Thepublicisbeinginvitedtoactas paparazzi,andcheerandapplaudfor guestsattendingNighttoShine,aprom forthedevelopmentallydisabledages 14andolder,onFriday,Feb.10,atthe OceanViewChurchofChrist.
CarterSchatzishomefromthe hospital,upbeatandgratefultobe aliveafterbeingtrappedin8feetof wet,heavysandthatfilledahopperat AtlanticConcreteinDagsborolast weekwhilehewasinside,weldingto makearepair.
Anotheremployee,FrankPasswaters,waswithhimonthemorningof Wednesday,Feb.1,anddugwithhis barehands,breakingfingersinthe process,untilSchatz’sheadwasuncoveredandhewasabletobreatheas emergencypersonnelfromthroughout DelawareandintoMarylandrushedto thescene,organizing,planning,strategizingand—aboutsevenhoursafter the10a.m.entrapment—finallyfreeingSchatz,whowasthenairliftedto ChristianaHospital.
“Iamfeelingmuchbetterthanyou wouldthink,”SchatztoldtheCoastal Pointduringatelephoneinterview mid-week.Hewasdischargedfrom
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“Wewantthistobeacommunity event.Anybodyinthecommunitywho wouldliketobepartofit,thesimple thingweneedispaparazzi,peopleto getthereat5:30thateveningandwelcomethemwhentheyarrive.Wewanta bigoldcrowdwelcomingthemasthey arewalkingin,cheeringthemon,taking pictures.Fromthemomenttheywalk
up,wewantthemtofeelthisistheir specialnight.That’stheideaofthe wholeevening,tomakethemfeelas specialastheyare,andmakesureeach andeveryoneofthemenjoysthe evening,”theRev.EthanMagee,church pastor,said.
OceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlinsaidhehasbeenlooking
forwardtoNighttoShine—especially since ithasbeenvirtualforthepast coupleofyears,duetoCOVID-related restrictions,butwillreturnasalive promthisyear.
“It’sjustheartwarming,verycool,” McLaughlinsaidabouttheeventthat SeeSHINEpage4
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Followingtwobriefpublichearings, theFrankfordTownCouncilvotedon Monday,Feb.6,toapprovetwoannexationrequeststhatwillsubstantially
increaseboththephysicalsizeandthe populationofthetown.
Thecouncil’sunanimousapproval oftheannexationoftheparcelsknown astheCress-Parsonsfarmandthe
BernardLynchpropertywilladd263 acrestothetown.Therearecurrently
430acreswithintheboundariesofthe townofFrankford,accordingtoits 2020ComprehensivePlan.
Bowen&Friedel,engineeringfirmfor RobertE.Horsey,whoispoisedto purchasetheland,whichiscurrently undercontractpendingresultsfroma
thehospitalonMondayafternoon.
“I’mstillalittlegroggy,butthat’stobe expected.I’mveryfortunatetobeable tofunctionasIcanandfeelasgoodas Ifeelrightnow.Ihavelungexercises thatIhavetoworkonandwillkeep
doingfora while,butI amstillup andat’em.
“I’mnot sure,fully, whathappened,”he said.“Ijust knowIwas submerged atsome pointand stayedsubmerged.It wasvery sudden.BeforeIknew it,Iwascoveredinsand. Forthemost part,Iwas buriedfrom mychest down.Itwas uncomfortable.Iwasn’t aspanickyas youwouldthink,giventhesituation, butIwasnotdoingwell.Itendto holdmyselfprettycollected.Itryto,at least,andeveryonehassaidIwas prettycalm,butit’sstillrealfoggy.”
Hedoesrememberbeingliftedout ofthehopperandintoanambulance “withaheateronme.”
“Idon’trememberbeingverycold, butIwasindireneedofheat.Iwas
superhypothermic,butIdon’trememberbeingthatcold.Idoremember heatbeingputonme,andthatmade meveryhappy.Ivaguelyremember flyingtothehospital.Theysaidit wouldtake35minutes,butitfeltlike ittook30seconds.Iwastakentothe ER,thentheyputmetosleepright awaysotheycouldworkonme.
“Idon’tknowanyofthepeople whohelpedmeexceptforthepeopleI workwith,”Schatzsaid.“butIamextremelyappreciative,andIknowthere werequitealotofpeoplethereto help.Itwasaslowprocessbecausethe changingpressureofthesandhaddifferenteffectsonmybody.Theyhadto watchhowtheymovedthesandand figureoutthesafestwaytogetme out.”
Hismother,KathySchatz,father, John,andyoungwife,Kacey,hadbeen onthescenesincenoonthatday, watchingfromanearbyofficeandgettingupdates.Theywereabletosee himforafewmomentsintheambulance.
“WhenIwentintotheambulance, hesaid,‘Iloveyou,’”hiswifesaid.“He isawonderfulhusband,sothoughtful. Idon’tthinkIhaveopenedmyown cardoorsinceImethim,”sheadded, recallingmeetingherhusbandinhigh schoolandattendingchurchwiththe youngman,wholikesskateboarding, videogames,cookingandtakingcare ofhisLabradoodlepuppy.Shesaidher husbanddidn’tmindbeinghimself aroundherandisknownforhis thoughtfulness.
“WhenIsawhim,hesaid,‘Hey. What’sup?’”hismotherrecalledof seeinghimafterhewasfreed.
“Isaid,‘Honey,Iloveyousomuch, andI’msogladthatyou’reout.EverythingisgoingtobeOK.’Wealltook turnsseeinghim.Wewereabletokiss him.Itwaswonderfultoseehim,but veryscary.Therewassomeusererror, andsomethinghappenedthatshould
nothavehappenedthatday.Idon’t knowexactlywhat,butweare,right thisminute,focusingonCarter.After wesawhimintheambulance,we drovetoChristiana.Thescansrevealedwhatwasgoingon.Hewas heavilysedatedandintubated.
“He’sdoingmuchbetter.Thereare definitelystillhurdlestoovercome.He isatoughguyandstrong,butthere hasbeenamiracle,”hismothersaid.
“WearemembersoftheChurchof JesusChristofLatter-DaySaints.We havehadthousandsofpeoplefrom acrossthenationprayingforhimand fastingforhim.Thedoctorsand nursesareamazedandcannotunderstandhowheisdoingsowellafter whathappenedtohim,butweunderstand.Godhasperformedallkindsof miraclesthatwererecordedinthe Bible,andhestilldoes,”Schatzsaid.
Schatz’sfatherknowstheownerof theconcretecompany,andwhenhereceivedacallexplainingwhathappened,thefamilyquicklydrovethere, arrivingaroundnoon.TheywerewelcomedbytheownerofKinsleyConstruction,alsoonThorogoodsRoad, takentotheconferenceroomandprovidedwithrefreshmentsasthey watchedemergencypersonnelwork.
“Weweregettingreportsfromhis bossaboutwhatwasgoingon.Frank, whodughimout,wastherewhenit happened,andthereweretwomore co-workers.Frankstayedinthatconfinedspacewithhim,andhesaidhe wasnotleavinguntilCarterleft.He talkedtoCarter.Hekepthimcalm. Hekepthimfrompanickingandkept hisheadinagoodspace.Hekepthim focusedandthatmadeanenormous difference,”Schatz’smothersaid,describingherson,theyoungestoffive siblings,as“anincrediblykindand considerate,hard-workingyoungman wholovestohaveagoodlaughand loveshisfamily.”
Soonaftertheincident,Mrs. Schatz’sclosefriendNicoleTorres postedaboutSchatzonFacebook,and postsweresharedhundredsoftimes. Originally,Torrespostedthatthe youngmanwasnotdoingwelland wasinmulti-systemorganfailurewith lungandkidneydamageandpossible braininjuryfromlackofoxygen.By Saturday,Feb.4,hewasoutofintensivecare,offoxygen,walkinglaps aroundhishospitalunitandeatingentiremeals.
“Miraclesarehappening!”Torres wrote.
Schatz’slastdayofworkforthe weldingcompanywassettobeThursday,Feb.2—thedayaftertheincident—becauseheandhiswife,who currentlylivewithhisparentsinFredericka,aremovingtoFlorida,buthe planstocontinuehiscareerasa welder,hesaid.
Emergencycre wsrespondingtothe Feb.1incidentincludedtheOcean City(Md.)ConfinedRescueTeam, SussexCountyTechRescue,NewCastleCountyTechRescueandDelaware StatePoliceAviationunit,aswellas medics,firefightersandpersonnelfrom Frankford,Millsboro,BethanyBeach, Millville;Roxana,RehobothBeach, GeorgetownandSeafordinDelaware, andSalisbury,BishopvilleandOcean
PinesinMaryland.
FromMountaireFarmsinSelbyville,theyobtainedarescuetube— asafetytoolusedforgrainentrapments.
“Theyarebeneficialinsavinglives, soweareprettyproudofourSussex rescueteamforusingthetubethatwe haddonatedtothemandprovided trainingfor,aswell,”CathyBassett, directorofPublicRelationsatMountaire,saidaftertheincident.
“Thetubeisplacedaroundaperson whoistrapped,givinghimsomething tograb,thenyoupumpoutthecornor grainaroundthatpersonsotheyare abletomoveagain,”shesaid,explainingthetubesweredesignedforusein grainsilos.
“Anytimeanypersonhastogointo asilo,therecouldbeapotentialrisk,” shesaid.
DagsboroVolunteerFireDepartmentAssistantFireChiefJasonMcCabe,whowasonthesceneduringthe entirerescue,saidusingthetubewas anexampleof“thinkingoutsidethe boxandusingadevicenotspecifically madeforthiskindofrescue,”known aslowfrequencybuthighintensity.
“Dagsborofirefighterswerethefirst onesthere.Ourjobwastostartthe processandtostarttoputthepieces ofthepuzzleinplayandbeginmobilizingassetsfromadistanceaway.You don’tmakeitfromNewCastleto Dagsboroinanyquickfashion,sowe
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hadDagsboropersonnelfirstonthe scene.Wemadecontactwiththepersonwhowastrapped,andwerelayed vitalinformationandtalkedtothevictim,”hesaid.
“Theprocesswascomplicated.It’sa verytechnical,veryspecificrescueand notsomethingthathappensoften. Thereweretimeswehadtoreassess whatprocessestouse…thereisno possiblewaytotrainforeveryemergencybutwedotrainandwedohelp ourmembersaswellasalltheneighboringdepartments,”hesaid,adding heis“immenselyproudoftheDagsborofirefighters.”
“Itwasprettyamazing.Acrossthe stateofDelaware,wedidn’thaveone issuewithrefusalresponsefromanyof theagencies.Wedidnothaveonepersonsay—andthesearevolunteers, notcareer,sotheyarenotpaid—that theycouldn’tcome,thattheyhadtogo toworkthatnightortheyhadtoget somesleep.Theyagreedtodrive,regardlessofthedistance.Someofthem wenttoworkthatnightafterhelping withtherescueallday.Theycame rightaway.Theyhadunderstanding employersortheysacrificedpersonal time,”hesaid.
BythetimeSchatzwasoutofthe sandandend-of-daycleanupwas completed,responderswereexhausted.
“Theywere,buttheystayedright there,”McCabesaid.“Theystayed rightthereandfigureditout.”
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numberofreportsandstudiesonthe property.
TheLynchproperty,ownedbynine familymembers,isnotundercontract yet,andthereisnodeveloperinvolved withit.
Crouchsaidthepreliminaryplans fortheCresspropertycallfor535 homes,whichwouldbemoreorless evenlydividedbetweensingle-family homesandtownhomes.Therearecurrentlyabout300homesinsidetown limits.
ThecouncilhadvotedinNovember tomoveforwardwiththetwoannexationrequests—whichcouldpotentiallyresultintheconstructionof900 homes—thatweresenttothecouncil bytheTown’sPlanning&Zoning Commissionfollowingthecommission’sNov.2meeting,withtherecom-
mendationthatthecouncilapprove them.
TheLynchpropertyislocatedjust southofthetownboundary,along MainStreet/PepperRoad,extending almosttoGumRoad.TheCress-ParsonspropertyfrontsonClaytonAvenue,andthepartoftheproperty alongClaytonisalreadyinsidetown limits.
Crouchsaidstateofficialstoldhim lastweekthatthePlanofServices submittedfortheCressannexation hasbeenapproved—thisisareport thatcontainsinformationonwhat services,suchaswaterandsewer,as wellasfireandpoliceprotection— willbeprovidedtotheannexedproperty.
Therewassomediscussionabouta smalltriangularpieceoftheproperty thatisnotshownontheTown’slandusemapasbeingpartoftheCress parcels.AttheFeb.6meeting,the councilvotedtoamendtheCompre-
hensivePlantoincludethesmall piece.Awaiverhadbeengrantedby stateofficialsfortheannexationto moveforward,despitetheglitchinthe map,buttheamendmentwasnecessarytoreceivestateapprovalsforthe annexation,TownCouncilPresident GregWelchsaid.
Crouchsaidthedeveloperwill presenta“conceptplan”totheTownin thecomingmonths.Apreliminary trafficimpactstudyhasbeencompleted,hesaid.Therewillbesomeimprovementsneededatsome intersectionsadjacenttotheproperty, hesaid,andthosewillbepaidforby thedeveloper.
ArtesianWaterCo.willbeprovidingwater,andSussexCountywillprovidewastewaterservicetotheCress project,accordingtoCrouch.
“Thereiscapacityforsewer,thereis capacityforwater,”hesaid.“Allthose thingshavebeenwalkedthroughwith thoseagencies.”
Themainaccesstotheproposed developmentwillbefromPepper Road,withasecondaryaccesson FrankfordSchoolRoad,Crouchsaid. Thetrafficimpactstudy,completed duringthesummerof2022,included atleast18intersections,hesaid.
“Itwasahugetrafficimpactstudy,” hesaid,withtypicaltrafficimpact studies,Crouchsaid,involvingeightto 10intersections.
Commentsandquestionsfromthe audiencewerefewonFeb.6,andthey focusedontrafficandpublicsafety concerns.
TownTreasurerJohnWrightsaid heandWelchhadmetwiththedeveloperregardingconcernsfromthedeveloperabouttheacreagefeeassessed bytheTownfortheannexation. Wrightsaidapaymentschedulehad beenagreeduponfortheapproximately$75,000fee,andthefullcoun-
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policeofficerssupport.Officersattend, dancingandinteractingwiththe guests.
“Theywillpullupincars,vans, limos,andthereisaredcarpet.Theyget outofthecarandthereareawhole bunchofpeoplethere,retiredpoliceofficersfromtheFraternalOrderofPolice
Lodge16.Peopleareclappingandpicturesarepopping.Reallyaverynice event,”McLaughlinsaid.
“It’smyfavoritethingI’veeverdone inmyministry,”Mageesaid.
Theprom,freeforallguests,will begin at6p.m.andfeaturedinnerand dancing,plusdinnerfortheguests’parentsinadifferentpartofthechurch. Pre-registrationisrequiredandcanbe doneuntilthedayoftheevent.Prom guestsarelimitedto100.Formorein-
formation,emailoffice@ccovde.orgor call(302)539-7468.
Limousinesareavailabletotransport gueststothechurch,withthecarand driversalldonatedbyacommunity whosesupport“hasbeenoverwhelming,”Mageesaid.
TheinspirationofChristianfootball playerTimTebow,NighttoShineis proclaimedonhiswebsiteat www.timtebowfoundation.orgasan “unforgettablepromnightexperience,
centeredonGod’sloveforpeoplewith specialneeds.”
“Thispromisthemostfunthing, themostspecialthing.Anybodywho’s watching,itmakesalastingimpression. Wegetparticipantsfromthroughout thecommunity,fromallovertheplace. Theyloveit.Theparentsreallyappreciateit.It’sarealblessingtothem,” Mageesaid.
“Thisgroupissoeasytolove.It’s fun,impactful,areallyspecialthing.”
TheUniversityofDelawareJoseph R.BidenJr.SchoolofPublicPolicy andAdministration’sInstitutefor PublicAdministration(IPA)isofferinggrant-writingassistancetomunicipalitiesinterestedinseeking BipartisanInfrastructureActfunding orotherstateorfederalgovernment support.SouthBethanyistapping intotheresourceforcoastal-resiliency planningfundsandpotentialinfrastructuredollarstocombatsea-level rise.
“Writingagrantmeansyouneed supporttogetthroughthehurdles,” saidTroyMix,associatedirectorof theIPA,ataneconomicdevelopment luncheonheldinGeorgetownonFeb. 1.Alsoattendingwere40regional leaders,includingSussexCounty CouncilmanJohnRieley,membersof theSmallBusinessAdministration andexecutivesfromDelmarvaPower.
“Youneedagrant-writeranda cheerleader,”saidMix.“Havingacontractorandachampionhelpselevate yourproposalandgetsyourideaconsidered.”
“Howcanwespeedtheprocess?” askedMix.“IwouldreallyliketheIn-
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stituteforPublicAdministrationto haveacampusinSussexCounty.Let’s hireonepersonwhohasahomehere. Considerthatanopeninvitationto helpgrowourstafftosupportyour economicdevelopment.”
TheIPA’sfocusisonthe“material needstohelpprovideforourfamilies, whichisreallyourfirstmetric,”said Mix.“Infrastructurefundingfor SouthBethanyisgoingtobemissioncriticalforthem.Wewillhavetwoof ourthreeGAPmanagerstohelpthe mayorandthetownmanager,andwe aremovingintothesecommunitiesto showthemhowtheycanbemoreeffectiveinsecuringtheneededgrants.”
TheGrantAssistanceProgram (GAP)isastate-fundedinitiativethat providesfreetechnicalgrantassistancetolocalgovernmentsforinfrastructureinitiativesandother competitiveandformulagrantopportunities.HousedwithintheUD
JosephR.BidenJr.SchoolofPublic PolicyandAdministration’sInstitute forPublicAdministration(IPA),the programlaunchedinAugust2022and isnowfully-staffed,withthreegrant specialiststosupporttheneedsof Delaware’scommunities.TheGAP programisfundedbyabondissue,for fiveyears,andhashiredthreestaff.
“Formostofourcommunities,it’s toomuchofatechnicallifttocompletethegrant-writing,”notedMix.
“Wewilldotheworkandhavealready connectedwith30communitiesinthe
propertyfollowed.Sincetheproperty hasyettobesoldtoadeveloper,there arenoplansavailableforthethree parcelsinvolvedintheLynchannexation.Wrightsaidtheparcelswould needtobechangedfromresidentialto residentialplannedcommunityforany
state.Wewillseetheneedlemoveon federalandstatefundinginDelaware. Wecanhelpyouwithcapacityand willmoveatyourpacetomeetthe federalgrantdeadlines.”
Whiletheprogramworkswithall localgovernmentsinDelaware,outreachandsupportareespeciallyfocusedonlocalgovernmentsthat typicallylacktheresourcesandcapacitytocompeteforlarge-scaleinfrastructurefundingopportunities, includingruralorunder-servedcommunities.
Forexample,GAPiscurrently workingwiththeTownsofMilford andSlaughterBeachtosecuregrant fundingforapedestrianmulti-use pathwayalongRoute36.
Additionally,theUDprogramis supportingtheTownsofSouth BethanyandBowersBeachintheir effortstoobtainfundingforresiliency projectsdesignedtooffsetimpactsof climatechange.GAPprovidesawide arrayoftechnicalassistanceandsupportservices.
MixaddedthatUDisassisting TailbangersinMillsboro,asaprivate company,withexpansionplansand featuredtheirownersonapodcasthe hostscalled“FirstStateInsights.” LisaSt.Claireisafounderofthe dog-treatcompanyandwasagueston theshow.
“Wewanttotellthestoriesof foundersandentrepreneursintheregionandnowhave85episodes
developmentprojecttomoveforward.
“Thatpropertyremainskindofa furtherstepaway”fromanydevelopmentplans,Wrightsaid.
TheLynchpropertyisdividedby railroadtracks,witha“verysmallportion”touchingRoute113,Wrightsaid.
recorded,”notedMix.
UD’sInstituteofPublicAffairsjust celebratedits50thanniversaryworkinginDelawareandnowisexpanding itsservicestolocaltowns.
“WewanttomakeeconomicprosperityinDelawareafocusandenvisionitforthenext50years.”
Twoofthegrantwriterswhowill mostlikelyworkwithSouthBethany locallyareLoriSpagnoloandChase Barnes,whoMixsaidalsoplaysalead roleintheSouthBethanywork. MayorTimSaxtonhasproposeda kick-offmeetingwiththeUDgrant writersandadministratorslaterthis month.
TheparticipantsintheUDmeetinginGeorgetownalsodiscussedpreviousworkproductsoftheIPA, including:theSussexCountyEconomicDevelopmentActionPlan,the economicimpactoftheFreeman Stageandhowthenow-renamed FreemanArtsPavilionmightdrive additionalbusinessesandfamiliesto liveandworkintheregion.TheIPA helpedproducea“BroadbandPlanfor DelawareandaDelawareFinancial Technology(FinTech)Future,”lookingatwhattheworkforcecouldsupportandtrainingopportunitiesfor high-techjobs.
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Byunanimousvote,theSelbyville TownCouncilatitsMonday,Feb.6, meeting,granted$1,000totheSelbyvilleCommunityClubtohelppay forexpenses,andforprizemoney,for theannualyouthartshow.
Worksbystudentsfromkindergartenthroughhighschoolwhoattend SelbyvilleschoolsorarehomeschooledwillbeondisplayattheSelbyvillePublicLibraryduringthe monthofMarch,andprizeswillbe awardedduringaceremonyonSaturday,March25,atthelibrary.
“Wehavedonatedeveryyear,” CouncilmanClarence“Bud”Tingle said.
“Someofthesepicturesareexcep-
tional.Iamshockedathowwellthese studentscandrawandpaint,”CouncilmanRichardDuncansaid.
CouncilwomanCarolCarymade themotiontosettheamountat $1,000.
Alsoduringthemeeting,Mayor CliftonMurraypresentedaproclamationtoDianeSchmidtoftheCommunityClub,designatingMarchasKids’ ArtMonthinthetown.
Thecouncilagreednottochangethe Town’staxrate,buttokeepitat$1.85 per$100ofassessedvalue.
“It’sbeen$1.85eversinceI’vebeen here,andImakeamotionitstaysthe same,”Tinglesaid.
Thecouncilagreedtohavethe Statesprayformosquitoesthissummer.
“TheStatesprays,andweallow themto,”Murraysaid,offeringasimpleexplanationoftheagendaitem.
“Aplanefliesoverseveraltimes duringthesummer.TheTownhas beendoingitaslongasI’vebeenhere. Justdon’tlookupwhentheplanegoes by,”Duncanjoked.
ZachEvans,whohandlespublicrelationsforMountaireFarms,announced atthecouncilmeetingthisweekthat EasterforThousandswillbeon Wednesday,April5.
Boxesoffood,eachincludingafresh chickenandcansofvegetables,willbe packedintoboxestofeedthoseinneed, asisdoneatThanksgivingandChristmas.Evanssaidthepublicisbeinginvited tohelpandthatdetailswillbeon theMountairewebsitewithinthenext coupleweeks.
“It’sagreatprogram.Itreallyis,” Murraysaid,noddingandsmilingat Evans.
Duncan,duringhismonthlywater report,toldthecouncilthat3.9million gallonsofwaterwereproducedinJanuaryandthattheTowncontinuestobe incompliancewithstateregulations.
TheTowniscontinuingitsprojectto buildanewwatertower,andtownofficialsareworkingwithsoilconservation and forestryofficials.
“Wehavetoextractsometrees,” Duncansaid.
Healsoreportedthefederalgovernmentisgrantingmillionsofdollarsto replacewaterlinesthatmightcontain lead.Selbyvillewillapplyforagrantfor aprojecttoreplacewaterlinesinlocal homes.
AnIndianRiverHighSchoolstudentisinterninginthetown’swaterdepartment.
“Lethimgetexperience.Ifhelikes it,wemightbeabletohirehim.It’sa workforcedevelopmentpathwayprogram.It’simportanttogetkidsinterestedinwhatwedo,”hesaid.
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Duncan,whilepresentinghis
monthlyPublicWorksreport,toldthe councilanew,six-bayPublicWorks buildingisunderconstructionatthe siteoftheformertownhallonChurch Street.Therewillbespaceforstorage andaplacewhereequipmentcanbe workedonindoors,outoftheelements.
“It’shardtoworkonsnow-removal equipmentwhenyou’reoutinthesnow. Alltheequipmentwillbeinside.It’s beenalongtimecoming.Therewillbe atourwhenit’salldone,”hesaid.
NewpickleballcourtsatSelbyville Parkarefinished,andblacktop,fencing andlightingwillbecompletedatthe park,Duncantoldthecouncilwhenhe presentedhismonthlyRecreationreport.
“Weencourageeverybodytousethe park.Wewillbeputtinginplayground equipmentandplanningforanew pavilion,soyoucanplaypickleballand sitthereforawhileandrelax.Wewill putuppropersignage.Wealsohavea softballfield,andweareworkingwith Mountaireonrenderingstoseewhat the parkwilllooklikeinthefuture,”he said.
Thecouncilunanimouslyapproveda requesttoamendthezoningordinance forpropertyownedbytheLongfamily, fromG-C,generalcommercial,toR-4, residentialwitharesidentplannedcommunity(RPC)overlay,nearGene’s AutoSalesat37050DuPontBoulevard.
Duringthemeeting,therewasa publichearingonthematter,witha representativeforthedevelopersaying plansforacommercialdevelopmentwill comelaterandthatcurrently,thedeveloperisinterestedinbuilding98homes, pricedinthelow$300,000s,withmost ofthemon75-foot-by-125-footlots andabout25percentofthemon60footlots.
Hesaidthepropertydoesn’tfront Route113atall,thattherearealmost noback-to-backlotsandthatmostof thehomesareplannedtobeonalake ontheproperty.
Duringthepublichearing,aman askedaboutthetimeframeforconstruction,andtherepresentativesaidthe homeswillbebuiltduringthenext18 to24months.
Awomenaskedifatrafficstudyhad beendoneatCemeteryandCypress roads,andtherepresentativesaidseveral havebeendoneandthatthecontractor will“dowhateverDelDOTwants.”
“DelDOTwillreviewourplansand dotrafficstudiesandmakerequirements,”hesaid,addingtheresidential
community’sentrancewillbeoffCypressRoad.
Awomanaskedifthespeedlimit willbeloweredinthatarea,andhesaid thatwillbeuptotheState.
W hensomeoneelseaskedwhether thecommunitywillbefenced-in,DuncansaidthedevelopmentisinthepreliminarystageandafterthePlanning& ZoningCommissionreviewstherequest,theTowncanmakerecommendationsandaskforbuffers.
“P&Zwilltakearealhardlookatit andseethatitmeetsrequirements.This isthefirsttimewearefocusingonthe westside,”Duncansaid.
Alsoapprovedwasarequestto amendthezoningordinanceandrezone propertyownedbyCoyInvestments, fromR-2,residential,toGC,general commercial.
JoelSullivanofCoyInvestmentstold thecouncilhisfatherstartedthecompany,alandscapingbusiness,andnow thereisadesiretoexpandandopena retailgardencenternearBlueberry FarmRoad.Hesaiditwon’tnegatively affectthearea.Hesaidtherearetwo parcels,of8acresand6acres.
Duringthepublichearingonthe matter,awomansaidBlueberryFarm Roadcutsbetweenthetwoparcelsand askedaboutlargedeliverytrucksand vehiclestravelinginthearea,butSulli-
vansaidhiscompanypicksupdirt, gravelandotheritemsneededonthe waytolocationswhereworkwillbe doneanddoesn’treceivelargedeliveries. Hesaidthegardencenterwouldn’tbe builtforanotherfivetosevenyears.
Askedaboutlighting,hesaidthefacilitywillbelit.
Amanaskedhowtheownersplanto keepthearealookinglikeaneighborhood,andSullivansaidiftheygetthe rightzoningapproved,theywill“besure toinvestinthepropertyandlandscape it.”
Themansaidthefrontofbusinesses alwayslooknice,butthebackandsides aren’talwaysattractiveandthatcould affectpropertyvaluesofhomesinthe area.CouncilmanRichardDuncansaid thetowncanmaderecommendations afterthePlanning&ZoningCommissionreviewstherequest.
“Ithinkthiswouldbeagoodusefor thatproperty,”Tinglesaid,andthe councilunanimouslyapprovedtherequest.
PoliceChiefBrianWilson,duringa briefreporttothecouncil,saidofficers respondedto433callsduringJanuary andissued115traffictickets.
Hesaidoneofficerisstillouton medicalleave.
OceanViewMayorJohnReddingtonisrunningforasecond,three-year term,havingfiledonFriday,Feb.3,for theApril8election.Hewastheonly candidatetohavefiledasofmid-week.
Thisyear,residentswillelectamayor andonecouncilmember,representing District3.CouncilmanTomMalyis currentlyinthatseatbutcannotrun againbecausehehascompletedtwo, three-yearterms,thelimitsetbytown charter.
Reddingtonsaidhistermasmayor wasn’tdifficultbecauseoftheexpertise oftownemployeeswhohaveguided andsupportedhim.
“It’sbeenenjoyable.Otherwise,I wouldn’tbedoingitagain,”saidthe75year-oldBostonnative,aretiredforeign serviceofficerwhomovedtoOcean
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Viewin2012andwho,beforebeing electedmayor,playedSantaClausat townevents,volunteeredatthepolice departmentandservedontheBoardof Adjustment.
“Asmayor,I’vehadtolearn.Ispenta lot oftimelisteningtopeople,”hesaid. “It’sbeenasuccessfulterm.We’vedone alottoenhancethereputationofthe town,andwehaveanumberof[properties]thatarenowinquiringaboutannexation.Thatneverhappenedbefore.
“Wehavegreatpeopleworkingin thistown—thepolicechiefandtown managerandfinancedirectorandpublic worksdirector—theyareallexcellent, highlyqualified,goodpeopletowork with,andtheyhavethebestinterestof the towninwhattheydo,”headded.“It hasbeeneasytobemayorwhenyou haveastafflikethat,andtheconstituents—Ihavenothadoneadverse commentfromanyone.”
tabled.
Tinglemovedtotableituntilthe nextcouncilisswornin,andthe councilagreed.The2023councilelectionwillbeonSaturday,March4. Seatsavailableforreelectionarenow heldbyMayorCliftonMurray,CouncilmenFrankSmithandTingle. Threepeoplehavefiledforthose
Hesaidheisproudofthecouncil’s accomplishments,includingpurchasing propertynearMuddyNeckRoadto buildapark,enhancingJohnWestPark andhostingseveralwell-attendedevents includingCops&Goblins,Moviesin thePark,ConcertsinthePark,the Christmastree-lightingceremonyand portionsoftheFire&IceFestival.He praisedPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlinforleadingaforcethathas ledtoOceanViewbeingnamedthe safesttowninthestateforthepast threeyearsandforearningthegold standardawardedbyLexipol,alsofor threeconsecutiveyears.
“ComingthroughCOVIDwasa hardtimeforeverybody.Weallowed peopletoworkfromhomeforawhile. Fortunatelywehaveeverybodybackin theoffice.Wegotcompensatedfrom thefederalgovernmentforexpenseswe hadrelatedtoCOVID,andIknowalot
seats,buttheTownwon’trelease namesofcandidatesuntilafterthe BoardofElectionmembersverify theyarequalified.TheBoardofElectionisscheduledtomeetonMonday, Feb.13.
Noneoftheincumbentscouldbe reachedforcommentaboutwhether theyareseekingreelection.
of peoplethatworkintowncontracted it,buteveryonehascomethrough healthy.Itwasatoughtime,”Reddingtonsaid.
Malysaidthatwhilehewasinoffice, hisgoal—aswellasthegoalofthe mayorandallcouncilmembers—was to“makeOceanViewabetterplaceto live.”
“Andwehavedonethat.There weren’tanypersonalagendas.Wedid whateverwasgoodforthetown.When wehadthebigtaxincreasearound 2017,togetataxbasetosupportthe townbudgetandhaveenoughinpropertytax,coupledwithtransfertaxwith existinghomes,sowewouldn’tbein trouble.Itwasn’tverypopular…but nowwearedoingprojectsbacktoback andreallytryingtomoveforwardfast. Aprojectdonethisyearwillbecheaper SeeREDDINGTONpage10
Theothercouncilmembers,elected totwo-yeartermsinMarch2022and upforreelectionnextyear,are RichardDuncanandCarolCary.
InNovember,thecouncilamended thetownchartertocreateelection districts,achangefromthelongtime policyofallcouncilmembersbeing electedat-large,butthosedistricts haven’tyetbeenestablished,sothis electionwillbeat-large.
Councilmembersarenotlimited toanumberofconsecutivetermsthey mayserve.Theyarepaidabout$200 eachyear.
TheSelbyvilleTownCouncilwill meetonMonday,March13,insteadof onthefirstMondayofthemonthas usual,duetotheannualelection.
TownManagerStaceyLongexplainedthedatewaschanged,by unanimousvoteofthecouncil,because theremustbeatleastsevendaysbetweentheelectionandthenextcouncilmeeting.
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TheBethanyBeachLandownersAssociation(BBLA)hostedaneducational programpresentedbytheDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays(CIB)outreachteamlastweekattheSouth CoastalLibrary.Nearly40peopleattendedthesessiononmarinedebris. SpeakersincludedLisaSwangerfrom theCIB,KathleenBerginfrom DNRECandUniversityofDelaware (UD)studentsworkingonrecyclingmicroplasticsintheocean.
Bethanylandownersandlocalresidentsattendingthemeetingexpressed shockatlearningofthekindsofdebris DNRECisregularlyretrievingfrom localwaterways,includingsunkenboats andevenfourvehicles,aportabletoilet fromaconstructionsiteandlargedocks thatsimplyfloataway.Sure,thereare alsoswimmingcaps,flippers,scubaand surfergear,andsunglassesgalore.The singlelargestcontributortobeachtrash is cigarettebutts.
SwangernotedthattheCIBisone of28estuariesintheNationalEstuaries Program(NEP)andisdedicatedtothe wiseuseofthebaysandtheentirewatershed.
“Ourfocusisonscience-based restorationandadvocacywork,”she said.“Ourentirewatershedcoversover 320squaremiles,andthewaterflows intothese32milesofourthreeInland Bays.”
TheCIBoutreachdirectorsaidthe InlandBaysformadiversehabitatwith morethan112differenttypesoffinfish and migratorybirds,includingosprey, andprovidesabufferfornestingand breedingspecies.
“Theshallowandprotectedwaterwaysareagreatplacetoraisethe young,”shesaid.“Theestuariesarean amazingfiltrationsystem,andeverythingwedohere,includingdebris,will threatenorimpacttheInlandBays.”
KathleenBergin,whoisaDNREC environmentalscientistworkinginthe divisionofwaterstewardship,isresponsibleforremovingthelargerdebrisand water waystrashthatimpactbothocean andback-baywaters.Shenotedthat thereislargeasphaltwasteonthenorth beachandjettyattheIndianRiverInlet thathasbeenwashedupfromprior roadwayworkinDelawareSeashore
StatePark.
“Marinedebrisalsoentersthesewaterwaysthroughrecreationalfishing,” saidBergin.
HerDNRECprogramisfocusedon largerdebrisremoval.
“Ghostcrabpotsscourthebottomof ourInlandBaysandcontinuetotrap fishspecies,”shesaid,pointingtoaterrapinfinthatwascaughtinanoldcrab pot.“Weareretrievingabandonedvessels,derelictfishinggearandderelict structuresthatarewashedintothe waterorlefttofloataway.”
BerginsaidtheDNRECteamhad removedfourdifferentvehiclesfromthe oceanandbayslastyear.
Howmuchtrasharetheytalking? Lastyear,DNRECandcitizenteams removed6,250poundsoftrashfrom DelawarewatersduringCoastalCleanUpDayatmorethan45different clean-up sites.Anadditional106 poundsofmarinedebriswaspickedup onAdoptaBeachDay,inoneday.
“Cigarettebuttsonourbeachesare theNo.1offender,”saidBergin,commentinghowsomethingsolightweight couldamounttohundredsofpoundsof garbageandwaste.
TheDNRECenvironmentalscientistaddedthattheirworkhelpsalleviate navigationalhazardswhendocksor
ghostgear,andevenboats,arebrought backtotheshoreandremoved.Boats maybeconsideredabandonedifleftin open watersforseveraldaysunattended. Berginnotedthattheplasticbagban passedbythestatelegislaturein2019 “hasreallyhelpedreducemarinedebris.”
BBLAhasadvocatedforDelaware tobeanon-federalpartneronabackbaystudytoidentifyandevaluatesolutionstothenuisanceor“sunny-day” floodingthathasplaguedareabeach communitiesformanyyears,according toitsmostrecentnewsletter.
BBLA’sletterstoGov.JohnCarney havebeenpostedonthestatewebsite andstrategicmeetingswithfederal, stateandlocalofficialshavetakenplace overthepast18months.BBLAleadershipalsoannouncedtoitsmembersthat acost-sharingagreementwassignedon Nov.29,2022,bytheU.S.ArmyCorps ofEngineersandDNREC.TheagreementformallykicksofftheDelaware InlandBays&DelawareBayCoast CoastalStormRiskManagement Study.
AcelebrationofBlackHistory MonthinFrankfordpromisestobean eveningofmusicandculturethatthe entirecommunitycanenjoy.
“AnEveningCelebratingBlackHistory”willbeheldThursday,Feb.16,at 5:30p.m.attheFrankfordVolunteer FireCompanyfirehall.Theevent, whichorganizerssaidwillincludeabout anhourofmusicandotherhistorical andculturalprograming,isafirst-time collaborationbetweentheFrankford
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thankickingitdowntheroadtonext year.
“Whenweselectedanewtown managerandnewdirectorofPlanning &Zoning,wecouldn’thaveaskedfor betterpeople.Wearegrowingbyleaps andbounds.Cops&Goblinswas packed.Iwenttothatfirstoneandit wasn’tascrowded,butnowit’spacked. Alltheotherthings—Moviesinthe Park,ConcertsinthePark,ArborDay, thenewbocceballcourtsatJohnWest Park,Christmas—alotofthisisthe Townmovingforward,”Malysaid.
PublicLibrary,theIndianRiverHigh SchoolMusicDepartmentandthe LowerSussexCountyNAACP.
Duringtheprogram,membersofthe Tri-Mmusichonorsocietywillbeperformingarangeofmusicrepresenting Blackhistoryandculture,accordingto IndianRiverChoirDirectorLaura Carey.
Careysaidthemusicstudents“have beenworkingoutsideofclasstime”to preparefortheprogram,whichwillincludemusicalpiecesrangingfrom Africanfolksongstojazz.Thevocal andinstrumentalmusicstudentshave
“It’sagreatplacetolive.WhenIfirst movedhere,peoplewouldaskme, ‘Wheredoyoulive?’andIwouldsay, ‘OceanView,’andtheywouldsay,‘Eh,’ becausewewereinCoastalPointand theotherpapersaroundbecauseofthat taxincrease,andweweregettingnegativepublicity.Allthethingsatthattime goingon,onthetowncouncilandin themayor’soffice,itwasn’trunningvery well.
“Iamnotapolitician.Mybackgroundisinlawenforcementandpublic safety,butIwasapproachedbypeople in thecommunitytoconsiderrunning foranopenseatafterthedeathofa councilman.…IdecidedtorunandI
been“workingonpiecesthatcelebrate Blackhistory,butalsoBlackculture,” Careysaid.
ShesaidtheprogramreflectsthediversityofmusicthatsheandBandDirectorDeAnnaZecchinworkto includeinthecurriculumatIndian River.
“Westrivetoincludeeverything fromBachtomodernmusic,”shesaid.
“Thekidsareexcitedaboutit,”Carey said.“It’sfunmusic,it’sgoingtobea goodtime.”
About30IndianRiverstudentswill be performingintheprogram,accord-
hititoffwithWaltCurran,”hesaidof theformermayor.“Heshowedmethe ropes.Hadalotoffaithinme,andthe nextyearIwashismayorpro-temfor sixyears.
“Ijustloveithere,andIhopewith thenewcouncilandnewmayor,they havesameattitudes.Thistownisnot crawling.Wearejumpingwithleaps andbounds.Thecommunityoutreach projectsaresoimportant,andourpolicedepartment,theyarethemainreasonwearethesafesttown.Icame fromapolicedepartment,andwhat ChiefMcLaughlindoesisamazing. It’snotlikeasmall-townpolicedepartment.It’salmostlikeamajorpo-
ingtoCarey.Shesaidthreeofthe piecesintheprogramare“piecesthatI pulledfrommylibrary,”withwhichthe studentsarealreadyfamiliar.
SandraMeyer,adultprogramming directorfortheFrankfordPublicLibrary,saidsheisexcitedaboutthecollaborationbetweentheschool,the libraryandtheLowerSussexNAACP. Itisthesecondtimeinthepastyear thatthelibraryhasspotlightedamusic groupfromanareaschool—agroupof SouthernDelawareSchooloftheArts
licedepartment,becausethedepartmentisinvolvedindifferentaspects,” Malysaid.
Candidates formayormustfileby Feb.28,andcandidatesforcouncilmust filebyMarch13.Themayorispaid $605semi-annually,andcouncilmembersreceive$453,alsosemi-annually. Those electedwillbesworninonApril 25.
OthercouncilmembersareDon Walsh,representingDistrict4,whose termexpiresin2024;ColleenTwardzik, representingDistrict2,whotermexpiresin2025;andStephenCobb,representingDistrict1,whosetermalso expiresin2025.
Association’sCulturalCommunityCenterwithfederalfundingthatwillhelp renovateandexpandthecurrenteducationalandculturalprogramsthatwill havealastingimpactongenerationsof peopleinMillsboroandbeyond.”
“I’mgratefultoformerchief [Natosha]CarmineandnewChief Johnsonforleadingthechargeonthis powerfulprojectthatnotonlytiesthe localcommunitytoitsrichhistoryand culture,butwillprovidehealthcareservices,afoodpantry,childcare,workforce developmentandsomuchmoretofamilies inDelaware,”hesaid.
Thereareabout15,000membersof theNanticokecommunityintheMillsboroarea,Johnsonssaid.
InJuly2021,Carminetoldthe CoastalPointthatneitherthemuseum —theonlyNativeAmericanmuseum inDelaware—northecenterwouldbe razedandrebuiltduringrenovations andupgrades.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
U.S.Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.)was inMillsborolastweektomeetnewly electedNanticokeChiefAveryJohnson, tourtheNanticokeIndianMuseumand IndianCenter,andhearaboutplansto upgradebothbuildings.
CarpermetwithJohnsononFriday, Feb.3,andJohnsontoldhimafood bankwillopenaspartoftheupgrades.
“WewillworkwiththeDelaware FoodBank.Withthechallengesin today’seconomy,wearetryingtodo everythingwecantohelpourpeople andthecommunityasawhole.Itwill beopentoourNanticokeIndiancommunity,andwewillseehowwecan supporttheentirecommunityandfigureoutthelogisticsofeverythingonce itscompleted,”hesaid.Itisexpectedto
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studentsperformedinFrankfordTown Parkduringthekickoffeventfortheli-
openinaboutoneyear,Johnsonlater toldtheCoastalPoint.
“Wehopetostartinthenextfour months,butwithdelayswithconstructionandtheeconomyhaschangedalot overthepasttwoandahalf,threeyears since wecameupwiththisplan.Once thatstarts,wehavetogetouremployees outofthatbuildingintoatemporary placeandwehavetomakesurewehave everything,allthefundinginplacefor theprojecttostart,”hesaid.
About$3millioninfundingiscoming fromthefederalandstategovernments, plusgrantsfromlocalorganizations.
“Ididalotofwork,madealotof presentationstoorganizations,went backtothedrawingboard.Theaddition totheIndianCenter,overall,weare adding2,800squarefeet,andthebuildingis22,000squarefeet.Itwillbeon thecurrent1-acreproperty.Inthemu-
brary’ssummerreadingprogramlast year.
“Thisisagreatopportunityforthe kidstoshowofftheirskills,andforthe communitytohearsomegreatmusic,” Meyersaid.“It’sacelebrationofawon-
seum,wewanttomakeitmorelikea virtualrealitytype,where,whenkids comein,theycanalmostbeimmersed intothattime,thatplace,withimmersivepresentations,immersiveexhibits, sotheycanalmostfeelliketheyarea partofthattime.Theadditionwilldoublethesizeofthemuseum,”hesaid.
Alsoplannedareawelcomecenter, theaterarea,giftshopandconcession stand.
“There’sabigpopulation,alotof newresidents,movinginaroundthe museumandthecenter—notjustpeoplevisitingthebeach,butpeoplewho likethearts,thosetypesofthings—so wewanttobringthemtoourcultural centerandtoourmuseumtoexperience ourwayoflife,”hesaid.
Duringhisvisit,Carperposedfor photographs,shookhandsandsaidheis “proudtosupporttheNanticokeIndian
derfulculture,atimetojustsitbackand relaxandbringpeopletogether.Ijust thinkit’sgoingtobeawonderful evening.Hopefully,everyoneinthe communitywillwanttocomeoutand supportus.”
“Thosebuildingswerebuiltbyour ancestors,andthebonesofthosestructuresarestrongbones.Theyarethe heartbeatofthepeople.Manyofthe people wenttoschoolthere.Thatisour history.TheNanticoketribehasarich history.Wehaveastorytotell.The Creatorhasblessedus…andnowwe havethemoneyfortherenovations,” shesaid,addingthattheNanticoke Tribealsohasacapitalfundingcampaigntoraisemoneyfornewclassrooms,office,culturallounge,children’s areaandkitchenintheIndianCenter andisacceptingdonations.”
“Themuseumhasbeentherea while.Thebuildingwasprobablybuilt inthe1920s.Itwasatwo-roomschool at thetimeofsegregation.Itwasclosed and,in1984,itwasrevitalizedintobecomingthemuseum,”sheexplained. Themuseumdisplaysartifacts passeddownfromtribalelders,plusdonationsandincludethousandsofarrowheads,pottery,axehammersandother handmadeobjects.Inthemuseum’stwo roomsaretools,artworkfromourown tribalmembersandothers,artifactsthat datebackto8,000B.C.,aswellasa stagethatdisplaystraditionalclothing and animalsfromwhichclotheswere made,plusawoodencanoethatthe menandboysofthetribetravelledinto collectfish,crabsandotheranimals.
LowerSussexNAACPPresident LucindaSpencesaidherorganization willbeprovidingrefreshmentsforthe evening,aswellasadditionalprogrammingfocusingonBlackhistory.
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TheyoungwelderwasmakingarepairinsideahopperatAtlanticConcreteinDagsboroonWednesday,Feb.1,whenhe suddenlyfoundhimselftrappedin8feetofwet,heavysand. Fellowemployeesandfirst-respondersfromlocalesnearandfar scurriedtohelpSchatz,andhewasfinallyfreedfromhisharrowingordealnearlysevenhourslater.
“Iamfeelingmuchbetterthanyouwouldthink,”hetoldus earlierthisweek,whichismusictotheearsofeveryonewho sharedprayersorwell-wishesduringhisplightlastWednesday.
Thereisalotthatcanbediscussedconcerningthisrescue andrecovery,includingthepowerofprayer,thewillingnessofa co-workertoleapintoaction,andtheperseveranceandmental
strengthofayoungmanwhomaintainedhiscalmwhilefacing aperiloussituation.Butforrightnow,inthisspace,let’stalk aboutthecollaborationbetweenaprivatebusinessandrescue workersthatcontributedtoSchatzbeingrecoveredsafely.
MountaireFarmsprovidedarescuetube,whichwasdescribedasasafetytooldesignedforuseingrainentrapments. TheDagsboroVolunteerFireCompany,asthefirstonthe scene,putthetooltouse,andgotcreative.
Thiswasanexampleof“thinkingoutsidetheboxandusinga devicenotspecificallymadeforthiskindofrescue,”saidDagsboroAssistantFireChiefJasonMcCabe,whowentontodescribetherescueas“complicated”and“verytechnical.”
S o,hatsofftoourfirst-responderswhoshowedtheirworth yetagain,toMountaireandtoSchatz.Welldone,allaround.
AnewsurveycommissionedbyStaysurestatesthatseniorsaresteppingoutoftheircomfortzoneabitmore,and addingthingslikemarathons,hang-glidingandgettinga tattoototheirbucketlists,pergoodnewsnetwork.org.
Accordingtothatstudy,62percentofthe2,000adults theysurveyedover50yearsofagearemoreopentoembracingnewthingsthan...
Waitasecond.Is50nowthe thresholdfordeterminingwhatconstitutesbeingaseniorcitizen?Wasthere ameetingtodeterminethis?Areferendum?Somekindofphysiological examinationofmodernmananda specificdeterminationofprecisely whenthingsbeginto...
ButIdigress.Also,I’mcomfortablymorethan50,soI findthistobemorethanalittlebit...
ButIdigress.Again.Hey,I’maseniornow.Ithappens. Sueme.
Regardless,thesurveywasstillprettyinteresting.Per Staysure,nearlyhalfofthepolledseniorssharedtheyhavea newoutlookonlife,andplantotakeupskiing,mountain climbingorwritingabook.Theyalsolistedlearninganother languageorpickingupamusicalinstrumentaspotential goalsgoingforward.
“It’sgreattoseepeopleofthisageadoptingazestforlife andfulfillinglife-longambitions,”saidRyanHowsam,the founderandCEOofStaysure,acompanythatprovides travelinsuranceforpeople50andolder.“Astheresearch suggests,thisisbecausetheynowhavemorefreetimefor themselvesandfeelreadytotakeonnewchallenges.”
Look,IgetitthatMr.Howsamhasacompanythatsells travelinsurancetopeopleofacertainage,andthatconvincingpeopleofsaidagethattheyare moreadventurousand dynamicthananyonetheiragehaseverbeenbeforeprovides abenefittohisbusiness.Imean,itwouldbeprettydefeatist ofhimtoauthorizethereleaseofresultsofasurveythat proclaimsthatpeopleofhistargetdemographicshouldbe shut-insandrelegatethemselvesto“Matlock”re-runsand afternoonsoffeedingtheducksinthelocalpark.
KnowwhatI’msaying?
Butthere issomestuffofinterestfromthissurvey,andit doeskindofjibewithwhatwe’veallprobablyseenfrom peopleof,let’ssay,moreseasonedagebrackets.Forinstance,
73percentofrespondentscreditedtheirlater-in-lifeaspirationstohavingsomethingtoaimfor,whichmakessenseif youconsiderthatthe50-and-olderseteithergrewuporenjoyedmuchoftheircareerprimesinthe“Go-go”’80s.Goals are good,rightfellowseniors?
Thathurttoeventype.
Also,71percentofthosesurveyedsaidthattheystill considerthemselves“young,”while82 percentofthoseaged75orolder agreed.Which,youknow,kindof makespeople75andolderprettycool, right?Oh,andcheckthisout—67 percentofallsurveyedsaidthatthey stillhaveplentyoftimeleftontheir dancecardstoaccomplishanygoals theymightset.
TherearedaysI’mwonderingifI’mgoingtolastlong enoughtobothertrimmingmynosehairs.Imean,ifIonly have“X”amountoftimeleft,why shouldIwastethosepreciousmoments...
You’regivingmethesamelookmywifealwaysgivesme rightnow,aren’tyou?That’sfair.
DiggingintotheGoodNewsNetworkstoryalittlemore, theyincludedalistofthetop30things“seniors”werelookingtoaccomplishastheytookonthenextchapterinlife. It’sagoodlist,rangingfrompracticalobjectives(payingoff amortgage,retiring)toself-improvement(takingupyoga, painting)toprettydarnambitious(skydiving,readingmy columnwithoutcursingunderone’sbreath).
Therewerephysical-fitnessobjectives,movingtoadifferentcityorenvironment,eatingataMichelin-starred restaurantandfindingromance.Peoplespokeofridingmotorcyclesanddrivingonaracetrackandsurfing,whilealso keepinganeyeonovercomingapersonalfearorgoingto moreconcerts.
Infact,Ifoundmyselfnoddingmyheadalongtothelist, anddaydreamingonafewobjectivesI’dliketotakeonin myownlife.Youknow,rock-and-rollstuff,becauseI’mstill kindofarock-and-rollguy—like,Idon’tknow,lettingmy gastankdipbelowaquartertankorputtingmypensand pencilstogetheronmydesk.
I’marebel.
Andapparentlyalsoaseniorcitizen.Butlet’sfocusmore ontherebelpartfornow.Givemethisone.
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Editor:
CoastalGardenersisagroupoflocal plantenthusiastswhorelishsharing theirloveofnaturewithothers.For severalyears,theyhavecreatedseasonal containergardensinfrontofBeebe SouthCoastalEmergency&Cancer Center,alongwithhistoricDagsboro TownHall.Gardenclubmembers maintainthesecontainergardens, whichbringsmilestothefacesofmany inneedofalittlesunshineintheir lives.
CoastalGardenersreachedouttothe Ocean ViewBrewingCompanyforassistanceinraisingfundsfortheseprojects.Notonlydidtheysay“Yes”but
agreedtohostadine-and-donateonthe weekendofFire&Ice,whentheyknew manyfolkswouldbeintown.Theypromotedtheeventandevengaveusspace tosetupatableforraffleitems.
AthousandthankstoOceanView BrewingCompanyfortheirgenerosity, whichbringstolighthowfortunatewe aretoliveinacommunitythatsupports oneanother.Nowourcontainergardens willbeburstingwithcolorallyearlong!
SandraDaniels,Co-President CoastalGardeners
Editor:
LastweekIgavetestimonyonHB1 and2tothecommitteesoftheHouseof
Representatives.IbelievethatDelaware shouldlegalizeandcreateamarketfor cannabisbypassingthesebills.
Oneofthemostimportantreasons cannabisshouldbelegalisthefact thatprohibitionisonlyharmingour communities.Researchshowsthat thesearemostlycommunitiesofcolor. Peoplearebeinglockedupoverhavingasmallamountofanon-toxic plantonthem.BypassingHB1tolegalizecannabiswecanstoptheseunnecessaryarrestsanddirectlaw enforcementtorealcrimes.
Havingsafeaccesstocannabis wouldprovidealternativestothose prescribedopioidsforpainmanagement.Forsevenyears,afteracaraccident,Iwasprescribedmultiple controlledsubstances.WhenImedicallyretiredfromteachingin2016,I wasabletotakeamorenaturalchoice andswitchtocannabis.WhenHB2 ispassed,itwillprovidearegulated
marketforadults21andovertogoto. Cannabisisnotharmful,unlikealcohol.Researchshowsthatnotone personhasdiedfromanoverdoseof cannabis;unlikealcoholorsomeprescriptionmedications.Cannabishas notkilledanyone,andadultsshould havetherighttouseitastheychoose. Similarbillswere broughtforthto Gov.Carneylastyear,andhevetoedit. Iurgeallofthereaderstocontacttheir individuallegislatorsandGov.Carney tosupportcannabislegalization.
Thankyou.
Editor:
ContractorsforaCauseFoundationhostedaDenim&Diamonds fundraisingeventatCrippleCreek CountryClubonSaturday,Jan.14, 2023.Theeventwasglamorous,with asurf-and-turfdinneraccompanied bylivemusicanddancing.Theevent includedbothliveandsilentauctions thatfeaturedanAfricansafarivacation,aweekatanOrlandocondo,privatediningexperiences,medicalspa treatmentsandmanyotherdonated itemsfromlocalbusinessesandindividuals.Arafflewasalsoheldforwinningmultiplegiftsofatotalvalue over$500.
Theeveningwascompletelysoldoutandwassuccessfulinraisingover $76,000(only$24,000shortofour overallfundraisinggoalforthisprogram)throughticketsales,donations andproceedsfromtheauctions.The fundsraisedwillbeusedtopurchase modularmetalwheelchairramps.The metalrampsareeasytoinstalland willallowustorespondquicklyinaddressingaccessibilityneedsofourapplicants.Inaddition,metalrampsare reusableandcanbeusedfornewapplicantswhentheyarenolonger neededbycurrentusers.
ContractorsforaCauseFoundationhasbeenprovidingminorhome modificationsandrepairsatnocostto themembersofourcommunityin needforover25years.Thisismade possiblebythegenerosityandsupport ofourcommunitythroughfundraisers liketheDenim&Diamondsevent.
Thissuccessfulfundraiserenables ournonprofitorganizationtocontinueitsmissioninhelpingourimmediatecommunitymembersinneed.
Wewishtothankallinvolved,in particular,donors,attendeesandorganizers,formakingthiseventsucha success.Formoreinformationabout thiseventandourongoingprograms, gotowww.contractorsforacause.org.
Kypreos ContractorsforaCause LizzieGolob Millsboro
ByJoeConaway,President SEDAC
Theyear2022wasanothersuccessfulyearfortheSussexEconomicDevelopmentActionCommittee(SEDAC) and,althoughmuchwasdone,thereis stillmoretodo!
Withever-increasingmembership, SEDAClooksforwardtocontinuing thefighttobringmorejobstoSussex Countyandwillcontinueourefforts withanumberofothergroupstocreate economicopportunityforthepeopleof Sussex.
Youwillfindourmembershipisinvolvedwitheconomicdevelopment throughoutSussexCounty.Fromnew growthinSeaford,continuedgrowth aroundMillsboro,toeffortstobring moreaffordablehousingtoourcounty, SEDACisthereandstandsreadytoassistwiththeeconomicdevelopmentso importanttotheretentionofouryoung people,tothecreationofnewservices, andtoseethattheinfrastructureimprovementssonecessaryforproper growthcontinueatthefinanciallevel wenowseefromthefederal,state, countyandmunicipalgovernments.
Butletusnotforgetthattheprivate sectorcontinuestobethedrivingforce thatmakesallthispossible.Wehope that2023bringstheneededchangein theroadblocksthathavebeencreated thatslowpropergrowthandcostoutrageoussumsthatsimplyincreasecosts withoutprotectingorimprovingourenvironmentandprovidingopportunities forallthepeopleofSussex.AsImentionedlastyear,feelfreetocontactany SECACmemberorcontactmeat jconaway@hotmail.comorvisitour websiteatwww.sedac.de.org.
Let’stalkabout2022.Weheardfrom anumberofspeakersthispastyear. TheyincludedDr.JeffreyHawtof,Dr. JoyceRobertandMrs.TanhaRay,allof BeebeHealthcare,todiscussBeebe’seffortstoincreasethenumberofdoctors inSussex.
WeheardfromMrs.MichelleHarris,theDelawareregionaldirectorfor theSmallBusinessAdministration,as wellastheStatePlanningCoordinator David Edgell,concerningland-use planning.BobPerkins,executivedirectoroftheDelawareBusinessRound Table,discussedimpedimentstosmart growth.
Dr.MatthewRobinson,professorof businessadministrationattheUniversityofDelaware,spokeaboutthereturn oftheSlamDunktotheBeach.Inaddition,hepointedoutthemanyways thattheUniversityofDelawarereaches
outtovariousgroupsinSussexthatare involvedwiththeartsandculturalactivities,aswellastheUniversityof Delaware’seffortstogrowhealthycommunitiesanditseffortstopromotesustainablecoastalcommunities.
Dr.KevinCarson,SussexTechsuperintendent,andMr.MatthewDonovan,principalofSussexTechHigh School,pointedoutthatvocationaleducationisaliveandwellinSussex.This discussionledtoatouroftheschoolby SEDAC.
WealsoheardfromStateTreasurer CollenDavisaboutanumberofherinitiatives,includingaself-fundedretirementprogramforthosewithoutasuch anopportunity,ABLE,aprogramfor thosewithdisabilitiesandASPITEfor thoseagingoutoffostercare.Thenext month,AttorneyGeneralKathyJen-
ningsspokeabouthereffortstocombat criminalactivitiesinvolvingfraud,environmentalcrimesandpubliccorruption. ThevotersofDelawareawardedboth publicservantsfourmoreyearstocontinue theiroutstandingefforts.
DavidBaker,formerSussexCounty administrator,aswellasSEDACmember,talkedabouthisnewroleasstate directoroftheUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgricultureforDelawareand Maryland,andwasaccompaniedby LetitiaNichols,alsowiththeUSDA. Theyspokeaboutthemillionsofdollars thathavemadetheirwayintoSussex throughUSDA,includingmoneyfor broadband.
BayHealthdiscusseditsverysuccessfulresidencyprogramthat,hopefully, willleadtomoredoctorsinSussex.Dr. EdHaleoftheuniversity,andMike Casey,localshellfishgrower,discussed thesuccessfulDelawareshellfishaquacultureprogramthatnotonlyprovides economicopportunitiesforindividuals
but,becauseoftheworkassociatedwith oysterfarming,theyhavecreatedmore andbetterhabitatsformussels,blue crabsandcommerciallyvaluablefish.
Oneofourmembers,PrestonSchell, urgedSEDACsupporttocorrecta loopholeinourpresentrealtytransfer taxthatworksagainstaffordablehousingunits.Obviously,SEDACsupported thischange.AssistantSecretaryofthe DepartmentofTransportationShante Hastings,PE,spokeofthedepartment’s neweffortsinSussextoreducethetime problemsassociatedwiththeirregulations.Itwaspointedouttotheassistant secretarythat,althoughSussexCounty isthelargestlandmassinDelaware(49 percent),weonlyget17percentofthe $4 billionavailableforroadconstruction inDelaware.
Finally,MikeDunmyerofU.S. Wind,andMattDrewandBradley WalkerofØrsted,discussedtheeconomiceffectthedevelopmentofwind farmsoffourcoastwouldhaveonSussex.Afterathoroughvettingbyboth SEDAC’sAdvocacyCommitteeand SEDACmembership,weendorsedthe projectforthejobsthatwillbecreated, fearingifwestayoutoftheissueallthe jobswillgotoMaryland.Thatendorsementwasmadepublicbyaletterunder my signaturethatsupportedthejobs thatwillbecreatedandtherenewable energythatwillbeprovided.
Wesawaprojectthatweendorsed cometofruition,withtheexpansionof
broadbandinDelawarethroughagrant ofmorethan$100milliontothree providersinDelaware.Wecreateda committeetoexplorethecreationofa medicalschoolinSussex,headedby membersChrisWeeksandGeorge Beckerman.
WemetwiththeKentCountyPartnershiptoexplorethepossibilitythat wecouldworktogetherwhenitcameto issuesandconcernsthatwouldbenefit bothcounties.WesupportedandcommendedtheSussexCountyCouncilfor increasedfundingofitsEconomicDevelopmentDepartmentandtheirsettingaside$7millionfortheSussex airportandbusinesspark.Wesupported theBeebeplantoprovideafreestanding hybridERinMillsborothatwillspecializeinbothadultandpediatrictreatment,andithasbeenapprovedbythe DelawareHealthCommission.
WesupportedtheCountyCouncil’s newaffordablerentalprogramandencouragedthemtonowmovetoaffordablehomeownership.Wesupportedthe BioenergyInnovationCenterthatprovidesenergy,supportstheenvironment, andhelpsthepoultryindustryremain viableinSussex.Wecontinuetosupportthereductionoftherealtytransfer taxfrom4percentto3percent,amove thatwillmakehomeownershipmoreaffordable.
OurAdvocacyCommittee,underthe leadershipofJoshMastrangelo,hasen-
IRBandBoosterNightsetforMarch4inDagsboro
TheIndianRiverHighSchool MarchingBandandChoirwillhost theirlargestfundraiseroftheyear, drawingnearly400peopletothe DagsboroVolunteerFireDepartment’sfirehallonMarch4foran eveningofbingofun,anauctionand sponsoredprizesfromlocalmerchants.
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“Bandisacharacter-buildingactivity,”notedCarter.“Theybecomelike family.Infact,Ms.Zecchinhas coinedtheterm‘bandfamily’totalk aboutourkids,”hesaidofDeAna Zecchin,whoteachesmarchingband, concertbandandmusicappreciation atthehighschool.“Bandisreallya safeplaceforkids,andtheycangoto thebandroomandjustbreathe.”
TheIRHSMarchingBandwill bring92peopletoWaltDisneyWorld onMarch30toApril2foranannual bandtrip,whichthisyeartakesthem tothethemepark.“Wehave78studentsintheband,ninechaperones, plusfourorfiveteachers,including thefacultyadvisors.”
“Ms.Zecchinisincredible,”said CarterofZecchin.“Shegivesupmost ofherfreetimetothebandanddedicatesherselftogettingourkidsto
All-Stateauditions.Nowshehasto getthemphysicallyreadytomarchat Disney.”
CarternotedthatZecchinisalso anArmyReservistandbringsdisciplinetotheband.
TheproceedsfromtheBingo Nightaretohelpdefraythecostsof operations.Thereisalsoa$2,000annualscholarshipforanIRseniorwho planstopursueamusicdegreeincollege.
“Wesponsorthespringmusical, sendourbandtoparades,payfor busesandhelpwiththecommunity serviceincludingplayingatspecial eventsintown,”notedCarter.
Thisyear,thespringmusicalatIR is“MamaMia,”andthemusicofthe bandAbbacanbesomewhatcomplicatedfortheconcertband.Theboosterspayforthemusicrights.
“MamaMiawillbeverypopular,”
oldsaying?Ifyouwantsomethingdone, askabusyperson!
Ialsowanttotakethisopportunity tothankourmembershipfortheireffortstomakeSEDACsuccessful.We areallvolunteers,and,withouttheir helpandadvice,nothingwouldbe possible.MembershipinSEDACis opentoallbusinessinterestsinSussex County.Ifyouareinterestedinbe-
saidtheboosterspresident.“Theshow isMarch17-18,andwepayforanaccompanisttoplayandhelptheperformers.”
Thebig-ticketitemsfortheboosters’are,ofcourse,theinstruments. Carterrecalledthatwhenhewas treasureroftheIRBandBoostersin 2019,whenhisoldestdaughterplayed inband,theorganizationpurchased threeandasmanyasfiveinstruments, andsomewerethebaritonesaxophones.Hesaidthesaxophonesalone canbe$4,000eachforgoodquality instruments.
Zecchinhasa“wishlist”forinstrumentsandequipment,saidCarter, notingthattheschooldistrictandthe highschooldoprovideinstruments andpurchasedthemforthisschool year.However,whenschoolbudgets
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comingamember,pleasecontactany ofourpresentmembersorreachout tome.
Pleasejoinusaswealllookforwardtothedaywhenourchildren andgrandchildrenwillnothavelong driveshomeduringtheholidaysbecausethegoodpayingjobsthatthey presentlyholdelsewhereareavailable righthereinSussexCounty.
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ByLaurieHall Art&SpecialEducationteacher PhillipC.ShowellElementarySchool
Thethird“club”dayatPhillipC. ShowellElementarySchoolkickedoffon Friday,Jan.27.Thevarietyofclubswas againcreativeanddiverse,withstudents choosingfromfieldhockey,creativityclub, charadesanddiamondpainting,toname justafew.
Abighitthismonthwastheclubthat workedoncreatingdecorationsforthe SelbyvillePostOfficetodisplayduringthe monthofFebruary.PCSnewspaperclub fifth-gradereporters,SimonSandovaland KamillaSantosDeLunagot“totheheart” ofthisfunclub,sayingthatstudentswere lookingforwardtothisclubbecauseit soundedlikefuntomakecooldecorations forthepostoffice.
Thestudentstheyinterviewed,in grades2through5,arealsolookingforwardtoa“fieldtrip”todecoratethepost officeatthebeginningofFebruary.
Thethemeforthismonthwashearts, aswegetreadytocelebrateValentine’sday, butPrincipalandclubhostChristy Kerr saidthiswillbeanongoingprojectthat willoccurmonthlyforourcommunity.
Oneofthegoalsofthisclubisto letthecommunityandpostofficepatronsknowhowawesomePhillipC.
ShowellElementaryis!Staytunedfor moreupcomingeventsandactivities
happeningatPCS!
Fifth-gradestudent-reportersSimonSan-
Thepublicisbeinginvitedtojointhe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays’upcomingCitizensAdvisoryCommittee— CitizensCafé,onThursday,Feb.16,at6 p.m.tolearnaboutthebenefitsofland protectionandsuccessfullandconservationprograms.
Thehybridmeetingwillbeheldin personattheCIB’soffice(39375Inlet Road,RehobothBeach,attheIndian RiverInlet)withavirtualoptionvia Zoom.Pre-registrationisrequired.To signup,visit:https://bit.ly/februaryCAC.
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Openspacepreserveshabitatforwildlife, contributestocleanerairandwaters,and providesopportunitiesforrecreation.This CitizensCaféwillhighlightsuccessful landprotectionprogramsinDelaware,includingtheSussexConservationPartnership,DelawareAgriculturalLand PreservationProgram,andtheDelaware LandProtectionCoalition.
DelawareDepartmentofAgriculture AdministratorJimmyKroonwillgivea presentationonDelaware’sAgricultural LandPreservation(AglandsPreservation) program.AglandsPreservationisavoluntaryprogramthatpayslandownersto
outtoMs.Careywhoisourchorus director,”saidCarterofLauraCarey. “She’sawinnerandhelpsourkids earnAll-StateChorushonors.The chorusissuccessful,andstudentscan
keeptheirlandinagriculturalproduction throughagriculturaleasements.
“Delaware’sAglandsPreservation programisoneofthemostsuccessful programsinthecountryandhasbeen abletoprotectDelawarelandatalandscapescale—over140,000acresto date,”saidKroon.“Thisisasignificant investmentinourfoodsystem,butalso createsbenefitsforenvironmentalprotectionandclimatemitigation.However, westillhaveworktodo;70percentof ourfarmlandisnotprotectedand,unfortunately,Delawarealsoleadsthenationwiththe4th-highestpercentlossof
earnnationalmusicsocietyhonors. WehaveachapteratIR.Theylast performedattheBethanyandother Christmastree-lightingceremonies.”
TicketsfortheIRBandBoosters
farmlandduetodevelopment.”
CIBDirectorofConservation&WatershedPlanningMichelleSchmidtwill alsojointheconversationtodiscussthe benefitsofopenspace,aswellasthesuccessesandchallengesoftheCenter’sland conservationinitiatives,theSussex CountyLandPartnershipandthe DelawareLandProtectionCoalition.
“Landconservationisimportantfor wildlife,waterquality,andevenourown healthandwellbeing,”saidSchmidt.“The Centercontinuestogrowitsroleinprotectingopenspaceinourwatershedand wehavealreadyseensomegreatsuccesses.
BingoNightarenearlysoldout.Ifinterested,parentsandthelocalcommunitymaycontact irbandboosters@gmail.comformore information.
Whatarethesettlementattorney’sresponsibilitiesduringarealestatetransaction?
Werecently workedwithsome clientstobuya homeinBayside. Wereviewedtheir contractwithaneye fortheessential terms,butalsofor anythingthatmay havehadaneffect,positivelyornegatively,forourclients.Fromthere,we communicatedwithallpartiesinvolved viaemail/lettertoexplainourroleinthe processinreviewingthetitleandprocessingtheirfileforsettlement.
Theirtitlesearchdidnotidentifyany liens,judgmentsorencumbrancesexisting.WeverifiedtheSussexCountytaxes
andutilitiestoensurepaymentshadbeen made,andproratedsaidpaymentsback totheseller.Wealsoprovidedanytitle documentationnecessarytohavetheloan approved.Wesimultaneouslyworked withLegum&Norman,HOAmanagementcompany,toensureanyandallfees werecollectedandproratedaccordingly.
Thefinalstepongoingisworking withthesellertoobtaininformationnecessarytoclosethetransaction(i.e.5403 withholding,LLCorcorporatedocumentation,estateadministrationdocuments,trustcompliance,etc.)and preparedthedeedandaccompanyingaffidavits.
Inthefinalstep,wedraftedthefinal settlementstatementforpartiestoreview
inadvance,andensuredallfundsneeded forsettlementwerecollected.Allparties signedhappilyinFenwick.
ChristopherG.Mancini RidgwayLawGroup (302)581-0606 chris.mancini@ridgwaylg.com
I’maskedthis questionoftenby friendsandfamily thathavenoidea whatIdoforaliving.
Asasettlement attorney,wework withthepartiesto thetransaction,Real-
torsandlenders,tomakesurethatthepurchasersofrealpropertyacquirecleartitleto thepropertyandthatsuchtransferoccurs withasfewissuesaspossible.Inatypicalreal estatetransaction,oneofthefirststepsis performingatitlesearch,sothatweare awareofencumbrancesortitleissuesthat needtobeaddressed(i.e.mortgages,tax liens,deceasedowners)toconveycleartitle tothepurchaser.Oftentimes,thetitlesearch doesrevealissues,andworkingthrough thosecantakesignificantamountsoftime.
WealsocontactanyHOAregarding duesrequiredtobepaidatclosing,reachout toSussexCountytoobtainsewerandpropertytaxinformation,orderandreviewasurveyoftheproperty(theimportanceofwhich wasaddressedpreviouslyinthiscolumn)and preparethenumerousdocumentswhich mustbesignedatclosing.
Afterclosing,wedisbursefunds,record certaindocumentswiththeRecorderof Deeds,andpreparethetitleinsurancepoliciesforthepurchaserandlender.
RobbieRobinson
Parsons&Robinson,P.A. (302)539-2220
Robbie@steve-parsons.net
Theroleofasettlementattorney, whorepresentsthe buyerinarealestate transaction,primarilyinvolvestworesponsibilities:(1) ensuringthatthe titleconveyedtoa buyerisfreeofanyliensandencumbrances, and(2)conductingthesettlementitself withthebuyerandensuringtheyunderstandallclosingandloandocuments.
Asthesettlementattorney,Ireviewthe titlesearchtoidentifywhatliensexiston thepropertytopayoffbeforeclosing.If thereareanydiscrepancies,itisajobof problem-solvingandissueresolutiontoensurethattheseareclearedupbeforeclosing.
Attheclosingtable,Isignallclosing documentswiththebuyertoensurethey understandalldocumentationthoroughly andknowthekeyloanterms.Whilethese rolesarepresentinallclosings,therearealwaysotherscenariosthatarisealongthe closingprocessthatleadtoattorneyinvolvement—especiallyifbuyerseekslegal guidanceonanyissues.Forinstance,a buyerwishestorescindtheircontractand walkawayfromthedeal,buttheywishto knowifthisispermissibleundertheircontract,iftheycanobtaintheirdepositback andwhatotherconsequencesmayariseby doingso.
VeronicaTownsendWeidmanandTownsend,P.A. (302)539-1388
Veronica@wtdelaw.com
Since2016,FultonBankhasmadea substantialnumberoflow-tomoderate-incomehomeloansthroughits partnershipwithOperationHOPE, andOperationHOPErecentlyrecognizedFultonBank,asubsidiaryofFultonFinancialCorporation,for providingnearly$1billioninloansto low-andmoderate-incomehomebuyers overthepastsevenyears.
“We’repleasedtopartnerwithorganizationslikeFultonBankthatunderstandtheimportanceofhome ownershipinempoweringourcommunities,”saidJohnHopeBryant,founder, chairmanandCEOofOperation HOPE.“WehonoredFultonBankfor theircommitmenttoincreasingsocial mobilityatourrecentHOPEGlobal Forum,thelargestgatheringofitskind, dedicatedtoexpandingfinancialinclusionforeveryone.”
In2016,FultonBankbegancollaboratingwithOperationHOPE,aleadingnon-profitfocusedonfinancial literacyandeconomicinclusion.Fulton BankparticipatesintheClosingCost AssistanceProgram,whichprovides grantstobuyerstohelpwiththeupfrontcostsofpurchasingahome.FultonalsosponsorsOperationHOPE financialwellnesscoachesinsixcities throughoutitsfootprint.Thecoaches providefreeeducationtoconsumers,
focusingonimprovingtheircreditand preparingthemforthefinancialaspects ofhomeownership.
FultonBankhashelpedfacilitate morethan$968millioninloansto morethan5,700homebuyersunderthe ClosingCostAssistanceProgram,and thatcumulativetotalison tracktohit $1billioninloansin2023.Inaddition tohomebuyerloans,thebankhasdonatedmorethan$8millioningrantsto makepurchasingahomemoreaffordableforlowandmoderate-incomebuyers.
“FultonBank’spurposeistochange livesforthebetter,andoneofthebest wayswecandothatisbyhelpingpeopleachievethedreamofhomeownership,”saidWilliam“Smokey”Glover, executivevicepresidentanddirectorof Fair&ResponsibleBankingforFulton Bank.“WearegratefulforourcollaborationwithOperationHOPE,which enablesustoprovidevaluablefinancial educationalongwithfinancing.Both elementsarecriticaltosethomebuyers onapathtosuccess.”
OperationHOPErecognizedFultonBankfortheirongoingcollaborationatthe9thAnnualHOPEGlobal ForumsinAtlantainDecember,which includednearly5,000delegatesandattainedmorethan1millionviewsonline.
South Coastal Library is accepting donations of gently used books, audiobooks & DVDs. All items must be brought to the library lobby on Tuesdays from 2-4:00 pm.
Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!
Monday, February 13
We LOVE Movies Marathon 1—5:30 pm
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we will be showing two popular romance movies with popcorn!
Tuesday, February 14
Android Phone Communication Basics 10 am—12 pm
Learn to use your Android phone to make calls, send emails & texts, & make Google Duo calls in this VERY BASIC class.
PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm
Children read to a team of well-trained dogs to build confidence & improve their reading skills!
Wednesday, February 15
Baby Bookworms Story Time 10-10:45 am
Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities!
Little Learners Story Time 11-11:45 am
Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help improve pre-literacy skills!
Happy Bookers Book Club 2—3:00 pm
Join Julia, Theo, & the other Happy Bookers for this month’s discussion on “The Ride of Her Life” by Elizabeth Letts.
Thursday, February 16
RBWG FreeWrites 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Writers of all skill levels meet to practice creative writing & explore different genres with other writing enthusiasts!
LEGO Club 5—6:15 pm
Let your child’s imagination run wild at LEGO Club!
Friday, February 17
Sea Glass Pendant Craft 10—11:30 am
Join Emily from DE State Seashore Park for a fun sea glass jewelry making class. 302–858-5518 43
For2022,athirdconsecutiveyear, theOceanViewPoliceDepartment hasachievedgoldlevelacknowledgmentaspartoftheLexipolConnect CustomerRecognitionProgram.
Goldisthehighestlevelofferedby Lexipol.
PoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlin announcedtheawardinane-mailto townofficialslastweek,explaining thatLexipol“recognizeslawenforcementagenciesforexcellenceinpolicy maintenanceandtraining.”
“Up-to-datepolicyandongoing trainingareapriorityforouragency, andwearehonoredandexcitedtobe recognizedforourcontinuedcommitmenttoservingthecommunityof OceanViewinthisway.Thisrecognitionwouldonlybepossiblewiththe dedicationofallourpersonneltoreading,understandingandacknowledging policyupdatesandcompletingDaily TrainingBulletins,”hewrote.
Thepolicedepartmentwillreceive aplaquefromLexipol,anditwillbe displayedinthepolicedepartment lobby.
“Congratulationsonthisrecognition.Yourleadershipininstillingcooperationfromyourofficersindoing thenecessarytobecomeproficient
professionalsisawesome,”MayorJohn ReddingtonrepliedtoMcLaughlin’s e-mail.
“Toreceivethisawardforthree consecutiveyearsreinforceseverything wearedoingiscorrect,”McLaughlin toldCoastalPoint.
“Sometimesit’seasytogeteverythinginorderandhardtomaintain. It’sthesameinlife.Yougetyourphysicalhealthinorderbutnowyouhave tomaintainit.Wewereabletowork veryhard,thewholedepartment,over thelasttwodecades—20yearsof hardworktogetustothispoint.We haveagreatteam.Everybodyisdoing theirjob,firingonallcylinders.Things areworkingverysmoothly,andwe’re abletomaintainthat,”McLaughlin said.
Thepolicedepartment,with13officersincludingthechief,respondedto 2,726callsin2022.Theyearbefore, theyrespondedto2,670calls.
Lastyear,whenthepolicedepartmentreceivedtheLexipolawardfor thesecondconsecutiveyear, McLaughlincreditedits“comprehensive,up-to-datepolicies.”
“Thosepoliciesandongoingtrainingareapriorityforouragency.We arehonoredandexcitedtoberecognizedforourcommitmenttoserving thetowninthisway.Thisrecognition wouldnotbepossiblewithoutthe
dedicationofallpersonneltoreading, understandingandacknowledging policyupdatesandcompletingDaily TrainingBulletins.Tothemenand womenoftheOVPD,thankyoufor allyourhardworktomaketheOVPD anexemplaryagency.WewillbereceivingaplaquefromLexipoltocommemoratethisachievement,which willbedisplayedinthelobby,”hesaid. HeexplainedthatLexipollooksat thenumberofpolicyupdatesissued andprocessedbytheagency.
“Forexample,iftherewasarecent changeinlawsinDelawareregarding, say,thearrestofthoseunder14years old—policiesonjuvenilearrests— Lexipolnotifiesuswithinadayortwo ofalawbeingpassed,andwehaveto goinandmodifyourpoliciesandget themouttoourofficers.Saytheage limitforsomethingisincreasedfrom 12to14yearsold.Thelawchanges andwehavetomodifyourpolicies.If thelawgoesintoeffectJan.1,areyou updatingpoliciesandgettingthem disseminatedinatimelyfashion?Are youmaintainingthepolicymanual? Areyouupdatingit?Areyougettingit outandintothehandsofyourpeople andgettingthemtoreviewitandacknowledgeitandreviewtheupdates? ThatiswhatLexipollooksat,”the chiefsaid.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attend inperson,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,and registrationisrequiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orcall(302)858-5518.
Homesteading— R.O.O.T.S.YouthDevelopmentwillsharebasiccookingskills,as wellaskitchensafetyandfollowinga recipeatSouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m. Childrenwillworktogethertocreatea recipeusingtheskillstheylea rninclass. Forelementary-agedchildren.Registration ispreferred,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex
DelawareChapter1690willholdits monthlyluncheonat1776Steakhouseat noon.Thereisachoiceofthreeentrees, plusdessert.Thecostis$19perperson, whichincludesgratuities,andpaymentis
madeuponarrival.Reservationsmustbe madeby5p.m.onThursday,Feb.2.For moreinformatio n,emailBillHuckerat whucker@verizon.net.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m. forastorytimesessionforages3-4,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy.
T hereisalsoacraft,andanopportunity toengagewithotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.
SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat1p.m. forastory timesessionforages5-7,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy
T hereisalsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
TeenCupcakeWars— FrankfordPublic Libraryishostinganeventat5p.m.for teensbetweentheagesof12-18toput tousetheirloveforbooks,sweettooth andcreativitybyturningcupcakesinto literarymasterpiecestoimpressthe judges.Re gistrationisrequired,and availableonlineatfrankford.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)732-9351.
February10
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertified RYTinstructorandregisteredYogafor Arthritisteacher,isleadingagentleyoga
classatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m. Ayogamatisrequired,andnotprovided. Participantsshouldalsobringatowelfor extracushioning.Registrationislimited andrequired,andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(30 2)8585518.
February11
WhiteElephant— RoxanaUnitedMethodist ChurchishavingaWhiteElephantsale from11a.m.to2p.m.Therewillbehomemadevegetablebeefsoupandhotdogsfor sale.
LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’sLego Clubwillmeetat11a.m.Legosanda themewillbeprovided,andthisisfor ages6-10.Registrationisencouraged andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.
FamilyOpenHouseand AuthorVisit— AuthorDr.JoanneGuilfoilwillreadher children’sbook,“TheABCsofFlyingOver Delmarva,”atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Librarystaffwillalsointroduceyouto alltheresourcesthelibraryhastooffer families.ThisishostedbyFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibraryandtheSouth CoastalLibrary.
SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrarywillbehostingyogaforadultsat noon.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-935 1.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No
registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
MoviesMarathon— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingaWeLOVEMoviesMarathon,in honorofValentine’sDay,at1p.m.They willbeshowingtwopopularPG-13romancemovies.Thisisfree,includingpopcorn.Registrationisappreciated,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.
StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublic Libraryisholdings torytimeatParsons’ 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.
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SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 11:00 am- 11:00 pm
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11:00 am- 12:00 am
MONDAY $12 Burgers & Sandwiches All Day
TUESDAY $3 Tacos $6 Margs $9 Burgers All Day
WEDNESDAY Lunch: $10 Cheesesteaks
Dinner: Oyster Night 3 to close
THURSDAY Lunch: $15 Crabcake Sammie
Dinner: $.75 wings 3 to close
FRIDAY Lunch: $12 Fish and Chips
SATURDAY Happy Hour 3-6pm
SUNDAY Big Game Specials All Day
GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.
AndroidBasics— SouthCoastalLibrary willhostanintroductoryclassonAndroid phonebasicsat10a.m.Learntouseyour Androidtomakecalls,sendemailsand texts,andmakeGoogleDuovideocalls. Tim ewillbeleftattheendoftheclassto answerquestions.Registrationisrequired andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Bringyour fully-chargedphoneandPIN.
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,and maybringtheirownbooksiftheywish.To register,call(302)858-5518.
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MONDAY - FRIDAY: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH: 11:00AM - 3:00PM DINNER: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 1/2 Priced Entrees 3PM - CLOSE Happy Hour 3-6pm
TUESDAY 1/2 Priced Entrees 3PM - CLOSE Happy Hour 3-6pm
WEDNESDAY 1/2 Priced
Yoga forBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingasix-weekcoursefor yogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m. Whetheryouareyoungorold,overweight orfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahas thepowertocalmthemindandstrengthen thebody.Youcanpayadrop-inpriceof $10,or$50forthewholesix-weekcourse andgetonefreeclass.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p.m.programthat allo wsparticipantstoreadaloudtoa furry,friendlytherapycompanionto helpinspirealoveofreading.Thisis sponsoredbyPAWSforPeople.Registrationisrequired,andreadersofall agesandstagesarewelcome.For moreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.
February15
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes
clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m. Thisisasocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderie amongtheirmembersthroughmonthly lunchmeetingsthatfeatureengaging speakers.Formoreinformation,visit shoredemocrats.com.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenfor cementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime— foragesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelps childrenlearnlanguage,social,motorand listeningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities.Registrationisnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildrenwithlanguageacquisitionandimprove pre-literacyskills.Activitiesmay includestories,music,songsandsimple crafts.Registrationisnotrequired.
HappyBookers— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingJuliaandTheofortheirHappy Bookersmeetingat2p.m.Thegroup meetstodiscussnewandpopularliterary fictiontitles,aswellassomenonfiction. Thismonth,theywillbediscussing“The RideofHerLife:TheTrueStoryofa Woman,HerHorse,andTheirLast-Chance JourneyAcrossAmerica.”Thisisahybrid e vent.Youmayattendinperson,orvia Zoom.Registrationisappreciationforinperson,andrequiredforZoom,at(302) 858-5518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday, Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsold at10:30a.m.Comelistentostories, songsandengagewithotherbabies. Registrationisrequired.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
STEMActivity— Fr ankfordPublicLibrary ishostingaSTEMCandy“Heart-itecture” Buildingactivityat5:30p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.
NotesinTime— TheBethanyBeachCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommitteewill host“NotesinTime:AMusicalJourney ThroughTinPanAlley”atBethanyBeach TownHallat5p.m.Theprogramwillrecountthehistorybehindthesongsthat definedanera,accompaniedbytheindeliblechemistryandwittyban terofmusiciansJeffCooperandGlennPearsonof NotesontheBeach.
DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)9270050.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpractic ecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attend
inperson,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,and registrationisrequiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orcall(302)858-5518.
LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’sLego Clubwillmeetat5p.m.Legosanda themewillbeprovided,andthisisfor ages6-10.Registrationisencouraged andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspac eallows.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m. forastorytimesessionforages3-4,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy
T hereisalsoacraft,andanopportunity toengagewithotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.
SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat4p.m. forastorytimesessionforages5-7,and theirc aregivers,topromoteliteracy
T hereisalsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
CelebratingBlackHistory— Frankford PublicLibraryishostingtheIndianRiver HighSchoolBandandChoirastheypresentaneveningcelebratingBlackhistory at5:30p.m.Allagesarewelcome.For moreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.
February17
SeaGlassPendants— Emily,ahistorical interpreterwithDelawareSeashoreState Park,isleadingaseaglassjewelry-making classatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m. Patronswilllearnhowtomaketheirown seaglassjewelrypendant.Bringyourown seaglass,orchoosefromtheglassprovided.Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibra ry ishostingamatineeat1p.m.,andthe weeklyfeaturesareamixofadult,children andfamilymovies.Formoreinformation, visitthematfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
February18
SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrarywillbehostingafamily-friendly Februarycraftatnoon.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
February20
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
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.
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GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassing thedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.
AARPLuncheon— CrippleCreekCountry ClubwillhostanAARPluncheonmeeting. Thespeakerthismonthisalawyerwho specializesinelderlaw,MichelleTrocinoWells.Formoreinformation,callMaryAnn Doughertyat(302)541-9412.
CareandComfort— ArnoldBienstock, chaplainofCoastalHospice,willpresent “ProvidingCareandComfortattheEndof Life”atCommunityChurcha tOceanPines at6p.m.Formoreinformation,call(410) 641-5433.
Dine&Donate— BethanyBluesinBethany BeachishostingaDine&DonatetobenefittheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubfrom4 to9p.m.Aportionoftheproceedswill benefittheLBWC’sscholarshipfundand itsothercharitableinitiatives.Therewill alsobea50/50raffle.
FeelingsRock— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingFeelingsRock,amusicandmovementprogramdesignedtohelpchildren under5andtheirfamil iesworkthrough emotions,at10:30a.m.Theywillalsobe makingacraft.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationisrequired.
iPad&AppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand Appledeviceusersofallskilllevelsare welcometoattendthissupportgroup meetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat11 a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures, sharetipsandaskquestions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom.Registrationisrequired,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5 518.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingasix-weekcoursefor yogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m. Whetheryouareyoungorold,overweight orfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahas
thepowertocalmthemindandstrengthen thebody.Youcanpayadrop-inpriceof $10,or$50forthewholesix-weekcourse andgetonefreeclass.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegion Post166on23rdStreetatnoon.Any MarinesandNavyCorpsmenwhohave servedintheCorps,li vinginWorcester orSussexCounties,arewelcometojoin tomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningtheorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethrough camaraderieandvolunteerism.Formore information,call(410)430-7181or email websergeant@firststatemarines.org.
BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime— foragesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelps childrenlearnlanguage,social,motorand listeningskills throughavarietyofactivities.Registrationisnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildrenwithlanguageacquisitionandimprovepre-literacyskills.Activitiesmay includestories,music,songsandsimple crafts.Registrationisnotrequired.
CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingages14throughadultat5p.m.to playapopulartabletopgamewhereevidence andcluesareusedtosolveamurder.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsare provided.Registrationisrequired,and availableat(302)858-5518orsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday, Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsold at10:30a.m.Comelistentostories, songsandengagewithotherbabies. Registrationisrequired.Formoreinfor-
mation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
MardiGrasParty— BethanyBluesishostingaMardiGrasMasqueradePartyfrom7 to10p.m.Thisisabenefitforalocalsoup kitchen,andthelocalBelieveinTomorrow children’sfoundation.Thecostis$50in advance,or$60atthedoor.Thatincludes afullbuffetandaccesstoacashbar. Therewillbeaprizeforbestcostumeand rafflesforprizesdonatedbylocalbusinesses.Toobtaintickets,visitTri pleBEvents.com/localcharities.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskill levelswillpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attend inperson,orviaZoom.Thisisfree,and registrationisrequiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orcall(302)858-5518.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPu blicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m. forastorytimesessionforages3-4,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy T hereisalsoacraft,andanopportunity toengagewithotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.
SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat4p.m. forastorytimesessionforages5-7,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy. Therei salsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
February24
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertified RYTinstructorandregisteredYogafor Arthritisteacher,isleadingagentleyoga classatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m. Ayogamatisrequired,andnotprovided. Participantsshouldalsobringatowelfor extracushioning.Registrationislimited andrequired,anda vailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.
FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingamatineeat1p.m.,andthe weeklyfeaturesareamixofadult,children andfamilymovies.Formoreinformation, visitthematfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
February25
SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrarywillbehostingyogaforadultsat noon.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
February26
ChoralTapestry— TheSouthern DelawareChoraleispresentingachoral tapestrycelebratingBlackHistoryMonth atEpworthUnitedMethodistChurchin RehobothBeachat3p.m.Specialguests
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys Top,clockwise,residentsmaketheirbids,duringtheauctionattheannualFrankfordVolunteerFireCompanyStation76Bull&OysterRoastheldonSaturday,Feb.4, inFrankford.Dinnerwasservedinsidethefirehouse.Professionaloystershucker, SamuelFisher,60,ofWestover,Maryland,shucksfreshoystersforthemassesduringtheroast.Bytheendoftheevent,Fishersaidhewillhaveshuckedbetween 2,800-3,000 oysters.
Registrationisopennowforthe EmbodytheGoddessRetreat,returningonMarch18-19.TheEmbodythe GoddessRetreat’sthirdannualgatheringisdescribedas“aweekendfullof empoweringandinspiringworkshops, shamanicjourneys,creativewriting, soundhealing,dancing,chanting, learningandmore.”Theexperienceis ledbylocalauthorand“modern shaman”AthenaAllreadandincludes speakersandholisticpractitioners fromcoasttocoast.
TheretreatwillkickoffonMarch 18withanopeningcircle,followedby thefirstweekendworkshop,diving intothemythsandmagicofgoddesses withsongandstagewriterandprofessorCarolLeeCampbellfromVirginia leadingintoaworkshop,andAllread guidingretreatersthroughcreative writingandrewritingoftheirown mythsandstories.
Throughouttheweekend,retreaters willbeguidedthroughexperiential learningandworkshopswithsuccessfulwomeninbusiness,thoughtleaders,creatives,artists,afengshui master,herbalist,psychicthetahealer, shamanicpractitionersandmore.
Chef-preparedmealswillbeprovided,withoptionsandaccommodationsforsensitiveeaters.
Duringextendedbreaksandatthe endoftheday,retreaterswillhaveaccesstoholisticvendorsandtarotand oraclereaders,anauctiontosupport localholisticwomen’srecoveryhouse St.Vincent’sHouseandtimetoretreattothewaterfront.
Out-of-townandlocalretreaters cancommuteeachdayorenjoyaccommodationsatadiscountedrateof $159pernightatHyattPlaceDewey Beach.(Bookquickly,asroomrates increaseafterFeb.14,organizers warned.)TheEmbodytheGoddess teamoffersavirtualcommunityforum onTelegramforrideandroomsharing,andconnectingwithpastandfutureretreaters.
Formoreinformationandtoregister,visit
https://client.seasideshaman.com/cour ses/Embody-the-goddess-2023.Registrationcosts$675perperson(orthree monthlypaymentsof$225).Attendees canalsotakeadvantageoftheBOGO half-offofferuntilFeb.14usingcode GODDESSBOGO50.
“Thisweekendallowswomento breakthroughtheirpaststoriesand allowthegoddesswithintobeactivatedbythepowerfulsharedenergy, loveandcamaraderieofthisweekend experience,”organizerssaid.“TheEmbodytheGoddessRetreatistheplace tomeetatribeofnewhigh-vibe friendsandsisterswhoareguaranteed tobecomesweetallieslongafterthe retreathasended.”
includeCantabileWomen’sChorus,SussexTechHighSchoolBellaVoiceEnsembleandSalisburyUniversityGospel Choir.Ticketscost$25,andchildren17 andyoungerareadmittedfree.Tickets areavailableatthedoororatsoutherndelawarechorale.org.ThiseventissupportedbytheDelawareDivisionofthe Arts,astateagencyinpartnershipwith theNationalEndowmentfortheArts.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
MakerspaceMonday— SouthCoastalLibrarywillhostadrop-incraftprogramat2 p.m.whereparticipantscanworkontheir ownprojectsoruseresourcesinoneofthe library’s“maker”stations—includinga buttonmaker,adultcoloring,jewelrymakingandcricut.Registrationis onlyrequired for30-minutecricutappointments.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastal Library.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.
StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublic LibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’ Farmat11a.m.Thisisopenforallage s, andisweatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdates.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevelsat1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachparticipantatnocharge.
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,and maybringtheirownbooksiftheywish.To register,call( 302)858-5518.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingasix-weekcoursefor yogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m. Whetheryouareyoungorold,overweight orfit,abeginneroradvanced,yogahas thepowertocalmthemindandstrengthen thebody.Youcanpayadrop-inpriceof $10,or$50forthewholesix-weekcourse andgetonefreeclass.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p. m.programthat allowsparticipantstoreadaloudtoa
furry,friendlytherapycompanionto helpinspirealoveofreading.Thisis sponsoredbyPAWSforPeople.Registrationisrequired,andreadersofall agesandstagesarewelcome.For moreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandsta nd everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat SouthCoastalLibraryfrom7to8:30p.m. Formoreinformation,call(302)364-5830, orvisitonlineatdeldems38.org.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday, Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime
forchildrenfrombirthto 24monthsold at10:30a.m.Comelistentostories, songsandengagewithotherbabies. Registrationisrequired.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m. forastorytimesessionforages3-4,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy. Thereisalsoacraft,andanopportunity toengagewithotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavai lableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 732-9351.
SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingSuperLearnersat4p.m. forastorytimesessionforages5-7,and theircaregivers,topromoteliteracy T hereisalsoacraftorSTEMproject,and anopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookClubmeetsthefirstFridayof themonthat1p.m.todiscussafiction, nonfictionorclassictitle.Thismonth’s bookisAnnPatchett’s“TheDutchHouse.” Copiesofthebookwillbeavailableatthe library.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheL ewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhis-
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34042 Chippiwa Dr., Dagsboro
This 3br/2 bath home makes a lovely year round or beach home in the established community of Blackwater Village. $369,000
Under 3 miles to the Boardwalk at Bethany Beach, this 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home offers a large Living Room, Kitchen with gas stove and plenty of cabinets and counter space and a large Primary Bedroom with walk-in closets and full bath, soaking tub and walk-in shower. Located on a .24 acre lot in a community with a $50 annual HOA fee, great location and convenient to shopping, restaurants, medical and the Beach. 279,900
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
37316 Carolina Dr, Frankford
Close to beaches and bays. This 4 bedroom has lots of space for family and friends. HOA only $50 a year. Park recreational vehicles on your property. $169,900
ACREAGE
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.
Price Reduced: $125,000
If 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.
Denim and Diamond Fundraiser on Saturday, January 14th at Cripple Creek Country Club raised over $76,000 towards our $100,000 goal to purchase new modular wheelchair ramps that will be used throughout the community.
We wish to thank all donors, attendees & organizers for making this event such a success!
Platinum
Garth EnterprisesMorning Star ConstructionSea Light Design‐Build
Gold
Ashcraft Masonry
Burton Builders
Marvel’s Portable Welding
Miken Builders Sam Yoder Company
Bronze
County Bank
David Szumski
Universal Supply Company
Diamond Ring ($10,000 - $15,000)
Atlantic Community Thrift Shop Anonymous
Diamond Bracelet ($1,000 - $9,999)
Carl Freeman Foundation
Lisa Condon Mountaire
ReNove Medical Spa
S Kemp Dawson Family VFW Ocean View
3 Blond Bakers
Anne Martinez
Bare Trap Dunes
Bayside Golf Club
Beach Liquors
Bethany Beach Beverage Co.
Bethany Blues
Bethany Diner
Bethany Florist
Blue Crab Oyster House
Candy Kitchen CoCoLo
Crab Cake Factory
Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club
Estate of Jimmy Kyger
Diamond Pendant ($500-$999)
Banks Wine & Spirits
Bethany Beach Ocean Suites
Billy Scott
Damon Pla Fine Arts
Diamond Studs (Under $500)
Dickens Parlour Theatre
DiFebo’s Fenwick Hardware
Fins Hospitality Group
G & E Hardware
Glen Riddle Golf Club
Good Earth
Harpoon Hanna’s Harvest Tide
Holly’s Treasure Chest
James Hayman, Hayman Creative
John and Sharon Reilly
Julie Kypreos
Kevin Lynch
Delaware Botanic Gardens
Heather’s Homeworks
Jefrey Helke Neoklis Kypreos
Melissa’s Dinner & Lounge
Mia Fratello
Michael P Dolce AIA Architect
Millville Boardwalk
Perucci’s Classic Italian Restaurant
Oceanova Spa
Off The Hook
Salted Rim
Salisbury House B & B Sodel
Sun Outdoors Frontier Town
The Boathouse
ResidentslivinginandaroundDagsborocanlearnabouttheirriskforcardiovasculardisease,osteoporosis, diabetesandotherchronic,seriousconditionswithscreeningsbyLifeLine ScreeninginMarch.
DagsboroChurchofChristwillhost thecommunityeventonMarch22.The siteislocatedat28001DagsboroRoad inDagsboro.
Screeningscancheckfor:
•Thelevelofplaquebuildupinarteries,relatedtoriskforcardiovascular disease,strokeandoverallvascular
health;
• HDLandLDLcholesterollevels;
•Diabetesrisk;
•Kidneyandthyroidfunction,and more.
Freeparkingisavailable.
Specialpackagepricingstartsat $159,butconsultantswillworkwithpatientstocreateapackagethatisright forthem,basedonageandriskfactors. Call1-877-237-1287orvisitthewebsiteatwww.lifelinescreening.comfor moreinformation.Pre-registrationisrequired.
Havingcompleteditssecondyear ofprovidingservicestomembers, SouthCoastalVillageVolunteer (SCVV)islookingtoaddnewvolunteerstoitslists.SCVV,anonprofitaffiliateofVillageVolunteers ofLewes(VV)andoperatingunder VV’s501(c)(3),wasorganizedduringthepandemicandbeganoffering servicesatthestartof2021.
“Weareverypleasedwithour growthsofar,”saidSCVVChair RonKerchner,“andwearehopingto continuetogrowandtoservea largerareaoverthenexttwoyears.”
SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers currentlyhelpsseniorsinBethany Beach,OceanView,Millvilleand SouthBethany,enablingolderadults toremainintheirhomesinthe communitybyprovidingvolunteer services.Transportationtomedical andpersonalappointments,shopping,assistancewithsmallhouseholdchoresandtechnology,help withpets,friendlyvisitsandcheckintelephonecallsareamongthe servicesvolunteersprovidedfor members.
In2022,SCVVvolunteersgave almost3,200hoursoftheirtime, performingmorethan2,000services.Volunteersarevettedand trained,andtheyparticipatedepend-
ingontheirpreferencesandschedules.Throughtheuseofacomputer system,volunteerscanchoosewhat theywanttodoandwhentheywant todoit,makingparticipationvery flexible.
“Nowthatwehavebecomeestablishedinthe19930,19967and 19970ZIPcodes,wewouldliketo expandtosomenearbyareas.Butwe needvolunteersbeforewecanoffer membershipsinareastothewestof thebeach,”notedVice-ChairChristinePowers.
Additionalvolunteersinthecurrentserviceareasareapriorityas
well,shesaid,sothatSCVVcan continuetoprovideahighlevelof servicesformembersthere.SCVVis acceptingnewmembersinitsservice ZIPcodes.
Membershipfeesare$500annuallyforasinglepersonor$750fora household.Temporarymemberships forthosewhomayhavespecial needsduetosurgeryorillnessare availableforuptothreemonthsat $75permonth.Scholarshipsare availableforthosewithdemonstratedfinancialneeds.
“Thestartofanewyearisagreat timetodecidetogivebacktothe
communityandtoworktohelpothers,”saidKerchner.“Volunteeringfor SCVVisagoodwaytomeetnew people,toengageinnewactivities, touseyourtimeproductivelyandto contributetomakingourareasucha goodplacetolive.”
TheSouthCoastalVillageoffice, locatedat32WestAvenueinOcean View,isopeneveryweekdayfrom10 a.m.until2p.m.ForcompleteinformationaboutSCVV,gotothewebsiteat www.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.o rgorcall(302)500-1281.
Just steps to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and 3 short blocks from the center of town. The “Purple House” on Atlantic Ave is architecturally sophisticated and the attention to detail throughout is impressive. This wonderful retreat offers 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, den, open floorplan, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, living room with gas fireplace, multiple decks, outside shower and plenty of parking. Excellent rental history. Gross for 2022 over $253,000.
MLS DESU2029172 $3,200,000
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Enjoy mesmerizing early morning sunrises, tidal wetlands, and amazing wildlife from an extensively upgraded home with one of the best views in Bethany Bay. Contemporary home offering an open floor plan with an electric fireplace, remodeled kitchen, improved primary bedroom and bathroom, 2 guest rooms, guest bathroom and an amazing 3 season room with breathtaking views. Plus, a garage, front porch, and a wraparound deck. Gorgeous community with rich amenities, water access and conveniently located to the public beaches, shopping, and awesome restaurants.
MLS DESU2034646 $599,900
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
This wonderful home offers over 2800 square feet of perfection, beautiful, dark-style 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 onecar 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
A luxuriously furnished villa offers a dramatic 2 story living room with a gas fireplace, a first floor ensuite with pond views and a sitting area, a spacious dining room, plus a gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar and table space area. Upstairs, is a large loft area with a wet bar, 2 additional guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Plus, front, and back patio areas and 2-car garage. The beach is only about a 1 mile away. Wonderful community amenities.
MLS DESU2031486 $519,000
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Custom built home in a community with NO HOA. Great location next to the high school, close to Rt 113, and a short drive to the beach. Bright sunny ranch style home with 3BR/2BA, open floor plan, kitchen with island and table space, living room with gas fireplace, screened porch, full attic for storage, garage and plenty of parking, room for a boat or camper. Plus, rear fenced yard, shed and a 2nd shed/office with electric. Many recent improvements.
MLS DESU2029408 $360,000
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Wingate Rd, Frankford
A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom doublewide on 2.3 acres with NO HOA. Being sold as is.
MLS DESU2028628 $299,000
Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464
A meticulously cared for beach cottage. Furnished with an inviting, nautical style, wide plank wood flooring throughout, 4 bedrooms, 2 full remodeled bathrooms, 2 outdoor showers and an expansive backyard. Many recent upgrades. Take the Town Trolley, walk or bike to the beach, shopping and dining. Kayak on the Assawoman Canal. Grab your racket, paddle, or basketball. Lounge by one of the community pools! Very low annual HOA.
MLS DESU2026346 $779,000
Call Julia Hudson 301-641-6267
Fantastic views of the wetlands, water, and wonderful wildlife from every room in this top-floor furnished luxury condo. This spacious condo offers a 2-story living /dining room area with an electric fireplace, a large eat-in kitchen, screened porch, large primary bedroom, and a guest bedroom. Upstairs are 2 spacious ensuites with excellent views. Discover Bethany Bay and its 1st class amenities while being located near many of the state parks, beaches, quaint shopping, and quality restaurants.
MLS DESU2034422 $495,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Bayshore MHP, Ocean View
Bayfront community with a large marina (rental) and just minutes by boat to the Atlantic Ocean. This adorable mobile offers an impressive sunroom, 2 bedrooms (no closets), 2 updated bathrooms, plank flooring, shiplap in the living room and bedroom, updated light fixtures, an electric wall fireplace, a newer shed and gorgeous landscaping with a firepit. The community has a beautiful marina and some slips available for rent. The buyer needs to be approved by the park owner, lot rent is $472 PER MONTH AND NO RENTALS ARE ALLOWED.MLS DESU2034874 $99,990 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Stunning spacious townhome with a pond view features an open floor plan, numerous upgrades, gourmet kitchen with an island, breakfast bar, and dining area, living room with a gas fireplace, powder room, screened porch, and deck. The second floor offers a large primary bedroom with private balcony, 2 guest rooms and a bathroom. The third floor has a huge ensuite with separate office space or sitting/tv room and private balcony. Plus, there is an outdoor shower and garage. Less than 2 miles to the beach. Easy access to restaurants, walking trails, golfing and more. MLS DESU2035318 $629,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
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
Booker St:
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 ordered, East Of Rt #113. Only 9 miles to the beach.
MLS DESU2020506 Only $89,900
Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630
Withdeepestregret,thefamilyof BeverlyAnnEurice,74,ofMillsboro,Del.,commendedherspiritto thehandsofGod.ShewasbornOct.
1,1948,inBaltimore,Md.,to WilliamandAnneBeasley.Shewas alsoabelovedoldersistertoDebra Toth.In1966,shegraduatedfrom ReisterstownHighSchool.
OnApril1,1969,Euricejoined UnitedAirlinesandbeganaprofessionsheadored.Twoyearslater,she methersoulmate,FrancisEurice,on thebeachinOceanCity,Md.They marriedonApril1,1972.Fiftyyears later,theycelebratedtheirgoldenanniversaryinMillsboro.FranEurice askedBeverlytomarryhimagain, andtheyhadanimprompturenewal ofvowsconductedbyhersisterDebbie.
BeverlyandFranEuriceraised twodaughters,JacquelynandCristin inAbingdon,Md.Shewillberememberedasaverylovingmother whowasalwaysavailable.Shewas alsoapositiveinfluenceonher belovedgranddaughter,Aubrey George.Euricedotedonherwhenevershecould.
Shehadmanyclosefriendswho shemetwhilewiththeairlinesand
withinherlocalcommunity—first inMarylandandlaterinDelaware. Shelovedherdogsasfamilymembers.Euricehadthemostwelcoming smile,patienttemperamentandlovingpersonality.
Euricegraduatedfromthefirstset ofwingsUnitedgaveherin1969to theheavenlywingsshereceivedon Dec.14,2022.Herfamilythanked herfriendsandlovedonesforthe outpouringofsupportandaskthat theycontinuetokeepherintheir hearts.Shewillbesorelymissedby many,includingherlovinghusband of50years,FrancisEurice;hertwo daughtersandsons-in-law,Jacquelyn Eurice-KenneyandStephenKenney, CristinEurice-GeorgeandChristopherGeorge;hergranddaughter, AubreyGeorge;andhersisterand brother-in-lawDebraandPaulToth.
Amemorialceremonywillbeheld atSt.Peter’sEpiscopalChurchin Lewes,Del.,onApril1,2023,at10 a.m.InremembranceofEurice,donationsinhernamecanbemadeto thelocalSPCA.Arrangementswere beingprovidedbyWatsonFuneral Home,Millsboro,Del.
EdwardRay“Ed”“Pap”Fairbanks Sr.,91,passedpeacefullyintothe armsofOurLord,onWednesday, Feb.1,2023.BornonMarch4,1931, inWashington,D.C.,hewastheson ofthelateRayFairbanksandAgnes (Menzies)Fairbanks.
FairbanksretiredfromCable& WirelessCommunicationsin1996 andmovedtoOceanView,Del.,so thathecouldenjoyallthattheEasternShorehadtooffer,asheloved beingclosetothewater,boatingand fishing.Atalentedcraftsman,he lovedtoworkwithhishandsand buildthings,andcraftedmanybeautifulclocks,boatsandfurniture.
Hewasanenthusiasticfanofthe BaltimoreOriolesandtheWashingtonRedskinsfootballteam.Hewill bedeeplymissedbyallwhohadthe goodfortunetoknowhim.
Inadditiontohisparents,Fairbankswasprecededindeathbyhis belovedbride,DoraVirginia(Lawson)Fairbanks,in1979.Heissurvivedbyhisthreechildren,MaryV. Walker(andChuck),ofAnniston, Ala.,DeborahC.O’Donnell(and Jack)ofSevern,Md.,andEdward “Ray”FairbanksJr.(andTheresa)of
$1,445.
BunkerHill,W.Va.;hisbeloved grandchildren,KatieBorth,Kelly Mills,JohnO’DonnellandKeith Noble;andfivegreat-grandchildren, Peter,Ava,Maci,KaylaandAlana. Noservicesarescheduled;however,Fairbanks’familyasksthatpeoplerememberhimfondlyandtake everychancetheyaregiventoenjoy eachdayandeachotherwhilethey can.Finalcarehasbeenentrustedto ParsellFuneralHomes&Crematorium,Atkins-LodgeChapel,Lewes, Del.Fairbanks’lifememorialwebpageandvirtualguestbookareonline atwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
DennisC.‘Pappy’GoshertSr.,75 DennisC.“Pappy”GoshertSr., 75,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedaway fromesophagealcanceronTuesday, Jan.24,2023,athishome.Hewas bornonJune3,1947,tothelate ClaudeGoshertandMiriam (Kintzer)GoshertinSchaefferstown, Pa.
HeattendedElcoHighSchool andlaterearnedhisGED. Before movingtoDelawarein2012,helived inAkron,Pa.,andworkedatPendu ManufacturinginNewHolland,Pa., formorethan30yearsasasalesrepresentativeandservicemanager.
Heenjoyedplayingcards,spendingtimewithhisfamily,cookingand cheeringforthePhiladelphiaPhillies andtheGreenBayPackers.When hishealthwasbetter,heenjoyed fishingandclamming.Healsolike tobuildandrepairthings.
Goshertleavesbehindhiswifeof 38years,Linda(Hagy)Goshert;four sons,DennisGoshertJr.(andhisfiancée,LisaZimmerman),Michael Goshert(andBrenda)andTimothy Hagy,allofEphrata,Pa.,andSteven Weaver(andKerry)ofSchaefferstown,Pa.;twobrothers,Kenneth GoshertofLebanon,Pa.,and BernardGoshert(andEloise)of Hawaii;threesisters,PatriciaSholly ofRichland,Pa.,ClaudiaHertzler (andScott)ofNewmanstown,Pa., andDeborahCrnKovich(andLeo) ofEphrata,Pa.;andsevengrandchildrenCodyandCoryGoshert,Tyler andTannerGoshert,AmyWeaver Andreaggi(andChristian),Erin WeaverandAlecWeaver.
Serviceswillbescheduledin Pennsylvania.Condolencescanbe sentonlineatwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
DianeL.Gruber,70
DianeL.Gruber,70,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawayunexpectedlyon Monday,Jan.23,2023.Shewasborn onAug.1,1952,inNewYork,N.Y., tothelateJamesGruberandEliza-
bethSandsGruber.
Shehadmanyjobsovertheyears. Laterinlife,shedecidedtogoto college.Shewasagraduateof DelawareStateUniversity,witha master’sdegreeinsocialwork.She workedatPeople’sPlaceforapproximately10yearsandthenfortheDepartmentofJusticeforapproximately fiveyearsbeforesheretired.
Inhersparetime,sheenjoyed fishing,cooking(especiallyhersoup) andspendingtimewithherfamily. Herfavoritetimeoftheyearwas summer.Shewasastrong-willed,independentwomanwithagiving heart.Shewasknowntoputothers’ needsbeforeherown.Shewasalov-
ingmother,grandmotherandfriend whowillbedearlymissed.
Gruberissurvivedbyherson NicholaosPsaroudakisandhiswife, Jane,ofFrankford,Del.;agranddaughter,PaigePsaroudakis;and specialfriendsLorettaRossof Lewes,Del.,MaryLedva,alsoof Lewes,andMaryAnnSchillof LongIsland,N.Y.Shealsoleavesbehindextendedfamilymembersand friends.
Amemorialservicewillbeheldat 11a.m.onSaturday,Feb.11,2023,at theWatsonFuneralHome,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del., wherefriendsmaycallfrom10to11 a.m.forvisitationwiththefamily. Intermentwillbeprivate.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggesteddonationsinGruber’smemorytoPeople’s Place,1129AirportRd,Milford,DE
19963.Lettersofcondolencemaybe sentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.
GaryHanna,85
GaryEnglishHanna,85,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedawayonWednesday,Jan.25,2023.BornonJuly16, 1937,inIndianapolis,Ind.,Hanna movedtotheWashington,D. C.,area toserveasadirectorintheDepartmentofEducationfortheU.S.governmentfor35years.Uponretiring, heandhiswife,Anne,relocatedto Dagsboro.
Hewasanaccomplishedpoet, writingmorethan1,000poemsand publishedinmorethan50poetry journals.Hewasakind,academic manwithagreatsenseofhumorand apassionfortheartsandoutdoors. Hewillbedearlymissedbyfamily andfriends.
Hannaissurvivedbyhiswife, Anne(Hollingshead)Hanna;daughter,HaideeHanna;sons,Markand ScotHanna;andfourgrandchildren. Inlieuofaserviceorflowers,afund hasbeensetupinhisnamewiththe Parkinson’sFoundation (www.parkinson.org).
3 BR, 2.5 BA townhouse overlooking the pond and featuring LVP floors, kitchen with granite countertops, screened porch, 2-car garage, and primary BR with tray ceilings. Community pool, clubhouse, kayak launch, and more! Shows like new! $449,000 Call Merritt of the Carrie Lingo Team 302-562-7954 (Cell) #4478TL
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
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,
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
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18790 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach
Sunday Service at 10 a.m.
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The beautiful church with a small congregation and a Big, Welcoming Heart!
75 West Church St.; Selbyville Parking: Front or Back
The Rev. Glenn Duffy
302.436.8921
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Call: 410.641.4311 for directions and information about services, religious school, membership, and social events. TempleBatYam-oc.org
11036 Worcester Hwy. (Rt. 575), Berlin, MD Only 20 minutes from Bethany Beach
FENWICK ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
36806 Lighthouse Rd., next to Float-ors
SUNDAYS
SundaySchool-allages-9a.m. Worship&Celebration-10a.m. EveningBibleStudy-5p.m.
WEDNESDAYS InteractiveBibleStudy-6p.m.
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Pastor John Schutt 302.436.4011 37890 Sound Church Road, Selbyville 19975
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Sunday Worship 10 am
KidsPort Kids Church 10 am
Pastor Bill Lorman 302.436.4522 28574 Cypress Road Selbyville
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Rt. 17 & Daisey Rd., Roxana 34478 Roxana Rd.; Frankford, 19945
Join us in person on SUNDAYS
9 am: Praise & Worship 11 am: Traditional SUNDAY SCHOOL
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8 am Open Door Adults
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Young Adults Bible Study
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March6
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexer-
ciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
March7
SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian Churchwillbethelocationforthenext meetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosop hicalideas.Themeetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythrough
April4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Each classwillincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussionsencompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief.Aworkbookwillbeprovided foreachpart icipantatnocharge.
March8
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurch willbeeveryWednesdaythroughApril26. Therearemorningsessionsfrom10to
11:30a.m.orafternoonsfrom7to8:30 p.m.Thefocuswillbe“Amos,”byJennifer Rothschild,withtheheading,“AnInvitation totheGoodLife.”Registerbycallingthe officeat539-9510orat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withaso cialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
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8 p.m. on 6 LIFE
Movie: Spinning Out of Control
After winning a contest, Natalie Clark (Kelcie Stranahan) rides her free stationary bike daily, guided by her stunning and inspiring virtual instructor Leah Sterling (Ria Ridley). Soon, Natalie becomes infatuated with Lia and attempts to befriend the fitness mogul in real life. When Lia steps away from virtual training to focus on her personal life, Natalie tries to eliminate everyone in Lia’s life, so Natalie can have her as her own permanent trainer and best friend in this 2023 thriller.
9 p.m. on # CW
Criss Angel’s Magic With the Stars
The illusion is about to get real for either “Real Housewife” Cynthia Bailey or “Stargirl’s” Brec Bassinger as both women attempt the impossible — the most mind-blowing “sawing a lady in half” in history. With seemingly nothing to hide, this demonstration truly blurs the line between reality and illusion. Terry Fator and his entourage of puppets create havoc and laughs as both competitors bring them to life when they take over the Amystika stage in the Season 1 finale episode “In Two.”
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The Perfect 10
There are only 10 players that have won the Heisman Trophy and been in enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and this 90-minute documentary brings together seven of them — Marcus Allen, Tim Brown, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, Barry Sanders, Roger Staubach and Charles Woodson — to reminisce, share stories and their life journeys to achieve this rare achievement.
8 p.m. on 6 LIFE
Movie: The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story
Kara Robinson (Katie Douglas) was watering plants when she was approached by Richard Evonitz (Kristian Bruun), who put a gun to her neck and kidnapped her. When her captor finally fell asleep, she escaped and was able to lead the police back to the apartment’s exact location and identify her kidnapper who turned out to be a serial killer who was also responsible for the unsolved murders of at least three other young girls in this 2023 docudrama that is based on a true story.
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Puppy Bowl XIX
It takes dedication to tail wagging and licking to earn the right to play in the greatest exhibition of cuteness the world has ever known. These puppies can’t wait to take to the gridiron in the
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ByMikeStern StaffReporter
SophomoreMyaWhittingtondid everythingshecould.
Shegrittedherteeth,andtriedto strapherIndianRiverHighgirls’basketballteamontohershouldersand takethemtovictory.
Drivingthroughheavyrush-hour trafficinalanepopulatedbybigger andtallerrivals,shesacrificedher bodytocontributeateam-high17 points.
Butitwasn’tenough.
TheGreen&Goldfell,44-38to visitingEarlyCollegeatDelaware StateUniversityinaHenlopenConferencematchuponTuesday,Feb.7.
“Thatwasatough17pointsthat Myaputup,”saidheadcoachRoger Clay.“Wehadanothertoughbattle tonightthatdidn’tendinourfavor, althoughourgirlsplayedwell.Butwe hadtoomanymissedshotsthatcost us.Wehadseverallooksthatjust didn’tfallin,andwemissedseveral keyfree-throws.Overall,oureffort wasreallyexcitingtosee.Thegirlsreallyplayedashardastheycouldfor oneanothertonight,andthat’sallwe canaskfor.”
JuniorAlexDavidsonalsoplayeda solidgame,finishingwitheightpoints fortheIndians,whofellto3-12overalland3-11inconferenceplay.
SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sMyaWhittington,farleft,walksawayfromaLaurelcelebrationafteralastsecond3-pointerwonthegameforthe BulldogsonTuesday,Jan.31.Belowleft,IRgirls’basketballassistantcoachFabreaMcCraywatchesherplayersondefense againstLaurel.Belowright,IR’sAlexDavidson,right,takescontroloftheballnexttoLaurel’sCarlieVenablesnearmidcourt.
anyoneindividual.Thekidswere allinvolved,andtheydidagreatjob ofsupportingeachotherthroughout theday.”
TylerMcManus(120pounds), AngelMora-Salas(144)andJayvion Chandler(165)allwent5-0onthe day,Windishnoted,“whichisoutstandingconsideringthecompetitiontheywerefacing.”
JackJestice(175/190)andCaleb McCabe(175/190),hesaid,“both hadaverygoodweekend,picking upsomekeywinswhenweneeded them.”
EvanForjan(138)andAlexButts (150)“bothwrestledverywelland beatsomequalityopponents,”he added,whileTerrellLewis(215) “didanoutstandingjobwrestlingup aweightat285formostofour matches.Heisimprovingwithevery matchandwithsomefinetuning overthenextfewweeksmaysurprisesomepeopleattheHenlopen Conferencetournament.”
ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Withtheregularseasonwinding downanditssightsfirmlysetonthe DelawareInterscholasticAthletic Association’s(DIAA)stateteam dualstournament,theIndianRiver HighSchoolwrestlingteammadea treknorththisweektoPennsylvania todobattleinonefinalregular-seasondualsshowcase.
TheIndianswerealsoableto pickuparegulardualmatchwith UpperDarby—asuburban Philadelphiaschool—onFriday, Feb.3,totaketheplaceofapreviouslyscheduledmatchwithFirst StateMilitaryAcademythatwas canceledduetoover-scheduling.
“Overall,itwasaverysuccessful triptoPennsylvania[last]weekend,” saidveteranIRcoachJeffWindish.
hadtheopportunitytowrestlesome qualityteams,andthecoachingstaff wasverypleasedwiththeteam’s performance.
“Fridaynight’sdualwithUpper Darbywasareplacementmatchthat wewerefortunatetofindwhenFirst StateMilitarycanceledourmatch duetoover-scheduling.Wedidvery agoodjobofsecuringbonuspoints inthatmatch,andregisteringeight winsbypinandonebymajordecision.Wehavereallyfocusedourattentionontryingtomaximizeour chancesatbonuspointsandlimiting theotherteams’bonus-pointopportunities.”
TheIndianshaddroppedthefirst matchofthenightagainsttheRoyals,butthenralliedoffsixstraight tobuildaleadthattheywouldnever relinquish.Fiveofthosesixwins cameviapinfall,whiletheother cameonmajordecision.Amami
Marsiglin,TylerMcManus,Steven Mayfield,KyreeKnightandAngel MoraSalashadthepinsfortheIndians,withEvanForjanpostingthe 14-5major.
IRthenwontheirfinalfive matchesofthenight,withJayvion Chandler,JackJestice,andTerrell Lewiseachpickinguppins,while CalebMcCabeandClaytonCifuenteswereawardedforfeits.
InthedualsshowcaseonSaturday,theIndianspostedfourvictories infiveoftheirmatches,withwins comingagainstMartinLutherKing (57-16),Northeast(36-32), Pottstown(66-3)andArchbishop Carroll(56-16).
“Saturday’sdual-meettournamentwasagreatexperience,especiallyfinishing4-1ontheday,” Windishassessed.“Thedual-meet formatisreallynicebecauseitputs thefocusontheteam,ratherthan
ThebiggestthingthattheIndians’coachingstaffwashappyabout wastheirabilitytogetsomeyounger guysintothemix.
“Wewerealsoabletogetsomeof ouryoungerwrestlerssomemat time”lastweekend,notedWindish.
RickyWiggins(120),Kameron Brown(126)andLuisHicks(138) “allgottimeinthevarsitylineup, whichisagreatbuildingblockfor nextseason.”
TheIndiansweresettohave theirfinaldualmeetoftheseason onWednesday,Feb.8,(afterCoastal Pointpresstime),athomeagainst Delmar,wheretheywerealsosetto honortheirseniorgrapplers—Ryan Bunting,JackJesticeandLevi Reese.TheHenlopenAthleticConferencetournamentwilltakeplace Feb.24-25atMilford,withthe DIAAStateChampionshipscommencingMarch3-4atCapeHenlopenHighSchool.
“Going5-1overthetwodays,weSpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sJayvionChandlerhasRedLion’sXavierMooretrappedinhisholdduringtheir175lb.matchonThursday,Feb.2. Chandlerwentontowinwithapin.
Everyfractionofasecondcounts! Competitiveswimmingdemandsit.
JordanGonzalezenthusiasticallyembracesthenumericalguidepostsofthisdemandingsport.Theyareherticketto upwardadvancementintoeliteswimming competition.
ShehashersightssetontheHenlopen ConferenceswimmeetthisSaturday,Feb. 11,attheSussexAcademypoolinGeorgetown.
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolsenior sprint-eventswimmerwillattempttoshave atleast4hundredthsofasecondoffofher previousbesttimeinthe50-yardfreestyle. ThatwillqualifyherforaDIAAstateswimmingtournament.
Shealsohopestoimprovebyatleasta tenthofasecondoffofherpreviousbest timeinthe100-yardbackstroketoqualify forthegirls’statecompetition.
TheDIAAstateswimmingtournament willbeheldattheUniversityofDelawarein Wilmington.Thepreliminaryroundwillbe Wednesday,Feb.22,forthegirlsandThursday,Feb.23,fortheboys.Thefinalsforboth girlsandboyswillbeSaturday,Feb.25.
“It’sexcitingtoseethecrazy dropsin timethatmyteammatesandIhaveachieved fromthebeginningoftheseasontothis postseason,”Gonzalezsaidwithanecstatic liltinhervoice.“Iamhopingthat,withthe continuedencouragementfrommycoaches andthetaperingwedo”thisweektoprepare forthestatemeet,“I’llbeabletodropthe
timeIneedforthestatecut,andhopefully more.”
HerIndianRivercoachesshareherpride andexcitement.Theyciteanenthusiastic improvementinherself-confidenceasthe keyreasonthatsheisonthethresholdof qualifyingforthestatemeetintwoevents.
“Shegrewinfaithinherabilities,”said
DanaSchaefer,theIRHSgirls’swimming headcoach.“Shegrewtobeabletolookadversityintheeyeandtakeonthestruggles.
“Hergrowthhasnotbeeninimproving herswimming,”Schaeferadded.“That’sjust aby-product.Jordanhasmaturedgreatlyand isreadytotakeonlife.Shewillachieveher nextgoalswithoutadoubt.AndJordanhas thebiggestsmilewhensheachievesagoal.”
Everyminisculedetailmatters. That’swhatexcitesGonzalezaboutcompetitiveswimming.
Forexample,workinghardinpracticetowardthecalmmasteringofanarmstroke intothewaterduringthewildfrenzyof competitionisachallengethatmustbe championed.Itwillpayhugedividendsduringtherace.
“Themostchallengingthingabout swimmingistryingtocorrectthelittledetailsthatmycoachessayIneedtoworkon toimprovemytime,”saidthe5-foot-5Gonzalez.“Andoneofthemostexcitingthings aboutmysportiswhenyoufinallyreach yourgoal.Forme,itismakingthestate
The senior Indian River High boys’ swimming standout earned kudos from his teammates and coaches during the Indians’ tri-meet victories over Dover and Delmarva Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 31. “The Mighty Quinn” shaved six seconds off of his previous personal best in the 500 yard freestyle event with a winning time of 5:42.8. Quinn contributed mightily to his team’s impressive 9-1-1 won-losttied regular season mark as they head into the crucial Henlopen Conference meet this Saturday morning and afternoon, Feb. 11 at the Sussex
pool in Georgetown.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
IRHSseniorBrendonBradford andhislong-distanceshootingstars dialedupanothercommandperformanceonTuesday,Feb.7.
Bradforderuptedforsixofhis team’s12three-pointbaskets,finishingwithateam-high25pointsto leadtheIndianRiverHighSchool
boys’basketballteampasthostEarly CollegeatDelawareStateUniversity,65-45,inaHenlopenConferenceshowdown.
TheIndians(11-4overalland75inconferenceplay)registeredthe fourthwinintheirlastfivegames, andtheseventhtriumphintheirlast nineoutings.
Theyalsoeclipsedthe2021-2022 Indianboys’team’swintotalof10,
registeringtheprogram’smosttriumphsinaseasonsincethe20172018squad’s14-6campaign.
TheGreen&Goldkepttheir footonthegaspedal.Theybuilt leadsof14-7,29-17and43-30in thefirst,secondandthirdquarters, respectively.Foranencore,head coachDevinMann’ssquadalso outscoredtheHornets,22-15,inthe finalframe.
SeniorJamaalJonesaddedthree treysand11points,whilesenior JamisonBender(two),andjunior JeremiahDennis(one)alsojoined thelong-distancehitparadefrom beyondthearc.
EarlyCollegefellto3-12overall and2-10inconferencecompetition.
matehelpeddecidetheoutcome.
AlexGomezdrainedapairof crucialfreethrowstobreaka22-22 deadlockwith:54leftinovertime. Gomez’saccuracyhelpedleadthe
hostIndianRiverUnifiedbasketballteamtoahard-fought24-23 victoryoverpreviouslyundefeated CaesarRodneyonTuesday,Feb.7.
AfterGomezgavehisteamthe leadwithhisonlypointsofthe game,Riders’seniorpointguard ChristianOrlandowasfouledand headedtothefree-throwline.
Orlandohitthefirstbutmissed thesecondofhistwofree-throwattemptswith:02remaininginthe overtimesession.Riderssenior AmmarMcNairgrabbedthereboundofOrlando’smissandattemptedashortjumperthat would’vewonthegamefortheRiders.Buttheballclangedofftherim andwassnaredbyIRseniorCaleb Galbreathasthefinalbuzzer soundedandanenthusiasticcelebrationbegan.
SeniorRomanKeithledtheIndianswith11points,whilefellow upperclassmenRichieSparksand HaroldToomeyeachcontributed fourmarkers.
IndianRivertrailed8-6afterone quarterand16-12atintermission beforerallyingtotiethegame1818afterthreeperiodsand20-20 headingintoovertime.
TheRiders’OrlandoledtheRiderswith10points,whileMcNair contributedsixandjuniorDominiqueJoyneraddedfivemarkers.
IndianRiverimprovedto4-1on
theseason,whiletheRidersfellto 6-1.
Despiteenteringthefourthquarterwitha20-19lead,theIndian RiverUnifiedbasketballteam droppedtheirfirstgameoftheseasononFeb.1.
Two-timedefendingUnified DIAAbasketballstatechampion DoveroutscoredIR11-7inthefinal eightminutestorecorda30-27victoryandsnaptheGreen&Gold winningstreakatthreegames.
TheIndians(3-1),wholedthe Senators9-6afteronequarterand 14-10athalftime,wereledbysophomoreElmerHernandez’s12points. SeniorteammateRomanKeith addedsevenmarkers.
TheundefeatedSenators(5-0)received11-pointperformancesfrom sophomoreYahsimSmallsandfreshmanRamseyRobinson.
TheSenatorshaddefeatedAppoquinimink23-22in2022afterdisposingofIRinthesemifinals,25-21. In2021,DoverbeattheGreen& Gold33-15forthestatetitle.
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ItmighthavebeenSenior RecognitionDay,butajuniorteam-
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Alocalmartialartscompetitorand medalwinnerhasopenedalocalBrazilianJiuJitsugymnasiuminOceanView.
AidanLevywillspendthreedays eachweekatPadawanJiuJitsu,training youngstersinthemartialartofBrazilianjiujitsu.Thegymislocatedat29 AtlanticAvenue.
Boysandgirlsbetweentheagesof4 and15mayvisittheshop’swebsiteat www.padawanjj.comtoregisterfora free45-minutetrialclass.
Hedefinitelygetsakickoutofseeinghisstudent-athletescelebrateavictory.
“Thereisafeelingofaccomplishment,”saidJamaalBivens,thenewhead coachforIndianRiverHighSchool’s Unifiedbasketballteam.“Thatfeelingis formeasacoach,aswellastheathletes. Therewasagoal,andweaccomplished it.”
Bivensandhisassistant,LoriAnn Sentman,havetakenthehelmfrom SamO’Shields,wholedtheIndianstoa 5-3won-lostmarkandthesemifinal roundoftheDIAAstateplayoffsayear ago.
BivensandSentman,whohave
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys
IndianRiverunifiedbasketballhead coachJamaalBivensfistbumpsplayer RichardSparksafterawinagainstMilfordonTuesday,Jan.24.BehindSparks isteammateZakiDrummond.
helpedcoachpreviousIRUnifiedhoops teams,arebeingassistedbyTana Naftzinger,NormCochoranandAllisonWrightinsupportingroles.
TheUnifiedsquadhascompiledan impressive4-1won-lostrecordthrough gamesasofFeb.7.
Unifiedbasketballispartofastrong partnershipbetweentheDIAAand SpecialOlympicsDelaware(SODE). Studentsparticipateonteamsthatplay basketball,flagfootballandtrack-andfield.
SpecialOlympicsstudent-athletes arepairedwiththeir“buddies”who practicetogetherandseegameaction onthehardwood.
Bivens,whoalsoservesasacommunityliaisonfortheschool,graduated fromIRHSin1999.
Thecoachingphilosophythathas guidedcoachBivensisafamiliarone.
ByVaughnBaker SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
Yep,it’strue—playersgenerallyget betterwhentheyplaywithbetter players.Ifthebetterplayerisonly marginallybetter,thenthelesser playersgraduallygetbetterasthey adapttofasterballspeedsandmore accurateplacement.However,ifthe skillgapistoolargebetweenthem, thebetterplayermustplaydown,or theentiregamewillbereducedto pickingupballsbetweenpoints.If theyplaydowntoalowerlevelforany lengthoftime,itwillreducetheeffectivenessofthebetterplayers.
So,ineffect,playingwithbetterplayers long-termmighthelpyourgame,butpossiblystunttheirgames.Andnodoubtthis iswhymoreskillfulplayerstypicallygroup togetherandplayatremotevenues.
Therearealargenumberofplayers whotellmetheyjustwanttohavefun,not playcompetitively.Iagreethemostimportantfactorinpickleballisthatyouenjoy thegameandlaughoutloudfrequently, becauseeverythingelsewillfollow.But despitealltheregionalclinicsIhaveconducted,Ihaveyettomeetthepersonwho doesn’twanttoimprove.
Andhowdoyouimproveinpickleball? Practiceisthebestway,aslongasyouare
notperfectingbadhabits.Asecondwayis tohonestlyunderstandyourlevelofplay soyouknowwheretoimprove.
Lastyear,Irecordederrorsonstat
sheetsforfairlygoodteamsplayinginseveraltournaments.WhenIshowedthem theirerrorresults,theywereshocked. Mostplayersremembertheoneortwoexcitingwinningshotstheymakeinagame andsimplyforgettherest.
Theirbrainsseemtoerasememoryof theerrors.
Atypicalpickleballtournamentmatch oftwobetterteamsmightaveragefourto sevenexchanges,ormore,towinapoint. Asevenrally-pointmightlooklike:serve, returnofserve,thirdshot,hardvolley, touchvolley,dropshot,andfinallyputaway.
Howdoesyourtypicalpickleballgame compare?WhenIwatchfairlynewplayers,theymightnotevenaverageoneexchangeperpointbecausesomanyoftheir
servesandreturn-of-servesaremissed.
Mostrecreationalpickleball-playerskill levelsareevaluatedsomewhereonascale between5.0downto1.0.Thereisagreat dealofwiggleroominmanyofthe currentratingsystems,sohereismy attempttohelpyouanalyzeyour gameandfocusyourimprovement.
Let’sbegintodaybysayingyou area4.0.
Whynot?Youthinkitmustbe obviousandtellyournon-playing pickleballfriendsthatyouarerateda 4.0.
Solet’sputthisself-analysistothetest. Howwelldoyouserve?Remember,the serveistheonlytimeyoucanearnpoints ifyouareplayingtraditionalpickleball.If youhaven’tmissedaserveinthreemonths, add.2toyour4.0.If,however,youmiss justoneserveeveryfivegames,subtract.2 fromthe4.0.Ifyoumissevenmorefrequently,reduceyourself-ratinganother.5.
Mostpeoplemissquiteafewserves,so let’sassumeyourworkingpickleballrating isnowdowntoa3.5becauseoverfouror fivegamesagainstqualityplayers,youonly successfullyserve70percentintotheopponents’servicezone.But3.5iscertainly notabadrating.
Nowlet’slookatyourreturnofserve fromyourstrongside,probablyyourforehand.Asloppymistakeonthereturnof
serveisaquickpointfortheotherteam. Whatpercentagedoyoureturnaccurately totheexactspotontheoppositesidethat willmostdisadvantageyouropponents?
Moreoftenthannot,Iwatchplayers (maybethisisyou)hitareturnofserveto theoppositesideandthenstandthereto seewhereitlanded.Ifitlandedsafely,they thentakeseveralstepsforwardintothe middlecourt,awaitingtheopponent’sresponse.
Ifyoumiss10percentofyourreturns, thensubtractanother.2.Ifyoumiss20 percent,whichismoreoftenthecase,subtractanother.3,leavingyouata3.0rating. Hey,a3.0ratingisnot4.0,butitisn’t bad,either.Iexpectasolid3.5playerto notmakemorethan10percentreturnerrorsbutdoexpectthemtomissperiodically,becauseIwanttoseethemmixing uptheirreturns(flat,topspin,under-spin) sotheircompetitionwon’tgetzoned-inon theirstyle.
Nowevaluatehowwellyoureturn servesfromyourweakerside,typically yourbackhand.Youareprobablythinking, “Irunaroundandhitmostofmyreturnof servesfrommyforehand.”Eachtimeyou runaroundtoyourstrongside,youareunintentionallycreatingatemporaryopening onyoursideofthecourt.Ifyouplaybetter
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players,youdefinitelywillbeforcedtohit fromyourweakerside,andifyoumissa thirdofyourreturnofservesfromyour weakerside,subtractanother.5,leaving youata2.5level.
Afteryourreturnofserve,whatisthe shotyounexthitmost?Manywilltellme theshottheymostoftenhitaftertheirreturnofserveisasimplegroundstrokethat theyhitaftertheballbouncesasecond timeattheirendofthecourt.Othershave toldmeyoudon’tevenneedtogotothe net.Youmightnotbecomfortablegoing tonet,butassoonasareal4.0realizesyou don’tlikethenet,youwillbeperiodically drawnintothenetandbeforcedtodefendfromyourweakerside.Ifyoutryand remainback,youwillprobablylosemore than50percentofthosepointsplayed fromthere.
Inmyopinion,afteryourreturnof serve,yournextmostimportantshotis thatfirstvolleyyouhitintheairasyouapproachthenet.Thatfirstvolleyaftermy returnofserveistheshotIpracticethe most,becauseIcandictatesubsequent playbyhittingintotheweaknessesofmy opponents.Goodfootworkinfluencesthe qualityofthatfirstvolley,andIcontinually doexercisestoimprovefootwork.
IfIameffectiveatthatfirstvolleyand putmyopponentsinadifficultpositionto maketheirshot,thereisbetterthana50 percentchancemyteamwillmakeoneof thenextvolleysfromthekitchenline.I consideranerrornotonlyavolleythat goesoutorintothenet,butalsoamishit ballthatsoftlyfloatsabovetheopponents fortheireasyput-away.Ifyoumiss33percentofthosefirstvolleysfromyour strongerorweakersides,knockanother.5 offyourpersonalscore,leavingyouata2.0 intoday’sexample.
Canyoudink?Thedinksimplytakes advantageofthe“NoVolleyZone”rule, andifyouvolleywell,youropponentshave fewoptionsavailabletothemotherthan thedink.Iftheopponentsdink,youneed tobeabletodinkwiththemwhileyouattempttocreateanopportunitytoputthe ballaway.
SooftenIhaveheardplayerstellme thattheirgroupdoesn’tdink.That’sprob-
ablybecausenooneinthegroupisforcing thelevelofplaythatrequiresadinkresponse.Ifyoucan’tdink,youneedtoshave another.3offyouraveragerating.
Wow!That’sa1.7,whichisquiteadistancedownthescalefrom4.0.
Mostofushaveauniquestrengththat mighthavecomefromanothersport.I’m thinkingthatyoumighthaveauniqueor wacko-but-effectivereturnofserve,lighting-fasthands,consistency,etc.Forthat uniquetrait,addbackupto.5tothat1.7 oratotalof2.2.
Togetfurtherupthescalefrom2.2, youneedtothinkaboutabasketofother factors,suchasaccuracy,courtawareness, footworkandfitness.
Ioncesawatabletennisplayerwithout anypaddleskillswina3.5singlesevent becausehewasfastandhadgreatcourt anticipation.Hetoldmethatthepickleballcourttohimwasjustagianttabletennis(pingpong)table.Allhedidwasspeed (excellentfootwork)aroundthecourtto getintoposition,andthenhitshovel-like shotsuntiltheotherpersonfinallymissed.
Hopefully,Ihaveprovidedanalternativemethodofexaminingyourownpickleballgameandsimplifiedwhereyou mightfocusyoureffortsinordertoimprove.Toomanypeopleseemoverlyworriedabouttheirranking,ratherthan practicingtheirserves,returns,volleys, overheadsanddinks.
Asyouimprove,therankingwilltake careofitself.Asanexample,Ihitmore than4,000practiceservesbeforeIstarted toplayagainafterkneereplacement.If youstillthinkyouarea4.0afterreading this,thenIsuggestyouenteralocaltournamentinthe4.0categoryandseehow youdo.
Personalupdate:It’sbeenninemonths sincemyquadruplebypasssurgery,andIkeep workingtoimprovemystamina.Withstamina,mygamewillbecomecompetitive,andI hopetoseemanyofyouagainatvarioustournaments.Istillhaveagreatdealoftrouble composingarticles,andwhatoncetook30 minutestowritenowtakesweekstocompose. Fornow,I’mgoingtoimprovemyphysical staminaandhopethewritingskillsfollow. Thankstoallofyouinthepickleballcommunityforyourprayersandgoodwishes,asthey havedef initelybeenhelpfultomyrecovery.
championshipmeet.”
Shebecameanoutstanding,consistent andexceptionallyhardworker,approaching eachpracticeandmeetsimilarlytohowan artistapproachestheircanvas.
“The50-yardfreestyleeventhasbeen oneofmybiggestimprovements,”saidthe affablestandoutstudent-athlete.“Istarted theseasononly.21ofasecondawayfrom thestatecutandclosedthattojust.04ofa secondfromthestatecut.”
Inthebackstrokeevent,Gonzalez’stime atseason’sbeginningwas1:13.07.Sheimpressivelydroppedhertimeto1:10.59.
“Shehadtolearnthebenefitsofsticking tohardwork,trustingherselftopersevereto becomebetterforitafterwards.”ShesaidIR swimmingheadcoachColinCrandell“andI couldseehertalentandpotentialbackwhen shewasafreshman,”in2019-2020.“Jordan hasalwaysbeenasprinter,andfreestyleand backstrokeeventshavealwaysbeenherfocus. I’vereallyenjoyedwatchinghergofrom swimminga32-second50-yardfreestyle,and a1:21100-yardbackstrokeduringherfreshmanyeartowheresheisnow.”
Asaresult,Gonzalezhasbecomeoneof themajorcontributorstotheIRgirls’swim teambysettinganexampleforthenewcomerstothesquadfor2022-2023.
“Ishowsupporttoothersbycheering themonandbeinghappyfortheirsuccesses,”saidGonzalez,whothisfallwill beginattendingtheUniversityofDelaware, asapre-physician-assistantmajor.“WhenI maynothavethebestrace,Itryveryhardto keepapositiveattitudeandshowthe youngerswimmersthateveryonehasoff days.ButhowIuse[thatenthusiasm]and myattitudearewhatareimportant”toher andherteammates.
Gonzalezinsiststhatthegruelingdemands
ofcompetitiveswimmingischallenging,even forawell-trained,physicallyfitathlete.
“Oursportisnotaseasyasmanypeople think,”saidGonzalez,whowasbornand raisedinOceanView.“Justimagineparticipatinginasport,”shesaid,inwhichtheathleteisnotbreathing.“It’snotaboutjust gettingfromonesideofthepooltotheother. Thereissomuchmorethatgoesintoit.
“Forexample,howyouenterthewater, yourhandplacement,yourkick,yourstreamline…Icouldgoonandon,”sheadded.“You havetopracticetheselittledetailsoverand overagainuntilyoufinallygetitright.For IndianRiverHigh,wedon’tgetasmanyopportunitiestoworkonthesethingslikeother schoolsdo,sincewedon’tgetapoolevery day.”(TheteamtrainsatSeaColony’sFreemanFitnessCenterinBethanyBeachwhen it’savailable.)“Sowehavetoutilizeeverybit oftimewehaveinthepoolsowecontinue tostriveforsuccess.”
Gonzalezadmitsthatherroleasanoutstandingperformerandteamleaderarethe resultofhardworkandmaintainingarigoroustrainingschedule.
“Somethingsthathaveledtomysuccess includeattendingeverypracticeandfocusing onthethingsthatmycoachestellmeto workon,”shesaid.“Also,Imakesurethat I’mputting100percentintoeverythingthat Ido.EvenwhenImissadayofpractice,Itry togolaterthatdaytodotheworkoutsothat Icancontinuetogrow.Mydeterminationto getbetteralsoputsmeclosertomygoalto qualifyforthestatechampionshipmeet.”
Inadditiontobecominganoutstanding competitiveswimmer,GonzalezalsocompetesasamemberoftheIndians’field hockey,golfandcross-countryteams.
“Ihavetosay,theamountofsportsmanshipinswimmingisdifferentthaninany othersport.Inswimming,”shesaid,teammates“areveryclose.Ifitweren’tformy teammates,Idon’tthinkthatIwouldhave beenassuccessfulasIwasthroughoutmy fouryearsontheteam.Theircontinuousencouragementandsupporthavehelpedme attainsomanyaccomplishmentsthatInever knewcouldbepossible.”
Gonzalezsaidsheisalsoappreciativeof coachesCrandelandSchaeferfortheimpact eachhasmadeonheracademicandathletic career.
“Danahasalsobeenahugecontributorto mysuccessoverthelastfouryears,”said Gonzalez.“Herpositiveattitudehelpsmeget throughmybadswimsandfocusonthe goodones.Ihavealwaysstruggledmentally withfocusingonthegoodinmyswims,as wellasremainingpositiveinandoutofthe water.Danahashelpedmekeepmymindfocused,whichisahugepartofswimming.It’s notjustaboutthephysicalaspect,butthereis alsoahugementalgamethatcomeswithit.
“AsforcoachCrandell,hecontinuesto pushmetothelimitsIdidn’tthinkIcould everreach,”addedGonzalez,whosetwin brother,QuinnGonzalez,recentlyshaved6 secondsoffofhispreviousbestintheboys’
500-yardfreestyle.Crandell,shesaid, “showedmethatit’snotjustaboutmyphysicalcapability,butalsohavingapositive mindset.Iusethisnotonlyinmyracesbut alsointheclassroom.WhenIchangemyattitude,whetherit’sduringaraceortest,Ican seethedifferenceinmyperformance.”
Gonzalezisalsothankfulforthesupport shereceivesfromherparents.
“Myfamilyismybiggestsupporter,”she said.“Anyonewhoattendsaswimmeet knowswhomydadisbecausehescreams louderthananyoneelseintheroom,evenif I’mnotinthepool,”shesaidofherfarther, Marcos.Hermother,Maggie,“isalwaysthere attheendofthepoolcheeringmeon,movingherarmstotellmeto[compete],which reallyhelpsmekeepgoing,especiallywhenI performthebackstroke.
“Iamveryluckytohaveafamilythatis alwaystheretocongratulatemeonmysuccess,andtellmeit’sOKwhenImaynothave hadtheracethatIwanted,”sheconcluded.
HookPR&Marketing,amulticultural marketingagency,isgrowingitsleadership teamasitexpandstoservemoreclients acrosstheMid-Atlantic,founderandCEO PatriciaV.Riveraannouncedrecently.
JoiningRiveraasnewpartnersandcoownersareDoraJaneBarwick,chiefoperatingofficer,andJessicaBell,chiefmarketing officer.
“I’mexcitedtopartnerwithDoraJane andJessicaasweleadHookintoournext phaseofgrowthandvalue-addedservicesfor ourclients,”saidRivera,wholaunchedHook in2007.“Asaleadershipteam,we’recommittedtoexecutingmarketingstrategiesthat honorthedepthanddiversityofhumankind andhelpourclientsachievetheirgoals.”
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Barwick,whohasworkedwithHookfor fiveyears,includinginaroleascontentand operationsdirector,hasanextensivebackgroundinorganizationalleadership,administrativemanagementandmarketing.
“TheopportunitytojoinHookasapartnerfulfillsapersonaldreamtostrengthen andencourageorganizationsdedicatedto positivechange,”Barwicksaid.“Leaders acrosstheregionarenoticingtheresultsthat havecomefromHook’scultureofrespect andcompassion.Theopportunitytowork dailywithourincredibleteamaswemakea positivedifferenceisabonus.”
Bellpreviouslyranherownmarketing consultingfirm,ledcommunicationsforthe DelawareAllianceforNonprofitAdvance-
“Thereisno‘I’in‘team,’”hepointed out.Butthereisan‘I’intheword‘win.’ IfIdomypart,weallwin.”
ment,andworkedinmarketing,design,writingandclientsupportintherealestate,legal andbroadcastindustries.
“Hookhasalwaysstoodoutformein Delaware,fromtheauthenticityoftheteam toitscommitmenttoexceptionalclientservices,boundlesscreativity,andinsightful counsel,”Bellsaid.“I’mlookingforwardto continuingourgrowththroughouttheMidAtlanticanddeliveringresultsfororganizationsworkingtoimproveandservetheir communities.”
Hook,traditionallybasedinSouthern Delaware,isopeningofficesinWilmington andtheWashington,D.C.,regionin2023. Theagencyalsoexpandeditsteamandofferingstoincludemoreconsultingandtrain-
Bivensbringsamultitudeofexperiencetohisnewposition.Hewasthe headboys’basketballcoachatSussex CentralHighSchoolfrom2008-2009 through2011-2012.Healsohas coachedatMillsboroMiddleSchool from2012-2013through2013-2014, andwithSeafordParks&Recreation foradecade.
Themostusefullessonhehas learned,hesaid,istoenablehisathletes tobeadaptable.
“Allteamshavetheirownmakeup,” henoted.“Everyonehastheirrole,but theirfunctionmaychangefromyearto year.”
ingservices,inadditiontodevelopingmarketingcampaignsandcontent.
RiverafoundedHookPR&Marketing afteranaward-winningcareerinjournalism. Theorganization,shesaid,differentiatesitselfthroughitsuniqueblendofastrategyfirstapproach,story-drivenfocusand multiculturalsensitivity.Theagencyisapast recipientoftheU.S.SmallBusinessAdministration’sDelawareSmallBusinessAwards.
Riveracontinuestofullyownandoperate therelatedtranslationbusiness,whichhas beenrebrandedasHookMultilingual& Translations(hookmultilingual.com).
ForinquiriesaboutHookPR&Marketing,call(302)858-5055orvisithookpr.com.
Hegivesamplecredittohishigh schoolbasketballcoach,PatKelly,at IRHSfrom1995-1996through19981999,forhavingaprofoundeffecton hiscareer.
“CoachKellywashardonallofhis athletes,”saidBivens.“Buthetruly caredforallofthem.Thesamerespect wasgivenanddemandedmutually.”
“Inadditiontothatrespect,Ialso liketosendapowerfulmessagetoeach of ourathletes,”headded.“Andthatis, ‘Ifwealldoalittle,thennobodyhasto doalot.’”
Pursuant to Title 25 DE.C Section 3901, a Garage Keeper Lien Holder’s Sale will be held at J.S. Bennett & Son, 35112 Atlantic Ave., Millville, DE on Wednesday, March 3, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Vehicle being sold will be a 2016 Black Ford Explorer, DE licensePC459848, Vehicle Mileage - unknown. VIN# 1FM5K8AR1GGC61064.
Defendant: Michael Ray Rigsby.
CP 20230210 1T
To Whom it May Concern:
This is to advise that Charles Mertz, IV of 31383 Rockwood Road, Millville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.
CP 20230210 1T
General Contractor seeking MBE/WBE quotes for the following project: Pepper Ridge Mobile Home Park, Selbyville Water System Replacement
Bid Due Date: February 28, 2023
Work consists of the installation of approx. 2,050 LF of 6” and 2,225 of 10” water lines and associate valves, 75 water meters, pits, and service lines, connection to existing waterline, maintenance of traffic.
Plans and specifications are available for review: Teal Construction, Inc. 612 Mary Street; Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302)678-9500
Fax: (302)678-9715
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pursuant to Title 25 DE.C Section 3901, a Garage Keeper Lien Holder’s Sale will be held at J.S. Bennett & Son, 35112 Atlantic Ave., Millville, DE on Wednesday, March 3, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Vehicle being sold will be a 2011 Black BMW 328I, DE license - 409091, Vehicle Mileage - unknown. VIN# WBAPK5G50BNN81140.
Defendant: Nettie Coleman Reilly.
CP 20230210 1T
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE
PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Adele S. Paroni, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Adele S. Paroni who departed this life on November 24, 2022, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Sheila S. Neff and Karen R. Neff on January 25, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executors on or before July 24, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.
EXECTORS:
Sheila S. Neff
Karen R. Neff
ATTORNEY:
Parsons & Robinson, P.A.
ADDRESS: PO Box 255; Bethany Beach, DE 19930 34541 Atlantic Ave.; Ocean View, DE 19970
ADDRESS: 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
CP 2023210 3T
The Annual Meeting of the Derrickson Canal Tax Ditch will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Baptist Church, 32263 Beacon Baptist Road, Millville, DE 19967.
Estate of Brenda P. Pinkney, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Brenda P. Pinkney who departed this life on September 29, 2022, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Marci Korten on January 27, 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 May 29, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.
ADMINISTRATOR: Marci Korten
3 Lenape Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY: Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 2023210 3T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:
Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:533-13.00-37.00
Property Address: 37482 OLIVER DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of DONALD J. NALLE (23) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20230210 2T
CP 20230210 1T
will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10 am at Jack Hickman’s house. For more information call 302-732.9687.
CP 20230210 1T
The Planning Commission of the Town of Bethany Beach will consider an Application for Partitioning for property identified as Lots 22 and 24, Block 128, at 224 Maplewood Street in the R-1 Zoning District at its meeting schedule to be held on March 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Town meeting Room at 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.
The application may be inspected in the office of the Building inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware between the hours of 8:00am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays. All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where a determination may be made by said commission without further notice.
CP 20230210 1T
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:134-7.00-445.00
Property Address: OAK GROVE, LOT 5, 107 SUNSET STRIP DRIVE, Dagsboro, DE 19939
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of TODD GIBBONEY (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023 At
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:433-6.15-32.00
Property Address: LOT 3, N/E SD HONOLULU, RT 356, T#45163, 31 HONOLULU ROAD Frankford, DE 19945
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption
As per the Town of Ocean View Charter, Section 3.112 (A), the Assessment List for the Fiscal Year 2023 will be available for public inspection of the Ocean View Administrative Offices located in the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Complex (201 Central Avenue) from February 15, 2023, until March 7, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To make an appointment for examination of all property assessments, please call (302) 539-9797 ext. 103 or email dparks@oceanviewde.gov.
The Town of Ocean View tax and assessment information will also be available online through our website. Visit www.oceanviewde.gov and click on “Online Property Tax Payments”. The online tax database may be used for tax payments (partial or full) but is also searchable by property owner’s last name or by property location (street name) for informational purposes. Searchable documents will also be available online through our website.
Town of Ocean View property owners interested in appealing their property assessment shall notify the Town Council in writing within twenty (20) days of February 15, 2023. Appeals may be mailed (postmarked no later than March 7, 2023) to:
Ocean View Finance Department, 201 Central Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970 OR
Appeals may be emailed to Finance Director, Dawn M. Parks, at dparks@oceanviewde.gov
Informal appeal hearings will be held March 1st – 17th with Pearson’s Appraisal Services. Any appeals which remain unresolved will be heard by the Board of Assessment on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The Town will contact all appellants to schedule the time for the formal appeal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Finance Director, Dawn M. Parks at (302) 539-9797, ext. 103/email dparks@oceanviewde.gov or Accountant, Shawanda Garrison at (302) 539-9797, ext. 102/email sgarrison@oceanviewde.gov.
CP 20230203 2T
pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of ALTON WALKER; ERNEST WALKER; LOTTIE MAY PHILLIPS; MAURICE TURLINGTON; VANITA FORD; LAWANDA ATKINS; IRENE ATKINS; LAVETTE MUMFORD; MONREIKO JOHNSON; JACQUELINE L. PURNELL; JANET LORETTA SHOWELL & KEVIN T. HARMON (9) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:
Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:233-5.00-86.00-23
Property Address: 153 BOBBY'S BRANCH ROAD, UNIT 23, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CHESTER H. WITHERSPOON (24) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:
Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:233-14.00-1.04
Property Address: 23460 MISSION ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of FLORENCE HICKEY (30) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20230210 2T
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:234-27.00-2.00
Property Address: W/RT 30 3168’ N/RT 24 E/MILLSBORO POND
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of THOMAS J. FLYNN (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:
Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-20.00-13.00
Property Address: 30252 MILLSBORO HIGHWAY, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of LAWRENCE R. FALZONE (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:333-11.00-24.00
Property Address: 22008 SHELL STATION ROAD, Frankford, DE 19945
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of VICTORIA A. BRADLEY (21) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
Any residents who wish to vote in the annual municipal election April 8, 2023 must register with the Town
The qualifications for Ocean View voters are:
• Minimum age of 18 years;
• Citizen of the United States;
• Ocean View residency for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the Town election.
The registration period is open until March 24, 2023 @ 4:30pm
You may download, print, and mail-in a Voter Registration Form from the Town’s Web Site ( www.oceanviewde.gov/forms ). A copy of your Identification is required when you register to vote in person or by mail. A Delaware Driver’s License or ID is the preferred form of identification. State or County registration does not entitle residents to vote in Town of Ocean View elections.
Any resident who has not voted in the Town of Ocean View’s election for the past two consecutive years in which there was an election must re-register in order to be eligible to vote in the April 8, 2023 election. You may also call 539-9797 x101 to inquire about your current registration status.
CP 20230203 4T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:234-21.00-23.03
Property Address: 25345 GRAVEL HILL ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of WILLIAM JORDAN; FRESH HARVEST HYDROPONICS L.L.C. & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (19) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
The Town of Ocean View will elect a Councilperson from District 3 for 3-year term on April 8, 2023.
Any resident of District 3 in the Town of Ocean View who meet the following qualifications is encouraged to file for the Council Seat in District 3:
• Must be a minimum age of 18 years;
• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must be a resident for at least 1 year immediately preceding the date of election;
• Must be a resident of District 3 at the time of filing and during the full term of office;
• Must be a Town of Ocean View eligible registered voter.
Any District 3 resident who wishes to file as a candidate for District 3 Council Member must file a “Certification of Intention” and pay a $50 filing fee at the office of the Town Manager no later than 4:30pm on March 13, 2023.
The annual election of the Town of Ocean View will be held, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, between 8am and 5pm, at the Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.
CP 20230203 4T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:
Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:135-10.00-59.08
Property Address: 18557 SANDHILL ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of JOHN T. MAULL, III & NICOLETTE C. SHINN
A/K/A NICOLETTE SHINN (31) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
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.
CP 20230127 4T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Property Address: 1707 BAY STREET, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of PATRICIA M. BREGER, OR HER SUCCESSORS, TRUSTEE OF THE REVOCABLE TRUST OF PATRICIA M. BREGER DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1993, AS AMENDED, PAUL BREGER, OR HIS SUCCESSORS, TRUSTEE OF THE REVOCABLE TRUST OF PAUL BREGER DATED OCTOBER 2, 2003; PATRICIA M. BREGER, OR HER SUCCESSOS, SETTLOR OF THE REVOCABLE TRUST OF PATRICIA M. BREGER DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1993, AS AMENDED, PAUL BREGER, OR HIS SUCCESSORS, SETTLOR OF THE REVOCABLE TRUST OF PAUL BREGER DATED OCTOBER 2, 2003 (18) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
The Town of Ocean View will elect a Mayor for a 3-year term on April 8, 2023.
Any resident of the Town of Ocean View who meets the following qualifications is encouraged to file as a candidate for the position of Mayor:
• Must be a minimum age of 18 years;
• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must be a resident for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of the election;
• Must be a permanent resident in the Town of Ocean View during term of office;
• Must be a Town of Ocean View eligible registered voter.
Any Ocean View resident who wishes to file as a candidate for office of the Mayor must file a “Certification of Intention” and pay a $50 filing fee at the office of the Town Manager no later than 4:30pm on February 28, 2023. The annual election of the Town of Ocean View will be held, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, between 8am and 5pm, at the Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.
CP 20230203 4T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:
Tuesday, 21st day of February, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-17.13-106.00
Property Address: 101 BURTON ALLEY, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 3/20/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 3/24/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES S. KNOTHE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ESTATE OF LEONARD R. ZENTZ; ALYSA DAWN SAWYER (HEIR); JENNIFER LEIGH DIEGO (HEIR); JARED MORGAN ZENTZ (HEIR) & TARA LYNAE GONZALEZ (HEIR) (34) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
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7. Unlike a human baby who sucks his _____, a baby elephant sucks its trunk
8. These water-loving mammals sometimes hold "hands" to stay connected while they are sleeping on their backs and oating down the stream
9. If an orangutan could talk, he'd tell you what a great ___ he is
11. Daddy's babies: Once a female seahorse places her eggs in the pouch on the male seahorse's belly, he will be _______ for up to 25 days
14. They're sooo slooow: A _____ doesn't just move slowly -- he can take up to two weeks to digest a meal
16. During winter brunation (which is like hibernation), though it may seem like they're passing gas, some turtles actually _____ through their butts
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20. It's the color of hippopotamus milk (and cotton candy)
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23. Dirty work: A mud dauber is a wasp that builds its ____ out of wet dirt
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By Jan Buckner WalkerHome 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
36879
This classic beach home offers the rare opportunity to live and play in the private community of Seatowne. With an of ce, 3 beds, 2 baths, and views of both the ocean and the bay, the location is unmatched. Walk to the beach for a sunrise, play a round of tennis, hop in the pool, and enjoy the sunset from the multi-level decks. This private community offers the very best of the beach.
$849,000 (DESU2032502)
Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217
WORK with an AGENT WHO KNOWS The MARKET!
* Over 38 YEARS of Experience in DE & MD Sales
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Cindy Spieczny (c) 302-228-1450
Email: Fenwickstar@yahoo.com
wonderful amenityrich coastal community of Lighthouse Lakes.
on a large serene pond lot
than 15 minutes to the DE & MD
this home boasts all that you need to start enjoying the coastal lifestyle as soon as you turn the key.
$599,900 (DESU2029870) Call Eddie Rohe (c) 410-908-9137
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 (DESU2028488)
Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472
35221 SEAGRASS PLANTATION LANE
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
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
38929
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
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