OceanViewCouncilcandidateDick Jennisonwithdrewsfromtheracefor theDistrict3seatonWednesdaythis week,threedaysbeforetheelection,sayinghecandomoregoodforthetown fromtheoutsidethanbyservingonthe councilwherehebelieveshisideas
Ocean Viewresidentswillvotefor mayoronSaturday,April8,from8a.m. to5p.m.atTownHallonWestAvenue.
Candidatesformayorareincumbent MayorJohnReddington,runningfora second,three-yearterm,andchallenging newcomerRandyRobust.
DickJennisonandJoseph“Jay” Tyminskiwerescheduledtorunforthe District3seatbeingvacatedbyCouncilmanTomMaly,whoisineligibleto runagain,becausehehasservedtwo consecutivethree-yearterms.Jennison announced hewasdroppingoutofthe raceonWednesday,April5,meaning Tyminskiwilltakethatseat.
Newlyelectedcouncilmemberswill besworninat6p.m.onTuesday,April 25,atTownHall.
OthercouncilmembersareStephen Cobb,District1,termexpiringApril 2025;ColleenTwardzik,District2, termexpiringApril2025;andDon Walsh,District4,termexpiringApril 2024.
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“wouldbesilencedandmuted.”
Heannouncedhisintenttowithdraw bye-mailtoCoastalPointandTown ClerkDonnaSchwartz.SchwartzconfirmedlaterthatafternoonthatJennison hadsignedthepapertoofficiallywithdrawfromtherace.
WithJennisonoutoftherace,his onlyopponent,Joseph“Jay”Tyminski, willassumetheDistrict3seatnowheld
byCouncilmanTomMaly—whois noteligibleforreelectionbecausehehas servedtwoconsecutivethree-yearterms.
Alsointheracearecandidatesfor mayor,incumbentMayorJohnReddingtonandnewcomerRandyRobust.
JennisontoldCoastalPointhewas thinkingaboutaquestionhewasasked af terannouncinghiscandidacy—what couldhedotoimprovethetown.He
andhiswifediscusseditandsheasked himwherehecanmakethemostdifference.Hedecideditwouldbe“fromthe outside,”hesaid.
“Shehadagoodpoint.Irelyonherfor counsel.Icanhavethebiggestinfluenceof exposingthetown’smisdeedsfromthe outsideandwhentheydowell,IwillcomSeeJENNISONpageA5
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Millvilleishavinganidentity crisis. Inasmuchastownsareidentifiedby theirZIPcodes,atleast,Millville’s
boundariesarenotreflectedinacorrespondingZIPcode.Whilemostresidents dohavethe19967ZIPcodedesignated asMillville’s,someresidentshaveOcean View’s19970codeandsome,Frankford’s 19945.
Thetowniscurrentlyinatug-of-war withtheU.S.PostalServicetobringthe entiretownintothe19967ZIPcode. TownManagerDeborahBotchiehas grownfrustratedasherletterstoU.S.P.S. officialsinWashington,D.C.havebeen
metwithresponsesthatacknowledgethe issuebut,sofar,havenotbroughttheresolutionsheandothertownofficialsseek: oneZIPcodeforallofMillville.
ByMikeSmith StaffReporter
The$148millionconstructioncostof theSussexCentralHighSchoolin Georgetownalreadyhitsitsfirstmajor roadblockwhenarchitectsandbidders neglectedtoestimatecostsofthefront entranceofthenewhighschool.That’sa $400,000changeorderandcostoverrun foraschoolconstructionthatisalready about$20millionshortofitsfunding goaltargets.
TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict heardthetroublingnewsofthecostoverruntocompletethehighschoolfront publicentranceattheBoardofEducationmeetinglastMondayeveningat IRHS.Buildersofferedacreativesolution forentranceways,whichmeanstheactual budgetshortfallmaybeonly$250,000if implemented.Thebiddersadheredtoa processcalled“valueengineering”inofferingbestpracticesandbuildingmaterialsatthelowestpossibleprice.
RodneyLayfieldtoldthearchitects fromABHAandthebuildersfromR.Y. JohnsonandSonsthattheseearlysurprisesrightaftergroundbreakingwere notacceptable.“Thisisthenoseonthe faceofthebuilding,”hesaidaboutthe entrance.“Thisisacostover-runarea wherewemayhaveanearly$400,000to $500,000frontentrancerequirementwe
werenotexpecting.”
“Thisisanexpensiveerror,”saidLayfield.“HowardT.Ennisschoolwent smoothly,andourconstructionplanning wentwelloverthere.SCHSissuchabig projecttohaveastumblingblockonthe projectrightoutofthegate.It’sanerror, andwecanrecover; butitishardtomanagerightupfront.”
“Wewouldhavebeenbuildinga buildingthathadnoplansforanentrance,”saidJamesFritz,schoolboardof educationmember,incredulously.
Theengineersagreedthattheyhad notprovidedtheproperschematicsin thebidpackandthereasonforthe budgetshortfallissomethingcalled crenellations.Thesearetypicalfeatures foundindefensivearchitecture,likea castle,inwhichthereisthecuttingof crenelsorrectangulargapsintheentrancewayandareviewedasafortificationofthebuilding.
“Thisthrowinginofthecrenellation workisanextradecorationandIhaveto askwhyweneedit,”saidDonaldHattier whohelpschairtheIRSDfinancecommittee.“Wemightendsavingafewhundredthousandforthewrongreason(by acceptingthecompromise).“Iamgrateful somebodybroughtthisup.Everyperson wholookedatthisplantocreateabidall cametothesameconclusion—andthey didnotconsiderthefrontentrance.
Somethingwaswrongwiththewording intheRFP.”
“Everybidderreaditthesameway,” addedFritz,forgettingtoaddthestone cutting.
“Youhavebeeninthebusinesstoo long,”scoldedLeolgaT.Wright,vice presidentoftheboardwhohasservedon IRSD’sboardofeducationmorethan10 years.
“Contingencymoneyisstilltaxpayer money,”saidWright.“Thisisanerror, andthedistrictshouldnotbearthiscost. Thisisthefrontoftheschool.Theside wherethepubliccomesin.”
“Thereissomethinglike$530,000 somedollarsincostoverrunsalreadyand wearepushingitbackto$250,000 (throughacreativebuildersolution);but wearestillspendingsomebodyelse’s money.Weareoverabarrel,andwehave topayitnow,”shesaid.
“Thisshouldnotcostusandthetaxpayersmoneyunnecessarily.”
Hattierrememberedchangeorders withtheoriginalbuildingofIRHS.“We had$50,000changeorderseverytimethe schoolboardwasmeeting,”heremembered.“Thenumberofchangeorderswe areseeingwiththisschoolareminimalin comparison,”saidHattier.
“Goingforwardwecantrytomeetall thecommitmentswestated”inthereferendumtofundSCHS,Hattiersaid.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Beforejoiningstateandcountydignitariestobreakgroundforthenew,$139 millionMillsborobypasslastweek,Gov. JohnCarney,duringopeningremarks, saidherememberedhearingaboutbuildingabypass30yearsago.
“Sothishasbeenalongtimecoming,” thegovernorsaidataceremonyonFriday,March31,onFoxRunRoadin Millsboro,wheretreeswereclearedinadvanceofconstructionbeginningnext month.
Thebypassisexpectedtoopenby MemorialDay2025.
Hundredsoftreeswerecutandneatly stackedbehindthepodiuminthefield, promptingCarney,aproponentofthe TreeforEveryDelawareanInitiative,in partnershipwiththeUrbanandCommunity Forestryprograms,tolifthishands andask,“Arewegoingtoreplacethem?”
SecretaryofTransportationNicole MajeskinoddedandtoldCarney,“Rest assuredallthetreeswehavehadtotake out,wewillreplacethem.Wearecommittedtoreplacingthem,”asthegovernornoddedhisapproval.
Someoftheengineersworkingonthe projectwereinelementaryschoolwhen discussionsbeganabouttheproject,designedtoimprovesafetyandreducecongestionthroughtown,Carneysaid.
“Lookatallthesepeoplehere.Ittakes allthesepeopletogetthisdone,”said Carney,whoremovedhissuitjacketand spokecasually,withoutanecktie,under themorningsunontheclearedfieldat FoxRunRoad,whichwillbeaboutmidwaybetweenwherethebypasswillbegin, justnorthofMillsboro,andend,on Route24west,nearMountaireFarms.
Theareawasclearedsothecontractor couldaccesstheMillsboroPond,Mark
Whiteside,projectengineerandmanager fortheDelawareDepartmentofTransportationProjectDevelopmentSouth, toldCoastalPoint.
“ThatportionofFoxRunRoadwill berealigned.WearegoingtoshifttheexistingFoxRunRoadfarthereast,which wouldbeunderanewbridge…aportion ofthatroadwillbeshiftedclosertothe railroadtracks,”Whitesidesaid.
Thebypass,whichincludesaninterconnectorroadbetweenRoutes113and 24,northofMillsboro,willextendeast fromtheentranceatRoute114,bridging overFoxRunRoad,theNorfolkSouthernRailroad,theMillsboroPondand GravelHillRoad.
Therewillbeonearteryfortraffic travelingineachdirectiononthe2.8milebypassanda45-mphspeedlimit.
Knownasacloverleaf,theoverpass willhavetwoloops,oneinthenortheast quadrantandoneinthesouthwestquadrant.Itisbeingbuilttoaccommodate trafficforthenext20to30years.
Bikingandwalkingpathswillextend theentirelengthofthebypass,separated fromtheroadwaybygrassbuffers.
JoiningCarneyforthegroundbreakinglastweekweredignitariesincluding Sen.TomCarper,Sen.GeraldHocker, Sen.BrianPettyjohn,Rep.RuthBriggs King,Rep.RichCollins,SussexCounty CouncilPresidentMikeVincent,Sussex CountyCouncilmanJohnRieley,MillsboroTownManagerJamieBurkand MillsboroPoliceChiefBrianCalloway.
Carperjokedaboutbeingmistakenfor Carneybyaconstituentwhosaid,“Oh, I’msorry,Sen.Coons.”
“Wealllookalikeandwethinkalike especiallywithprojectslikethis,”Carper said,talkingabouttheimportanceofimprovinginfrastructurelocally,statewide
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CoastalPointaskedthecandidates threequestions:Whatqualificationsdo youbringtothisrace?;Whatisthe biggestissueyouwouldliketoaddressif youwinthisseat?;andWhatwouldyou liketotellourreadersaboutyourself?
WeareincludingTyminski’sresponsestotheQ&AsoOceanView votersknowwhattheyaregettingin theirnewcouncilmember,butstarting withthemayoralcandidates,inalphabeticalorder:
1.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto this race?
IhavebeenthemayorofOcean Viewforthepastthreeyears.Before thatIspentfiveyearsonOceanView’s BoardofAdjustmentsandalsowasa volunteerwiththepolicedepartment forsevenyears.
2.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould liketoaddressifyouwinthisseat?
Iwanttomakesurethequalityof lifeforOceanViewresidentsimproves. AndIplantodothatwiththefollowing.Iwanttoseetherecentlypurchased propertyonthecornerofMuddyNeck andDoubleBridgesroadsdeveloped into BerzinsNaturalAreaandPark, withwalkingtrailsandscenicboardwalkoverlooks.
Iwanttoseeourstreetscapeprojects ofsidewalkssurroundingJohnWest Parkcompletedsothatpedestriansare
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plimentthemandhighlightthat,aswell.
“Ihavebeenconsultingwithanumberofpeopleabouthowwecanbring thosethingstolight,toshinelighton somethingsIthinkarebrushedover, whetherit’spropertytaxesbecauseifwe increasetaxes,weshouldoffsetthat withexpensereductionsintown.
“Howdoyoubringtolightthose changes?Lastyeartaxeswentdown basedontheassessmentbutthetown neveroffsetitontheexpenseside.How
providedasafewaytowalktoourpopularTownPark.
IwanttoworkwithDNRECindevelopinganotherparksopeoplecan haveaccesstothewaterwayforpicnics, fishing,relaxingandotheractivities.
Iwanttocontinuetosupportour publicsafetyprojectstoensurethe TownofOceanViewremainsthebest placetolive.
AndIwanttocontinuetoprovide opportunitiesforourresidentstoenjoy livinginthebestandsafesttownin Delawarebyaddressingalltheissuesin ourComprehensivePlan.
3.Whatwouldyouliketotellourreadersaboutyourself?
IamaU.S.ArmyVietnamVeteran.I haveamasterofsciencedegreeandeconomicsdegreefromPurdueUniversity.I servedasaforeignserviceofficerfor25 yearsworkingin70countries.
Af tergovernmentservice,Ifounded astrategicplanningcompanythat workedwithFortune500companiesto expandinternationaltrade.
Iammarriedfor50yearstoMary Reddington.Wehavetwochildrenand sixgrandchildren.
1.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto therace?
Ihaveheldavarietyofpositions throughoutmylifeincludingsalesmanagerforamulti-million-dollarbakery supplycompany,stockbroker,complianceofficerandfinancialadvisor.My workexperiencehasgivenmetheop-
dowecutexpensesfirst,withoutjeopardizingsafety?
“Ihaveabetteropportunitytobea changeagentontheoutside,exposing misdeedsandinappropriatenessofthe townwhenit’sdone,”Jennisonsaid.
HedidnotattendtheMarch29 meet-the-candidatesforumduetoa familyemergency,hesaid,butwillcontinueattendingcouncilmeetings.
“Iwillbeveryactive.Imaybegina publicationorImightbecomingout withablog.ManypeopleIhavetalked towanttotakepartinaconstructive focusinthetown,”hesaid.
portunitytobealeader,buildsolidrelationshipswithcolleaguesandconsumersandgiveguidancetoothers makingimportantfinancialdecisions.I havecriticalthinkingskills,whichenablemetomakereliablejudgments basedongenuinefacts.
2.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould liketoaddressifyouwintheseat?
TheTownofOceanViewhasbeen declaredthesafesttowninDelaware manytimesforareason.Inmyopinion, the chiefofpolicealongwithourgreat policeofficershavemadeitso.Thatis whyasmayorIwillensureourofficers havethetoolstheyneedtomaintain theirsafetyaswellasthesafetyand well-beingofthetown’sresidents.
3.Whatwouldyouliketotellourreadersaboutyourself?
Iamaneasy-goingmanwithagood senseofhumor.Ienjoydiningout, readingandagoodmovie.Mywifeand Iwillcelebrateour46thanniversaryand mybirthdayonthesamedayinApril.
Throughoutmylife,Ihavefollowed certainprinciplestoguideme.Myfamilycomesfirst,treatothersasyouwant tobetreatedandalwaysdotheright thingevenifitdoesnotbenefityou.
1.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto thisrace?
Myprofessionalandpersonalbackgroundmakesmetherightchoicefor theOceanViewTownCouncil’sDistrict3seat.
AlthoughIamnowretired,myprofessionalexperienceformajorcompanieswouldbeanassetforthecity.Also, since retiringtomyforeverhomehere inOceanView,Iunderstandtheconcernsofourlongtimeresidents,recent transplantsandthosewhoowntheir secondhomeshere.
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InAugust2022,theTownCouncil approvedaresolutionrequestingaction fromthepostalserviceontheZIPcode issue.Theresolutioncited“substantial growthinrecentyears,”particularlyinthe westernandsouthernsectionsoftown.
Accordingtothatresolution,Millville officialshadbeennotifiedthatmanyof thenewsubdivisioninthetownwouldbe givenmailingaddresseswithZIPcodes otherthan19967,whichistheZIPcode forthenorthernandeasternareasof town,wheremuchofthepriordevelopmenthadoccurred.
“Whereasresidentsexpecttheirmailingaddresstoreflectthemunicipalitiesin whichtheyactuallyreside,”theresolution read,andtownofficialswereconcerned thatthedifferentZIPcodesthroughout thetowncouldcauseissuesforemergency services,aswellaswithgrantfund-
ingbasedonpopulation,thetown“respectfully”requestedthattheU.S.P.SreviseitsZIPcodeboundariessothatall Millvilleresidentsusethe19967code.
Partoftheissueisthathomeswith ZIPcodesotherthan19967mustusethe nameofthetownassociatedwiththeir address,ratherthanitsactuallocationin thetownofMillville.Thiscausesallsorts ofconfusionforresidents,Botchiehas said.
InNovember2022,theTownofMillvillesubmittedaformalrequesttothe U.S.P.S.DistrictManager’sofficein Philadelphia,askingthattheboundaries oftheMillville,FrankfordandOcean ViewZIPcodeboundariesbeadjustedto reflectMillville’sactualboundaries.The submissionincludedamapofcurrent townboundaries,aswellasalistofapproveddevelopmentprojectswithinthose boundaries.
Asaguidelinefortownsseekingsuch changes,theU.S.P.Sprovidesalistof questionsthroughwhichthetownscan
providepertinentinformation.Forexample,thetownansweredthatyes,therequestedboundarychangerepresentsa formallyestablishedmunicipalboundary. Thesubmissionfurtherstatedthatthe proposedboundariesare“cohesive”and wouldnotresultin“pockets”thatcreate maildeliveryinefficient.
Thetown’srequestfurtherstatedits concernthat“someoftheaffecteddeliverieswouldcontinuetobeservedfrom theOceanViewPostOffice”whilesome wouldtransfertotheFrankfordPostOffice,locatedaboutsixmileswestofMillville.Thesubmissionletteralsonotes thattheOceanViewPostOfficeisactuallylocatedinMillville.
Sincetheareasinquestionwere,for themostpart,annexedintoMillville morethan15yearsago,andthereareno currentannexationrequests,theletter statedthatfuturedevelopmentis“most likelytooccurintheareasalreadyannexedbytheTown.”
InherNovember2022letter,Botchie alsosaiddevelopersofcurrenttownprojectssupporttherequestforchangein ZIPcodebecausethey“believecustomers willbenefitfromavoidingconfusionover theirlocationwithintheTown.Thisis importantforissuessuchasvotingin Townelections,applyingforTownpermitsandpayingTowntaxes,”shesaid.
Botchieaddedarequestthatifthe changeisnotgranted,Millvilleresidents atleastbeallowedtouseMillvilleastheir town,alongwiththeU.S.P.S.-designated
ZIPcode,evenifitisassociatedwithanothertown.
OnJan.23ofthisyear,BotchiereceivedaletterfromEdwardWilliamson, DistrictManagerofU.S.P.S.DelawarePennsylvania2District,denyingtherequestforconsolidationunderone MillvilleZIPcode.
“ThePostalServicedoesnotadjust postalservicedesignationsandboundariessolelytoprovidelocalidentity,” Williamsonsaid.Headdedthatapproval ofMillville’srequest“wouldbeinviting operationaldifficultiesthatwouldresult indeterioratedserviceandhigherprices.
“Ataminimum,”Williamsonsaid,approvaloftherequest“wouldrequirethe relocationofcarriers,changesindelivery routes,revisionstodirectories,mail-forwardingforcustomerswhoseaddresses changeandsignificantadministrative costs.”
BotchiefolloweduponFeb.1witha noticeofappealofthedecisionandarequestforinformationontheappeal process.
TheletterfromWilliamson,Botchie said,“didnotaddressourrequest,”but onlygavegeneralreasonsforadenial.
“Nordidheincludespecificjustification forthedenial,basedonresultsfroman analysisthatshouldhaveoccurredupon receiptofourrequest,”shesaid.
She receivedaresponseonFeb.16 fromTimothyHaney,U.S.P.S.Director
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andnationwideandsayingthebypass willsavelives.
“Us.Thepeopleinourfamilies.Kids. Wives.Husbands.It’sprettyhardtoputa pricebutit’sgoingtokeepussafer,” Carpersaid.
BriggsKingsaidshe“canfeelthe pain”ofdriversfrustratedastheyare stoppedinlonglinesoftrafficinMillsboro.
“It’sbeenalongprocess,manypublic meetings.Ithankallthepeoplefrom DelDOTforlistening.Thankyoufor fundingandthankyouforthesupport,” shesaid.
Pettyjohncharacterizedthebypassas a projectmanythoughtwouldneverhappen.
“Itcertainlywasalongtimecoming,”
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HarfordCounty,Md.,toOceanView in2018,Ipurposelybecameinvolvedin ourcommunity.Ibecamethechairman oftheMcCabeDitchTaxAssociation threeyearsago.Atthesametime,IbecametheinitialpresidentoftheOcean ViewBeachClubcommunity’sHOA. Overthepasttwoyears,Ihavebeena memberofthecity’sPlanning&ZoningCommission.
Thesethreepositionshavegivenme afirst-handlookattheneedsofour townandapathwaytoworkingwith ourresidents.It’salsogivenmeakeen eyetothedesiresoflocalandnational buildersanddevelopers.
Couplethatwithmyprofessional backgroundasanengineerwithafocus ontheenvironmentalimpactofdevelopmentontheearth,airandwater.Iam alsotheformerpresidentofthe UnileverCreditUnion.Thus,I’veeither ledordevelopednumeroussafetyand
Hockersaid,addingwhenhewasfirst electedmorethan20yearsagoRoute24 wascongestedandheinitiatedatraffic study.
“WethoughtRoute24wouldbefirst onthelist,”hesaid,thankingcolleagues fromNewCastleCountyforbuying homesatthebeach,becausetheywitnessedtrafficjamsandtheneedforthe bypass.
Earlier,WhitesidetoldCoastalPoint therearetwocontractsforthework,a $99millioncontractforthebypassand $40millioncontractforgradeseparated intersections,ortheoverpass.
R.E.PiersonConstructionCo.,based inPilesgrove,N.J.,butwithsatelliteofficesinSussexCounty,willbethecontractorforthedualalignmentofthe bypass.Theothercontractwillbebid.
Constructionwillbefundedbythe federalgovernmentandstatethrough FY25,withthemajority,or80percent,
environmentalprogramsthathadapositiveimpactonthousandsofpeopleover severaldecades.
2.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould liketoaddressifyouwinthisseat?
Weneedtocontaingrowthwhile alsopullingourcommunitytogether. It’snosecretthatourtownhaschanged dramaticallyoverthepastdecade.We’ve grownrapidly.Somewouldsaytoorapidly.AndwhileIrealizethatIampart ofthatgrowth,Iwanttohelpfindthe solutionforourfuture.
Youmaynotknowthatourtownno longerhasanyavailablebuildablelots. Allopenlotshavebeenawardedbuildingpermits.Now,someofthatconstructionhasnotyetbegun.
Thatsaid,wecan’tturnbackthe clock.Butwecankeepaneyeonwhat futuredevelopmentlookslike.Wecan overseethepermittingprocessandrequirelowerdensityandimprovedparking;wecanensurethattherearemore sidewalksandwalkingandbicycle trails.Therearesectionsinourtown whereduetolackofsidewalks,resi-
beingpaidbythefederalgovernment.
Apublicinformationsession,toexplaindetours,laneshiftsanddelaysduringconstruction,willbeplannedforfall.
“Theimpactswon’tnecessarilybebad. Ourdepartmentdoesacknowledgethe amountoftrafficcongestioninMillsboro nowandit’sonlygettingworse.Weall canseethat.TheMillsboroBypasswill helpmitigatethatcongestionandwewill doeverythingwecandoexpediteconstruction,”Whitesidesaid.
“TheonlywaytogetonRoute24 nowisthroughMillsboro.Wewantto lightencongestion,especiallyduringpeak hours.Onethingreallycausingcongestionistrucks.Thequality oftrafficflowis verypoorinthatarea.Wearebuilding thisforsafetyandtoalleviatethatcongestion.Wehopethetruckswilluseit,” hesaid.
Signagewilldirecttruckstothebypass,insteadofthroughdowntownMills-
dentsmustuseourstreetsfortheir dailyexercisestrolls.That’ssimply wrong.
Wewillfightovercrowding.Iam readytoworkhardtomakesurethat our town’sgrowingpainsdon’truinits small-townfeel.
Iwouldbeanadvocateforourentire town.Notjustformystreet,notmy planneddevelopmentofOceanView BeachClub,buttheentiretown.We havesomethingspecialhere.
3.Whatwouldyouliketotellourreadersaboutyourself?
boro,withitsquaintshopsandrestaurants.
DelDOTofficialsstartedtalking aboutabypassabout20yearsagowhen theywereworkingontheRoute113 North-Southstudy,Whitesidesaid.
“Foraprojectthisbig,andconsidering theenvironmentalimpacts,thereisa chanceforittobeprolongedbecauseyou needtheenvironmentaldocumentapproved.Thereisalotofpublicinput,coordination,thatneedstobeconsidered,” hesaid.
Stateofficialsalsohadtoobtain rights-of-wayforabout47parcelsthat willbeimpactedbyconstruction.Thatis stillbeingdone,butenoughofthemhave beenobtainedtobegin,hesaid.
DelDOTpaysproperty ownersfair marketvaluefortheirlandandworks witharealestateteam,accordingtoofficials.WhitesidesaidDelDOTwillpay about$15millionforrights-of-way.
Mywife,Andrea,andourdog,Rosie, liveinOceanViewBeachClub.My wifeandIenjoypuzzlesandpickleball. Weenjoyplayingtriviaatlocalrestaurantswithourfriends;Ilovetotinker with my1970Barracuda.
Weareforevertransplantstothis wonderfultown.At69,I’veenjoyeda fulllife.There’snothingthatIenjoy morethangivingbacktoourcommunity.I’veattemptedtodothatsince movinghere.Iwillworktirelesslyto makeourtownawonderfulplaceto enjoylife.
LisaHalterman’sfather,DonaldBeck, Sr.,builtalovelyyellowbungalowbeach homeonGibsonAvenue,backin1968, whichisjustacrossthestreetfromwhatis nowtheBethanyBeachCentralPark. Now,55yearslater,Haltermanisliterally givingherfamilyhomeaway—moving thehomealongRoute26toanewmobile homeparkpadlocationinDagsboro.
Thehomerelocationprojectwasto havetakenplaceonTuesdayevening, April11,after9p.m.,withspecialpermits obtainedbyEastCoastStructural Movers,ofHarbeson,Del.TheranchstylehomewilltravelwestalongRoute 26,west,throughClarksville,andjustbeforeDagsboro.
It’sallpartofa“BuyNothingProject” arrangementHaltermanlocatedthrough asocialmediapage.Sheandherfamily arenowinterestedinbuildingsomething newonthelotat421GibsonAve.,and didnotwishtosimplydemolishtheir familybeachhouseofoverhalfacentury.
“Ithinkthisisawin-win-winforthe newowners,forourextendedfamilyas thedonatorandforthecommunityand theenvironment,”saidHalterman.“We don’thavetoputthestructureinalandfill andfromanenvironmentalstandpoint, reusingandre-establishingthehomeisa greatrecourse.”
Itwillbesomethingofarebirth.Using abiddingprocesswithmorethan100 prospectiveBuyNothingcommunity membersprovidingdetailsastotheiruse ofthehome,Haltermansettledonone person:ChelseaDelp,ofDagsboro,will bethenewowner.
Delphastopayforthestructuralrelocationandmovingahouseisnotaninexpensiveproposition.However,shewanted somethingclosebyforhermothertolive
nearherinDagsboroandwillbefixingup thehouseforhermom’snewhome.
Delpwasselectedbecauseofher proactiveplanandalsobecausethenew homesiteislocatedjustoffRoute26, makingiteasierforEastCoastmoversto depositthelargehome.Theagreementon theBuyNothingexchangeisthatbuyer andsellermustlivewithin3-5milesof eachotherorinthesamesocialnetwork “pod.”
“Mydadandmytwobrothersbuilt thishousein1968withtheirownhands,” saidHalterman.“Soithasbeeninour familyfor55years.Whenthepandemic hit,andmykidsweregraduating,orhad completedcollege,Idecidedtomoveto BethanyBeach.”
Frankfordofficialsaretakingahard lookattheirremainingAmericanRescuePlanActfundsandhowbestto spendthem.
Thetownreceived$444,000inthe federalprogramthatwasinitiatedto helpmunicipalitiesrecoverfromchallengesbroughtbytheCOVID-19pandemic.
TownCouncilPresidentGregWelch announcedattheMonday,April3 councilmeetingthatthetownhasspent $89,261sofar.Thatincludesa$50,000 granttotheFrankfordVolunteerFire Company,$9,000totheFrankford PublicLibrarytoreplaceequipment thatreceivedheavierthanusualuseduringthepandemic,and$10,000inpremiumpaytotownemployeeswhokept thetownofficeoperatingduringthe healthcrisis.Otherexpenditureseither intheworksorcompletedincludesecuritycameras,newcomputersandnew audioequipmenttoallowresidentsto joinmeetingsremotely.
TheTownCouncilalsorecently agreedtoallocate$80,000ofitsARPA fundstoFrankford’spolicedepartment fortheadditionofasecondfull-time officer.ThedepartmentcurrentlyconsistsofChiefKevinSmithandtwo
part-timeofficers.
TownTreasurerJohnWrightsaidthe townhasallocatedabout$300,000of theARPAfundssofar.Wrightsaidhe endorsestheallocationforthepolice department,onayearlybasis,“uptothe lastminutethatthey’llletus.”Under federalguidelines,thefundsmustbe used by2026.
WelchagreedwithWright,saying publicsafetywasoneofthefewareas ARPAfundswereinitiallyallowedtobe usedfor,beforetheguidelineswere openeduptoincludeotherexpenditures.
Muchofthediscussionaboutthe fundingatMonday’smeetingcentered aroundtheTownPark,andhowmuch oftheremainingARPAfundingto spendonimprovementsthere.
“Whenweaddupeverythingthat we’vespentandwhatwe’veallocated, it’scomingouttomorethanwe’regetting rightnow,sowe’regoingtohaveto pickandchoosewhatwewanttodo,” Welchsaid.
Withimprovementstoparkequipment,groundsandfencing,potential parkimprovementswereestimatedto costabout$200,000,Welchsaid.Proposedimprovementstothepark’srestroomscometoabout$25,000,fencing about$20,000,walkwaysalsoabout $20,000,hesaid.
“Whenyouaddallthatup,what we’vespentandwhatwe’retalking about,itcomestolike$454,000.”Welch said,addingthatotherimprovements, inc ludingreplacingtheTownHallroof, shouldbeconsidered.“We’vegottosit andseewhatimprovements…howwe wanttospendthismoney,becauseright now,we’redowntotheendofitwith whatwehaveproposedandthought about.”
“Iguesswe’vegottoleanoutour parkimprovements,”Welchsaid.“We’ve gottocitewhichisthemoreimportant ofit.”Hesaidparticularlyforprojects forwhichthetownneedstoseeksealed bids,thetownneedstocomeupwitha veryspecificlistofprojectsitfeelsrise tothetopoftheprioritylist.
FrankfordPublicLibraryDirector BonnieElliott,amemberofthetown’s ParkCommittee,remindedthecouncil oftheimportanceofaddingplayground equipmentthatisaccessibletopatrons withdisabilities.“Youatleasthaveto haveonepieceofequipmentthata childthatisspecialneedscanuse,”Elliottsaid,“soachildthatisinawheelchaircanhavethesameenjoymentthe otherchildrenarehaving.”
Elliotthadbeentaskedwithseeking bidsforvarioustypesofplayground equipmentfortheparkandhadsubmittedthosetothecouncil.
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HaltermanhailsfromCentreville,Va., andherchildrenattendedWestfieldHigh SchoolinFairfaxCounty.
HersonisaVirginiaTechgraduate anddecidedtostayinRoanoke.Her daughter,wholivesinArlington,Va.,attendedGeorgeWashingtonUniversity andstayedintheWashingtonarea.Her otherdaughtergraduatedfromChristopherNewportUniversityintheTidewaterareaandisnowcompletingherPhD inWisconsin.Therewerenotethers keepingHaltermanfromenjoyingthe BethanyBeachlifeandsheisnowobtainingbidsfrombuilderstoconstructanew single-familyhomeonGibson.
WelchandWrightconcludedthat parkimprovementsofupto$140,000 wouldbepossibleusingARPAfunds. Welchsaidfundsfromothersources canbeusedforprojectssuchasthe TownHallroof.
Withtwomajorannexationsrecently passed,whichwillbringatleast600 newhomestothetown,Welchsaid whentaxrevenuesincreaseasthose projectsarebuilt,thetownwillbeable tousethosefundsforthatandsimilar expenses.
CouncilVicePresidentSkipAshremindedthecouncilofdiscussionsinrecentyearsduringwhichsomeresidents saidtheywouldbewillingtopaymore taxestofundmorepoliceandaskedifa taxincreasemightbediscussedasthe councildraftsitsbudgetfortheupcomingyear.Wright,however,countered thatFrankfordalreadyhasthehighest taxrateofanymunicipalityinSussex County,andwithFrankford’scurrent taxbasebringingabout$130,000per year,a10percentincrease,forexample, wouldonlybringinabout$10,000a year.
Wrightsaidhefeelsthatoncethe newdevelopmentsstartgenerating transfertaxrevenueforthetown,the townwillbeabletousethosefundsfor theadditionalpoliceofficeroncethe ARPAfundingcycleendsin2026.
existingfacilitiesintheareaandtheir abilitytoabsorbanyoperational changesnecessarytoaccommodateyour request.
Haney’slettersaidBotchieshouldexpectadeterminationontheappeal“approximately60days”fromthedateofhis letter.Asofthisweek,Botchiesaidshe hadyettohearanythingmore.
NothingbackinNovemberandwent throughtheprocess,”shesaid.“Iamused togivinglotsofthingstocharitybut neverrealizedIwouldgivemyhouse awaytoanotherfamily!”
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“ThesteelI-beamsshoweduptoday,” saidHaltermanonTuesdaylastweek.The fireplacecamedownlastweekandthe brickwasremoved.Therelocationcompanyandcontractorsarealsocuttingoff thefamilyscreened-inporchandtherear decktomakethehomemove-suitable.
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CoastalPointencourages theexchangeofideas. Letterstotheeditormustbe signedbytheauthorwith phonenumberincludedfor purposesofverification.
Eastersignifiesare-birth.
Thereligiousaspectsofthisareobvious,asfollowerscelebratetheresurrectionofJesusChrist,andthestartofhisexalted life.Itiswidelyacceptedasthemostimportantreligiousevent oftheyearforChristians,asitdiscusseshowChristdiedforhumanity’ssins,andthatcrucifixionandresurrectionisthebasic tenetofthefaith.
Itis,toborrowapopularphrase,“thereasonfortheseason.” It’smorethancoloredeggs.It’smore thanamagicalbunny.
Themarkingoftheholidayisalsoanimportantbookmark eachyearforourcommunity.MemorialDayweekendistraditionallytheunofficialstartofthebusyseason,withLaborDay neatlytyingabowaroundit.ButEasterweekendiswhenalot oftheseasonalbusinessesbegintorampthingsupandstartop-
eratingatleastontheweekends.
And,inwhathasbecomeanotherbitofalocaltradition,itis timewestartpesteringallofyouagaintoshoplocal.
Weareblessedbynature ’sgloryinourcommunity,from oceans,baysandriverstolushfarmlandtoquaintwalkingtrails inthewoods.Itisagiftthatwegettonotonlyenjoyeverytime wewalkoutside,butalsothatwegettosharewithotherswhen theycomeonvacationortospendtimeattheirsecondhomes orwhateverbringspeoplehere.
Butwealsohaveauniqueidentitywithourlocalshopsand restaurants.Theyhavecharacter,andofferitemsnotfound everywhereelse.Andtheyhaveownersandemployeeswhoare partofthiscommunity,spendtheirmoneyinthiscommunity andwhoneedoursupport.Thinklocal.Shoplocal.
So,here’saleadparagraphfromarecentAssociatedPress storythatgrabbedmyattention:“Twomenaccusedofstuffing fishwithleadweightsandfishfilletsinanattempttowinthousandsofdollarsinanOhiofishingtournamentlastfallpleaded guiltythisweektochargesincludingcheating.”
Youhavemyattention.
Accordingtothestory,whichIfoundonNPR’swebsite, LakeErieWalleyeTrailtournamentdirectorJasonFischerbecamesuspicious lastSeptemberwhenJacobRunyanand ChaseCominksyturnedinfishthatwere significantlyheavierthantypicalwalleye. Asspectatorsgatheredaroundtosee whatwashappening,Fischerreportedly cutopenthewalleyeandfoundthe aforementionedweightsandwalleyefilletsstuffedinside.
It’satthispointthatIwouldsuggestFischer’sintuitionthat something“fishy”wasgoingonwasvalidated.The“scales”of justiceweretobeputinmotion,andthetwowerecertainly“on thehook”...
ButIdigress.
Aspartoftheirdeal,thepairagreedtothree-yearsuspensionsoftheirfishinglicenses,andCominskyalsoagreedtogive uphisbassboat,worthapproximately$100,000,accordingto thestory.Inreturn,prosecutorsdroppedattemptedgrandtheft andpossessioncriminaltoolscharges.
Odd,right?Butnotentirelyoutofcharacter.PertheAP story,courtrecordsshowthatthetwowereinvestigatednear Toledoinspring2022afterbeingaccusedofcheatinginadifferentwalleyetournament.Accordingtopolicereports,prosecutorsfeltlikethetwomighthavecheated,butdidn’thaveenough evidencetocharge.Apparently,authoritiesneglectedtoperform anon-the-scenefishautopsytoproveguiltorinnocence.
Hey,rememberthatsceneinJawswhenRichardDreyfuss cutopenthesharkandpulledoutsomesmallerfishandalicenseplatefromLouisianaand...
ButIdigress.Yetagain.
Thisstoryremindedmeofthecontroversyswirlingarounda 76.5-poundwhitemarlinthatwaspresentedduringthe2016 WhiteMarlinOpentournamentinOceanCity,Md.Rememberthisone?
Tournamentorganizersdidnotturnovermorethan$2.8 millioninprizemoneytoaFloridaman,perastoryintheBaltimoreSun.Thisonewasalittlemorecomplicatedthangutting
awalleyeandseeingabunchofweightsfalloutinfrontofacuriouscrowd.OrganizersrefusedtopaythemoneytoPhilip Heasleyafterhereportedly“failedtosatisfytheTournament Rules’polygraphrequirementand,therefore,failedtoperform underthatcontract,”sohewasnotentitledtotheprize money, perU.S.DistrictJudgeRichardD.Bennett.
Atthecruxofthiscontroversywasnotwhatwasinthefish, butratherwhenthefishwasnabbed. BennettruledthatHeasleyandhiscrew violatedtournamentrulesbydropping theirfishinglinesbeforethe8:30a.m. startthatwaslaidoutbytournamentorganizers.
Therewasanothermarlintournament inNorthCarolinathatsawadisputeover anearly$1millionprize gotothatstate’ssupremecourtbefore thepartiessettledin2013,accordingtoTheSun,andaNew Yorkmanpleadguiltytosomeshenanigansregardinghiswinin a2015tournamentinVermontthatinvolvedawalleyethatwas reportedlycaughtbytheman’sfriend,instead.
There’sasignthatyouseearoundsomeshopsinfishing areas,andI’msuremanyofyouhaveseenithere:“Allfishermen areliarsexceptyouandme,andI’mnotsosureaboutyou.”
It’spartofthefunwithfishing,right?Therearethestoriesof “theonethatgotaway”ortheepicHemingway-esquestruggle atseawithafoethatbordersonmythological.But,it’snotso funnywhenmoneyisatstake,right?
Ofcourse,it’snotjustfishingtournamentswherewesee peopleoflowcharactershowtheirtruepersonalities.WhoremembersRosieRuiz,thewinnerofthewomen’sdivisionofthe 1980BostonMarathon—orsowethought?
SomeeyebrowswereraisedbyRuiz’s“unflusteredappearanceatthefinishline,”accordingtotheGuardian,andsome witnesseslatercameforwardtosaytheysawherjointhecourse withlessthanamiletogo.Shewaslaterstrippedofhertitle, and,accordingtohistory.com,Ruizwasalsobustedforafake effortattheNewYorkCityMarathonayearearlierwhenorganizersdiscoveredyearslaterthatshehadriddenasubwayfor partofthatrace.
Well,it’so-fish-ial,cheatingcantakeplacewhereverthereis competition.Letminnowifyouhearofanyotherinstances,if it’slow-broworso-fish-ticated.
I’llseemyselfout.Iknowsomeofyouwouldliketoseeme walktheplanktonbynow.
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Iamwritingtourgeyoutoveto HouseBill1andHouseBill2,themarijuanabills.Lastyearyoushowedgreat leadershipandcouragetovetosimilar bills.Thedangersassociatedwithlegalizationofrecreationalmarijuanawere ignoredbythosewhovotedforthebills. Butthedangersarereal.Hereareafew ofthem:
Asofmid-Augustoflastyear,there werealready63neardeathsandsix deathsofchildreninDelaware.In2021 therewere70casesfortheentireyear,a 35percentincreaseovertheprevious
year.
AccordingtoreportsfromTexas,one ofthefewstatestoprovidedetailedinformationondrugusebyperpetrators, cannabisisassociatedwithadisturbing numberofchilddeathsfromabuseand neglect,manymorethanalcohol,and otherdrugusecombined.
IsthisafactorinDelawarewherewe allowmedicalmarijuanauseandillegal druguseisknowntobewidespread? Verylikely.
Accordingtoastudyreportedbythe NationalInstituteonDrugAbuse,employeeswhotestedpositiveformarijuanahad55percentmoreindustrial accidents,85percentmoreinjuriesand 75percentgreaterabsenteeismcomparedtothosewhotestednegative.Also impactingthebottomlineisdecreased productivity.
TheTHCinmarijuanacausesthe ‘high’andleadstoaddiction,mentalillness, violence,crime,trafficdeaths,and manyhealthandsocialproblems.After anexhaustivereview,theNational AcademyofMedicinefoundin2017 that“cannabisuseislikelytoincrease theriskofdevelopingschizophrenia andotherpsychoses;thehighertheuse, thegreatertherisk.
Butamountainofpeer-reviewedresearchintopmedicaljournalsshows thatmarijuanacancauseorworsenseverementalillness,especiallypsychosis, themedicaltermforabreakfromreality.Teenagerswhosmokemarijuana regularlyareaboutthreetimesaslikely todevelopschizophrenia,themostdevastatingpsychoticdisorder.
Cannabisuserstodayareconsuming adrugthatisfarmorepotentthanever before,asmeasuredbytheamountof THC,thechemicalincannabisresponsibleforitspsychoactiveeffects.
Inthe1970s,mostmarijuanacontainedlessthantwopercentTHC. Today,marijuanaroutinelycontains20 to25percentTHC,duetosophisticatedfarmingandcloningtechniques,
aswellasademandbyusersfor cannabisthatproducesastrongerhigh morequickly.
In2015,theNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministration’sFatality AnalysisReportingSystemreported thatdrugswerepresentin43percentof thefatallyinjureddriverswithaknown testresult.Overone-third(36.5percent)oftheidentifieddrugsweremarijuanainsomeform.
AJanuary2018paperintheAmericanJournalofPsychiatryshowedthat people whousewerealmostthreetimes aslikelytouseopiatesthreeyearslater, evenafteradjustingforotherpotential risks.
Gov.Carney,wearefightingadrug deathepidemic.Wearelookingatfatal andnear-fatalchildabusecases.What weknowaboutthedangersshouldconvinceusthattheriskistoohightopursuelegalizationinDelaware.Iadmire youforyourcouragetotakeastand whenitmeanssomuchtothewelfare ofthepeopleofDelaware.
Respectfully,
Attentioncrafters:TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanywantstoseeyou —andyourhandiwork—atitsupcomingSpringFlingcraftshow.
TheshowisscheduledforSaturday, May6from9a.m.to2p.m.atthefire house,andeventorganizerJudiWagner saidsheishopingtohave45crafters.
TheAuxiliary-sponsoredcraftshow followsthefirecompany’swintercraft show,whichWagnersaidwasabigsuc-
cess.
ShestressedthattheSpringFlingis opentocrafters,notvendorsselling manufacturedgoods.
Breakfastandlunchwillbeavailable forsaleduringthecraftshow.
Craftersinterestedinparticipatingin theSpringFlingshouldcallJudiWagnerat(302)732-6061.Thefeeforrentingatableis$35.Fundsraisedfromthe craftshowwillgotowardtheAuxiliary’s contributiontothefiredepartment. “They’regettingnewequipmentallthe time;it’sexpensive,”Wagnersaid.
TheSelbyvilleTownCouncilwill nowmeetat6p.m.insteadof7p.m.on thefirstMondayofeachmonth.
Councilvotedunanimouslyto changethetimewhentheymeton Monday,April3.TownAdministrator StaceyLongsaidshepolledthemayor andcouncilmembers,allwhoagreedto changethemeetingtime.
TownAdministratorStaceyLong recommendedtothemayorandcouncilthattownofficialsmeetwithexpertswhocreatevotingdistrictsas newdistrictsaredrawninSelbyville.
MayorRichardDuncanexplained thelastcouncil,beforenewcouncil memberswereswornin,inMarch,decidedtoestablishdistricts“f orequal representationaswegrow.”
HesaidabillwenttoaHouse committeeandthatACLUofficials askeditbepulled“untilcouncilhad propertimetoconsiderit.”
Duncanaskedcouncilmembersto
submittheiropinionsaboutcreating districtstoLong“sowecanaskSen. (Gerald)Hockertoputitback.”
“Wewant tobesureSelbyvilleresidentsarewellrepresented,”Duncan said.
EmilyGaither,memberrelations managerattheBethany-Fenwick AreaChamberofCommerce,told councilthatvolunteersareneededfor theDelawareCoastalCommunity Cleanup,scheduledfrom8a.m.to noononSaturday,April22.
Tovolunteer,seetheBethany-FenwickChamberofCommerceWebsite.
Trashwillbepickedupinseveral areas,includingCoastalHighway, FredHudsonRoad,BurbageRoad, OmarRoadandMuddyNeckRoad.
ZachEvansofMountaireFarmsin Selbyville,whowasatthecouncil meeting,saidMountairewillalsobe involved.
Gaithersaidvests,buckets,trash pickerequipmentandbottlesofwater willbeprovidedtovolunteers.
MayorRichardDuncanwelcomed
formerSelbyvilleMayorCliftonMurray,wholiftedhishandingreetingand said,“Carryon.Goodjob”asDuncan askedPoliceChiefBrianWilsonto presenthisMarchreport.
Wilsonsaidofficersrespondedto 351calls,issued121ticketsincluding fourDUIsandmade15criminalarrests.
Heaskedcouncilforsafetymeasures intherearparkinglotofTownHall, wherethepolicedepartmentis,because anofficer,whilesittinginhisvehicle, wasrecentlyassaultedandthevehicle damaged.
Duncansuggestedabullpentoprotect policevehicles.
CouncilmanGarySteffen,whilepresentinghismonthlyreporttocouncil, said4.5milliongallonsofwaterwere producedinMarchandthetownis continuingtopurchasewaterfrom ArtesianWater.
CouncilmanGarySteffen,while presentingthemonthlyPublicWorks report,saidgrasscuttinghasbegun. PublicWorkscutgrassinthemedian onRoute113andemployeeswantto
continuemowing.
Thedirectorofpublicworkshas askedforanewmower,TownAdministratorStaceyLongsaid.Twobids werereceived—$15,461fora70inchcutand$15,295fora60-inch cut.Fundingforthemowersisnotin thebudgetsocouncilhastodecide whethertobuyanewmowerorobtainbidstocontractthework,Long said.
DepartmentofCorrectioncharges $5,440fortheseasontocutgrassfor thetownandthatisfundedinthe budget,shesaid.
CouncilmanGarySteffenspokein favoroftownemployeescontinuingto cutgrass.
“Wehaveagoodcrewandthey willpickuptrashandmaintainthe flowerbeds,”Longsaid,addingthe costforcontractorstocutgrassis high.Abidtocutsmallareasatpump stationswas$17,000afewyearsago, shesaid,callingthecost“justoutrageous.”
CouncilmanMonroeHudsonsaid he’dliketoseebidsfromcontractors andLongagreedtogetthem.
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Birdsarechirping,treesaregreening up,thefirstbrightblossomsareemergingaftertheirwinter’snap.Springbreak hassettleduponthelandandwithit, thecallofthechild:“I’mbooooored.” Havenofear,parents.Locallibraries haveyourbackwithactivitiesdesigned tobreakupthedaysofffromschoolfor childrenofallages.Evenbetter:Allof thebelowactivitiesarefreeofcharge.
FrankfordLibraryDirectorBonnie Elliottsaidthisweekthatherlibrary has apackedscheduleofactivitiesfor thedurationoftheschoolbreak.“The libraryisgoingtobeholdingafullslate ofprogramsnextweek,”Elliottsaid,beginningwithGoodFriday,continuing withwiththelibrary’sinvolvementin theEggScrambleonSaturday,April8, “Allofnextweektherewillbeprogramsinthemorningandintheafternoonforkidsandfamilies,”Elliottsaid. Here’sabreakdownofwhatisbeing offeredduringspringbreakatalibrary near you:
Friday,April7
FrankfordPublicLibrary:Easter craft,“PeterRabbit”movie,3p.m.
Saturday,April8
FrankfordPublicLibrary:Easter ScramblewithEnvisionFrankford, noonto2p.m.atFrankfordTownPark.
SouthCoastalLibrary,Bethany Beach:BunnyScavengerHunt,allday, intheChildren’sRoom;LegoClubfor agessixto10,11a.m.to12:15p.m.
Monday,April10
FrankfordPublicLibrary:Story TimeatParson’sFarm,11a.m.
SelbyvillePublicLibrary:CrafternoonforkidsandteensintheCraft Room,4-6p.m.
SouthCoastalLibrary:BunnyScavengerHunt,Children’sRoom,allday
Tuesday,April11
FrankfordPublicLibrary:Games Unplugged(comeoutandplayboard games!).1p.m.
SelbyvillePublicLibrary:Preschool StoryTime,CraftRoom,10a.m.,PreschoolCraftTime,10:30a.m.inthe CraftRoom.
SouthCoastalLibrary:BunnyScavengerHunt,Children’sWing,allday; FeelingsRock,10:30a.m.to11:30a.m.; PAWSfor Reading,4p.m.
April 6 Maundy Thursday Service - 6:30 pm Begin in Fellowship Hall
April
Wednesday,April12
FrankfordPublicLibrary:SuperheroesattheLibrary—StoryTime,11 a.m.;Movie,“Spiderman:NoWay Home”(PG-13)noon;LearntoDance theBunnyHopandChickenDance, 2:30p.m.;STEMWednesday,5p.m.
SelbyvillePublicLibrary:Piratesin theDelawareBay(forchildrenand adults),MeetingRoom,3:30p.m.;Paws forPeopleREAD,CraftRoom,4p.m.
SouthCoastalLibrary:BabyBookwormsStoryTime,birthtoagetwo,10 a.m.;LittleLearnersStoryTime,ages threetofive,11a.m.
BunnyScavengerHunt,allday, Children’sWing
Thursday,April13
FrankfordPublicLibrary:Spring coloringforchildren,11a.m.;Movie: “Hop”(PG),1pm.;TeenFabergeEggs Craft,4p.m.
SelbyvillePublicLibrary:Toddler Time,CraftRoom,10:30a.m.;NanticokeIndianDanceTroupePerformance,SalemUnitedMethodistChurch, 1p.m.
SouthCoastalLibrary:BunnyScavengerHunt,allday,Children’sWing; StoryandArtwithArtistJacqueline Boyd,5p.m.to6p.m.(registrationrequired;fiveseatsavailable)
Friday,April14
FrankfordPublicLibrary:Movie, “Hitchhiker’sGuidetotheGalaxy” (PG-13),1p.m.
SouthCoastalLibrary:BunnyScavengerHunt,allday,Children’sWing
Saturday,April15
SouthCoastalLibrary:BunnyScavengerHunt,Children’sWing,allday.
April
TheFrankfordPublicLibraryislocatedat8MainSt.,Frankford.SelbyvillePublicLibraryislocatedat11S. Main St.,Selbyville.SouthCoastalLibraryislocatedat43KentAve., BethanyBeach.
CouncilmanGarySteffen,whilepresentinghismonthlyreport,saidnew buildingsattheupgradedSelbyville Parkhavebeenpaintedandnewsigns shouldbeinthisweek.Newpickleball courtsareopenforanyonewhohas equipment.
TownAdministratorStaceyLong announcedtwonewbusinesses,Phoenix PhysicalTherapyonWestChurch Streetandanewretailliquidationshop, haveopened.
TheRailroadMuseum,at6RailroadAve.,willbeopenfrom10a.m. to2p.m.onthethirdSaturdayof eachmonthfromAprilthroughOctober.
The museumhasrailroadandtown artifactsdatingbacktotheearliesttown agriculturaldaystolate20thcentury policememorabilia.Thereisnoadmissioncost.Call302-436-8314
Followingapublichearing,council
agreedtoconsiderarequesttorezone propertyownedbyLeimbachInvestmentsfromR-2residentialtoHB HistoricBusiness.
TherequestwasmadebyMatthew Leimbach,ownerofMatttheCarpet GuyonNorthMainStreet.AddressingCouncil,Leimbachsaidheupgradedwhathecalledaformerareaof blightandisdoingagoodbusiness. Hewantstherezoningsohecanadd awarehouse,hesaid.
Butduringthepublichearingon thematter,awomanandmanwho liveadjacenttothebusinessobjected, sayingtrashfromthebusinessblows intotheiryards,noisybangingof dumpstersisheardmanymorningsat 6a.m.andalightthatilluminatesthe propertyshinesintoonehome.
ThemansaidittookLeimbach yearstoputupafence,buttrash,especiallyplasticwrappersfromrollsof carpet,stillslideunderthefenceonto hisproperty.
Thewomansaiddumpstersare nearherdoor.
“Dumpsters.6o’clockinthemorning.Bang!Bang!”themansaid.
Leimbachsaidthatwasthefirst timeheheardsuchcomplaints.He wantstobeagoodneighbor,hesaid, andwillmakechangesasnecessary.
“Icandobetter.Anycomplaints, (TownAdministrator)Stacey(Long) hascalledmeabout,Ihaveresponded,”hesaid.
MayorRichardDuncanaskedLeimbachifdumpsterscouldbeused laterinthemorningandLeimbach agreed
“Icanputdimmersonthelights,” hesaid.
“Youcanshieldthelights,”CouncilmanChrisSnadertoldhim,then toldfellowCouncilmembersheplans tovisittheproperty.
“Wecanputshieldssothelight goesdownandnotout…wecandefinitelytalkasneighbors.Iwishyou guyshadcometomebeforethis,”he toldthewomanandmanintheaudience.
DuncanremindedLeimbachthat hisplantoaddstorageonthepropertywillhavetogobeforethePlanning&ZoningCommission,whose memberswillthenmakearecommendationtoCouncil.
“Theseconcernshavetobemet,to adegreeatsomepoint,butwhether thatwouldstopusfromchangingthe zoning,Idon’tthinkitwould,”CouncilwomanCarolCarysaid.Hermotiontoconsiderrezoningpassed unanimously.
MayorRichardDuncanannounced thereisinterestinopeningarestaurant wheretheGeorgiaHouseRestaurant was,at2E.ChurchSt.inSelbyvillebe-
foreitclosedin2019.
“It’sintheveryearlystagesbutI hopewithinthenextfewmonthsto havesomethingtoreport,”Duncansaid, addinghemetwiththeinterestedparty, whohasanold-fashionedthemein mind.
MayorRichardDuncanappointed CouncilwomanCarolCarytochair,and CouncilmenChrisSnaderandGary Steffentoserveon,anannexationcommitteetoinvestigatethepossibilityof annexingterritorycontinuoustotown limits,ownedbyBalsamoRealEstate andcontaining2.32acres.
Theywillalsodiscussamendingthe zoningmapandzoningordinanceto includetheterritoryintheR-4residentialdistrict.
Byunanimousvote,theSelbyville Council increasedannualcompensation forthemayorandCouncilmembers “forfulfillingtheirdutiesandforattendanceatregularmeetings,specialmeetingsandworkshopmeetings.”
Themayorwillreceiveanincrease from$500eachyearto$1,200and councilmemberswillgetanincrease from$250eachyearto$900.
Welches Pond is one-of-a-kind. Laid out amongst natural and man-made ponds, wetlands, creeks, and woods, it has a natural and enchanting feel while only being minutes from downtown Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy unparalleled amenities, including e icket, an outdoor retreat where you and your family can rest and relax in gazebos and hammocks. Make endless magical memories in your new home at Welches Pond.
ReadingIsFundamental(RIF)is proudtoannouncethatPhillipC. ShowellElementarySchoolhasbeen selectedasawinnerofits“Rallyto Read100”sweepstakes,asix-monthinitiativedesignedtoreignitealoveof readingforstudentsingradesK-5 acrossthecountry.Asoneof100nationalawardees,PhillipC.ShowellElementarySchoolwillreceive100books curatedtoinspireitsyoungreaders.
Thesweepstakesgiveawayisapart of ReadingisFundamental’s“Rallyto Read100”campaign,whichlaunchedin October2022asawaytoengagestudentsinthejoyofreading.Students, educators,families,andRIFpartners wereinvitedtotakeonthefunchallengeofreading100booksoverthe spanofsixmonthsbytheendofNationalReadingMonthinMarch.The “RallytoRead100”campaignprovided accompanyingresourcessuchas monthlythemesandbooklists,virtual read-aloudswithnotableauthorsandillustrators,andactivitypackets.
“Animportantpartofdesigningthis campaignwastoencouragestudentsto read,butalsotoensurethatschoolsand familieshavefreeaccesstodiversereadingresourcesonavarietyoftopicsthat relatetotheworldaroundthem.Weare soexcitedtocontribute10,000booksin totalprizestohelpbuilddiversebookshelvesforthewinningschools’libraries andclassrooms,”saidReadingIsFundamentalPresidentandCEOAliciaLevi.
The “RallytoRead100”sweepstakeswelcomedK-5educatorstosubmittheirschoolsforthechancetowin 100newbooksgenerouslybeingdonatedbyBarnes&Nobletohelpbuild theirlibrariesandclassroomswitha rangeofstories,characters,andauthors. Afteraprocessofrandomselection fromapoolofthousands,100applicantswerechosenincludingPhillipC. ShowellElementarySchool.
TheFenwickIslandEnvironmental CommitteeissponsoringaBayto BeachCleanuptocelebrateEarthDay 2023onSaturday,April22,(rainor shine)beginningat8:30a.m.
ParticipantswillgatheratFenwick IslandTownHall(800CoastalHighway)forrefreshments,cleanupassignments/supplies,door-prizerafflesand acommemorativetokenofappreciation.
TheMERR(MaritimeEducation, Research&Rehabilitation)Institute willbesharinganeducationaldisplay ontheimportanceofmarinemammalsandtheneedtoprotecttheir habitat.
SouthernDelawareTourism (SDT)recentlyannouncedthewinnersofits2023SouthernDelaware PhotographyContest,theseventh annualcontestheldbytheorganization.
SDTisgratefultoprofessional photographersPamAquilaniand TonyPratt,whoservedasjudges forthisyear’scontest.Aquilaniand Prattsaidtheywereveryimpressed withthequalityofthemanyphotographssubmittedtothecontest. Theyjudgedthesubmittedphotos onacombinationoftechnicalelementslikeproperexposure,focus andcomposition,aswellasthe overallstorytoldbytheimage’s subject.
SouthernDelawareTourismalso saidtheywereextremelygrateful forthesupportoftourismpartners whocontributedcontestprizes,includingTheInnatCanalSquarein Lewes,GrainontheRocks,Cape WaterTours&Taxi,Delaware StateParks,HyattPlaceinDewey Beach,DeweyBeachParasail,DelmarvaBoardSports,HotelBethany Beach,FourAcresLiving,BrittinghamFarms,GoodEarthMarket andRestaurant,BoardwalkPlaza HotelandAbovetheDunes.
Thewinnersare:
GrandPrize:VictoriaGordonof Palmyra,N.J.,forherphotoof kayakersapproachingCapeHenlopen’sBreakwaterLighthouse. Judges’comments:Sunsetsarealwaysapopulartimeatthecoast andsomanypeoplephotograph strikingredskiesreflectedin smoothwater.Thisphotograph stoodoutasitputstheviewerin theseatofthekayakandthe
kayak’sbowleadstothepaddling companioninthedistance.The smoothwaterevokescalmandwe asviewerscanpracticallyhearand smellthemomentaswellaswecan seeit.
SouthernDelawareBoardwalk ScenesCategory:BethBakerof Greenwood,forherphotoofaTrap PondStateParkboardwalktrail. Judges’comments:Boardwalksare
indeediconiccoastalattractions. Traditionallyfoundsolelyalong beaches,inrecentyearsmanyofour beautifulnaturetrailsinthecoastal regionincludeelevatedboardwalks. Theirpopularityhassoared,and thisphotographcapturesthatfeelingofanearlymorningwalkor bikeridethroughamaritimeforest. Inthisphotographtheboardwalk itselfleadstheviewer’seyethrough thesceneintotheadventureand promiseheldinthetrailandwoods ahead.Afulfillingfeelingindeed.
SouthernDelawareFarmer& FoodieCategory:RichardHoladay ofLancaster,Pa.,forhisphotoofa sunflowerfieldinMilton.Judges’ comments:Thereweresomany greatfoodphotographssubmitted andfarmer’smarketswerevery popularlocationstogetthoseshots. Whenallwassaidanddonethis fieldofplantedsunflowersstood outasabeautiful,moodyexample ofDelawarefarming.
SouthernDelawareWatersports Category:MatthewBeattyofMillville,forhisphotoofaskimboarderatFenwickIsland.Judges’ comments:SouthernDelaware trulyisaplaygroundforwater
TheLewesHistoricalSocietyisholdingHeartyintheCause:Lewes1776,on Saturday,April15,wherevisitorswillbe transportedbackintimetotheturbulent monthsleadinguptoAmericanindependence.
ThiseventbringstolifethelocalexperienceofthecolonialseaportofLewistown ayearafter“theshotheard‘roundthe world,”apivotalmomentinhistorywhen manyeyesweredrawntoWashington’s armyinNewEngland,andamidrumors ofanewDeclarationunderdebatein Philadelphia.
Attendeescanexploremilitarylifewith soldiersoftheDelawareBattalionand localmilitia,discovertheBritishperspectivebytalkingwithcapturedRoyalNavy sailors,encounteratravelingmillinertryingtomakeendsmeetduringtheblockadeofDelawareBay,gettoworkwithlocal tradespeopleandcatchuponlocalgossip andnewsoftheworldintheSussexTavern.Alimitedofferingofanewwalking tour,RevolutionaryArchitectureofLewes, willdepartfromthefrontgateofShipcar-
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sportsenthusiastsandtimingis everythingwhenphotographingac-
HeartyintheCauseInterpretersLtoR-MichaelPearson,AndrewLyter,PhilHosea,
tioninwatersports.Theleading lines,exposureandperfectmoment capturedmakethisafantasticexampleofbeingpreparedtomakea greatphotograph.
“Thiscontestwasestablishedto
celebrateSouthernDelawareandto keepourdestinationtopofmind forvisitorsandpotentialvisitors year-round,”saysScottThomas, ExecutiveDirectorofSDT.“Wereceivedentriesfromalloverthe
penterCampusat11a.m.,1p.m.,and3 p.m.Reservationsarerequired.
Thiseventalsocoincideswiththe grandopeningoftheMercantileExchange atRyvesHoltHouse,formerlytheLHS GiftShop.Avisittothereimaginedmercantilewillgiveaglimpseintothepast, andintoashopthatJacobJoneshimself couldhavefrequented.TheMercantileis theplacetopickupamementofromyour daysobesuretostopbyandexperience livinghistoryintheheartofdowntown Lewes.Admissiontotheeventprovides accesstotheLewesHistoryMuseumon Saturday,andtheLHSAntiqueShopin thehistoric“ZClub”buildingwillbeopen aswell.
Proceedsfromthiseventwillbenefit educationalandpreservationprogramsat theLewesHistoricalSociety.FormoredetailsaboutHeartyintheCause,tomake reservationsfortheRevolutionaryArchitectureofLewesTour,ormoreinformationontheLewesHistoricalSociety, pleasevisittheLHSwebsiteatwww.historiclewes.orgorcall(302)645-7670.
Mid-Atlanticandbeyond.Theentriesclearlydemonstratethevariety andrichnessofexperiencesavailableinSussexCountyandtheincredibleenjoymentpeoplegetfrom visitingandlivinghere.”
MountaireFarms,thecountry’s fourth-largestchickenprocesser,has dozensof$2,500scholarshipsavailable forthechildrenandgrandchildrenof employees,poultrygrowersandgrain producers.ThedeadlinetoapplyisJune 5,2023.
“Thisisanothergreatbenefitof workingfororwithMountaireFarms,” saidPhillipPlylar,PresidentofMountaireFarms.“It’sanhonortomeetthese familiesandseethecommitmentthese studentshavetotheireducation.Weare blessedtobeabletohelpthemsucceed.”
Tobeeligible,astudent’sparentor grandparentmustbeemployedby MountaireFarms,orgrowbroilers, breeders,orgrain(10,000-bushelminimum)forMountaire.Applicantsmust enrollasafull-timecollegestudentcarryingaminimumof12creditsperse-
mesterinthecurrentschoolyear.
Successfulapplicantsmustbeinvolvedinextracurricularactivitiesat schoolandintheircommunity.Preferencewillbegiventoanindustry-related course ofstudy.Acopyofthestudent’s transcriptmustbeattachedtotheapplication.
Studentscanapplyonlineatour companywebsiteat www.mountaire.com/scholarships/annual-mountaire-scholarship-program.
Thecompanywillbeannouncing scholarshipwinnersonJuly3,202,3and winnerswillbeinvitedtoaneventin Augustwheretheywillberecognized. OnDelmarva,scholarshipwinnerswill beinvitedtoaDelmarvaShorebirds gamewheretheywillbebroughton fieldandannouncedtotheaudiencein attendancethatevening.
SussexCountynot-for-profitshave anotherchanceatcapturingfederaldollarstoassistthemintheirrecoveryfrom theCOVID-19pandemic.
CountyofficialsonTuesday,March 28,announcedanadditional$1.2millioninAmericanRescuePlanAct (ARPA)fundingwillbemadeavailable toeligiblenon-profitsduringanapplicationroundthatopensnextmonth. This isinadditiontothe$5millionin fundinglastyearthatnon-profitsreceivedaftertheCountyallocatedits $45.5millionallotmentofARPAfunds, distributedtostatesandlocalgovernmentsnationwidetoassistinrecovery. SussexCountyearmarkeditsfunding foravarietyofinitiativesthatincluded publicsafety,affordablehousing,wastewaterinfrastructure,low-incomeservicesandotherpost-pandemicefforts.
CountyFinanceDirectorGinaA. Jennings saidtheaddedfundsbecame availableassomeotherpreviouslyintendedrecipientsorinitiativesnolonger neededtheARPAresources.
Toqualify,non-profitorganizations, amongothercriteria,mustberecognizedbytheInternalRevenueService as501(c)(3)or501(c)(19)entities,and provideservice—withatleastone physicallocation—inSussexCounty. Eligibleorganizationscanapplyforup to$40,000ineconomicimpactreliefassistance undertheCounty’sARPAprogram.
Applicationsforthisnewestfunding roundwillbeacceptedbeginningApril 3.ThedeadlinetoapplyisMay1.
Formoreinformation,visit https://sussexcountyde.gov/ARPAgrant-program-application.
PatrickGogartyofDagsborowas namedtotheDean’sListatHoodCollegeforthefall2022semester.TheDean’s Listrecognizesdegree-seekingstudents whocompletedatleastsixsemesterhours ofHoodworkwithatleasta3.5semester GPA.
HoodCollegeisanindependent,liberalartscollege,offeringmorethan30 bachelor’sdegrees,fourpre-professional programs,19master’sdegreeprograms, twodoctoratesand10post-baccalaureate certificates,andlocatedinFrederick,Md., nearWashington,D.C.,andBaltimore.
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Withalackofqualifiedlocalapplicantsandneighboringdepartments payingsignificantlymore,theOcean CityBeachPatrolisstrugglingmore thisyearthaneverbeforetohirelifeguardsforthecomingseason.
“Recruitingisgoinggreat—recruiting—buthiringisacrisis,”BeachPatrolCapt.ButchArbinsaidofthe staffingforecastduringaCityCouncil budgetworksessionMonday.
ArbinandEmergencyServicesDirectorJoeTheoboldpaintedagrimpicturethatshoweddepartmentsin DelawareandAssateagueIslandareoffering$1to$1.50moreanhourand moreattractiveincentivesforjobswith lessstrainandresponsibility.
Uponlearningaboutthepaydiscrepancy,whichTheoboldsaidwasnot thecasewhendepartmentofficials begandevelopingtheirbudget,several councilmembersandCityManager TerryMcGeanwereperplexed.
“Tobehonest,I’mprettyshockedto hearthisnow…Andalittledisappointed,”McGeansaid.
CouncilmanTony DeLucaalsoexpressedconcernsaboutthenoticeable differenceinwagesbetweenthedepartments,andpushedtodosomethingin thefiscal2024budget.
“Whydon’twefixthis,”hesaid.
CouncilPresidentMattJamessaid officialstriedtofixitwithrecentpay bumpsandincentives,butthatthe competitionjumpedoutahead.
PayforOceanCity’ssurfrescue technicians,asguardsareofficially known,recentlywentupto$18.44an hour.Departmentofficialsalsoadded incentives,includingfeegymmemberships,high-qualitysunglasses,cost-oflivingstipends,andrecruitmentand retentionbonuses.
Withdirectionfromcouncilmembers,McGeanagreedtolookintowhat elsecouldbedonetobringtheOCBP’s payclosertotheneighboringdepartments.
“Wewilllookintothisandgetback toyouwitharecommendationifwe believeoneiswarranted,”hesaid.“It’s everyone’sdesireheretohaveaguarded beachandtobecompetitivewithour surroundingareas.”
Arbinaddedthathesawthiscomingandsuggestedalargerincreasefor guardsattheendoflastsummer.
“Irecommendedthatweneededto beat$20anhourinOceanCitytofill theBeachPatrolsthiscomingsummer,” hesaid.“BasedonwhatIknewwas happeningintheotherareas,basedon whatIknewourpeopleneeded.”
ArbinandTheoboldalsopointed outthatpayisnottheonlyhurdle, though.
UnliketheDelawaredepartments,
ArbinsaidthemajorityofOceanCity’s guardsarenotlocal.
“Eight-fivepercentofthepeople whoworkforus,85ofourprobably 200target,85percentrelocate,which meanshousing.Thatcomesintotheir pay,”Arbinsaid.“Whereasmanyother beachpatrolsinDelmarva,especiallyin Delaware,they’relocalkids.”
Totryandremedythesituation, staffmembersareheavilyrecruiting studentsatStephenDecaturHigh Schoolandareofferinghelptoward housingcostsfornon-localapplicants.
“Ireallybelievewe’redoingeverythingwecantoletpeopleknow about thejob,andhowtogetthejobandall that,”Arbinsaid.“Gettingthemtoactuallytestforthejob,passthetestand gethiredistherealissue.”
Theyalsopointedoutthatpartof thereasonpeopleflocktoDelaware, besidesthepay,isbecausethejobis easier.
“[They]haveaharderjobtodohere. Ourguardsrightnow,ifyouthink abouttheendofseason,they’respread out.That’shard,”Arbinsaid.“Whereas theDelawarebeachestheyjustpull theirflagsinandsaywe’reonlyguardingthispieceofbeach.It’shardertobe alifeguard[here].Wesetoneperstand. Otherbeachpatrolsdotwoperstand [with]morebreaks.”
Theoboldblamedthementalityof manyofthecurrentyouth.
“It’sadifferentgenerationtoday,”he said.“Theydon’twanttowork50,60 hoursaweek.Theywanttocometo OceanCityasmuchtobeabletoenjoy astheydowork.So,it’sgoingtobe
Asidefromtheapplicants’mentalityandworkethic,noteveryonewho appliespassesthenecessaryfitness tests.
“Yesterday,20peoplesignedupto test.Eightshowedup,twopassed,” Arbinsaid.“Theyhavetoswimtobea lifeguard.Wearehavingpeoplethat can’tevencompletetheswimorthe run.Sothat’swhyit’sdifficult.”
Butevenwiththechallenges,there arestillseveralweekslefttorecruitnew guards,andTheoboldandArbinhope thatthestaffingpoolwillgrow over thattime.
“Ithasbeentoughyear,”Theobold said.“Wehavetwomoretestsbefore MemorialDayandonerightafterthat. Hopefully,wewillbewhereweneedto be.It’sstillearly.”
ClearSpaceTheatre’sSpotlighton YoungPerformerspresents,Matilda,on April14,15and16.
Inspiredbythetwistedgeniusof RoaldDahl,theTonyAward-winning “RoaldDahl’sMatildatheMusical”is thecaptivatingmasterpiecefromthe RoyalShakespeareCompanythatrevelsintheanarchyofchildhood,the powerofimaginationandtheinspiring storyofagirlwhodreamsofabetter life.
Matildaisalittlegirlwithastonishingwit,intelligenceandpsychokinetic powers.She’sunlovedbyhercruelparentsbutimpressesherschoolteacher, thehighlyloveableMissHoney.Over thecourseofherfirsttermatschool, MatildaandMissHoneyhaveaprofoundeffectoneachother’slives,as MissHoneybeginsnotonlytorecognizebutalsoappreciateMatilda’sextraordinarypersonality.Matilda’sschool lifeisn’tcompletelysmoothsailing, however—theschool’smeanheadmistress,MissTrunchbull,hateschildrenandjustlovesthinkingupnew punishmentsforthosewhodon’tabide byherrules.ButMatildahascourage andclevernessinequalamounts,and couldbetheschoolpupilssavinggrace. Packedwithhigh-energydancenumbers,catchysongsandanunforgettable starturnforayoungactress,Matildais ajoyousgirlpowerrompforeveryone toenjoy.
ClearSpace’sSpotlightonYoung Performersisaneducationalprogram forstudentsin4ththrough12thgrade. The10-weekprogramisdesignedfor studentswhowishtofocusmore specificallyon ahigherlevelofdramaticstudies.Studentsareguided throughtherehearsalprocess,putting togetheraproduction,andworkingas anensembleinafullystagedjunior productionofaBroadwaymusical.The semesterfinisheswithaweekendof publicperformances.
MatildaperformancesareFriday, April14at7p.m.,Saturday,April15at 2and7p.m.,andSunday,April16at2 p.m.Ticketsare$23.50perperson and availableat
www.ClearSpaceTheatre.orgorbycallingtheboxofficeat(302)227-2270. SpecialthankstoAliceandAlfred Willisthe2023ClearSpaceTheatre SeasonSponsors.
WilsonUnitedMethodistChurchin Bishopville,Md.,ishostinganEaster SunriseServiceonSunday,April9.The servicewillstartat6:30a.m.,andafellowshipbreakfastwillfollow.The EasterTraditionalServicewillstartat 9:15a.m.
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Fromtopleft:LexiPearson,4,ofOceanView,triestosharesomeofheregghunt treasurewithSantaattheegghuntSunday,April2,atSaltedVinesVineyardand Winery.ThehuntwassponsoredbytheSanta’sLetterscharityorganization.Instead ofletterstoSanta,childrendepositedtheirusedeggsinSanta'smailbox;Addison PowellofMillsborotakesadvantageofthefencesandvines;Anegghuntatawinery—whataconcept.Enjoyingtheday’streatswereChristinRichardsandAdrian Mobilia, alongwithegg-huntersLillian,LukeandAdriannaLewis.
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Thelongtimecuratorof theNanticokeIndianMuseuminMillsboro, Delaware’sonlymuseum ofitskind,retiredlast weekinhishumbleway, withoutfanfare,leaving thepositionheassumedin 2011inthehandsofJune “Morningstar”Robbins.
“I’m80nowandmy bloodpressureishigh.I don’tneedanymorestress. Itwillbebetterformy health.Itwillseemfunny notcomingbackherebut Ihavegottentothepoint whereIcan’ttalkaslong asIusedtowhenIgive tours.Igethoarse.Idoa lotofpresentations,” StreettoldCoastalPoint theafternoonofFriday, March31,ashesatatthe frontdesk,welcomingvisitorsandwaitingfora visitfromNanticoke ChiefAv eryJohnson.
“TodayIhavebeen gatheringfilesthatImade overtheyears.Ihavebeen gatheringthemandIam takingthemhome.Istill workonthefamilyfarm inHarbeson,thefarmwe havehadover100years. That’smysecondpassion,” saidStreet,aMillsboro residentwhoseIndian nameisEarthKeeperbecauseofhisloveforgardening.
NanticokeeldersbestowIndiannamesduring specialceremonies,heexplained.
Hewillmisstalkingto visitorswhohavearrived atthemuseumfromalloverthe world,asfarawayasIndia,Greece andTurkey.
“Theyreadaboutthemuseumin tourismmagazinesandtheycometo Delawareandtheywanttoseeit,” Streetsaid.
“Whatwasinterestingtomewas findingoutindigenouspeoplefrom othercountrieshavethesameitems
wehavehere,indigenouspeople fromIndonesia,Australia,New Zealand,thesamebeadworkand woodwork.Thesameutensils.They hadtosurvivebyusingnatural thingsjustlikewedid,todrink from,tosailin,sotheitemsarethe same,”hesaid.
It’simportanttokeepthehistory ofNanticokesalive,hesaid.
“Allpeopleneedsomeplaceasa repositoryfortheirhistoryandthis museumistherepositoryforNanticokepeople,”hesaid.
Inretirement,hewillstillbe aroundbutasacitizen,notamuseumemployee.Heplanstotravel withhiswife,Mary.Together,they havefourchildrenandfourgrandchildren.
Thebuildingthat housesthemuseumwas builtin1921.TheNationalHistoricLandmark structurewillbepreserved duringupcomingrenovationsandanexpansion.
InFebruary,Sen.Tom CarpervisitedthemuseumandnearbyIndian Center,metChiefJohnsonandheardaboutplans toupgradebothbuildings.
Johnsontoldhima foodbankwillopenas partoftheupgrade,as staffpartnerswiththe DelawareFoodBank.
“Withthechallengesin today’seconomy,weare tryingtodoeverythingwe cantohelpourpeopleand thecommunityasawhole. Itwillbeopentoour NanticokeIndiancommunityandwewillseehow wecansupporttheentire communityandfigureout thelogisticsofeverything onceitscompleted,”he said,addingitisexpected toopeninaboutoneyear.
About$3millionin fundingiscomingfrom thefederalandstategovernments,plusgrantsfrom localorganizations.
“Theadditiontothe IndianCenter,overall,we areadding2,800square feetandthebuildingis 22,000squarefeet.Itwill beonthecurrentone-acre property.Inthemuseum, wewanttomakeitmore likeavirtualrealitytype, where,whenkidscomein, theycanalmostbeimmersedintothattime,that place,withimmersivepresentations,immersiveexhibits,sotheycanalmostfeellike theyareapartofthattime.Theadditionwilldoublethesizeofthe museum,”Johnsonsaid.
Alsoplannedareawelcomecenter,theaterarea,giftshopandconcessionstand.
“There’sabigpopulation,alotof
FreemanArtsPavilionhasannounceditslatestroundofperformancesforits2023season.
Theoutdoorvenue—aprogram oftheJoshuaM.FreemanFoundation,afundraisingartsnonprofit,locatedinSelbyville—willpresentits 16thseasonwithamixofdance,theatre,children’sperformancesandlive music.
Nationalactsincludedinthis roundofperformancesareWalker HayesonJuly7;BrassTransit;The MusicalLegacyofChicagoonJuly 27;BrandiCarlileonAug.4;AnIndepthRareEveningwithMs. DionneWarwickonAug.9;The Concert:ATributetoABBAon
Aug.12;FloydNation:Experience PinkFloydonAug.15;TheLegendaryIngramettesonAug.16; ShakeyGravesandLuciusonAug.
17;TheRighteousBrothersonAug.
18;SouthsideJohnny&TheAsbury JukesonAug.19;GaryClarkJr.on Aug.30;FirstStateBalletonAug.
31;Arts&JazzFestivalonSept.2; Voyage:TheUltimateJourneyTributeBandonSept.8andMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestraonSept.
9.
Thenonprofit’sSaturdaymorning children’sperformanceswillbeannouncedsoon.
Ticketsfortheseperformancesgo onsaletothepublicThursdayand
Friday,April6-7,atfreemanarts.org. On-saletimeswillvarythroughout theday,interestedattendeesshould checkindividualeventpagesfor exacttimes.TicketsforBrandi Carlilewillgoonsaleatalaterdate; announcementofsaledatecoming soon.
Asanartsnonprofit,Freeman Artsoffersperformancesforallages toenjoywiththesupportoflocalorganizations,suchasitsSeasonSponsors,includingSaraChaseCarlson ofSodoka,Inc.,SchellBrothersand PrestonAutomotiveGroup.For moreinformation,visit freemanarts.org.
FreemanArtsPavilionisapro-
gramoftheJoshuaM.Freeman Foundation,withapurposeofcreatingexperiencesthatelevatethe humanspirit.Thisprogramismade possible,inpart,byagrantfromthe DelawareDivisionoftheArts,a stateagencydedicatedtonurturing andsupportingtheartsinDelaware, inpartnershipwiththeNationalEndowmentfortheArts.TheDivision promotesDelawareartseventson www.DelawareScene.com.Grant supportisalsoprovidedbytheMidAtlanticArtsFoundation,National EndowmentfortheArts,theCarl M.FreemanFoundation,theSussex CountyCouncil,andthestateof Delaware.
Creatorhasblessedus…andnow wehavethemoneyfortherenovations,”shesaid,addingthatthe NanticokeTribealsohasacapital fundingcampaigntoraisemoney fornewclassrooms,office,cultural lounge,children’sareaandkitchen intheIndianCenterandisacceptingdonations.
chickenwaswavedoverachildbecauseitwasbelievedtobearemedy.
thehistoryoftheNanticokes,sohe joinedthemuseumstaff.
newresidents,movinginaroundthe museumandthecenter,notjust peoplevisitingthebeachbutpeople wholikethearts,thosetypesof thingssowewanttobringthemto ourculturalcenterandtoourmuseumtoexperienceourwayoflife,” Johnsonsaid.
Thereareabout15,000members oftheNanticokecommunityinthe Millsboroarea,Johnsonsaid.
FormerChiefNatoshaCarmine earliertoldCoastalPointneither themuseumnorthecenterwouldbe razedandrebuiltduringrenovations andupgrades.
“Thosebuildingswerebuiltby ourancestors,andthebonesof thosestructuresarestrongbones. Theyaretheheartbeatofthepeople.Manyofthepeoplewentto schoolthere.Thatisourhistory. TheNanticoketribehasarichhistory.Wehaveastorytotell.The
“Themuseum…wasatwo-room schoolatthetimeofsegregation.It wasclosedand,in1984,itwasrevitalizedintobecomingthemuseum,” Carmineexplained.
Artifactswerepasseddownfrom theeldersandincludethousandsof arrowheads,pottery,axehammers andotherhandmadeobjects.
Street’sfavoriteitemisabasket thatbelongedtohisgreatuncle JosephStreet.ItwasmadebyGardnerDraineandalloftheelder Street’schildrensleptinit.
Streetisalsofondofbooklets,on displaybehindglass,containingIndianrecipesandsuperstitions.Soon, copieswillbeforsale,hesaid,recallinghearingthat,yearsago,alive
Amongsuperstitionsinthebook are“Neversweepdirtoutthedoor afterdark.Itisjustbadluck,”“If youcomeinonedoor,gooutthe sameoneorit’sbadluck”and “Neversweepaperson’sfeetwhile youaresweepingortheywillgoto jail.”
AfterheretiredfromDelmarva Powerin1998,Streetworkedfor AceHardwarefor10years,butgot tiredofbeingonhisfeetallday.He hadawealthofknowledgeabout
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Hedidextensiveresearchand learnedtherewerebountiesfor scalpsofyoungIndianwomenand Indianswereoftenhangedforno reasonexcepttheirheritage.
“Therewassomuchunfairnessin thelate1880s,early1900s.Itmakes mesadbutI’mnotangryabout whathappenedtoourpeople,”he said.
“Itdoesn’tdoyouanygoodtobe angry.”
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LionsClubInternationalhasacknowledgedHungerReliefasoneoffivemajor causesoflions’service.TheothercausesincludeVision,DiabetesAwareness,theEnvironment,YouthServiceandChildhood Cancer.AccordingtoFeedingAmerica, more93,900peopleinDelawarearefacing foodinsecurityandoneinsevenofthese maybechildren(https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/delaware).
TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubhasfor manyyearsbeeninvolvedincombatting foodinsecuritywithinthecommunitiesthat theyserve.Lionshavevolunteeredandsupportedthe“FeedMySheep”programat MarinersBethelChurch.Inaddition,over thepasttwoyears,LordBaltimoreLions havevolunteeredfromNovemberthrough AprileveryTuesdayafternooninpartnership withothervolunteersfromChurchesinthe SoutheastSussexMinisteriumtodistribute foodtoneedyfamilieswithinourclubserviceregion.
In2023,anotherlong-termserviceprojecttocombatfoodinsecuritywascelebrated asLordBaltimoreLionsbeganaseventh consecutiveyearofcontinuousserviceatthe FoodBankDelawareinMilford.Overthese years,LionshavetraveledfromtheOcean Viewareatoworktwoshiftspermonth. DuringtheworkshiftonFriday,March31, clubmemberstookabreaktopresentaLord BaltimoreLionsClubdonationtobenefit thelifesavingworkoftheDelawareFood
BankProgram. AccordingtoLionSecretaryandvolunteerJohnMonahan,“Itisaprivilegeforusto behereandtocontributeinasmallwaytoa causethatwillmakelivesbetterforothers.”
Headdedthatheandfellowlionswere pleasedtolearnthattheirLordBaltimore
LionsClubdonationthisyearwasenhanced significantlybyacommunitygrantfunded throughtheDelawareLionsFoundation. HethankedLordBaltimoreLionsClub PresidentJanetBauerforapplyingforthis specialgrantandtotheDelawareLions Foundationforsupportingthiscommunity
serviceproject.
FormoreinformationabouttheLord BaltimoreLionsClub,visitwww.lordbaltimorelionsclub.org,findthemonFacebookor contactLionPresidentJanetBauerat(302) 537-5175,orLionSecretaryJohnat john.monahan13@gmail.com.
MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requ iredfortheZoomoption.Toregister, visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.
DeweyReads— PatwillleadthenextmeetingoftheDeweyReadsBookclubatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thisisagroupfor non-fictionreaders,andmeetsquarterly. Thismonth,theyarereadingAmanda Oliver’s“Overdue:ReckoningwiththePublic
Library.”Registrationisappreciated,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-inswillbea cceptedifspaceallows.
YogaforKids— ROOTSYouthDevelopment isleadingYogaforKidsatSouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.Childrenwillpracticebreathingandmindfulnesswhilegaining knowledgeofyoga.Forelementaryages,a parentmustaccompanyachild.Registration isrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whethe ryouare youngorold,overweightorfit,abeginneror advanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthe mindandstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay $20amonthforunlimitedyogaToregister, visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.
SpringBreakMovie— FrankfordPublicLi-
braryishostingaviewingofthemovie“Ten Commandments”(G)at1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sAdult BookClubmeetsthefirstFridayofthe monthat1p.m.todiscussafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle.Thismonth’sbookisAnn Patchett’s“TheDutchHouse.”Copiesofthe bookwillbeava ilableatthelibrary.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
EasterCraft— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostinganopportunitytodoanEastercraft at1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
SpringBreakMovie— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingaviewingofthemovie “PeterRabbit”(PG)at3p.m.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.
April8
LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingitsLegoClubat11a.m.Legosandthe themewillbeprovided,andthisisfor ages6-10.Registrationisencouraged, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouare youngorold,overweightorfit,abeginneror advanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthe mindandstren gthenthebody.Youcanpay $20amonthforunlimitedyogaToregister, visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-
9351.
EggScramble— TherewillbeaSuperSaturdayEggScrambleattheFrankfordparkat noon.
April9
SunriseService— PrinceGeorge’sChapel inDagsboroishostinganEasterSunrise serviceat6:30a.m.Thisissponsoredby theFriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapel. TherewillbespecialmusicbyBillDay, flutistEstrellaRamosandTheVeasey FamilySingers.Rev.JimApgarwillprovide aspecialmessage.Allarewelcome.For moreinformation,callVickieat(302)7323824orJoAnnat(302)858-2720.
SunriseService— AnEasterSunriseServicewillbeheldonthebeachinFenwick Islandat6:30a.m.ParkingwillbeavailableatthebeachandatSt.Matthewsby theSeaUnitedMethodistChurch.There willbeacontinentalbreakfastafterwards atSt.Matthews.Allarewelcome.
April10
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome. Formoreinformation,con tact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
GenealogyTips— HistorianMikeDixonis leadingathree-partseriesoftwo-hour workshopsongenealogy,April3,10and 17,startingat2p.m.Therewillbealive demoonhowtousedifferentresources forresearch,anditisidealforuserswith
MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthatthe OceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost 166on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarines andNavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedin theCorps,livinginWorcesterorSussex Counties,arewelcometojointomeettheir fellowveteransandconsiderjoiningtheorganization.Theirmissioniscommunity servicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Form oreinformation,call(410) 430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.
SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian Churchwillbethelocationforthenext meetingofSocratesCaféagroupofindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleC ommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1p.m., withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.For moreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe Readi ngRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visit thematscgsdelaware.orgor historiclewes.org.
FOPMeets— TheFraternalOrderofPolice Lodge16BethanyBeachmeetsatthe OceanViewPoliceDepartmentonthefirst Thursdayofthemonthat5p.m.Theyhave membersfrommanydi fferentpoliceorgani-
zations,andtherearemorethan100currentmemberswhoareactiveorretired.They dosuspendmeetingsduringthesummer months,andtheysupportlocalpolicedepartmentsandtheirfamilies.TheyalsocoordinateLEOSAfirearmsqualificationsfor membersattheBridgevilleRifleandPistol Club.Formoreinformation,contactSecretaryPaulBoltonatpebolton@comcast.netor bycalling(301)774-5084.
VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvis uallyimpairedpersons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call(240)315-4361.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveand protect.Allarewelcome.
DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)927-0050.
DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe firstWednesdayofeverymonthatSouth CoastalLibraryfrom7to8:30p.m.For moreinformation,call(302)364-5830,or visitonlineatdeldems38. org.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLi-
brarythefourthMondayofthemon th.Social hoursbeginat6p.m.,andthemeeting startspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationon theclubandmeetingscanbefoundat 38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.co mfor moredetails.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchhostsyogaclassesat5 p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5drop-infee. Classesareopentothecommunityandall arewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome. F ormoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
Hobby/Craft
NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe
monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe LewesPublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunch isencouraged.Newmembersarealways welcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org
MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.
RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to8p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
Selbyvi lleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.variousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldays throughlate20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareondisplay.Themuseumislocated at6RailroadAvenueinSelbyville.Admission isfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.
someexperienceingenealogy.Patrons maybringtheirownlaptopsandDElibrary cardtofollowalongiftheywish,butitis notrequired.Thisisfree,andregistration isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorat (302)858-5518.
LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingitsLegoClubat5p.m.Legosandthe themewillbeprovided,andthisisfor ages6-10.Registrationisencouraged, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare a cceptedifspaceallows.
StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublic LibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’Farm at11a.m.Thisisopenforallages,andis weatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdates.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.
HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevelsat1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.uso rcall (302)732-9351.
SketchingYourWorld— LocalartistMike NgwillleadSketchingYourWorldatFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Thisisathreedaycourseonhowweperceiveourworld andputittopaper.Bringasketchbookanda penorpencil.Formoreinformation,call (302)732-9351orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.
FeelingsRock— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingFeelingsRock,amusicandmove-
mentprogramdesignedtohelpchildren under5andtheirfamiliesw orkthrough emotions,at10:30a.m.Theywillalsobe makingacraft.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationisrequired.
StepBackinTime— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingtheStepBackinTimeBookClub at2p.m.,asthegroupdiscussesAnnMah’s “JacquelineinParis.”Registrationisappreciated,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.Walk-inswillbeacceptedif spaceallows.
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovi deasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.
GamesUnplugged— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinganopportunityforpeopleto comebyandplayboardgamesat1p.m.
PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p.m.programthat allowsparticipantstoreadaloudtoa furry,friendlytherapycompan iontohelp inspirealoveofreading.ThisissponsoredbyPAWSforPeople.Registration isrequired,andreadersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat theBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefi ghterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchhostsyogaclassesat5 p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechu rchbuilding,with
HeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5drop-infee. Classesareopentothecommunityandall arewelcome.
BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurch willbeeveryWednesdaythroughApril26. Therearemorningsessionsfrom10to 11:30a.m.orafternoonsfrom7to8:30 p.m.Thefocuswillbe“Amos,”byJennifer Rothschild,withtheheading,“AnInvitation totheGoodLife.”Registerbycallingtheofficeat539-9510orat marinersbet hel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.
BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildrenlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildrenwithl anguageacquisitionandimprove pre-literacyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories,music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registrationisnotrequired.
TrueCrimeClub— StateAttorneyGeneral KathleenJennings,whosuccesfullyprosecutedDelaware’sonlyknownserialkiller, StevenBrianPennell(aka“theRoute40 Killer),willspeaktotheTrueCrimeClubat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thisisinpersononly,andregistrationisappreciated andavailableatsout hcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.
SuperheroesStorytime— FrankfordPublic LibraryishostingSuperheroesattheLibrary Storytimeat11a.m.Formoreinformation, visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.
SpringBreakMovie— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingaviewingofthemovie“SpidermanNoWayHome”(PG-13)atnoon.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.
FamilyLineDancing— FrankfordPublicLib raryishostingafree,all-agesline-dancing classat2:30p.m.Participantslearnorhone dancetechniques,workontheirflexibility andrhythmandburnsomecalories.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.
STEMWednesday— FrankfordPublicLibrary
ishostingafunandeducationalprogramfor kidsbetween6and12at5p.m.Thismonth, theSTEMgroupwillbemakinganeggzip line.Registrationisrequired.Formoreinformation,visitf rankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1p.m., withasocialhourfromnoonto1p.m.For moreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
Dine&Donate— TheBethanyBeachFraternalOrderofPoliceLodge16organizationis benefittingfromaDine&DonateatCott age CafétheentiredayofApril13.Aportionof theday’sreceiptswillgotosupportFOP16 activities.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister, visitsouthcoastal. lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.
Story&Art— ArtistJacquelineBoydwill teachkidsbetweentheagesof6-10at SouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.howtodraw illustrationsfromabook.Thisisfree,and registrationisrequiredandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonatthe1776SteakhouseinMidway Centeratnoon.Thereisachoiceofthree entrees,plusdes sert.Thecostoftheluncheonis$19perperson,whichincludesgratuities.Paymentismadeuponarrival. ReservationsmustbemadebyApril6.For moreinformation,emailMaryHuckerat maryliz@comcast.net.
SpringColoring— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingaspringcoloringeventforchildren at11a.m.Formoreinformation,visitfrank-
ford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
SpringBreakMovie— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingaviewingofthemovie“Hop” (PG)at1p.m.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
TeenDIY— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingateendo-it-yourselfFabergeeggcraft forages12to18at4p.m.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingtwogentleyogaclasses atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.and 11:45a.m.Ayogamatisrequired,and notprovided.Participantsshouldalso bringatowelforextracushioning,and pickoneofthetwoclasses.Registrationis limitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
FrolicintheFolly— FrolicintheFollywill takeplaceatDelawareBotanicGardens from4:30to6:30p.m.Strollthroughthe gardensandenjoylivemusicandrefreshments.Ticketscostsinglemembers$75, andnon-members$100.Andcouplemem-
berspay$125,whilenon-membercouples pay$150.Too rdertickets,visitdelawaregardens.org.
SpringBreakMovie— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingaviewingofthemovie “HitchhikersGuidetotheGalaxy”(PG-13)at 1p.m.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
YardandBakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteer FireCompanyAuxiliaryYardandBakeSale willbeatthefirehousefrom7a.m.to1 p.m.Breakfastandlunchwillbeavailable, andtheeventtakesplacerainorshine.For table s,callAlyceat(302)537-0143.
Wine,CheeseandBeer— TheFriendsof CapeHenlopenStatePark’sAnnualWine, CheeseandBeerTastingattheOfficer’s Clubfrom4to6p.m.Therewillbewines fromR&LLiquors.Admissionis$27inadvance(availableatR&L,TheLewesChamber ofCommerceorthePark’smainoffice),or $30atthedoor.Ticketsincludethecostof parkentryandacommemorativewineglass.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisa ndbeginneryogisat10:30a.m.Whetheryouare youngorold,overweightorfit,abeginneror advanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthe mindandstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay $20amonthforunlimitedyogaToregister, visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.
Beef&Brew— TheIndianRiverHighSchool AlumniAssociationisholdingaBeef&Brew attheFrankfordVolunteerFireCo.Banquet Hallfrom6to11p.m.Therewillbeanallyou-can-eatbuffet,liveandsilentauc tions, a50/50andlivemusic.Thecostis$35per
ticket,andbeer,wineandsodaareincluded withtheticket.Formoreinformation,visit www.IRHSAlumni.comorsendanemailto indianriveralumni@gmail.com.
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orckl ynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome. Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.
AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesofgroupconversationsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafriendly e nvironment,everyMondaythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster.
GenealogyTips— HistorianMikeDixonis leadingathree-partseriesoftwo-hour workshopsongenealogy,April3,10and 17,startingat2p.m.Therewillbealive demoonhowtousedifferentresources forresearch,anditisidealforuserswith someexperienceingenealogy.Patrons maybringtheirownlaptopsandDElibrary cardtofollowalongiftheyw ish,butitis notrequired.Thisisfree,andregistration isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorat (302)858-5518.
WindDownTime— SouthCoastalLibraryis invitingadultstocomebyforanhourortwo from10a.m.to6p.m.tojustunwindwitha gameinthisfunandfreeprogram.Socialize withotheradultsandmeetnewpeoplein yourcommunity.Participationisfree,and registrationisnotrequired.Formoreinformation,ortoregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.uso rcallthemat(302) 858-5518.
EarthDayCraft— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostinganEarthDayCrafteventat10a.m. Thisisfree,andforages10andolder,and peoplewilllearntopainttheirownceramic
bootplanter.Allmaterialsareprovided.No registrationisrequired.
StoptheHate— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchissponsoringAndrewGortezky,RegionalDirectoroftheADL,inaprogram called“StoptheHate:AntisemitismandThe RiseofHateGroupsToday”at3p.m.Arec eptionwillfollow.Theprogramisfreeand opentothepublic.
StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublic LibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’Farm at11a.m.Thisisopenforallages,andis weatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdates.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.
HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevelsat1p.m.Formore inform ation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
SketchingYourWorld— LocalartistMike NgwillleadSketchingYourWorldatFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Thisisathreedaycourseonhowweperceiveourworld andputittopaper.Bringasketchbookanda penorpencil.Formoreinformation,call (302)732-9351orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.
April18
iPadandAppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand otherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevels arewelcometoattendasupportgroupat SouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Users meettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips andaskquestions.Attendinpersonorvia Zoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.
SustainableEating— SharonMack,Health Coach/IntergrativeHealthInstructorwith BeebeHealthcare,isgivingafreetalkon vegetarianandveganeatingatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Shewilldiscuss thedifferencesbetweenthetwo diets, cookingwithrawfoodsandmore.Registrationisappreciated,andavailableonline atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
Dine&Donate— OceanViewBreweryis hostingaDine&Donateefforttobenefit LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub,from4to9
p.m.Aportionoftheproceedswillbenefit theLBWCscholarshipfund,anditsother charitableinitiatives.Therewillalsobea 50/50raffle.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouare youngorold,overweightorfit,abeginneror advanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthe mindandstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay $20amonthforunlimitedyogaToregister, visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)73 29351.
AARPMeets— BarbaraSlavin,fromthe OceanViewHistoricalSocietyandHistoric Village,willspeakatanAARPmeetingat CrippleCreekCountryClub.Herfamilywas oneoftheearlyfamiliesthatsettledinthe area,andshewilltalkabouthowOcean Viewhasdeveloped.Formoreinformation, callMaryAnnDoughertyat(302)541-9412.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.Thisisasocial organizati onthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurch willbeeveryWednesdaythroughApril26. Therearemorningsessionsfrom10to 11:30a.m.orafternoonsfrom7to8:30
p.m.Thefocuswillbe“Amos,”byJennifer Rothschild,withtheheading,“AnInvitation tot heGoodLife.”Registerbycallingtheofficeat539-9510orat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.
StorytimeattheFireHouse— South CoastalLibraryissupportingaspecial StoryTimeattheBethanyBeachfirehall at10a.m.Visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usfor moreinformation.
BenedictArnold,Part1— Dr.Gudelunasis leadingthefirstofatwo-parthistorylectureoninfamoustraitorBenedict Arnoldat SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.Hewilldiscusspossibilitiesandreasonsbehind Arnold’sdecisiontoswitchalliancestothe British.Part2willbeonApril26.Youmay attendinperson,orviaZoom.Registration isrequiredforZoomparticipants,andappreciatedforin-person.Itisavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24m onthsoldat 10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration isrequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisis free,andregistrationis
requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister, visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.
LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingitsLegoClubat5p.m.Legosandthe themewillbeprovided,andthisisfor ages6-10.Registrationisencouraged, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.
WondersoftheWoodlands— Elizabeth Rives,NaturalistandDBGTreeExpertat Del awareBotanicGardens,ishostinga WondersoftheWoodlandsWalkat11:30 a.m.Membersareadmittedforfree,and pay$10fortheguidedwalk.Non-memberspaya$15admission,andthe$10 tourfee.Children16andyoungerareadmittedforfree.Toreservetickets,visit delawaregardens.org.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouare youngorold,overweightorfit,abeginneror advanced,yogah asthepowertocalmthe mindandstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay $20amonthforunlimitedyogaToregister,
visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.for astorytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationis required,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycal ling(302)7329351.
ThymeforHerbs— SandyDanielsfromInlandBaysGardenCenterwillleadatalkat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.onhowto plantyourownSpringCulinaryHerbGardenwithorganicherbs.Shewillteach techniquesforgrowing,harvestingand cookingwithfreshherbs,andparticipants willbringanherbcontainerhome.Registrationisverylimitedandrequired.Toregisterforonlyoneday,call(302)858-5518 orvisitsouthcoastal.lib.d e.us.
HONESTY, DEPENDABILITY, PROFESSIONALISM, PRIDE, QUALITY
All too often business will use words like these in order to gain
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis teacher,isleadingtwogentleyogaclasses atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliaryisteachingaDelaware BoatingSafetyClassatGull’sWayCampgroundinDagsborofrom8a.m.to4pm. Thosewhosuccessfullycompletethis coursewillreceiveaDelawareSafeBoatingCertificatebymail(arequirementfor boatersbornonorafterJan.1,1978).All materialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedat registration.Thecostis$10perperson. Sign-instartsat7:30a.m.Pre-registration isrequired.Toregister,email uscgaux0531201@outlook.comorcall (302)616-3175.
EngineerEarlyS TEMKits— Participants canswingbySouthCoastalLibrarytograb anEngineerEarlySTEMkittoexplorethe worldofmeteorologybyobservingweather patterns,interpretingweathermapsandcreatingamodelofthehydrologiccycle.Thisis freeandavailablewhilesupplieslast.
SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingSuperSaturdayatnoon,with EarlyGrab-n-GoSTEMBags.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorby calling(302)732-9351.
April24
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLibrary.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.
AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesofgroupconversationsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafriendly environment,everyMond aythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster.
WindDownTime— SouthCoastalLibraryis invitingadultstocomebyforanhourortwo from10a.m.to6p.m.tojustunwindwitha gameinthisfunandfreeprogram.Socialize withotheradultsandmeetnewpeoplein yourcommunity.Participationisfree,and registrationisnotrequired.Formoreinformation,ortoregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcallthemat(302) 8 58-5518.
MakerspaceMonday— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingMakerspaceMondayfrom 11a.m.and1p.m.,wherepeoplecanwork ontheirownprojectsorusingresourcesin oneofthe“maker”stations,includingaButtonMaker,AdultColoring,JewelryMaking andCricut.Registrationisonlyrequiredfor 30-minuteCricutappointments.Toregister, call(302)858-5518.
StorytimeattheFarm— FrankfordPublic LibraryisholdingstorytimeatParsons’Farm at11a.m.Thisis openforallages,andis weatherpermitting.Watchthelibrary’sFacebookpageforanyweatherupdates.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usor call(302)732-9351.
HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingforalllevelsat1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.
SketchingYourWorld— LocalartistMike NgwillleadSketchingYourWorldatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 1p.m.Thisisathreedaycourseonhowweperceiveourworld andputittopaper.Bringasketchbookanda penorpencil.Formoreinformation,call (302)732-9351orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.
MacrameCraft— Clairewillbeleadinga macramefeatherwall-hangingclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Registration isrequired,andavailableat(302)8585518,oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasup portive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.
TeaandFashion— Chico’sisprovidingthe fashionsforaTeaParty&FashionShowto benefittheBethanyBeachVolunteerFire CompanyatCrippleCreekGolfandCountry Clubat11a.m.Thecostis$40perticket, andtherewillalsobeacashbar.Formore information,ortoreserv easpot,callMau-
reenEisenhartat(302)988-1196.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouare youngorold,overweightorfit,abeginneror advanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthe mindandstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay $20amonthforunlimitedyogaToregister, visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.
PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p.m.programthat allows participantstoreadaloudtoa furry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.ThisissponsoredbyPAWSforPeople.Registration isrequired,andreadersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.Formoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.
BenedictArnold,Part2— Dr.Gudelunasis leadingthefirstofatwo-parthistorylectureoninfamoustraitorBenedictArnoldat SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.Hewilldiscusspo ssibilitiesandreasonsbehind Arnold’sdecisiontoswitchalliancestothe British.Youmayattendinperson,orvia Zoom.RegistrationisrequiredforZoom participants,andappreciatedforin-person. Itisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.
BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildrenlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningskillsthroughavarie tyofactivities.
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Poached Eggs with Lump Crab meat topped with Hollandaise sauce and Old Bay on an English Muffin. Served with Cottage home fries.
French Toast Casserole $15
Baked and topped with a mixed berry compote and whipped cream. Served with Cottage home fries.
Crab Imperial Omelet $18
4 Egg Omelet with our Crab Imperial, Cheddar/Jack Cheese, Spinach, and Pico de Gallo. Served with Cottage home fries.
Farmers Breakfast $16
4 Scrambled Eggs with choice of Bacon or Sausage, topped with Cheddar/Jack Cheese and Scallions and served over Cottage home fries. Choice of Toast.
Huevos Rancheros $17
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Saturday, April 8th
SonnaClarkstilllaughswhenshe remembersthedayherhusbandtold hertoputonherboots.
“Isaid,‘Why?Itisn’trainingor snowing’andhesaidagain,‘Putyour bootson.’
“ItwasinJanuary,26yearsago. Hebroughtmeinthebackdoorof thisbuildingandtherewasallthis craponthefloor,pigeoncrap.Iran outthebackdoorwhenIsawthat. Butmyhusband,Stanley,wantedto renovatethisbuildingandsellantiquestherebecausewewerealready sellingantiquestogether.
“Hesaidhewantedtocleanitall upandrestoreit.Heusedtorestore homes.Isaid,‘Ifyouwanttodothis, fine,wecandoit,butI’mnothelpingyoucleanupanyofthatcrap,’” saidClark,referringtothebuilding thathas,formanyyears,housedher business,AntiqueJunction,at3 WestRailroadAve.inSelbyville.
AmeticulousmanwhowasexperiencedinrestoringVictorianhomes —andwhodiedin2021fromcomplicationscausedbyinhalingasbestos—Clarkcarefullyscrubbed, sweptandoverhauledthebuilding thatcontainsatreasureofantiques andcollectiblesthatrekindlerecollectionsforcustomerswhoareremindedoftheirgrandmothers’ kitchens,whattheirparentshad hangingonwallsorsituatedinthe livingroom.
“ThecustomerssaywhatIhavein herebringsbackalotofmemories.I hear,‘Gosh,mygrandmotherhad that’or‘Irememberthatwassitting ontheshelf.’Alotoftimestheywill buythatitemjustforthememory.A lotofmycustomersarefamilymembersofotherpeoplewhohavebeen in.‘MysisterwashereandsaidIhad tocome.’Theystayandlookaround foralongtime.Aladywashereyesterdayandshesaidshestarted thinkingaboutsomethingshesaw andcamebacktodayandboughtit,” Clarksaid.
“Alotofpeoplejustcomeinand say,‘Wearebrowsing’andtheynormallyendupbuyingsomething.The keytothisbusinessisyouhaveto havevariety.Ifyoudon’t,youmight waswellshutyourdoor,”shesaid.
Mostpopularisantiquefurniture butcustomersalsolikepink,blue andgreenDepressionglass,old
DuaneWhitman,alongtime Disney-certifiedtravelplanner thismonthcelebratinghis10th anniversaryasaprofessional traveladvisorforDisney“DiamondEarmarked”GlassSlipper Concierge,willbeginhostingprivatevacationconsultationsatthe EllenRiceStudioinOceanView thisweek.
Whitmanisagraduateofthe CollegeofDisneyKnowledge andUniversalResortSpecial Training,whohasalsoearnedthe OrlandoTravelExpertdesignation.Hespecializesinmulti-generationalgroupvacationplanning forWaltDisneyWorld,theDisneyCruiseLine,Adventuresby Disney,otherDisneydestinations andUniversalOrlandoResort.
“Thisisanexcitingtimeat Disney,”saidWhitman,“TRON LightcycleRunhasjustopened andanewcruiseshipandnew DisneyCruiseLineislandareon thehorizonfor2024.
“But,withallthenewfeatures, resortsandrides,inadditionto continualticketingandreservationchanges,mostofthenew clientcallsIreceivetodayare frompeoplesayingtheywenton-
GlassSlipperConciergeprofessionalDisneyandUniversaltraveladvisorDuaneWhitmanconsultswithHelmsmanMickeyaboardtheDisneyMagicaboutplanningOrlandovacationswell aheadoftime.ThelongtimetraveladvisorwillhostfreeprivatetravelconsultationsattheEllen RiceStudioinOceanViewbeginningthisweekbyappointment.
lineandtriedtoplanaDisneyvacationbutgottoooverwhelmed.
“Icanseehowitcouldbeoverwhelming.I’vevisitedalltheparks, stayedatmostoftheresorts,cruised onmostoftheDisneyships,butIam onlineeverysingledaykeepingup withchanges.It’sa‘job’,butoneIlove, andIworkwithanexceptionallygood, experiencedteamwhoareincontinual contact,sharingnews,experiences,tips, adviceandknowledge,andourguests
benefit.”
Whitmanemphasizesthat particularlynowmakingplans andreservationswellaheadof timeiscrucialforgettingthebest accommodations,diningandattractionoptions,andwiththe cruiseline,betterprices.
“Thedaysofbuyingtickets andshowingupatthegateare gone.Havingacarefreevacation requiresplanningthedetails aheadoftime.Ihelpbyhandling allaspectsofbookingandthen planningmeticulous,customvacationitinerariesaroundguests’ wishes anddreams,rightdownto arrangingprivatetoursandlimos andgivinglivephoneandtext guidancewhenguestsareonthe ground.
“Mygoalisformygueststo arriveattheirdestinationand haveavacationnotonlyworry free,butmagical.”
Whitmandoesin-personindividualandgroupconsultationsat theEllenRiceStudio,inclient’s homesandviaFacetimeand Zoom.Hisconsultationsarefree. Detailedplanningservicesare freewhenguestsbookthrough him. Tolearnmoreorarrangea consultation,call(302)448-1534. TheEllenRiceStudioisonthe CedarNeckPeninsulaofOceanView onthesoutheasternedgeoftheJames FarmEcologicalPreserve.Theaddress is30124TerritoryTrail,OceanView, DE19970.Inadditiontoappointments,WhitmanisavailablefordropinvisitsatthestudioFridaysand Saturdays10a.m.to4p.m.andSundaysnoonto4p.m.Directionsare availableontheVisittheStudiopage ofwww.ellenrice.gallery.
OnThursday,March23,,DickensParlourTheatrehostedaribbon-cuttingceremonyattheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce’sMarchBusiness AfterHoursNetworkingEvent.
Theceremonywasheldtocelebrate theopeningofDickens’newlocationat 31810GoodEarthLane,OceanView, Del.Friends,fellowChambermembers, familyandcommunitymemberswerein attendance.
DickensParlourTheatrehasexpanded totwiceitsoriginalsize,whichhasenabledthemtopresentawiderrangeofentertainmentthatincludesworld-class magicians,comedy,livemusicandtheatricalperformances.Thenewtheatre,completewithspaciousseating, state-of-the-artlighting,heatingandventilationsystems,islocatedimmediately nexttotheGoodEarthMarketonits campus.
Parkingisplentifulandeasilyaccessible.Thetheatre’sownopen-airpatioadjoinsGoodEarthMarket’sveranda, makingwayforpresentationsunderthe stars.Becauseoftheuniquecabaretsetting,DickensParlourTheatreisavailable torentforspecialeventsincludingweddings,birthdayparties,meetings,andinformalgatherings.Tolearnmore aboutDicken’sParlourTheatre,visitdickensparlourtheatre.comor emailtickets@dickensparlourtheatre.com.
“I’vedonethateveryyear,”said Clark,whosefirstnameispronounced“Son-yee”butwhogoodnaturedlysaidsheanswerstoany variation.
“Howmyhusbandfoundthis buildingis,mygirlfriendsawastationwagonparkedinthefrontlot andshewantedtobuythestation wagon.Weboughttheproperty. Thisiswherethetrainusedtodrop offchickenfeedforfarmers.The trackisrightupagainstthebuilding, butitwasn’tbeinguseanymore,”she said.
Builtintheearly1970s,itwasin goodshapewhenherhusbandspottedit.
“Ofcourse,ithadalotofanimals inhere.Hehadtotakesomewalls
out.Thereweredeadratsinthe walls.Hehadavision.Hewasgood atthat.Thatwashisliving.Herestoredanabandonedmansionthat shouldhavebeenhauledaway.Isaw itbeforeandafter.Istoodinthat mansionandcried,”shesaid,rememberinghisimpressiveability.
Theyhavetwochildrenina blendedfamily,hersonJamesand hissonStanleyJr.,aswellasfour grandchildren.
OnesonrepairsAmtraktraincars andanotherinstallswhatClark called“f ancystereoequipmentin cars,theexpensivestuff.”
“Bothofthemhaveartistictalent. Myhusbandwasaperfectionistand myboysarethatway,too,”shesaid.
Sheandherhusband,whoknew eachotherformanyyears,including whilesheworkedforhisbusiness partner,bothgrewupinElkton, Md.,andoperatedfleamarketsto-
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“I’vebeeninthisbusinessalong time.Ihaveeverythinginherefrom 20centsforaknifeoraspoonupto thehighend,$1,000.Beinginthe areasomanyyears,mycustomers knowIalwayshavegoodpieces.I havewonderful,goodcustomersand theykeepcomingback.Theycome inandiftheyfindsomethingthey liketheybuyit,”shesaid.
Aftermindingthestoreallday, Clarkgoeshome,researchesthe valueofitemsandsellsoneBay.
“Thingsyouwouldn’tthinkwould bevaluablesometimesare.Igot $199foraMisondinnerplate.Anotherexampleisanoldleatherfire helmetfromNewYorkthathada numberonit.IputitontheInternet at$500tostartanditwentfor $3,600.
“AfiremanfromNewYork boughtit.It’sfromtheturnofthe century,aroundthe1900s.Theycan traceitbecauseofthebignumberon it.Mygirlfriendfounditinadumpster.Shejustnoticedit.I’mtelling you,I’mgoingtowriteabooksomeday,”shetoldavisitoronerecentafternoon,assheglancedaroundthe
4,000-square-footbuildingthathas additionalspaceonthesecondfloor.
“Theinventorychangesdaily,” Clarksaid,explainingshehadeight containersofolddollsthatwereleft toagirlwhohadnointerest.
Butseeingthemdidn’tspark warmmemoriesforClark,orofher childhood,because,shesaid,shewas raisedinapoorfamilythatcouldn’t afforddolls.
“Ihadtogotothecreekand catchfishsowecouldeat.Wedidn’t haveChristmas.Wecouldn’t’afford it,”shesaid,sobabydollsarejust partoftheinventorysheacceptsand sellsonconsignment,withtheowner receiving60percentofthecostand Clarkkeeping40percent.
“Isettheprices.I’vebeendoing this43years,soIknowwhatthe markupis.Theydon’t.Iftheysay,‘I want$1,000forthispiece’andit’s wayoff,Isay,‘ThisiswhatIthinkit willbring.’
“Aslongastheitemsaresaleable andnotbrandnew,Ihavenotrouble sellinganything.Everythingand anything.Inthisbusinessthereisa buyerforeverything.Youjusthave tobepatient.”
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CaféinBethanyBeachhostedaribboncuttingceremonywiththeBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce tocelebratetheirnewrenovationsand reopening.Thecelebrationincludedrefreshmentsalongwithfriends,fellow Chambermembersandcommunity members.
TurtleBeachCaféisdesignedasa relaxedbeachcaféoverlookingthe oceaninBethanyBeachthatofferscoffee,breakfast,sandwiches,bowls,soups, saladsandmore.Foodisavailabletogo or toenjoyatthecaféandontheir boardwalkpatio.
TolearnmoreaboutTurtleBeach Café,visitturtlebeachcafe.comorcall (302)616-1036.
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Patrons,ownersandemployeeswereon handtocelebrateTurtleBeachCafé’s grandreopeningeventonFriday,March 17,afterclosingdownforrenovations duringtheoff-season.
Havingasmallbudgetshouldn’tstopyoufrommakingsimple yeteffectiveimprovementsto yourhomeasyoupreparetosell. Asanagentandsomeonewho hassoldahomeortwopersonally,Ithinkthemostimportant thinghomeownerswithasmall budgetcandois“simplifyand spruce”thingsup.
Simplifyingisabigoneanditcostsnothing.Now’s thetimetodeclutter,purgeclosetsandoverflowing areasinordertomakeyourhomefeelopenandinvitingtobuyers.
Next,sprucethingsupabit!Weallknowthatfirst impressionsgoalongway.Byinvestingasmall amountofmoneyona“frontporchfacelift,”buyers willbeeagertogetintoyourhomebasedonwhatthey seeontheoutside.Inthepast,I’vehadsellersrepaint theirfrontdoor,purchasenewplanterstoelevatethe entrywayontheporch,orsimplygetafewseasonal hangingpotstospruceupthefrontoftheirhome.Additionally,I’dsuggesthavingyourhomepowerwashed.Attheveryleast,power-washallwalkways and porches.Buyerswillappreciatethecleanlinessand it’llshowtheeffortyouputintopreppingyourhome tosell.
KatelynTownsend
KellerWilliams
(302)841-0199
Katelyn@truenorthgr.com
Firstimpressionswhenselling yourhomematter,evenwhenon abudget.Plantingbedstrimmed andweeded,porchesfreefrom debrisandspiderwebs,anddoors nothangingofftheirhingesand nicelypaintedaresomeofthe firststeps.Inside,thehouse shouldbedeclutteredofallpersonalitems,collections,paperwork,etc.Deepcleaning yourceilingfansandbaseboardsandhaveyourhome smellingfreshandcleanarealsoimperative.These simpleitemsshowthebuyerthatthehomeislovingly caredforandmaintained.Finally,openshadesand blindsandturnonlightsforshowingssothatwhen someoneentersthehometheyarenotencasedin darkness.
Recently,Iwentthroughahomeandwashonest aboutthehousebeingtooclutteredandneedingsome paint touch-ups.Oncecompleted,Ibroughtourstager inforsuggestions,andshesaidtotakedownALLthe valences,heavycurtainsetc.Isentvideostotheclient, andsheremarkedonhowamazingherhomelooked! Ittookonehourandcosthernothing.
Theeasiestwaytofigureouttheimportantitems? Haveafriend,neighbororyouragentcomethrough andgiveanhonestopinionontheirfirstimpression. Thenrollupyoursleevesandgetstarted!
ChristineMcCoy
Coldwell Banker
(302)339-5368
christine@therealmccoygroup.com
Themostimportantthingsto dotoprepareyourhomeforsale arelow-costorevenfree!Ifyou arephysicallyable,taskssuchas freshneutralpaint,decluttering, deepclean,routinemaintenance, andyardcleanupmayallbedone onyourown.Whiledecluttering youmayalsofindthatyoucan sellsomeofyourunusedthingsonlocalmarketplace sitestohelpoffsetthecostsofhiringprofessionalsas needed! Inapastlisting,wewereremovingalotof furnitureandalsorecommendedthattheyhavethe carpetsprofessionallyshampooed.Someofthefurnishingswerelargeanddifficulttomove.Wewere abletosell$500worthoffurnishings,whichcovered thecarpetcleanandahiredmoverforthelargerpieces thatneededtogo!Yourdeepcleanmayincludean ovenself-cleancycle,dustingHVACventsandfan blades,andsomeelbowgreasethroughout.Routine maintenanceitemscouldbereplacinglightbulbs, changingfilters,andsecuringlooserailings.Yard cleanuplikeweeding,trimming,andblowingleavesoff decksandwalkwaysalsogoesalongway.Reaching outtoaRealtorforaninitialconsultationisalsofree andmostwillcreateaspecificlistofrecommendations!
SarahSchifano
Long&Foster
(302)858-3945
Sarah@SeasideSeven.com
DelawareInterfaithPower&Lightis hostingitssecondannualstatewideessay contest:“Renew:ReflectiveEssaysonNature,Earth&theirWonders,”withadeadlineofEarthDay,April22.Renewisa platformforallcurrenthighschoolstudentstoreflect,inwriting,ontheunique roleofyouthonclimateaction;growing concernsoverenvironmentaljustice;and theirpersonalsenseofconnectednesswith thenaturalworld.
AllhighschoolstudentsinDelaware areeligibletoparticipateandaskedtopreregister,throughApril15,throughthe
DeIPLwebsiteatwww.delawareipl.org. Essaysshouldbeoriginalworks,craftedby thestudents,amaximumof1,500words ononeofthethreetopics,andemailed anytimebetweenApril22(EarthDay) andMay7torenew@delawareipl.org.
DeIPLwilloffer10cashawards,totaling$8,000,towinningessayists.
Partoftheinspirationforthecontest camewhenDeIPLhostedMichaelNelson andKathleenDeanMoore,co-editors ofMoralGround;EthicalActionfora PlanetinPeril,fortheirmonthlywebinar.MoralGround,firstpublishedin2010
andrecentlyreissued,isacollectionofessaysfrommorethan80“visionariesaround theglobepresentingacompellingcallto honorourindividualandcollectivemoral responsibilitytotheplanet.”
Theintentofthisessaycontestisto hearfromDelaware’syoungvisionaries;to encouragethemtogivevoicetotheirown passions,perspectives,motivationsand hopesforthefuture.
Apanelofjudges,joinedbyMoral GroundeditorsKathyMooreandMichael Nelson,willreviewandidentifywinning essays.Scoringwillbebasedonclarity,pas-
sion,attentiontotheme,creativityandeffectiveness.Anawardsceremonyisbeing plannedforthissummer.
ThemissionofDelawareInterfaith Power&Lightis“toengagefaithcommunitiesandcommunitypartnersinaddressingthecausesandconsequencesofclimate change;toscientificallyinformandspirituallydeepenourunderstandingofourrelationshipwiththenaturalworld—and witheachother—andtoactonthoseunderstandings.”
Visitwww.delawareipl.orgformoreinformationandupdates.
SeaColonyandtheMultiple MyelomaResearchFoundation (MMRF)arepartneringtoraisefunds andawarenessformultiplemyeloma,a rareformofbloodcancer.OnApril2830,SeaColonywillhost“TheJourney,” afundraisingweekendinspiredbySea ColonyownerEricGelberandhisstory ofrunning200milesaroundCentral ParkinNewYorkCitytoraiseawarenessandfundsfortheMMRF.
“Since2006,Ihavebeenonajourneytomakeadifferenceforcancerpatientsandraiseawarenessandmoney forresearchfortheMMRF,”saidGelber.“Forme,it’snotaboutanend,it’s aboutthejourneyandtomakethebest ofeveryday.Ifeel,together,ifwealldo oursmallpart,wecanaccelerateacure.”
Thefamily-friendlyweekendwill kickoffonFridayevening,April28, withafreeviewingofthedocumentary “200Miles”thatchroniclesGelber’s thirdandfinalattempttorunarecord 200milesaroundCentralPark.Saturday,April29,willfeatureatennis round-robintournamentandpickleball tournament,andSunday,April30,will capofftheweekendwitha5Krunand 1-milefunwalk.
AlleventswillbeheldattheSea ColonyTennisCenter.
Netproceedsfromtheweekend’s eventswillbedonatedtotheMMRF, thelargestnonprofitintheworldsolely focusedonacceleratingacureforeach andeverymultiplemyelomapatient.
“Weareveryexcitedtopartnerwith EricandtheMMRF,”saidJenNeal, communityevents,activitiesandoutreachmanagerforSeaColony.“When weheardthatoneofourownershad donesomethingsoincredible,weknew wehadtobringthatpassionandstory backtoSeaColony.Ericisaninspirationtousallandwecouldn’tbe proudertohavehimaspartofour community.”
Thoseinterestedinbecominga sponsorfortheeventcancontactJen Nealatjennifer.neal@vacasa.comor (302)546-0025.
“Overthelast17years,Erichasdistinguishedhimselfasoneofourmost passionateadvocates,raisingmorethan $2.1milliontoadvancetheMMRF’s missionofacceleratingacureforeach andeverymultiplemyelomapatient,” saidMindyFlinn,VPfordevelopment attheMMRF.“ThroughTheJourney, Ericcontinuestoinspireourcommunityandfuelcountlessbreakthroughs inmyelomaresearchandtreatment.We aresogratefulforhissteadfastpartnershipandshareddedication,andwelook forwardtoanotherexhilaratingeventin partnershipwithEricandourfriendsat SeaColony.”
Visitwww.seacolony.com/thejourney formoreinformationandtoregisteror donate.
TheSabelhausTeamofRE/MAX formallyannouncedthisweektheexpansionoftheirrealestatebusinesswith anewlocationinMillsboro.Thenew locationissituatedinthehistoric1840 Carey’sFrameShopbuildingindowntownMillsboro,whichhasbeenupgradedwhilemaintainingitsuniqueand wonderfulhistory.
TheSabelhausTeamisafamilyownedbusinessestablishedin2005in Clarksburg,Md.,JoeandLisaSabelhauspurchasedtheirfirstRE/MAX TownCenterFranchisein2009and their BaysidehomenearSelbyvillein 2016.Theteam’spassionforSussex Countyanditscommunitiesledthem toexpandtheirbusinesswithanewlocationinMillsboro,theysaid.
“AtthecoreoftheSabelhausTeam’s businessistheirstrongworkethicand
familyvalues.Joe,theyoungestofeight children,andLisa,theyoungestofsix children,haveraisedtheirfivechildren intostrong,independentyoungadults. Thisfamilydynamiciscentraltothe team’scultureandapproachtotheir business.
“ TheSabelhausTeamhasatrack recordofexceptionalservice,withover 70percentoftheirbusinesscoming fromrepeatandreferralcustomers.The other30percentcomesfromvarious marketingefforts,includingdirectmail, socialmedia,andinvolvementinthe localcommunity.Theybelieveingiving firstandearningthetrustandbusiness ofthecommunity,”theyadded.
Theteam’smissionis“toprovidea smoothandstress-freetransactionfor their sellersandbuyerswhilehavinga littlefunalongtheway.Theyhavea
strongteamculturecenteredaround servicefirstandservantselling.Their corevaluesofexcellence,integrity,professionalismandfunareevidentin everythingtheydo.”
AccordingtoLisaSabelhaus,“We believethatconsumersdeserveabetter experienceinbuyingandsellingreales-
tate.Ourgoalistoprovidethatexperiencebydeliveringexceptionalcustomer servicewhileprotectingourclients’ largestasset—theirhome.Weknow thatprovidingthehighestlevelofcustomerservicewillultimatelybenefit everyoneinourcommunities.”
TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceandtheDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays—inpartnershipwithKeepDelawareBeautiful,WasteManagementandthe SurfriderFoundationofDelaware— willhosttheDelawareCoastalCommunityClean-uptocelebrateEarth Day.Fortheeventtakingplaceon Saturday,April22,from8a.m.to noon,groupsandindividualsalikeare beinginvitedtoadoptandcleanasectionofroadwaythroughoutThe QuietResorts.
Participantscancleanuptheroadwayswherevertheyseeaneedorcan beassignedtoanarea.Allregistered volunteerswillreceivecheck-indetails
andlocationinformationtheweekof theevent.Eachcleaningareawillbe assignedadesignatedhublocation thatwillbewhereregisteredvolunteerswillcheckin,receiveclean-up supplies,anddiscardcollectedtrash.
Freedisposalisavailable,andcompletedetailswillbeprovidedtoparticipantsviaemail.Thoseinterestedin participatingcansignupatthequietresorts.comuntil8a.m.onApril21. ContacttheChamberat(302)5392100formoreinformation.
Participantsarebeingencouraged totagphotoswith#decoastalcleanup andtag@thequietresortstoshowhow muchtheywereabletocollect,andto encourageotherstodothesame.
Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Longannouncedrecentlythatentriesareopen forthe2023Lt.Governor’sChallenge WellnessLeadershipAward.This awardisgivenannuallytohonorindividualsandorganizationsthroughout Delawarethatcontributetotheadvancementofhealthandwellness.
TheLt.Governor’sChallengerecognizesDelawareanswhohave workedtirelesslytomaketheFirst Stateahealthierplace.Pastwinners havegonetheextramiletoprovide accessible,healthychoicesfortheir communities.
TheLt.Governor’sOfficeisacceptingnominationsforthisyear’s challengeuntilMay12,2023.
Thecompetitionevolvedtofocus oncommunityhealthinspiredby Hall-Long’sbackgroundasaregis-
terednursewithaPh.D. inhealth policyandnursingadministration fromGeorgeMasonUniversity.HallLonghasservedasafellowforthe U.S.DepartmentofHealthand HumanServicesandisaProfessorof NursingandJointFacultyofUrban AffairsattheUniversityofDelaware.
“Sincetheonsetofthechallenge, wehaveseennomineesdrivingchange amongtheirfamilies,neighborhoods, workplaces,communities,and schools,”saidHall-Long.“TheLt. Governor’sChallengerecognizes thosethathavegoneaboveandbeyondtheirorganization’smission,or theirowncommitments,toencourage healthylifestylesandelevatethewellbeing,productivity,andprosperityof ourstate.We’relookingforwardto onceagainrecognizingleaderswho
areworkingtomakehealthylivingaccessibletoeveryoneinDelaware.”
Organizations,communitygroups, individuals,andinstitutionsareinvited tonominatethemselvesormembersof theircommunity.Whetheryouare nominatingyourselforagroupyou finddeservingofrecognition,bysharingyournominees’storiesandoutcomesyoumotivatethemtocontinue togrowtheirinitiativeswhileencouragingotherDelawareanstoexamine howtheycanhelpbuildhealthier communities.
TheLt.Governor’sChallenge seekstorecognizeorganizations, schools,workplacesorindividualswho
areadvancingthegoalsofahealthier Delawareinoneoffourareasoffocus: Emotionalwell-being;HealthyLiving; ChronicDiseaseManagementand Prevention;andMotherandChild Health.
Animportantcriterionforwinning theLt.Governor’sChallengeistheinclusionofdatathatreflectshowthe nominee’sprogrampositivelyaffected thelivesofDelawareans.Thecompetition’sreviewcommitteewantstosee hownomineesdrovethemosteffective resultsthroughpolicy,system,andenvironmental(PSE)changes—strategicanddeliberatewaysofaddressing publichealthissues.
ProgramsthatfollowPSEchanges createanenvironmentwherehealthy choicesareencouragedthroughpolicy, supportedbythesystem,andmade easilyavailabletothetargetcommunity.Applicantsshoulddetailhow theirPSEinitiativesresultedinmeasurablehealthchangesamongtheir focuspopulation.
“Thepastthreeyearshaveshown usthatitismoreimportantthanever tocreatehealthyandthrivingcommunities.TheLt.Governor’sChallengeis abouthonoringDelawareanswhohave gonetheextramiletogetresults,and havethedatatobackitup,”HallLongsays.“Welookforwardtoseeing theexemplaryworkthisyear’snomineeshavedonetobuildahealthier Delaware.”
Examplesofsuccessfulapplicants include:
•HopeLutheranEarlyEducation, foracookingclasstoteachchildren abouthealthyeating;
•DelawareStateUniversityWesley CollegeofHealthandBehavioralSciences,fordevelopingasurveyto screenforfoodinsecurityamongDSU students;
•KuehneCompany,forcreatinga WellnessWednesdayprogramforemployees;
•BeebeHealthcare,forstaffeducationonthelifelongimpactsoftrauma;
•TheEcoTeamatGeorgeS. WelchElementary,foraneducation programtoexpandonenvironmental literacyandknowledge;
•TheCommunityEducation Building,foritshealthinitiativeto providefoodsecurityandaccessto physicalandmentalhealthservicesto thoseinneed;
•SchellBrothersHomebuilders,for itsemployeewellnessprogramming andfacilities;
•ErikaCookoftheCarlM.FreemanCompanies,forprogrammingto combatsocialisolationanddepression forresidentsatSelbyville’sBayside community.
Visitltgovernorschallenge.orgfor moreinformationandfullentryrules andrequirements.
The ultimate furnished coastal beach house with over 3,800 sq ft of luxurious living space, elevator, and every upgrade imaginable. Beautiful home with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, living area with gas fireplace, gourmet chef’s kitchen, small office, 3-season room, deck, screened porch, 2 car garage and more! Located in the best location at bayside with views of the pool, pond, and golf course. Wonderful amenity rich community.
MLS DESU2037622 $1,649,900
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
The Ocean is calling! Specially Designed home with Craftmanship Galore.! 4 bedroom/ 3 bath +Loft. Designer kitchen, primary first-floor bed/bath with additional guest room/office. Oversize garage with 18ft clearance and 8 ft tall. Outside shower with changing area. Screen porch, side deck, patio, and front porch for outside living. Community pool, & exercise room. You can have it all.
MLS DESU2037658 684,900
Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630
Windhurst Manor, Millville
A stylish and spacious 2-story villa offers a kitchen with granite countertops, dining area, a spacious living room and sunroom with lots of windows to let the sunshine in, a large 1st-floor primary bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, is a roomy loft area, 2 awesome sized guest rooms and a full bathroom. Plus, a 1 car garage and a secluded patio. Small community with a pool. Great location with easy access to Rt 26, the gorgeous state parks, some of the best golf courses around and the beach.
MLS DESU2037848 $409,900
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
A pristine, designer furnished showcase that offers an open floorplan, a living/dining room area, a family room with a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a large island/breakfast bar, and eat-in breakfast nook, a fabulous sunroom and luxurious primary suite. Upstairs, is a large loft, 4 guest bedrooms (one with a full-size armoire) and 2 full bathrooms. Plus, a large deck with a hot tub, and a 2-car garage. Located in a gated community with a pool, tennis/pickleball courts and more. A short drive to Bethany, James Farm, and John West Park.MLS DESU2037258 $1,199,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Ocean Mist, Ocean View
Stunning spacious townhome with a pond view features an open floor plan, numerous upgrades, gourmet kitchen with an island, breakfast bar, and dining area, living room with a gas fireplace, powder room, screened porch, and deck. The second floor offers a large primary bedroom with private balcony, 2 guest rooms and a bathroom. The third floor has a huge ensuite with separate office space or sitting/tv room and private balcony. Plus, there is an outdoor shower and garage. Less than 2 miles to the beach. Easy access to restaurants, walking trails, golfing and more. MLS DESU2035318 $629,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Bethany West, Bethany Beach
A rare opportunity to build your dream home on this 81x100 cleared lot with an in-town location! Located in the very popular Bethany West community featuring 2 outdoor pools, tennis/pickleball courts, a fitness center, a meeting room, playgrounds, and access to the Assawoman Canal. Jump on the trolley (.25) to the beach or take advantage of your Oceanside permit parking (on permit only) streets. Impact fees are due when construction starts. Great price and a great opportunity.
MLS DESU2033514 $407,000
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
This wonderful home offers over 2800 square feet of perfection, beautiful, dark-style hardwood floors, a kitchen/dining area with new granite counter tops, open living room, a sun-filled family room/sunroom and 1st floor primary bedroom with granite vanity. Upstairs are 2 nice-sized guest bedrooms, guest bathroom, and ensuite bedroom with private bath. Plus, a one-car garage, rear fenced yard, screened porch, deck and outside shower. Your Bethany Beach address entitles you to one free parking permit at designated streets and trolley rides for .25 to the beach. MLS DESU2032698 $799,999 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Enjoy mesmerizing early morning sunrises, tidal wetlands, and amazing wildlife from an extensively upgraded home with one of the best views in Bethany Bay. Carefree living from this contemporary home offering an open floor plan with an electric fireplace, remodeled kitchen, improved primary bedroom and bathroom, 2 guest rooms, guest bathroom and an amazing 3 season room with breathtaking views. Plus, a garage, front porch, and a wraparound deck. Gorgeous community with rich amenities, water access and conveniently located to the public beaches, shopping, and awesome restaurants. MLS DESU2034646 $599,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
A meticulously cared for beach cottage. Furnished with an inviting, nautical style, wide plank wood flooring throughout, 4 bedrooms, 2 full remodeled bathrooms, 2 outdoor showers and an expansive backyard. Many recent upgrades. Take the Town Trolley, walk or bike to the beach, shopping and dining. Kayak on the Assawoman Canal. Grab your racket, paddle, or basketball. Lounge by one of the community pools! Very low annual HOA.
MLS DESU2026346 $779,000
Call Julia Hudson 301-641-6267
Fantastic views of the wetlands, water, and wonderful wildlife from every room in this top-floor furnished luxury condo. This spacious condo offers a 2-story living /dining room area with an electric fireplace, a large eat-in kitchen, screened porch, large primary bedroom, and a guest bedroom. Upstairs are 2 spacious ensuites with excellent views. Discover Bethany Bay and its 1st class amenities while being located near many of the state parks, beaches, quaint shopping, and quality restaurants.
MLS DESU2034422 $495,000
Call Vickie York 302.542.4457
Captains Grant, Millsboro
Possible 2 family living! Come see this 4 bedroom/2 bath with New Flooring. This Class C home has a 2-car garage, shed (12x16), handicapped ramp, deck (12x 20), 2 patios, cast iron chiminea, dog fence and outside lighting for evening nights. Modified for mobility. Just $315,900
MLS DESU2037326
Call Kathy C 302-236-5630 or Vickie B 302-542-6253 to see!
Wingate Rd, Frankford
Here's an opportunity to own 2+ acres in a quiet, convenient location halfway between Bethany Beach and Millsboro, DE. Existing 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide mobile home has lots of potential and is being sold "as is". No HOA fees.
MLS DESU2028628 $299,000
Call Martha Smith 302.249.0464
Please contact one of our experienced agents for your real estate needs!
TheLordBaltimoreLions Club,withtheadministration ofSelbyvilleMiddleSchool, in2019sponsoredtheirAntiDrugPosterContesttopromoteawarenessofthedangers andpermanentdamageto healthandfamilyrelationshipscausedbyillegaldrug use.
COVIDpreventedacontestin2020and2021,butthis yearthegroupwasableto haveanotherpostercontest. WiththeapprovalofPrincipalJasonMacridesandthe coordinationofartteacher MaloryAnderson,theseventh-gradestudentsproduced 38entries.Theposterswere judgedbytwomembersofthe LionsClubandtheschoolresourceofficer.
“Througheducation, parentalguidance,communicationandpeersupport,our youngstudentscansetchallenginggoalsforagreatfuture andahealthyadultlifestyleby avoidingtheuseofnon-prescribed drugsanddangeroussubstances,”said LionsClubrepresentativesPaul BoltonandJohnMonahan.“Beinga healthy,happyyoungpersonwith
trustedpeerfriendshipswholearns earlythedangersofthepowerful drugsthatare abusedcanbeequipped withtherighttoolsandthegood senseto‘SayNoToDrugs.’
“Thiscontestwasastepinthe rightdirectiontoinvolvethestudents inanexercisethatraisesawarenessof thedrugproblemwhentheycreated theirmessage/postersfortheirpeers
toviewthem,”theysaid.“We allneedtodomore.”
Entrieswerejudgedonthe artist’sabilitytoconveythe themeofadrug-freehealthy lifestylemessagetotheir peers.Judgesconsideredthe theme,originalityofthesubmission,qualityoftheartwork,andoverallartistic abilityandcreativity.Sixwinningposterswereselected. ThewinnersareEmily JimenezCalles,Madison Durstine,MadelynFaucett, BraydenRobinson,Talia MoutcaliasandCyrusFleming.
Hocker’sGrocery&Deli donatedcouponsforafree “baby”-sizeicecreamconeto allparticipants,alongwitha thank-younotefromthe LionsClub.Beginnerartkits, donatedbymembersofthe LionsClub,were presentedto thewinners,andtheirposters willbedisplayedintheschool cafeteriaforalltosee.The $50cashprizeswerepresentedinpersontothesixwinnersatSelbyville MiddleSchoolonWednesday,March 15,byJanetBauer,presidentofthe LordBaltimoreLionsClub.
OnWednesday,April12,ReWild DELMARVAfounderHollyFluty Dempseywillleadaninteractivetalkat BethanyBeachTownHallontheuseof nativeplantsandcontemporarylandscapingpractices.
Participantswillexplorehoweveryonecanmakeadifferenceintheiryards, ontheirdecks,andintheircommunities.BasedatIslandBaysGardenCenter,ReWildDELMARVAadvocates fortheuseofnativeplants,treesand shrubsthatareideallysuitedtoourcon-
ditions,willsupportbeneficialinsects, pollinatorsandbirds,whilealsoreducingtheneedforintensivewateringand maintenance.
Theeventissponsoredbythe BethanyBeachCultural&Historical AffairsCommittee,andwilltakeplace at5p.m.
ReWildDELMARVAsupports
HomegrownNationalParks,anational movementstartedbyUniversityof DelawareProfessorDr.DougTallamy. TreatsfromOldWorldBreadswillbe
providedaswellaswildflowermeadow seedstoblossominyouroutdoorspace.
F lutyDempseyisaDelawareMaster NaturalistInternandtrainingtobea PollinatorStewardwiththePollinator Partnership.ServiceinthePeaceCorps launchedhercareerwiththeUS AgencyforInternationalDevelopment untilherretirementfromtheForeign Service.SheandherhusbandarefourtimewinnersintheBethanyBeach4th ofJulyparade;in2022theirfirst-place entryfeaturednativeplants,abeekeeper
TheTownofDagsboro—with sponsorshipsfromMorseHomeImprovement,Roofing&Siding,and DelawareBotanicGardenatPepper Creek—willbehostingthe6thAnnualTownofDagsboroEasterEgg HuntattheoldDagsborofirehall(now theArtesianWaterfacility)at10a.m.
Registrationwillbeginpromptlyat 10a.m.,withtheEasterEggHunts
kickingoffatthefollowingtimes,respectively:
•Ages0-3:10:20a.m.
•Ages4and5:10:40a.m.
•Ages6-8:11a.m.
•Ages9-12:11:20a.m.
Therewillbe4,000EasterEggsavailableforhunting,alongwithfunprizes, gamesforthekids(courtesyofCrossroadsCommunityChurch),firetrucks
fromtheDagsborofirecompany,police carsfromtheDagsboroPoliceDepartmentandavisitfromtheEasterBunny.
FieldsponsorsincludeJayne’sReliable,DagsboroPaint&Wallpaper, Marvel’sPortableWelding,TheClayton Theatre,TheGoodOl’BoyFoundation, DagsboroChurchofGod,AlphaRoofing&Siding,andCareyInsurance Group.
TheRehobothArtLeagueisseeking enthusiasticvolunteerstotrainforthe 2023HomesteadDocentProgram.Volunteerswillgettotalktovisitorswhoare visitingRALforthefirsttimeorengage withpeoplewhoarecominghometothe beach,meetnewfriends,andlearnabout thelocalartandculturescene.
Originallybuiltin1743byPeter Marsh,thehistoricHomesteadremains thecentralpartoftheartleague’scampus.Thehouseboastsarichhistory,havingservedtenantfarmerfamiliesfor morethantwocenturies,then,inthe 1930sbecominghometothefounderof theRehobothArtLeague,Louise
Corkran.TheHomesteadismaintained bytheirnonprofitandmadeaccessibleto thepublicatnocosttoenableabetter understandingoflocalhistoryandthe developmentoftheregionalartsscene.A devotedcorpsofvolunteers,theleague’s HomesteadDocentsoffertheirtime,energy,andknowledgetostaffthebuilding eachyearfromMaythroughOctober, andoftenarethefirstfaceoftheorganizationtonewvisitors.
Forinterestedparties,ameetingwill beheldonMonday,April17,from12-2 p.m.intheChambersBuildingonthe RehobothArtLeaguecampus.RSVPby April14toExhibitionsDirectorNick
Serratorebyemailingnick@rehobothartleague.org.
TheRehobothArtLeagueissupported,inpart,byagrantfromthe DelawareDivisionoftheArts,astate agency,inpartnershipwiththeNational EndowmentfortheArts.TheDivision promotesDelawareartseventson www.DelawareScene.com.
Foradditionalinformationaboutthis exhibit,theArtLeague,itsclasses,memberships,eventsandexhibitions,visitthe websiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgor call(302)227-8408.Youcanfindthem onFacebookandInstagram@RehobothArtLeague.
andahuman-sizedbutterfly. Since2005,theBethanyBeachCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee hasbeensponsoringculturaleventsduringtheoffseason.Topicsofinterestrun thegamutfromshipwrecksandtreasurestomusicandhistorictales.Allprogramsarefreeandopentothepublic.
South Coastal Library is accepting donations of gently used books, audiobooks & DVDs. All items must be brought to the library lobby on Tuesdays from 2-4:00 pm.
Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!
Saturday, April 1—Saturday, April 15
Search for and find the 12 bunnies hidden in the kids’ room to win a prize! For ages 11 & under, please.
Monday, April 10 Genealogy Workshop 2—4:00 pm
Join historian, Mike Dixon, for the first part in a 3-part genealogy workshop!
Tuesday, April 11 Feelings Rock! 10:30 am—11:30 am
Feelings Rock is a program designed to help children & their families work through every day emotions! We will also be making a craft!
Step Back in Time Book Club 2—3:00 pm
Join us for this month’s historical fiction book club where we will be discussing Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah.
PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm
Children read to a team of well-trained dogs to build confidence & improve their reading skills!
Wednesday, April 12
Baby Bookworms Story Time 10-10:45 am
Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities!
Little Learners Story Time 11-11:45 am
Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help Improve pre-literacy skills!
Did They Do It?: True Crime Book Club 2—3:30 pm
Join us in welcoming Attorney General, Kathy Jennings, as our guest speaker for this month’s meeting!
Thursday, April 13
Story & Art with Artist Jaqueline Boyd 5—6:00 pm Artist, Jaqueline Boyd, will teach your child how to draw illustrations from a book!
Friday, April 14
Gentle Yoga 10—11:15 am & 11:45 am—1:00 pm
Join certified yoga instructor, Myra Stock, for a gentle yoga class!
Asourcommunity’shealthcareneedsgrow,we’verespondedbyaddingmore Advanced PracticeProviders atourMarylandandDelawarelocations.
Ourexperiencedphysicianassistantsandnursepractitionersdelivertheregion’s nest care–andthey’rereadytoseeyounow.Toselectaprovider,visit agh.care/APP
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e founders have over 40 years of experience in the industry and are quite happy about the customer relationships they have built over the years. We are a reliable, hardworking, and customer-oriented company o ering high-quality services because we understand the urgent nature of the job we do.
DelawareTransitCorporation (DTC)isleadingayear-long, statewidetransitstudy,“DART Reimagined:ReshapingDARTTransit ServicestoMeettheNeedsofToday andBeyond,”toidentifyopportunities toreconfigurethebusnetworkand provideamoresustainableandequitabletransitsystemforallDelawareans.Thegoalistocollaboratewith riders,thepublic,municipalities,businesses,stateagenciesandotherkey stakeholderstogarnerinputonexistingDARTservicesandtohelpidentifyfuture goalsforsystem improvementsthatmeetriderneeds.
TheDARTReimaginedproject teamisactivelyevaluatingthecurrent systemandwouldliketoencouragecurrentandfuturecustomerstotakeadigitalsurveywhichisopenthroughFriday, April21.Surveyinsightswillhelp DARTbetterunderstandthechallenges andopportunitiesofexistingtransitaccess,andhowconnectionsacrossthe state maybeimprovedtoaccommodate currentandfutureriderneeds.Thesurveycanbeaccessedat www.DARTReimagined.comand shouldtakelessthan10minutesto complete.Participantscanchoosetobe enteredintoadrawingforafreesevenDayPass,with10luckyentriesbeing selected.
As a homeowner, it is very di cult to remember how much plumbing material is installed throughout the property. If you discover any leaks or cracks, it is apparent that something is not right. Contact us instantly, and we will assist you with a range of plumbing services.
“Customerfeedbackiscriticalin helpingusshapethefutureofpublic transportationinDelaware,”saidSecretaryofTransportationNicoleMajeski. “Wewanttohearfromasmanypeople acrossthestateaspossibleduringthis processandeveryresponseisgreatlyappreciated.”
Thestudykickedoffearlierthisyear withtheprojectteamidentifyingan
ExecutiveAdvisoryCommittee(EAC), thatmeetsbi-monthly,aswellasfour TechnicalAdvisoryCommittees (TACs),onerepresentingeachCounty andtheCityofWilmington,thatmeet quarterly.Thegroupsrepresentawiderangeexpertiseacrossthestate,includingmunicipalities,government organizations,HispanicandLatino communityleaders,transitadvocates, disabilitiesandelderlycommunityorganizations,universities,businesses, metropolitanplanningorganizations andmore.
“We’regratefulfortheenthusiastic engagementofourEACandTACs. Actingasambassadors,themembers playanintegralroleingarneringinput fromtheircommunity,customers,constituents,students,neighbors,andemployees,”saidJohnSisson,Chief ExecutiveOfficerofDelawareTransit Corporation.“Thisdataisparamountin helpingusunderstandthetransportationneedsofourcurrentandfutureriders.”
Thissummer,DARTwillbeconductingCommunityWorkshops throughoutthestateforadditionalcustomerandstakeholderengagement.For moreinformationonDARTReimaginedandtheprojectprogressandtimeline,pleasevisit www.DARTReimagined.com.
TheDelawareTransitCorporation, asubsidiaryoftheDelawareDepartment ofTransportation(DelDOT),operatesDARTFirstState.Formore information,pleasevisitDartFirstState.comorcall1-800-652-DART. Real-TimeBusInformationandDART Pass,themobilefarepaymentoption, arebothavailableonthefreeDART TransitApp(iOSandAndroid).
TheOceanWavesQuiltGuild’s 2023QuiltShow,“FabricofLife,”will beheldApril13-15,atSussexAcademy, 21150AirportRoad,Georgetown. Morethan300judgedandnon-judged quiltsmadebyguildmembersand friendsoftheguildwillbeexhibited, alongwithQuiltsofValor.Quiltsthat havebeenenteredforjudgingwillbe judgedbynationallycertifiedjudges SandraDorrbeckerandBethPauley.
Thebiennialshowistheguild’sprimaryfundraiserandhelpstheguildto continueitsmissionofeducationand charitablecommunityservice.
Theshow’sfeaturedartist,Edyta Sitar,isaninternationallyrecognized quilter,authorandteacherfromOxnard,Calif.Asthefounderandowner ofhercompany,LaundryBasketQuilts, shecarriesonherfamilytraditionthat fabricsandthreadshavestitchedtogetherthroughthegenerations.
“Thecombinationofinspiration,a loveforfabric,akeeneyeforcolor,and herfamilyteachingsblendedintothe recipeforatalentinconstructingamazingquilts,creatinginnovativequilting patterns,designingbeautifultraditional andbatikfabricsforModaandnowfor Andover,anddesigningstunningthread forAurifil.Shehaspublishednumerous books,beenfeaturedinmanymagazines,andherquiltshavebeenhonored indisplaysaroundtheworld,”organizerssaid.
Theshowwillfeatureanexhibitof Sitar’squilts,andshewillofferheroriginalquiltingpatternsandfabricsforsale at theVendors’Mart.Shewillgivea lectureandtrunkshow,includedinthe priceofquiltshowadmission,onFriday, April14,at5:30p.m.
TheVendors’Martincludes37vendorsofferingbothquiltingandnonsewingitemsforsale.Attendeescan alsotakeachanceonaraffledrawing for24quilts,includingaspecialOpportunityQuiltand20themedbaskets; bringaquilttobeappraisedbyAQS certifiedappraiserKarenDever;voteon theguild’splacematchallenge;shopat the SecondTimeAroundboothofferingbargainsonquiltfabric,sewingnotions,booksandmagazines;participate inquiltingdemos;andhavelunchatthe on-sitecateredfoodservice.
TheQuiltShowwillbeopenThursday,April13,andFriday,April14,from 10a.m.to5p.m.,andSaturday,April 15,from10a.m.to3p.m.Freeparking isavailableatSussexAcademy.Admissiontotheshowcosts$10foroneday, $15fortwodaysor$20forthreedays.
Visitoceanwavesquiltguild.orgfor moredetailsabouttheQuiltShowand laundrybasketquilts.comforinformationaboutEdytaSitar.
TheOceanWavesQuiltGuildInc. (OWQG),withacurrentmembership of250members,wasorganizedin1997 forthepurposeofincreasingmembers’
knowledgeofquiltingandpromoting generalawarenessoftheart.Theguild meetsonceamonthatConley’sUnited MethodistChurch,33106JolynsWay, Lewes,from10a.m.tonoon.Theguild welcomesanyoneinterestedandencouragesindividualstobecomeanactive member.
OWQGseekstodevelopandexpandsitsmembers’quiltingskillsand knowledgethroughavarietyofeducationalopportunitiesdesignedtoperpetuatetheartofquiltingandcontribute tomembers’growthandenrichment, suchaspresentationsbyandclasses withwell-knownquilters,bustripsto quiltshows,quilters’studios,museums, pre-meetingdemonstrations,quilting bees,andanannualmulti-dayretreat.
The guildsharesinformationwithits membersviaanewsletterandwebsite.
Ashow-and-tellisheldateachmeeting,inwhichmembersareencouraged tosharetheirprojectswiththeguild membership.
Membersparticipateinaprogram thatsupportstheneedsofthecommunitybysewinganddonatingitemsto variouscharitiesandorganizations.One guildmeetingeachyearissetasideasa “sew-in,”atwhichmembersgatherto workontheitemstheguilddonates. Throughouttheremainderoftheyear, OWQGmembers,aswellasotherindividualsfromoutsidetheguild,contributefabric,theirtime,andtheir talentsinsmallergroupsorindividually tosewtheitems.
Theguildsewsanddonatespatriotic QuiltsofValortomembersofthemilitaryandveteransinrecognitionoftheir service.Teddybearsmadeofred,white
andbluefabricaregiventochildrenattendingtheTransferCeremonyat DoverAirForceBaseforafallenfamily member.First-respondersandhospital emergencyroomsreceiveteddybears madefromjuvenilefabrictocomfort childrenduringdifficultsituations.
Pillowcasesaregiventochildrenand adultinpatientsatlocalhospitalsand thoseundergoinginfusiontreatments. Heartpillowsaresewnforpatientsreceivingtreatmentforbreastcancerat BeebeHealthcareandtotheCancer SupportCommunityofDelaware.Infantburialgowns,madefrombridal gowns,aredistributedtoChristiana CaresandA.I.DuPontChildren’sHospital.Numerousquiltsaresewnfor
• Planter Garden Demonstration by Jan Poli
TICKETS: Single member $75 | nonmember $100 Couple member $125 | nonmember $150 For more information, please contact Sheryl Swed at sherylswed@delawaregardens.org delawaregardens.org
TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestrahaselectedPhilipJ.Webster andPhilipDavistoitsBoardofDirectors.Theorchestra’smissionis“toinspire,enrich,educateandentertaina diverseaudienceofallagesthroughlive musicalperformancesandtoengage studentsintheworldofmusicthrough itsoutreachprograms.Thismissionis onlypossiblewiththesupportand guidanceofastrongboardofdirectors,” representativessaid.
Along-timeresidentofSt.Michaels, Md., Websterbringsdecadesofvolunteerservicewithartsorganizationsto theorchestra.Websterservedaspublic relationsdirectoroftheSeventhU.S. ArmySymphonyOrchestrainEurope; managerofTheHandelandHaydnSocietyofBostonorchestraandchorus; boardmemberoftheBostonWomen’s
SymphonyOrchestra;chairmanofthe WalnutStreetTheatreofPhiladelphia, theUnitedStates’oldesttheater;onthe PublicRelationsCommitteeofthe PhiladelphiaOrchestra;chairmanofInternationalHouseofPhiladelphiaand itsannualFestivalofWorldCinema; andproduceroftheInternational ChoralFestivalinSymphonyHall, Bostonwithchorusesfrom15countries.
OntheEasternShore,Websterhas servedasthefoundingboardchairman oftheAvalonTheatreandAvalon Foundation;vicepresidentandboard memberofChesapeakeMusic;and chairmanandfounderoftheAspenInstituteWyeFellowsanditsmusicseries. Hehasalsoservedlocallyontheboards or asacommitteememberofSultana EducationFoundation,ChesapeakeBay
MaritimeMuseum,MilesRiverYacht ClubFoundation,EasternShoreLand Conservatory,ShoreRivers,Waterfowl Chesapeake,ChristChurch-St. Michaels,EpiscopalDioceseofEaston, ChesapeakeCollegeFoundation,Mid ShoreCommunityFoundationand AspenInstituteWyeRiverCampus.
DaviswasraisedinaChicagosuburb butcameeastforcollegeandlaw school.Aftergraduatingfromthe GeorgeWashingtonLawSchool,Davis clerkedforaFederalDistrictCourt judgeandthenjoinedtheWashington, D.C.,officeofKirkland&Ellis,where hebecamealitigationpartnerinantitrust,employmentandgeneralcommercialmatters.HeeventuallyleftKirkland tobecomeafoundingpartneratwhatis nowknownasWileyRein.AtWiley, hislitigationpracticeevolvedintoana-
tionally-recognizedgovernmentcontractspractice,representingadiverse arrayofclientsthatdidbusinesswith thefederalgovernment,primarilyinthe defensefield.
Besideshislegalpractice,Davis servedforseveralyearsinfirmmanagementandasthefirm’srecruitingpartner.Now,asseniorcounsel,hehasaless demandingschedule,butstillperiodicallyadviseshiscolleaguesandclients whencalledupon.
OntheEasternShore,Davishas graduallybecomeamoreinvolved memberofthecommunity.Heisa mentorwithTalbotMentors,ayouth mentoringorganizationthatprovides support,guidanceandcoachingto youngpeopleinTalbotCounty;hecurrentlymentorsajunioratEastonHigh School.Davisisalsoamemberof ChristChurch,St.Michaels,where, amongotheractivities,heservesonthe Vestry.Inaddition,theDavisessupport theAvalonFoundation,AcademyArt MuseumandChesapeakeBayMaritimeMuseum,andaremembersofthe TalbotCountryClub.
BoardPresidentJeffreyParkersaid, “TheadditionofbothPhilipWebster and PhilipDaviswillreinforceand strengthenanalreadymotivatedand ambitiousboardofdirectors.Wewelcomethemandlookforwardtoallthat theywillbringtoourgreatorganization.”
Acompletescheduleofthe20222023season’sMasterworksandEnsemblesprograms,venues,timesandother informationisavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.org.
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newborns,olderchildrenandadultsat localhospitals,sheltersandotherorganizations,includingBayhealthMedical Centers,NanticokeMemorialHospital, DelawareHospice,theRosaHealth Center,HabitatforHumanityand more.
Tofinanciallysupporttheguild’seducationandcommunityservicemission, theguildorganizesabiennialQuilt Showtodisplayquiltsmostrecently madeprimarilybyguildmembersand educateotherquiltersandthegeneral publicaboutthisbeautifulformoftextile artandquiltingtechniques.
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys Ananglerhopestoland‘thebigone’at DelawareSeashoreStateParkon
Wednesday,March29.
Registrationisopenforthe2023 OceantoBayBikeTourpresentedby theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,tobeheldonApril28-29. Morethan2,000cyclistswillhavethe choiceofa10-,30-,50-,62.5-or100mileride,travelingthroughoutSouthernDelaware’sbeachesandbays. Registrantswillreceiveaccesstoexclusivegiftsandamenities,includinga long-sleevetechT-shirtandreststops.
Saturdayriders(30-,50-,62.5-or 100-mile routes)canregisterfor$70 throughoutthemonthofMarch.Teams ofsixormorecanregisterfor$55per person.StartingonApril1,registration priceswillincrease.Toregisteronline, visitoceantobaybiketour.com.Proceeds fromtheSaturdayridewillbenefitlocal first-responders,aswellasContractors foraCause,JustinW.JenningsFoundationandtheHarryKFoundation.
InadditiontotheSaturdaytour, therewillbea10-mileCoastalCruise onFriday,April28,andSaturday,April 29,featuringanout-and-backroute fromBethanyBeachtotheBigChill BeachClubattheIndianRiverInlet.
RegistrationfortheCoastalCruise alonecosts$35,andcyclistscanaddit ontotheirSaturdayrideforanadditional$15.
Dr.DavidR.Legatesisaformer professorofgeographyatUniversity ofDelaware,whoservedasthestate’s climatologist,andisaclimatechange skepticor“climatedenier.”
HespokeinlateMarchatbotha townhallonelectricvehiclesin MillsboroonMarch28,sponsored bytheSussexCountyandDelaware RepublicanParty,andattheSouth CoastalPublicLibraryonMarch27, sponsoredbythe38thDistrictRe-
publicanClubandtheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClub.
Hisspeechwasentitled:“Thelies ofclimatescience,”andLegatesis determinedtodebunkwhathebelievesarescientificmythsaboutclimatechangeimpacts.Legatesalso servedunderPresidentDonaldJ. Trumpasdeputyassistantsecretary ofcommerceforobservationand predictionattheNationalOceanic andAtmosphericAdministration, NOAA.
HeistheformerDirectorofthe CenterforClimaticResearchatUD. Legates’treatise,inastudyheco-authoredin2015,isthattheearthwill onlywarmbyonedegreeCelsius(1.8 degreesFahrenheit)fromtheyear 2000to2100.Theearthispresently warmingattherateof.08degrees Celsiusevery10yearsandhas warmedovertwodegreesFahrenheit overthepast100years.
Legateshasspentmuchofhiscareercastingdoubtontheseverityof climatechangeandthehuman causesofglobalwarming.HeisaffiliatedwiththeHeartlandInstitute,a thinktankthatpromotesthedenial ofclimatechange,accordingtoits
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ownwebsite.
Globalwarmingandclimate changeareoverstated,hesaidatthe MillsboroEVmandateprotestrally event.“Wedonotlettheoceantake overonAtlanticAvenueinBethany Beach,”saidLegates.“Wepayforthe beachreplenishment.”
“Somehow,carbondioxidehasbecomethedemongas,”saidLegatesof CO2andgreenhousegas.“Weare beingtoldthatwecannotuseour stoves.Wearenowtoldfarmerscannotusefertilizerstogrowourfood.”
“Actually,wehaveseenadecrease ofozoneandthat’sagoodthing,” notedtheformerUDprofessorwho earnedhisbachelor’sdegree,master’s degree,andPhDinclimatologyallat thatinstitution.Ozoneisformedby bothnaturalandman-madechemicalsintheatmosphere,henoted.
LegatesstatedthatGov.John Carneytalkedabouttheeffectsof climatechangewhichthegovernor notedare“veryreal,”inhisstateof theStateofDelawareaddress.Carney’sexactlanguage,fromJanuary 19,is:“We’rethelowest-lyingstate inthenation.Andtheeffectsofclimatechangeandsealevelriseon Delawarecommunitiesarereal. We’reseeingthemeveryday.”
“That’swhyweneedtotakeaction,”saidCarneyintheaddress.
“Withthehelpoffederalinfrastructurefunding,wewillaccelerateeffortstobuildoutDelaware’selectric vehiclecharginginfrastructure.And we’llrestoreinvestmentsinthe CleanWaterTrust—toprotectour waterwaysanddrinkingwater.”
“Areweseeingthemeverysingle day,”queriedLegatestotheMillsborocrowdofnearly400people.
“No.Tropicalstormsarenotmore frequent.Hurricanesarenotbecomingmoreintense.Tornadoactivityis actuallydown,”saidLegatesbefore thisweek’srampanttornadoesacross theMidwest,where22peopledied inLittleRock,Ark.,nearIndianapolis,Ind.,inMcNairyCounty,Tenn., andoneadditionalpersonwhowas killedinBelvedere,Ill.
Morethan50preliminarytornado reportswererecordedlastFridayin atleastsevenstates,justaweeksince Legates’talkatthelocalpubliclibrary.Closertohome,atornado toucheddowninBridgevilleandwas reportedinGreenwood,killingat leastoneperson.
“Theseimpactshavetodowith landusechangeand,asaclimatologist,Icansayit’snotfromclimate change,”addedLegates.“Itisbecauseofurbansprawl.”
ConcerningdroughtintheMidwestthatisalsoimpactingclimate
andkillingoffbirdspeciesand prairiegrousewhichwerejustlisted asendangeredspecies,Legatesisalso askepticoncausation.
“IworkedatNOAAspecifically ondroughtseverity.Thereisno long-termtrendofdroughtinthe UnitedStates.It’snotclimate,itis allaboutlanduse,”hesaid.Legates addedahistoricalreferencethatthe 1930sdroughtduringthecatastrophicdustbowlhadmoredays above100degreesFahrenheitthan Americansareexperiencingtoday.
“Sealevelhasbeenrisingandwill continuetorisebecauseofthemeltingpolaricecapsoruntilwerunout ofice,”saidLegates.“However,carbondioxideisnotimpactingsealevel riseanywhereontheplanet.We mightexpectanotherfootofsea levelrisebytheyear2100”butnot thefivefeetsomeenvironmentalists claim.“Thatonefootiswhatwe shouldbeplanningforandallofthe climatemodelstendtorunhigher.”
“DNRECpredictsveryextreme scenarios,”saidLegatesattheMillsboromeeting.“Iwillbewillingto betthatit(morethanonefootof SLR)isnotlikelytohappen.”
“ClimatechangeposesanexistentialthreattotheInlandBays
andtheirsurroundingcommunities,”notedtheCenter’sStateof theInlandBaysreport,“anditsimpactsalreadyareapparent.”
“Increasingconcentrationsof greenhousegasesintheatmosphere arecausingbigchangestothelocal weatherandclimate.Thepast decadewasthehottestonrecordin southernDelaware,andheavyrainfallassociatedwithseverestormsis becomingmorefrequent.Sealevels arerisingatanacceleratedrate.”
“Floodingismorefrequent,and higherwatersaredegradingthe healthofsaltmarshes.TheInland Baysarechangingindirectresponsetoachangingclimateandso toowillthehabitats,wildlife,and communitiesthatdependonthis delicatesystem,”statescientist MarianneWalchandCIBscience staffinthereportcard.
“Bluecrabwillgrowuptoseven timesfasterwithhigherdosesof carbondioxideinthewater,”said Legates.“Whyarewebeinglied to?”
Legatessaidclimatechangeis justasymptomandtherealconcernisthat,“Theywanttochange howyouthinktoamoresocialized system.Theyreallywanttochange theeconomytoredistributeour wealth.”
Don’tletthenamefoolyou, GoldenRagwortisastunning springbloominggroundcover,a musthavefortheshadegarden. Whatabeautifulwaytowelcome spring!Self-seeders,Packera aureaisimportanttotheearly pollinatorswiththeirdaisylike headwithbeautiful,luscious greenleaves.Pollinatorslike cuckoobees,carpenterbees,and varioushalictidbeesvisitthe Packera.Also,theymakeagreat cutflower.
Theyare easytogrow,take fullsunorpartshade.Infullsun theyneedtobewateredmore frequently.Theywillspread,naturally,notaggressivelywhich makesthemtheperfectplantfor useingardensasagroundcover. Theonlymaintenanceneededisremovalofthestemsafterfloweringif youwish.Iamalowmaintenancegardener,soIletminestayon.Inmygar-
dentheyhavestayedevergreenallyear roundthepastthreeyears.Thefloweringstemsreach1-2’inheightandthe leavescanhaveapurplishtint.Plant-
ingGoldenRagwortinmassunder trees,shrubs,andinwoodlandtype gardencanbebreathtakinginthe spring.Afterthebloom,theirgreenfo-
liageisinteresting,dense,and thusmakesagreatweedsuppressor.Sincetheyalsotoleratemoist soils,theycanbeusedaround ponds,waterfeatures,andalong streams.Tomakethemeven moreperfecttheyaredeerresistant.
WildlifeBenefits: Oneofthe firstsourcesofnectarforpollinatorsandabout20speciesofbutterflies,carpenterbees,sweat bees,cuckoobees,varioushalictid bees,andflieslikesyrphid,tachinidandfirefliespollinatethe flowers.Hostplanttocaterpillars of17speciesofbutterflyand mothsincludingtheGemMoth.
FunFacts: Namedafterthe 20thcenturyNorthAmerican botanistJohnG.Packer.This herbwasusedtodecreasefevers, helpwithdigestionandteething babies,diabetes,waterretention, bleeding,congestion,painful childbirth,highbloodpressure,and brokenbonesbyColonistsandNative Americans.(Soundslikeitwasthefixallplant)
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TheTownofMillvillehelditsannual EasterCelebrationandEggHuntonSunday,April2.Thedayseventsincludeda visitfromtheEasterbunny,anegghunt andmorefamilyactivities.
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Registrationisnotrequired.
LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildrenwithlanguageacquisitionandimprove pre-literacyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories,music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registrationisnotrequired.
HappyBookers— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingJuliaandTheoforaHappyBookers meetingat2p.m.ThegroupwillbediscussingAnthonyHorowitz’s“MagpieMu rders.”YoumayattendinpersonorviaZoom. RegistrationisrequiredforZoomparticipationandisavailableat(302)858-5518or southcoastal.lib.de.us.
BibleStudy— Women’sBibleStudyat MarinersBethelUnitedMethodistChurch willbeeveryWednesdaythroughApril26. Therearemorningsessionsfrom10to 11:30a.m.orafternoonsfrom7to8:30 p.m.Thefocuswillbe“Amos,”byJennifer Rothschild,withtheheading,“AnInvitation totheGoodLife.”Registerbycal lingtheofficeat539-9510orat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1598632orbystoppingin.All womenarewelcome.
BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime forchildrenfrombirthto24monthsoldat 10:30a.m.Comelistentostories,songs andengagewithotherbabies.Registration isrequired.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswill practicecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson,orvia Zoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequired fortheZoomoption.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)858-5518.
StringArtClass— Patwillleadafun,introductory-levelstringartclassatSouth Coastal Libraryat2p.m.Participantswill learnwhatstringartis,howtodoit,and maketheirownbasicstringartflowervase plaque.Registrationisrequired,andavailableat(302)858-5518or southcoastal.lib.de.us.
AnniversaryCelebration— TheDelmarvalousQuiltersGuildiscelebratingits40th anniversaryattheCarvelResearchandEducationCenterinGeorgetownfrom2:30to 4p.m.Theywillbesharingmemoriesand highlightsofguildactivitieswithaquilt disp laytohighlighttheevent.Guestsare welcometostopinandcelebrate.
YogaforBeginners— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingacourseforyogisandbeginneryogisat11a.m.Whetheryouare youngorold,overweightorfit,abeginneror advanced,yogahasthepowertocalmthe mindandstrengthenthebody.Youcanpay $20amonthforunlimitedyogaToregister, visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)7329351.
LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingLittleL earnersat10:30a.m.for astorytimesessionforages3-4,andtheir
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14 acres +/-, stables, fenced pastures, run in sheds, can board up to 15 horses, 100 X 150 outdoor riding arena, 83 x 133 indoor riding arena, 6 bay garage, workshop, dog kennel & excellent income producing history. Residence is a 2 BR, 1 BA that could be expanded. $597,000 Call Gary Brittingham 302-745-5605 (Cell) #4284OM
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Completely renovated 3 BR, 2 BA home with new roof, and septic system in process. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, and Bethany Beach. $399,000 Call Bea Maggio 443-789-1480 (Cell) #4479VM
Stunning 4 BR, 2.5 BA home located Bethany Beach. Upgrades incl. HW floors, custom kitchen, gas FP, vaulted ceilings, FF primary bedroom w/ tray ceiling & barn wood accent wall. Community pool, fitness center, tennis courts, fire pit, & playground. $579,000 Call Merritt of the Carrie Lingo Team 302-562-7954 (Cell) #4534ML
caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationis required,andavailableat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.
AdultCrafting— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostinganadultcraftingtimeat5p.m. Thissessionwillfocusoncard-making.For moreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)732-9351.
April28
GentleYoga— MyraStock,acertifiedRYT instructorandregisteredYogaforArthritis
teacher,isleadingtwogentleyogaclasses atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Ayoga matisrequired,andnotprovided.Participantsshouldalsobringatowelforextra cushioning.Registrationislimitedandrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.
ArborDay— DelawareBotanicGardensis allowingfreeadmissionfornon-members whobringadonationfortheFoodBankof DelawareaspartofitsArbo rDaycelebration.Non-memberstypicallypay$15for admission,whilemembershavefreeadmission.Those16andyoungerareadmittedforfreealways.
April29
SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibraryis
hostingaboardgamesessionatnoonas partofitsSuperSaturdayentertainment.For moreinformation,call(302)732-9351or visitfrankford.lib.de.us.
AlphaConversations— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchishostingAlpha,a seriesofgroupconversationsthatexplore thebasicsoftheChristianfaithinafriendly environment,everyMondaythroughMay15 at6p.m.Dinnerwillbeprovided.Therewill benomeetingApril10becauseofEaster.
NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.
Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat d elawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.
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SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliaryisteachingaDelaware BoatingSafetyClassattheDNRECLewes FieldOfficefrom8a.m.to4pm.Those whosuccessfullycompletethiscoursewill receiveaDelawareSafeBoatingCertificatebymail(arequirementforboaters bornonorafterJan.1,1978).Allmaterialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedatregistration.Thecostis$10perperson. Sign-instartsat7:30a. m.Pre-registration isrequired.Toregister,email uscgaux0531201@outlook.comorcall (302)616-3175.
CharlotteL.Dunn,95,ofBethany Beach,Del.,diedpeacefullyonMarch26, 2023.
ShewasbornonDec.31,1927inBaltimore,Md.,thedaughterofthelateBenjaminandLorettaRosenthal.After graduatingfromEasternHighSchoolin
Baltimore,shemarriedtheloveofherlife, Kenneth,andraisedtheirthreechildren. Shewillberememberedbyherfamilyasa devotedandlovingwife,mother,grandmotherandgreat-grandmother.
AffectionatelyknownasMimiand Gigibyherfamily,shealways demon-
stratedkindness,loveandpatience.She wasawonderfulcookandbaker,andhad anincredibletalentforcross-stitching blanketsandtableclothsforthosefor whomshedeeplycared.Shesentcountlesscardstothosewhoneededencouragementandsentgiftsoflovetomany.
AsamemberofMillvilleUnited MethodistChurch,shealwayslooked forwardtoherBibleStudygroupand livedherlifeaspiringtobeagoodChristian.
Sheissurvivedbyherchildren,Linda Dunn,Newark,Del.,SusanKlein(Mark), EllicottCity,Md.,andKenneth,Jr.(Joan) Ft.Worth,Texas.Sheisalsosurvivedby hergrandchildren,ChristopherDawson (MaryChristine),HeatherCleary(Ryan) andTaylorMcGiveron(Sean)andher greatgrandchildren:BradenDawsonand MadelineandAydenKlein,aswellas manynieces,nephewsandin-laws.Her husbandKennethpredeceasedherin 2018.
Shetrulywillbemissed,butweknow thatsheissafeinGod’smemory.Thereis nobetterplacetobe,aswelookforward tothetimewhenwecanbereunited again.Inlieuofflowers,thosewishingto contributeareencouragedtoconsider CompassionateCareHospice416 WilliamSt.Suite101,Milford,DE 19963.Thememorialserviceisprivate withburialfollowingattheMillsboroVA cemetery.
Onlinecondolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com
ErnaM.Pulver,87,ofLewes,Del.,formerlyofBaldwinsville,N.Y.,passedaway peacefully,surroundedbyherlovingfamily, onFriday,March24,2023,atherhome. ShewasborninRichfieldSprings, N.Y.onSept.22,1935,daughterofthe lateCharlesO’ConnorandthelateElizabeth(Weiler)O’Connor.Shegraduated fromRichfieldSpringsSchoolsand GeneseoStateUniversityinGeneseo, N.Y.,withherBachelors’DegreeinEducation.
ShewasaretirededucatorfromPalmer ElementarySchoolintheBaldwinsville SchoolDistrict,whereshetaughtfirstand secondgrades.ShewasanactiveparishionerofSt.Mary’sCatholicChurchin Baldwinsville,N.Y.Ernawasaloverofnature,birds,butterfliesandwalking.She couldoftenbeseenwalkingaroundthe villageofBaldwinsvilleoratBeaverLake NatureCenter.Shewasapastvolunteerat SyracuseHomesandtheFemaleCharitableSocietyinBaldwinsville.Shewasalsoa loyalfanofSyracuseOrangebasketball andfootball.Thoughshemovedto Delawarein2021,herheartwasalwaysin NewYorkstate.
Inadditiontoherparents,shewasprecededindeathbyherhusband,FredR. Pulver,in1968;andthreesiblings,Edna Kaminski,JohnO’ConnorandPaul
O’Connor.Ernaissurvivedbyason, BrendanPulverandhiswife,Siobhan Duggan;twodaughters,ElizabethNolan andherhusband,MichaelandAmyCurtisandherhusband,Richard;sevengrandchildren,KathrynCurtis,NicholasCurtis, DanielNolan,KieranNolan,LiamNolan, DeclanDugganPulverandCaoimhe DugganPulverandfivegreatgrandchildren.
Acelebrationofherlifewillbeheldat alaterdate.
Inlieuofflowers,sherequesteddonationsbeconsideredtoRescueMissionof SyracuseortheBaldwinsvilleFoodBank. Onlinecondolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfneralservices.com.
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JackShubert,84ofLewes,Del., passedawayinhissleeponFriday, March31st,2023,attheMooringsat Lewesinhisapartment.Hewasbornin St.Louis,Mo.,inJune1938,onlysonto
thelateIrwinShubertandthelatePearl Shubert.Hiswifeof60years,Beverly Shubert,precededhimindeath,passing awayin2021.
Hewasadevotedhusband,fatherand grandfather.Knownforbothhiswitand hischarm,hehadmanylifelongfriends whereverhelivedincludingSt.Louis, Mo.,Potomac,Md.,andOceanView, Del.Withalongcareerinadvertising,he wonseveralawardsforhisworkatRalstonPurinaandvariousadagencies.He wasanactivememberofSavannah’s LandinginOceanViewandSt.Martha’s EpiscopalchurchinBethanyBeach.He alsoenjoyedasecondcareerdesigning artpiecesthatweresoldinvariousstores intheareaknownas“J’Accents.”Mostof all,heenjoyedspendingtimewithhis friendsandfamilyincludingneighborhoodhappyhours,familygamenights andholidaycelebrations.
Heissurvivedbyhistwochildren, StephanieComptonandherhusband,
Eric,SarahMcMullenandherhusband, Joe:threegrandchildren,EvanCompton, ColinComptonandKyleMcMullen. Amemorialservicewillbeheldlater thissummer.Logisticsinformationwill besharedwithfamilyandfriendsatafuturetime.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily suggestedmemorialcontributionstothe AmericanCancerSociety.Condolences maybesentonlinebyvisitingMelsonfuneralservices.com.
DelawareDepartmentofNatural ResourcesandEnvironmentalControl (DNREC)SecretaryShawnM.Garvin hasannouncedtheappointmentof MatthewRitterasdirectorofthe DNRECDivisionofCommunityAffairs—aDNRECdivisionthatspans community-relatedgovernmentservicessections,includingtheDelaware NaturalResourcesPoliceEnvironmentalCrimesUnit,theDNRECPublic AffairsteamandtheOfficesofthe CommunityOmbudsmanandthe SmallBusinessOmbudsman.
Ritterhasserved18yearswiththe department,mostrecentlyasanenvironmentalprogramadministratorfor DNRECDivisionofParksandRecreation.Inhisnewposition,hesucceeds
PatEmory,whorecentlywasappointeddirectoroftheDNRECDivisionofFishandWildlife.
“MattRitterhastheroundedbackgroundinnaturalresourcesandtheenvironmentthatwevalueatDNREC, especiallygiventhebreadthofourmissionandthediversefocusofourregulatoryoversight,”saidGarvin.“During mytimewiththeDepartment,I’vehad manyopportunitiestoworkwithMatt onanumberofhigh-profileissuesand alwaysbeenimpressedbyhisabilityto meetanychallengeandseeitthrough.”
AfterjoiningDNRECin2004asa seasonalparksinterpreter,Ritter workedhiswayupthroughthestate parkssystemundertheDivisionof ParksandRecreationtopositionsof
operationsadministratorandadministratorofplanning, preservationanddevelopment.Asparks’operations administrator,heoversawNaturalResourcesPoliceParkRangers,oneof threelawenforcementunitswithin DNREC.
AsdirectoroftheDivisionofCommunityAffairs,RitterwilloverseeanotherDelawareNaturalResources Policearm,DNREC’sEnvironmental CrimesUnit,whichenforcesthestate’s environmentallawsandregulations. HisnewrolewithintheDepartment alsocallsfordirectingDNREC’sPublicAffairsteam,providingassistanceto businessesandcommunities,andacting asaliaisonwiththeGeneralAssembly.
RitterwasintegralintheDivision
ofParksandRecreation’scapturing twoNationalRecreationandParkAssociation(NRPA)NationalGold Medals—withDelawarenotonlynotableasthesmalleststateparksystem towintheaward,butforhavingwonit twice.Healsoledthedivisioninreceivingaccreditationthroughthe CommissionforAccreditationofPark andRecreationAgencies(CAPRA)— makingtheDNRECDivisionofParks andRecreationoneofonlythreestate parksystemsinthenationwith CAPRAaccreditation.RitterisagraduateofFrostburg(Md.)StateUniversity,havingearnedaBachelorof SciencedegreeinWildlifeandFisheriesandamaster’sdegreeineducation.
Forthesecondconsecutiveseason, thePBR(ProfessionalBullRiders) ChallengerSerieswillbuckintoOcean City,Md.,againwelcomingfanstothe OceanCityInletontheedgeoftheAtlanticOceanonJune2-4forthePBR OceanCitySeacretsClassic.
Forthreedaysonly,someofthebest bullridersintheworldwillbattlethe sport’srankestbovineathletesina
showdownofmanvs.beast.
“ThePBROceanCitySeacrets Classicisheldatoneofthemostcaptivatingvenuesacrosstheentire2023 ChallengerSeriesschedule,”organizers said.“InadditiontoOceanCitybeing oneofthemosttravelledtovacation destinationsontheEastCoast,butthe OceanCityInletisnestledbetweenthe city’srenownedboardwalkandfamily-
friendlybeaches.”
ThePBRChallengerSerieswill holdmorethan60eventsfromMay throughNovember,culminatingwithits championshipinlateOctoberinLas Vegas.ThePBRChallengerSeriesprovidesadditionalcompetitiveopportunitiesforbullriderswhoareboth affiliatedandunaffiliatedwithaPBR TeamSeriesteam.
ThePBRdebutedattheOceanCity InletinJune2022,as40oftheworld’s bestbullriderscompetedwithinfeetof theAtlanticOcean.
Backedbya2-for-4showing,EduardodeOliveira(NovaLacerda, Brazil)emergedthesupremecompetitor,winninghiscareer-firstPBRevent.
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Gov.JohnCarneyandtheOfficeof Women’sAdvancement&Advocacy (OWAA)announcedrecentlythatthe nominationprocessisopenforinductionintotheDelawareWomen’sHallof FameandtheShe’sOnHerWay Awardfor2023.Nominationformsare availableonlineatde.gov/women.The deadlinefornominationsismidnight onApril8.
“Ourstatemightbesmall,butwe havenoshortageofincrediblewomen whodeservetobehonoredbythe DelawareWomen’sHallofFameand the She’sonHerWayAward,”said Carney.“Iencourageeveryonetotakea momenttonominateawomanwhohas madeameaningfuldifferencein Delaware.”
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Despitesufferingaheart-breaking buckoffinRound1,theBrazilianreturneddeterminedforRound2.Going head-to-headwithPennsylvania-raised animalathleteJustDenim(MikeMiller BuckingBulls),Oliveirareachedthe requisite8for81points.
Oliveira’smomentumthencontinued inRound3,whenhecoveredGrey Goose(MikeMillerBuckingBulls)for
TheDelawareWomen’sHallof Famewasestablishedin1981torecognizetheachievementsofoutstanding Delawarewomenandtheircontributionstocommunitiesacrossthestate. Theinductionceremonyistheoldest annualcelebrationofitskindcommemoratingDelawarewomen.Theaward honorsDelawarewomenwhohave madeanimportantandlastingimpact onthelivesofDelawareansandhave residedinthestateforatleast10years duringtheirlifetime.Nomineesboth livinganddeceasedareeligible.Aninductionceremonyforthosechosenin 2023willbeheldinthefall.
In2022,theOfficeofWomen’sAd-
81.5pointstosurgetotheeventlead. WhileCooterBrown(LucasManning/WallerBrothersCattleCo.) provedtoomuchforOliveirainthe championshipround,broughtdownin 4.06seconds,histwopriorqualified ridesprovedenoughtoclinchthe goldenfinish.
Oliveiraearned34.5ChallengerSeries,propellingtoNo.3intheseries standings.Whentheseasoncametoa climacticend,Oliveirafinishedthe campaignrankedNo.29.
vancement&Advocacylauncheda websitethatfeaturesportraitsandbiographiesofallmembersoftheDelaware Women’sHallofFame.Theportraits willbeondisplayattheDelTech GeorgetownCampusstartingmid-Februarythroughtheendoftheyear.
TheShe’sOnHerWayAward,organizedbytheDelawareCommission forWomen,recognizestheachievementsandcelebratesthecontributions oftalentedyoungwomenleadersmakingadifferenceinDelaware.Allnomineesmustbeyoungwomenbetween18 and40byJune30.Nomineesmustbe native-bornDelawareansorhave
ThedebutseasonforthenewSeries wasdominatedby2018PBRRookieof theYearKeyshawnWhitehorse(McCrackenSpring,Utah)whowontwo eventsandfinishedthirdattheChallengerSeriesChampionshipinLas Vegastobecrownedtheinaugural ChallengerSeriesChampion.
ThebullridingactionforthePBR ChallengerSeries’OceanCitySeacrets Classic,beginsat6p.m.onFriday,June 2,andSaturday,June3,and2p.m.on Sunday,June4.
residedinthestateforatleastfiveyears. Nomineesmustshowthattheyhave madeapositiveimpactuponthelivesof Delawareansandhaveexhibitedcharacteristicsofgoodcharacter,promiseand hope;aswellashaveinformationandor examplesthatillustratethenominee’s positivereputationand/orleadership amongherpeers,and/orhercommunity.TheDelawareCommissionfor Womenreviews,rates,anddeliberates eachnominationandselectsthe awardees.Anawardceremonywilltake placeinMayorJuneattheBuenaVista estateinNewCastle.
EventdetailsforboththeDelaware Women’sHallofFameandShe’sOn HerWaywillbeavailableinthecoming monthsatde.gov/women.
Allcompetingbullriderswillgeton onebulleachinRounds1-3.Following Round3onSundayafternoon,theriders’individualthree-roundscoreswillbe totaled,withtheTop15advancingto thechampionshiproundforonemore out andachanceattheeventtitle.
Ticketsforthethree-dayeventare nowonsaleandstartat$30,taxesand feesnotincluded.TicketscanbepurchasedonlineatETIX.comand PBR.com,orbycallingPBRcustomer serviceat1-800-732-1727.
FRIDAY
8 p.m. on 6 LIFE
Movie: Infidelity Can Be Fatal
Professional hazards are real. Lucy (Lanie McAuley) is a jaded private investigator who specializes in exposing lecherous, cheating husbands and she thinks she’s met the love of her life in a chance encounter with Clive (Matthew MacCaull). But as it turns out, this dream man may actually be her worst nightmare in this 2023 thriller. Dalias Blake, Carly Fawcett, Vincent Ross and Shay Galor also appear.
10 p.m. on 5 FX
The New York Times Presents
Born James Dewitt Yancey (but best known as J Dilla), the Detroit native became a visionary music producer, rapper, and artist who left an undeniable mark on the hip-hop landscape, working with artists like Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, and D’Angelo. Though his influence has been celebrated far more since his death than it was while he was alive, mainstream recognition remains elusive. This new episode “The Legacy of J Dilla,” explores the complications that have arisen as so many people try to control his legacy.
SATURDAY
8 p.m. on I HGTV
Houses With History
Somebody really liked pots. The Season 2 premiere episode features the restoration and renovation of a cool 1800’s home that was originally a potting shed on the Henry Huttleston Rogers estate. The home has an interesting history, as its original oil tycoon owner who was a close associate of John D. Rockefeller, a benefactor of Helen Keller, and a friend of Mark Twain. The new owners love the home’s character, but need modern functionality and design incorporated into the kitchen, living spaces and main suite in order to make it their own.
9 p.m. on # CW
Totally Weird and Funny
From online to your television screen, hosts Mikalah Gordon, Brian Cooper and Noah Matthews submit the strangest, craziest and most hilarious videos from online and beyond to a live studio audience, with the goal of finding the funniest or weirdest clip of the week. Viewers at home can also play along with the studio audience in games such as “Real or Fake,” where the hosts present three products, one real and two fake, and it is up to the audience to find the real product in this new series.
ForGreek Table They Survived Together ’ Pioneers of Television ’ Mary Berry’s Easter FeastWorldWorldThe Green Planet
3 TNT (5:00) Movie: “Star Wars: A New Hope” (:45) Movie: ›››› “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Mark Hamill. (:32) “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi”
5 FX Movie: ›› “Peter Rabbit” (2018) Fayssal Bazzi ’ Movie: ››› “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (2017) ’ Movie: ›› “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” (2019)
6 LIFE Movie: “Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story” (2021) Movie: “Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story” (2023) (:03) Movie: “Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story” (2021)
7 A&E The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ (:01) The First 48 ’ (:04) The First 48 ’
8 TRUTV Imp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. Jokers
< ESPN XFL Football SportsCenter UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 - Prelims (N) Boxing Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino. (N) (Live)
= ESPN2 UFC LiveWNBA DraftNCAA Men’s Hockey College Hockey NCAA Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)
A GOLF Arnie and Me Live From the Masters (N) (Live) Live From the Masters
I HGTV Farmhouse Fixer Farmhouse Fixer Houses With HistoryHouses With History (N) The Renovator (N) HuntersHunters
K FOOD Chopped Diners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, Drive
L DISC Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown ’ Expedition UnknownExpedition UnknownExpedition Unknown Expedition Unknown ’
M HIST The Bible “Hope” The Jews are enslaved in Babylon. ’ The Bible Jesus brings a dead man back to life. ’ (:05) The Bible Peter denies Jesus; Judas hangs himself.
N ANPL The Vet Life ’ The Vet Life ’ Pets & Pickers ’ Pets & Pickers (N) ’ The Vet Life ’ The Vet Life ’
P DISN Big CityBig CityBig CityBig City“Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace” (:25) The Owl House (N) ’ (:20) The Owl House Owl Hse.
R TVLND Mike & MollyMike & MollyMike & MollyMike & MollyTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo Men
¨ AMC Movie: ›› “The Expendables” (2010, Action) Sylvester Stallone. Movie: ›› “The Expendables 2” (2012, Action) Movie: ›› “The Expendables 3” (2014)
≠ BRAV “John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum”
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3 TNT NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers. (Live) NHL Hockey Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks. (Live) NHL on TNTStar Wars
5 FX (5:30) Movie: ››› “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”Movie: ›› “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018, Adventure) Chris Pratt. ’ “Jurassic World”
6 LIFE (5:00) Movie: ›› “The Shack” (2017) Sam Worthington. Movie: “Giving Hope: The Ni’Cola Mitchell Story” (2023) (:03) Movie: “Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story” (2023)
7 A&E Biography: WWE Legends “Shawn Michaels” ’ Biography: WWE Legends Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. (N) ’ (:01) WWE Rivals (N) (:04) WWE Rivals ’
8 TRUTV Imp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp.
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K FOOD Tournament of Champions ’ Tournament of Champions Two chefs clash in the finale. Alex vs America (N) Superchef Grudge Match
L DISC (5:00) Naked and Afraid ’ Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid (N) ’ (:01) Naked and Afraid: Solo (:03) Naked and Afraid ’ (:03) Naked and Afraid ’
M HIST Built America Built America Built America Built America Built America History’s Greatest of All
N ANPL Louisiana Law ’ Louisiana Law ’ Louisiana Law ’ Louisiana Law (N) ’ (:01) Lone Star Law ’ (:01) Lone Star Law ’
P DISN Owl Hse.“Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace”Raven Saturdays ’ Bunk’d Saturdays ’ JessieJessie “G.I. Jessie” The Villains
R TVLND Mike & MollyMike & MollyMike & MollyMike & MollyTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo Men
¨ AMC Expend 3 Movie: ››› “Gran Torino” (2008, Drama) Clint Eastwood. Lucky Hank (N) (9:57) Lucky Hank (10:54) “Days of Thunder”
≠ BRAV SWV & Xscape SWV & Xscape SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B (N) SWV & Xscape Movie ›› “The Fighting Temptations”
µ WTXF NASCAR RaceDay (N) NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race. (N) ’ (Live) The 10 O’Clock News (N) Fox 29 NewsFeed
PBS NewsHour (N) ConnectionCollectibles Antiques Roadshow (N) Reel South ’ La Frontera With Pati Jinich Amanpour and Company (N)
3 TNT (4:43) Movie: ››› “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) Movie: ›› “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) Carrie Fisher. (DVS) (:03) Movie: ›› “Con Air”
5 FX Movie: › “Fantastic Four” (2015) Miles Teller. ’ Movie: ››› “Bumblebee” (2018) Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena. ’ Movie: ››› “Bumblebee” (2018) ’
6 LIFE Castle “The Final Frontier” Castle “Swan Song” Castle “After Hours” Castle “Secret Santa” ’ (:03) Castle ’ (:03) Castle ’
7 A&E Road WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad Wars
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Golf TodayCollege Ctrl. College Golf 2023 Western Intercollegiate, First Round. (N) (Live) Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA TOURGolf
I HGTV Rock the Block Rock the Block Rock the Block Rock the Block “Finale Face-Off” (:31) Luxe for Less (N) Hunters
K FOOD Tournament of ChampionsBeat BobbyBeat BobbySpring Baking Chopped Chopped Chopped “Taco Brawl”
L DISC Street Outlaws: FastestStreet Outlaws: Red Line Street Outlaws: Fastest in America “Tricia’s Back” Tricia makes her return to racing. Street Outlaws: Red Line
M HIST History’s-MysteriesHistory’s-MysteriesHistory’s-MysteriesHistory’s-MysteriesHistory’s-MysteriesHistory’s-Mysteries
N ANPL The Last Alaskans ’ The Last Alaskans ’ The Last Alaskans ’ The Last Alaskans ’ The Last Alaskans ’ The Last Alaskans ’
P DISN › “Diary
the best of the beach. in ink and online. every friday.
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7 A&E Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Neighbor.Road WarsRoad WarsRoad WarsRoad Wars
8 TRUTV Inside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside Jokes Movie: ›› “Just Go With It” (2011) Adam Sandler.
< ESPN SportsCenter (N) NHL Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning. (N)
NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche. (N) (Live)
= ESPN2 Daily Wager The Point (N) College Softball Oklahoma at LSU. (N) (Live) The DraftRookie
A GOLF Golf TodayCollege Ctrl. College Golf 2023 Western Intercollegiate, Second Round. (N) (Live)
I HGTV Fixer to Fabulous Fixer to Fabulous Fixer to Fabulous (N) (:01) Renovation 911 (N)
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Golf Central (N) (Live) College Golf
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K FOOD Chopped Chopped Chopped “Fiesta Mexicana” Superchef Grudge Match Chopped Chopped “Meal of Fortune”
L DISC Deadliest Catch The closure of the king crab fishery. (N) Deadliest Catch New blood joins familiar faces. ’ (:01) Deadliest Catch(:01) Deadliest Catch
M HIST The Curse of Oak Island ’ The Curse of Oak Island ’ Oak Island: Digging Deeper The Curse of Oak Island (N) Oak Island: Drilling Down The Curse of Oak Island ’
N ANPL North Woods Law ’ North Woods Law ’ North Woods Law ’ North Woods Law ’ North Woods Law ’ North Woods Law ’
P DISN Kiff ’ PhineasHamster & Kiff ’ Big CityBig City JessieJessie Big CityHamster &Marvel’s MoLadybug
R TVLND Andy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondKingKing
¨ AMC (4:30) Movie: ››› “The Karate Kid”Movie: ›› “Jumanji” (1995) Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt.
››› “Beetlejuice” (1988) Michael Keaton.
SUNDAY
8 p.m. on & WBOC
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
If you’ve ever been a fan of summer, sand or good times, you’ve probably listened to The Beach Boys. Arguably America’s band, the “boys” behind such hits as “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “California Girls” and a swarm of others are currently celebrating their 60th anniversary. This new special features appearances by the “boys” as well as special guests such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen and Elton John and includes 21 performances by artists such as Beck, Norah Jones, John Legend, Michael McDonald, Mumford & Sons, and many more.
8 p.m. on K FOOD Tournament of Champions
If you can stand the heat, jump into the kitchen. Chef/host extraordinaire Guy Fieri sets up four culinary titans in two epic semi final battles for the chance to move on in the season finale episode “And the Belt Goes To ... .”
The chefs left standing then clash in a headto-head championship face-off for the belt, $100,000 and the title of TOC Champion.
8 p.m. on & WBOC
The Neighborhood
Movie: “Ocean Souls” ’ Amanpour and Company (N)
3 TNT Lucifer ’ (DVS) NHL on TNT NHL Hockey Dallas Stars at St. Louis Blues. (N Subject to Blackout) NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames.
5 FX (5:00) “Daddy’s Home” ’ Movie: ›› “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (2019) Dwayne Johnson. ’ Snowfall “Sacrifice” (N) ’ Snowfall “Sacrifice”
6 LIFE Married-Sight Married at First Sight UK (N) Married at First Sight “Whiskey a No-No” (N) (:03) Married at First Sight(:03) Married at First Sight
7 A&E The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ The First 48 ’ (:01) The First 48 ’ (:04) The First 48 ’
8 TRUTV Inside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. Jokers Movie: ››› “There’s Something About Mary” (1998)
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= ESPN2 Daily Wager (N) (Live)
NBA NBA Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live)
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Interruption NBA Basketball Play-In Tournament: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) (:05) ESPN Films SportsCenter (N)
A GOLF College Golf LPGA Tour Golf LOTTE Championship, First Round. (N) (Live)
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I HGTV 100 Day Dream HomeProperty Brothers Property Brothers Nate & Jeremiah HuntersHuntersHunters Int’lHunters Int’l
K FOOD Guy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery Games Guy’s Grocery Games (N) Guy’s Grocery GamesGuy’s Grocery Games
L DISC Moonshiners ’ Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts Moonshiners (N) ’ (:01) Growing Belushi (N) ’ Moonshiners: Double ShotMaster Distiller
M HIST Pawn Stars (DVS) Pawn Stars (DVS) Pawn Stars (DVS) Pawn Stars (N) ’ (:03) Pawn Stars ’ (:05) Pawn Stars ’
N ANPL Mysteries of the Deep ’ Mysteries of the Deep ’ River Monsters ’ River Monsters ’ River Monsters ’ River Monsters ’
P DISN Kiff ’ Big CityBig City Kiff ’ Big CityBig CityThe VillainsThe VillainsBig CityHamster &Marvel’s MoLadybug
R TVLND Andy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondKingKing ¨ AMC (5:00) Movie: “Beetlejuice” Movie: ››› “Ghostbusters” (1984) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. Movie: ›› “Ghostbusters II” (1989) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. ≠ BRAV Vanderpump RulesVanderpump RulesVanderpump Rules (N) Vanderpump Rules (N) Watch What (:45) Vanderpump Rules
µ WTXF The Six (N) ClassH-Room TMZ (N) ’ Bet Your Life The Masked Singer (N) ’ (:01) Farmer Wants a Wife The 10 O’Clock News (N) Fox 29 NewsFeed
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# CW Judge LakeJudge LakeDivorceDivorce Walker “Past Is Prologue” Superman & Lois ’ News Chicago P.D. “Instinct” ’ Family Guy
% FOX Last ManLast ManBig BangBig
WBAL 11 News at 6Nightly NewsInside Ed.Hollywood Law & Order (DVS) Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: OrganizedNewsTonight Show , WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) BBC NewsCook The Musketeers ’ The Yorkshire Vet River Farm-HarvestConnection
3 TNT (5:15) Movie: ››› “Pacific Rim” (2013) (DVS) Movie: ››› “Ready Player One” (2018) Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke. (DVS) Movie: ››› “Tenet”
Bluff” The First 48 “Devil’s Trail” The First 48 “M.I.A.” After the First 48 (N) (:01) City Confidential (N) ’ (:04) The First 48 ’ 8 TRUTV Imp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. Jokers Entourage ’ Imp. JokersImp. Jokers
ESPN SportsCenter (N) SportsCenter NHL Hockey St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars. (N) (Live)
NHL Hockey: Golden Knights at Kraken
ESPN2 Daily Wager (N) (Live) The Point SportsCenter Special (N) Women’s College Gymnastics SportsCenter (N)
PGA Golf
A GOLF Golf Central (N) (Live) LPGA Tour Golf LOTTE Championship, Second Round. (N) (Live)
I HGTV Flipping 101 With TarekThe Flipping El MoussasThe Flipping El MoussasThe Flipping El MoussasHuntersHunters Int’l Bargain Block
K FOOD Beat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyFast FoodiesFast FoodiesBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat Bobby
L DISC BattleBots Lock-Jaw squares off against Madcatter. (N) BattleBots “Pizza Party” The final qualifying round. (N) ’ (:01) This Is Mark Rober ’ (:01) BattleBots ’
M HIST Swamp People: Serpent Swamp People ’ Swamp People “The Marina Monster” (N) Swamp People: Serpent (:35) Swamp People “Flash Frozen Gators”
N ANPL Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet ’ Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet ’ Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet ’ Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet ’ Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet ’ Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet ’
P DISN Kiff ’ Big CityBig City Kiff ’ Big CityBig CityBunk’dBunk’dBig CityHamster &Marvel’s MoLadybug
R TVLND Andy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithAndy GriffithRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondKingKing
¨ AMC Movie: ›› “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” (1994) Movie: ›› “Police Academy” (1984) Steve Guttenberg. (:15) Movie: “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment”
≠ BRAV Vanderpump RulesVanderpump RulesTop Chef Top Chef (N) Watch WhatBelow Deck Sailing YachtTop Chef
µ WTXF The Six (N) Kelly Drives TMZ (N) ’ Bet Your Life Next Level Chef (N) ’ AnimalWelcome to The 10 O’Clock News (N) Fox 29 NewsFeed
While Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) searches to find the perfect birthday gift for wife Tina (Tichina Arnold) — a task at which he has failed miserably at in the past. Neighbor Gemma (Beth Behrs) tries to get Jerry O’Connell (appearing as himself) to donate tickets to his CBS show “The Talk” for a school fundraiser where she’s the principal and his children are students in the show’s 100th episode. Cedric also directs.
9 p.m. on I HGTV Rock the Block
As budgets dwindle and pressure mounts, everyone is in a full-out sprint to finish their house. After six weeks, it’s time for a winner to be named and bragging rights claimed. Plus, the teams get to see each other’s homes for the first time as previous “Rock the Block” champions Jasmine Roth, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson judge their work in the new episode “Finale Face-Off.”
TUESDAY
9 p.m. on + WBAL
The Wall
The Season 5 premiere of this structural gameshow returns with a guest appearance from “Bel-Air” star Jabari Banks. This season offers a twist, allowing players to play for more money than ever before with “Wall to Wall,” where seven golden balls drop simultaneously. The move has the potential to add more than $1 million to their winnings. And this season breaks records when two lucky players accumulate the highest bank in series history and play for $2.8 million. Chris Hardwick hosts.
10:01 p.m. on 7 A&E Road Wars
Stay off the roads! In the season premiere episode “Stick Shift Disaster,” a motorcyclist kicks a car and sets off a catastrophic chain reaction on a California highway. Then a bicyclist and driver in New York City have a heated confrontation over blocking the bike lane. Meanwhile, a dazed driver is chased down after an alleged hit and run; a Florida man who is pulled over for speeding blames Vladimir Putin; and, in Washington, an alleged car thief’s getaway is thwarted by his apparent lack of driving skills. Another new episode immediately follows.
WEDNESDAY
9 p.m. on , WCPB NOVA
Climate change will impact everyone, but the effects will be felt most acutely by those in underrepresented communities. But there is hope, and some of the most ingenious solutions are coming from some of the most overlooked pockets of the nation. The new episode “Weathering the Future,” examines how our changing climate will impact different regions across the nation and highlights the innovative solutions that serve these varying populations.
THURSDAY
9:01 p.m. on & WBOC
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TheIndianRiverHighboys’ lacrosseteamwonitslastthree gamesandimprovedto4-1overall ontheseasonasseniorattackMax Forreycontinuedhisoutstanding scoringachievements.
AnEasternUniversitycommit, Forreynetted22goalsandsevenassistsfortheweek.Hehasscored150 careermarkersandiswithinthreeof theschool’ssecondleadingcareer goalscorerWilliam“Cole”Josetti (Classof2018,153careergoals).He willhavetheopportunitytosurpass GeorgeMartin(Classof2017,178 careergoals)asthenewIRHScareer goalscoringleader.
“Wehavebeenonaroll,”said IRHSboys’lacrosseheadcoach DavidSpencer.“Thebestthing aboutcoachingtheseboysisthat theyunderstandweareaverygood lacrosseteam.Whenweshowup,the teamthatwe’replayingknowsthat
theyaregoingtogetagamefromus.
“Wemakeadjustmentsinthe rightsituationandwehavestressed theimportanceofplayingthegame ina‘highpercentageway,’”Spencer added.“Ifwedothiseachgame,we knowthatwehaveachancetocome outontop.That’saprettygoodfeeling,andwe’regoingtokeepriding that.”
ForreyandfellowseniorBlake Brightmaneachscoredfourgoalson Monday,April3atPolytech.SophomoregoaltenderLoganDawson madefoursavesandimprovedto4-0 ontheseason.TheIndians(4-1 overall,4-0conference)builta5-2 firsthalfleadbeforepullingawayby a6-2countinthethirdquarter.
Forreynettedfourgoalsanddealt twoassistswhileBrightmanadded
fourmarkersatHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionrivalWoodbridgeonFriday,March31.Senior VincentOnoratoaddedthreegoals tohelpIndianRiverpostbuilda121leadbyintermission.GoalieDawsonmadefoursavestosealthe triumph.
TheIndianscapturedthisHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivision battleafterForreyscoredsevengoals anddealtthreeassistsonWednesday, March29.Brightmanaddedfour markersfortheGreen&Goldwhile goalieDawsonmadeeightsaves.
Caravelcamefrombehindinthe fourthquartertowinthenon-conferencematchuponMonday,March 27.Forreyscoredseventimesand dealttwoassistswhileBrightman addedthreemarkersandOnorato
scoredtwice.JuniorgoalieWyatt Snydermadeeightsaves.
“Thatwasatoughlossforus,” saidcoachSpencer.“Wefeltlikewe dideverythingthatweweresupposedtodoforthreegreatquarters and,unfortunately,letthefourth quartergetawayfromus.Butthat’s howthegamegoes.We’vegotto playacompletelacrossegamein ordertofindthevictory.Wemade toomanymistakesneartheend,and itcaughtuptous.
“AgainstagoodteamlikeCaravel, wehavetohavethepresenceofmind tostaystrongforallfourquarters,” addedSpencer.“We’lllearnfromthis andmakesurethatitdoesn’thappen again.Iwasreallyproudoftheteam andhowhardtheyfoughttheentire game.Thisgroupofkidsisgoingto befuntowatchthisyear.It’salready funtocoachthemandIthinkthat wehavethepotentialtomakethe statetournamentthisseasonifwe continuetoplayhard.”
LocalstandoutswimmerAnna Mumfordplacedfourthoverallwith 91.5totalpointsattheJuniorOlympics meetinLancaster,Pa.,for13-14-yearoldsduringtheweekendofMarch1718.Mumfordwascompetingagainst morethan60swimmersinherage group.
Mumford,aresidentofSelbyville andamemberoftheMakoSwimClub, wonthe1,000-yardfreestyleevent.The 8th-gradestudentatSussexAcademy alsoplacedsecondinthe1,650freestyle and500freestyle,fourthinthe200 freestyleandsixthinthe200individual med ley.
CoastalPoint•Submitted AnnaMumfordwonthe1,000-yardfreestyleevent,andeventuallyplacedfourth overallattheJuniorOlympicsmeetinLancaster,Pa.,duringtheweekendofMarch 17-18.
Thedefendingboys’volleyball DIAAstatechampionIndianswon fouroftheirfivegameslastweekand improvedtheirrecordto5-1overall and1-1inHenlopenConference competition.
TheIndianswonanon-conferencematchatWilmingtonConrad onTuesday,April4.TheIndians handilywonsetsthreeandfour,2516and25-18,respectivelytoemerge victorious.IRwontheopeningset,
25-17beforeConrad(4-4overall) tiedthematchat1-1witha27-25 triumph.
TheIndianswoninstraightsets, 25-19,25-13and26-25overthevisitingSeahawksinaHenlopenConferenceshowdownonMonday,April 3.
TheIndiansdominatedthenonconferencematchagainstvisiting MiddletownonFriday,March31.
Thehostswonbyscoresof25-17,
25-11and25-18.
SeniorCalebGalbreath,aStevensonUniversitycommit,contributed 15killsandsevenserviceaceswhile seniorConnorBirdadded18assists.
TheIndiansspottedhostSmyrna atwo-setstononeleadbeforestormingbackinatoughHenlopenConferencelossonWednesday,March 29.
TheEagleswonsetsoneandtwo byscoresof25-14and26-24,respectively,andthefifthset,15-10.
IndianRiverwonsetsthreeand four,26-25and25-23,respectfully.
Birdmade18digsandslammed 10killstoleadIndianRiverpast hostBrandywineinanon-conferencebattleonMonday,March27. SophomoreEvanForjanadded12 assistsand11digs,whileGalbreath had18digsand12kills.Inaddition, seniorJordyEstradagotintotheact with11digs.
TheIndianswonthefirst,third anddecidingsetsbyscoresof25-21, 25-22and15-10,respectively. Brandywinewonthesecondand fourthsets,27-25and25-18,respectively.
IndianRiver’sbaseballsquadsplitits twogameslastweek,improvingto5-1 overalland3-1inHenlopenConference competition.
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lastthreeinningsatSeafordonTuesday, April4tobreakupatightSouthernDivisiongame.
SophomoreTreyHillandBenCordrey eachhadmultiplehitsanddroveinarun.
RomanKeith,seniorsChanceHockerand BrendonBradford,andsophomoresJace JarmonandChaseRuleyeachknockedina runtohighlightan11-hitattackforthe GreenandGold.
StartingpitcherHockerearnedthevictorywithasolidsix-inningperformance, highlightedby10strikeouts.Hocker earnedhissecondvictoryinasmanystarts afterholdingtheBlueJays(1-3overalland conference)tojustfourhits.Ruleypitched ascoreless7thinninginrelief.
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TheIndiansdroppedtheirfirstdecision
oftheseason,atoughHenlopenConferencesetbackatDoveronThursday,March 30.TheSenators’JeremyDragoslasheda two-runwalk-offsinglewithtwooutsin thehome7thframe.
IndianRiverhadtakena5-4leadwith tworunsinthevisitors’halfoftheseventh inning.
SeniorsHockerandJamisonBender andsophomoreRuleysmackedhitsforIR.
The girls’ lacrosse goal scoring standout hit the back of the Milford net eight times on Monday, April 3, just two shy of the career high 10 she tallied against Lake Forest in 2022. Kylie also scored four times against defending state champion Cape Henlopen on Friday, March 31, and has 20 goals through the Indians’ first four games of the 2023 campaign. She is also the only player in IRHS girls’ lacrosse history to eclipse the 100+ career goal plateau. As a sophomore last season, she scored a school single-season record 69 goals and is at 121 for her career.
Thedreamreappearsfrequently. TheimageofholdingtheDIAADivisionIIgirls’soccerchampionshiptrophyismostprominentwhenevershe looksacrosstheIndianRiverHigh Schoolstudentparkinglot,whichoffers anunobstructedviewoftheIndians’ stadium.
Theemotionalsostirsinherhead duringtheIRgirls’team’sfrequent practices.
SeniorsoccermidfielderanddefenderKendallCathellcanthinkof nothingelseduringthosemoments.
The dreamgainsmomentuminher head,andinherheart.
Itisthedreamofeveryoneof Cathell’steammates—tobecomethe firstIndianRiverHighgirls’soccer teamtowinaDIAAstatechampi-
CoastalPoint•Submitted KendallCathelldribblestheballduringa gameagainstArchmere.
onship.
Severaloftheprevious17teamsthat wonHenlopenConferenceSouthern Divisionregularseasonchampionships —from2003through2011andagain from2014-2022(excluding2020)— havecomeclose.
Ayearago,IndianRivercompiledan impressive10-3-0recordafterdropping afirstroundDIAAplayoffmatchto visiting DelawareMilitaryAcademy,21.
Inthespringof2021,IRfinishedat 14-3-0afterlosing1-0inthesemifinals toeventualchampionCaravelAcademy. The2015and2016teamsreached thechampionshipbeforelosingeach yearto—youguessedit—Caravel Academy.
“Ihopethisisouryear,”saidCathell, athree-yearvarsitystandout.“Iwantto beontheteamthatwinsthefirststate title—theteamtobeat.AndIneedto liveuptomybrother’sJaxCathell’s(IR ‘21) expectationsafterhewonthe DIAADivisionIIboys’soccerchampionshipasaseniorinthefallof2020. Mybrotherandtheseniorshehad
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playedwithforyearswonthetitledespitethechallengesoftheCovid-19 pandemic.Ihopetohavethesameexperience.Wehaveallworkedsohard thepastfewyears,andwinningthestate titlewouldbebeyondrewarding.”
Despitethelateseasonplayoffdefeatsofrecentyears,the5-foot-7 Cathellconsidersherself“blessedto playalongsidesuchtalentedteammates whocontributetomysuccess.I’ve grownupplayingwiththesamegroup ofgirlsatRiverSoccerClub,sowe’ve allbecomesuchgoodfriendsonandoff thefield,”Kendallnoted.“Ifeelthat overthepastyearorso,I’vebecomea goodvoicefortheteam,andI’vetried tobealeadertotheunderclassmen. Sometimesplayersneedtobesettled downwhentheyareyellingbackatthe referees,butothertimestheyneedtobe toldhowwelltheyareplayingtoboost theirconfidence.Ialwayslookedupto upperclassmen,soIhopetocontinueto fillthatrole.”
Kendallbelievesthatthekeytothe Indians’achievementonthesoccer pitchisherabilitytocommunicate. “Youneedtocommunicateifyouwant ateammateto‘markupinthebox’and coveropponentswell,ortostayonside,” shenoted.“Communicatinghelpsus playlikeateaminordertowinthe toughgames.Withoutcommunication, thereareteammatesblamingeach other.Inordertohaveasuccessfulseason,weneedtocommunicateand, thankfully,ourteamhasalwaysdone that.”
Cathellhashad toovercomeseveral challengestoemergeasoneofthe team’sleadersandmostsuccessfulath-
letes.“Unfortunately,ItoremyMCL, ACL,andmeniscusatthebeginningof mysophomore(2021)season,”sherecalled.“Thatwastough.Ihadtoconstantlysitonthesidelinesandwatch, followedbynumerousdoctorappointments.Theinjurypresenteditsfair shareofphysicalandmentalchallenges, alongwithanine-monthrecovery.
“ButIgenuinelybelievethatitmade meastrongerplayer,”Cathelladded.“I becamemuchmoreawareofhowIplay andhowhardIneedtopushmyselfto bebetter.Luckily,myteammateswere alwayssosupportiveofmyrecovery,so itwasveryfulfillingtogetbackonthe field.Despitemychallenges,I’veloved beingapartofthisprogramforfour years.Winningalwaysfeelsgreat.But losingalsogivestheteamachanceto learnandimprove.”
Kendallisextremelygratefultohave beenapartoftheIRHSgirls’soccer side.“EvenwhenIwasinSelbyville MiddleSchool,thehigh-schoolstudentathleteswouldletmepractice withthem,”shesaid.“I’vealways wantedtobeapartofthisteam.Iam sadtoseethisjourneycometoanend, butI’msoexcitedforthisseason!”
Cathellhashelpedthe2023squad wineachofitsfirstfourmatches,three ofthembyshutouts.
“Kendallisourleaderonandoffthe field,”saidIRsoccerheadcoachBrandt Mais.“Sheistheenginetoourmidfield withhertechnicalabilitytogetforward anddropbacktodothedefensivedirty work.Kendall’sleadershipconsistently keepsthegirlsliftedandplayinghard. Shebreaksupplaysandcirculatesthe ballaroundthepitchasneeded.Sheis atrueteamplayerwillingtoplayany positionorroleneeded.Iappreciate Kendallguidingourteamandenabling ustoaccomplishourgoals.”
KinsleyHallhurledhersecond softballno-hitteroftheseasonina 17-0victoryatSeaford(1-3)ina HenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionshowdownonTuesday,April 4.ThetriumphimprovedIndian River’srecordto3-2overalland3-1
inconferencecompetition.
Hall(3-2)fanned12hittersandallowedtwowalksinherfive-inning completegamevictory.Shepreviously pitchedafive-inningperfectgameen routetoan11-0SouthernDivisiontriumphonopeningday,Thursday,March 23,atSussexAcademy.
LilyHobangaveheracepitcherall therunsshewouldneedwithafirst-inningthree-rundouble.Hobanfinished theafternoonwithsixRBIsandthree hits,whileHallandseniorJayaShaub eachrippedthreesafetiestoleadan18hitIndians’attack.JuniorMacyBlades andHalleachdroveinthreeruns.
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TheIndianslostatoughHenlopen ConferencebattledespiteHall’soutstanding14-strikeoutcompletegame against HenlopenConferencerivalSussexCentralatDelTechCommunity CollegeonThursday,March30.Hoban rippedadoubleforIndianRiver.
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Cathellremainsveryclosewithher olderbrother,Jax,asophomoreatthe UniversityofDelawarewhoplaysintramuralmen’svolleyball.“I’vealwayslooked uptohim,”shesaid.“Hehasalwaysbeen sosupportiveofme,andwilleventryto makeittosomeofmygamesinnorthern DelawareneartheUDcampus.
“AndI’mexcitedtobeattendingcollegewithJax—it’llbegreattohavea built-inbestfriend,”addedCathell,who planstomajorinCognitiveScienceatthe UniversityofDelaware.“Iampursuinga degreeinSpeech-LanguagePathology.I don’twanttobetoofarawayfromhome, butfarenoughawaysoI’llbeindependent.AndIwilldefinitelyplayintramural socceratUD,andamalsoconsidering playingattheclublevel.”
Sheisthankfulthatherfamilyactively supportshereffortsonthesoccerpitch.
“Myparents,CelesteandDarinCathell, andgrandparentsBonnieandEddie Cathell,nevermissagame,”shesaid. “They’vealwayssupportedmeandtaken metoeverygame,nomatterhowfaraway thattheyhavehadtotravel.They’vetaken metonumeroustournamentssothatI canbecomeabetterplayerandperform againstgreatcompetition.I’msograteful thattheyhavealwayspushedmetobe-
comeabetterplayerthroughtheirendless support.
“Myfriendsalsomakeittoasmany gamesastheycan,especiallywhenwe reachtheplayoffs,”addedKendall.“Ilove
allofthesupportI’vereceivedfromeveryone.Iwouldn’tbethesameplayerwithoutthem.”
Cathellinsiststhatexceptionalcoachinghasfueledheroutstandingcareer.
“CoachDuncanSmithhelpedmebegin mysoccercareeratRiverSoccerClub, andhascoachedmesinceIwassixyears old,”Cathellsaidoftheclub’sexecutive director.“He’smademetheplayerIam today.Hetaughtmethebasicsandalways pushedmetoworkharderwhilestill makingpracticesomuchfun.Hegaveme theopportunitytogrowwiththebest teammatesandplaywiththemforyears.
“ThenthereiscoachSteveKilbywho hasalsoalwaysbeenahugepartofmy soccercareer,”addedCathell.“Healways believedinme,evenwhenIwasinjured. Heletmemakedecisionsfortheteam. Eventhoughheisnowanassistantcoach atCapeHenlopen,hestillissupportiveof me.AndIamveryexcitedtoplayfor coachMais.Watchinghimcoachthe boys’sideasateammanager,I’venoticed thatheisalwaysengaging,andIalways feltthathegavetheteamgreatgame plansandtakeaways.”
“Kendallisanamazinglycommitted younglady,”saidKilby.“Sheexcelsacademicallyandathletically,andisextremelycommittedtoeverythingshe takeson.Sheisalsoincrediblyhardworking.Toseetheamountoftimeandeffort sheputintoherrehabwasamazing.She isanamazingplayer.Youwillbehard pressedtofindabettermidfielderthan heratthehighschoollevelinDelaware.”
Withanewheadcoachbeingnamedliterallyastheseasonbegan,theIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’lacrosseteamwasalready facingsomeadversitybeforetheballswere evenrolledoutonthefield.
Thenthatheadcoachhadamutualpartingfromtheprogrambeforetheycould evenplayagame.Enterinassistantcoach —nowheadcoach—TaylorPridgeonto leadthecontingentof21varsityand18juniorvarsityplayershittingthegroundrunning,orinthiscase,powerwalkingasthe playerslearnedthesystemofyetanother coach.
Coupleallofthiswithgamesagainst someofthebestteamsintheDelmarvaarea —CapeHenlopenandSmyrna—andthe cardsweredefinitelystackedagainsttheIndianstostarttheseason.
“Thegirlsareseeingsomebigcompetitionearlyon,”headcoachTaylorPridgeon saidofherteam.“Theyarelearningandimprovingeverypracticeandgame.Weareadjustingandmovingforward.”
TheIndianshavebeenfortunatetohave thestellarandconsistentplayofKylieHarristobetheirleaderonandoffthefield. Pridgeonfeelslikethatisgoingtobeanimportantfactorgoingforward.
“Sheiskeytoourdrawpossessionsand alwayshasgoodplacementonthefieldtobe
anassettoherteam,”notedPridgeonof Harris,whoistheteam’sscoringleader throughthefirstfourgameswith20goals.
Throughthosefirstfourgames—game fivewasWednesday,April5,againstLake Forest—theIndiansare1-3withtheirlone wincomingagainstHenlopenAthletic ConferencedivisionalcrossoverrivalSussex Tech.IRtookdowntheRavens,15-5,that daywitheightdifferentplayersscoring. Harrisledthewaywithfivegoals,while LillyAnthonyaddedfourofherown.Laila Fenton,VivianFelipe-Lucas,ShaylaHayes, MadisonGeppi,BaileyFreitas,andSamanthaTeolieachcontributedagoaltothewinningeffort.
Intheirmostrecenteffort,theIndians droppeda21-14decisiontoMilford.Harris scoredeightgoalswithAnthonyscoring fourmoreinthecontest.JasmineGutierrez andLaurenStoddardscoredtheothertwo goalsforIR. ChloeMegeemade11saves betweenthepipes.
Inthegrandschemeofthings,thelosses don’tmattermuchrightnowastheteam continuestogrowandimprove.Thegame againstLakeForestwillbethelastbefore theSpringBreakintermission,whichwill providePridgeonandtheteam12daysto workonthingstocontinuetheprocess,and
togetreadyfortheremainderoftheseason.
LastThursday,March30,theIndian RiverHighSchoolgolfteamputontheir bestperformanceoftheyoungseasonwitha sweepofDelawareMilitaryAcademyand hostSmyrnainatri-meetatGarrson’sLake GolfClub.
JuniorSarahLydiconceagainturnedin thelowcardofthematchwitha31,while teammateEvanCarpenterwassecondoverallinthematchwitha46.ThomasGogarty tiedforfourthwithDEMilitaryAcademy’s StewartLaFrankiewitha50.Smyrna’sRiley Horseywasthirdwitha49.
ThewinsliftedtheIndians’2023season recordto5-0.Theywillnowbeoffuntil hostingatri-meetonTuesday,April18, againstPolytechandSeafordatBearTrap DunesGolfClub.
Indiansremainperfect withtwomorewins
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’soccerteamcontinuedtheirdominantplay
throughthefirstcoupleofweeksoftheseasonrollingupanotherpairofwinstoimproveto5-0ontheseason.Fourofthefive winshavebeenshutouts,includingtheirtwo morerecent.
OnThursday,March30,theIndians’offenseignitedearlywithtwofirsthalfgoals beforeblastingtheBulldogswithfourmore inthesecondhalf.BellaScurciscoredboth goalsinthefirsthalf—andbothgoalswere assistedbyCarleyTopper—enroutetoa four-goalgamefortheIndians.EllaPetersonandAllisonTuckerscoredtheother goalsforIRwithKamdynShockleyrecordingtheassistontheTuckertally.
IRheldanimpressive21-1advantagein shotsforthegame,andrecordedsixcorner kickchancestononeforLaurel.Alex Davidsondidn’tevenhavetomakeasaveon
ByMikeSmith StaffReporterTheQuietResortsCharitableFoundation (QRCF)willagainhosttheBunnyPalooza5K raceand1milewalkonSaturday,April8,at8a.m., startingattheBethanyBeachgrandstandand Garfield,traversingPennsylvaniaandAtlanticAvenuesonaone-lapcourse.Butrunnersmustnot “rabbitout”ofthegate—astheraceisexpectedto hostmorethan500competitorsfromDelaware andtheeasternseaboard—tosaveenergyfora boardwalksprinttothefinish.
Thecompetitionlookstobestiff.Matt Marcini,45,ofYork,Pa.,wastheoverallwinnerin 16:26lastyear.DanSpahr,44,ofSilverSpring, Md.,wonthemalemasterstitlein18:54.
KateLoescher,14,ofStafford,Va.,wasthe women’swinnerin19:04for2022.PaulaPels,54,of Bethesda,Md.,wonthefemalemastersracedivisionin22:38.
BethanyBluesisprovidingbarbecueslidersfor allrunnersasthepost-racemealandDiFebo’sisexpectedtoofferalighterfareofchickensalad.The CarlM.FreemanFoundationisamajorsponsor thisyearwitha$1,200gifttoQRCFfortheEaster weekendrace.
LordBaltimoreElementary Schoolwillagain beactivelyinvolvedintheBunnyPaloozafestivities. TheParentTeacherOrganizationwillprovideactivitiesincludingcrafts,face-painting,andexhibits ofroboticsorotherskills.TheLBESChoirwill singthe“StarBangledBanner”nationalanthem. PamelaWebb,theprincipalofLB,istheofficial racemarshalandwillassistinstarterduties.Jessica Behrens,theLordBaltimoreTeacheroftheYear whoteachesfirstgrade,istheliaisontothePTO ontheracevolunteercoordination.
LBisalsoregisteringits“GirlsontheRun” (GOTR)trackandrunningprogramparticipants andthenew“LetMeRun”forboyswhichisnow infullswing,givingstudentsachancetoexercise.
DougPurcell,presidentoftheQRCF,saidthe communityhasreallyralliedaroundthisyear’s BunnyPaloozaevent.
“Wewillsee700peopleoutatBethanyBeach onEasterSaturday,”saidPurcell,whoisarealtor withCrowleyRealtyandtheraceorganizer.The figureincludesabout200familieswhowillwalk
theloneBulldogshotasitwasnotongoal.
OnTuesday,April4,theIndianswerein abattlewiththeBucsofMilford,andcame awaywiththe2-0winthankstoapairof goalsfromPeterson—oneineachhalf.IR outshottheirhosts12-3overall,andregisteredninecornerkickchancestojustone forMilford.Davidsonpickeduptheclean sheetvictoryinnetwiththreesaves.
TheIndiansarescheduledtotravelto DelmarforaHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisiontiltagainsttheWildcatsonThursday,April6,at4p.m.beforea 12-daybreakfromgamesforSpringBreak.
Itwasatoughfightonthehardcourtsof tennisthepasttwotimesoutfortheIndian RiverHighSchoolboys’tennisteam,but theyperseveredintheendwithapairof3-2 winsoverMilford(March29)andSeaford
(April3).
AgainSeaford,thematchoftheday wenttosecondsinglesplayerCaleb Rodgers,whocame-from-behinddefeatIsaiahSuttoninthreesets,3-6,6-4,6-3.It provedtobethematch’sdecidingpointto givetheIndiansthewinastheyalsowon theothertwosinglesmatches.Stefano Crestarolledinstraightsetsatfirstsingles (6-0,6-1),whileNolanVasilwasvictorious atthirdsingles(6-2,7-6[10-8]).
CrestamadequickworkofhisfirstsinglesopponentversusMilfordwitha6-2,61decision,andRodgerswasnearlyidentical withhis6-2,6-2winatsecondsingles.
ThewinningpointinthematchforIR cameatfirstdoublesasVasilandteammate EvanSprucebanksandwichedtheirsetwins arounddroppingthesecondsetina6-4,16,6-2triumph.
ThewinsevenedtheIRboys’recordat 2-2ontheseason.Theyweretohostdistrict rivalSussexCentralonWednesday,April5,
StrongtennisperformanceswereondisplayfortheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ programoverthepastweekastheydominatedMilfordandSeafordtoidentical5-0 winstoimprovetheirrecordto2-1onthe season.
ScarlettDunn(firstsingles),Lexxine Zullo(secondsingles),andMyaMacDonald(thirdsingles)allcruisedtostraightset winsovertheirMilfordcounterparts.Asdid theirteammatesinthedoublesmatches withKylieCourtneyandIsabellWisniewski (firstdoubles)andEmmaLovelletteand SaraDeery(seconddoubles)nearlybrokea sweatinsweepingtheirmatches. AgainstSeaford,theIndianswonallfive matcheslosingjusttwopointsoverall.
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Races2Run,theDrewGonserracemanagementorganization,isprovidingraceregistration andtimingchipsthroughitsassociationwitharace timingcompany.Theraceendsontheboardwalk andtheawardsceremony,whichincludesplush bunnytoysfromTidepoolToysandmedalsfor placefinishers,willbeattheBethanyBandstand.
Theproceedswillgoto$2,000annualscholar-
shipsforareahighschoolkidswithabout10finalistscompetingfortwoannualfundinggiftsworth $8,000overthecourseofacollegecareer.
TheQRCFisalsoplanningtosupportthepurchaseofmoveablesoccergoalsfortheLBoutdoor playground—estimatedbythePTOtocost $5,000—followingonlastyear’smajor$12,000 QRCFgifttowardapavedtrack.LBisinterested inhavingstablesoccergoalsthatmaybetransported,accordingtoWebb.
Rightnow,theraceregistrationproceedsalone areover$8,000andthesponsorshipswillbring charitableproceedsfromBunnyPaloozatoover $12,000accordingtorecordsfromRaces2Runand Purcell.QRCFisacharitablefoundationdedicated toeducation.
Thisyear’sBunnyPaloozafestivaltechnicalteeshirtisacoralcarandtheracingbunnylogoon thesesyntheticrunner’sshirtshavebecomesomethingofacollector’sitem.
RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF CHANGING THE STREET STRUCTURE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO BY CLOSING AND VACATING PUBLIC USE OF THE ALLEY KNOWN AS “BARKER ALLEY” LOCATED ON A PART OF SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 133-17.13-118.00 BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET AND MAIN STREET.
WHEREAS, there exists an alley known as “Barker Alley” within the corporate limits of the Town of Millsboro, located on a part of Sussex County Tax Map and Parcel No. 133-17.13-118.00 between Washington Street and Main Street, as shown on the “Boundary Consolidation Plat & Location Survey” for Series J of Balsamo Real Estate, LLC, dated May 25, 2022, prepared by Pennoni Associates Inc.; and
WHEREAS, because Barker Alley runs through the middle of Sussex County Tax Map and Parcel No. 133-17.13-118.00, the owner thereof, Series J of Balsamo Real Estate, LLC, desires to incorporate Barker Alley into its property and to close and vacate public use of Barker Alley; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council previously approved the conveyance of Barker Alley from the Town to Series J of Balsamo Real Estate, LLC, so that Barker Alley may be incorporated into Sussex County Tax Map and Parcel No. 133-17.13-118.00; and
WHEREAS, because it is the intention of Series J of Balsamo Real Estate, LLC, to close and vacate public use of Barker Alley, the Town must follow the procedure set forth in §31 of the Town’s Charter and, accordingly, a Committee was appointed to investigate the possibility of changing the street structure within the Town by closing and vacating public use of Barker Alley; and
WHEREAS, the Committee appointed pursuant to §31 of the Town’s Charter presented its report to the Town Council on April 3, 2023, identifying therein the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed change in the street structure and, because the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, recommending therein that the proposed change be considered favorably by scheduling a public hearing; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Millsboro, in session met, a quorum pertaining at all times thereto, that a public hearing be held on Monday, the 1st day of May, A.D., 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening, prevailing time, on the matter of changing the street structure within the Town by closing and vacating public use of Barker Alley, which is located on a part of Sussex County Tax Map and Parcel No. 133-17.13-118.00 between Washington Street and Main Street, as shown on the “Boundary Consolidation Plat & Location Survey” for Series J of Balsamo Real Estate, LLC, dated May 25, 2022, prepared by Pennoni Associates Inc.; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Millsboro shall sit on the 1st day of May, A.D., 2023, at the public hearing referenced above, to hear any objections to the closure and vacation of Barker Alley, described above, and to award just and reasonable compensation to those persons, if any, who will be deprived of property by reason of the closure and vacation of Barker Alley, described above; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice which shall consist of a true copy of this Resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Millsboro, at least one (1) week prior to the date set forth in this Resolution for the Public Hearing.
I, James C. Kells, Secretary of the Town Council of the Town of Millsboro, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed by the Town Council at its Regular Meeting held on April 3, 2023, at which a quorum was present and voting throughout and that the same is still in full force and effect.
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 1, 2023, AT 7:00PM, AT THE MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, DELAWARE, CONCERNING THE TOWN COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO, OWNED BY 1-33 ASSOCIATES, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NOS. 133-16.00-95.01 AND 100.01, CONTAINING 24,054 SQUARE FEET OR 0.55 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND PROPOSING TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO TO INCLUDE SAID TERRITORY IN THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) DISTRICT CP 20230407 1T
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of April, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:234-35.05-28.00
Property Address: OAK ORCHARD DELAWARE AVE LOT 30 T#24035, 28404 DELAWARE AVENUE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/19/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of DONALD CUBLER & NANCY CUBLER (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff CP 20230407
The 2023-2024 tax assessment list for the Town of Millsboro has been posted at the Town Hall and is available for review Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. All appeals to the tax assessments for the 2023-2024 tax year must be filed prior to the hearing date May 1, 2023. Appeal forms are available at the Town Hall.
CP 20230407 1T
Notice is hereby given that on April 19, 2023, at 6:30pm a Planning and Zoning meeting has been scheduled located 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware 19945.
Meeting to consider the following:
• Discuss Site Plan and Lot Line change for Dollar General and Louis Travalini, Tax Map Parcel Number 433-6.18-48.00 and 433-6.18-48.08
• Discuss Storage Facility for Chuck Coleman, Tax Map Parcel 433-6.00-101.00
CP 20230407 1T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of April, 2023
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:234-21.00-23.03
Property Address: 25345 GRAVEL HILL ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/15/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/19/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of WILLIAM JORDAN; FRESH HARVEST HYDROPONICS L.L.C & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (11) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
The Mayor & Council of the Town of Selbyville approved the following amendments during the regular council meeting held on Monday, April 3, 2023:
• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, CHAPTER 200, AND THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, AS AMENDED, TO REZONE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY LEIMBACH INVESTMENTS, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBER 533-16.12-35.01 FROM R-2 RESIDENTIAL TO HB HISTORIC BUSINESS.
• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE BY AMENDING MAP 4, FUTURE LAND USE, TO REDESIGNATE TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-16.00-32.00 AS SHOPPING, BUSINESS OR TRADE FROM RESIDENTIAL.
CP 20230407 1T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of April, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:234-11.00-536.00
Property Address: 32268 AUGUSTA COURT, Lewes, DE 19958
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/15/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/19/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of JOSETTE M. CASTIGLIONE & STEPHEN J. CASTIGLIONE, JR. (19) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
The Town of South Bethany Election, which would have been scheduled for May 13, 2023, has been cancelled. There are three seats open for Council Members for two-year terms. Only two of the three seats for Council were filled by two unopposed candidates. Both were qualified by the Board of Elections. The following are declared elected by the South Bethany Board of Elections:
Council Members-Elect – Edie Dondero and William “Tim” Shaw
The Town of South Bethany will swear in the two candidates at the Town Council Organizational Meeting to be held at a later date, which will be posted.
CP 20230407 1T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of April, 2023 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:234-23.00-660.00
Property Address: 26551 RIVER BREEZE DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/15/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/19/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES S. KNOTHE, ESQUIRE, PERSONAL REPRSENTATIVE TO THE ESTATE OF LINDA MARIE RANZIE & CATHERINE VENTRONE (HEIR) (23) and will be sold by
RobertT. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20230407 2T
The Town of Ocean View will hold its annual election between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Town Hall Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, DE.
One Candidate will be selected as Council Person for District 3.
JAY TYMINSKI AND RICHARD JENNISON have qualified for this position.
One Candidate will be selected as Mayor.
JOHN REDDINGTON AND RANDY ROBUST have qualified for this position.
Absentee ballots are available for any resident who is not able to vote at the Town Hall on April 8, 2023. Any Town of Ocean View eligible registered voter who needs to obtain an absentee ballot by mail should call the Town Clerk at 302 539-9797, ext.101, and an affidavit will be mailed to you. The affidavit can also be downloaded from the Town’s web site (www.oceanviewde.gov/forms). If you prefer, you may come to the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, which is located at 201 Central Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm to complete the affidavit and receive an absentee ballot. The affidavit must be filed with the Town no later than 12 noon April 7, 2023. Absentee ballots must be received prior to the close of the election, 5:00 pm on April 8, 2023. Identification will be required for anyone who wishes to obtain an absentee ballot.
All residents who are registered in the Town of Ocean View are urged to vote in this election. Identification will be required on Election Day in order to vote.
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:
Tuesday, 18th day of April, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:135-14.00-115.00
Property Address: 6 CARRIAGE LANE, Georgetown, DE 19947
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/15/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/19/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES S. KNOTHE ESQ., PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ESTATE OF HELEN J. STUART & CATHY LYNETTE STUART (HEIR) (24) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
WILLS OF SUSSEX
STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Ralph M. Howard Jr., Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration with Will Annexed upon the estate of Ralph M. Howard Jr. who departed this life on December 3, 2022, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Matthew T. Howard on March 23, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator WWA without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator WWA on or before August 3, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.
ADMINISTRATOR WWA:
Matthew T. Howard
7810 Bridge Drive Orchard Beach, MD 21226
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 2023331 3T
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of April, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:334-20.18-198.00-3
Property Address: BLUFF CONDOMINIUM, UNIT 3, 13 READ AVENUE, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/19/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of DEREK G. REDCROSS & JANELL CARRINGTON-REDCROSS (2) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20230407 2T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of April, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:533-13.00-37.00
Property Address: 37482 OLIVER DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/15/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/19/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of DONALD J. NALLE (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:
Tuesday, 18th day of April, 2023
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:234-6.00-508.00
Property Address: 30931 SANDY RIDGE DRIVE, Lewes, DE 19958
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/15/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/19/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CARLA S. ROUSAK (15) and will be sold by Robert
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1. When an elephant blinks, their six-inch lashes go up and down
3. To blast a loud sound that warns the rest of the herd that danger is near (or the horn that this sound sounds like)
6. This continent has the world's biggest elephants
7. Is that thunder?: Scientists say that an elephant can sense a coming _____ even though the rain is 150 miles away
9. Although an elephant has very thick skin, it is so sensitive that he can feel a ___ if it lands on his body
13. A _____ is an elephant's nose (and water hose)
14. With a ____ that can weigh up to 10 pounds, the elephant is one of the smartest animals in the world
15. An elephant uses his tusks for moving objects around and stripping bark from trees and _____ in the soil for water
18. A safari is a sightseeing ____ that lets tourists visit elephants where they live
19. "Sesame Street" is a children's show starring a furry, brown, elephant-like Muppet named
Snu eupagus 20. It's what a thirsty elephant makes in the 17D when
21. Dr. Seuss' story about a kind elephant is called "Horton Hears a __"
23. Unlike elephants, who have giant ears, elephant seals are earless animals that live in the ______
24. Elephants have relatively small
1A, so they don't ___ so well (They instead rely mostly on their strong ability to hear, smell and touch)
25. An elephant is energized if he gets only two or three hours of _____ each night (but they sometimes take quick naps during the day)
Parents Down
1. Goofy giggle: What do you call a letter sent by an elephant?
2. When singer Carole King felt this move under her feet, she might have wondered if an elephant was walking nearby
3. If you've ever been to Bangkok, you may know that the elephant is this country's national animal
4. A circus performer named Jenny appeared to remember her former co-worker Shirley, though the two elephants had not seen
each other since they ___ over 20 years earlier
5. Also known as a "colocasia," an elephant ___ is a tropical plant known for its large leaves
8. A zookeeper feeds a baby elephant ___ from a baby bottle
10. Carfentanil is a potent ____ used to tranquilize elephants
11. Mr. Disney, Dumbo's "dad"
12. Tooth-y talk: An elephant's tusks are actually giant ______
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4. Much larger than other insects of their species, male elephant ____ have tusk-like horns which they use as weapons
16. Although an elephant can't _____ like a horse, it can reach speeds of 15-25 mph
17. Picky pachyderms: Despite the folklore, elephants don't become drunk from eating fermented fruit found on the ____ (They only eat fruit from trees)
20. Since an elephant is enormous, when he spots a predator, he can run, but he can't ____
22. During COVID, elephantseeking tourists went on this for a virtual safari
4BR/3BA corner penthouse unit in Bayside has been beautifully updated and is ready for immediate personal TURN-KEY enjoyment, for use as rental investment or the potential for BOTH. Property was built with a "lockout suite" meaning you have the ability to block off part of the unit and create 2 separate condo units with 2 separate entrances, one side being 3BR/2BA and the other side a 1BR/1BA owner suite.
$589,900 (DESU2036816)
Call Eddie Rohe (c) 410-908-9137
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35221 SEAGRASS PLANTATION LANE
Rarely available 4 BR, 3.5 bath waterfront gem in Seagrass Plantation! Unmatched wide open views from every room in this extraordinary home with luxury finishes. Features private beach, elevator, owned solar panels. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, GE Cafe appliances, double wall oven, and built-in Wolfe gas cooktop. Over 1,100 square feet of decks, and recent addition of an outdoor shower and luxury hardscaping and landscaping. Agent is owner.
$1,824,999 (DESU2033544)
Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND
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Tammy Mushrush (c)302-381-8868
Home offers panoramic open views of the Bay and undisturbed wooded wetlands. Situated just south of South Bethany in Bayview Park, a community surrounded by State Parkland. Perfect for the avid boater- boat lift, pier, docks, and boat slip. Southern exposure with windows and decks overlooking the panoramic views. This unique property has an owners’ home with separate guest quarters. Situated on 1 ½ lot. Rare and fantastic opportunity.
$2,500,000 (DESU2030714)
Call Frank & Audrey (c) 302-541-4000
Located in the desirable community of Fleetwood Estates in Seaford. This 3 BR home is situated on a lot which is 1 acre. Offering large rooms, eat in kitchen with lots of cabinets and a primary suite with large closets and a bath with a shower. Plenty of storage in the attic plus an outside shed. Don’t miss this affordable opportunity.
$269,000 (DESU2035728)
Call Noreen Scalice (c) 302-245-1108 or Paul Scalice (c) 302-604-8715
Only 4 miles from Bethany Beach, this single-level beach house in the quiet, beautifully-maintained community of Denton Manor is designed for outdoor living. It features 3 BRs, 2 full baths, an extra-large deck, beautiful tall privacy fence, re pit, storage shed, 2-car garage plus 2-car covered carport, with plenty of additional parking. Immaculately maintained & move-in ready. Community has water access & marina privileges at Banks Harbor marina for a small fee each year. The HOA fee is only $87/year.
$395,000 (DESU2038566)
Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004
37781 HERON LN #431
2 Bd 1.5 Ba CONTEMPORARY. Freshly Painted, Nicely Furnished, Screened Porch. EXCELLENT Condition. Walk to Back Pool & Tennis Ct. Fireplace, Soaking Tub/Shower, Storage Room, Outside Shower, Fishing, Crabbing, 2 Pools, 3 Tennis -Pickle Ball Cts, 2 Basketball Cts, Volley Ball Ct, 2 Playgrounds, Horseshoes, Shuf eboard, & more.
$297,500 (DESU2035994)
Cindy Spieczny (c) 302-228-1450
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Recently renovated 2 BR, 2 BA rst oor condo in the sought after community of Beachaven, on the east side of Route 1. Updated 3 years ago and features a new kitchen, new heat pump. There are new LVP oors in the main living areas. Fully furnished and ready for you to enjoy the open oor plan with an attached screened in porch. Just steps away from the community pool. A few miles from downtown Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Gordon’s Pond, and the Breakwater Trail.
$340,000 (DESU2036170)
Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472
33856 WATERSIDE DR located in the desirable canal front community of Waterside-only 2 miles to Bethany Beach. Spacious adorable 2615 sq ft rst oor living with open concept oor plan single family home. 4 bed, 3 full bath, replace, loft, garage, outdoor shower, eat in kitchen, patio,covered porch,sunroom, community pool and kayak launch, beautiful new landscaping for added privacy. Conveys fully furnished.
Asking 599,900 (DESU2037456)
Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159
32298 HIDDEN ACRE DR.
Great building lot with current septic permit and well on site. No builder tie-in. NO HOA. Only 6 miles from downtown Bethany Beach. Close to shopping, dining and state parks. Single wide, double wide, modular or site built permitted. $65,000 (DESU2023336)
Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382
Worked with Buyer on this Stunning coastal style villa located in the sought-after, premier community of Forrest Landing! The pergola covered entry welcomes you into this lovely maintained, recently updated, and immaculately kept home by the original owners! The heart of this home is the gourmet kitchen, the perfect spot to prepare chef inspired meals that can be served casually at the breakfast bar, or in the bright and airy formal dining room.
$430,000 (DESU2032586)
Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217
Custom home- one story living- in Sawgrass in Rehoboth Beach. Offers a custom kitchen with a center work island, an adjoining eating area and a great room. For the entertainer there is also a formal dining and living room plus an of ce. The primary suite boasts a large sitting area, nook, walk-in closets and a primary bath everyone dreams of. Plus- 2 separate guests rooms with a bath at the other side of the home. Community pool, tennis and basketball.
$825,000 (DESU2037288)
Call Frank & Audrey (c) 302-541-4000
