Coastal Point — March 1, 2024

CRI’sStephenson:Offshorewindisnotoptimal

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

DavidStephenson,executivedirector oftheCenterforEnergy&EnvironmentattheCaesarRodneyInstitute (CRI),spokeattheSouthCoastalLibraryinBethanyBeachonMonday, Feb.26,aboutwhathedescribedasthe perilsofoffshorewind.

TwoIRSDteams qualifyforRobotics worldcompetition

LongNeck,Millsboro Middleteamstocompete

TwoIRSDteamstriumphedatthe DelmarvaVEXIQRoboticsChampionshiponSunday,Feb.25,securingtheir spotsattheVEXIQWorldRobotics ChampionshipinMayinDallas,Texas.

Thecompetitionheldrigorouschallengesandshowcasedtheskillofyoung roboticsenthusiastsfromtheDelmarva region.IRSDhad16teamsqualifyto competeinSunday’sDelmarvaRobotics ChampionshipinWilmington.

Therewereonlytwobidsawardedto theDelmarvaregiontoWorlds—one elementaryandonemiddleschool— andIRSDteamsclinchedboth.

LongNeckElementarySchool ECJLKRobosteam#83539Bwas awardedtheElementaryExcellence AwardandtheTeamworkChampion Award,earningtheelementarybidto Worlds.MillsboroMiddleSchoolGear Headsteam#21353Acamehomewith theMiddleSchoolExcellenceAward, theJudgesAwardandsecondplacein

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AccordingtoStephenson,CRIbelievesotheroptionslikesolarandnuclearpowermaybemoreoptimalfor theregionthanoffshorewindfarms proposedbyStateofMarylandoffshore windpoliciesthathavespurred theplanneddevelopmentofsuchprojectsofftheMarylandandDelaware coast.

Stephenson’sprimarytalking

pointswerethatcoastaltownsshould notacceptcommunitybenefitspackages—whichhecallsa“goodneighbor”payment—upfront,andthatit’s aconflictofinterestthatthey’rebeing offeredbywind-powercompaniesas thefederalBOEMconsidersfinal permittingforU.S.Wind’sMomentumandMarWinprojects.Healso expressedconcernsabouttheimpacts

ofwindfarmtowerscomingcloserto shore.

“The bigissuetonightiswhatis goingoninDelaware,”saidStephenson onMonday.“HowcanwestopthatdevelopmentofoffshorewindoronshoringofcableshereinBethany?”he saidasapreviewbeforethelibrarydis-

NotaxhikeinOceanView—butnextyearlooksdifferent

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewTownCouncilmemberssaidattheirbudgetworkshopon Tuesdaythisweekthattheywere

pleasedtaxeswon’tincreasethisyear, butTownManagerCarolHouck warnedthattherewilllikelybeahike nextyear.

“Ianticipatea1-centincrease” throughthe2029fiscalyear,“andI

don’tforeseeourabilitytonotincrease thetaxrate”inthe2026fiscalyear, HoucksaidattheFeb.27workshopon theTown’s2025-fiscal-yearbudget.

“Wehavemaintainedthetaxrate forthethirdyearinarow,andgetting

tothecurrentrateincludeda3-cent reductionthreeyearsago.We’reproud ofthatandallwehavebeenabletoaccomplish,”shesaid.

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cussion.

“TheAssociationofCoastalTowns andourtownhallsareconsideringthese ‘goodneighbor’policiesandthepayments.Idon’tthinktheyshouldsign theseagreementsatthispoint,”said Stephenson.“Peopleoftenwait,and BethanyBeachdecidedtowaitforany BOEMapprovalsthatmightbecoming.Ithinkallfivecoastaltownstook that‘wait-and-see’attitudeanddidnot yetsign-offontheoffer.”

U.S.Windrecentlypresentedacommunitybenefitspackagetoselectcoastal townsthatproposesthecompanywould payeachofthosemunicipalities

$100,000annuallyfor20years,fora totalof$2millioneach—provided theynotuseanydiscretionaryauthority toobstructordelaythewindproject. Paymentswouldbeginwhenconstructionoftheprojectbegins.

“It’saslipperyslope.TheTowns don’thavetomakeadecisionyet,”said CRI’sStephenson.Headdedlaterthat thelibrarydiscussionwasreallyinteractive,withabout10minutesforhispresentationandanother10minutesfor questions.“Wecoveredmoregroundin ourconversationthatwaythanwould havebeencoveredinjustthepresentation.”

“TheonlysayDelawarereallyhasin theU.S.Winddealistheissueofbring-

ingthepowercablesashore,”hesaidof theBethanyarea’suniquerole.“Thatis theleveragepoint.SotheHockerand Graybill,”hesaidoflegislationproposedbystateSen.GeraldHocker(R20th)andstateRep.RonGray(R-38th) requiringupfrontbondsfromwindpowercompanies,“isthebestleverage wehavefordecommissioning theseplants,and alsowillprovide aeriallightingfor aircraftandmarine vessels.”

But,according toNancySopko, seniordirectorof externalaffairsfor U.S.Wind,“Thedecommissioning bondandAircraftDetectionLighting Systemrequirementssetforthinthe proposalarealreadyrequiredbythefederalgovernmentandagreedtobyus. Therecyclingofturbinesanddisposing of componentswillbebasedontechnicalavailabilityofoptions”atthattime, shesaid.

“HockerandGrayaredoingthe rightthing,”arguedStephenson,adding thatitwillalsobeinterestingtoreview theCoastalZoneAct(CZA)regarding thesepermits.

“Thisoffshorewindfarmisgoingto dominatethehorizon,anditisonly10 milesaway,”heasserted.TheUniversity ofDelawarestudy,hesaid,“showsthat

tourismwillbeimpacted—theysaywe willlosetouristsandsomepropertyvalues. TheCZAsayswearesupposedto protectrecreationandtourism.”

Themostcommoncommentsbythe towncouncilsareaboutpre-constructionbondsandaboutde-commissioning,saidStephenson.

“TheyaresetupasLLCssotheycan walkawaywhentheprojectisover,”he alleged.“Everyenergyprojectrequiresa futurepre-constructionbond.ThereasonfortheSen.HockerandRep.Gray billisthattheysawwhathappenedin NewEnglandwhenanothercompany walked away.”

“Ørstedis54percentownedby Dutchbanks,”hesaidoftheothercompanyplanninganoffshorewind-farm projectoffthearea’scoast.“They thoughttheyhadthemoney,andthey hadtowalkawayfromSkipjack.Itwas thefundingissue,”saidStephensonof Ørsted’sdecisiontoremoveitselffrom theMarylandoffshorewinddeal, thoughthecompanyhasnotrelinquisheditsleaseandsaiditstillplansto developtheproject.

“IhavefolksIknowwhoarehighup in Europebanks,andtheydidacashflowanalysis.Theyneedtobeableto getto10percentROItomakeitwork,” assertedStephenson.

AlltheMid-Atlanticstates,includingMaryland,aredoingnewroundsof biddingfortheprojectsastheytryto buildouttheirrenewableenergy

sources,headded.

“Theyalreadyhaveadditional rounds.Ørstedwillbebiddinginto thosenewrounds,includingcoming backtoMaryland”withnewpricing.

“NewJerseyhasbeensuper-transparentwiththeirpricing.Theycanceled Ørsted’sOceanWind1and2.Theyrebidnowforahighergigawatt-hour price.OceanWind1isoutfartheroff OceanCity,N.J.,andit’s40milesout. Butit’sstillinthewayofthecommercialfishingindustry.Theaverageprice is$178,upto$216permegawatthour, whichismuchhigher,”hesaidofthe restatedbid.

“WithMomentumWindandU.S. Wind,theaveragepricetheybidis about$100permegawatthour.”

“ThereisabillgoingtobediscussedonFeb.29intheMaryland Senate,andthebillisgoingtoallow existingcontractbidderstorebid.They willeasilyseedoubleontheU.S.Wind pricing,”predictedStephenson.“There isacost-controlcapintheoriginallegislationinMaryland,andtheywantto leavethatinplacebutstillallowingfor thisrebid.”

“Ithink,onØrstedandU.S.,that betweenthosetwobids,theywerealreadyatthecostcap,”saidStephenson. “ButwithØrstedoutnow,thereisroom nowforU.S.WindandMomentumto meetthecap.Skipjack2was$146fora

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Thecurrentpropertytaxrateforthe Townis$.2378per$100ofassessed propertyvalue.Proposedforthe2025 fiscalyearisa$5.9millionoperating budgetand$1.9millioncapitalprogram.Thebudgetmustbepassedby April30,asthe2025fiscalyearbegins onMay1.

ThecouncilwilldecideattheTuesday,March12,towncouncilmeeting whethertoscheduleasecondbudget workshop,buttheconsensusthisweek wasitwon’tbenecessary.Therewasa portionoftheworkshopsetasidefor residentstocomment,buttherewere nocomments.

Whilepresentinganoverviewofthe budget,HoucksaidOceanViewis“fiscallysound,it’ssafe,it’sclean.Weare workingoncompletingcommunity projects.We’vebeenincreasingour senseofcommunity,andwearestartingtoseeaconstrictioninourrevenue streams,”shesaid.

Sheaddedthattownleadersare “doingwhatisrightforourproperty ownersanddoingwhatisrightbyour dedicatedemployees,whilestaying

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similar-sizeproject.HereisU.S.Wind saying,‘Nowweneedthismuch,’andit won’tbeacompetitivebid,”hepredicted.“Theyaregoingtopaythesame amountofmoneyperkilowatthourof windforhalftheamountofwind.”

“IthinktheywanttoexpandU.S. Wind’sgigawatts,”hesaid.

“Theyweregoingtobeat80turbines,buttheyhaveroomfor114turbines,soit’sexpectednowthatU.S. Windwillbidfortheentireproject. TheygotapprovedbyBOEMforupto 18megawattsalready.”

For MomentumWind,theyarenow lookingatcomingascloseas10miles awayfromOceanCityandFenwickIslandbecauseoffillingouttheentire114 turbinesgridintheleasearea,asserted Stephenson.

“Wearelookingatbiggerturbines andclosertoshore.Onethingyouneed toknow:theMarWinandMomentum wereapprovedseparately.Theyused consultantstofigureitout.Ihaveread allthereports.”

Speakingtohisqualificationstoanalyzetheprojects,hesaid,“Iamaneconomistbytraining,soIamjustlooking atthesenumbersandIknowitcannot bedone,”saidtheCRIexecutive,who spentalargepartofhiscareerat DuPont.“Iworkedasaconsultantwith SandiaNationalLaboratorywiththe DepartmentofEnergy.Wecouldtell whensomethinginterrestrialwindwas goingtolast20to25years.Iamalso concernedaboutthelongevityofthese offshorewindprojects.”

StephensonsaidheandCRIhave

competitiveandstayingaheadon maintenance…allwhileoperatingina professionalandabove-boardmanner.”

Thebudgetincludesanew,fulltimemaintenancesupervisorposition andaproposed3.9percentpayincreaseforemployeeswhoarenotinthe policedepartment,andsetstheannual startingsalaryforpoliceofficersat $65,000.

Houckpraisedthepolicedepartmentforitsprofessionalism,theleadershipofPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlinanddedicationoftheofficers,resultinginthetownconsistentlybeingnamedoneofthesafestin Delaware.

PublicsafetyistheTown’sbiggest expense,andthatdepartmenthasthe mostemployees.

OceanViewemployeeshavehealth insurancethroughtheStateof Delaware,andthisyearthereisa22.8 percentanticipatedincrease,thetown managersaid.InDecemberlastyear, townofficialswerenotifiedoftheincrease,andtheresultingextraexpense wasincludedinthebudget.

InFebruary,theTownwasnotified theincreaseininsurancecostscouldbe asmuchas27percent.

workedontheDelawareEnergyEfficiencyAct,andhealsoexpressedsupportforsolarpowerasarenewable energysource. “IalsoworkedontheDelaware

Referringtoachartcomparing OceanView’semployeebenefitsand thoseofferedbynearbymunicipalities, Houcksaidallofthemunicipalitiesare onthestatehealthinsuranceplanand alloftheirofficialsareaddressingthe 22.8percentincrease.

ShesaidshehassharedtheTown’s concernsabouttheincreasewithlegislators.

TheTownparticipatesinpaidFamilyMedicalLeaveandhasbeenpaying intothefundat.8percentofsalaries. Houcksaidshewasnotpreparedto makerecommendationsbutinformed thecouncilthatthemaximumpayout formedicalleaveis$900eachweek.

Thetowncontinuestohaveahigh numberofnewhomesalesandresales. Asthetowngetsclosertobuild-out, “Thequalityoflifethatyouhavebeen supportingandwehavebeenworkingon asatownbecomesevenmoreimportant, sogivenabuyer’sopportunitytoselect OceanViewoverotherareatowns,that willbeconsidered,”Houck said.

AlsointhebudgetisfundingtocelebratetheTown’s135thanniversary. PreviousdiscussionsabouthowtocelebrateincludeMayorJohnReddington’s suggestionfor“anicelittleparade

GreenBuildingCouncilandstartedthat organizationhereinthestateascofounder.Iamlivinginanet-zero-energy househereinLeweswithsolaronit.”

“Iamon[state]Sen.[Stephanie]

downWestStreet,withfireengines, maybeahighschoolband,theVFW ColorGuard,thepolicecanbeinvolved.”

OtherTown-sponsoredeventsfor thisyearincludetheSpringFlingon May4;ConcertsintheParkonJune7, 15and21;ClassicMovieNightsin July;theannualtree-lightingandholidayfair;andtheHalloweencelebration Cops&GoblinsinOctober.

Atthebudgetworkshop,Reddingtonpraisedtheworkofthetownstaff for“anoutstandingjobofpresenting thebudget.”

“Itisveryunderstandable,andIlike thefactthatthebudgetisbalanced,”he said.

“Greatjob,”CouncilmanStephen Cobbadded.“Alotofhardworkwas doneonthis.Thankyousomuch.The townofOceanViewisagreatplaceto live.Itbeingsafeallowsforqualityof life.Itallowsforpeopletoenjoyour town,andIjustamsothankfulfor everyonethatworksfortheTownto keepitthatway.Thankyou.”

HealsothankedReddingtonfor “alwayswantingtomaintainthetax ratewithoutsacrificingthequalityof life.”

Hansen’senergyworkinggroupand haveworkedoncommunitysolar,”he said.“Therearenow40solarprojectsin SussexCounty,andweareseeingalot ofsolarbeingbuilthere.”

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentwelcomedPatrolmanGrady Meredith,knownbymanyinthecommunityasapolite,industriousyoung manwho,duringhiscollegeyearsin 2020and2021,workedatLord’sLandscapinginMillville.

OnThursday,Feb.22,hegraduated fromtheDelawareStatePoliceAcademyandwaspresentedwithaphysical fitnessaward.Hebeganhispositionas patrolmanwiththeBBPDonSaturday, Feb.24.

tionedLord’sandthatit’sagreatplace towork.Igotajobthere,anditwasa greatexperience.Imadealotofconnectionswithpeoplethere.Igrewclose toAmyHughes,theowner,”Meredith said.

Workingforthelandscapingbusinesshelpedhimlearnhowtointeract withothers,hesaid.

Meredith,22,anativeofDowningtown,Pa.,whograduatedfromWest ChesterUniversity,wasaseasonalpolice officerfortwoyearsinBethanyBeach. HeisthesonofBuddyandStacy Meredith,andsaidhealwaysadmired hisparents,bothteachers,andplanned tostudyeducationincollege.

Meredithwascongratulatedonthe L ord’sFacebookpagebyformercoworkers,whowrote,“Wecouldnotbe moreproudofthisman!Hestartedat Lord’swhenhewasincollegetowork withhisgrandfather(Youallknowbig Grady.)Heneverstoppedworking,was kindtoeveryoneandjustgothisdream jobwiththeBethanyBeachPoliceDepartment.Itissoamazingtowatchyou growupandachieveeverygoalyouset. Wearesohappywegottobeapartof yourgrowthandyouramazingfamily. Yougotagreatone,BethanyBeach. Takegoodcareofhim.”

“ThenIgottocollege,andIfound outmoreaboutthecriminaljusticeprogramanditpiquedmyinterested.I knewIwantedtogivebacktomycommunityandbethereforpeoplewhen theyareintoughtimes,andIvalue makingconnectionswithpeopleIwork with,”hetoldtheCoastalPointthis week.

Trainingwasrigorousattheparamilitary-stylepoliceacademy,whereheattendedclassesandlearnedskills necessarytobeaneffectiveofficerand physicallycapable.

“Alotoftraininginvolvesscenarios. Scenario-basedtraininghasbeenimplementedinthelawenforcementacademy.Physicalfitnessisaverybigfocus. Theirphysicalfitnessprogramisoutstanding.Itverymuchpreparedme,”he said.

AtLord’s,Meredithrecalled,he “droveaskidloaderandloadedmulch andhaddifferentkindsofjobs.”

Hisgrandfatherhasworkedfor Lord’sforafewyears.

“Mygrandparentshavehadahouse inBethanyaslongasIhavebeenalive, orlonger,andmygrandfathermen-

“Thestatepoliceacademyhasdifferentclasseswheretheybringinstatepoliceofficersandmixinmunicipalities thattheyhirethroughtheacademy.It’s amixofDelawarestatepoliceandmunicipalpolice,”heexplained.

First-respondersrecognizedatawardsevent

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

ArookiepoliceofficerfromFenwick IslandandaBethanyBeachmaintenanceworker—bothofwhomfound themselvesinpotentiallylife-threateningsituationsandrespondedwithout regardfortheirownsafety—were amongthosereceivingaccoladesatthe

2024JoshuaM.FreemanFirstResponderAwardslastweek.

Forthefirsttime,theawardsceremonyhonoredacivilian,withitsGood SamaritanAward.Thewinnerofthat awardwasSeanEly,whoreceivedthe honorforhisheroicactionsduringa 2017waterrescueinBethanyBeach.

Ely—whoworksfortheTown’s

PublicWorksDepartment—hadbeen cleaninguptheblueaccessibility-enhancingMobiMatsaftersomebad weather.Thestormhadleftbehind someriptidesandextremelyroughsurf.

WhileElywasridingalongthe beachinaTowntruck,“Aladycame runninguptoSean,franticallyyelling thathersonwasintheocean,caughtin aripcurrent,andshewasunabletoget him,”saidBethanyBeachBooksowner JackieInmanBurnsassheannounced thewinneroftheinauguralawardatthe ceremonyonFeb.23.

“Seancouldseethelittleboy’shead bobbingupanddowninthewater,” Burnssaid.“Anelderlymalehadtried toswimoutandsavethelittleboy,and hadcomebacktoshore.Seancalledthe policedepartment,andthentookoffhis shoesandjacketandranintotheocean.

Whenhereachedtheboy,Burns

said,theboytoldhimthathedidn’t thinkhewasgoingtomakeitbackto shoreduetotheroughsurfandriptides.

“Seantoldtheboythattheyboth weregoingtomakeitback,remaining confidentinhisactions,givingtheboya senseofhope,”Burnssaid.

Elykepttreadingwateruntil BethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentSgt. ChuckScharparrivedandwasableto completetherescue.Ely,Burnssaid, “swambacktothebeachtomakesure Sgt.Scharpandtheboymadeitoutof thewatersafely.

“First-responderswhoarrivedonthe scenestatedthathaditnotbeenfor Sean’sactions,theboywouldnothave survived,”shesaid.

Eachyear,areapoliceandfire/EMS departmentseachnominateapoliceof-

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CoastalPoint•ShaunM.Lambert LastFriday’sJoshuaM.FreemanFirstRespondersAwardshonoredsomeofthecommunity’sbrightestandbravest.Topleft,fromleft,Freeman’sErikaCooke,SeanEly, BethanyBeachBooks’JackieInmanBurnsandBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercePresidentReganRobertsDeckcelebrateEly’sGoodSamaritanAward.Top right, CookeandRobertsDeckcongratulateFenwickIslandPoliceOfficerCameronCliftforhisoverallwinnerrecognition.

ficer,firefighteroremergencymedical technician(EMT)fortheirhonoreesof theyear.Fromthatgroup,awinneris chosenfortheoverallfirst-responders’ award.

Thisyear,OfficerCameronCliftof theFenwickIslandPoliceDepartment wasawardedthattophonorforhisactionsfollowingaseriousaccidentinvolvingacarcrashingintoastorein October2023.

OnOct.6,atabout11a.m.,Clift wasdispatchedtotheSouthernExposureclothingstoreonCoastalHighway in FenwickIslandforareportofacar havingcrashedintoabuilding,with multiplepeopleinjured.

“OfficerCliftarrivedonthescene andadviseddispatchofthesituation,” saidJimSmith,DelmarvaPower& Lightspokesman,inhisintroductionof nominatedpoliceofficers.Enteringthe building,hesaid,Clift“locateda75year-oldfemaleonthegroundwhowas struckbythevehicleandwassuffering fromhipinjuries.”

OnceCliftdeterminedherinjuries werenotlife-threatening,heenteredthe vehiclethroughtherearhatchand crawledthroughthevehicle,whichhad gonecompletelythroughthebuilding andpartiallyoutthebackofthestructure.

Hefoundthedriver’sinjurieswere notlife-threatening,butlearningthere mightbeathirdvictimtrappedunder thecar,despitefallingdebrisandstore inventory,Cliftwentintothewreckage andfounda57-year-oldwoman trappedunderthecar.

“Unabletoremoveher,hemadea quickassessment,determinedshewas stable andreassuredhershewouldbe removedshortly,”Smithcontinued.He then“climbedbackintothevehicle, crawledtotherear,exited,anddirected rescuepersonnel”tothetrappedwomen,

Smithrecounted.

Cliftsubsequentlyhelpedrescuepersonnelwiththeremovalofthethree womenfromthedamagedbuilding.

“DuetoOfficerClift’squickresponseanddedicationtoduty,threeinjuredwomenwerequicklylocated, assessedandtreatedfortheirinjuries,” Smithsaid.Therescue,headded,“was thefirstpersonal-injurycrashOfficer Cliftinvestigated”asaFenwickIsland policeofficer.

Clift,aU.S.Armyveteran,joinedthe FenwickIslandPoliceDepartmentlast yearasabicycleofficer.

Thehonoreesforeachfirst-responderorganizationfor2024included:

•Policeofficers—OfficerCameron Clift,FenwickIsland;PatrolmanMollie

Ryan,BethanyBeach;Cpl.Justin Wechtenhiser,Dagsboro;Sgt.Mark Burton,OceanView;PatrolmanFirst ClassTylerBare,Selbyville;andCpl. ShaunBaldasano,SouthBethany.

•Firefighters—FirefighterJerry Carter,BethanyBeach;FirefighterEd

Ferencie,Frankford;andFirePolice Capt.WilliamBowden,Millville. •EMTs—EMTNathanShine, BethanyBeach;EMSLt.JustinShockley,

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

HowdoeslegendaryfilmmakerJohn Watersendatelephoneinterviewabout hisupcomingengagementinOcean City,Md.?

Withacordial“Seeyouthere”anda promisetocommentonhis1988classic film“Hairspray”asitplaysat8p.m.on Saturday,March9,attheOceanCity PerformingArtsCenter.

“I’lltalkaboutallthesecretsofwhat itwaslikefilmingit,whatDebbie

HarrysaidtoSonnyBonotogethimto beinthemovie,whatitwaslikefilming it.I’mastoryteller.Iliketotellstories.I cantellthemwithphotographs, throughthespokenword,throughthe booksIhavewritten,”Waterssaid, addingthat,asmuchasheenjoys OceanCity,hewon’tbeabletostaybecausehehastocatchaplaneearlythe nextmorning.

1964, wasonTVfortwoandahalf hours,sixdayseveryweek.

Inthemove“Hairspray”—knownas adeparturefromWaters’earlierworks andoncedescribedbyhimas“onespecialobsessionthatdidn’tscarepeople” —thedancerswanttobeon“The CornyCollinsShow,”patternedafter “TheBuddyDeaneShow.”Waterswas neveronDeane’sshow,buthelatergave Deaneacameoappearanceinthefilm.

andthedragqueenDivine,whoWaters knewwell.Waterssaidtheactorbehind thecharacterhad“nodesiretobea woman”and,likedragqueenRuPaul, didnotdressindragineverydaylife.

AnativeofBaltimorewhosaidhe spentalotoftimeintheresortinhis youth,Waters—knownforcampcinemafilmsrifewithexaggerationand theatrics—co-wrote“Hairspray,”releasedinFebruary1988.Itfocusesona teenagegirlnamedTracyTurnblad,who referstoherselfas“pleasantlyplump” andwhoaspirestobeadanceronaTV danceshow.

Thatshowisbasedontheold “BuddyDeaneShow”thatwaspopular inBaltimoreinthe1960s.

“Iwatched‘TheBuddyDeaneShow’ everyday.Iwasobsessedwithit.Ihada posterof‘TheBuddyDeaneShow’ whentheydiditinOceanCity.Those kidsonthatshowwereasfamousasthe Mouseketeers,”Watersaid,addingthat theprogram,whichairedfrom1957to

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheMillvilleTownCouncilhas givenagreenlightforthesiteplanata commercialpropertythatcurrentlyincludesPerucci’sRestaurantandMorningBunsbakery,followingupona meetingtwoweeksagoinwhichthe ownerwasaskedtocomebackwitha fewchanges.

Thefinalsiteplanfortheproperty, locatedonAtlanticAvenue(Route26)

“Hairspray”issetin1962,theyear Waterscalled“theheydayofhairdos andhairdon’ts,‘TwistAgain,’heartthrobsandheftygirls.”

“Welcometothe’60s.Itbringsback memoriesofthat‘BuddyDeaneShow’ thatwentofftheairbecausetherewas nointegrationofdancers.Ithasahappy endinginthemovie,”henoted.

Deane’sshowendedafteradisagreementbetweenDeaneandexecutivesat WJZ-TVinBaltimore,whowantedto includeBlackdancerswhileDeanedid not.

“Whenyoudon’tleaveyourneighborhood,you’rescared.Youcan’tbearacistif youarewell-traveled,”Watersreasoned.

The castof“Hairspray”includes RickiLake,SonnyBono,DebbieHarry

eastoftheWeisshoppingcentercomplex, wasapproved4-0bythecouncil thisweek,withTreasurerPeterMichel absent.

AtitsFeb.13meeting,thecouncil hadtabledtherequestforfinalsiteplan approvalandaskedpropertyownerJim RickardstocomebacktotheFeb.27 meetingwithplansforexpansionof ADAparking,anaccesswalkwaybetweenalloftheproposedbuildings,and addinganadditionalADAparking spaceneartherestaurant.

ThetopicremindedWatersofthe highlypublicizedstoryofChristineJorgensen—thefirstwell-knownAmericantranswomanwho,asaman,was draftedintotheU.S.Armyin1945and beganaseriesofoperationstobecomea womanin1952.Watersrecalledthe phraseusedtodescribedher:“GIgoes towarabroadandreturnsabroad.”

Currently,Waterssaid,heis“workingonamillionthingscomingup,allin development,”includinghostinganannualpunkrockshow.

“IhavemorejobsthanIeverhadin mylife.I’mlookingforwardtocoming toOceanCity,”hesaid.

Hisappearancewillbegintheresort’s annualfilmfestival,plannedforMarch 7-10andfeaturing100independent moviesthatwillbeshownatSeacrets, Aloft,thePrincessRoyaleandCambria Hotel.

TicketpricestoseeWatersstartat $59.Visitwww.OCMDFilm Festival.comorcall(410)524-9433.

TownAdministratorEileenScerra saidthemeetinglastedonlyeightminutes, withthesiteplanapprovaltheonly itemontheagenda.Shesaidtheproposedchangeshadbeenmadeandno otherchangestotheplanswerenecessary.

RickardshadsaidattheFeb.13 meetingthathewas“happyto”make thechangesandlookedforwardto bringingadditionalbusinessesontothe siteinthenearfuture.

CountyapprovesfundingtoOVHSbarn

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSussexCountyCouncilthis weekapproved$2,000infundingtorestoreaturn-of-the-centurybarnowned bytheOceanViewHistoricalSociety (OVHS).

Thehistoricalsocietyrequested$4,000 —butCouncilmanDougHudson,duringtheTuesday,Feb.27,meeting,motionedtodonate$2,000,andthecouncil unanimouslyapprovedthatfigure.

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Frankford;EMTTylerHickman,Millville;EngineCapt.DanielHudson,Selbyville;andEMTMattTroutman,Sussex CountyEMS.

Selectedfromamongthosedepartment-levelwinnerswerefournominees fortheoverallaward—Ryan,Wechtenhiser,CliftandBare.

Ryan,whojoinedtheSouthBethany PoliceDepartmentin2022,wasrecognizedfor“outstandingproactivecriminalandtrafficwork,”Smithsaid, includingthreeincidentswheresherecoveredatotaloffourillegalfirearms. Twoofthosestopsresultedinthearrest ofthreesuspects.Inthethirdincident, dispatchedforadisorderlysubjectata SouthBethanyhome,thesuspecttried toflee,accordingtoSmith’sintroduction.

Ryantasedthesubjectandtook themintocustody.Thesuspectwas foundtobeinpossessionofahandgun, despitebeingprohibitedfromdoingso, andwaschargedwithninecriminaloffensesinall.

penses,”OVHSPresidentBarbara Slavinsaid.

Thebarn—locatedatthecornerof OakwoodandWeststreetsinOcean View,acrossthestreetfromJohnWest Park,whereseveralhistoricalsociety buildingsarelocated—isonproperty formerlyoccupiedbySlavin’sgrandparents.

“There’sahomeandabarn,”Slavin explained.“Witheverybodytearing theirbarnsdownnow,itisoneofthe onesstillstanding.It’sfilledwith woodenrakes,artifacts,sickles—some ofthemthatbelongedtomygrandpar-

“PatrolmanRyandisplaysthestrong initiativeandvalorofatrueinvestigator,”Smithsaid.

Wechtenhiser,whojoinedtheDagsboroPoliceDepartmentin2023,seized approximately$320,000inU.S.currencywhilepatrollingalongtheRoute 113corridor.

“Alargeportionofthosefundshave beenlinkedtocriminalactivitiesand enterprises,”Smithsaid,includingillegaldrugs,cigarettes,tobacco,immigrationfraud,gangs,cartelsandterror organizations.

Wechtenheiser,Smithsaid,“wasalso abletolocateatransportof110pounds of marijuana,andwiththeassistanceof theWorcesterCounty[Md.]Sheriff’s Office,thetransportwasseizedin Maryland.”

WechtenheiserisnowtheDagsboro department’scaninehandler,having completedtrainingwithhisnewcanine partner,Buzz.Itwasafterthattraining thatWechtenheiserseizedtheU.S.currency.

Bare,amemberoftheSelbyville PoliceDepartmentandaschoolresourceofficerfortheIndianRiver SchoolDistrict,wasrecognizedforhis

ents andsomethatweredonatedtous. Somebodygaveusahayrake,andthat isinthebarn.Thebarnhastheoriginal wood,andwewanttofindoldwoodto replacesomeofitthatisrottingand needstobefixed,”Slavinsaid.

Measuringabout30by30feet,the structurewasbuiltin1901.

“Theyhadahorseandacow,and whentheyboughtacarin1919,they addedalittlesidepart,andthatiswhere thecarwasstored.Mygrandfatherwas bornin1857,andhedrovethecarright throughthebarn.Heforgotwherethe brakewas,andheyelled,‘Whoa,’”

actionsafterthereportofshooting nearSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolinFebruary2023.

HewasworkingatSMSwhenhe heardacalloverhisradioof“shots fired”behindtheschool,and“immediatelynotifiedschoolofficialsofthesituation,”Smithsaid.

Theschoolwasplacedonlockdown whileBareinvestigatedthesituation. Hesoonfoundamanwithahandgun about200yardsfromschoolproperty. Themanclaimedtohavebeentarget shootingfromhisaresidentialback yardthere.

“DuetoBare’squickresponse,the situationwassafelyandquicklyresolved

Slavinsaidwithalaugh.

“Heneverdroveagain.Hegavethe cartohis11-year-oldson,myfather, andheandhissiblingsdrove,”shesaid.

Slavin’sgrandparents,JimandMary Evans,werebornandraisedinOcean View,andSlavenlivesinhergreatgrandfather’shousenearby.

Thebarn,andtheartifactsinside,is openforthepublictoseebyappointmentuntilthelastWednesdayinMay, afterwhichitwillbeopenonWednesdaysfrom10a.m.to1p.m.

Formoreinformation,visithvov.org orcall(302)593-8814.

withnosafetyconcernstotheschool,” Smithsaid.“Hisprofessionalcommunicationwithschooladministratorsand rapidresponsedemonstratedbravery andcommitmenttotheschoolsand communityheserves.”

TheFirstResponderAwardsluncheonwasheldatBearTrapDuneson Friday,Feb.23.Attendeesincludedrepresentativesfromareafirst-responder organizations,aswellaslocalmunicipal, countyandstateofficials.

InadditiontoSmithandBurns, CoastalPointExecutiveEditorDarin McCannandKamiBanks-Kaneof BanksWines&Spiritsintroducedhonoreesthisyear.

Scientists:Microplasticspermeatewaterways

Carpercommitteehears aboutrecyclingandreducing chemicalsincontainers

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Accordingtoagriculturalandsustainabilityscientiststestifyingata hearingonCapitolHillonTuesday, Feb.27,aboutthedensityofmicroplasticsinthenation’swaterways, recyclingisnotworkingwellenough topreventtheproblem.

“Thereisnotenoughfundingto supportrecycling,”saidSheriMason, directorofsustainabilityatPenn State,includingtheseparationofthe thousandsofplasticssubstratesthat comprisetypicalsingle-usecups.

“Polystyrenecannotberecycled,”she saidoftheubiquitouscoffeecups.

Coffeecupsreleaseevenmoremicroplasticsduetothehotdrinksmeltingthecoating.

“Youdon’ttacklewatertreatment atthenano-sized-particlelevel,”she said.“Youhavetolookatthesource pointpollutionandstoptheseplastics atthemacrolevel.Weallhavetostart lookingwayupstreambyreducingthe numberofpolymers.”

“Youcannotgooutlaterwitha

vacuumcleanertotrytoclear-up nano-sizedparticles,”saidMason.

U.S.Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.), whochairstheSenateEnvironment& PublicWorks(EPW)committee,cohostedajointhearingTuesdaywith theSubcommitteeonChemical Safety,WasteManagement,EnvironmentalJustice&RegulatoryOversight,alongwiththeEPW SubcommitteeonFisheries,Water& Wildlife.Theideawastoexplorethe presenc eofnano-plasticsandmicroplasticsindrinkingwaterand wastewater.

“UnderstandingthePresence ofMicroplasticsinWater,”wasthe Senatethemeforthejointconference. Thesenatorsheardtestimonyfrom scientists,includingMason,whounderstandthechemicalcompositionof thesemicroplastics.Otherstestifying includedSusanneM.Brander,Ph.D., associateprofessoratOregonState University,intheCollegeofAgriculturalSciences,DepartmentofFisheries,Wildlife&Conservation Sciences,whoprovidedinsightson humantoxicology;andBrentAlspach, anengineerwithamaster’sincivilengineeringfromCornell,whoisvice presidentanddirectorofappliedresearchatArcadisinCarlsbad,Calif., andwhoalsogavereal-worldexam-

plesofhowtoreduceplasticpollution.

Alspachnoted,“LeadandPFAS chemicalsareknowntobetoxicand mighthavetobeahigherpriority whichmunicipalitiesmustaddress first.”

“Therearethousandsofdifferent polymersinvolvedinproducingcups andcontainers,andyousimplycannot separatethemall,”saidAlspach.“We don’thavethattechnologyinplaceyet toseparatethepolymerchemicals fromeachother.”

“Wemustreducethenumberof polymersinusewhichwouldhelp withseparation,”hesaid.“However, ourrecyclinginfrastructuretodayis justawful.”

Theconsensusfromthescientist seemstobethatmanufacturersshould reducethenumberofpolymeringredientsincontainersandplasticcups forsingle-use;thecultureshouldbe changedtousingreusablewaterbottlesormoreglasscontainers;and/or thatthenationshouldworktostop thebiodegradationandbiological food-chainimpactoftheseunderlying chemicals.

Carpernotedthathiswifehad workedforDuPontfor37years,primarilyinthetextilesareaofchemistry.

orbothcompanies.)

U.S.Sen.MarkwayneMullin,(ROkla.),agreedthat,“itisdesirablenot tohavemicroplasticsinourwaters,” butheemphasizedthat“wehavelicensedoperatorsatourmunicipalities. Watertreatmentsystemsarealldifferent,andaswelookforward,withmicroplastics,wecannotoverburden thesemunicipalities.”

“Wedon’treallyknowifit’scausingharmatall,”assertedMullin,who waselectedin2023.“Wearefocusing toomuchonmicroplastics.Weneed tobesureourwaterissafetodrink andnotoveremphasizethis,butperhapsmovewithcaution,”saidthejuniorsenatorfromOklahoma.

“Butthanksforallyourresearch,” hesaidtothethreesciencewitnesses. “Yes,weneedtoworkonsolvingthis issue,butwemaycauseanotherproblembecauseit’salladominoeffect.”

“Ruralplacesdonothavetheresourcestobuildanotherwatertreatmentplant,”arguedMullin.

U.S.Sen.JeffMerkelyofOregon, speakingtotheOregonStatewitness, notedthatmicroplasticsimpactfertilityinhumansandmaycreatealower spermcountsinmen.

f“Mywifeiswatchingnow,”hesaid. “Shesendsherregardstothescientistsandsayshello,”Carpernotedin disclosinghisconnectiontothe chemicalsindustry.(MarthaAnn

StacyCarperroseoverhercareerto beahigh-levelDowDuPontexecutive, andthesenator’sfinancialdisclosures showthatthecouplestillownsbetween$350,000to$600,000inpublicly-tradedDowDuPontstock.The mergerofDowChemicalandDuPont createdwealthforinvestorsineither

“Yes,beingexposedtothethousandsofchemicalsassociatedwith microplasticsareendocrinedestructors,”saidBranderoftheOSUagricultureandfisheriesdepartment,who testifiedthatmicroplasticsarealready foundinfish.

“Theparticlesthemselvescausecell andtissuedamage,andmicroplastics becomeembeddedinthebody,”said Brander.

U.S.Sen.SheldonWhitehouse(DR.I.)—whohadtestifiedearlierthat mostAmericansprobablyhaveabout

Jehovah’sWitnesseshostingtwoeventsoverEasterseason

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Jehovah’sWitnessesinDagsboro andinBerlin,Md.,areinvitingthe publictotwoevents—tocommemoratethedeathofJesusChristthis Easterseasonandtohearthepresentation“TheResurrection—Victory OverDeath.”

Thecommemoration,todiscussthe importanceofthedeathofJesusand howindividuals“canbenefitfromwhat GodandChristhavedoneforus,”will beatKingdomHallat32723Swamp Road,Dagsboro,andatKingdomHall at212WestStreet,Berlin,bothat7

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acreditcard’sworthofmicroplastics alreadycoursingthroughtheirveins —madeastarkcontrastwithMullin’s take,talkingaboutthestateofthe NarragansettBay.

“Thetopfivelayersofsedimentin NarragansettBay—whichisaprimaryfisheryandfoodsourcein RhodeIsland—has16trillionnanoplasticparticlesofmicroplastics.That isequivalentto1,000tonsofplastic onthebottomofourbaywherethe fisharefeeding.”

“Wehavetogetitoutofthesystembeforeitbecomes‘nano-sized,’” hesaid.

Whitehouseindicatedthathewill attendtheU.N.Intergovernmental NegotiatingCommittee(INC-4) meetingonthenewU.N.plasticpollutiontreaty,whichwilltakeplacein Ottawa,Canada,onApril23-24.

“Iwillattend,andIcangoandharassthesenegotiators”forbetterlimits,saidWhitehouse.“Butallofthe othercountriesarecomplainingabout

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Beingontheforce,evenforjusta fewdayssofar,“hasbeengreatandalot offun,”hesaid.

“Istillhavealottolearn.Wehavea fieldtrainingprogramfornewofficers, soIwillberidingwithanotherofficer forthreemonths,”hesaid.

Asanofficer,hesaid,heisn’tasconcernedabouthissafetyasheisfocused ontheconnectionshewantstomake withthecitizensandtouristshewillinteractwith.

“Iwouldliketobecomeadrug recognitionexpert.I’dliketodothat. BethanyBeachdoesn’thavedifferent units likesomeotheragenciesdo,but workingasapatrolofficerisgoingto benefitme,”Meredithsaid.

“Ithinkpatrollingisgoingtobealot offun.It’ssomethingIwanttostick withforawhile.”

p.m.onSunday,March24.

Theresurrectionpresentationwill beat10a.m.onSunday,March17,at alllocalKingdomHalls,accordingto JohnGay,whohandlespublicityfor thegroup.The30-minutetalkwill focuson“thescripturalhopeofaresurrectionofthedeadinthenearfuture,”Gaysaid.

GaysaidJehovah’sWitnesses,like mainstreamChristians,believeinthe resurrectionofJesusChristafterhis deathbycrucifixion,butthatwhile manyChristiansalsoincludeEaster customs,suchastheEasterBunnyand coloredeggs,Jehovah’sWitnessesconcentrateontheBibleverseLuke22:19

theU.S.”

“The U.S.isseenasproducingmore single-useplastics,andweshipthe problemtoothercountries,which

thatdescribesJesus,beforehisdeath, takingbread,breakingitandsaying, “Thisismybodywhichisgivenupfor you:thisdoinremembranceofme.”

“ThememorialofJesus’deathis whatJehovah’sWitnessesremember,a displayofourunityworldwide…that’s whatisdifferent.Thisisabouthis deathandnotabouthisresurrection. Weabsolutelybelieveinhisresurrection.Itfurnisheshisguaranteethatall menwillriseandberesurrected.The differenceisinwhatwearerememberinghere.Jesuscommandedustorememberhisdeath,ratherthanhis resurrection,”Gayexplained.

Jehovah’sWitnessesobservethe

makesthisahugeenvironmental-justice issue,”saidtheRhodeIslandsenator.

“Wehavebipartisanconsensusand agreementontheseSenatejointsub-

memorialeachyearontheanniversary ofJesus’deathaccordingtotheBible’s lunarcalendar,followingthepractice ofearlyChristians.

“ForJehovah’sWitnesses,honoring andrememberingJesusontheanniversaryofhisdeathisthemostimportant eventoftheyear.Wearehappythat millionswhoarenotJehovah’sWitnessesattendthiseventworldwide.We arereachingouttoinvitemembersof ourlocalcommunitytojoinusinrememberingJesusChrist,”Gaysaid.

ThepublicisinvitedaspartofJehovah’sWitnessesministrytoreach others.

Forfurtherdetails,visitjw.org.

committeesontheissueofreducing microplasticsandhumanexposure,” notedWhitehouseinhisconcluding remarks.

AnthonyDonnellBadger,65

AnthonyDonnellBadger,65,of Ellendale,Del.,passedawayonFriday,Feb.16,2024.Hewasbornon June28,1958,inLewes,Del.,sonof thelateThomasBadgerSr.andIda Cora(Heath)Badger.

AftergraduatingfromCapeHenlopenHighSchoolin1976,hewent ontoworkfortheAllenfoodscompanyformorethanfiveyears.Then, hebecameaconstructionworkerfor SchellBrothersfor19years.

Heenjoyedplantingcucumbers, tomatoes,collardsandkale;spending timeoutside;ridinghis10-speedbicycle;antiques;andcuttingthegrass. “Let’snotforgettomentionhislove forhisfavoriteteam,theWashington Commanders.”Heusedtositin frontoftheTV,eatingabunchof candy,androotingandholleringfor histeam.Healsolovedtoworkout. Healwayshadabenchpresssetat hishouse.Inhislastdays,hehada specialbondwithoneofhisgranddaughters,“Tink.”Theyspentalot oftimetogether.

Badgerwasprecededindeathby hisparents;andhisbrotherLonnie Badger.Heissurvivedbytwosisters, MyrnaSturgisofGeorgetown,Del., andJeanetteHallofJim-town,Del.;

threebrothers,ThomasBadgerIIIof NewYork,EddieBadgerofSalisbury,Md.,andDavidBadgerofMilford,Del.Healsoleavesbehindfive children,ShareeDunlapof Portsmouth,Va.,AnthonyGriffinof Millsboro,Del.,KiairraGibbsof Seaford,Del.,AkeyaBadger,alsoof Seaford,andAkeemBadgerofEllendale,Del.;alongwithseven grandchildrenandsixgreat-grandchildren,andahostofnieces, nephewsandcousins.

Amemorialservicewillbeheldat alaterdate.Inlieuofflowers,memorialcontributionscanbemadeby reachingoutto shareedunlap@yahoo.com.Badger’s lifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

RussellTodBloodsworthJr.,73

RussellTodBloodsworthJr.,73,of Selbyville,Del.,diedWednesday,Feb. 21,2024,athome,surroundedbyhis lovingfamily.HewasborninBaltimore,Md.,sonofthelateRussellTod BloodsworthSr.andIdaMae(Pazdera) Bloodsworth.

Bloodsworthgraduatedfromcollege withabusinessdegreeandwentonto workfortheStateofMarylandasan electricalengineerfor33yearsbefore

retiring.AfterservingintheInfantryin theU.S.Armyfrom1968to1971,he hadco-founded,in1980,Christian YouthAthletics,anon-profityouth sportsleaguetoprovidepositivesports experiencesforyoungpeople.Healso ser vedinthejailministry,ministering toinmatesandwasaleaderinthecommunity.

Hismostcherishedtimewasspent withhisbelovedgrandson,Alex,whom hecalled“Peanut.”Theysharedalove forhistoryandwar,andweredeeplydevotedtoeachother.Bloodsworthmarriedhischildhoodsweetheart,Ros,and passedawayshortlyaftertheir51st weddinganniversary.Hisdaughter lovedhimdearly,andtheyhadaclose father-daughterbond.Thoughhewill begreatlymissed,hislegacyliveson foreverintheirhearts.

Inadditiontohisparents,Bloodsworthwasprecededindeathbyhis brother,RalphBloodsworth.Heissurvivedbyhiswife,RosalindMarie“Ros” BloodsworthofSelbyville,Del.;his daughter,AngelaMarie(Bloodsworth) Walls,alsoofSelbyville;hisgrandson, AlexanderRussellBloodsworth;his brother,JosephBloodsworth,alsoof Selbyville;hissister,JoyGibbsofDallastown,Pa.;andhissister-in-law,Debbie Bloodsworth.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat 11:30a.m.onMonday,March4,2024, atBishopHastingsFuneralHome,19 S.MainStreetinSelbyville.Theburial willbeatDelawareVeteransMemorial CemeteryinMillsboro,Del.Aviewing willbeheldonSunday,March3,2024, from6to8p.m.,andonMonday, March4,2024,from10:30to11:30 a.m.,atBishopHastingsFuneralHome. Inlieuofflowers,donationsinBloodsworth’smemorymaybemadetothe WoundedWarriorProject,P.O.Box 758516, Topeka,KS.66675 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

EugeneC.‘Gene’BrendelJr.,84

EugeneC.“Gene”BrendelJr.,84, ofOceanView,Del.,passedawayon Tuesday,Jan.9,2024,whilevacationinginFlorida.Hewasbornin Bergenfield,N.J.,onNov.7,1939.

HegraduatedfromBergenfield HighSchoolinBergenfieldin1957 andfromNortheastMissouriState TeachersCollege(TrumanUniversity)in1961.Histeachingdegree wasinphysicaleducation.Upon graduationfromcollege,hetaught physicaleducationatDonBosco Prep.inRamsey,N.J.,Hasbrouck HeightsHighSchoolinHasbrouck Heights,N.J.,andBergenfieldHigh SchoolinBergenfield,N.J.He coachedbaseball,basketballand football.Hewasanactivememberof theNewJerseyumpiresassociation,

andofficiatedbaseball,basketball andvolleyball.

Brendelwasaman’sman.Hispassionswerefishingandsports.He fishedtheIndianRiverdaily,andhe cheeredfaithfullyforhisNewYork GiantsandhisNewYorkYankees. HeservedtheTownofOceanView asamemberoftheCitizensAuxiliaryPatrol(CAP)program,Planning &ZoningCommissionandthe BoardofAdjustment.Hewaswarm andfriendlytoall.Itwasimpossible toresisthisbrightblueeyesandhis generous,gentlesmile.

Brendelwasprecededindeathby hisparents,EugeneC.BrendelSr. andEvelynL.(McLaughlin)Brendel;hisnieceBrookeBrendel;his brothersin-lawPeterV.Walpole (husbandofMaureen)andRichardJ. Brezosky;andhisstepsonWilliam FrancisMorelli.Heissurvivedbyhis lovingwifeof40years,Kathleen (Walpole)Brendel;andhischildren, Kristine,GeneBrendelIIIandElizabeth;hisgrandchildren,Timothy, Marlene,Brittani,Austin,Kyle, Cody,AlexandDrew;hisgreatgranddaughter,Rowan;hisbrothers, WilliamR.Brendel(andBonnie)of St.Paul,Minn.,andThomasA. Brendel(andNancy)ofNewPort Richie,Fla.;hisnephewsBilland Tom;andhisniecesJackieandAlison;aswellnumerouscousins,and great-niecesandgreat-nephews.

ServiceswereheldonFriday,Jan. 19,2024,atSt.AnnCatholic Church,691GarfieldParkway, BethanyBeach,Del.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

RalphEdward ‘Ed’ElliottJr.,94

RalphEdward“Ed”ElliottJr.,94, ofSeaford,Del.,passedawayon Monday,Feb.12,2024.Hewasborn inVerona,Pa.,sonofthelateRachel Ann(Jolly)ElliottandRalphEdwardElliottSr.

HegraduatedfromRensselaer PolytechInstitutein1951andspent mostofhiscareerworkingasa chemicalengineerforCalgon(which laterbecameasubsidiaryofMerck). BeforegraduatingfromRPI,hewas marriedtoAnnLouiseBierlyof Endwell,N.Y.Theyhad69yearstogetherbeforeherpassinginJanuary 2021.

Together,EdandAnnElliott livedinseveralplacesinNewYork andPennsylvaniabeforesettlingoutsideofPittsburgh,Pa.,andraising fourchildren.Aftertheirlastchild leftthenest,thecouplemovedto Scottsdale,Ariz.,andenjoyed20 yearsofhiking,exploringandwork-

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Firststop,Delmarva.Nextup,theworld.

TwoteamsfromtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictfaredsowell attheDelmarvaVEXIQRoboticsChampionshiponSunday, Feb.25,thattheyhaveadvancedtocompeteattheWorldRobotic ChampionshipinDallasthisMay.Impressivelyenough,the schooldistrict“had16teamsqualifytocompeteinSunday’sDelmarvaRoboticsChampionshipinWilmington,”accordingtoofficials.

Fromthatdeeppool,onlytwobidswereawardedtotheregionto gotoworlds—onefromtheelementarylevelandonefrommiddle school.LongNeckElementarySchoolECJLKRobosteam#83539B wontheElementaryExcellenceAwardandtheTeamworkChampion Awardtogettheonespot,andMillsboroMiddleSchoolGearHeads team#21353AwontheMiddleSchoolExcellenceAward,theJudges

AwardandsecondplaceinTeamworkChallenge,earningtheother spot.

Thisisprettycoolstuff,right?

Darnright,itis.Theseroboticsteamsputalotofeffortintothese eventsandwhattheyarelearning,andtheydonotfaceeasycompetitionwherevertheymightbecompeting.Ittakeseffort,intelligence, teamworkandleadershipfromteamcoachestothestudentstothe parentswhoallchipintomakeithappen—justlikeitdoesforany athletic,scholastic,musicorotherendeavor.

Weofferourmostsincereandenthusiasticcongratulationstoall whoareinvolvedwiththeseeffortsandsendourbestwishesasyou takeonanothernewchallengeattheWorldRoboticsChampionship. Thisisyourmomenttoshineandcelebrate,andknowthatyourcommunitystandsbehindyou.

First-respondersgettheirdayinthesun

Heroeswalkamongstus.

Theydon’tboastcapesorfuturisticvehiclesthatburstforth fromhiddenlairs.Theydon’tcarryThor’shammerorturngreen inrageorwearspace-agesuitsthatgivethemmilitary-grade weaponry.Infact,theyoftenchoosequite theoppositepath—optingforanonymity andcloisteringtightlyamongstotherheroestheyconsidertheirpeers.

Recognitionfortheireffortsisnot somethingtheydemand,norisitsomethingtheyexpect.Butitisindeedearned, witheachandeveryselflessacttheyundertake.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Theselfless,professionaleffortsputforthbyeverypersonrecognizedonthatdayaccomplishedtwothingsformanysittingin attendance:Itleftusinaweofwhatthesepeopledoonadaily basisintheinterestsofkeepingtherestofusalive;anditshineda light—alightthatmostofusdon’teven knowisturnedonmuchofthetime.

I’mtalkingaboutourareafirst-responders—thosemenand womenwhopatrolourstreets,keeplifebeatinginourchests,and cometoourrescuewhenthingsarebothfigurativelyandliterally burningtothegroundaroundus.Theyaretheonesscrambling fromtheirfamily’sdinnertabletorespondtoastrangerinneed, spendingtheir“offtime”trainingorstudyingtobecomebetterin theirrespectivecrafts,andbasicallycommittingtheirlivesworkto, well...us.

Iwasagainremindedofthese“silentheroes”recentlyasIwas listeningtothestoriesofourcommunity’sstandoutsattheJoshua M.FreemanFirstResponderAwardseventlastweek.Onceagain puttogetherbythefinefolksattheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce,itwasacelebrationofthosewhoatsome pointintheirlivesdecidedtoembarkonalifetimeofserviceto theircommunity.

Thankgoodnesstheydid.

Weheardofindividualswhohaveearnedmultipleaccreditationsthatwouldhelpthembetterservethepeoplewholivehere, thosewhohavetransitionedtheirdepartmentsintoanewagethat promisestoonlyimprovetheefficiencyoftheirlife-savingefforts, andsomewhohaverespondedtojustaninsaneamountofcallsof distress.And,ashostMikeBradleyofWGMDsoeloquently pointedout,manyofthemaredoingthisworkontopoftheir “regular”jobs.

Bytheway,those“regular”jobsareoftenpaidcareersin—wait forit—beingfirst-responders.

Weheardaboutapoliceofficerwhorespondedquicklyanddefinitivelytoa“shotsfired”callnearourmiddleschool,anotherone whojumpedintotheaftermathofanaccidentatSouthernExposurethatsawthreepeopleinjuredandaBethanyBeachofficer whotookseveralunregisteredgunsoffthestreets.That’sjustthe “dramatic”stuff.

Wegotourpeekbehindthecurtainand sawthatthesearen’tjustpeopletryingto bustusforspeedingordrivingfastwith theirlightsonandsirenswailing.Theyare peoplewhocareaboutpeople,andmanyof thembroughttheirownpeoplewiththem.

Itwastouchingtoseeproudspousesor peoplefromtheirdepartmentsshowupinsupport,andtocelebratetheaccomplishmentofbeingsingledoutfortheirhardwork. Ifoundmyselfgrinningaspeoplegatheredforphotoswiththeir plaquesaccompaniedbythepeopletheylove,whilealsodisplaying somesignsofdiscomfortathavingtheattentionturnedtheirway.

Itwashowheroesact.Trueheroes.Youknow,thekindwhodo thingsbecausetheybelievethey’retherightthingstodo.

Andtherewasanewadditiontothisyear’sceremoniesthatI trulydohopeisheretostay—theGoodSamaritanAward,sponsoredbyBethanyBeachBooks.

SeanElywasthefirstwinnerofthisaward,honoredforhiseffortsinBethanyBeachtohelpachildstrugglingtomakeitback toshoreagainstarelentingcurrentworkingagainsthim.Itwasa harrowingstorythathadahappyendingbecausethiscivilian foundhimselfinamomentthatrequiredimmediateactionand unquestionedbravery.Ifheflinched,itmightnothavehadas happyanending.Hedidnot.

Andyouknowwhocelebratedhisawardthemost?Thosefirstrespondersintheroom.Theoneswhohaveseenenoughimpressiveactsofdedicationandselflessnessthatitwouldseemtobe difficulttoimpressthemveryeasily.ButimpressedbyElythey were.Theyknowwhatittakes,andtheyrecognizeditinEly’s braverythatday.

Inaway,it’sashamethatittakesaneventlikethistoputthe focusonthepeoplewhoareoutthereeverydayputtinginthe workanddisplayingthekindofcourageittakestokeepacommunitysafe.Itfeelsliketheyshouldbeintheforefrontofourminds everymorningwhilewestartourrelativelysafedaysandevery nightwhenwekissourchildrengoodnight.

But,ontheotherhand,it’sprobablyhowtheywantit.Ourheroesdon’tdoitforthanks.Theydoitbecausetheybelieveit’s right.

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Readeroffersthanks toBeebeHealthcare

Editor:

Asa68-year-oldhealthymale,Ihad onereservationregardingourmoveto SussexCounty:healthcareavailability. Onmorethanoneoccasion,myneighborslodgedthesamecomplaint.Itis difficulttoschedulemedicaltestsor findaprimarycarephysician.Iliveina newdevelopmentinMillville.Theaverageageofmyneighborsiswellover55. Oneoftheleadingcausesofdeathfor thatpopulationiscoronaryvasculardis-

ease —specifically,heartattack.

WhenBeebeHealthcareopened theirnewstateoftheartERandCancerCenterin2020,muchofmyreservationswereallayed.Atthetime,I didn’trealizehowimportantthatfacility wouldbecomeforme.

OnFeb.18,2024,Iexperienceda heartattack.Theproximityofthatfacilityand,justasimportant,theprofessionalandcaringstaffthatworkthere, preventedadebilitatingcardiacevent.

AssoonasImentionedtotheintake triagenursethatIthoughtIwashaving chestpain(mywifeandIinitially

thoughtthediscomfortwasdueto COVID),Iwastakenbacktoaprocedureroomwhereaverycompetent nursebegantheevaluation.AnEKG revealedIwashavingaheartattack. Quickly,lineswereinserted,blood drawn,heparindripinitiated,sublingual nitroglyceringiven—allofthisdonein acalm,controlledatmosphere.

Oncestabilized,Iwastransportedto Beebehospital,whereacardiacinterventionalistteampreparedforacardiac catheterization,whichledtoaballooning ofacoronaryarteryandtheplacementof astent.IwasthentakentotheICU,

whereIwascloselymonitored.Muchto mysurpriseanddelight,theechocardiogramrevealedminimalcardiacdamage. Thereisasayingamongstthosewho workincardiology:Timeismuscle.The longerittakesforanintervention,the moreseverethecardiacdamage.

Isubmitthislettertoacknowledge theprofessionalstaffat[theMillville] ERandCancerCenter,thehospital staffatBeebe,andsinceregratitudefor theBeebeHealthcaresystem’scommitmenttoqualitycareinSussexCounty.

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StatefinalistsannouncedforPoetryOutLoud

Delaware’sPoetryOutLoudStateFinalsweresettoreturntotheSmyrna OperaHouseonThursday,Feb.29,at6 p.m.,with12studentfinalistssettocompetefortheopportunitytorepresent DelawareandadvancetotheNationalFinalsinWashington,D.C.,fromApril30 throughMay3,where$50,000inawards andschoolstipendswillbedistributed. Theeventisfreetothepublic,andseating islimited.

Attheirschool,studentsselectedand recitedworksfromananthologyofmore than1,200poems.Theirteachersorfacili-

tatorsrantheirschool’slocalPoetryOut Loudcompetitionthatthenselecteda winnertobemovedontothestatefinals.

“Congratulationstothe12talented andcreativehighschoolstudentswho havebeenselectedasfinalistsinthe2024 DelawarePoetryOutLoudcompetition,” saidDivisionDirectorJessicaBall.“Your hardworkandpassionfortheartsistruly inspiring.Theartsplayacriticalrolein creatingwell-roundedindividuals,fosteringimagination,creativityandcritical thinkingskillsthatareessentialtosuccess inallaspectsoflife.Keepupthegreat

workandwecan’twaittoseewhereyour passionfortheartstakesyouinthefuture.”

Thefinalistsare:

•JonoMcGarvey,DelawareValley ClassicalSchool

•GraceSullivan,MOTCharterHigh School

•OliviaStevens,MountSophiaAcademy

•MaissHussein,PaulM.Hodgson VocationalTechnicalHighSchool

•HunterBrown,RedLionChristian Academy

•AbigailEhemann,SaintMark’sHigh School

•PerrinBrown,SanfordSchool

•JoelleCaternor,SmyrnaHighSchool

•HarrisonDabbs,SussexAcademyof Arts&Sciences

•NifeAnawo,SussexCentralHigh School

•CalianaVelasquez,SussexTechnical HighSchool

•JamieFeldman,WilmingtonFriends School.

Thosewishingtowatchtheevent fromthecomfortoftheirownhomecan dosoat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzDuzln0k8E.

Poetr yOutLoud—presentedin partnershipwiththeDelawareDivision oftheArts,NationalEndowmentfor theArtsandPoetryFoundation—isa nationalartseducationprogramthat encouragesthestudyofgreatpoetryby offeringfreeeducationalmaterialsanda dynamicrecitationcompetitionforhigh schoolstudentsacrossthecountry. Sincetheprogrambeganin2005,more than4.1millionstudentsacrossthe countryhaveparticipatedinPoetryOut Loud.

Judgeswillevaluatestudentperformancesoncriteriaincludingvoiceandarticulation,evidenceofunderstandingand accuracy.TheNationalEndowmentfor theArtsandPoetryFoundationhavecreatedfree,standards-basedcurriculummaterialstosupportPoetryOutLoud, includingateacher’sguide,lessonplans, anonlineanthology,posters,andvideo andaudioontheartofrecitation.TheresourcesareavailableforfreeatPoetryOutLoud.org.

TheDelawarestatechampionwillreceive$200andwilladvancetothenationalfinalsnextspring,when$50,000in awardsandschool/organizationalstipends willbedistributed.Therepresenting schoolororganizationofthestatechampionwillreceive$500forthepurchaseof poetrymaterials.Thefirstrunner-upin eachstatewillreceive$100,with$200for theirschoolororganization.

May 31: ADA Twist, Scientist & Friends

May 31: ADA Twist, Scientist & Friends

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Anumberofstudentswerenamed totheHonorRollatIndianRiver HighSchoolforthesecondmarking periodofthe2023-2024schoolyear.

StudentsreceivingHighHonors include:

•Freshmen—Aukland,Luke Douglas;Bare,MaggieLaine;Barrientos,Valerie;Bean-Bell,Jordan Alyssa;Benner,Harrison;Blades, CamdonMarie;Bonbright,Rileigh Katherine;Bunting,Catherine Hartzell;Calles,MariaDiana; Carlisle,DylanJacob;CastilloDelacruz,Karhime;Clark,Caiden Matthew;Coulbourn,MelanieAnneMarie;Crandell,BrodyMichael; Crotty,KeaganGarfield;Cushing, MorganCarey;Davis,EmilySophia; Deale,GraceLouise;Decker,Twila Jane;Donato,LucaGuillermo;

Dorsey,GemmaAlessia;Elliott,Bre Helena;ElviraSerna,NicolasZaid; Erbe,LandenReinhart;Everngam, SummerMariano;Forjan,ShaneJeffrey;Gadson,Sa’NilahYolanda;Hammond,Kyra;Harris,ChloeMarie; Henry,CzarDonald-Richard;Hevner, TaylorRose;Hockman,Macyn Layne;Howard,MykaylaNicole; Hutchins,NoahLee;James,Emily Ly nn;Kappes,DadeMichael;Kirk III,JamesEllis;Kohr,DavidAllen; Kopf,KaitlynRita;Lawrence-Mumford,RobertBenjamin;Loor,Henry Xavier;Loose,BrennanThomas;Mahaffey,LucasAlexander;Martinez Bonilla,SaraValeria;Martz,Allyson Paige;Matthews,D’AndreOmari; McCabe,MasonCarter;McCray,JaelynBrooke;MezaLopez,YulianaJasmin;Mills,EdenGrace;Mills,Haley

Ane;Mitchell,AdriannaNicole; Mitchell,Ja’meighaMae;Mitchell, Ke’NiyaNicole;Nastalski,Ellery Layne;Navarrete-Lopez,Ketzaly Michelle;Nayden,NoahAlexander; Nock,HaleyMadison;O’Shields, ParkerGrace;Olguin-Chimeo, Eneida;Olguin-Lopez,Kamila; Olivier,MoriahFaith;OrdinolaMarin,Naomi;Patraca-Carmona, Yoselyn;Planchart,JohnJoseph Hyeon-min;Poffenberger,Sophia Anna;Polito,NicholasMichael; Ragone,GiannaGrace;Ramirez-Delgado,NathanaelJesus;Ransbottom, AmeliaFaith;Reynolds,KyleeMarie; Riley,CameronIrvin;SantizoPerez, JoselinSophia;Scerra,TaliaGrace; Schaub,AidinRichard;Siedor,DominickChristopher;Smith,Lorenzo Nathaniel;Souder,EllaBrooke;

Spencer,JohnMartin;Stanley,Harper McCartney;Starkey,MaxwellPhilip; Stong,KayleeElizabeth;Taylor,KatelynPaige;TerronesCruz,RafaeldeJesus;Troescher,SkylarMae;Turcot, CarolineSummer;Veith,Kaidence Anne;Walker,AnthonyMichael; Walker,KennedyElla;Wiest,MadelynNicole;Wiles,KiyleeJada;Wille, AutumnHayden;Williams,Evelyn Nicole;andZook,KariFaith; •Sophomores—Aguilera-Baruch, Daisy;Alcon-Hernandez,Jairo; Amerling,KaraLeigh;Angeles-Arroyo,Emelyn;Arauz,LandonMichael Stumptner;BaltazarBamaca,Karen Edit;Behornar,KassidyLy nn;Benavides-Cortes,MariadeJesus;Bendistis,GabriellaMarie;Bennetch, BraydenLee;Bertling,AbigailGrace; Booth,AviannaLeeElizabeth;Bratten,WyattFranklin;Brown,Kameron Nathaniel;Brown,LilaMay;Browning,AllisonRenee;Cash-Velasquez, LeonidasOmar;Clark,Addelyn Christine;Coleman,DasahniJenelle; Cooper,LiamPadraig;Cortez,BriannaElizabeth;Croll,CarleyT;De LosRios,LucasVincent;Edwards, JohnneyWilliam;Esposito,Isabella Anne;Evans,OliviaGrace;Eyler, OliviaRhae;Forrey,ReeceGiovanna; Fuentes-Hernandez,Rolando;Gessner,KianaHermione;Givens, ChristopherWayne;Glycenfer,Giana Marie;Gonzalez-Gonzalez,Alex Yhurem;Gosnell,TravisBrayden; Griffith,JewelianKenna;Grise, DylanMichael;Harris,Julian Kingston;Harris,KylieKristine;HernandezSandoval,LeilaRaquel;Hernandez-Rios,Giselle;Hickman,Cali Ann;Hirn,ZacharyPeter;Hocker, GiannaNevaeh;Jenkot-Burnett,Zoey Rae;JimenezMartinez,Brenda Mayreni;Johnson,LevinHunter; KansakIII,JosephJohn;Khansoth, Emily;Kirschner,RyanChase; Knight,BrynnGianna;LambertJr., JustinJoseph;Lewis,Alexandra Grace;Linn,HtooMyat;Loosararian, BrookeMarie;Loose,JoshuaPatrick; Lopez-Juarez,Yocelin;Lucenti,AndresEduardo;Lyons,EllenSinclair; MacKinnon,IssabellaAnn;Magee, AidenScott;Mahaffey,Nathaniel Thomas;MartinezOrtiz,Yorleni Ruhi;MateosMagareno,Norma Yaneth;McCandless,Michael Stephen;Mills,AddisonRae;Mizerek III,EdwardJoseph;Moore,Andrew Christopher;MoralesRodriguez, Brandon;Morales-Mora,Leonardo; Moran,NatalieAnn;Moussa,Jeyson Ventura;MunozGarcia,Paola Dayana;Ojeda-Hernandez,JoseSaul; Osorio-Hernandez,AnthonyJosue; Parsons,BenjaminAndrew;Peranteau,MichaelSebastian;Peterson, EllaMorgan;Plitko,SophiaDove;

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Prosachik,LoganJacob;Quillen,Zoe Olivia;Ramirez,Jade;Ramos,Anna Yesenia;RecinosMelara,AdrianAlejandro;RegaladoLainez,Dania Suyapa;Rinas,KylePreston;Rock, EllaCaroline;Rodgers,Calista; Sarafa,BruceAziz;Savage,Kaida Marie;Scerra,GiaMarie;Schaffer, MasonAdam;Schoenhaar,Simon Steven;Shepard,SylviaDarline; Smith-DelaCruz,TabithaGertrude; Soucy,AmandaLeigh;Stevens,BriannahMarie;Stevens,BrycenMarc; StokesJr.,DarnellCharles;Strates, JamesAlan;Swartz,AlisonMarie; Taglienti,JosephDaniel;Taylor, ZacharyMichael;Tinelli,Anya ChristinaMaria;Townsend,Amor Constantine;Tranfaglia,TylerSteven; Truitt,KyleJohn;Truitt,Logan Michael;Tubbs,MacyLy nn;Waters, TiarraDanez;Welch,EllieKlein; White,MeredithPamela;WigginsJr., RichardEdgar;Williams,Luke Michael;Williamson,BaylieLynn; Williamson,LucyElizabeth;Willis, RichardGeorge;Wise,NoelJulieana; Wisniewski,AveryLayton;Zellers, JustinJames;andZuniga-Contreras, Angie.

•Juniors—Acri,MakaylaLorraine;Adams,RuthieSullivan;Ashman,QuintonRoddie;Ashman, SedonaPearl;Baltazar-Bamaca,Cyn-

thiaEster;Barends,ThienThanh Sofia;Belfiore,NevaehRain;BenavidesLagunas,AshlyYasmin; Berkheimer,TerraArlene;Bluto, HunterLloyd;Caggiano,JuliaMarie; Camerlengo,GabrielleRyn;Cappo, JackDennis;Carmona-Diaz,Jennifer; Carter,NicoleDenise;Caudill, CheyenneMcKenzie;Chandler, JayvionWanye’;Clark,JuliaSimone; Coldeira,SeanPatrick;Coulbourn, JillianElaine;Curtis,JeremiahTerrell; Davis,MaryEllen;Dawson,Logan James;DeLosRios,JoaquinIgnacio; DelRicco,SageHana;Diaz-Bustillo, BrandonJoel;Dill,AustinDakata; Donnelly,CadeMatthew;Felton, JanasiaArianna;Ford-Tingle, Don’ShaunehAntionette;Forjan, EvanAndrew;Fox,MadeleineFenwick;Freitas,BaileyMaureen;Frey, Merce’dezRene’;Gil-Lopez,Rubicela;Harrell,GavinJames;Hayes, ShaylaAnn;Hernandez,Tadeo Manuel-Deroberto;HernandezCruz, Maite;Hernandez-Caballero,Elmer; Hill,TreyMichael;Hitchens,Luke Matthew;Jaeger,JoyKatherine;Johnson,LeilaniRose;Juan-deDios, Emily;Kaufman,LexieLy nn;King, MadisonHope;LabariasVeguillas, Raul;LabariasVeguillas,Sara;Larsen, HollyVictoria;Lecates,Hannah Belle;Lehman,CarterEllsworth; LingoIII,DonaldCauffiel;Lockard, JamesEdward;Loor-Andrade,Gianna;LopezAnzaldo,Jazmine;Lovellette,EmmaRose;Lozupone,Vincent

Stephano;Maskell,SophiaMaryFrancis;Mayfield,JazminLee; McGee,Se’TaraKyden;McInnis, KatelinMarie;Megee,ChloeLaura; MendozaVelasquez,WilsonUriel; Merrick,LillyanPatrica;Merrick, SophiaJosephine;Milner,Leah Nicole;Molina-Alvarez,Jarizbeth; Moore,JamisonBenjamin;Mumford, MacyLogan;Nearey,NatalieClaire; Oneschuk,NickolasAnthony;Parks, NoahSage;Parrill,MarinaLy nn;Patraca-Munoz,Ahilyn;Pensa,Gennaro Pasquale;Peterson,EmmaFay;Powell,DevonElijah;Quetschenbach, AvaHope;Roman,MeredithTheresa; Ruley,ChaseDouglas;Santos-Orduna Jr.,Julian;Schachte,DaraLynn; Scurci,SophiaMichelle;Snow,IsabellaCeleste;Staehle,SophiaAnn; Stoddard,LaurenMichele;Sturgeon, FaithDanielle;Toomey,Cassidie Renae;Turssline,OliviaGrace; Vasquez-Gomez,OliverJose;Viviano-Lopez,MarilynRaquel;Wayne, KayleeJanette;Weaver,Gabrielle Xiomara;White,CassidyAlexa; White,TierraAvon;Whittington, MyaNicole;Wingate,KatelynGrace; Wise,JoelleMarie;Yanek,Stella Moon;Young,GabrielLeonidas; Zelinski,BenjaminAnthony;and Zimmerman,JessicaGrace.

•Seniors—Adkins,AminaLucila; Adkins,McNevinRose;Alberta,Ava Grace;Altemose,GarethDylan;Ambrose,OliviaFaith;Amerling,Molly Isabel;Anthony,LillyJo;Arnold, Alexander;Bartholomew,Megan Marie;Battaglia,MadelineBella; Beebe,SamuelCarson;Benson, CameronAndrewLee;Blades,Macy Renae;Boyce,AmberLy nn;Brewer, AbigailJessica;Brewster,Lindsey Marie;Burton,KeiraMarie;Cappell, KloeMichelle;Carlisle,JacksonTaylor;Carroll,NicholasJames;Case, Maximillian;Catrino,GianniCarlyle; Chandler,JacksonSteven;Chen,Xin Dy;Ciociola,SamanthaLynn;Clark,

KyraElizabeth;Class,MadelynRyan; Coleman,NoahAnthonyJustin; Courtney,KylieAudreyMarie;Crandell,BrynnLauryn;Crippen,Laylah Cristine;Curcio,BradenLane;Dabaj, Jozif;Daisey,MeganLeeAnn;Davidson,AlexandriaDawn;Dellinger,Mya Renee;Dietz,WalterErnest;Fadden, MaxwellGiovanniEzekiel;FelipeLucas,VivianKathy;Fox,Alexander Robert;Gaines,ShanylaMarie;Gallo, HannahNicole;Garcia-Perez,Gina; GomezLopez,AxelGabriel;Greer, MoiraRose;Griffin,KaiaLilija; Grove,EllaKristina;Gunther,Wyatt Brant;Gutierrez,AlexandraLy nn; Hamonko,SkylerJean;Handy,BrendanNathaniel;Hanley,Lilah;Harris, KylieElizabeth;Hayman,Nathaniel James;Hazzard,Cason;Hitchens, OliviaNoehl;Horton,GageKendall; Howard,GrasonColeman;Hurd, RileyDonovan;Jerns,AddisonGrace; Johnson,BryceColby;Johnson,Claire Renee;Johnson,LillyAnne;Kansak, RaeganElizabeth;Lebling,Jillian Morada;Lopez-Lopez,Anthony; Loyo-Rojas,GuadalupeAbigail; Lydic,SarahElizabeth;Mack,Hailey Elizabeth;McCabe,CortlandJack; McHale,KathrynRose;Moore,Elyse Kimberly;Moore,MorganAnne; Morales-Morales,Romina;MoralesPerez,PabloGabriel;Moran,Julia Noelle;Morgan,JanishaLajahe;Neal, MadisonRylie;Oates,NathanAlan; Olguin-Hernandez,AxelJoshua; Pavon,ZenxiaoAdeline;Perez-Lopez, ChristianDaniel;Phomsouvanh,Alan Jim;Pinnock,TatumOluwafemi; Powell,Keiron;Psaroudakis,PaigeAllison;Pszczola,AidenChristopher; Ramon-Monroy,Arath;RamosGonzalez,Lupita;Ramos-Herrera,CharlottePaulina;Regacho,Rocco; Robinson,GraceKennedy;Rodgers, CalebGeoffrey;SantizoPerez,Cahori Teresa;Schaub,IsabelleReese;

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Schmuck,IndigoFrances;Schooley, AlexisJennifer;Shockley,Kierstin Elizabeth;Smith,ColinSamuel; Smyth,HeatherAnn;Snyder,Wyatt Grant;Sprucebank,EvanGennaro; Stevens,KadenJames;Strates,Alaina Noel;Taylor,HannahRiley;Taylor, ReneeLee;Tice,BradyRobert;Tietz, EvanMatthew;Torres-Gutierrez,Allison;Tran,AnHai;Tyre,Alisa Tianna-Donae;Vaca-Castillo,Janet; Vaughan,JaxonDaniel;Veirs,Cole Booker;Veirs,LukeChristopher;VelasquezVelasquez,Suleimy;Vickers, CadenMurphy;Walker,NathanAndrew;Welch,EmeliaKlein;Wilkins, JadeMargaret;Willey,MandyLy nn; Williamson,CharlesNeil;Wisniewski,IsabellMae;andZullo, LexxineElizabeth.

StudentsreceivingHonorsrecognitioninclude:

•Freshmen—Alvarez-Ballesteros, Noelia;BarraganRodriguez,Amy; Barsella-Covington,NephtaliOlivia; Bautista-Cervantez,Lizbet;Bifano III,JeffreyWayne;Bowen,Stephane Alizabeth;Bradley,BraydenAndrew; Campbell,CamarinRyanEli;Campbell,QuintonJames;Cappell,Kayden Michael;CashVelasquez,Obed Lorenzo;Chew,AlanaMarie;Christmas,JaydaMae;Churchill,Camryn Austin;Clark,OwenXavier;Colgan,

GavinStanley;Conaway,Taygan Olivia;Conner,Ly lieSavannaMarie; Cooper,BraxtonWilliam;Cotton, Jai’lynDe’Anyae;Craiger,Jaidyn Mari;Cuffee,TyleeDenean;DeBerry, HaydenPreston;Dorey,IsabelleJune; Erickson,KarlJohannes;Fiels,LandonMichael;Figueroa-Rivera, Camila;Fulkrod,TriggJoshuaJax; Furman,MichaelaAnn;Gaines, AaliyahLiana;Garcia-Gil,Bryan Omar;Garcia-Montano,Janel; Gonon-Castro,OscarEduardo;GonzalezCruz,JoseHumberto;Gonzalez-Gomez,Anthony;Haney,Autumn Kai;Harant,KileyJordan;Harmon, JordanBradley;Hickman,Shanon Marie;Hines,JayleaNevaehEdna;Jacobs,RonneishaDecarla;Jantz,Chloe Alyzabeth;Jensen,WillMatthew; JohnsonJr.,BruceAvery;Johnson, JaelaAmor;Johnson,SydneyElizabeth-Jean;Kot,ZoeAnnabelleMarie; Landa-Chavez,Jonan;Lear,Collin Patrick;Lewis,AubreyDawn;Lopes, AndrewLouis;Lopez-Sandoval, YosliyGeovanni;Lovins,Jackson Dennis;MacDonald,JackHarman; Marinelli,DominicPasquale;Marvel, MaddelynLee;Marvel,Morgan Ly nn;McCarra,NathanLee;McFarland,OliviaMichelle;McGlone,ConnerTimothyEvan;McKeldin,Riley Renee;Miller,DavidRyan;Moore, MaddieAnn;Munoz,GabrielEnrique;Naizghi,JazmyneTrinity;Olguin-Hernandez,AlanEmiliano;

Perez-Cortes,JasminMilagro;Powell, AustonMatthew;Quevedo-Acevedo, Fernanda;RamosMiranda,Johnny Eric;Reyes,AlemJoshua;Romero,IsabellaDenise;Rose,GavinAnthony; Sanchez-Hernandez,Alexis;Sevier, TannerAllen;Sheldon,Dominick Richard;Showers,DominickRonald; Sierra,ChristopherAaron;Spencer, KadenThomas;Staniszewski,Nolan James;Tate,Tionna;Taylor,Zayla Cheyenne;Terrebrood,JaylenMyles; Uscanga-Cruz,DenzelManuel;VelasquezBenavides,ElidaLizveth; Ventura-Hernandez,ChrisSteven; VolkmanJr.,AugustWilliam;Watson, TeaganMary;Weber,TyJames; Whitlock,SavannahNoel;and Wright,KendylElizabeth.

•Sophomores—Adkins,Rowan Jay;Alamillo,Cristopher;Allen, ChloeElizabeth;AlvaradoValle,YasminMichel;Ashwell,DaleEdward Michael;Barnes,ErnestJoseph;Behornar,AlexanderMatthew;Bennetch,KyleDavid;Bernat,Ella Felicity;Brickman,SummerElizabeth;Calhoun,AdlerJames;Callahan, CamdenPaul;Catrino,Anemelia Marie;CifuentesFernandez,Jared; Clark,SophiaMariLoleen;Clattenburg,WyattJames;Crippen,Kaaliyah Monet;Davis,KabotAllan;DeLa Cruz-Diaz,JosueAlexander;deLeon Matias,CristianMyuler;DiCenzo, MaribellaEllen;Dickens,Torrin Brye;Dorsey,GarrettAlexander;

Durham,JazmineLynn;Escalante, WelnerAudely;Escalante-Perez, Aldo;Escobar-Mendoza,Valeria; Foreman,ThomasJames;Fox, MichaelJesse;GaleasCruz,John Ethan;GarciaRodriguez,Karla Maria;GonzalezMorales,Fernando; Griffith,OliviaGrace;Grove,Gavin David;Gutierrez,JasmineBelle; GutierrezBermudez,DafnySherlyn; Handy,DavonIsaiah;Hart,Marlin Grace;Hastings-Martino,Destiny Leeann;HernandezCano,Natalia Angeli;HernandezQuezada,Miguel Angel;Hernandez-DeJesus,Tony; Hudson,JaylaInez;Hurtado-Cervantes,Diego;Hyman,Matthew Carver;Jones,BradenScott;Jones, ElijahMichael;Khamphilavong, ChristopherDaniel;Killen,Jacob Aidan;Kirschner,KacieClaire; Kreger,GraceMargaret;Krickbaum, LindsayRae;Lathbury,AvaElyse; Loberg,AshleyRenee;Losink,David Anthony;Luzier,JakeAlston;Malone,JosephConner;Mercedes,NataliyaAlexis;Midgette,EdenCassidy; Mitchell,BradyAlan;Morgan,MadisonMarie;Moutzalias,Demetreus Michael;OrdinolaMarin,Larry;Ott, KayleiGabriela;Ott,KylahAraceli; Parrish-Shelor,AspenBailey;PatracaCerda,Tania;Peacock,AlexWilliam; Perez,NyahMarie;Porter,Carson Timothy;Porter,CarterDwight;

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Prenderville,CollinTheodore;Proctor,JohnRichard;Ramirez-Lopez, Ashley;Ramirez-Lopez,Christopher; Ramirez-Lopez,Moises;Retzos,AngeloGeorge;Richardson,KadenElijah;Rickabaugh,AlyssaFaye; Robinson,JonathanJahmell;Rodas Recinos,BrandonJose;RojasPhillips, KalaynaJalen;Rounds,Tay’vonDejuan;Sanchez-Ozuna,Yumalay Guadalupe;SantosChilel,Karina; Santos-Martinez,RachelOdalis; Schrock,RileyRuth;Scott,Shane Mitchell;Shepard,DalenAlbert; Shockley,KamdynLou;Smith,Dean EdwardDecerio;Smith,Lucas Robert;Sturgis,Kei’ZynRynell; Thomas,AbbyroseSylvia;Thomas, HaydenRobert;Truitt,Makenzie Elizabeth;Tucker,AllisonLeanne; Uibel,LoganChristopher;Vaught, KaydenAndrew;Werner,Weston Michael;Willey,CalebDukes;and Wilson,SelahNoelle.

•Juniors—Aguilera-Espinoza, Christopher;AlarconLopez,Saul;Alvarado-Resendes,Christopher;Arrieta-Lopez,Emely;Aukland,Delaney Madison;Bedell,ColeMichael; Binko,AidanJohn;Bireley,Ceth Jadon;Birindelli,Morgan;Bowman, GraceLy nn;Brittingham,JohnBrandon;Casto,GiovanniDavid;Chandler,SavannahLouise; Chavez-Rodriguez,Moises;Cifuentes-Roblero,Clayton;Coleman, ChristinaAlexis;Coleman,Gina Marie;Cordoba-Ortega,Brian Emanuel;Cruz-Bonilla,Deny;CruzCastro,Emir;Deery,SaraLynn;Delaney,DominicJames-Michael; Demarie,PeterAnthony;Dotoli, Luigi;Ehlers,LeilaniAliz;EspinozaPereira,Antony;Fahringer,Kendra Jane;Fischer,AlexCharles;Forbes, JeremyRichard;Foster,Katherine Emma;Garcia-Lopez,BriznaJuliza; Greenstreet,CarsonPhillip;Griffin Jr.,VaughnMichael;Hagy,Roni Ly nn;Henry,Donne’Anne-Richelle; HernandezDe-Jesus,Jonatan;Hill, JariahMarie;Hoban,GracieLove; Hood,LogenIan;Howard,Ayden Gage;Jenkins,HaydenMichael; Jimenez-Cordoba,Thania;Johnson, KatarinaMaureen;Kelley,KaiAndrewLayne;Knight,KyreeShamor; Lamberty,HoldenWilliamBodo;

Lasher,KatelynChristine;Latchum, CohenRobert;Lecates,CalebJoseph; Lopez-Gil,Ly sania;MacKinnon, GabriellaElaine;Marvel,Brianna Lynn;Massey,JacobGrant;McCabe, KendallAbbey;Medina-Lima,Gael Jared;Miller,StevenCole;Mitchem, AaliyahMarie;Mumford,Macie Ellen;Murray,KatelynGrace; Naizghi,JeramiahGurcharran;Perdue,JacobJames;PerezTrigueros, MaiteLisbet;PitarraIII,Michael Anthony;Ramales-Solis,PerlaBibiana;RamirezJr.,JoseMiguel; Ramirez-Lopez,HilterLy sander; Rosas-Ramirez,April;Rowe,Bryanna Eryn;Sanchez-OzunaJr.,JesusEduardo;Scott,IsabelMarie;Shumate, PiperLilly;Sirin,Neslihan;Stoots, JamesDaniel;Sullivan,KaelynnMaureen;Tedesco,AlanaRose;Towle, SarahAntonella;Townsend,Evan Shane;Turlington,Amar’eJihan; Twigg,AidenDaniel;ValerioAleman, IsisAlondra;Wiest,AnnaRose;Wu,

ZhenLu;Yarbrough,ZerkyahJanelle; andZeidler,GageRyan.

•Seniors—AmezquitaOrnelas, Alejandro;Beranza-Espinoza,Diego; Beyer,DanaArianne;Butts,AlexJeffery;Butts,NicholasAnthony;Canal, JadaLy nnea;Carney,JennaLeann; Carney,ShailynEve;Carroll,Shane Patrick;Cassady,ThomasLeonard; Chappell,SophiaRachel;Conaway, TaylorBrooke;Croney,CamrinAnthony;CruzMendoza,EdwinDaniel; Dennis,JeremiahPerez;DiazVelasquez,MelissaArlene;Dietz,Henry Phillip;Dillon,DesiraeMarie; DominguezRodriguez,Sabino; Dominguez-Mateos,Daisey;Edmondson,FischerJoshua;EsqueJr., JamesPaul;Grise,AustinDavid; Heck,HarleyNichole;Hernandez Sandoval,XavierNoel;Hickman, EmilyJo;Hicks,La’SheyanaTamiya; Hitch,KellyAnn;Htut,Maythwe Min;James,RileySpencer;King, CollinWyatt;Knight,NicolasRocco;

Langenfelder,RyderDale;Lewis,Ian Michael;Littleton,KiraD’Nae;Long, JeremyWilliam;Luzier,LukeGorden;Mares-Ponce,Giovanni;McCabe,CalebMichael; Mendez-Ramirez,MariselaMagdalena;Micciche,QuinnLawrence; Moore,EmilyGrace;Mora-Rodriguez,Melvin;Murray,Mallory Louann;Nazarenus,KadenBrockAllen;Olivier,JulesJoseph;OrtegaPanama,Celia;OsortoSalgado,Yislin Suyapa;Perez-Cruz,Geudy;Perry, BrodyAshburn;Ragone,Gabiella Adrianna;RibinskyJr.,RobertEdward;Rickrode,RorieElizabeth;RodriguezFernandez,Jorge; Savala-Saldivar,JoseLuis;Schaffer, AydenMatthew;Shearman,Riley David;StarkeyJr.,PatrickRaymond; Townsend,JosephScott;VenturaSantizo,FranklinDaniel;Wackett, FrancesSophia;Watson,Paynter Webb;Weilenmann,AnastaciaMarguerite;andWescott,KaleeahDawn.

Obits

ingasdocentsatthePhoenixBotanicalGardens.Theyhadspentthelast 20yearsinDelawarelivinginMillsboro,andthenattheManorHouse inSeaford.

Elliottwasadevotedhusband, caringforhiswifeduringherjourney throughdementia.

Heenjoyedmanyhobbiesandactivities:woodworking,gardening, music,traveling,hikingandexploringArizona,sudokuandcomputer solitaire.Hewasactiveinthe MethodistChurch.Hehadbeena BoyScoutleaderwhenhissonswere growingup,andcampingwasthe frequentfamilyvacationwhenallthe childrenwereyoung.

Elliottissurvivedbyhischildren Dave(andConnie)ElliottofPeyton, Colo.,Dan(andCarol)Elliottof WestLafayette,Ind.,Jim(and Nancy)ElliottofAngier,N.C.,and Kathy(andDerb)HallofMillsboro, Del.;12grandchildren;and15greatgrandchildren.Aprivatefamilygatheringisplannedforalaterdate.To leavecondolences,visit www.cranstonfuneralhome.com.

DarrelO.NeidighJr.,100

DarrelO.NeidighJr.,100,of BethanyBeach,Del.,passedawayon

Monday,Feb.19,2024.Hewasborn

Dec.31,1923,inLafayette,Ind.,son ofthelateDarrelO.NeidighSr.and Ravalee(Lloyd)Neidigh.Hehad celebratedhis100thbirthdaywitha partyonNewYear’sEvethatwasattendedbyhisfamilyandfriends.

Neidighreceivedhisbachelor’s degreeasagraduateofPurdueUniversityandhismaster’sdegreefrom theUniversityofDelaware.He workedforEliLillyandDuPontasa chemicalengineer,retiringin1984.

HewasamemberofMariners

BethelGlobalMethodistChurchin OceanView,Del.Heenjoyedbeinga memberoftheBulletinBabes,coin collecting,reading,andwatching classicmoviesandtelevisionshows.

Inadditiontohisparents,Neidigh wasprecededindeathbyhiswife, LeonaChristinaNeidigh,andhis son,DarrelO. NeidighIII.Heis survivedbytwosons,DanNeidigh ofNewark,Del.,andDavidNeidigh (andCarol);andadaughter,Janice Compton(andRandy)ofAnderson, S.C.;grandchildrenMichelleNeidigh,KimberlyDavis,JillMarieNeidigh,DarrelO. NeidighIV,Michael Neidigh,MeganGalloway,Jessica ComptonandErinDanko;anda step-granddaughterAbigalDavis; alongwitheightgreat-grandchildren.

Serviceswillbeheldat11a.m.on Tuesday,March5,2024,atthe

DelawareVeteransMemorialCemeteryChapellocatedat26669Patriots Way,Millsboro,Del.,followedbya celebrationreceptionofhislifeat MarinersBethalGlobalMethodist ChurchinOceanView,Del.,at1 p.m.

Richard‘Dick’Sharpe,89

Richard“Dick”Sharpe,89,passed awayonSaturday,Jan.13,2024,at homeinOceanView,Del.Hewas borninAllentown,Pa.,onApril8, 1934.

Asayoungman,hejoinedthe U.S.ArmyandwasstationedinGermany.AspecializationincryptographyledtoalongcareerintheU.S. ForeignService.Hemethiswife, Pat,whilestationedintheformer BelgianCongo.Theirfirstsonwas borninWashington,D. C.,andtheir firstofficialStateDepartmentpostingwasParis,France.Threemore sonswereborninParis,followedby postinginHongKing,Jordan, VenezuelaandSpain.Thechildren wereeducatedininternational schoolsandsawthewondersofthe worldasafamily.

SharperetiredfromtheU.S.ForeignServiceinFairfaxCounty,Va., beforesettlingdownpermanentlyin OceanViewin2001afteralonglife ofinternationaladventure.In2016, hetookhiswifebacktoParistocelebratetheir50thweddinganniver-

sary.Hehadagreatsenseofhumor andagiftformakingchildrenlaugh. Alovinghusbandandfather, Sharpeissurvivedbyhiswife,Pat Sharpe;sons,RichardSharpe,Robert Sharpe,GregorySharpeandMichael Sharpe;eightgrandchildren;two great-grandchildren;andasister, Gloria.

Condolencesmaybesentonline byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WilliamPete‘Bill’ Shockley,81

WilliamPete“Bill”Shockley,81, ofFrankford,Del.,passedaway peacefullyatSeafordTidalHealth HospitalonFeb.26,2024,surroundedbyhisfamily.Hewasborn inFrankford,Del.,onJuly1,1942, sonofthelateFrankHoraceShockleySr.andViolaMay(Rogers) Shockley.

HegraduatedfromtheJohnM. ClaytonSchoolin1960.

Shockleyservedhiscountryinthe U.S.NationalGuardfor34years, untilhishonorabledischargein 2000,whenhewasfulfillingthepositionofactivesergeant-major.He traveledextensivelyintheUnited StatesandEuropeonNational Guardtrainingmissions.Hesupervisedanaward-winningNational GuardRifleShootingCompetition

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Team.

Heworkedasasupervisoratthe DuPontnylonplantfor39years, untilheretiredin2000.WhileworkingatDuPont,hemetJackie,his wifeof44yearsuntilherdeathin August2017.

Shockleywasadedicatedhusband,father,grandfatherandgreatgrandfather.Headoredhisfamily andspentmuchofhisfreetimeat theirsportingevents.Helovedto watchthemparticipateinbaseball, softball,football,soccer,Scoutsand equestrianevents.Hedevotedtime tohelpingprepareandmaintainthe softballandbaseballfieldsatthe LowerSussexLittleLeaguecomplex inRoxana.

Heenjoyedclammingandcrabbing.Inrecentyears,hehadtakenup playingcornhole.Duringfootball season,healwayscheeredforhis belovedDallasCowboys,winorlose. HealsolovedtowatchNascarracing aswell.Hewasoftenseenwitha coldPabstBlueRibboninhandand

asmileonhisface.

Shockleywasprecededindeathby hisfather,FrankHoraceShockley; hismother,ViolaMayShockley;a brother,FrankHoraceShockleyJr.; hisfirstwife,Phyllis(Hudson) Shockley;andhissecondwife, Jacquelyn“Jackie”(Lankford)Shockley.Heissurvivedbyhisstepson, StewartSmithandhiswife, Stephanie;ason,HeathShockley andhiswife,Paula;andadaughter, BrandiLecatesandherhusband, Lennie.Heisalsosurvivedbyeight grandchildren,AmandaMarottaand herhusband,Luigi,JonathonSmith, KierstinandJadenShockley,Justin andChaseShockley,CharlesWayne andCalebLecates;andfourgreatgrandchildren,LoreleiandSadie Marotta,HayvenShockleyandIla Wayne.Additionally,heissurvived byhissisterSandraandherhusband, NormanBunting;andtwobrothers, JerryShockley,andEddieShockley andhiswife,Teresa.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat1 p.m.onFriday,March1,2024,atthe FrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneral

Buyingproperty isapersonaldecision,andbothcondosand single-family homesareattractivefordifferent reasons.Thereis notonethatisbetter,butherearesomeofthereasons whysomeonewouldpreferoneoverthe other.

Acondoispreferableforsomeone whowantsminimummaintenance,and likesactivityandneighbors,anditmay oftenbewhatisavailableatacertain pricepointandinaspecificlocation thatisdesirable—forexample,an oceanfrontcondowouldbealower pricethananoceanfrontdetached home.Acondocanalsobeturnkey, withmaintenanceoftenbeingtaken careofbyyourassociation.

Asingle-familyhome,ontheother hand,ispreferableifyoupreferlower annualfees,don’tmindmanagingyour ownmaintenance,needmoresquare footage,wantmoreprivacy,andyour budgetallowsforthepricepointinthe locationyoudesire!

Overall,bothcondosandsinglefamilyhomescanbeagreatinvestment andprovideyouwithawonderfulplace to liveorvacation.Yourlifestyleand personalpreferenceswilldetermine whichistherightoneforyou!

SarahSchifano

Long&Foster (302)858-3945

Sarah@SeasideSeven.com

Manyclients havethateverloomingquestion: Condoorsinglefamilyforabeach home?Ittrulyisa personallifestyle choice.

Ihadsome clientswhowereponderingpurchasing theirsecondhomeinthebeachmarket. Theyfoundthemselvestornbetween thesimplicityofacondoandthedetachmentofasingle-familyhome.

Ontheotherhand,mybuyerscouldn’tshakethedesireformorespaceand theprivacythatasingle-familyhome offered.Theideaofhavingtheirown yard,wheretheycouldletScout,the goldenretriever,rompfreeandhost summerbarbecuessoundedidyllic. Theyalsolikedtheideaofnothaving todealwithsharedwallsandnoisy neighbors,thusenjoyingthetranquility andprivacyofasingle-familyhome.

Butafterlookingattheirfullmacroeconomicsoftheirseven-yearbeach plan,thecondowastheirfinalanswer. Bottomline:Itisapersonalbeach lifestylechoice!

BethEvans

BerkshireHathawayPenFed (302)249-5200

Beth@BeachBayGofl.com

ingthemidealforthoselookingfor lowerupkeep.However,sharedwalls leadtonoiseconcernsandlessprivacy, andHOAsrestrictrenovationsandoutdoorspace.

Single-familyhomes,whiletypically moreexpensive,provideprivacy,ayard, andcontroloverrenovationsandmaintenance.

Consideryourbudget,desiredlevel ofindependenceandneedforoutdoor spacetodeterminewhichtypeofpropertyalignsbestwithyourvisionof homeownership.Locally,wehaveseveralcommunitiesthatwouldofferalittlebitofeach:single-familyhomeswith grass-cuttingincludedbutlimitsonexteriorimprovement,ortownhomeswith moreoutdoorliving.

Connect with your children & other parents at the library!

Tai Chi for Health & Balance: A 6-Part Series 2—3:00 pm

Wednesday, March 6 Story Time 10:30—11:30 am Engage your child in early literacy practices & get

For ages birth—5.

Re-Establishing Our Connection with Nature 6—7:00 pm

Join Denise Hoeksema and Cheryl Rehrig owners of Inland Bays Garden Center for a free 1-hour lecture on native plants.

Thursday, March 7

10:15 am—12:15 pm

Yarn Wrapped Picture Frame 2—3:30 pm

Friday, March 8

Kickstart Your Vegetable Garden 10—11:00 am

Jigsaw

Ononehand,theideaofalowmaintenancelifestyleinasleekcondo withamenities,liketennis,fitnesscenter andpool,seemedenticing.Andthe thoughtofnothavingtoworryabout maintainingthelawnandexteriorcertainlywasappealing,especiallygiven thisistheirsecondhome.

Deciding betweenacondominiumanda single-familyhome hingesonyour lifestyleandpriorities. Condosoffer affordability, sharedmaintenance(throughHOAs), accesstoamenitieslikepoolsandgyms, andalock-and-leaveconvenience,mak-

Makesuretoalwaysreadthecommunitydocuments.Mymostsurprising ruleIreadandwasnotexpecting:No cat(pet)canstayinthetownhomeby itselfovernight.Theclientendedupnot buyingthetownhome.

Truly,therearemanydifferentcommunitiestoconsider,orevennocommunityatall.

(302)462-5504 Kim@KimHook.com

Schifano

Evans

Hook

March1-31

CraftKits— Youthages10–17canstopby theSouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafree craftkittomakeafreecraft,availableall monthwhilesupplieslast.Youthmustpickup kitsthemselves.SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

March2

DriveThroughCookies— GirlScoutTroop2 ishostinga“drivethrough”eventintheparkinglotnexttotheOceanViewBrewingCompanyfrom11a.m.to5p.m.

QuarterAuctionFundraiser— AQuarter AuctionFundraisertobenefittheSenior LeagueSoftballWorldSeriesattheMillsboro firehouse.Doorsopenatnoon,andtheauctionstartsat1:30p.m.Thecostis$10for admission,whichincludesonepaddle.Additionalpaddleswillalsobeavailable,along withquarters,foodandbeverages.Tomakea donation,orformoreinformation,email DawnatDawn-LLWS@comcast.net.

March4

HousingDiscussion— St.Martha’sEpiscopal Churchishostingapaneldiscussionat3 p.m.addressingtheseriousissuesofhomelessnessandthelackofaffordablehousing insouthernDelaware.Thiswillfeatureperspectivesfromvariousregionalandstateorganizationsonsolutionsandcommunity

involvement.

ChixwithStix— JoinJillat10a.m.forSouth CoastalLibrary’snextmonthlymeetingabout crocheting,knittingandneedleworking.All skilllevelswelcome.Seewhatothersare makingandgetinspirationinthisfungro up meeting.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CookingDemo— JoinChefCharlesOppman atSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.forafun, freecookingdemonstrationseriesfeaturing foodsfromeachregionoftherU.S.Hewill demohowtomakethreetosixregionalinspireddishes.Handoutswillbeavailabledigitallyonourwebsite.(April15isSouthwest Foods,May29isNewEnglandFavorites.) Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

HealthyEatingonaBudget— SharonMack, IntegrativeHealthCoachwithBeebeHealthcare,willpresentafreeclassonbudgetfriendlyhealthyeatingatSouthCoastal Libraryat3p.m.Registrationisencou raged andavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

March5

Mommy&MeTime— Mommy&Metimeis anopportunityformomstoconnectwiththeir childrenaswellasothermomswhilemaking acraft.Thisprogramisnotjustformoms, butanyparentorcaregiver,maleorfemale, heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.! Free,includi ngcoffee!Registrationisrequired,athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsistingof fluid,slow,gentlemovements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor HealthInstituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilver LotusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeg inner'slevelTai ChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallsessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedintheprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth& BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue ,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March6

LifeLineScreenings— DagsboroChurchof ChristwillhostscreeningsbyLifeLine

Screening.Residentscanlearnabouttheir riskforcardiovasculardisease,osteoporosis, diabetesandotherchronicconditions.Specialpackagepricingstartsat$159,butconsultantswillworkwithyouonapackagethat worksbestforyou.Pre-registrationisrequired.Toregister,orformoreinformation, visitlifelinescreening.com,orcallthe mat (877)237-1287.

SquareDanceLessons— ThePineSteppers SquareDanceClubisofferingfreesquare dancelessonsattheOceanPinesCommunityCenterfrom7to8:30p.m.Singlesand couplesarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(908)229-8799or(302)222-4448,or emailbarbcroos@gmail.com.

StoryTime— Thisisagreatopportunityto engageyourchild,infantthrough5,inearly literacypracticesaswellasgettoknow otherfamiliesinthearea.Free,registrationis notrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930at10:30a.m.

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

NativePlants— JoinDeniseHoeksemaand CherylRehrig,ownersofInlandBaysGarden Center,thelargestretailerofNativePlantsin Delmarva,forafreeone-hourlectureonnativeplantsatSouthCoastalLibraryat6p.m. Wewilllearnabouttheecologicalimportance ofusingnative plantsinourlandscapingand gardeningandtakealookatsomethatthrive atthebeach.Registrationisencouragedand

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THEBESTCAREISHERE

BeebeHealthcareisproudtobetheonlysouthernDelawarehospitalto earnaregional“BestHospitals”rankingfromU.S.News&WorldReport.

Thankstothecompassionanddedicationofourdoctors,nurses,advanced practiceproviders,clinicalsta ,andthemanyotherdepartmentsatBeebe Healthcare,wearegratefultoearnthisrecognitionaswecontinuebuildinga healthsystemthatservestheneedsofSussexCountytodayandtomorrow.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachment oftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeetsonthe fourthWednesdayofeachmonthatthe OceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost166 on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarinesand NavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedinthe Corps,livinginWorcesterorSussexCounties,arewelcometojointomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningthe organization.Theirmissioniscommunity servicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Form oreinformation,call(410) 430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.

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

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealog icalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe ReadingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpe rsons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

GeorgetownBridgeClub— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsBridgeClubevery Wednesdayfrom1to3p.m.Allexperience levelsarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Geor getown.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganizationhas expandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhas beenservingthecommunityfor98years. TheClubisanon-profitorganization,formed infriendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposesandtheeducationofits members.Formoreinformation,orifyouare interestedinattending,sendanemailto the rese.r.gross@gmail.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatMac’sCatering inMillville.Thisisaserviceorganizationthat performsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebs ite, southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom4 to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute54. Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577.

SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicL ibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualap-

pointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email

georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeoplereadingtime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfro m4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor People.Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

Elementaryhomeschoolersprogram— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsHomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat1p.m.Everymonth,theyoffera differentactivityforelementary-school-aged children.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundst hat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch. Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation, callBonnieat537-9440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com. SeeEVENTSpage28

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay. Justsignthebookandwrite“FlipFive”next toyourname.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthe generalpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in

DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsand thegeneralpublicareallinvitedtoplay.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesou ps,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts.Carryoutisalsoavailable.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callAlLiebeskindat(410)530-0064.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse

from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,in formsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— TheDemocraticP arty’s 38thRepresentativeDistrictCommittee meetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat 5p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,call(302) 364-5830,orvisithttps://deldems38.orgor theirFacebookpageat https://deldems38.org.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat6:30 p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationon monthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdates andmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”on Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in,so contactCarolLynchat(302)745-8237or cklynch02@gmail.comformoredetails.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysin

the ArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Additionally, thereisalsoaclassonSaturdays,from 9:30to10:30a.m.,withinstructors HeatherMurphyandMicoleLinehan.There isa$5drop-infeeforeitherclass.Classes areopentothecommunityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee. Noregistrationisnece ssary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10a.m.,and Improversareat11a.m.Formoreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility. For moreinformation,visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9 a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFields fora30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting.ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formore information,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibrary at123WPine St.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireis suggested.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroupmeets atPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalof GeorgetownonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat3:30p.m.Reservationsarerecommended,butwalk-insarewelcome.Formore information, call(302)440-4866.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome. Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodis tChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator

2024

Winner,

2024 Good Samaritan Award Winner, Seaan Ely,

38020 Fenwick Shoals Blvd

Fenwick Shoals is a private, gated community located 2.5 miles to the beach. This custombuilt coastal contemporary home has an elevator and plenty of room for entertaining on multiple levels, both inside and out. Features include luxury vinyl plank flooring, wide staircases, a coffered ceiling, and crown molding.

$875,000 (DESU2051876)

For information on these homes or to setup a free consultation about listing

Call Trevor & Abby Clark 302-290-3869

Dr, Ocean View

Enjoy scenic views of the natural wetlands and open bay from this 4 BR, 3.5 bath home in White Creek at Bethany. Incredible upgrades. Amenity-rich community with water access and a day dock.

$975,000 (DESU2048250)

971 Sandbar Court, Lake Bethany

This beautiful, 4-bedroom home has much to offer with a spacious floor plan, kitchen island with breakfast bar, vaulted ceilings, woodburning fireplace, ceramic tile, hardwood floors and two zoned HVAC. Seasonal Bethany Beach Trolley stops throughout the community.

$850,000 (DESU2056266)

UNDER CONTRACT FEATURED

34577 Peppers Corner Rd, 19945

This custom home is approximately 5317 square feet and was constructed by custom builder Robert Bunting. This home has been meticulously maintained with top-notch finishes throughout. 7BD, 8BA $1,325,000

37510 River Birch Ln, Ocean View

Private partially furnished end unit town home with pond views! Don't miss this spacious 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, well cared for home featuring beautiful driftwood luxury vinyl plank floors! New carpet has been installed and interior freshly painted! 2 full master suites offer privacy for you and your guests.

$475,000 (DESU2054032)

37503 Seaside Drive, Ocean View

Enjoy scenic view and sunsets over the Assawoman Bay. This location offers deep water for larger size boats that want quick access to the open bay and ocean.

5BR/6BA, 3567sf home

$1,890,000 (DESU2050606)

availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

March7

NotableBooks— CoastalGeorgetownAAUW ALANotableBooksClubmeetsattheLewes libraryfrom10a.m.tonoon.Theywillbe discussingHernanDiaz’s“Trust.”

Dine&Donate— NortheastSeafoodKitchen willhostaDine&Donatefrom4to9p.m.to benefittheWomen’sCivicClubof Bethany Beach.Therestaurantwilldonate10percent ofallproceedstotheClub,whichdonatesto variouslocalorganizationsinneed.

AcrylicArtClass— JoinartistJenellfora fun,freepaint-alongacrylicartclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Wewill havetwohourstopaintacactus-themed canvas.Allmaterialsareprovided.Free,for ages18-plus.Registrationbegins@10:15 amonFeb.29,andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

Events

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wantingtomeetandgreetotherscanget togetherattheMillsboroPizzaKingon Thursdaysfrom8to10a.m.TheARRL SectionManagerusuallyattends.Formore information,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

30 2-858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)Youareeligibletoattendthree art/craftclassesperquarter(March-May 2024,)butonlyoneacrylicpaintingclassper calendaryear.Alreadyattendedthree?Enjoy freeCreativeBugartvideotutorialsonyour ownathomebyclickingontheCreativeBug logoonthehomepageofourwebsiteand typinginyourlibrarycardnumber.(Ifyour cardnumberstartswithsomethingother than33812,visitthelibraryforassistance.) HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

Yarn-WrappedPictureFrame— JoinRachel forafunandeasycraftidealforbeginnersat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Wewillbe makingayarn-wrappedpictureframe.Free, allmaterialsareprovided.Ages18-plus please.Registrationbeginsat2p.m.onFeb. 29,andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)Youareeligibl etoattendthree art/craftclassesperquarter(March-May 2024.)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March8

MixandMingle— RepublicansforSussexis

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternat ionalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat

hostingMixandMingle,aninformalcocktail partycelebratingMarchMadnessattheSussexCountyAssociationofRealtorsbuildingin Georgetownfrom6to9p.m.Therewillbe heavyhorsd’oeuvres,desserts,andbeverageswillbeserved.Therewillalsobeacash barwithassortedwi nes.Thecostis$35per person.Makecheckspayableto“RepublicansforSussex”andmailtoRFS,20890Wil KingRoad,Lewes,DE19958.

SchoolGala— LighthouseChristianSchool’s FifthAnnualLetThereBeLightGalawillbe heldatCrossroadCommunityChurchin Georgetown.Doorsopenat5:15p.m.forthe semi-formalevent.Ticketscost$50each,at lighthousechristianschool.com.Therewillbe dinner,entertainmentbyaChristianband, ChristianventriliquistKenHuff, liveandsilent auctions,rafflesanddoorprizes.

YourVegetableGarden— JoinSouthCoastal Libraryforafreelectureongettingstarted withavegetablegardenat10a.m.Learnthe importanceofsoilprep,croprotation,timing, andcaretomaximizeyour2024food-growingefforts.CatherineWinklerofRootsLandscapingwillshare20-plusyearsofvegetable andherbgardeningexperience.Registration isencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de .usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.

delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofevery monthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywillmeetonthethird Wednesday.November’sbookis“Nightofthe LivingRe z”byMorganTalty.Booksareavailableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

JigsawPuzzleMake&Swap— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forsomerelaxing puzzletime.Theywillhavethreetablesset upfrom2–4p.m.withvaryingdifficultylevelsofjigsawpuzzles(350pieces,500 pieces,and1000pieces).Meetotherjigsaw puzzleenthusiastsinyourcommunityand helpuspiecethesepuzzlestogeth er.Kristin willalsotellyouhowtoborrowpuzzles throughtheDelawareLibraryCatalog.Bring uptotwopuzzlestoswapwithothers— puzzlesshouldhavealloftheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andboxesshouldnotbe taped.Forages13-plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

March9

HealthandFitness— The6thAnnualHealthFitness&LeisureExpowillbeheldatCape HenlopenHighfrom9a.m.to4p.m.There

SeeCALENDARpage36

dayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednes-

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepubliconSaturdaysfrom11a.m.to1 p.m.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontofthe museum.Themuseumisnothandicap -accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineat townofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6,from10a.m.to noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

ShowellkidslaunchPCSnewspaperclub

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Threefifth-gradersinMichelle Timmons’sSTEMlearningandtechnologyclubclasseshavejustpublishedtheirfirstnewspaperfor PhillipC.ShowellElementary SchoolinSelbyville.Theyoung womenevenhaveofficiallaminated presspasses.

Theeditorsandreportersare AnnabellaBartholomew,Angelina TinelliandSofiIardova,whohave bondedlikeanewsroomteamandinterviewPCSadministrators,teachers andfellowstudentsratherfearlessly now.

“Wecalledit‘PCSStudent News,’”saidBartholomew.“Wejust goaroundwithaclipboardanda pencil,”andaskquestions.

Timmons,whountilthisyearwas athird-gradeteacher,wasreadyto takeonmoreofachallengewithin theschooldistrict,anditstartedwith teachingSTEM—science,technology,engineeringandmathematics.

“Thisisanopportunityforclubs toshineandforShowellkidstolearn aboutotherkindsofcommunication,” saidTimmons,thegroup’sfacultyadvisor.

“Wedoartandmusicandeven bakingclubshere.Weholdourclubs aboutonceamonth,”said Bartholomew.

Tinelliadded,“Itisreallyfunand interestingtobeinclubs.”

Tinelliwasthereforthefirsteditionslastyear,whenthePCSStudent Newswashand-written,postedupon posterboardinthehallways.This month,thestudentsputtogethera schoolnewspaperthatisavailableon FacebookandtheIRSDinternal communicationssystem.

“Itisanopportunitytogetto knowpeople,”saidTinelliofherinterviews.“Youcanseethemandtalk aboutwhatschoolislike.Wehadto askthemquestions,andwetalked withalotofteachers,too.”

Iardova,whoisanativeRussian speaker,said,“Iinterviewedtheprincipal,themusicteachers,andIeven learnedaboutthebakingclub.This timetheymadepancakes,whichwas funtocover.AndIspoketosomeof theotherstudentsinthelower grades.”

Timmonsadded,“Weturnedthe tablesontheteachers.Wehadthem dosomeinterviewingwithourstudents.Wetalkedtostudentsfrom kindergartentoGrade5,andthecustodiansandfrontofficestaff,too,to createtheonlinepaper.”

AnotherPCSpressinnovationwas “theicecreampoll.”

Tinelliexplained,“Weaskedthem theirfavoriteicecream”forthepaper.

Iardovasaid,“Wegotalotof strawberryandcookie-doughresponses.Lotsofmintchocolatechips, andevensomevanillas.”

Timmonsaddedthatthenewspaperclubisactuallyrunonamodel liketheCoastalPoint.

“Wehaveabrainstormingsession

everyweek,”shesaid.“Thestudent reportersleadallthetopics,including evensomeproblemskidsmighthave ontheplayground.So,it’srealnews.”

“Weareworkingonrecyclinghere intheschoolsystem.So,Sofiand Angelinacametogethertoenterprise onthatstory.Wearestartingour schoolrecyclinginitiatives.Delaware SolidWastecameintokickusoff withatalk,”saidTimmonsofthereportingwork.

Iardovaadded,“Ididaveganarticle.Somanypeoplewhoareveganor vegetariantoldmetheycannoteatin thecafeteriabecausewedon’thave goodveganfoodoptions.Wehave regularmeatsandcheeses.Butkids arenotabletogettherightmixif

theydon’tpackagetheirlunch.”

“Now,whenyougirlsgoouttointerview,youaremuchbetteratinterviewing…Youcanthinklogicallyon yourfeet,”saidTimmons.

“Thisnewspaperclubreally startedbecausetheybroughtus snacks,”saidBartholomew.“Dr.Timmonsgaveushergrapes.”Tinellisaid itwasnotonlythesnacks,because thenewspaperclubideastartedlast year.

“Onceamonth,wehavea45minuteclub,”saidTimmons.“Istuck withthenewspaperidea.Abigpart ofmypassionistohelpkidswith their‘softskills’learning.Theyare

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith PhillipC.ShowellstudentsSofiIardova,AngelinaTinelliandAnnabellaBartholomewwiththeirSTEMteacher,MichelleTimmons. Thetrioofstudentsshowtheirofficialpresspassesandhaverecentlypublishedtheirfirstnewspaper,‘PCSStudent News.’

Crossword

By Amy Johnson & Katie Hale

Morethan91,000 bagsoftrash collectedfrom Delawareroadsin2023

TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)andits partnerscollected91,810bagsoftrash in2023intheongoingeffortto“Keep DELitterFree.”TheworkwasperformedbyDelDOTMaintenance& Operationsemployees,DART,AdoptA-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highwayefforts,theWorkADayEarnAPay Program,andwithhelpfromthe DelawareDepartmentoftheCorrections’(DOC)inmateworkprogram.

Thedepartmentanditspartners alsocollectednearly5,000tiresand68 appliancesfromalongsideDelaware roads.

“Keepingtrashoffourroadsnot onlyimprovestheappearanceofour state,itkeepsitoutofourwaterways, contributingtoacleanerandhealthier environmentforallofus,”saidGov. JohnCarney.

“Whileourtotallittercollectionincreasedbynearly25percentlastyear thankstotheeffortsofemployeesand volunteers,itremainsanongoing problem,”saidSecretaryofTransportationNicoleMajeski.“Thereisno quickandeasywaytocollecttrash,but thereisaneasywaytopreventit,by choosingnottothrowtrashoutofvehicles.”

STolearnhowyoucanjointheeffortstohelp“KeepDELitterFree,” visitgovernor.delaware.gov.Businesses andorganizationsinterestedinadoptingorsponsoringahighwaythrough DelDOT’sAdopt-A-Highwayor Sponsor-A-Highwayprogramscan applynowatDelDOT.gov.

DelDOTlaunches podcaston transportationrelatedissues

TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)has launcheditsnewpodcast,“Onthe MovewithDelDOT,”whichwill focusontransportation-relatedissues aroundthestate.

Thefirstepisodeisnowavailable andisadiscussiononroundabouts withDelDOTDeputySecretaryand ChiefEngineerShantéHastings.

“DelDOTjoinsanumberof transportationagenciesaroundthe countrythatareutilizingpodcastsas awaytoofferinformationandinsightintotheworldoftransportation,”saidSecretaryof TransportationNicoleMajeski.“In themonthsahead,wewillcoveravarietyoftopicsabouttheworkweare doingtomaintainandimproveour multi-modaltransportationsystem.”

goinguptotheirsubjectsveryconfidentlyandtalkingtoeveryone,and thentheyhavefollow-upquestions.”

“Whenwestarted,wejustwrote thingsonpaper,andwepostedthem uponposters,”saidTinelli.“Butwe realizedweneededtoreachalarger community.Nowwetypeitupand posttoFacebook,plustheClassDojo soeveryonecanseeit.”

Bartholomewadded,“Weshould printthenewspaperandhanditout

topeople.”

BartholomewandTinelliareboth intheschool’shonorsociety.They mustmaintainverygoodgrades,at 85percentorbetter.Studentswho reachthatGPAareautomaticallyinvolvedinthesociety.

“Wehavetogoinfrontoftown hallforhonorsociety,”explained Tinelli,whonotedthatsheusedto beshy.

Thejuniorreportersevenhavereporter“press”badgessotheycanbe officialreportersforthepaper.

AskedhowtheSTEMportionof thecurriculumfitsin,thestudents

said,“Themathwetakeislikeproblem-solving.”

“Creatinganewspaperislikeputtingapuzzletogether,”said Bartholomew.

Tinelli,whoistheveteranandhas beenwiththenewspaperfortwo years,stated,“Dr.Timmonsismyfavoriteteacher.”

“Andthesnacksarefun,”shefinallyadmitted.

Bartholomewsaid,“Wedidarticlesaboutnewpeoplejoiningour schoolstaff,andwehavehadalotof newteachersthisyear.”

“PeopleusedtosaythatIwas

quiet,”Iardovasaid.

“Yes,ittookherafewmonthsto openup,”agreedTimmons.“These girlshavesomuchconfidencebecauseofnewspaperclub.Theyjustgo afterthesestories.Wedooureditorialmeeting,andofftheygo.”

“Lastyear,Ihadtocreatethe questions.Now,theycreatethem,and theyjustgoandfollow-uponthem,” saidTimmons.“Wekeepgettingbettereverytime!”

ItsoundsjustliketherealnewspaperbusinesstotheCoastalPoint.

DeadlineforDCFscholarshipapplicationsextended

ThedeadlineforDelawarestudents applyingforscholarshipsavailable throughtheDelawareCommunity Foundation(DCF)hasbeenextended toMarch29.Theextensionisnecessary becauseofissuesanddelayswiththe FreeApplicationforFederalStudent Aid(FAFSA)applicationfromthefederalgovernment.

Studentscansubmitascholarship applicationwithoutFAFSAinformationincluded,andthensubsequently sharetheFAFSAreporttotheDCF whenitbecomesavailable.Nothavinga FAFSAreport/numberwillnotprevent

applicationsfrombeingreadandevaluated.Thispertainstoboththeundergraduateandpost-graduate opportunitiesofferedattheDCF.

OnceawardsaremadeinMay,ifa studentfindstheycannotuseascholarshipbecausetheirfinancialaidpackage fromtheircollegeissufficient,theDCF willadjusttheawardsaccordinglytothe nextwinningstudent.

Formoreinformation,contactKelly Sheridan,DCFgrantsandscholarships coordinator,at(302)856-4393orksheridan@delcf.org.

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willbemorethan80exhibitorsofferingafull arrayofhealth,fitness,leisureandhome productsandservices.Forexhibitorinformation,contactKathyatDelawareResorts Exposat(302)236-0857oremailherat kathy@deexpos.com.

FriedChicken— TheBishopville(Md.)VolunteerFireDepartmentAuxiliarywillbeholding afriedchickencarryoutatthemainstation fromnoonto2p.m.Themealincludesahalf achicken,Frenchfries,coleslawandaroll, for$15.Topre- order,call(619)922-9950by March6.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreatprices! Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beach reads,children'smaterials&more!SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simaginationrun wildatLEGOClubatSouthCoastalLibr aryat 11a.m.!Eachtimewemeet,we'llfocusona newtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Free, forages6-10years.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.Parentsdonotneedtoregister butmustaccompanytheirchild.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

DisneyMusicShow— TheMillsboroPublic LibraryishostingafreeDisneymus icprogramfromnoonto1p.m.LocalbandNotes

ontheBeachwillperformtheDisneyfavorites.Familesareencouragedtoarrive earlytomeetsomeDisneycharactersand takephotos.

March11

HealthScreenings— LifeLineScreeningis offeringaffordablehealthscreeningsat BethanyBeachOceanSuites.Screeningscan checkforplaqueinarteries,HDLandLDL cholesterollevels,diabetesrisk,kidneyand thyroidfunction,andmore.Freeparkingis alsoavailable.Specia lpackagingstartsat $159,butconsultantswillworkwithyouto createapackagethatisrightforyou.Preregistrationisrequired.Toregister,orfor moreinformation,call(877)237-1287or visitlifelinescreening.com.

Let’sTalkBooks— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafuninformalbookclub! Sharewithotherswhatyouarecurrently reading,anybookrecommendations,and hearfromothersaboutbookstheyhaveread. Lightsnacksprovided.Ages18+.Regist rationisencouragedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

Women’sHistoryMonthTrivia— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.forafunand freegameoftriviawithawomen'shistory monththeme.Bringateamoffriends,enjoy lightsnacks,andlearnabouttheimportant successesandcontributionsofU.S.women overthedecades.Therewillbethreerounds o ftrivia,withsmallprizesineachroundfor thewinningteam.Thistriviaispartofthe SussexLibrary'sTriviaAdventureProgram. Attendalleighttrivianightsatselectlibraries

aroundthecountytobeenteredintothe grandprizedrawing!GrandPrize:Twotickets toLongwoodGardensinPennsylvania!Registrationisencouragedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany B each,DE19930

March12

DiversityBookClub— TheCoastalGeorgetownAAUWDiversityBookClubismeetingat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoon.They willdiscussBarbaraKingsolver’s“Demon Copperhead.”

IntrotoNewspapers.com— TheSouth CoastalLibrarynowsubscribestoNewspapers.combyAncestry,soyoucanaccessa tonofonlinenewspapersfromyearsgoneby forfree!Greatforgenealogicalresearchor historybuffs!We'llshowyouhowtouseitin thisclassatthel ibraryat10a.m.Attendin personorviaZoom.Registrationisrequired andavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930.

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsistingof fluid,slow,gentlemovements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor HealthInstituteandCo-Directorof theSilver LotusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeginner'slevelTai ChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallsessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedintheprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho

havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth& BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.d e.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.! Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Ages5-plus. Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 htt ps://southcoastal.lib.de.us

March13

SquareDanceLessons— ThePineSteppers SquareDanceClubisofferingfreesquare dancelessonsattheOceanPinesCommunityCenterfrom7to8:30p.m.Singlesand couplesarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(908)229-8799or(302)222-4448,or emailbarbcroos@gmail.com.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamilies workthrougheverydayemotions ,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Free,noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat

Preserve @ Jefferson Creek, Near Bethany

Like new home offers a stunning 2-story living room with a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, a breakfast area or a study, a library, office, or formal dining room, your decision on how to use this flex room, and 1st floor primary bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, is a loft area, 3 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Plus, a private backyard, a patio, screened porch and 2 car garage. Small community with pool. Close to Bethany Beach and all its attractions.

MLS DESU2042788 $699,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

MUST SEE

Bethany Forest, Near Ocean View

A truly special home on a large corner lot. Enjoy the 2-story living room with skylights and a gas fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, a dining room/office, eat-in kitchen, bright and cheery 4season room, powder room and 1st floor primary bedroom. Upstairs, is an ensuite with private bathroom and 2 guest bedrooms joined by an updated jack-jill bathroom. Plus, a shed and 2 car garage. Bethany Forest is a lovely community with low HOA dues, a pool, tennis/pickleball courts.

MLS DESU2045576 $549,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

OPEN HOUSE - SAT & SUN 11-1

30413 Cedar Neck Road #303, Ocean View

Luxurious 3 BR plus flex room for office or additional sleeping, 2 BA spacious condo with western exposure for enjoying beautiful sunsets. Custom paint throughout, 9 ft ceilings, newer HVAC, appliances, plank flooring, and so much more. Features a parking garage with one assigned space for your summer use and extra spaces in the off-season. Located near Fresh Pond and James Farm parks - great for walking trails, kayaking, and exploring nature at its best. Great restaurants, golf, shopping, and the beach are less than 3 miles away. Weekly and longterm rentals are allowed.

MLS DESU2056822 $369,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

GREAT LOCATION

Bayberry Woods, Bethany Beach

Walk to the beautiful beaches of Bethany Beach. Bayberry Woods is in the heart of the action, walk to shops, fabulous culinary delights, the Assawoman Canal and so much more. This home offers an open floorplan, living room with a fireplace, dining area, kitchen with a breakfast bar and eat-in area, a powder room, and inviting screened porch with privacy. Upstairs offers a primary bedroom/bathroom and 2 large guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Successful rental, $18,000 for 2023. Conveniently located across the pool and tennis/pickleball courts. MLS DESU2052438 $629,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW PRICE

Coventry At Barrington Park, Millville

Impressive home offers an upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops, island and breakfast bar, formal dining room, living room with gas fireplace, sunroom, primary bedroom and bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower and soaking tub, 2 guest rooms, guest bathroom and 2 car garage. Plus, a fenced rear yard, trex deck with awning and a beautiful hardscape patio with firepit. Numerous upgrades! Small community with low HOA fees and pool. Short drive to Bethany Beach and all its attractions. MLS DESU2055064 $499,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

Creekside, Millville

A tastefully furnished townhome offers a first-floor bedroom/rec room with a full bathroom, and access to the private rear yard. The main level offers a living room, powder room, large country kitchen, dining area, and a sunroom with access to the spacious deck. Upstairs, is an oversized primary bedroom with a private balcony and luxurious bath with a separate shower/garden tub, 2 guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Plus, a one car garage. Creekside offers a pool and boat ramp. Located near medical services, grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, golfing, fishing and so much more. MLS DESU2054804 $599,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

MOTIVATED SELLER

Avon Park, Ocean View

A luxurious end unit villa with numerous custom upgrades. This home offers over 2300 sq feet of living space with a dramatic 2story living room with lots of windows and 2-sided fireplace, dining area, upgraded eat-in kitchen with access to the rear deck and fenced yard, and first-floor primary bedroom with an upgraded bathroom and a large walk-in shower. Upstairs, you will find 2 large bedrooms, a loft area and full bathroom. Plus, a one-car garage. Wonderful location in the heart of Ocean View. Great rental potential.MLS DESU2054532 $449,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

COMING SOON CORNER LOT

Ocean Way Estates, Ocean View

Large corner lot is cleared and ready for your beach home. No HOA currently. Public sewer, buyer will be responsible for the $7,700 impact fee. Well water to be installed at buyer’s expense. Community kayak/canoe launch on Assawoman Canal. Only a short distance to the boardwalk, great restaurants, and shopping.

MLS DESU2045812 $219,900 Call

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Peppers Corner, Frankford

WHAT A LOCATION! WHAT A VIEW! Located in a quiet country setting just six miles from Bethany Beach, this charming 4BR/3BA two story home offers a living room, dining room, kitchen, office, and a large bedroom with full bath on the first floor. The second floor has a nice sized loft area, a huge en suite bedroom and two additional bedrooms that share a jack and jill bath. There is a lovely, screened porch overlooking the water and an oversized two car garage.

MLS DESU2049268 $599,000

Call Martha Smith 302-249-0464

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Bethany Forest, Near Ocean View

Ranch-style home with a traditional floor plan, spacious living room, efficient kitchen, dining room, primary bedroom with walk-in shower, 2 guest bedrooms, guest bathroom, a large family room, screened porch, deck, and 2 car garage. Recent improvements: septic system, well pump & expansion tank, encapsulated crawl space, roof, and gutter guards. Park your RV and/or boat in your driveway, no problem. Community pool, low HOA fees and, tennis/pickleball courts. State parks are nearby, and short drive to Bethany Beach, grocery shopping and awesome restaurants. MLS DESU2042704 $439,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach meeting,theclubwillexploreaparticular truecrimecase.Thismonth,we’lldiscuss thedisappearanceofNataleeHolloway. Recommendedread(notrequired):Aruba: TheTragicUntoldStoryofNataleeHolloway AndCorruptioninParadisebyDaveHolloway.Free,in-persononly,forages18plus.Registrationisencouragedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspa ceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

DemocratsMeet— The37thRepresentative DistrictCommitteewillmeetattheSussex CountyDemocratheadquartersinGeorgetownat6p.m.Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Longwill bethefeaturedspeaker.Therewillbelight refreshmentsavailable.Formoreinformation, callBeckyat(302)245-6583.

March14

NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonatthe1776SteakhouseinMidway Centeratnoon.Thecostoftheluncheonis $19perperson,whichincludesgratuities, andpaymentismadeuponarrival.Sendan emailtoWarrenorJanieFullertoreserve yourspotatluncheon@narfe-de.org.

March15

SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This monthlygroupmeetingatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels.Learngenealogy resources,tricks,andmethodsfromeach otherinawelcomin genvironmentwhile meetingothersandconversingaboutcurrent projects.Themeetingissetupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresources arealsoshown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator.Meetingsareheldeveryothermonth onselectFridaysat10:15am(nomeetings inSummer).Free,forages18-plus,noregistrationneeded.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930(302)858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

ArmchairTraveler:Ireland— SouthCoastal Library’sarmchairtravelerprogramsarea funwaytoseephotos,hearstories,andfind outinformationaboutuniquedestinations acrosstheglobefromlibrarystaffandfellow communitymembers,heldat2p.m.Learn aboutwell-knownandlesser-knownattractions,food,andmore!Thismonthwewill hearfromClaireaboutIreland.Freeandopen toages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal. lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

March18

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflex ibilityandstrength,balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationopensat10a.m.onMarch 11andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hoste dbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 Lights,Camera,Crime!— TruecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30 p.m.foramovienightsogooditshouldbe criminal!Eachmoviescreeningwillfeature amoviebasedonatruecrimeorwillbea truecrimedocumentary.Lightsnacksprovided.Free,forages18-plus.Registration andfilmtitleareavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorb ycalling(302)8585518.Walk-insareacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLi-

brary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

March19

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevels arewelcometoattendthissupportgroupat SouthcoastalLibraryat11a.m.Usersmeet todiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andask questions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsistingof fluid,slow,gentlemovements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor HealthInstituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilver LotusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeginner'slevelTai ChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallsessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedint heprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth& BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March19-21

SafeBoatingCourse— TheUSCoastGuard

AuxiliaryisofferingtheSafeBoatingCourse attheOceanPinesLibraryfrom6to9p.m. Thecostis$20forallthreeevenings.RegisterorgetmoreinformationbycallingBarry Cohenat(410)935-4807orsendanemail tocgauxoc@gmail.com.

March20

SquareDanceLessons— ThePineSteppers SquareDanceClubisofferingfreesquare dancelessonsattheOceanPinesCommunityCenterfrom7to8:30p.m.Singlesand couplesarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(908)229-8799or(302)222-4448,or emailbarbcroos@gmail.com.

StoryTime— Thisisagreatopportunityto engageyourchil dinearlyliteracypractices aswellasgettoknowotherfamiliesinthe area,heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Foragesinfant-5.Free,registrationis notrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachelat SouthcoastalLibraryat2p.m.fortheirnext HappyBookersmeeting!Thegroupmeetson selectmo nthstodiscussachosenbook. Booksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.Thisbookclubisno longerofferedvirtually,insteadwehopeto seeyouin-person!Thismonthwewillbe reading,CounterfeitbyKristinChenRegistrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?Jo inSouth

CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 14-Adult.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Dine&Donate— FinsAleHouseandRawBar inBethanyBeachwillhostaDine&Donate effortt obenefittheXiPhiChapterofBeta SigmaPhifrom4to8:30p.m.Thesorority willusethosefundstosupportlocalcharities.

March21

DelawareLiteracy— AAUWishosting “BuildingRelationshipswithRehobothArt League”atBigFishGrillRehobothfrom11 a.m.to1:30p.m.ThespeakerisSarah Ganter,executivedirector. One-on-OneGenealogyAssistance— Lookingtotraceyourroots?Notsurehow togetstarted?NancyN.willwalkyou throughgettingstartedwithAncestry.c om atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.,and giveyoupersonalizedgenealogyassistance usingU.S.databases.Free,90-minutesession.Registrationisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.us.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookbookClub— Callingalljuniorchefsin grades3-5!SouthCoastalLibraryisworkingourwaythroughsection641.5ofthe DeweyDecimalsystem(that'sourcookbooksection!)We'lllearnkitchenba sicsat this5p.m.classasweindividuallychoose

arecipetocreateandbringtothenext session(wemeetthethirdThursdayof eachmonth.)Aswelookaheadtotasting otherstudent'sdishes,we'lllearnhow theymadethemaswellaswhatthey learnedfromtheirexperiencecookingat home.Todaywewillbepresentingbreakfastfoodsandintroducinglunchrecipes. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at(302)858-5518.Hos tedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

March22

EstatePlanning&ElderLaw— Attorney KathleenDelacy,instructorwiththe DelawareMoneySchool,willgiveafree, educational90-minutepresentationon howtogetstartedwithestateplanningat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Potentials pointsofdiscussionincludeWills,Trusts, PowerofAttorney,Guardianships,Elder Law,Medicaidandoverallestateplanning. Registrationisencouragedandavailable at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

March23

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth,March’skitfocuseson theupcomingApril8solareclipse.Kitsare

freeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdeskwhilesupplieslast.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us(302)858-5518.

March25

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forafree,onehourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathingtechniq ues,postures,andexercisesto promoteflexibilityandstrength,balance, andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamator towelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.If youareunabletogetontotheflooreasily, donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.There areoptionsforall!Registrationopensat 11:15a.m.onMarch18andisavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

Coloring&CrosswordsClub— Theclubis opentoalladultsfor60minutes,and meetsonthefourthMondayofthemonth atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Relax, color,socializewithothercommunitymembers,completecrosswords,word-finds, andpuzzles.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-in'sacceptedi fspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

March26

TaiChiforHealth&Balance— Learnabout TaiChiasamind-bodyexerciseconsistingof fluid,slow,gentlemovements.Marianne Walch,MasterTrainerwiththeTaiChifor HealthInstituteandCo-DirectoroftheSilver LotusTrainingInstituteinRehobothBeach, Delaware,willleadafreebeginner'slevelTai

ChiseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Participantsshouldb eabletoattendallsessionsinthissix-weekseries,aseachsession buildsonwhatwaslearnedintheprevious one.Intheinterestoffairness,thosewho havepreviouslytakenaTaiChiforHealth& BalanceSeriesarenoteligible.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovi deasupportiveandfun wayforkidstogainconfidenceinreading aloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.! Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Ages5-plus. Mustcall(302)858-5518toregister.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

March27

EasterBunnyStoryTime— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryforStoryTimeat10:30 a.m.!Thisisagreatopportunitytoengage

yourchild( infant–5)inearlyliteracypracticesaswellasgettoknowotherfamilies inthearea.Bonus:TheEasterBunnywill bejoiningusandtherewillbeaphotoop! Free,andyoucanregisterathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 HarpMusic,Song&Biography— JoinKara DahlRussellforTheMusic,Writing&ScandalousLifeof“Belle”vanZu ylen:AProgram ofHarpMusic,Song&BiographyatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Thiseducational programwillfeaturethemusic,life,andwritingsofDutchnovelistIsabelledeCharrierre (alsoknownasBellevanZuylen,)andteach ushowBellechallengedtheexpectationsand rolesofwomeninEuropeinthe1700sinher sociallife,writingsandmusic.Free,register athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace allows.H ostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoosea recipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewiththe group,heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscuss cooking,recipesandhowtoimprovethem, aswellasthebookitself.Thisclubisagreat wayforyoutomeetmembersofyourcommunityandtrynewfoods!(Br ingTupperware totakehomeleftovers.)Thismonthwewill bringinfoodsmadefromrecipesinEveryday Grand:SoulfulRecipesforCelebratingLife's BigandSmallMomentsbyJocelynDelk Adams.Free,forages18+,registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

SquareDanceLessons— ThePineSteppers SquareDanceClubisofferingfreesquare dancelessonsattheOceanPine sCommunityCenterfrom7to8:30p.m.Singlesand couplesarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(908)229-8799or(302)222-4448,or emailbarbcroos@gmail.com.

Dine&Donate— BrickWorksBrewingand EatsinLongNeckwillhostadine&donate effortforKnightsofColumbusCouncil #11285.Twentypercentofyourfoodpurchasewillbedonatedtotheserviceorganization.

Mitchellnamedto Dean’sListatFDU

BrandiMitchellofMillsboro,astudentatFairleighDickinsonUniversity’s MetropolitanCampusinTeaneck,N.J., hasbeennamedtotheDean’sListfor theFall2023semester.

ToqualifyfortheDean’sList,astudentmustcarrya3.2orbettergrade pointaverageoutofapossible4.0and beenrolledinaminimumof12lettergradedhours(fourcourses).

FairleighDickinsonUniversityis NewJersey’slargestprivateuniversity andfeaturesmorethan100liberalarts andprofessionaldegreeprograms,two internationalcampuses,dozensof partnershipswithinternationally renownedinstitutions,andspecialprogramsandstatuswithintheUnited Nations.Formoreinformation,goto www.fdu.edu.

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Services,43ThatcherStreet,Frankford,Del.,wherefriendsandfamily maycallafter11a.m.Intermentwill followatCarey’sCemeteryinFrankford,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributions inShockley’snametoLowerSussex LittleLeague,P.O.Box372,Ocean View,DE19970;orFrankfordFire CompanyLadiesAuxiliary,P.O.Box 333,Frankford,DE19945.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

GingerLeeStefanides,76

GingerLeeStefanides,76,of BethanyBeach,Del.,passedpeacefullyonFeb.25,2024,surroundedby herfamily.ShewasbornonDec.26, 1947,inCharleroi,Pa.,toaloving, tight-knitfamilyinthesmallsteelmilltownofBelleVernon.

Fromthetimethatshewasa youngGirlScoutandcandy-striper atherlocalhospital,shevolunteered tohelppeoplewhichultimatelyresultedinherfutureworkwiththe PeaceCorps.

A1965graduateofBellmarHigh School,whereshewasvotedShamrockQueen,shewentontoattend airlineschoolinConnecticut.

Gingerandherhusband,Dean,

marriedonOct.10,1972,in Chicago,Ill.Sheworkedfor TradewindTours,andheworkedfor theU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersas acaptainintheArmy.Asaresultof heremploymentwithTradewind Tours,theyhappilyenjoyedveryaffordableflightsandaccommodations duringtheirtravelsbeforebeingdeployedoverseas.

WithDeanStefanidesbeingin theArmyintheearly1970s,itwas timetobestationedinGermany,a placethattheirdaughterLisavery muchenjoyedandwhereMaggiwas born.DuringtheirsixyearsinGermany,theywereabletotravelextensively,alloverEurope,including mosteveryWesternEuropeancountry,mostplaceseasilyvisitedbycar. HerfavoriteswereParis,Athens, Barcelona,MunichandRome.

WhenDean,Ginger,Lisaand MaggiStefanidesreturnedtothe U.S.,GingerStefanidesfoundemploymentwiththeSmithsonianInstitutionforashorttimebeforeshe transferredtoAction/Vistain1980 intheOverseasTravelOffice.She eventuallybecameanemployeewith theU.S.PeaceCorps,progressingto theexecutivepositionoftransportationdirectorfortheentireorganization,overseeingandmanagingmajor staffvisitsandmultiplecountry evacuationsduringtheiremergency operations.Whenshewaseligibleto

retire,shesaid“Itwastimetogoto thebeach.”

Shelovedherretirementyearsin BethanyBeach,usinghernaturaldesignandinteriordecoratingskillsto renovateandupgradeaverybeautiful retirementhome.Evenwithallthis workonherretirementhome,Dean andGingerStefanidesfoundtimeto traveltotheCaribbean,MediterraneanandSouthernAfrica,aswell asmultiple“hotspots”intheU.S., includingFlorida,andherfavorite U.S.place,LasVegas.Sheenjoyed thepeople-watching,attractions, showsanddining.

Butwhatwasmoreimportantto Stefanideswasherfamilyand friends.Sheenjoyedtheircompany andcounsel,andalwayshad“their backs”whenneeded.Stefanideswasa greatcookandwonderfulentertainer.

HerdaughtersLisaandMaggi, andclosefamilyfriends,helpedcare forStefanidesdaily.

Stefanideswasprecededindeath byherparentsClyde“Bud”HousemanandRuthHouseman,andher brotherClydeRudyHouseman.She issurvivedbyherhusbandof51 years,Dean;andlovingdaughters Lisa(andRobert)SloanandMaggi Stefanides.AdditionalsurvivorsincludehersisterRobin(andCharles) Sztroin;grandchildrenHayden Thomas,RileyO’BuckandCarley

Huber;andgreat-grandsonAlexanderDrownsThomas.SurvivinginlawsincludePhilipStefanidesand Audrey(andSam)Stefanides,along withnumerousniecesandnephews. Shewillsurelybemissed,and theywillcelebrateherlifelaterthis year.Condolencesmaybesentonline byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

HollyJ.Teal,69

HollyJ.Teal,69,ofDagsboro, Del.,passedawayonFeb.19,2024. ShewasbornonNov.12,1954,in Riverdale,Md.,daughterofthelate RaymondM.LongandSaraLouise (Watkins)Long.

ShegrewupinSouthwestBaltimoreCity,graduatedfromWestern HighSchoolinBaltimoreandattendedCatonsvilleCommunityCollege.Duringhercareer,sheworked inbankingandfinance,whereshe servedasaloanofficer,creditcounselorandcollectionmanager.

BeforemovingtoDelaware,she andherhusband,Raymond“Pete” Teal,livedinCatonsville,Md.She enjoyedgoingtothebeachandpool, shopping,dancing,playingbingoand beingwithhergrandchildren.

Tealwasprecededindeathbyher parents.Sheissurvivedbyherhusbandof39years,Raymond“Pete” Teal;herson,Zachary,andhiswife, Tara;hergrandchildrenTilly,Brody andOlivia;andherbrotherRaymondJ.Long.Acelebration-of-life eventisbeingplannedforafuture date,withfamilyandfriends,in Maryland.

RichardO.‘Dick’Trager,94

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RichardO.“Dick”Trager,94, transitionedpeacefullyfromhis earthlyhomeatLoflandParkCenter inSeaford,Del.,tohiseternalhome withJesusonFeb.18,2024.Hewas borninPhiladelphia,Pa.,onApril 18,1929,toMartha(Bigalke)Trager andOskarTrager(bothofwhom wereborninGermany).

Atage2,Richard,his1-year-old sister,Hildegard,andhisparents movedbacktoBerlin,Germany, whereheandhissisterwereraised. Helaterattendedatradeschool,and thenjoinedamilitarynavalacademy. Butwarinterruptedhisplans.The childrenandyouthweretemporarily movedoutofharm’sway,about100 kilometersaway.Whenthewar ended,hemadehiswayhometo Berlin,wherehestartedhisapprenticeshipinhisgrandfather’splumbingandheatingshop.

Aboutayearlater,hereturnedto theUnitedStatesandworkedasa busboyatLinton’sRestaurantin Philadelphiatoearnhiskeep.He wantedtogivebacktotheU.S.,and sowithahearttoserve,heattempted toenlistintheU.S.Navy.But,becauseofthelanguagebarrier,hewas toldheneededtotakethenextyear

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tolearnEnglishbeforehecouldtry again.Determinedtoserve,he promptlyleftthatrecruitmentoffice andwentnextdoortocheckoutthe U.S.Armyasanoption.Theyacceptedhimrightthen,atthetender ageof18.

Hecompletedbasictrainingwith the82ndAirborneinFortBragg, N.C.HeservedinOkinawa,returnedtotheStatesandthen,when theNorthKoreanarmyinvadedthe south,hewasshippedoutwiththe 2ndInfantryDivision,9thRegimentalCombatTeam,DOG—Company Heavyweapons,arrivinginPusan, Korea.Hisoutfitwasinvolvedin threemajorbattleswiththeNorth KoreanandChinesearmies.

Afterhisdischargeasstaffsergeantin1952andhavingreceived theCombatInfantryBadge,Japanese Occupation,U.S.Defense,Korean PresidentialUnitCitation,United NationsServiceMedalandKorean ServiceMedalwiththreeBronze Stars,hewenttoworkattheNewark ChryslerPlant,workingonthePatton48tank.

In1953,hestartedhisplumbing andheatingapprenticeshipwith CharlesS.ReskovitzinWilmington, Del.In1958,hebecameemployed

byHomeMechanicalContractors, laterC&DContractors,bothof whichwereownedandrunbythe McDanielfamilies(WilliamH.McDanielJr.andWilliamH.McDaniel Sr,andlaterKathyMcDaniel, WilliamH.McDanielJr.’sdaughter). Hesupervisedthemechanicalwork forschools,hospitals,churches,libraries,apartmentcomplexesand severalMBNAbuildings,tonamea few.Afterabout50years,heretired fromC&DonApril18,2008,at79.

TragermetMargotScheidt,his wifetobe,intheElsmeredelicatessenownedbyhismomand step-dad(EugeneKachelmus),Dautel’s,andherecalledthatthemoment hesawhersmile,hesaid,“I’mgoing tomarrythatgirl.”Andso,onMarch 20,1955,theymarriedatZion LutheranChurchinWilmington, wheretheybecamemembers.Shortly thereafter,theymovedintotheirown homeinOakHill,Wilmington, wheretheyraisedtheirdaughterand son,andwheretheyresidedfor60 yearsoftheirmarriage,beforemovingdownstatetobeclosertotheir kids.

Since1954,Tragerhadbeena memberoftheDelawareSaengerbund,aGermanclubinOgletown, Del.,andwasinstrumentalinthe constructionoftheBauernStube(a convertedpigbarntoaGermantaproom),andlater,thenewhall.

In1968,heandhiswife,Margot, decidedtolearntraditionalGerman dancesanddidsothroughtheguidanceofdearfriendsoftheGVT EdelweissdancegroupinReading, Pa.RichardandMargotTrager,and threeothercouples,thenstartedthe EnzianVolkstanzgruppe,akindof Germanfolkdancinginvolvingknee slapping,shoeclappingandfigure dancing,asstilldoneintheBavarian Alps,AustriaandSwitzerlandtoday. Theirdedicationtoboththedance groupandtheclubtouchedmany lives,andbothcontinuetothrive today.Theywerehonoredatthe dancegroup’s50thanniversaryin 2018.

RichardTragerlaterlearnedofthe KoreanWarVeteransAssociation, andbecausetheKoreanpeoplewere deartohim,hejoinedKWVCapt. PaulN.Dill,Chapter#2DepartmentofDelaware,andbecamea memberoftheirhonorguard,supportingthisassociationformany years.WhilestilllivinginWilmington,healsovolunteeredseveraldays aweek,formanyyearsatthe ElsmereV.A.Hospital.

Tragerwasprecededindeathby hiswife,Margot;hisparents;andhis siblings.HeissurvivedbyhisdaughterChristelGrandellandherhusband,Paul,ofFrankford,Del.;son JuergenTragerandhiswife,Jennifer, ofDagsboro,Del.;histhreegrand-

children,EricRodriguez,Ryan TragerandChristinaTrager;two great-grandchildren,BraelynTrager andElijahRodriguez;andhissisterin-law,UshiMoerkeofBerlin,Germany;aswellasnieces,nephewsand cousinsbothintheStatesandGermany.HelovedtheLordandwould oftenacknowledgethat“theLord’s beengoodtome,”eveninhisfinal days.

AcelebrationofTrager’slifewill beheldatMarinersBethelChurch, 81CentralAve.,OceanView,Del., onSaturday,March2,2024,withvisitationfrom10to11:30a.m.and servicetobeginat11:30a.m.IntermentwillbeheldonMonday,April 1,2024,at1p.m.attheVeterans MemorialCemeteryinBear,Del. Inlieuofflowers,donationsmay bemadetotheKoreanWarVeterans Association,P.O Box407, Charleston,IL61920;theWilmingtonVAMedicalCenter,1601KirkwoodHwy,Wilmington,DE19805; ortotheDelawareSaengerbund (memolinetoreflectCultureCommittee/WalseeProgram),where youthareeducatedintheGerman language,traditions,cultureand music,senttoDSB,49Salem ChurchRoad,Newark,DE19713. Condolencescanbesentonlineby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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TheLittleGalleryattheInlandBays GardenCenterwillhostanacrylic paintingclassonSaturday,March9,offeringinstructiononpaintingacrylicart floralsin“FortheLoveofAcrylic Flowers.”

ArtistSandyWood—whosebuckets,tiles,tubsandslateworkshavebeen featuredatthegallery—willbeteachingparticipantsastep-by-stepmethod ofpaintinghydrangeas,daisiesand leaves,usingbrushesandpalletknives tocreatetexture.Eachparticipantwill takehomeawoodslicewiththeir painting onit.

Theclass,from1to3p.m.,costs $40,andspaceislimited.

“Herwhimsicalandcasualworkisa constantreminderofherloveofflowers,”organizerssaid,notingthatWood hasparticipatedinjuriedupscaleshows

inNaples,Fla.,BethanyBeach,andwas oneofthe15artistsshowingherwork intheGardenClubofAmericashowin Washington,D.C.Shereceivedher diplomainflowerarrangingand floristryfromLifetimeCareerSchools, and 17yearsago,shehelpedfoundthe BethanyBeachSeasideCraftShow, heldannuallyontheboardwalk.

ThegalleryisalsohostingworkshopswiththreeotherartistsinMarch andApril:

•DecoupageOysterShellswith KimberlyKieffer-Brown,onSaturday, March16,10a.m.tonoon—Local artistKimBrownwilltakeparticipants throughthestepsofdecoupageoyster shellsusingachoiceofdesignsfrom papernapkins.Decoupageistheartof gluingapaperdesigntoasurfaceto createtheimpressionofsomethingthat

waspaintedon.Participantswilldecoupagetwooystershells,edgethem withgold-leafpaint,andaddaloopof woodenbeadstoeachone.Thefinished productscanbeusedasornaments, wine-bottlecharms,napkinrings,tabletopdecorationsoranywayinspiration suggests!

•TheArtofFiber,withSharon Davis,onSaturday,March23,from11 a.m.to2p.m.—Whatisfelting?Feltingistheprocessofconnectingor blendingwool,woolrovingorfibertogethertomakefabric.Wetfeltinguses water,soapandfrictiontotanglethe wool/fiberstogethertoproducestunningresults.Inthisbeginnerwet-felted woolclass,participantswillcreatea feltedsoapandasucculentvessel.The vesselstheymakeinclasswilluse Bergschaf(atypeofsheep)wool.Itis

aneasyfibertoworkwith,feltseasily withtemperaturechangeandfriction, andcreatesafirm,stablematerial.

•PaintedPots,withKathyDenninMeagher,ownerRayeofLightStudio, onFriday,April5,from10:30a.m.to 12:30p.m.—Beamongtheflowersat thegardencenterastheybecomeinspirationin“PaintedPots.”Participants willbeinstructedonhowtopaintthe featuredfloweronaterracottapotwith acrylics.Theycanmakeacustomhandpaintedpotthatwillbeasuniqueasthe flowers,asnotwoarealike.Purchasea flowerfromInlandBaysGardenCenter tocompletetheprojectandtakehome. Registerfortheworkshopsat https://www.inlandbaysgardencenter.co m/.

InlandBaysGardenCenterisopen TuesdaythroughSaturdayfrom10a.m. to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SandyDanielsat(302)539-1839or events@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.

Grantsavailablefrom NanticokeRotary Foundation

TheNanticokeRotaryFoundation FundattheDelawareCommunity Foundation(DCF)iscurrentlyacceptinggrantapplications.

Grantsawardedrangefrom$500 to$3,000andareavailabletoanynonprofitorganization,includingany qualifiedschool(publicorprivate)on theDelmarvaPeninsula,withparticularemphasisgiventoWesternSussex County.AllapplicantswithintheDelmarvaregionwillbeconsideredbythe FoundationCommittee.NoapplicationsforprogramsoutsideofSussex Countywillbeconsidered.

Thegrantapplicationisavailable atdelcf.org/grantsandduebyMarch 15.

TheNanticokeRotaryiscomposed ofbusinessandprofessionalmenand womenwhowishtoprovideservices aboveselftothecommunity.The NanticokeRotaryisoneclubinthousandsaroundtheworldthatdesireto makepositivecontributionsbackinto theircommunities.Ifyouhaveaninterestinknowingmoreaboutthe NanticokeRotary,visitwww.nanticokerotary.org.

AbouttheDelawareCommunity Foundation

ThemissionoftheDelawareCommunityFoundationistoimprove Delawarethroughcommunity-based philanthropy.Asafacilitator,informationresourceandmanagerofcharitablefunds,theDCFhelpscommunities andphilanthropistsfocuscharitable resourcesforthegreatestcommunity benefitstatewide.Formoreinformation,visitdelcf.orgorcall(302)5718004.

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Frankford Presbyterian Church

Helping

A welcoming church family committted to serving a God known for Unconditional Love and Acceptance.

302.537.5944

Pastor P. G. Maurer

Main Street, at the foot of Thatcher Street in Frankford Nearly New Thift Shop Fri., 9-5 & Sat., 9-1

St. Andrew e Apostle Orthodox Church

Saturday Vespers

Sunday Orthros

Sunday Liturgy

FENWICK ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

36806 Lighthouse Rd., next to Float-ors

Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse Approach to Scripture

SUNDAYS

SundaySchool-allages-9a.m. Worship&Celebration-10a.m. EveningBibleStudy-5p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

InteractiveBibleStudy-6p.m.

FenwickIslandBaptist.com

Ocean View Presbyterian Church

WE CHOOSE WELCOME

Visitors Always Welcome! Where the Word and the Spirit agree

Fr. Herman Acker, Pastor 33384 Mackenzie Way - Lewes, 19958 OrthodoxDelmar.org 302.645.5791

Sunday Worship 10 am

KidsPort Kids

Pastor Bill Lorman 302.436.4522 28574 Cypress Road Selbyville

Church 10 am PCC4God.com on Facebook at Facebook.com/ groups/PCChurch Join us on Sundays 9 am Praise & Worship Service 9 am Kids’ Church 11 am Traditional Worship Service Nursery available for both services Live-streamed on Facebook & YouTube Pastor Becky Collison Pastor Leo Park 302.539.9510 81 Central Avenue, Ocean View MarinersBethel.org Saturday 6 pm Sunday 9 & 11 am River Kids Sat. 6 pm & Sun.9 am Friday 6-8 pm Momentum, a group for Teens Wellsprings International a healing & deliverance ministry for more information: ron@riveronline.church 35175 Roxana Rd. Frankford, 19945 RiverOnline.Church Lead Pastor Bryan Sells Welcome Home! 29 W. Church St. | Selbyville | 302.436.8412 www.sumc.com SUNDAY 8:30 Informal Service 9:45 Contemporary Service 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Traditional Worship Salem Church Pastor Blair Hall BLACKWATER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH All Are Welcome! Traditional Services • Traditional Values • Traditional Church Sunday Services Pastor Dennis Bradford 410.430.7104 mbsvp51@gmail.com 34478 Roxana Rd.; Frankford, 19945 BlackwaterFellowshipChurch.org Wed. Bible Study 6:30 pm Fellowship Sunday School Morning Worship 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:30 am March 3, 6 pm PRAISE & WORSHIP! ST. MARTHA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH God is Love and those who live in love, live in God, and God lives in them. 1John 4:16 SUNDAY BOOK STUDY 9-9:45 am in the parish hall with Reverend Ria 302.539.7444 The Rev. Victoria Pretti, Rector 117 Maplewood Street; Bethany Beach Visit our website to sign up for our twice-weekly news and Saturday Inspiration emails. We offer Bible Study, adult education courses, and more! StMarthasBethanyBeach.org SUNDAY HOLY EUCHARIST 8:00am 10:00 am with music and on YouTube

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 AM

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 am live on Facebook & YouTube

67 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 ovpc.org PC(USA) 302-539-3455

67 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 ovpc.org PC(USA) 302-539-3455

Pastor Terry Dougherty

Pastor Terry Dougherty

MILLVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Grounded in God’s Grace Moving in Christ’s Love

Sunday Worship at 9:30 am

- or - join via ZOOM (call the office for info)

acrossfromMillvilleTownHall

Pastor Wendy Butterworth 302.539.9077

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(6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Loyalty is a key element on the streets and Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore), a Los Angeles S.W.A.T. lieutenant, knows that better than most. Balancing his respect for the police force with his loyalty to his friends, he must work both sides.

Totally Funny Animals (3) CW 9:30 p.m.

Dogs and cats and bunnies, oh my! Featuring hilarious, caught-on-camera videos of the outrageous and wacky things that animals unknowingly do, this clip show, hosted by Tacarra Williams, sees everything from dumpster-diving bears to rascally racoons.

SATURDAY

NHL Hockey (7) WMDT 3 p.m.

The Florida Panthers face the Detroit Red Wings in this game, broadcast live from the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. Matthew Tkachuk (Florida) and Lucas Raymond (Detroit) are the players to watch, with the most points across the last five games.

Single Black Female 2: Simone’s Revenge (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

It looked like smooth sailing for Monica (Raven Goodwin) as she starts a new life in Seattle as the host of a television show. But her murderous and formerly amnesiac half-sister Simone (Amber Riley) has found her and looks to settle the score.

SUNDAY American Idol (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

There’s no doubt that watching the soon-to-be chosen singers grow and earn their continued spot week after week is wonderful. But, watching the audition process is a magical mix of awe-inspiring talent and aww-inducing concern for the hearing-abled.

Married to Medicine (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Heading from Atlanta to New York City, Jackie, Simone, Heavenly, Toya, Quab, Phaedra and Lateasha, joined by friend Dr. Alicia Egolum, join host Andy Cohen for a reunion. They discuss the ups and downs of Season 10 in this special episode.

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TheRawstromNatatoriumerupted inbedlam.

Afreshmanbroughtdownthehouse atthe2023-2024DIAAstateswimmingchampionshiptourney.

First-yearSussexAcademystudentathleteAnnaMumfordwonthestate championshipinthe500freestyle.The Selbyvilleresidentpostedawinning timeof5:02.79tooutlastthekeen high-schoolcompetitionasanotable highlightattheUniversityofDelaware venueinWilmingtononSaturday,Feb. 24.

“Itwasdefinitelysurreal,anincrediblefeeling,”saidMumford.“Itwasnot somethingIexpectedtohappen.”

Someofthespectatorspresentmay

CoastalPoint•Submitted Selbyville’sAnnaMumfordwonthe statetitleinthe500freestyleattheUniversityofDelawareonSaturday,Feb.24.

Selbyville’sAnnaMumfordwinsstatetitlein500freestyle

alsohavebeensurprisedthatacompetitorsoyoungcouldemergeasastate championwhilecompetingagainstso manytalentedrivals.

ButTomMartinerwasn’tsurprised.

“Afterjustamomentofwatching Annaswim,youcanseethatshe’s somethingspecial,”saidtheSussex Academyswimcoach.“Hermechanics, herstrengthandherendurancearefinetuned. Shehasararecombinationof talent,hardwork,andgettingtheinput frominstructorsandcoaches.

“Winningthestatetitleasafreshmanisabsolutelyspectacular,butI’dbet it’sjustthestartofagreatscholastic swimmingcareer,”addedMartiner. “Whileeveryonewillwitnesshercollectingmedals,afortunatefewwillbe abletowitnesswhatagreatteammate andfriendsheistoothers.”

Mumfordhasalsobecomeanoutstandingteamleader,inspiringherhalfdozenteammatestoswimtheirhearts outandearn130pointsforanimpressivesixth-placefinish.Herteammates whocontributedtothisimpressive achievementareVictoriaEvans,UniversityofRhodeIslandcommitGracie Maughan,GretchenMaughan,Addi McKay,ItzelGomez-SanchezandLyla Baker.

“ThemostfulfillingpartofmySussexAcademyteamismeetingourgoals together,”saidMumford.“Wealways encourageandsupporteachotherto keep working.Everyoneisalwaysenergeticandpositive,whichallowsforan upliftingspiritthatdrivesyoutomake eachotherproud.”

Atthestatetourney,Mumfordalso earnedabronzemedalwithathird-

placefinishinthe200freestyle.Senior teammateGracieMaughnrepeatedby earninghersecondgoldinasmany yearsinthe100breaststrokeandearned abronzeinthe200individualmedley.

“BecauseIlovethesportandknowit takescommitmenttoimprove,Ipractice sixdaysaweekwithmyclubteam, theMakos,”saidMumford.“Myteammatestherealsohelppushmetodomy best.Theonlyrealchallengethisseason wasbalancingthetimebetweenmy schoolandclubteams.Ilovethemboth andwanttorepresentthemthebest thatIcan.”

Annaisextremelythankfulforthe supportshereceivesfromherparents, EliseandScottMumford,whoownand operateWarren’sStationFamily

IndianssendingthreetoDIAAStateWrestlingChampionships

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itwasalongtwodaysonthemats fortheIndianRiverHighSchool wrestlingteamlastweekastheyparticipatedintheHenlopenAthleticConferenceIndividualWrestling Championships.Allthosethatmade theirwaytoSussexCentralHighSchool —thehostofthetwo-dayevent—had theireyesonearningaspotinthe DIAAStateIndividualWrestling Championships.

Thetopfourwrestlersineach bracketwereguaranteedaspotinthe DIAAbrackets,whichgetunderway thisweekendatCapeHenlopenHigh School,startingonFriday,March1.Any athletewhofinishedfifthorsixthin theirbracketstillhadachanceofgetting anat-largebid.

IRJuniorJayvionChandlerworked hiswayintothe175-poundbracket championshipfinalagainstSussexCentral’sGabeCannon.Thetwohadnot metduringtheregularseason.UnfortunatelyforChandler,hecameuponthe shortendofa10-5decision.

Chandlergotontopinthefirstperiodwithatakedown,butCannonrespondedwithanescapeandtakedown ofhisowntoholda3-2leadafterthe first.Fromthedownpositiontostartthe

IndianRiver’sJayvionChandlertakescontrolofMilford’sBrianSeward,duringtheir175-pound,semi-finalmatch,onSaturday, Feb.24,atSussexCentralHighSchoolinGeorgetown.Chandlerwonbyapin.

secondperiod,Chandlerearnedareversalfortwopointstotakea4-3lead. Cannonreboundedwithtwonearfall

pointsandanescape,fora6-4advantageintothefinalperiod.There,Cannonstartedfromthebottomand

workedareversal.Chandlerwasgivena

stallingwarningbutescaped30seconds later.Itwas8-5atthatpoint,andCannonpickedupanothertakedownwith justabout10secondsleft,tocementthe win.

“Jayvionhadaverygoodconference tournament,”IRheadwrestlingcoach JeffWindishsaid.“GettingtheopportunitytowrestleCannoninthefinalswas great.Weneedtoadjustafewthingsto openupscoringopportunities.Weliked theaggressivenessJayvionshowedthe entireweekend.”

JoiningChandleratthechampionshipsthisweekendwill besenior AngelMora-SalasandjuniorClayton Cifuentes,at150and190,respectively.

Mora-Salaswent3-3intheconferencetournament,asdidCifuentes.In fact,thetwofollowedtheexactsame pathstotheirsixth-placefinishes.Both hadwinsintheiropenersbeforefalling inthequarterfinals.Fromthere,they wouldeachwintheirnexttwomatches togetthemselvesbackintothestate qualifyingarea,buttheywouldbothlose theirnexttwo.

ForCifuentes,hiswinsallcameby pin,againstSussexTech’sEthanHorner, CaesarRodney’sOwynMeisterand Dover’sMalykiHoltzman.Mora-Salas’ winscameviapinoverWoodbridge’s ScottLatham,bypinagainstSussex

Academy’sEnricoDisalvoandbydecisionversusCR’sCraigDixon.

“Angelhadtonavigatea‘minefield’at 150,”saidWindish.“Theweightclass wasreallydeep,withoneortwopoints separatingeachofthetopeightkids. Finishingabovehisseedisasmallvictory,andhewillneedtobuildoffofthat fornextweekend.

“Claytonshowedalotofresiliency,” Windishaddedofhisworklastweekend.“Helostsomematchesthathe shouldn’thavebutbattledbacktosixth place.Wewillbeworkingonmatawarenessandclockmanagementthisweekto makesurethosematchesdon’tgetaway fromusagain.”

TheIndianshadawrestlerinevery bracketexceptforthe285-poundspot. AmaniMarsiglia(1-2)was7that113. KyreeKnight(2-3)was8that138.Luis Hicks(2-3)was8that144.AlexButts (1-3)was8that157.

“AlexButts,AmaniMarsigliaand KyreeKnightstill haveachancetomake thestatebracketasalternatesattheirrespectiveweights,”notedWindish.“They needtokeeptherightmindsetthisweek andbepreparedtostepupifabracket spotopensup.”

Asalternates,theyhavetobeready foractionintheeventsomeonehasan injuryorillness,orcannotmakeweight forthestatetournament.It’salongshot, ofcourse,butitcertainlycouldhappen.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys

IndianRiver’sAngelMora-Salas,right,tanglesupwithCaeserRodney’sCraigDixon duringtheir150-poundfinalmatch,onSaturday,Feb.24,atSussexCentralHigh SchoolinGeorgetown.Salaswonthematch(4-3).

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

AstandoutontheIRHSfootballand lacrossefieldshasmadehischoice.

SeniorBryceJohnsonrecentlysignedhis commitmenttostudyandplaymen’s lacrosseatChestnutHillCollege.TheprivateCatholicinstitutionislocatedinthe ChestnutHillsectionofPhiladelphia,Pa. Johnsonwillproudlywearhiscrimson Griffins’uniformandcompeteonthe NCAADivisionIIlevelintheCentralAtlanticCollegiateConference.

TheresidentofOceanViewwavered betweenplayinglacrosseorfootballatthe nextleveluntilChestnutHillmen’slacrosse headcoachJimDeCarloextendedaninvitationtoJohnson.

The6-foot-2,200-poundseniorisa standoutlong-stickmiddie(LSM)anddefensivelongpolewhoshootsleft-handed. Lastspring,hehelpedtheIndianswinthe HenlopenConference’sSouthernDivision.

Johnsonplayedtoughdefenseand adeptlycarriedtheballfromdeepinhisdefensivezoneintotheoffensivehalfofthe fieldtojumpstarttheGreen&Gold lacrosse’soffense.

Lastfall,Johnsonhelped8-4Indian RiverreachtheDIAAClass1Asemifinals. TheSecondTeamAllClass1Aselection contributedtoadefensethatallowedoneor fewertouchdownsinfiveoftheirvictories.

Johnsonmade67tackles,including57solo stopsand13tacklesforlostyardage.He alsorecordedasackandforcedafumble, andbrokeupthreerivalpassattempts.Asa tightendontheoffensiveline,heprovided solidblockingandcaughteightpassesfor 101yards.

Hereistheinspiringstoryabouthis journeytomakeanimpressivecollegecommitment.

BryceJohnson

Parents: TraceyandRandyJohnson

Hometown: OceanView Schoolthatyouarecommitting to: ChestnutHillCollege,aprivate CatholicinstitutionlocatedintheChestnut HillsectionofPhiladelphia,Pa.The GriffinsareanNCAADivisionIImember oftheCentralAtlanticCollegiateConference.

Whatsportareyoucommittingto

play? Men’slacrosse.

Playerspecifics: Johnsonisa6-foot2long-stickmiddie(LSM)anddefensive longpolewhoshootsleft-handed.

Yoursiblingswhoplay(ed)highschool sports: Johnson’stwinsister,IRHSsenior ClaireJohnson,playsgirls’lacrosse.His olderbrother,AidenJohnson,playedfootballataschoolinPennsylvania.

Coachwhorecruitedyou: Chestnut HillCollegemen’slacrosseheadCoachJim DeCarlo.

Describeyourrelationshipwithyour collegecoach: “Myinitialrecruitmentwas throughe-mail,”saidJohnson.“Herequestedandreviewedmyfilm,andwasimpressedwithmyaggressivenessandmysize. Heinvitedmetothecampusforatour.My dadandIvisitedthecampusduringthe summertomeethimandtakeatour.”

Whatcurriculumwillyoumajorin? Businessandmarketing.

Pleasedescribetheemotionsyouare feelingaboutyourcommitment: “Iwasactuallytornbetweenplayingfootballor lacrosseincollege.AftertheChestnutHill collegetour,thecoachvisitedwithmydad andme,andaskedmetoplaythere.Iwas excitedaboutthat,andIdecidedtoplay lacrosse.”

Whataboutthisschoolappealsto you? “Iamlookingforwardtoplayingfor CoachDeCarlo.Ilikehiscoachingstyle andappreciatetherequiredoff-season training.Iespeciallylookforwardtoparticipatinginweighttrainingintheirlarge, modernweightroom.”

Pleasedescribethesupportyou’vereceivedfromIRHScoaches,AthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann,the administration,etc.: “Boys’lacrosseassistantcoachVinnyColomboandIwereboth newtoIndianRiverin2022-2023,andI bondedwithhimbecauseheunderstood whatIwasexperiencing.HeadcoachDan SpencerandassistantcoachShaneForrey motivatedmetobealeaderforourteam. AndIcouldnothavemadeitthrough withouthelpfromToddFuhrmannandthe entirefootballstaff.Myjunioryear,when wemovedtocoastalDelawarefromConestogaValleyHighinLancaster,Pa.,itwas abigtransitionformysister,Claire,andme. TheteachersandcoachesatIRHSwereincrediblysupportivethewholetime,andI willrememberthatforever.”

Pleasedescribethesupportyou’vereceivedfromyourfamily: “Myparentshave alwaysencouragedmetoplayanysport. WhenIstartedplayinglacrosseinmiddle school,noneofusknewalotaboutit.My parentsjustlovedseeingmebeingengaged, runningalloverthefield,andsmilingthe wholetime.Theyalwayswatchmeplayand cheermeonthroughthewinsandthe losses.”

Whatisyourcareergoal? “Iwanttobe thebestlacrosseplayerthatIcan.IamreallynotsurewhatIwilldoaftercollege.”

IndiansfarewellatDIAAStateSwimmingChampionships

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thenumbersweresmall,buttheir collectiveeffortsweremightyforthe IndianRiverHighSchoolboys’and girls’swimteamsattheDIAAState SwimmingChampionshipslastweek attheUniversityofDelaware’sRawstromNatatorium.

FreshmanMacynHockman earnedherselfAll-Statehonorable mentionaccoladesforherindividual performancesatthestatemeet.IR girls’headcoachDonnaSmithwas beyondthrilledwiththeoveralleffortsofherteam,andwiththefun theteamhadalongwithway.

“EightIRgirlsallcaravannedup totheHarryRawstromNatatorium atUDlastThursday,”Smithnoted. “Partoftheexcitementandfunis thedriveup,stoppingforlunchand snacks,bondingtogetherasateam.”

Thefunoutsidethepoolbroke theiceonthenervesandjittersover takingcareofbusinessupnorth.

“Our200medleyrelayteamwas comprisedofHeatherSmyth(backstroke),LilahHanley(breaststroke), EllyMoore(butterfly)andAddi Jerns(freestyle),”Smithsaid.“Makingthestaterelaycutandswimming atthestatemeetisaprivilege.We

areso,soproudofthesefourladies fortheefforttheyputforthinthe waterthisseasontoachievethisgoal thatmanyswimmersstrivefor.

“Otherindividualswimmersthat swamatthestateprelimsbutdidn’t makeitbacktothefinalsforthese individualeventswereHeather Smyth(100back),LeilaHernandez (50and100free)andBrynnCrandell(200and500free).Wealsohad a200freestylerelayatprelims,”featuringthesameswimmersasthe400 free,MacynHockman,LeilaHernandez,MaddieMooreandBrynn Crandell.

BacktoHockman,though—she wassimplystellarinherfirsttripto thestatemeet.Theninth-grader brokeherownschoolrecordinthe 100butterflywithatimeof1.00.35, whichwasgoodforninthplace.She alsofinished12thinthe100back event,withatimeof1:01.43.

“Macynswimssosmoothlywith strengthandgrace,”Smithsaid.“Her hard-workethicinthepoolhascertainlypaidoff.Wecan’twaittosee whatnextseasonbrings.”

TheIR400freerelayteamplaced 16thoverall(4:01:38).Accordingto Smith,thequartetofHockman, Hernandez(sophomore),Maddie Moore(freshman)andCrandell(se-

nior)resettheirownschoolrecord thattheyhadsetearlierintheseason.

“Macynledoffthisrelaysettinga fastpacewitha100splitof57.86,” explainedSmith.“Leilaswamsecond withapersonalbestsplitof1.00.71. MaddieMooreswamthirdwithanotherpersonalbestsplitofa1.02.05, andBrynnanchoredwithapersonal bestsplitof1.00.76.Althoughthey weren’tsatisfiedwith16th-place overall,achievingpersonalbesttimes wastheirgoal,andtheydidit.They reallybondedoveracommongoalof settingtheschoolrecordagain.

“Thisisatalentedyoungrelay teamthatwillmissBrynngreatly nextseason,”Smithadded.“Brynn anchoredthisrelaywithconfidence andspeed.Shejustkept gettingfasterallseasonlong.Even aftercompetinginthe500free,she maintainedherendurancethrough thefinal400freerelay.Wewillbe lookingforwardtoseeingthisparticular400freerelayteamcontinueto getfasternextseason.”

Fortheboys,XanderArnold placed16thinthe100freeevent,

withatimeof50.99.Thatwasgood forAll-Statehonors.

ArnoldjoinedforceswithCaiden Clark,GavinHarrellandLogan Dawsontoplace11thinthe200free relay,whichalsoearnedthemAllStatehonors.Theirtimeof1:34.14 wasbetterthantheirpreliminary timeof1:34.45.

Thatsamequartetalsogarnered All-Statehonorsfortheir14thplace finishinthe400freewithatimeof 3:29.74,whichwasmorethanasecondfasterthantheirpreliminary qualifyingtime.OnlyArnoldwillbe graduatingfromthegroup,astheir lonesenior.

Moreaccolades

TwoweeksagoatSussexAcademy,theIndianshadimpressiveeffortsintheHenlopenAthletic ConferenceSwimmingChampionships.Hockmanearnedfirstteam All-Conference,CrandellandLeila Hernandezeachearnedsecondteam All-Conference,andAddiJerns earnedhonorablementionAll-Conference.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

They’reafixtureintheDIAApostseason.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolUnified basketballteam,whichhasqualifiedforthe DIAAplayoffsineachoftheirsixyearsof existence,earnedaNo.2seedinthe12team2024playofftournament.

OnFriday,theGreen&Goldwillhost No.7seedMt.Pleasant(4-2-1),whichdefeatedNo.10McKean,21-14,inanopening-roundgamelastMonday.TheGreen

KnightsaremembersoftheBrandywine DistrictintheBlueHenConference.

TheIndiansfinishedtheregularseason at6-1afterdroppingtheirregular-season finaleatCaesarRodney,37-31,onTuesday, Feb.20.

IRHShadpreviouslydefeatedWoodbridge,Milford,CapeHenlopen,Seaford, PolytechandDover.

TheIndiansscored291points,anaverageof41.5pergame.Defensively,theyallowed212points,anaverageof30.2per outing.

InotherquarterfinalplayoffactionFri-

day,No.1seedDoverwillhostNo.9 WilliamPenn,whichreceivedaforfeitvictoryoverNo.8Woodbridgeintheopening round.No.4MilfordhostsNo.5Middletown,a40-27victoroverNo.12Polytech. No.3CaesarRodneywillhostNo.11 NewarkCharter,a16-14winneroverNo.6 Appoquinimink.

Thesemi-finalsarescheduledforMonday,March4,withthechampionshiptilt setfornoononSaturday,March9,atthe CarpenterCenterontheUniversityof DelawarecampusinWilmington.

TheIndiansposteda5-4recordduring

theirinauguralseasonof2018-2019,under thedirectionofheadcoachSteveKilby,losingtoCaesarRodneyinthesemifinals. Theyimprovedto6-2in2019-2020,droppingasemifinalmatchtoDover.In20202021,SamO’Shieldstookthecoaching reinsandledtheGreen&Goldtoa4-3 markafterlosingtoDoverintheDIAA statechampionshipgame.The2021-2022 IRHSteamposteda5-2markafterlosing toDoverinaRound2matchup.Bivens tookoverasheadcoachforthe2022-2023 squadthatwent6-2afterlosingtoCape Henlopeninthequarterfinals.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theydidnotqualifyforthe

DIAApostseason.

However,the2023-2024Indian RiverHighgirls’basketballprogram improvedbyleapsandreboundsafter

havingfinished4-16duringthetwo previousconsecutiveseasons.

Infact,headcoachRonDukes andhiscoachingstaff—whichin-

cludesassistantsChloeDiesteland TaylorPritchett—arepositivethey canseethelightattheendofthe tunnel.

“Iwasverypleasedwiththeteam’s commitmenttochange,”saidDukes, theveteranheadcoach,aftercompletinghisfirstseasonattheIndians’ helm.“Weaskedalotoftheplayers thisyearinordertomoveusinadifferentdirection.Weaskedeachof themtochangeboththeirapproach andtheirattentiontohowthegame isplayed.Wehadnewcoachesanda newphilosophy—thestructurefor themwastotallydifferent.Theyacceptedthischangeandworkedon buyingintowhatwewantedthemto do.”

TheIndiansbattledineachand everygame,finishingwitha10-10 overallrecord,8-8againstHenlopen Conferenceopponents.Theywon theirfirsttwogamesagainstnonconferenceopponents,andalso postedafour-gamewinningstreak fromlate-DecemberthroughmidJanuary.

“Wedidnothavealosingseason, butourgoalatthebeginningwasto getto11wins,”saidDukes.“We missedthat,butwelookbackat10 losses,andsevenofthemwereby singledigits.Ifaplayortwo would’vegoneourway,thentheprogram’sfirstwinningseasoninmore than10years”—sincea12-8finish in2012-2013—wouldhavebeena reality.”

Atransitionalseasonofsuccess

TheIndiansmadeanimpressive transitionthatwasfueledbyseveral successfulperformers.

JuniorguardMyaWhittington earnedFirstTeamAllHenlopen ConferenceSouthernDivisionkudos afteraveraging15.5points,3.7assistsand3.1stealspercontest.A three-yearvarsitystarter,Whittingtoncompletedtheseasonwith814 careerpoints.

AcrylicflowerspaintingclassofferedatLittleGallery

TheLittleGalleryattheInlandBays GardenCenterwillhostanacrylicpaintingclassonSaturday,March9,offering instructiononpaintingacrylicartoffloralsin“FortheLoveofAcrylicFlowers.”

ArtistSandyWood—whosebuckets, tiles,tubsandslateworkshavebeenfeaturedatthegallery—willbeteaching participantsastep-by-stepmethodof paintinghydrangeas,daisiesandleaves, usingbrushesandpalletknivestocreate texture.Eachparticipantwilltakehome awoodslicewiththeirpaintingonit.

Theclass,from1to3p.m.,costs$40, andspaceislimited.

“Herwhimsicalandcasualworkisa constantreminderofherloveofflowers,” organizerssaid,notingthatWoodhas participatedinjuriedupscaleshowsin Naples,Fla.,BethanyBeach,andwas oneofthe15artistsshowingherworkin

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RestaurantinFenwickIsland.

“Wespendhoursontheroad,and manyfamilydinnersareconsumedin thecar,”shesaid.“Iknowtheylove watchingmedowhatIlovetodo.They alwayspushmetobemybest,butalso supportmewhenlifehappensandfeels

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Overall,Windishsaidhewaspleased withhowhistroopsperformedatthe conferencechampionships.Certainly,it wasinvaluableexperiencefortheyoung Indiansontheroster.

“Weknewgoingintotheconference tournamentwehadaveryyoungteam withverylittleexperienceinaqualifying-tournamentevent,”Windishassessed.“Ofour12entries,onlysixhad participatedintheconferencetournamentlastyear.

“ThequalityofwrestlingintheHenlopenConferenceisverygood,andyou needtowrestleyourbesteverysingle match.Westressedtothekidsthatthere areno‘easyouts,’andyouaregetting everyone’sbest.Wewrestledwellin spotsandunderperformedinsomeareas. Theexperiencethattheyounger wrestlersgotthisweekendwilldefinitely helppreparethemfornextseason.”

TheDIAAStateWrestlingChampionshipsstartonFriday,March1,at4 p.m.Therearethreesessionsforthe statetournament.Thetwoothersare Saturday,March2,at10a.m.until3 p.m.,andthenthefinals,whichstartat5 p.m.untiltheirconclusion.Thoseattendingmustpurchaseaticketforeach session,andtheycanonlybepurchased onlineatgofan.com—searchfor “DIAA.”

theGardenClubofAmericashowin Washington,D.C.Shereceivedher diplomainflowerarrangingandfloristry fromLifetimeCareerSchools,and17 yearsago,shehelpedfoundtheBethany BeachSeasideCraftShow,heldannually ontheboardwalk.

Thegalleryisalsohostingworkshops withthreeotherartistsinMarchand April:

•DecoupageOysterShellswithKimberlyKieffer-Brown,onSaturday,March 16,10a.m.tonoon—LocalartistKim Brownwilltakeparticipantsthroughthe stepsofdecoupageoystershellsusinga choiceofdesignsfrompapernapkins. Decoupageistheartofgluingapaper designtoasurfacetocreatetheimpressionofsomethingthatwaspaintedon. Participantswilldecoupagetwooyster shells,edgethemwithgold-leafpaint,

overwhelming.Iknowtheyhavemy backnomatterwhat.”

Mumfordsaidshehasadeepappreciationforthesportofswimming.

“Ican’twaittoseewhereittakes me,”shesaid.“Butmyfriendshipsand myfamilyhelpmakemebetter.I wouldn’tbewhereIamtodaywithout them.”

andaddaloopofwoodenbeadstoeach one.Thefinishedproductscanbeusedas ornaments,wine-bottlecharms,napkin rings,tabletopdecorationsoranywayinspirationsuggests!

•TheArtofFiber,withSharon Davis,onSaturday,March23,from11 a.m.to2p.m.—Whatisfelting?Felting istheprocessofconnectingorblending wool,woolrovingorfibertogetherto makefabric.Wetfeltinguseswater,soap andfrictiontotanglethewool/fiberstogethertoproducestunningresults.In thisbeginnerwet-feltedwoolclass,participantswillcreateafeltedsoapanda succulentvessel.Thevesselstheymakein classwilluseBergschaf(atypeofsheep) wool.Itisaneasyfibertoworkwith, feltseasilywithtemperaturechangeand friction,andcreatesafirm,stablematerial.

•PaintedPots,withKathyDenninMeagher,ownerRayeofLightStudio, onFriday,April5,from10:30a.m.to 12:30p.m.—Beamongtheflowersat thegardencenterastheybecomeinspirationin“PaintedPots.”Participantswill beinstructedonhowtopaintthefeaturedfloweronaterracottapotwith acrylics.Theycanmakeacustomhandpaintedpotthatwillbeasuniqueasthe flowers,asnotwoarealike.Purchasea flowerfromInlandBaysGardenCenter tocompletetheprojectandtakehome. Registerfortheworkshopsat https://www.inlandbaysgardencenter.co m/.

InlandBaysGardenCenterisopen TuesdaythroughSaturdayfrom10a.m. to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SandyDanielsat(302)539-1839or events@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.

“Myadidagoodjobofgetting otherplayersinvolvedintheteam flow,”saidDukes.“Shedidthatin gamesandinpractices.Astheseason continued,youcouldseeherandforwardJaylaHudsondevelopingintoa two-playergame.Shewouldlookfor Jaylaonoffensivedrivesandmotivatedheronthedefensiveendas well.MyaalsohelpedAbbyBertling improvehergame,andshehadconfidenceinAbbytohandletheball whenMyaneededabreak.”

Hudson,asophomore,earnedSecondTeamAllConferenceSouthern Divisionhonors,whileBertling,also asophomore,wasanHonorable Mentionselection.

“Hudson’splaythisyearwasaremarkableturnaroundfromthepreviousyear,”saidthecoach.“She continuedtodevelopasapostpresenceandwassolidonthedefensive end.AndAbbywassozonedinon beingsuccessful.”

Dukessaidhesawtremendous improvementinseveralaspectsofthe team’sgame—mostnotablythe emergenceofaneffectivelowpost gameatboththeoffensiveanddefensiveendsofthehardwood.

Hudsonandfellowsophforward TiarraWaterseachemergedasoutstandingperformersnearthebasket. Hudsonfinishedtheseasonaveraging 9.5pointsand10.7reboundsper game,whileWatersaveraged7.3 boardsperouting.

“Weworkedtoreduceouropponents’offensivereboundstolessthan 14pergame,”saidDukes.“Lastyear, opponentsweregrabbing20ormore boardspergameonus.Thisyear,we loweredthattoanaverageof13per outing.“

Dukesalsocomplimentedsenior guardAlexDavidsonandBertlingfor loweringtheirturnoverspergameto lessthanfour.Davidsonalsoaveraged 6.1pointsandateamhigh3.8deflectionspergame.Bertlingaveraged 5.4points,6.0reboundsand3.0assistsperperformance.

“Eachindividualadjustedtheir gametomeettheneedsandgoalsof theteam,”saidDukes.“Theircommitmenttochangewasahugeadjustmentforeveryone.”

Thecoachadmittedthatthereare areasneedingimprovements,includingtheteam’sabilitytofinishgames withavictoriousburst.

“Thereweretoomanyclosegames whenwedidnotgettheadvantage,” hesaid.“Thisismoreonthecoaches thantheplayers.Wehavetofinda waytowinintheend.

“And,wehavetoattackouropponentstheentiregame,”headded.“I feltwestartedtoseethisfrom Bertlinglaterintheyear.Sheshowed alotofgritandfoundawaytogetby herdefenders.Wewillneedmoreof thatasweventureintonextseason.”

Dukesfeelsthathisteamisnot thatfarfrombecomingawinning, playoff-worthysquad.

“Onemorewinwouldhaveprobablygottenusintothepostseason,”he insisted.“Experiencewilldefinitely

helpus,butlosingaplayerlikeAlex istough.Shebroughtatoughnessto ourteamandplayedsoliddefense, usuallytakingontheotherteam’s bestball-handler.Shehitsomeimportantmid-rangejumpersatkey timesingames.Shewillhavetobe replaced.

“Andweneedtocontinuedevelopingourlowpostgame,”addedthe coach.“Jaylaisgettingthere,and Tiarraissuchatoughplayerondefense.WhenTiarradevelopsheroffensivegame,shewillbetoughfor opponentstoplayagainst.Inaddition,ChloeMagee,ajunior,andCalistaRodgers,asophomore,gaveus solidminutes,andIfeelbothofthem cancontributemoreandwillneedto workthisoff-seasontomakethata reality.”

Dukesalsolaudedtheeffortsof sophomoreguardOliviaEvansand juniorguardDonneHenry.

“Bothofthemwereverysmart playerswhoprobablyknewmore thanothersaboutwheretheywere supposedtobe,”saidthecoach.“You couldtelltheywerelisteningand comprehendingwhatwewererelaying.”

Dukesalsothankedhisassistant coaches,ChloeDiestelandTaylor Pritchett.

“Theysteppedinandhelpedme relaythephilosophyofwhatwewere tryingtoaccomplishthisyear,”he said.“Theysupportedeachother,and theteam,andtheymadeadifference. Bothhavebeenabigpartofoursuccess.Iowealottobothofthem.”

Neverstoplearning

Despitehis40-plus-yearcoaching careerthatbeganwhenhewasasenioratWoodbridgeHigh,Dukesadmittedthathestilllearnssomething eachseason.

“Somethingsthatyoulearnmay bemoreaboutyouasacoachthan aboutyourplayers,”hesaid.“This year,Ihadanassistantcoaches’day wheretheydevelopedapracticeplan andrantheentireevent.Ifeelwe willdomoreofthatnextyear.The coachesenjoyedit,andwelearned howmuchgoesintodevelopinga plan.Theplayerslikedthechangeof pacetoourpractices,soitwasawinwinforall.Ialsolearnedhowchange canbeapositiveforcoachesandathletes.Ineededit,theywantedit,and ithelpedusall.”

Woodbridge51,IndianRiver36

TheDIAAplayoff-boundBlue Raidersimprovedtheirrecordto164witha51-36triumphoverthevisitingIndiansonWednesday,Feb.21.

WhittingtonledIndianRiver with13points,whilesophomore Hudsonaddedninepointsandnine boards.Bertlingalsocontributed ninerebounds.

SeniorforwardReghanRobinson, whoeclipsedthe1,000-careerpoint plateauearlierthisseason,ledWoodbridgewith17markers.

“Iwaspleasedwithourenergy andefforttheentiregame,”said Dukesfollowinghisteam’sseasonfinale.“Woodbridgeopenedupa20pluspointleadintheearlypartof thefourthquarter,butwefought backtowithin11.TiarraWaterswas allovertheplace,andnineofher12 reboundswereattheoffensiveend. Shekeptthingsaliveforus.Thisis thefirsttimeinseveralgamesthat IndianRiverhasheldtheBlue Raidersunder70points.Iwasalso pleasedwithhowwellweprotected theballagainsttheirpressure.”

TaylorsworninasDepartmentofCorrectioncommissioner

Duringaceremonyhostedby Gov.JohnCarneylastweekinDover, TerraTaylortooktheoathofoffice asthe11thcommissionerofthe DelawareDepartmentofCorrection (DOC).CarneyappointedthendeputycommissionerTaylorasactingcommissionerthispastJulyand furthernominatedherascommissioneronapermanentbasislast month.ShewasconfirmedunanimouslybytheStateSenateonJan. 24.

“Duringmytimeasgovernor,the DepartmentofCorrectionhasreally leanedintodoingthingsdifferently andbetter.Iamproudoftheinvestmentswehavemadetoenhance safetyinourcorrectionalfacilities, supportourcorrectionalemployees, andleveragetheDOC’sleadership todrivereentrysuccess,”saidCarney. “CommissionerTaylorhasbeenpart oftheteamthathasembracedthese challengeshead-on,andIhavefull confidencethatunderherleadership theDepartmentofCorrectionwill continuethatprogresstobetterserve ourcommunities.”

TaylorsucceedsformercommissionerMonroeB.HudsonJr.whoin July2023concluded35yearsofdistinguishedstateserviceinlawenforcementandcorrections,including twoyearsasDOCcommissionerand twoyearsasdeputycommissioner.

“IjoinedtheDepartmentofCorrection27yearsagoasacollegeintern,andthatexperiencesparkedmy life’spassionforcriminaljusticeand mystrongbeliefinthepowerofrehabilitation,secondchances,and publicservice,”Taylorsaid.“Iamin-

crediblyfortunatetohavehadthe opportunitytobuildarewardingcareer,contributetopublicsafety,and establishacomprehensivereentry programalongsidethemanydedicatedandcapablemenandwomen onourDOCteam.Iamcommitted toleadingtheDepartmentofCorrectionwithintegrity,transparency andaccountability,andworking closelywithallstakeholders,includ-

ingourdedicatedstaff,lawenforcementagencies,communitypartners andelectedofficials,tomovethe DOCforwardandfulfillourmission.”

Taylor’sgoalsfortheDepartment ofCorrectionincludecontinuedinvestmentsintechnologytosupport safetyandsecurity,stafftrainingand wellness,expandedevidence-based programmingandtreatmenttosup-

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Joan L. Hudock, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joan L. Hudock who departed this life on January 26, 2024, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Rodney L. Aldinger on February 16, 2024 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 26, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Rodney L. Aldinger

400 Maple St. Manchester, PA 17345

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

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portaddictionrecoveryhealth,rehabilitationforoffendersandeducationalandvocationaltraining,and deepercollaborationwithgovernmentandcommunityreentrysupportstodriveemploymentandcareer opportunitiesandreentrysuccessfor individualsreturningtothecommunityfromincarcerationandprobationsupervision.

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Joan Holmes Hunter, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joan Holmes Hunter who departed this life on January 26, 2024, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Glenn Michael Hunter on February 20, 2024 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 26, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Glenn Michael Hunter

11611 Scottsbury Ter. Germantown, MD 20876

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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Fromleft,CommissionerTerraTaylorandDepartmentofCorrectionDeputyCommissionerShaneTroxlerparticipateinthe swearing-inbyDeputyAttorneyGeneralMichaelTipton,picturedadministeringtheOathofOffice,andGov.JohnCarney.

LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

32625 Windmill Drive (PIDN: 401.090 / CTM# 134-16.00-26.00)

Proposed Lots A & B as shown on plan titled “Irwin Property – Minor Subdivision”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-452, submitted by the applicant, W. Zachary Crouch, P.E. of the engineering firm Davis Bowen & Friedel, Inc. on behalf of the property owners, Joseph R. Irwin & Kristof A. Irwin, seeking relief from Article V, §140-28, which sets the minimum lot depth for properties at 100 feet in the R-2 zone. As shown on the minor subdivision plan titled “Irwin Property – Minor Subdivision,” both proposed lots A & B would have a lot depth of less than 100 feet as a result of the tract having an existing depth of approximately 94 feet. The tract is zoned R-2 (One- and Two-Family Residential District) and located at 32625 Windmill Drive (PIDN: 401.090 / CTM# 134-16.00-26.00).

222 - 245 Maintenance Road (PIDN: 327.400 / CTM: 134-16.00-289.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on the following applications associated with the proposed construction of a wireless communications facility, specifically a 180-foot monopole communications tower with an overall height of 185 feet, including attachments. Associated equipment will be located within a 50-foot by 50-foot (2,500 square feet) fenced compound in an overall 30-foot by 10-foot 300 square feet) lease area.

V-453: a request for relief from Article XVIII, §140-131-F-2-c, which states, “an antenna that is not mounted on an existing antenna support structure shall not have an antenna height or tower in excess of the height restrictions in the zoning district in which it is located.” Ordinance 104 established Bear Trap Dunes as a Residential Planned Community (RPC) and limits the height of any building or structure to 35 feet. The 180-foot monopole communications tower has a proposed overall height of 185 feet, including attachments.

V-454: a request for a special exception to establish a wireless communications facility, as required by and as outlined in Article XVIII, §140-131 of the Town Code.

The applications are submitted by John E. Tracey, Partner, of the law firm Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLC, on behalf of the applicant Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, and with the permission of the property owners, Bear Trap Partners, LLC, for property zoned RPC (Residential Planned Community) located at 222 – 245 Maintenance Road, within the Bear Trap Dunes Residential Planned Community (PIDN: 327.400 / CTM: 134-16.00-289.00)

The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. For more information, please visit www.oceanviewde.gov. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the hearings.

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

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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF

DELAWARE

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

Estate of Muriel F. Ketcham, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Muriel F. Ketcham who departed this life on January 16, 2024, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Ann Louise Vidas on February 16, 2024 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 16, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Ann Louise Vidas

32237 West Rd. Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

222 - 245 Maintenance Road (PIDN: 327.400 / CTM: 134-16.00-289.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review Application P-349, a site plan for a proposed 180-foot monopole communications tower with an overall height of 185 feet, including attachments. Associated equipment will be located within a 50-foot by 50-foot (2,500 square feet) fenced compound in an overall 30-foot by 10-foot 300 square feet) lease area. The site plan will be reviewed for compliance with the requirements outlined in Article XVIII, §140-131 of the Town Code.

The application is submitted by John E. Tracey, Partner, of the law firm Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLC, on behalf of the applicant Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, and with the permission of the property owners, Bear Trap Partners, LLC, for property zoned RPC (Residential Planned Community) located at 222 – 245 Maintenance Road, within Bear Trap Dunes. (PIDN: 327.400 / CTM: 134-16.00-289.00)

Please note that this review will be held pending the results of the Board of Adjustment applications associated with the same project.

The Town will hold this review on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

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

LEGALS

TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND NOTICE

Notice of adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan by action of the Town Council of the Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware at the regular Town Council Meeting on February 23, 2024.

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

The Town of Ocean View will elect a Councilperson from District 4 for 3-year term on April 13, 2024.

Any resident of District 4 in the Town of Ocean View who meet the following qualifications is encouraged to file for the Council Seat in District 4:

• 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 4 at the time of filing and during the full term of office.

• Must be a Town of Ocean View eligible registered voter.

Any District 4 resident who wishes to file as a candidate for District 4 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 12, 2024

The annual election of the Town of Ocean View will be held, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, between 8am and 5pm, at the Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.

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TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY

BID NO. 24-03

SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES, TRAILER, SWEEPSTER

The Town of South Bethany, Delaware will receive sealed bids for the following surplus items:

Item 1: 2004 Three-Door FRIV Utility Trailer, Good Condition, Trailer tag expires 12/31/2026. VIN# 5NHUCM2174NO47652

$500 Minimum Bid

Item 2: 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 EFI high output

Item 3: PTO driven 3-point hitch Street broom for tractors

Item 4: 2015 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor. Fair condition, 94,583 miles. VIN #1FM5K8AR6FGA04299

$1,500 Minimum Bid

All surplus items are located at the Town of South Bethany Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Rd., South Bethany, DE 19930 and can be inspected by appointment only, during regular office hours, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., March 8, 2024. Vehicles, Trailer, and other items are to be sold as is and must be removed within 5 business days of notice of award. Bids are to be submitted in sealed envelopes with the item being bid on and the assigned item number clearly written in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Cash, credit card, or cashier check accepted. Pictures of the items can be seen in the News & Notices section of the Town’s website, https://southbethany.delaware.gov. The Town of South Bethany reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

For further information, contact Jon Stiffler, Maintenance Supervisor, by phone (302-539-3653, Ext. 300) or email: maintenance@southbethany.org.

AGRICULTURE TAX DITCH MEETING

The annual meeting of Agriculture Tax Ditch will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, March 9 at the Frankford home of Fred West. For more information call 302-539-1228.

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TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

Charter §6 Municipal Elections

The South Bethany 2024 Election will be held at Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, Delaware, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Positions Open:

One (1) Mayor and three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. All seats are a two-year term, to begin when sworn in at the Town Organizational Meeting in May.

Applications for Candidacy are available beginning March 1, 2024, and must be filed by close of business at 4:00 p.m. on March 21, 2024.

Applications are available at Town Hall, via e-mail to townhall@southbethany.org, or by calling (302) 539-3653

Qualifications of Candidates:

Pursuant to the Town Charter:

6.5.1 Candidates for Town Council Member or Mayor shall have been a qualified voter of the Town for at least one (1) year prior to the date of election and meet the following requirements:

(a) Attained twenty-one (21) years of age

(b) A citizen of the United States

(c) Registered under the Town's voter registration ordinance (if one is in effect)

(d) Has not been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude.

6.5.2 Additional Qualifications for Mayor. A candidate for Mayor shall qualify as a "Resident"* of the Town, pursuant to Charter §C-6C at the time of the election. The Mayor shall remain a resident* of the Town of South Bethany throughout his/her term of office.

6.5.3 At least four members of the seven members of Town Council shall qualify as "Residents"* of the Town, pursuant to Charter §6.31(d)(2) and shall maintain the status of "Resident" throughout their term.

6.5.4 The term of office for each member of the Town Council shall be two (2) years, and no person shall serve more than three (3) consecutive terms as Mayor, effective with terms beginning on or after the Election.

* A “Resident” of the Town is defined by Town Charter as:

Resident. A resident of the Town shall mean any natural person who has been physically residing within the Town corporate limits for at least thirty (30) days prior to any scheduled Town election, and who maintains residency within the Town on the date of election.

Town Council (3 vacancies). The Town Charter provides that at least four of the seven members of the Town Council (including the Mayor) must be residents of the Town, but all may be residents of the Town.

Based upon the current composition of Town Council, and the mayor’s residency requirement, one (1) of the three (3) Council seats up for election this year must be a Resident and two (2) may be filled by either a Resident or a Nonresident property owner. Candidates for Mayor must qualify as a “Resident” of the Town. Each Council member shall continue, throughout his/her term of office, to maintain his or her residency status as described above.

LEGALS

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE

VACANT TOWN COUNCIL POSITION TO BE FILLED

The Bethany Beach Town Council will hold a special meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024, in the Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a person to fill the vacancy on Council by the resignation of Councilman Lew Killmer. Mr. Killmer’s term is unexpired and pursuant to Section 6.5 of the Town Charter, the remaining Council members shall elect another qualified person to serve for the remainder of the vacant seat’s term. The term to be filled will expire in September 2024.

If you meet the requirements listed below and have an interest in serving on the Bethany Beach Town Council for a six-month term beginning March 15, 2024, please submit a letter/email of interest telling us about yourself, how you feel you could make a contribution to the Town Council and your vision for Bethany Beach in the years to come. Please submit your letter/email by the close of business on Friday, March 8, 2024 by way of: Email: admin@townofbethanybeach.com

Mail:

Mail:

Town Manager’s Office

Town Hall

P.O. Box 109

Hand Deliver:

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Mary Ellyn Rozell of 35902 Zion Church Road, Frankford, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

Any residents who wish to vote in the annual municipal election April 13, 2024 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 25, 2024 @ 4:30pm

Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Town Manager’s Office Town Hall P.O. Box 109 214 Garfield Parkway Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Bethany Beach, DE 19930

If you submit a letter of interest, the Town Council would like you to attend a Special Town Council meeting on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. At that meeting you will be asked to discuss your interest in serving on the Town Council. Subsequently, on March 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at its monthly regular meeting, the Town Council will vote to fill the vacant Council position.

The Bethany Beach Town Charter Requires that a Candidate for the Town Council meet the following requirements:

1. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

2. Be a U.S. Citizen;

3. Not have been convicted of a felony;

4. Shall have been, for a period of at least six months prior to the date of the election, either:

(a) a permanent full-time resident of the Town, or (b) a natural person holding record title to a fee simple or life estate in real property located within the Town of Bethany Beach;

5. At the time of filing a notice of intention to seek office, be a duly registered voter under the provisions of the Town Charter (Section 5.2) and Voter Registration Ordinance (Chapter 378 of the Code). Only natural persons are allowed to vote in Town Elections, and only natural persons who are not identified on the Town's tax records as an owner of real estate in the Town are required to register. Persons may register in person at the Town Hall or by mail during normal business hours except during the last 30 days before the election.

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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 13, 2024, election. You may also call 539-9797 x101 to inquire about your current registration status

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Delaware Department of Transportation

Nicole Majeski Secretary

CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Notice of Project Modification

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has received guidance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding public participation for capital projects in an area where there is no Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) such as Sussex County. Thus, DelDOT must inform the public of major changes in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Fiscal Years 2023 - 2028 Capital Transportation Program (CTP), serves as DelDOT’s Fiscal Years 2023 - 2026 STIP for Federal-aid purposes.

DelDOT is requesting an amendment to the Fiscal Years 2023 - 2026 (STIP) to increase the SR1, Minos Conaway GSI (T201612501) project. This project is necessary to Construct two -way service roads on both sides of SR1 and utilize the existing SR1 bridge over the Delaware Coast Line Railroad to provide access across SR1 for the service roads. This is made possible by the decommissioning of the railroad. Local access will be provided via the service roads with connections to SR1 via ramps at both the north and south ends.

Questions, comments or written material must be submitted by March 30, 2024 to: Bryan Behrens, Project Manager, DelDOT, P. O. Box 778, Dover, DE, 19903, or contact DelDOT Community Relations at 1-800-652-5600 (in DE) or 302-760-2080, also via email dotpr@state.de.us.

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37372 HARMONY DRIVE, SELBYVILLE

THE REFUGE AT DIRICKSON CREEK

Welcome to The Refuge at Dirickson Creek! This large 4 BR/4.5 bath home is located in one of West Fenwick Island's most private resort beach communities. Whether you are looking to make the beach your full time residence and have enough room for guests to visit or looking for that getaway home that offers all the room you need for the entire crew to travel together, this home has it.

$639,900 (DESU2049974)

Call Eddie Rohe (c) 410-908-9137

607 OLD POST CT, BETHANY BEACH

This new custom home was developed, designed and built to cater to the most discerning buyer. Gourmet kitchen that includes custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, a wine & beverage cooler. Hardwood oors, cabinetry surprises, home automation and spacious rooms abound throughout this 3,500 sq ft home. The complete landscaping package delights with color and de nes the hardscape for the driveway and pathway to the built-in shed, outdoor shower and deck. Neighborhood amenities include a community center, exercise gym, 2 pools (one heated), a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak storage/canal access and fun activities.

$2,450,000 (DESU2045282)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

20020 GREEN WAY, BETHANY BEACH

Rarely available meticulously maintained town home in the desirable community of Sea Colony West! Spacious with an open concept oor plan -3 Bed, 2.5 bath with garage overlooking nature-peace and tranquility are right outside your back door. Offers an abundance of outdoor living spaces- a private gated courtyard, private sundeck off primary bedroom and even an enclosed sunroom outback. Enjoy amenities galore- all that Sea Colony offers.

Asking $799,900 (DESU2046922)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159