Coastal Point — February 17, 2023

ProposedOceanViewbudgethasnotaxhike

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Notaxrateincreaseisrecommended inOceanView’sproposed2024-fiscalyearbudget,abalancedbudgetthatcalls fora6.4-percentcost-of-livingincrease foremployeesand2.9percentforcon-

Fenwickcommittee sendsparkingchanges backtotowncouncil

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’sproposedrevisions toitsparkingrequirementsforbusinesseshavebeenbouncingbackand forthbetweencommitteesandtheFenwickIslandTownCouncilformonths, andtheyhavenowbeensentbackto thetowncouncilforapproval.

TheTown’sCharter&Ordinance Committeeaddressedtheproposedordinancechange,whichdoublestherequiredparkingspacesforthe commercialpropertiesthatchangeuse orundergosubstantialstructural changes,atitsFriday,Feb.10meeting. Thecommitteefirstaddressedthe changesinthespringof2022.Theissue hasalsobeenaddressedbyanAdHoc ParkingCommitteeandseveraltimes bythetowncouncilsincethen.

Inthattime,piecesoftheproposed changesthathavebeenalteredinclude the eliminationofrequirementsforspecificdeliveryvehicleparkingareasand eliminatinglanguageprohibitingparkinginsomesetbackareas.

Themostcontentiousportionofthe proposedordinancechanges—which

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tractualemployees,aswellasmorethan $56,000forTown-sponsoredcommunityevents,suchastheHalloweencelebrationCops&Goblins.

FinanceDirectorDawnParksshared highlightswiththetowncouncilat their Tuesday,Feb.14,meeting.

Thebudgetrecommendationisto

keepthetaxrateat$0.2378per$100of assessedvalue.TheTownreduceditstax rateby3cents,or11percent,whenthe 2023-fiscal-yearbudgetwasapproved.

Thebudgetwillbepassedasthree separateordinances.Proposedarea$5.9 milliontotaloperatingbudget,$4.6 millioncapitalprogramand$616,030

waterdepartmentbudget.

Publiccommentwillbeacceptedata worksessionat3p.m.onTuesday,Feb. 28. BudgetordinanceswillbeintroducedattheTuesday,March14,council meeting,at3p.m.Thefinalbudget

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Millvilleconsiderstaxcutbutholdsoff,fornow

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Millvilleresidentscouldhavegotten aValentinefromthetowncouncilin

theformofamajortaxcutforthecomingyear,butthemeasurefailedwhen threeofthecouncilmembersvotedat theirTuesday,Feb.14,meetingtohold offonthemove.

CouncilTreasurerBarbaraRyerproposedareductioninthetown’sproperty taxratefrom50centsper$100ofassessedvalueto25centsper$100ofassessedvalueforthecomingfiscalyear.

Whenitcametimetovote,threecouncilmembersoptedtotabletheissue untilaftertheupcomingcouncilelec-

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changestherequirednumberofparking spacesfrom1per100squarefeetofpatronareatooneper50squarefeet— hasnotchanged.

ThecouncilapprovedtherevisedordinancechangeatitsDecembermeetingbutattheJanuarytowncouncil meetingdecidedtosenditbacktothe Charter&OrdinanceCommitteeafter hearingadditionalcommentsandobjectionsfromthebusinesscommunity.

Duringthatcommittee’sFeb.10 meeting,committeememberBen Waideexpressedconcernsthattheincreaseinrequiredparkingspacescould putadamperonfutureinvestmentsin FenwickIsland’sbusinesscommunity,

“I’mabigproponentofFenwickIslandbeingaquietresort,butIdon’t wantittobeasleepyresort,”Waide said.Headdedthathefeelsbusinesses wouldbelikelytolimitthemselvesto changesinwhichtheyknewtheirpropertiescouldaccommodatesufficient parking,andthattheproposedchanges wouldbe“sendingamessagethatwereallydon’twantthemtoreinvest”intheir properties.

Anothercommitteemember,Jay Ryan,saidhedidnotvoteinfavorof recommendingthatthetowncouncil approvethechangeslastspringbecause “Ithoughtitwastooone-dimensional.” Ryanalsosaidhefeelsthatifabusiness

waswillingtopay$525,000fora“cottage”at2W.HoustonStreetandthen turnitintoparkingforemployees, “we’vegotaparkingproblem.”

MayorNatalieMagdeburger,who chairstheCharter&OrdinanceCommittee,saidtheTown“incurredlegalexpensestobringaboutaconclusion” regardingtheHoustonStreetproperty, whichwaspurchasedbyalimitedliabilitycompanyonbehalfofFenwick ShoreshotelownerSpiroBuasinApril 2021,accordingtoSussexCountypropertyrecords.

TownCouncilSecretaryandCharter &OrdinanceCommitteeMember

JacquelineNapolitanosaidduringthe latestcommitteemeetingthat“tosay wedon’thaveaparkingproblemisnot true.Wehavehadoneforquitesome time,andtheresidentshavespokenout aboutthis.”

Napolitanosaidtheparkingissues havecausedproblemsforresidentsof sidestreets,wherepatronsoftownbusinessesoftenpark.

“Ithinkthekeyrightnowistoalleviatethis.”Oftheproposedchanges,she said,“It’snotevenstringentenough,” addingthatresidentialpropertieshave beensubjectedto“lightsglaring,”from carscomingandgoingand“urination ontheirlawns”bypeopleusingresidential streetsforparkingwhilevisiting townbusinesses.

“We’vebeendealingwiththisfora longtime,”CommitteeMemberRoy

Williamssaid,addingthattheordinancechangesdonotrequirethatbusinessesprovideadditionalparkingspaces foremployees.“Ifyoudon’taddressit, it’sgoingtogetworsefortheresidential part”oftown,Williamssaid.

Anothercommitteemember,Ann Riley,saidshe“wouldliketoseesomethingalittlemorenuanced,”intheordinance changes.Rileysuggested consideringlanguagesimilartowhat shehadencounteredasabusiness ownerinNewCastleCounty,inwhich businesseswithuniquebusinessstructures—agrab-and-gofoodbusiness versusasit-downrestaurant,forexample—couldpetitionthegovernment forareductioninparkingrequirements.

TimCollins,whoownstheSouthern Exposureclothingstoreandlivesin FenwickIsland,saidtheparkingissue “boilsdowntotwothings—theparking formulaandpropertyvalue.”

Collinssaidhebelievesthebusiness community,aswellassomeresidents, feel“theone-sizeformuladoesnotfit all.Ithinkthatneedsprofessionalwork, andIstilldon’tthinkthatit’sviable.”

Hesaidheblamesthecurrentstate oftheformerDairyQueenproperty— whichisnowinastateofpartialdemolition—onthewaytheparkingformulaproposalshavebeenhandled.

OntheDairyQueenproperty,which consistsofthreecommerciallots,

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tion,anduntilthetownstaffhashada chancetoputtogetheraproposed budgetforthenewfiscalyear,whichbeginsinJune.

Ryer,whohasbeenworkingonthe proposalsinceOctober2022,introducedaresolutionfortheproposedtax cutTuesday.Theresolutionlaidoutthe reasonsfortheproposedcut:theTown isinsoundfinancialshapeand“recognizesthehardshipsitsresidentshave facedovermorethanthelasttwoyears duetotheeconomicinflationinour countryandtherecentpandemic.”

Millvillehas“zerodebt,”theresolutionsaid,havingcollectednearly$1.2 millioninrevenueotherthanmunicipal taxesasofJan.31.Taxrevenuesupto thesamedatearenearly$660,000.The Town’scurrentoperatingbudgetisap-

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Collinssaid,“There’sabuildingthathas beenthere30or40years.…Whenyou can’ttakethatbuildingandrehabiton thefootprintthatitis,andnotbeable todothatunderthisordinance,then something’swrong.”

CollinssaidthatiftheBalsamofamily,whichcurrentlyownstheproperty, chosetobuildthreeresidentialunitson

proximately$1.73million,Ryersaid.

Theresolutionalsonotedthatthe Townwillneedtoadjustitstaxrate whenSussexCountycompletesitsreassessmentofproperties—thefirst countywidereassessmentsince1974. The County’sreassessmentisdueto takeeffectinthe2024fiscalyear.

Millville’staxrevenuespayforthe Town’soperatingexpenses,policeservice,whichisprovidedbytheDelaware StatePolice,grantstotheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,employeesalaries, andexpensesrelatedtoEvansPark. Employees’salariesaccountforabout38 percentoftheoperatingbudget,or $594,000,Ryersaid,whichis“notabove average”foramunicipalbudget.

“TheTownhasapprovedconstructionofapproximately2,000homesto bebuilt,whichconservativelywillprovideapproximately$600,000inadditionalGeneralFundrevenue,basedona conservativeaverageof$300perhouse,

thepropertyinstead,therewouldbe muchmoresquarefootagecovered.

Collinssaidhefeelsthatmoreresidentialunitswouldgeneratemorenoise than theproposedeaterythatJoseph Balsamoandhisfamilyplanned.

“That’swhereyou’regoingtolose someofyourquietness,”Collinssaid.

“Whenyoudoanordinancelikethis, itcouldreallyhandcuffourinvestment,” saidScottMumford,ownerofWarren’s Stationrestaurant.“Iwasbornand raisedhere,”Mumfordsaid.“I’malways

forrealestatetax,andthesesame2,000 homeswillalsoproviderevenueinexcessof$9million,”Ryersaid,adding thatthatisa“conservativefigurebased on$5,000ahome”thatmustremainin theTown’srestrictedfunds,whichcoversitemssuchastheTown’slong-term reservestudy,thepoliceandcapitalimprovements.

“MillvilleBytheSeastillhasquitea fewmorehomescomingout,”Ryersaid, addingthat“it’snotgoingtohappen tomorrow,Godknows,becauseofour economicconditionrightnow.That moneywillprobablybecominginyears downtheroad.”Shecautionedthat “oncetheland’sgone,themoney’sgoing tostop.”

Ryerremindedtheresidentsatthe meetingthat“yourHOApaysforyour roads,yoursnowremoval,yoursidewalks andstreetlights.TheTowndoesn’t payforthat.It’snotcomingoutofthe Town’smoney.”

tryingtodosomethingthatnotonly benefitsmyselfandmyfamily,butI’m alsogoingtodothingsthatbenefitthe town.”

Theproposedordinancechanges, Mumfordsaid,“mayormaynotcreatea biggerproblemdowntheroad.

Magdeburgersaidshehadencouragedbusinesseswhoselotsaresmallto lookforparkingopportunitieselsewhere,suchasonlotswherethebusiness’hoursaredifferent,makingparking spacesavailableforotherbusinesses.

Theproposedone-yeartaxbreak, Ryersaid,“isnotintendedtochange yourlives.”ShesaidlastyeartheTown paiditsemployeesaone-time“premium pay”bonustothankthemforkeeping thetownofficeinoperationduringthe heightoftheCOVID-19pandemic. Thatpaywasprovidedbyfederal AmericanRescuePlanActfunding. “Wetrulyfeltthattheemployeesdeservedtogetthatmoney.AndItruly feelthatourresidentsshouldgetsomethingaswell.”

Ryersaidshedraftedtheresolution lastOctober,“andIwasaskedtoholdit untilFebruaryorMarch.”Shesaidshe feltitwas“critical”toapprovetheresolutionnowsothatthenewfigurescould beincludedintheupcomingtown budgetprocess.

AlthoughCouncilSecretaryRobert WisgirdasaidheagreedwithRyeron

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Shesaidtheparkingrequirement changes“arenotfortheTimCollinses andnotfortheScottMumfords,”but for“thepeoplewhoarecominginthe future.”Currentbusinessesareexempt fromthenewregulationsaslongasthey donotchangetheirbusinesssubstantially.

Committeemembersultimatelyapprovedamotiontosendtheproposed ordinancechangesbacktothetown council.Napolitanowastheonlydissentingvote.

Essential Art House Italian and World Cinema, Local Artists, Food, and Music.

thetimingoftheresolution,theother threecouncilmembersexpressedreservations.WisgirdacommendedRyer’s efforts.

“Inmyopinion,she’sgoneaboveand beyondtomakesurethatalltheI’sare dottedandT’sarecrossed,”hesaid.“I believethisneedstobeactedontonight inorderforittobeeffectivethisyear.”

Hepointedto“surroundingtowns herethatfailedtoplan,asfarastheirfinancesforthefuture”—particularly OceanView,whichhasseensubstantial propertytaxincreasesinthattimeperiod.

MayorRonaldBelinkosaidheis “notopposedtoloweringthetaxrate. However,atthispoint,thisisinthe middleofthebudgetprocess.”Hesaid thetowncharterdictatesthebudget processandhefeelsapprovingthetax cutnowwoulddeviatefromthat process.

“Staffissittingdownwiththetown manager,goingovertheirneeds,”Belinkosaid.Oncethosefiguresareagreed upon,hesaid,thebudgetispresentedto

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workshopisplannedfor3p.m.onTuesday,March28.At3p.m.onTuesday, April11,therewillbeapublichearing andadoptionoftheoperating,capital andwaterbudgets.

Budgetproposalsincludefundingfor threepoliceofficersnoweligiblefor promotionandastepincreaseoncerequirementsaremet;payforpolicedepartmentvolunteersfromMemorial DaytoLaborDay,nottoexceed $4,650;addingapart-timeseasonal code-enforcementofficerforthePlanning&ZoningDepartment,nottoexceed $13,790;and$56,500for Town-sponsoredcommunityeventsand

thecouncil,and“inbetween,youhave an executivesessiontalkingabout salariesandbenefitsforourstaff.”

Thenapublichearingisheldat whichresidentscanhearandcomment onthebudget.

“Inbetween—it’snotgood—you haveanelection,”Belinkosaid.“Soyou couldapprovesomethingtonightthat restricts,possibly,somenewmembers sittinguphere.”

“I’mnotopposedtoanydecrease,” Belinkosaid.“Whatwe’redoingnowis approvingsomethingthatshouldbeapprovedduringthatbudgetprocess.”

He saidthatasSussexCountycompletesthecurrentreassessmentprocess, countyofficialswillsetthecountytax ratebasedonasimilarlookatCounty expenses,addingthatitis“mostlikely” thattheTownwouldlowertaxesinthe wakeofthereassessment,tomakeup forthenewassessments,whichwillbe higherthanthe1974valuescurrently used,thoughtheresultingproperty taxescouldbehigher,lowerorthesame.

“There’saprocessforourbudget thatyouallhaveinputin,”Belinkotold the audience,“andIthink,byourcharter,weshouldfollowthatprocess.”

$14,500forpartnershipevents,includingthenewSpringFlingeventonSaturday,May6,SummerConcertSeries onFridayeveningsJune2-23,FallClassicMovieNightsonFridaysinSeptember,Cops&GoblinsonOct.28,and theOldTownHolidayMarket,Tree LightingandTrailofLightsonSaturday,Nov.25.

Alsoproposedis$162,211forplaygroundupgradesatJohnWestParkand $80,000 foranewpublicsafetyvehicle, with$30,000ofthattobepaidbySussexCounty.

Budgetobjectivesincludemaintainingcashholdingsequaltoatleasttwo monthsofoperationalcostsforthebeginningofthenextfiscalyear,without relyingonstateorfederalgrants,man-

HesaidtheTown’sreservesareset asideforfutureprojectsthathavebeen pinpointedduringthedraftingofthe Town’smostrecentcomprehensiveplan, includingpublictransportation,sidewalksconnectingthetown’sdevelopmentsandadditionalitemsinEvans Park.

HesaidtheTownrecognizesthat “we’regrowing,”andalsothatwhile coveragebythestatepoliceissufficient forthetown’scurrentneeds,“youcan’t ruleitoutfive,10yearsfromnow”that theTownwillwantorneedtocreateits ownpolicedepartment.

Code&BuildingOfficialEricEvans saidthepark-relatedexpensesareanew experiencefortheTown.

“We’retryingtoplanahead,but we’rekindofshootingblind,”Evans said,“becausewe’veneverhadaparks department.”

Belinkosaidthatrealestatetransfer taxrevenueshavebeguntoslowdown frompreviousyears.

“ Transfertaxisgoingtodryup”once thetownisbuilt-out,hesaid.“It’salreadysloweddown.”

FinancedirectorLisaWynnconfirmedthatrevenuefrombuildingper-

agingtheconditionofsidewalks,and recognizingtheimportanceoflimiting theTown’sdependenceontransfertaxes foroperationalexpenses.

Keybudgetassumptionsincludean anticipateddeclineintransfertaxand newconstructionpermitrevenue,“while recognizinga26percent,three-yearaverageincreaseingrossrentalreceipt taxes.”

Impactfeesarecollectedfromnew constructionpermitsat$1,936.Ofthat amount,$1,436isplacedintheGeneral Fundtosupportthepolicedepartment. Theremaining$500fromnewconstructionpermits,plus5percentofeach regularbuildingpermit,aretransferred totheEmergencyServicesEnhancementFund.

mitsisdown$233,000sofarthisyear comparedtothepreviousyear.Transfer taxrevenue,Wynnsaid,isdownabout $224,000comparedtotheprevious year.

RyerremindedBelinkothattheproposedreductionisjustforoneyear.

“It’snotforever,”shesaid,adding thattheTownispickingupextrafunds fromsomeinvestments,including $20,000injustthepasttwomonths.

“Onceyoudeviatefromtheprocess, thenitcomesbacktohauntyou,becausesomeone’sgoingtopointoutthat youdiditbefore,”Belinkosaid.

Wisgirdacountered,saying,“Ican’t

SelbyvillecancelselectionwithDuncantakinggavel

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSelbyvilleTownCouncilelection, plannedforSaturday,March4,hasbeen canceledbecauseonlythreecandidates— oneforeachofthethreeopenseats— filedforelection.Thecandidateswillbe sworninattheMonday,March13,councilmeeting.

CurrentCouncilmanRichard“Rick” Duncanwillbethenewmayor,succeedinglongtimeMayorCliftonMurray,who

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inanywayseehowthisisgoingtoaffecttheprocess.”Healsosaid,“There arealotofcitizensouttherewhoare suffering.Therearealotofcitizensout

didnotrunforre-election.Incumbent CouncilmenFrankSmithandClarence “Bud”Tinglealsodidnotfiletorunfor re-election.Succeedingthemwillbe ChrisS.SnaderSr.andGaryL.Steffen.

Murray,knownforhisEasternShore twangandsoft-spoken,gentlemanlymannerofpresidingovermeetingsforthepast 30years,saidnotrunningagainwasadifficultdecision.

“I’vebeendebatingit.Ithinkit’stime tomoveon,”hesaidduringatelephone interviewwiththeCoastalPointthis

therewhohadbusinessesthepastfew years,andtheyhavehadzerohelp.To them,thatextrafewhundreddollars couldbeverymeaningful.”

Ryersaidshefeelsputtingareduced taxrateinplacebeforethebudgetis helpfulbecause“nowyou’repreparedfor whatyouneed”forthe2024fiscalyear.

week.

“Ihavehadawonderfulcouncilto workwith,andtheymadelifesoeasy. Someofthemwon’tbethereeither. Thingsjustchange.Itcomesthattime afterawhile.Rickhasbeenontherea longtime,”hesaidofhissuccessoras mayor.“Heknowswherewearegoing, howtogetthere.Ifeelprettycomfortable. Imetalotofgoodpeople,Imadesome friends,”hesaid,addingthathewillserve onaboardorcommitteeifaskedandwill helpwherehecan.

DeputyMayorSharonBrienzainterjectedthatshebelievesapprovinga taxcutbeforethebudgetisresolved couldresultin“backingin”figuresthat shouldbeintegratedduringthe process.

TownManagerDeborahBotchie, joiningthemeetingremotely,commendedthecouncilfor“smartremarks” duringTuesday’sdiscussionandsaidshe is“veryproud”thattheTownhas amassed$16millioninitsreserveaccount.“It’stakenmanyyearsandalot ofwork,alotofplanning,”Botchiesaid.

“Butyou’regoingtostartdipping into thoseresourcessoonerthanyou think,”shesaid.

Botchiesaidtaxreliefis“musictomy ears”asataxpayerherself,“butasthe townmanager,it’simperativethatIlis-

Aseventh-generationSelbyvillenative, Murrayisaself-described“farmboy”who haslivedinthetownallhislifeand watcheditgrowfromhislittlehometown withasmalltownhallmannedbyone employee—VirginiaPepper,whostill worksfortheTownandisnowinher80s —tothenewmoderntownhall. ManySelbyvilleresidentshavetold Murraythey’redisappointedtoseehim goandsomeweresurprised,sincehe

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tentotheCode&Buildingstaff,as wellasmyfinancedirector.”

Shesaidshehadbeen“keptinthe loop”onthedropinbuildingpermits beingissuedduetothedeclineinthe housingmarket.

“Councilhastheultimatedecision onthismatter,”shesaid.“However,I feelthatdiscussionscouldbeheldata later time,whenIwillbeabletopresent thecouncilwithaproposedbudget with,hopefully,realisticexpenseand revenuefigures.”

Belinkosuggestedtablingthetaxreduction“untilthediscussionduringthe budgetprocess…whereallofMillville willhaveachancetotalkaboutit.”

Thecouncilvoted3-2totablethe issue,withRyerandWisgirdavoting againsttablingit.

didn’tannouncehisdepartureatthelast councilmeeting,onMonday,Feb.6.

“IthoughtI’dkindofjustletitplayit out.Selbyvilleisagreatlittletown.It’sthe onlyplaceI’veeverbeen.Mykidsarestill hereandmyfamily.Ihavethreekidsand twograndkids.Ihavereallycaredabout thetownand,youknow,that’swhatdrives you.

“I’veseenalotofgrowth,butthetown hadtogrow.Ifwedidn’t,ourgrowth wouldhavebeenatthecountylevel,and wewouldn’thavehadanythingtosay aboutit,yetwestillwouldhavehadto furnishthepoliceandotherservices.This growthwasinevitable,”hesaid.

CallstoSmithandTinglewerenotreturnedbeforeCoastalPointpresstime thisweek.Theonlyindicationthatthey wouldn’tseekre-electionwasTingle’ssuggestion,atthelastmeeting,thatamatter betableduntilthenewcouncilwasin place.

Thisweek,Duncan,65,andinhis 23rdyearonthecouncil,toldtheCoastal Pointhewillmeetwiththenewcouncil members,aswellaswithincumbent CouncilwomanCarolCary,aboutthevisionfortheTownandkeepingit“lowdensity,slowprogression.”

“Wehavetokeepupwiththeinfrastructure,waterandwastewatermanagement,whilemaintainingasmall-town atmosphere.Iwanttobringnewbusi-

nessesdowntownandanywhereintown.I wanttolookateconomicdevelopment, establishacommitteetolookatnewbusinesses,”hesaid.

“There’salottowrapup.Wehavethe newPublicWorksbuildingtogetdone, thewatertowerprojectmovingforward.I wantustolookatpublicsafety,towork onourpolicedepartmentandtraining newofficers.Theywillbebusy.Wewant tolookatnewtechnology,newsoftware. Wewanttokeepthetaxeslow.Wedon’t wantanybodytohaveapersonalagenda,” Duncansaid.

Snader,43,whoownsCSCSLLC,a constructionbusiness,andBeachElectricalServices,hadneverrunforofficebefore.

“TherewasnoparticularreasonIran thistime,”hesaid.“Iamalocalguy.I’ve beenhereallmylife.Iknewtherewere twospotsopeningup.I’mabusinessman. Mykidsareyoung.Weareplanningon makingthisourforeverhome.I’dliketo seethetowngrowandflourish.Iseealot ofsurroundingtownslikeBerlin,Snow Hill,”hesaidofthenearbytownsin Maryland,“andallofthemaregrowing. Peoplewanttovisitandcheckthemout.I wanttoseeSelbyvillesucceed.Iwantto seethetowngrowandberevitalized.I’ma youngerguy,andIbringsomenew,fresh ideas,”hesaid.

Heandhiswife,Jessica,havethree children,ranginginagefrom3to11, ChrisSnaderJr.,AveryandIla,andthe familyisactiveinSalemUnited MethodistChurch.

“Familyisveryimportanttome.We doeverythingtogether.Idon’thaveabig sociallife.MywifeandIhaveavery strongrelationship,andweareinvolvedin thechurch,”hesaid.

Steffen,67,ranforofficeas“anewadventure”andsaidhelooksforwardto workingwithfellowcouncilmembers.

Previously,theTown’scodeenforcementconstable,hewasinvolvedinlocal andcountygovernmentbeforemovingto Selbyville,havingworkedasapolicechief inPennsylvaniafor28years,afieldsupervisorforacountydrugtaskforce,apublic safetydirectorandchiefadministrativeofficerinhisnativeNorthumberland,Pa.

Heandhiswife,Pamela,boughta houseinSelbyvillein2010andmoved therein2014.

“MywifeandIfellinlovewiththe townandwantedtobeinvolved,tohelp outwherewecan,maybemakesome changes.TherearealotofthingsIwant tolookat,”hesaid.“Wewanttokeep taxeslow.Ithinkthiscouncilhasdone goodjobofdoingthat,thecostofservicesaswell.I’mnotsurehowallthenew residentialdevelopmentswillaffectthat. Alotofpeopleareworriedaboutkeeping openspace,withallthedevelopment.We couldplanforsomeofthat,Iwould hope.

“I’mconcernedaboutthedrainonthe infrastructure,”headded.“Wehavetostay uptodateonthat.I’dliketoseethem continuetoimprovetechnology,andget awayfrompaperandbecomemoretechnologicallyadvanced.I’dliketodigitalize

alltheforms.That’showitwasdone whereIwasbefore,”hesaid,addingthat hewouldalsolikecouncilmeetingstobe recordedsothosewhocan’tattendcan watchthemlater.

“Iwanttotakeafreshlookathow thingsaredone,howbusinessisconducted,maybesavesomemoneybylookingatothervendors,generallylookingat thecontractsandthevendorsandhow businessisdone.

“Iwanttocleanupthetownbyremovingdeterioratingvacantstructures. Theyareeyesores.That’sthefirstthing peoplelookatwhentheycomeintoyour community.Dosomethingwiththem,get somemoneytoeitherredothemorraze them,butI’dliketoseethemsavedifthey arehistoricalstructures,”hesaid.

Steffenandhiswifeof23yearshave fivechildrenintheircombinedfamilyand fivegrandchildren.

InNovember,thecouncilamendedthe townchartertocreateelectiondistricts— achangefromthelongtimepolicyofall councilmembersbeingelectedat-large— butthosedistrictshaven’tyetbeenestablished,sothenewcouncilmemberswill serveat-large.

Atapreviouscouncilmeeting,Tingle explainedthatthetownwillbedivided intofourdistricts,basedonthe2020 Census.Stateofficialswilldrawamap showingtheboundariesofeachdistrict. Councilmembersservetwo-year terms.Theyarenotlimitedtoanumber ofconsecutivetermstheymayserve.They arepaidabout$200eachyear.

BarnHillAnimalPreservesustainsheavydamageinfire

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AfireinanenclosureattheBarn HillAnimalPreservenearFrankfordon Tuesday,Feb14,causedheavydamage tothestructure,butnoanimalswereinjured,accordingtoreportsfromthepreserveandareafirecompanies.

Thefirewasreportedjustbefore6 p.m.,accordingtoreportsfromthe RoxanaVolunteerFireCompany.

BarnHillManagerZachBovasaid thefirewasfirstseenbytwoemployees who werewalkingthroughthepreserve. Thealligatorenclosuresustainedheavy damageintheblaze,asdidtheotterpen andowlenclosure.

“Alloftheanimalswereabletobe relocatedsafely,”Bovasaid.Thealligatorwasnotintheenclosureatthetime ofthefire,henoted.

Whilehewasnotatthescenewhen thefirebrokeout,Bovasaidwhenhe arrived“firstthingWednesdaymorning,”hewasstruckbytheextentofthe damage.

“Wehadtoshufflesomeoftheother animalsaroundabit,”tomakeroomfor the displacedcritters,hesaid.“Thankfully,”hesaid,“theotterenclosureison thefarendofthesharedwall”wherethe firedamagewasheaviest.Therewere fourottersintheenclosure.Twogreat

eagleowlswereintheowlenclosure, Bovasaid.

“Itwasgoodthattheywereallsome distanceawayfromthefire,”hesaid, “andthatthecompaniesrespondedas quicklyastheydid.”

Bovasaidthedamagecouldhave been“much,muchworse”ifthefire hadn’tbeendiscoveredandextinguished as quicklyasitwas.“Alotofourparkis wood,”hesaid,withmetalroofs“and somenetting”forvariousanimal perches.

BovasaidtheDelawareStateFire Marshal’sofficehaspreliminarily termedthefireaccidental,havingpossiblystartedinoneoftheheatingpads thefacilityusesduringthewinter monthstoprovidewarmthforsomeof theanimals.

“Becauseit’scold,sometimestheenclosureshaveheatingpadsinthem.A lotofouranimalsareOKwithfluctuating temperatures.…Itgetsalittlecold aroundhereinDelawaresometimes.… Theonesthatneedalittlebitofextra heat,wehavedifferentheatingpads,” whicharetypicallyusedbyzoosandare ratedforoutdooruse.

“Ikindofwasn’texpectingittobe quitetotheextentthatitwas,”hesaid. “Itcouldhavebeensignificantlyworse,” especiallysince“alotofthestructures runback-to-back”and,beingwooden,

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted AfireTuesdayevening,Feb.14attheBarnHillPreserveonPeppersCornerRoad nearFrankfordheavilydamagedstructurescontainingsomeofthefacility'sanimals. Noneoftheanimalswereinjuredinthefire,whichofficialssayappearsto havebeencausedbyafaultyheatingpadusedtohelpsomeoftheanimalskeep warm.

wouldhavequicklyburned.“WhenI rolledin,Iwasshockedtoseehow muchdamagehadbeendone,butreally relievedbyhowquicklyithadbeen containedandhowsafeeveryonewas.

“We’lldefinitelyneedtorebuild,for

sure,”hesaid.“Itwasjustbustedglass andcharredwood,andthenettingfor theottersisallmeltedoverhead.”

Bovasaidhewasalsothankfulthat

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BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Havingvarietyonthejobhasalways appealedtoMillsboroAssistantPublic WorksDirectorRichardBuckler—not doingthesamethingeverydayorbeing tiedtoanofficefacedwithmoundsof paperwork.

Itisonebenefitthathaskeptthe59year-oldGeorgetownnativeandresidenthappilyworkingfortheTownof Millsboroforthepast40years,reaching thatfour-decademilestoneandbeing honoredbythetowncouncilattheir Monday,Feb.6,meeting.

“Idon’tlikebeingthecenterofattention,buttheygavemeaplaqueand everyoneapplaudedandsaidnicethings aboutmeasIwasshakinghandswith them.Itwasverynice,”Bucklertoldthe

CoastalPointafterward,addingthathis familycongratulatedhim,too.Buckler andhiswife,Donna,havetwodaughters,TiffanyRiddleofGumboroand RachelMurrayofMillsboro,andtwo grandchildrenandareexpectinganother grandchild.Whenheisn’tworking, Bucklerandhiswifeenjoycamping duringthesummer,andhelikestowork intheyard.

“Itinkerwithgolfalittlebit.Iwould liketotrythatalittlemore,”hesaid.

Onatypicaldayatwork,incharge ofthetown’swastewaterplant,“Iam seeingthatthethingsaroundtownget done,likeallthemaintenanceitems, streetsigns,grasscutting.I’mstillinvolvedindoingalotofit.Idon’tlike paperwork.Thatwasthebiggestthing aboutthisjob—fromonedaytothe next,thereisalwayssomethingdifferent

to doeveryday,”hesaid.

Buckleracceptedthejobin1983, aftergraduating fromhighschool, whentherewerea handfulofemployees,comparedto around12inthat departmenttoday.

PublicWorks DirectorKenny Niblettcalled Buckler“agreat employeeandmyfirstassistantat Millsboro.”

“WhenRichardstartedwiththe Town,wehadfourPublicWorksemployees.Whatchangeshaveweseen? Thereisnotenoughspacetoeven begintodescribethejourney,butitis sufficienttosay very,verymany,and we’vewithstoodthestorms.Computers, cellphones,GISmapping,regulation changes,codeupdatesandmanycapital improvementprojects,tonameafew. Wehavealwayshadgreattowncouncilstoworkwith,andtheyhadMillboro’ssteadyprogressinmind,”Niblett said.

Priortobeingnamedassistantpublic worksdirector,Bucklerhashadother positions,includingwaterandwastewateroperator,equipmentoperator, grass-cutter,painter,welderandelectrician.

“Ilearnedallthoseskillsonthejob.I tookaheavy-equipmentoperatorcourse atDelTechbeforeIstartedhere.Ilike runningtractors,”hesaid.

“TheequipmenttheTownusesisa lotmoretechnicalnow,alotmoreinvolved,alotmoreelectronics,alotmore computerstuff.Everythinghas changed,”hesaid.“Thepeopleintown, youusedtoknowjustabouteverybody intown.Nowthereareaselectfewyou

knoworyourecognize.

“Allthedifferentcouncilpeople we’vehadovertheyears,mayors—you haveknownthosepeoplethattookoffice.Wealreadyknewthemfrombefore theywereelected.We’vebeenintheir yardsorreadingtheirwatermeters,or seeingthemsomewherealongtheline ortalkingtothem.

“Asfarasallthepeoplewhohave movedtotown,youseeallthestages ofpeoplemovingin.Youdon’tknow asmanyasyouusedto.Thereisalot oftrafficnow.Ifyoudon’tknowthe littlealleys,yougetstuckintraffic,”he said.

NewPublic Worksemployeesare hired—somerightafterhighschool graduation,“soyouhavetoteachthem,” hesaid.

“It’sthemlearningtheirwayaround town.Ihavetaughtalotofboysalotof stuff,”hesaid.

Overtheyears,he’sbeencalledinat nightandonweekendsforemergencies orrepairs,buttheTownrecentlystarted anon-callpolicy.

“Everythingisautomated.Ifan alarmwentofforsomethingwent wrong,we’dgetcalledin.Itmightbe minorstuff—apumpfailsandsomebody hastoturnthewateroff,awater leak,somebodyrunsoverastreetsign. Youneverknow.Itprobablyhappens morethanyourealize,”hesaid.

Hesaidheisproudoftheworkthe PublicWorksDepartmentdoes,butremainsahumbleemployee.

“Ijustgetupandgotoworkevery daylikeI’msupposedto,”hesaid.

“Tome,40years,thatwasn’tabig deal.I’mgratefulforthepeoplewho haveassistedmeorgivenmeguidance.I plantostayhereuntilIretire.And,really,Idon’twanttoleave.IlikewhatI’m doing.”

RichardBuckler

theorganizationhadtheprotocolsin placetomakesureeveryonewasassafe aspossible.

TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyreportedthatonefirefighterwas treatedbyMillvilleEMSandwas transportedtoBeebeHealthcare’s SouthCoastalEmergencyDepartment forevaluation.

FirefightersfromBethanyBeachand FrankfordfirecompaniesprovidedmutualaidduringtheincidentatBarn Hill.

Uponarrival,firefightersfoundone oftheanimalenclosures“fullyinvolved,”withfencingandanotherenc losureinwhichowlswerehousewas endangeredbytheblazeaswell.

Afterthefirewasextinguished,Roxana’sreportsaid,crewshelpedtosecure theburnedsectionoftheowlenclosure sothetwobirdsinsidecouldnotescape.

Bovareportedonthesanctuary’s FacebookpageonWednesdaymorning thatafterassessingthestructures, “We’vegotmajordamagetotheback cornerofthreeofourenclosuresand thehomeofoneofouranimalambassadorscompletelydestroyed.

“Luckily,noanimalsorcrewwere harmed,andtheanimalsintheseenclosureshavebeentemporarilyrelocated,” thepostcontinued.

BarnHillhasannounceditisacceptingdonationstohelpwiththeexpense ofrebuildingthedamagedstructures. Contributionscanbemadeat https://gofund.me/147f629d.

“Weappreciateallthethoughtsand lovefromthecommunity,andespecially thebravecrewsthatmadesuretherest ofourparkstayedsafe,”Bovasaidinhis Facebookpost.

BarnHill’sDelawarelocation,at 34215PepperRoad,isclosedforthe winterandisscheduledtoreopentothe publicinApril.Itishometo35species ofanimals,includingtheowlsandalligator,aswellastwo-toedsloths,red kangaroos,ottersandanaardvark.The facilityofferstoursand“encounters” withtheanimalsonsite,including“sippingwithsloths,”“kangarooyoga”and “otterswims.”

TheorganizationhasanotherlocationinLouisiana.TheDelawarelocationopenedtothepublicin2020.

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Editorial Thestaff

Murrayleaveslong,proudlegacyinSelbyville

WhentheTownofSelbyvilleswearsinitsnewmayor,itwill beafamiliarfacetakingonthatgavel,intheformoflongtime councilmemberRickDuncan.Butit’sstillgoingtofeellikea newday,asthemanheisreplacinghasbeenpresidingover meetingsforthepast30years.

CliftonMurraydecidedagainstrunningagainthisyear,joiningfellowincumbentsFrankSmithandClarence“Bud”Tingle insteppingaway.Murraysaidhe’dbeencontemplatingleaving forawhileandfeltitwastherighttime.

“Ihavehadawonderfulcounciltoworkwith,andtheymade lifesoeasy,”hesaid.“Someofthemwon’tbethere either. Thingsjustchange.Itcomesthattimeafterawhile.[Duncan] hasbeenontherealongtime.Heknowswherewearegoing, howtogetthere.Ifeelprettycomfortable.Imetalotofgood

people.Imadesomefriends.”

Murraywentontosaythathewouldserveonaboardor committeeifhewasasked,andvowedtohelpwhereverhe could.Theseventh-generationSelbyvillenativehasseenplenty ofchangeinthetownoverhisyears,includinginhisownlife andwithhisgrowingfamily.

“Selbyvilleisagreatlittletown,”hesaid.“It’stheonlyplace I’veeverbeen.Mykidsarestillhereandmyfamily.Ihavethree kidsandtwograndkids.Ihavereallycaredaboutthetown,and, youknow,that’swhatdrivesyou.”

Thisisahugechangeoftheguardinatownthathasthrived onitsstabilityanddeliberategrowth.WethankMurray,Smith andTinglefortheireffortstotheTownofSelbyvilleanditsresidents,andoffercongratulationstoDuncanonhisnewrole.

Oneidea,dedicationcanmakeadifference

Disclaimer1:EmilyHarne—thefounderandenginebehind localcivicorganizationTheBall4AllFoundation—isthe daughterofourpublisher,SusanLyons.

Disclaimer2:IamontheboardofBall4All.

Disclaimer3:I’malsoabsurdlyhandsome.

Now,tobefair,onlytwoofthosethingsarepertinentto today’sconversation.TheotheroneIputouttherebecause,well... duh.I’mgorgeous.You’dshoutitfromthe rooftops,too,ifyoulookedlikethis.

Butlet’sgetbacktoEmily,andwhat she’screatedatBall4All,withanidea,an eagergroupofvolunteers,andacommunitythathasembracedthisconceptand throwntheirsupportbehindthecause.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

What’sresultedisaplethoraofyoung peopleinourcommunitybeingexposedtothingstheymightnot havehadaccesstootherwise,andacircleof“peoplehelpingpeople”thatisasignificantthreattoacurrentsocietythatisincreasinglyme-centric,asopposedtowe-centric.

Asforthegenesisoftheorganization,well,it’sprettybasic. Likemillionsofothers,Emilycomesfromafamilywheresports haveplayedasignificantrole.Sheknewthebenefitsofbeinginvolvedinorganizedsportsasayouth,andhowtheyhelpwith physicalfitness,learningtoworkwithothers,developingleadershipskills,dealingwithbothvictoryanddefeat,andunderstandingwhatitreallymeanstobeapartofateam.

Theyareinvaluablelessonsthatcancontributepositivelyto thejourneyofone’slifenomattertheage.Ifyoucanlearnearly howtodealwithadversity,andhowtoovercomechallenges,well, you’rereallyontosomething,aren’tyou?Plus,andthisispretty darnimportant,too—playingsportsisfun.Puteverythingelse asideforaminute,andjustfocusonthehereandnowwith sports.

It’sfun.There’sareasontheycallit“playing.”

Butbeingamotherofthreeherself,Emilyknowsthatplaying sportscangetexpensiveforthefamilies.Like,thekindofexpensivethatisjustflat-outprohibitivetoalotofpeoplewhoare workingtheirtailsoffeveryweekjusttokeepthelightsturnedon andfoodonthetable.Findingrecreationalmoney,evenfora greatcause,canbetough.Whendecidingbetweenschoolclothes andplayingsoccer,alotoffamiliesaregoingtogowiththeschool clothes,astheyshould.

Here’swhereEmilysawanopportunitytohelp. Growinguphere,sheknewthisisacommunitythatiseager

torallyforagoodcause.Shefiguredifshegottogetheradedicatedcircletohelp,andstartedraisingfunds,moneycouldbe usedtohelpkidshaveaccesstoallthegoodthatcancomefrom organizedsports.Andthat’swhatshedid.

Donationscameinfromfundraisingeffortsandprivatedonations,andBall4Allstartedwritingoutchecksforregistrationfees andtohelpwithequipment.Emilydecidedthegroupcouldalso holdvariousfreeclinicsaroundthearea, andhervolunteerswouldgetoutandplay soccerandsoftballandvolleyballwithlocal kids.

AmyandPatHughesfromLord’s LandscapingpickedBall4Alltobethe recipientoftheiramazingeffortswiththe WhimsicalWoodseventatHalloween. Thatchangedthegameandfloodedthecoffers.

Thingsgotbiggerandbigger.In2022,forinstance,Ball4All donatednearly$24,000forscholarshipsforlocalchildrentoplay sports.ThegroupalsotookontheRussellWhiteScholarship, namedforaformerschoolmateofEmily’sandseveralofhervolunteerswhopassedawayinAfghanistanwhileservingasa UnitedStatesMarine.

In2019,rightbeforetheCOVIDoutbreak,Ball4Alldecided toholdsomedodgeballgamesformiddle-schoolstudentsonFridaynights,togivethemaphysicalactivitytodointhewinter months,providingkidsanightoutwithoutelectronicsandparentsanightoutwithout,well...kids.

AndlastFridaynight,Ball4Allheldthethirdofthosegames thisyear,foradifferentwaveofmiddle-schoolstudents.Thison theheelsofaseriesofkickballgamestheorganizationheldfor kidsthisfallattheLowerSussexLittleLeaguefields.Therehave alsobeenvariousdonationsofequipmenttoschoolsandorganizationsovertheyears,coordinatedbyEmilyandtheboard,and thankstothegenerosityofacommunitythattrulyrisestotheoccasionwheneverasked.

Thisweek,onpage37,youwillreadthefirstofourHometownHeroseries,focusingonpeoplewhoservethiscommunity everyday—playingtheirpartstomakeourlittlesliceofthe worldabetterplace.Thisfirstoneisaremarkablestoryabouta firefighterwho...oh,justreadit.You’llbehappyyoudid,andextremelygratefulforhim.

ButIalsowantedtogivealittleshout-outtoEmily,hergroup ofvolunteersandacommunitythatisallabouthelpingother peoplewhentheycan.That’sthegoodstuff.

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Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterisin

intheFeb.10,2023,editionoftheCoastal Pointregardingbillstolegalizeadult recreationaluseofmarijuanainDelaware.

Editor: Asmostpeople“don’tknow,”oneof themainreasonsthisisasteppingstone

toamorepowerfuldrug.

Wereyouaroundwhenourmen camebackfromNam?Itwasashame toseeourheroesinsuchhorrible shape.Yourgovernorevenvotedit down!

Our outstandingpolicechiefin OceanViewwilltellyouitisastepping stonetomoreharmfuldrugs.Please saveourchildrenandgrandchildren.

WilliamMurphy OceanView

WorldWetlandsDaycallsforprotectingnature’sbuffers

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

WhileAmericanstooknoteof GroundhogDayandthemachinationsof alargerodentasaweatherprognosticator, Feb.2aroundtheglobeisWorldWetlandsDay.However,muchlikethe groundhog,it’shardtopredicthowwetlandsinthelocalareawillrecoverfrom pollutionandstormwaterimpacts.

“Thesewetlandsareabeautiful,mysteriousandfunctionalspace—afood sourceforsomanyofthecreatureswe cherish,”saidChristopheTulou,executive directorfortheDelawareCenterforthe InlandBays(CIB).“Theyarebigsponges andcanabsorbsomeofthedamagefrom thenor’eastersandstormevents.Butthese wetlandsalsoneedprotectingbyus.”

“Wearelosingourshorelinesfrom sea-levelriseandtheerosiveforceof stormsurge,”saidthemarinebiologist andattorneyTulou,whojoinedtheCIB

inJanuary.

CallingtheInlandBays“avaluable foodsourceforanimalswetreasure,”he remainsconcernedaboutnutrientrun-off andalgaeblooms,whichcreatehypoxia andfishkills.TheCenterfortheInland Bayswillreleaseits2021StateoftheBays reportonMarch27ataspecialeventto beheldinRehobothBeach.Thereportis authoredbytheCenter’sScienceTeam andisproducedeveryfiveyears.

TheInlandBaysarepartoftheNationalEstuaryProgram.

“Thisisour30thanniversary,”said Tulou,“sowehavebeenatitforalong time.TheCenterisgatheringknowledge andlearningwherewearemostvulnerableasthelowest-lyingstateinourcountry.”

TheCIBalsopromoteslivingshorelinesandothergreeninfrastructureto providemorehabitatforcreatures.

“Alivingshorelinewouldincludeamix ofshellsandrocktobreaktheenergyof

thewavesandprovidemorebufferagainst thedamagetheydo,”saidTulou.“Weare thefirstlineofdefense.”

Tulouishighlycognizantofthefact thatresidentsandtouristscareaboutthe osprey,thebaldeagle,thehorseshoecrab andmigratoryshorebirdsthatusetheinlandbaysforanestingspace.

“Peoplewanttoknow: ‘Howisthe horseshoecrabdoing?’‘Howisthered knotdoing?’‘Howcanweprotectthediamondbackterrapins?’”

HenotedthatbothCenterscientists andcitizenscientistsareoutinthefield observing,collectingdataandreporting onconditions.

Localresidentscanalsotakeaction andlearnabouthowtoprotecttheinland bays,whichcomprise32squaremilesof marchandwetlandsspace,andarerefreshedbytidalflushing.

“Thethreeinlandbaysdependonthe abilityofthelandaroundthemtoabsorb waterandpollution,”saidTulou.“They

dependonundevelopedlandsaroundthe littlecreeks,”suchasWhitesCreek,“and theditchessystemheretoabsorbwater andnutrientsandallowthenaturalflow ofthisuniquesystem.Weneedtobecarefulandprovidebufferstoallowthebays todotheirjob.”

“Theflowofextranutrientsintothe watermakesmorealgaegrow,andthen die,robbingthefishofoxygenwiththe hypoxiathatoccurs,”saidTulou.He addedthattheinlandbaysandtheirassociatedwetlandsareauniqueandinvaluableecosystem.

U.S.Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.),chairmanoftheSenateEnvironment&Public Workscommittee(forwhomTulou workedamajorityofhiscareer),hadhigh praiseforthechoiceofTuloutoleadthe localestuaryprogram.

“WemadeaverysmartchoiceinpickingChristophe,”saidCarperatarecent waterresourceroundtableheldatthe Center.

BethanyBeachOceanSuitesResidenceInnbyMarriottwillunveila multimillion-dollarmakeoverinMay 2023,encompassingnewlydesigned guestsuitesandpublicspaces,meetingroomsandgrandeventhall,anda newhybridindoor-outdoorpool.

Alongsidetherenovation,thenew signaturerestaurantViaSophiabythe Seaisdesignedtoprovideguestsa modernosteriadiningexperience,includingpastasandbreadsmadeinhouseandfresh-from-the-boat seafood.Representativessaidtheredesign“willreflectafunandwhimsicalambiance,capturingtherefreshing tranquilityofvacationwhilealsoprovidingguestswiththenecessarycomfortsofhome.”

BethanyBeachOceanSuitesis nowownedandoperatedbyEOS Hospitality.

“Weareincrediblygratefulforthe opportunitytotakeBethanyBeach OceanSuitestonewheightsofhospitalitythroughthismultimillion-dollar investment,”saidKevinO’Leary,generalmanager.“Thismakeoverwill bringnewenergytotheguestrooms andsocialspaces.Alongwiththenew signaturerestaurantViaSophiabythe Sea,whichwillbecomeoneofthe mostsought-afterrestaurantsinthe area,theseenhancementswillper-

fectlypositionthehotelforitsnextiteration.”

AccordingtoEOSrepresentatives, “Fromthemomentofarrival,guests willfeelasenseofwarmhospitalityas thelobbyenvelopstheminacalm, welcomingenvironment.Thecolor palettewillreflecttheserenityofthe beach,boastingbothsoftandbold blueandgreenhues,aswellasplayful burstsoforangeandyellow.The lightingwillofferasenseofcalm, withtexturizedmaterialsandmatte finishesforthefixtures.Theartisalso texturalandorganicinaesthetic,capturingthenatureofthebeautiful coastalproperty.”

Thehotelcontinueditspartnership withEllenRiceStudiotocuratethe artfortheredesign,complementing thehotel’sbeach-inspireddécorwith herlocallyinspiredworksofart.

“Thehotel’sspacioussuiteswillreflectvibranthues,amixofwhimsical patternsandlightwoodtones.”

Alltheguestroomswillberenovatedwithnewbedframesandheadboards,sidetables,diningand workspacetables,bureaus,sleeper sofasandflooring.Guestsuitesfeatureprivatebalconiesofferinggorgeousviewsoftheboardwalk,beach ordowntown.Kitchensandkitchenettesincludearefrigerator,stovetop,

microwave,dishwasher,flatwareand more.Additionalamenitiesinclude pillowtopmattresses,flat-panelTVs andhigh-speedWiFi.

Thehotel’smeetingroomsand grandeventhallwillbeupdatedwith newflooring,wallcoverings,painting andlighting.Thehotel’ssaltwater poolwillalsoberefreshedandwill featurearetractableroofthatallows forbothindoorandoutdoorenjoyment.

SignaturerestaurantViaSophiaby theSeawillfeature“alively,sophisticatedsettingwithamodernosteria design.Disheswillbemadein-house fromscratch,usingthefreshest,locallysourcedingredients.ClassicItaliandishes,pastasandbreads,and fresh-from-the-boatseafoodwillbe pairedwithbespokebeveragesanda

discerningwinelist.”

The164-seat,indoor/outdoor restaurantwillfeatureliveentertainmentthreenightsperweek.Following thesuccessandcriticalacclaimofthe originalViaSophiaconceptthatdebutedinWashington,D. C.,in2019, thiswillbethethirdViaSophiato debutontheEastCoast—poised, representativessaid,“tobecomethe mostsought-aftereateryinthearea.”

“NestledonDelaware’sBethany Beachboardwalk,theoceanfront BethanyBeachOceanSuitessurroundsguestswiththeexcitementof thesun,sandandseawhilespoiling themwithsophisticatedstyle.Guests areinvitedtostarttheirdaywitha deliciouscomplimentarybreakfast,be-

Stateparksvisitationhitsrecordin2022

DelawareStateParks’growingpopularitysetanotherattendancerecordin2022 bysurpassingthe8millionvisitorsmark, DNRECofficialsannouncedrecently.

Whileotherstateparksystemssaw declinesinvisitationin2022,Delaware StateParks,underadministrationofthe divisionforparksandrecreation,continuetoexperiencegrowth.VisitorattendanceatDelawareStateParkshas increasedeachyearsince2015,making thistheeighthyearinarowanewvisitationrecordwasset.Inthepastfive yearsalone,DelawareStateParksvisita-

tionisup37percent,officialsnoted.

AlapocasRun,Auburn Valley, BrandywineZoo,FortDelawareand KillensPondstateparksandtheFirst StateHeritageParkwithinDelaware’s nationally-recognizedparksystemall sawvisitationincreasebymorethan10 percentin2022.Themostvisitedstate parkin2022wasCapeHenlopen,with 1.9millionvisitors,accountingforalmost1in4ofallparkvisits.

“WeareexcitedthatthepublicisgettingouttoDelawareStateParksmore thaneveranddiscoveringthemanyattractionsandofferingstheparksprovide…”saidDNRECSecretaryShawn M.Garvinoftherecordyear.“Notonly isattendanceup,butIamextremely proudofthehighmarksourdivision staffreceiveforcustomerservice,thanks totheirdedicatedefforts.

“Wealsoareawarethatsuchvoluminousvisitationyear-to-yearcallsfor morestaffworkingbothattheparksand

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foretheytakeadipinthehotel’ssaltwaterpoolandthenhitthebeach.

Whenit’stimetocallitanight,travelerscansettledowninoversizedairy suitestowatchthesunsetfromtheir

inadministration—andtherecurrently isarangeofjobopeningswelooktofill asDNRECandthedivision…workto meetdemandsfromtherisinggrowthin visitsmadetoDelawareStateParks.”

Parksandrecreationprograms,volunteerhoursandamenitiesallsawincreasesin2022comparedwith2021. Theseincludeda28percentincreasein schoolprogramparticipants,a23percentincreaseinvolunteerhours,a12 percentincreaseinvisitorstoDeerfield andGarrisonsLakegolfcourses,with nearly60,000roundsofgolfplayed, 40,000visitorsforeventsin2022,anda 10percentincreaseinvisitorstotheKillensPondWaterPark.

Inlightoftheparks’continuous growth,thedivisionadvisedthatallpartieswhoplantocamporhosteventsin DelawareStateParksarebeingencouragedtomakereservationsasearlyas possible,asthesespacesbookfasterthan pre-COVID-19visitationlevels.

privatebalcony.”

Formoreinformation,visit: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rehri-bethany-beach-oceansuites-residence-inn/overview/.

Foundedin2017,EOShasgrown atarapidpace,morethandoublingin sizeeveryyearsince2019.Starting

DelawareStateParksannualpasses andsurf-fishingpermitsareonsalenow andcanbepurchasedatanystatepark officeMondaythroughFriday,from8 a.m.to4p.m.,oronlineat www.destateparks.com/Know/PassesTagsFees.

InotherDelawareStateParksnews from2022,thedivisionachievedaccreditationfromtheNationalRecreation& ParkAssociation’sCommissionforAccreditationofPark&RecreationAgencies(CAPRA).Fewerthan2percent— or199outof12,000parksandrecreationagenciesintheUnitedStates— areCAPRAaccredited.

AsDelawareStateParksstaffgears upanotherbusyyear,thedivisionis rampinguphiringtomeetthechallenge. Jobopeningsinadministration,enforcement,interpretation,lifeguarding,maintenance,parkleadershipandmoreare available,andjobpostingscanbefound atwww.jobapscloud.com/DE.

withonehotelin2017(Hamilton HotelinD C.),thecompanynowoperatesaportfolioofmorethan40hotelswithmorethan6,000keys, makingthegrouponeofthefastest growinghotelcompaniesintheU.S. Formoreinformation,visit www.eoshospitality.com.

Obituaries

DianeElizabethClark,70

DianeElizabethClark,70,ofDagsboro,Del.,passedawayathomeon Nov.26,2022.Shewasagraduateof PascackValleyHighSchooland LynchburgCollege,beforehavinga successfulcareeratXeroxCorporation.

Shewastreasuredforherpositive outlook,boundlessenergy,shining smileandunwaveringcommitmentto helpingotherssucceed.

Clarkwasprecededindeathbyher father,RobertPalm,andherstepson, BrianClark.Sheissurvivedbyher mother,DorothyPalm;herhusband, Paul;stepson,ScottClark;sister, ElaineKilloranandherhusband, Lance;brotherRichardPalm,hiswife, Jan,andhernephewRichard;and brotherRobertPalm,hiswife,Ana,

andhernephewNoah;fourgrandchildren,Grace,Mason,ColtonandJackson;andherfaithfulcanine companion,Zoey. CelebrationofLifeserviceswillbe heldatHillsdaleUnitedMethodist Church,inHillsdale,N.J.;onMarch 18,2023,at11a.m.,andatMariners BethelUnitedMethodistChurchin OceanView,Del.,onApril22,2023,at 1p.m.,wherevisitationwillbeheldat 12:30p.m.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily asksthatdonationsbemadetothe TimTebowFoundationatwww.timtebowfoundation.org,toJustin’sBeach Houseatwww.justinjennings.orgorto thechurchesholdingservices.

WilliamD.‘Billy’Harkins,63

WilliamD.“Billy”Harkins,63,of Millsboro,Del.,andformerlyof

Downingtown,Pa.,passedawayunexpectedlyonatripinHarrisburg,Pa., onWednesday,Feb.8,2023.Hewas borninUpperDarby,Pa.,onMay5, 1959,sonofWilliamHarkinsandViolet(Shriver)Harkins.

Harkinshadretiredfromworkas anEntenmann’sdriverafter35years ofservice.Followinghisretirement, hepursuedhisloveforthewaterand beachbymovingtoMillsboro,where hewastheshopmanageratDelaware PaddlesportsinLewes,Del.

Hecarriedaninfectioussmileand wasalwaysquicktoengagewith everyonehemet.Hisadventurous spiritwasreflectedinhislovefordisc golf,paddleboarding,skateboarding andhisrecentlyacquiredtastefor craftbrews.Generousandgregarious, ajokingpersonalitymadehimloved

byall.

Harkinswasprecededindeathby hisfather,WilliamHarkins,in1977. Inadditiontohismother,Violet HarkinsofMillsboro,Del.,Harkinsis survivedbyhistwodaughters,Kelly HarkinsofWilmington,Del.,and CaitlynHarkins,alsoofWilmington, Del.;asister,JoanneSterlacciandher husband,Rick,ofMillsboro;two brothers,MichaelHarkinsandhis wife,Brenda,ofMiddletown,Del., andPatrickHarkinsandhiswife, Kimberley,ofNewark,Del.;andseveralnieces,nephewsandextended familymembers.

Aprayerservicewillbeheldat11 a.m.onSaturday,Feb.18,2023,atthe LongNeckChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,32013LongNeckRd., Millsboro,Del.,wherefriendsand familymaygatherafter10a.m.Intermentwillbeprivate.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinHarkins’nametoDelaware BurnCamp,P.O. Box68,Dover,DE 19903.RepresentingDelawarePaddelsports,Harkinstookgreatpride andpleasureinprovidingpaddleboardsandinstructiontotheseyoung victims.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

BettyKomlo,88

BettyKomlo,88,ofFrankford,Del., passedawayonThursday,Feb.9,2023, attheCountryRestHomeinGreenwood,Del.Shewasbornandraisedin Frankford,Del.

Komlowasawell-knownSussex Countyhairdresser,andownedandoperatedTown&CountryBeautySalon inBayard,Del.Shewasahairdresserfor morethan60years.Shereceivedmany awardsforherhairdressingandalsoat onetimeheldthepositionofpresident oftheDelawareCosmetologistAssociation.

Sheenjoyedcookingandwatching

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NewB&BopensatoldMillsboroestate

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheEstateatPlantationRidge,anew bed-and-breakfastandeventvenue,has openedonBettsPondinMillsboro,inthe 61-year-oldrenovatedformerhomeofDr. HiramN.Lasher,apioneerinavianvaccine development.

Sixyearsago,whilethehome—ona woodedlotat25113EngeLane—was fallingintodisrepair,Millsboronativeand registerednurseAlysonHudsonboughtit, havingreturnedtoMillsboroaftermoving awayandgettingdivorced.

“Iwaslookingforaprojectasaninvestmentformydadandme,butIalsolivedinit whileitwasbeingrenovated.Mydaddied duringthetimeIwasbuyingit,butIstill wentonwiththeproject.Iworkedonitinhis memoryanddidsomeoftheworkmyself,” shesaid.

HerfatherwasKurtFink,acontractor. Hermother,LoriFink,toldHudsonthe property—whereherdaughteronceswamin thepoolwithfellowGirlScouts—wasfor sale.

“Theyhadanindoorpoolthere,andthey donateditsusetotheBoyScoutsandGirl Scoutsatthetime.Whenmymothersaidit wasforsale,Ididn’trememberthehouse.I

wenttolookatit,anditwascoveredinvines andithadachainlinkfencearoundit.It lookedlikeanabandonedschoolhouse,”she saidaboutthefive-bedroom,4.5-bathroom, 6,500-square-foothomewithbasement.

“Itwaskindoffallingapart,butithad greatstructureandconcretefloors—asolid base.IthasGeorgiamarbleontheoutsideof thehouseandinside.Thewholehouseis whitemarble,”shesaid.

In2020,sherentedroomstohealthcare workerssotheycouldbeclosertothehospital duringtheheightoftheCOVIDpandemic.

ItisnowalsoanAirbnbrental,andaspot forweddings,partiesandfamilyvacations. Fourroomsareavailableasabed-and-breakfastretreat.Eachroomhasitsownbathroom, andthereisalsoacottagewithbathroomon thegrounds,aswellasaglampingyurt(atent room),fullyfurnishedwithallcampingsupplies,bed,woodstove,easy-chairandhammock.Thereisnobathroomintheglamping yurt,butguestscanusefacilitiesinthebasementofthehouse.

Thepoolonthepropertywasfilledinand alargepavilionplacedthere.

OntheB&B’swebsite,Hudsondescribes theestateas“aluxurious,waterfront,midcentury,modern,bed-and-breakfast…a sprawling,rusticretreatnestledinnature.”

Therearetwocommonareaswithfireplaces,aswellasoutdoorfirepitsandcanoes. Guestscangofishingalone,orhavesomeone accompanythem,iftheyhaveneverbeen fishing.

Hudsonandherhusband,Brad—who areexpectingachildintwomonths,ababy brotherforhisfourchildrenandherson— knowtheimportanceofkeepingyoungsters entertained.Sotherearegamesandaroom downstairswithvideogames.Childrencan alsowalkonthetrails,ridetheirbicyclesand skateboard.

“Iwantedtogiveitapersonalizedniche, thathometownfeel.Weprovideconcierge serviceforpeopletraveling.Itisreallytailoredtowhattheyarelookingforinthearea. Theycanbeleftalonetoreadorrelax,orwe canbeashands-onastheywouldlike,with showingthemtheareaandourtown,”she said.

TheEstateatPlantationRidgeborders

PlantationLakesGolfCourseandisabouta 25-minutedrivetoRehobothBeachandalso closetoOceanCityandBerlin,Md.

“Wearetheonlybed-and-breakfastin Millsboro.Wewanttoprovideareallocalexperienceforourguests,soweputcopiesof theCoastalPointineachroom,”shesaid.

Bed-and-breakfastguestsareprovided withaEuropeancontinentalbreakfastfeaturinghard-boiledeggs,yogurt,alunchmeatand-cheesecharcuterieboard,cerealand freshbread.Hotbreakfastsarealsoavailable byrequest,asaredinners,ifordered.For weddings,coupleschoosetheirowncaterers.

Thecosttorenttheentireestateforthree daysis$9,500.Formoreinformation,visit thewebsiteat www.plantationridgevenue.comorcall(302) 249-6089.

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CoastalPoint•Submitted BradandAlysonHudsonposefora selfieinfrontofadisplayfortheir bed-and-breakfastvenue,theEstate atPlantationRidge.

Women’sCivicClubofBethanyBeach leaderspresentdonationstothe BethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompany anditsambulanceservice.Picturedare DianeBloom,treasureroftheWCCBB; EMSChiefPhillipBracken;Therese Gross,vice-presidentoftheWCCBB;Fire ChiefTylerHickman;andBrenda Thompson,presidentoftheWCCBB.

TheWomen’sCivicClubofBethany BeachinJanuarypresentedchecksfor $1,000totheEMSandfirecompanyof theBethanyBeachVolunteerFire

Company,aswellasmakingdonations totheTownofBethanyBeach,South CoastalLibrary,MillvilleVolunteerFire Companyambulanceservice,Homeof theBraveWomen’sShelter,CHEER’s MealsonWheels,WeekendWarrior Corp.,People’sPlaceGroupHomefor Girls,SussexCountyHabitatforHumanity,DelmarvalousQuiltersGuild (whoprovideQuiltsofValortohonor veterans)andtheEarlyLearningCenterofIndianRiverSchoolDistrict.

TheWomen’sCivicClubofBethany Beachisanon-profitcharitableorganizationthathasbeengivingbacktothe communityfor97years.Allproceeds fromtheValentine’sTea,FashionShow andtheHolidayParty,aswellas50/50 rafflesatthemonthlymeetings,aredonatedtoorganizationsinneedinthe SussexCountycommunity.

SussexTeenageRepublicanstomeetFeb.18

TheSussexTeenageRepublicans onFeb.18willholdadiscussionof pronouns,furries,politicsandreligion,followedbyabriefoverviewof a2,000-year-oldbooklettitled “CommentariolumPetitionis,”or “HowToWinAnElection,”writtenbyQuintusCicerotohis brotherMarcusCicerowhowas runningforconsuloftheRoman Republicin64AD.

Themeetingwillbeheldat2 p.m.Weatherpermitting,thelocationwillbePatriotsWildlifePreser veinFrankford,withabonfire ands’moresprovided.Thebackup locationwillbethehomeof DelawareSTARSChairBenParsonsinDagsboro.Emailforexact location,atinfo@sussexteenagerepublicans.com.

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TheSussexTeenageRepublicansaremeetingforabonfireinFrankfordonSaturday,Feb.18.

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Thefamilysentaspecialthanksto ChristianaCareHospiceandthe CountryRestHomefortakinggreat careofKomloinherfinaldays.

Komlowasprecededindeathbyher mother,HelenFranklinQuillen;herfather,LesterFranklin;andherhusband, JosephG.Komlo.Sheissurvivedbyher onlychild,BrianL.Komlo,andhis wife,TerryKomlo;twograndchildren, KayleandKatieKomlo,allofLaurel, Del.Sheisalsosurvivedbyasister,Nellie HamlonofWilmington,Del.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat2 p.m.onWednesday,Feb.22,2023,at theFrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,43ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del.,wherefriendsandfamilymay callafter1p.m.Intermentwillfollowat RoxanaCemetery.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

BettyE.Melson,85

BettyE.Melson,85,ofMillsboro,

Del.,passedawayonFriday,Feb.3, 2023,atCadiaRenaissanceinMillsboro,Del.ShewasbornJuly20,1937, daughterofthelateClaytonG. FranklinandthelateMargaretteR. Franklin.

ShegraduatedfromMillsboro HighSchoolin1955andmarried PhillipMelsonin1969.Shemovedto NorthCarolinaandbeganacareeras atelephonelineman/telephoneinstaller.Shewasoneofthefirstfemale linemenandinstallerseastoftheMississippi,andoneofthefirstwomenin thecoindepartmentofthephone company.

Melsonwasprecededindeathby herparents,ClaytonG.Franklinand MargaretteR.Franklin;herhusband, PhillipMelson;andagrandson,Colin Serman.Sheissurvivedbyherchildren,MichaelSerman(andCarol), GuySerman,KyleSerman(and Nora),GordySerman(andPam)and VictoriaMelsonWright(andAndy); grandchildrenLacyFarmer,Clayton Serman(andBecky),AronSerman (andJenna),WadeSerman(and Meghan),JasonSerman(andMia),

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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!

Tuesday, February 21

Feelings Rock! Music & Make It Class 10:30—11:30 am

Feelings Rock is a program designed to help children & their families work through every day emotions! We will also be making a craft!

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

Wednesday, February 22

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!

Crime Solvers Game! 5—6:30 pm

Use clues & solve puzzles to solve fictional crimes with friends in this tabletop game!

Thursday, February 23

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! For ages 6-10, please.

Friday, February 24 Gentle Yoga 10—11:15 am

Join certified 500 RYT yoga instructor, Myra, for a gentle yoga class.

Saturday, February 25 Engineer Early Grab & Go STEM

Pick up a STEM Kit courtesy of Engineer Early! This month’s theme is Healthy Me, Healthy You: explore ways you can keep your body healthy! Kits available while supplies last.

AmberSerman,GuySerman(and Heather),DanielleSerman,Giuseppe ImpastatoandAnaMariaImpastato; and15great-grandchildren.

AcelebrationofMelson’slifewillbe heldatnoononThursday,Feb.16, 2023,attheLongNeckChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,32013LongNeck Rd.,Millsboro,Del.,wherefriendsand familywillgatherat11a.m.Interment willbeheldatBethelMethodistCemeteryinLewes,Del.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinMelson’snametothe CHEERCenterby visitingwww.cheerde.com.Condolences maybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

ThelmaDoreyMonroe,95

ThelmaDoreyMonroe,95,of Millsboro,Del.,passedawayinthe presenceoflovedonesonThursday, Feb.9,2023.ShewasbornonSept.4, 1927,tothelateWilliamB.Doreyand CoraJohnsonDoreyinMillsboro.

MonroewasagraduateofMillsboroHighSchoolandGoldeyBeacon College.ShemarriedWalterMonroe, andtogethertheymanagedtheW.P. Monroe&SonsClothingStoreand raisedfourchildren.BothWalterand ThelmaMonroeweremembersof GraceUnitedMethodistChurch,were

activeinthecommunityandloved civicaffairs.

ThelmaMonroehadadeepinterest inpolitics,leadingtoherholding manyofficesovertheyears.Sheserved 15yearsontheIndianRiverSchool DistrictBoardofEducation.Actively involvedinDemocraticPartyservice, shebefriendedayoungJoeBiden,who wouldstopbythestoreandvisitwhen hewasdownstate.Sheservedasmayor ofMillsborofrom1979through1994, andheldofficeaschairpersonofthe SussexCountyDemocratCommittee, presidentofSussexCountyAssociationofTowns,ClerkofthePeace,and JuryCommissioner.

Sheworkedveryhardtosupport Democraticcandidates,includingU.S. Sen.Biden,U.S.Sen.TomCarper, Gov.RuthAnnMinnerandcurrent Gov.JohnCarney.Shewasdedicated, tough,atrendsetterandawomandeterminedtomakeitinaman’sworld. Shewasdedicatedtoher“Marvelous Millsboro,”asshecalleditwhile mayor,andwillberememberedforher absolutelysparklingandstrong-willed personality.Shewas,aboveall,devoted toherfamily,friendsandfellowSussex Countians,settingaterrificexampleof tenacity,carryingonwellevenafter herbelovedhusband,Walter,passedin 2009.

Monroeissurvivedbyherfour children,KarenJoReedandherhusband,Jim,ofLansing,Kan.;Walter

KeithMonroeandhiswife,Marie,of Millsboro,Del.;MarkWilliamMonroeandhiswife,Emily,ofRuckersville,Va.;andPamelaMonroe Sermanandherhusband,Gordon,also ofMillsboro.Inaddition,shehaseight grandchildren,Melissa(andJeremy), Jenny,Paul(andAshley)Jon(andCarolanne),Zachary,Allison,Lukeand Ben.Shealsohas10great-grandchildren.Alsosurvivingherareallher “MarvelousMillsboro”familyand friendswhomshelovedverymuch. Atimeofviewingandvisitation willbeheldfrom11a.m.until1p.m. attheWatsonFuneralHome,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.,on Feb.20,2023.At1p.m.,afuneral servicewillbeheld,withtheRev. KarinTunnellandtheRev.JoshBerry officiating.Intermentwillfollowat theMillsboroCemetery,withafull formalprocessionthroughherbeloved townofMillsboro,escortedbyMillsboropoliceofficers.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggesteddonationsto GraceUnitedMethodistChurch,P.O. Box566,Millsboro,DE19966.Condolencesmaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

HelenB.Moore,95

HelenB.Moore,95,ofSelbyville, Del.,diedSunday,Feb.5,2023,at home.ShewasborninBaltimore,Md,

OurslernamedCustomBuilderoftheYearbyNAHB

MarnieOursler,presidentofMarnie CustomHomes,wasnamedthe2022 CustomBuilderoftheYearbytheNationalAssociationofHomeBuilders (NAHB).Eachyear,NAHBhonors outstandingindividualachievements withinthecustomhomebuildingindustryatanannualeventknownas “TheNationals.”Ourslerwashonored duringtheInternationalBuilders’Show inLasVegas,Nev.

Recognizingcustombuildersfor theirinnovativeachievements,professionalleadership,andcreativityincraftingone-of-a-kindcustomhomes, NAHB’sCustomBuilderoftheYearis thehighesthonorawardedwithinthe customhomebuildingindustry,with Ourslerbeingthefirstfemalerecipient, aswellasthefirstDelaware-based buildertoreceivetheaward.Winners alsomustdemonstrateleadershipat workandinthecommunity,exemplify expertiseinconvertingaclient’swish listintoauniquehome,andcontribute to theoverallstrengthofthehome buildingindustry.

“Mydadwoulddropmybrother andmeoffatthebeginningofanew neighborhood,”saidOurslerofher builderanddeveloperfather.“And withabroomandadrywallbucket,we wouldsweepouthouses—that’show Istarted.…IdidnotgrowupthinkingIwasanydifferentbecauseIwasa female.Iwasoutinthefield,picking uptrash,buildingdecksandformingup concrete.”

Fromthebeginning,Ourslerstarted usingenergy-efficientpractices,before itwascutting-edge,buildingthefirst LEED-certifiedhomeinDelaware. Shethenbeganusingreclaimedand recycledmaterialtoaddcharacterto makeherclients’homesunique,later buildingoneofthefirstAmericanmadehomesinthecountry,with95 percentoftheproductsMadeinthe USA.

Asof2022,MarnieCustomHomes has14employeesandbuilds,onaverage,10customhomesperyear,with130 builttodatethroughouttheDelaware beachregion.Ourslerandherteamdesign andbuildeachcustomhomewith thegoaloffulfillingtheirclient’svision, whichistocreatetheultimatedream beachhouse.MarnieCustomHomesis knownforbuildingdistinctivebeach homes,aswellasincludingone-of-akindfeaturesincludingbuilt-in bunkbeds,children’splayhouses,underthe-stairnooks,andhandicapped-accessiblepoolsandbathrooms.

“Ilovebuildinghomes,”saidOursler. “Butmybestbuildismyteamat MarnieCustomHomes—building thishasbeenthemostgratifying.We havealotoftalent,andtogetherwecan doamazingthings.”

ForfurtherinformationonMarnie CustomHomes, visitwww.marniehomes.com.

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TheMarnieCustomHomesteamincludes,fromleft:JimThompson,GrayVenables,TimSupplee,MarnieOursler,Jeff Staniszewski,JonSubity,ChuckSay,KarenDunn,DustinBurkett,CelesteHenryandTammyThomas.NotpicturedareCarrie Subity andMattMillman.

CarlM.FreemanCompanieswinsSilverAwards

NAHB’sNationalSalesandMarketingCouncil(NSMC)recentlyannouncedSilverAward WinnersforTheNationalsnew homesalesandmarketingawards. ErikaCookhasreceivedSilver AwardhonorsforLifestyleDirector oftheYear.Cookisthelifeenrichmentdirector,overseeingthelifestyle andwellnessclassesofferedexclusivelytomembersandresidentsin CarlM.Freemancommunities.

TheprogramwaslaunchedinJune 2014tofurthertheCarlM.Freeman Companies’missiontocreateplaces thatenrichlives.Thedynamicprogrammingisthoughtfullyplannedto accommodatethewidevarietyofinterestsofitsresidentsandthelocal area.Topicsofinterestinclude,but arenotlimitedto,healthandwellnessseminars,historylectures,culinarydemonstrations,artworkshops, gardeningclassesandnatureexcursions.Tolearnmoreaboutthisprogramming, visitwww.freemancompanies.com/life style-programming.

Bayside,locatednearSelbyville, alsoreceivedSilverAwardhonorsfor BestLifestyleProgramming.Thisincludesprogrammingasawhole,BaysideInstitute,year-roundgroup exerciseandfitnessclasses,children’s

entertainmentandspecialholiday events.

“TheCarlM.FreemanCompanies arecommittedtoourresident’swellbeingandstrivetoprovideimpactful opportunitiesfortheirhealthand wellness”saidJeffEvans,directorof marketing.“We’regratefulforErika andtheteamatBaysideforproviding andengagingresidentswiththese programs.Livingoutourmission

statementtocreateplacesthatenrich lives.”

TheNationalssalutesandhonors thebestinthebuildingindustry— includinghomebuilders,developers, associates,andconsultants—for theirdetermination,integrity,creativity,andendurance.

“TheNationalsarethemostprestigiousawardsoftheirkind,setting thebenchmarkforinnovationsin

newhomedesign,marketingand sales,”saidJohnMadden,chairperson oftheNationals.“NAHB’scommitmenttorecognizingoriginality, imaginationandsuccesshasbeenexemplifiedbyitsawardwinnerssince thecompetition’sinception.”

Startedin1982astheInstituteof ResidentialMarketing,TheNationals awardprogramcontinuestorecognizesuperiornewhomesalesand marketingachievements.

With61categoriesacrossvarious disciplinesofthenewhomeindustry, theawardshonorexcellenceinproductandcommunitydesign,advertising,marketingandsales achievementsbyindividualsandsales teams.

Duringafour-dayjudgingprocess, apanelof13industryprofessionals fromacrossthecountrydetermined theSilverandGoldawardwinners fromafieldofmorethan1,200entries.

In76years,CarlM.Freeman Companieshasdevelopedandmanagedmorethan5millionsquarefeet ofcommercialspaceforshopping centerretailandofficeuse,servicing morethan1.1millionsquarefeetof retailandbuildingaward-winning beachfrontandgolfcoursecommunities.

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ErikaCook,DirectorofLifeEnrichmentandJeffEvans,DirectorofMarketingatCarl M.FreemanCompaniesposeforaphotowiththeirSilverAwards.

OceanCityFilmFestivaltofeatureJohnWaters

LegendaryfilmmakerJohnWaters willheadlinethe7thAnnualOcean CityFilmFestival,comingtotheatersandvenuesinOceanCity,Md., Mar.2-5,screening70independent filmsfromaroundtheworld.Waters willgivealiveperformanceonSaturday,Mar.4,atTheBallroomat OceanDownsCasino.Ticketsand passesareonsaleatOCMDFilmFestival.com.

Waters’spoken-wordshow,titled “TheEndoftheWorld,”willbethe firsttimetheartisthasperformed aroundOceanCityandwillbeexceptionalforitsintimate,limitedseatedsetting,organizerssaid.“His all-new,fast-moving,comicmonologueabouttoday’sdespairanddiseases,desiresanddesperationbreaks

throughwithanoptimismthatwelcomesallaudiences—andincludes hismemoriesofOceanCityoverthe years.”

“OnesummerwhenIwasan angryteenager,Ilivedunderthe boardwalkat9thStreetinOcean Cityanddreamedofmakingweird films,”Waterssaid.“NowI’mcoming back,and,hey,Ididjustthat.You can,too!Thatiswhatfilmfestivals areallabout—inspiringcreativelunacy.”

WatersisperformingonSaturday, Mar.4,at8p.m.atTheBallroomat OceanDownsCasinoonRacetrack RoadinBerlin,Md.General-admissionticketsarelimited,withasmall numberofVIPticketstomeetWatersaftertheshowavailableataspe-

cialpriceandonafirst-come,firstservedbasis.

“Wearehonoredtowelcomethe legendaryfilmmaker,JohnWaters,as theheadlinerforthe2023OCFilm Fest,RinaThaler,executivedirector ofthefestivalandtheArtsLeagueof OceanCity,said.“Theentirefestival isagreatopportunityforfilmlovers towatchnever-before-seenfilmsand somelocalfavorites,andmingleand partywiththefilmmakersandfilm crews.”

Thefestivalwillpremiertwofilms withlocalinterest.“Hedgehog”was producedbyDaveMessickofUnsceneProductionsandfilmedat Mariner’sCountryDowninBerlin. “BiggestLittleFarm:TheReturn”is a30-minutedocumentarydirected

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byOceanCitynativeJohnChester asafollow-uptohisaward-winning featurefilm.

Thefilmfestivalisaninitiativeof thenonprofitartleaguethatproducesthefestivalannuallyalongwith supportfromtheTownofOcean City,OceanDownsCasino,theState ofMarylandFilmOfficeandthe OceanCitycommunity.Theeventis organizedbyFilmFestivalDirector andTowsonUniversityalumnusB.L. Strang-Moya.

Theseventhyearofthefestival willshowcaseindependentfilmsin multiplegenresatOceanCityvenues,includingMorleyHallat Seacrets,FlagshipCinemasinWest OceanCity,FoxGoldCoastTheater, Nick’s,OceanDownsCasinoandthe OceanCityPerformingArtsCenter. Themesofpackagedfilmshowcases includeMaritimeLife;Veterans; Dark&Mysterious;Between Worlds;ResilientWomen;Family Dynamics;Sex,Love,Romance& Intimacy;Perseverance;Outsiders; Comedy;andHassleUs—We’re Local.

Completeinformationaboutthe festival,includingalistoffilms,parties,Q&Asandeventsisavailableat OCMdFilmFestival.com.Passesare availableforonedayoffilmsand parties,fourdaysoffilmsandparties, andindividually-soldJohnWaters tickets.Alsolistedonthewebsiteare specialoff-seasonhotelratesforfestivalgoers.

“TravelingtoOceanCityisincrediblyaffordablethistimeofyear, evenmorenowthatourhotelsponsorsareofferingfestivalattendees discountedrates,”Strang-Moyasaid. “Thesearewaterfrontroomsin majorhotelsthatarebookedsolidin thesummerseason.”

Thefilmshavenotbeenrated, andsomefeatureadultcontent. Viewerdiscretionisadvised.

Moreinformationisavailableat OCMDFilmFestival.comorbycalling(410)524-9433.

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AfricanAmericanFilm FestivalsetforFeb.17-19

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

“ Thefestivalrevealstheforgotten historyoftheAfricanAmericancontributions,”saidMurryGatling,Planning Committeemember.

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

RehobothBeachFilmSocietyExecutiveDirectorHelenM.Chamberlin said, “Ourintentionisadesiretoconnectwithpeopleofall-agesandethnic backgroundsregardlessofsocio-economicstatus.Wewilldosobyprovidingfreeadmissiontostudentswho wouldliketoattend.”

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

“Wehope thatyouwillstayand shareyourthoughts,andwe’rehappyto hostapost-screeningreceptionfor ticketholdersonSunday,Feb.19.”

Festivalfilmfeatureswillinclude:

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

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

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Selection of Antique & Modern Furniture, Artwork, Glass/China, Collectibles, Tools & more!

Personal Property Preview: Mon. March 6th from 5 PM – 7 PM

On-Line Only “deGavre Family” Estate Auction, Deep Creek Plantation– Onancock, VA. A&M Auctions is honored to sell for The Estate of Brigadier General Chester “Chet” deGavre & Teresa Cameron deGavre! Personal Property located at: Address to be listed soon! (On Deep Creek, in Onancock, VA). Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending Wed. March 15th, 2023 Starting at 5 PM! General Chet DeGavre Decoys and Hand Made Furniture, 18th and 19th Century Eastern Shore Raised Panel Furniture, Chippendale Period Furniture, Persian Rugs, Firearms, English Furniture, Silver, Tools & more! 22 Mar. 2023 - On-Line Only Auction – Pungoteague, VA! A&M Auctions is honored to sell for the Estate of Bruce M. Gray! Personal Property located at: 29503 Burton Road, Pungoteague, VA. Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending Wed. March 22nd, 2023 Starting at 5 PM. Antique and Modern Furniture, Artwork, Primitives & more! 29 Mar. 2023 - Large On-Line Only Auction – Whaleyville, MD! Personal Property located at: 11517 Dale Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872. Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending Wed. March 29th, 2023 Starting at 5 PM! Antique and Modern Furniture, Sterling Silver, Glassware, Collectables, Clocks, Persian Rugs & more!

(2) Upcoming Auction at 8000 Esham Rd, Parsonsburg, MD: 12 Apr. 2023 - On-Line Only Auction Sale – Parsonsburg, MD! Selling from the Estate

Selling from several Eastern Shore Estates and Consignors!

FilmFestivalreturning toCinemaArtTheater

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety (RBFS)ispartneringwithSeaside JewishCommunitytopresentthe eighthanniversaryoftheRehoboth BeachJewishFilmFestival(JFF). Thefive-dayfestivalisconfirmedfor March15-19attheCinemaArt Theater(CAT)inLewes(behindthe Wawa).

Ticketscost$12perfilmand,with thankstoananonymousdonor,organizerswillprovidealimitednumberoffreeadmissionticketsto students(withvalidID).Viewthe completelistingoffilmsandpurchaseticketsatRehobothFilm.com. Studentsshouldreach-outto info@rehobothfilm.comtorequest freefestivalfilmpasses.

Thefestivalisdesignedtodeepen awarenessofJewishcultureandexperiences,andtoexplorecommunity differencesandcommonalities throughtheartofcinema.Organizersofferedspecialthankstothefestival’s2023PremierSponsor,the JewishFederationofDelaware.

“TheJFFPlanningCommitteeis excitedtopresentthisyear’sslateof filmsthataresuretoentertain,informandchallengetheaudience.Attendeeswillexperienceagreater understandingofhowpeoplefrom differenttimesandbackgroundsdeal withtoday’schallenges.Welookforwardtopost-filmdiscussionsandpatronfeedback” saidMarty Rosensweig,JFFPlanningCommitteeandRBFSBoardofDirectors member.

Thefestivalwillfeatureanexpandedselectionofninefilms,comprisingtwodocumentariesandseven narrative/features,alongwiththe first-timeadditionofaseriesoffive shorts.

“TheprogramslateunitesJewish valueswith21stcenturycontributionstomusic,fashion,cultureand faith,”saidHelenChamberlin,executivedirectorofRBFS.

AttheconclusionofSaturday’s7 p.m.screeningof“HauteCouture,” theSocietywillhostanafter-party gatheringpost-screeningintheCAT Lobby.Theeveningwillbehostedby FranSaltzman,SeasideCommunity andFestivalPlanningCommittee member.TocloseouttheFestival,on Sundayat5p.m.,“Dedication,”a narrativefilm,willincludeapostpaneldiscussionwithfeaturedartist, directorandproducerRogerPeltzman.

“Thiswilltrulybeacelebrationof JewishculturehereinSussexCounty astheSocietycontinuesitseffortsto reunitecommunityaroundtheartof film.”

BeebeannouncesBoardofDirectorchanges

BeebeHealthcarethisweekannouncedtheadditionoftwoBoardof Directorsmembersandoneboard member’sretirement.

Dr.StephenFanto,MD,aboardcertifiedanesthesiologistwithDelaware AnesthesiaAssociates,hasretiredfrom theboardafterreachinghistermlimit. HejoinedtheboardinOctober2003. HewasthefirstchairfortheQuality& SafetyCommittee,whichwasformedin 2007.

TakingFanto’splaceontheboardis MaryMcLoughlin.Shewasappointed as acommunitymemberfortheQuality &SafetyCommitteeinFebruary2022 andthentheBoardofDirectorsinOctober2022.

McLoughlinhasmorethan30years ofexperienceinhealthcaremanagement,includingmanyyearswiththe AmericanHospitalAssociation,leading qualityandpatientsafetyinitiatives. Mostrecently,sheservedinavarietyof

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Documentary)andnamedoneofthe bestfilmsbyEsquire.

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

•Filmshorts—Sunday,Feb.19,2 p.m.Sixfilmsin60minutes,including “AVanishingLegacy:BlackCaptainsof theChesapeake,”anewsstoryfrom WUSA9(Washington,D.C.,)aboutan AfricanAmericanheadboatcaptain andblackwomanoysterfarmerwho fighttopreserveaminoritypresencein aquacultureontheU.S.Eastern Seaboard;“BlackSwimmersOvercome RacismandFear,ReclaimingATradi-

qualityimprovementandhealtheconomicsleadershiproleswithamedical devicecompany,focusedondeveloping partnershipstoimproveoutcomeswith hospitalsandhealthsystemsacrossthe country.

InFebruary2022,PamBakerofficiallyjoinedtheboard.Shehadbeen appointedasacommunitymemberof theAudit&ComplianceCommitteein September2019andthenwasappointedasthechairofthecommittee whenshebecameaboardmember.

Bakerhasdedicatedherentirecareertoprovidingauditandaccounting servicesspecificallytothenonprofit andgovernmentsectors,andcurrently servesasthemanagingpartnerofaregionalCPAfirm.Inadditiontothe Beebeboard,shealsopresentlyserves ontheboardofthePICPAFoundation.

FormoreinformationaboutBeebe Healthcare,visitbeebehealthcare.org.

tion,”adocumentaryshortaboutanew movementacrossthecountrythatis reintroducingBlackAmericansto swimming,throughpeopleseekingto changethepervasivemyththatBlack peopledon’tswim;BlackJockeysand theKentuckyDerby:AHistoryofRace andRacism,”ashortnewsstoryfrom WAVENews(Louisville,Ky.),about thehistoryofAfricanAmericanriders thatoncedominatedthesportofhorse racing,withanaccompanyingtraveling exhibitfromtheKentuckyDerbyMuseuminthelobby;“StreetKnights,”a documentaryshortthatdivesintothe worldofstreetchesshustlersinWashingtonSquarePark,NewYorkCity;“A ConcertoisaConversation,”inwhich composerKrisBowerstracesthe processofbreakingintonewspaces throughgenerationsofsacrificethat camebeforehim,focusingonthestory ofhisgrandfatherHoraceBowers;“Mr. Tindley,”amusicaldocumentaryby musicianBrianRussofeaturingnews footagededicatedtothelifeofCharles TindleyofBerlin,Md.,knownasthe “GrandfatherofGospel”and“Princeof Preachers,”withapost-filmdiscussion ledbyRusso.

Hometown Heroes

Dedicationtoservice:RancelEvansthepatriarchofafamilyofresponders

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AsRancelEvanssatinhisliving roominOceanViewonerecentafternoon,ascannerradionexttohischair occasionallycrackledandcametolife,a dispatcher’sclippedvoicegivingdetails aboutacall.

Evans,85,isquicktoclarifythatthe scannerisnottheofficialonehewasissuedasafirefighterformostofhislife.It was,heexplains,agiftfromhisfamily.

AlthoughEvanshasretiredfromactivedutywiththeMillvilleVolunteer FireCompanyaftersixdecades,hestill wantstoknowwhatemergencythefirefightersandEMTsaredealingwitheach day.

Theweekbefore,hesaid,hehadfollowedalongonthescannerasrescue personnelworkedforhourstosavea mantrappedinasandbininDagsboro.

EvansjoinedtheMillvillefirecompanyafterhisreturnfrom“fouryearsand 26days”intheU.SCoastGuard,hesaid. Heservedasaboilertenderontwoships —theRockawayandtheHalfMoon— outofStatenIsland,N.Y.Inbetween stintsontheHalfMoon,Evansreturned toSussexCountytoserveforfour monthsattheIndianRiverCoastGuard station—theoriginalstationthatisnow amuseum.There,heservedonweather patrol,hesaid.

AskedwhyhechosetheCoastGuard directlyaftergraduatingfromLordBaltimoreHighSchoolin1956,Evans chuckledandsaid,“Totellyouthetruth, Idon’tevenknow.”

Evans’wife,Joy,chimedin,saying,“I thinkoneofthereasonswhysomany peopleleftwasthatbackthentherewere veryfewjobopportunitieshere.”

“Yep,”herhusbandagreed,adding thathehadbeenmaking45centsan hourworkingatalocalpropanecompany,Collins&Ryan,beforeleavingfor theCoastGuard.“Iwastickledtodeath whentheyraisedtheminimumwageto $1,”hesaid.

“Ididn’tmindwhatIdid,”inthe CoastGuard,Evansrecalled.“Ilikedmy job.ButIwasgladtogetout.Iwastired ofridingthemwaves.Itdidn’tmatter whethertherewasahurricaneorastorm orwhatever.Wehadtostaywherewe wereat,”whichwasofftheEastCoast, hesaid.

Evansrecalledonestorminwhichhis 311-footshipwastossedin30-to-40footseas,andhetoldshipmatesthat “whenIgetbackonsolidground,I’m notgoingnowhere.

“Fourweekslater,Iwasheadedfor Bermuda,”hesaid,chucklingagain.

UponreturningtoMillville,Evans said,heworked“twoorthreejobs,”eventuallysettlingatDupontCo.inSeaford, whereheworkeduntilheretired— forcedtodosofollowinganinjuryatthe firecompany.

Havingservedinthefirecompanyfor 57years,Evanshasservedinawidevarietyofroles,bothadministrativeandactive-duty.Hewaselectedrescuecaptain inJanuary1970,wasnamedcompany presidentin2003and2006,andwas electedfirepolicecaptainin2013.

Evanswasafoundingmemberofthe MVFC’sdiveteam—oneofonlytwo diveteamsinSussexCountyintheearly 1970s.

Herecalledthatearlydive-training sessionswereheldinaswimmingpool behindtheoldOceanView Hardware onCentralAvenue.Oneoftheearly trainers,hesaid,wasaformerNavy SEAL,and“heputusthroughit,”Evans said.

Assertingthatbeingamemberofthe diveteamwasdifficult,bothphysically andemotionally,Evansrecalledonedive inwhichamandisappearedintodeep waterintheRehobothBay.Thebaywa-

tersatthattimeweredeceiving,hesaid. Intheyearsaftersandwaspumpedfrom thebaywhenthe“dualhighway”was beingconstructed,therewasasteepdrop inthewater’sdepththatcaughtmany swimmersunaware.

Onthisoccasion,hesaid,amanenteredthewateranddisappearedashis familywatchedfromshore.Thedivers foundhisbodyinthewater—andone thingstoodoutabouttheincidentthat stickswithEvanstothisday.

“We’dmakeagrid,”hesaid.“Each oneofuswouldbetouchinghands,”and onthisoccasion,Evansandthediver nexttohim“grabbedafoot”atthesame time.“Hehadtheircarkeysinhis pocket,”Evanssaid.Itwasthenthathe lookedtotheshore.

“Ihadaskedthestatepolicetotake thefamilyovertothebeachside,where thetowerswere,”hesaid.“Cometofind out,hisfatherwasstandingthere”onthe shoreofthebay.

“Isawhimjumpingupanddown, holleringandcrying,”Evanssaid,adding thatherefusedtomovetheman’sbody toshoreuntilhisfatherwasmovedto anotherspot.“Itwasn’tfairtohimorto

anybodyelsetoseethat.

“ThatwasthelastdiveIdid,”hesaid. OnNov.15,1986,after20yearsof service,EvansreceivedLifetimeMember statusinthefirecompany.Hewasjust hittinghisstride,itseemed,astheyears followingwerefilledwithastringofpositionsrangingfromSupperCommittee chairtomemberofthefirecompany’s honorguard.

In2001,thesameyearhewasrecognizedfor35yearsofservicetothefire company,Evanswasnamedtothefire police.In2012,hewaselectedfirepolice captain.Heservedasanactivemember ofthefirepoliceuntil2019.

JoyEvansrecalledmanytimeswhen shewaswithhimintheirtruckandhe hadtoansweracallforanemergency. Shelearnedtorollwithit,shesaid,often sittinginthetruckdoingneedleworkas herhusbandhelpeddirecttrafficaround anemergency.

WithEvans’serviceasabackdropto theirlives,itshouldnotbeasurprisethat thefamilynowseesathirdgenerationin activedutywithafirecompany.

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ThreegenerationsoffirefightersjoinedforaphotoattheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.Fromleft:R.C.Evans,ColbyEvans, CharleyEvans,NoahWhartonandRancelEvansSr.Charley,R.C.Evans’daughterisstillalittleyoungforactiveservice,buther grandparents,RancelandJoy,thinkshehaswhatittakes.WhartonandhisbrotherColbyrepresentthefourthgenerationin their familytoservewithafirecompany;Rancel’sfatherHarrryE.EvansservedwiththeRoxanaVolunteerFireCompany.

Part1inaseries,featuringlocalpeoplewhoserveourresortarea

Children,teensinvitedtopaint muralwithDonatoatLeweslibrary

TheLewesPublicLibraryandlocal artistJohnDonatowillhostacommunitymuralpaintingeventforchildren andteensonSaturday,Feb.25,atthelibrary,111AdamsAvenueinLewes.

Thethemeforthedayis“Bea HealthHero,”andthemuralwillfeatureasuperherodesign.Theartwork willcelebratemakinghealthychoices andfindingthehealthherowithinoneself.Thecompletedpiecewillbedisplayedinthelibrary’steenroomand madeavailablefortravelingexhibitions.

Families,teensandchildrenofall agesarewelcometojointhedrop-in eventanytimebetween10a.m.and2 p.m.Allmaterialswillbeprovided,and

noregistrationisrequired.

“JohnDonatoisanincredibleartist andeducatorwhoprovidesacreative experiencelikenoother,”saidTeen ServicesLibrarianEmilyEllinger.

“Familiesareguaranteedtohavean amazingdaypaintingthisexcitingnew workwithhim.Wecan’twaittoshowit offandcelebratethehealthheroesin our community!”

Donatoisafineartist,muralistand hostofexperientiallearningprograms.

Hepracticessite-specificartintheform ofmuralsandcollaborativeart,andbelievesinthepowerofarttosuggest, share,andcommunicatepositiveideals andpersonalempowerment.

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T h a n k Y o u ! ThankYou!

EventTeam:AmyBergstromOrmord,MeredithChadwick, ShannonHarrisSchaffer,FaithCoheeFoxwell,MichelleGates

“On Behalf of The Sample Family and our Fundraising Event Team, I would like to say Thank you to all of those who made this event such a huge success! It was a group effort from the planners, the donors, the diners, the management & staff at Fins Restaurant, the friends and family that attended and those who made silent contributions, all of you! How wonderful it is to be part of such a strong close-knit community!"

~ Shannon Harris Schaffer

Averyspecialthankyou... BrianMushrush,ShaneSchaffer,Kevin&WyattWells PennyWheeler,SandyPrettyman,CaptTerryMurray

Thank you to the following businesses for their donations

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TheEvans’son“R.C.”(RancelEvans Jr.)isafirefighter/paramedicwiththe OceanCity(Md.)FireDepartment,as wellasservingtheMVFCascompany vicepresidentin2021.Hewasnameda LifetimeMemberinMillvillein2019 andservedasfirechiefin2012.

Thesedays,theEvansesarealso proudlywatchingtwograndsons,Noah WhartonandColbyEvans,beginning careersasEMSstaffwithMarylandfire companies.Wharton,JoyEvanssaid,was recentlyhiredbyAnneArundelCounty, Md.,havingcompletedninemonthsof training,andisnowstationedatOrchard Beach.WhenWhartonfinisheshisprobationaryperiod,hewillstarttrainingto becomeaparamedic,shesaid.

Theothergrandson,meanwhile,isin theapplicationprocessforhisownspot asanEMT,withthesamegoalofbecomingaparamedic.

TheirgrandfatherrecallsthatR.C., hisson,firstbecameafixtureatthefirehouseasayoungster,duringthecompany’slegendarychickendinners.

“Itwasafamilyaffair,”JoyEvanssaid. Soonenough,“Anytimehisdadwould gotothefirehall,hewouldtakehim,” shesaid.Onemember,NorrisDerrickson,whowasinawheelchair,“appointed himselfbabysitter,”andwouldwatchany childrenoffirecompanymembersifthey

hadtoleaveonafirecall.

“ThatwashowR.C.started,”shesaid. “Bythetimeheturned15andwasajuniorfirefighter,hewasdrivinghimselfto thefirehall.”

Whatstartedasasocialoutlet“and somethinghecoulddowithhisdad,”she said,“eventuallybecameawayoflife.”

BothRancelandJoyEvans,whotrace theirSussexCountyrootsbackatleast

sevengenerations,saidtheysometimes havedifficultyexplainingtonewcomers thatmostfirefightersintheareaarevol-

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

RancelEvanshasaccumulatedalifetimeofawardsandacknowledgementsduringhis57yearswiththeMillvilleVolunteerFire Company.

MarkinggrandsonNoahWharton'sentranceintoserviceasanEMTwith AnneArundelCountyinMarylandare, fromleft,ColbyEvans,Wharton,R.C. EvansandRancelEvansSr.

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unteers,becausethat’softennotthecase wherenewresidentsusedtolive.

Somepositionsaremoredemanding thanothers.

“Whenhewaspresident,Ididn’tsee him.Ihadtogodowntothefirehouseif Iwantedtoseehim,”JoyEvanssaid.

RancelEvansrecalledaconversation awhilebackwithonenewresident,who, uponnoticinghisFirePolicejacketand themagnetidentifyinghisvehicleas such,“Hesays,‘Well,whereIcome from…”atwhichpointEvanssaid“my temperaturerose”—“hesaid,‘Theypaid forallthat.”

WhenEvansexplainedthatlocalfire departmentsrelyondonationstosurvive andaskedtheman,“Don’tyouevergeta flyerinthemail,askingfordonationsor anapplicationforanambulancesubscription?”themanreplied,“Well,ifIdo, Ijustthrowitinthetrash.”

“Oneoftheproblemswiththepeople comingdownhereis,they’reusedtopaid firedepartments,wherethegovernment paysforit.So,theyignorepleasfordonations,”JoyEvanssaid.“Wehaveacriticalneedforfirefighters,”shesaid, addingthatshefeelseducatingnewcomersaboutthoseneedsiscritical,particularlywithmoreandmorenewhomes beingbuiltinthearea.

“Ridingthetruckseemsglamorous,” shesaid,but,“There’salotofworkthat goesintomaintainingtheequipment,”as wellasmoneyneededformaintenance.

“Whentheygooutonthattruck,you neverknowwhat’sgoingtohappen,”Joy Evanssaid.

“Beingafirepolicemanisanunthankfuljob,”RancelEvanssaid.“Andin factit’sadangerousjob.”

Evanshimselfwashitbyacarwhile directingtrafficonRoute26,hesaid. Fortunately,hewasnotseriouslyinjured.

Volunteers,JoyEvanssaid,“putin countlesshoursforfree,”oftenwithvery littleappreciationoracknowledgement.

AsherhusbandlooksbackonhiscareerwithMillville’sfirecompany, though,hesaidheisgratefulfortheexperiencesthatshapednotonlyhislife, butthoseofhissonand,now,hisgrandsons.

Ashesatinhislivingroomreminiscing,thescannerstillcrackingandchirpingoccasionallyinthebackground, Evanssaid,withawrysmile,“I’mjusta plainoldcountryboy.That’sallIam.”

Shine Nightto A

SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•ButchComegys Clockwisefromfarleft:YuseffBartsch, 21,gestureswithabriefwave,while dancingwithhisgirlfriendMeganShort, 24,duringtheannualNighttoShine promheldattheOceanViewChurchof ChristonFriday,Feb.10;StarMoran,20, ofMardelaSprings,Maryland,hasher hairdonebyastylist;RudyLopez,44, highfivesvolunteerTimBennettafter havinghisshoesshinedbyBennett; RoseRomano,18,ofMillsboro,isall smilesonthedancefloor;Kelsey Showard, 19,left,danceswithherfriend TaylorPridgeon,30;SamiRoach,38,of Georgetown,wavestofriends,asshe walkstheredcarpetwithherparents JohnandAlmaRoach;WendiRevels,43, ofOceanView,right,posesforaselfie withhersister-in-lawCharlyRevelsof OceanView.

TheDelawareDepartmentofCorrection(DOC)announcedthisweek thatithasexpandedin-personvisitation totwoadultsandtwochildrenperinmatevisit,effectiveimmediately.

ThroughouttheCOVID-19pandemicin-personvisitationhasbeentemporarilyrestrictedduringperiodsof elevatedCOVID-19transmissiontoreducetheriskofinfectioninDOCfacilities.Thelatestin-personrestrictions wereestablishedinMay2022amidincreasingcasesofCOVID-19inthe community.ThoserestrictionswereloosenedinSeptember2022topermitone adultvisitorandonechildvisitorperinmateduringscheduledvisits.Thoserestrictionsarenowfullyeliminated.

Visitationguidelinesandscheduling informationisavailableontheDOC websiteat https://doc.delaware.gov/views/visit_in-

mate.blade.shtml.

“SincethebeginningoftheCOVID19pandemictheDepartmentofCorrectionhasactedresponsiblyduringtimes ofincreasedtransmissiontoreducethe riskofinfectiontoinmatesandstaff,includingthroughtemporaryrestrictions onin-personvisitationwhennecessary,” saidDepartmentofCorrectionCommissionerMonroeB.HudsonJr.“Iam pleasedthatweareabletofullyeliminatethoserestrictionsandwelcomeup totwoadultandtwochildvisitorstoour facilitiestostrengthenbondswithfamily andcommunitysupports.TheDOC willcontinuetoemployourcomprehensiveCOVID-19mitigationmeasuresto protectourfacilities,staffandtheindividualsinourcustody”

TheDepartmentofCorrectionhas continuedtofollowitscomprehensive COVID-19mitigationprotocolswhich

wereintroducedinMarch2020and havebeencontinuallyupdatedwiththe latestbestpracticesandpublichealth guidance.DOC’sCOVID-19protocols featuretestingandquarantineofnewarrivalstoDOCfacilities,testingand quarantineofinmateswhoexhibit symptomsofillnessandinmateswho havehadsustainedcontactwith COVID-positiveindividuals,ongoing cleaningandairpurificationofDOC facilities,COVID-19educationand dailyaccesstoCOVIDvaccinationand boostershots.DOCCOVID-19inmate testingandvaccinationhighlights:

TheDOCcontinuestoaggressively employinmateCOVID-19testing andmorethan43,000inmatetestshave beenadministeredsincethestartofthe COVID-19pandemic.

DOC’sinmateCOVID-19vaccinationsbeganinJanuary,2021.53%of currentinmatesinDOCcustodyhave receivedatleastpartialCOVID-19vaccination,81%ofinmatesoverage65are fullyvaccinated,andmorethan1,400 currentinmateswhoareeligibletoreceiveaCOVID-19boosterhavere-

ceivedaboostershot.Meanwhile,more than3,200inmateshavebeenreleased tothecommunityafterreceiving COVID-19vaccinationwhileinDOC custody.

ThenumberofCOVID-19cases acrossDelaware’scorrectionsystemhas remainedataverylowlevelformonths. AsofFeb.13,2023,sixinmatesacross DOCfacilitiesstatewidehaveknown activecasesofCOVID-19,allofwhom werecurrentlyexhibitnosymptomsof illness.

TheDepartmentofCorrectionoffers avarietyofphoneandvideovisitationto inmatesinordertofacilitatefamilyand communitysupportthatisimportantto theirqualityoflife,reducestensionin DOCfacilities,andimprovessafetyand security.DuringtheCOVID-19pandemictheDOCcompletedamulti-year technologyprojecttoexpandvideovisitationtoallLevelVprisonfacilities. Overthepasttwelvemonths,incarceratedindividualshaveplacedmorethan 3.8millionphonecallsandparticipated inmorethan450,000videovisitswith membersofthecommunity.

HONESTY, DEPENDABILITY,

NotableNatives

Americanhornbeam: Avaluenativetreeorhedge

BySusuFiske,InlandBaysGardenCenter SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Americanhornbeam,awonderful nativeplant—carpinuscaroliniana, alsoknownasmusclewood,ironwood andbluebeech—isasmalltree/large shrubthatgrowsintheunderstory. Theyareaslow-growingtreethathas beautiful,muscleylooking,graybark andstrikingfallcolor.

Springflowersshowasmaleandfemalefurrycatkins,withgroupsof wingednutletsfollowinglater.The longercatkinisthefemale,about4 inches,andtheshorteristhemale. Hornbeamsarearound15yearsold whentheystartbearingseeds.

Thehornbeamisinthebirch(betulaceae)familyandgrowstoaround30 feettall.Theydowellwithsunorshade, anddoprefermedium-moisturesoil.In theshade,theyhavemoreofasprawling,openshape,withadenserhabitin fullsun.Theycansurvivedroughtand flooding.Sincemusclewoodtoleratesa varietyofconditions,itisagreatchoice forurbanareasandwoodlandornaturalizedgardens.

Theirleavesarealternate,simple, serratedandelliptical.Theircoloris purplishwhennew,thenanicedark greenuntilfall,whentheycanturnred, orangeandyellow.Thehornbeamis consideredmonoecious,astheyhave bothmaleandfemaleflowers.Thisnativetreecanalsobeprunedasahedge, butotherwiselittlepruningisrequired.

Wildlifevalue

Thehornbeamisahosttotheeasterntigerswallowtail,thestripedhairstreak,andthered-spottedpurple. squirrelsandbirdseattheseedsand buds,whilepheasants,ruffedgrouse, bobwhiteandturkeysneedthecatkins, seedsandbudsforfood.

Funfacts

Thestrong,goodqualitywoodis usedforflooring,golfclubs,toolhandles,leversandbows.Thiswoodrarely splitsorcracks.EarlyAmericansused thewoodfordishes,bowls,stoolhandles,oxyokesandforfuel.

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AnAmericanHornbeaminbloominthespring.

Turtle Walk, Bethany Beach

In-town location. 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 one-car garage, rear fenced yard, screened porch, deck and outside shower. Your Bethany Beach address entitles you to one free parking permit at designated streets and trolley rides for .25 to the beach.

MLS DESU2032698 $829,900

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Bethany West, Bethany

A meticulously cared for beach cottage.

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MLS DESU2026346 $779,000

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Fantastic views of the wetlands, water, and wonderful wildlife from every room in this topfloor 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

Wingate Rd, Frankford

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

MLS DESU2028628 $299,000

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Ready to build your home? An In town, lot several blocks from the Georgetown Circle. Cleared with sewer and water availability. 50x100

MLS DESU2032944 Only $43,900

Pyle Center Rd

wooded .87-acre, 100 x 354 parcel, site evaluation complete and ready for your new home, East Of Rt #113. Only 9 miles to the beach.

MLS DESU2020546 Only $89,900

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling

Asmallherdofdeergrazeinafieldin OceanView.

ShoreSmokeSeasoningholdsribbon-cutting

boughthima businesslicense forhisbirthday thatyear,and ShoreSmokewas born.

“Nicoleisthe onewhokept tellingmefor yearsmyseasoningswereamazingandwe shouldsellthem,” saidRyan Stevenson.“I neverthought anyonewould buythem,butit’s beenadream cometrue.”

Seasoningstoall50states,aswellasto Australia,EnglandandCanada.

Theycurrentlyoffernineblends, rangingfromthosethattruly“bringthe heat,”tosweeterandmildervarieties. Therecipesaregainingnotoriety,as ShoreSmokeSeasoningscapturednine ScovieAwardsin2023,including sweepingfirst,secondandthirdplaces inthe“NotSpicyTableSeasoning”category,afirstin“UniqueCondiments,”a secondandthirdin“KidFriendlyTable Condiments,andathirdin“Barbeque CookItUpDryRubSeasoning.”The ScovieAwardsevolvedfromNational FieryFoods&BarbecueShowandattracthundredsofinternationalentries eachyear.

ShoreSmokeSeasoningrecentlycelebratedaribbon-cuttinginMillsboro. Co-ownerandnewMillsbororesident RyanStevensonhasbeenpassionate aboutcreatingseasoningsforyearsand

sharedhishobbywithfamilyand friends.Withsomedowntimefromhis jobin2020duetoCOVID,hiswife, Nicole,suggestedhesellhisseasonings. Stevensonwasunsure,buthiswife

Hecrafted numerousrecipes anddistributed samplesformarkettestinginhis oldneighborhoodinSmyrna. Heusedthe feedbacktoidentifythebestblendsand begansellingthem.Whatstartedoutas ahobbybecameafull-timebusiness overnight.Inonlyacoupleyears,the StevensonshaveshippedShoreSmoke

“Wewerehopingforjustoneaward, butwakinguptoninefeltlikeChristmasmorning,”NicoleStevensonreflected.“Wearejustsogratefulforallof ourfamily,friendsandcustomerswho havesupportedusalongtheway.”

ShoreSmokeSeasoningscanbe found instoresin22differentstates acrossthecountry,includingagrowing listhereinDelaware.Inaddition,their seasoningscanbefoundonlineat shoresmokeseasonings.com,andon Amazon.Formoreinformation,check outtheirwebsite,orgivethemacallat (302)943-4675.

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Saturday, February 18 | Noon – 2 PM 28588 Dupont Blvd, Millsboro $549,000 Call Susan Mills 302-542-4146 (Cell)

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This 3 BR, 2.5 BA Cape Cod features screened porch, sunroom and a guest suite built over the 2 car garage. $465,000 Call Susan Mills 302-542-4146 (Cell) #4446TM

Comprehensive FinancialSolutions openingbranch inMillsboro

ComprehensiveFinancial SolutionsInc.(CFS)recently announcedplanstoopena secondbranchofficein Millsboro.Withrecent growthoverthepastfive years,CFSrepresentatives saidtheydecidedtorestructuretoenhanceitsserviceto clients,continuanceof growthandinvestintheprofessionaldevelopmentof thoselookingtoenterthefinanceindustry.

Withtheirmainofficein Salisbury,Md.,CFSwill openitssecondbranchoffice inMillsboro.Theirnewofficewillbelocatedat28485 DupontBoulevard,Building 2,Millsboro.Thefirmchose Millsboroasasecondlocationbecauseofitsgrowth andtheTown’sbusinessfriendlymindset,representativessaid.Withrenovations underway,theirMillsboro officeissettoopeninearly spring.

“TheTownofMillsboro isexcitedtowelcomeComprehensiveFinancialSolutionstoMillsboro.We appreciatetheirinvestment intothetownandconsideringMillboroforexpansion,” saidTownManagerJamie Burk.

“Tosayweareexcited aboutthegrowthwe’veseen wouldbeanunderstatement,”saidPresidentJ.D. Schroen.“Wehavehadkey newhiresoverthepastsix yearswhohavebeeninstrumentalinourfirm’sgrowth, cultureandvision.Inadditiontowhatourfounders startedover35yearsagoand whatournewhireshave broughttothefirm,Icannot waittoseewhatthenext35 yearsbringtoourteamand clients!”

CFSprovidespersonalizedsolutionstoitsclients acrossDelmarvaand throughouttheUnited States,includingfinancial planning,smallbusinessretirementplans,tax,insurance andwealthmanagement.

EducationBriefs

Colemannamedto JamesMadison’s Dean’sList

FrankfordresidentKendallColeman hasbeennamedtotheDean’sListat JamesMadisonUniversityforthefall 2022semester.Studentswhoearndean’s listhonorsmustcarryatleast12graded credithoursandearnaGPAofbetween 3.5and3.899.Colemanismajoringin computerscience.

Foundedin1908,JamesMadison Universityisapublicuniversitylocated inVirginia’sShenandoahValley.StudentshaveaccesstoNCAADivision1 athletics.

Dericksonnamedto Dean’sListatEast Stroudsburg

SamanthaDericksonofFrankford wasnamedtotheFall2022Dean’sList atEastStroudsburgUniversityofPennsylvania(ESU).Atotalof1,257studentshavebeennamedtotheDean’s ListatESUfortheFall2022semester ofthe2022-2023academicyear.StudentseligiblefortheDean’sListare thosewhohaveattaineda3.50quality

pointaverageorbetterandareenrolled full-time.Dericksonisafreshmanstudent-athlete pursuingabachelor’sdegreeinbusinessmanagementwitha minorinbusinessanalyticsandwho playssoftballfortheESUWarriors.

ESUwasestablishedin1893andisa memberofthePennsylvaniaStateSystemofHigherEducation.Theuniversityoffers58undergraduatedegrees, morethan50minorandcertificateoptions,21master’sprogramsandtwo doctoralprograms.TheathleticsprogramisinthePennsylvaniaStateAthleticConference(PSAC)andisa NCAADivisionIIschool.

EasonnamedtoHoly Cross’Dean’sList

ErinEasonofMillsborowasnamed totheCollegeoftheHolyCrossFall 2022Dean’sList.

AmemberoftheClassof2023, EasonwasnamedtotheDean’sListfor outstandingacademicachievementduringthefallsemesterofthe2022-2023 academicyear.

Toqualify,studentsmustpassfouror moreletter-gradedcourseswithnofailinggradesduringthesemesterandearn aGPAof3.5orhigher.

TheCollegeoftheHolyCross,in

Worcester,Mass.,isafour-year,exclusively undergraduatecollegeof3,100students, knownforofferingarigorous,personalized educationintheJesuit,Catholictradition.

PatillenamedtoSiena CollegeDean’sList

NicolePatilleofOceanViewhas beennamedtotheSienaCollegeDean’s ListfortheFall2022semester.Tobe namedtotheDean’sList,astudent’s gradepointaverageforthesemester mustbebetween3.5and3.89.

Foundedin1937,SienaCollegeisa private,CatholicFranciscan,residential, liberalartscollegewithastudentbody ofabout3,000.SienaCollegeoffers40 degreeprograms,morethan80minors andcertificateprograms,andprofessionalcurriculainteacher preparation/education,pre-medical,prelawandsocialwork.Thecollegehasa student-to-facultyratioof11-to-1and averageclasssizeof21,andoffersDivisionIathleticsandintramuralsports.

Stortzearnsdegree fromMaryland

PaulEvanStortzofOceanView earnedamaster’sdegreeindataanalyticsfromUniversityofMarylandGlobal

Campusinthefallof2022. Stortzwasoneofmorethan7,600 studentsworldwidewhoearneddegrees fromUMGCinthefall.Graduates camefromall50states,fiveU.S.territoriesand18countries.

Celebratingits75thanniversary,the UniversityofMarylandGlobalCampus (UMGC)wasestablishedin1947to serveadultsintheworkforce.Today, UMGCenrollssome90,000students annually,offeringbachelor’s,master’s anddoctoraldegreeprograms,aswellas certificatesinmorethan125fullyonline,hybridandface-to-faceprograms andspecializations.

UMGChasalonghistoryofinnovationinreachingstudentswheretheyare, includingasapioneerofinternetinstruction,pilotingitsfirstonlineclasses in1994.Theuniversityhasreceivednumerousawardsforitsgroundbreaking workindevelopingfullyonlinedegree programs,includinginhigh-demand fieldssuchascybersecurity,business, dataanalytics,healthcareandeducation.

UMGCnowoffersclassestomilitaryservicepersonnelandtheirfamilies atmorethan180locationsinmorethan 20countries.Morethanhalfoftheuniversity’sstudentsareactive-dutymilitarypersonnel,theirfamilies,members oftheNationalGuardandveterans.

Leaders in Luxury Coastal Delaware

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FOR SALE

40110 OWENS CT.

FENWICK ISLAND

Welcome to this beautiful oceanfront beach home with 6BR/7BA. Adjoining Fenwick Island State Park land with amazing ocean and bay views.

$6,750,000 (DESU2023648)

Contact Christine McCoy

FOR SALE

32442 S MAGNOLIA CROSSING SELBYVILLE

Just listed, this 4BR/4BA King sher Model in Bayside has extensive upgrades and is breathtaking with a premier location on the golf course and on the water.

$1,498,000 (DESU2035604)

Contact Anne Powell

SOLD 5 KING ST. FENWICK ISLAND

Walk to the beach from this 5BD/4BA oceanside custom-built home with a large kitchen, well designed open oor plan, and amazing outdoor living space.

$2,200,000 (DESU2031316)

Contact Courtney V Bouloucon

SOLD 38211 CREEK ST. OCEAN VIEW

This 4BD/5BA exquisitely designed luxury waterfront home features high-end nishes and furnishings from top-of-the-line brands.

$1,675,000 (DESU2027852)

Contact Jackie Martini

Courtney Veirs Bouloucon CLHMS - ABR - PSA Delaware, Maryland 443-373-9594

courtney@courtneysellsthebeach.com delawarebeachliving.com

Christine McCoy CLHMS - SRS Delaware, Maryland 302-339-5368

christine@therealmccoygroup.com therealmccoygroup.com

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Martini CLHMS - ABR - PSA Delaware, Maryland 484-678-4199

Jackie.Martini@CBRealty.com coastaldeluxuryhomes.com

Joyce Henderson CLHMS - CREN Delaware, Maryland 410-430-0084

jhenderson@CBRealty.com coldwellbankerluxury.com

Tatiana Koushnir CLHMS - ABR - PSA - RSPS - SRES Delaware

302-402-3152

Tatiana.Koushnir@CBMove.com tatianakoushnir-mid-atlantic.sites.cbmoxi.com

FOR SALE

30210 MARINERS LN. OCEAN VIEW

Welcome to this beautiful 5BD/5BA classy coastal canal-front home, fully furnished with amazing water views, and a 60-ft bulk-head to keep all your water toys.

$1,189,000 (DESU2032006)

Contact Jackie Martini

SOLD 206 ASHWOOD ST. BETHANY BEACH

Gorgeous and spacious 6BD/5BA vacation home just two blocks from the ocean complete with screened in porches and a rooftop deck!

$1,960,000 (DESU2031458)

Contact Tatiana Koushnir

SOLD 38110 RIVER ST. OCEAN VIEW

This beautifully decorated and designed 4BD/5BA canal-front home features an elevator and many upgrades that will make you feel right at home!

$1,435,000 (DESU2030748)

Contact Jackie Martini

Anne Powell CLHMS - LPS - MDG - RSPS Delaware, Maryland 302-245-9245

Anne.Powell@CBRealty.com anniepowell.com

SOLD 38336 CANAL ST. OCEAN VIEW

In the only luxury waterfront community in Ocean View, this 4BD/5BA home is lled with upgrades and promises the most amazing waterfront views.

$1,725,000 (DESU2032624)

Contact Jackie Martini

SOLD 33700 HALFORD CIR. LEWES

Enjoy waterfront access to Love Creek and the Rehoboth Bay as you build your dream 4BD/5BA Schell Brothers beach home in the community of Marsh Island.

$1,351,375 (DESU2035408)

Contact Courtney V Bouloucon

UNDER CONTRACT

33736 JEANS ALY FRANKFORD

Privacy and space on this 43+ acre tract

$2,800,000 (DESU2032090)

Contact Christine McCoy

Obituaries

daughterofthelateJuliusDodaand Stella(Szczepankowski)Doda.

Moorewasprecededindeathbyher husband,LyleG.Moore.Sheissurvivedbyherchildren,CliffordT. Mooreandhiswife,Karon,ofSelbyville,Del.,ClaudiaSandbornandher husband,Fred,ofWilliamsburg,Va., DavidMooreandhiswife,Patricia,of Woodruff,S.C.,andLisaGriffinand herhusband,Sirlester,ofParish,Fla.; ninegrandchildren,KimberlyKenney, BarbaraBarrington,MichelleMoore, ChuckTedesco,DianaClaycomb, ToshaPizzola,NicoleHoward,Dina WaughandJosephBell;12greatgrandchildren;andfourgreat-greatgrandchildren.

Noservicesareplannedatthistime. Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

AliceAnneMorris,78

AliceAnneMorris,78,ofOcean View,Del.,passedpeacefully,surroundedbyfamily,onFriday,Feb.3, 2023.BornonJuly30,1944,inCrossingville,Pa.,shewasthedaughterof thelateJohnChaklosandMary (Husaem)Chaklos.

Shegre wupinCrossingville,onher familyhomestead,andworkedather family’sEssostationandtruckstop. Sheattendedthesameone-room

schoolhousethatherfatherhad,and graduatedfromCambridgeSprings JointHighSchoolin1962.Shestudied earlychildhoodeducationandearneda bachelor’sdegreefromEdinboroState Collegeandamaster’sdegreefromthe UniversityofMaryland.

HerfirstcareerwasteachingelementaryschoolinPennsylvania;in WestBerlin,Germany ;andinFrederickCounty,Md.Afterteaching,she transitionedtobusinessandspentmore than20yearsinavarietyofpositionsat ScienceApplicationsInternational CorporationinGermantown,Md.

Morrisbelievedingivingbackto hercommunityandvolunteeredin manyways.Shewasoneofthefirst womentobecomeamemberofthe Urbana(Md.)VolunteerFireDepartment,whereshealsotrainedasan EMT,butmightbebestremembered forrunningtheglasspitchattheannualcarnivalformorethan25years. ShetaughtCCDatSt.Ignatius CatholicChurchandlaterbecamea parishioneratHolyNameofJesus,St. George’s,andSt.Ann’s.

Inretirement,shetreasuredhertime volunteeringatBrevardCounty RollingReadersandSussexCounty ReadAloudprogram,whereshewould readtoyoungchildren.AliceandMike MorrissplittimeovermanyyearsbetweenUrbana,Md.,SatelliteBeach, Fla.,andOceanView,where they mademanyfriendsandenjoyedhost-

ingfamilyandfriends.Shewasknown forherwarmth,asmilethatcouldlight uparoom,andherdedicationtoher family.She’dbeenacancersurvivor since1993.

Morristookprideinthebeautyof herflowergardensandenjoyedher timetendingtothem.Herotherfavoriteactivitiesincludedbeingoutdoors,exploringparks,biking,sewing, knitting,crewelembroidery,reading, dancing,traveling,andtakingcruises withherhusband,Mike,andmany friends,learningnewthingsandsharingherknowledge.

Inadditiontoherparents,Morris wasprecededindeathbyhersiblings JohnChaklosJr.,DanielJ.Chaklosand VirginiaM.Chaklos.Sheissurvived byherbelovedhusbandof55years, DouglasMichael“Mike”Morris;her children,James“Jim”Morris(and Diane)ofFrederick,Md.,andSuzanne “Suzi”Morris(andGeorge)ofWilmington,Del.;agrandson,DanielMorris;hersistersMargaret“Margie” Huntzinger(andJohn)ofHarrington, Del.,andLindaPhillipsof Milledgeville,Ga.;andmanynieces andnephews.

Servicesarebeingplannedfor March2023.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedpeopleplantaflower ortreeinMorris’honororsendadonationtotheAmericanCancerSociety, P.O.Box6704,Hagerstown,MD 21741(www.cancer.org);ReadAloud

Delaware—SussexCounty,108North BedfordSt.,Georgetown,DE19947 (www.readalouddelaware.org);orto theirchurchorhouseofworship.Morris’lifememorialwebpageandvirtual guestbookareonlineatwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

BernardineM.Ritgert,91

BernardineM.Ritgert,91,ofSelbyville,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyon Feb.5,2023,afterabriefillness.She wasborninBaltimore,Md.,onMay6, 1931,tothelateJosephJelskiandAnna (Wancowicz)Jelski.

Shewasmarriedfor50yearstothe lateAlbertJ.RitgertofBaltimore,Md. SheissurvivedbyherdaughtersBarbaraandKaren,bothofDagsboro,Del.; herson,Steven,grandsonsAlexandJeremy,andJeremy’swife,Francesca,allof Baltimore,Md.;alongwithnumerous niecesandnephews,andextendedfamilymembers.

AMassofChristianBurialwastobe heldonWednesday,Feb.15,2023,at11 a.m.atSt.Ann’sCatholicChurch,691 GarfieldPkwy.,BethanyBeach,Del. Burialwillbeheldonafuturedateat GardensofFaithMemorialGardensin Baltimore,Md.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedmemorialdonationsto CatholicCharitiesortheGirlScoutsof CentralMaryland.Ritgert’slifememorialwebpageandvirtualguestbookare onlineat www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

$1,445.

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February16

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alsoacraftorSTEMproject ,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

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February17

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

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SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperLearnersat4p.m.fora storytimesessionforages5-7,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis

SeaGlassPendants— Emily,ahistoricalinterpreterwithDelawareSeashoreStatePark, isleadingaseaglassjewelry-makingclass atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Patrons willlearnhowtomaketheirownseaglass jewelrypendant.Bringyourownseaglass,or choosefromtheglassprovided.Allmaterials areprovided.Registrationisrequired,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.

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February18

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February19

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

February20

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallar ewelcome.For moreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

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February21

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

AARPLuncheon— CrippleCreekCountry ClubwillhostanAARPluncheonmeeti ng. Thespeakerthismonthisalawyerwhospecializesinelderlaw,MichelleTrocino-Wells. Formoreinformation,callMaryAnn Doughertyat(302)541-9412.

CareandComfort— ArnoldBienstock,chaplainofCoastalHospice,willpresent“ProvidingCareandComfortattheEndofLife”at CommunityChurchatOceanPinesat6p.m. Formoreinformation,call(410)641-5433. Dine&Donate— BethanyBluesinBethany beachishostingaDine&Donatetobenefitthe LordBaltimoreWomen’sClubfrom4to9p.m. Aportionoftheproceedswillbenefitthe LBWC’sscholarshipfundanditsothercharitableinitiatives.Therewillalsobea50/50raffle. Fe elingsRock— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingFeelingsRock,amusicandmovementprogramdesignedtohelpchildren under5andtheirfamiliesworkthroughemotions,at10:30a.m.Theywillalsobemaking acraft.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationisrequired.

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MardiGrasParty— BethanyBluesishosting aMardiGrasMasqueradePartyfrom7to10 p.m.Thisisabenefitforalocalsoup kitchen,andthelocalBelieveinTomorrow children’sfoundation.Thecostis$50inadvance,or$60atthedoor.Thatincludesa fullbuffetandaccesstoacashbar.There willbeaprizeforbestcostumeandraffles forprizesdonatedbylocalbusinesses.To obtaintickets,visitTripleBEvents.com/localcharities.

FreeWrite— TheRehoboth BeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora sto rytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatfrankford.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)732-9351.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperLearnersat4p.m.fora storytimesessionforages5-7,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraftorSTEMproject,andanopportunitytoengagewit hotherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orcall(302)732-9351.

February24

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

FridayMatinee— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingamatineeat1p.m.,andtheweekly featuresareamixofadult,childrenandfamilymovies.Formoreinformation,visitthemat frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

February25

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

February26

ChoralTapestry— TheSouthernDelaware ChoraleispresentingachoraltapestrycelebratingBlackHistoryMonthatEpworth UnitedMethodistChurchinRehoboth Beachat3p.m.Specialguestsinclude CantabileWomen’sChorus,SussexTech HighSchoolBellaVoiceEnsembleandSalisburyUniversityGospelChoir.Ticketscost $25,andchildren17andyoungerareadmittedfree.Ticketsareavailableatthe doororatsoutherndelawarechorale.org. ThiseventissupportedbytheDelaware

DivisionoftheArts,astateagencyinpartner shipwiththeNationalEndowmentfor theArts.

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

February27

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

MakerspaceMonday— SouthCoastalLibrarywillhostadrop-incraftprogramat2 p.m.whereparticipantscanworkontheir

ownprojectsoruseresourcesinoneofthe library’s“maker”stations—inclu dingabuttonmaker,adultcoloring,jewelrymakingand cricut.Registrationisonlyrequiredfor30minutecricutappointments.Toregister,call (302)858-5518.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLibrary.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

StorytimeattheFa rm— FrankfordPu blicLibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’Farm at11a.m.Thisisopenforallages,andis weatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdates.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

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

February28

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childre nreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.

YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingasix-weekcourseforyogis andbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryou areyoungorold,overweightorfit,abeginner oradvanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthe mindandstrengthenthebody.Youcanpaya drop-inpriceof$10,or$50forthewhole six-weekcourseandgetonefreeclass.To

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

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

March1

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe firstWednesdayofeverymonthatSouth CoastalLibraryfrom7to8:30p.m.Formore information,call(302)364-5830,orvisitonlineat deldems38.org.

BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsoldat 10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration isrequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

March2

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora storytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteli teracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatfrankford.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)732-9351.

SuperLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperLearnersat4p.m.fora storytimesessionforages5-7,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraftorSTEMproject,andanopportunitytoengagewithotherchildren.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.d e.us orcall(302)732-9351.

March3

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sAdult BookClubmeetsthefirstFridayofthemonth at1p.m.todiscussafiction,nonfictionor classictitle.Thismonth’sbookisAnnPatchett’s“TheDutchHouse.”Copiesofthebook willbeavailableatthelibrary.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

March4

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety

ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

March5

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

March6

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

March7

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,c all537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom

MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedifferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

March8

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurchwill beeveryWednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsessionsfrom10to11:30a.m. orafternoonsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thefocus willbe“Amos,”byJenniferRothschild,with theheading,“AnInvitationto theGoodLife.” Registerbycallingtheofficeat539-9510or atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.

March9

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunity Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeets onthesecondThursdayofeachmonthat SalemMethodistChurchat1p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgor emailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail .com.

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FRIDAY

8 p.m. on & WBOC

The Greatest AtHome Videos

From forgetting to thank anyone to announcing the wrong winner (we’re looking at your Steve Harvey), awards shows have experienced some super awkward moments. Cedric the Entertainer hosts this awards season-themed special new episode“The Cedys,” where he shares the best, most hilarious and cringe-worthy viral videos in awards show history. Sometimes it’s nicer just to be nominated.

8 p.m. on _ WMDT Shark Tank

Best friends from California and New York hope the Sharks sink their teeth into their all-inone product aimed at keeping smiles fresh and bright. Then, entrepreneurs from Los Angeles present their solution to a growing problem in the apparel industry with their recycling service. Meanwhile, an entrepreneur from Florida pitches her easy-to-apply anti-chafing product that “saves thighs.” Emma Grede, the CEO and co-founder of fashion juggernaut Good American, founding partner of SKIMS and co-founder of Safely, returns to the Tank as a guest Shark, alongside Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O’Leary and Lori Greiner.

SATURDAY

8 p.m. on 6 LIFE

Movie: A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story

Single mother Cindy (Laura Ramsey) finally finds love again with Randy (Colin Egglesfield), but her wedded bliss soon turns when she discovers a darker side of Randy. Despite the pleas of her best friend Lori (Chrishell Stause) to leave her marriage, Cindy drowns during a trip to the lake with Randy and her kids. Randy orders her immediate cremation, takes custody of Cindy’s kids and attempts to collect on her life insurance policy.

SUNDAY

9 p.m. on + WBAL

Magnum P.I.

Thomas Magnum (Jay Hernandez) is back in the Season 5 premiere and the question of “will they or won’t they?” might just be answered as Higgins (Perdita Weeks) is ready to lock lips with our ex-Navy Seal. It’s a glamorous and tropical paradise when Magnum can avoid working as a security consultant for the remarkably elusive author Robin Masters, and he and his team of Rick Wright, TC Calvin, Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta and Det. Gordon Katsumoto, tackle some of the most pulse-pounding cases Hawaii has ever seen.

To Dine ForGreek Table The Kalb Report ’ Pioneers of Television ’ Ida B. Wells: AmericanBecoming FrederickThe Green Planet

3 TNT The Sum (N) NBA Tip-Off (N) (Live) 2023 NBA All-Star Saturday Night (N) (Live) True Blood “Strange Love” True Blood

5 FX (5:30) Movie: ››› “The Avengers” (2012) Robert Downey Jr. ’ XFL Football Orlando Guardians at Houston Roughnecks. (N) ’ (Live) Avengers

6 LIFE “The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story” Movie: “A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story” (:03) Movie: “Secrets of a Marine’s Wife” (2021)

7 A&E (5:30) Movie: ›› “The A-Team” (2010) Liam Neeson. ’ Movie: ›› “San Andreas” (2015, Action) Dwayne Johnson. ’ (:32) Movie: ›› “Jack Reacher” (2012)

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< ESPN College Basketball Duke at Syracuse. (N) (Live) ESPN Films XFL Football Orlando Guardians at Houston Roughnecks. (N) (Live) SportsCenter

= ESPN2 College Basketball Texas A&M at Missouri. (N) College Basketball Colorado at Arizona. (N) (Live) College Basketball Stanford at USC. (N) (Live)

A GOLF Play LessonsPlay Lessons Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf The Genesis Invitational, Third Round.

I HGTV Good Bones (DVS) Good Bones Holmes Family Rescue (N) Rico to the Rescue (N) House Hunters HuntersHunters Int’l

K FOOD Chopped Diners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, Drive

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M HIST Grant “Unlikely Hero” The Civil War’s bloodiest battles. Grant Grant prepares for an epic clash. ’ (:04) Grant Grant serves as president. ’

N ANPL The Vet Life ’ The Vet Life ’ The Vet Life ’ Pets & Pickers ’ The Vet Life ’ The Vet Life “Training Day”

P DISN Big CityBig CityHamster &Hamster &Marvel’s MoMarvel’s MoRavenRavenHamster &Hamster &Big CityBig City

R TVLND Mike & MollyMike & Molly MomMomMomMom Two MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo Men

¨ AMC Lethal Movie: ››› “Lethal Weapon 2” (1989, Action) Mel Gibson. Movie: ››› “Lethal Weapon 3” (1992, Action) Mel Gibson. Lethal 4

≠ BRAV John Wick 3 Movie ››› “John Wick” (2014) Keanu Reeves. ‘R’ Movie ››› “John Wick:

Diora Baird.

7 A&E Biography: WWE Legends “Goldberg” ’ Biography: WWE Legends “nWo” (Series Premiere) (N) (:01) WWE Rivals ’ (:04) WWE Rivals ’

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< ESPN College Softball SportsCenter (N) XFL Football Seattle Sea Dragons at D.C. Defenders. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N)

= ESPN2 UFC Main Event UFC Unleashed ’ College Softball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) X Games X Games

A GOLF GOLF Films Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf The Genesis Invitational, Final Round.

I HGTV Home Town (DVS) Home Town Home Town (N) (:01) Home Town (N) HuntersHunters Int’lHuntersHunters Int’l

K FOOD Tournament of ChampionsTournament of Champions Tournament of Champions “The Battle Begins” ’ Alex vs America (N) Alex vs America

L DISC Naked and Afraid: HuntNaked and Afraid: Hunt Naked and Afraid Foreigners try to survive on U.S. soil. (:05) Naked and Afraid ’ (:05) Naked and Afraid ’

M HIST Built America The Food That Built America “The Spoils of War” ’ Built America Built America Built America

N ANPL Louisiana Law ’ Louisiana Law ’ Yellowstone Wardens ’ Yellowstone Wardens (N) (:01) Yellowstone Wardens (:01) Louisiana Law ’

P DISN The VillainsLadybug Movie: ››› “Frozen” (2013) ’ Marvel’s Moon Girl andBunk’d (:10) Jessie ’ LadybugLadybug

R TVLND Mike & MollyMike & Molly MomMomMomMom Two MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo Men

¨ AMC (5:30) Movie: ››› “Avatar” (2009) Sam Worthington, Voice of Zoe Saldana. Mayfair Witches “Tessa”

Castle ’ Castle ’ Castle “The Greater Good” (:03) Castle ’ (:03) Castle ’

7 A&E The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ (:01) The First 48 ’ (:04) The First 48 ’

8 TRUTV Imp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. Jokers Movie: ›› “A Knight’s Tale” (2001) Heath Ledger.

< ESPN SportsCenter (N) College Basketball Louisville at Duke. (N) (Live) College Basketball Kansas at TCU. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N)

= ESPN2 Daily Wager College Basketball Oklahoma State at West Virginia. (N) Women’s College Basketball UCLA at Stanford. (N) BasketballClimbing

A GOLF Golf Central PGA TOURPGA TOUR PGA Tour Golf The Genesis Invitational, Final Round.

I HGTV Rock the Block Rock the Block Rock the Block Down Home Fab (N) (:01) House Hunters (N) HuntersHunters Int’l

K FOOD Beat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyKids Baking Championship Chopped “Wonton Wonder” Chopped Chopped

L DISC Street Outlaws: Red LineStreet Outlaws: Red Line Street Outlaws “Turnt Up Tulsa” The 405 takes on a fast small-tire crew. (N) ’ Street Outlaws: Red Line

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the best of the beach. in ink and online. every friday.

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L DISC Homestead RescueHomestead Rescue Homestead Rescue (N) ’ (:01) Homestead Rescue ’ (:01) Homestead Rescue ’ (:01) Homestead Rescue ’

M HIST The Curse of Oak Island ’ The Curse of Oak Island ’ Oak Island: Digging Deeper The Curse of Oak Island (N) History’s Greatest Heists The Curse of Oak Island ’

N ANPL Lone Star Law ’ Yellowstone Wardens ’ Yellowstone Wardens ’ Yellowstone Wardens ’ Yellowstone Wardens ’ Yellowstone Wardens ’

P DISN LadybugLadybugHamster &Big CityBig CityBig CityThe VillainsThe VillainsMarvel’s MoHamster &LadybugLadybug

R TVLND Andy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondKingKing

¨ AMC (5:15) Movie: ››› “In the Line of Fire” (1993) Movie: ›› “U.S. Marshals” (1998, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes. That Dirty Black Bag (N)

≠ BRAV Housewives of NJ Housewives of NJ Housewives of NJ The Real Housewives of New Jersey (N) Housewives of NJ Housewives

µ WTXF The Six (N) The 215 (N) TMZ (N) ’ Bet Your Life 9-1-1: Lone Star (N) ’ (:01) Accused (N) ’ The 10 O’Clock News (N) Fox 29 NewsFeed

Bethany

WEDNESDAY EVENING

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

# CW Judge LakeJudge LakeDivorceDivorce The Flash “Rogues of War” Kung Fu “The Scepter” (N) News Chicago P.D. “Outrage” ’ Family Guy % FOX Last ManLast ManBig BangBig Bang The Masked Singer (N) ’ Special Forces-ToughestWBOC News Seinfeld ’ Seinfeld ’ Friends ’ & WBOC NewsCBS NewsNewsEnt. TonightThe Price Is Right at Night Tough as Nails (Season Finale) A winner is crowned. (N) NewsLate-Colbert

WMDT 47abc NewsWorld NewsFamily FeudFamily FeudThe ConnersGoldbergsAbbott ElemNot Dead Yet A Million Little Things (N) NewsJ. Kimmel

WBAL 11 News at 6Nightly NewsInside Ed.Hollywood Chicago Med (N) ’ Chicago Fire (N) ’ Chicago P.D. “Trapped” (N) NewsTonight Show , WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) Milk StreetMotorWeekDogs in the Wild, A Nature NOVA (N) ’ (DVS) Sounds Secrets of the Dead Amanpour

3 TNT Shaq LifeU.S. Soccer SheBelieves Cup Brazil vs United States. (N) (Live) U.S. Soccer NHL Hockey Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars. (N Subject to Blackout)

5 FX (4:30) Movie: ››› “Iron Man” (2008) ’ Movie: ››› “Ant-Man and The Wasp” (2018) Paul Rudd. ’ Snowfall “Fallout” ’ Snowfall “The Sit Down” ’

6 LIFE Castle ’ Castle “Child’s Play” Married at First Sight “Poised for Battle” (N) (:03) Castle ’ (:03) Castle ’

7 A&E The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 “Blood Lust” The First 48 ’ (:01) The First 48 ’ (:04) The First 48 ’

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< ESPN SportsCenter (N) College Basketball Kentucky at Florida. (N) (Live) College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

= ESPN2 Premier Lacrosse League College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

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10 p.m. on _ WMDT

The Company You Keep

A one night stand leads to love between con man Charlie (Milo Ventimiglia) and undercover CIA officer Emma (Catherine Haena Kim), who are unknowingly on a collision course professionally in this new crime drama series. While Charlie ramps up the “family business” so he can get out for good, Emma’s closing in on a vengeful criminal who holds Charlie’s family debts in hand — forcing them to reckon with the lies they’ve told so they can save themselves and their families from disastrous consequences.

MONDAY

10 p.m. on , WCPB American Experience

For more than 100 years, Monopoly has been America’s favorite board game — a love letter to unbridled capitalism — and the impulses that make our free-market society tick. But in the new episode “Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History,” we find that behind the myth of the game’s creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing. Part detective story, part sharp social commentary and part pop-culture celebration, we see the fascinating true story behind America’s favorite game.

TUESDAY

8 p.m. on + WBAL Night Court

SportsCenter W/Van Pelt

BasketballNFL Live

A GOLF Golf Central Golf Acad.Golf Acad.GolfPlay Lessons Golf Central LPGA Tour Golf Honda LPGA Thailand, First Round. (N)

I HGTV Property Brothers Property Brothers Property Brothers Nate & Jeremiah HuntersHuntersNate & Jeremiah

K FOOD Guy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery Games Tournament of Champions “The Battle Begins” ’

L DISC Moonshiners (DVS) Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts Moonshiners A spirit that fueled the 1849 gold rush. (N) Moonshiners: Double ShotMaster Distiller

M HIST Rise Up: The MovementCan’t Turn Us Around American Pickers (N) American Pickers (N) ’ Dirty OldDirty Old (:03) American Pickers ’

N ANPL River Monsters ’ River Monsters ’ River Monsters ’ River Monsters ’ River Monsters ’ River Monsters ’

P DISN LadybugLadybugHamster &Big CityBig CityBig CityBunk’dBunk’dBig CityHamster &LadybugLadybug

R TVLND Andy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondKingKing

¨ AMC (4:00) Movie: “True Lies” Movie: ››› “Lethal Weapon” (1987) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. Movie: ››› “Lethal Weapon 2” (1989, Action) Mel Gibson.

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µ WTXF The Six (N) ClassH-Room TMZ (N) ’ Bet Your Life The Masked Singer (N) ’ Special Forces-Toughest The 10 O’Clock News (N) Fox 29 NewsFeed

Bethany

THURSDAY EVENING

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

6:006:307:007:308:008:309:009:3010:0010:3011:0011:30

# CW Judge LakeJudge LakeDivorceDivorce Walker “Best Laid Plans” Walker Independence (N) News Chicago P.D. (DVS) Family Guy % FOX Last ManLast ManBig BangBig Bang Next Level Chef (N) ’ AnimalCall Me KatWBOC News Seinfeld ’ Seinfeld ’ Friends ’ & WBOC NewsCBS NewsNewsEnt. TonightSheldon(:31) Ghosts (:01) So Help Me Todd ’ CSI: Vegas ’ NewsLate-Colbert

_ WMDT 47abc NewsWorld NewsFamily FeudFamily Feud Station 19 (N) ’ Grey’s Anatomy (N) ’ The Company You Keep ’ NewsJ. Kimmel

+ WBAL 11 News at 6Nightly NewsInside Ed.Hollywood Law & Order (N) ’ Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: OrganizedNewsTonight Show

, WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) BBC NewsTo Dine For The Musketeers ’ The Seaside Hotel The Calvin Tyler Story ’ Farm-HarvestConnection

3 TNT 2 Fast 2 Fur.Game TheoryNBA Tip-Off NBA Basketball Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers. (Live) NBA Basketball: Warriors at Lakers

5 FX Movie: ›› “The Fate of the Furious” (2017) Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson. ’ XFL Football St. Louis BattleHawks at Seattle Sea Dragons. (N) ’ (Live)

6 LIFE Castle ’ Castle ’ Married at First Sight (N) Married at First Sight UK (:33) Married at First Sight UK

7 A&E The First 48 “Cold Betrayal” The First 48 ’ The First 48: Wrong PlaceAccused: Guilty (:01) Taking the Stand (N) (:04) The First 48 ’

8 TRUTV Imp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersInside JokesInside JokesInside Jokes

< ESPN SportsCenter (N) Women’s College Basketball: Gamecocks at Lady Vols NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights. (N) (Live) SportsCenter

= ESPN2 Daily Wager The Point (N) College Basketball Memphis at Wichita State. (N) College Basketball USC at Colorado. (N) (Live) College Basketball

A GOLF Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf The Honda Classic, First Round.

LPGA Tour Golf Honda LPGA Thailand, Second Round.

I HGTV Married to Real EstateMarried to Real Estate(:05) Married to Real Estate Married to Real Estate (N) HuntersHunters Int’l(:01) Married to Real Estate

K FOOD Beat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat Bobby Restaurant: Impossible (N) Beat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat Bobby

L DISC (5:00) BattleBots ’ BattleBots (N) ’ BattleBots (N) ’ BattleBots ’

M HIST Swamp People: Serpent Swamp People ’ Swamp People “Gators From the Grave” Swamp People: Serpent (:35) Swamp People ’ (DVS)

N ANPL Edge of Alaska ’ Edge of Alaska ’ Edge of Alaska ’ Edge of Alaska ’ Edge of Alaska ’ Edge of Alaska ’

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Movie: ››› “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

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It’s the subway or no way when it comes to court. In fact, when a train delay causes issues, Abby (Melissa Rauch) sees an opportunity to serve some underground justice. Then Gurgs (Lacretta) tries to stall the proceedings so Abby can meet her two favorite celebrities (Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski), but Dan (John Larroquette) has dinner reservations he won’t give up in the new episode “Train Court.”

9 p.m. on K FOOD

Superchef Grudge Match

Host Darnell Ferguson schedules two matchups between America’s finest chefs as they bring heat to the kitchen and settle their grudges for $10,000. In the new episode “Iron Chef Showdown,” Chef Shota Nakajima seeks to avenge his loss to Iron Chef and James Beard award-winner Stephanie Izard in a battle for chicken dish supremacy. Then, Drew Bent confronts Claudia Sandoval over her social media snub of his new restaurant as they wage war over Mexican dishes.

WEDNESDAY

9 p.m. on & WBOC Tough as Nails

It’s the head-to-head battle we’ve been waiting for as Savage Crew and Dirty Hands take each other on in the final team battle composed of challenges inspired by the trades. The individual finalists must race to demo and stack their way over shipping containers, with the first to finish crowned the winner in the Season 4 finale episode “This Is Not a Sprint, It’s a Marathon; Keep Battling ’til the End.” Phil Keoghan hosts.

10 p.m. on 5 FX

Snowfall

It’s October 1986 in the Season 6 premiere episode “Fallout,” as civil war threatens to destroy the Saint family. Franklin (Damson Idris) is desperate and forced to rob his Aunt Louie (Angela Lewis) and Uncle Jerome (Amin Joseph) after being wiped out by former CIA officer Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson). Meanwhile, Louie has taken over Franklin’s role as Teddy’s sole buyer, undercutting her nephew and creating a competing empire in the process. Franklin is now faced with losing everyone he loves and everything he’s built. Another new episode immediately follows.

THURSDAY

9 p.m. on _ WMDT

Grey’s Anatomy

It’s the beginning of the end for Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) as she marks her final stretch at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital before relocating to Boston to continue her practice and help Zola (Aniela Gumbs) pursue her education in the winter premiere episode “I’ll Follow the Sun.” Though she won’t be a physical presence once the season wraps, doctors Bailey (Chandra Wilson), Webber (James Pickens Jr.), Altman (Kim Raver) and Hunt (Kevin McKidd) will carry on.

9 p.m. on + WBAL

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

A man with early onset dementia (guest star Bradley Whitford) confesses to murder, but Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Carisi (Peter Scanavino) aren’t convinced and believe there’s more to the story than what they’re being told. And when rumors swirl around the squad room, Fin (Ice-T) presses Velasco (Octavio Pisano) for the truth in the new episode “King of the Moon,” also directed by Hargitay.

HometownHerobannerprogramexpandingintoMillsboro

TheMaj.NathanielMitchellChapter (MNM)NSDARrecentlyannounced thattheyarebranchingtheirHometown HeroBannerProgramintoMillsboro. TheHometownHeroesBannerProgramwascreatedasalivingtributein orderforthecommunitytorecognize andhonorindividualsthatserveorhave servedthecountryintheU.S.Armed

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March12

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstitute ontheConstitutionwillleadacourseon theDelawareConstitutionatOceanView TownHalleverySundaythroughMarch19 from6to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructors MichelleParsons,TomMolnarandBob Lawlesswillleadtheclasses.YoumaypurchasetheDelawareConstitutionstudent manualonlineat theamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com. ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

March13

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

March14

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hosting“GriefShareYourJourneyfrom MourningtoJoy”everyTuesdaythroughApril 4,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.Eachclass willincludeavideoandbreakoutdiscussions encompassingthedi fferentaspectsofgrief. Aworkbookwillbeprovidedforeachparticipantatnocharge.

March15

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBil lMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurchwill beeveryWednesdaythroughApril26.There aremorningsessionsfrom10to11:30a.m. orafternoonsfrom7to8:30p.m.Thefocus willbe“Amos,”byJenniferRothschild ,with theheading,“AnInvitationtotheGoodLife.” Registerbycallingtheofficeat539-9510or atmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.

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TheMNMHometownHeroesBannerprogramwillincludeupto36bannersthatwillbedisplayedonlightpoles liningthestreetsinMillsboro.

“Wearesothrilledtobeworking withtheTownofMillsborotohonor veteransinthisway.Wehadtremendous successinGeorgetownandareexcitedto

March16

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)927-0050.

March18

SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliaryisteachingaDelawareBoat-

carryonourmissionofhonoringveteransandenlistedheroes.”saidAdrienne M.Donaway,HometownHeroesCommitteechair,whoalsoservesaschairof nationaldefenseandviceregentfor MNM.

Applicationsforthebannerprogram arecurrentlybeingacceptedandcanbe pickedupatMillsboroTownHallor

ingSafetyClassattheMooseLodgein Frankfordfrom8a.m.to4p.m.Thosewho completethisclasswillreceiveaDelaware SafeBoatingCertificatebymail.ThisisrequiredforallboatersbornonorafterJan.1, 1978.Allmaterialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$10perperson,andsign-instartsat7:30a.m. Pre-registrationisrequired,andcanbemade atUSCGAUX0531201@outlook.comorby phonea t(302)616-3175.

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March19

StateConstitutionClass— TheInstituteon theConstitutionwillleadacourseonthe DelawareConstitutionatOceanViewTown HalleverySundaythroughMarch19from6 to8p.m.IOTCcertifiedinstructorsMichelle Parsons,TomMolnarandBobLawlesswill leadtheclasses.Youmaypurchasethe DelawareConstitutionstudentmanualonlineattheamericanview.com/#stars&STARSbitley.com.ToRSVP,emailinfo@38thdrcp.com.

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FENWICK ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

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In-Person & Live-Streamed every Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Facebook.com/RoxanaZionAndSoundUMC

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BLACKWATER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Traditional Services

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Rt. 17 & Daisey Rd., Roxana 34478 Roxana Rd.; Frankford, 19945

IRboys’swimmersclinchHACSouthtitle

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Ithasbeenanimpressiveperformanceallseasonlongforthe swimmersatIndianRiverHigh School.Boththeboysandthegirls swamtheirwaystowinningrecords, withtheboysearningtheHenlopen AthleticConferenceSouthDivision championship.

Theirwonderfulseasoncontinued lastweekend,whenthecollective wholeoftheteampostedimpressive timesupanddowntherosterthat wouldearnseveralofthemberthsin theupcomingDIAAstateswimmingchampionshipmeetatthe UniversityofDelaware.

Itwasalsoaspecialseasonfor headcoachColinCrandell,ashe wasonceagainnamedtheHAC Boys’SwimmingCoachoftheYear.

“Iamhumbled,”Crandellsaidof theaward.“Therearemanygreat coachesinourconference,andthere aremanypeoplewhogounnoticed eachyearthatdojustasmuchasI do.Ihaveagreatsupportstaff”he saidofassistantcoachesDonna SmithandDanaSchaefer.“SoalthoughIgetcredit,there’salotof creditthatisduetothem.

“Also,wehaveagreatparentsupportsystem,andagreatathleticdirector,”hesaidofToddFuhrmann. “Soithelpswhenallthosepiecesare inplace.Itallowsmetojustfocuson thescienceoftheswimming,which iswhereI’mmosthappy.”

CrandellandSchaeferwereboth leftinaweoftheirswimmers’performancesintheleaguechampionships,withseveralswimmers winningeventstohelptheboysfinishthirdoverallandthegirlsfifth. Combined,theIndianswerefourth intheteamstandings,with528 points.CapeHenlopenwontheboys title,aswellastheoverallteam championship,whileSussexAcademywastopsforthegirls.

CirclingbacktotheIRperformances,theboys’200medleyrelay teamofEvanPeterson,ShaneHall, ThemoRigakosandAlexArnold werewinnerswithatimeof1:42.51. Thatsamequartetalsowasvictoriousinthe200freerelaywithawin-

ningtimeof1:31.15.

Individually,Rigakospickedupa pairofwinsinthe50free,witha blisteringtimeof:21.64,whichwas nearly2secondsfasterthanhisseed time.Hewasalsoawinnerinthe 100freesmokingthecompetitionin :47.94—nearly3secondsfaster thanhisseedtime—andalmost3 secondsfasterthanthesecond-place finisher.

Hallpickedupanindividualwin ofhisowninthe200IM,witha timeof2:02.00,whichwasmore than4secondsfasterthanhisseed time.Heout-touchedthesecondplacefinisherbymorethanafull second.Hewasalsosecondinthe 100butterflyevent,clockinga :53.33behindSussexCentral’sBreydonWright(:50.71).

“Iwashappilyamazed,”said Crandellofhisboys’efforts.“Iknew theywouldswimwell,butIdidnot anticipatethemdropping[times] liketheydid.Ithink95percentof ourswimswerepersonalbests,soI

wasoverjoyedwiththat,andhonestlyprettyshocked.Iknewthey haditinthem,butIwasn’texpectingthatkindofdrop.SoI’mextremelyproudofthem,andvery proudtobecoachingthem.They makeitveryfun.”

Forthegirls,BellaScharpwas sensationalinherownright.TheIR seniorwassecondinthe200free withatimeof2:09.37—morethan asecondbetterthanherseedtime.It wasalsoanewschoolrecordforthe event.Shewasalsofourthinthe100 freestyle,at:59.64.

“BellaScharpachievedhergoalof beinganIRswimminggirls’team recordholder,andIcannotbemore proudofher,”Schaefersaidofher seniorco-captain.“AllIcoulddo wascheerandscreamtocelebrate her.Therearefewthingsasgratifyingforacoachaserasingthepreviousrecordandwritinginthenew record.IamsohappythatIgetto writeBella’stimeintotherecord sheet.WhatthisgirldidisanIndian

River-specificinspiration.

“Bellalearnedhowtoimproveher stroketobecomeasefficientaspossibleatgettingthroughthewater. Thensheaddedstrengthandfocus inthetrainingthatpushedherand pushedher.Shelearnedthatswimmingsohardtothepointoffailure tohitfastpracticetimesisworththe risk.Then,comingbackformorethe nextdayistheformulathatmade herfaster.Butthisisnotthatunusual.

“AlltheIRgirlstrainthisway, thankstoColinCrandell’sworkout program.Actually,that’swhatevery year-roundswimmerisdoingin training,andthefastestswimmers —especiallythosetrainingforclub teams,includingtheMakosand localYMCAs—dothisinmultiple hoursofpracticeaday.ExceptBella isn’tayear-roundclubswimmer. She’sanIRswimmeronlyinthe winterandanoceanlifeguardforthe

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys

IndianRiver’sLoganDawsoncompetesinthe100-yardfreestyleeventduringtheHenlopenAthleticConference’sSwimChampionshipsheldonSaturday,Feb.11,atSussexAcademyinGeorgetown.

IRHSachievementreflectedinsteadyincreaseincollegecommitments

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thenumbersdon’tlie.

TheytellthestoryofoutstandingacademicandathleticachievementatIndian RiverHighSchool.

LocatedonArmoryRoadinDagsboro, withanenrollmentofjustover1,000students,IRHSissendinganincreasingnumberofstudentathletestoNAIAand NCAADivisionI,IIandIIImembercolleges.

Sofarin2022-2023,atotalof20Green &Goldstudent-athleteshavecommitted tostudyingandperformingathleticallyat thenextlevel.Thatnumber,whichisexpectedtogrowbetweennowandtheend oftheschoolyear,reflectsanincreasefrom 18commitmentsin2021-2022and14in 2020-2021,respectively.

“Theincreasingamountofstudentathleteswhoarecommittingtocollegeswhere theywillstudyandengageinintercollegiate competitionisanindicatorthatourteachersandcoachesatIndianRiverHigh Schoolaredoinganoutstandingjobof preparingtheseyoungpeopleforthefuture —bothintheclassroom,andonthefield andhardwood,”saidAthleticDirector ToddFuhrmann.“Ourstudent-athletesare agreatexampleofhowhardworkanddedicationintheclassroomandonthefield cancreategreatrewards.”

Duringacollegesigningcelebrationon

Thursday,Feb.9,intheschool’sgymnasium,themostrecentseniorstudentathleteswhohavecommittedtocollege celebratedtheirachievementswithoverjoyedclassmates,teammates,coaches, teachers,familymembersandclosefriends. Thesearetheircompellingstoriesof hardworkandsuccess.

JillianCollins

Hometown: Selbyville

Collegecommitment: DelawareValley University

DelawareValleyUniversityisaprivate institutionlocatedinDoylestown,Pa.The AggiesareNCAADivisionIIImembers whocompeteintheMiddleAtlanticConference(MAC).

Whatsportsareyoucommittingto playincollege? Women’sfieldhockeyand women’ssoftball.

Playerspecifics: The5-foot-2softball outfielderthrowsandbatsleft-handed,and asafieldhockeymidfielderanddefender shootsright-handed.

Namesofcoacheswhorecruitedyou:

JamieStefaniforwomen’ssoftball,Stefania Swiderforwomen’sfieldhockey.

Discussyourcontactandrelationship withthecollege’scoach(es): “Ihavehad ongoingcommunicationwiththecoaches aboutacademicsandtheirsportsprograms. Theyhavebothbeenveryhelpfulwith schedulingvisitsandensuringthatIreceive recognitionformyacademicsuccess throughfinancialassistance.”

Whatwillbeyourmajor? Animalscience/preprofessional.

Discusstheemotionsyouarefeeling aboutyourcommitment: “Iamsoexcited forthisopportunitytoattendDelValUniversitywiththeiramazingAnimalScience program.Ialsoamlookingforwardto beingabletoplaybothsportsaswell.ButI amalsoverynervousaboutbeingaway fromhomeandjugglingcollegeclasses withsports.”

Whatappealstoyouaboutthis school? “Theschool’samazinganimalscienceprogramandhavingtheanimalson campus.And,DelValhaswalkingtrailson andaroundcampuswithapondtobeable tofish.Thecampusisalsoverysmall, whichisexactlywhatIwaslookingfor.”

IRHSsiblings: SistersMakenzie Collins(IRHSClassof2017)andKathryn Collins(IRHSClassof2019)eachplayed IRHSgirls’fieldhockeyandsoftball. Discussthesupportyou’vereceived SeeCOLLEGEpage77

Senior/Boys’ Swimming

The outstanding sprint and relay event swimmer won or helped capture four events at the 2022-23 Henlopen Conference swimming tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Sussex Academy pool in Georgetown, Delaware. Rigakos won the boys’ 50 yard freestyle event with a time of 21.64. He also claimed the top spot for the 100 yard freestyle after posting a winning time of 47.94. Themo teamed with teammates Evan Peterson, Shane Hall and Alex Arnold to triumph in the 200 yard medley relay with a winning time of 1:42.51. He also combined with teammates Peterson, Alexander and Hall to emerge victorious in the 200 yard freestyle relay with a winning time of 1:31.15. Each time qualifies Themo and his relay teammates for the DIAA state swim meet that begins on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the University of Delaware in Wilmington. In addition, each time except for the freestyle relay set new school records.

Photo by the IR Swim Team

CoastalPoint•MikeStern

JillianCollinssignsherletterofintenttoattendDelawareValleyUniversity.

ACoach’sStory

IRgirls’basketballassistantDennisalwaystruststheprocess

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Trusttheprocess.

Thatthree-wordphraseismore thanjustaclichetoIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’basketballassistantcoachTishon“Tish”Dennis.

Dennistruststheprocess.Sherecitesthatshortphrasedaily,whether she’sgivingherselfapeptalkoraddressingherstudent-athletes.

Specifically,shebelievesthatthe teamshehelpscoachwillbecomea consistentwinnerandDIAAplayoff qualifier.

It’sthesinglemostusefullesson thatshe’slearnedthroughnearlytwo yearscoachingwithheadmentor RogerClay,shesaid.

Nomatterhoweffective“acoach orstudentathlete’sskillsare,orhow muchknowledgeandexperiencethey have,itdoesnotguaranteesuccess,” shesaidrecently.Buildingasuccessfulsportsprogram,shesaid,“isa processthatrequiresalotofpatience,aclearunderstanding”ofthe goalstobeachieved,“andtotalsupportthatwillenable[theteam]to becomesuccessfuloneverylevel.Itis aprocess.”

AccordingtoDennis,trustingthe processmeansthat,althoughone isn’twheretheyimaginedbeing, they’reworkingtheirwaytogetting there.Whenonetruststheprocess, they’llachievetheintendedgoal withoutexperiencingneedlesspressure.Theprocesscantakepeople

placestheyneverimagined,anditall comesdowntotrust,faithandpatience.

Andpatienceisindeedavirtuefor theIndians,whoremainawork-inprogress,withapromisingfoundationof10freshmen,three sophomoresandajunior.

InhersecondyearontheIRgirls’ basketballbenchwithfirst-yearassistantcoachFabreaMcCray,Dennis savorsthosemomentswhenherstudent-athletescelebrateanaccomplishment.

“Asacoach,Iexperiencemanyof thesame[emotions]asmyplayers do,”saidDennis,whoteachesscience atIndianRiverHighSchool.“When

Iseemyathletescelebrating,Icelebratewiththem.Iacknowledgeand encouragethemtocontinuegrowing mentallyandphysicallyinthegame.

“Inmyeyes,beingateammember —andnotjustanindividual— meansthattogether,everyone achievesmore,”shesaidofher coachingphilosophy.“Iremindmy girlsthatyoupracticethewayyou play.Whenyoupracticehardand honestly,itwillshowinthegame. Andmyfavoritemessagetomystudentathletesis,‘Wemuststayready, sowedon’thavetogetready.’”

Ahistoryofathleticachievement

Dennisisabletodrawonarich historyofherownathleticachievement.Shewasa1996Dean’sList graduateofSussexCentralHigh SchoolinGeorgetown.TheGolden Knightsteamsthatsheplayedfor from1993-1994through1994-1995 earnedconsecutiveHenlopenConferenceandNorthernDistricttitles enroutetocompetingforDIAA statechampionships.Asasenior,she helpedSussexCentralreachthe championshipgameagainstWilmingtonUrsuline.

AtMorganStateUniversityin Baltimore,sheplayedwomen’scollegiatesoftballin1997.Shewasa Dean’sListgraduatein2000witha bachelor’sdegreeinbiologyanda pre-medminor.AtRelayGraduate SchoolinNewYorkCity,sheagain earnedDean’sListhonorswhile

completinghermaster’sdegreeinthe artofteachingin2020.In2022,she earnedherspecialeducationcertificationatWilmingtonUniversity.

“Ihavefoundtwopassionsinmy life:oneforteachingandanotherfor coaching,”saidDennis.“Theyhave becomemyniche,andI’mexcited aboutperfectingmycraft.

“Inaddition,Ihavehadsome greatcoachesinmylifewhohave lefttheirimprintonme,”sheadded. “Ilearnedagreatdealfromallof themandhopethatIwillbelike thosecoachesbyleavingapositive imprintonthelivesofmycurrent student-athletes.”

ClayrecognizesDennisas“theultimatecompetitor.Shebringstheintensityeverydaytopracticeto remindthegirlsthatenergyandintensityareimportant,”hesaid.“Energyandintensityareneededtoplay thisgame.CoachDennisalsodiscussesherchampionship-winning experiencesandpedigreetoourprogram.Sheisawalkingexampleof whatittakestowinastatechampionshipatthislevel,andshebrings thatskillandknowledgetoourprogram.CoachDennisisgreatlyappreciated.”

Herson,theNittanyLion

InadditiontoeachofherIRstudentathletes,Dennisisalsoanimportantpartoftheathleticcareerof

SeeDENNISpage79

CoastalPoint•Submitted IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’basketballcoachTishonDennis.

IRgirls’basketballfalls33-18toHollyGrove

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ basketballteamfell33-18tohostHolly GroveChristianSchoolinWestover, Md.,inanon-conferencematchupon Tuesday,Feb.14.

“Wehadaroughnight,”saidIR head coachRogerClayaftertheIndiansdroppedto4-14ontheseason.“We didnotplaywellorsticktothegame planwehad.Welostourheadsearlyin thegameandcouldn’trecollectourselves.”

SophomoreMyaWhittingtonled theIndianswithsevenpoints,while freshmanAbbyBertlingnettedfive markers.

HowardVo-Tech57, IndianRiver30

Whittingtoneruptedforfivethreepointbasketsandateam-high22 pointsintheIndians’57-30victory non-conferencelosstovisitingWilmington HowardVo-TechonSaturday, Feb.11.

Thestate-rankedWildcats(13-5)of theBlueHenConferencejumpedout infrontofIR19-3afteroneperiodand 33-14byhalftime.JuniorKaniahMurray-ChambersledtheWildcatswith18 points.JuniorDestinySmithadded13 markerswhilesophomoreGloryForbi chippedinwith12.

TheIndiansfellto4-13ontheseasonwiththeloss.

Bradfordputsup20pointsto leadIRboyspastHollyGrove

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SeniorswingmanBrendonBradford scoredateam-high20pointstoleadthe IndianRiverHighSchoolboys’basketballteamtotheirninthvictoryintheir last11games,at77-19overhostHolly GroveChristianSchoolinWestover, Md.,onTuesday,Feb.14.

The13-5Indians,whoareranked amongDelaware’stop15boys’teams, recordedtheirhighestsingle-seasonwin totalsincetheywent14-7in2017-2018.

FreshmanDarnellStokesadded11 points,whileseniorAndrewBurns chippedinwith10markersinthenonconferencecontest.

HollyGroveChristianfellto2-18on theseason.

IndianRiver45, SussexAcademy27

TheIndianshadprovedonFeb.9 thattheyknewhowtosecureavictory.

Whittingtonscoredagame-high 19pointsandjuniorAlexDavidson added17asIndianRiversnappeda five-gamelosingstreakwitha45-27 victoryovervisitingHenlopenConferencerivalSussexAcademyon Thursday,Feb.9.

“Ourgirlsplayedaprettygood gametonight,”saidClay.“I’mproud ofhowtheystoodtallanddefended theirhomecourt.”

Whittingtonconnectedona three-pointjumpershelaunched

halfwaybetweenthemidcourtline andthearcinthewaningsecondsof theopeningperiod,toputIRontop forgood,11-10.

TheGreen&Gold(then4-12) extendedtheirleadto25-16byintermission.AftertheSeahawkscut theirdeficitto32-25afterthree quarters,theIndiansheldthevisitors tojusttwopointsandpulledawayin thefinalquarter.

FreshmanAbbyBertlingadded eightpoints,includingapairofcriticalputbackbucketsinthesecond half.

JuniorRachelCarey’s14points ledtheSeahawks(3-14).

IndianRiver82, SussexAcademy24

TheIndianshadconnectedon10 three-pointshotstosecuretheireighth victoryintheirlast10gameswithan 82-24victoryovervisitingSussexAcademyonThursday,Feb.9.

Bradfordscoredagame-high21 points,whilejuniorJeremiahDennis added13andseniorJamisonBender chippedinwith12markers.

Frombeyondthearc,Benderdrained fourtreys,whileBradfordaddedthree andJamaalJoneshadapair.Itwasthe Indians’sixthgamethisyearinwhich theyachieveddoubledigitsinthreepointshootingproficiency.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Alocalmartialartscompetitorand medalwinnerhasopenedaBrazilianjiu jitsugymnasiuminOceanView.

AidanLevywillspendthreedays eachweekatPadawanJiuJitsu,training youngstersinthemartialartofBrazilian

jiujitsu.Thegymislocatedat29AtlanticAvenue.

Boysandgirlsbetweentheagesof4 and15mayregisterforafree45-minute trialclassontheshop’swebsiteat www.padawanjj.com.

“BeingalifelongresidentofOcean View,Ihavealwaysreliedonmyparents todrivemetomanysportingactivities,”

saidthe17-year-oldsonofKerriand ErikLevy.“Ourareahasgrownsignificantly,buttheoptionsforlocalkids’activitiesandsportsarestilllimited.Being righthereinOceanViewgivesparents theconveniencetobeclosetohomeand notrunallaround,likemyparentshadto doforme.

“Thislocationalsoenablesyoungsters totrainwhootherwisewouldn’thavethe transportationorthetimetotravelto LewesornearbyMarylandcitieslike OceanCityandBerlin,”addedLevy, whowontheInternationalBrazilianJiu JitsuFederation(IBJJF)championshipin Indianapolis,Ind.,onMarch13,2022. “TeachingisapassionIhave,andopeningthegymkeepsmefocusedonthebasicsasrequiredbythesport’sgrowth.I lookforwardtotransferringmyknowledgeofthesporttoothers.Ialsoplanto keepBrazilianjiujitsuaspartofmylife foraslongasI’mphysicallyableto train.”

AsenioratSussexAcademyHigh SchoolinGeorgetown,Levyfinishedin firstplaceattheIBJJFHouston(Texas) OpeninApril2021.HealsoplacedsecondattheIBJJFTournamentinOrlando,Fla.,onJuly22,2021.Heearned hisbluebeltinNovember2020.

LevyhasbeentraininginBrazilianjiu jitsusincehewas9.

“Ihavebeencompetingbothlocally

andnationallyforoversixyears,andhave trainedwiththehighestlevelofcoaches whoareinthesporttoday,”saidLevy,includingPauloMiyao,JoaoMiyaoand GianniGrippo.“I’vetraveledmorethan 800milesweeklytoadvancemytraining withmycoachesandbringauniqueapproachtoadaptingthetechniquesand applicationofmovesforthekids’program.

“Beingclosertothekids’ageshelps mecommunicateandreachthem, whereasotherinstructorsmightstruggle withthat,”headded.“Beingthekids’instructoratalocalgyminLewesforthe lastthreeyearshashelpedmoldmy teachingstyleandconfidencegreatly.”

Brazilianjiujitsuisamartialartsand combatsportthatenablesasmaller,less powerfulpersontosuccessfullydefend themselvesagainstabigger,stronger, heavieropponent.Competitorsdothat byusingleverageandweightdistribution,takingthefighttothegroundand usinganumberofholdsandsubmissions todefeattheiropponents.Thefocusis basedonone’sskilloftakinganopponenttothegroundandcontrollingthem bygainingadominantpositionusing jointlocksorchokeholds.

Governingbodies,suchastheInternationalBrazilianJiu-JitsuFederation (IBJJF),setworldwiderulesandstandardstobeusedincompetition.

Levyconsistentlytrainssixtoseven daysaweekandcontinuestotravelwith hisfathertocompetitions.Hewassetto competetheweekendofFeb.10-12at theIBJJFAtlantaOpen,andthenthe weekofMarch21-26attheIBJJF PANSinOrlando.Thefatherandson alsotraveleverySaturdaytotraininFt. Lee,N.J.

“I’vededicatedoverhalfofmylifeto thissport,soIwouldliketohelpinspire otherstudentathletestoexperiencethis,” Levynoted.“I’mveryexcitedtomake mygymgrowinthelocalcommunity.”

Levywasrecentlyacceptedintothe SalisburyUniversityClarkHonorsCollege,majoringincomputerscience.That willenablehimtocontinuetotrain youngsterslocallyduringhiscollegiate career.

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AidenLevyteachesBrazilianjiujitsutokidsathisgyminOceanView.

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BethanyBeachPatrolinthesummers.And,unliketheclubswimmers sheracedonSaturday,Bellaandher teammateshaveonlyabouthalfthe pooltime.Bellathrowsherselfinto IRswimming100percent,andsheis nowarecordholder.”

ScharpwasjoinedbyJordan Gonzales,BrynnCrandellandLeila Hernandezinswimmingtoafifthplacefinishinthe200freerelay, withatimeof1:51.42—morethan 2secondsfasterthantheirseedtime. Thatsamefoursomealsocamein fifthplaceinthe400freerelay event,withatimeof4:08.85— nearly6secondsfasterthantheir seedtime.

“Likewise,JordanGonzalezfollowedthesametrainingmodelsince herfreshmanyearatIR,”Schaefer continued,referencingScharp.“She usedtoswimfortheSeaColony Sharksteamwhenshewasyounger, butnowsheisonlyawinterswimmeratIR.Jordanusedtostressover thehardestpracticesetswiththe fastestpaceswhenshewasinher firstcoupleofyearsontheteam,but shesawtheseniorsofyearsgoneby whofollowedtheprogramandhad success,soshedecidedtobelievein whattheIRprogrammakespossible.

“Jordanwasanxiousthisseason, too,aboutwhetherhertimeswould becomefastenoughtomeetherpersonalgoals.Shewashundredthsofa secondawayfromhergoalinthe 50-yardfreestyleandtenthsofasecondawayinthe100-yardbackstroke.Well,onSaturdayshedidn’t havetoworryaboutthatanymore.

“WegottocelebrateJordan achievingthestatusofenteringthe stateswimtournamentineveryone ofherfavoriteevents—allthreerelays,the50-yardfreestyleandthe 100-yardbackstroke.Sheflewpast thebackstrokecuttimebyalmost2

seconds.Ihadbeenholdingmy breath,andprayingandhoping.And whenIsawhertime,Iwasjustso relieved.Mydemeanorwasn’tmy normaljumpingupanddownforthe occasion,becauseIjusthadtoexhale andsavorthemoment.

“Sheachievedwhatwecoaches hadbelievedshecoulddoforyears.I was—andstillam—relievedthat Jordanisabelieverinherabilities, too.IamsoproudofJordanforher ownsuccessstory.Sheisanother trueinspirationforallthegirlswho wonderiftheycouldeverbeasgood astheyhopetobe.”

CoachSchaefersaidshewasbeyondthrilledwithallofhergirls’effortsandwantedtomakespecial mentiononanumberofthem.

“ThemomentjustforJordanwas short-lived,becauseIwasamazedin thenextmomentthatHeather Smythalsomadethestatebackstrokecuttimeafewlanesover. Heatherisanothergirlwhohasbeen swimmingforyearsandovercoming amyriadofbewilderingcircumstancestofinallyachievehersuccess. Man,amIgladshe’sexcitedtogoto thestatecompetitionforherown individualachievement.”

“LeilaHernandezhasbeenthis year’ssecretweaponforIR,andshe competedwithprowessonSaturday, hittingafastenoughtimeinthe100 freestyletoearnherselfanotherspot atthestatetournamentinaddition tothe50freestyle.Thisgirlisunstoppable.Shehastheefficient stroke,shemaximizesherstrength, andsheappliesherfocusinherraces whenhercompetitivenessbecomes herafterburner.Bytheway,thebest partsaboutLeilaareherhumility andwonderfulpersonality.Leilaalso usedtoswimfortheSussexCounty clubbasedatHowardT.Ennisyears ago,butonlyreturnedtoswimming thisyear.”

“BrynnCrandellchargedherway toanotherstatetournamententry,

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sIsabellaScharpcompetesinthe100-yardfreestyleeventonSaturday, Feb.11,atSussexAcademyinGeorgetown.

thistimeforthe200freestyle,inadditiontothe500freestyle.Whata fantasticswimthatonewas.Itwas everythingshehadbeenworkingfor thisyear.Herdedicationandintensityareasevidentinpracticeasthey areinherraces.Toseeherpushher paceinthatracetoachievethisnew personalrecordgavemegoosebumps.”

“AminaAdkinsdropping11secondsforanewpersonalbesttimein 100backstroke.Shewassoexcited tobeabletocompeteintheconferencemeet.Afterdroppingawhole minuteoffhertimeinthisevent sincelastyear,Imadethecoaching decisiontoinviteher.Iknowthis experiencewillreaprewardsforthe wholeteamnextyearwhenAmina’s

asenior.”

“Brynn,JordanandLeilaeach droppingaboutasecondintheir100 freestylelegsofthe400freestyle relay,withBellaScharpanchoringin barelylessthanaminuteherself.”

“LilahHanleyplungingahead halfasecondfasterthanher50 breaststroketimeinherlegofthe 200medleyrelay,andafullsecond fasterthanher100breaststrokebest timethisyear.Ilovedseeinghow hungryshewastohitherbesttime inherfavoritestroke.”

“AddisonJernsshredding3whole secondsoffofher100freestyletime. Thatwassuchafantastictimefor thestrongsecond-yearswimmer.”

“EllyMoorethrewherselfinto everystroketohaveahugedaywith thefollowingachievements:churningthroughthewaterhalfasecond fasterinher50butterflyportionof the200medleyrelay;againspeeding

almost2secondsfasterin100butterfly;andgoingalmost3.5seconds fasterthanherpreviousbest100 breaststroketime.Evenafterallof this,Ellywasreadyformoretime drops.Ithinkwebothwishtheseasoncouldgolongerjusttoseewhat moreshecoulddo.Whatagreat girl.”

“JuliaMoranhadanexciting200 freestyletimethatwasalmost4secondsfasterthanherpreviousbest.I amsoprivilegedtoworkwithsucha coachableswimmer.Webothwere elatedthatherstroketechnique,her flipturnspeed,andherfocusresultedinhernewbest500freestyle time.Shehascomesofarthisyear.”

“EllaPetersonsawwhattheIR trainingprogram,plusherown willpower,candowhensheswamalmost4secondsfastertohitapersonalbesttimeinthe200individual medley.You’dneverknowthatthis wasaneventthatusedtofillher withtrepidation.Sheistrulyan overcomer.Ican’twaittoseewhat Ellachoosestosucceedinnextseason.”

“Ourotherteammates,Sara Labarias,AllieLewisandKassidy Berhornar,alsoachievedtremendous growththisseasonbyapplying themselvestotheIRprogramand swimmingracesthatweretoointimidatingtomost.SaraandAllie droppedtensofsecondsinthe100 butterflyeventovertheseason.I’m thrilledthatthefortitudecoming fromthesequietleaderswasapositiveexampletothewholeteam.Kassidyisthetotalutilityswimmerfor theteam.Icannotstatemygratitude enoughforherversatilityandflexibility.Kassidywastheonlyswimmer toraceineverysingleeventoverthe courseofthewholeseason.Thatis

anastoundingachievement.Shewill walkinnextseason,pickherspecialty,andutterlymasterit.”

“Ourstatetournamentswimmers oweasmuchtotheirteammatesfor ajoyous,successfulseasonasthey owetothemselves.We’llmissthe restoftheirteammates,butwelook forwardtosettingexamplesforthem tofollow.”

IRHSstate-qualifying swimmers

Boys’

XanderArnold—200medleyrelay, 200free,200freerelay,100breast

GabeClark—50free,400freerelay

QuinnGonzalez—500free,400 freerelay

GavinHarrell—100fly,400free relay

LoganDawson—100free,400free relay

MaxForrey—50free,100free

ShaneHall—200medleyrelay,200 free,200freerelay,100breast

EvanPeterson—200medley,200 freerelay,100back,100fly

ThemoRigakos—50free,100free, 200freerelay,200medleyrelay

Girls’

BellaScharp—200free,100free, 200freerelay,400freerelay

JordanGonzalez—200medley relay,200freerelay,100back,400free relay

BrynnCrandell—200free,500free, 200freerelay,400freerelay

HeatherSmyth—200medleyrelay, 100back

EllyMoore—200medleyrelay

LilahHanley—200medleyrelay

LeilaHernandez—50free,100free, 200freerelay,400freerelay

fromIRcoaches,theschool’sAthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann,theadministration,etc. “Coachesfrombothfieldhockey (MollyChamberlin-Lundy)andsoftball (SaraPowell)haveofferedassistancewith thewholecollegesearchandrecruitment process.Theyhavebothrecognizedmy hardworkanddedicationtobothathletics andacademics.Toddhasbeenamazing throughoutthisprocessbyhelpingtotreat myinjuriesandworkingwithmetohelp preventinjuries.HeisahugereasonwhyI havebeenabletoachievewhatIhavethis year.Heisgenuinelyinvestedinmysuccess,notonlyonthefield,butintheclassroomaswell.Theadministrationis supportiveoftheathleticprogramatIndianRiverHighSchool.Theyworkwith thecoachestohelpustobalanceourathleticsandacademics.”

Discussthesupportyou’vereceived fromyourparentsandfamily: “Myparents (JillandScottCollins)havebeenverysupportivethroughoutthisprocess.Theyhave helpedmeputtogethervideostosendto coaches.Theyhavealsohelpedmeprepare e-mailsandmessages.Theyhavebeen thereeverystepoftheway,fromresearchingtovisitingtomysigning,showingme whatIshouldlookforandaskingquestions thatwouldhelpmeunderstandwhatIam seekingasthebestfitforme.Myoldersisters(MakenzieandKathrynCollins)also playedahugepartinthisprocessbysupportingmeatgamesandworkingwithme toimprove.Theyhavebothattendedcollegeandhavegivenmesomethingtolook foratcollegesthatwerebasicallythepros andconsofeachschoolIconsidered.”

Whatisyourcareergoal? “Toearnmy collegedegreewiththeskillsandknowledgetosuccessfullyworkinmyfieldof study.”.

Extrapoint: “Iwanttothankmyfamily, coaches,teachers,andfriendswhohave supportedmeandpushedmetobebetter

throughoutmywholecareer.”

Maxwell“Max”Forrey

Hometown: OceanView Collegecommitment: EasternUniversity

EasternUniversityisaprivateChristian institutionlocatedinSt.Davids,Pa.,(with additionallocationsinPhiladelphiaand Harrisburg).TheEaglesareNCAADivisionIIImemberswhocompeteinthe MiddleAtlanticConference(MAC).

Whatsportsareyoucommittingto playincollege? Men’slacrosse.

Playerspecifics: The6-foot-1lacrosse attackshootsleft-andright-handed.

Namesofcoacheswhorecruitedyou: HeadcoachKevinWallaceandassistant coachColinPiper.

Discussyourcontactandrelationship withthecollege’scoaches. “CoachesWallaceandPiperwereverywelcomingand veryhelpful.Ihadashowcasetournament inthefallduringwhichCoachPiperwas oneofmycoaches.Ireallyenjoyedhisstyle ofcoaching.OnceIvisitedthiscampusand hadachancetotalktotheminperson,I immediatelyfellinlovewiththisschool.”

Whatwillbeyourmajor? Business.

Discusstheemotionsyouarefeeling aboutyourcommitment: “I’mveryexcited, sincethishasbeenadreamofminesinceI startedplayinglacrosse.Thisisexcitingand abigaccomplishment,althoughthere’salwaysroomforimprovementinmygame. AsCoach(David)Spencersays,‘Bethe best.’That’salsothemantraforourlacrosse teambecausewestrivetobetterourselves eachday.”

Whatappealstoyouaboutthis school? “Formeit’salwaysbeenschoolbeforesports.Thisschool(offers)mestudies inabusinesscurriculum,andissmallerbut bigenoughtowhereIcouldmeetnew people.Ialsoenjoyedmeetingthecoaches

andunderstandingmorethattheprogram hadtooffer.”

IRHSsiblings: OlderbrotherEthan Forrey(IRHSClassof2020),whoswam andplayedIRHSlacrosse,andyoungersisterReeceForreyisafreshmanwhoplays IRHSgirls’fieldhockeyandsoccer.

Discussthesupportyou’vereceived fromIRcoaches,theschool’sAthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann,theadministration,etc. “Forthepastfouryears,my coachesandadministratorshavealways beensupportiveandveryencouraging throughoutmysuccesses.CoachSpencer hashelpedmeimprovemygametoultimatelygetmetothenextlevel.I’mvery thankfulforeverythingthisstaffhashelped mewith.Toddhasbeensuperhelpfuland supportiveofmydecision.I’mverythankfulforallhehasdoneforme,whetherit waswritingworkoutplans,helpingme throughinjuries,orhelpingmegetintoa greatschoollikeEastern.”

Discussthesupportyou’vereceived fromyourparentsandfamily. “I’mvery fortunatetohaveastrongsupportsystem frommyparents(GiovannaandShane Forrey).I’mverygratefulforalltheyhave taughtmeandallthetimestheypushed metogettothenextlevel.Withoutthem,I would’veneveraccomplishedasmuchasI haveinhighschool.Myfuturegoalsareto finishmytimeinhighschoolandtohead toEasternUniversitynextyeartofurther myeducationandplaylacrosse.”

CoastalPoint•MikeStern

MaxForreysignshisletterofintenttoattendEasternUniversity.

Whatareyourcareergoals? Forhigh schoollacrosseIwantustowintheSouthernDivisiontitle,sinceit’sbeenacouple yearssincewewonthat.Ialsowanttobecomethecareergoalscoringleader.(Max’s 121careermarkerstrailIRHSboys’career leadinggoalscorerand2017graduate GeorgeMartin’s178).Ialsohopetoearna startingspotnextyear(asafreshman)at EasternUniversity.Andformypost-collegecareer,I’mgoingtopursueagame wardenposition,and,hopefully,ownmy ownbusinesssomeday.”

Extrapoint: “I’mveryexcitedforthis springbecause”theIndianRiverHighboys’ lacrosseteam“hasthepotentialtobecome theSouthernDivisionchampsandmake ourwayintotheplayoffs.I’malsolooking forwardtoseeingwhatfutureteamswill haveinstore.”

LilyHoban

Hometown: Millsboro

Collegecommitment: HolyFamily University.

HolyFamilyUniversityisaprivate RomanCatholicschoollocatedin Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.TheTigersare NCAADivisionIImemberswhocompete intheCentralAtlanticCollegiateConference(CACC).

Whatsportareyoucommittingtoplay incollege: Women’ssoftball.

Playerspecifics: The5-foot-7softball catcherbatsandthrowsright-handed.

Nameofcoachwhorecruitedyou: HeadcoachJillMurray.

Discussyourcontactandrelationship withthecollege’scoach: “Afterthelast timeshesawmeplay,CoachMurrayinvitedmeforavisit.IalwaysthoughtI wantedtogosouth.Butbytheendofmy visit,IknewthatHolyFamilyUniversity wastheplaceforme.”

Whatwillbeyourmajor? Biology. Discusstheemotionsyouarefeeling aboutyourcommitment. “Itfeelssogood tohavethepressureoffmychest.Iwasvery

fortunatetohaveafewgreatschoolsto consider,soIwantedtotakemytimewith thisdecisionandnotmakeituntilIwas absolutelysure.AssoonasIleft theHoly FamilyUniversity,IknewthatwaswhereI wantedtospendmynextfouryears.Iam sorelievedandexcitedtohavefoundsucha greatfitforme.”

Whatappealstoyouaboutthis school? “It’sfarenoughaway,butitalso presentsmewiththeoptionofcoming homeontheweekends.Ialsoreallylikethe vibeoftheteam,theplayersImet,andthe coaches.Thesizeoftheschoolandthe campuswerejustwhatIwaslookingfor.

Andtheyjustrecentlyupdatedtheirweight roomfacilitiesanddormitories,andarein theprocessofbuildinganewsoftballfield.”

IRHSsibling: YoungersisterGracie HobanisasophomorewhoplaysIRHS girls’volleyballandsoftball.

Discussthesupportyou’vereceived fromIRcoaches,theschool’sAthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann,theadministration,etc. “Coach[Sara]Powell,assistant coach[Lauren]Illian,Toddandthe school’sadministrationhavealwaysbeen supportiveofmethroughoutmyyearsat IndianRiver.Ialsolovedseeingeachof thosecoachesandToddwatchingevery singleoneofourgames,”fortheDelaware Tribe“intheLittleleagueWorldSerieslast summer.”

Discussthesupportyou’vereceived fromyourparentsandfamily: “Myparents (SarahandBillHoban)signedmeupfor anycampinwhichItookaninterest,and theytookmetoallmy[college]visits.My momhasdefinitelybeenmybiggestsupporterofall.Sheisalsomycoach.Anytime Ieverwanttogetsomeextraworkin,sheis there.WheneverIasked,shewoulddrive metothefield,putballsonthetee,throw fronttoss,orteachmesomecatchingdrills. [Ialsoreceivealotofsupportfrommy]fatherBillHoban,sisterGracieHoban,maternalgrandmotherSusanLyons,uncle Andrew,andauntEmilyanduncleCurtis. IalsoappreciatemyDelawareTribefamily. Iamsoincrediblythankfultobeapartof ourteam.Mycoaches(ChadHall,Chris SmithandSarahHoban)andteammates

CoastalPoint•MikeStern

LilyHobansignsherletterofintenttoattendHolyFamilyUniversity.

areasecondfamilytome.Myteammates havealwaysbeentherepushingmetobe thebestIcouldbe.TheTribefamilyis whereIfellinlovewiththegameofsoftball.”

Whatisyourcareergoal(s)? After earningherdegree,Lilyplanstobeginher careerinthemedicalprofession,possiblyin pharmacyoraudiology.

Extrapoint: Hoban’smother,Sarah Hoban(HFUClassof2003),wasalsoa Tigers’softballstandoutasacatcherand outfielderwhileearningherbachelor’sdegreeinelementaryeducation.

BellaScurci

Hometown: Selbyville

Collegecommitment: HolyFamily University.

Schoolname,locationandaffiliation: HolyFamilyUniversityisaprivateRoman CatholicinstitutionlocatedinPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania.TheTigersareNCAADivisionIImemberswhocompeteintheCentralAtlanticCollegiateConference (CACC).

Whatsportareyoucommittingtoplay incollege? Women’ssoccer.

Playerspecifics: The5-foot-7soccer left wing,strikeranddefenderisaleftfootedkicker.

Nameofcoachwhorecruitedyou: HeadcoachJillReeves.

Discussyourcontactandrelationship

withthecollege’scoach: “IwasfirstcontactedonarecruitingappcalledFieldLevel. Fromthere,wescheduledacampusvisit andkeptincontactwiththecoaches.”

Whatwillbeyourmajor? Business.

Discusstheemotionsyouarefeeling aboutyourcommitment: “Ifeelveryexcitedtoplaysocceratthenextlevel.Iam

thankfulthatIwasgiventhisopportunity.”

Whatappealstoyouaboutthis school? “Ilovedthecoachesandplayers,as wellasthecampusandfacilities.”

IRHSsibling: YoungersisterSophie ScurciisasophomorewhoplaysIRHS girls’soccerandsoftball.

Discussthesupportyou’vereceived fromIRcoaches,theschool’sAthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann,theadministration,etc. FormerIRHSboys’andgirls’ soccerheadcoachSteve“Kilbyhelpedme reachouttothecoacheslastyear.Toddand [newIRHSboys’andgirls’soccerhead coachBrandt]Maiswereextremelyexcited tohearaboutmycommitment.”

Discussthesupportyou’vereceived fromyourparentsandfamily. “Myparents (AllisonandDennisScurci)andfamily memberswereextremelyhappyforme aboutmyreceivinganathleticscholarship. Theyarealsoexcitedtocontinuetoattend mygamesandwatchmeplay.”

Whatisyourcollegegoal? “Ihopeto achieveall-conferencestatusaswellas reachthefinalsoftheNCAADivisionII women’ssoccertournament.”

someonespecial.

Herson,DaniDennis-Sutton,recentlycompletedhisfreshmanseasonasastudentandmemberofthe PennStatefootballteam.Theformer McDonoghHighSchool(Owings Mills,Md.)standouthelpedtheseventh-rankedNittanyLionsdefeat theUniversityofUtahintheRose Bowlandfinishat11-2.

The6-foot-5,253-pounddefensivelinemanwaselectedasanAll AmericanTrueFreshmanby ESPN.comafterappearinginall13 PSUgames.Dennis-Suttonmade17

tackles(11solo)and3.5tacklesfor lostyardage,recordedthreesacks, snaredoneinterception(withanensuing30-yardrun)andbrokeupa passattempt.

“Danihasfoundsuccessconsistentlythroughouthislifeinbothhis academicsandathletics,”saidDennis.“Atanearlyage,Iinstilledthe importanceofhisacademicsinto him.Itresonatedwellwithhim,and hashelpedhimmaneuverandadapt tothecollegeworldatPennState.”

Dennisadmittedthatsheoften usesherson’ssuccessasareference pointandconversationpiecewhen addressingherIRteammembers.

“Istresstothemtheimportance ofbeingcommittedtobecomesuc-

cessful—notonlyinsports,butin life,”shesaid.“Inmanyofmyown personallifeexperiences,Ihave foundthatsuccessistrulyacommitmentthatrequiresdedication,disciplineanddetermination.Theseare

thetypesoflessonsthatIhavehad andcontinuetohave,withnotonly myson,butalsowiththegirlsonour basketballteam,aswellaswithevery studentwhoentersmyclassroom.”

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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

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PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

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Estate of Richard E. Miller, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Richard E. Miller who departed this life on December 20, 2022, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Elana Miller on February 9, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before August 20, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

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The Mayor seat was vacant and one filed for the seat, Richard A. Duncan, Sr., and also two Councilman seats were vacant and two filed for the two seats, Chris S. Snader, Sr., and Gary L. Steffen.

There will not be a Town Election on March 4, 2023.

The candidates will be sworn in at the next Town Council Meeting on March 13, 2023.

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The Town of Bethany Beach is accepting proposals from applicants for a concession to teach exercise classes or conduct camps on the beach and/or for the 2023 summer season. Times and dates to be determined by the Town of Bethany Beach. Interested parties can obtain a copy of specifications and instructions to bidders by contacting Julie Malewski at 302-539-8011. Sealed proposals should be addressed to the Town Manager’s Office and clearly marked “Exercise Class Concession Proposal” and shall be received at Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware until Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The Town of Bethany Beach reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023, AT 7:00PM, IN MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, ON EACH OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:

(1)TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST THAT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HANDY ROAD OWNED BY MILLSBORO TOWNE VILLAGE, L.L.C., IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBER 235-5.00-122.00 (P/0), BE REZONED FROM MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) TO MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) WITH A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) OVERLAY.

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

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Estate of Rosemary B. Brown, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Rosemary B. Brown who departed this life on January 7, 2023, late of Georgetown, DE were duly granted unto Stanley Banks on February 10, 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 September 7, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

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CP 2023217 3T

SHERIFF SALE

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

LEGALS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Thomas Allan Hoke, II of 35613 Joann Drive, Millsboro, 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 20230217 1T

NOTICE: DEStorage.com Millsboro

Located at 28862 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro DE 19966

Will be holding a Public ONLINE Auction at www.ibid4storage.com. Closing March 22, 2023, at 10 AM.

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

Containing: Furniture, Household Items, Totes, and Boxes

Darnise Smith L05

CP 20230217 2T

TOWN OF MILLVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters of the Town of Millville, Delaware, that the Annual Municipal Election will be held in said Town on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 36404 Club House Road, Millville, Delaware. Three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. There are six (6) candidates. The candidates are:

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF MILLVILLE

The Town of Millville will be hosting a Candidates’ Night on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the Millville Community Center located in Evans Park at Millville, 32517 Dukes Drive, Millville, DE. The following residents have filed for the three (3) open seats of the Millville Town Council:

Town of Millville

Deborah Botchie, Town Manager 36404 Club House Rd.; Millville, DE 19967 (302) 539-0449 www.millville.delaware.gov

CP 20230217 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

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

Town Council terms are for a period of two (2) years.

At said Annual Municipal Election, every person who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years on the date of the said Annual Municipal Election and who shall be a bona fide resident of the Town of Millville will have one (1) vote. For the purpose of the Town’s Charter: (i) a “resident” shall mean any person who is a permanent, full-time resident of the Town. Residents appearing to vote shall present proof of identity and address (i.e., current State of Delaware driver’s license or ID card; uniformed service ID card; current utility bill, lease).

All votes shall be offered in person, or by absentee ballot. If a resident cannot appear at the regular polling place the day of the election, he/she may appear at the Town Hall or contact Town Hall and request an “Absentee Ballot – Municipal Election.” Request for an Absentee Ballot is also available on the Town’s website at https://millville.delaware.gov/ elections/. The written request for Absentee Ballot must be filed no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, March 3, 2023. After approval of the request, an absentee ballot will be provided to the resident either in person or mailed. Absentee ballots must be received before 6:00 p.m. on the day of the election (March 4, 2023) to be counted. For further information relating to the election, qualifications for voting and absentee ballots, please contact Deborah Botchie, Town Manager, at Town Hall, 36404 Club House Road, or (302) 539-0449, or email: dbotchie@mvtown.com

CP 20230217 2T

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

Sharon Brienza Christy Karr, Jr.

Patricia Ortlip Joseph Parent Barbara Ryer Robert Wisgirda

Sharon Brienza Christy Karr, Jr.

Patricia Ortlip Joseph Parent Barbara Ryer Robert Wisgirda

LEGALS

MONITION SALE

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: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

MONITION SALE

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

CP 20230210 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

SHERIFF SALE

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

MONITION SALE

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

SHERIFF SALE

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: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

LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

INVITATION TO BID

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

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

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

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

CP 20230127 4T

SHERIFF SALE

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

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

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

SHERIFF SALE

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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The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

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3. Though many Americans were upset to hear that Franklin D. Roosevelt's dog Feller had gotten ____ during a trip, FDR insisted it never happened

6. The Clinton family had an adorable black and _____ cat named "Socks"

8. Since this rst-born Obama daughter had a pet allergy, her parents adopted two sneeze-free Portuguese water dogs, Bo and Sunny

10. Pres. Teddy Roosevelt's wife had a green garter snake named "Emily Spinach" that she carried in her ____

12. What a presidential pooch will do when he wants to exercise its right to free speech

13. First Lady's Best Friend: Pres. Herbert Hoover's dog Patrick, described by a newspaper article as "sensitive, ___ and shaggy," actually thought of Mrs. Hoover as his BFF

14. The Presidential Pet Museum auctioned o a life-sized bronze ____ of George W. Bush's terrier Barney lying next to his favorite ball

16. The type of pet most presidents pick

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22. Right behind you: Obama told a second-grade class that he personally scooped whatever the First Dogs left behind on the White House ____

24. Short and sweet name for a beautiful breed: The Clintons' 12D was a chocolate ____

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