic.Wewantour children,theirfamiliesandoureducatorsandstafftobeabletoconcentrate onlearning,assuredthattheirbuildingsandwateraresafe.”

Accordingtofederalstandards,acceptablelevelsofleadinwatermust belowerthan0.015milligramsper liter.However,theCentersforDisease Control&Prevention(CDC)notes thattheEnvironmentalProtection Agency’sstandardforleadindrinking wateris“zero,becauseleadcanbe harmfultohumanhealthatevenlow exposurelevels.”

“PeopleintheIndianRiverSchool Districtneedtotesttheirchildrenfor leadpoisoning,”saidGregLaytonof Food&WaterWatch.“Ifyourchild goestooneofthesefourschools,you musttakethemfortesting”attheir nextcheck-up.“Myownmomwasa pediatricnurse,andshealwaysencouragedthescreening.”

Recentstudieshavefoundthat partialwaterservicelinereplacements areunsafe.

“It’sabadideafortheseschoolsto shutdownjustonewaterlinetothe kitchensinkwhichshowsthelead contamination,”saidLayton.“Partial linereplacementsdisturbanyleadremaininginthelineandcouldcausea rippleeffect.”

Partiallinereplacements,assug-

ready.Sealsarewildanimalsandcan biteiftheyfeelthreatened.Theycan alsotransmitdiseasethroughdirect contact.”

Thebestthingtodofortheseal, theysaid,istokeepadistanceandreportsightingstoMERRatthe24hourstrandingreportinghotlineat (302)228-5029.Themarinemammal specialistsfromMERRwillevaluate thesealforanysignsofinjuryorillness,andwillproviderescueifneeded. Inthecaseofahealthyrestingseal, MERRwillsetupawatchthroughout thedaytohelpthesealtorestundisturbed,whilealsoprovidinginformationtobeachgoers.

Reportsfromthepublicarevery usefulinhelpingtodocumentthe presenceofsealsinDelawarewaters, andinhelpingtheMERRstranding teamtoproviderescueforthoseseals thatneedveterinarytreatment,they noted.

Formoreinformation,visitthe MERRwebsiteatwww.merrinstitute.org.

gestedbystateofficials,havebeen showntocauseincreasesinleadlevels forfourto18monthsafterthepipe replacement.Thiscouldbeduetothe disturbancemadebythereplacement, causingthe“pipescale”—orbuilt-up mineralsthatcoattheinsideofapipe —toreleaselead,accordingtoFood &WaterWatch.

“Parentsdon’tallwaysknowhow importantitistoreduceexposure,” saidLahneMattas-CurryoftheUniversityofMaryland’sDoctoralProgram.“Allparentsshouldhavetheir children’sblood-leadlevelstestedduringtheirannualphysicaliftheyare concernedandtalktotheirpediatrician.Therearenosafelevelsoflead.”

“Leadexposure,especiallyinchildren,canaffectIQandhasother healthimpacts,”sheadded.

Thereisnosafebloodlevelfor youngchildren,thusallsourcesof leadexposuretochildrenshouldbe controlledoreliminated,accordingto theCDC.

Theresultsareacompilationof nearlytwoyearsoftestingat Delawareschools,withfacilitiesinthe RedClay,ColonialandIndianRiver districtsreportingsomeofthehighest leadlevelsamongthe19schooldistrictsand25charterschoolstested.

TheStateofDelawareisactively workingwithfederalandlocalpartnerstoensureallDelawarechildren andschoolstaffhavesafeandclean drinkingwater.Withthesupportofa grantfromthefederalEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA),DOE— withhelpfromtheDelawareDivision ofPublicHealth(DPH)—had begunthesamplinginitiativein DelawareschoolsinOctober2020to identifythelevelsofleadwithinthe drinkingwatersystem.

Obituaries

CandaceF.‘Candy’Abbott,75 CandaceF.“Candy”Abbott,75,of Georgetown,Del.,passedawayon Sunday,Jan.15,2023,surroundedby herfamily,attheDelawareHospice CenterinMilford,Del.Shewasborn onJune7,1947,inEastOrange, N.J.,tothelateJacksonC.FennemoreandHarrietHoffmanFennemore.

Abbottretiredfromworkfor DelawareTechCommunityCollege’s OwensCampus,wheresheworked astheexecutiveassistant.Afterretirement,shepursuedherloveof writingandpublishedherfirstbook ofmanyin1994,withherFruitbearerpublishingcompany.

Shewasanelderanddeaconin theGeorgetownPresbyterian ChurchandalsoattendedAbundant LifeChurch.Shewasfounderand directoroftheDelmarvaChristian Writers’Fellowship,andacharter memberofSouthernDelaware Toastmasters.Sheenjoyedmentoring beginningwritersandspeakers,and helpingbuddingauthorsgettheir workinprint.ShelovedtheLord andwasawonderfulmother,grandmother,sister,auntandfriend,and willbedearlymissed.

Inadditiontoherparents,Abbott

wasprecededindeathbyherhusband,DrewC.Abbott,onDec.3, 2019.Sheissurvivedbythreechildren,KimberlyW.Bullock(and Wyatt)ofMillsboro,Del.;DanaAbbott-Painter(andJohn)ofGeorgetown,Del.,andTroyAbbott,alsoof Georgetown.Shehastwosurviving brothers,MichaelFennemore(and Mary)andJamesR.Fennemore(and Michelle)ofWyoming,Del.Shealso leavesbehindfourgrandchildren, KadeBullock,SaigeBullock,Trevor AbbottandNatalieFowler;along withthreegreat-grandchildren,JaxtonFowler,BrooklynnAbbottand AndrewAbbott.Sheisalsosurvived byherfelinefriendMidnight,aswell asmanynieces,nephews,extended familymembersandfriends.

Amemorialservicewillbeheldat noononSaturday,Jan.28,2023,at GraceUnitedMethodistChurch, 300E.ChurchSt.,Millsboro,Del., wherefriendsmaycallfrom10a.m. tonoonforvisitation.Intermentwill followatUnionCemeteryin Georgetown,Del.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggesteddonationsto DelawareHospice,100PatriotsWay, Milford,Del.Arrangementswere providedbyWatsonFuneralHome inMillsboro,Del.Condolencesmay

besentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

LouiseH.Bragg,99

LouiseH.Bragg,99,ofLewes, Del.,passedawayonTuesday,Nov. 29,2022,atAtlanticShoresRehabilitationCenterinMillsboro,Del.She wasbornAug.30,1923,inWashington,D. C.,daughterofthelateJames A.HickeyandLouis(Pugh)Hickey. Bragghadalifelongcareerasa secretaryfortheU.S.Departmentof Agriculture,retiringaftermanydedicatedyears.Sheraisedtwochildren onherownfromthetimetheywere 8and13.Shewasthebestmother andfriendthatanyonecouldwant. Followingherretirement,shemoved toLewes,Del.,tobeclosertoher sonandhisfamily.

Shewasdiagnosedwithglaucoma andcataracts,whichtookhersightat 95.Shespentmorethanthreeyears atAtlanticShoresRehabilitation Center.Thefamilyexpressedtheir gratitudetotheentirestaffatthe AtlanticShoresRehabilitation& HealthCenterforallofthecareand compassionBraggreceivedthroughouttheyears.

Shewillbedeeplymissedbyall whohadthegoodfortunetoknow her.

Braggwasprecededindeathby hersiblings,Elaine,Jimmy,Nancy andJoan;herdaughterCarolAnn Bragg;andherdaughter-in-law MaryC.DuffyBragg.Sheissurvivedbyherson,William,andhis twochildrenwithMary,Jasonand Justin;aswellasJason’swife,Katie, andtheirtwochildren,Willand Kelly,LouiseBragg’sgreat-grandchildren.

FinalcareforBraggwasentrusted toParsellFuneralHomes&Crematorium,Atkins-LodgeChapelin Lewes,Del.

IsaacJohnCollinsJr.,84

IsaacJohnCollinsJr.,84,of Millsboro,Del.,alsoknowntomany as“Ike”and“Johnny,”passedawayon Thursday,Jan.12,2023,surrounded byhislovingfamily,inthehome wherehewasborn.

CollinsgraduatedfromMillsboro HighSchoolin1956andwentto workforSunOilCo.ontankers.He workedhiswayupintheengine roomtochiefengineerandretiredin 1993,after38years.Duringhiscareer,hetraveledallovertheworld. Helovedthebeach,boating,fish-

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ing,huntingandfamilydinners.He andhiswife,Roberta,traveledinthe U.S.,Canada,HawaiiandEurope, andalsoenjoyedmanycruises.He wasalifelongmemberofSt.Mark’s EpiscopalChurchinMillsboro,Del.

Collinswasprecededindeathby hisparents,HelenJeannetteLingo CollinsandIsaacJohnCollins.Heis survivedbyhishigh-schoolsweetheartandlovingwifeof64years, RobertaMeyerCollins;andtwo sons,IsaacJohn“Skip”CollinsIII andhiswife,Kim,andRobertJ. Collins.Healsoleavesbehindfour grandchildren,KatieLind(and Christopher),ShellyCoon(and Robert),EmilyMiller(andJacob) andJacobCollins;aswellasthree great-grandchildren,CarterMatthew LindandRobbyMaeveMiller,and IslaKateCoon,expectedinFebruary. Heisalsosurvivedbyasister,Jan McIlvain(andMarvin).

ThefamilythankedDelaware Hospice(especiallyJosie),Together WeCareHomeCare(Ashley, Samantha,HeatherandBrandy)and Michellefortheirdailylovingcare.

Avisitationwillbeheldon Thursday,Jan.26,2023,from11a.m. to1p.m.,atWatsonFuneralHome, 211S.WashingtonStreet,Millsboro,

Del.AMemorialMasswillfollowat 1:30p.m.atSt.Mark’sEpiscopal Church,110W.StateSt.,Millsboro, Del.Intermentwillfollowinadjoiningchurchcemetery.Inlieuofflowers,memorialgiftsmaybesenttoSt. Mark’sMemorialFund,POBox422, Millsboro,DE19966.Condolences maybesentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

EarlClarkCroswell,79

EarlClarkCroswell,79,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyon Jan.19,2023,afteralongandcourageousbattlewithcancer.Hewas borninAprilof1943toWilliam andMargaretCroswellinAnnapolis, Md.

AfterhegraduatedfromStephen DecaturHighSchoolinBerlin,Md., in1961,hejoinedtheUSMC.He wasaveryproudMarine.AfterservingintheUSMC,hewentonto ownandoperateseveralbusinesses ontheshore.Mostwillknowhim fromhistimeasaChevroletdealer inSnowHill,Md.,buthealsospent timewiththeDelawareStatePolice asaK9officerandeventaught HVACclassesatDelTech.

Believingthatanythingwaspossibleifyouputyourmindtoit,he stroveforsuccessineverythingthat hedid—especiallyifthatinvolved racing.HavingracedJeepsand ownedastockcarinhisyounger

years,hedecidedtoslowdownalittleinhis50sandracehorses.Inone year,hewasthewinningestowner, traineranddriver.Hedidn’tstickto justcarsandhorses—hewasalsoa charterboatcaptainandapilot.He didcustomwoodworkingforfriends, andifitsnowed,youknewyour drivewaywouldbeplowed.

Croswellwasprecededindeathby twobrothers,William“Bill”Croswell andPeteCroswell;andasister,Jean. Heissurvivedbyhislovingwifeof 43years,Linda;theirson,Codyand hiswife,Bernadette;hisdaughter, DawnHopkinsandherhusband, Johnny;hisson,ShawnCroswelland hiswife,Wendi.Hewaslovedby many,includinghisgrandchildren, Collin,Izaak,JustinandCaitlin(he wasknownas“Poppy”).Anddon’t forgethisfaithfuldog,Mater.

ServicesaretobeheldonFriday, Jan.27,2023,attheBayShoreCommunityChurchinGumboro,Del. Viewingbeginsat10a.m.,withserviceatnoon.Gravesideserviceswill thenbeheldattheGateofHeaven CemeteryinDagsboro,Del.,at2 p.m.Inlieuofflowers,donations maybemadetoDelawareHospice. Condolencesmaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

TanyaLynn(Davis)Ehlers,50

TanyaLynn(Davis)Ehlers,50, wifeofDr.AndrewEhlers,pastorof

HighTideChurch,wenttobewith theLordonFriday,Jan.20,2023. ShehadbattledStage4coloncancer fortheprior38months.

Sheservedwithherhusbandto helpplantHighTideChurchin Dagsboro,Del.,whereshehadserved asthechildren’sministerofthe churchforthepast20years,and whereshedevelopedachildren’sprogramcalledG-Forcethathelpedthe churchtoreachhundredsoffamilies andtogrowfromahalf-dozenmemberstoseveralhundred.

EhlerswasbornonDec.7,1972, inCharleston,S.C.,butlivedin OceanCityandBerlin,Md.,until shegraduatedfromStephenDecatur HighSchoolinBerlin.In1991,she graduatedwithabachelor’sdegreein educationfromCarsonNewman CollegeinJeffersonCity,Tenn.From there,sheearnedhermaster’sdegree inChristianeducationfromSoutheasternBaptistTheologicalSeminary inWakeForest,N.C.

Shelostherfirsthusband,Raymond“Ray”Worsham,toabrain tumorthattookhislifeafteronly2.5 yearsofmarriage.Theyhadbeen studentstogetheratCarsonNewman CollegeandSoutheasternBaptist TheologicalSeminary.SheandWorshamservedasmissionariestoinnercityRaleigh,N.C.,whiletheywere

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studentsatseminary.Afterhisdeath, shereturnedtoseminaryandinnercityRaleightocontinuetheirministrywiththehelpofheryounger brother,SeanDavis.

Itwastherethatshemetherhusband,AndyEhlers,whowasalsoa studentatseminary.Theyweremarriedin2001andhavebeenserving theLordtogethereversince.Tanya Ehlershastouchedsomanylives throughherloveandfaithinJesus. Throughoutherordealwithcancer, sheandAndyhavefaithfullysentout updatesonherbattlethroughsocial media,sharingherfaithandconfidenceinChrist,therebytouching thousandsofpeopleacrosstheglobe.

TanyaEhlersissurvivedbyher andAndy’sfouramazingchildren: Raychel,whoisasophomoreat CoastalCarolinaUniversity;Camryn,asenioratIndianRiverHigh School;Leilani,asophomoreatIndianRiverHighSchool;andAndrew,aseventh-graderatSelbyville MiddleSchool.Thesebeautifulchildrenhavebeenamonghergreatest blessings.

Sheisalsosurvivedbyherparents, retiredpastorTerryDavisandLy nn DavisofBerlin,Md.;herbrother, DanielDavis,hiswife,Emily,and theirtwochildren,Grahamand Madeleine,fromKnoxville,Tenn., wheretheyserveasyouthministers atCedarSpringsPresbyterian Church;andherbrother,SeanDavis andhiswife,Anna,andtheirthree children,Charlotte,Gwynethand JosephineofOceanCity,Md.,where heservesasseniorpastorofOcean CityBaptistChurch.

Afuneralservicetocelebrate TanyaEhlers’lifewillbeheldat noononFriday,Jan.27,2023,at CrossroadCommunityChurch, 20684StateForestRd.,Georgetown, Del.,wherefriendsandfamilymay gatherafter10a.m.Intermentwill beheldinDagsboro,Del.Inlieuof flowers,donationstoHighTide ChurchBuildingFund(HighTide Church,P.O. Box127,Dagsboro, DE19939oronlineatwww.hightidechurch.org)wouldbeappreciated. Condolencesmaybesentonlineby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JosephineM.Hudson,96

JosephineM.Hudson,96,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawayon Monday,Jan.16,2023.Shewasborn inSussexCounty,Del.,onFeb.1, 1926,tothelate,JoeRogersand MargaretGodwin.

ShewasahomemakerandachartermemberoftheDagsboroVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliary.She enjoyedtheoutdoors,andspenttime fishingandcampingatAssateague

Island,HatterasIslandandOcracoke Island.

Hudsonwasprecededindeathby herhusband,RichardL.Hudson,in 2004.Sheissurvivedbyhertwo sons,JohnD. Hudsonandhiswife, Pam,ofLasVegas,Nev.,andLin Hudsonandhiswife,Sherry,of Dagsboro,Del.;grandchildren,Sara BakerofEllendale,Del.,andChad Hudsonandhiswife,Megan,of Dagsboro;andthreegreat-grandchildren,EllieBaker,McKennaBaker andLanieHudson.

Servicesweretobeprivate.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationsinHudson’snamebemade totheDagsboroVolunteerFire Company,P.O. Box128,Dagsboro, DE19939.Condolencescanbesent onlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JohnR.Irlbacher,75

JohnR.Irlbacher,75,ofFrankford,Del.,passedawayonDec.16, 2022.

Hehadretiredfromworkasa BaltimoreCounty,Md.,policeofficer.

Irlbacherwasthebelovedhusband ofLindaJ.Irlbacher;devotedfather ofKellyIrlbacher,DawnFeeleyand herhusband,Ryan;lovinggrandfatherofCourtneyThomasandLizzie Irlbacher;anddearbrotherofJane Long.

Familyandfriendswillhonorand celebrateIrlbacher’slifewithareceivingoffriendsatEvansLifeCelebrationHome-Parkville,8800 HarfordRoad,Parkville,Md.,on Saturday,Jan.21,2023,from9a.m. tonoon.Intermentwastobeprivate. Inlieuofflowers,contributionsmay bemadetotheDelawareFoodBank. Condolencesmaybesenttothefamilyonlineatwww.evansfuner-

alchapel.com.

DennisMichaelLynch,69

DennisMichaelLynch,69,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawayatBeebe HealthcareinLewes,Del.,onTuesday,Jan.17,2023.Hewasbornin Dagsboro,Del.,onMay25,1953,to LouisArthurLynchandAmelia Rose(Davidson)Lynch.

HegraduatedfromIndianRiver HighSchoolin1971andservedin theDelawareArmyNationalGuard. For20years,Lynchworkedat G&EHockers,runningthehotfood section,wherehistalentsinthe kitchenweredisplayed.Hewillbe rememberedasagreatstoryteller.In hissparetime,heenjoyedcooking andmusic,andlovedDollyParton. Inadditiontohisparents,Ly nch wasprecededindeathbyabrother,

GlenMyronLynch.Heissurvived byhisdaughter,NickollMichelle Abbottandherhusband,JohnT.AbbottIII,ofMillsboro,Del.;ason, DanielChristopherLynchandhis partner,RichardA.Gooding,of Dagsboro,Del.;abrother,LouisEric LynchofMillsboro,Del.;asister, TeresaC.Handyandherhusband, Tom,ofDagsboro;twograndchildren,AshleighC.Steeleandher partner,RobertMiller,ofBerlin, Md.,andJohnThomas“Jay”Abbott IVofMillsboro,Del.

Afuneralservicewastobeheld onMonday,Jan.23,2023,atthe FrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,43ThatcherSt.,Frankford, Del.Internmentwastofollowat DagsboroRedmenCemeteryin Dagsboro,Del.Condolencescanbe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

BarbaraJeanMelson,70

BarbaraJeanMelson,70,of Greenwood,Del.,wenthometobe withtheLordwhilesurroundedby herlovingfamilyonFriday,Jan.20, 2023,atTidalHealthNanticokein Seaford,Del.Shewasbornin Georgetown,Del.,onJune22,1952, daughterofthelateWilliamJames

MorganandthelateDorothyH. (Timmons)Morgan. Melsonwasafaithfulattendeeof theDentonWaysideCCC UChurch inDenton,Md.,formorethan40 years.Shelovedherchurchfamily, andshefaithfullysentbirthday,sympathyandanniversarycardstothose fromthechurch.Shealsoenjoyed helpingtheelderlysomuchthatshe droveaCHEERbusforafewyears. Shewaswillingtoserveandlivedto makeothershappy.Shewasananimalloverandlovedhercats.

Inadditiontoherparents,Melson wasprecededindeathbytwosisters, KathleenDukesandRuthAnnMelson.Sheissurvivedbyherloving husbandof54years,RalphE.Melson;ason,MarkD. Melsonandhis wife,Karen,ofSeaford,Del.;two daughters,TanyaMcClainandher husband,Scott,ofSeaford,and RhondaMelsonofDelmar,Del.;and twosisters,BettyJaneAtkinsof Millsboro,Del.,andPaulineWhite andherhusband,Wayne,ofGeorgetown,Del.Sheisalsosurvivedby eightgrandchildren,StacieFowler andherhusband,Ricky,ofSeaford, BriannaCoddingtonandherhusband,John,alsoofSeaford,Kristin McClainofSeaford,TreyMessickof Laurel,Del.,AlyssaMessickofDelmar,Del.,MarkD. MelsonJr.of Seaford,andMadisonMcClainof SeafordandDestinyCramerof

Greenwood,Del.;andthreegreatgrandchildren,EmberlyFowler, MacieGraceCoddingtonandPaisleyRaeCoddington.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat2 p.m.onThursday,Jan.26,2023,at theFrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,43ThatcherStreet, Frankford,Del.,wherefriendsand familymaycallafter1p.m.IntermentwillfollowatSt.George’s CemeteryinClarksville,Del.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

LindaRaeRegan,82

LindaRaeRegan,82,sadlyleftus onDec.9,2022.BornJan.17,1940, inPennsylvania,shewasthedaughterofthelateRaynor“Skip”Striegel GrantandJohnStriegel.

Shelivedabroad,inFloridaandin theWashington,D. C.,metroarea untilshemadeBethanyBeach,Del., herhomein1997.Shewasalongtimerealestateagent,halfofthe Long&FosterBethanyTwinsteam withhersister,Laurie.

Shelovedtoplaytennis,play bridge,travel,plangourmetmeals andspendtimewithherfamily.

“Wewillalwayscarryhermemory inourhearts.”

Reganissurvivedbyhersister, LaurieShelton;herson,Chris,and daughter-in-law,Hillary;andtwo grandchildren,CameronandRiley.

Anopen-housememorialwillbe heldFeb.4,2023,from2to5p.m.at thehomeofLaurieShelton.Inlieu offlowers,donationsmaybemadeto theSPCAofGeorgetown,Del.

AudreyDiane (Stogoski)Robey,88

AudreyDiane(Stogoski)Robey, 88,passedawaypeacefullyonJan.13, 2023.ShewasbornonFeb.14,1934, andgrewupinJerseyCity,N.J., graduatingfromSt.AloysiusHigh Schoolbeforeattendingbusiness schoolandworkingattheColgatePalmoliveCompany.

Alwaysoneforagoodtime, Robeyandherfriendswenttothe 1952Army-Navygame,whereshe metherhusband,thelateCapt. GeorgeR.“Dick” RobeyJr.,USN, Ret.,whograduatedfromtheU.S. NavalAcademyin1954.Theymarriedandspentthenext24yearsof submarineservicemovingtovarious portsinCalifornia,Virginia,ConnecticutandFlorida,beforeretiring fromtheNavyinCarlisle,Pa.

AudreyRobeyembracedtheNavy life,activelysupportingotherNavy submarinewivesthroughvarious long-termdeployments,keepingin contactwithher“Navyfamily” throughoutherlife.ShewasanaccomplishedNavywife,servingas

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Thehackberry(Wait,what?)tree

BySusuFiske, InlandBaysGardenCenter SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

SinceIamallaboutthatbark,’bout thatbark,thehackberrydoesnotdisappoint.Ournativehackberries(common hackberry,orCeltisoccidentalis)havethe mostinterestingdarkandcraggybark. Then,totopitoff,theyhavetheirown butterfly,hackberryemperors(which, oddlyenough,thinkhumansweatisa greatfood).

Thehackberry,withitshangingfruit, isoneofthemostimportantsourcesof foodforeverythingfromcaterpillarsto migratingwinterandlocalbirds.The nuthatchevenusesthehackberry’scraggy barktostoreseedsandsuetinforwinter. Thehackberryisalsocallednettletree, beaverwoodandsugarberry.Thiscraggy barkishometonumerouslittlecreatures.

Theircorkytypeofbarkmakesthem easytoidentify,andtheirwoodisflexible andstrong,whichmakesitagreatcoastal tree,especiallyaroundhere,withour winds.Thehackberryissuitedtoboth streetandyardplanting,sinceittolerates pollutionfoundinurbanareas.

Thetreegrowstoabout60feettall andhasyellow-greenleavesinthefall. Thehackberryshouldbeplantedinfull sunorpartshade,anddoesnotneedany specialsoilbutwillgrowslowerindry sites.

Asafastgrowerandhardytree,the hackberryisagreatpickforashadetree, especiallysinceithasdeeprootssoone doesnothavetoworryabouthardscaping beinglifted,doesnotrequirewatering, toleratesfloodingandsalt,orforwindbreakandaserosioncontrol.

Besidesthebark,thehackberryimpressesmebecauseithasatleastfive speciesofbutterfliesthatdependonthe treeforsurvival.Thesearemourning

cloakandquestionmark,whosecaterpillarseattheleaves,andtheamerican snout,tawny,andhackberryemperor. Thefirsttwooverwinterasadultsand willlookforfoodonwarmerwinterdays.

Theotherthreewillbeseeninthe springandsummeraroundthehackberry, munchingontheleaves,astheyare

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

Friday, February 3

Acrylic Art Class: Blue Crab Design 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Join local artist, Jenell Willey, for a fun & free acrylic art class. All skill levels are welcome to register to attend.

CoastalPoint•Stockphoto

Thebarkofacommonhackberrytree.

January26

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendin person,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequiredfortheZoomoption.To register,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall (302)858-5518.

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLi ttleLearnersat10:30a.m.for astorytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationis required,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperLearnersat1p.m.fora storytimesessionforages5-7,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraftorSTEMproject ,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren. Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

JournalingWorkshop— FrankfordPublic Libraryishostingajournalingworkshop foradultsat5:30p.m.Participantswill createacoverfortheirjournalandlearn tipsonhowtoeffectivelyjournal.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

Dine&Donate— TexasRoadhousein MillsboroishostingaFundraisingDin e-In orTo-GoeventforBetaSigmaPhiChapter PreceptorOmegafrom4to10p.m.Texas Roadhousewilldonate$10percentof totalfoodpurchasestothesorority.

January27

GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingagentleyogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayogamat isrequired,andnotprovided.Participants

shouldalsobringatowelforextracushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingamatineeat1p.m.,andtheweekly featuresareamixofadult,childrenand familymovies.Formoreinformation,visit thematfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

January28

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

January30

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome. Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

PuzzlesandColoring— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingfunpassiveactivitiesfor adults.Theycurrentlyhaveanadultcoloring station,jigsawpuzzles,crosswords,Sudoku andwordfinds.Participationisfree ,and registrationisnotrequired.

StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublic 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.

January31

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom

MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.

YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingasix-weekcourseforyogis andbeginneryogisat 11a.m.Whetheryou areyoungorold,overweightorfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahasthepowerto calmthemindandstrengthenthebody.You canpayadrop-inpriceof$10,or$50for thewholesix-weekcourseandgetonefree class.Toregister,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.

February1

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery We dnesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe firstWednesdayofeverymonthatSouth CoastalLibraryfrom7to8:30p.m.For moreinformation,call(302)364-5830,or visitonlineatdeldems38.org.

BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsold at 10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration

isrequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

CraftKits— Youthbetweentheagesof1017canstopbytheSouthCoastalLibraryto pickupafreecraftkittomakebrownies andexploretheeffectofchocolateon mood.Thisisavailableallmonth,whilesupplieslast.

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for age sbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelps childrenlearnlanguage,social,motorand listeningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildrenwithlanguageacquisitionandimprove pre-literacyskills.Activitiesmayinclude stories,music,songsandsimplecrafts. Registrationisnotrequired.

FoamHeartWreathClass— SouthCoa stal LibraryishostingRachel,whowillleada funcraftclassat2p.m.ondecoratingfoam heart-shapedwreathswithfabric.Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

February2

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.for astorytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir

‘Doomsdayships’oncecommunicatedthroughFortMiles

BytheFortMilesMuseumBoard SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Howcanacountrysurviveanuclearattack?From1947to1991,tensionsbetween theUnitedStatesandtheSovietUnion madethethreatofnuclearconflictvery real.DuringtheColdWar,theU.S.governmentdevelopedthreeoptionsforprotectingseniorofficialsfromanatomic strike.

Option1wastotakeshelterinlarge, undergroundbunkers.Option2wastofly aboveanyattackinanairplanecalledthe NationalEmergencyAirborneCommand Post.Option3wastohideintheAtlantic Oceanonspeciallymodifiedships.These wereknownastheNationalEmergency CommandPostAfloat(NECPA),orthe “doomsdayships.”

TheNECPAplanwasapprovedinOc-

tober1961.Fivemonthslater,theU.S. NavyconvertedtheU.S.S.Northampton intothefirstfloatingcommandcenter.In 1963,itwasjoinedbytheU.S.S.Wright. Both shipsreceivedupgrades,suchaspressurizedroomstoavoidradiation,large databanksandcutting-edgecommunicationsequipment.Theycouldoperateforat least14dayswithoutresupplying,and couldholdthepresidentand300staff,plus theirregularcrews.Oneshipwasalwaysat sea,switchingeverytwoweeks.

AnimportantpartofNECPAwasensuringthoseaboardthe“doomsdayships” couldcommunicatewithsurvivingofficials onland.TheNorthamptonandtheWright hadtroposphericscatterarraystosendand receiveinformation.Theselargeantennae usedalayeroftheatmospherecalledthe troposphereto“bounce”signalstolocations acrosstheglobe.Itwasdifficultforan

enemytointerceptthesesignals,makingit agoodwaytosharesensitiveinformation.

Atleastthreecommunicationsiteswere builtalongtheEastCoasttosupport NECPA.One—NavalRadioStation Lewes—beganoperatingatFortMilesin 1963. ItwasoriginallylocatedatBattery Hunter,aWorldWarIIgunemplacement, andstaffedbyoneofficerand12pettyofficers.

Astheprogramexpanded,sodidthe staffandequipment.By1965,theNavy hadmovedthestationtoBattery519,a largerWorldWarIIemplacementnearby. Thatbuildingsupportedalmost30personnel,aswellastwo120-foot-tallantennae. TheyallowedNavalRadioStationLewes tostayincontactwiththe“doomsday ships”nomatterwheretheymightbesailing.Afull2.5timestallerthantheHollywoodsign,theantennaedominatedthe

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speciesspecifictothistree.Thismeans thatiftherearenohackberryleavesto eat,therewillbenoAmericansnouts, tawnyorhackberryemperorcaterpillars. Thereareotherspeciesthatneedthe hackberry,suchastheIOcaterpillar,and white-markedandbandedtussockcaterpillars,whicharemothsasadults.Also, attractedbythehackberryistheLeila empressbutterfly.

Thefruitofthehackberry—clusters ofdarkberriescalleddrupes—provide foodtomanyspeciesofbirds.Although thefruitripensinthefall,someremain onthetreethroughthewinter,tothedelightofthemockingbirds,cardinals, pileatedwoodpeckers,cedarwaxwings, brownthrashers,robins,andwoodducks. Theirhighsugarcontentwithlowwater contentslowsdowntheirspoiling process.

Wildlifevalue:

•Thistreehasfruitthatisimportant forbirdstooverwinter;

•Thecavitiesformedasthetreeages thatprovidehabitatsforwildlifeand

landscapeatCapeHenlopenthroughout the1960s.

By1970,satelliteshadmadeiteasierto communicatewith,andhardertohide, shipsatsea.BothNECPAshipsweredecommissionedbyMay1970,andNaval RadioStationLewesstoppedoperatinga monthlater.WhileNECPA,thankfully, neverhadtooperateinanuclearsituation, itwasavaluableresourceforthepresident. Forexample,theWrightprovidedcommunicationssupportwhenPresidentLyndon B.JohnsonwasinUruguay,anditwasput onalertduringthePueblocrisisin1969. Ifyou’dliketodiscovermoreabout NECPA,visitFortMiles!Evidenceofthe programcanstillbefoundinthemuseum atBattery519,whileBatteryHunterhas becomeahawk-watchplatform.Contact info@fortmilesmuseum.orgfordatesand times.Welookforwardtoseeingyou!

fungi,andaplethoraofinsects;and

• Eventheboxturtleslikethefruit.

Funfacts:

•Thewoodfromthehackberrywas usedtomakebarrelhoops,woodflooring, pallets,furnitureandsportinggoods;

•Thehackberryisagoodspeciesfor bonsai;

•Humanscaneatthehackberries— theytastelikedates;

•NativeAmericansusedthehackberry asasourceoffood,withtheberries crushedforseasoningorflavor,mixed withcornforporridgeformedicinalpurposes,madeintocakesforwinterstorage, andthewoodforprayerceremonies;

•Thehackberryisbelievedtobeone oftheoldestknownplantfoodsconsumedbyhumankind.“Theberrieswere alsooneofthemostcommonplantremainsfoundattheMeadowcroftRock SheltersiteinPennsylvania.”(“The HumblehackberryTree”— https://www.homestead.org/fruits/hackberry-tree/)“Archaeologistsestimatethe sitewasoccupiedbyhunter-gatherersas farbackas16,000yearsago.”;

•Colonistscalleditthehagberry;

•Youcanmakehackberryno-bake cookiesorhackberrymilk.

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EastCoastGardenCentertohostclasses

EastCoastGardenCenterthisweek announceditsKick-OfftoSpring2023 ClassSeries.TheseriesbeginsSaturday, Jan.28,andrunsthroughSaturday, March18.Mostclassescost$10andare scheduledfor11a.m.onSaturdays.The classeswillbeheldattheGardenCenter locatedat30366CordreyRoadinMillsborowithin-personinstruction.Current COVID-19-relatedguidelineswillbe followed.

Customerscansignuponlineat: https://www.eastcoastgardencenter.com, ontheClasses/GiftCardsTab,orcall thegardencenterat(302)945-3489and completeacreditcardpaymentoverthe phone.Pre-registrationisrequired.

Eachclassisanindependentstandalone,oracustomercouldopttoattend severalclasses.Theclassseriesisdesignedtoassistthecustomerinmaking successfulplantselectiondecisions,increasetheirplantandproductknowledge,andensureproperplantingand careoftheirplantinvestments.

Theone-hourclasswillincludepresentationsandexamplesforhands-on plantfamiliarization.Theformatisdesignedtoamplifythepresentationportionofeachclassbyshowingthe customersspecificplantsandvarieties.

Theclassscheduleincludes:

•Jan.28—SucculentMake&Take. TheSucculentMake&TakeClassisa demonstrationlecturethatwillfamiliarizeparticipantswiththeuseofsucculentsincontainers.Thecostoftheclass is$30,whichincludesinstruction,the succulentplantsandthecontainer,resultinginauniquesucculentcontainerto takehome.

•Feb.4—RightPlant/RightPlace. Theclasscoverstheprocessformaking betterplantdecisionsinplanningahome landscape.Participantswilllearnabout theimportanceofmatchingaplant’sattributestothegrowingconditionsof space,light,waterandsoil.Examplesof plantsappropriateforcertainconditions andfunctionalitywillbediscussed.

•Feb.11—SpringGardenPrep.Get ajumponallthepreparationactivities essentialtoasuccessfulspringgarden andlandscape.Participantswilllearn aboutsoilfundamentalsandpreparation, andreviewachecklistofactivitiesvitalto athrivinggardenandlandscape.

•Feb.25—WelcometoDelaware. WithallthetransplantsmovingtoSussexCounty,manyEastCoastcustomers arenowdealingwithbothunfamiliar weatherandgrowingconditions.The WelcometoDelawareclassisdesigned tofamiliarizepeoplewiththeseasonal attributesandsoilconditionsinthearea toenablethemtosuccessfullygrow beautifulannuals,perennials,shrubsand trees.

•March4—PollinatorGardens:all thedirtonwhichplantswillattractand filltheneedsofnativepollinators,and whattoexpectbeyondbeesandmonarchs.Evenifthegardenspaceislimited toasmallyard,apatioorabalcony,East Coastcanhelpwithplantcombinations

andothertipstocreateasustainable, year-roundhabitatforpollinators.

•March11—Seed-to-Sow.Learn thefundamentalsofplantingwithseeds. Participantswillreceiveinformationon theprocessofseedgerminationand times,alongwithinformationonseed offeringsandtheeasy-useseedstarting traysavailableatthegardencenter.Startingplantsfromseedisinexpensiveand thegrowingprocesscanbefuntowatch.

•March18—PrivacyScreens.Privacyisoftenanissuewiththehomes beingbuiltinSussexCounty.Theclass willfamiliarizethecustomerwithboth standardchoicesandsomemoreunique optionsforprivacyscreens.Additionally, itwillfocusonselectionsforboththe landscapeandcontainersforsmaller patio/courtyardenvironments.

•TBD—Orchids.EastCoastanticipatesofferinganorchidclassinlate spring(updatesonthewebsiteateastcoastgardencenter.com,orfollowuson Facebook).

GeorgetownlibraryoffersfullslateofFebruaryactivities

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhas afullscheduleforvisitorsthroughthe monthofFebruary: •ComputerTraining—Every Thursdayat10:30a.m.andfourth

Thursdayat5p.m.Comelearnthebasicsofhowtouseacomputer,orcome preparedwithadvancequestionsof yourown.Thiswillbeamixtureof preparedtrainingaswellasachanceto

askquestionsandgetdropincomputer helpfromacertifiedComputerInstructor.

•PawsforPeople—Firstandthird Thursdayofeverymonthfrom4-5

p.m.Readaloudtoafurry,friendly therapycompaniontohelpinspirea loveofreading.OfferedbyPAWSfor SeeLIBRARYpage30

SignalworkbeginningatGovernorStockley/AvenueofHonor

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)isinstallingtwo new“fullcolor,”steadystop-and-gotrafficsignalsattheGovernorStockleyRoad andAvenueofHonorintersectionsalong Route113betweenGeorgetownand

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People.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

•GPLWalkers—EveryMonday from9a.m.to10p.m.Jointhewalking clubatSandhillFieldsfora30-40 minutewalk,weatherpermitting.Trail beginsattheMurray’sLaneParking lot,109-199MurraysLane.

•TelehealthKioskInformation Table—EveryMondayandWednesdayfrom10a.m.to4p.m.Jointhemat thelibrarytogethelpwithvirtualresourcessuchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswithlawyers,and socialserviceappointmentsusingtheir newTelehealthKiosk.ANavigatorwill beatthelibrarytohelpyousetupyour virtualappointment.

•DocumentaryDay—EveryMondayat5:30p.m.Jointhemasthey watchaninsightfuldocumentaryevery weekandhaveadiscussionaboutthe topic.Dependingonthelengthofthe documentary,theymayneedtowatch

Millsborotoimproveintersectionsafety. Oncecomplete,thenewsteady, green/yellow/redsignaloperationswillbe ineffectall24hoursaday,sevendaysa week.

StartingMonday,Jan.23,motorists

themoverthecourseoftwoweeks. Callthelibraryforthisweek’sdocumentary.

•Alzheimer’sAssociationCaregiver SupportGroup—FirstTuesdayof everymonthfrom10a.m.tonoon. Alzheimer’sAssociation®caregiver supportgroups,conductedbytrained facilitators,areasafeplaceforcaregivers,familyandfriendsofpersons withdementiato:Developasupport system;Exchangepracticalinformation oncaregivingchallengesandpossible solutions;Talkthroughissuesandways ofcoping;Sharefeelings,needsand concerns;Learnaboutcommunityresources.

•AfterSchool:IntrotoCoding— EveryWednesdayfrom3to4:30p.m. Comelearnbasicprinciplesofcoding atyourlibrary!Discoverandexperimentatyourownpacewithfreeonline coursesundertheguidanceoflibrary staff.Dropinanytimeduringthe event!Thisisarecurringeventthat willlastthroughouttheschoolyear! Thereisnocommitmenttocomeevery week.Wehopetoseeyousoon!

shouldexpectminordelaysandlaneclosuresnightlyfrom8p.m.to6a.m.(excludingFridayandSaturdaynights)due tothepresenceofflaggersandstate troopersalongRoute113fortheinstallationofnewroadwaysigning,pavement

•LaEsperanzainthelibrary/biblioteca—EveryWednesdayfrom 3:30-6p.m.DÉJENOSAYUDARLE A:Completarsuspapeles;Interpretar suscartas;Inscribirseenlaescuela; Renovarsusdocumentos;Crearuna vidamejor;Ymuchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

•AllAgesChessClub—Second andfourthThursdayofeverymonth from4-5p.m.Comeplaychess!No experienceisneeded.

•CharitableGiving—Wednesday, Feb.8at5:30p.m.Jointhemfora charitablegivingdoublefeature!The twopresentationswillbe:Effective CharitablePlanningandGiving,by RobertJeter,InFocusFinancialAdvisors.Howtoincorporatecharitable givingintoyourestateplan,byDeirdre McCartney,Esquire.Dinnerwillbe provided!Registrationisrequired.

•FreeFridayMatinee—EveryFridayat2:30p.m.Joinusforashowing ofanewreleasemovieeveryweek.All movieswillberatedPG-13orR.Call thelibrary(302-856-7958)tofindout themoviefortheweek.

markingsandtrafficsignalequipment. Theworkisexpectedtobecompletedby May,weatherpermitting.

Motoristsshouldusecautionandexpectminordelaysmovingthroughthe area.

•TugLovePresentation—Saturday,Feb.11at11a.m.

•LEGOCommunityBuilding— Saturday,Feb.18atnoon.Comeand buildwiththeGPL’ssupplyofLego bricks!Buildingaloneorwithfriends, peopleofallagesare welcometoparticipate!Afteryou’redonebuilding, displayyourcreationsforuptotwo weeks!

•CollectionCommittee—Third Tuesdayofeverymonthat11a.m.Join usaswediscusssuggestionsforbooks thatyouwouldliketoseeatthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary.Come preparedwithyourideasforpurchases aswellasyourreasoningfortheselections.FeelfreetopickupaBookpage inadvanceofthemeeting. TheDirectorreservestherighttoselectfromthe listofsuggestions.

•WednesdayMorningBookDiscussion—FourthWednesdayofevery monthat10:15a.m.Jointheirbook clubforadiscussionofthismonth’s book,“TheLincolnHighway”by AmorTowles.Booksareavailablefor pickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

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IRHSLeoClubhavingastellaryear

ByXinDyChen IRHSLeoClub

IndianRiverHighSchool’sLeoClub isoneofthelargestandmostactiveclubs intheschool.Overtheyears,LeoClub hasgrowntremendously,andtheclub currentlyconsistsofatotalof182members,includingsixofficers:Kimberly Inthilathaspresident,VickyChanas vicepresident,JuliaSnyderassecretary, McKennaMillerastreasurer,andmyself andHannahRockasmediarelations.

Theadvisor,AbigailGivens,requests eachmembertoparticipateinatleast threeeventsperschoolyeartobeconsideredanactivememberoftheclub,and seniormembersarerequiredtobeinvolvedinatleastthreeeventstoreceivea graduationcordfortheirgraduationceremony.

Priortowinterbreak,LeoClub membershadalreadyparticipatedin morethan40differenteventswithinthe communityandlocalschools.Someincludeyearlyevents,suchasMountaire’s ThanksgivingforThousands,localelementaryafter-schoolprograms,sports concessionstandsandholidayevents. Membersarealsoabletodoeventsfor thefirsttimesincebeforeCOVID-19, suchastheTimTebowFoundation’s NighttoShineandaChristmasDinner Partyforthevisually-impaired.

Inaddition,onNov.17,2022,theLeo ClubheldanInductionCeremony,in which99newmemberswereinducted.It wasahugesuccess,andwearethankful toLionCharlesTaylorforwelcoming ourmembersandfamilies;FenwickIslandLionsClubPresident,LindaSt. Clairandherhusband,TomSt.Clair,for inductingournew officers;aswellasofficersKimberlyandXinDyfordeliveringspeeches.

We’dliketogiveaspecialthank-you tooursponsoringclub,FenwickIsland LionsClub,foralloftheircontinuous supportandhelpovertheyears,along withourincrediblecommunityforthe opportunitiestheyhaveprovidedtoour clubthathaveallowedustogroweach yearaswell.Weareexcitedfortheremainingeventsthisupcomingspringsemesterandtoseeourmemberspartaking inthem.

Withmanyeventsalreadycompleted thisyear,therearesomenewandreturningmemberswhostandoutinregardto theircommitmenttovolunteering. Someofourmostactivemembersare newtoIndianRiverHighSchoolthis

year,buttheyhavestartedoffstrong withtheirenergeticadditionstothe club.AidenMageehasalreadysurpassed therequirements,withsixeventssofar thisschoolyear,earninghim15hours, andAllisonBrowninghastackled16 eventsthusfar,with41totalhoursof service.

AskedwhytheyjoinedLeoClub, bothadmittedthattheythoughtit wouldlookgoodforcollege,butMagee saidhealsosoonrealized“anunexpected outcomefromLeoClubwouldbethe friendshipsthatIhavegained.The membersandpeopleattheeventsareall verynice,anditisgreattoseethatwe areabletogainfriendshipswithothers. Everyoneisveryinviting,andIdidn’t feelleftoutofthecommunity.Nextyear, Idefinitelywanttogotomoreevents andmeetmorepeople!”

Anotheractivemember,PiperShumate,isinhersecondyearinLeoClub. AskedwhyshejoinedLeoClubandher favoriteevent,shesaid,“Oneofmy friendsactuallyforcedmetojoin!Ialso volunteeronadailybasis,soithasbeen greatgainingmoreopportunitieswith LeoClub.Myfavoriteeventwouldbe theSelbyvilleChristmasParade.Seeing

everyonewasamazingthatnight,andit leftanunforgettablememory.Ialsoreallyenjoythesenseofcommunitythat LeoCluboffers.Everyonejustclicks. Yougettomeetnewpeopleandyouend upfindingoutthattheyhavethesame valuesandinterestsasyou.”

Lastbutnotleast,ourseniormembers,SamTeoliandKimberlyInthilath (ourpresident)bothjoinedLeoClub theirfreshmanyearandhavemadesignificantimpactsovertheirfouryearsof participation.

WeaskedSamforanyadvicefornew members,andshereplied,“Myadviceto futurememberswouldbetojustenjoy it!Enjoythetimeyouarespendingat each eventandmakesomememories fromit.”

WealsoaskedourPresident,KimberlywhyshejoinedLeoClub,anyadvicetofuturemembers,andtheimpact LeoClubhashadonher.Shesaid,“I hadtheintentionofjoiningLeoClub onceIwasintroducedduringfreshman year.Ijoinedtogivebacktomycommunityandgainlifelongexperiences throughtheopportunitiesoffered.Also, Isimplylovevolunteering!

“Myadviceistostepoutsideofyour

comfortzone.Manymembersonlyvolunteerwiththeirfriends,butIbelieve thatnewfriendshipscanbeformed throughvolunteering.Isuggestnot missingopportunitiesjustbecauseyour friendsaren’tjoining.WhenIentered highschool,Iwasnervous,butambitious.JoiningLeoClublessenedmy nerves,asitallowedmetostepoutside mycomfortzoneandexplorenewopportunities.I’mgratefulthatithasnot onlyfine-tunedmyexistingqualitiesbut alsounlockednewones.Mytimeasa Leobeganasamember,andnowit’ll endasthepresident.Iknowthefond memorieswillstaywithmeforever,and Ican’twaittobecomeaLionafterI graduate!”

Thankyoutoallofourmembersthis year!Wehavemanymoreupcoming eventsandopportunitiestoserveour community.Ifanygroupsoreventsare lookingforstudentvolunteers,please contactMrs.Givensat

abigail.givens@irsd.k12.de.usor(302) 732-1500.Ifyou’dliketofollowourstudentsandallofoureventsonsocial media,pleasefindusonInstagram @irhsleoclub,oronFacebookIRHS LeoClub.

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TheIRHSLeoClub’s2022-2023officersinclude,fromleft:XinDyChen,McKennaMiller,VickyChan,JuliaSnyder,KimberlyInthilathandHannahRock.

Tuckergraduatesfrom LebanonValleyCollege

ZacharyTuckerofFenwickIsland isoneofmorethan60LebanonValleyCollegestudentswhograduated inDecember2022.Thecollegecelebratedthestudents’academic achievementsandaccomplishments.

Tuckerreceivedamaster’sdegree inbusinessadministrationfrom LVC.TuckerisagraduateofCenturyHighSchool.

LebanonValleyCollege,founded in1866,offersbachelor’sdegreesin morethan45majors.Locatedeight milesfromHershey,Pa.,thecollege has1,600undergraduateandmore than400graduatestudents.More than35percentstudentsparticipate onits27NCAADivisionIIIathletic teamsoreSportsteams,andstudents volunteermorethan20,000hoursof communityserviceduringtheacademicyear.

Wilsonnamed toDean’sList

MeganWilsonofMillsborowas namedtotheFall2022Dean’sList atBerryCollege.TheDean’sList honorsstudentswhopostedanacademicaverageof3.5orbetterona 4.0scalewhilecarryingaclassload ofatleast12hoursduringthesemester.

Berryisanindependent,coeducational,comprehensiveliberalartscollegeofapproximately2,200students. Its27,000-acrecampusistheworld’s largest.Visitwww.berry.eduformore information.

AtheynamedtoFall 2022Dean’sListat KutztownUniversity

Morethan1,980studentshave beennamedtotheFall2022Dean’s

ListatKutztownUniversity,includingPageAtheyofSelbyville.

TobeeligiblefortheDean’sList, anundergraduatestudentmustbe registeredforatleast12creditsand haveaminimumgradepointaverage of3.60.

Foundedin1866,KutztownUniversityofPennsylvaniaisamember ofthePennsylvaniaStateSystemof HigherEducationlocatedon289 acresnestledintheEastPennValley inBerksCounty,betweenReading andAllentown,Pa.KUstudentsselectfrommorethan130areasof studywithinfourcollegesinaliberal artsacademicenvironment.Tocomplementtheirstudies,KU’sNCAA DivisionIIathleticsprogramwith22 varsitysportsjoinsthemorethan 160studentclubsandorganizations providingstudentswithavarietyof activitiesforlearninganddiscovery.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisitus atwww.kutztown.edu.

McDanielCollege announcesFall 2022dean’slist

McDanielCollegerecentlyannounceditsFall2022dean’slist,recognizingfull-timeundergraduate studentsforoutstandingacademic achievement.RecognizedwithHighestHonorswereAliciaToomeyof MillsboroandHannahBirdofSelbyville.RecognizedwithHighHonorswasSarahAlemanofMillsboro.

Highesthonorsareearnedfora semestergradepointaverageof3.90 orhigher,highhonorsforagrade pointaverageof3.70-3.89,andhonorsfora3.50-3.69gradepointaverage.

FormoreinformationaboutMcDanielCollege,visit www.mcdaniel.edu.

Bullisearns President’sList honorsatShenandoah

TaylorBullisofMillsboroisone of477studentswhomadethePresident’sListandoneof1,087students whomadetheDean’sListat ShenandoahUniversityfortheFall 2022semester.

ToqualifyfortheprestigiousacademicrecognitionofthePresident’s List,studentsenrolledinbaccalaureatedegreeprogramsmustcomplete atleast12semesterhoursandearna semesterGPAof3.90orhigher.

ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquartered inWinchester,Va.,withadditional educationalsitesinClarke,Fairfax andLoudouncounties.Shenandoah isaprivate,nationallyrecognized universitythatblendsprofessional careerexperienceswithliberaleducation.Withapproximately4,000studentsinmorethan200areasof studyinsixdifferentschools.For moreinformation,visitsu.edu.

Terrynamedto Dean’sListat LebanonValleyCollege

LaicieTerryofMillsboroisoneof morethan850LebanonValleyCollegestudentsnamedtotheDean’s Listforthefall2022semester. Dean’sliststudentsmustmaintaina GPAofatleast3.4outof4.0.

Terryispursuingabachelor’sdegreeinneuroscienceatTheValley andisagraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool.Learnmoreabout LVCatwww.lvc.edu.

Millsborostudent namedto2022

PennWestDean’sList

HaydenHarmonofMillsborowas namedtoPennsylvaniaWesternUniversityDean’sListforthe2022fall semester.

Morethan3,500Pennsylvania WesternUniversitystudentsearned placementontheDean’sList.Degree-seekingundergraduatestudents whoachievehighacademicstandards

OPPOSITE DAY

By Brian Thomas & Brooke Husic ACROSS

BethanyBeach PhotoContest openforentries

TheTownofBethanyBeachisacceptingsubmissionsforitsannual photocontest.

Photoswillbeselectedforthe 2023-2024Towncalendarandwidespreadmarketingefforts.

Imagesshouldbetakenin BethanyBeachandillustratewhat setsBethanyapartfromotherbeach towns.Ideally,picturesshouldincludelandmarksthatareuniqueto Bethanyandshowwhyvisitorsand residentsaredrawntotheresort town.Thecontestisopentoboth amateursandprofessionals.

Multipleentriesareacceptablebut shouldbelimitedtothreeperperson.

TheTownwillnarrowdownthe entriesintofinalists,thensurveythe publicforselectionoftheGrand Pr izewinner.Thephotowiththe mostuniquevoteswillreceivea2023 VIPparkingpassgoodforfreeparkingatanyspacewithintownlimits duringthesummerseason.Allfinalistswillreceiveconsiderationfor placementinthecalendar(along withafreecopyofthecalendar).

EntriesareduenolaterthanJan. 31.Onlydigitalphotosareaccepted, andifselected,theymustbehigh resolution(300dpiorgreater).Email photosinjpegformto ewoods@townofbethanybeach.com. Donotputtheminthebodyofthe email.Forcompleterules,visit www.townofbethanybeach.com.

Thecalendarismailedtoanestimated3,200householdsandavailableforsaleatTownHalland Town-sponsoredevents.TheTown websiteandsocialmediapagesreach anaudienceexceeding200,000annually.

Marinershosting FitforChristsessions

FitForChristexerciseclassesare heldatMarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchinOceanView. Theyinclude:

•“TuningUptheTemple“on Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays, from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center(Theseclassesaresessionbased,notdrop-in,socallCarol Lynchat(302)745-8237oremail cklynch03@gmail.comfordetails);

•Yogaclassesareofferedat5p.m. onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechurchbuildingwith HeatherMurphywitha$5drop-in fee.

Allclassesareopentothecommunityandallarewelcome!

mustearnaminimumsemesterGPA of3.40.Thestudentmustearna minimumof12gradedcreditsduringthesemester,notincludingcreditsbyproficiencyexaminations, incompletegrades,temporarygrades (e.g.,NotReported),orsatisfactory/unsatisfactorygrades.

HarmonstudiedatPennWest’s ClarionCampusthissemester.

Localstudentsnamed toSNHUFall2022 President’sList

SouthernNewHampshireUniversity(SNHU)recentlyrecognized studentsonbeingnamedtotheFall 2022President’sList.Thefallterms runfromSeptembertoDecember.

Full-timeundergraduatestudents whohaveearnedaminimumgradepointaverageof3.700andabovefor thereportingtermarenamedtothe President’sList.Full-timestatusis achievedbyearning12creditsover each16-weektermorpairedeightweektermsgroupedinfall, winter/springandsummer.

Localstudentswhowerenamed tothePresident’sListinclude:ShannonButnerofFrankford,Michael DawsonofFrankford,Katheryn MeixnerofMillsboroandKaitlyn FluhartyofOceanView.

SNHUisaprivate,nonprofitinstitutionwitha90-yearhistoryof educatingtraditional-agedstudents andworkingadults.Nowserving morethan170,000learnersworldwide,SNHUoffersapproximately 200accreditedundergraduate,graduateandcertificateprograms,availableonlineandonits300-acre

Localstudent namedtoBucknell Universitydean’slist

BucknellUniversityhasreleased thedean’slistforoutstandingacademicachievementduringthefall semesterofthe2022-23academic year.Astudentmustearnagrade pointaverageof3.5orhigherona scaleof4.0toreceivedean’slist recognition.

Localstudentsnamedtothe dean’slistincludeSelbyvilleresident HunterLebow,amemberofthe Classof2023andbusinessanalytics major.

O’Shieldsnamedto WestVirginiaWesleyan CollegeDean’sList

WestVirginiaWesleyanCollege hasnamedAbigailO’Shieldsand SavannahO’Shields,bothofDagsboro,tothecollege’sDean’sListfor Fall2022.Studentsnamedtothe Dean’sListforthesemesterhave achievedagradepointaverageof3.5 orabovefortheFall2022semester withnoincompletegrades.

WestVirginiaWesleyanCollege (WVWC)isaprivate,four-yearresidentialliberalartscollegeinBuckhannon,W.Va.WVWCoffers studentsmorethan40majorsand40 minors;graduateprogramsinathletictraining,businessadministration,creativewritingandnursing;22 NCAADivisionIIathleticprograms;multipleperformingarts groups;andmorethan70organizations.Foundedin1890,theCollege iscloselyaffiliatedwiththeUnited MethodistChurchandabidesbythe

Wesleydoctrinethatemphasizes servicetoothers.Formoreinformation,visitwvwc.edu.

Localstudentsnamed toPresident’sList atMountSt.Mary’s

MountSt.Mary’sUniversityannouncedthisweekthat148students, includingtwolocalstudents,earned President’sListhonorsintheFall 2022semester.Thehigh-achieving studentsearneda4.0gradepointaveragewithatleast12earnedcredits intheFall2022semester.

Localstudentsearningthehonor includedErinDuncanofSelbyville andGrahamPrestonofFrankford.

MountSt.Mary’sUniversityisa private,liberalarts,CatholicuniversityintheCatoctinMountainsnear Emmitsburg,Md.,withasatellite campusinFrederick,Maryland’ssecondlargestcity.Theuniversityoffers morethan80majors,minors,concentrationsandspecialprogramsfor traditionalundergraduatestudents, andmorethan20adultundergraduateandgraduatelevelprograms,as wellas24NCAADivisionIathletic teams.Foundedin1808,MountSt. Mary’sincludesMountSt.Mary’s Seminary,thesecondoldestinthe UnitedStates,andtheNational ShrineGrottoofOurLadyofLour-

Localstudentsnamed toDean’sListatYork CollegeofPennsylvania

Morethan1,400studentswere namedtotheFall2022Dean’sList atYorkCollegeofPennsylvania.To beeligibleforthehonor,astudent mustberegisteredforatleast12academiccredithoursandearnasemesterGPAof3.50orhigher.

Localstudentsnamedtothelist included:LaurenGrowofSelbyville, aClassof2023intelligenceanalysis major;ClaireOrtlipofMillville,a Classof2024marketingmajor;and IanShaubachofOceanView,aClass of2025businessadministration major.

Establishedin1787,YorkCollege ofPennsylvaniaisaprivate,four-year collegelocatedinthecityofYork, Pa.Housedon190acres,thecollege servesmorethan3,500undergraduateandgraduatestudentsinmore than70baccalaureatemajors,along withmorethan30professionalgraduatedegreeandcertificateprograms. Thecollegeishometo24NCAAIII Divisionsportsteamsandmorethan 30intramuralsports.

This rarely available 2 BR with sleeping loft end of row townhouse is located in the easternmost part of Sea Colony. You can walk, bike or ride to the 1/2 mile Sea Colony private beach. Outdoor shower and a private deck to enjoy. Inside you will find hardwood floors throughout the first floor with an ample great-room and kitchen as well as a first floor main BR and bath. Upstairs is another bedroom w/bath and sleeping loft. Very close to pools and a shuttle ride or

FundForWomenacceptinggrantapplicationsfor2023

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

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

tocontinueorexpandprogramswhere effectivenesshasbeendemonstrated. Grantswillnotbeawardedtoindividuals.

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

TheFFWhostedtwograntapplicationworkshopstoassistorganizations in preparingtheirapplications.Attendingtheworkshopwasoptionalandwill notaffectthegrantawards.Toviewthe grantworkshoprecordingandpresentation,aswellasthe2023grantrubric, visitwww.fundforwomende.com/grants.

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caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationis required,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperLearnersat1p.m.fora storytimesessionforages5-7,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraftorSTEMproject,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren. For moreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendin person,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequiredfortheZoomoption.To register,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall (302)858-55 18.

February3

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sAdult BookClubmeetsthefirstFridayofthe monthat1p.m.todiscussafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle.Thismonth’sbookis AnnPatchett’s“TheDutchHouse.”Copies ofthebookwillbeavailableatthelibrary. Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

AcrylicArtClass— ArtistJenellWilleywill leadafunandfreetwo-houracrylicpainting

classforbeginnersatSouthCoastalLib rary at10a.m.Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.us,orbycalling(302) 858-5518.Onlineregistrationisrecommended.

February4

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywi llbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

DancetheNightAway— TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubishosting“Dancethe NightAway—MusicFromthe’50sand Beyond,”attheMillvillefirehallfrom7to 10p.m.RadioDJRickRockfrom94.3 WYBGinNewJerseywillbeleadingthe tunes.Dre ssycasual,orafavorite-era dress.Thecostis$25perpersonthrough Eventbrite.Therewillalsobea50/50raffle,andsnacksforpurchase.

QuarterAuction— The1stAnnualSussex CentralSoftballQuarterAuctionwillbe heldattheGumborofirehall.Doorsopen at4p.m.andthegamesstartat5p.m. Entryplusonepaddlecosts$20,andadditionalpaddlescost$5.All-inpaddlesare availablefor$40beforeFeb.4,and$50 thedayoftheevent.Youmustbe21or oldertoplay.Fo rmoreinformationordo-

nations,callJessWhiteat(302)430-9530 orAlisaHasslerat(302)858-3578.

February6

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

ChixwithStix— Juliawillleadameeting atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.oncrocheting,knitt ingandneedleworking.All skilllevelsarewelcome.Seewhatothers aremakingandgetinspirationinthisfun groupmeeting.Registrationisappreciated andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

CookingDemo— ChefCharlesOppmanwill leadacookingdemonstrationatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Hewillshowhow toprepareagourmetmealforyoursweetheartonValentine’sDay,includinganappetizer,entreeanddessert.Thisis in-persononly.Registrationisappr eciated, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

February7

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

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefS hareYourJourneyfrom

MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.

WindDownTime— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingWindDownTimeforAdultsstartingat2p.m.Adultscancomerelievesome oftheirstressforanhourortwoandsocializewithothersoverboardgames,an adultcol oringstation,jigsawpuzzles, crosswordsandmore.Participationisfree, andregistrationisoptional.

February8

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

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

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

TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoastalLibraryis

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hostingaTruecrimeClubmeetingat2p.m. Thismonth,thegroupwilllookattheunsolvedcaseoftheClevelandTorsoMurder —aka,theMadButcherofKingsburyRun. ThesuggestedreadisDanielStashower’s “AmericanDemon:ElliotNessandtheHunt forAmerica’sJacktheRipper.”Registration isappreciated,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

February9

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1p.m., withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.For moreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite

sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendi n person,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequiredfortheZoomoption.To register,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall (302)858-5518.

Homesteading— R.O.O.T.S.YouthDevelopmentwillsharebasiccookingskills,aswell askitchensafetyandfollowingarecipeat SouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.Children willworktogethertocreatearecipeusing theskillstheylearninclass.Forelemntaryagedchildren.Registrationispreferred, andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex DelawareChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonat1776Steakhouseatnoon. Thereisachoiceofthreeentrees,plus dessert.Thecostis$19perperson,which includesgratuities,andpaymentismade uponarrival.Reservationsmustbemadeby 5p.m.onThursday,Feb.2.Formoreinformation,emailBillHuckeratwhucker@verizon.net.

February10

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

February11

WhiteElephant— RoxanaUnitedMethodist ChurchishavingaWhiteElephantsale from11a.m.to2p.m.Therewillbe ho memadevegetablebeefsoupandhot dogsforsale.

LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’s LegoClubwillmeetat11a.m.Legos andathemewillbeprovided,andthisis forages6-10.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif

spaceallows.

FamilyOpenHouseandAuthorVisit— AuthorDr.JoanneGuilfoilwillreadher children’sbook,“TheABCsofFlyingOver Delmarva,”atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m .Librarystaffwillalsointroduceyouto alltheresourcesthelibraryhastooffer families.ThisishostedbyFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibraryandtheSouth CoastalLibrary.

February13

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

MoviesMarathon— Sou thCoastalLibrary ishostingaWeLOVEMoviesMarathon,in honorofValentine’sDay,at1p.m.They willbeshowingtwopopularPG-13romancemovies.Thisisfree,includingpopcorn.Registrationisappreciated,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

February14

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m. Eachclasswillinclu deavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbe providedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

AndroidBasics— SouthCoastalLibrary willhostanintroductoryclassonAndroid phonebasicsat10a.m.Learntouseyour Androidtomakecalls,sendemailsand texts,andmakeGoogleDuovideocalls. Timewillbeleftattheendoftheclassto answerquestions.Registrationisrequired andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Bringyour fully-chargedphoneandPIN.

29214 Marshy Hope Way, W Glyn Newton

A MUST SEE ! Wonderful views, Energy Star rated, Solar Panels, Geothermal Heat & Air, 5 bedroom & 3 Bath home. NO HOA or TOWN TAXES. A large kitchen with lots of counter space. Near groceries, hardware store, tennis, restaurants, walking trails, and Quillens Point VFW. Kayak access in back yard. A short drive to BethanyBeach! After a day on the bay or at the beach, relax in the hot tub located under the home or enjoy a drink on the deck with sunset views of the Indian River Bridge. Never rented but with the 5 bedrooms-it would make a good one. $875,000

37609 Mimosa St., Shadydell Park

0 S Route 344, Dagsboro

For the buyer looking to build on a larger lot but still wantingto be a short drive to the Beaches at Bethany or Rehoboth,this .48 acre 100x210 cleared lot could offer the space you have been looking for. Located on Dagsboro Road.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,and maybringtheirownbooksiftheywish.To register,call(302)858-5518.

February15

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.This isasocialorga nizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelps childrenlearnlanguage,social,motorand listeningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.

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you are considering making a move in 2023, now is a good time to get started. I can help with advice or direction on how to move forward. Call me and we can discuss your options. –Shirley

Lot 4 W. Piney Grove Road, Georgetown, DE This cleared 1.78 acre lot is ready for a new home. Quiet

location and just a short drive to the Beach area and Georgetown. Great opportunity for the buyer looking for acreage.

$69,000

Price Reduced: $125,000

ACREAGE

COMING

CLOSE TO 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.

NEW LISTING

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

NEW LISTING

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

NO HOA

FUTURE BEACH HOUSE

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

–Sold in 2022 –

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

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

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presidentoftheWivesClub,and earningaccoladesfromtheU.S.DepartmentofNavyuponherhusband’sretirementin1978.

Robeyhadakeeneyeforfashion, antiquesandinteriordesign,andwas alsoanaccomplishedpainter.Her loveoftraveltookhercrisscrossing theU.S.andvariousothercountries, enjoyingbeautifulvistasandculture wherevershewas.Lifelongpictures depictherloveoftheocean,traveling,swimming,camping,hang-gliding,hiking,flyingand,ofcourse, shopping—whenitcametoanadventure,Robeywasalwaysupforit!

Familywaseverythingtoher, singlyraisingheryoungfamilywhile DickRobeywasouttoseafor monthsatatime.Somewherealong theway,shefoundherselfonafarm inthemiddleofPennsylvania.There, shecontinuedtoraiseherthenteenagechildren,supportingthem throughvarioussports,band,theater andschoolactivitiesthatsixkids woulddiveintothroughouttheir formativeyears.Thefarmalsocame withaplethoraofanimals,including horses,pigs,steerandchickens.It wasafunnytwisttothe“Girlfrom JerseyCity,”butsheconqueredthe “GreenAcres”lifestylethesameway

asshedidwiththeNavy.

Longingforthesealifeagain,AudreyandDickRobeyspentmore than20yearsinBethanyBeach, Del.,hostingtheirgrandchildren duringthesummersandbuilding floatsforthevariousholidayparades withtheirneighborhoodfamiliesand friends.Astheunofficial“Mayorof BethanyBeach,”shewouldoftenbe seenenjoyingthesand,sunshineand waveswithhermatchingbeachwear, chairandsunglasses.

Robeywasprecededindeathby herhusbandof60years,Capt.

GeorgeR.“Dick” RobeyJr.,USN, Ret.Sheissurvivedbyherbrother, EdwardT.“Ed”StogoskiofRed Lion,Pa.;sixchildren,PatrickM. Robeyandhiswife,Jean,ofTampa Fla.,ThomasE.Robeyof

Blountville,Tenn.,adaughter-in-law, KarenRobeyofBoilingSprings,Pa., BridgetR.Andersonandherhusband,Pat,ofReston,Va.,MaryE. LaddofBelAir,Md.,son-in-law

PeterLaddofWestChester,Pa., MarcelleE.RobeyofCarlisle,Pa.; andGeorgeR.RobeyIIIandhis wife,Rebecca,Etters,Pa.;eight grandchildren,AshleyRobeyandher husband,Todd,PatriciaReganand herhusband,Paul,AlexaWeissgarber andherhusband,Mirko,Megan Robey,StephenLaddandNadia Kaczkowski,KelseyLadd,Zachary Robeyandhiswife,Missy,Taylor

Robey;andsevengreat-grandchildren,Ellie,Isla,Jan,Johanna, McKenzie,NaomiandStoch.

AcelebrationofRobey’slifeand anintermentwillbeheldattheU.S. NavalAcademyonFeb.13,2023.A MasswillbeheldatStJohnNeumannChurch,620NBestgateRd., Annapolis,Md.,at10:30a.m.,followedbyareceptionattheNaval AcademyClubontheUSNA grounds.Thatwillbefollowedbya committalserviceceremonyatthe USNAColumbariumat2p.m., whereshewillbeinterredwithher husband.

RobertEric‘Rob’Savage,45

RobertEric“Rob”Savage,45,of Lewes,Del.,passedawaywhilesurroundedbyhislovingfamilyon Wednesday,Jan.11,2023,atBeebe HealthcareinLewes.Hewasbornin Bangor,Maine,onNov.14,1977,son ofThomasR.SavageandLindaF. (Warren)Savage.

HegraduatedfromCapeHenlopenHighSchool,intheClassof 1996.Afterhighschool,heattended WidenerUniversity,whereheplayed footballuntilhewasinjured.

HeworkedasachefatJerry’s SeafoodbeforehisdisabilityHe lovedthesocialinteractioninusing hiscreativeculinaryskillsinmaking deliciousdishesforhisfamilyand friends.Hewaspassionateabout

$1,445.

football—especiallyabouthis belovedPhiladelphiaEagles.He playedfootballforCapeHenlopen HighSchoolfrom1992throughhis senioryearof1996.Heenjoyedthe outdoors,fromhunting,fishingand boating,andheheldfondmemories ofworkingoncharterboatsinLewes whileinhighschool.

Savagewillberememberedbyhis familyandfriendsforthekindness thathespreadusinghiswickedsense ofhumortomakepeoplefeelloved. Hehadamazingdrawingandwritingabilities,andmostrecentlywas learninghowtowhittleandcarve. Hewasalsowell-knownamonghis friendsforhisgamingabilitiesand hadcreatedhisownMinecraftworld, wherehemadefriendsfromallover theworldwhojoinedtogameinthe worldhecreated.

Thosewhoknewhimwouldagree thathewasthekindestpersonthey wouldhaveevermet,andeven thoughhislast10yearswereriddled withdisabilitychallengesthatwould havebeeninsurmountabletomost, hefacedeachdaywithoptimism,a hugesmileandhisinfectiouslaugh. Henevergaveupbelievingthatit wouldgetbetterforhim,andhedidn’tletothersbelieveanythingdifferent.Helovedhisfamilyandhis friends,andhewasthebestson,

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brother,uncleandfriendonecould havehad.

Savagewasprecededindeathby hisfather,ThomasR.Savage;paternalgrandparents,TomandArdeth Savage;andmaternalgrandparents, VirginiaTrundyandCarrollH.Warren.Heissurvivedbyhismother, LindaF.SavageofMillsboro,Del.;a brother,MatthewSavageandhis wife,Lauren,ofGeorgetown,Del.;a sister,SarahSavageofNewark,Del.; astep-brother,FrankBolenofAnnapolis,Md.;threenieces,LinaSavage,LillianSavageandLanora Savage;anephew,LindenSavage; severalauntsanduncles;andmany cousinsandfriends.

Aprayerservicewillbeheldat11 a.m.onSaturday,Feb.11,2023,at theLongNeckChapelofMelson FuneralServices,32013LongNeck Rd.,Millsboro,DE19966,where friendsandfamilymaycallafter10 a.m.Intermentwillbeprivate.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinSavage’s nametoSt.JudeChildren’sResearch Hospitalbyvisitingwww.stjude.org. Condolencesmaybesentonlineby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

StevenC.Swann,67

StevenC.Swann,67,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawayonThursday, Jan.5,2023,athomeinthecareof hisdevotedwife,Susan,andVitas Hospice.

Servicesweretobeprivate.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationstoVitasHospice,30265 CommerceDr.Suite202,Millsboro, DE19966.ArrangementswereprovidedbyWatsonFuneralHomein Millsboro,Del.Lettersofcondolence maybesentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

CarolE.Sykes,84

CarolE.Sykes,84,ofSelbyville, Del.,diedSaturday,Jan.14,2023,at ChristianaHospitalinNewark,Del. ShewasborninBaltimore,daughter ofthelateFrancisR.JonesandMargaretL.(Burroughs)Jones.

Shehadbeenalegalsecretaryfor NationwideInsuranceCompanyand wasamemberofAARP.

Sykeswasprecededindeathby herhusband,HarryR.Sykes,on Dec.11,2022.Sheissurvivedbytwo

daughters,JudithA.Iosbakerandher husband,Griffith,ofDenver,N.C., andBrendaC.Nashandherhusband,Lee,ofSelbyville,Del.;ason, JeffreyM.LangofSevenValleys,Pa; twogranddaughters,AmberN.Nash andherfiancé,JasonPowell,and JenniferM.Tabakaandherhusband, Ricky;andsixgreat-grandchildren, Auston,Ally,AriaandAdelynPowell,andMckennaandMadison Tabaka.

AfuneralservicewassetforMonday,Jan.23,2023,atBishop-HastingsFuneralHomeinSelbyville, Del.Burialwastobeheldatalater dateattheDelawareVeteransMemorialCemeteryinMillsboro,Del. Inlieuofflowers,donationsinSykes’ memorymaybesenttothe Alzheimer’sAssociationat www.alz.org.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

JoanCarollTaylor,65

JoanCarollTaylor,65,passed awayonSunday,Jan.15,2023,at BeebeHealthcareinLewes,Del. TaylorwasbornonDec.5,1957,to thelateJohnF.OsborneandMildredE.(Smith)Osborne.Shewas oneofsevensiblingsandwasknown tobeafirecrackertoherfamily.

ShewasthewifeofHudsonTaylor,whopassedawayinAprilof 2003.Shelovedherfamilyand spendingtimewithhergrandkids. Shewouldgarden,andthe4o’clock flowerwasherfavorite.Herhome wasalwaysopen,andshehadahuge heartforeveryoneshecametoknow.

Taylorwasprecededindeathby herhusband,Hudson;herparents, JohnandMildred;herbrothers, DonaldOsborne,BrianOsborneand CharlesOsborne;asister,DoraOsborne;ason-in-law,JoshuaHoffer; andherspecialfurcompanion, Lucky.Sheissurvivedbyherdaugh-

ters,RobinHofferandBonnieOsborne;fourgrandchildren,Alexis Seaton,EdwardSeaton,TrentHoffer andJennaHoffer;andsixgreatgrandchildren,Benjamin,Hazel,Isabel,Cameryn,MacKenzieand Cassidy.

Servicesweretobeprivate.Condolencesmaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

MargotTrager,91

MargotTrager,91,formerlyof Wilmington,Del.,passedawayon Jan.14,2023.ShewasborninWest GermanyonApril17,1931,toher mother,AmalieBregenzerandfather, HeinrichScheidt,inathen-tiny townoutsideofFrankfort,called Eckartshausen.Sheandherfamily eventuallymadetheirwaytotheU.S. followingtheendofWorldWarII.

ShemetRichardTragerinhis family’sGermandelicatessen,Dautel’s,inElsmere,Del.,andinMarch of1955,theyweremarried.

Tragerwasagiftedseamstress, lovedtocookandbake,andwasvery creative,artistic.Andgardening! Wow,didshehaveagiftoflandscaping!Theyard,frontandback,was beautifullykept,withanarrayof flowersandfloweringbushesand trees.Sheenjoyedworkinginflower shopsthroughtheyears,andmade manyarrangements,wreathesand ornamentsforlovedones,aswellas forvariousbazaars.

Shewasanurturerbynature, servedmanyyearsasaSundayschoolteacherfor4-and5-year-olds inZionLutheranChurchinWilmington,Del.,andwasacaregiverand nannytoseverallittleonesbothin GermanyandintheU.S.Shehada sweetvoiceandcouldbeheardhummingtotheGermanmusicshe’dplay whileworkingathomeordrivingin thecar.

SheandRichardTragerre-

searchedandlearnedthemanytraditionalfolkandschuhplattlerdances, andlaterstartedtheEnzianVolkstanzgrupe,morethan54yearsago, spendingmanyoftheiryearsatthe DelawareSaengerbundinOgletown, Del.,dancingandteachingothers,as wellasparticipatingandservingin manyfunctionsheldthereinGermantradition.Intheirlateryears, theymovedtoSussexCounty,tobe closertotheirchildren,andoftenattendedRockofAgesandFeedMy SheephappeningsandMariners BethelUMC.

Tragerwasprecededindeathby herparents.Sheissurvivedbyher lovinghusbandof67years,Richard Trager;herdaughter,Christel Grandellandherhusband,Paul,of Frankford,Del.;andJuergenTrager andhiswife,Jennifer,ofDagsboro, Del.;herthreegrandchildren,Eric Rodriguez,RyanTragerand ChristinaTrager;andtwogreatgrandchildren,BraelynTragerand ElijahRodriguez.Sheisalsosurvivedbyherbelovedsisters,Ingeborg KeithofNewark,Del.,ElkeKelley ofParma,Ohio,andMechthild GrossmanofGreenwich,R.I.

AcelebrationofTrager’slifewill beheldonSaturday,Jan.28th,2023, atMelson’sFuneralHomeinOcean View,Del.,withvisitationat10a.m. andserviceat11a.m.Intermentwill beonheldMonday,Jan.30,2023,at 10a.m.sharpattheVeteran’sMemorialCemetery,2465Chesapeake CityRoad,Bear,Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsmaybemadein Trager’snametotheDelaware Saengerbund,49SalemChurchRd., Newark,DE19713,memolinetoreflectCultureCommittee/Walsee Program,whereyouthareeducated intheGermanlanguage,traditions, cultureandmusic.Condolencesmay besentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

restaurants, and tax-free shopping. $719,000 Call Camilla Conlon 302-542-9601 (Cell) #4461U

HOLLYPATCH - HARBESON

This exquisite custom Cape Cod is situated on a rare 1+ acre parcel fronting Burtons Pond, and features 3 BR, 4 BA, gourmet kitchen, multiple sun decks, porches, patios, heated pool, & beautiful landscaping. The 220 +/- feet of water frontage offers stunning views. $1,200,000 Call the Lingo/Tull Team 302-226-6417 (Direct) #4450T

BAYSIDE

4 BR, 3 BA furnished corner penthouse now available in a resort community offering large open kitchen, gas FP, screened porch overlooking two pools, a pond, and common grounds. Attached guest suite has a bath with walk-in shower and kitchenette. All furnishings convey! $575,000 Call the Ava Cannon Team 302-249-5620 (Cell) #4427M

4 BR, 3 BA farmhouse on 11.15 +/- partially wooded acres, giving you plenty of privacy w/the convenience of proximity to Ocean City, the Lewes/Rehoboth beaches, & Salisbury Airport. If you're considering commercial use, this property would make a lovely equestrian center, vineyard, or wedding venue. $1,149,900 Call Paul Townsend 302-236-3212 (Cell) #4354VL

Charming Harrison floorplan featuring 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1807 SF, open floor plan, unfinished basement, and screened-in porch overlooking pond. 15 min. to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Community clubhouse, pool, fitness room. $484,900 Call Sam of the Carrie Lingo Team 302-519-8088 (Cell) #4468TL

OCEAN MEADOWS

Beautiful, move-in ready, Cumberland model by Ryan Homes - barely two years old! This home, situated on a premium lot, offers 3 BR, 2 BA, one level living, and is located less than 7 miles to Cape Henlopen State Park, and 9 miles to Rehoboth Beach. $664,999 Call Molly Bayard Brittingham 302-381-0839 (Cell) #4447U

WOODS AT WALLS CREEK

Exquisite 4 BR, 2 BA w/ stunning curb appeal. Features large open living area w/ HW floors, Kitchen w/ SS appliances & island, living space w/ FP, sunroom, FF owner’s suite, fenced backyard, landscaping, patio & 2-car garage. $469,900 Call the Carrie Lingo Team 302-344-9188 (Cell) #4327TL

SHOWS LIKE A MODEL!

Ellicott model features open floor plan, 3 BR, 2 full and 2 half BA, kitchen w/granite counters, owner's bedroom w/en-suite bath, lower level offers a family room and ½ bath. Community offers pool, tennis, clubhouse and more! $345,000 Call Susan Mills 302-542-4146 (Cell) #4473QM

FRESH NEWS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

By Foxlane Homes in Sweetbay! 3 BR, 2.5 BA, kitchen w/quartz counters, large island, FR w/gas fireplace, screened-in porch, loft, walk-in attic, garage bump-out, community pool, overlooks pond. $679,990 Call Shirley Kalvinsky 302-236-4254 (Cell) #4359M

EVERY SINGLE WEEK.

This 3 BR, 2.5 BA Cape Cod features screened porch, sunroom and a guest suite built over the 2 car garage. $475,000 Call Susan Mills 302-542-4146 (Cell) #4446TM

When searching for your new home, it’s important it will stand the test of time. Beazer Homes delivers thoughtfully designed homes that are built ahead of the curve ensuring where you gather with friends and family will exceed performance standards for years to come.

At Sycamore Chase in Frankford, DE, our expert team members have crafted a community and lineup of single-family homes that are aesthetically crisp and evoke the breeziness of the beach year-round. Featuring primary suites on the

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FULLYFURNISHED

34644 NOTTINGHAM WAY, FRANKFORD

New in 2020, this beautiful 3 BR, 2 bath home is now available. Well-appointed and sold fully furnished, features an open floor plan with bright, modern, well-equipped kitchen, gorgeous floors, large screened porch and storage shed. 10 minutes from the beach and near Salted Vines Vineyard.

$379,900 (DESU2031248)

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31544 GOLDEN ASPEN WAY #29

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

$484,900 (DESU2030912) Call Christina Antonioli (c) 302-542-9152 or Call Laurie Mcfaul (c) 443-254-1863

26461 KINGSTON COURT, MILLSBORO

Gorgeous home built by local custom builder in Kingston Ridge. Better than new, beautifully maintained with high quality nishes throughout. First oor Owner's Suite, three full baths, open oor plan, formal dining space, gas replace, attached 2car garage. In a quiet area east of 113, with easy access to beaches and shopping.

$592,500 (DESU2033560) Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945

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Just listed! One-level home just outside of Ocean View! Great convenient location in a friendly neighborhood with sidewalks and a community pool. Offering a covered front porch, 3 nicely sized bedrooms, a large living room, separate dining space, gas replace, screened in porch, and an attached garage. The Owner's Suite walkin tub and front entry ramp make it an ideal home for accessibility!

Perfect timing to buy and enjoy this upcoming summer season.

$442,500 (DESU2034108)

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37460 PETTINARO DR. #6801 OCEAN VIEW

Enjoy the convenience of 1st oor living from this 2 BR/2 BA condo in the amenity-packed community of Bethany Bay. Relax in the spacious living area, with beautiful views of Collins Creek and wetlands. Curl up by the replace on cooler nights or sit on the screen porch to catch the sunset and watch all of the wildlife. Plenty of storage for kayaks, beach toys, and more in the detached garage. Buy now and start making your beach memories today!

$355,000 (DESU2034600) Call Shelby Smith (c) 856.236.0469

900 EDGEWATER HOUSE RD. #900C BETHANY BEACH

Expect to be impressed in this oceanfront masterpiece! This center tier, 3 BR/2 BA home is located in the popular Edgewater building. Rare and unique opportunity, as a home with this sought after oor plan has not been on the market since 2016. Being sold in fee with rental income in place for the 2023 season. Take advantage today and enjoy the beach this summer!

$1,800,000 (DESU2034094)

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39346 RACQUET LN. #8504 BETHANY BEACH

Now is the time to buy and begin enjoying the "Sea Colony Lifestyle ! This 2 BR/2 BA 1st oor home will allow you to do just that! Offering an open and functional oor plan. Being sold fully furnished, well maintained and equipped throughout. IF an investment is what you are looking for, this high income producing home is also it. Priced to Sell!!

$459,000 (DESU2025966)

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19076 WINTERBERRY ST. MILTON

No expense spared in this gorgeous newly built home, tastefully appointed with timeless nishes! 4 spacious bedrooms plus study and 3 full baths. You will love the open great room with replace, gourmet kitchen and luxurious Owner's Bath. An attached 3-car garage plus a separate detached garage and large fully fenced rear yard make this property one-of-a-kind! Open House, Feb 4, 11am-1pm

$875,000 (DESU2034456)

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FRIDAY

8 p.m. on _ WMDT Shark Tank

First into the Tank is an entrepreneur from New Orleans who has a solution to a serious problem in the kitchen — her nontoxic product that magically helps dispose of cooking oils safely. Then, an entrepreneur from New Jersey pitches a tool that instantly transforms eating utensils into a common kitchen accessory. Another entrepreneur introduces his viral device designed to help save time and lessen fatigue. The last entrepreneurs share their product designed to prevent creepy crawlers from intruding your home. Featured sharks include Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner and Daymond John.

9 p.m. on , WCPB

Next at the Kennedy Center

Hip hop legends The Roots give an electrifying performance during their residency at the Kennedy Center. Beyond the stage, the band endeavors to use their influence and platform to explore the depths of their creative potential and inspire the next generation of cultural leaders. The series looks to reflect America’s performing arts landscape in the new episode “The Roots Residency.”

SATURDAY

8 p.m. on 6 LIFE

Movie: Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini

Sherri Papini (Jaime King), a young wife and mother, disappears while jogging near her home, leading to national headlines as concerned citizens search for her whereabouts. Reappearing three weeks later, Sherri claimed she was abducted and repeatedly abused. But four years later, evidence revealed her kidnapping was all a hoax so she could spend time with an ex-boyfriend. She was arrested and sentenced to 18 months in prison for lying to federal agents in this 2022 docudrama. Matt Hamilton and Josh Collins also star.

SUNDAY

3 p.m. on % FOX

NFL Football

The NFL’s version of the Final Four goes off this afternoon, starting here with the NFC Championship game between the two winners from last weekend’s Divisional round. Then immediately following on CBS, it’s the AFC title contest. Today’s victors will clash on Feb. 12 in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium near Phoenix.

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immediately following on CBS, it’s the AFC title contest. Today’s victors will clash on Feb. 12 in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium near Phoenix.

8 p.m. on , WCPB

Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece Detective Fitzroy (Evan McCabe) hires Eliza (Kate Phillips) to look into a case of police corruption after he sees a colleague plant evidence on a suspect in the new episode “Bloodline.” But just what will they be able to do when they uncover the truth? Stuart Martin, Ansu Kabia, Cathy Belton, and Simon Ludders also star.

10 p.m. on & WBOC

Fire Country

Drought conditions continue to wreak havoc, putting firefighters’ lives at risk. A small plane goes down in hill country and sparks a blaze that Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot) and the other firefighting volunteers from various Northern California prisons must unite to get under control in this special new episode “Two Pink Lines.” Diane Farr, Billy Burke, Jordan Calloway, Kevin Alejandro (who also directed a recent episode), Jules Latimer, Stephanie Arcila and W. Tre Davis also star.

MONDAY

9 p.m. on # CW

All American: Homecoming Simone (Geffri Maya) struggles with trying to balance her new “duties” and her loyalty to Nate (Rhoyle Ivy King), leaving her to question if she made the right decision in the new episode “Hard Place.” Marcus (Cory Hardrict) sees that Thea (Camille Hyde) is struggling on the court and offers her help in an unexpected way. Damon (Peyton Alex Smith) tries to keep the baseball team focused as they inch closer to a big achievement. Meanwhile, Cam (Mitchell Edwards) isn’t sure if pledging is for him, leaving JR (Sylvester Powell) to reevaluate the fraternity’s strategy.

10 p.m. on + WBAL Quantum Leap

Ben (Raymond Lee) leaps into one of five people in an elevator at a 1962 nuclear reactor. He must figure which one triggers a bomb that kills them all. Each time the bomb goes off, he leaps into another one of them an hour earlier and the scene resets on a loop in the new episode “Leap. Die. Repeat.” Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park and Nanrisa Lee also star.

TUESDAY

9 p.m. on # CW

The Winchesters

Carlos (JoJo Fleites) corrals the gang to find out why vampires are making their way into Lawrence. Then Latika’s (Nida Khurshid) weeks of sorting through the Men of Letters clubhouse provides important information when John (Drake Rodger) gets a scary glimpse into the future and asks for Millie’s (Bianca Kajlich) help with his plan. Meanwhile, Mary (Meg Donnelly) struggles with the tedious balance between feelings and action when it comes to John in the new episode “Cast Your Fate to the Wind.”

9 p.m. on , WCPB Fight the Power: How Hip-Hop Changed the World

This series premiere tells the story of hip-hop as a political tool for speaking truth to power. It includes first-hand accounts from some of the genre’s most integral players and deconstructs the origins of this bold and revolutionary art form through the voices of those who were there at the start, creating an anthology of how it became a cultural phenomenon against the backdrop of American history.

WEDNESDAY

8 p.m. on _ WMDT Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong “Conjunction Junction, what’s your function?” We’ll have to wait and find that one out in this new special celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved educational series. Catchy and classic, this singalong features host Ryan Seacrest and a host of celebrities performing classics such as “Three Is a Magic Number” (Black Eyed Peas), “I’m Just a Bill” (Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen), “Unpack Your Adjectives” (The Muppets and Fortune Feimster) and many more.

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CareandComfort— ArnoldBienstock, chaplainofCoastalHospice,willpresent “ProvidingCareandComfortattheEndof Life”atCommunityChurchatOceanPines at6p.m.Formoreinformation,call(410) 641-5433.

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FeelingsRock— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingFeelingsRock,amusicand movementprogramdesignedtohelpchildren under5andtheirfamiliesworkthrough emotions,at10:30a.m.Theywillalsobe makingacraft.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationisrequired.

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February22

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February23

MardiGrasParty— BethanyBluesishostingaMardiGrasMasqueradePartyfrom7 to10p.m.Thisisabenefitforalocalsoup kitchen,andthelocalBelieveinTomorrow children’sfoundation.Thecostis$50in advance,or$60atthedoor.Thatincludes afullbuffetandaccesstoacashbar. Therewillbeaprizeforbestcostumeand rafflesforprizesdonatedbylocalbusinesses.Toobtaintickets,visitTripleBEvents.com/localcharities.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18a ndolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attend inperson,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,and

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February24

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February28

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PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-55 18.

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Another‘Brynnwin’

IRstandoutCrandellearnssecondstraightGatoradeRunneroftheYearaward

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

IndianRiverHighSchooliscelebratinganother“Brynnwin.”

JuniorrunningstandoutBrynn Crandellwasrecentlynamedthe GatoradeDelawareGirlsCross CountryPlayeroftheYearforthe secondstraightyear.

“I’mveryhonoredtoreceivethe GatoradeDelawareCrossCountry PlayeroftheYearAward,”said Crandell.“Cross-countryhasmany deservingandaccomplishedathletes, sotobeamongthemisflattering. I’mjustveryhappyandhumbledthat Iwaschosen.”

“SharynandIareextremely proud,”saidColinCrandell,Brynn’s father,andtheIndianRiverHigh Schoolassistantcrosscountrycoach ofhimselfandBrynn’smother. “Brynnisverydrivenandworkseach daytoachievehergoals.So,forher toseethatherplanning,hardwork andperseveranceresultinanaward likethisissurrealforherandforus. It’sagreatmomentforsure.”

Duringthefallof2022,Brynn CrandellwontheSalesianumInvitational,SussexCountychampionships,andHenlopenConference andDIAAStatetitles.

LastFebruary,Gatoradenamed herits2021-2022Gatorade DelawareGirlsCrossCountry PlayeroftheYear,makingherthe

IndianRiver’sBrynnCrandallrunstothefinishlinetowintheGirlsDivisionllraceduringthestatefinalslastyear.Crandellwas namedGatoradeRunneroftheYearforthesecondstraightyear.

first-everGatoradeawardwinner fromthestateofDelaware.The honorwasearnedbyherachieve-

mentofwinningeveryracesheran inthe2021season,includingthe DelawareInterscholasticAthletic

Despite‘greatdefensivegame’IRgirls’basketballfallstoDelmar

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

HeadcoachRogerClaylaudedhis IRgirls’basketballteamforagreat effortinalosingcause.

SophomoreMyaWhittington scoredagame-high14pointsinthe Indians’39-26HenlopenConference losstohostDelmaronTuesday,Jan. 24.

“Despitetheloss,ourgirlsplayed theirheartsouttonight,”saidClay

afterDelmarsweptthetwo-game seasonserieswithIR.“Theyplayeda greatdefensivegamethatfrustrated Delmarallnight.Unfortunately,our openlooksandgreatshotattempts keptrimmingout,especiallyinthe thirdquarter.”

IndianRiverled10-8afterone quarter,buttrailed20-16atintermissionand30-18afterthreequarters.

JuniorAlexDavidsonandfreshmanZoeQuillenaddedfourpoints

eachfortheIndians,whofellto3-10 overalland3-8inconferenceplay.

JuniorLy ricCampbellledthe Wildcatswith12points,while eighth-graderEvoniBrownadded 10.Delmarimprovedto5-5overall andinconferencecompetition.

LakeForest50,IndianRiver19

WhittingtonandseniorAbigail Bertlingeachscoredsixpointsinthe IndianRivergirls’basketballteam’s

50-19setbackinaHenlopenConferencegameatLakeForeston

Thursday,Jan.12.

FreshmanOliviaEvansaddedfive markersforIR,whichfellto3-9 overalland3-7inconferenceplay.

LakeForestimprovedto5-9overalland5-7inconferenceaction.JuniorBreannaJohnsonledallscorers with23pointstohelptheSpartans buildleadsof12-3afteroneperiod and26-6atintermission.

Association’sDivisionIIstatechampionship.

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IRSportsReport

IRfareswellatGeorgeHeebnerindividualwrestlingtourney

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolwrestling teamfinallygottoparticipateinanindividualtournament,afterseveralteamdualtournamentsthisseason.Collectively,the Indiansfaredwell,withfourgrapplersfinishinginthetopthreeintheirrespective brackets,whiletheteamrankedfifthinthe 12-teamshowcase,with119points.

KyreeKnightandJayvionChandlereach cameupshortofbrackettitles,placingsecondat133and160pounds,respectively. KnightfelltoTwinValley’sJacobGrzybek bypin.Chandlerdroppeda16-6majordecisiontoDowningtownEast’sRyanLoraw.

Thethird-placefinishersfortheIndians includedTylerMcManus(125pounds)and EvanForjan(139).McManuswonbymajor decision(11-3)overLaSalleCollege’sJames Chiodo,whileForjanpickedupa7-2decisionoverLaSalleCollege’sNoahRuibal.

OtherIRwrestlerscompetingatthe tournamentincludedSamuelLopez(4that 103),AmaniMarsiglin(6that114),Steven Mayfield(4that127),AngelMora-Salas (4that145),AlexButts(6that152),Hunter Bluto(5that152),CalebMcCabe(6that 172),JackJestice(8that189)andTerrell Lewis(5that215).

TheIndiansweresettotakeonLaurel onWednesday,Jan.25,(afterCoastalPoint presstime)beforehostingatri-meetwith SussexTechandConcordonSaturday,Jan. 28,at11a.m.Theyarecurrently4-2intheir duals.

Swimming

Indiansdobattle withlocalrivals

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolswimteams competedindualmeetswithSussexAcademy andSussexTechoverthepastweek.Theboys wereabletosweeptheirlocalrivals,whilethe girlsputupastrongfight,onlytocomeupalittleshortinbothmeets.

TheIRboystookdowntheSeahawkswith a103-67decisionandtheRavensbyascoreof 108-59.

AgainstSussexAcademy,theIndianswon the200medleyrelaywithatimeof1:47.76and the200freerelayteam,clockinga1:38.13. Moreimpressivewerethewinsintheindividual events,withShaneHallandThemoRigakos eachpickingupapairofwins.Hallwasvictoriousinthe200individualmedley(2:09.80)and the500free(5:18.17),whileRigakosposted winsinthe50free(;23.24)and100free (:51.09).AlexanderArnoldaddedanindividual winofhisowninthe100breastwithatimeof 1:13.65.

Noresultswereprovidedfortheboys’meet againstSussexTech.

FortheIRgirls,continuedimprovement andsometremendouseffortswereonceagain ondisplay,despitea102-68setbacktotheSea-

hawksanda100-69defeattotheRavens.

TheIndiansfoughthardagainstSussex Academy,with13oftheir16swimmersposting newbesttimes.

IRcoachDanaSchaeferwantedtomake suretogivespecialcongratulationstosomeof thegirlsfortheirperformances:

•AminaAdkins—33.5950-yardfreestyle (noplace),1:41.04100-yardbackstroke(np)

•KassidyBerhornar—1:36.17100-yard butterfly,6th;1:49.13100-yardbreaststroke (np)

•BrynnCrandell—2:17.68200-yard freestyle,5th;(seebelowfor500-yardfreestyle time)

•JordanGonzalez—1:04.9100-yard freestyleinthe400-yardfreestylerelay,2nd.

•LilahHanley—1:25.60100-yardbreaststroke,4th

•LeilaHernandez—28.2850-yard freestyle,2nd;1:03.47100-yardfreestyle,4th

•AddisonJerns—1:10.62100-yard freestyle,5th

•SaraLabariasVeguillas—2:47.30200yardindividualmedley,6th

•AllieLewis—7:27.69500-yardfreestyle, 5th

•EllyMoore—32.3650-yardbutterflyin the200-yardmedleyrelay,2nd

•JuliaMoran—2:37.90200-yardfreestyle, 6th;7:06.41500-yardfreestyle,3rd

•NatalieMoran—2:52.56200-yardindividualmedley,3rd

•EllaPeterson—1:34.33100-yardbreaststroke,6th

AccordingtoSchaefer,“themostexciting raceofthenight”hadIRjuniorBrynnCrandell squaringoffagainstSeahawks’eight-gradephe-

nomCaitlinPerchiniakinthe500-yard freestyle.

“Thegirlswereswimmingstrokeforstroke, streamlineforstreamline,andevenlookinginto eachother’sgoggleswhenbreathingforthe500 yards,”Schaefersaid.“Everyonewasscreaming forthesetwoasitcamedowntothefinish.The touchlookedsimultaneous.Thecrowdlooked upatthefinishingtimes.WeontheIRsidelinesthrewourhandstoourheads,whilethe SussexAcademyteammembersthrewtheir handstotheair.Perchiniak’stimeread6:02.43 andCrandell’sread6:02.44.

“Butthat’snottheendofthestory.Noticing thathisownstopwatchshowedthegirlscominginearlierthanthat,Seahawks’headcoach TomMortimerreviewedthecomputertiming system’srecordsafterthemeet.Althoughthe first-placeandsecond-placefinisherswerethe same,theirtruetimeswereactually6:00.68for Perchiniak,andforCrandell,6:00.69.That meansbothgirlspushedeachothertoachieve timesthatqualifythemforthestateswim championshiptournamentattheUniversityof DelawareinthethirdweekofFebruary.We learnedaboutitwhileonlyafewofusrodethe busbacktothehighschoolafterthemeet,and youbetterbelievewecelebrated.”

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK! ELMER HERNANDEZ

Sophomore/Unified Basketball

The multi-talented sophomore forward scored a game high 14 points to lead the Indian River High School Unified basketball team to a 29-17 victory at Polytech on Thursday, Jan. 19. Elmer scored six of his points in the first quarter, helping the undefeated Indians (2-0) build an 8-2 lead. Hernandez also scored a team high eight points, leading IR to a 29-25 triumph over visiting Seaford on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Photo by Butch Comegys

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IndianRivergirlsswimmingheadcoachDanaSchaeferreactswthexcitementas sheembracesswimmerHeatherSmythduringameetagainstSussexAcademyon Friday,Jan.20.

ACoach’sStory

McCraydrawsonexperiencetobuildgirls’basketballplayers’confidence

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Nothingwilldampenherspirits. Infact,shecontinuouslyrecites thepositiveachievementswhile teachinghowtoremedythenegativestoherstudent-athletes.

FabreaMcCray,anassistantgirls’ basketballcoach,knowstheteamis youngandinexperienced.

Sheenthusiasticallyemphasizes thateverychampionshipteamonce startedwithastruggle.

Thisyear’sIndianRivergirls’basketballsquadiscomposedof10 freshmen,threesophomoresandone junior.

Andthefirst-yearassistantcoach ispleasedtoseetheirprogress.

Fortunately,witheachouting,she seeslessdoubt,andmoreimprovement.Forexample,oneofthefresh-

menhassignificantlyshortenedthe amountoftimeittakeshertoreceive apassandstepintoajumpshot.

Theteamthatbeganthecampaign0-4haswonthreegames,and isestablishingthefoundationfor moresuccesslaterthiscampaignand forthe2023-2024season.

Allofthatbrightenstheassistant coach’smoodandgivesherincreased hopeforwhatherstudentathletes canachieveonthehardwood.

Andwitheachvictory,shecan feelthesheerjoyofcompetingsuccessfully.

“Thesimplefactthattheydidit, ortheyaccomplishedwhattheytold metheycouldn’tdomakesmefeelso glad,”saidMcCray,whowithTish Dennisareassistantcoachestothe team’sheadmentor,RogerClay. “Everydaythat[our]teamwinsa gameissopositive,becausetheodds arealwaysagainstus.Icelebrate everywinwithmygirls,becausethe smallstepsthattheytakeareactually

FabreaMcCrayisanassistantgirls’ basketballcoachatIR.

SalutetotheIRHSSeniors

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hesometimesmustfightthebattlewithin. Onsomedays,hedoesn’tfeellikegoingto swimpractice.Hedoesn’twanttoputhimself throughhisin-poolpaces.

Onotherdays,hefeelslikestayinghome andavoidingliftingweights.He’drathernot gruntandgroanandsweatashehoiststheunforgivingtonnage.

ButIndianRiverHighSchoolstandout boys’swimmerShaneHallknowsbetter.

Theseniorindividualandrelay-eventcompetitorrealizesthateveryoneofhisopponents throughouttheconferenceandthestateare practicinginthewater,andliftingoutofthe drink.

Itenableshimtowinhisinternalbattle.

Simplystated,itisnotinShaneHall’sDNA tomisspractice.

Within15minutes,the5-foot-11studentathletefortheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ swimteamisenroutetohistrainingsessionin oroutofthepool.

“Thekeytosuccessinswimmingformeis mymentalstateanddiscipline,”Hallsaidrecently.“Thosedays,”whenhedoesn’tfeellike workingout,hesaid,“aretheonesthatIforce myselftogo.Therearesomanytalentedswimmers,buttheydon’thavethedisciplineandconsistency”topracticeeffectively.“Inthesportof swimming,disciplineandconsistencywillbeat talenteverysingletime.”

Hall,whohascommittedtostudyandswim atSalisburyUniversityasanexercisescience major,specializesinmiddle-distanceevents.His mainindividualeventsarethe200-yard freestyle,200individualmedley,100breaststrokeand100-yardbutterfly.Healsoperforms inrelayeventsasapartoftalentedfoursomes.

“OneofthebestattributesthatShane bringstoourprogramishisabilitytoswim everyracewithstrength,”saidIRswimming headcoachColinCrandell.“He’sajack-of-alltradesinthesport.Hehasprovidedmewith versatilityinmylineupandprovidedmewith strengthinallrelayevents.IwishIhadmore likehim.

“Shanehasalwaysbeenatalentedswimmer,”Crandelladded.“Hehasmadethestate championshipmeetsincehewasafreshman”— threetimesinall—“andhasviedfortopthree intheconferenceeachyearthathe’scompeted. Witheachseasonontheteam,I’vewatchedhis confidencegrow,aswellashisleadership.”

Lastyear,attheconferenceswimmeeton Feb.12,Hallplacedthirdinthe200-yard freestyleandwassecondinthe100butterfly event.HealsoswamalegfortheIndians’thirdplace200freestylerelayquartet,withFinnBellistri,AlexArnoldandMaxForrey.Inthe DIAAstatemeetonFeb.22and26,Hallwas 11thinthe200freestyleevent.Healsohelped the200freestylerelayquartet—whichalsoincludedForrey,ArnoldandBellistri—recordan eighth-placefinish.Thatsamefoursomefinished14thinthe400freestylerelay.

Thisseason,throughcompetitiononJan.20,

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver'sShaneHallcompetesinthe500yardfreestyleeventvs.SussexAcademyonFriday,Jan.20,inGeorgetown.

Hallcontinuestobeaconsistentwinnerin helpingtheIndiansbuilda5-1-1record,inthe hopeofwinningtheconferenceSouthernDivisiontitle.Herecentlywonthe100-yardbreast-

strokewithatimeof1:12.82andhelpedtwo relayteamswinandcontributecrucialpointsin ahard-fought85-85tieagainstCaesarRodney onJan.13.

Intheseason-opening109-60victoryover PolytechonDec.6,Hallwonthe200freestyle

BigthirdquarterpropelsIRboys’basketballpastDelmar

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverboys’basketballteamis learninghowtowinthosetough,gut-wrenchingcontests.

Theydiditagain,forthesecondstraight time,witha56-46HenlopenConferencetriumphovervisitingDelmaronTuesday,Jan. 24.

TheGreen&GoldoutscoredtheWildcats,22-11,inthepivotalperiod,turninga2221halftimedeficitintoacommanding43-33 leadafterthreequarters.

“I’mhappytogetthewin,”saidheadcoach DevinMann.“Ididn’tfeellikeweplayedwell throughout,butwedidinstretches.Keyguys gotintofoultrouble,andthat’ssomethingwe havetocleanupthislastquarteroftheseason. Thethirdquarterreallypropelledustothis win.Shotsstartedfalling,andwegotsome stops.”Theteam’s9-4recordoverall“isagood feeling,butwearehungryformore.”

SeniorguardBrendonBradfordscoreda game-high19points,includingfourthreepointers.SeniorguardJamaalJonesadded14 markers,includingtwoconnectionsfrombeyondthearc,asIndianRiversweptthetwogameseasonseriesfromDelmar.

TheIndians,wholed14-8afteronequarter,havewontwoinarowandfiveoftheirlast sixgames,whileimprovingto6-4inconferenceplay.

JuniorEmanuelOrtizledtheWildcats(48overall,3-7inconferenceplay)with12 points.

IndianRiver53, LakeForest48(overtime)

TheIndianswouldnotbedenied.

Inagreattestofcharacter,theteam provedtheyhadthegutstocapturethe glory.

TheGreen&Goldoutscoredvisiting LakeForest,13-8,inovertimetocapturea hard-foughtHenlopenConferenceshow-

downandwin53-48onThursday,Jan.19.

“Thiswasagreatgame—wewerefocusedongettingawin,”saidMann.“The firsttimeweplayedthem(a46-31losson Dec.15),wefeltlikeweletthatgameget awayfromus,withallofthedistractionsthat tookplace.Brendon[Bradford]startedthe gamereallywelloffensively,andJamaalJones camethroughhittingsomebigshotsearly andthenlate.Thetwoofthemputuson

theirbacks,offensively.Defensively,wefelt wedidasolidjobofmakingthemworkfor shots.[LakeForest]showedalotofpatience. Itwasgreattowalkawaywiththiswin.”

Bradford,asenior,hittwothree-pointers enroutetoagame-high26-pointperformance.Hisseniorteammate,Jones,sanksix treysandcontributedanoutstanding18pointeffort.TheIndiansimprovedto8-4 overalland5-4inHenlopenConferenceac-

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IR’sAndrewBurns,right,andLake Forest’sDariusMillerstrikeafootballstylepose,astheyreachfora looseballnearmidcourtonThursday,Jan.19.

tion.

IndianRiverled12-8afteronequarter and25-18athalftime.TheSpartansrallied fora14-7advantageinthethirdperiod,to tiethegame,32-32,beforetheIndiancame backforthe54-48victory.

SophomoreDariusMillerandjunior JacksonStarkeyeachscored17pointsforthe Spartans,whofellto7-4overalland6-3in conferenceplay.

and100breaststroke,breakinganine-year-old recordinthelattereventthatwaspreviously heldbyMerrickKovatch(IRHSClassof 2014).

Achallenging,difficult sporttomaster

Hallreadilyadmitsthatthesportofcompetitiveswimmingcanbechallenginganddifficult tomaster.

“Itisextremelychallengingtosetyourown storyofsuccessinIndianRiverswimming,”said Hall,whowasborninSalisburyandcurrently

residesinSelbyville.“Therehavebeensomany greatswimmersinthepastwhomIlookupto —swimmerslikeWillDoudsandDeclan Burke,whobroketheirownrecords,alsoprovidedamazingleadershipthroughtheiractions.”

Hallhasevolvedintothatlevelofarole modelfortheIRboys’swimsquad.

“Atthemeetsandinpractice,Istrivetohelp outallofmyteammates,”hesaid.“Thissportis allmental,andyouneedtohaveaconfidentattitudetoswimwell.Ihaveseenexamplesofthisa milliontimes.Iremindmyteammatestotrustin themselvesandnotbackdownfromcompetition.”

Hallinsiststhathisleadershipismerelya byproductofwhathasbeeninstilledinhimby hisswimandcross-countrycoach,Crandell.

“Iwouldn’tevenjustcallhimmycoach,but

alsomyboss,friend,familyandhomeroom teacher,”Hallsaidenthusiastically.“Ihave knownColinforalmostmyentirelife.Ourfamiliesgettogetherandhangout.Heismylieutenant”whenHallservesasalifeguardatthe MiddlesexBeachPatrol.“Soheisinalotofaspectsofmylife.

“IgiveallcredittoColinformymentalityin thesportofswimming,”Halladded.“During myfreshmanyearontheIRswimteam,Iwas notconfidentinmyracing,andIlookedatthe seniorslikeWillDoudswhowereconfidentand didn’tunderstand.NowthatI’masenior,Colin haschangedmyattitude.Hehastaughtmeto beconfidentandjusthavefun.Thisattitudehas broughtmajorsuccesstomyswimmingcareer.”

Hallisalsoappreciativeofhisparents’support“forwhatthey’vedoneformeinswimming.

Aftermyjunioryear,IdecidedIwantedtoswim incollege,”saidHall.“ButIneededtotakethe nextstep.Joiningaclubteamwouldhelpme achievethatgoal,”butthatprocessrequires“alot ofcommitmentandtime.Myparentssupported meinswimmingyear’roundandhelpedmestay ontrack.”

Themostexcitingpartoftheswimseasonis fastapproaching,saidHall.

“Themostexcitingaspectofswimmingis thepostseason,”henotedoftheteam,referring totheHenlopenConferenceandDIAAstate meets,tobeheldinFebruary.“Youfinallygetto taper,suitup,performfastandputallofyour trainingtothetest.Somethingabouttouching thatwallandgettingatimeyouneverthought wouldbepossibleisthebestfeelinginthis world.”

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ElmerHernandezdeservestobenicknamed“InstantReplay.”

Forthesecondstraightgame,the sharpshootingIRUnifiedbasketball sophomoreconnectedforagame-high14 pointstokeephisIndians’teamundefeated.

IndianRiver(3-0)defeatedvisiting Milford,29-22,onTuesday,Jan.24. AgainsttheBuccaneers,Hernandezconnectedontwothree-pointshots.Healso scoredfiveoftheGreen&Gold’ssix

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AnothersurpriseonthenightforIRwas freshmanLeilaHernandez,whoalsoqualified forthestatetournamentwithhertimeof:28.28 inthe50freestyle.

“Leilahasanexcellentfeelforthewater,” notedSchaefer.“Sheknowshowtomaximize herstrength,technique,andfocusinherraces.”

Likewise,seniorcaptainBellaScharpcontinuestoimpressthisseasonasshebrokethe minutetimebarriertoswimthe100freein :59.90.Shenowhashersightssetontheteam recordaimingtobeatthattimeof:58.63.

FellowseniorcaptainJordanGonzalezis meretenthsofasecondawayfromqualifying forthestatetournamentinboththe50freeand 100backevents.

fourth-quarterpoints,toclinch thetriumph.

SeniorHaroldToomeyandsophomoreDonaldLingoeachaddedfour pointsforIndianRiver,whichled7-4 afteronequarter,17-12athalftimeand 23-16afterthreestanzas.

JuniorNathanWaydelisledMilford (0-4)witheightpoints.

IndianRiver29,Polytech17

Hernandezalsoscoredagamehigh14pointstoleadtheIndianRiverHigh SchoolUnifiedbasketballsquadtoa29-

“Allofourgirlsareapplyingarenewedfocus ontechniqueincombinationwithstrength trainingbalancedbyyogaandstretching,”added Schaefer.“Thatispartlyoutofnecessity,becausewecan’tbeinapoolonedayaweeknow, sowehavetoputourworkinondryland.

Schaeferhadsomegreatthingstosayabout SussexAcademyswimmers:

•“SussexAcademy’sgirlsareflatoutfantastic.Theyarefierceinthewaterandfriendlyon thedeck.I’mintheuniquepositionofhaving beenaroundthemasasubstituteteacheratSussexAcademy.IthinkhighlyofseniorSanne Elling,whowonthe50freeinthelightning speedof:26.12.SannealsoinfluencedBella Scharp’sbreakthroughtimebywinningthe100 freein:58.27.”

•“SAseniorMeganRainesisoneofmyfavorites,aswellasawonderfulfriendtoallofher SeaColonySharksteammateswhoswimfor

17victoryoverhostPolytechonThursday,Jan.19.

“Thiswasagreatgame,andaspirited game,”saidIRUnifiedbasketball head coachJamaalBivens.RitchieSparksand JohnProctor,withtwopointseach,“had bigshotslateinthegame.”Freshman JosephTaglienti,CalebGalbreath(four points)andsophomoreDonaldLingo,he said,“pulleddownsomekeyrebounds.” AndHernandez,HaroldToomey(seven points)andfreshmanZakiDrummond “willedustovictory.”

Bivensalsocomplimentedfreshman LukeWilliams,seniorKinsleyHalland

IR.Raines,ofOceanView,hassignedtoswim forVirginiaWesleyanUniversitynextyear.In thismeet,sheracedherSharksbuddyElly Moore,placingjustaheadofMooreinboth butterfly(2ndin1:14.65)andbreaststroke(3rd, notimerecorded).”

•“Itisalwaysasmuchofapleasuretosee GracieMaughaninclassatSussexAcademyas itistowatchherdominatethe200freeand100 breaststroke,whichshewoninanunbelievable 2:01.30andanunfathomable1:07.54,respectively.”

•“It’sequallyamazingtoseefreshmanVictoriaEvanswinthe100backin1:05.52and contributetothewinningtheirrelays.”

•“SA’ssophomoreAddisonMcKayisakey pointcontributortoherteambywinningthe 200individualmedleyin2:32.62,andjoining MaughanandRainestohelpsweepthetop pointsinthe100breaststrokebycominginsecond.”

•“TheSussexAcademyswimmershavean award-winningcoachinTomMartiner.Many ofthemarealsoswimmersforclubteamsoutsideofschool,includingtheMakosandSussex FamilyYMCA.Theytrainyear-roundindoublethehours,andtheirdedicationisnothing shortofadmirable.”

•“WeatIRknowwhatwe’regettinginto whenracingSussexAcademy.Andwelookforwardtoiteveryyear.Ourgirlsknowthey’ll meetfriendlycompetitionwhowillpushthem, insomecaseslikeCrandell’s,Scharp’s,andHernandez’sspurthembeyondwhattheythinkis evenpossibleatthispoint.”

Schaefertooktimetonotethattheyhave beenveryfortunatetogetthepooltimethatthe havethisseasonafterlosingtheir“home”pool attheHowardT.EnnisSchool,duetocon-

sophomoreTreyHillwithenteringthe gametocontrolitsflow.

“And,wehadgreatsupportinthe standsandfromourpartnersonthe bench,”saidBivens,whoseteamimprovedto2-0ontheseason.“Thespirit ofUnifiedsportsshonebrightinthis game.”

IndianRiverplayedoutstandingteam defense.TheGreen&Goldled8-2after onequarter,14-6atthehalfand25-9 afterthreeperiods.

FreshmanDominicFearfossscored fivepointstoleadthePanthers,whofell to0-3ontheseason.

struction.

“Remember,IRlosttwodaysinthepool everyweekasoftheendof2022,whentheold HowardT.EnniscampuswiththeDr.Lorraine WrayAquaticCenterpoolwastransferredto DelTech’sOwenCampusinGeorgetown,”she said.“IRswimmingisgratefulthatwecanpracticeonThursdaynightsattheBaysideHealth &AquaticClubinSelbyvilleforafewweeks. WithoutBaysideextendingtheopportunity,in additiontoourpracticetimeatSeaColony,we wouldnothavehadasmanygirlsachievingbest timesinthismeetaswedid.

“TheIndianRiverSwimBoostersareinthe midstofacrucialfundraisingcampaigntoraise moneyforpooltime.Wecannotdowhatwedo inthewaternowwithoutthegeneroussupport ofourcommunity.WestillhavefourweeksbeforetheDelawareStateSwimTournament,and wethriveonthecontributionsbyourswim alumni,ourswimmers’familymembersandall ofourencouragingneighbors.

“ThefastestfemaleIRswimmersinclude lifeguardsonourbeaches,lifeguardsatour pools,andyoungswiminstructors,amongother land-basedpositions.You’llalsoseeourswimmersvolunteeringasmembersoftheLions Clubyouthbranch,theLeoClub.Manyofthe IRswimgirlsserveourneighbors.

“Thoseofourgirlswhocanfitaswimteam intotheirsummerenjoyswimmingfortheSea ColonySharks.Infact,nineofthisyear’s16IR girlsandthreeofthisyear’sIRboysswimfor theSharks.Andthat’swhywewereexcitedto haveSharksHeadCoachJannaEngercheeron IR[andMeganRaines]atthismeet.Welook forwardtoaddingmoreSharkstoourrosterin thefuture.”

biggerthanthevictory.

“WhenIseetheplayerscelebrating,Ifeelliketheydeservethat,” addedMcCray,whoseyounger cousinTaliyahMcCrayisanIndian RiverHighfreshmanwhoplaysfor thegirls’volleyballteam.“Sportsare supposedtobefun,challengingand rewarding!Whentheycelebrate,they arehappy,theyareproud,andthat’s whattheyshouldbe.Sothatpumps meupevenmore,andIwanttocelebratewiththem.”

CoachMcCraywasonceonthe oppositesideofthestudentathlete andmentorpendulum,andreadily usestheknowledgeandskillsshe learnedandbuiltasastandoutathlete.

A2018graduateofIndianRiver High,McCraystartedeverygirls’ soccergameastheteam’sgoalkeeper duringherfour-yearvarsitycareer. Shealsostartedatguardfromher sophomorethroughseniorcampaignsforthegirls’basketballsquad.

Shereliesdeeplyonthoseexperiences,thatknowledge,andthemultitudeofmemoriesaccumulated fromjustafewshortyearsago.

“Beingastudentathletehas helpedmemorethananything,”said McCray,whoisinherfirstyearon thegirls’basketballbench.“IrememberhowIfeltasastudentandwhatI needed.SoItrytogivethatsame energytothestudents.Ithinkwe definitelyhavechangedtheway sportsarenow,andithelpskeepme intheloopandsharemyknowledge ofwhatIhavelearned.

“Beingayoungercoach,Iamable toconnectandmentor,”sheadded“I wanttoimpactbeyondthesportand buildgoodpeoplewhowillentera worldthatneedspositivity!”

McCray’scoachingphilosophyis steepedinthesignificanceoftheimpactthatacoachcanmakeinastudent-athlete’slifeandfuture

experiences.

“Ifagoodcoachcanchangea game,agreatcoachcanchangea life,”insistedMcCray,whothis springbeginsherfourthseasonasan assistantcoachforIRgirls’soccer.“I wanttomakeanimpactonthegirls thatgoeswellbeyondbasketball.The truthis,theycantakeeverythingI teachthemintotheirlivesandalwaysrememberanddrawonthat.”

Thesinglemostusefullessonthat McCraysaysshehaslearnedasa coachisthatchangetakestime.

“Itdoesn’thappenovernight!”enthusedMcCray,whoisatraveling teacherintheIndianRiverSchool District.“MyfavoritelessonthatI teachisthatifIplantaseed,Iwill seeasmallresult.ButifIplanta tree,itwillgrowarootandafoundation.Andthat’swhatI’mherefor— tohelpthisprogramtakerootand grow.”

AftergraduatingfromIndian RiverHighSchool,coachMcCray earnedherdegreeinphysicaleducationatDelawareStateUniversityin Doverin2022.

Hercoachingexperienceincludes workingwiththeFastBreakersbasketballteamattheOceanCity (Md.)RecreationCenter,andinstructingattheRiverSoccerClub travelteam’sgoalkeeperacademy.

Herfavoritemessagethatsheimpartstoherstudentathletesisto readilyacceptconstructivecriticism.

“Itellmyathletesthattheyshould understandthatconstructivecriticismistohelpthemapprove,and nevertotearthemdown,”saidMcCray.“Studentathletesmustknow thatwherevertheygoinlife,thereis alwaysgoingtoberoomforimprovementdespitehowgreatthey thinktheyareatsomething.Iwillalwaystellthemthatbeinguncomfortableisgreat,beingcomfortableis scary!Alwaysbewillingtogrowand stayuncomfortable.”

HeadcoachClayappreciatesMcCray’scontributionstotheteam. “Fabreaisaveryenergeticandgreat

youngcoachwhohelpsbringeven moreyouthfulvitalitytothecoachingteam,”saidClay.“Herabilityto reachthegirlsandhelpthemunderstandthegameonamorepersonal levelhelpsinouryoungteam’sdevelopment.

“CoachMcCrayisago-getter whohasthepassionanddrivetobe thebestat,literally,everythingshe does,”addedClay.“IndianRiveris veryluckytohaveherasaformer districtstudentwhohasbeenhomegrownintoastaffmember.This communityshouldbeextremely proudofCoachMcCray!”

CoachMcCray’srolemodels

McCraysaidthatherfamilyand rolemodelshaveservedhervery well.Eachhashadaprofoundeffect onhercareerasastudentathleteand coach.

“Mygirls’basketballheadcoachat IRwasDonnaPolk,andshewasthe definitionofamazing,”saidMcCray ofthecurrentexecutivedirectorof theDIAA.“Allthroughouthigh school,shewasmyparentawayfrom myfather,andsheopenedherheart andlovedmeandmyteammateslike shebirthedus.Andthatsaidalot abouthercharacter.Quickly,I

learnedthatshelovedusbeyondbasketball,andthatwastheimpactI wanttohaveonmystudents.

“IplayedsoccerforSteveKilby, myfather,andIalwayspraisehim fortheopportunityhegavemetobe apartofhisprogram,”McCraycontinued.“ThentherewasDr.Brittany Hazzard,whoalsoplayedahugerole inmylife.Aftermyhighschoolcareer,shebecamemymentorandwe stayedconnected.Shetaughtmethat everythingwedohastobe‘mind overmatter.’Dr.Hazzardissimply justanamazingrolemodelwhoIadmireandhopetobelikeoneday.”

McCrayalsoidentifiesIndian RiverHighathleticdirectorand headathletictrainerToddFuhrmann asakeyrolemodelinherlife.

Furhmann,shesaid,“isaman whogetslittletonocreditbutworks countlesshourstosupportourschool andstudents.WhenIthinkofwords todescribehim,Ithinkofsomeone whoishardworking,caring,truthful anddetermined.That’shim.Toddis super-dedicatedtoeveryonehe comesincontactwithinanyway, helpseveryonethathecan.Beyond sports,heiscaringandwantsthe bestforeveryonehecomesincontact with.”

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESULTS PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 19, 2023, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Ocean View took the following action:

• V-440 24 Village Green Drive (331.018/134-16.00-1627.00,#101,102,201,202) Granted ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 201 CENTRAL AVENUE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970.

CP 20230127 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

13 Longview Drive

(PIDN: 103.130 / CTM# 134-12.00-311.03)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-441, submitted by the property owners, Shane and Michelle Truitt, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) located at 13 Longview Drive (PIDN: 103.130 / CTM# 134-12.00-311.03). The property owners wish to construct a detached accessory structure (pole building) and are seeking a variance from Article V, §140-28 for all existing and proposed building/structures on the lot to exceed the maximum allowable lot coverage of 35%. The property owners also seek a variance from Article V, §140-32 for the detached accessory structure to exceed the maximum allowable height of 14 feet.

27 Hudson Avenue

(PIDN: 099.270 / CTM# 134-12.00-1533.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-442, submitted by the property owners, Warren D. & Claire D. Greer, requesting a variance from Article I, §116-5-B(1)(a) of the Environmental Protection Chapter of the Town Code, which requires the lowest floor of a residential structure to be elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus 2.0 feet.

The property owners wish to construct an addition to their existing dwelling unit with a lowest floor elevation below the requirement of base flood elevation plus 2.0 feet on property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District), located at 27 Hudson Avenue (PIDN: 099.270 / CTM# 134-12.001533.00).

The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. For more information, please visit www.oceanviewde.gov.

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

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Blackwater Tax Ditch Meeting will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Jack Hickman’s house.

For more information, please call (302)732-9687.

CP 202300127 2T

INVITATION TO BID

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be received by the Town of Selbyville, at the Town Hall, 1 W. Church Street, Selbyville, DE 19975, until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Friday, February 24, 2023. The bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud at Town Hall. Thereafter, the bids will be reviewed and presented to the Mayor & Council at the March 13, 2023, Town Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Bids are being accepted from qualified bidders for a new HVAC system for the entire Town Hall building located at 1 W. Church Street, Selbyville, DE 19975. Each room/office space must have its own thermostat with the choice of temperature and mode. The successful bidder will be required to provide their own electrical and roofing contractors.

Detailed specifications can be obtained by calling Kevin Murray, Maintenance Supervisor, at 302-853-0855.

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids. The Mayor & Council reserve the right to reject the bid of any bidder who is not, in the opinion of the Mayor & Council, a responsible bidder in a position to perform the project. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of bid opening.

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

142 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 034.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-470.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review Application P-342, a Preliminary Land Development Site Plan submitted by George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB), on behalf of the property owner, DRB Group of the Eastern Shore, LLC. The plan proposes the subdivision of a single parcel of land into 104 lots with open space, stormwater management and amenity areas on property zoned R-3 (Townhouse and Multifamily District), located at 142 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 034.000 / CTM: 134-12.00-470.00)

The Town will hold this review on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. For more information, please visit www.oceanviewde.gov.

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

TOWN OF FRANKFORD DELAWARE RFP 2022-10 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP for MAINTENANCE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Public Notice is hereby given that the Town of Frankford, Delaware, seeks to engage the services of a pole building contractor for the construction of a maintenance building and associated improvements. The selected contractor will provide pre-construction services (as required) and will provide any required subcontractors (if needed) throughout the construction process.

Project Description

The overall work consists of the construction of a new maintenance pole building. The pole building, an ~2,880 SF garage maintenance pole building to be located at the existing Hickory and Clayton parking lot across the street from the Town park. The proposed pole building will be located on land currently owned by the Town.

AECOM has been retained as the Town’s Engineering Consultant, will provide the site layout and will provide topographic survey (if needed).

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Town of Frankford or AECOM c/o Erik Hughes (erik.hughes@aecom.com)

12:00 PM EST on December 22, 2022. Responses will be distributed to all submitters in a joint email no later than 4:30 PM on December 29, 2022. AECOM has a proposed site layout and pole building specifications for interested bidders. Please contact AECOM to receive a digital version.

Selection Process:

The Town of Frankford will conform to all local requirements regarding the selection of a contractor. Interested parties must email the Town of Frankford or AECOM to ascertain the required information and the selection procedure to be utilized. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid that does not follow bid requirements and is not legally required to proceed with the project after bidding.

Submission Requirements:

Bids must be delivered by hand or mail to Frankford Town Hall, located at #9 Main Street, P.O. Box 550, Frankford, DE 19945. The Town will accept sealed proposals until 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Bearer assumes the risk of late delivery, and any submissions received after that deadline will be returned unopened. Please provide three (3) hard copies of the proposal. Email submissions are not being accepted for this project.

Submission of sealed proposals shall be mailed directly to the Town of Frankford at:

Frankford Town Hall

Attn. Cheryl Lynch; #9 Main Street PO Box 550

Frankford, DE 19945

Please note on a sealed envelope the following: “Frankford Maintenance Building RFP-010” CP 20230127 1T

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DEEP HOLE TAX DITCH MEETING

Date & Time - Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7 pm. (snow date: Wednesday February 15, 2023), at Ocean View Town Hall Community Center, 32 West Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970.

Join Deep Hole Tax Ditch Landowners to discuss: Election of Officers, Finances, Tax Rates, Maintenance and Condition of the Tax Ditch. To learn more about tax ditches, please visit de.gov/taxditch

CP 20230127 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Nancy Carol Ober, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Nancy Carol Ober who departed this life on December 15, 2022, late of Frankfor, DE were duly granted unto Robin O. Cooley on January 23, 2023 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 August 15, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR:

Robin O. Cooley

85 Black Lantern Lane S. Burlington, VT 05403

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20230120 3T

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

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Karin Lee Gander, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Karin Lee Gander who departed this life on December 18, 2022, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Gary Nargi on January 9, 2023 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 18, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

ADMINISTRATOR:

Gary Nargi

316 York Road

Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

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

CP 20230120 3T

PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF FRANKFORD

Notice is hereby given that on February 6, 2023 at 7:00pm a Public Hearing has been scheduled located 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware, 19945. Meeting to hear from the Public in reference to the following:

• Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include adding a small parcel Tax Map 533-4.00-28.00 to the short- term annexation area.

• Annexation for Bernard P Lynch Trust, Clayton Avenue, Frankford, Delaware, 19945, Tax Map Parcel #433-6.00-1.00, 433-6.00-1.01 and 433-6.10-13.00

• Annexation for Cress/Parsons Farm, Pepper Road, Frankford, Delaware, 19945 Tax Map Parcel # 533-4.00-28.00, 533-4.00-28.01 and 533-1.00-38.00

Interested persons may attend the public hearing or contact Town Hall for information. CP 20230120 2T

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

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

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The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. To get a touchdown or a eld goal

4. To hurl a football down the eld (or what you might ask someone to do with the salt or pepper at dinner)

6. It's the color of every football eld

8. Had a great game and earned the trophy

9. No player wants to be the ____ one to touch the football before it goes out of bounds

11. What a team can call when they need to take a break (or that moment when a mad mom tells you to sit still for awhile) [2 wds]

14. Get ready for the big game: The Super Bowl is played only once each ____

15. What jingles in your pocket that's worth 25 cents or one fourth of a football game (Fun football fact: If you add the word "back," it's a team's key player)

17. Heads or tails?: A _____ gets

The across clues are for kids and the down clues are for grown-ups!

tossed high in the air before kicko to determine which team will get the ball rst

18. White lines on the football eld (and on the referee's uniform)

20. The team doctor sits on the sidelines just in case a player gets _____

21. To go for a eld goal (Maybe it's the reason they call it "football?)

22. Oh, say can you see?: At the beginning of every football game, a singer stands in the center of the eld and sings the national ______

Parents Down

1. It's the sport known as "football" -- almost everywhere except in America (Here, we play it with a black and white ball)

2. Inquisitive pro who gets the post-game scoop from the locker room

3. Take a break: A team's week o during a grueling season

(or word uttered at an airport as a player leaves for an away game)

4. Foul on the eld

5. Number of points that go on the board every time a touchdown is scored

7. Played in Pasadena, it's the spectacular sports event that fans await on New Year's Day: The ____ Bowl

10. The scene of the game

12. Post-fourth quarter bonus play, for short

13. Here's the kicker: If a team can't make a first down, they'd might as well do it

16. Ambush, as the defense tries to do to the passer (or what have to do if you're in a hurry)

17. Receive a 4A (or, if you're a sherman, 1A a sh)

18. Quarterback's unwelcome surprise (or Santa's giant toy tote)

19. Fired up: Coach's kind of locker room talk that can give a team a lift

Kickoff Time

UNDERCONTRACT INONEWEEKEND!

Located in the sought after amenity rich bayfront community of Bay Colony. Open

Concept main home with large guest suite w/ full bath and separate entrance above garage. Offering 4 bed, 3 bath, 3000 sq ft, catherdral ceilings, sky lights, wood ooring, custom paint, replace, huge sunroom overlooking the gardens of the fenced in backyard & 2 car garage. Marina and boat ramp within community. Move-in-Ready. Asking $574,999 (DESU2034390)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

NEWLISTING

Lovely rancher located in Bayview Estates.

This home has been upgraded recently for today’s home buyers. Perfect for the boater! Offering a spacious back yard with your own boat dock. This community offers a boat ramp, Community center, pool, and tennis. Just a short drive to the beaches, restaurants, & shopping.

$475,000 (DESU2033868)

Call Noreen Scalice (c) 302-245-1108 or Paul Scalice (c) 302-604-8715

OPENHOUSE SAT.1/2810-2

31 BRIDGE RD, SOUTH BETHANY

Only private exclusive ocean front community in South BethanyMiddlesex Beach! This 3 BR, 2 full bath home is A GREAT INVESTMENT, or purchase keep and let the home make you money then build your DREAM HOME !! Walking distance of Downtown Bethany Beach .. a fantastic Lot can be enjoyed by ALL!

$1,299,000 (DESU2024064)

Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831 janesellsde@gmail.com

NEWPRICE

SOLDATFULLPRICE

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

NEWPRICE!

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

WHO’SREADY FORABEACHHOUSE?

WORK with an AGENT WHO KNOWS The MARKET!

* Over 38 YEARS of Experience in DE & MD Sales

* Associate Broker: DE & MD

* CRS: Certi ed Residential Specialist

* GRI: Graduate REALTOR Institute

* SRES: Senior Real Estate Specialist

Lifetime Achievement Winner!

Cindy Spieczny (c) 302-228-1450

Email: Fenwickstar@yahoo.com

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

Rarely available 4 BR, 3.5 bath 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

Beautifully decorated, fully furnished, 2 story home on a corner lot in the amenity-rich BAYSIDE Community. Enter the covered front porch into a light- lled great room with a cathedral ceiling and plenty of windows. The large primary owner's suite is just off the kitchen with 2 large closets and a roomy bathroom. There are 3 additional BRs, 2 full baths, and a sitting room/loft area on the second oor. Rental history available. $679,000 (DESU 2028488) Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

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

$2,500,000 (DESU2030714)

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

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