Coastal Point — May 19, 2023

FenwickwillnotrenewDevlin’scontract

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandPoliceChiefJohn

Devlinwasinformedearlierthismonth

thathiscontractwiththeTownwillnot berenewed.

Devlin,61,hasbeenamemberofthe FenwickIslandPoliceDepartmentfora totalof23years,thelastthreeaschief.

Thetwo-paragraphletter—acopy ofwhichwasprovidedtotheCoastal

TidalHealthbuilding Millsborocampus

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Additionalhealthcareoptionsare comingtoMillsborotoservethegrowingpopulation,withtheconstructionof anewTidalHealthcampus.

Thefirstofthreebuildingsinthe 150,000-square-footcomplexisexpected toopeninabouttwoyearson40 acresjustnorthoftown.Thefirstbuildingwillofferspecialtyservices,includingcardiologyandorthopedics, accordingtoTidalHealthVicePresidentofStrategyChrisHall.

Plansarestillbeingmadeforthe othertwobuildings,butservicesare likelytoincludelabs,urgentcare,surgeryandrehab.Hallsaiditistoosoon toknowwhatthecomplexwillbe namedorhowmanyjobsitwillprovide.

“Theover-65populationusesthree times morehealthcarethananyother agecohort.Havingafamilymedical complexwiththeserviceswewillprovidewillcomplementwhatisalready

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PointbyatownresidentwithDevlin’s permission—informedhimthat,pursuanttotheSept.1,2020,contractbetweenhimandtheTown,andextended onAug.5,2021,“TheTownexercises itsoption,initsdiscretion,nottorenew orextendthetermoftheEmployment Agreement,”whichthelettersaid“will thereforeterminateonAug.31,2023.”

Devlinsaidtheletterwashand-deliveredbyMagdeburgerandTown ManagerPatriciaSchuchman,whowere

accompaniedbytwomembersofthe Town’spoliceforce.BothMagdeburger andSchuchmansignedtheletter,which alsoincludedthispassage:“Pleasenote that theTown’sdiscretionaryoptionnot toreneworextendtheEmployment Agreementisnot,andshouldnotbe construedas,aterminationofyouremploymentundertheEmployment Agreementorotherwise,althoughthe Townreservesallrightswithregardto anysuchgroundsfortermination.”

Devlinsaidthisweekthathehad beenoutoftownatalawenforcement conferenceattheendofApril,andreturnedintimeforthetowncouncil meetingonApril28,duringwhichhe was honoredfor20yearsofserviceto theTown.

“Ispent23yearsofmylifeinthis town,”Devlinsaid,addingthathefelt hewas“prettywell-liked,”byresidents

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Replenishmentscheduleraisesconcernsforbusinesses

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheubiquitousSteen’sBeachService umbrellasandbeachchairshavebeen dottingthesandsofBethanyBeachfor morethan65years,andRonSteenis

stillactiveinthebusiness.Hisdaughter, PaigeSteen,isnowtheprimarybusiness operationsexecutive,busyhiringup to15workersforthesummerseason.

ButDNREC’sandtheU.S.Army CorpsofEngineers’recentdecisionson deploymentofbeachreplenishmentre-

sources—sendinganewly-hiredthird dredgecrewandequipmenttoFenwick IslandbeforeBethanyBeach,whilethe startofthesummerseasonlooms— hasbroughttheSteensoutinforceto voicetheirconcerns.Thatincludesnot justPaigeSteen,butRonSteenandhis

wife,Tempe—amunicipalandrealestate attorney.

“WeareshockedthattheStateof DelawareandtheU.S.ArmyCorpsof Engineershavechosentoprioritizefor

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replenishmenttwoprimarilyresidential beachesovertheonlyopen,publiclyaccessiblebeachsouthoftheIndianRiver Inlet.Werecognizeallthreetowns, Bethany,SouthBethanyandFenwick, needanddeservereplenishment,”the couplewroteinalettertoDNREC SecretaryShawnM.Garvin,with copiessenttothestate’sCongressional delegationandlocalcoastaltowns’mayors,aswellastotheCoastalPoint.

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available.Youcanneverhaveenough familymedicineandoffices,”Hallsaid.

“Wearestillprogrammingtheother twobuildingsaswegetabetterunderstandingofwhatthenecessaryservices

BethanyBeach’srenourishmentwork willwaituntilafterrenourishmentis completedineitherRehoboth/Dewey Beach,orinFenwick/SouthBethany (whichisscheduledforrenourishment afterFenwickiscomplete).TheCorps reportedthatthedredgesBELindholm andRNWeeks(currentlyworkingin theRehoboth/Deweyprojectarea)or thedredgeMagdalen(nowworkingin FenwickIsland,thenSouthBethany) wouldbemovedtoBethanyassoonas eitherofthoseotherprojectsiscompleted.

WiththeMagdalennowinvolvedin

are,whatthecommunitywantsvs.us justdroppinganofficeinthere.Wewill lookatallthenecessaryservices—endocrinology,primarycare,imagingservices,X-rays,labservices…urgentcare, possibly.Wearefinalizingthatanddecidingwhichspecialists,whichdoctors. Therecouldbestufflikesurgerycenters, nursinghome,rehab,otherhealth

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the work,thepreliminaryCorpsscheduleestimatesthatrenourishmentwill startinBethanyinearlyJuneandbe completedinlateJune.Previously,the workalongcoastbetweenFenwickand Bethanywascollectivelyexpectedtorun intomid-July.

ThearrivaloftheMagdaleninFenwickthisweekhadofficialsthere breathingasighofrelief.Fenwick MayorNatalieMagdeburgerrecently reportedthatshehadattendedasymposiumwhereshehadspokenwith Brigantti,urginghimtospeedupthe renourishmentscheduleforFenwick.

careservices,”hesaid.

Alsoplannedisawalkingpath,to promoteexerciseandwellness,aswellas beachgrass,pondsandawalkway.

“Wewantittobemoreofawellness campusthana‘dis-ease,’whichisthe ‘dis’ofbeingin‘ease.’SussexCountyin general—butMillsboro,inparticular —isagrowingcommunity.Wewantto

“Ispoketohimabouthowhorribleit wasgoingtobeforFenwick,”shesaid oftheinitialmid-summertimingfor thereplenishmentwork.“Wewerecertainlyveryhappytohavemoresand,but itwasreallygoingtomake(thetown’s 70th)birthdaypartycelebrationvery hard,andthebonfire,andallofourvisitorsandallofourguests.

“Heapologized,andwetalkedabout maybegettingmorebarges,ormore dredges,andhowharditwas,because there’sonlycertainpeople,somany

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providethatspecialtycare.Wewantto providetherightspecialists.Ourmissionistoimprovethewellnessofthat community,”Hallsaid.

“TheTownofMillsboroisextremely excitedaboutthenewTidalHealth medicalcampus,”MillsboroTown ManagerJamieBurksaid.

“Townstaffandourelectedofficials haveworkedhandinhandwithTidalHealthandtheirconsultantstomake thisconceptareality.Thisprojectisan exampleofhowMillsboroisquicklybecomingahubforstate-of-the-artmedicalfacilitiesincentralSussexCounty. Thenewmedicalcampuswillprovide greateraccesstoqualitymedicalcarefor theresidentsofMillsboroandthesurroundingregion,”Burksaid.

Thelandwherethecomplexisbeing builtformerlybelongedtotheMelvin E.Josephfamilyandislocatedabouta half-milenorthofRoute20,nearthe veterans’cemetery.

“Wechosethat,”Hallsaid,“thinking aboutOceanPines,Md.Whenwebuilt thecomplexnearthatbigcommunity, neartheNorthGateofthatcommunity, wesawitwasworkingwell.Residents haveaccesstocarerightoutsideoftheir community.Wetriedtofindsomething similar,closertowherepeoplelive,for Millsboro.

“Wetriedtoworkwiththeownerof landoutsideofPlantationLakesbut endedupworkingwiththeMelvin Josephfamily,”henoted.“We’regoing tocontinuetoevaluatetheneedsofthe community.Itwouldbeacoupleto threeyearsbeforeitopens.Wehaveto gothroughthepermitprocessandget thelandannexedforsewerandwater.”

TidalHealth doesn’tplantoopena free-standingemergencyroominMillsborobecausepermissionwouldbe neededfromtheState,andthat’samore involvedprocessthanopeninganambulatoryhealthcarecomplex,Hallsaid.

Therearealsodoctors’officesand healthcareservicesinthePeninsula CrossingPlazainMillsboro,andthose willremainopen.

TidalHealth,withmorethan5,000 employees,assetsofmorethan$1.5billionand300physiciansandproviders, offerscareinSussexCounty,aswellas Worcester,Wicomico,Caroline,DorchesterandSomersetcountiesinMaryland,andAccomackCountyin Virginia.

Devlin

andtownofficialsduringthattime.

Hesaidhehasnoideawhyhiscontractwasn’trenewed.

“I’mleftinthedarkastowhathappened,”hesaid.

Magdeburger’sstatementtothe CoastalPointthisweekdidnotshed anylightonwhythechief’scontract wasnotrenewed.ThevotetoterminateDevlin’scontract,heldinclosed sessionbeforetheregulartowncouncil meetingonApril28,wasunanimous, shesaid.

“Thetimingofthedecisionwas drivenbythedeadlinesetforthinthe employmentagreement,whichstated that noticeofrenewalornon-renewal wasdueonMay1,2023,”Magdeburger’swrittenstatementsaid.

Aug.31istheendoftheTown’scurrentcontractwithDevlin,shesaid.

“ChiefDevlin’semploymenthasnot beenterminated,andtheTownexpects thatthechiefwillcontinuetoprotect theresidentsofandvisitorstothetown, andthathewillcontinuetoperformhis jobdutiesandresponsibilitiesinaprofessionalmannerashefinishesouthis term,”shesaid.

TheTownhasbegunasearchfora newchief,accordingtoMagdeburger.

“TheTownwillkeepitsresidents andthepublicapprised,asappropriate, asthesearchprogresses,”shesaid.

Devlinbeganhislawenforcement careerin1987withtheSoutheast

DelawareCountySchoolDistrictin

PennsylvaniaandjoinedtheFenwick IslandPoliceDepartmentin1997.He leftFenwickIslandforapositionwith theLaurelPoliceDepartment,returned toFenwickIslandthreeyearslaterat the requestofCouncilMemberEdward “Buzz”Henifin,andhasbeenamember oftheTown’spolicedepartmentever since.

Hewaspromotedtochieffollowing

thedepartureofformerPoliceChief WilliamBoyden,afterBoydenwasindictedonchargesofmisconductandfalsifyingrecords.Boydenpleadedguiltyto thecharges—whichwererelatedtofilingfalsefirearmstrainingrecordsforsix years—inSeptemberof2020.Boyden wassentencedtooneyearinprison, which wassuspendedforoneconcurrent yearofprobation.Theprobationwas dischargeableaslongasBoydencom-

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FenwickIslandPoliceChiefJohnDevlin(seenbeingpinnedchiefin2020byhis mother,Anna)wasrecentlytoldhiscontractwouldnotberenewedbytheTown.

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companiesinthecountrythatdoit,and they’realltryingtoputmoresandon beaches,”Magdeburgersaid.

“Hepromisedhewouldcontinueto lookintothings,andwouldletusknow ifsomethingbroke,”shesaid.Then,she said,“Thegoodnewswas…something broke…andthatwasthattheyareindeedgettinganotherdredgecompany. Andthereally,reallygoodnewsis, they’restartingwithFenwick.”

ButFenwick’sgoodnewsislessso fortheSteens.

“Wehaveseennorationaleforreplenishing Bethanylast,”RonSteen said.“Bethanyistheonlytrulypublic beachandaccessibleforvisitors.”

(Whileallthreetowns’beachesareofficiallyopentothepublic,Bethanyoffers morepublicparkingaccess,aswellasa publicrestroomfacilityandaboardwalk,neitherofwhichSouthBethany norFenwickhave.)

“Bethanyservesthousandofvisitors toourbeach.Thisscheduleplacesa heavierburdenonBethanythanreversingtheorderofreplenishmentwould

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pleted100hoursofcommunityservice.

Devlinservedasinterimpolicechief

placeonSouthBethanyorFenwickIsland.Reducingthebusinessseasonof June,JulyandAugustbyone-thirdwill notonlyreduceindividualincomesbut willalsohaveanegativeimpactonstate taxes.”

“Wesupportthepositionofthe TownofBethanyBeachwhichissupportiveofourbusinessservingresidents, vacationersandtourists,”headded.

Theyclosedtheirletterbyurging DNRECandtheCorpstoshiftthelocationofitsthirddredgeforbeachreplenishmentovertoBethanyBeach.

In short:nosand,noSteen’sbeach business.

“Wehireagreatnumberofkidsand helpwithsummeremploymenthere,” RonSteentoldtheCoastalPointthis week.“Ourbeachserviceisasourceof incomeforus,andthesekids,andthese beachreplenishmentsinterruptitallfor us.SowhywouldtheStatepickSouth BethanyorFenwickIslandbeforeour publicbeach?MaybeIamjustalocal yokel.”

“TheyareinRehobothrightnow, presently,soifyougoandfinishthatreplenishment, itmakesnosensetogo southtoSouthBethanyandFenwick.

forsixmonthsfollowingBoyden’sdeparture.Hewassworninduringthe heightoftheCOVID-19pandemic,on Sept.3,2020,inanoutdoorceremonyat FenwickIslandTownHall,withmany ofhisfamilymembersandfellowpolice officerspresent.

Theyarewastingtime.”

“Weneedourpublicbeachesat Bethanytobeopen,”saidSteen.“I spokewithSen.Hockeryesterday,andI thinkheisgoingtotrytohelpus,”he addedofstateSen.GeraldHocker(R20th).

“TempeisaskingMayorRosemary HardimantosendalettertoDNREC,” hesaid.

Whencontactedforcomment, HardimanturnedtotheCorpsforan officialexplanation.

“Lt.CommanderRamonBrigantti, P.E. Commander,PhiladelphiaDistrict, U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers,was askedifhewouldprovideaclearexplanation.Col.Briganttihasbeento BethanyBeachandtheDelawarebeach andbaycommunitiesmanytimesduringhistourandhasalwaysbeenresponsiveandhelpful,”wroteHardiman, passingalongBrigantti’sexplanation.

“Wedonotspecifythesequenceon beachfilloperationstocontractorsunlessthere’sanimmediatelifeorsafety issueorthenon-federalsponsorrequests acertainsequence,”hewrote. “Neitherofthosehappened,andthe contractorchosethissequencebasedon

“IguessI’mgoingtohavetogoout andgetanotherjob,”Devlinsaidthis week.

Reachedinhisofficelateintheafternoononarecentweekday,Devlin saidhewas“shocked”toreceivetheletter informinghimofthenon-renewal ofhiscontract.Hesaidhehasspoken withattorneysregardinghisrightsin thewakeofthetowncouncil’saction. Meanwhile,hesaid,hehas“months”of accruedvacationtime.

“Idon’tunderstandit,”Devlinsaid, recallingthatthedaythetowncouncil votednottorenewhiscontract.“Iwalk intoameeting,andeverybody’sstonefaced.TheTownhasn’tbeencandid withme,”hesaid.

TheFenwickIslandPoliceDepart-

logistics,stagingandmovingequipment fordredgingproductivity.Wecanpress orinquirewithacontractorifitdoes notappeartheywillbeabletomeeta certainschedule,butwedidnotspecify orrequestanysequenceandwouldn’tdo sounlessDNRECaskedustodoso.”

Briganttinotedthatachangeinthe contractor’sordercouldbeacostlyrequest —onethatcouldrequirenonfederalfunding(stateorlocal).

“We’llcontinuetokeeptheState andtheBethanyBeachteamuptodate onthescheduleinallofourweekly progressmeetings,”hetoldHardiman. “It’spossiblethatworkcouldcreepinto earlyJuly,andifitdoes,it’slikelywork wouldbetakingplaceinthesouthern portionofthecommunity.Atanygiven time,thecontractorcancloseupto 1,000feetofbeachintheactivework area.Therestofthebeachwouldremain fullyopen.”

“Also,wewillaskthecontractorto tightenuptheirworkareatothegreatestextentpossiblebeforetheholiday,” hetoldthemayor.“Bottomline,our teamwillkeeptheBethanyBeachteam

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ment currentlyconsistsofDevlinand sixotherofficers.

“Ihaveagreatgroupofpeoplehere,” hesaidofhisofficers.“Wehavevery goodofficershere.Ihopetheystay,” afterhedeparts,hesaid.

TheTownhaspostedthepostedthe jobopeningonitswebsite.According totheposting,theTownisoffering $92,000peryeartothenextchief.Job requirementsinclude10years’experienceinlawenforcement,includingsupervisoryexperienceandexpertisein “planningandimplementingeffective traffic-calmingcontrolmeasuresfor bothhighwaysandresidentialstreets,” inadditiontogrant-writingexperience and“exceptionalinterpersonalskills.” ThedeadlineforapplicationsisJune5.

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In an effort to reduce response times and handle multiple calls at once, we have expanded to 3 staffed ambulances during the day from May 15 – Oct. 1, 2023

As the community continues to grow, so does call volume. We are experiencing increased costs to our eet, fuel, and increased costs to train and maintain quali ed staff to provide emergency services to our residents

HOW WE’RE FUNDED

10% of our Total Budget State Funding from insurance policies

7% of our Budget County Funding

38% of our Budget

Third Party Ambulance Billing

ONLY 55% of Budget is Funded

The remaining funds are derived from donations and our EMS subscription plans. We appreciate your support.

We are NOT a tax based paid service

EMS SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

$75 a year July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 Covers everybody who is transported from your address

HOW IT WORKS

This program is designed to minimize your outof-pocket expenses after insurance when you need emergency ambulance transportation. By enrolling- your annual contribution covers any amount due from you for the duration of the plan year.

Any medical insurance plan you have in place will be charged for the service provided by us. Any balance after insurance is typically the responsibility of the patient and will be billed to you. The enrollment fee covers this amount, also called the deductible or co-insurance/co-pay

(Discounted Community wide Subscriptions are available. Please have your HOA president contact the EMS Supervisor at 302.539.7557. If you live in the incorporated town limits of Millville or Ocean View, or the developments of The Woodlands at Bethany, Bethany Bay, Summerset, White Creek at Bethany, Squirrels Run, Solitude on Whites Creek and North Beach, you are already covered and THANK YOU!)

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WarriorFamilyBeachWeekreturningthisfall

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Septembermightbeafewmonths away,butplansarealreadyinfull swingforthe10thWarriorFamily BeachWeek,beginningSept.5,duringwhichthecommunitywillagain welcomewoundedveteransandtheir familiesforatimeofrelaxation,fun activitiesandbondingwithotherfamilies.

Thiswillbethe10thanniversary yearforWarriorFamilyBeachWeek andtheorganizationthatputsittogethereachyear,OperationSEAsthe Day.OrganizationspokespersonAnnetteReepingsaidthisweekthatthere willbespecialactivitiestocommemoratetheevent’sfirstdecade.

Inthepast10years,Reepingsaid, “hundredsoffamilies—over2,000individuals—havebeenimpacted”by WarriorFamilyBeachWeek,whichwill kickoffSept.5thisyearandendSept. 10.Thoseimpactsencompasseveryone inthefamily,notjusttheveterans,

HousingshortageforWarriorsonmindsoforganizers

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Ofthemanywayscommunitymemberscancontributetothesuccessofthis year’sWarriorFamilyBeachWeek,one ofthemostimportantishelpingtoprovidehousingforthe30familieswhoare beinginvitedtothisyear’sevent.

OperationSEAstheDayBoard MemberColleenKellnersaidthisweek thatsuchopportunitiesstillexistfor homeownerswhocanoffertheuseof theirhomestowoundedveteransand theirfamiliesduringtheweekofSept.510.

Anysizeofhomecanbeusedto houseoneofthefamilies,Kellnersaid,as therearesomewherejustahusbandand wifewillattend,andsomewherethere

areseveralteenchildreninthefamily whowouldlovebedroomsoftheirown.

The30familiesbeinginvitedtoattendWarriorFamilyBeachweekthis yeararecomingfromalloverthecountry foraweekofrelaxationandfun.Most stayathomesinBethanyBeach,since thatiswheretheprogramiscentered, butsomealsostayinadjacenttowns,includingOceanView andSouthBethany.

Some,butnotnearlyall,oftheveteranswillneedaccommodationsforaccessibility,sohomeswithelevatorsare alwayswelcome,saidKellner,whoiscoordinatinghousingfortheveteransand theirfamiliesforthisyear’sWarrior FamilyBeachWeek.

FamilieswillarriveonTuesday,Sept. 5anddepartonSunday,Sept.10.

Homeownersdonotneedtobeavail-

abletohostthefamiliesinperson.There areseparate“hosts”foreachfamily,availabletoprovidethemwithlocalknowledgeandresourcesduringtheirstay.The mainrequirementsarethatthehomebe cleanedandreadytoreceiveguests,OperationSEAstheDayprovidescleaning serviceafterthefamiliesdepart,Kellner said.

“Wedoliketoviewtheproperty” aheadoftime,sothathomescanbe properlymatchedwithafamily,dependingonfamilysizeandaccessibilityneeds, Kellnersaid.

Otherthanthat,shesaid,anyone wishingtodonatetheuseoftheirhome tothevisitingveteransandtheirfamilies fortheweekjustneedsto“reachoutto me,tellmehowtoaccesstheproperty, whetherthere’sadoorcodeorweneed

topickupkeys,”Kellnersaid.

Sheaddedthatofferingahomefor WarriorBeachWeekcanbeconsidereda donationfortaxpurposes.

Whilemanyofthefamiliescoming fortheweekhavenevervisitedBethany Beachbefore,quiteafewfindtheylove theareasomuchtheyreturninsubsequentyearsforfamilyvacations—often duringWarriorBeachWeek,sotheycan continuetoconnectwithotherfamilies, Kellnersaid.

“We’vechangedtheirlives.We’ve madeahugedifference,”shesaid.

Anyoneinterestedinofferingtheir homeforusebyveteransandtheirfamiliesduringWarriorBeachweekshould contactColleenKellnerat(302)2493482oremailKellnerat cckellner3@gmail.com.

TheparadehonoringtheWarriorfamiliesisapopulartraditionnowintheQuietResorts. SeeWARRIORSpage8

PresentationsetonHealthyDelawareFamiliesAct

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercewillhostapresentationbytheDelawareDepartmentof LaborontheHealthyDelawareFamiliesActatSaltedVinesVineyardand WineryonTuesday,May23,from8to 10a.m.AlsoknownasthePaidFamily andMedicalLeaveInsuranceProgram, theHealthyDelawareFamiliesAct

publiccommentperiodontheprogram closesTuesday,May30,2023.

AllDelawareemployerswithatleast 10employeeswillberequiredtoparticipate inthePaidFamilyandMedical LeaveInsuranceProgram.Thepresentation’spurposeistoprovidecriticalinformationsothatemployersunderstand what’shappening,whenit’shappening

andwhattheyneedtodo.

TocommentontheproposedregulationsbyTuesday,May30,submit commentsorquestionstoChrisCounihanbyemailatPFML@Delaware.gov orbymailatDelawareDepartmentof Labor,4425N.MarketSt.,Wilmington,DE19802.

ChrisCounihan,directorofthepro-

gram,hasbeenvisitingchambersto helpensureemployershavetheknowledgeandtoolstheyneed,andtoensure employersareawareoftheopportunitiesandrequirementsoftheprogram. Formoreinformation,visitthe ChamberofCommercewebsiteatthequietresorts.comorcallthechamberat (302)539-2100.

DavidsonfoundguiltyinmurderofWicomicoSheriff’sDeputyHilliard

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

The22-year-oldmanfoundguilty in themurderofWicomicoCounty,Md., Sheriff’sDeputyGlennHilliardlast springisscheduledtobesentencedon Thursday,July6.

AustinJacobAllenDavidsonwas foundguiltybyajuryonMonday,May8, ofchargesincludingfirst-degreemurder, second-degreemurder,firstdegreeassault,seconddegreeassault,recklessendangermentandfirearmuseinaviolent crime.

WicomicoCountyState’sAttorney JamieDykeswasexpectedtoseekasen-

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informedonaweeklybasisduring meetings(alongwithdailyemailupdates).”

TheSteensremainconcernedabout theimpactofrenourishmentrunning intoBethany’ssummerseason.

“Thestateisgoingtolosemillionsof dollarsintourismandtaxesfrombusinesseslikemine.AlltheotherbusinessesintheBethanybusiness communityarea‘MainStreet’here,” Steensaid.“SouthBethanyandFenwickdon’thavethatcommercialcenter andourlittle‘MainStreet’needsto

tenceoflifeinprisonwithoutthechance ofparoleforDavidson,whopleadednot guilty andwhoalsoischargedwithcommittingcrimesthroughoutMaryland,includinginBaltimoreandinWorcester andSomersetcounties,aswellasin WicomicoCounty.Heisaccusedof throwinghisurineonacorrectionalofficer,sharpeningatoothbrushintoashiv andthreateningacellmate,allwhilein jail.

Davidson,whodidnottestifyduring thetrial,hasbeenheldwithoutbailsince HilliardwaskilledonJune12,2022. Duringtheoften-intensetrial,photographsofHilliard’sgunshotwound, abovetheeye,weredisplayed,aswellas

havetourism.”

“TheinformationIgotwasfrom themayor,andthatwearebeing skippedover.Itmakesnosense,”hereiterated.“Bethanyneedsthisbadly.We arehurting.Ourbeachesareverydepletedandifyoulookoverthecliffon Parkwood,”hesaidofthestorm-damageddunesatParkwoodStreet,“where Iwalktoaccesstheboardwalk—and yougettothetop—it’sasheer12footdrop-off.Theyneedtomakeit safetogetusallonthebeach,”said Steen.

“Nowwearehearingitwillbemidd leofJuneforreplenishment.Ifthey getitdonebytheFourthofJuly,wewill

autopsyphotographsthatbroughtsome jurorstotears,accordingtonewsreports. Hilliard’swife,Tashica,wasinthecourtroomandreportedlylookedawayfrom thephotographs.

Hilliard,41,wholivedinBerlin,Md., withhiswife,theirtwodaughters,De’AijahHobbsandJersiHilliard,andson TrentonHilliard,wasshotandkilled afterchasingDavidsonandorderinghim tostop,sayinghewouldusehisTaser.But Hilliardneverhadachancetoactivate theTaserordrawhisgun.Hewasshotin thehead,andwasfoundunresponsive whenemergency personnelarrived.

DavidsonhadbeenspottedattheTalbotApartmentscomplexinPittsville,

belucky.It’sjustold-schoolaround here,”saidSteen.“Theygethereandfinallygetgoingandthentheequipment breaksdown,”hesaid.“DNRECtakes toomuchtimetostart,anditallbreaks down.Itinterruptsbeachgoerswith noise,smellanddirtywater,withtheir giantpipesdoingthesanddeposition. Theworkcrewsblockoffthreetown blocksatatime,andthattakesusoutof thegame.”

“ Wewillhaveatleast15peopleout thereworkingonthebeach,whoare highschoolandcollegekids,andthey liketheirjobs,”hesaid.“Weworkhard, thatisforsure,”saidSteenofthephysicallaborinvolvedinbeachchairset-ups

Md.Hilliardresponded,drivingtoGumboroRoad,butdidn’timmediatelysee Davidson,SheriffMikeLewisexplained duringapressconferencethenextday. Afewminuteslater,Hilliardreportedlynoticedhimnearastairwelland droveuptothesuspect,whoran.Hilliard wentafterhim,aroundthesideofthe apartmentcomplex,towardthewoods, wheremultipleroundswerefiredfroma semi-automatichandgun,hittingHilliard atleastonce,Lewissaid,addingthatthere wasalasersightfocusedonthedeputy. Lewis,firsttotestifywhenthetrial beganonMonday,May1,hasbeen adamantaboutDavidsonbeingsentenced tolifeinprisonwithoutparole.

andplacingumbrellasonthebeach. “Idon’tlikeanythingthatwillnegativelymessaroundwiththeBethany summer.Weneedthesand.That’sthe pointandshouldbepriorityNo.1.”

Grimespresents‘StateoftheArts’toCounty

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Presentingwhatshecalled“The StateoftheArts,”FreemanFoundation ExecutiveDirectorPattiGrimestold theSussexCountyCouncilthisweek thatthepurposeoftheorganizationis tocreateopportunities“throughourvision,whichistransforminglivesthough theartsandbeingsustainable.”

Shethankedthecouncilforsupportingthearts,invitedthemtosee showsattheFreemanArtsPavilion thissummerandreviewedthat,after JoshuaFreemandied,hiswife, Michelle,startedtheJoshuaFreeman

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Reepingsaid.

ThefirstWarriorBeachwasheldin September2013,afterlongtimefriends BeckyJohnsandDianePohankadecidedtheywantedtofindawaytohelp veteransofthepost-9/11era.Along withretiredphysicianRichardKaton, theycameupwiththeideaofoffering theveterans’familiesaweekatabeach homeasawaytoshowappreciationfor theirserviceandsacrifice.

Thisyear,thesecondsinceatwoyearhiatusduetotheCOVID-19pan-

Foundation“tocreatealegacyfor someonewholovedtheartsandinclusiveness—sothatmeanseveryonehas theopportunitytocomeandseethe arts.”

Freeman, whodiedinahelicopter crashinDecember2006,waspresident andCEOoftheCarlM.Freeman CompaniesandchairmanoftheCarl M.FreemanFoundation,whichprovidesgrantstononprofits.

“ThisisYear16,”Grimessaidduring the Tuesday,May16,countycouncil meeting.

“Wehavetransformedfromasmall woodenstagewith10,000folks—and

demic,theorganizationhopestohost 30 families,Reepingsaid.

“Thestrengthofthisprogramin Bethanyistremendous,”shesaid, addingthat,eachyear,volunteers helpprovideeverythingfromhousing tofoodtoafullslateofactivitiesfor thevisitingveteransandtheirfamilies.

Theweek,shesaid,“isawayourextendedcommunitygivesbacktothese heroeswhoarerecoveringfrominjuries sustainedwhileservingourcountry.” Thosevolunteers,shesaid,have“made thisverypositivelocalprogrampossible.”

now92,000.Andwehaveimpacted over25,000studentsinWorcester, WicomicoandmainlySussexCounty. Wearewellbeyondeclipsing120,000 people,”shesaid.

Grimesnotedthatamobilestagehas beenaddedtoaccomodatelarger,nationalacts,andthathashelpedtourism andmadethecountyanartsdestination.

“Whatwe’reveryproudof,wehave freeprogrammingforeveryone—37 percentofourprogramsarefreefor everyonetocome.Childrenarefreeat manyofourperformancesthatarepaid, aswell,”Grimessaid,addingthat“The

Eachyear,thefamiliesaregreeted withaspecialwelcomeprogram,andas theyarrivefortheprogram,thedrivewayandparkinglotatMason-Dixon VFWPost7234islinedwithhandmadesignsmadebycommunitymembers,aswellasvisitors,thankingthem fortheirserviceandwishingthema greattimeatthebeach.

Therehavebeenweddingsduring WarriorBeachweek,aswellaspicnics, specialentertainment,toursoflocalhistoricsites,golfoutings,boattripsand plentyofbeachtime.Anannualparade offersthecommunityachancetoshow theirthanksbywavingflagsalongthe route,whichrunsfromBethanyBeach totheBaysidecommunitywestofFenwickIsland.

Thisyear,accordingtoReeping,with the10thanniversaryinmind,plansare beingmadeforevenmorespecialmoments.

Amajorpartoftheweek,though,is thebondingthattakesplace,bothbetweenthefamiliesthemselves,andbetweenthefamiliesandmembersofthe community.

“Wehavefamiliesthatleavehere

MagicSchoolBus”willbeattheFreemanArtsPavilionsoyoungsterscansee musicaltheaterforthefirsttimeasthe organizationmakessuretheartsare addedtothecommunity.

Opportunitiesforchildrenarealso presentedinGeorgetown,theBoys& GirlsClubinSeafordandinRehoboth Beach,shesaid.

GrimessaidFreemaniscommitted togettingintocommunitiesdifferently asthelandscapeofSussexCounty changes.

Shepraisedthe260volunteerswho eachhelpatabout40showsandwhose

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thatwe’restillincontactwith,”OSTD BoardMemberColleenKellnersaid thisweek.Somereturnasmentorsfor the“first-timers”—helpingthemto relaxandtakefulladvantageofwhatthe weekoffers.

Evenduringthetwoyearswhen healthconcernssurroundingthe COVID-19pandemicforcedOSTDto makethetoughdecisiontocancelthe weekatthebeach,“Wewerealways workingbehindthescenes,”finding waystosupportveteransandtheirfamilies fromafar,Kellnersaid.

“Thisorganization,”Kellnersaid, “haschangedmylife.”

Shesaidshehasanewappreciation andunderstandingnowforthesacrificesmadebyveteransaswellastheir families.

“Truly,”Kellnersaid,“anytimewe’re abletogivebacktothemenandwomen whoservedthiscountry,it’sourobligation,”shesaid.

FormoreinformationonWarrior FamilyBeachWeek,visittheOperation SEAstheDaywebsiteatwww.operationseastheday.org.

SouthBethanycelebratesrenovatedtownhall

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

TheSouthBethanyTownCouncil cuttheribbononthenewlyrefurbished townhallat402EvergreenRoadlast weekandthestaffbroughtcupcakes andcoffeetocelebrate.TheTownhad receivedafederalgrantin1977tobuild theoriginalstructureondonatedland, andthewoodenstructureandinternal officesweredueforarehab.

Theimprovementstothebuilding includeanewmeetingroom,more functionalstaffoffices,picturewindows onthefrontofthebuildingtoopento thewoodedlandandimprovedtechnologies,withalargeLEDscreenfor interactivemeetingsandpresentations.

ThelastmeetingoftheTown’sfiscal yeartookplaceonMay12.Asneakpreviewofthenewtownhallwasheldover EarthDayweek,duringapollinator presentationandguestspeakers.

AttheMay12meeting,duringpubliccomment,EdNazarianaskedthat CodeEnforcementreceiveadditional supportforthedutiesofinspectionand localcodereviews.Thefirstitemof businessatlastweek’stowncouncil meetingaddressedthatissueandanapprovaltooutsourcesomecodereviews toCodeSolutionsInternational— whichwasapprovedonasole-source basis.

JoeHinksisaswornconstablefor theTownofSouthBethanyandhas beenresponsibleforallcodeenforcement.

“JoeHinksandIaretryingtorestructurehisdepartmentsohecanget outmoretomeetwithpropertyowners,”saidMaureenHartman,thetown manager.“WehadmeetingswithCode SolutionsInternational,whichisaconsultingservice,toassisthim.Theyhave excellentreferences,andtheyarewellqualified.Wewillusethisserviceas needed.OrifJoeisonvacation,Iwould makethedeterminationwhatwedo withanoutsource.Wearecomfortable withthisconsultingindividual,andwe wouldliketomoveforwardtoassist

Joe.”

“Often,constructionisverycyclical duringthewintertime,soitreallydepends whatcomesin,allatonce,”noted Hinks.“Ratherthanbeinginundated withcodereviews,wecansplittheload, dependingontheinfluxofbuildings comingin.Itwouldbeastop-gapmeasureforthisloadofworkcomingin.”

MayorTimSaxtonaskedHartman touseherdiscretionarybudgetofupto $10,000,whichwouldbeequivalentto morethan110hoursofworkatCode Solutions’billingrate.Hinkssaidanaveragereviewwouldtakeuptoeight hours, sothatwouldpermitagood amountofcodereviews.

“Joeneedstobeinthefieldmoreas ourcodeofficer,”saidSaxton.“Wealso restructuredsohecouldgetmuchofhis workdonefromhistruck,includinghis e-mails.”

DavidNaplesistheownerofthe CodeSolutions,whichhasearned41 certifications.

“CodeSolutionsInternationalLLC ishonoredtohavebeenselectedbythe TownofSouthBethanytosupportthem withtheirCodeEnforcementservices,” saidNaples.“Wearealocalcompany basedinHarbeson,andhavebeenservingclientsinSussexCountyandaround thestateofDelawareforyears.”

“Asanowner…Ihaveover23years ofexperienceinallaspectsofconstructionandcodeenforcementandamone ofonlytwoactiveInternationalCode CouncilMasterCodeProfessionalsin theState,”headded.“Weareconfident thatourexperienceintheindustryand withothercoastaltownsandcommunities,suchasDeweyBeach,Rehoboth, Lewes,FenwickIslandandNorth Shores,putusinthebestpossiblepositiontosupporttheTownofSouth Bethany.”

HinkssaidCodeSolutionshasinvestedinexpensiveblueprintsoftware “tospeedupthereviewprocess,”and thatNaples“willgetmoreefficientas thereviewsareaddedtohisdatabase.”

HinksreportstoHartmanandtothe policedepartment.

Algaeharvestingfailed toproduceresults

CouncilmanTimShawreportedon May12thatthetown’scanalsarenow “loadedwithalgae”andsaidthecleanup crewhiredtoclearthecanalswas notveryeffective.

“TheSolitudeLakeManagement organizationdidnotcometouswith theproperequipment.Theyhave smallerhydro-rakes,whichare‘spiffy machines,’butwhichonlydidsome canalrestorationandremovedspoils. HesaidDNRECwouldbecoming backinthefuturewiththelargerharvesterrequiredforremovingalgae spoils.”

“Wemadetheattempttocleanup thecanalsonourown,butitdidnot workoutverywell.Wehavetried,but thecanalsarestillover-filledwith algae,”saidShaw,whoisthecouncil’sliaisontotheCanalWaterQualityCommittee.

RelativetoworkingwithEnvirotech

onthenature-basedsolutions,“Thereis nodemonstrableimprovementinthe waterqualityhere,”saidShaw.“The mainvalueofthecontractoristhatthey arehelpingonthecanalendswithour wetlandsandgardens.Maybethatwill makeitlookalittlebetter.”

TheCanalWaterQualityCommittee canmakerecommendations,butit willneedthefulltowncounciltoapproveanyoutsidecontractingbudgets. Basedonthelacklusterresultsofthe Solitudeclean-upefforts,Shawsaidhe wasnotpreparedtoaskforadditional funding.

“Wewanttogoaftersomegrantsfor stormwatermanagementandrainwater control.Wehavemadethewaterquality measurements,andthecanalwater qualityisnotgreat.”

“Thisisnotarequestforactionbuta reportthattheoutsidecontractorSolitudedidnotperform.Weareasking themtocomebacktheweekofMay21

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Fromleft,SouthBethanyTownCouncilmanTimShaw,MayorTimSaxtonandCouncilmanRandyBartholomewaredoingbusinessinarefurbishedtownhall.

Millsborofiredepartmenttobenefitfromevent

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Dozensofoldcars,includingthe MillsboroPoliceDepartment’s1972PlymouthMatador,willparticipateinthe NorthEastRallyClub’seventthisweekendandraisemoneyfortheMillsboro VolunteerFireDepartment.

About90percentofthecarsareantique,includinga1939Buick,1932Ford, 1948MG,1963Chevrolet,1963 Corvette,1973Camaro,1939Ford,1941 Plymouthand1932PlymouthSpeedster.

BobBryan,formerMillsboromayor andpresidentoftheclub,andwhohasa 1965Mustang,saidthepolicedepart-

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assistanceisvaluedat$3.1millioneach year.

“It’saboutleveragingthat$3.1millionsowecandomoreprogramming

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totrytocleanbeforetheMemorialDay weekend.…IfDNRECwouldjustpark theirtruckhere,beforetheMemorial Dayholiday,wecanloadtheirtruck withtheSolitudehydro-rakemachines.”

menthadanoriginalbeige‘72Matador policecarandthatBobHarrington,who ownsWatsonFuneralHome,hadanotheronerestoredanddonatedittothe Townforthepolicedepartment.It’soften seeninparades.

“Anyonewholikesoldcarswilllove thisrally,”BryantoldtheCoastalPoint thisweek,addingthatithasbeenheld annuallyformorethan20yearsandwas onlycanceledonce,duringtheCOVID19pandemic.

“It’sgoingtoendsomeday,because thenewcarsaren’tbuiltliketheoldcars. Theyaren’tgoingtolast.Everythingis plastic,”Bryansaid.“Butthesearethe peopleinthisrallywhodon’tenjoycar

outinourcommunity,”Grimessaid, addingthatthecomplexwillcontinue expanding.Workcontinuestowardthe finalgoalofbuildingalargercampusto allowmoreshowsandmaketheartsaccessible.

“Thereissomethingterrificwhen

“IamnotsureSolitudeisgoingto doagoodjobforus.Wewilltalkto themthisafternoonaboutwhatthey candobetterthistime,”saidShaw.

“Iwouldnotsaytheperformanceis notthere,”saidSaxton,“butthatit’s morelabor-intensivethanestimated, andtherewaswastedtimegoingback andforth.Wehavetocoordinatewith

showsandjustsittingandshowingthem —theywanttodrivetheircars.Onecar, a’39Chevy,iscomingfromNewYork state.Hedoesnottrailerit.Hedrivesit,” Bryanadded.

CarswillbeondisplayattheMillsboroVolunteerFireDepartmentfrom5 to8p.m.onFriday,May19.Theywillbe travelingthroughGumboroonSunday morningaround8a.m.andwillbeinCrisfield,Md.,onSaturday.

OnFridaymorning,participantswill meetattheMillsboroVolunteerFireDepartmenttoregister,signinsurance waiversandbesuretheyhaveallnecessarysafetyequipment.Rookieswillattendrallyschoolandreceiveinstructions

yougotoaconcertandyouaresitting nexttosomeonewhoisworriedabout howtheyaregoingtopaytheirgasand electricbillsandputfoodonthetable, andthepersonsittingnexttothemis worriedabouthowtheyaregoingtoget theirschedulestogether.Sotheartsare

DNREC,andwehavetogetafrontendloaderhere.”

“WeneedDNRECtocomeback withtheirharvester,buttheyletus knowtheyareoverwhelmedandthe soonesttheycancomebackisJune,”he added.

Shawsaid,“Weknewtherewouldbe logisticalissues,likegettingthebarge closeenoughtothefrontloadertoget thespoilsoff-loaded,orensuringthe dumptruckwastobeavailabletobring thespoilstotheSaltPondreceiving area.Theefficacyissueisthatthey broughtthewrongpieceofequipment. Wegotahydro-rakeinsteadofaharvester.Theythoughtthehydro-rake wouldwork.”

CouncilwomanEdieDondero pointedoutthatSolitudeLakeManagementisusedtousingahydro-rake

forchallengespresentedtodrivers,who receivepoints.Theygetdirections,such asgoingtothefirststopsignandturning left,andmustmaintainacertainspeed.

“TheyusethisrallyaspracticeforThe GreatRace,across-countryracethat takesplaceinJune.Theycomehereand learnhowtoreadinstructions.Thereare challengesallalongtheway.Wehavesecretcheckpoints,andthecarsaretimed. Itiskindofacontest,”Bryansaid,inadditiontoafundraiser.

“Lastyear,wedonated$9,500tothe firecompany.Themoneycomesfrom entryfees.Mostofthesepeoplearefrom outofstate.Thisisafamilyevent.It’sa goodgroupofpeople,”hesaid.

thegreatequalizer,”Grimessaid. Grimesthankedcountycouncil membersformakingsuretheartsare supportedbytheCounty. “Weappreciateallthatyoudo,” CouncilPresidentMichaelVincent said.

inlakesandponds,andsaidtheequipmentwasnotsuitableforcanals.

Shawnotedthatthereare5milesof canalsandsaidtheywerenotwellequippedtohandlethem.

CouncilmanDerekAbbottsaidit wasagoodlearningexperience.HebelievestheTownstillneedstoberesponsible foritsownalgaeharvestinginthe canals.

“Wejusthavetobringthiscapability in-house,”hesaid.“Iwouldsaythatit’s ‘half-failed,’anditwastoughfindinga contractorlikeSolitudeinthefirst place,”saidAbbott.“Theybroughtthe wrongpieceofequipment.Weneedto getin-housecapabilitywithourown equipment.”

Thecanalclean-upattemptswill continuethroughMemorialDayweekend.

BacktheBlueoffersgratitudetopolice

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora OceanViewPoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlin(holding flag)wasoneofthelocal law-enforcementofficerswho gottoenjoyaspecialdaylast week,thankstothemembers ofBacktheBlue.

theyareappreciated.

“Wesavedthebestforlast,”organizerDrewSunderlinsaid,ashegreeted officers.

“Wearebehindyou100percent.We appreciateeverythingyoudo,also100 percent,”hesaidtocheersandshoutsof “Yeah!”and“Hooray!”

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AsOceanViewPolice

ChiefKennethMcLaughlin acceptedagiftbagfilled withcookiesandlittlebags ofsnacks,hethankedmembersofBacktheBlue,who madedeliveriestoseveral lawenforcementagencies lastweek,andjoked,“We’re goingtohavealotofheavysetcops.”

“Thankyousomuchfor everythingyoudo,”Sharon MilesofFenwickIslandsaid assheapproachedBethany BeachSr.Cpl.JustinNorman andhandedhimaboxofLittleDebbiecakes.

“This makesmefeelso good.Thankyouforthis event.Thankyou,ma’am,” Normantoldher,smiling.

Onebyone,BacktheBlue members,arrivinginthe parkinglotacrossfromJohn WestParkinOceanView— theirfinalstoponThursday, May11—shookofficers’ handsanddeliveredthankyounotes,cardsandprovisions,assuringtheofficers

Earlier,deliverieshadbeenmadeto Troop4oftheDelawareStatePolice andProbation&Parole,aswellasthe Dagsboro,Frankford,Selbyville,South BethanyandFenwickIslandpolicedepartments.

Sunderlin,presidentofthe41stDistrictRepublicanClub,whosesonisa commanderforthePennsylvaniaState Police,saidhegottheideatodeliverrefreshmentsandnotesofgratitudeafter readingaCoastalPointarticleabout McLaughlin“andwhathewasdoing withthepolicethere,andhowmuch thepeopleinOceanViewrespecthim andhisteam.”

Sunderlintookaconcealed-carry gunclassthatMcLaughlintaughtafter Sunderlinandhiswifemovedto DelawarefromPennsylvania.

“Therewerethingsgoingonwhere policewherebeingdisrespected,andI said,‘Youknowwhat?Weneedtorecognizeallofthesedifferentpoliceagencies.’SoIstarteditfiveyearsago,andit has growneveryyear.Thecopssaythey aresosurprisedandpleased,because usuallytheyonlyhearfromthepublic whentheyhaveaproblemoranemergency,”Sunderlinsaid.

Carsinthecaravanweredecorated withcrepepaper,ribbonsandAmerican andThinBlueLineflags,whichresembleAmericanflagsbuthaveablue stripeasasignofsupportforlawenforcement.Officerswereaskedtojudge thebest-decoratedcarandthewinner, BarbSunderlin,Sunderlin’swife,receivedaThinBlueLineflagasthe prize.

“Shehadanoverwhelmingmajority ofthevotessubmittedbythevarious policedepartmentswevisited,”Sunderlinsaid.

“The2023BacktheBlueCaravan wasahugesuccess.Everyonethought thatthiseventwasoneofthemost worthwhileandheartwarmingcommunityactivities.Justseeingthebeaming smilesontheofficers’facessaiditall.I havereceivedmanynotesofappreciationfromthevariousagencieswevisited, sayinghowmuchtheyenjoyedthe event,snacksandgoodwillthecommunityconveyed,”hesaid.

HeisworkingtomakeBackthe Blueacountywideeventin2024,with thegoalofhavingthreecaravans,in western,centralandeasternpartsof SussexCounty.

Anyoneinterestedinhelpinghim cansendhimane-mailatdrew@tennisstringking.comortexthimat(215) 280-2783.

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Editorial Thestaff

Volunteersmakethelocalworldgo‘round

SussexCountyCouncilthisweekreceiveditsannualappearance fromPattiGrimes,theexecutivedirectorofboththeCarlM.FreemanFoundationandJoshuaM.FreemanFoundation,respectively.

GrimesfocusedherpresentationontheFreemanArtsPavilion, locatedintheBaysidecommunity,andsharedthatbecauseofthe largernationalactstheydraw,andtherevenuegeneratedbythose performances,theyhavebeenabletoimpactmorethan25,000studentsinWorcester, WicomicoandSussexcounties.Sheaddedthat 37percentoftheprogramsattheArtsPavilionarefreeforeveryone,andthat“TheMagicSchoolBus”willbetheresoonsolocal studentscanseemusicaltheater—manyforthefirsttime.

AndGrimesalsomentionedtheirteamofvolunteers,whoshe saidisthemajorreasontheyareabletodosomuchofwhatthey doatthePavilion.Shesaidthereareabout260volunteerswho

eachhelpatabout40shows,andtheirassistanceisvaluedat$3.1 millionayear.Thosesavingshelpthefoundationprovidemore servicestolocalyouth,andhelpthecommunitystayinvolvedand investedintheorganization.

We’vealsobeenremindedofthepoweroflocalvolunteerswith thehappeningsandeventsoverattheDelawareBotanicGardens atPepperCreek.Thosevolunteershavecontributedasimilarimpacttothateffortandwereawardedlastyearwitha2021Governor’sOutstandingVolunteerServiceAward.

Yes,theGardenshaveseasonedprofessionalsworkingthere,but theyalsohaveadedicatedteamofvolunteers—thekindwhohave plantedthousandsuponthousandsofbulbstohelpgiveourareaa naturalwonderlandofpeaceandaestheticbeauty. Thankavolunteer.Betteryet,becomeoneyourself.

Tremors,soundsandFacebookrealities

Afteraseriesof“minortremors”wererecordedonthe DanishBalticislandofBornholmlastweekend,scientists beganscramblingforanswers.

Originally,accordingtoastorybytheAssociatedPress, scientistsbelievedthetremorswerecausedbyearthquakes. Then,seismologistsmovedtoatheorysurroundingcontrolledexplosionsinPoland,nearly90milestothesouth.

ButonMonday,theGeological SurveyofDenmarkandGreenland (GEUS)—abodythatmonitorsall thingsunderground—saidthe tremorswere“notcausedbyearthquakes,butbypressurewavesfrom an eventintheatmosphere.”

Whichbringsmetochilinightlast week.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Comeon,youdidn’treallythinkIwasabovesomegood old-fashioned“pottyhumor,”didyou?I’maboy,forcrying outloud.Abald,slow-moving,yelling-at-the-clouds,asleepbefore-duskboy,butstillaboy.It’snotlikeI’vesuddenly stoppedfindinggreatjoyin...

ButIdigress.

OfficialsfromGEUSsaiditreceivedmorethan60tips aboutthetremors,accordingtotheAPstory.Thedescriptionsfocusedona“deeprumbling,shakingandrattling, changingpressureintheear,”perAP.

Nottogoall“UnsolvedMysteries”here,butthatwasn’t theonlyunexplainedthingtobereportedrecently.Accordingtoastoryonspace.com,SandiaNationalLaboratories sentasolar-poweredballoonintoEarth’sstratosphere(approximately31milesaboveourplanet),andanonboardmicrophonepickedupsomesoundsthatweredescribedas beingintheinfrasoundrange—meaningtheywerewell belowtherangeofahumanear.

“Therearemysteriousinfrasoundsignalsthatoccurafew timesperhouronsomeflights,butthesourceoftheseis completelyunknown,”saidDanielBowmanofSandia.

Scientistsoftensendequipmenttothestratospherebecauseit’scalmandfreeofstorms,accordingtospace.com, meaningmicrophonescan“eavesdrop”onnaturalandmanmadesoundsonEarthmucheasier.Sandiausedmicrobarometers,whichwereoriginallydesignedtolistento volcanoes’sounds,becausetheyarecapableofpickingup thoselow-frequencysignalsthatmostdevicescannotdetect.

Doyoufeelalittlesmarternowknowingallthatstuff aboutmicrobarometersandtheirusefulnessinmonitoring volcanoesandunexplainedsoundsinthestratosphere?Ipersonallywould,butIhonestlyexpecttoforgetitassoonas thiscolumngoesoffforediting.That’skindofhowIroll thesedays.

Regardless,theequipmentwaspickingup“strangesounds thatrepeatafewtimesperhour,accordingtospace.com.

“Thesourceoftheseiscompletely unknown,”saidBowman.

Creepy,right?

Myfirstthoughtwasmoreofa question:Whatwoulditbelikeif soundsliketheseorthetremorsfeltby thefolksinBornholmweretakingplaceinourcommunity? Whatwouldtheresponsebe,and,maybemoreimportantly, whatwouldthatresponselooklike?

RandomcitizenonlocalFacebookpage:Didanybodyelse feelthegroundstartshaking?

Commenter1:Sonicboom.

Commenter2:Problyyou’remomwalkingdownthe street.

Reply:Thatisuncalledfor.

Commenter2Replying:Cryabtit.

Commenter3:It’sprobablythedevelopers.Orcounty council.Orthosepeoplefromtheothersideofthebridge.

Reply:Ohyes,let’sblamethepeoplewhomovedhere andsavedthepoorlocalsfromthemselves.Wearethereasonthere’saneconomyhere.Wearethereasonyouhave oxygenandrunningwaterandtheocean.Therewasno oceanhereuntilImovedheresixyearsago.Andnorestaurants.Youowemeyourgratitudeandfirst-bornchildfor movinghere.

Commenter3Replying:Wewerejustfinebeforeyou camehere.Infact,leave.

Commenter4:Weneedanewcableprovider.

Reply:It’saconspeeracybyaforeigninterest.Theyare porpoiselymessingwithourcableservicesowecan’tseethe truth.Igetmynoosfrom theIntranetanyway.

ReplytoReply:Whyisthereyellowdusteverywhere?

ReplytoReplytoReply:Biden.He’smelting.

OriginalPosterComment:Ijustaskedifanybodyfeltthe groundmove.

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SEDACaimingtoaddresslocalproblems,findsolutions

ByJoeConaway,Chairman SEDAC

Howaboutamedicalschoolin Delaware,butespeciallyinSussex County,andhousingprojectsforallwho actuallywanttolivewheretheywork?

Lackofaffordableorworkforce housing,shortageofdoctors,nursesand othermedicalprofessionalsarejusta coupleofproblemsthattheSussexEconomicDevelopmentActionCommittee (SEDAC)continuestofocuson.Things willnotgetbetteruntiltheseproblems areaddressedandsolved.

WehaveworkedwiththeGeneral Assemblyandthehospitalstohelpim-

provedoctorrecruitmentprograms,includingthereimbursementprogramsfor collegeexpensesthatmakeitsocostlyto becomeadoctor.TheGeneralAssembly putmorefundsintothoseprogramsand therequirementthat,ifyoutake Delaware’staxdollars,youhavearequirementtocometoDelawaretopractice—bothmajorimprovementsin Delaware’seffortstoattractmedicalprofessionals.Moreworkstillneedstobe doneinthatarea.

Anotherideaastohowtosolvethis crisisonceandforallcamefroma speakeratarecentSussexCountyToday &TomorrowConference.Dr.DavidA. Tam,presidentandchiefexecutiveoffi-

cerofBeebeHealthcare,suggestedthat maybeamedicalschoolwouldhelpwith recruitmentandretentionofmedical professionalstoDelaware.AsIsatthere andlistened,itbecameveryapparentto methatthiswasagreatidea,butwith onelittleamendment.Itshouldbein Sussex.

Towardthatend,SEDACcreateda newcommitteetolookintothispossibility.UnderthechairmanshipofChris Weeksandco-chairGeorgeBeckerman, thecommitteeimmediatelywentinto action.IndiscussionwiththethreehospitalsinSussex,thelieutenantgovernor andherstaff,andtheUniversityof Delaware,itbecameveryobviousthat

thecreationofamedicalschoolwasindeedpossible.SEDACwasaskedtolead theway.

Whatweneededtodowastohave anoutsideconsultantlookintothisissue andprepareareportthattellstheworld ifitisdoable.Thatreportwouldcost $100,000—justalittlebitofchange whenSEDAC’smembershipduesare $100ayear.Nottobedeterred,our committeewenttowork.

Asofthisdate,thecommitteehas raisedalmost$50,000fromourmembershipandthehospitals.Wehaveother requestsoutthere,includingtheSussex CountyCouncil,andwebelievethatwe willraisethefundsnecessaryandproceedtoanswerthisquestiononceand forall.Afterall,whoinSussexcanbe againstsolvingthisproblem?Let’sfind out.

Nowwhataboutworkforcehousing…Well,wehaveacommitteeworkinginthatareaaswell.Thereisa shortageinDelawareof21,000units justtohouseourexistingpopulation. Youwouldthinkthatthepeoplewould beincompletesupportofproviding homesthatmiddle-andlow-income familiescouldafford,butthathasnever beenthecase.JustgotoaPlanning& ZoninghearinginSussexCounty.

Hopefully,thisisabouttochange. Thereareanumberofnon-profits,forprofits,andStateandCountyagencies thatareallproposingsomeprogramsto addressthisneed.That,initself,could beaproblem.

SEDACagainisproposingasolution tothisproblem.WorkingwiththeSussexCountyBoardofRealtorsandDel TechSouth,wehaveproposedthatthis year’sSussexToday&TomorrowConferencebecomeasummitonhousing. Oursuggestionisthatall thesegroups andindividualsthatareproposingsolutions,orareoutrightinoppositionto housingforall,joinwithusthatdayto discussthisproblemand,whentheday hasended,hopefully,wewillhaveproducedaplanthatwillbegintheprocess ofallowingpeopletolivewherethey work.

Wewillattempttolistthosewhowill dowhatandhoweverybody’seffortscan becoordinatedsothatacomprehensive planofattackisdevelopedandwecan allworktowardthatcommongoalwith all havingapartinthatplan,notjustrepeatingwhatwethinkwillworkand forgettingaboutitwhenthemeetingis over.Egosandpersonalitieswillbeput asideandwhatwewillcreateisaplanin whichweallcanhavearole.

“Youareeitherapartoftheproblem orapartofthesolution.”

JoinusatDelTechonOct.26,2023, andlet’sbegintheprocessofbecoming partofthatsolution.

Readerspeaksout againstnastiness

Editor:

WewantedtosharewithyouourexperiencelivingintheOceanView community.Wecomefromastate wherepeopletendedtohavediffering politicalviews.Neverdidwehavedamagetoourpropertyorreceiveanonymousmailings.Here,wehaverepeated damagetoaflagpoleatthecornerof ouryardandflagsstolen(threesofar).

Wehaddamagetoapoliticalcandidate’syardsign,someonerunningfor stateoffice.We’vereceivedanonymous mailings,havehad notesleftinour door,andtrashthrownatusandonour lawnbypassingcars.

OurflagpolefliesanAmericanflag

andasecondflagunderneath.Thesecondflaghonorsourveterans,ourpolice,POWsandshowsoursupportfor PresidentDonaldTrump.Werotate them,andtheyareallsimpleflags, nothingoffensive.Thelatestanonymousmailingcamelastweek,addressedto“Resident.”We’vebeen handedderogatoryliteratureinour yardaboutabortionrightsandwomen’s rights,ofallthings,withthepeoplealwaysgettingbackintheircaranddrivingaway.Ne verhasanyonestoppedto haveaconversationorknockedonour doortotalktous.

Maybewe’redifferent,butnever haveweadmonishedormistreateda neighborwhomayhavedifferentpoints ofview,notevenwhenwewereyounger andfullofbravado.Wetoleratethings

wedisagreewith,asanyneighbor should.Solongasnoharmiscomingto us,ourpropertyorourfamily.Whatis happening tousinOceanViewisworrisome.Howsadtohavetoputacameraupandspotlightsinourpeaceful neighborhood.ThankGodforour neighbors,ourcamerafeedandthe DelawareStatePolice,whotellusthere isnosuchthingasanonymity.

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Editor:

The2023OceantoBayBikeTouris officiallywrapped!

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nothavemadetheirwayintothismessage.)

TheChamberstaffisfinishingup the finalpost-eventdetailsthisweek andwewantyoutoknowhowoften you,ourincredibleeventvolunteers, comeupindailyconversation.Thank youtoeachoneofyouwhohelped makethe2023BikeTourasmashing success!

Specialshout-outs:

•Packet/EnvelopeAssembly,PackingandSet-upcrews—Yougotthis wholethingrolling.Top-tierorganization,attentiontodetail,andawillingnesstocompleteeventhesmallesttasks priortotheBikeTourweekendquite literallyputthe“dayof”eventsoncruise

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•Holt’sLanding—Yougot’emall; 1,300-plusSaturdayridersandabout3 milliongnatsstoppedatHoltsthat Saturdaymorning,andyourcrewhandleditlikepros.Specialshout-outto FriendsofHoltsLandingandChristineMcCoy’ssquadfromTheReal McCoyGroup!

•BishopsLanding—Congratsto JudyBurgo,ournewestvolunteerrecruiter(notreally,butJudy,callusif you’reinterested!)Herteamof41volunteerswereon-siteandmadecyclists feellikeVIPs.Notrainingwheelsnecessaryatthatstop—wow!

•SelbyvilleStop—Jakewho?Big thankstoBillyReesefromStateFarm andhisincrediblewife,Heather.They crusheditatParkStreetinSelbyville andgotitalldoneintimeforprom! Volunteerswereon-pointwiththe carefuldisseminationofthehighly-acclaimedchickensaladsliders.Roundof applause!

•NutterButterStation—Weanticipateseeingasignificantincreasein nextyear’s50-mileride,becausewho doesn’twantaNutterButterwhile cruisingtheserenelandscapeby DiricksonCreek?Thankyou,Garth!

P.S.Yourleftoversnackscameinhandy asasmallofferingofgratitudetothe first-responderswhohadtoassistour

26-foot,gasoline-leakingrentaltruck thatbrokedownonRoute1Saturday evening!

•EmilyGaither,TowerRoadCaptain,Check-inTentDJandweatherwoman,Post-PartyPrincess,andso muchmore—Thanksforcapturing evidenceoftheblueskies,proving thosesunshinedancesDOactually work.Andmore importantly,thank youforcontributingtoeverysingleaspectofthisevent.

•Bayside—Hotdog,hotdog,hotdiggity-dog!(Toosoon?)Keller Williamsgang,takeabow!Carrie CosgroveandherteamatBaysidenavigatedtheevent’sbiggest“switchback.” Itcouldpotentiallybeconsideredthe onlyuphillbattleoftheOceantoBay BikeTour.Thankyouforboilinghotdogs,bakingbreadbunsandhustling togivetheriderstheircovetedballpark snack.Youallare champions.

•ClaireBeers,BikeTourVolunteer Extraordinaire—RunningtheBike ToureventwithoutClaireislikeriding abikewithoutahelmet(doitatyour ownrisk).Withoutyourhelpinthe weeksleadinguptotheevent,therippleeffectwouldhavebeenfeltbyevery volunteerandparticipant.Thankyou forthemanyhoursyouworkedand yourpositiveattitudethroughitall.

•ToourdearestFridayCheck-In people—TheFridayCheck-In(also knownasthe“BikeTourCarWash”) willbesomethingwerememberfora

verylongtime.All,andwemeanall,of therainthatwassunshine-danced awayfromSaturday’sridearrivedearly andsoakedChamberstaffandFriday Check-Involunteerstothebone.It rainedandpouredandblewallday long,andthisgroupneverstopped spreadingthemostpositiveenergyto allourcyclists,whowereabletostay dryandwarmintheircarswhile checkingin.

Weheardcountlesscompliments aboutthecandorofvolunteersdespite themiserableweather—comments like“Thisisawell-oiledmachine!”and “Youguyswere offthechain!”(OK, thatsecondonewasjustfromus).Joy iscontagiousandthefirstface-to-face encounterourcyclistshadwiththis crewhelpedsetthetonefortherestof theweekend.Thankyou!Additional shout-outstotheSoulasfam,aswellas ourboardmembers,DavidSzumski, KamiBanksandPamVaughn.

•SaturdayMorningCheck-In— SpecialthankstoJimTidwelland JamieHaymanforkeepingparticipant trafficmovingduringtheSaturday kickoff.Theyhelpedspreadtheword thattworideswerere-routedright fromthestartduetoflooding.Many ofourFridayCheck-involunteers camebackformore,brightandearly thenextmorning,toassisttheeager Saturdayteamwithlast-minute check-ins,routechangesandspecial requests.Yourpatienceandexcite-

mentweretheperfectpairingtothe magicalforecastswitchandanincrediblerideday.

•FinishLineCheerleader(Jen!)& Post-PartyTentandMerchvolunteers —Whatawaytowrapuptheride. Yourwelcomingsmilesandassistance toriderscomingsafelythroughthe finishlinewasthecherryontopofit all.Youweretheperfectbookendto thiseventthatwillhelptokeepriders comingbackyear-after-year—abeautifulcycle.(OK,pumpingthebrakes onthepuns!)

•CoastalSpokesClubQueen, ColleenTidwell—Beingaroad-mark masterisnotforthefaintofheart.It’s 180milesofroadway;runningbehind aslow-rollingvehicle,pinchingcansof chalkpaintunderonearm,gripping boxeswitharrowstencilsinonehand, allwhileexperiencingreal-lifeFrogger. ThanksforassistingtheChamber teamwhenweneededyoumost.

•SupergroupShoutouts—ContractorsforaCause,Heather’sHomeWorks,CancerSupportCommunityof DelawareandourbelovedLeosatIndianRiverHighSchool!

We’llneverstopsayingit:these eventswouldnotbethesuccessthey are withoutincredibleindividualswillingtogiveuptheirtimeandtalents. Thankyou,thankyou,thankyou!

AlyssaWeaver&theChamberTeam Bethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce

Duringarecentceremonyatthe DepartmentofCorrection(DOC)AdministrationBuilding,DOCleadership presentednineofficersandstaffmemberswithannualdepartmentalawards forprovidingserviceaboveandbeyond thecallofdutyduring2022.DOCannualrecognitionawardsaretraditionallypresentedduringNational CorrectionalOfficersandEmployees Week,whichtookplacethisyearMay 7-13.

“Everyday,themenandwomenof theDelaware DepartmentofCorrectionmakeapositivedifferenceinthe livesofothers,andtodaywehavethe honorandprivilegetorecognizeex-

ceptionalindividualswithinourDOC familyfortheiruncommoncommitmenttoourveryimportantmissionof publicsafetyandoffenderrehabilitation,”saidCommissionerMonroeB. HudsonJr.“Ourannualemployee awardrecipientsdemonstrateincredibleactsofvalor,bravery,heroism,acts oflifesaving,teamwork,professionalism,compassion,loyalty,andextreme actsofdedicationtoourDOCcore valuesandtothecommunitieswe serve.Congratulationsandjobwell done!”

AmongtheofficersandstaffmembersrecognizedwithAnnualDepartmentalAwardsfor2022are:

•CorrectionalOfficeroftheYear— SSgt.ChristaRussell,Community CorrectionsTreatmentCenter;

•ProbationOfficeroftheYear— SeniorProbationOfficerDennisDesilet,DoverProbation&ParoleDistrictOffice;

•EmployeeoftheYear—DOC ControllerKimberlyCooper;

•Commissioner’sAwardforHeroism—Sgt.TimothyMcCraryand CorrectionalOfficerJefferyHansen, JamesT.VaughnCorrectionalCenter; and

•TeamoftheYear—Sgt.Randy Twilley,Cpls.CoreyKeenandFrank Clendening,andformerDOCCpl.

HunterSimpson(nowservingasan officerwiththeMilfordPoliceDepartment),SussexCorrectionalInstitution.

“InMarch2022,whileondutyatSussexCorrectionalInstitution,theseofficersrespondedtoanemergency medicalalert,findinganinmateunconsciousandwithoutapulse.While awaitingthearrivalofparamedics,the officersassistedfacilitymedicalstaffby takingoverCPRchestcompressions. Withouthesitation,thefourofficers rotatedthroughsetsofCPRuntil emergencymedicalservicesarrivedon scene.Thankstothequickandselfless actionsoftheseofficers,theinmate’s lifewassavedthatday.”

Carperbacksbipartisanbilltohelpat-riskwildlife

U.S.Sen.TomCarper(D-Del.)recentlysignedontoabipartisanwildlife conservationbill,theRecoveringAmerica’sWildlifeAct,thatwilldedicate$1.4 billionannuallytolocallyledeffortsto helpat-riskwildlifespeciesnationwide.

“DelawareanscanbeproudthatSen. Carperisamongthefirsttochampion thehistoricRecoveringAmerica’s WildlifeAct,”saidJenAdkins,executive directoroftheDelawareNatureSociety. “Thiscommonsense,cost-effectiveapproachwilladdressthewildlifecrisisat

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thescalenecessary,creatingjobsthatprotecttheFirstState’soutdoorsheritage.”

Thebillwouldsend$11.5millionto DNREC,whichtheagencywilluseto implementitswildlifeactionplan.The planidentifies692priorityspecies,includingtheAtlantichorseshoecrab, DelmarvafoxsquirrelandBethany Beachfirefly.

“Savingthethousandsofat-risk wildlifespecieswillrequirebold,bipartisanleadership,”saidCollinO’Mara, presidentandCEOoftheNational

WildlifeFederationandtheformersecretaryofDNREC.“Wearesograteful toSen.Carperforleadingthewayon thehistoricRecoveringAmerica’s WildlifeAct.Thisbillwillhaveanimmediateimpact—savingspecies,creatingjobsandprotectingourwayoflifein Delawareandallacrossthecountry.”

AsimilarbillpassedtheHouselast sessionwithsupportfromU.S.Rep.Lisa BluntRochester(D-Del.).U.S.Sen. ChrisCoons(D-Del.)backeditsSenate companionlastsession,whichpassed

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outofcommitteebutneverreceiveda floorvote,despitehaving47bipartisan cosponsors.

Federallyrecognizedtribalnations wouldshare$97.5millionannuallyto fundwildlifeconservationeffortsinthe landstheymanage.

“Wildlifeconservationisanissue thatunitesallAmericans.Wehopethe entireDelawaredelegationwilljoinSen. Carperinbackingthiscommonsense bill andgettingitacrossthefinishline,” saidAdkins.

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Whenthemusicbegins,theyarerapt, thesemenandwomenresidinginassistedlivingandnursingfacilities.

Sometimestheyhaverequests— “ChattanoogaChoo-Choo,”“MyFavoriteThings,”Somethingmadepopular byTheBeatles.Whenanelderlywoman askedtohearJohnnyCash’s“Ringof Fire,”GlennSternmadeapointof learningthecountryhit.

“Everyonceinawhile,theywant somethingalittlepeppier,soIdo‘Margaritaville.’Theyknowalotofsongs,” saidStern,whoplaysintheband AcousticCampfireandwho,with friends,entertainsatseniorfacilitiesat nocharge,volunteeringhistalentfor theirenjoyment.

“WhenIwalkoutofthere,Ifeel moresatisfiedthanwhenIearn$300for agig.Theydon’talwaystalkalot,but theyenjoyit.Sometimes,theyarelookingmeintheeyeandIcanseetheyare engaging.Iseethemtryingtomouth thewordstothesong.Thereisaconnectiontherewithsomeofthefolks,” saidStern,whovisitedandplayedforhis mother,MarleneStern,whileshewas receivingcareatseverallocationsbefore herdeathlastyear.

“Theyareusually75to95yearsold. Thereisaspecialconnectionthatis broughtonbymusic.Ithinkmoremusiciansshoulddoin-kindwork.Idon’t wantolderfolkstobeforgotten,andI don’tthinkbandsshouldchargetoplay forthem,”saidStern.Hesaidhetries “tomixitupalittlebitwithlovesongs” andtries“tokeepithappy,becausethat iswhatthey need.”

“Theyliketheoldies,soIplayThe EverlyBrothers.Italkalittlebit.Italk aboutmymother.Iputuppicturesof mymotherforthosewhoremember her,”hesaid.

OnJune2,hewillbesingingat BrandywineLivingatFenwickIsland. HealsogoestoCateredLivingin OceanPines,Md.,andAtlanticShores Rehabilitation&HealthcareCenterin Millsboro,visitingaboutonceeach month.

“Itissogreat,”saidBrandywineEscapadesProducerHeatherCronin.“The residentslookforwardtothemusicby GlennStern.Heisgreatatconnecting andengagingtheaudience.Heknows exactlytherightsongstoplayfromtheir era.Itissuchawonderfulwaytogive backbydonatinghistimeandtalentto theseniorsatBrandywine,”shesaid.

“Theseareallplacesmymotherwas, anditwasthereIgottoknowthepeople.Ofcourse,Ivisitedherallthetime. Then,whenshepassed,Idecidedto keephermemoryalive.Whenshewas thereandIcametoplay,shewouldappreciateit.Shelikedtheattentionshe gotfrommeplaying,”hesaid,adding thatheneverexpectsastandingovation.

“Whatyoucanexpect,however,is lotsofsmilesandwarmappreciation.As alocalperformerofacousticclassicrock

music,inSteveKuhn’sAcousticCampfireband,thereisnobetterfeelingthan toplayyoursongsandconnectwith peoplewhorequireahigherlevelofcare thancanbeprovidedathomethrough musicandcreateasenseofharmony evenbeyondthemusic.

“Itwasnotmyinitialplantoplay musicatsuchvenues.Whenmydad passedinthesummerof2018andmy momstartedtodecline,ourfamily movedherfromhercondoinWarrington,Pa.,outsideofPhilly,toBrandywinetobeclosertous.

“ItwastherethatIexperiencedfirsthandtheappreciationforperformers’ positiveenergyandhumancompanionshipbeyondtheday-to-dayroutineof assistedliving.Whenmymomthen passed,Idecidedtoplayatthecommunities whereshelived.Asamusician, performingatsuchvenues,thereisa

goodopportunitytotrynewsongsor newgear,”hesaid.

Sternplaysguitar,singsandrecently startedplayingtheukulele.

“ThelasttimeIplayedatBrandywine,Ibrokeouttheukelele,andthey reallylikedthesound.Youcanmessup allyouwant,andtheydon’tcareatall andtheylaughrightalongwithyou. Howcoolisthat?”hesaid.

Nowhewantstoplaythemelodica, whichhedescribedasmakingaharmonica-likesound.

“TheguyfromthebandHotSauce, JimMiller,isamazingonthetrumpet andmelodica.TheyplayedtheCheer CenterinMillvilleinearlyMay,”Stern said,addingthatmorelocalbands shouldvolunteertoentertainseniors.

“Bepreparedforafunandheartwarmingexperience,”hesaid.“That crowdcanreallyshakeapillbox.”

AcousticCampfireentertainsseniorsinthecoastalarea

CoastalPoint•Submitted GlennSternplayswithAcousticCampfireinthisduotonephoto.Thebandplaysfortheelderlyinseniorfacilitiesthroughoutthe region,freeofcharge.

Obituaries

StephanieKaratAmick,41

StephanieKaratAmick,41,was borninBaltimoreonAug.15,1981, andpassedawayonDec.30,2022, whilevisitingSanDiego,Calif.She grewupinMillsboro,Del.,where sheattendedschoolandexcelledat artandmath.Latershelivedin Frankford,Del.,whereshehelped hermother,NancyKaratMay(who diedin2013)runathriftstorefor thePresbyterianChurch.

Amickmovedaroundtwodecades agotoOceanCity,Md.,whereshe managedmotelsandthefrontdesk andworkedasahousekeeper,includingatM.R.Ducks,ACleanHaven andMistyHarborMotel.Sheloved carsandknewhowtorebuilda transmissionandfixabrakeline.

Hersuddenpassingwasanaccidentandoccurredwhileshewas walkingonasidewalkinSanDiego towardthebeach.Thedriverofa Fordpickuptruckhadaseizure,lost controlofhisvehicleandveeredoff theroadwayandknockedherdown. Sheimmediatelywentintoacoma anddidnotregainconsciousness. Herorgansweredonatedtocharity. Herremainswerecrematedandher ashesreturnedtothefamily.

Therewillbeaprivateserviceon May28,2023.

PeggyJoCollins,73

PeggyJoCollins,73,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawayonSaturday,May 6,2023,atherhome.Shewasborn inShowell,Md.,onDec.2,1949,to thelateColemanDuPontBunting andFlorenceVirginia(Wootten) Bunting.

ShegraduatedfromSeafordHigh Schoolin1967.Sheenjoyedbeing outdoorsandwaspassionateabout herlandscapingandflowers.She lovedhorses.MisterEdandGreenie arenolongerliving,butCollinswas luckyenoughtohavethemforabout 20years.

Shewasawonderfulmother, grandmother,sister,auntandfriend

tomany,andwillbedearlymissedby allwhoknewher.

Inadditiontoherparents,Collins wasprecededindeathbyherbrother StevenH.Cathell.Sheissurvivedby adaughter,WendyMitchellandher husband,Steve,ofMillsboro,Del.;a sister,AndreaBrasure(andDarryl) ofWilliamsville,Del.;andtwo brothers,RandyCathellofDelmar, Del.,andRobertBuntingofPotomac,Md.Shealsoleavesbehind twogranddaughters,MaceyMitchell andBrookeMitchell,bothofMillsboro,Del.Collinsandherfamily wereblessedwiththefriendshipof WinfredHastings,whowaspartof thefamily.Sheisalsosurvivedbyextendedfamilymembersandfriends.

Agravesideservicewillbeheld Monday,May22,2023,at11a.m.at LineChurchCemeteryonLine RoadinWhitesville,Del.TheRev. ChuckReynoldswillofficiate. ArrangementsarebyWatsonFuneral Home,Millsboro,Del.Condolences maybesentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

JohnGordon ‘Gordy’ConnellyIII,81

JohnGordon“Gordy”Connelly III,81,amanofninelivesplus,of Millville,Del.,andformerlyof Essex,Md.,passedawayonSaturday, May6,2023,athishome.Hewas borninBaltimore,Md.,onNov.26, 1941,sonofthelateJohnGordon ConnellyJr.andthelateGeraldine Marie(Schultz)Connelly.

HegraduatedfromBaltimore PolytechnicInstitute,intheClassof 1959.HeworkedforBethlehem SteelinBaltimore,wherehewasa pipefitterandtaughtthetradebefore completelyretiringintheearly 2000s.

Connellywillberememberedasa manwhoenjoyedlifeandlovedto socializewithallofhisfriends.He wasapastmemberoftheHawks

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Countycouncildiscussesproclamations

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Byunanimousvote,theSussex CountyCouncil,attheirTuesday,May 16,meeting,agreedtoestablishathreetierpolicyforpresentingletters,tributes andproclamations.

“Weshouldmakeitconsistent,” CouncilPresidentMikeVincenttold fellowcouncilmembers.

“MikeVincentshouldn’twalkin hereandgetatributeoraproclamation togiveto—I’mjustgoingtopull somethingoutofthesky—aproclamationtothecustodialstaffatSeaford HighSchool.Myconcernishowthat makestheentirecustodialstaffinthe entirecountyfeel.Thatwouldbevery unfair.Attheendoftheday,thisis

aboutthepeople.It’saboutthepeople inthiscounty.It’snotaboutMikeVincentwithaphotoopportunityinthe newspaperwhenI’mrunninginacampaignorsomething.It’saboutthepeople,”Vincentsaid.

Rulesandproceduresforproclamationswerefirmlyinplace10or12years agoandapprovedatthecountylevel beforebeingpresented,hesaid.

“Westoppeddoingthatanditwasn’ta bigissue,butnowwehavetogoback. Somebodysaidwehavemoreimportant thingstodothanthis,”Vincentsaid,but hefeltitwasimportantenoughtotalk aboutwithofficialsinbothKentandNew Castlecountiestolearntheirprocedures.

“Weneedtosetastandardsowecan allbeconsistentandhavethesame treatmentandsameissues.And,we

havetocreateguardrailsonwhatthese documents arefor,sowhensomebody getssomethingfromSussexCountyitis somethingthatmeanssomethingto them,somethingtheywillcherishand beproudof,”hesaid.

Councilmembersapprovedthree tiers,withVincentoutliningeachand thecouncildiscussingtheminreverse numericalorder,fromNo.3toNo.1.

Tier3iscouncilmemberssending congratulatoryletters,ratherthan proclamationsortributes,andVincent saidtheyshouldbehandwritten,“to showsomeoneweappreciatewhatthey havedone.”

HesaidhewastoldaSussexCounty residentwhoreceivedonekeptitonhis refrigeratorforyears.

“That’showmuchitmeanttothat

family,”hesaid.

Tier2issendingtributesandmemoriamstocelebratesomeonewhohas died“butdidalotofthingstobenefit SussexCounty,”Vincentsaid.

Tier1ispresentingproclamations fromtheentirecouncilafterreviewby thecountyadministrator,withthe proclamationvotedonandsignedby eachofthecouncilmembers,reviewed bythecountyadministratorandplaced onthemeetingagenda.

CouncilmanMarkSchaeffertold Vincentheagreed,“Thereshouldbe someformalitytotheprocess,”andsaid hewaspleased“toseethedesignwithin keepingofrespectduetothecitizensof thecounty.”

Thepolicywillbeincludedinthe countycouncil’sRules&Procedures.

Beach&BayCottageTourticketsnowavailable

TheFriendsoftheSouthCoastal Libraryhaveannouncedthatticketsare nowavailableontheTour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.comforthe 31stAnniversaryBeach&BayCottage Tour,duringwhich10homeswillbe presented.

“Thehybridtourwassosuccessful in2022,ourcommitteeagreedtobring

itbackthisyear,”saidKathyGreen, Tourchair.“Sothatasmanypeopleas possiblecanexperienceandenjoyour 31stTour,patronswillhavetheir choiceofenjoyinganall-virtualtouror amixofanall-virtualtourplusin-personvisitstoselectedhomes.Ourpopularvirtualoptionallowsfriendsand family,nomatterwhere located,to

enjoythebeautyofourcommunity,” Greensaid.

All10homeswillbeavailablevirtuallyfromJuly16throughAug.6,and thefivein-personhomeswillbeopen onJuly26and27.

“Whiletherewillbenolimitonthe numberofvirtualpatrons,we’relimiting thenumberofin-personticketsforsale

to1,000,”saidGreen.

For2023,only500ticketswillbe availableforWednesday,July26,andan additional500ticketswillbevalidfor Thursday,July27.

TheCottageTourissponsoredby theFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary,andallnetproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.

Delaware Botanic Gardens

Best Attraction 2022 from Southern Delaware Tourism

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Saturday, May 20th 9 AM –3 PM • In Our Field (Rain Date: May 21st Same Time)

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Come out and support 40 of your favorite local artists! Glass art, jewelry, wood, fabric art, plants, flowers, clothing, furniture, rugs, purses, totes, photography, doll clothes, sea glass, body products, lavender, cupcakes, all kinds of artwork and more

Food available in the field. Make your reservations for lunch/brunch at Good Earth from 10 until 4 or dinner from 5 until 9

Plenty of Free Parking Available

Edible PlantsIdentification & Uses

Thursday, May 25th • 11:30-12:30

Gather valuable nutrition info from edible plants and flowers, what is edible as vegetables or used as herbs & tinctures.

$10 Per Person + Admission

Late Spring Meadow Tour

Invasive Plants and Pests - Identification and Control

Saturday, May 27th • 2 pm

Enjoy the delights of a late Spring wild-flower meadow with DBG’s Director of Horticulture, learn how to balance a native garden with essential pollinator plants for Spring wildlife.

Free for Members, $10 + Admission for Non-Members

Thursday, June 8th • 11:30-12:30

Identify invasive plants that are alien to the ecosystem and threaten the survival of endangered native plants.

$10 Per Person + Admission

Open Thursday - Sunday • 9am - 4pm

Adults $15 • Children 16 & Under - Free Guided Tours Available. Additional $10. Make Reservations Online

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Beebetohostmultiplerecruitingevents

ThroughouttherestofMay,Beebe Healthcareishostingavarietyofrecruitmenteventsforclinicalandnon-clinical staff.Walk-insarewelcomeunlessotherwisenoted.RSVPonlinebyvisitingthis webpageandselectingthedate: https://tinyurl.com/2p95u932.Call(302) 645-3336oremailemployment@beebehealthcare.orgwithquestions.

Forcompletejobdescriptionsand requirementsforanyofthelistedpositions,gotohttps://www.beebehealthcare.org/careers.

•BeebeMedicalGroupHiring Event,9a.m.tonoon,Saturday,May20 —BeebeMedicalGroupwillbeofferingon-siteinterviewsforclinicaland clericalopeningsonSaturday,May20, from9a.m.tonoon,attheGeorgetown HealthCenter,locatedat21635Biden AvenueGeorgetown.Sign-onbonuses rangefrom$2,500to$5,000forqualifyingpositions.Positionsinclude:Certifiedmedicalassistant,patientservice representative,patientcareassistant, physicianofficenurse,practicemanager,

directorofprimarycare.

•BeebeandBrewsNetworking Event,5-7p.m.,Tuesday,May23— JoinBeebe’sTalentAcquisition& LeadershipteamatBigOysterBrewery (1007KingsHighway,Lewes)and enjoyafreehappy-hourdrinkandlight appetizersinarelaxedatmosphere. Openingsareavailableformanypositions,includingnursing,certifiedmedicalassistants,phlebotomy,respiratory and supportservices.RSVPisrequired, athttps://tinyurl.com/2p95u932.

•BeebeCoffee&Careers—Beebe HealthcarewillhostmoreCoffee& CareerseventsinMay.Thoseinterested willhaveachancetochatwithrecruitersandlearnaboutthenumerous benefitsandexcitinggrowthopportunitiesatBeebeHealthcare,includinga$5 StarbucksgiftcardonBeebe.Sign-on bonusesofferedupto$10,000forcertainpositions.JointheBeebeteamat theStarbucksat19946CoastalHighway,RehobothBeach,onWednesday, May31,from7to9a.m.

SussexCountyreassessmentprojectdeadlineshifts

SussexCounty’sgeneralreassessment ofallpropertieswillextendanadditionalyear.

OfficialsonTuesday,May16,announcedthattheCountywillextendby oneyearthereassessmentprojectthat

wastriggeredbyaneducationfunding lawsuitfiledagainsttheStateof Delawareandallthreecountiesin2018. Thecasewassettledin2021,withall threecountiesagreeingtoconduct propertyreassessmentsintheirrespectivejurisdictions.

Undertermsoftheoriginalsettlement, SussexCountywasscheduledtocomplete itsreassessmentprojectby2024,intime fortaxbillstobeissuedinlatesummer andaheadoftheannualSept.30taxpaymentdeadline.Thattimelinehasnow shiftedbackayear,to2025.

Countyofficialssaidtheextensionis becauseofhigher-than-expectedstaff

turnoverforthecontractedvendor, TylerTechnologies.

“Thisisatremendouslift,inanyjurisdiction,butespeciallyinacountythe sizeofSussex.Withsomanyparcels, and limitedstaffing,itistakingconsiderablylongerforourvendortodothe necessarywork,”FinanceDirectorGina A.Jenningssaid.“Wewantthisdone right—accuratelyandfairly—andthe yearextensionwillallowTylerTechnologiestodothat.”

FormoreinformationonSussex County’sreassessmentproject,visit https://empower.tylertech.com/SussexCounty-Delaware.html.

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BeebeHealthcareishometoanadvancedroboticsurgery programfocusedonsuperiore ciency,quality,andpatient experience.BackedbythesupportandexpertiseofIntuitive Surgical,manufacturersofthedaVinciXiroboticsystem,our sta ofsurgeonsacrossmultipledisciplineshasbeenextensively trainedtodeliverthebestroboticassistedsurgicalcareavailable. Withlesspainandshorterrecoverytimesacrossarangeof procedures—includinghernia,gallbladder,adrenalgland,kidney, andprostatesurgeries—we'reproudtoo eraccesstoinnovative technologiesandtechniquesdesignedtoimproveexperiences andgetourpatientshomeandhealedfaster.

beebehealthcare.org eBestCareisHere.

Scanthiscodeto meetDr.Facciolo.

Scanthiscodeto meetDr.Spana.

Spring

ChildInspiredopensregistrationforsummer

ChildInspired—afamily-centered therapeuticpracticeoffering speech/feedingtherapy,occupational therapyandbehavioraltherapy,supportingchildrenwithdevelopmentaldelays, fine/grossmotorcoordinationskills, psychologicalneedsandsensoryprocessingdifferencesinSouthern Delaware—isofferingtheirfirstsummerofchildren’sprogramming,andregistrationisnowopen.

Thefirstyearofsummerprograms forchildrenaredesignedtoinspireand empowerchildreninthecommunity. GuidedbyChildInspired’sprofessional familyeducatorsandtherapists,the90minutemini-campswillbegininJune andtakeplaceattheLewesPublicLibrary.Theywillbefilledwithhandson,developmentally-appropriate learningactivitiesandcollaborations withpeersinsmallgroups,withamaximumofeightchildrenpersession. Eachfour-weeksessioncosts$180per child.

Therearefoursessionconcentrations andmultipleagegroupsandtimeframes toselectfrom.Thesessiontopicsinclude:“MingleMondays,”“Ready Readers,”“WorkshopWednesdays”and “BacktoSchoolButterflies.”

“MingleMondays”focusesonhelpingchildrenbuildindividualizedstrategiesanddevelopsocialinteractionskills

whileengagingwithpeers.Children willlearnabouttopicssuchasempathy, makingnewfriends,problem-solving withpeersandidentifyingcoping strategies.Activitiesandgameswill workonturntaking,tolerating“no,” sharingandwaiting.Gamespotlight: CopingSkillsCandyland!

“ReadyReaders”willhelpkeepthe childengagedinreadingallsummer long,fosteringindependentreading skillswhilepiquingthechild’sinterest inreading.Specialactivitiesincludea “booktasting”toexploreavarietyof bookgenres.andmysterydaycontext cluesearch.Make-and-takesuppliesto createfunctionalreadingtoolsorvisuals willbeprovided.

“WorkshopWednesdays”willsupportthechildwiththeirwritingand mathskills.Childrenwillpracticecriticalthinkingthroughhandsondevelopmentallyappropriatewritingandmath activities.Specialactivitiesinclude buildingaLegomathhouseandsamplingcookiestowriteanopinionpiece onfavoriteflavors.Make-and-takesuppliestocreatefunctionalacademictools orvisualswillbeprovided.

“BacktoSchoolButterflies”supports transitionsbacktoschool.Forthechild whoisnervousaboutgoingintomiddle schoolorhighschool,worriedabout enteringthenextgradelevel,oranxious

aboutgoingbacktoschoolaftersummerbreak,thisgroupisforthem.While workingthroughinteractivescenarios withpeersinasmallgroupsetting,topicswillincludeidentifyingtriggersfor feelingnervous,differentwaysanxiety presentsitself,learningaboutcircleof controlandcopingstrategiestomanage nerves.Make-and-takesuppliestocreatemeaningfulandpersonalself-regulationtoolswillbeprovided.Makeand takespotlight:WorryJar!

Theprogramsarebeingspearheaded byChildInspired’sFamilyEducation SpecialistLexiGooch.

“IamsoexcitedfortheChildInspiredSummerPrograms!”shesaid.

“Theseprogramsareawonderfulopportunityforinclusionofallchildrenin ourcommunity.Thereading,writing andmathsessionsareafunwaytohelp childrencontinuetostrengthenthese skillsandavoidthe‘summerslide,’andI amespeciallyexcitedaboutthe‘Backto SchoolButterflies’sessions.Mygoalis thattheseprogramswillhelplighten theworrieschildrenmayhaveabout goingbacktoschoolandtoboosttheir confidenceinareaswheretheyface challenges.”

Formoreinformationandtoregister, visit

www.ChildInspiredTherapy.com/SummerPrograms.

Primarycareavailable atAtracare

AtracareUrgentCare,amedicalfacilityinOceanViewannouncedrecentlythatitisnowofferingprimary careservicestoitspatients.Withthis expansion,Atracarewillbeabletoprovideamorecomprehensiverangeof medicalservicestoitspatients,allunder oneroof.

Dr.MartinGoldingwillbejoining Atracarethisyearasaprimarycare physician.GoldingattendedtheUniversityofMiamiSchoolofMedicine, completedhisinternalmedicinetraining atBrownUniversityandhisgastroenterologyfellowshipatEmory University.Heisboardcertifiedinboth internalmedicineandgastroenterology, andisaFellowoftheAmericanCollege ofInternalMedicine(FACP)andthe AmericanCollegeofGastroenterology (FACG).

Goldingwasapracticinginternist andgastroenterologistfor25yearsin Maryland,inadditiontobeingappointedtothemedicalschoolfacultyat theGeorgeWashingtonSchoolof Medicine forseveralyears.Hispractice primarilyconsistedofseeingpatients withawidevarietyofgastroenterology disorders,includinggastroesophageal refluxdisease,pepticulcersdisease,malabsorptiondisorders,inflammatory boweldiseaseandirritablebowelsyndromeanddisordersoftheliverand pancreas.Healsoprovidedalarge amountofhistimecaringforprimary careforpatientswithabroadvarietyof generalmedicalconditions,including diabetes, hypertensionandhyperlipidemia.

In2011,Goldinglefthismedical practicetojointheFDACenterfor Devices&RadiologicalHealth (CDRH).Hewasthechiefclinicalofficerforthegastroenterologyandendoscopydevicesbranch,whichprimarily consistedoftheevaluationofsubject safetyinclinicaltrialsrelatedtogastroenterologyandendoscopydevices. Duringhis11-yeartenureattheFDA, Goldingcontinuedtocareforpatients asaphysicianvolunteerattwolargely indigentclinicsasbothaninternistand gastroenterologyconsultant.

Goldingsaidhefoundthatworking attheclinicswasveryenjoyableand gratifying.Thepleasureandsatisfaction ofseeingandcaringforpatientsledto hisdecisiontoleavetheFDAandreturntothepracticeofclinicalmedicine, hesaid.

Goldingandhiswife,Sharon,moved toLewesinMayof2022tosearchfora positionasaprimarycarephysician. Goldingsaidheiselatedaboutstarting workattheAtracareCenterinOcean View.

FormoreinformationaboutAtracare UrgentCareanditsPrimaryCareservices,visittheirwebsiteat www.atracare.comortext(302)5465486toscheduleanappointment.

TangoByTheBeachwillpresentanotherArgentineTangoWeekendon June2-4foralllocalandvisitingtango dancersattheLewesSeniorActivity Center,32083JaniceRoad,Lewes,(attendeesshouldusethebackentrance).

ReneDavila,artisticdirectorfor TangoBrillanteatGlenEcho,Md.,a U.S.NationalParkArts&Cultural Center,willbeofferingclassesinintermediateArgentinetango.OnFriday andSaturday,Davilawillbeteaching workshopsfocusedonsacadas.Saturday af ternoonclassesareofferedonmolinetesandenganches.Thedaywillend withagalamilonga(socialdance),with livetangomusicfromtheTangoRio Band.

OnSunday,studentswillreviewall theyhavelearned.

Forafullschedulewithcosts,visit TangoByTheBeach.com.

ArgentineTangoisdifferentfrom theTangooftenshownonTVorata performance–thatisAmericanTango orShowTangoanditusuallyinvolves rapidheadmovements,super-fastleg actionandcrazylifts.

“Argentinetangoisderivedfromthe Cubanhabanera,theArgentinemilonga andtheUruguayancandombe,andis saidtocontainelementsfromthe AfricancommunityinBuenosAires,influencedbothbyancientAfrican rhythmsandthemusicfromEurope,” organizersnoted.“Argentinetangoemphasizesthewalkandtheembrace,and isdancedbyacoupleleadingandfollowingeachotherguidedbysubtlecore bodymovementsratherthanarmmovements.Argentinetangocanbefastor slow,eachdancerresponsiblefortheir ownbalance.Itissometimessaidthat theleaderstartsamovementandthe

followercompletesit,addingflourishes thatmakethedancebeautifultowatch andfuntodance.Studieshavealso shownthatArgentinetangocanimprovesymptomsofsomepeoplesufferingwithParkinson’sdisease.”(Formore informationvisit

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4636067/.)

“YoumaybesurprisedthatArgentine tangoisdancedhereinourcorner oftheworld,butitisaweeklyeventin Lewesandyou’reinvitedtojoinus,eithertowatchor,betteryet,trysome stepsorsignupforlessons.You’llbe gladyoudid,”organizersadded.

Thegroupcanbefoundattheback entranceoftheLewesSeniorActivity CentereveryTuesdayfrom7to9p.m. TangobytheBeachistheonlytango groupcurrentlyactiveinSussexand KentcountiesandnearbyMaryland.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

jewelrywillbeamongworksondisplay andforsaleattheSouthCoastal DelawareAARPFellowshipCommittee’sArtisansFairatLordBaltimore ElementarySchoolinOceanViewon Saturday,May27.

Plannedfor9a.m.to3p.m.,the

showwillfeaturemorethan60artisans andalsosixfarmers’marketvendors from9a.m.to1p.m.Thereisnoadmissioncharge,andparkingisfree.

“The eventstartedin2008,andit bringsavarietyofartisansinalldifferentmediathroughouttheregion,in Delawareandotherstates,”IdaCrist, publicitychairwoman,said.

“WearesodelightedthattheArtisansFair—themajorfundraiserforour

scholarshipfundandafunartseventfor ourcommunity—canresumeafter threeyears.Boththeexhibitorsandthe attendeeswillbegladtohaveitback. Weareblessedtohavesomanyoutstandingartisansinourregion,”she said.

The showwillalsofeaturephotography,glass,metalwork,andworksmade

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted LawrenceRoemer,MuddyHandsPotter,willbedisplayingsomeofhispotteryworkattheSouthCoastalDelawareAARPFellowshipCommittee’sArtisansFairatLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolonSaturday,May27.

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Nominationsopenfor2023Environmentalistawards

DNRECislookingforDelaware studentswhoareworkingtomakea differencefortheenvironment,and encouragingteachers,classmates,club orgroupleaders,familymembersand otherstonominatethesestudentsfor the2023DNRECYoungEnvironmentalistoftheYearAwards.

Nominationsmustbebasedonactionsorprojectswhichhavetaken placebetweenJuly1,2022,andJune 30,2023.

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offiberandwood.

Alsoplannedareabakesale,auction ofartisans’handicraftsand50-50raffle.

Raffleticketswillbesoldforagolf packageatCrippleCreek,andthefood truckTipsyFlamingoofRehoboth Beachwillsellfoodsandbeverages.

Amongtheparticipatingartistsare LawrenceRoemer,MuddyHandsPotter;DebbieBorth,GlassTransformed byDebbie;BryantBell,Mr.Tee’sArtworks;andLauraJednorski,Nature’s Pallette.

Roemer,ofEllicottCity,Md.,who alsohasahomeinSaltPondnear BethanyBeach,toldtheCoastalPoint thisweekthateverythinghehasondis-

oftoday’syoungenvironmentalistsin Delaware,encouragingthemandtheir peerstocontinueontheirchosenpath toprotect,restoreandenhanceour naturalresources,”saidDNRECSecretaryShawnM.Garvin.“Pasthonoreeshaverangedfrombeekeepers andcleanuporganizerstoyounglobbyistsandrecyclingadvocates.Ilook forwardtomeetingthisyear’sclass andhearingaboutwhattheyaredoing forDelaware—andtheEarth.”

Nowcelebratingits30thyear,the

playwillalsobeforsale,withaprice rangeof$8to$50.

“Natureiskindofmytheme.Ihave severalproductsthatreflectthat.Ihave elephantears.Imadeanimpression withactualelephantearsandmadea platter.IhavePatioFlames,aceramic bowlthatholdsagelfuel,likeSterno, butnotjustforheat.Youputitonthe patio.It’sabout8inchesacross,andit’s aminiaturefirepit.Thegelfuelisa4inchlittlecanthatfitsinsideofthat.

“Imakealotofdifferentthings.One thatispopularisanapplebakerthat youputintheovenormicrowaveand enjoythat.Ihavewallsconces,achipsand-dipbowlandafishplatter,”hesaid.

ThisisthefirstyearRoemerwill participateintheshow.

Borth,aresidentofFrankfordand

YoungEnvironmentalistsprogram honorsDelawarestudentswhoseactionsandprojectshaveinvolvedone ormoreofthecategoriesof:environmentalstewardship,initiatinganinnovativeproject,increasingpublic awarenessordemonstratingenvironmentalethics.

Nominationswillbeaccepted throughFriday,June30.Awinnerwill bechosenfromeachofthese:elementary(grades1to4),middleschool (grades5to8)andhighschool

alsoafirst-timeexhibitor,willdisplay andsellstained-glassworks,including windowpanels,suncatchersandthreedimensionalitems.

Bell,ofWyoming,Del.,named2023 EmergingArtistbytheDelawareDivisionofArts,saidsomeofhisworks “speaktothestrugglesofAfricanAmericanfarmers,veteransinourcountryandthepride,painandsufferingof indigenouspeople.”

BellisdirectorofPlannedGiftsat DelawareStateUniversityandisalsoa first-timeexhibitor.

Jednorski,ofRehobothBeach,isa painterworkinginacrylicsandsaidshe creates“alotofabstracts”thatwillbeon displayandforsaleinthe$55to$500 pricerange.

“I’mveryexcited.Thisismyfirst

(grades9to12).Eachcategorywinnerwillreceiveacertificate,giftcard andprizepackinrecognitionofhisor hercontributiontothecommunity. Anawardsceremonyisscheduled forGovernor’sDay,Thursday,July27, attheDelawareStateFair,withdetailstobeannouncedinthesummer. Moreinformationandthenominationformcanbefoundonthe DNRECwebsiteatde.gov/youngenvironmentalists,oremailjoanna.wilson@delaware.gov.

timedoingthisshow,soIamveryexcitedtoexplorethenewventure.It’s nicebecauseit’sajuriedshows,soit’s morefineartthansoneoftheother shows,”shesaid.

Proceedsfromtheshowwillprovide scholarshipstoIndianRiverHigh Schoolseniorsandadultstudentsat DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege.

Extraoffsiteparkingwillbeat Mariner’sBethelUnitedMethodist ChurchonCentralAvenueandMiken BuildersonCedarDriveinMillville from9a.m.to1:30p.m.Avanwillrun onacontinuousloopfromthosesitesto theevent.ThevanwillleaveMariner’s at9a.m.,andthelastrunfromLord Baltimoretotheoffsiteparkinglotswill beat1:15p.m.

June9:TromboneShorty&OrleansAvenue

June25:CheapTrick

July8:HollywoodNights:ABobSegerExperience

July21:TheBeatGoesOn:CherTributeShow

July22:Pop2KTourwithChrisKirkpatrickof*NSYNC,

July23:BigBadVoodooDaddy

July27:BrassTransit:TheMusicalLegacyofChicago

July29:ClassicAlbumsLive:Aretha'sGold

Aug.5:DeanFord&TheBeautifulOnes:ATribute2Prince

Aug.9:AnIn-DepthRareEveningwithDionneWarwick

Aug.11:DianaKrall

Aug.12:TheConcert:ATributetoABBA

Aug.16:TheLegendaryIngramettes

Aug.19:SouthsideJohnny&TheAsburyJukes

Sept.1:SiriusXMPresentsYachtRockRevue:

Sept.9:Mid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra

Fit&FunFieldDaytobenefitSpecialOlympics

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Whenbest friendsHeather SmythandGrace Kilroydecidedthey coulddoevenmore tosupportSpecial Olympicsinthe community,they hatchedtheideaof hostingaFit&Fun FieldDay,whichis scheduledtotake placethisSaturday, May20,atLordBaltimoreElementary School.

Incaseofinclementweather,the eventwillbemoved toSunday,May21. Adecisiononthat willbemadeFriday, May19,afterthe CoastalPointhad beensenttopress, andwill besharedon theFacebookpageof theQuietResorts CharitableFoundation.TheFit&Fun Daywillrunfrom11 a.m.to3p.m.atthe trackfacilityorin thegym.Sportswill beplayedonthe trackandfield,as wellaspicnic-style games,suchasan egg-and-spoonrelayrace,tug-of-war, obstaclecoursesandhoop-tossgames.

Smyth,whowillturn17laterthis month,isthedaughterofSandyand LoriSmyth,ownersofTidepoolToys &Gamesandareactiveinseveralcharities,includingtheQuietResortsCharitableFoundation(QRCF)inBethany Beach.Theyhadoriginallyapproached QRCFtoreceiveseedfundingtohelp theirdaughterwiththeemergingidea.

HeatherSmythhasbeenaswim athleteengagedontheRipTideSwim TeamforSpecialOlympicsforeight years.ShealsoconnectedwithEric SchrieberofCustomFit360tosupport thefitnesspartoftheSaturdayactivity.

“WehaveastrongteamoftenathletesonRipTide.WepracticeatSea ColonyFitnessCenterpool,andSea

ColonyisabigsupporterofSpecial Olympics.WearetheSussexCounty RipTideteam,andKathyGallagheris ourcoach,”HeatherSmythsaid.

“Everyoneisverypassionatehereabout SpecialOlympics,andourathletesand thecoachesalsousetheirowntime fromtheirlivestoworkwithvolunteers andadultsorparentsatthepractices.”

“EricfromCustomFitreallyhelped uscomeupwiththisideaofcombining afundayfundraiserwiththeoutdoor fitnessprogramatL.B.,”saidsheadded “Thethemeisgoingtobehowtostay activeandstayhealthy,andmakeit fun.”

“WehavemadegamesfortheSpecialOlympicsathletes,andforourown athletesandfamilies—wecallthisthe ‘Unified’sportsprogram,forpeopleof

allagesandabilities,”saidSmyth.“I havebeenaUnifiedpartneronthe swimteamandatCampBarnes.”

SmythisontheIndianRiverHigh Schoolcross-countryteam,aswellas thehighschooltrackandswimteams.

Kilroy,17,hasbeenonthevarsity soccerteamatSussexAcademysince eighthgrade.Hermother,Elizabeth Kilroy,iswithColdwellBanker,and ElizabethKilroy’shusbandworkswith thehomebuilderK.Hovnanian.

“AsaUnifiedpartnerwithSpecial Olympics,youcanstartasearlyasage 8or9yearsold,”shesaid.“Itisreally allaboutpatienceandkindness,workingwiththespecialathletes.Wewant Saturday’seventtobeafunandinvitingatmosphere,andafundraising event.”

“TheSpecialOlympicsareveryimportanttomeandmydaughterandher bestfriend,becauseweareclosetothe familiesthatwehavecometoknowso wellbyvolunteering,”saidLoriSmyth. “Honestly,ourpracticesessionsareone ofthebestpartsofourweek,because everyoneissopositiveandsupportive ofeachother.”

Fit&Funwasabletoattract24 sponsorsfortheweekendactivity,includingGoldLevelsponsorsQRCF, ACTS,TownofOceanView,Ocean ViewPoliceDepartment,theCoastal Point,CustomFit360,TidepoolToys &GamesandPohankaofSalisbury.

“Everyoneintownhaspulledtogetherandsharedresources,”saidLori Smyth.

CoastalPoint•Submitted

ElizabethKilroy,GraceKilroy,HeatherSmythandLorSmithhavecomeupwiththefundraisingevent,Fit&FunFieldDay,whichwillbenefitthe SpecialOlympics.

Dine-and-donateraisesmoneyforJustin’sBeachHouse

Adine-and-donateeventbythe OceanCity(Md.)Chapterofthe Sons&DaughtersofItalyat BethanyBluesinBethanyBeachrecentlyraised$635forJustin’sBeach House.Theproceedsweredonated totheJustinW.JenningsFoundation,whichoperatesJustin’sBeach HouseinBethanyBeach.

Justin’sBeachHouseisarespite home,availablefreeofchargeto familieswithcancerthatofferstime awayfromdoctorsandhospitalswith aplaceforthefamilytorelaxand unwindinBethanyBeach.

Mike’sFlooring&DesignCenter ofFenwickIsland,andCreativeImpressionsArtGalleryofRehoboth donateddoorprizes—a$350gift certificatefromMike’sFlooringand twoframedprintsfromCreativeImpressions.

Informationaboutjoiningthe OceanCityChapteroftheSons& DaughtersofItalycanbefoundat http://sonsofitalyoceancity.com/.

CoastalPoint•Submitted Friendsgatheringatthedine-and-donate are,fromfronttoback,Janeand NickBartolomeo,JudyandJoeZanetti, andKathyandDanMilhalisin.

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

By MaryEllen Uthlaut

BikeRodeoonMay20

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Cyclistsages5to15oldarewelcometoattendtheannualBike RodeoatLowe’sinMillsborofrom 9a.m.to1p.m.onSaturday,May 20.TheraindateisSaturday,June3. Helmetsandlightswillbegiven awayatthefifthannualevent,sponsoredbytheMillsboroPoliceDepartment.Severalvendorswillbe there,includingDelDOT,providing bicyclesforpracticeandanobstacle coursetonavigate.

“Thisisanopportunityforusto getoutinthepublicandhandout informationaboutbikesafety.DelDOTwillbethereprovidingallof thebikesforthekidstorideonand learn.Thepolicedepartmentwill provideallofthehelmetsandlights togiveaway,”MillsboroPoliceDepartmentChiefBrianCalloway said.

TheLifeNetAir-MedicalTransporthelicopterfromChristianaCare willbethere,aswellastrucksand equipmentfromtheMillsboroVolunteerFireDepartment.

Bottledwaterwillbeprovided.

AlthoughtheBikeRodeohas beenheldinthefall,Callowaysaid hepreferstoscheduleitinthe spring,whenchildrenarestartingto rideagainafterbeingindoorsduring thewinterandtheirparentsarevisitingLowe’sonaSaturdaymorning, buyingpaint,plantsandothersuppliesforhomeimprovementand gardening.

“Itkicksoffthesummer.Weget alotoftraffic,peoplecomingtothe BikeRodeo,whowerepassingby, whoweregoingtoLowe’s.They comeupandsay,‘Hey,whatisgoing on?’andtheycomeover.

“Alotofpeoplejustdropin.We tellthemwearegivingawayfree bikehelmets,andtheysaid,‘I’llbe rightback.’Theygohomeandget theirchildren,”Callowaysaid.

“Trafficsafetyhastostartatan earlyage.Thosechildrenridingbicycleswillalsobedrivingcars,soit isimperativeweteachouryoungstersabouttrafficsafetyandthe rulesoftheroad,sowhentheyare older,thatcanbetransitionedto whentheydrivecars.

“Alotoftherulesarethesame. Helmetsafetyisveryimportantto measacyclistmyself.Idon’twant toseeanychildgethurt.Iwantto besuretheyhaveahelmet,especiallyiftheycan’taffordone,”he said.

Ifanyhelmetsorlightsareleft overaftertherodeo,theywillbe givenawaytoanyonewhostopsby thepolicestationonMainStreetin Millsboro.

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CHEERtoholdClassicCar-Truck-BikeShow

CHEER’s13thAnnualFundraisingClassicCar-Truck-BikeShowwill beheldonSaturday,Aug.5(raindate Aug.6)attheCHEERCommunity Center,20520SandHillRoad, Georgetown,from10a.m.to2p.m. Themed,“DrivingtoServeSeniorsin SussexCounty,”thisyear’sshowspotlightsCHEER’sMealsonWheels programthatdailydeliversnutritional mealstomorethan1,700seniorsin SussexCounty.Allproceedsfromthe showsupportservicesforseniorcitizensinSussexCounty.

“CHEER’scarshowisdifferent thanalltheothercarshowsinthe area,”saidWaltKoopman,president oftheCHEERBoardofDirectors andamemberoftheCarShowPlanningCommittee.“Thiseventisour annualfundraisertohelpussustain

theservicesthatCHEERprovidesthe seniorsinSussexCounty.Without CHEER’sservices—nutritional meals,personalassistanceintheir homes,transportationtothebank, postoffice,grocerystore,plusreceivingcompanionshipattheseniorcenters—hundredsofourseniorswould notbeabletostayintheirhomes.”

Anotheruniquefeatureofthe CHEERcarshowisaticketforthe ChampagneLuncheonthatisincludedinthevehicleregistrationfee.

“Mostcarshowshavehotdogsand hamburgersorotherfoodtruck items,”saidKoopman.“OurNutrition Departmentcooksupadeliciousfullcoursemeal,servedbuffet-style.Itincludesbreakfastfoods,aswellas chicken,beefandfish,withallthe sidedishesanddessertstotopitoff.”

TheChampagneLuncheonisopen tothepublicthedayoftheshowfrom 11a.m.until12:30p.m.fortheprice of$30perticket.

“Comeinandcoolofffromthehot AugustsunintheairconditioninginsidetheCommunityCenter,”invited Koopman.“Youcanevenenjoyacool mimosadrinktoenhanceyourmeal. Thereisn’tanothermenuanywhere offeringtheassortmentoffood CHEERdoesatthiseconomical price.Everyoneisinvited.Thenyou cangooutandenjoythevehicleson display.”

Oneparticularvehicleondisplay thatmaybeofinteresttothekidsand “thekidsatheart”isareplicaofa 1930sBantamMidgetSpindizzyrace carthatresemblestheoriginals,down tothesmallestdetail.Theoriginal

racecarsracedtetheredtoapoleorto achaintrackinabankedwoodenrace trackandcouldreachspeedsinexcess of150milesperhour.Thehoodon themodelcanbeopenedtoviewthe single-cylinderengineinside.The replicais19by8.75by7inchesandis valuedat$599.Oneluckypersonmay takehometheprizewhentheirticket isdrawnattheconclusionofthe awardsceremony.Ticketscost$10 eachandareavailableatCHEER. (Thereisa$225reserveforthisitem.)

CHEER’sshowwillconcludewith thepresentingofmanyawards,includingBestinShow,aswellasBest Car,BestTruck,BestBikeandnumerousothers.Winnersaredeterminedbytheprofessionaljudging groupDelMarVaJudging.

“Thisisthe13thyearthat CHEERhashostedthisshow,”said Koopman.“Ithasbecomeoneofthe premierevehicleshowsintheregion. Thisyearwillbenodifferent.So comeoutandenjoyadayofclassic vehiclesandgoodfoodwhilehelping CHEERcontinuetoprovideforthe seniorsinSussexCounty.”

Formoreinformationaboutthecar show,contacteitherAmySmithat asmith@cheerde.comor(302)8534200,orRobinGreeneat rgreene@cheerde.comor(302)8534199,orWalterKoopmanatrbdjet61@verizon.netor(302)745-5668. Registrationisalsoavailableonthe CHEERwebsiteat www.cheerde.com.

Pre-registrationcosts$50pervehicle,whichincludesoneticketforthe ChampagneLuncheon.(Registration onthedayoftheshowcosts$55,also includingoneChampagneLuncheon ticket.)Allmoniesraisedfromthis eventbenefitCHEERservicesfor SussexCountyseniorcitizens.

Alemanpresents duringSymposium atMcDanielCollege

SarahAlemanofMillsborowasselectedtopresentduringthesecondannualAcademicSymposiumheldMay1 atMcDanielCollegeinWestminster, Md.Alemanisaseniorandbiology major.

Thetitleofthepresentationwas“BiologyPosterSession.”

McDanielCollege’sAcademicSymposiumshowcasedtheoriginalresearch, scholarshipandcreativeachievements ofMcDanielstudents,facultyandstaff. Thedaylongeventincludedaprogram of presentationstoshowcasetheliberal artsinaction.

FormoreinformationaboutMcDanielCollege,visit www.mcdaniel.edu.

D-DaymemorialprogramplannedatFortMilesonJune4

TheFortMilesHistoricalAssociationisholdingaD-DaymemorialprogramonSunday,June4,outsideatThe Overlook,theFortMileseventvenue overlookingtheAtlanticOcean.Activitiesbeginat11a.m.withanoverviewof theeventsleadinguptoD-Dayby MasterofCeremoniesWillShort.

U.S.NavyCapt.DavidDiefenderfer willreadtheletterthatGen.Dwight EisenhowersenttotheAlliedforces justbeforetheyembarkedforNormandy.DocentEdPaterlinewillthen speakabouttheU.S.Army’s29thInfantr yDivisionduringtheAlliedassault onJune6,1944.Finally,theFortMiles

HistoricalAssociationwillhonorthose DelawareanskilledduringtheBattleof Normandywithabell-tollingceremony.

AirForceveteranLaniSpahrand CHHSstudentAmeliaBickelwillbe featuredonthebagpipesandbugle.At theconclusionoftheceremony,theFort MilesMuseum,insideBattery519,will beopentothepublicuntil2:30p.m. andwillfeatureachaplain’skitcarried ashoreduringtheAlliedinvasionin June1944.FMHAdocentswillbepresentineveryroomtoprovideinterpretationanddemonstrations.

Formoreinformation,email info@fortmilesha.org.

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Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeek

competitivecork-tossgame thatthey’veaptlynamed“The Bottle&Cork” asahappyreminderoftheirengagement celebrationattheiconicbarof thesamenameinnearby DeweyBeachsomanyyears ago.

(Editor’snote:Thisisthesecondinaseriesofpreviewsofthe homesthatwillbeondisplay duringthe31stBeach&Bay CottageTour,tobeheldvirtually July16throughAug.6,and,for fivepreselectedhomes,in-person onJuly26-27.)

Havingbothgrownup spendingsummersintheir families’beachhomes,the ownersofthishomeimmediatelydrovetothebeachinthe summerof1990tosharethe newsoftheirengagementwith theirfamilies.Some30years later,whentheypurchased theirhomeinNorthBethany, theyrealizedthattheyhaddriven rightpasttheirhousewhenitwas beingbuiltbackin1990.

Thepropertyhadbeenarentalfor 20yearsandneededsubstantialat-

Ocean

tention,sotheyundertookarenovationwiththegoalofupdatingevery detail—downtothehingesonthe doors—tocreateacomfortable, easy-livingbeachcottageforthe ownersandtheirgrowingfamily.

Theinvertedfloorplanincludes fourbedroomsonthelowerlevel,all butonewithprivateporches.The primarybedroom,withanadjacent sittingroom,isupstairsonthesecondfloor.Theexpansivedeckson everyleveltakemaximumadvantage ofthelot’seasternorientation,offeringadirectviewoftheoceanjusta blockaway.

Thelivingroom’selevatedcoastal

decorfeaturesacomfortableoversizedsectionalsofawithplentyof seatingforrelaxinginfrontofthe wood-burningfirewithviewsofthe ocean.Theoriginalstainedwood trimontheinteriormoldingwasretainedtohighlightthegraceful archedwindowsandslidingdoors thatframetheviews.

Justoffofthelivingroom,the couplehasconvertedwhatwasformerlyawhirlpool-tubroomintoa newbar,withafullystockedrefrigerator,kegeratorandadedicateddishwasherforglassware.Thespothas becomeapopularhangoutforvisitors enjoyingwhathasbecomeahighly

Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthatwillbeviewedby thosewhopurchaseticketsfor the31stBeach&BayCottage Tour.Likeall10homesonthe 2023tour,thishomewillbe availabletotourvirtuallyby holdersofbothComboand Virtualtickets.Eachofthe10 homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideowhich willofferTourpatronswitha safeopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywant fromanywhereduringthe three-weekvirtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’seyedronevideofootageand theabilitytoviewtheTouronany internet-enableddevice.

The31stBeach&BayCottage TourisbeingpresentedbyLeslie KoppandtheLeslieKoppGroup. Comboticketscost$50,andVirtual-onlyticketscost$35.Combo ticketsarestrictlylimitedto500 ticketsforeachofthetwoin-person daysoftheTour.Topurchasetickets orformoreinformation,visitthe CottageTour’swebsiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.TheCottage TourisproducedbytheFriendsof theSouthCoastalLibrary.Allnet proceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’s operations.

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Thefamily’slivingroomoffersviewsoftheoceanandplentyofseatingforrelaxinginfrontofthe wood-burningfireplace.

Proforusinganoldsurvey: Saveyourselfsomemoneyatsettlement.Thenprayit’scorrect.

Con:Aprevioussurveymay notshowadditionstothehome youarebuyingorwhatyouradjoinermayhavebuiltoveronto yourproperty.

Ihadapropertysurveyedprior tolisting,andtheneighborwhohadrecentlypurchasedhishomeneverhadasurveycompletedonhis homepriortohispurchase,soheassumedthathislot ranwithaturninthebulkhead.Webattledincourt andwon,butallcouldhavebeenavoidediftheneighbor hadgottenasurveypriortosettlementonhis home.Atthatpointhecouldseewhathewasbuying.

Also,iftherewasanissuewithhissurveypriorto settlement,thatwouldcreateatitleissue—itison thesellertorectifypriortofinalsettlement.

Ifyouclosewithoutacurrentsurvey,theproblem becomesyours.Thebuyercertainlywillprotecttheir investmentwithanewsurveyandwillknowwhere theirpropertylinesare.Ifthenewsurveyyouorder has encroachmentsorsetbackissues,fencesover,shed overs—allcanbefixedpriortoclosing.

(Iamnotasurveyororasettlementattorney.)

KimHook

RemaxCoastal

(302)462-5504

Kim@KimHook.com

Tore-surveyorre-inspect:That isthezingerquestion!

Initially,thesellers’pre-existing homeinspectionandsurveyare helpfulwhengettingacquainted withapropertyforsale.Oncea buyer’sdecisionhasbeenmadeto moveforwardtopurchase,itistypicallybesttohaveanewhomeinspectionasaconditionoftheoffer.Ihaveseenprior inspectionsbecomeobsoleteasnewissuesarise.Welive insomefairlyharshweatherconditions;hiddenproblems maybediscovered,orpastrepairsdiminishandresurface.

Ifasurveyiscurrentandabuyercanvisuallyseethe propertylines/markers/structureandnothinghas changed,anewsurveymaynotbeneeded;however,keep inmindamortgagecompanymayrequireone.

Ifthesurveyisnotcurrentandthepropertyisnotina plannedcommunity,theconcreteorironboundarymarkersarenotvisual,newadditionshavebeenadded,orthere arestructuresnearwhatmaybethepropertyline,itbehoovesthebuyertoinvestinasurvey.

Overall,itisbesttoerronthesideofcaution,have due-diligenceclauseswithinthecontractandworkwith anexperiencedRealtorwhowillgiveyouprofessional guidance.

BethEvans

BerkshireHathawayPenFed (302)249-5200

Beth@BeachBayGolf.com

Whenrepresentingbuyers inatransaction,Ialwaysrecommendgettingyourown homeinspectionandsurvey beforepurchasing,evenifthe sellerhashadthemdone.The majorprotoasellerpresenting theirowninspectionreportis theyareawareofmajordefects andhavetosharethatinfowithyou.Theconis thatreportmaybeoutdated.Evenwithinafew months,thingscanariseonaninspectionthat werenotpreviouslyfound.Findingyourown trustedinspectorwillgiveyouthepeaceofmind tofeelcomfortablepurchasingahome.

Thesamegoesforasurvey.Ioncerepresented buyerswhowerepurchasingahomethathada surveyfromwhenthehomewasbuilt.Itdidnot reflectthenewfencethatwasinstalled,whichbelongedtotheneighbor,andwedidfinditwasencroachingontheirnewproperty.Luckily,the neighboragreedtomovehisfence,butyoudonot wanttobeinasituationthatputsyouindangerof adversepossessionorotherlegalissuesafterpurchasingaproperty!

SarahShoemaker KellerWilliams—TheWindrowGroup (302)569-1334

Sarah@TheWindrowGroup.com

LBWCvisitsWhatIsYourVoice

AttheDecembermeetingofthe LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub,the guestspeakerwasJacquelineSterbach, thepresidentofWhatIsYourVoice,an organizationthatfightsbackagainst familyanddomesticviolence,andteen datingviolence.Atthattime,shewas presentedwithacheckfromtheclub for$1,000andanadditional$500from alongtimemember’sfamily.

“Herpresentationwasextremely movingandenlightening,andledto severalLordBaltimoremembers— CarolynPesce,president;BarbSunderlin, director;BetsyChristian,treasurer; andJanetReid,publicity—beinginvitedtotourtheirfacilityonApril13,” representativessaid.

TheLBWCmemberswereupdated ontheongoingprojectsfortheirfuture growth,suchasprovidingfoodandbaby suppliesforSussexCountywomenand childreninneed.TheLBWCiscommittedtoraisingadditionalfundsto providefurtherassistancetotheirorganizationandduringthisvisitpresentedanadditional$1,200, representativessaid.

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TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubrecentlydonatedtoWhatIsYourVoice.

MeetMedicalOncologist Dr.Rodney Williams

MD

Dr.Williamsearnedhismedicaldegree atUniversityofCaliforniaSchoolofMedicine. Hisextensivetrainingandclinicalexperience includesafellowshipattheDana-Farber CancerInstitute,BrighamandWomen’s HospitalinBoston,a eraresidencyatthe UniversityofColoradoA liatedHospitalsin Denver.HecomestoAtlanticGeneralmost recentlyfromcoastalSouthCarolina,where heprovidedcancertreatmentinaruralclinic andinthehematology/oncologydivision attheMedicalUniversityofSouth Carolina,inCharleston.

Dr.Williamshasheldmedical leadershippositionsatseveralhealthcare organizations,includingtheGreater BaltimoreMedicalCenter.Heisboard certi edinInternalMedicineandMedical Oncology.

19266 Coastal Highway, Unit #5 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

302-260-8731

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TheDelawareDepartmentofCorrection(DOC)announcedrecently thatithadsignedthree-yearcontracts withVitalCoreHealthStrategies toprovidemedicalcare,behavioral healthcareandsubstance-usedisorder treatmenttoindividualsunderDOC supervision.

TheDOC’sBureauofHealthcare, SubstanceAbuseandMentalHealth Servicesisresponsibleforcontracting medicalandbehavioralhealthservices inallLevelV(prison)andLevelIV (work-releaseandviolation-of-probation)facilities,aswellasprovidingbehavioralhealthservicestoindividuals onsupervisedprobation.TheDOC initiatedRequestsforProposal(RFPs) forcorrectionalmedicalcareandbehavioralhealthcare/substanceabuse treatmentonDec.23,2022,astheend ofthecurrentthree-yearhealthcare servicescontractsperiodapproached. FourfirmssubmittedproposalsinresponsetotheRFPs:Centurionof Delaware,VitalCoreHealthStrategies,WexfordHealthSourcesand YesCare.

Afteracomprehensivebidreview process,theDOCawardedbothcontractstoVitalCoreHealthStrategies. BasedinTopeka,Kan.,VitalCorewas foundedin2015andcurrentlyprovides servicesto106correctionalfacilities, includingcountyjails,stateprisonsand juveniledetentioncenters,across15 states.Thecompanyhasapproximately 2,200employeesandannualrevenues ofapproximately$300million.(For moreinformation,visithttps://vitalcorehs.com/about-us/.)

“TheDelawareDepartmentof Correctioniscommittedtocomprehensivehealthcareservicesthatprovidetreatmentandpromote wellness,”CommissionerMonroeB. HudsonJr.said.“VitalCoreHealth Serviceswasbuiltfromgroundupasa correctionalhealthcarecompanyand hasdevelopedastrongtrackrecordof

successprovidinghighqualitymedical andbehavioralhealthcaretopatients. Welookforwardtoourpartnership withVitalCoretoadvancethisimportantworkatthebestvaluefor Delawaretaxpayers.”

Boththree-yearagreementswith VitalCoreHealthStrategiesbeginJuly 1.TheDOC,VitalCoreandCenturion willcoordinatetransitionofservices throughoutMayandJune.

“VitalCoreHealthStrategiesLLC isextremelyexcitedandpleasedto havebeenawardedthecontractsto providecorrectionalhealthcareandbehavioralhealthcareservicestoincarceratedindividualsinthefacilities operatedbytheDelawareDepartment ofCorrection,”saidViolaRiggin,VitalCoreHealthStrategieschiefexecutiveofficer.“VitalCoreleadersare lookingforwardtoapositiveworking relationshipwithDOCofficialsandto providinganexceptionalqualityof medicalandbehavioralhealthcareto theDOCpopulation.VitalCoreis proudtoemphasizeourproactiveapproachand‘doingtherightthingthe firsttime.’Wesharethesamegoalsas theDOCtoprovidequalitypatient care,andwewilldemonstrateourpassionforthisworkinourdailyservices.”

TheDepartmentofCorrectionacknowledgedoutgoinghealthcarevendorCenturionofDelaware“for partneringwiththeDOCoverthepast threeyearstonavigatethehistoric healthcarechallengesoftheCOVID19pandemicwhileassistingtheDOC indevelopingandlaunchingtheredesignedstatewidesubstanceabuse treatmentprogramRoad2Recovery (https://doc.delaware.gov/assets/documents/newsroom/2020/20press1022.p df),substantiallyincreasingMedicationAssistedTreatment(MAT)forincarceratedindividuals,andembracing innovationsincludingtelemedicineto meetpatienttreatmentneeds.”

ProfessionalbullridersbuckingbacktoOC

Forthesecondconsecutiveseason, thePBR(ProfessionalBullRiders) ChallengerSerieswillbuckintoOcean City,Md.,againwelcomingfanstothe OceanCityInletontheedgeoftheAtlanticOceanonJune2-4forthePBR OceanCitySeacretsClassic.

Forthreedaysonly,someofthebest bullridersintheworldwillbattlethe sport’srankestbovineathletesina showdownofmanvs.beast.

“ThePBROceanCitySeacrets Classicisheldatoneofthemostcaptivating venuesacrosstheentire2023 ChallengerSeriesschedule,”organizers said.“InadditiontoOceanCitybeing oneofthemosttravelledtovacation destinationsontheEastCoast,the OceanCityInletisnestledbetweenthe city’srenownedboardwalkandfamilyfriendlybeaches.”

ThePBRChallengerSerieswill

holdmorethan60eventsfromMay throughNovember,culminatingwithits championshipinlateOctoberinLas Vegas.ThePBRChallengerSeriesprovides additionalcompetitiveopportunitiesforbullriderswhoareboth affiliatedandunaffiliatedwithaPBR TeamSeriesteam.

ThePBRdebutedattheOceanCity InletinJune2022,as40oftheworld’s bestbullriderscompetedwithinfeetof theAtlanticOcean.

Backedbya2-for-4showing,EduardodeOliveira(NovaLacerda, Brazil)emergedthesupremecompetitor,winninghiscareer-firstPBRevent.

Despitesufferingaheart-breaking buckoffinRound1,theBrazilianreturneddeterminedforRound2.Going head-to-headwithPennsylvania-raised animalathleteJustDenim(MikeMiller BuckingBulls),Oliveirareachedthe

requisite8for81points.

Oliveira’smomentumthencontinued inRound3,whenhecoveredGrey Goose(MikeMillerBuckingBulls)for 81.5pointstosurgetotheeventlead.

WhileCooterBrown(LucasManning/WallerBrothersCattleCo.) provedtoomuchforOliveirainthe championshipround,broughtdownin 4.06 seconds,histwopriorqualified ridesprovedenoughtoclinchthe goldenfinish.

Oliveiraearned34.5ChallengerSeries,propellingtoNo.3intheseries standings.Whentheseasoncametoa climacticend,Oliveirafinishedthe campaignrankedNo.29.

ThedebutseasonforthenewSeries wasdominatedby2018PBRRookieof theYearKeyshawnWhitehorse(McCrackenSpring,Utah)whowontwo eventsandfinishedthirdattheChal-

lengerSeriesChampionshipinLas Vegastobecrownedtheinaugural ChallengerSeriesChampion. ThebullridingactionforthePBR ChallengerSeries’OceanCitySeacrets Classic,beginsat6p.m.onFriday,June 2,andSaturday,June3,and2p.m.on Sunday,June4.

Allcompetingbullriderswillgeton onebulleachinRounds1-3.FollowingRound3onSundayafternoon,the riders’individualthree-roundscores willbetotaled,withtheTop15advancingtothechampionshiproundfor onemoreoutandachanceattheevent title.

Ticketsforthethree-dayeventare nowonsaleandstartat$30,taxesand feesnotincluded.TicketscanbepurchasedonlineatETIX.comand PBR.com,orbycallingPBRcustomer serviceat1-800-732-1727.

PrideFilmFestivaltodebutJune9-11inLewes

TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety (RBFS)willpresentthe2023Pride FilmFestival(formerlyknownas DelawareLGBTQ+Cine-brations Festival)inpartnershipwithCAMP Rehoboth.Eightfilms,toinclude documentariesandfeatures,along

withablockofshorts,willbepresentedoverthreedays(June9-11)at theSociety’sCinemaArtTheaterin Lewes.

Confirmedfilmtitlesinclude “KokomoCity,”“Horseplay”and“Passages.”

TheSocietywillalsohostalatenightspecialfeatureof“TheRocky HorrorPictureShow”forfestival moviegoers,withaspecialstudent rate.

Participantscanexpectothersocial gatheringsincelebrationofthefestivalandPr ideMonth.

“Weareveryexcitedtobringthe PrideFilmFestivalbacktoourcommunity,andwe’repleasedtopartner withRehobothBeachFilmSocietyto promoteLGBTQ+artshere,”said CAMPRehobothInterimDirector LisaEvans.

CheckthewebsiteatRehobothFilm.comforupdatedfilmannouncementsandspecialsocialevents.

“TheSocietyfeltstronglyabout expandingtheaudiencefromwhat

wasthefirstLGBTQ+festivalinthe StateofDelawarebackin2016.UpdatingthenameofthefestivalandfocusingonPr idemonthmadesensefor 2023relaunch.Whywouldwenot celebrateasanyotherU.S.citywith ourlocalpatrons?”statedExecutive DirectorHelenChamberlin.

Admissioncosts$12perscreening, withaspecialstudentrateforthe late-nightspecialfeature.Patronsare beingencouragedtopurchasetickets onlineatRehobothFilm.com.Ifseats areavailable,ticketswillalsobeavailableforsalestarting30minutesprior toeachscreening.(Notethattickets arenon-refundable,andtherewillbe noexchanges.)

FormoreinformationaboutRBFS visitwww.rehobothfilm.com.

DON’S TREE FARM

6396 Hickman Road Greenwood, DE 19950

302-349-0555

PRIVACY EVERGREENS

NEW PRICE

POND FRONT

STUNNING WATER VIEWS

IN TOWN LOCATION

SALEPENDING

Bayside, West Fenwick

Pond views! The ultimate designer furnished coastal beach house with over 4,400 sq ft of luxurious living space, elevator, and every upgrade imaginable. Beautiful turnkey 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 $1,549,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

OPEN HOUSE SAT., 5/20 10:30-12:30

Bethany Lakes, Bethany

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 $1,150,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

37113 W Fenwick Blvd, Selbyville

Unique craftsman home designed for this perfect parcel of tranquility. Four bedrooms plus a loft, three baths, designer kitchen, first floor primary bedroom/bath and 2nd guest/office room. Enjoy extra hobbies with this oversize garage. Embrace the outdoors with a shower, changing area, screen porch, and deck. Community pool and exercise room.

MLS DESU2037658 $650,000

Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

FABULOUS VIEWS

Bayside @ Bethany Lakes

Luxurious 2 story villa offers direct pond front views on 2 sides. This lovely villa offers a 2-story living area with a gas fireplace, dining room, a gourmet kitchen/family room, screened porch, patio and a huge ensuite with a sitting area. Upstairs, is an enormous loft area, 2 guest bedrooms, guest bathroom and an ensuite with private bathroom. Plus, a 2-car garage. Bayside at Bethany lakes offers 1st class amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, kayak storage, and launch, day dock, fitness center and tennis courts.

MLS DESU2038780 $615,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

SALEPENDING

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

One of the best views in Bethany Bay from this fabulous furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor condo with a garage. Enjoy the million-dollar views from your living room with an electric fireplace and morning sun rises from your primary bedroom, spacious eatin kitchen with granite countertops, a guest room with private access to the hall bathroom and a rear screened porch with plank style floor. Bethany Bay is the best-kept affordable waterfront secret in our area with 1st class amenities. Short drive to Bethany beach and its attractions.

MLS DESU2039226 $374,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

E Church St, Millsboro

Cute colonial in town. 3 bedroom/2 bath, Formal living, dining, and family room plus a den on 1st floor. Garage, garden, and land for possible backyard pool. Perfect for you!

Only $324,900 MLS DESU2038836 Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

Piney Point Rd, Ocean View

Stunning water views from every room in this adorable Cape Cod cottage. You enter a quaint living/dining area with solid hardwood floors, a galaxy kitchen with white cabinets and granite countertops and, 1st floor bedroom and remodeled bathroom. Upstairs is the second bedroom with a large sleeping area enough room for everyone. Plus, a huge rear deck with awning, above ground pool, boat lift, jet ski dock, outdoor shower and storage shed.

MLS DESU2039206 $929,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW PRICE

Turtle Walk, Bethany Beach

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

NEW PRICE

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

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 $484,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

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 loft area, 2 awesome sized guest rooms and a full bathroom. Plus, a 1 car garage and a 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 $399,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW

Banks Acres, Ocean View

A rare opportunity to buy a lot located in a quiet, well-established community with no HOA. The lot has been cleared of the old mobile home with well, electric, and public sewer installed. Buyers to verify for their satisfaction that the public utilities are in working order. Great location near fantastic restaurants, state parks, golfing, fishing, and the awesome Bethany Beach life guarded, public beaches. Great opportunity to build your dream home.

MLS DESU2040560 $129,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Lucinda Dr., Townsend Acres

Looking for a great deal? Look no farther. A fabulous price for almost a 1/2-acre lot in a small community located off Rt.17. Preliminary talks with the county about public sewer coming. Buy now!

MLS DESU2040094 $120,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Vickie Binsted 302-542-6253

Julia Hudson 301-641-6267

Nicole Frank 610-842-4521

Sondra Connor 302-245-1435

Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

Rupert Smith 302-228-8900

Linda Mueller 302-245-0741

Martha Smith 302-249-0464

Obits

PleasureClubinEssex,Md.,andat thetimeofhisdeathwasmemberof theOceanCityPleasureClub,the OceanCityElks,theEastSussex MooseLodge#2542inRoxana,Del., andasocialmemberoftheAmerican LegionandVFW.

Hishomeawayfromhomewas theFraternalOrderoftheEagles Aerie4528inClarksville,Del.He wasproudtobeachartermemberof thatlocationandheldseveraloffices there.Hehadrecentlybeenawarded thestatusoflifetimehonoraryworthytrusteeemeritus,forallthehard workandtimethatheputintomake theEaglesasuccessfulorganization inSussexCounty,Del.Hisfriends andfamilywillrememberhimforhis loveofnotonlypeople,butofhis passionforkaraokeanddance.

Inadditiontohisparents,Connellywasprecededindeathbythe motherofhischildren,MaryJane (DeCarlo)Connelly,andhiswife, DarleneConnelly.Heissurvivedby threechildren,TammyEtzelandher husband,John,ofManchester,Md., SheriCalvertandherhusband,Jim, ofLittlestown,Pa.,andJohnGordon “Gordy”ConnellyIVandhiswife, Maria,ofEssex,Md.;sevengrandchildren;andsoontobe12great-

grandchildren.Heisalsosurvivedby twobrothers,TerryConnellyand GregoryConnelly,bothofEssex, Md.;andadearfriend,JoAnn McKenzieofFrankford,Del.

AcelebrationofConnelly’slife willbeheldatnoononThursday, May18,2023,attheOceanView ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices, 38040MuddyNeckRd.,Ocean View,Del.,wherefriendsandfamily maygatherafter11a.m.Interment willbeheldprivatelyatMillville Cemetery.Condolencesmaybesent onlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JoisM.Davidson,70

JoisM.Davidson,70,ofGumboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefully, surroundedbyherlovingfamily,on Wednesday,May10,2023,atthe DelawareHospiceCenterinMilford,Del.ShewasborninLewes, Del.,onSept.27,1952,daughterof thelateThomasBaconandthelate Dorothy(Hudson)Bacon.

DavidsonhadworkedinthecafeteriaattheLongNeckElementary SchoolnearMillsboro,Del.,until herdisability.Sheenjoyedattending thelocalstock-carracesandrooting forDonaldLingo.Shelovedher familyandspendingtimewithher grandkids.

Inadditiontoherparents,Davidsonwasprecededindeathbythree

Capt. Richard A. Pfeil

, USN Ret., 93 years young began resting in God’s Heavenly Peace on April 18, 2023. Married for 67 years to Betty Bonnett (predeceased 2020). He was born at West Point, New York in 1930. In the 1960s, he moved his family to Upper Marlboro, Maryland where he resided until retiring to Bethany Beach, Delaware in 1990.

Richard served his country and community for most of his life. He was a Police Of cer at Bear Mountain, New York and a Fire ghter for Wayne Hose Company in Stony Point, New York. He served in the Navy and Naval Reserve from 1949-1990 and as a Blue and Gold Of cer, interviewing candidates for the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

He is survived by his four children, Richard A. Pfeil, Jr., John H. Pfeil, Deborah McCaleb and Robert M. Pfeil ,along with six grandchildren, Richard, Jack, Zachary, Erik, Mark and Kevin and two great-grandchildren, Samuel and Skylar.

He loved a big party, his multiple dogs and was an avid gardener who we fondly called “Dr. Bush”. His favorite thing was going out to eat and trying every new restaurant that came to town.

Services will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE on June 30, 2023 at 10 a.m.

brothers,ThomasLeeHudson,RaymondBaconandRickyBacon;anda sister,DorisCarden.Sheissurvived byherfiancéof20years,David McKirby;ason,AllenDavidsonof Georgetown,Del.;astepdaughter, BrittanyMcKirbyandherhusband, JamesTruittII,ofWhaleyville,Md.; twograndchildren,HaisleeTruitt andJamesTruittIII;asister,Lois Elliottandherhusband,Vernon,of Gumboro,Del.;andasister-in-law, JoanneBaconofFrankford,Del.She isalsosurvivedbyaaunt,Violet HudsonofDagsboro,Del.;three otherstepchildren;severalstepgrandchildren;andseveralnieces, nephewsandcousins.

Afuneralservicewastobeheld onWednesday,May17,2023,atthe FrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,43ThatcherSt.,Frankford, Del.IntermentwastofollowatSelbyvilleRedmenCemetery.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinDavidson’sname toDelawareHospice,100Patriots Way,Milford,DE19963oracharity ofthegiver’schoice.Condolences maybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JamesJosephEbel,81

JamesJosephEbel,81,ofSelbyville,Del.,passedawayThursday, May11,2023,peacefully,inhissleep. HewasborninWashington,D.C.,

andwasthesonofthelateWilhelm F.EbelandMargaret(Carney)Ebel. Hewasaretiredmemberof Plumbers&PipeFittersUnionNo. 5.HewasamemberofSt.Luke’s CatholicChurch,alifememberof theElksLodge,a4thDegree KnightsofColumbus,andheserved intheU.S.Navy.

Ebelwasprecededindeathbytwo brothers,WilliamEbelandEugene Ebel;andtwosisters,KathleenAnn EbelandPeggyEbel.Heissurvived byhiswife,KathleenJ.Ebel;ason, JimEbelJr.andhiswife,Kimberly, ofBellbrook,Ohio;adaughter, LauraEbelofSelbyville;andfour grandchildren,OwenEbel,Erin Ebel,ReaganEbelandNolanEbel. AMassofChristianBurialwillbe heldat11a.m.onThursday,May18, 2023,atSt.Luke’sCatholicChurch, 9903CoastalHwy.,OceanCity,Md. Visitationwillbeheldonehourbeforetheservice.Inlieuofflowers, donationsinEbel’smemorymaybe madetotheTunneltoTowersFoundation,2361HylanBlvd.,StatenIsland,N.Y.10306ortheAmerican DiabetesAssoc.,P.O. Box7023, Merrifield,VA.22116.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

In Loving Memory of Betty Bonnett Pfeil, 1932-2020

A great mom, sister, aunt, friend, and her favorite role, “Grandma”. When we lost you, our lives were forever changed. You are missed every day, as you were the glue that held the family together.

We are forever grateful for the love you gave and imparted to us. You made family gatherings SPECIAL and we will remember all the times we laughed uncontrollably (usually wine was involved). Your culinary skills were legendary, and we miss your apple pie at Thanksgiving!

We know you are back with dad and there is comfort in that. You are forever in our hearts and in our minds. We are celebrating yours and dad’s life this 4th of July which was always a family holiday.

We miss you Momma; we were blessed to have you as a mom.

With much love, Rick, John, Deb and Rob

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DouglasAllen‘Doug’Joseph,76

DouglasAllen“Doug”Joseph,76, ofConcordTownship,Ohio,passed awayonMay8,2023.Hewasborn inLewes,Del.,onDec.31,1946,to AlbertandBeatriceJoseph.He movedtoOhiowhenhewas11.

Josephgraduatedin1964from NorthHighSchoolandwentonto graduatefromClevelandStateUniversitywithadegreeinmechanical engineering.HeservedintheU.S. Armyfrom1966to1968.Afterreturningfromthemilitary,hemethis wifeof46years,Rosalie.Theywelcomedtwochildren,AmyandDouglasJosephJr.

Hehadalifelongloveofcarsand racing,especiallyvisitingthe NASCARracesinDover.Heenjoyedbowling,golfing,workingon puzzlesandtinkeringinhisgarage. Hewasknownforhissenseof humorandlovedtojokewitheveryone.Heheldmultipleengineering patents,andhelovedtotravel,visitingall50stateswithhisfamily.

Josephwasprecededindeathby hisbelovedparents,AlbertandBeatrice;aswellashischerishedwife, Rosalie.Heissurvivedbyhischildren,Amy(andChristopher)Vallos, andDouglasJosephJr.(andJen).

Hewasproudtobefrom Delawareandwillnowbewelcomed back“DownHome.”

Avisitationwastobeheldat Melson’sFuneralServicesinMillsboro,Del.,onSaturday,May13, 2023,withthefuneralservicetobe heldgravesideatBethelMethodist Cemetery.Condolencesmaybesent onlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

FrankD.Marden,87

FrankD.Marden,justshyof88, ofVeroBeach,Fla.,wenttobewith theLordMay3,2023.Hewasborn inRoxbury,Mass.,onMay25,1935, toproudparentsCharlesandLeona Marden.Hehadbeenaresidentof VeroBeachforalmost25yearsafter comingfromCherryHill,N.J.

MardengraduatedfromFraminghamHighSchoolinFramingham, Mass.,beforeattendingNortheastern UniversityinBoston,wherehereceivedhisundergraduatedegree.He thenwentontoattendBostonUniversityLawSchool,wherehereceivedhisdoctorateinlaw.He marriedtheloveofhislife,hismissingbookend,JessieM.Marden,on June11,1994,inCherryHill.

HewasacolonelintheU.S.Army andafederaljudgepriortohisretirement.Heenjoyedparticipatingin activitiesatthechurchesheattended, wherehewasthepresidentofUnited MethodistMen’sgroupandamemberoftheBandofBrothers.Healso enjoyedbowling,playingbackgammon“challenges”beforedinnerwith Jessie,playinggameswithfriends andfamily(especiallycornhole)and traveling,andhadapassionforantiquecars.

Mardenwasprecededindeathby hisfather,CharlesMarden;mother, LeonaMarden;stepmother,Eleanor Marden;sister,BettyLeeWard; brother-in-law,PatOsborn;and stepson,ToddCheeseman.Leftto cherishhismemoriesarehisloving wife,JessieM.Marden;children, Laura,Tim(andJeannmarie)and Kristen(andCraig);stepchildren, TammieandJason(andMegan); daughter-in-law,Susan;grandchildren,Robert(andRachel),James, Cyrus,Brandon(andMeghan), Mikey,JacandMichaelPatrick;a great-grandson,ArloWesley;a

brother,Charles(andAnnette);sisters,Maureen(andMike)andCharlene;nieces;nephews;andbyHis Gracemany,manyfriends.

Loveforeverandaday.

AllforHisGlory.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsmay besenttoTunneltoTowersFoundation,2361HylandBoulevard,Staten Island,NY,NY10306,orFirst MethodistChurch(fortheschool fund),175020thStreet,VeroBeach, FL32960.AcelebrationofMarden’s lifewithmilitaryhonorswillbeheld Friday,June2,2023,1p.m.atSt. MatthewsUMC,1000Coastal Highway,FenwickIsland,DE19944. AreceptionistofollowatClendanielHall.

WilliamE‘Mike’MooneyJr.,78

WilliamE“Mike”MooneyJr.,78, passedawaypeacefullyonMay12, 2023.Hewillbegreatlymissedfor hiskindheart,infectioussmileand senseofhumor.

HeservedasaRangerintheU.S. ArmyduringtheVietnamWar,receivinghonorsforhisbravery.He enjoyedasuccessfulcareerinfloor coveringdistribution,cherishedhis family,andinfluencedmanyasasoccercoach.Heleavesbehindalegacy ofkindness,generosityanddedicationtohiscommunity.

Mooneywillbegreatlymissedby hiswife,Marla;theirfourchildren; andeightgrandchildren.

VisitationwastobeheldatFellows,Helfenbein&NewnamFuneral Home,408S.LibertyStreet,Centreville,Md.,onTuesday,May16,2023, withafuneralservicetobeheldat DelawareVeteran’sMemorialCemeteryChapel,26669PatriotsWay Millsboro,Del.,onWednesday,May 17,andintermenttofollow.Inlieu offlowers,memorialcontributions maybemadetoCompassHospice, 160CoursevallDrive,Centreville,

MD, orTheMichaelJ.FoxFoundationforParkinsonsResearch,P.O. Box5014Hagerstown,MD21741. Condolencesmaybesentonline atwww.fhnfuneralhome.com.

ReginaMarie‘Gina’Plocek,71

ReginaMarie“Gina”Plocek,71, ofMillville,Del.,passedawaysuddenlyonFriday,April28,2023,at TidalHealthinSalisbury,Md.Born inBaltimore,Md.,shewasthe daughterofthelateHowardS.NortonandElizabethL.(Norton)Vasbinder.ShegrewupinPasadena, Md.,withherparentsandher brother,thelateBillNorton. Shemarriedtheloveofherlife,J. PatPlocek,in1971inPasadena,Md. PatandGinaPloceklivedinArnold, Md.,wheretheyraisedtheirtwo children,KevinPlocekandLaura (Plocek)Berg.Shegrewtobeanactivecommunitymemberandneighborhood“mom”toall.She volunteeredatschools,church,and scouts,andlovedteachingpreschool. SheretiredwithPattoDelaware, whereshelovedtheocean.Her grandchildrenwereherpassion.She lovedbeinginvolvedineachoftheir favoriteactivities.Shewasakind, caring,givingpersonwhoalwaysput theneedsofherfamilyandfriends beforeherown.Shewasawomanof

South Coastal Library is accepting donations of gently used books, audiobooks & DVDs. All items must be brought to the library lobby on Tuesdays from 2-4:00 pm.

Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!

Monday, May 1—Saturday , July 1

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to submit their original artwork for a chance to win a prize! Artwork will be judged by local artists & prizes will be awarded on July 26th!

Monday, May 22

Dance Class: The East Coast Swing 10—11:30 am

Join dance instructor, John Brillantes, for a fun & free instructional dance series!

Tuesday, May 23

Dance Class: The East Coast Swing 10—11:30 am

Join dance instructor, John Brillantes, for a fun & free instructional dance series!

Gentle Yoga Flow 10—11:30 am

Join RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, Sarah Schaber for a free gentle yoga class!

PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm

Children read to a team of well-trained dogs to build confidence & improve their reading skills!

Wednesday, May 24

Baby Bookworms Story Time 10-10:45 am

Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities!

Little Learners Story Time 11-11:45 am

Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help Improve pre-literacy skills! Crime Solvers! 5—6:45 pm

Join us for a tabletop game where we use clues to solve fictional murders!

Thursday, May 25

RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am—12:30 pm

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

Saturday, May 27

Engineer Early STEM Kits 2 Go

Kids & tweens can pick up a free STEM Kit, courtesy of Engineer Early, to complete at home!

Obits

strongfaithandinstilledinherfamilytheimportanceoffamily,hard workanddoingwhatisright.She wasknownforhersmileandlaughter,bothofwhichwillbemissed.

Plocekissurvivedbyherhusband, J.PatPlocek;son,KevinPlocek,and hiswife,Kristy;daughter,Laura Berg,andherhusband,Troy;andfive grandchildren,ColbyPlocek,Brody

Plocek,GavinBerg,AudreyBerg andCharlotteBerg.

Amemorialservicewillbeheld onSaturday,June3,2023,at10a.m. atSt.MatthewsBy-the-SeaUnited MethodistChurch.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilyrequesteddonationsbe madetoSt.JudeChildren’sHospital. Lettersofcondolencecanbesentto thefamilyviawww.burbagefuneralhome.com.Arrangementsareinthe careoftheBurbageFuneralHome.

MilesDeanSchlauer

MilesDeanSchlauerwasborn sleepingintothisworldonMay3, 2023,toAmberLeeSchlauerand DeanPhilipSchlauer.

“Hislittlelifespokevolumes,and hewaslovedenormously.Weknew Milesforonlyeightshortmonths, buthewillremaininourheartsforever.Hewasastronghealthybaby untilhewastakenfromus.Deanand AmberallowedthefamilyofMiles topartakeofthejoyandanticipation

ofMiles’birthbytouchinghimwhile hewasgrowingstrongwithin Amber’slovingchamber.”

Hisgreat-grandparentswillgreet himwithjoy,loveandcareinhis newlife.Schlauerissurvivedbyhis parents,AmberLeeSchlauerand DeanPhilipSchlauer;hismaternal grandparents,VickiandWilliam Matlack,andDaveVoyten;andhis paternalgrandparents,Jenniferand ChristopherSchlauer;alongwitha largefamilyofuncles,great-uncles, aunts,great-auntsandmanycousins. FinalcareforMileshasbeenentrustedtoParsellFuneralHomes& Crematorium,Atkins-LodgeChapel, Lewes,Del.Hislifememorialwebpageandvirtualguestbookareonline atwww.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

HarryG.‘Duke’Walls,77

HarryG.“Duke”Walls,77,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedSunday,May7,2023, athishome.HewasborninDanville, Pa.,sonofthelateWilliamWallsand BerthaM.(Reichard)Walls.

$1,445.

Heretiredfromworkasacontrol roomoperatorforDelmarvaPower& LightCo.HewasamemberofAmericanLegionPost123inBerlin,Md.,the MooselodgeinRoxanaandtheEagles Club.HealsoservedintheU.S.Navy. Heenjoyedspendingtimewithfriends andfamily,singingkaraoke,playing slots,watchingoldwesternsandhis Raiders.Hewillbedearlymissed. Inadditiontohisparents,Wallswas precededindeathbyhiswife,MaryE. Walls,in2018.Heissurvivedbya daughter,AprilC.Gershenfeldandher husband,Mike;andagranddaughter, IsabellaSnow.

Agravesideservicewastobeheld onMay15,2023,atDelawareVeterans MemorialCemetery,26669Patriots Way,Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers, memorialcontributionsmaybemade toMasonDixonVFWPost7234, 29265MarshyHopeWayOceanView, DE 19970.Condolencesmaybesent byvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

Leweswomanreleasesbookonplant-basedeating

In2011,DorothyGreetandherhusband,DavidGreer,hadnoideathe journeyonwhichtheywereaboutto embarkwouldpointtheirlivesina wholenewdirection.ItwasGreet’s heartattackandthenanarticlein Greer’sCornellalumnimagazinethat ledthecoupletogovegan.

“Wereadthearticleabout‘The ChinaStudy’byT.ColinCampbell, Ph.D.,andagreed.Wearegoingtodo this,”sherecalled.“Thenwethrewaway allanimalproductsinourfridgeand pantry!”

Astheylearned,theystartedspreading thewordandhostingplant-based partiesattheirnewhomeinLewes.

Greer,aretiredengineer,hadmoved toLewesin1995andrenovatedhis family’sbeachcottageasapermanent home.Fiveyearslater,Greetmovedto Lewestotakeonanewhealthcarepositionasdirectorofpastoralcare.HeinvitedherouttodinneroneJanuary eveningin2000,andthey’vebeendiningtogethereversince.

Afterherheartattackandtheir changeinlifestyle,Greet,achaplainin the localhealthcaresystem,decidedto speaktotheCEOaboutbringingin plant-basedeatingforpatientsinthe hospitalandforthecommunity.

Thatledtheorganizationtopartner

withtheOrnishprogram,developedby plant-basedguruandmedicalresearcher Dr.DeanOrnish,M.D.Theprogram servedthecommunityforseveralyears, teachinghundredshowtoliveandcook withlessstressandmoreexercise,and toliveaplant-basedlife.Theprogram wasshutteredduringthepandemic.

Attheinvitationofalocalnewspaper,Greetstartedtheblog“GoVeg.” Thatbroughthermessagetomany morepeople,includingthoseaffiliated withthearea’sOsherLifelongLearning InstituteoftheUniversityofDelaware, throughwhichshetaughtplant-based eatingclassesformanyyears.

Throughitall,GreetandGreerhave experiencedextraordinaryhealthbenefitsfromtheirwayofeating,theysaid. At93,Greerisstillactive,readsvoraciously,doesresearchprojectsandgets plentyofexercise.At83,Greetisdevelopinganonlineplant-basedcourse,enjoyspreparinghersignature“E-meals” (excellent,easy,economical,ethical, earth-friendly)andcanbefoundcycling dailyonlocaltrails.

“Ireallydon’tthinkwewouldbeas happyorashealthywithoutthiswayof eating,”Greetsaid.“Iamnotevensure wewouldstillbehere!”

Plant-basedeating,shenoted,has beenproventolowercholesterol,reduce

SmithinductedintoSigmaPiSigma

PennSmithofMillsboroisoneof twoLebanonValleyCollegestudents recentlyinductedintoSigmaPiSigma aspartofthecollege’sInquirycelebration.

Thenationalphysicshonorsociety, SigmaPiSigmarecognizesoutstanding scholarshipinphysicsandpromotesan attitudeofservice.Membersmusthave completed45credithours,12creditsof

physicscoursework,andhaveatleasta

3.5 GPAinphysicsand3.4GPAoverall.Allmembersmustrankintheupper thirdoftheircollegeclass.

Smith,agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,ispursuingabachelor’s degreeincomputerscienceandmathematicsandphysics.

LearnmoreaboutphysicsatLVCby visitingwww.lvc.edu.

and evenreverseheartdiseaseandother chronicdiseases,helpwithweightmanagement,andincreaseoverallwell-being andlongevity.

Andnow,Greethasturnedher12yearpassionintoabook.“GoVegWith Class”wasreleasedinApril,andis availableinbookstores,includingseveral localbookstores,andonAmazon.

ThebookincludesaforewordbyDr. CaldwellB.EsselstynJr.,M.D,author of“PreventandReverseHeartDisease” andphysiciandirectoroftheHeartDisease ReversalProgramattheCleveland Clinic.

Intheforeword,hewrites,“Instead ofinjuringherselfprogressivelyevery daywithsomeelementsofharmfulnutrition,Dorothyhasacquirednew knowledge.Shelearnedthehardway, throughhavingaheartattack,ofthe

nutritionthatisrequiredtomakeherselfheartattack-proof.”

ThebookfeaturessomeofGreet’s pastblogwriting,includingthestoryof howherentirefamilywasaffectedby heartdisease.Shealsoincludesnumerous recipesandabevyofinformation onthewayssheandGreerhavehealed theirbodiesthroughplant-basedliving.

“Plant-basedeatingisnotjustadiet; itisawayoflivingthatisbetterfor people,betterforanimals,andbetterfor theplanet,”Greetsaid.“Ihopepeople willenjoythebook,gainsomenew knowledge,andbeinspiredtochange thewaytheyeatandlive.”

Greetwillbehostingseverallocal booksigningsinthecomingmonths.To learnmoreaboutupcomingeventsand purchasethebook,gotowww.GoVegWithClass.com.

OnTuesday,April25,Kristina’sCakeryhostedaribbon-cuttingceremonywiththeBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercetocelebratethegrandopeningoftheir newlocationinMillville.Friends,family,fellowChambermembersandcommunitymemberswereinattendance.

OwnerKristinaMalonehasownedandoperatedKristina’sKitcheninMillvillealongsideherhusband,Sean,sinceearly2020.Kristina’sCakerywascreatedsothatshe could growandshareherpassionforbakingandeducating.KristinaMaloneandherstaffatKristina’sCakerycreatecakesandpastriesonadailybasisorforspecialoccasions.

VisitKristina’sCakeryat32828RebaRoad,SuiteC,Millville,orcall(302)542-6758.Torequestacustomorder,emailKristinaMalonedirectly atkristinas.cakery23@gmail.com.

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May18

AquaticBugs&Beer— EnvironmentalScientistJacquelynTaggartfromEnvirotechwill presentAquaticBugs&BeerattheDogfish HeadLearningGardenatDelawareBotanic Gardensfrom3to5p.m.Exploretheconstructedwetlandwithotherguests,andenjoy Dogfishheadbeerandpretzels.Ticketscost $25,includingtheadmissioncost.Toreserve tickets,visitdelawaregardens.org.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite s essionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)8585518.

DisasterPrep— PatYoungandPatHeineman willleadaconversationonpreparingyour householdandfamilyforemergenciesand disastersatSouthCoas talLibraryat2p.m. Presenterswillfamiliarizeparticipantswith theindividualandfamilyemergency/communicationplan,importantdocumentsfolder andthe“go-bag.”Registrationisgreatlyappreciated,andavailablebycalling(302)8585518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingitsLegoClubat5p.m.Legosandthe themewillbeprovided,andthisisforages 6-10.Registrationisencouraged,and availableatsouthcoast al.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspaceallows.

YogawithSandy— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingayogaclassforyogisand beginneryogisat11a.m.Thisisaclass forallagesandstages,andthereisa$20 costforunlimitedyoga.Registrationisrequired,andyoucansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

LittleLearners— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersat10:30a.m.fora storytim esessionforages3-4,andtheir caregivers,topromoteliteracy.Thereis alsoacraft,andanopportunitytoengage withotherpre-schoolers.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatfrankford.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)732-9351.

GrowYourOwnFood— FrankfordPublic LibraryishostingEricRickardsat5:30 p.m.,andhewilldiscusstheimportanceof

growingyourownfood,seedstartingand eatingoffyourland.

May19

Jewelry-MakingClass— ArtisanRiawill leada10a.m.classatSouthCoastalLibrary onmakingalavabeadleathernecklacewith commonjewelry-makingtools.Thisisatwohour,hands-onclass,andisfree,withall materialsprovided.Registrationisrequired, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

May20

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. variousrailroadandTownartifactsdating backtotheear liestagriculturaldaysthrough late20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareon display.Themuseumislocatedat6Railroad AvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

SaturdayYogawithSandy— Frankford PublicLibraryishostingayogaclassfor yogisandbeginneryogisat10:30a.m. Thisisaclassforallagesandstages,and thereisa$20costforunlimitedyoga. Registrationisrequired,andyoucansign u ponlineatfrankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)732-9351.

IntheGenes— TheSussexCountyGenealogicalSocietywillholditsgeneral meetingattheLewesPublicLibraryat10 a.m.ThetopicisHoldingsoftheMaryland ArchivesandHowtoAccessThem.The speakerisRachelFrazier,theDeputyDirectorofReferenceServicesattheMarylandArchives,whohas15yearsof experienceinassistingin-personandremoteresearchersinsolvingtheirdiverse genealogicala ndlegalresearchquestions. Foraninvitation,sendanemailtoprograms@scgsdelaware.org.Formoreinformation,visitscgsdelaware.org.

ChoirShow— TheChoirSchoolofDelaware isperformingatSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Churchat4p.m.Noticketsarerequired,and afreewillofferingwillbeaccepted.Formore information,call(302)539-7444.

YardSale— St.MatthewsBy-The-SeaUnited MethodistWomen’sAnnualYardSalewill

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Clubs/Organizations

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

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCafé,agroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

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

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe Read ingRoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpersons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newm embersarewelcome.Formore information,call(240)315-4361.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— SouthCoastalLibraryholds Puzzles,Checkers,Crosswords&Coloringfor AdultsMondaythroughSat urday,whenever thelibraryisopen.Thereisanadultcoloring station,jigsawpuzzles,crosswords,Sudoku andwordfinds,alongwithagiantchecker board.

Politics

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

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe firstWednesda yofeverymonthatSouth CoastalLibraryfrom7to8:30p.m.Formore information,call(302)364-5830,orvisiton-

lineatdeldems38.org.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshored emocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastalLibrarythefourthMondayofthemonth.Social hoursbeginat6p.m.,andthemeetingstarts promptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclub andmeetingscanbefoundat38thdrcp.com, orthroughemailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

Fitness/Health

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“Tuning UptheTemple”onMondays,Wednesdays andFridays,from9to10:15 a.m.atThe HopeCenter.Theclassesaresessionbased,notdrop-in,socontactCarol Lynchat(302)745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comformoredetails.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchhostsyogaclassesat5 p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5drop-infee. Classesareopentothecommunityandall arewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited

MethodistChurchisholdingazumbae xerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

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

takeplaceatthechurchfrom8a.m.to noon.Therewillbeattictreasures,crafts, jewelry,usedbooks,puzzles,basketsand bakesaleitems.TheUnitedMethodistMen willbesellingsouptogo.Allproceedsbenefitmissions

MyelomaSupportGroup— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupishavinga hugemultifamilyyardsalefundraiserat LavenderFieldsinMilton.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiat(302)5692775ormyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

May21

SingersofNote— TheSingersofNote,the chorusofSouthCoastalDEAARP,willperformatPrinceGeorge’sChapelat3p.m.An

Events

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Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore

ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome. Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churcht hesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereisno

outdoorreception,hostedbythechorus,will followtheconcertifweatherpermits.Adonationof$5foradultstotheFriendsof PrinceGeorge’sChapelissuggested.For moreinformationonPrinceGeorge’s,call JoanneVeaseyat(302)858-2720.Formore informationonthechorus,callAnnJaegerat (302)645-8023.

May22

SwingDanceClass— Thisisthefirstofa three-partswing-danceclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.InstructorJohn Brillantedwillleadthefunandfreeinstructionalseries.Each90-minuteclasswillbuild offthepreviousone,soitisbesttoattendall three,ifpossible.Registrationisappreciated, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

Coloring&Crosswords— ThisclubatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.isheldonthefourth

fee,andtherewillbecoffee,donutsand fellowship.Formoreinformation,callMike Stramellaat(410)419-1843.

Food

VFWChickenShack— VFWChickenShack operationwillbeginSaturday,May20,runningthroughSaturday,Sep.2,from7:30 a.m.untilsoldout,rainorshine.Thecost is$10forhalfabarbecuedchickenanda bagofchips.Colddrinksareavailablefor $1each.TheChickenShackislocatedadjacenttotheNationalGuardTrainingFacilityonRoute1southbound,justnorthof BethanyBeach.

VFWBreakfast— VeteransofForeignWars Post7234inOceanViewishostingan

Mondayofeachmonth.Peoplecan come relax,color,socializewithothersandmore. Thereisalsoadifferentmoviestreamingin themeetingroom,andlightrefreshments maybeavailableatsomemeetings.Thisis free,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.

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

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

“all-you-can-eat”breakfasteverySunday throughLaborDayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Breakfastincludeseggs,sausage,ham, scrapple,potatoes,Frenchtoast,toast, freshfruit,juice,tea,coffeeandpastries. Allproceedsbenefitlocalveterancauses. Theseareopentothepublic.

Music

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive

May23

SwingDanceClass— Thisisthesecondofa three-partswing-danceclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.InstructorJohn Brillantedwillleadthefunandfreeinstructionalser ies.Each90-minuteclasswillbuild offthepreviousone,soitisbesttoattendall three,ifpossible.Registrationisappreciated, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT-500 certifiedyogainstructor,isleadingafree gentleyogaflowclassatSouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Theclasswilllearnbreathing techniques,posturesandexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balanceandrela xation.Bringyourownyogamatortowel fromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends 4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.Registration

museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to8p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visi t themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. variousrailroadandTownartifactsdating backtotheearliestagriculturaldaysthrough late20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareon display.Themuseumislocatedat6Railroad AvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

Stunning

PENINSULA

This luxurious 4 BR, 3.5 BA Shearwater Model features extended garage, stone FP, chef's kitchen, Bose surround sound, & world-class amenities. Close to Indian River Bay and Delaware's resort towns, this coastal beauty is a must-see! $1,395,000 Call the Carrie Lingo Team 302-344-9188 (Cell) #4532VL

INDEPENDENCE

room, in 55+ Community of Independence. Wood floors, upgraded kitchen with granite counters, 2 walkin closets in Primary Bedroom, screened porch and larger lot. $499,900 Call Ramona Zoccola 302-584-1944 (Cell) #4512TL

ATLANTIC EAST

Spacious, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, open-concept floor plan, large garage, outdoor shower & seating, deluxe kitchen, stunning views from front deck and screened porch, and large owner's suite w/access to a rear deck. $906,410 Call the Carrie Lingo Team 302-344-9188 (Cell) #4518UL

UNDER CONTRACT

Cozy and charming 1 BR, 1 BA cottage offers an inviting screened porch, light-filled living room, galley style kitchen & loft-style bedroom, accessible by ladder. Beautifully landscaped common grounds & a convenient location to Rehoboth Ave, the beach, bike trail and Grove Park. $375,000 Call the Lingo/Tull Team 302-226-6417 (Direct)# 4561E

EQUESTRIAN DREAM

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

Premium condo situated in a gated community with world class amenities and a signature Jack Nicklaus course. This Sanibel model offers 2 bedrooms, a well-thought-out floorplan, and a screened-in porch to enjoy the breezes off the bay! $329,800 Call Melinda Ingram 302-462-6581 (Cell) #4536T

OCEAN BLOCK HOME

Coastal Contemporary Beach House located in the heart of Rehoboth, with detached guest cottage. The main house has 5 BR, 3.5 BA, and the guest cottage has 2 BR, 2 BA. Never rented but has 2 rental licenses. Special property with very nice features. NEW PRICE! $2,999,000 Mike Rodriguez 302-236-7649 (Cell) #4490E

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a waterfront property on the Indian River Bay. This Cape Cod style home offers 3 BR, 2 BA, private dock w/ boat slip, elevator, chair lift, 2 car garage, and an enclosed back porch. $680,000 Call Nick Scroggs 302-363-4743 (Cell) #4565TM

WATERFRONT VIEWS UNDER CONTRACT

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DuringrecentLawEnforcementRapid ResponseTraining,theOceanViewPoliceDepartmenttookpartinreenactmentsincludingactiveattackintegrated response,teachinghowtoreacttoactiveshooters,addressingthreats,providingmedicalassistanceuntil emergencypersonnelarrives,stabilizing theinjuredandsecuringthearea.Those whoweretrainedwillnowteachother policeofficers,paramedicsandfirefighters.

isrequiredandavailablebycalling(302) 858-5518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbooksiftheywish.Toregister,call(302)858-5518.

YogawithSandy— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingayogaclassforyogisand beginneryogisat11a.m.Thisisac lass forallagesandstages,andthereisa$20 costforunlimitedyoga.Registrationisrequired,andyoucansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

PAWSforPeople— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostinga5p.m.programthatallowsparticipantstoreadaloudtoafurry, f riendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspirealoveofreading.Thisissponsored byPAWSforPeople.Registrationisre-

quired,andreadersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.F ormoreinformation,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall(302) 732-9351.

May24

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildrenlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitio nandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.

TieDyeCraft— Rachelwillleadanoutside craftatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.on tie-dyingt-shirts.Participantsarebeingadvisedtobringtheirownwhitecottont-shirt, andthelibrarywillprovidetheinstruction andtiedye.Forages18andolder.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat(302)858-

5518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de .us.

CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibrarywill hostatrue-crimeeventat5p.m.whereparticipantscanplaya105-minutetabletop gamewheretheyuseevidenceandcluesto solveafictionalmurder.Thisisforages14 andolder.Free,andallmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired,andavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

EscapeRoom— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingateenStrangerThingsEscapeRoom at5:30p.m.Teenswillwo rkinteams,using logicandcriticalthinkingskillstosolvepuzzlestoescapefromthelibrary.Cosplayis welcome.Theprogramisforages12-18, andregistrationisrequired.Toregister,visit frankford.lib.de.usorcall(302)732-9351.

May25

EdiblePlantsandFlowers— StephenLea Price,theDirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsatDelawareBotanicGardens,andvolunteerteacherMargartet KimmelwillleadadiscussionattheGardens at11:30a.m. onedibleplantsandflowers. Membersareadmittedforfree,andpaya $10feeforthepresentation,while-nonmemberspaya$15admissionandthe$10 fee.Childrenunder16areadmittedforfree. Toregister,visitdelawaregardens.org.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)willhostaweeklyFreeWrite sessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.Participants18andolderofallskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmos phere.Attendinperson, orviaZoom.Thisisfree,andregistrationis requiredfortheZoomoption.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302)858-

5518.

YogawithSandy— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingayogaclassforyogisand beginneryogisat11a.m.Thisisaclass forallagesandstages,andthereisa$20 costforunlimitedyoga.Registrationisrequired,andyoucansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

TeenMakerSpa ce— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingaTeenMakerSpacewith ZombieCookiesat5:30p.m.Participants willenjoyacollaborativespacetotransformgingerbread-man-shapedsugarcookiesintozombies.Theprogramisforages 12-18.Registrationisrequired,andyou cansignuponlineatfrankford.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)732-9351.

May27

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummerBake SaleintheWesleyHallnexttoMillvilleUMC a t36405ClubhouseRoadonSaturday,May 27,8:00to10:30-isha.m.,featuringhomemadecakes,pies,cookiesandsweettreats. Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

ArtisansFa ir— TheannualArtisansFair,featuringhandcraftedartobjects,willbeatLord BaltimoreElementarySchoolonSaturday, May27,from9a.m.to3p.m.Artisanswill exhibitbothindoorsandoutdoors,showing textiles,metalwork,fine-artpainting,glass, jewelry,pottery,photo graphy,woodworking andmore.Anoutsidefarmersmarketwill offerproduceandspecialtyfoodsfrom9 a.m.to1p.m.Otherattractionsarearaffle

onanarrayofartitemsdonatedbytheexhibitors,a50-50cashraffle,agolfpackage raffle,bakedgoodsandafoodtruck.Admissionandparkingisfree.Proceedsbenefitthe collegescholarshipfundofSouthCoastal DelawareAARP.

LateSpringTour— StephenPryceLea,the DirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsatDelawareBotanicgardens,willlead aLateSpringMeadowTourat2p.m.Hewill explainhowtobalancenativegardenswith essentialpollinators. Membersareadmitted forfree,andpaya$10feeforthepresentation,while-non-memberspaya$15admissionandthe$10fee.Childrenunder16are admittedforfree.Toregister,visitdelawaregardens.org.

EngineerEarly— PeoplecanswingbySouth CoastalLibrarystartingat10a.m.topickup anEngineerEarlySTEMkitanddigintoagricultureastheylearnabutfarming.Thisis free,andavailablewhilesupplieslast.

SuperSaturday— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishost ingSuperSaturdayatnoon,andit willinvolvedistributingEngineerEarly STEMbags.Formoreinformation,visit frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

BakeandBookSale— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchwillholdaBakeandBookSale from9a.m.to1p.m.intheparishhall.For moreinformation,call(302)539-7444.

May29

MemorialDayCeremony— TheVeteransof ForeignWarsPost7234andtheTownof BethanyBeachwillholdaMemorialDayCeremonyattheBethanyB eachBandstandat 11a.m.TheofficersofVFWPost7234will leadtheceremonyinhonoringthosewho sacrificedallforourfreedomsandour POW/MIAs.Allarewelcometoattendandremembersthosewhohavegiventheirlivesin servicetothisnation.

May30

SwingDanceClass— Thisisthethirdofa three-partswing-danceclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.InstructorJohn Brillantedwillleadthefunandfreeinstructionalseries.Each90-minuteclasswillbuild offthep reviousone,soitisbesttoattendall three,ifpossible.Registrationisappreciated, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

YogawithSandy— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingayogaclassforyogisand beginneryogisat11a.m.Thisisaclass forallagesandstages,andthereisa$20 costforunlimitedyoga.Registrationisrequired,andyoucansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

Invasivevs.NativeP lants— LocallandscapedesignerandnatureconsultantChantalBouchardwillleadafree90-minute presentationatSouthCoastalLibraryat3 p.m.onthedifferencebetweennativeandinvasiveplantsandtheimportanceofplanting localplants.Registrationisappreciated,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.

MemorialDedication— TheVeteransofForeignWarsPost7234inOceanViewwilldedicatetheirnewmemorialonMemorial Dayat 11a.m.Morethan450brickshavebeen placedintheMemorial,“Dedicatedtoall

thosewhohaveservedourcountryinthe ArmedForcesandthosewhohavegenerouslyservedMasonDixonPost7234.”The officersofthePostwillalsoconducttheir traditionalMemorialDayCeremony,honoring thosewhosacrificedallforourfreedomsand ourPOW/MIAs.Allarewelcome.

May31

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingBabyBookwormsStoryTime—for agesbirthto2—at10a.m.Thishelpschildrenlearnlanguage,social,motorandlisteningskillsthroughavarietyofactivities. Registrationisnotrequired.

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.

TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’s TrueCri meClubwillmeetat2p.m.,andthey willlookatthekillingsofTyleeRyanandJ.J. Vallow.ThesuggestedreadisJohnGlatt’s

“DoomsdayMother:LoriVallow,ChadDaybell andtheEndofanAmericanFamily.”Youmay attendliveoronZoom.Registrationisappreciated,andwillgiveaccesstovideossentby thepresenterpriortotheprogram.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(302) 858-5518.

TeenMakeyMakeysandScratch— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostin gasessionat 5:30p.m.featuringafuncombinationof coding,gamesandcustomcontrollersmade fromhouseholdobjects.Playsomeclassic gameemulatorswithcontrollersmadefrom PlayDoh,ortryoutyourmusicaltalentson theirlargekeyboardmadefromposterboard andmetallictape.Thisprogramisforages 12-18.

June3

PicnicinthePark— The38thDistrictDemocraticCommitteeisholdingitsannualpicnic atJohnWestParkinOceanViewfromnoon to3p.m.Therewillbef ood,andachanceto meetDemocraticPartyleadersandlocalDemocrats.Formoreinformationtotobuytickets,visitdeldems38.org.

June4

D-DayProgram— TheFortMilesHistorical AssociationisholdingaD-Daymemorialprogramatthefacility’seventvenue,TheOverlook,at11a.m.USNavyCapt.David DiefenderferwillreadtheletterthatGen. EisenhowersenttotheAlliedForcesjustbeforetheyembarkedforNormandy.DocentEd Paterlinewillthenspeakaboutthe USArmy’s historic29thInfantryDivisionduringtheAlliedassault.Finally,theFortMilesHistorical AssociationwillhonorthoseDelawareans killedduringtheBattleofNormandywitha bell-tollingceremony.

June17

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. variousrailroadandTownartifactsdating backtotheearliestagriculturaldaysthrough late20thCenturypolicememorabili aareon display.Themuseumislocatedat6Railroad

PRICE REDUCED

W Glyn Newton

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

34042 Chippiwa Dr., Dagsboro

This 3br/2 bath home makes a lovely year round or beach home in the established community of Blackwater Village. $354,000

ACTIVE - UNDER CONTRACT

OF RT 1 105 N 5th St., Bethany Beach

EAST

With this 3 BD/2BA raised rancher you don’t have to cross the highway to go to the beach. Comes mostly furnished. Enjoy drinks on the deck after your day on the beach! $1,390,000

38645

37316 Carolina Dr, Frankford

Close to beaches and bays. This 4 bedroom has lots of space for family and friends. HOA only $50 a year. Park recreational vehicles on your property. $169,900

LOTS

Lot 1 Blackwater Rd, Frankford

Close to the beach and plenty of room on this 1.5 acre +/- to build the home of your dreams. No town taxes, lightly wooded. A real deal at $189,000

0 S Route 344, Dagsboro

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

Price Reduced: $125,000

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

Jamestown Circle, Frankford Charming well maintained 3BD/2BA cottage less than 3 miles to Bethany's beaches/boardwalk. Large front deck with awning; large sunroom offers additional living space. Single family home but zoned condo. Community pool/tennis/kayakaccess just down the street. $475,000

Delaware’stourismindustrypostsrecordperformance

Delaware’stourismindustryisagain provingitsresilienceandvitality,reboundingfromtheglobalpandemicto postarecordeconomicperformancein 2021,theDelawareTourismOfficeannouncedataneventattheBiggsMuseumofAmericanArtlastweek.

Totalvisitorvolumerosebymore than17percent,tosetanewDelaware recordof9.8millionovernightvisitors in2021,themostrecentyearstudiedby theannualreportcommissionedbythe DelawareTourismOffice.Thetourism industrycontributed$4billiontothe state’sgrossdomesticproductthatyear andregaineditsplaceasthefourth largestprivate-sectoremployerinthe state,comprising9percentofallprivate-sectorjobs.

“AsaDelawarenative,Iknowthat ourstateisfilledwiththingstodofrom thetopofourstatetoourworld-class beachesinSussexCounty.Butit’snot justresidentswhoknowthegreatthings

AvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

YardandBakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteer FireCompanyishostingtheAuxiliaryYard andBakeSalefrom7a.m.to1p.m.Break-

inDelaware—we’reseeing arecordbreakingnumberofvisitorstotheFirst State,”saidGov.JohnCarney.

“Delaware’stourismindustryisthriving, andwelookforwardtowelcomingeven morevisitorstoourstatethisyear.”

Thetourismindustrysawsignificant jobgrowthin2021reaching47,760 jobs.Muchoftourism’semploymentreboundcenteredonthehotel,restaurant andentertainmentsectors,theveryindustriesthatsufferedmostduringthe pandemic.In2021,10,900tourismjobs werecreated,makingupmorethan64 percentofallnewjobsinDelawarethat year,accordingtothestudybyRockport AnalyticsandLongwoodsInternational.

“Thisreportdemonstratesthat tourism-relatedjobscanbounceback quicklyandstronglyafterbeinghitso hardduringthepandemic,”said DelawareSecretaryofStateJeffreyBullock.“Thatspeedyrecoverytellsusalot

fastandlunchwillbeavailable.Fortables, callAlyeeat(302)537-0143.

ChickenSalad— TheBishopvilleVolunteer FireDepartmentAuxiliarywillbeholdinga chickensaladcarryoutfromnoonto2p.m. atthemainstation.Thecostis$ 8perpint. Foraguaranteedpre-order,call(619)9229950.

abouttheenduringappealofDelaware asavacationdestination.”

Visitorspendingin2021topped$5.9 billion,a30percentincreasefrom2020 andanew record.Per-persondaily spendingwas165percenthigherthan thenationalaverage.Thejumpinvisitor spendingwasduelargelytohighervisitor volume,longerstays,morespendingper tripandinflation.Delaware’seconomy wasabletokeep66centsofeachtourism dollarspentinthestateduring2021.

“Thetourismindustryisvitalto Delaware’seconomy,providingthousandsofjobsandmillionsintaxrevenue,”saidJessicaWelch,Directorof theDelawareTourismOffice.“Asevidencedbythislateststudy,tourismis reboundingsignificantlyafteratough yearin2020.Thisreboundwouldnot havebeenpossiblewithouttheworkof ourpartnersintheindustry.Theircollaborativeeffortsarepayingoffandwill beinstrumentalinthecontinued

June19

CarShow— TheGhostRydersCarCluband St.George’sUnitedMethodistChurchwillbe hostingaFather’sDayCarShowfrom9a.m. to2p.m.atSt.George’s.Registrationisopen from8to11a.m.Therewillbe135dash plaques,20trophies,a50/50,ChineseAuctionandmore.Formoreinformation,callDon Harrisat(443)618-3455.

growthofthetravelandtourismindustryinourstate.”

Tourismremainsalargercontributor tothestate’sgrossdomesticproduct than allprivatesectorsexcepthealthcare,financeandretail.In2021,total tourism-initiatedtaxreceiptsreached$1 billionforthefirsttime,contributing $620millioninstateandlocaltaxes. Thestudyalsofoundthatwithout tourism’srevenue,eachofDelaware’s 381,000-plushouseholdswouldhaveto payanadditional$1,608annuallyin taxestomaintaincurrenttaxrevenue totals.

The2021ValueofTourismreportis availableonlineat www.visitdelaware.com/industry/touris m-statistics.

The DelawareTourismOffice,part oftheDelawareDivisionofSmallBusiness,promotestourismandeconomic growthinDelaware.Formoreinformation,gotoVisitDelaware.com.

July1

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummerBake SaleintheWesleyHallnexttoMillvilleUMC at36405ClubhouseRoadonSaturday,May 27,8:00to10:30-isha.m.,featuringhomemadecakes,pies,cookiesandsweettreats. Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

Best Bets

FRIDAY S.W.A.T.

(6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Hondo (Shemar Moore), Street (Alex Russell), Deacon (Jay Harrington) and the team work with the DEA and their iron-jawed leader, Mack Boyle (guest star Timothy Hutton), in an attempt to stop a ruthless cartel boss waging war on the streets of Los Angeles as he exacts revenge on those who killed his son in the Season 6 finale episode “Legacy.” Patrick St. Esprit and David Lim also star.

The Secrets of Hillsong (21) FX 10 p.m.

This new, four-part documentary goes beyond the headlines to examine recent revelations and allegations made against the Los Angeles-based Hillsong Church. It also features the first interviews with former pastors Carl and Laura Lentz since their ouster.

SATURDAY

148th Preakness Stakes (11) WBAL 4:30 p.m.

The run for the Black-Eyed Susans returns for its 148th iteration, live from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The second race for the Triple Crown in thoroughbred horse racing, it ranks as one of the top North American equestrian events.

Movie: The Man With My Husband’s Face (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

When a woman’s husband disappears during a kayaking trip, everyone is left to assume he must have drowned – that is, until his wife catches a glimpse of a man who looks exactly like him, in this thrilling film starring Koko Marshall and Thomas Gipson.

SUNDAY

2023 PGA Championship Final Round (6) WBOC 1 p.m.

The Final Round of the 2023 PGA Championship airs live from Oak Hill Country Club, in Rochester, N.Y. This series will be the 105th year of the championship, featuring only the most talented the sport has to offer. Next up: The Charles Schwab challenge.

A Salute to NCIS: Los Angeles (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Following the series finale of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” this special features footage and interviews with cast members from the past 14 years, including some favorite memories and behindthe-scenes moments from the “Entertainment Tonight” vault.

Atlanta.(N)(Live) WBOC NewsFriends Farmer "The Final Decisions"

PGA Champ News (N) Outdoors NCIS: LA "Dead Stick" 48 Hours 48 Hours News (N) Outdoors

News (N) World News Wise Money Family Feud NBA (N) NBA Basketball Conference Final: Teams TBA(N)(Live) News (N) (:35) Outdoors

(4:30) 148th Preakness Stakes (N) (Live) 11 News (N) The Wall "Monet and Kevyn" Weakest Link SNL Paul Rudd; DJ Khaled News (N) SNL

(12) WCPB (5:30) MPT by Request Elvis Presley: '68 Comeback Special'70s Soul Superstars (My Music) MPT by Request

(19) TNT (4:00) <+++ Transformers NHL Pregame (N) (Live) NHL Hockey Conference Final: Teams TBA(N)(Live) NHL on TNT I Survived Bear Grylls

(21) FX (5:00) <++ Fast & Furious 6 ('13) Paul Walker, Vin Diesel. <++ The Fate of the Furious ('17)Dwayne Johnson,Charlize Theron,Vin Diesel. < White Men Can't Jump

(22) LIFE < Do You Trust Your Boyfriend? ('21) Lawson Greyson. < The Man With My Husband's Face ('23)(P) (:05) < My Husband's Killer Girlfriend ('21)Cindy Busby.

(23) A&E The First 48 The First 48 First 48 "Shattered Glass" The First 48 The First 48 (:05) The First 48

(24) TRUTV Jokes Jokes Jokers Jokers JokersJokersJokersJokersJokersJokers JokersJokers

(28) ESPN (5:00) College Softball SportsCenter Boxing SportsCenter (N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live)

(29) ESPN2 (5:00) College Softball Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA(N) Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA(N) College Softball

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(69) WTXF (4:00) USFL Football MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Atlanta BravesFrom Truist Park in Atlanta.(N)(Live) The 10 O'Clock News (N) Farmer "The Final Decisions" Bethany SUNDAYEVENING MAY 21, 2023

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ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA(N) Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA(N)

Lessons Lessons Live From the PGA Championship (N) Live From the PGA Championship

(41) HGTV Fixer to Fabulous Home Town Takeover Home in a Heartbeat (N) Fix My "The Submarine"(N) Hunters (N) Hunt Intl (N) HuntersHunters Int'l

(43) FOOD Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Alex "Alex vs Hawaii"(N) Ciao House "Final Four"(N) Beat BobbyBeat Bobby Beat BobbyBeat Bobby

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Bob Hearts Abishola

(6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.

This time, doubt creeps in as Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku) awaits her acceptance letter to the medical school of her dreams and Bob (Billy Gardell) battles his subconscious when he realizes he doesn’t want to leave Detroit. Gina Yashere also stars.

Summer Baking Championship

(43) FOOD 9 p.m.

Host Jesse Palmer tasks the bakers with making radical s’more desserts using wild chocolate flavors, then the bakers must use fresh-pressed juice to create a dessert inspired by bike riding, in an all-new episode of this summer baking competition.

Movie: Fanny: The Right to Rock (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This 2021 documentary examines the untold story of the Filipina American garage band helmed by sisters June Millington (guitar) and Jean Millington (bass), whose talents and determination brought the ferocious 1970s rock group “Fanny” to life.

TUESDAY

The Real Housewives of New Jersey (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

Wedding bells are ringing! In this special episode, the wives of New Jersey dig out something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, as Teresa Guidice walks down the aisle and marries Luis “Louie” Ruelas. The Voice (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

The second half of a two-part finale airs, ending a dramatic season of competition for these hopeful singers. The next “Superstar Voice” will be crowned after one last bout with coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan.

Judge Steve Harvey (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

Judge Steve Harvey is back and court is in session. Season 2 continues with more trials and tribulations, seeing Judge Harvey welcome a variety of conflicts and characters into his courtroom as he settles everything from small claims to big disputes.

WEDNESDAY

Survivor (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

A grueling season filled with twists, turns and new advantages sprints towards its conclusion, as the final three are announced and one is crowned the sole Survivor in this thrilling finale. As always, Jeff Probst hosts the after-show.

Vanderpump Rules (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

Grab a drink, your popcorn and ready your gasps, it’s time for the “Vanderpump Rules” reunion – part one of two, to be exact. A season so packed with drama, intrigue and relationship troubles deserves a reunion that is just as grand.

The Prank Panel (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

This hilarious, snicker-inducing series premieres tonight. Each episode sees everyday people pitching pranks targeted at family members and friends to a panel of the world’s greatest pranksters, including host Johnny Knoxville.

THURSDAY

Movie: Bad Teacher

(60) AMC 3:15 p.m.

In this 2011 comedy film, Cameron Diaz stars as Elizabeth Halsey – a rude, lazy and incompetent middle school educator who finds herself vying for the attention of a rich and handsome substitute teacher, played by Justin Timberlake.

Movie: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

(7) WMDT 8 p.m.

This 2021 film sees the MCU expanding into the world of martial-artist Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), who must confront the past he’s been desperately trying to avoid when drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. Awkwafina also stars.

City Confidential

(23) A&E 9 p.m.

A new episode takes us to historical Bucks County, Penn., where an alarming number of young men have vanished, one after the other. With the support of residents, detectives unearth a ruthless murder spree in this seemingly peaceful farming community.

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Forrey’sfive-spotmakeshimcareergoalking

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thegoalwasunforgettable. IndianRiverHighSchoolseniorattack MaxForreytookateammate’spassandbegan advancingtowardtheDelmargoalinthe fourthquarteroftheIndians’11-2triumph overthehostWildcatsonThursday,May11.

Heslowed,thenacceleratedwhenhe foundasoftspotbetweentworivaldefenders.

Sprintingpastthedefenders,Forreylifted hisheadandrippedoffashotthatbeganlow, thencurvedupwardandoverthegoalkeeper’s headandintothenet.

Theexplosiveandemotivecelebrationon thesidelineandinthestandsprovidedanappropriateexclamationpointtotheachievement.

ThegoalwasMaxForrey’sfifthofthe game,60thofthe2023seasonandthenew school-record179thofhisCOVID-19shortenedthree-yearIndianRiverlacrossecareer.ThemarkerenabledForreytosurpass 2017graduateGeorgeMartin’s178career tallies.(TheIRHSboys’lacrosseteambegan competingonthevarsitylevelduringthe

2013springseason.)

ThenForreyaddedfourmoregoalsinthe Indians’17-7regular-seasonfinalevictory overvisitingWoodbridgeonSaturday,May 13.

IndianRiverrecordedaperfect6-0record againstHenlopenConferenceSouthernDivisionfoesWoodbridge,SussexAcademyand Delmartowinthetitle.Theyalsofinished 11-1againstallconferencerivalsand11-4 overall.

“Theotherguyswantedtoseehimgetit, sotheykeptmovingtheballtosethimup,” saidIRboys’lacrosseheadcoachDavid Spencer.“Maxhadanicedodge,foundthe softspotbetweentwodefenders,steppedin andshot.Oursidelinewentnuts.Therewasa bigcelebration,andIcalledatimeouttoavoid gettinganexcessivecelebrationordelay-ofgamepenalty.

“Ijustwantedtoenjoythemoment,” addedSpencer.“Anditwasafantasticmoment.”

Forreywashumbledbyhisrisetothetop ofhisschool’scareer-goalparade.

“It’sprettysurrealbeingtheall-timegoalscoreratIndianRiverHighSchool,”hesaid.

“TobeNo.1oversomanygreatlacrosseplayersisanhonor.Itwasn’teasygettinghere,it wasagrind.Andithastaughtmetoembrace thingssuchasinjuries.Mytimemissinga gameandahalfandhealingfromaninjury helpedmerefocusandpushtowardthislongtermgoal.

“I’mverygratefultomycoachesforalways pushingmeandbelievinginmytalents,”Forreyadded.“I’malsoverygratefultohave amazingteammates,bothpastandpresent,to helpmegethere.”

“I’mproudofwhatMaxaccomplishedbecauseIknowtheworkheputintogetwhere heis,”saidseniordefenderDennisNorwood, Forrey’steammateandclosestfriend.“I’mexcitedaboutplayingonthesameteamatEasternUniversitybeginningnextseason.”

IndianRiverboys’lacrosseassistantcoach ShaneForrey,MaxForrey’sfather,saidthe roadto183goalshasbeenbittersweetto watch.

“Hisprogressandachievementsaretheresultofhishardworkanddedication,”said ShaneForrey.“Hismom,Giovanna,andIare veryproudofhim.”

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SeniorsEvanPetersonandBlakeBrightman eachscoredthreegoalstobacktheoutstanding netmindingofsophomoreLoganDawsonina HenlopenConferenceSouthernDivision matchuponMay11.Loganmadeeightsaves andimprovedhisseasonrecordto8-2. JuniorStevenMayfieldscoredhisfirstvarsitygoal,whilesophomoreJamisonMoore notchedhisfirstvarsityassist.

IndianRiver17,Woodbridge7

TheIndians’11thwinoftheseasonon Saturday,May13,tiedaschoolrecordinitiallysetbythe2021team.SeniorVinnie OnoratomatchedteammateForrey’sfour goalperformance.SeniorsBlakeBrightmanandEvanPetersonandjuniorCole Veirseachchippedinwithapairofmarkers.SeniorHaroldToomeyandsophomore JamisonMooreeachscoredtheirfirstcareergoals.

Betweenthepipes,juniorgoalkeeper WyattSnydermadeninesavesandimprovedhisseasonrecordto4-2.

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IndianRiver’sMaxForreyhascontroloftheball,ashesprintsbyWoodbridge’sJeramiahThompsononSaturday,May13.

Scurci’sgrandyleadsIndianstowinoverCentralforHACcrown

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

SophomoreleadoffbatterSophie Scurcihasbeenplayingsoftballagainst someofthebestcompetitioninthecountryforthepastcoupleyearsasamemberof theDelawareTribetravelsoftballteam. Sheisnostrangertobeinginthespotlight forbigspotsinagame.

However,lastFriday,May12,theremay nothavebeenabiggerspotforherinthe topofthe7thinningoftheHenlopen AthleticConference(HAC)championshipgameagainstdistrictrivalSussex Central.

Scurcisteppedtotheplatewithtwo outsandthebasesloaded,andherIRteam justtakinga1-0leadearlierintheinning. Shejumpedonthefirstpitchshesaw, foulingitoffbeforetakingaball.She swungthroughthenextpitchtofallintoa 1-2hole.Withherbackagainstthewall, Scurcilockedinonthenextpitchfrom Central’sMadgeLayfield,anddrilledthe ballhighandfarovertheleft-centerfield fenceforagrandslam,sendingherteammates,coachesandalltheIRfansinattendanceintoafrenzy.

TheIndianshada5-0lead,which provedtobemorethanenoughforsenior fireballerKinsleyHall,astheywouldwin thegameandtheHACchampionship,52.ItwasthefirstconferencetitleforIRin softballsince2006,andmayhavebeenthe firsttimethey’vebeatenCentralsincethat sameyear.

“Thatwassoawesome,”saidIRhead coachSaraPowell,whowasonthat2006 IRteamasaplayer,ofScurci’sperformance.“Honestly,sheworkssohardatpracticeeveryday,andyoucanjustseeitinher face.Sheisalwayssofocused.She’soneof thosekidsthatmakesadjustmentsevery at-bat,andthatmakesahugedifference. Youseethere,onthebigstage,shecomes through.Thatwasamazing.”

Scurciandmanyofherteammateshad struggledtogetanythinggoingagainst Layfieldtheentiregameuptothatpoint. TheonlyothertimeIRthreatenedwasin thetopofthe4thinning,whenthey strandedrunnersonthecornersbefore Layfieldwasabletoworkherwayoutof

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolsoftballteameruptsincelebrationafterdefeatingdistrict-rivalSussexCentral,5-2,onFriday,May 12,atSussexTechHighSchoolinGeorgetowntowinthe2023HenlopenAthleticConferencechampionship.

thejam.

Hallwasherusualsteadyandlights-out selfinthecircleastherightywentthedistance,allowingjustthreehitswitheight strikeouts.Theonlyrealblemishcamein thebottomofthe7thinning,whenLayfieldgottheGoldenKnightsontheboard withaone-outhomerunoverthecenterfieldfencetomakeit5-2.

JayaShaubledtheIndianswithapair ofsingles,andLilyHobanhadtheother hitforIR.Hoban’sdoublecameinthe7th inningtostartthingsoff,anditcamemere inchesfromgoingoverthefence,innearly theexactsamespotthatScurciwouldlater hithers.Shewouldscoreonafielder’s choicebyHall.

“Thosetwohavebeenplayingtogether forsolongthatwetrustthemsomuch,” PowellsaidofHobanandHall,theteam’s co-captains.“WetrustLilytocallthe pitches.Wehavethatconfidenceinthem. ThosearethetwopeoplethatIknowthat Iwantattheendoftheday,becausethey willgetthejobdone.Theywillrun

throughawallforyou.Icouldnotimagine thatIwouldwantanyothertwopeopleto runthisteam.”

TheIndianshadtheirregular-seasonfinaleonWednesday,May17,againstCar-

avel,andat14-3priortothatone,they stoodachanceataverygoodseedinthe upcomingDIAAStateChampionship

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK! MAX FORREY

Senior/Boys’ Lacrosse

Max became the new Indian River High School boys’ lacrosse career goal scoring leader after netting his fifth marker of the game in an 11-2 victory at Henlopen Conference Southern Division rival Delmar on Thursday, May 11. The 179th career goal of the senior sniper’s IRHS career moved him ahead of the previous record holder, 2017 graduate George Martin. Forrey added to his school record goal total with four more markers in the host Indians’ 17-7 victory over division rival Woodbridge in the Green and Gold’s regular season finale on Saturday, May 13. Max will take the field in his team’s first DIAA playoff game next week with 183 career goals.

Photo by Butch Comegys

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IRboys’volleyball seasonendswithplayoff losstoNewarkCharter

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Therewillbenorepeattitlevictory.

Thedefending2022DIAAboys’ statevolleyballchampionsweredethronedonFriday,May12,byvisiting NewarkCharter,3-2.

TheNo.7-seededIndians,whofinishedtheseasonwitha10-4won-lost mark,weredefeatedbythevisitingNo. 10-seededPatriots,15-12,inthefifth anddecidingset.

ThePatriotsalsocapturedthesecondandthirdsetsbyscoresof25-19 and25-18,respectively.TheIndians wonthefirstandfourthsetsbythe identicalscoreof25-19.

“NewarkCharteroutplayedus,”said IRheadcoachJayClark.“Wehaddifficultywithourfirstcontacts.Wewere

unabletoconsistentlyrunouroffense.” SophomoreEvanForjancontributed 39assistsand12digs.

“Evanwastheprimarysetterinall rotationsafterweswitchedtoa5/1offensetotakeadvantageofseniorConnorBird’sattackingskills,”saidClark.

StevensonUniversitycommitCaleb Galbreathcontributed28digsand15 kills,whileBirdadded16killsand12 digs.SeniorJordyEstradacompleted eightdigstogowitheightkills,and juniorGrasonHowardaddedseven kills.

ThePatriots(11-5),whocompetein theDiamondStateConference,advancedintothesecondroundtoplay CapeHenlopen.TheVikingsblanked SussexAcademy,3-0,intheirplayoff opener.

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys IndianRiver’sConnorWhitlockwatcheshisreturnshotdropoverthenetagainst Newark CharterduringthefirstroundoftheDIAAStateVolleyballTournamenton Friday,May12.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

ItwasSeniorNightfortheIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’soccerteamonTuesday, May16,anditwasalsotheirregular-season finaleastheyhostedWilliamPennina non-conferencetiltonthepitch.

SeniorBellaScurciclosedoutherfinal homegameingreen-and-goldwithahat tricktoleadthecharges.Twoofhergoals cameinthefirsthalf,atthe3-minuteand 11-minutemarks.Herthirdgoalcamein thesecondhalf,atthe49-minutemark. Shealsoaddedanassistonthenight.

FellowseniorCarleyTopperalsogotin onthescoringbarragewithagoalinthe firsthalf,atthe30-minutemark,while classmateKendallCathellwrappedupthe scoringonthenightwithhergoalatthe 55-minutemark.

SophomoreLillyanMerrickscoredher goalatthe43-minutemarkoffanassist fromScurci,whilefreshmenKamdyn ShockleyandAllisonTuckerscoredthe otherIRgoalsat42minutesand32minutes,respectively.TheIndiansout-shot theirguests13-5inthecontestandwere abletoregisterthreecorner-kickchancesto noneforthePatriots.

JuniorgoalkeeperAlexDavidsonturned intheclean-sheetwin,pickingupthree savesintheprocess.

Theseniorshonoredduringceremonies thateveningincludedScurci,Topper, Cathell,FaniCruzBonillaandJuliaBarrientosHernandez.

Itwasthefirsttimesince2013thatIR hasn’twontheHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisioncrown.Thathonor wentthisseasontoSussexAcademy,who wonthetiebreakerovertheIndiansbased oncommonopponents.DespitetheIndi-

ansblankingSussexAcademy(2-0)on May4,theSeahawkswere3-1against thosecommonopponents,whileIRwas21-1.

TheIndians—10-4-1overallonthe season—nowawaittheirpost-seasonfate inhopesoflandingaDIAADivisionII berthinthestatetournament.

Golf IndiansclinchHAC SouthDivisioncrown

Lastweek,theIndianRiverHigh SchoolgolfteamsweptapairofHenlopen AthleticConferenceSouthDivision matchesoverWoodbridge(170-278)and LakeForest(175-192)tolayclaimtothe divisionaltitlefor2023.

Asshehasdoneallseasonlong,junior

SarahLydictookmedalisthonorswithan impressive33intheIndians’winoverLake ForestonFriday,May12.

ItwasSeniorDayforIR,andthat meanthonoringsixIndians,including AbrielleBenanciaVillegas,EvanCarpenter,GabeClark,ThomasGogarty,Jordan GonzalezandMarcosGonzalez.

ClarkhelpedthewinningcauseforIR againsttheSpartans,firinga44,whileCarpenterandGogartyadded49sinthe match.

AgainsttheBlueRaiders,Lydiccruised toa34,fortophonors,withGogartycomingintotheclubhousesecondat44.Carpentershota45andClarka47forthe winners.

TheSouthDivisionchampswere scheduledtosquareoffwithNorthDivisionchampCaesarRodneyfortheconferencetitleonWednesday,May17,(after CoastalPointpresstime),atBaywood GreenGolfClub.Afterthat,alltheHAC teamswillconvergeonthelinksatMaple DaleCountryClubfortheconference showdownonTuesday,May23.

Girls’tennis Indianswrapup bestseasonsince2014

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ tennisteammadesomeincrediblestrides duringtheir2023campaign—stridesthat theyhaven’tseeninalmost10years,infact.

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IndianRiver’sMadisonGeppi,left,andKylieHarrs,right,applydefensivepressure onDelawareMilitaryAcademy’sMargotKuennenonFriday,May12.

OldeTymersSoftballLeagueresultsforMay16and11

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague continuedits2023seasononTuesday,May16,andThursday,May11, ontheChurchofGodfieldnearthe intersectionofRoutes113and26in Dagsboro.

HerearetheresultsforTuesday, May16:

•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle16, PhoenixPhysicalTherapy11

JimFogartyrippedtwotriples, whileRickCornacchiniandRon Jameseachstrokedapairofhits apiecefortheTurtletosupportwinningpitcherDonHillock.Bill StraughanandChuckCorriganeach hadtwohitsforPhoenixPT.

•CommunityBankDelaware14, AmericanLegionPost284

PitcherGregWardputonastellarperformance,whileScottTorbeck andSteveAdamseachslammed threehits.KeithAtkinsondrilleda three-runhomer,andRayMyers strokedtwohitsforPost28.

•LogoMotive10,Millsboro

BowlingLanes6

•ShortstopKenPlacekandoutfielderMikeMcClatcheyscoredtwo runsapiecetoleadLogoMotive.ReliefpitcherGregWardcrankeda two-runhomertoleadMillsboro Lanes.

•EdwardJonesInvestments10, AmericanLegionPost283

EdwardJonesscoredineachof thefirstfourinningsbehindthehittingofBobEvans,DickCarothers andKerryCrouch.RickDuncanwas thewinningpitcher.TomWendorf, BobBureskiandDaveBoyajianeach hadbighitsforPost28.

•DiamondbladeTileworks11, TouchofItaly4

Diamondbladeplayedoutstanding teamdefenseasJoeyRoysterand GradyMereditheachstrokedthree hits.

•OceanViewFamilyRestaurant

8,AmericanLegionPost247

PitchersSteveDiLouieofOVFR andBuckyWickleinofPost24did

notissueawalkinadefensivegem ofagame.AndyDiGiammotripled andhomeredforOVFR,whileDave Lovelacedroveinthewinningrunin thebottomofthesixth.Post24’s JohnnyAllenwentthree-for-three.

•CommunityBankDelawareand AtlanticOrthopaedicshadbyesand didnotplay.

HerearetheresultsforThursday, May11.

•MillsboroBowlingLanes18, OceanViewFamilyRestaurant9 MillsborodefeatedpreviouslyundefeatedOVFRwitha25-hitattack insupportofwinningpitcherKevin McCabe.CraigConover,MikeCavallini,JohnMartinandMikeMullaneyallhadkeyhits.OVFRwasled byDaveLucasandJoeWroblewski withthreehitseach.

•CommunityBankDelaware14, AmericanLegionPost284

TheBankusedabalancedattack, solidteamdefenseandfinepitching byPaulLitwin,withtimelyoffense fromBobLaDuca’sfirst-inning round-tripperandthreehitseachby EdRush.VinceDaley,KeithPurdy andLarryRedding.Post28wasled bytwohitsapiecefromDaveBoyajianandRalphDavis.

•B&ETire&Alignment14, PhoenixPhysicalTherapy12

•RichieBurkeandKeithAtkins eachdroveinkeyrunstosupport JohnSmart’spitching.MarkPotter hadseveraltimelyhitsandplayed stellardefenseforPhoenixPT.

•AtlanticOrthopaedics9DiamondbladeTileworks5

Atlantic’sfour-runfirstinning waskeyedbytriplesfromJack KowalskiandJoeOswald.Kowalski addedathree-runhomerinthethird frame.Diamondbladereceivedoutstandingfieldingatthirdbaseby GradyMeredith.

•TouchofItaly11,EdwardJones Investments4

PatBoyle,JoeRoseandJerry FoleysparkedItalywithtimelyhits, whileChuckReichsparkledondefensewithanunassisteddoubleplay. TheEJoffensewasledbyKerry CrouchandRickDuncan.

•GiantofMillville14LogoMotive13

Giantrecordeditsfirstwinofthe seasonwithtimelyhittingfromJim Cheseroni,JimLeonard,Rick RodgersandFrankDaly.TheLogo MotiveoffensewaspoweredbyTim Redding,PeteMarinoandHarry Liebig.

•AmericanLegionPost24and TheOriginalGreeneTurtlehadbyes anddidnotplay.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

BrendonBradfordhasjoinedthe IndianRiverHighSchool“commit parade.”

IRboys’basketball’sleadingscorer andaFirstTeamAllHenlopenConferencehonoree,hehascommitted tostudyandplayontheintercollegiatelevelatDelawareValleyUniversity.

Bradfordsignedhiscommitment formatabriefceremonyatthe IRHSgymnasiumonMondaymorning,May15.

Bradfordledthe2023Indians witha20.1pointspergameaverage andhelpedtheGreen&Goldcompilea16-6mark.HealsoenabledIR towinaDIAAplayoffopeningroundgameagainstLakeForest.

Bradfordwasoneof15selections totheGold,orSouth,boys’squadby theDelawareInterscholasticBasketballCoachesAssociation.Heputup 15pointsandsnaredfourrebounds intheGoldcontingent’s155-150 triumphovertheBluesquadon March18,intheannualBlue-Gold all-stargameatDoverHighSchool.

Hereishiscompellingstoryabout howhisdedicationandhardwork haveenabledhimtoperformatthe nextlevel.

BrendonBradford

Hometown: Selbyville

Collegeyouarecommittingto: DelawareValleyUniversity,aprivate institutionlocatedinDoylestown, Pa.TheAggiesareNCAADivision IIImemberswhocompeteinthe MiddleAtlanticConference(MAC).

Whatsportareyoucommitting toplayincollege? Men’sbasketball

Playerspecifics: The6-foot-2 basketballswingmanandbaseball outfieldershootsandthrowsrighthanded.

Nameofcoachwhorecruited you: headcoachMuhamadouKaba.

Pleasedescribeyourcontactand relationshipwiththecollege’s coach: “Wehavetalkedalotandare bothreallyexcitedtoworktogether,” saidBradford.

Whatsubjectwillyoumajorin? Businessmanagement.

Pleasedescribetheemotionsyou arefeelingaboutyourcommitment. “It’scool,butthisisjustthebeginning.Thereisalotmoreworktobe done.”

Whataboutthisschoolappeals toyou? “Thecoachhasagoodvibe abouthim,andIappreciatewhathe isdoingwiththeprogram.”

Pleasedescribethesupport you’vereceivedfromIRcoaches, theschool’sAthleticDirectorTodd Fuhrmann,theadministration,etc.:

“Iwouldn’tbeanywherewithout[IR HeadCoachDevin]Mannorcoach MarquesJones.Bothofthemhave pushedmetolevelsthatIdidn’teven thinkwerepossible.Theyhavegiven meconfidenceandunbelievableadvicefornotonlybasketball,butlife aswell.Icouldn’tbemoregrateful.”

Pleasedescribethesupport you’vereceivedfromyourparents andfamily: “Myfamilyhasalways hadmyback.They’veattendedallof mygamesandhavealwaysbelieved inme.”

Whatisyourcareergoal? “Ijust wanttoworkashardasIpossibly canandseewherethatgetsme.”

CoastalPoint•MikeStern BrendonBradfordhascommittedto playingbasketballforDelawareValley University.

ACoach’sStory

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Asmilebeamsacrossherface.FirstbasecoachLaurenIlliangreetstheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’softball playeruponherreturntothebagatfirst basewithanemphaticfist-bump.

Thestudent-athletehasjustrippeda linedriveintoleftfieldforacleansingle,breakingoutofaslumpthathas consumedherpsycheforthreestraight games.

“Asaplayerandacoach,Ibelievein celebratingthesimplethings,”saidIllian,anIndianRivergirls’softballassistant coach.“It’simportanttolivein thosesmallmomentsforashortwhile beforemovingontothenextachievement.Softballisasportwheregoing3for-10atbatisconsideredsuccessful. Thinkaboutthat,because3outof10 onatestintheclassroommeanssomethingcompletelydifferent.Inasport builtonfailures,itiscrucialtotakethe celebrationswhereyoucan.

“Asacoach,Ibelieveincelebrating thosemomentswithyourplayers,” addedIllian.“Itreallyemphasizesthe factthatwearehumanbeings,too.We wereonceathleteswiththesameadrenalinerushafterabigwin.Celebrating withtheteamcanreallyhelpcreateand fosteragreatcoach-playerrelationship. Prideisafeelingandsometimesyou havetodisplaythat.”

Illianispartofanoutstanding coachingstaffunderthedirectionof headcoachSaraPowellthathasledthe 2023IndianstoaHenlopenConference

SouthernDivisionchampionship,en route totheDIAAstateplayoffsthat willcommencenextweek.KelsieDell andDamyaWilliamsarealsopartof theIRgirls’softballcoachinglineup.

Drawingonastrong athleticbackground

Illianenthusiasticallydrawsonherown considerableathleticbackgroundtorelay informationandawinningapproachtoher

student-athletes.

BorninSeafordandraisedinMillsboro, Illianwasastandoutmiddle-infielderfor theSussexCentralGoldenKnights’girls’ softballsquad.The2012highschoolgraduateattendedDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeandcompletedher elementaryeducationdegreethrough WilmingtonUniversity.

Shewasafour-yearvarsitysoftballand fieldhockeystarterwholaterplayedcollegiatesoftballasastartingsecond-baseman. Shedrawsonhervastexperienceswhen sheshareswithherstudent-athletesthe threepositivesthattheyachievedandtwo improvementstheycanmakewhenrecappingtheirgameperformances.

“WhenIwasastudentathlete,after everygamemydad,ChipIllian,wouldtell methreethingsIdidwellandtwothings thatIcouldhavedonedifferentlyor neededtoimproveupon,”sherecalled.

“Thisisagreatmessagetoathletesandstudents,becauseitletsthemseethatyourecognizeandnotethosethingstheydidwell. Italsoindicatesthatthereisstillroomfor improvementandgrowth—andthatyou arewillingtohelpthem.

“Ithoroughlyenjoyseeingmyathletes workonselectskillsinpractice,carrythem intoagame,andsucceed,”sheadded.“This sendsaclearmessageandisoneofmypersonalfavorites.Youcanlearnfromawin, andyoucanlearnfromafailure.Whatyou doaftereitheroneiswhatcounts.Ilovethe quotationfromColinPowell:‘Thereareno secretstosuccess.Itistheresultofpreparation,hardworkandlearningfromfailures.’”

Thepsychologicalsideofathletics

Illianbeganplayingsoftballinthe MillsboroLittleLeagueattheageof5.As shematured,shegainedanappreciationfor thepsychologicalpartofthegame.Asa freshman,sheearnedstartingrolesinfield hockeyandsoftballatSussexCentralHigh School.

“Thiswasanotableathleticachievementforme,becauseIgrewupinadriven, athleticfamilywherewesetgoalsforeverythinginlifeandworkeduntiltheywere achieved,”saidIllian,whosebrothersare IRHSsoccerphenomJordanIllianand SussexCentralwrestlingassistantcoach JustinIllian.Herfather,Chip,wasalongtimeGoldenKnights’assistantwrestling

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theystoodtoe-to-toewiththedefending DIAAstatebaseballchampionsfornineinnings.

HeadcoachSteveLongo’sIndiansmay havedroppeda4-2nineinningverdicttovisitingCapeHenlopenonThursday,May11, butinsodoing,theyshowedtremendous heartandservednoticethattheycouldvery wellgodeepintothe2023statetourneythat beginsonThursday,May26.

TheHenlopenConferenceNorthDivisionchampionVikings(13-4)brokea2-2tie inthetopofthe10thinningwithapairof runsonafielder’schoicegrounderandan errortooutlastSouthernDivisionchampIndianRiver.

The4-2Vikings’triumphthatsnapped IR’swinningstreakatsixgameswillhavea bearingonplayoffseeding.

“I’mveryproudofeachandeveryoneof ourboysfortheheartandefforttheyshowed onthefield,”saidLongo.“Theyplayedhard fromthefirstpitchtothelast.Itwasachampionshipeffortfromthemonthefield,

“Unfortunately,itdidn’tgoourway,but that’sbaseball,”addedLongo.“Wecertainly learnedfromthisandwillimprove.Andwe willcontinuetogetbetterandcompeteevery timewestepinbetweenthoselines,nomatter whotheopponentis.”

TheGreen&Goldenteredthetopofthe seventhwitha1-0leadonChanceHocker’s

third-inningRBI-double.

FreshmanrighthanderDylanGrise,makinghissecondstraightqualitystartafter pitchingIRpastLaureltocapturethedivision crownaweekbefore,hadsurrenderedjustone hitandawalkandhittwobatters.

CapeHenlopenfinallygottohimwhen OwenDamingerchasedhomethetyingand go-aheadrunswithaclutchtwo-outdouble.

Thenever-say-dieIndianstiedthescorein thebottomoftheseventhonaVikings’error.

Griseallowedfourhitsandstruckoutfour insix-and-two-thirdsinnings.SeniorBen Cordreypitchedthefinalthree-and-a-third innings,strikingoutsevenandallowingtwo walksandonehit.

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ThedefendingDIAAstatebaseball champsexplodedfor11runsinthefinalfour inningstoclaimtheHenlopenConference championshiponFriday,May12.

SophomoreChaseRuleyhadgiventheIndiansa1-0firstinningleadwithanRBI-singleinthetopofthefirst.

Theadvantagelasteduntilthehomethird, whentheVikings(13-5)putupafive-spot. SophomoreJaseMitchellsingledhometwo runsthatgavetheVikingstheleadforgood. JuniorBrennScottfollowedthatwithathreerunhomeroverthecenterfieldwall.

Capeaddedthreemorerunsinthefourth andsixthinningstorecordthevictory.SophomoreJaxonClampitthurledasix-inning

completegame,scatteringfivehitsandissuing fourwalks.

AidenBrewer,JamieBenderandTreyHill pitchedforIR.

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TheIndianswereunabletoprotectaonerunmiddle-inninglead,anddroppedtheir thirdstraightinanon-conferenceverdicton Saturday,May13.

Trailing2-0enteringthefourthframe,the Indianstookaone-runleadonSalisburyUniversitycommitRomanKeith’sthirdhomerof theseason,athree-runshotthatmajestically sailedoverthecenterfieldwall.

TheColonialsfromtheBlueHenConferencemumpedbackinfront,4-3withapairof runsintheirhalfofthefourth.Thehome team,whichhadtakena2-0leadinthefirst frame,addedfiverunsinthefifth.Senior MichaelLaneandsophomoreJohnGrybowskicombinedonafive-hitterwith13

strikeouts.

SophomoresJaceJarmonandChaseRuley andKeitheachpitchedforIndianRiver.

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SeniorrighthanderJamisonBenderimprovedhisrecordto3-0bycombiningwith freshmanAlexBehornaronafiveinningone hitshutoutovervisitingNewarkonTuesday, May16.

Benderhurledthefirstfourinnings,allowingahitandawalkwhilefanningfour,and improvinghisrecordto3-0.Behornerstruck outtwohittersduringhisoneinningonthe mound.

TheIndians(13-5)snappedathree-game losingstreakafterseniorRomanKeithdrove inthreerunswhilesophomoresJaceJarmon, TreyHillandChaseRuleyandfreshman DylanGriseeachdroveintworunsaspartof an11-hitattack.

SMSboys’trackmarksfourthundefeatedseasons,girlsfinish7-1

BrianBennercouldhardlycontainhis happinessandappreciation.

TheSelbyvilleMiddleSchooltrackand-fieldheadcoachsalutedhisstudentathletesafterthe8-0boys’squad completeditsfourthconsecutiveundefeatedseason,whilethegirlsfinishedan impressive7-1.

“Ifinditdifficulttoputintowordshow impressiveourteamis,”saidBennerfollowingtheseason-endingquad-meetat PostlewaitMiddleSchoolinCamden,a feederschoolforCaesarRodneyHigh School.“Literallythroughblood,sweat

andtearstheyhaveformedbondswith theirteammatesthatseemunbreakable.It isamazingtoseesuchamaturelevelof sportsmanshiptheyhavedisplayed.Ihave receivedmanycomplimentsfromother teams’coachesandathletesabouthowour Selbyvilleathletesarepolite,helpfuland supportivetoopposingteams.”

Severalboys’stalwartsbrokelongstandingSMSteamrecordsalongtheway. MalachiJ.Hooksetanewmarkwitha timeof7.70secondsinthe55-meterhurdles,whileSaviorBessicksenteredthe school’srecordbookwithatimeof10.54

secondsinthe100-meterdash.Inaddition,JacksonLovinssetanewrecordin the800-meterrunwithatimeof2:16,and ShaneForjanthrewarecorddistanceof43 feet,5inchesintheshotput.

“AtSelbyville,wearefortunatetohave severalcoacheswithadeepunderstanding oftrack-and-fieldandapassionforenablingkidstobetheirbest,”saidBenner. “Theyvolunteertheirtimeinalltypesof weatherbecausetheywanttohelp.Our coacheshavehadaprofoundpositiveeffect onouryoungathletes.Wesincerelyappreciatetheexpertiseandkindnessofcoaches

JohnZirckel,HeatherGoodrich,Sally Craig,LaurieHallandSueanneCaruso. “Wealsohaveanetworkofvolunteers whovolunteertobetimers,laneassignmentorganizers,scorekeepersandstarters atourhomemeets,”Benneradded.“Itis unbelievablehowmuchsupportwehave fromparents,community members,teachersandschooladministrators!IadditionallywouldliketoacknowledgeMark Woodard,NicoleCope,AmyJohnson,Jeff Forjan,MaryKreger,MarkMillerand othersforhelpingwithourhometrack meets.”

IRtrack-and-fieldcompetesatHenlopenConferencemeet

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ andgirls’track-and-fieldteamscompetedattheHenlopenConferencemeet atLakeForestHighSchoolinFeltonon ThursdayandFriday,May11and12,respectively.

Thegirls,whofinished6-1asrunneruptoSouthernDivisionchampionLake Forest,wereledbyjuniordistancerunner BrynnCrandell’stwofirst-placefinishes andathird.Sherana5:09.14tocapture the1,600-meterrace,anda10:52.12to winthe3,200-meterrace.Hertimeof

2:23.70wasgoodenoughforthirdplace inthe800-metercompetition.

Thegirls’4x100,4x200and4x800meterrelayteamseachearnedpointsby finishingseventh.

Inthegirls’fieldevents,IRsophomoreTerraBerkheimerfinishedfourth inthetriplejumpwithadistanceof31 feet,8inches,andeighthinthehigh jumpwithaheightof4feet,8inches. JuniorGraceRobinsonwasfourthinthe polevaultwithaheightof7feet.

TheIRboysenteredthestatemeet afterwinningtheconference’sSouthern Divisiontitlewitha7-0record.FreshmanDarnellStokescapturedthirdplace

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inthe100-metereventwithatimeof 11.09,whileseniorAshtonStephenswas fourthwithatimeof11.20.

SeniordistancerunnerChaseSims finishedfifthinthe1,600-meterevent withatimeof4:36.19.

SeniorColeBrickmanfinishedthird inthe110-meterhurdleswithatimeof 15.2,andtookaseventh-placefinishin the300-meterhurdleswithatimeof 41.60.

Inrelaycompetition,IndianRiver’s foursomesfinishedsixthinthe4x200metereventwithatimeof1:33.81,

Intheboys’fieldeventcompetition, juniorRashadHopkinswonthehigh

jumpwithaheightof6feet,2inches. SophomoreLeoChestercameinfourth withalongjumpdistanceof21feet,10.5 inches.

FreshmanJ.P.“Josh”Loosewaseight inthetriplejump,withadistanceof39 feet,5inches.SeniorHaydenHallplaced thirdinthepolevaultwithaheightof11 feet,6inches.

Inthediscusthrow,sophomoreAiden Twiggfinishedeighthwithadistanceof 123feet.

TheDIAAstatetrack-and-fieldmeet willbeheldonFridayandSaturday,May 19and20,atDoverHighSchool.

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“WerealizedreallythatwehadthatreallyroughgameagainstDelmar,thenwe

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Thisyear’steamwrappedupitsseason withathree-matchwinningstreaktofinish at7-4overall,whichwastheirbestrecord since2014.

SeniorfirstsinglesplayerScarlettDunn recordedfivewinsfortheseason,whilejuniorsecondsinglesplayerLexxineZullo recordedninewins.Zulloalsogarnered3rd TeamAll-Conferencehonorsforherefforts.SeniorthirdsinglesplayerMyaMacDonaldaddedsevenwinsandplaced fourthintheconferencetournamentearlier thisweek.

ThefirstdoublesduoofseniorCamryn EhlersandjuniorIsabellWisniewskialso recordedsevenwinsfortheseason,while alsofinishingfourthattheconferencetournament.Atseconddoubles,juniorsKylie CourtneyandEmeliaWelchpickedupsix winsthisseasonandwererewardedwith 3rdTeamAll-Conferencerecognition.

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mentoronPhilShultie’sstaff.

“Iwasverynervousformyfirstsoftball gameasafreshman,”sherecalled.“This wasateamknownfortheirexcellence.I wentthreeforthreeattheplateandrememberthinkingtomyself,‘Ibelonghere.’ Itwasagreatconfidence-boosterformyself andmywayofprovingtomyteammates thatIwasgoingtocontribute.”

Duringagamelaterthatseasonagainst CaesarRodneyHigh,shelearnedtheimportanceofunderstandingone’srole.Insteadoftryingtoblastagame-winning homerun,sheusedashorterswingto smackabasehitandlaterscoredthedecisiverun.

Illian’ssoftballcoachingcareeralsotook rootintheMillsboroLittleLeague.She lateracceptedaninvitationtocoachgirls’ fieldhockeyandsoftballatMillsboroMiddleSchoolforthreeseasons.

ShemetIRHSgirls’softballheadcoach Powellwhenshebeganherstudent-teachingatJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool inFrankfordin2020.WhenPowellmentionedthatsheneededanassistantcoach, Illianinterviewedforandwasofferedthe position,whichsheaccepted.Shealso joinedGeorgetownMiddleSchoolasa sixth-gradeEnglish,mathandscience teacher.

Astrongcoachingphilosophy

Herstrongcoachingphilosophyis steepedinhardwork,dedication,relation-

tookcareofthehardgameagainstLaurel. WekindoflookedliketheBadNews BearsagainstDelmar,”Powellreflected aboutlastyear.“Wekindofhadachipon ourshoulderthisyear.Thegirlssetgoals forthemselvesatthebeginningoftheseason,thattheywantedtowinachampi-

Thatleft nothingbutpositivesforthe girls’tennisprogram,whichiscoachedby GregHockman,totakeintonextseason. Strongreturningplayerswithsomepotentialstrongyoungerplayersreadytotakethe nextstepupintovarsityaction.

Boys’tennis

IRclaimsHAC SouthDivisioncrown

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ tennisteamaddedanotherHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisiontitletothe school’simpressivespringseasonfollowing a6-6overallseason,buttheywereableto sweepalloftheirSouthDivisionopponentsamongstthosesixwins.

Intheconferencechampionshipsthat featuredalloftheteamsearlierthisweek, theIndianscollectivelyfinishedinfourth placewithninepoints,behindteamchampionCaesarRodney(26points),followed byCapeHenlopen(18),andSmyrna(12).

ships,grit,relentlessnessandthewillto compete.

“Ibelievethateverysuccessfulstudent athletemuststrivetobetheirbest,”she said.“Life,likeathletics,canbetoughand canknockyoudown.Buthowlongwill youstaydown?Ibelieveinshowingup everysingledayanddedicatingyourselfto yourcraft,whateverthatis.Iamabout coachingthewholeplayerandembracing ourdifferences.

“Justlikeintheclassroom,weascoaches trainindividualathleteswhohavedifferent backgrounds,stories,strengthsandstruggles,”Illianadded.“Itellourplayersto buildtheirstrengths,andworktoperfect theirstruggleseachday.Itellthemthatif theymissagroundballatpractice,askfor onemore.Iftheytakeabadcutonthelast pitch,askforonemore.Yousee—you’re onlyasgoodaswhatyoudowhenyou’re tiredandwhatyoudowhenyouknowno oneiswatching.Iwantourathletesto competeintheclassroom,competeonthe fieldandcompeteinlife.”

ThemostusefullessonthatIllianhas learnedasacoach,shesaid,istobuildrelationships.

“Thatisthefoundationthatanysuccessfulcoachwillhave,”saidLauren.“A student-athletewillnevertrulylistentoor buyintoacoachorprogramthatthey don’trespectandtrust.”

Havinganimpacton CoachIllian’scareer

CoachIllianrelatedthatsheisextremelythankfultoseveralindividualswho havemadeapositiveimpactonhercareer.

onship.Wetalkedaboutwhatitwould taketowinachampionship—doingthe littlethings,comingoutworkinghard everyday,andjustbeing1percentbetter. Andthat’skindofbeenourmindsetall season.”

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TheIndianshadtwoimpressiveshowingsinsinglesaction,withseniorStefano Crestaadvancingtothesemifinalsbefore fallingtoeventualchampionAntonManjonfromCaesarRodney(6-2,6-0).Inthe third-placematch,CrestadefeatedCape’s OliverTownsendinstraightsets(6-1,6-2).

Atsecondsingles,juniorCalebRodgers finishedinthirdplace,aswell,aftertaking downSeaford’sIsaiahSutton(6-2,7-5). Rodgersdroppedhissemifinalmatchto eventualchampionJasonMoyerfromCR (6-0,6-3).

Girls’lacrosse IRclaimsHAC SouthDivisioncrown

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ lacrosseteamendedtheirfirstseasonunder thetutelageoffirst-yearheadcoachTaylor Pridgeonwithaconvincing15-4winover visitingDelawareMilitaryAcademyon Friday,May12.ItwasSeniorNightforthe

AsaGeorgetownMiddleSchoolstudentathlete,shecreditsKimLekites—for whomsheisagirls’fieldhockeyassistant mentorattheinstitution—withinstilling inheraloveofthegame.

“Kimtaughtusthebasicskills,knowledgeofthegameandpreparedusforhigh schoolwhilebuildingrelationshipswithall ofus,”saidIllian.“CoachLeKitesmade practicesomethingIlookedforwardto everyday.”

Asamiddle-schoolsoftballplayer,Illian appreciatedcoachWendyWebb.

“Wewentundefeatedduringmymiddle-schoolyears—arunIwon’tforget,” saidIllian.“CoachWebbreallyinstilledin measenseofdiscipline,dedication,high standardsandhardwork.Shewasaperson Iwantedtomodelmycoachingcareerafter. Weknewhowtohavefun,andweknew whenitwastimetogettowork.Coach Webbalsogavemetheopportunitytobea teamleader,whichshapedtheathlete,studentandpersonIwantedtobe.”

AtSussexCentralHighSchool,Illian wassignificantlyinfluencedbyJohnWells, whowasknownasthe“toughguy,”

“Hetrulywantedtopushustobeour bestandachieveexcellence,”saidIllian. “CoachWellsisaveryknowledgeable coach—onethatIam99percentsure couldstilltellyousomeofmyhighschool statisticswithoutlookingatthebook.He taughtusmentaltoughnessandwhatit tooktocompeteasateam—askillIuseas aneducatorworkingaspartofateaching teamwithmycolleagues.”

Illian’shighschoolhittingcoach,Bill Lekates,madeherfeelimportantandvalued.

rollingastheychangethedirectionoftheir focustowardpotentiallywinninganother championship—thistimeonthestate level.

Todothat,theywillhavetogooneday atatime,onegameatatime,andjustbe1 percentbetterthantheiropponent.

Indians,andthewinwasanicesend-offfor seniorsLailaFenton,MadisonGeppi, SamanthaTeoliandMcKenzieTubbs.

Geppiwasoneoftheleadingscorersin thewinoverDMA,withfourgoals,while juniorsKylieHarrisandLillyAnthonyalso figuringintothescoring,with5and4 goals,respectively.SophomoreLauren StoddardandfreshmanJasmineGutierrez eachscoredonce.

Thewinsnappedathree-gamelosing streakfortheIndians,whowrappedup theirseasonwitha6-9overallrecord.Harris,theteam’sleadingscorer,finishedthe seasonwith70goals,includingagamehigh9ina15-12winoverOdessabackon April22.Shescoredatleastonegoalfor theIndiansineverygamethisseason.

Withonlythefourseniorsgraduating andtheirleadingoffensivescorercoming backnextseason,theIndianswillbeina greatpositiontotakeanotherstepforward intheprocessofbuildingtheprogram.

“Hereallyboostedmyconfidenceat bat,”shesaid.“Heworkeddiligentlywith meduringpractice,correctedmymechanicsandprovidedconstructivefeedback.I’ll alwaysrememberBillasaknowledgeable coachandassomeonewhobroughtthe bestglazeddonutstoSaturday-morning practices.”

WaynePrice,hercollegesoftballcoach atDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege,madeIllianlaugheverydayaspartof buildingstrongrelationshipswithhisathletes.

“Hisabilitytobuildrelationshipsand geteachplayertobuyiniswhatmadehim great,”saidIllian.“Waynebuiltanenvironmentwherewecouldthrive.Hebrought playersfromdifferentrivalschoolsand builtanenvironmentthatmadeusflourish asateam.Hetookourindividualdifferences,appreciatedthem,andusedthemto createastrongteam.”

Followinginthefootstepsofthosewho taughtandcoachedher,Illianisextremely gratefulfortheopportunitytoteachand coach.

“IhaveusedsomeoftheveryskillsI’ve learnedthroughathleticsandintheclassroom,”shenoted.“Dr.BradleyLayfield,the principalatSussexCentralHigh,onceused aquotationfromAbrahamLincolnto summarizeme,andit’sonethatInowrefer toandstrivetolivebyeveryday.Itgoes,‘I dotheverybestIknowhow—thevery bestIcan;andImeantokeepdoingso untiltheend.’Itisaquotationthatsumsup whatI’velearnedasanathleteandwhatI wanttoteachmyathletes.”

LEGALS

TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION

The Town of Fenwick Island is seeking qualified candidates wishing to serve on Town Council. There are four (4) positions on the Town Council to be filled. Each position is for a two (2) year term. You must be registered to vote for at least one year prior to the election for which you seek to be nominated.

Other candidate qualifications include: a natural person who is a citizen of the United States; age 21 on or before the date of the election; either a bona fide resident of the Town or a property owner in the Town; and you may not have been convicted of a felony.

Filing deadline for candidates is Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 4:30 pm EST. The annual Town Election is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2023. Absentee balloting is available by filing an affidavit with the Town.

For additional information relating to the election, qualifications and filing information, please contact Raelene Menominee, Town Administrator, at Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944 or at 302-539-3011.

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The Annual Meeting of the Sandy Landing Tax Ditch will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at 31800 West Road, Frankford, DE, 19945. Questions, please call Fred West at (302)236-9058.

CP 20230505 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Robert J. Lombel, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Robert J. Lombel who departed this life on March 10, 2023, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Joanne M. Olsufka on May 3, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before November 10, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Joanne M. Olsufka

12670 Emory Farm Lane Sykesville, MD  21784

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

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

CP 20230512 3T

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Millville, Delaware (herein called the “OWNER”) at the Millville Town Office, 36404 Club House Rd, Millville, DE 19967, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, and then publicly opened and read aloud at this date and time.

EVANS PARK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT DURATION: 45 CALENDAR DAYS

Work consists of removal and disposal, finish and install erosion and sediment control, approximately 2,185 square yards of 2-inch bituminous concrete surface course paving, 2,185 square yards of 3-inch bituminous concrete base course paving, 485 cubic yards of type B graded aggregate base course, and 387 lineal feet of flat concrete curb. All quantities are approximate.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained by contacting the office of George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (400 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973) by email at sharrold@gmbnet.com, upon payment of Forty Dollars ($40.00) for a downloadable file, and/or fully printed documents, non-refundable. Checks shall be made payable to George, Miles & Buhr, LLC.

No Bidder may withdraw his bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Each Bid must be responsive and accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Owner for ten (10) percent of the total amount of the bid.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday June 13, 2023, on-site at Evans Park, Millville, DE, to allow responsible Bidders an opportunity to obtain information on the project from the Engineer and Owner.

The right is reserved, as the interests of the Owner appear, to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid and to extend the time and place for opening the bids from that noted above on not less than five (5) calendar days’ notice. The Owner reserves the right to choose a combination of items and item quantities, from any or all parts of the bid proposal form.

CP 20230519 2T

LEGALS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Michael Brian Lacy of 21080 Cormorant Way, Ocean View, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20230519 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKFORD PLANNING AND ZONING

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, May 30th, 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 Storage Facility for Chuck Coleman, Tax Map Parcel 433-6.00-101.00

•Discuss Preliminary Site Plan Review for Cress Farm Tax Map Parcel 533-1.00-38.00, 533-4.00-28.00, 533-4.00-28.01.

NOTICE: DEStorage.com Millsboro

Located at 28862 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro DE 19966

Will be holding a Public ONLINE Auction at www.ibid4storage.com. Closing June 21, 2023, at 10 AM.

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

Containing: Furniture, Household Items, Totes, and Boxes

Paul Hudson: 409 - Veronica Harmon: C06 - Johnetta Hinton: D16 Tracey Peoples: B18 - Brandon O’Neal - B02; Domenick Drummond: C13 CP 20230519 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Augustin D. Dolezal, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Augustin D. Dolezal who departed this life on March 16, 2023, late of Rehoboth Beach, DE were duly granted unto Barbara Dolezal on April 25, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before November 16, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Barbara Dolezal

2 Cedar Grove Court

Ocean View, DE  19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

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

CP 20230505 3T

We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. We are committed to providing you with this information because informed customers are our best allies.

Spanish (Espanol): Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de su agua beber. Traduscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).

Where does my water come from?

Your water is groundwater that comes from the Columbia Group aquifer - Pocomoke aquifer.

Source water assessment and availability

Our source water assessment is available through: http://delawaresourcewater.org/ assessments/

The Source Water Assessment’s Summary of Our System’s Susceptibility to Contamination Selbyville Water Department, is exceedingly susceptible to petroleum hydrocarbons and metals. It has a very high susceptibility to nutrients and a high susceptibility to pathogens, pesticides, PCBs, other organic compounds and other inorganic compounds.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that

LEGALS

2023 Water Quality Report

SELBYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT

6 Railroad Avenue, Selbyville, DE 19975

PWS ID# DE0000654

April 18, 2023

water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800-426-4791.

The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

How can I get involved?

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please call 302-853-0855. We hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 1 W Church St., Selbyville, DE 19975. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.

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Additional information about lead

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Selbyville Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead

For more information, contact:

Kevin Murray

68 West Church Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (302) 853-0855

Water Quality Data Tables

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions in the tables below.

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Important Drinking Water Definitions

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

SMCL: Suggested Maximum Contaminant Level for aesthetic contaminants.

TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Table of Regulated Contaminants Utilizing 2020 Test Results

We, at Selbyville Water Department, work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all of our customers help us protect our water sources which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.

This CCR Report was prepared in collaboration with Delaware Rural Water Association and Selbyville Water Department.

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NEWLISTING

34496

Move-in-ready 3 BR, 2 bath home on .58 acres located just 5 miles from the picturesque Bethany Beach. This lovely abode features luxury vinyl plank ooring, adding an elegant and modern touch to the interiors. The white shaker kitchen cabinets provide ample storage and are perfectly complemented by the beautiful granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Large rear screen porch and deck are perfect for lounging and hosting guests. With the added bonus of having the back yard fenced.

$395,000 (DESU2040938)

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

This direct bayfront condo in the coveted Bay Princess building with an open great room with wet bar, 3 BRs and 2 baths offers many upgrades and a large deck. The sweeping bay views are spectacular with morning sunrise views from the primary BR and amazing sunset views from the kitchen and great room. The elevator is located just outside the door to the condo.

Offered at $535,000

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

31568 WINTERBERRY PKWY #307A, SELBYVILLE 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

READY TO MOVE IN! Beautiful coastal style rancher is just a short drive to Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club, Holts Landing State Park, and Bethany Beach and features 3 BRs, 2 BA, 2 car garage, open living space with luxury vinyl planks and ceramic floor tile. The home will have plenty of upgraded finishes. Please request information from the listing agent. Photo is of similar home. Expected completion, subject to supply chains, is May 26th, 2023. Agent is owner

$439,900 (DESU2018390)

Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND

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

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. (DESU2035994)

Cindy Spieczny (c) 302-228-1450

Associate Broker: DE & MD CRS, GRI, SRES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AGENT! Email: Fenwickstar@yahoo.com

Well-maintained rancher in Keenwick Sound.

Perfect home for entertaining family and friends. The living/dining room opens to a large sunroom and the primary suite offers a bath, walkin closet and private sunroom. The additional 2 BRs each have their own bath. Plus 2 ex rooms which can be a den or of ce. Deck and fenced yard for your outside living. Community pool, clubhouse, shuf eboard and boat ramp. Convenient to shopping and restaurants and just a short drive to the beach!

$480,000 (DESU2039006)

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

Located in sought after community of Mariner’s Cove in Long Neck. This 3 BR and 2 BA home has been updated with new carpet, ooring, electrical and updated kitchen. Enjoy outside living in the screened porch. A storage shed is included to keep all of your summer toys. Community offers outdoor pool, community center, picnic pavilion, and a short Drive to Lewes and Rehoboth. There is a boat ramp plus boat storage. Sold fully furnished.

$115,000 (DESU2038606)

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

Sunrise Ct.

121 81ST STREET, #310 OCEAN CITY

RIVENDELLL 2-STORY CONDO

Furnished, 5 balconies, 3 beds/2.5 baths Sweeping bay views from every room. $925,000 (MDWO2013316)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

35608 SUSSEX LANE

35564 COROLLA PLACE

37644 W STONEY RUN

33933 INDIAN QUEEN LANE ALMOST

BURBAGE ROAD

110 81ST ST OCEAN CITY, #303, BAY PRINCESS