Coastal Point — June 30, 2023

Fenwickapproves budget,compplan

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheFenwickIslandTownCouncil checkedtwomajoritemsoffit’sto-do listonFriday,June23,approvingboth itsbudgetforthe2024fiscalyearand therevisionofitscomprehensiveplan, whichdrivesmanyofthedecisionsthe councilcouldmakeregardingfuturedevelopmentandinfrastructure.

Thecouncil,minusoutgoingmemberPaulBreger,whoseFenwickIsland propertyhasbeensold,approvedthe $2.4 millionbudgetunanimously.The draftbudgetshowedaprojectedoperatinglossof$495,000,whichcouncil

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Nearly23percent ofIRSDstudentsseek mental-healthservices

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Morethan2,500school-agedchildreninthelocalschooldistrictareregularlyseekingoutmental-health servicesandsupport—ofthe11,000 enrolledstudents—whichmeans nearly23percentofchildrenareasking foradditionalhelptofacewhatmaybe amountingmentalhealthcrisisamong Americankids.

“Thatisahugepercentageofour kids,”saidDr.JudithBrittingham,directorofspecialservicesfortheIndian RiverSchoolDistrict,onMonday,June 27.“Weneedtokeepourcounselors andkeeppacewiththenewrequirements,”nowbeingimposedby Delaware’sstateboardofeducation.

Sheexplainedthattheschoolsystem willsoonneed26peoplededicatedto studenthealthservicestocreateproper ratiosofcounselorsforelementary schoolchildrenintheIRSD.

“Wehavebeenaheadofthecurve,” saidBrittinghamindiscussingnewstate laws onmental-healthfacilitation.“We

WelcometotheStates

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Ashebitintoafriedchickenleg, HalilKurtbastookamomentto gatherhisthoughtsaboutbeinginthe UnitedStatesforthesummer,then brokeintoawidegrin.

“TheUnitedStatesismydream.I lovetheUnitedStates,”hesaidashe satatatablewithfriendsfromhisnativeTurkeywhileattendingtheannual J1-visastudent-workerpicnicatSt. Martha’sEpiscopalChurchin BethanyBeachthisweek.

“ Wegotourpictureswiththepolice.AllthepeopleintheUnited Statesarehelpful,andit’sverycalm here.Theyenjoy,andtheychillout. I’vebeentothebeach,andit’sgreat,” saidKurtbas,whoisworkingasalifeguardatSeaColony.

Sittingwithhimatatableon Tuesday,June27,atthewell-attended picnicforinternationalstudentsworkingintheBethanyBeachareathis summerwasAtaCanatan,alsoalifeguard,whoistryingtoimprovehis abilitytospeakEnglishandwho asked Kurtbastotranslateashesaidit appearseveryoneintheUnitedStates lovestheinternationalstudents.

“Thisisgreatlocationforsummer,” hesaid.

“WeareIslam,sowedon’teatpork. Wedon’tdrinkorsmoke,”Kurtbas saidasapasserbynoticedtheyoung menandsaidtheywereallhandsome.

“Thegirlsaregoingtogocrazy,” thepasserbysaid,andanotherlaughed andnodded.

“Ihopeso,”Kurtbassaidashis friendslaughed.

Nearby,24-year-oldFatimaElariraniofMorocco,whoisstudyingenvironmentalengineeringand,thissummer,workingatVacasaatSeaColony,said sheenjoysthemixtureofculturesinAmericaandespecially likedthepizzaatthepicnic.

“Everythingisdelicious,butthisisthebest,”shesaid aboutthebountifulbuffetofdinneranddessertitems,rangingfromcakesandcookiestoicecreamandchocolate syrup.

Nearby,MohammadJaghoub,acomputerengineering majorfromJordanwhoworksatDunkin’,saidthatifhe hadtheopportunity,hewouldmovetotheUnitedStates. HestartedworkingintheU.S.aweekagoandquickly

madetwofriends.

“Thepeoplehereareverywelcoming,verynicetous. Thispicnicisnice.It’sagoodopportunitytomeetotherJ1 students,”saidJaneSatanova,20,ofKazakhstaninCentral Asia,whoworksatFreakyTikiTeezinBethanyBeachand whoseemployerprovidedhousingforher—somethingthat issometimesdifficultforthestudent-workerstofind.

LauraHufford,whoworkslocallytohelpthestudents findplacestoliveforthesummer,saidshehasassisted about47student-workerswhogothousingineighthomes.

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora Fromleft,OceanViewPoliceOfficerBrianCaselli,GorazdDamevskiofMacedonia, ViktorStojanovskiofMacedonia,BethanyBeachPatrolwomanMollyRyanand OceanViewPoliceOfficerAnnMarieDaltonspendsometimetogetherattherecent picnicforinternationalstudentsatSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch.

havehadmentalhealthcounselorsin ourdistrictforover10years,andwe workproactivelywithcommunityservicesforreferrals,”whenneeded.

“Whileweareaheadofthegame,we doneedthesenewteachersandcounselorsasrequiredbyHB100,”which shenotedmaycomewithsomelocal costsinthemonthsandyearstocome, tosupportearlychildhoodandelementaryeducationmentalhealth.

HouseBill100(HB100)istargeted atexpandingsocialandmentalhealth servicesforelementaryschoolstudents and hasnowbeenpassedintolaw.Soon tofollowisHouseBill300inthe20232024schoolyearandnextlegislative session.Thatisanewermeasurefor middleschoolstudents.Finally,House Bill200addressesexpandedmental healthservicesandcounselorratiosfor highschoolstudents,butithasnotyet movedintheDelawarestatelegislature, accordingtoBrittinghamandIRSDofficials.

Issocialmediapartoftheissue?

JamesP.Steyeristhefounderand CEO ofCommonSenseMediaanda professoratStanfordUniversity,andhe believessocialmediaispartlytoblame forariseinkids’mentalhealthcare.He recentlypresentedattheAspenInsti-

tute’s“IdeasSummit”inColorado,discussingatheorythatsocialmediaand over-engagementwithtechnologyis causingayouthmental-healthproblem.

HistopiclastSundaywas“IsSocial MediaBadforChildren’sHealth?”

SteyercitedtheU.S.SurgeonGeneral’swarningonsocialmediaimpacts and hiscallforanationalstudyonthe effectsofconstantmediaonkids’mentalhealth.

“Whilesocialmediamayoffersome benefits,”statedDr.VivekMurthyin Mayinhisreport,“thereareampleindicatorsthatsocialmediacanalsoposea riskofharmtothementalhealthand well-beingofchildrenandadolescents.”

“Socialmediausebyyoungpeopleis nearlyuniversal,withupto95percent ofyoungpeopleages13-17reporting usingasocialmediaplatformandmore than athirdsayingtheyusesocialmedia ‘almostconstantly,’”saidthedoctor. “Withadolescenceandchildhoodrepresentingacriticalstageinbraindevelopment,thatcanmakeyoungpeople morevulnerabletoharmsfromsocial media,”saidtheSurgeonGeneral.

“Socialmediaisdetrimentaltochildren’smentalhealthandtoourmental health”(asadults),saidSteyer.“Social mediaishavinga‘tobaccomoment’in oursociety.Anditisabouttimeforthis reckoning.”

“SurgeonGeneralVivekMurthysaid thatsocialmediaisamajorcontributor toouryouthmentalhealthcrisis,and

wearegoingthroughthatmentalhealth crisisrightnow,”saidSteyer.“Itisaffectingmanyofus,aswell.Socialmedia isaddictiveandintentionallydesigned formaximumuserengagement.Itcapitalizesonthemostunderdeveloped brainsinourkids—45percentofteen girlssaytheyareaddictedtoTikTok.”

“ItispathetichowlittleWashington has beenwillingtodoaboutthis,and theyhavemaintainedagoldenfence aroundsocialmedia,”saidSteyer.The resulthenotedis“loneliness,insomnia anddepressioninteens”andyouth.

“Weneedtotalkaboutchildren’ssocial,emotionalandcognitivedevelopment,”saidSteyer.“Weneedtochange thestatusquoandtoputkidsfirst.”

“Wemustdeclarethisasapublic healthcrisisandframeitthatway,and it’snon-partisan,”Steyeradded.“You areupagainsttherichest,mostpowerful companiesintheworld,soyouhaveto betough—educatekidsinourschools androlloutcurricula,whichweare abouttodowiththeSurgeonGeneral’s Office.Townhalls,schooltalks,media campaignswithathletesandcelebrities areotherwaystoengagewithexperts.”

“Weneedtode-stigmatizethis issue,”Steyernoted,addingthatitis OKforchildrentoseekmentalhealth supportonaddictiontosocialmediaor thelowerself-esteemitmaycausefrom over-exposuretothesemedia.

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BethanyBeachIndependenceDayParadesetforJuly4

The2023BethanyBeachIndependenceDayParadewilltakeplaceon Tuesday,July4,atnoon.Thegrand marshalisBethanyBeachPatrolCapt. JoeDonnelly.

Theparadewilltakeitstraditional 2-mileroutethroughdowntown Bethany,startingattheintersectionof PennsylvaniaAvenueandGarfield Parkway.TheAddySeawillsponsora hydrationstationinfrontoftheirinnat 99OceanViewParkway.

Anyonewishingtoenterafloatis being encouragedtogetcreativewith thetheme,“SandandSeain’23.”Asa showofsupportforthecommunity,coworkers,neighborsandfamiliescanget inonthefunbyenteringandcompetingforvariousprizes.Guidelinescanbe foundontheTownwebsiteunderActivities,FourthofJuly.Nopre-registrationisnecessary.Floatsareenteredthe dayoftheparadefrom9to11:30a.m.

attheregistrationtableslocatedat Route1andCentralAvenue.Judging willbeginat11a.m.

Cyclistsandwalkerswillnotbe judgedbutstillrequireregistration.The Townwillcontinuetosupplyitemsto decoratebikes,butthesewillnotbein kits.Cyclistsarebeingencouragedto bringabagtocollectindividualpieces atthetablelocatedontheChristian Churchgrounds.

Inadditiontothefloats,bikesanda processionofVIPs,therewillbeacombinationofmarchingbandsandbands ontrucksthathavebecomeanannual tradition.Thebandscomefromasfaras Pennsylvaniaandincludereturningfavoritessuchasthe287thArmyBand, 1stDelawareRegimentFife&Drum Band,1stStateDetachmentMarine CorpLeague,DelawareHighlanders, Honeycombs,OxfordBrass,Tidewater BrassandWWIIunes.Newthisyearis

manageratMcDonald’s.Sheandher husbandhaveattendedtheweddingsof fivestudentsandlovethem“withour wholehearts,”shesaid.

TheDixieExpress.Fullbiosforthe groupscanbefoundontheTownwebsite.

Onparadeday,streetswillbeshut down,andpeoplearebeingaskedto planaccordingly:

•At9a.m.,the100blockofCentral AvenueandCampbellPlacewillbe c losedforfloatstagingalongwithN. PennsylvaniaAvenuefromGarfield ParkwaytoCentralAvenue.

•At11:45a.m.,alloftheeastsideis lockeddown.

•Around1p.m.,GarfieldParkway southwillopenup,oncethetailendof theparadehasclearedGarfieldParkway. Thenorthendremainscloseduntilthe paradereachesthechurcharound2 p.m.

Theawardsceremonywilltakeplace onthebandstandat7:15p.m.Mike Hines&theLookwillperformdancepartytunesfrom7:30to9p.m.

aboutrulesandhowtokeepscore.

OfficialBethanyBeachparadeTshirtsareonsalenowfrom6to8:30 p.m.onthebandstandatconcertsand movienightsleadinguptotheFourthof July,whilesupplieslast.Anyremaining shirtswillbesoldfrom9a.m.tonoon onthedayoftheparade,attheChristianChurchgrounds.Thecostis$10for youthshirts,$15foradultshort-sleeved shirtsand$25foradultlong-sleeved shirts,withonlycashaccepted.

TheFirecracker5KRun/Walkwill beheldSunday,July2,at7:15a.m.in downtownBethanyBeach.Forregistrationandracedetails,visitwww.bethanybeach5K.com.

Sincethesuccessoftheparadedependsheavilyontheavailabilityofpolice,EMTsandbands,thereisnorain date.

Forupdates,visittheTown’swebsite atwww.townofbethanybeach.comunder Activities,FourthofJuly.

Sheconnectedstudents’employerswith homeownerstocreatea“morecomfortableenvironmentthatmakesthestudentswanttocomehereforthis programagainandagain,”shesaid.

Someofthestudentshavereturned totheU.S.repeatedly,andonebecamea

Outside,inSt.Martha’sparkinglot, OceanViewPoliceDepartmentOfficersBrianCaselliandAnnMarieDaltonwereplayingcornholewithsomeof thestudents—who,astheybalanced ononefootandtossedbeanbags,asked

“ThisisatrueDelawaregame,” CasellisaidasheandDaltonchallenged GorazdDamevskiandViktorStojanovski,bothofMacedonia.

“Atleastgiveusachance,”StojanovskipleadedjokinglyasCaselli laughedandsaid,“Nomercy.”

Acrosstheparkinglot,Elarirani playedJengawithyoungMarieEdgar ofRhodeIsland,intownvisitingher grandparents,whowereinvolvedwith thepicnicasJaneShenofChinaraved about“thefirsttimeIhavehadreal Americanpizza.”

The20-year-old,whowillworkat Dunkin’,hadjustarrivedintheUnited Statesafteratiring,30-hourtripbut wasfriendlyandupbeat.

“Iloveithere.Thepeopleareso friendly,andthispizzaisgreat,”shesaid.

Mariner’sBethelUnitedMethodist ChurchinOceanViewhelpedbyspon-

soringafreeprogramtoprovidebicyc les,cyclistequipmentandbicycle safetytrainingforthestudents,manyof whorelyonbicyclestogettoandfrom theirsummerjobs.SouthCoastalLibraryprovidedinformationabouthow tousethelibrary.BillGay,whoorganizedthepicnic,praisedthecommunity involvementandlaterpronouncedthe eventasuccess.

“Wehad111students,plus40volunteersfromdifferentorganizations. Thehighlightoftheeveningformany ofthestudentswasbeingabletotake foodhomeforthemselvesandtheir roommateswhowereworking,”hesaid. “Everyonedidagreatjob,butaspecialshout-outgoestoPatLongofSt. Martha’sandherBuffetBrigadefor puttingoutanincrediblebuffet.Everybodyhadareallygoodtime.”

—CoastalPointinternSamSandler contributedtothisstory.

McBridediscussesHouserun

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Asshecampaignsforthestate’satlargeseatintheU.S.HouseofRepresentatives,stateSen.SarahMcBride willbeinsouthernSussexCounty, gettingtoknowresidents,listeningto theirconcernsandmostlikelyenjoyingacupofvinegar-splashed Thrasher’sfrenchfries.

“I’mtryingtoeathealthy,butthose frenchfriesareastaple,”McBride said,laughing,duringaninterview withCoastalPointthisweekandsayingshelovessouthernSussex,where shespentmanyhappydaysinRehobothBeach.

“Iamdefinitelyabeachgirl.Even theGrotto’spizzatastesbetterbythe ocean,”shesaidMonday,June26, soonafterannouncinghercandidacy.

“Iwillleavenostoneunturned.I havebeenineverytownandmunicipalityinthestate.Ilovethebeach.I amdefinitelyabeachperson,through andthrough,”shesaid.

Jokingthatshewasa“candidatein transit”becausewhileshewastransferringfromthecarshewasridingin toherowncar,whilelookingforthe plugtorechargehercellphone, McBridepraisedcurrentCongresswomanLisaBluntRochester(DDel.),whosepositionsheisseekingas BluntRochesterrunsfortheseatcurrentlyheldbyretiringU.S.Sen.Tom Carper(D-Del.).Shesaidshegreatly admiresBluntRochesterandwill worktocontinueherlegacy.

“Sheisajoyfulwarrior.Shehasbig shoestofill,andI’mproudthatshe willbeournextsenator,”McBride said,addingthat,ifsheiselectedto Congress,shewillcontinuetoworkto “makelifebetterwhenhardtimeshit” bytacklingissuesincludingaffordable earlychildcare,assaultweaponsand reproductivehealthcare.

Constituentsoftentellthe33-yearoldWilmingtonnativetheyareconcernedaboutthechallengesofcaring forlovedones,whetheritbebabies, childreninschool,spousesorelderly parents.

“Caregiving—thatisatthetopof theirmindsforpolicymakersandresidentsalike,andIknowthatchallenge, becauseIfaceditinmyownlife.Itis attheheartofmakingsurepeople cannotonlylive,butthattheycan thrive,”McBridesaid.

Shewasinstrumentalinpassing theHealthyDelawareFamiliesAct and,whenshespokeinBethany Beachearlierthismonth,talkedabout caringforherhusbandafterhedevelopedcancer,underwenttreatmentand thenlearnedhowtotalk,eatand breatheagain.Herecovered,buteight monthslaterdevelopedanagging cough.Thecancerhadreturnedand spreadtohislungs.Itwasterminal.

Hewas27yearsoldwhenhedied.

Luckily,shesaid,herhusbandhad insuranceandadequatehealthcare, butthereareotherswhocan’tafford thatorwhoareindangeroflosing theirhomeswhentheybecomeill.As alawmaker,McBridesaidshewants tomakesureeveryonehasajobthat “trulypaysthebills,”aswellasquality healthcareandinsurance.Whenillnessstrikes,familymembersshould beabletocareforthem,shesaid.

IfshewinstheHouseseat,shewill makehistory,asthefirsttransgender Congresswoman.Butsheemphasized thathercampaign“isn’tjustabout makinghistory,butaboutmovingforward.”

Whensheannouncedhercam-

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Toddbringing‘OceanInspirations’toIBGC

LocalartistGeorgeToddwillbring “OceanInspirations,”hiscollectionof charcuterieboards,cuttingboards, framesandvasesaccentedwithresin waves,totheLittleGalleryattheInlandBaysGardenCenternearFrankfordinJuly.

BorninBaltimore,Toddvacationed inOceanCity,Md.,everyyear,andafter movingtothearea20yearsago,he begantousetheoceanforinspirationas heexperimentedwithdifferentmediumsinhisart.

The popularityofresinevolvedasa naturalnextchoiceforhisdepictionof theocean.Mostofthewoodusedinhis artcomesfromlocalfelledtrees,invariousspecies,includingblackwalnut, mapleandoak,alongwithrenewable bamboo.

Toddwillbeoffering“ArtinResin” classesatInlandBaysGardenCenterin

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted GeorgeTodd’s‘Round.’

thefall.Thosewishingtotakethem shouldlookformoreinformationon theIBGCwebsiteatinlandbaysgardencenter.com.InlandBaysGardenCenter islocatedat38320MuddyNeckRoad. Formoreinformation,emailinfo@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.

paignthisweek,shepromisedtofight forDelawarefamiliesandbuildonher recordofpassingpolicies,including “tobethevoicethatDelawareneeds tomakegovernmentworkbetterfor allfamilies,especiallywhenhard timeshit.”

“Weneedboldleaderswhoseekto buildbridges—that’swhatweespeciallyneednow.Wehaveaconfluence ofchallenges—theeconomy,…the climate,issuesfacingdemocracy… NotsincetheCivilWarhavewefaced theproblemsallatonce,”shesaid, addingthatshehasalwaysbeeninterestedinpolitics,eveninheryouth, andbelievedthewaytomakechanges wastogetinvolvedinpolitics.

“Americanswanttopursuetheir dreams.Delawareisafair-minded statethatjudgespeopleontheir

ideals,notontheiridentity.Wearea stateofneighbors.Welookoutfor eachother.Wehaveabrotherhood, andwetreateachotherfairly.

“Everyonedeservesamemberof Congresswhoseesthemandrespects them.Duringatimewhentoomany politicianswanttodivideus,Ipromise tobealeaderthatblocksoutthenoise andfocusesonwhatreallymatters.I lookforwardtoearningthevotesof Delawareansacrossourgreatstateand continuingtoprovethatsmallstates candobigthings,”shesaid.

OnJune12,McBridespokeatSt. Martha’sEpiscopalChurchin BethanyBeachandcaptivatedtheaudienceasshetalkedabouttheChristmasEve,someyearsago,withher familyintheirPresbyterianchurch, singingtraditionalcarols,lookingup atthestrikingstained-glasswindows andthinkingabouthowshehadbeen miserablycloseted.

Thenextday,onChristmasmorn-

ing,shetoldherparentshowshefelt.

“IttotallyruinedChristmas.Nothingtodoafteryouopenyourpresents, right?”shesaid,bringinglaughter.

Herparentshadacceptedhergay brotherbutknewherchallengewould bemoredifficult.Evenso,theywere supportive,butiftheyhadn’tbeen, “Myjourneywouldhavebeenmuch different,”shesaid.

Sheranforofficeandwaselected in2021,withthestrongbeliefthat politicsistheplacewheremost changecanbemade.

In2013,shestoodbeforetheGeneralAssemblyanddescribedherpersonalstruggles,thencelebratedwhen twomajorLGBTQ+rightsbills— marriageequalityandtransgender rights—werebothpassedthatyear, makingDelawaretheonlystateinthe nationtopasstwointhesameyear.

Elsewhere,lawmakerswereshaking theirheadsandsayingtwoLGBTQ+ billswereonetoomany,“butthat’s

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notwhatwashappeninginDelaware,” McBridesaid.

“Ourgovernoratthetime,Jack Markell,saidweneededtodoboth. Weareastateofneighbors.Weknow eachother.Weknoweachother’sstoriesand,assomeoneIknowlikesto say,it’sdifficulttohatesomeonewhen youknowtheirstory,”shesaid.

ConcerningtheLGBTQ+community,McBridesaidcruelanddehumanizinglanguagehasbeenused aboutpeoplewhoaregay,andthere havebeenthreatstotakechildren fromparentswhosupporttheirgayor transgenderchildren.

“Thereisameannessandacoarseness…certainlyanincreaseincoarsenesscomparedtorecentyears,”she said.

ADemocratandprogressive,she isn’tabomb-thrower,shesaid,althoughsomehadassumedshewould be.Evenso,sheworkswithothersand haspasseddozensofbillswithabipartisanmajority.

“I’msousedtohavingpeoplehate meforwhoIamthatitwasabreath offreshairtobehatedformypolicies,”shesaidtolaughterduringher BethanyBeachappearance.

“Wecandowhatmightseemimpossible.…Wecanpersist.Wehave inourcapacitytheabilitytoredefine hope,toriseupandsavethesoulof ourcountryforfuturegenerations,” shesaid.

treasurerBillRymersaidtheTown wouldmakeupbytransferringfunds fromitsrealestatetransfertax(RTT) reserves,aswellasfromthegeneraloperatingreservesfund.

“Thereisnoincreaseinproperty taxes,astheBudget&FinanceCommitteefeltitwasappropriatetousethe strongcashflowsfromhousesalesand buildingpermitsoverthelastfewyears tocontinuetooffsettheinflationary pressuresprimarilycomingfromincreasedsalariesandincreasedemployee benefits,”Rymersaid.

Hesaidthecommitteefeltitwasappropriatetotakeadvantageofthe“real

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CommonSenseisaCalifornia-based organizationthatreviewsandprovides ratingsformediaandtechnology,with thegoalofprovidinginformationon theirsuitabilityforchildren.

DeniseTayloe,founderandCEOof PrivacyVaultsOnline(PRIVO)andan expertonkids’privacyprotectionin Washington,D.C.agreedwithSteyer.

“Ultimately,agematters.Ifchildren andtheirparentswerebetterequipped tosignalage-restrictedservicestothese platforms—thatachildisunderthe

estateboom”inthepasttwoyearsto avoidhavingtoimposeapropertytax increase.

Projectionsbythecommittee,Rymer said,predictthattheTownwillhavea cashbalanceofabout$3millionatthe endofthecomingfiscalyear,“which wellexceedsallrecommendedlevelsof cashreservesfortheTown”fromthe townauditor.

ThelargestcashoutlaybytheTown inthecomingyear,hesaid,“relatesto our goalofcompletingthe$1million dredgingproject.”

TheTownwillincreaseitstrashcollectionfeeby$15thisyear,tooffsetincreasesinwhatthetrashcollectionfirm chargestheTown,Rymersaid.

FenwickIsland’scomprehensiveplan alsoreceivedthecouncil’sblessingatthe

ageofconsent—avastnumberof under-agedkidswouldhavehadafew moreyearstodeveloptheirdigitalskills, andtheirradarsystems,andtherefore wouldhavebeenbetterabletoenterthe socialareasoftheinternet.”

“Thisisnotasingle-productissue,or agamersissue,orametaverseissue,”she added.“Itisanecosystemofplayersin technologywhoneedtolistentowhois knockingonthedigitaldoor.”

Notallexpertsagree

ProfessorCandiceOdgers,associate researchdeanandprofessorofpsychologyattheUniversityofCaliforniaat

June23meeting.Thevote—from whichMayorNatalieMagdeburgerrecusedherself,“outofanabundanceof caution”becausesheisamemberofthe PlanningCommissionthatdraftedthe document —followedalengthyrevisionprocessduringwhichtheTown soughtengagementfromthepublic throughaseriesofforumsandaquestionnaire.

Theresultingdocumentisdesigned tohelptheTowninthecomingyearsas itfacessuchissuesasfrequentbayside flooding,climatechange,pedestrian safetyandothers.

“Thishasbeenatremendousproject,”PlanningCommissionChairwomanSusanBrennansaid,addingthat thecommissionhadmeteveryThursdayfortwoyearsastheprojectmoved

Irvine,however,doesnotagreethatsocialmediaisacauseofmentalhealth issuesamongadolescentsand teenagers.

“Sometimeswefindsocialmediais associatedwithsignsofdepression,but itisaverytinyassociation,”said OdgersattheAspenIdeasevent.“If youfollowkidsovertime—andwe lookedat1,700kids—wefoundthere ismoreofanassociationwithgirls.

Girlscanbepredictedtohaveadolescentandteenmentalhealthproblems thatareexacerbatedbysharingonsocialmedia.”

“Thereisnotconclusiveevidence,” saidOdgers.“TheSurgeonGeneralis

forward.

Thedecisionwasmadetwoyearsago toupdatetheplanaheadofitsnormal 10-yearmajorrevisionbecauseissues suchasclimatechangeandflooding haveadvancedconsiderablyastown concernsinrecentyears.

Theresultingdocument,Brennan said,is“usable,digestibleandunderstandable.”Itisdividedintosections, startingwithabackgroundportion whichincludesahistoryofthetown anditschallenges,movingforwardwith “Goals andRecommendations”foraddressingcurrentissuesand,finally,a blueprintforimplementingsolutions. Nowthatthecomprehensiveplan

warningthatsocialmediaiscausing depression,anxiety,suicide,andIam alsoworriedabouttheactualyouth mentalhealthcrisis.Iwanttohear fromthesekidswhowanttoseekmentalhealthtreatmentandbringtheir voicesintothisconversation.”

“Socialmediausedoesnotpredict futurementalhealthproblems,”concludedOdgers.“Iamalwayschecking ourassumptionsagainstthedata.”

TheUC-Irvineresearchersaidthere isjustnotenoughdatatosupport sweepingconclusions.

“Weallcareaboutkids,butwedifferonwherethecausationsmightbe” foryouthmentalhealthissues.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

The“lazy,hazy,crazydaysofsummer”mayhavejuststarted,butbehind thescenes,folksfromalocalorganizationarealreadybusygettingreadyto welcomesomeVeryImportantFamilies inSeptember.

OperationSEAstheDayisputting thefinaltouchesonplansforthe10th anniversaryofitsfounding,andofits signatureevent,WarriorFamilyBeach Week,whichissetforTuesday,Sept.5, throughSunday,Sept.10,thisyear.

Eachyear,BethanyBeachandsurroundingcommunitieswelcomedozens ofwounded,illorinjuredveteransfrom thepost-9/11era.Thisyear,30“VIFs” —VeryImportantFamilies—will cometoBethanyBeach,wheretheycan relaxonthebeachortakepartinafull slateofactivities,includinggolfoutings, boattripsandhorseback-ridingexpeditions.

“Theseheroesarerecoveringfrom injuriessustainedwhileservingour country,”OSTDspokeswomanAnnette Reepingsaid.

Duringtheweek,theveterans’

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hasreceivedcouncilapproval,itmoves tostateofficialsforapprovalbythePreliminaryLandUseService(PLUS), whichincludesreviewbyanumberof stateagencies.

Brennan,whoreceivedastanding ovationfollowingthevote,praisedthe comprehensiveplanrevisionas“an amazingcollaborativeprocess.”Council MemberRichardBennsaidtheresultingdocument“reflectsthecharacterof FenwickIsland,”andhissentiments wereechoedbyothermembers.

Inotherbusiness,thecouncilapprovedtheallocationof$100,000for sidewalkprojectsandthepurchaseofa newpolicevehicle.Thecouncilalso OK’darequestfromtheTown’sInfrastructureCommitteefor$4,000forsurveyworkrequiredtomoveforwardwith projectsrelatedtotheTown’sresiliency study.

Bennexplainedthatthestudyincludedrecommendationsofraising bulkheadsbyasmuchas4feettopreventflooding,butthattheTownneeds toknowwhatthecurrentbulkhead heights arebeforemovingforwardwith that.

“It’sadauntingtask,”hesaidofthe prospectofraisingallofthebulkheads.

Magdeburgersaidshesupportsthe committee’ssuggestion,becausedoing suchworkwillputFenwickIslandina goodpositionwhenfuturestatefunds areallocatedforresiliencyprojects.

“Wewanttobethefirstinlinewhen they’rehandingoutmoney,”shesaid.

spouses andpartnershaveopportunities tomeetandbondwithothersinsimilar situationsat“caregivers’coffees,”accordingtoReeping.Thereisalsoaspecial “spaday”forspouses.About150childrencomeeachyearforWarriorFamily BeachWeek,Reepingsaid,andthere willbenumerousactivitiesforthemas well.

ThefamiliesarriveonTuesday,Sept. 5,andwillbewelcomedwithaluncheonatMason-DixonVFWPost7234 inOceanView.Thedrivewayleadingto the postwillbelinedwithsignsand flags—theirfirstindicationofthesupporttheywillreceivefromthecommu-

nityduringtheirstay.

Reepingsaidthededicationof OSTDvolunteersandthewelcoming atmosphereissincerelyfeltandappreciatedbytheveterans.Sherecalledaconversationwithoneveteranatthe send-offbrunchattheendoftheweek lastyear,inwhichheexpressedhisgratitude:

“NowIknowwhyIjoinedtheservice—fortownslikethiswhoreallyappreciatethemilitary.”

Thatsameveteran,shesaid,willbe returningforWarriorFamilyBeach Weekthisyear,butthistimeas“alumni” —agroupoffivefamilieswhowillsup-

portthefirst-timersandhelpthemto takefulladvantageofallthattheweek canoffer.

“Theycomeinverycautiouslyand quietly,”shesaidofthefamilies,many stillcarryingthestressofallthattheir recoverybrings,fromthefrequentmedicalappointmentstotheisolationmany familiesfeelastheytrytoreturnto “normallife.”Theybegintomeetother familieslikethematthewelcome brunchand,bytheendoftheweek,enduringfriendshipshavebeenformed andfamiliesarerelaxedandreadytore-

Layfieldhonoredfor13yearsonschoolboard

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

RodneyLayfieldendedhis13-year

boardpresident,oftheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictboardofeducationon Mondaynightwithatributefromthe IRSDleadership.

Thefocusoftheappreciationwas

turntotheirhometownswitharefreshedattitude.

“Wivesfeellikewivesagain;husbandsfeellikehusbands,”Reepingsaid.

Thebondingbetweenthefamiliesis akeytoWarriorFamilyBeachWeek, Reepingsaid.Theweekshesaid,“gives themtheopportunitytobearoundpeoplelikethemselves.”

Reepingsaidtheorganizationis gratefultothefamilieswhohaveoffered theuseoftheirbeachhomesasthe landingplacesforthe30families.Inad-

onthecontributionsmadebyLayfield,includinginitiatingschoolsafety improvementsthroughtheprogressive constableprogram10yearsagoand hisoversightoftwomajorcapital constructionprojectsfornewschools tomeettheneedsofthefast-expandingschoolsystem.

Layfieldwasalsocreditedwith guidingtheIRSDthroughthe

dition,shesaid,theOSTDorganization is gratefultothemanybusinesseswho supportthefamilies,offeringthemdiscountsongoodsandservices.Giant Foodsprovidesbagsoffoodforeach family,tohelpthemstocktheirrefrigeratorsfortheweek.

Volunteersarethebackboneofthe organization,andReepingsaidopportunitiesaboundforhelpwithanumber ofactivities.Afewofthewaysthecommunitycanhelpincludedelivering waterbottlestoactivitysites;assisting withstandup-paddlingandkayaking excursions;helpingfamiliesboardand returnfromboattrips;settingupchairs andtablesforeventsandbreakingdown

COVID-19pandemic,includingestablishingdistancedandremotelearningsystemsandpolicies,navigating schoolvaccinationissuesandsupportingreturn-to-schoolprotocols.With theexcellencedisplayedbygraduating seniorsfromIndianRiverHigh SchoolandSussexCentralHigh Schoolthisyear,Layfield’scontributiontohelpingwitheducationalcon-

andstackingthemafterward;helping withtheparadeonFriday;andhelping greetveteransbeforeatriptotheFort Mileshistoricalsite.

Asign-upforvolunteerswillbe postedJuly15ontheOSTDwebsiteat www.operationseastheday.org,onwhich allofthevolunteeropportunitiesfor thisyear’sWarriorBeachWeekwillbe listed.Thesign-upwillremainactive until Aug.15.

Thisyear,asOSTDpreparestocelebrateits10thanniversary,theorganizationwillrememberafounderandmajor forceduringitsearlydays.Richard Katon,whoalongwithtwoothers foundedthegroupmorethanadecade

tinuitywasnotedbytheIRSDboard ofeducationandstaff.

JayOwens,IRSDsuperintendent, said,“Mr.Layfieldhasservedasthe board’srepresentativetotheDelaware stateschoolboardofeducationlegislativecommittee.

“Heoversawthebuildingofthe

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ago,passedawayinMay.

ReepingsaidKatonwasoneofthe reasonsshejoinedthegroupbackinthe earlydaysofitsexistence.Shesaidhe becameafriend,andshelaudedhisvisionforthemissionofOSTD.

“ThroughRichardandthefounders’ vision,over100Bethanybusinessesand majorlocalsponsorsmadedonations,” makingtheweek’sactivitiespossible.

Intheensuingyears,morethan 2,000woundedveteransandtheirfamilieshavecometotheBethanyBeach areaforWarriorBeachWeek.

Katonusedtojoke,Reepingsaid, thatOSTDwas“likeaduck.Itappearedcalmonthesurfacebutwaspaddlingfuriouslybelowtogetallthework done.”

“Richardleavesuswithastrong legacyofthanking,recognizingand honoringveterans’families,”shesaid.

AvarietyofOSTDmerchandise,includingsomecommemoratingthe10year-anniversary,isavailabletopurchase atSeaColonyBeachShop,33548MarketPlace,nearBethanyBeach;andat theBethanyBeachFineArtsGallery, 100GarfieldPkwy.,Suite4.MerchandisewillalsobeonsaleattheBethany BeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalonSaturday,Sept.9.

Eachyear,theveteransandtheir familiesarecelebratedbythecommunityatlargewithaparadethatbeginsat SeaColony,proceedssouthonRoute1 andthenwestonRoute54totheBaysidecommunity,wheretheyaretreated toadinnerandashowatFreemanArts Pavilion.

“BringyourAmericanflags,”Reepingsaidoftheparade.

Traditionally,communitymembers linetherouteandwaveflagsofallsizes inhonorofthefamilies,whotravelthe routeaboardschoolbusesandareescortedbyfiretrucksandlaw-enforcementvehicles,oftenwavingsmallflags of theirownoutthebuswindows.

ThedrivewayintoBaysidewillbe linedwithsomeofthesamesignsthat greetedthefamiliesearlierintheweek. Childrenwillagainhaveanopportunity throughoutthesummertocreatesomeof thesigns;detailsonlocationsandtimes willbepostedontheOSTDwebsite.

TicketsfortheFreemanshow,which thisyearfeatures“Voyage:AJourney Tribute,”areavailabletothepublicon theFreemanwebsiteatwww.freemanarts.org.

tenureasamember,andmostrecently

HowardT.EnnisSchoolandtheongoingconstructionofthenewSussex CentralHighSchoolandforthatwe areextremelygratefultohim.

“Heguidedusthroughthepandemic,”saidOwens.

Layfieldoffersappreciation

“Iwanttothankthecommunity thatelectedmeandsupportedthedirectionItooktosupportallofour students,”saidLayfield.“Ihavetried torepresentthem.Iwanttoalso thankalloftheemployeeswithin IRSDandthankthecustodialstaff, busdriversandtheteachers.”

Layfieldparticularlynotedhisappreciationforteacherswhoalsopro-

videcoachingandmentorshipofthe IRSDsportsteamsandclubs,going beyondthecallofdutyintheirjob descriptions.Layfieldwasastudentathletehimselfandtodaycoachesin SussexCountyyouthfootballprograms.

“Iamhumbledtohavebeen electedbymypeerstoserveasyour leader,aspresident,andhaveworked withahostofwonderfulboardmembers,includingthecharacterswehave

onthisboardtoday,includingJim FritzandDocHattier,”saidLayfield abouthiscolleagues.

“Ihaveappreciatedworkingwith Dr.SusanBunting,ourprevioussuperintendent,andwithDr.JayOwens today,”saidLayfieldabouttheadministrativeleadership.

“Ilookbacktodayata19-year-old kidwhojoinedtheMarineCorpsto learnleadership,andnowIama50year-oldmanstillusingthoseleadershipskills”onthisboard,hesaid.

Hethenquotedandparaphrased PresidentTheodoreRooseveltabout valiantleadershipinthefaceofadversity.

“Itisnotthecriticwhocounts;not themanwhopointsouthowthe strongmanstumbles.Hisplacewill neverbewiththosecoldandtimid soulswhoneitherknowvictorynor defeat.”

“Idonotwishtobeamongthose coldandtimidsouls,”saidLayfield. Layfieldnotedthathisworkon school-choiceprograms,allowing transfersofstudentswithintheIRSD, establishingschoolconstablesand “makingourschoolssafer”were amonghisbiggestaccomplishments.

“Inmy13yearsonthisboard,I havemadetheschoolssafer.Iappreciateourschoolresourceofficers,investigatorsandtheconstables,”headded.

“Iwanttothankmywife,andmy son,”whowereseatedinthefrontrow oftheIndianRiverHighSchoolauditoriumtosupporthim.“Theyhave hadaburdentobearasIvolunteered toservewithyou.”

Layfield,aspresidentoftheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictlastOctober, narrowlyescapedano-confidencevote ataspecialsessionoftheboard,bya splitvoteof5to4,withthemajority rejectingthepubliccensure.Thevote cameafterracially-tingedcomments Layfieldhadmadeduringahotly contestedfootballgameatSussex CentralHighSchool,when,hesaid, hebelievedcoachesfromanotherhigh schoolhadbeenactinginanunsportsmanlikemanner.

“Thankyou,verymuch,fortheopportunitytoserveandthisrecognition tonight,”saidLayfield.

IRSDSuperintendentJayOwens hasconsistentlyofferedpraiseandappreciationforLayfield’s13-year tenureontheboard,includingthe pastfouraspresidentoftheboard.

“Iwouldliketooffermysincere thankstoMr.Layfieldforhis13years ofdedicatedservicetotheIndian RiverBoardofEducation,”Owens hadsaidwhenLayfielddecidednotto runforre-electionthisyear.“Mr.Layfieldhasservedasboardpresidentfor thepastfouryearsandguidedthe schooldistrictthroughsomeextremelychallengingissues,including theCOVIDpandemic.

“Hisleadershipalsoincludedeight yearsasvicepresidentoftheboard,” saidOwensthen.

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BethanystillofferingupJuly4thcelebration

Whiletherewillbenofireworkslightingthenight’stapestry aboveBethanyBeachthisJuly4,thereisstillastringofpatrioticand family-centriceventstakingplaceintownforrevelerstocelebratethe independenceofthisremarkablenation.

TheiconicBethanyBeachIndependenceDayParadewillstillgo offasscheduled,underthethemeof“Sand&Seain’23.”The2-mile routewindsthroughdowntownBethanyandkicksoffatnoon.In additiontothejudgedfloatsandmassiveamountofcyclistsand walkerswhotraditionallyparticipate,therewillalsobeacombination ofmarchingbandsandbandsontruckstoaddtotheentertainment, accordingtoorganizers.

Asareminder,startingat11:45a.m.onJuly4,theeastsideof townwillbeshutdownfortheparade.Perofficials,GarfieldParkway southwillopenuparound1p.m.,oncetheendoftheparadehas

clearedtheroad.Thenorthendwillremaincloseduntiltheparade reachestheBethanyBeachChristianChurcharound2p.m.

Andtheday’sfundoesn’tstopthere.Theawardsceremonyforthe parade’sstandoutswillbeheldonthebandstandat7:15p.m.,and MikeHines&theLookwillperformdance-partytunesfrom7:30 to9p.m.

Andthisweekend,onSunday,July2,downtownBethanyBeach willseethepopularFirecracker5KRun/Walk,whichwillstartat 7:15a.m.

Yes,it’sdistressingthattheTownwillnotbeabletoholditsannualfireworksshowontheFourthduetothereplenishmentproject completelytakingawaytheirabilitytodoso.ButtheTownisnot stoppingitscelebration,andneithershouldyou. HappyFourthofJuly.Enjoyeverymomentandmemory!

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Americahaslostitsway.

It’snotthecountryitusedtobe.

We’reonacollisioncoursetoself-destruction. Haveyouheardthesethingsbeingsaidaboutournation? Haveyousaidthesethingsaboutournation?Doyoubelievethem?

Ihaveasecretforyou.It’salltrue.We havelostourwaybymanyinterpretations. Wearenotthecountryweusedtobe.We areonaperilouscourse.

Darin J. McCann

But,wealwayshavebeen.Wehave rippedeachotherapartattheseamsdue topoliticalideologiesorreligiousdifferencesorsimplybywho makesmoremoneythansomeoneelse.Wehaveprotested againsteachother,doneputridandvilethingstooneanother andseen620,000AmericansdieduringaCivilWarfoughtover therightofhumanbeingstoownotherhumanbeings.

Lookatthatnumberagain.Thatismorethantheamountof AmericanswhodiedduringtheRevolutionaryWar,theWarof 1812,theMexicanWar,theSpanishAmericanWar,WorldWar I,WorldWarIIandKorea,combined.

Ifself-destructivewereameme,itwouldbeapictureofus.

Well,tobefair,Russiawouldprobablymakethecollageas well,andprobablyatonofothernationsaroundthisspinning ballofours,ifwe’rebeingcompletelyhonest...

ButIdigress.

Mypointisthatwe’reresilient.Wealwayshavebeen.We bickeranddivideandlookdownuponpeoplewithwhomwe havedifferences,andthenwelookformorereasonstocreate mayhem.Wethrowontheproverbialuniformsofpeoplewho mightagreewithusonahandfulofissuesthatweindividually deemtobeimportant,andthenwedelightin“dunking”onone another.It’snotnecessarytoberightorrighteous—theend goalseemstobedestroyingpeoplewhomighthaveadifferent view.

Pro-choice?Youhatebabies.

Pro-life?Youhatewomen.

Progun-control?YouhatetheConstitution.

Progunrights?Youhateourchildren.

Butherewestillare.Andasthesayinggoes,wedoindeed havemoreincommonwitheachotherthanwedon’t.Let’sreviewforaminute,ifyou’llindulgeme.

Weallwantthebestforourchildren,evenifwehavedifferentideasofwhatthatmightlooklike.Weallwanttobesafeand

comfortableathome.Weallwanttobelievethatit’sstillpossible forpeopletochangethetrajectoryoftheirrespectivelives throughhardworkandabreakortwo.Weallwanttolove,be lovedandfeellovearoundus.Weallwanttohaveabellythat’s fartoobigandaheadthat’sfartooshiny.

No?Justme?

Asyou’reparticipatinginIndependenceDaycelebrationsoverthenextweek, takeamomenttosimplylookaround. Oh,you’llseesome“MAGA”hatsand “Ridin’withBiden”shirts,andthere’scertainlynothingwrongwithshowingsupportforacandidate.Andtherewillbeafewpeoplewithgarb thatisdivisiveortargetshateatothers.Therearealwaysthose folks.

Butthevastmajoritywillbewearingred,whiteandblue, withouttheadvertisementsforpersonalopinions.Childrenwill bewavingflags,andhomeswillbeadornedinthemostpatriotic ofways.Therewillbemusicthatcelebratesthiswackyexperimentofacountryofours,sparklersticklingtheairwithanarray oftinysparksandstrangerswishinga“HappyFourth”asthey enterandexitourstores.

Americaisprobablywhatitshouldbeexpectedtobe,ifwe thinkaboutit.Foundedonthepremisethatfreepeoplehavefree willandthefreedomtoexpresstheiropinions,it’snaturalthat debatewillfollow.Infact,I’darguethatit’sterrificthatdebate willfollow.Noneofuscansurelybeconfidentinouropinionsor beliefsifweonlyexistinechochambersthatregurgitatethe sameexacttalkingpoints.

Weneedtohaveourbeliefschallenged.Weneedtohearall sidesofsomethingtobeconfidentthatwhatwe’veformedisactuallyaneducatedopinion,asopposedtojustamplifyingwhata televisionpersonalityorradiohostorwickedlyhandsomenewspapercolumnisthastotellusabouthowweshouldviewlife.

Whatwehaveisspecial,evenifflawed.Wehavemorethan 330millionpeopleinthiscountry,andtherearenaturallygoing tobepeoplethatbuttheads.Therearegoingtobepeoplewho arejust“badinside.”Therearegoingtobepeoplewhogrift and lieandstealtogetwhattheywantattheexpenseofotherpeople.

Butmostwon’t.Mostwillwakeupinthemorning,goto workorschoolorhowevertheyfilltheirdaysandtrytobeproductiveandkind.Manywillservenon-profitstoassistothersor helpsomeonecarrygroceriesorsimplysay“hello”tostrangers. Here’stothe“most.”TheoneswhomakeAmericago.

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ByRosemaryHardiman,Mayor TownofBethanyBeach

InresponsetocommentsandcriticismofthedecisionbytheTownof BethanyBeachtorescheduletheJuly 4thfireworks,aswellasforthosewho arenotawareofthereasonsforthedecision,hereareafewthoughtsandsome informationregardingthesafety,legal andcontractualrestrictionsthatmight behelpfulinunderstandingthedecision.

•Safety—Thosewhohavebeen trainedtohandleexplosiveordnancein militaryandcivilianserviceemphasize that thefirstruletoalwayskeepin mindissafety.Safeconditionsandhandlingareessential.Andanyone,especiallyemergencyandmedicalpersonnel, whohasseenanddealtwiththeresults ofcarelessness,incompetence,impatienceandstupidity,includinglossof life,injuriesandpropertydamage,will tellyouthereasonwhy.Sowhen,asin thiscase,there’saquestionaboutsafe conditionsforlaunchingfireworks,the questionmustberesolvedtoensure safety.Safetyfirst—that’stherule.

•Lawandregulations—Delaware

law(16Del.CodeChapter69)andimplementingregulationsoftheStateFire Marshal,whichgoverntheconductof publicfireworksdisplays,provide,in part,that:fireworksmaynotbedischargedcloserthan200feetfromthe nearestbuildingorpublicroadway,or 50feetfromanyoverheadtelephone lineorotherobstruction(Note:200feet istheminimum;largerdisplaysrequire additionaldistance.);spectatorsmustbe keptbehindlinesorbarriersatleast200 feetfromthedischargeoffireworksand keptoutoftheareaduringunloading andpreparationoftheordnance;andno fireworksdisplayshallbeheldinany windstormwhenthewindreachesavelocityofmorethan20mph.

•Contractprovisions—ThecontractwithSkyshooterDisplaysrequires, amongotherthings,thatanareaatleast 300feetinalldirectionsfromthedischargeoffireworkmustberopedoff and securedtoprotectspectatorsand vehicles.

Evenwhentheentirebeachhasbeen replenishedinthepast,thearearequiredforthesafestorage,assemblyand dischargeoffireworkswouldbelarger thanavailableinourbeachareas,except

fortheWellingtonParkwaybeacharea andpossiblyatOceanViewParkway. TheWellingtonParkwayareaisthe largestandsafestarea.However,this yeartheU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers hasinformedtheTownthatWellington Parkwaywillnotbereplenisheduntil mid-July.Currentconditionsat WellingtonParkwaydonotprovidethe requiredsafearea.Inaddition,thetimingforadisplayonJuly4willcoincide withhightide,leavingevenlessbeach.

Andreplenishmentofthebeachat thenorthendoftownwillstopat3rd Street.Thebeachwillbe“tapered”with someadditionalsandplacedatOcean View,whichalsowillnotprovideawide enoughareafromwhichtosafely launchfireworks.

It isimportanttonoteherethatthe Townhasnocontrolovereitherthedesignofthebeachanddunesorthetimingandsequencingofbeach replenishment.ThesearesolelythedecisionsoftheUSArmyCorpsofEngineersanditscontractor,respectively. TheTown,togetherwithbusinessowners,andourStateandfederalrepresentatives,triedunsuccessfullytochange thesequencingoftheproject.

Theuseofbargesintheoceanoff thebeachtolaunchfireworksinthe past provedthattheywereunstableand unsafeplatforms.Inoneinstance,the CoastGuardhadtorescuethebarge crewandthefireworkswashedintothe ocean.Theoceanisnotasafeoption.

Inthesecircumstances,basedonthe safety,legalandcontractualrequirementsdescribed,weconcludedthatthe fireworkshadtobecanceledorrescheduledintheinterestofpublicsafety,disappointingasweknewthatwouldbeto some.However,ensuringpublicsafetyis ourmostimportantresponsibility.In furtherconsideration,wedecidedto reschedulethedisplaytoanendofsummerevent,weatherpermitting.

Onarelatedissue,forthosewho mightthinkaboutbuyingfireworksfor backyardorneighborhooddisplays,on June16,2023,theOfficeoftheState FireMarshallissuedthefollowingreminder:

“Theuseofconsumerfireworkssuch asfirecrackers,bottlerockets,aerial mortars,andanythingthatleavesthe groundisandalwayshasbeenprohibited topossessoruseintheStateof Delaware.…Noveltyitemssuchas sparklersandground-basedfountains areonlypermittedonJuly4th.”

WhatevertherestrictionsonJuly 4th,let’srememberthereasonforour celebration.Thiswillbethe247th birthdayoftheUnitedStates,thean-

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(Editor’snote:Thisistheeighthinaseriesofpreviewsofthehomesthatwillbeon displayduringthe31stBeach&BayCottageTour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly16 throughAug.6,andforfivepreselected homes,in-persononJuly26andJuly27.)

Builtin2022,thishomesitsonapristineoceanfrontlotbelongingtothe owner’sfamilysincethe1960s.Guided byavisiontocreateawelcomingspace forfamilyandfriends,andanelegantbut livableplacefortheowner’seventualretirement,theydescribetheirhomeasa traditionalraisedcottagefilledwithan eclecticmixoftraditional,modern,antiqueandcoastalfurnishings.

Thehome’sexteriorharksbackto Southerninfluences.Shinglesarepainted “TinglePink,”namedafterthefriend whosuggestedthecolor.Theexteriorfeaturescrispwhitepillars,edgingsanddecorativeporchrailings.Gaslanternsmade inNewOrleansframetheentrance,and theporchceilingsarepaintedhaintblue.

Truetotheirvision,theelevatedsecondfloorisaprivatehavenforfamilyand friends,withoceanviews,agalleryhallway,threeguest-roomsuites,andan invitinglivingroomwithalargewetbar, artworkandexquisitefurnishings.

Onthethirdfloor,oceanvistasarethe canvasforanopenfloorplandesignedfor

Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchase ticketsforthe31stBeach&BayCottage Tour.Thisweek’shomeisoneofthefive homesonthe31sttourthatwillbeavailableforin-persontoursbyholdersof Combotickets.And,likeall10homeson the2023tour,thishomewillbeavailable tobeseenvirtuallybyholdersofboth ComboandVirtualtickets.Eachofthe 10homeswillfeatureaprofessionally producedvideowhichwillofferTourpatronswithanopportunity tovieweach homeasoftenastheywantfromanywhereduringthethree-weekvirtualtour period.Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eye dronevideofootageandtheabilityto viewtheTouronanyinternet-enabled device.

The31stBeach&BayCottageTour isbeingpresentedbyLeslieKoppand theLeslieKoppGroup,andthisweek’s homeissponsoredbyPlatinumsponsor CRxConstruction,whichbuiltthis home.

Comboticketscost$50,andVirtualonlyticketscost$35.Comboticketsare strictlylimitedto500ticketsforeachof thetwoin-persondaysoftheTour.To purchaseticketsorformoreinformation, visittheCottageTour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.com.TheCottageTourisproducedbytheFriendsof theSouthCoastalLibrary.Allnetproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.

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Readerthankfulfor Bethanyencounter

Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterwas addressedtoBethanyBeachTownManagerCliffGravietandwassenttothe CoastalPointforpublication.

Justwantedtotellyouwhatagreat representativeyouhaveinJohnwho worksinCodeEnforcementonthe boardwalkandbeachinBethany.Yesterday,June7,wemetJohnasmyhusbandandIwereshowingmysisterand brother-in-law(MaureenandJoeNewnamofGap,Pa.)aroundtheBethany Beachboardwalk.WeliveinSelbyville.

O urfamilyhasbeencomingto BethanyBeachsincethemid-1970s,as ourparentswereoriginalownersat HarborHouseatSeaColony.Mysis, whoisrecoveringfromseveralmedical issues,finallyagreedtovisittheboardwalkarea,whereshehasnotbeento sinceherhoneymoonin1981!

Johnapproachedus,greetedusand wassowelcoming—letusknowwhy

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niversaryoftheadoptionoftheDeclarationofIndependenceonJuly4, 1776.That’sthereasonwecelebrate,

hewasthereandjustmadeusfeelso safeandsecure.Weweretakingpictures andhewassofun—muchtothedelight ofmysis,he“photo-bombed”her (Maureen)andherhusband’s(Joe’s) picture.Nowtheyhaveagreatstory (andpic)totell/showeveryoneback home.Iamattachingthepicture.

Heisagreatrepresentativeforthe city.Pleasethankhimformeandlethis bossesknowheisrepresentingBethany Beachinthemostpositivelight.Iknow thisbecausemysiswillnotstoptalking abouthim!

Readerurgesthought onfireworksdisplays

Editor:

Recently,ourcoastalcommunities havebeenfloodedwithendlessannouncementsofupcomingfirework shows.OceanCityalonewillholdtwo separate“spectaculars”onJuly4.Inad-

withgratitudetothe56representativesofthenewUnitedStateswho declaredourindependenceandall thosewhofoughtforandeventually wonit.

VisittheTownwebsiteforthe

dition,O.C.willhostfireworksevery SundaynightfromJune11through Sept.3,andeveryMondaynightfrom July10throughAug.28.Thisamounts to22fireworkdisplaysthroughthe summer.

Asifthat’snotenough,othercommunitieshostingfireworkdisplays aroundtheweekendoftheFourthare: Rehoboth, Lewes,Dewey,Salisbury, Berlin,andOceanPines.Bethany Beach,thankstobeachreplenishment, ispostponingtheirsuntilSeptember.

Thisplethoraoffireworksisboth goodnewsandbadnews.Thegood newsismunicipalitiesarethrilledto reaptherevenuesfromincreasing crowdsoftourists.Thebadistoconsiderthedevastatingimpactthatfireworkshaveonwildlife,theenvironment andevenhumans.

Ospreysarewelcomingbabiesnow totheirnests.Fireworksresultinbirds abandoningtheirnests,andtheorphans maybelost.Otherbirdsgetdisoriented andtakeflighterratically,andflyinto

scheduleoftheparadeandotheractivitiesonJuly4,includingtheevening performanceatthebandstand,aswellas performancesscheduledforotherdays thatweek.Andforadditionalinformationregardingtheprogressonthere-

buildingsortrees.Fireworkspollute soil,waterways,wetlandsandair. Horses,deerandcompanionpetsare spookedintorunningthroughthingsor escapingshelters.

Thesmokefromfireworksirritates eyesandrespiratoryfracksofanimals andpeople.Waterpollutionisaconcern,asheavymetalsusedinfireworks rainsdownliterallyonouralreadyendangeredwatersheds.Fireworkresidue andpiecescannotbebrokendownby ananimalsdigestivesystem.

Moreandmore,stateandnational ordinancesarerestrictingtheuseof fireworksnearprotectedhabitatsto minimizetheimpactonwildlife.In 2022,Pennsylvaniapassedalawgiving morepowertomunicipalitiestoregulatefireworks.WhereisDelawarein thiseffort?

Oneofthe“positive”reasonsmentionedintheO.C.pressreleasewasthat fireworkswillcostlessthanthedrone

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plenishmentproject,aswellasadaily listofclosedcrossovers,pleasevisitthe Town’swebsiteatwww.townofbethanybeach.com.

AsafeandhappyIndependenceDay toall.

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OnTuesday,May30,theFreeman

ArtsPavilionhostedaribbon-cuttingceremonywiththeBethanyFenwickAreaChamberof Commerceattheirnewboxoffice buildingandentrance.Friends,fellowChambermembersandcommunitymemberswereinattendance.

TheFreemanArtsPavilionisa non-profitwhosemissionis“toadvanceartsaccessforallthroughperformance,educationandadvocacy.” ThenewBoxOfficeoffersmoreopportunitiesforgueststointeractwith theFreemanArtsPavilionTeam throughinformationneeds,ticket purchasingandmore.Thenewentranceoffersmoreconveniencefor guestsarrivingforperformances.

TolearnmoreabouttheFreeman ArtsPavilionandtoseetheirlineup ofsummershows,visittheirwebsite atfreemanarts.org,call(302)4363015,orvisittheirlocationat31255 AmericanaParkway,Selbyville,west ofFenwickIsland.

Gatheringforaribbon-cuttingceremonycelebratingthenewestadditionstotheFreemanArtsPavilionare,fromleft:frontrow, PattiGrimes,DwightMiller,JoeGroves,MichelleFreeman,JohnTiberi,MikeWigley,MollyWilliamsandKeithRaffensberger; and,backrow,LindsayRichard,AliBishop,MelissaRizer,DarrenSilvis,MichaelVadella,ChelseaWarrenandLaurenKuzminsky.

showsthattheyfeaturedoverthepandemic.Theyobviouslydidn’tfactorin theirreplaceablelossesoutlinedhere.

LindaSchulte Selbyville

Eventorganizers thankfulforsupport

Editor: Wewouldliketoexpressoursincere thankstoeveryonewhosupportedthe 1stAnnualFit&FunFieldDaycommunityfundraiserforSpecialOlympics ofDelaware.Withthegenerouscontributionsofsomanysponsors,volunteers andparticipants,wewereabletodonate $10,000totheSpecialOlympicsof Delaware.Thisdonationwillhelpthe SpecialOlympicsathletesandtheir families,manywholiverighthereinour community.

Specialthankstothefollowingorganizations:

•QuietResortsCharitableFoundationInc.—Thankyouforsupporting oureventfromtheverybeginningand sharingyourinsightandresources.We especiallyappreciateallthetimeand dedicationprovidedbytheQRCF boardmembersandLaurenWeaverat theBethany-FenwickChamberof Commerce.

•LordBaltimoreElementarySchool —ThankyoutoPrincipalPamWebb fornotonlybelievinginouridea,but alsoencouragingustokeeppursuing ourgoalevenwhenobstaclescameup. Weappreciatedyourflexibilityand teamwork,aswellasthedonationof custodialfees.Wealsowanttothank MarkLathburyandthegroundsstaff, whotookcareofeverythingweneeded fromthemomenttheeventstarteduntil thelastvolunteerleft.Youandyourcoworkerswereinvaluable!Thankyoualso to theofficestaffwhohelpeduswith communicationandmarketing.

•SpecialOlympicsofDelaware—A specialthank-youtoRiptideswim coachCathyGallagherOrhelein,whois aconstantsourceofsupportandencouragement.Yourenthusiasmfor swimmingandSpecialOlympicsisinspiring!WealsowanttothankSpecial OlympicsSeniorDirectorofSports& CompetitionKylieFrazier,whowas theretoprovideanyneededsupportand materials.

•KristieVanZeePhotography— Thank youtoKristie(andfamily)for alwaysbeingwillingtohelpandbeing thebestgamecoordinatorever!Your experienceandcreativitymakeeverythingrunsmoothly,keepeveryonesafe, andmakeeveryoneexcitedandhappy!

Yourpicturesareamazing,too!

•CustomFit360—ThankstoErik Schreiber,ownerandtrainer,whosepassionforhelpingpeopleandstayingactiveinspiredourFieldDayevent.Your tug-of-warskillswerealsoveryimpressive!

• OceanViewPoliceDepartment— ThankyoutoChiefKenMcLaughlin andOfficerBrianCaselli,(Special OlympicsTorchRunneroftheYear)for assistinguswithplanningandparking. Weappreciatedyoutakingthetimeto meetandgreetalltheparticipantsduringtheeventandsupportingSpecial Olympicsthroughouttheyear.traffic

•TownofOceanView—Thank youtoTownManagerCarolHouckfor meetingwithusandsharingyour knowledgeofhostingspecialevents.It wasgreattohaveyoursupport,andwe appreciatetheTownloaningusthegenerators,trashcansandhula-hoops!We alsowanttothankIsaiahforlending maintenancesupportthroughoutthe day.

•CoastalPointnewspaper—Thank youtoyouramazingteamforhelpingus advertiseandpromotetheevent!WeespeciallywanttothankMikeSmithfor takingthetimetointerviewusandcapturesomegreatpicturesduringthefield

day.Thankstoyoursupport,wehada greatturnoutandmatchedourgoal!

• WBOC-TV—Thankyoufor invitingustotalkabouttheFit&Fun FieldDayontheDelmarvaLifeshow. WealsothankGabbyParillonforjoiningusonthesegment.Throughthe show,wewereabletoreachalargeraudienceandspreadawarenessaboutSpecialOlympics.

•RentEquip/PartyCentral— Thankyouforyoursupportwithour inflatablesandpopcornmachinedeliveryandsetup.Weappreciateyourgenerosityandflexibility.

•CoastalTentedEvents—Thank youfordonatingandsettingupthe20by-20tentthatprovidedshadefor everyoneattheevent.

•Kristina’sKitchen—Thankyouto KristinaandSeanandyourteammemberStacieforprovidingdeliciousfood anddrinkstoallthehungryparticipants.

•GiantFoods—Thankyouforthe

waterandsnackdonationtosharewith ourvolunteers.Wealsothankthe anonymouscustomerwhodonatedall ourpopcornandoilwhenhesawus checkingout.

•CopyCatPaintParties—Thank youtoJessicaforsharingyourartistic talents anddonatingyourtipstoSpecial OlympicsofDelaware.

•MaggieCarr—Thankyoufordonatingyour50/50winningsbackto SpecialOlympicsofDelaware!

Inaddition,wewouldliketoexpress oursincerethankstoallthevolunteers whodedicatedtheirtime,particularly fromBoyScoutTroop281,Riptide SwimTeam,IndianRiverHighSchool, SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolandMariners BethelChurch.

Lastly,thankstoalltheindividuals, sponsors,andlocalbusinesseswho madegenerousdonationstotheevent. YourcontributionsmadetheFit&Fun

BeachBusridershipofftorecordstart

The2023DARTBeachBusseason isofftoarecordstart,withmorethan 45,000ridersduringthefirstmonthof operation,whichbeganonMay22,exceedingthepreviousfirst-monthridershiprecordsetinMay2019.

“Withpeaksummertravelstill ahead,weanticipateridershipcontinuingtobestrongasresidentsandguests takeadvantageoftheconvenienceofferedbytheBeachBus,”saidDelaware SecretaryofTransportationNicoleMajeski.

DelawareTransitCorporationCEO

WINDSOR TEAK

JohnSissonadded,“Ridershipthisyear isalready17percenthigherthanlast yearandnearly7percenthigherthan 2019,whenwesetourprevioushighfor ridership.DARTisthefast,economical andeasywaytoreachDelaware’s beaches.”

TheBeachBuswillalsobeproviding servicetotheRehobothBeachfireworkseventonSunday,July2,which areexpectedtobeginaround9:30p.m. Peoplecanavoidtrafficandparkingissuesandbedroppedoffintown.

DARTFirstState’sBeachBus

routesoperatedailyfromearlymorning tolatenight,throughSunday,Sept.10.

TheroutesserveRehobothBeachand theRehobothboardwalk,Lewes,Long Neck,DeweyBeach,BethanyBeach, SouthBethanyBeach,FenwickIsland, OceanCity,Md.,Millsboro,and Georgetown.Customerscanalsotake DART’sbusRoute305totheLewes TransitandRehobothPark&Ride fromWilmington,ChristianaMall, OdessaandDoveronweekendsand holidays.

Customerscanparkforfreeatthe

L ewesTransitCenterandtheRehobothPark&Ride.Withthefree DARTTransitapp,riderscanplantheir trip,viewbusstops,getreal-timebus information,andseewherethebusis alongitsroute.ThefreeDARTPass appallowscustomerscontactlessmobile paymentoptions.

AllbusesareADA-accessibleand equippedwithbikeracks.Information ontheBeachBusroutescanbefoundat https://www.dartfirststate.com/RiderInfo/Routes/pdfs/summer/rt997.pdf?ca che=1684960378696.

SchlegelgraduatesfromWidenerlawschool

WidenerUniversityDelawareLaw Schoolrecognizedtheachievementsof its230lawschoolgraduatesduringits commencementceremonyonthecampuslawnFriday,May19.Thegraduates, amidstapplause,individuallycrossedthe stagetoreceivetheirdegreesandwere personallycongratulatedbyWidener UniversityPresidentStaceyRobertson.

Theceremonyfeaturedanaddressby U.S.MagistrateJudgeScottW.Reidof theU.S.DistrictCourtfortheEastern DistrictofPennsylvania.Reid,a2002 graduateofthelawschool,remindedthe graduatesoftheireducationaljourney, theirinherentidentityandtheprofound

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FieldDaypossible!

•GoldSponsors—AtlanticCommunityThriftShop,CoastalPoint,PohankaofSalisbury,TidepoolToys& Games,CustomFit360,WBOC-TV, LordBaltimoreElementarySchool, TownofOceanViewandOceanView

responsibilitiestheybearasfuturelegal professionals.

Healsosharedwisdomacquiredfrom hisdecadesofexperienceinthelegal profession.

“Throughoutyourcareer,youwill havetoutilizeyourcompetitiveadvantageifyouwanttosucceed.Iguarantee thatfromthemomentyoudepartthis campusasagraduate,youwillbetested. Andwhenyouaretested,youneedto drawonthecompetitiveadvantage DelawareLawhasprovidedyou.Becausewhenyoubegintopracticelaw, youaregoingtobesuccessful,”hesaid.

Thegraduateshailedfromfivecoun-

PoliceDepartment.

•SilverSponsors—RichMeadows–Realtor/CompassRE,Bethany BeachBooks,Scott&Shuman,PA, SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery, GarthEnterprises,Lord’sLandscaping &Lord’sMercantile,1stChoiceProperties,ElizabethKilroyColdwell BankerRealty;

•BronzeSponsors—Michael OrheleinPhotography,TreasureIsland

triesandrepresented14states.TheyincludedSamuelSchlegelofMillsboro. Schlegelearnedajurisdoctorate.

WidenerUniversityisaprivateinstitution.ItsDelawareLawSchoolprovidesjurisdoctorate,legalgraduateand paralegaldegreeprograms,“withanemphasisondevelopinglegalprofessionals whoreflecttheDelawareWayandits traditionsofcivility,integrityandmutual respect.”Theschoolofferssignatureprogramsincorporateandbusinesslaw,environmentallaw,familyhealthlawand policy,andtrialadvocacy.Visit delawarelaw.widener.eduformoreinformation.

Fashions,Artisans’Bank,NicolaPizza, ShoreThingPropertyServices,Bear TrapDunes,LaytonBussing,Giant Food,KristieVanZeePhotography, CoastalTentedEvents,Rent Equip/PartyCentral,DougPurcell, PaulandJaneEaton,DavidandKathy Green,KeithRiley-SpillaneandLinde Semone.

HeatherSmythandGraceKilroy Fit&FunFieldDay

Obituaries

PriscillaFlorenceChappell,83

PriscillaFlorenceChappell,83,ofSelbyville,Del.,diedSunday,June4,2023,at home.ShewasborninHyattsville,Md., daughterofthelateFrankT.Doyleand MargaretE.GoldenDoyle.

SheretiredfromworkforNASAasa computerdataprogrammer.

Chappellwasprecededindeathbyher brothersFrankDoyle,MichaelDoyleand RobertDoyle.Sheissurvivedbyherhusband,DonL.ChappellofSelbyville,Del.; herchildren,JohnF.Chappellandhiswife, Wendy,ofSelbyville,Del.,CrystalE.

Sabatinoandherhusband,Michael,of GroverBeach,Calif.,andDonL.Chappell Jr.ofSelbyville;fourgrandchildren,Ashley, Jacob,DylanandSophia;agreat-grandson, Zeke;brothersJoeDoyle,JimmyDoyle, StevenDoyleandPatrickDoyle;andsisters,MarylouJones,BrendaHamilton, PeggyZunigaandPamUrina.

Noformalservicesareplannedatthis time.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

NorrisL.‘Buck’GodwinJr. Hisfamilyandcommunitysadlylosta

pillaronFriday,June23,2023,whenNorris L.“Buck”Godwinwenthometobewith theLord.

Hewasretiredfromthefamilybusiness, H.E.Williams&Company,wherehe servedthecommunityandsupportedthe residentsofMillsborowithcharitableendeavors.Hewasalifelongresidentof Millsboro,andhiscontributionstothe communityweremany.Hewasa50-year memberoftheMillsboroLionsClub, whereheservedaspastpresident.Healso servedontheMillsboroTownCounciland servedasthepolicecommissioner.

Godwinandhiswife,Barbara,had manyfriends,includingtheirclosefriends whomtheymetthroughtheirloveofdancingattheClarioninOceanCity,Md.,includingDr.andMrs.Berger,staffofthe Clarion,manymembersofthebandanda hostofotherswithwhomtheyformedlifelongfriendships.

Godwinwasprecededindeathbyhis parents,GladysGodwinandNorrisGodwinSr.;hisbelovedwife,BarbaraGodwin; andhischerisheddaughterDawnStevens. SeeOBITSpageA24

HeissurvivedbyhisdaughterLizDonaway(andBob);granddaughter,Ashley Donaway;great-grandchildren,Ashton, AveryandAddi;hissisterDoreen(and Bill)ShanerofDurham,N.C.;many cousinsandclosefamilymembers;andhis bestfriendofmorethan70years,Donald Ward.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10a.m.to noononThursday,June29,2023,atthe WatsonFuneralHome,211S.Washington St.,Millsboro,Del.Serviceswillbeprivate. Thefamilyisrequestingthat,inlieuof flowers,donationsaremadetotheMillsboroLionsClub,P.O.Box502,Millsboro, DE19966.Condolencesmaybesentonlineatwww.watsonfh.com.

RobertCharles‘Bob’Gray,75

RobertCharles“Bob”Gray,75,ofMillville,Del.,passedawayonFriday,June 23,2023,atChristianaCare-AccentHospiceinNewark,Del.HewasborninBaltimore,Md.,sonofthelateRobertAGray andDoris(Hicks)Gray.

HewasaVietnamWarveteranand servedfouryearsintheU.S.Navy.In1980, hejoinedtheMarylandAirNationalGuard 135thMobileAerialPortFlightatMartin StateAirportinMiddleRiver,Md.,andalso servedinOperationDesertStorm.Although therewereseveral“acting”firstsergeantspreviously,hewasthefirstofficialfirstsergeant fortheMAPF.

Hisdearfriendwrote,“Manythings couldbesaidaboutBob’scaringandgiving nature,hisleadershipabilityandhiswork ethic.Herepresentedhimself,theUnit,God andCountrytotheutmostthroughouthis career.Bob’sheartwassobig.”

HewasaboardmemberoftheMillville BytheSeaHomeownersAssociation.He lovedallhisneighborsandwasalwayswilling tohelp.Hewasfondlytitled“TheMayorof SurfsongLanding”byhisneighbors.

Graywasprecededindeathbyadaughter,JenniferGray.Heissurvivedbyhiswife of45years,GeraldineFerstermanGray,of Millville;ason,ChristianGray(andhiswife, Shannon)ofOhio;daughtersLoriAntkowiak(andherhusband,Ken)andJulie Reichert-Vines,bothofBaltimore,Md.;his sister,JudithClarkeofBillerica,Mass.;four grandchildren,Shelby,Natalie,Summerand Kenny;andfivegreat-grandchildren,Bryson, Ryleigh,Max,MarleyandEvie.

AviewingwastobeheldonWednesday, June28,2023,atBishop-HastingsFuneral Home,19S.MainSt.inSelbyville,Del.A funeralservicewastobeheldat11a.m.on Thursday,June29,2023,atBishop-Hastings FuneralHome,wherefriendsmayvisitan hourbeforetheservice.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsinGray’s memory maybemadetoTunneltoTowers (www.t2t.org)orSt.JudeChildren’sHospital (www.stjude.org).Condolencesmaybesent byvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

ToddG.Griffin,60

ToddG.Griffin,60,ofOceanView, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyathishomeon Wednesday,June7,2023.BornonFeb.22, 1963,GriffinlivedhisentirelifeinOcean View,Del..

Hewasa1981graduateoftheIndian RiverHighSchool.Heworkedformore than20yearsatCabinetryUnlimited.He lovedsportsandwasanavidPhilliesand DallasCowboysfan.Heenjoyedcrabbing atthewildliferefuge,sittingbyhisfireand hangingoutwithhisbrother.

Hewillbesorelymissedbyhisfamily andfriends.

Griffinissurvivedbyhisparents, DonnaandFredTownsend;son,Todd GriffinJr.;daughter,KatieTurwicz;grandchildren,AnnaLeeandLeland;brother Brent;sister-in-lawKathy;andnieceand nephewHannahandBrent.

Aprivatememorialservicewillbeheld sometimeinthefuture.

Margaret‘Maggie’Lorenz,69

Margaret“Maggie”Lorenz,69,formerly ofMountainTop,Pa.,passedawaypeacefullyonSaturday,June24,2023,atthe DelawareHospiceCenterinMilford,Del. BornonSept.29,1953,inPhiladelphia, Pa.,shewasthedaughterofthelate ThomasRaymondLawlessandMargaret Anne(Cunningham)Lawless.

Growingupinthecity,Lorenzattended OlneyHighSchool.Shewentontoearn herassociatedegreeininternationalstudies fromPhiladelphiaCommunityCollege.

Herfaithwasapillarinherlife,andshe wasanactivememberofherchurchand women’sprayergroupsforover20years. Shebelievedingivingbacktohercommunity,andshededicatedthousandsofhours tovolunteerservice.AsaConfraternityof ChristianDoctrine(CCD)Teacher,she taughtatSt.JudeinMountainTop,Pa., whereshealsovolunteeredeachsummer fortheirVacationBibleSchoolandsummerbazaar.Shealsovolunteeredwithboth theBoyScoutsandGirl Scouts.

Beforeretiring,sheworkedasaspecialeducationaidatCrestwoodSchoolDistrict,wherethestudentslovedher.

Shegaveherlove,timeandtalentsgenerously.Whenhertimewasnotspentvolunteering,sheenjoyedsewing,biking, campingandkayakingwithherhusband, Anthony.

HerfamilythankedthenursesandvolunteersatBayhealthCancerCenter,Sussex Campus,andatDelawareHospiceinMilford,Del.

Inadditiontoherparents,Lorenzwas precededindeathbyherbrother,Thomas R. LawlessJr.Sheissurvivedbyher belovedhusbandof37years,Anthony;her children,ElizabethofBryceCanyon,Utah, ColinofWhiteMarsh,Md.,andVictoria (andRobertColeman)ofBaltimore,Md.

AMassofChristianBurialwillbeheld onSaturday,July8,2023,at12:30p.m.at

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

JordyEstrada,arecentgraduateof IndianRiverHighSchoolandpresidentoftheClassof2023,haswon thegoldawardofa$10,000scholarshiptocontributetohisCornell Universitytuitionnextyear,froma fundestablishedinmemoryofthe lateDelawareattorney-generalBeau Biden.

Estradaisastandoutstudent,volleyballathlete,andnationalandstate leaderintheBusinessProfessionals Association,servingasBPAstate treasurerforDelawarethisyear.

WhathassetEstradaapartfrom otherseniorapplicantsishisservice tothecommunity,asembodiedby Biden,thesonofPresidentJosephR. “Joe”Biden.BeauBidenservedas Delawareattorneygeneralandwith theDelawareNationalGuardbefore passingawayfromglioblastomacancerin2015.

Estradaconductedfoodand clothingdrivesforlocalfoodbanks andclothingthriftshops,collecting theitemsforless-advantagedpeople inSussexCounty.

The“ICanDoGreatThings” scholarshipispartofastandalone

foundationfundedbyDelawareattorneyStuartGrantandhiswifeand partner,SuzanneGrant.

“Ourscholarshipwasinitiatedby ourownfamilyfoundation,”said SuzanneGrant,“establishedshortly afterBeauBidenpassedaway.He wasagoodfriendofours.”

Thescholarshipisnowinits eighthyear,foundedin2015,andthe Grantsarehopingotherstudents willapplyforthefundingnextyear.

“Wewantedtomakesurethatour studentswhogainthescholarship fundingknewwhoBeauBidenwas andaspiretobelikehim,”said

Grant.“So,whenweaskpeopletodo theapplication,wespecificallysayit isforDelawarehighschoolstudents whohavethesamequalitiesof strongleadership,careforthecommunityandastrongmoralcompass, asdidBeau.”

Estradasaidduringhisgraduation speechlastmonth,“Beproudofthe longhoursyouhaveput-intoallof yourachievements.Youarealllike brothersandsisterstome.We workedourhardestanddidour best.”

“Wetrytogetthemtoseethe valuesandqualitiesofBeauand agreetocarrythemforward,”said Grant.“Academicsisimportant,but itisnottheprimaryfocusoftheway weselectourapplicants.”

Estradaisapproachable,noted Grant,andofferedhisacademicexcellenceandextracurricularrecord, butalsoseemedtobereallyconcernedaboutthecommunity,politics andbusiness.

“Hedoesnotjustsaythat,buthe walksthewalkalreadyasaseniorat IR,”shesaid.“Ihopepeoplecanaspiretothesekindsofqualities.The applicantswereveryrigorous,andwe hopethatallschoolseniorsin Delawarewilltrytoapplynextyear.”

“Wearelookingforawidereach upanddownthestateofDelaware,” saidGrant.

Estradaisgettingthelargest scholarshipfromthefoundation,at $10,000.Hewonthehighest,or gold-levelaward,andhewillusethe awardfortuitionatCornell.

“Wefeelhonoredtoawardthis amounttoastudentfromSussex County,”saidGrant.“Thefocusison leadership.Weareinvestedinthis process,andourawardmovesbeyond justelitesorprivateschools.We

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JordyEstradahaswona$10,000scholarshipforhistuitionatCornellUniversity.

wanttoreachtheschoolsinSussex Countyandalsothemiddle-class kids.Thegoalistousethe$10,000 forhiscollegeeducationtohelpthe family.”

state-levelcompetitions,finishingin thirdplacenationallylastyearasa junior.

“Hewasfocusedinthecomputer areaandinbusinesslawandethics, thankstotherigorousworkatIRHS intheBPAcompetition,”GrantrecalledoftheBuntingrecommendation.“Eveninbusinesscontracts, whichisamorein-depthstudy.”

andthispersonwastheclearwinner.”

“Therearesomeawesomehigh schoolkidsoutthere,butJordy’s communityservicewasontopofthe requirementforwhatyoumayseefor localservice.”

Whenapplyingforthescholarship,organizerssaid,studentshaveto writetheessay,gainrecommendationsfromteachersandthecommunity,andalsodoafullacademic recordreport.Thereareveryextensivecharacterreferences.

IRbusinessteacherJeffrey Buntingprovidedoneofthetoprecommendationsofallteachersand advisorsthisyear,notedGrant.

“HetaughtJordyandwantedto giveamoreextensiverecommendation,”saidGrant.“Hetalkedabout whatJordyaccomplishedbutalso identifiedJordy’sleadershipearlyon, whenhegottoknowJordy.So,he askedhimtogetinvolvedinthe BPAandtheleadershipcomponent.

“Mr.BuntingisaBPAandclub advisor,andencouragedJordytoget deeplyinvolved,”saidGrant.

Thathasledtomanyaccolades forEstrada.HedidwellattheBPA

“JeffsuggestedJordyapplyforthe chapterpresidentandgainexperienceincampaigningandpublic speaking,whichhewonhisjunior year.Then,heacquiredtheleadershipskillstoleadteamsandforIR toplacesecondinthestateof DelawareforBPA.Thenational competitionwasalsoamajorwinin thetopbracketoftheBPAhigh schools.”

“AtthestateleadershipforBPA, Estradaplacedfirstinacouple eventsandalsoservedastheBPA DelawareStateTreasurer.Inaddition,heplayedonthevarsityvolleyballteam.”

Heworkedhardonhispublic speakingandthenbecameclasspresident,notedthegrant-maker.

“Whatsealedthedealforusis thatheworkedhardtobuildacommunityclothingandfooddrive,and providemealsandclothingforpeople.Hetookhisskillsintothecommunity,”shesaid.“Wehadmany strongcandidatesweinterviewed,

EstradaalsowontheDelaware AdvisoryCouncilonCareer&TechnicalEducation(DCCC TE)award forbusinessandotherstatewide scholarships.

“AsthestatetreasurerforBusiness ProfessionalsofAmericaforthe StateofDelaware,Imustactbysettingupfundraisersfortheentire StateofDelawareforfundsthat wouldbeusedforourStateLeadershipConference,”Estradanoted.

“Imusttravelthroughoutthe wholestatetotalktoschoolsand studentswhomayneedmyhelp.As IRclasspresident,Imustalwaysattendschoolboardmeetingsand bringupanyissuesnecessaryforour schoolsandstudents’success.Ialso everyyearhelpourdistrict’sfood pantryandthriftshopbydonating thousandsofdollarsinfoodand clothing.”

Thescholarshipcommitteenoted, “Althoughheisabusygraduating senior,theselectioncommitteewas trulyimpressedbythesustainedeffortsofJordy’scommunitycontributions,aswellashispassionfor politicstotrulymakeadifference.”

‘IRHSshouldbe veryproudofhim’

BETHANY BEACH BOOKS

Summer Author Signings

July 1 - E L James, Fifty Shades of Grey & The Missus*

July 2 - Beatriz Williams, The Beach at Summerly

July 3 - Lauren Edmondson, The Wedding of the Season

July 5 - Cindy Callaghan, Just Add Magic

July 6 - Kate Myers, Excavations

July 7 - Margaret Montavon, Freckle Face & the Misplaced

Waste

July 8 - Carol & Cori Burcham, Goodness, Gracious, Golly

Gee: I Forgot My Christmas Tree

July 9 - Tasha Haight, Mermaid Tasha’s Mission

July 10 - Nicola Harrison, Hotel Laguna

July 11 - Syl Sobel, Boxed out of the NBA

July 13 - Tahiya Cooper, Kindness Week

July 14 - Christine Tomaline, Oscar the Obstinate Osprey

July 15 - Jane L. Rosen, On Fire Island

July 16 - Karen Rose, Burning Desires

July 17 - Samantha Fecich, Crush it From the Start

July 18 - Frances Oakes, The Mischief Maker

July 19 - Terah Harris, One Summer in Savannah

July 20 - Dave Tabler, Delaware Before the Railroads

July 21 - Meg Edson, Zig, Zag, Zeph

July 22 - Robin Paige, The Story of Butchie the Bicycle

July 23 - Jim Duffy, Eastern Shore Road Trips & Shore Bets

July 25 - Diana McDonough, Ginger Star

July 26 - Constance Matsumoto, Of White Ashes

July 27 - Amanda Montoni, Bella the Buck-Toothed Ballerina

July 30 - Karen M. McManus, One of Us is Back*

July 31 - Mary K.Tilghman, Fearless Summer: Return to Chincoteague

August 1 - Michelle Brafman, Swimming with Ghosts

August 2 - Katherine Ruskey, A B Sea’s of OCMD

August 3 - Patti Callahan Henry, The Secret Book of Flora Lea, 4pm*

August 4 - J.R. Miller, Towers on the Beach

August 5 - Sarah Pekkanen & Hannah McKinnon

August 6 - Ed Delgado, Cal’s Magical Clubs

August 7 - Lara Buckheit, A Realm of Ash and Shadow

August 8 - Liv Macy, Becoming Justice

August 10 - Hank Phillippi Ryan, The Guest House

August 11 - Lindsey Pope, Sheldon’s Time

August 12 - Scott Montgomery, How Did You Get Here?

August 13 - Libby Klein, Mischief Nights are Murder

August 18 - Tracey Wood, The President’s Wife, 5:30pm

August 19 - Karl Wegener, Grown Men Cry Out at Night

August 20 - Melissa Adelman, What the Neighbors Saw

August 31 - Jennifer Weiner, The Breakaway*

LupoItalianKitchenwinsWineSpectatorAward

NewcomerstoLupoItalian KitchenindowntownRehoboth Beachcanexpectfreshpasta,sauces madefromscratchandold-school meatballs—andtheywon’tbedisappointed.Butthewinelistmightsurprisethem.

Thecarefullyvettedlist—dedicatedtoItalianwinesonly—isone reasonwhyLupoItalianKitchenhas receivedtheWineSpectatorAwardof Excellencefortheseventhconsecutive year.

“Wefeatureknownselectionsaswell assomegreatfinds,”saidBeverageDi-

rectorMikeZygmonski,whooversees thewineprogram.“Andwecategorize ourwinesinauser-friendlyway.”

Forinstance,withintheredand whitesectionsareoptionsforguests wholikelight-,medium-orfull-bodiedwines.

Ifguestsneedassistance,theycan countonLuposervers,whoundergo extensivetrainingtoensuretheycan suggesttheperfectcomplementtoa meal.

HereareafewofZygmonski’sinsidertips:

•Newtothelist—LaCapranera

Falanghina,Campania,2021,andVino diAnna,“Palmentino,”NerelloMascalese,Siclia,2018.

Anancientgrape,falanghinais grownnearlyexclusivelyintheCampaniaregion.“Itismedium-to-fullbodied,withlotsoftropicalfruit honeyandalmond,”thesommelier said.“It’sournewwhitewinebythe glass.”Pairitwithmussels,grilledoctopusorcalamari.

VinodiAnna,asmall,familyownedestateinSicily,makesthered Palmentinowithorganicallygrown, hand-harvestedNerelloMascalese grapes.“Itisbright,freshanddelicious,”Zygmonskisaid.Lupooffers thewinebythebottle.

•Zygmonski’sPick—Bucci, Verdicchio,LeMarche,2020,and Felsina,ChiantiClassicoRiserva, Toscana,2017.

“Buccihasbeenoneofmyfavorite Italianwinessincediscoveringitalmost12yearsago,”Zygmonskisaid. “It’smadefrom100percentverdicchio,andit’sbalanced,elegantand showsofgoldendeliciousapplesand almonds.”

Orderabottlewithmarinatedmozzarella,linguiniandclamsorwhole rainbowtrout,hesuggested.

Havingpasta?TrytheFelsina,one ofthebestproducersofChiantiClas-

sico,Zygmonskimaintained.It’smade fromSangiovesegrapesandagedan additionaltwoyears,asevidencedby “Riserva”inthetitle.Lupooffersitby thebottle.

•BestOverallPick—Antinori, “Cervaro,”Chardonnay,Umbria2021, andQuintarelli,“RossoCa’Del Merlo,”Veneto2012.

ZygmonskicallstheCervarothe “MontrachetofItaly.”Thewineis mostlychardonnaywithasmall amountofgrechetto.“Thepalateissavory,livelyandfresh,”hesaid.“Ifyou lovechardonnaythatdrinkslikea greatwhiteBurgundyatagreatprice —looknofurther.”

GiuseppeQuintarelliis“thegreatestproducerofamarone—ever.Period,”Zygmonskimaintained.This wineismostlymadewithValpolicella grapes—corvinaandrondinella— withsmallamountsofcabernetsauvignonandnebbiolo.Thewineisthen agedforsevenyearsbeforeitisbottled.

Hewarnedthatthisisaverylimitedwine,sodon’twaittocomeinand enjoyit,hesaid.

LupoItalianKitchenislocatedin theHotelRehobothat247Rehoboth Ave,#C,RehobothBeach. Visitlupoitaliankitchen.comformore information.

HealTreepresents

shamanic-journeying workshop

HealTreeinLeweswillpresenta workshop,“ShamanicJourneyingFor Self-AwarenessandHealing,”facilitated bytheRev.SueGreer,onSaturday,July 22,from10a.m.to12:30p.m.at1632 SavannahRoad,Suite10,Lewes.

“Modernshamanismorcore shamanism,astaughtthroughFoundationforShamanicStudies,wasformed outofancienttraditionswithmethods forenteringintoanalteredstateof awarenesstohelponefindtheirrelationshipwiththelivingworldandheal andawakentooneself,”representatives noted.“Onecanutilizeshamanicjourneyingtoaccessone’sinnerwisdomand findsupportinthenaturalworld.The shamanicjourneysareguidedandsupportedbyrhythmicdrummingtoease oneintothealteredstateofconsciousness.Fromthejourney,onecanfinda deepersenseofpeaceandbelonging.”

Inthisworkshop,Greerwilluse drumming“toinviteparticipantsinto theupper,middleandlowerrealmsto findtheelementsoflifeforhealingand balance,findone’sspiritanimals,guides andguardians.”Participantsshould bringanotebook,matorblanketfor layingonthefloor,andanyotheritem thatprovidescomfort.Thecostperpersonis$45.

SueGreer,OrdMin.,hasbeena healerandspiritualteacherformore than45years.Sheisdescribedasa clairvoyant“andfromhersighthascreatedauniquepracticeofhealingusing theunderstandingofthesubtle anatomy,shamanismandsoundtobring healthtoherclients.”SheseesindividualclientsatShoreWellnessinLewes, andsheoffersvirtuallong-distancesessionsinhealingandreadingsallover theglobe.Shewillbeofferingamentorshipclassinenergyhealingin2023.

“Rev.Greerguidesshamanicjourneysusingtechniquesgainedthrough herworkandstudyattheFoundation ofShamanicStudieswithMicheal HarnerandSandraIngerman.Rev. Greerhasdonethousandsofjourneysto assist othersintheirpersonalhealing andusesitforherownspiritualrenewal,”organizerssaid.

Communitymemberscansignupon HealTree’swebsiteatwww.healtree.co orcall(302)827-4683formoreinformation.

HealTreeisaholisticwellnesscenter thatofferspsychotherapy,groupsand workshops“toassistindividualsincultivatingtheirnaturalabilitytogrowand healsothatallbeingsmaythrive.HealTreeoffersasafe,acceptingplacefor humans toexploretheirinnerworlds. People,liketrees,areincrediblyresilient. HealTreeprovidesthespaceforindividualstogrowstrongrootssotheymay learntoweatheranystormlifesends theirway.”

FenwickIsland70thbirthdayeventsetforJuly1 Community

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandisgettingreadyto celebrateits70thbirthday,andeveryoneintownisbeinginvitedtothe party.

ThecelebrationwillbeheldSaturday,July1,from4to7p.m.atFenwick IslandTownHall.

Thetown,whichsitsjustnorthof theMaryland-Delawarestateline,was incorporatedin1953.TheincorporationofFenwickIslandwas,itseems,a directresultofthecompletionofthe ChesapeakeBayBridgetheyearbefore, andconcernsabouttheimpactofincreasednumbersofvacationersnow thatthebeachesweremoreaccessible fromthewest.

ThelateFenwickIslandhistorian MaryPatKylenotedin“FenwickIsland:ABriefHistory”that“concerns aboutcreepingcommercialism”andbecoming“anotherOceanCity”ledthe FenwickIslandBeachAssociationto prepareincorporationdocumentsand presentthemtostateofficials.

Accordingtohistoricalnotesinthe Town’srecentlyupdatedComprehensivePlan,propertyownersseekingincorporationwereprimarilythosein whatwascalledthe“PittsburgBeach” sectionofFenwick(northofAtlantic Street).Homeownersinthe“Delaware Beach”area(southofAtlantictoMarylandline)didnotwishtobeincluded

withintheTown’sboundaries.

InpreparationforFenwickIsland’s septuagenarianfestivities,MayorNatalieMagdeburgerhasbeenposting historicalnotesontheTown’sFacebook pageforseveralmonths,highlighting

talesoftheearlyresidents.

Historicalphotoshavealsobeenincorporatedintorecentrenovations withintownhall.

TheJuly1celebration,Magdeburger saidatarecenttowncouncilmeeting,

willbeanodtoFenwickIsland’shistoryashometo“campmeetings”inits earlydays.

Toutedbytownofficialsas“the

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blockpartyoftheseason,”thebirthday celebrationwillfeaturehamburgers, hotdogs,face-painting,snow-cones, giveawaysandasteeldrummer.

Childrenattendingthepartywillreceivecommemorativebeachbuckets, whilecupsandotheritemswillalso availableforadults.Inaddition,there willbesomecommemorativeitems, suchasT-shirts,teatowelsandtote bags,forsale.

FenwickIslandersarealsogearing upforthetown’sannualbonfire. ScheduledforSaturday,July8,from6 to10p.m.onthebeachatBayard Street,thebonfireisafundraiserfor theFenwickIslandBeachPatrol.

Residentsarebeingencouragedto “bringyourcoolerandyourbeach chair”tojoininthefun,whichincludes children’sgameswiththetownlifeguardsandT-shirtsales.DJBrianBaull willprovideentertainment.

Asilentauctionanda50/50raffle willbeheldduringthebonfiretosupportthelifeguardsquad,whichboasts 32membersthisyear,accordingto Capt.JohnRykaczewski.The fundraisersupportsthesquad’sparticipationintheannualUSLANational LifeguardsChampionships,inAugust thisyear.

TheSussexCountyCouncil,followingapublichearingTuesday, June20,votedtoapprovetheproposed$278.6millionbudgetforthe 2024fiscalyear,whichbeginsJuly1. Bylaw,SussexCountymustadopta balancedbudgetbyJune30each year.

TheadoptedbudgetkeepsCounty propertytaxesunchangedforanother year,butdoesincludevariousfeeincreases,aswellasratechangesfor publicutilityusers—$10moreannuallyforsewer,$15additional yearlyonunmeteredwater.

“Thisbudgetmaintainsthehigh levelofserviceourcustomershave cometoknow,andrightfullyexpect,” CountyAdministratorToddF.Lawsonsaid.“Wearekeepingpacewith thedemand—particularlyinour publicsafetyandwastewatersectors —whilemaintainingexceptional valueamideconomicforcesthatcontinuetochallengegovernments, businesses,rightdowntoindividual households.”

Whiletheyearlyplanisthethird

inarowfortheCountytonearthe $300millionmark,itisdownsome $15million,or5.3percent,fromthe currentfiscalyear’sbudget,ascapital spendingisdownandfederalfundingfromtheAmericanRescuePlan Actiscyclingout.

Thebudgetissupportedbyamix ofincomestreams,includingpropertytaxes,realtytransfertaxes,sewer servicefees,buildingpermitfeesand documentrecordingfees.Thatrevenue,inturn,fundslocalservicesincludingparamedicsand911 dispatchers,publicwastewatertreatment,buildinginspectionandpublic libraries,amongotherservices.

Amongthehighlightsintheproposed2024budget,theproposalincludes$66.1millionforwastewater infrastructure,includingnewsewer mains,increasedtreatmentcapacity andotherupgradestotheCounty’s utilitysystems;$7.4milliontopreserveopenspaceandfarmlandthat couldotherwisebedeveloped;increasedfunding,from$3.8millionto $4.1million,fortheCounty’scon-

tractwiththeStateofDelawarefor supplementalstatepolicetroopers assignedtoSussexCounty;$3.4milliontopayforthecontinuingcourtorderedcountywidereassessmentof allproperties;$5.7millionforlocal firecompaniesandambulancesquads tohelpwithoperationalcosts,includingpaidEMTsalaries;anda $1.5millioncontributiontothe State,usingtheCounty’srealty transfertaxreserves,fortheconstructionofanaquaticrecreational facilityatTrapPondStateParknear Laurel.Thereisalsofunding,totaling$2million,forthedesign,planningandconstructionofparamedic stationsintheDeweyBeach,Lincoln,MillsboroandMiltonareas.

CountyFinanceDirectorGinaA. Jenningssaidthebudgetisreflective ofthe“newnorm”ofeconomicchallenges—risingdemandforpublic servicesasnationalinflation(while somewhatlessenedinthepast12 months)continuestodriveincrease costs.Inspiteofthat,shesaid,the County’sspendingremainsconsistent

withthelong-heldpreceptofconservativefiscalmanagement.

CouncilPresidentMichaelH.

VincentsaidtheCounty’sconsistent financialtrackrecordhasnotonlyresultedindecadesofawardsforfiscal management,aswellasaAAAbond rating,butithasallowedtheCounty tokeepthepublic’strustwhenit comestomanagingtheirtaxdollars.

“Taxpayerswanttheconfidenceof knowingtheirinvestmentinlocal servicesisbeingusedwiselyand beingputtogooduse,”Vincentsaid.

“SussexCountydemonstrateswithits annualbudgets—eachandeveryday, really—thatwetakethatresponsibilityveryseriously.ThisbudgetreflectstheCounty’scorecommitment tooperatingwithinitsmeans,providingthebestservicetothepeople whosedollarsmakethisallhappen.”

Copiesofthe2024-fiscal-year budget,aswellastheaccompanying budgetpresentation,canbedownloadedfromtheCountywebsite atwww.sussexcountyde.gov/countybudget.

SinceopeninginearlyFebruary, ShockVinylRecord&Musicstore, tuckedinsideacornerbuildingindowntownMilford,hascontinuedtoincrease itsinventory.Customerswhocameinto thestoretobrowsehavereturnedtosee theirownpersonalrecordcollectionson consignment.

That’sboostedinventoryforstore ownerMarcClery,alongtimephotojournalistwhoretiredfromtheindustry lastyeartopursuehisretirementdream ofsellingmusicandcollectibles.

TherecordselectionincludesThe Beatles,RollingStonesandjazzperformerswhowererecordedonfirst pressingBlueNoteandImpulserecord labels.

Clerysaidheisdelightedtohave theseincrediblealbumsinhisbins alongsidehisownimpressivecollection.

“Mostoftherecordsareexcellentto mintcondition,whichisgreatforcustomerspurchasingvintagevinyl,”he said.“I’vealsopurchasedhundredsof newandvintagealbumsfromclassicpop

androckbandssinceopeninginFebruarythisyear.”

Therecordbinsalsocontainmusic fromtheGratefulDead,PinkFloyd, LedZeppelinandBlackSabbath,Foo FightersandTaylorSwift,andmetal fromObituaryandMastodon,justto nameafew.

Sinceopening,he’saddednew turntablestohisinventory,aswellas7inch45-rpmrecordsfromthe1950sto 1980s.

ShockVinylisdedicatedtomusic. Alongwithrecordsandlisteningdevices forsale,aselectionofmusicalinstrumentshangsonthewalls,including electricandbassguitarsandamplifiers forthebeginnertointermediatelevel playerandtheperformingprofessional.

ConcertphotographstakenbyClery decoratethewallsandtheyareforsale, too.Theimagesfeatureiconicperformers,suchasJamesHetfieldofMetallica, AliceCooper,GregAllman,Warren ZevonandDebbieHarryofBlondie. Customersandpotentialshoppers

Fourth

canfollowthechanginginventoryon Facebook,butstoppingintoflip throughthebinsisrecommended.

“Itrulyenjoytalkingwithmycustomersaboutmusicandtheperformers whoareonvinyl.Manyofmycustomers areveryknowledgeableaboutthebands andthehistoryoftherecords,”hesaid. “Alotofmycustomerscommenton howrecordsbringbackaflowofmemories.ListeningtoafavoriteLPoffersthe completealbum,andtheycanlookat theartworkonthecoverandinner sleeve,whichisnicerthanjustlistening toasinglesongontheradio.”

ShockVinylisopenTuesdaythrough Saturdayfrom11a.m.to6p.m.Itislocatedat39N.WalnutStreet,Suite102, insidetheShopsofPennySquare.Look forthefonduerestaurantsignonthe building’sWalnutStreetfacade.Enter thebuildingthroughthemaindoorand walkdowntheshorthallwaytoShock Vinyl.Call(302)725-4422oremail shockvinyl@gmail.comformoreinformation.

SpringboardCollaborative,thenonprofitorganizationbehindthenew GeorgetownPalletVillage,islooking forbothcommunityvolunteersand sponsorstoassistintheir“Paintthe Town”initiativeonJuly6-7.

ThePalletVillage,designedtoprovidetemporaryhousingforindividuals experiencingunshelteredhomelessness andeconomichardship,openedtheir doorsinJanuary2023andisoperating atfullcapacity,with40participants currentlylivinginthevillage.Thecabin dwellingsaredesignedtoprovideasafe, comfortablestepping-stoneonthepath tolastinghousing.Participantsinthe villagereceivecoordinatedcareandresources,suchasjobtraining,soberrecoveryprogramaccess,andmentaland physicalhealthresources.

Withtheprogramupandrunning successfully,the“PainttheTown”initiativeaimstobeautifythePalletVillage throughtransformingthewhitecabins intoacoastalcolorpalette.Overthe courseoftwodaysonJuly6and7,volunteersarebeinginvitedtobeapartof theeventonsiteastheyworktogether withparticipantsonthetransformation.

“TheGeorgetownPalletVillagehas alreadyseenquiteafewsuccessstories fromourvillageparticipants,”saidJudsonMalone,SpringboardCollaborative co-founder.“Sinceweopenedthedoors inJanuary2023,wehavehadeightparticipantswhohavefoundpermanent housing,13connectedwithmedical providers,19enrolledinsoberrecovery treatment,and25injobtrainingor employed.Thepurposeofthisprogram isa‘HandUp,notaHandOut’aswe workalongsideourparticipantsonthe pathtosecureandlastinghousing.”

ThePainttheTowneventseeksto nowbeautifytovillageandwillneed80 volunteersovertwodaystohelpprep andpainteachcabininthecoastal colorpaletteselected.SherwinWilliamsofRehobothBeachhasdonatedthepaint,whileBertOvideof OverallCustomPaintCompanyand JayHussofHookedonPlantshave spearheadedorganizingvolunteersand sponsors.

“Wewelcomevolunteersofanyskill leveltohelpusduringthesedays,”said Ovide.“Wewillprovideonsitetraining andsupervisiontohelpvolunteers,and arethrilledtobeapartofthisinitiative.”

Volunteerscanexpecttobeonsite between9a.m.and5p.m.,andarewelcometodohalf-dayshiftsaswell.

Inaddition,thePalletVillageis lookingforsponsorswhowouldliketo bepartoftheinitiative,andorganizationstodonate$1,000tosponsora cabin.

“Ourbiggestneednowistocontinueraisingfundstosupportourparticipantsontheirquesttoindependent, healthyandsecureliving,”saidMalone. “Itissuchajoytobeapartofthisjourneyhelpingourneighbors,andwehope ourlocalbusinesseswillwanttobea partofthisevent.”

Businessesandindividualsinterested insupportingtheJuly6-7“Paintthe Town”eventthroughsponsorshipor volunteeringcangoto https://www.thespringboard.org/paint-the-towntosign up.

“Wearesoexcitedtocometogether asacommunityandbepartofthis event,”saidJayHussofHookedon Plants.“Thereisnothingmoreimportantthanhelpingourneighborsand workingtogethersoweallsucceed.”

OrangePartyraisesfundsforCelebrateWellness

OnThursday,June15,with picture-perfectweather,LaVida hostedtheInauguralOrange Party,organizedtoraiseawarenessandfundsfortheirCelebrateWellnessprogram.

LaVidachoseorangeasa themebecauseitrepresentsvitality,healthandjoy,anditcommandsattention—allthings, organizerandLaVidaCommunityRelationsDirectorKathy McDonaldsaid,thatareapartof themissiontospreadwellness informationthroughoutthehospitalityindustry.

Guestswerewelcomedinto theBigChillBeachClubwith acrobats,amassiveorange lanterninstallation,rawbarand otherfooddisplays,livemusic andspectacularwaterfrontviews.

LocalmuralartistMikeJohnson createdalivesunsetpaintingthat willbeauctionedofftoraiseadditionalfundsforthecause.TheauctionisliveandendsonJuly7,and thepaintingcanbeseenonlineat https://givebutter.com/c/yWQrJv.

Featuredduringthecelebration wasaseven-minutevideothatspoke abouttheneedforwellnessprogramsdedicatedtowardhospitality workers.Thefilmstarredmanylocal

servers,bartendersandmanagers whospokeopenlyaboutthechallengethatismaintainingahealthy mindandbodywhileworkinginthe hospitalityindustry,andalsoabout theoverallvalueandimportanceof wellnessintheirlives.

“TheCelebrateWellnessinitiativeisnearanddeartotheheartsof LaVidaandsomethingthathits

closetohomeformany.Deeply rootedintheinitiative,Managing MemberJoshGrapskispokeonbehalfofhispersonalexperiences nearlyleavingthehospitalitybusiness,andhowhefeelsluckythathe hadaccesstoprofessionalsthatgot himbackontherighttrack.Josh oftenmentionsthathethinksof mentalhealthguidanceas‘exercise

forhisbrain.’

“WiththeCelebrateWellness initiative,LaVidaishopefulto makeiteasierforourcommunity workerstoindulgeinthatmind exercise.”

McDonaldspoketoguests abouthowthefundwilloperate andthankedthetop-levelsponsors,“knowingthatwecouldn’t pulloffthisspecialrevelution withouttheirsupport.”

ThefirstInauguralOrange PartyleftMcDonaldfeeling humbled,inspired,thankfuland eagerforthefuturesuccessofthe CelebrateWellnessinitiative,she said.

“Itwasaheartwarmingresponse.Iheardsomanystories abouthowotherhospitalityleaderswishedtherewasaprogram likethiswhentheywerecoming uptheranks.”

Shesaidtheprogram“isthebeginningofamovement”andthat she“isexcitedtocontinuespreading thewordanddevelopingcriticalresourcesforourhospitalityworkers toleverage.Withwellnessatthe forefrontofourefforts,wearedestinedtowardsabrighterfuturefor all.Abig,bright,orangefuture.”

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LaVidaplayedhosttotheInauguralOrangePartytoraiseawarenessandfundsfortheir Celebrate Wellnessprogram.

JenningsgrillsCabela’soverhalf-millionroundsofstolenammo

DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathyJennings,throughherOfficeofImpactLitigation,hasaskedtheSuperiorCourtto enforceasubpoenaagainstCabela’sseeking answersaboutahalf-millionroundsofammunitionthatwereshopliftedfromits Christianalocation.Aftermorethan threemonths,Cabela’shasfailedtosubstantivelyrespondtothesubpoena,Jennings said.

TheDOJisinvestigatingwhetherCabela’shasviolatedvariouslaws,including Delaware’sfirearmsindustrypublicnuisancelaw,throughitshands-offapproachto theshopliftingofammunitionfromits Christianalocation.Theinvestigation beganoverreportsthatsubstantialamounts ofammunitionwerebeingstolenfromCabela’s,whichatthetimestoredammunition unsecuredinthemiddleofthesalesfloor andmadenoapparentefforttostopmas-

siveshoplifting,officialssaid.Afterthe DOJsentCabela’sasubpoena,thecompany relocatedammunitionintheChristiana storetobehindasalescounter.

“Inthewronghands,asingleroundof ammunitioncantakealife—butCabela’s watchedahalf-millionroundswalkoutthe door,”saidJennings.“Ammoisn’tcandy. Itshouldn’tbeleft onasalesfloorwithouta meaningfulefforttodetershoplifting.Our teamhasalreadygottenresultsandledCabela’stostoreitsammunitionmoresafely, butourinvestigationisn’tover.Businesses needtoberesponsiblemembersofour community;thatincludesgundealerstakingreasonablestepstopreventgunviolence. Unfortunately,Cabela’scasualstorage,and theirstonewallingofthisinvestigation,tell usthattheystillaren’ttakingthatresponsibilityseriously.We’reaskingtheCourtto stepinsothatwecanensureourneighbors

arebeingkeptsafe.”

Investigatorssaidtheybelievethatat least500,000roundsofammunitionwere stolenfromCabela’sinlessthanayear— andthatasubstantialportionofitwassold todrugdealersandothercriminalsin DelawareandPennsylvania.Thusfar,Cabela’shasfailedtopromptlyormeaningfully respondtotheState’ssubpoena,theysaid.

DOJ’sinvestigationexplorespotential violationsofseverallaws,includingbutnot limitedtotheKeshall“KeKe”Anderson SafeFirearmsSalesAct.Theact,passed intolawin2022,isnamedforKeKeAnderson,aninnocentbystanderwhowas killedina2016shootinginvolvinga firearmboughtthroughastrawpurchaseat Cabela’s.Thebillrepealsspecialimmunity grantedtogundealerslikeCabela’sunder statelaw,makingDelawarethefirststatein thecountrytorepealagunindustryliability

shield.

TheOfficeofImpactLitigation,created byJenningsin2019,ispartoftheDOJ’s Fraud&ConsumerProtectionDivision anddirectsorparticipatesin anumberhigh-profilelegalbattles,includingtheDOJ’slawsuitsagainst“BigPharma” and“BigOil,”effortstostoptheCityof Seafordfromenactingananti-choiceordinanceandanumberofmultistatematters. ThiscaseisbeingoverseenbyOwen Lefkon,directoroftheDOJ’sFraud& ConsumerProtectionDivision,andChristianDouglasWright,directoroftheDOJ’s OfficeofImpactLitigation.Thesubpoena enforcementlitigationisbeingledby DeputyAttorneyGeneralLynBrantley withassistancefromparalegalMichele Porter.Theinvestigationisbeingledby DOJinvestigatorPatMalone.

Constructiontrainingofferedfor‘green’workforcedevelopment

EnergizeDelaware,NewEcologyInc. andGreenBuildingUnitedhavejoined togethertohostathree-day,in-person, PhiusCertifiedBuilder(CPHB)trainingJuly19-21.CPHB-trainedandcertifiedbuildersarerecognizedinthe marketplaceasunderstandinghowthe applicationofpassivebuildingtechniques,suchasairtightenvelopes,highperformancewindowinstallation, third-partyqualityassuranceandattentivesitemanagementresultinhighlyefficient,healthy,andresilientbuildings.

“PassiveHousebuildingsaredurable, comfortable,andhighlyenergyefficient buttheydon’thappenwithouteducation andplanning.Traininglikethisoneplays acriticalroleindevelopingtheworkforce weneed.NewEcologyInc.isgratefulfor

theleadershipandsupportprovidedby ourpartners,”saidNormHorn,constructionprojectmanager,NewEcology.

Thesessionwillfocusonskillsthat canbeapplieddirectlytotheprojects thatbuildersareworkingon,planning foranddreamingof,including:applied buildingsciencefundamentalsandmaterials;high-performancebuildingenclosuresystemswithanemphasisonfield inspection;climate-specificconstruction detailing;andairbarriersandpassive buildingretrofitting.

“EnergizeDelawareispleasedto partnerwithNewEcologyInc.and GreenBuildingUnitedtobringthis trainingtoDelaware’sconstructionprofessionals.Tomakeadifferenceinenergy consumptionwemustrethinktheway

webuildstructuresofallsortsmaking themasenergyefficientaspossible,”said DrewSlater,executivedirectorofEnergizeDelaware.“Mostimportantly,we needtotrainDelaware’sworkforcefor thefuture!”

RegistrationfortheJuly19-21 CPHBtrainingisopenuntilJune30, andspaceislimited,soregisteringearly isimportant.Classeswillrunfrom8a.m. to5p.m.eachday.PassingthecertificationexamearnsthetraineethePhius CertifiedBuildercredentialjoiningthem withmorethan3,000trainedprofessionalsintheU.S.Phius,a501(c)(3),setsthe standardforhighperformancepassive buildingswiththeaimofbuildinga zero-carbonenvironmentthroughbuildingscience,supportingbuildingprofes-

sionalsanddesigners,andcertifyingthe majorityofallpassivehouseprojectsin NorthAmerica.

EnergizeDelawarewillreimbursea portionofthetuitionforthosewhoearn theircertification:in-statecostreimbursementat75percentofthecostof thecourseforDelawareresidents;and out-of-statecostreimbursementat50 percentofthecostofthecoursetoemployeesofcompanieslicensedin Delaware.

Thecostofthecourseis$1,550 whichincludesallmaterials,testregistration,andbreakfastandlunchallthree days.Fordetailsandtoregister,visitEnergizeDelaware.org/passive-buildings. Formoreinformation,emailinfo@empowergrantDE.org.

SussexCountyawards$2MinHousingTrustFundgrants

TheSussexCountyCouncilonTuesday,June13,approved$2millionin grantsfromtheCounty’sHousingTrust Fundforprojectstobuildorpreserve nearly160affordablehousingunits.Four recipientseachwillreceive$500,000in grantsforprojectsplannedinandaround Laurel,Lewes,Georgetown,Milfordand Seaford.

RecipientsincludetheCommonwealthDevelopmentCorp.,LeonN.

Weiner&Associates,NeighborGood PartnersandSussexHabitatforHumanity.

Establishedin2022toboostthe County’saffordablehousingstock,the HousingTrustFundwasseededwith $6.8millioninfunding,muchofthatby wayofAmericanRescuePlanAct (ARPA)fundsfromthefederalgovernment,toaidindividualhomebuyers,as wellasassistdevelopersandgroupswork-

ingtocreatemoreaffordablehousingoptions.Thisistheprogram’ssecondround. TheCounty awarded$2.5millionin grantsintheinitialroundlastsummer.

“Programssuchasthiscanhelpsatisfy thegrowingdemandforaffordablehousing,”saidBrandyNauman,directorofthe County’sCommunityDevelopment& Housingdepartment.“Webelievethese fundswillgoalongwayinhelpingtoput peopleinhomesinourcommunity.”

Underthedeveloperportionofthe trustfund,groupsapplyingforgrants mustbuildorrehabilitatehousingunits, eitherrentalsorowner-occupied,and marketthemasaffordabletowardindividualsandhouseholdsmeetingincome eligibility requirements.

Formoreinformationontheprogram, visitwww.sussexcountyde.gov/housingtrust-fund.

Congressmanholds inletchannelfocus sessioninOceanCity

Fishing,boatingindustries demandmorefromCorps

ByHunterHine OceanCityToday

U.S.Rep.AndyHarris(R-Md.)met withlocalfisherman,marinaowners andboatbuildersearlierthismonthto discusssolutionstoshoalingproblems intheOceanCity,Md.,inlet.

TheArmyCorpsofEngineers (Corps)decidedinMarchtoabandona structuralinletrestorationprojectafter yearsofresearch—adecisionmany residentsworriedwouldharmlocalindustriesdependentonboating.

Otherrepresentativesattendingthe conferenceincludedstateDelegate WayneHartman(R-38C)andstate Sen.MaryBethCarozza(R-38th), alongwithOceanCityMayorRick Meehan.

JonDuffieofDuffieBoatworksin WestOceanCity,Md.,wasamongthe localbusinesspeoplewhocametospeak, aswasSonnyGwin,commercialfisherman,SkilligaleeSeafoodownerand memberoftheMid-AtlanticFisheries Council,andBrianTinkler,managerfor SunsetMarina.

AlsopresentwasGeorgeTopping, commercialwatermanandhorseshoe crabharvester,JimMotsko,founderof theWhiteMarlinOpen,andOcean CityattorneyMarkCropper.

“Wehaveagroupofpeoplewhose livelihoodsdependonthatfederalchannelbeingdredged,”Harrissaidinaninterviewafterthemeeting.

Thegroupspokeinanopendiscussionwithmembersoffishingandboatingindustries,sharingconcernsas representativesgathereddetailsandofferedpossiblesolutions.

“Therewasaconsensushereanda recommendationthattheArmyCorps shouldgofromtwodredgingstothree dredgingsayear,butmakesurethatthe dredgingsarethorough—meaningthat theylastlonger,”Carozzasaidinaninterviewjustafterthemeeting.

DanielBierly,chiefoftheCivilProjectDevelopmentBranchfortheCorps, saiditusestwohopperdredgestwicea yearfortheAssateagueRestoration Project.Whilethedredgesareworking onAssateague,theyoftentakesome scoopsfromtheinletasacourtesy.

BierlyspoketoWorcesterCounty (Md.)CommissionersabouttheCorps droppingthestructuralplansatameetingonMay16.HewasnotattheMondaymeeting.

“Thisinletneedstobemaintained foritsownsake—notjustasasource forsomesandforAssateague.Imean,it

needstobekeptopen.It’safederal channel.That’swhatthefederalgovernmentoughttobedoing,”Harrissaid.

It’snormalfortheinlettogettwoor threeofitsownmaintenancedredges eachyear,aslongasCorpsbudgetsand dredgeschedulesallowit,Bierlysaid.

“Whatcameoutofthismeeting,was obviouslytheimmediategoalandisa senseofurgencyrightnow,istomake suretheArmyCorpsofEngineers comesbackinonJune28todothe dredgingthatisneededassoonaspossible,”Carozzasaid.“Congressman AndyHarris,atthefederallevel,is doingthefollow-uponthat.”

HarrisisamemberoftheHouse CommitteeonAppropriations,which wieldssignificantfederalbudgeting power.

MeetingmembersalsoaskedHarris ifhecouldpushtheCorpstobuya thirddredgedesignatedonlytothe Mid-Atlanticregion,tosupplementthe twocurrentdredgesthatarealready spreadthinacrossprojects,Carozza said.

Bierlysaidthatit’sunlikelyalocal branchofCorpscouldacquireanother dredgejustfromaskinghigheroffices and,evenifitdid,itcouldrequireavery longapprovalprocess.

“This[dredging]allshouldhave beendoneinthepast,whichgoesback totheoverallissue,thatthey’renot dredgingenoughandthey’renotdredgingthoroughlyenough,”Carozzasaid.

AtaWorcesterCountyCommissionersmeetingonMarch21,WorcesterCountyDepartmentof EnvironmentProgramsDirectorBob Mitchellsubmittedaletterannouncing that theCorpswouldnotmoveforward withconstructedimprovementsand structuralsolutionsforshoalingproblemsintheinlet.

Modelsoftheproposedstructural improvementsshoweditwouldonlyreducedredgingby50percent,andanegativecost-benefitanalysisofhowthose planswouldaffectOceanCitycommercecouldn’tjustifytheproject’s$16 millionpricetag,accordingtotheletter.

MitchellalsonotedthattheCounty andMarylandDepartmentofNatural Resourceswouldberesponsiblefor abouthalfthecost.

Mitchell’sletterstatesthatmorefrequentdredgingwouldbeamorecosteffectiveoption.

“Forme,it’skindofhardtocomprehendhowtheycoulddoasocio-economicbenefitimpactstudyforthisarea withouttakingtherecreationalmarket intoaccount,”Duffiesaidinapostmeetinginterview.“Ifyoudon’tlookat anyofthosenumbers,howcanyousay you’vedoneacomprehensivestudy?”

BierlysaidtheCorpslooksatsome issues nationallywhenconsideringcost-

GalleryOneshowingoff‘GardenGlories’inJuly

GalleryOneannouncedthisweek thethemeofitsJulyshow,“Garden Glories,”opentothepublicJune28 throughAug.2.

InartistLauraHickman’spastel “GardenGloryatKeukenhof,”viewerscanadmirethegarden,andthe garden’sadmirer!

“Mostpeopleliketodressupfor specialoccasions,suchasweddings, concertsanddances,butthis‘garden glory’loveddressingforaworldrenownedgardenandmadequitean impression!”Hickmansaid.

Andwhatwouldagardenbe withoutagardener?

InRayEwing’soilpainting “SpringGardenWalk,”Ewing—a renownedpleinairartist—wasable tocaptureafigurebringinginthe harvest.

InartistCindyBeyer’spastel“My PieceofEden”andJeanneMueller’s “DelawareBotanicMossGarden”in oil,theviewercantakeinimagesof twoclassicgardens.

TheDelawareBotanicGardens, locatedinDagsboro,servedasinspirationforMueller’spiece.

“TheMossGardenisanewgardencreatedthisyearandfurtherpromotestheideaofcreatinggardens thatattractpollinators,”shenoted.

Peonies,gerberadaisiesandwildflowersareimmortalizedbyGallery Oneartiststhismonth.

InartistJoyceCondry’sacrylic painting“GardenSnips”andMary BodeByrd’sacrylicmixed-media work“PrettyinPink,”theviewercan seethebloomsathomeintheirnaturalgardenenvironment.Bode Byrd’spaintingreflectshergarden’s “lateinthesummerglow,captured atdusk,whichcreatesanethereal pinkhazeonthewarmcoloredflowers.”

Theartisthastheabilitytocreate aneverlastinggarden,tofreezethat momentintime.

InLesleyMcCaskill’sacrylic “BountifulPosies,”MichelleMarshall’sacrylicpainting“Garden Shadows,”andMarybethPaterson’s oilpainting“Peonies,”thevieweris treatedtothestand-alonebeautyof eachindividualbloomseparatefrom itsgarden,butstillhonoringit.

“Peoniesareoutrageouslybeautiful,”saidPaterson.“Theyareoneof myfavoritegardenblooms,withthe largest,lushestflowers.Sinceitisa perennial,theycomebackeveryyear. Itriedtocapturethatlushnessso thispaintingcouldbringthatbeauty intoanyseason.”

GalleryOneisopendailyfrom10 a.m.to5p.m.,andislocatedat32 AtlanticAvenue(Route26).For moreinformation,call(302)5375055oremailart@galleryonede.com. Anartistalwaysstaffsthegallery.

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Thesepaintingsareasampleoftheartworksavailable duringGalleryOne’sJulyshow,‘GardenGlories.’From top,clockwise:MaryBodeByrd’smixedmedium,‘Pretty inPink;’MarybethPaterson’soil,‘Peonies;’MichelleMarshall’sacrylic,‘GardenShow;’LesleyMcCaskill’sacrylic, ‘BountifulPosies.’

June30:ZiggyMarley

July1:CascadingCarlos:TheJuggler(10a.m.)

July1:287thArmyBand:"TheGovernor'sOwn"

July5:TheHeadAndTheHeart+TheRevivalists

July6:LocalsUndertheLights

July7:WalkerHayes

July8:HollywoodNights:ABobSegerExperience

July13:StraightNoChaser:TheYachtRockTour

July16:TomPapa

July21:TheBeatGoesOn—CherTributeShow

July23:BigBadVoodooDaddy

RealEDvice

Whatremediesarethereifasellerorbuyerbacksout?

Unfortunately,transactions donotalwayssettleasplanned. Perhapssomeonehasachange ofheart,unfortunatelifecircumstancesorcontingenciesare notmet.

I’veneverhadanexperience wherethesellerbacksoutofa contract,thoughsometimessellersareunwillingtomeetthebuyer’shome-inspectionrequests,oranotherrequest,suchasan extendedsettlementdate.

Ifabuyeroptstocancelduetoacontingencynot beingmet,mostagreementsstatethatthebuyer wouldhavetheirdepositrefunded.Ifthebuyers’ contingencieshavebeenmetandtheychooseto backoutofthecontract,thesellertypicallyretains theescrowdeposit.

Backingoutisn’talwaysterrible.WheneverythingshutdownforCOVID,Ihadapendinglistingandthebuyerdecidedtocancel.Luckily,the sellerretainedthedepositandwasthenabletosell formoremoneyafewmonthslater.

Whennegotiatingyouragreement,buyersand sellersshouldalwaysbeawareofthedepositamount andfullyunderstandtheagreed-upon contingencies. TheDelawareAgreementofSalehasspecificsectionsthatexplainwhathappensinthecaseofbuyer orsellerdefault,andourlocalattorneysarealwaysa greatresourceforthesedifficultsituations!

SarahSchifano Long&Foster

(302)858-3945

Sarah@SeasideSeven.com

Itisnevereasywhenabuyer orsellerwantstobackoutofa contract.Itisalwaysbesttobe honestwithbothpartiesabout whatishappeningandwhy. Keepingeveryoneupdatedon thesituationwillhelprelieve sometension,noonewantsto beleftinthedark.Always consultyouragentandlegalteamonthebestway tohandleyourspecificcase.

IpersonallyhavebeeninthispositionwhenI wassellingmyhome—Ihadsellers’remorseand decidedIwantedtogetoutofthecontract.I wrotealettertothepurchaserexplainingthesituation.Unfortunately,theydidnotacceptthisand wantedtopursuelegalactiontotakepossessionof myhome.Iendedupgivingthemasmallamount ofmoneytocompensatethemfortheinconvenienceandkeepitoutofcourt.Wewereallhappy intheend,andIgottokeepmyhome.

Thisisjustonecasewherethingsendedwell. Somecasesdogotocourtandgetmessy.Itisbest nottobreachthetermsofyourcontractandmake sureyouhavecontingenciesinplaceincaseyoudo notfeelcomfortableproceedingwiththesaleof thehome.

SarahShoemaker

KellerWilliams

(302) 569-1334

Sarah@TheWindrowGroup.com

Havingabuyerorsellerback outofacontractiscomplicated, andtheremediesforsuchactions dependonboththesituationand thebuyers’orsellers’reaction. Legally,thereareclauseswithin thecontract(andanescrowdeposit)thatareintendedtoprotect eachpartyshouldtheotherleave thecontract,butitstillinvolvesnegotiation.

Oneweekfromsettlement,anout-of-statebuyer formysellerwasdiagnosedwithaterminalillnessand needed tostaynearherdoctors.Mysellertechnically hadtherighttokeepthedeposit,asallcontingencies inthecontracthadbeenmet,butwasheartbrokenfor thebuyerandreturnedthedepositinfull.

Inanothercase,mysellerwastoldonthedayof settlementthatthebuyerwasbackingoutbecausethe childrendidnotlikethehome.Mysellerhadundertakenexpenses:movingout,storingfurnitureand findingtemporarylivingquartersashernewhome was notready.Thebuyertriedtokeepthedeposit.We askedalocalrealestateattorneytodraftaletterexplainingtheneedtosignthereleaseformandgivethe deposittotheseller.

Thereleaseofacontractisamutualagreement. Withoutthereleaseform,bothpartiesremainlegally undercontract.Negotiationsforthiscanbecomplicated,butworkingtogetherwithallparties,oftenincludingarealestateattorney,arecritical.

ChristineMcCoy ColdwellBanker (302) 339-5368 christine@therealmccoygroup.com

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Shoemaker

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AAAexpectsrecord-breakingtravelvolumes

AAAthisweekprojectedthatmore than142,000Delawareanswilltravela distanceof50milesormoreoverthe IndependenceDayweekend,upmore than4percentoverlastyearandsetting anewrecordfortheholiday.

Nearly88percentoftravelers,or morethan125,000Delawareans,were projectedtohittheroadfortheholiday, upnearly3percentoverlastyear.Air travelisprojectedtobeupnearly11 percentoverlastyear,withAAAprojectingmorethan10,000Delawareans (7percentoflocaltravelers)willtaketo the skies.

Andtravelbyothermodesoftransportation,whichwasslowesttorecover fromthepandemic,isupnearly24percentoverlastyear,withmorethan 7,000Delawareans(5percentoflocal travelers)training,busingorcruisingto

theirholidaydestinations.

Nationally,AAAprojectedthat50.7 millionAmericanswilltravel50miles ormorefromhomethisIndependence Dayweekend,settinganewrecordfor theholiday.Domestictraveloverthe longweekendwillincreaseby2.1millionpeoplecomparedto2022,theypredicted.Thisyear’sprojectionsurpasses thepreviousFourthofJulyweekend recordsetin2019of49milliontravelers.

“We’veneverprojectedtravelnumbersthishighforIndependenceDay weekend,”saidJanaTidwell,managerof Public&GovernmentAffairsforAAA Mid-Atlantic.“Whatthistellsusisthat despiteinventorybeinglimitedand someprices50percenthigher,consumers arenotcuttingbackontravel thissummer.Manyofthemheededour

adviceandbookedearly,anothersignof strongtraveldemand.”

ThisFourthofJulyweekendisexpectedtosetanewrecordforthenumberofAmericanstravelingbycarfor theholiday.AAAexpects43.2million peoplewilldrivetotheirdestinations, anincreaseof2.4percentover2022and 4percenthigherthan2019.Thissummer,gaspricesarewellbelowwhatthey wereoneyearago.Thenationalaverage foragallonofregularwas$4.80onJuly 4,2022.Gaspriceshaveremained steadythepastcoupleofmonths,with thenationalaveragehoveringaround $3.50to$3.60agallon,thankstothe lowercostofoil.

Airtravelisalsoexpectedtoseta newrecord.AAAprojects4.17million Americanswillflytotheirdestinations IndependenceDayweekend,anincrease

The Town of Millville is Honoring its Service Members and First Responders at Evans Park!

of11.2percentover2022and6.6percentover2019.ThepreviousFourthof Julyweekendairtravelrecordof3.91 milliontravelerswassetin2019.The shareofairtravelersintheoverallholidayforecastthisyearis8.2percent,the highestpercentageinnearly20years.

Othermodesoftransportationare alsoontherisethisyear.AAAexpects 3.36millionpeoplewilltravelbybus, cruise,ortrainoverthelongweekend, anincreaseof24percentoverlastyear. Whilemoretravelersareturningto thesemodesthisyear,thenumberisnot expectedtosurpass2019’stotalof3.54 million.

Best/worsttimestotravel

INRIX,aprovideroftransportation dataandinsights,expectsFriday,June 30,tobethebusiestdayontheroads duringtheIndependenceDayholiday weekend,withaveragetraveltimesup nearly30percentovernormal.Major metros,includingBoston,Seattleand Washington,D.C.,areexpectedtosee theworsttraffic.INRIXrecommended leavinginthemorningorafter6p.m.to avoidtheheaviestholidaycongestion.

“Withrecord-breakingtravelersexpected ontheroadthisholidayweekend,driversshouldpreparefor above-averagedelaystotheirfavorite destinations,”saidBobPishue,transportationanalystatINRIX.“Usingtrafficapps,localDOTnotifications,and 511servicesarekeytominimizingholidaytraveltrafficfrustrationsthisIndependenceDay.”

The Town of Millville is launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program as a living tribute for our community to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members originally from Millville and the surrounding area.

If you know a loved one that you would like to honor, please contact us at:

Town of Millville 36404 Club House Road

Millville, DE 19967

Program Contact Person: Wendy Mardini

Email: wmardini@mvtown.com

Phone: 302-539-0449

The cost for each 24” x 48” banner will be $105.00. Applications will be considered from original area residents rst, then on a rst come, rst served basis and can be downloaded from our website at www.millville.delaware.com. The program will be limited to 60 banners. Applications will only be processed with a fully completed application, payment and photo. Applications will be accepted up until August 15, 2023.

Forpurposesofthisforecast,theIndependenceDayholidaytravelperiodis definedasthefive-dayperiodfromFriday,June30,toTuesday,July4.When the FourthofJulyfallsonaWednesday, itisconsideredtobeasix-dayholiday period.Whenitfallsonanyotherday oftheweek,theholidayperiodisafivedaywindow.

Nominationsopen forDNRECawards

DNRECislookingforDelaware studentswhoareworkingtomakea differencefortheenvironment,andencouragingteachers,classmates,clubor groupleaders,familymembersandotherstonominatethesestudentsforthe 2023DNRECYoungEnvironmentalist oftheYearAwards.Nominationsmust bebasedonactionsorprojectswhich havetakenplacebetweenJuly1,2022, andJune30,2023.

“Theseawardsrecognizetheworkof today’syoungenvironmentalistsin Delaware,encouragingthemandtheir peerstocontinueontheirchosenpath

OCpassesmoratoriumoncannabiszoning

Staffneedstime towadethroughhost of‘unknowns’

ByMalloryPanuska OceanCityToday

Anticipatingthatnavigatingtheunchartedworldoflegalmarijuanawill bealongjourney,OceanCity,Md., councilmembersvotedrecentlyto placeatemporarymoratoriumon prettymuchalleffortstoprocessorsell cannabisproductsinsidetownlimits.

“Therealityisthisisanewhorizon,”CitySolicitorHeatherStansbury saidduringaJune20councilmeeting oftheCannabisReformAct,whichis settogointoeffectstatewidein MarylandonJuly1.

Theact,whichwasapprovedina referenduminNovember,officiallylegalizesrecreationalcannabisinMaryland.

“Thisisnotamatterwithouttentacles,”Stansburycontinued.“And,of course,thiscouncil’sprimaryconcern isforthesafety,welfareandhealthof notonlyitsresidents,butalsoitsvisitors.”

ToaddresswhatCityManager TerryMcGeandescribedasthe“un-

knowns”ofthenewlaw,staffmembers developedaresolutionthatwillplacea nine-monthmoratoriumonaccepting orprocessingapplicationsorsiteplans, orissuingotherzoningapprovalsor businesslicensesforthegrowing,processingand/orsellingofcannabisinsidetownlimits.

“Ithink…it’simportantthatwe proceedwithcaution,”McGeansaid oftheresolution.“Therearemany, manyunknowns.Webelievethis moratoriumisaprudentthingtodo rightnow.”

McGeanaddedthatwhilethe cannabislawtechnicallygoesintoeffectJuly1,stateofficialshaveuntilthe firstoftheyeartodevelopallofthe regulationsthatfurtherdetermine whatcanandcannotbedonewith cannabis.Inturn,staffrecommended passageofthemoratoriumfornine months,oruntilplanningcommissionersandcouncilmembersdevelop localzoningregulations.

Stansburyexplainedthatzoning changesarenotlikeresolutionsand requiremuchmorediscussionandapprovalsattheplanningandcouncil levels,aswellasspecificpubliccommentandnotificationperiods.

CouncilmembersapprovedtherequestquicklyandunanimouslyJune 20ina5-0vote,withCouncilPresi-

dentMattJamesandCouncilman JohnGehrigabsent.OceanCity MayorRickMeehanalsoendorsedit.

“Ifullysupportthis.Ithinkit’sthe rightthingdo,”Meehansaidafterthe vote.“Everyjurisdictionisalittledifferent,butinOceanCityIthinkwe reallyneedtowalkbeforewerunwith thisandbeverydiligentinhowweapproachthis.”

Meehanaddedthatothermunicipalitiesthroughoutthestatehave passedsimilartypesofresolutions.

“Wearenotthefirstjurisdiction thathastakenthisaction,”hesaid.

Sincethematterwasaresolution andnotanordinance,nopubliccommentperiodwasrequiredbeforethe vote.Membersofthepublicdidhave thechancetocommentattheendof themeeting,butnoonespokepublicly fororagainstthemeasure.

Beforethemoratoriumvote,councilmembersalsounanimouslyapprovedthesecondandfinalreadingof anordinancebanningon-premise cannabisconsumptionlicenses,anda sisterordinanceestablishingpenalties forviolations.

Theban,whichwasintroducedseveralweeksprior,preventsbusiness ownersfromobtainingalicensetosell orallowuseofanycannabisproducts intheirestablishments.

South Coastal Library is temporarily suspending acceptance of donations.

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!

Thursday, June 1—Sunday August 6 Summer Reading Challenge 2023 Read 10 hours to complete this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Thursday, June 1—Thursday, August 31 Pokémon Scavenger Hunt Pokémon are loose at the library! Explore the library to find them all & earn a prize! Featuring new Pokémon each month.

Monday, July 3 Art Leftovers 10:30 am—12:00 pm Stop in & use leftover supplies from previous events to make your own DIY masterpiece! For ages 18 & up, please.

Patriotic Piano Concert 4—5:00 pm Join David Zipse for a fun, patriotic concert!

Tuesday, July 4

The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Please return your items to the outdoor book drop or renew them during this time.

Wednesday, July 5 Let’s Sign Together! 10—11:00 am Share stories, songs, & learn basic ASL with Kathy MacMillan!

Teen Crime Solvers 5—6:45 pm

Teens ages 14—18 can use clues to solve fictional murders with friends!

Thursday, July 6

Dewey Reads Nonfiction Book Club 2—3:00 pm Discuss this month’s book, The Hunt for History by Nathan Raab, with the author himself!

Friday, July 7 Grab & Go Craft Kits

Ages 10—17 are welcome to stop by the library to pick up this month’s craft kit! Kindness Quilt 2—4:00 pm Decorate your own quilt square to be a part of the community quilt that will be on display at the library! 302–858-5518

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EastCoastGardenCenterthisweek announceditsSummer2023ClassSeries. TheseriesbeginsSaturday,July15,and runsthroughSaturday,Aug.26.Most classescost$10andarescheduledfor11 a.m.onSaturdays.Theclasseswillbeheld atthegardencenter,locatedat30366 CordreyRoad,Millsboro,within-person instruction.

Customerscansignupon-lineat https://www.eastcoastgardencenter.com ontheClasses/GiftCardsTaborcallthe gardencenterat(302)945-3489)and completeacreditcardpaymentoverthe phone.Pre-registrationisrequired.

Eachclassisanindependentstandaloneclass,oracustomercouldopttoattendseveralclasses.Theclassseriesis designedtoassistthecustomerinmaking successfulplant-selectiondecisions,increasetheirplantandproductknowledge, andensureproperplantingandcareof

theirplantinvestments.

Theone-hourclasseswillincludepresentationsandexamplesforhands-on plantfamiliarization,inaformatdesigned toamplifythepresentationportionof eachclassbyshowingthecustomersspecificplantsandvarieties.

Theclassscheduleincludes:

•July15—CrapeMyrtles:“The CrapeMyrtleisabeautifulandversatile floweringtreethatdoesexceptionallywell intheDelawarelandscape.Withsizes thatrangefrom2ftto30fttall,itsuses varyfromsmallshrubstospecimen trees.Thisclasswillcoverthedifferent varietiesofCrapeMyrtleandtheirproper plantingandcare.”

•July22—WelcometoDelaware: “OurWelcometoDelawareclasswill helppeoplewhoarenewtothisarealearn moreaboutgardeningforourzone.We willdiscussouruniqueweatherandgrow-

ingconditionsaswellassoiltype.This classwillalsodiscusswhichplantswill workbestinyourDelawaregarden.”

•July29—OrchidswithBethDavis fromWaldorOrchids:“WearealwaysexcitedtohostBethDavis!WaldorOrchids isafourth-generationfamilyownedand operatedorchidwholesale/retailbusiness. Bethwillcoverawiderangeoftopicsincludinglighting,wateringandfertilization,aswellasdemonstratingproper pottingtechniquesandansweringquestions.Thisclasswillgetfirstpickofthe freshsupplyofgorgeousWaldorOrchids thatwillbeavailableforpurchaseafterthe class.”Theclassis$20perperson.

•Aug.5—ProvenWinnersSummerificHardyHibiscus:“Thehardyhibiscusisastunningnativeperennialthat canaddmonthsofsummerbeautyand colorwiththeirmassiveflowers.The SummerificCollectionareallhybridsthat

canbetracedbacktothespecies‘Hibiscus Moscheutos.’ItgrowsnaturallyinwetlandsandalongriverbanksalongtheEast Coast.Inthisclassyouwilllearnabout thedifferentvarietiesandhowtocarefor them.”

•Aug.12—OrnamentalGrasses: “Latesummerintofall,mostgrassesprovideamagnificentdisplayoffoliageand flowers.Heightscanrangefrom1footto over6foot,withextensiveoptionsinfoliagetextureandplumecolors.Thisclass willhelpyoutopickouttherightvariety ofornamentalgrassforyourlandscape andprovideinformationoncareand maintenance.”

•Aug.19—Hydrangeas:“Learnthe fundamentalsofselecting,plantingand maintaininghydrangeas.Thisclasswill coverthedifferentvarieties,iftheybloom onoldornewwood,whentoprune,shrub sizeandbloomshape.Wewillalsocover soilpHandhowiteffectsbloomcolor.”

•Aug.26—TreesfortheHome Landscape:“Ifyouliveinacommunity governedbyHOArulesregardingplant placementinyourhomelandscape,this classwillhelpfamiliarizeyouwithtree optionsforyouryard.Wewillcovertrees thataresuitableforourgardeningzonein SussexCountyandtreesthatareonaveragelessthan25feettall.Thisclasswill alsocoverthetreesattributes,planting andcare.”

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toprotect,restoreandenhanceournaturalresources,”saidDNRECSecretary ShawnM.Garvin.“Pasthonoreeshave rangedfrombeekeepersandcleanuporganizerstoyounglobbyistsandrecyclingadvocates.Ilookforwardto meetingthisyear’sclassandhearing aboutwhattheyaredoingforDelaware —andtheEarth.”

Nowcelebratingits30thyear,the YoungEnvironmentalistsprogramhonorsDelawarestudentswhoseactions andprojectshaveinvolvedoneormore ofthecategoriesof:environmental stewardship,initiatinganinnovative project,increasingpublicawarenessor demonstratingenvironmentalethics.

Nominationswillbeaccepted throughFriday,June30.Awinnerwill bechosenfromeachofthese:elementary(grades1to4),middleschool (grades5to8)andhighschool(grades 9to12).Eachcategorywinnerwillreceiveacertificate,giftcardandprize packinrecognitionofhisorhercontributiontothecommunity.

Anawardsceremonyisscheduledfor Governor’sDay,Thursday,July27,at theDelawareStateFair,withdetailsto beannouncedinthesummer.

MoreinformationandthenominationformcanbefoundontheDNREC websiteatde.gov/youngenvironmentalists,oremail joanna.wilson@delaware.gov.

Los Angeles Times

Sunday Crossword Puzzle

Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Nichols Lewis

Entriessoughtfor OceanPhotoContest

Tocelebratetheoceanandthebenefitsitprovides,DNRECisseeking entriesforaDelawareOceanPhoto Contest.JuneisNationalOcean Month,andJune8isWorldOcean Day.Gov.JohnCarneyandLt.Gov. BethanyHall-Longhaveproclaimed JuneasOceanMonthinDelaware.

DNREC’sDelawareOceanPhoto ContestrunsfromJune8through Aug.31,andthewinnerwillbefeaturedinanOutdoorDelawarearticle.

Asacoastalstate,Delawaredependsontheoceanandmarineresourcesforitseconomicprosperity, particularlyintermsoftourism,commercialfishing,recreationandshippingindustries,officialssaid. AccordingtotheNationalOceanic andAtmosphericAdministration’s Economics:NationalOceanWatch data,thetotaleconomicvalueof Delaware’socean-relatedactivitiesis estimatedatapproximately$1.4billion annually.

Incelebratingallthebenefitsthe oceancontributestoourlivesand livelihood,theDNRECcontestseeks photosthatshowapersonalconnectiontotheocean,officialsnoted.

FILM ADAPTATIONS

By Annie Walker

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword

“Thestate’srichhistoryhasdirect tiestotheocean,culturally,economicallyandasadestinationformillions ofvisitorseachyear,”saidDNREC SecretaryShawnM.Garvin.“Protectingandpreservingtheseresources throughactivestewardshipisessential toensuringtheirviabilityforgenerations,andthisphotocontestisone waythatwecanhelpincreaseawarenessoftheimportanceoftheoceanto Delaware.”

Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Nichols

Potentialphotocontestsubjects mayinclude,butarenotlimitedto, marinewildlifeandhabitat,recreation, fishingandmarinetransportation. Completerulesandaphotorelease formareavailableonlineat https://documents.dnrec.delaware.gov/ coastal/ocean-photo-contest-rules.pdf. Allimagesmustincludethephotographer’sname,ashortdescription ofwhatisshowninthephoto,and whereandwhenthephotowastaken. Submittedentriesmustincludeacompletedphotoreleaseform.Alegalparentorguardianmustcompletethe releaseformforcontestantsyounger than18.Thedeadlineforsubmissions is4:30p.m.onAug.31.

Photographsmusthavebeentaken withinthestateofDelaware,oroffshoreofDelaware,andtheymustbe original,previouslyunpublishedand createdsolelybythesubmittingentrant(s).Onlyphotosthatmeetthe criteria,alongwithacompletedrelease form,willbeeligible.

Entrieswillbejudgedforcompositionandtheme.Preferencewillbe giventoclear,good-qualityphotographs.

Beebereceives$12,500fromannualRuddoGolfInvitational

BeebeHealthcareandBeebeMedicalFoundationrecentlyreceivedadonationintheamountof$12,500from theMichaelA.RuddoFoundation.

TheMichaelA.RuddoGolfInvitationalwasheldattheOceanCity GolfClubinBerlin,Md.,ontheFridaybeforeMother’sDay.The fundraiserwasestablishedinmemory ofMikeRuddo,whoreceivedcancer treatmentatBeebeHealthcare’sTunnellCancerCenter.Themissionofthe RuddoFoundationis“toraisefunds forBeebeOncologyServicesinresponsetotheexcellentandcompassionatecareMr.Ruddoandhisfamily receivedwhilehewasapatient.”Every year,heandhiswife,Mabel,herchildrenandhergrandchildrenparticipate inplayingandhelpingattheevent.

Thesupportallowstheclinical teamattheTunnellCancerCenter andSouthCoastalCancerCenterto continuetoprovidethesamelevelof careandcompassiontheygaveRuddo duringhistreatmentandwillprovide incomeinperpetuitytomeetthecontinuingneedsoffuturepatients,representativesnoted.

FormoreinformationaboutBeebe MedicalFoundationortomakeadonation,call(302)644-2900orgoto www.beebemedicalfoundation.org.

Participatinginthepresentationofacheckare,fromleft:frontrow,TimothyRuddo,ConnerRuddo,TommyRuddo,MableRuddo, StephanieRuddo,andSeanFlanigan.MiddleRow:LarryBournias,MatthewRuddo,JohnRuddo,ChloeRuddo,EmilyRuddo, Nikki ScharnikowandTommyScharnikow;and,backrow,JonathanRuddo,MatthewZartman,TaylorRuddo,MichaelRuddo, ShawnRuddo,BradZartmanandTomScharnikow.

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AutomaticvoterregistrationnowofferedatDMV

TheDelawareDepartmentofElections(DOE)recentlyannouncedthe implementationofAutomaticVoter RegistrationatallDelawareDivisionof MotorVehicles(DMV)locationsand onlineatdmv.de.govwithamyDMV account.

AsofWednesday,June21,pursuant toDelawarelaw(15Del.C.§2050A), everypersonwhocompletesanin-personoronlineapplicationfortheissuanceorrenewaloftheirDelaware driverlicense,learnerspermit,oridentificationcardorcompletesanin-person oronlineapplicationtochangetheir nameoraddressonthesedocuments; andisnotalreadyregisteredtovote,is ofsufficientage,andwhosecitizenship statushasbeenconfirmedbytheDMV, isautomaticallybeingregisteredtovote

bytheDOE.

Thenewprocessonlyappliesto newDelawarevoters.AutomaticVoter Registration(AVR)createsaseamless systembetweenDMVandDOEfor thetransferofnewvoters’registrant dataintoDelaware ’svoterregistration database.DMVcustomerssimply completetheirtransaction,andtheir informationiselectronicallytransferredtothevoterregistrationsystem. DOEstaffreviewseachrecord,and oncetheyverifythevoter’seligibility, thevoterisaddedtothelistof Delawareregisteredvoters.

“Asaresultoftheenactmentofthe NationalVoterRegistrationActof 1993,anyU.S.citizenresidinginthe StateofDelawarewhomettheeligibilityrequirementswasaffordedtheop-

portunitytoregistertovotewhileobtainingorrenewingaDelawaredriver license,learnerspermitoridentification card.AVRwillstreamlinetheprocess forthosewhoqualify,”saidDelaware DivisionofMotorVehiclesDirector JanaSimpler.

Automatically-registeredvoters (AVRvoters)areregisteredbyDOE withnopartyaffiliation(notaffiliated withanyparty)andareregisteredasof thedateoftheirDMVtransaction.

The DepartmentofElectionswill maileachautomatically-registeredvoter a“NoticeofAutomaticVoterRegistration,”whichincludesa“Responseto AutomaticVoterRegistration”form. AVRvotersmayusetheformtoupdate theirvoterregistration,chooseaparty affiliationorcanceltheirvoterregistra-

tion.

AVRvotersmaychooseapolitical partythroughthedayofthefirstprimaryelectionfollowingtheirautomatic voterregistrationatDMVinorderto voteinthatprimaryelection.Delaware isaclosedprimarystate—onlyvoters registeredwiththeDemocraticorRepublicanpartymayvoteinthatparty’s primaryelection.

VotersshouldcontacttheDelaware DepartmentofElections,notDMV, withanyquestionsabouttheAutomatic VoterRegistrationprocess.Detailedinformationisavailableat elections.delaware.gov,orbycalling (302)739-4277.Delawareansarebeing encouragedtocontacttheirelectedofficials withanyconcernsaboutthelegislation.

TwoMillsbororesidentsgraduatefromWidener

WidenerUniversitycelebratedthe achievementsof1,375ChesterCampus graduatesinfiveceremoniesheldonMemorialFieldbetweenTuesday,May9,and Thursday,May11.Graduatesfromthe SchoolofBusiness,SchoolofNursing, SchoolofEngineering,CollegeofArts& Sciences,CollegeofHealth&Human ServicesandCenterforGraduate&

ContinuingStudiesindividuallycrossed thestageandwerecongratulatedbyPresidentStaceyRobertsonastheyreceiveda symbolicrepresentationoftheirdegrees.

“Iwanttooffermymostenthusiastic congratulationstoeachofyou.Earning thisdegreehasrequiredfocus,hardwork, awillingnesstogrowandlearn,andthe abilitytorecoverfromchallenges-andI

knowwehaveallexperiencedthose,” Robertsonsaid.“Iamabsolutelyconfident thateachofyou—asWideneralumni— willuseyourdegreetofindcareersuccess, enrichthecommunitiesaroundyou,and playapart—bigorsmall—inmaking theworldabetterplace.”

Graduateshailedfrom12countries and38states.Theyincludedlocalstu-

dents:

•KennethBorrelliofMillsboro,who earnedabachelor’sdegreeincriminaljusticefromtheCollegeofArts&Sciences; and •RebaRager,alsoMillsboro,who earnedamaster’sdegreeinsocialwork fromtheCollegeofHealth&Human Services.

Readytocareforyou,whereverandwheneveryouneedus. Withconvenientlocationsthroughoutthecounty(includingfourWalk-In Carecentersandtwoemergencydepartments),thebestcareisnowmore accessiblethaneverbefore.Andasourcountygrows,youcanbecon dent andproudthatwe’llcontinuetogrowwithit.

Beach&BayCottageTourticketsnowavailable

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

“Thehybridtourwassosuccessfulin 2022,ourcommitteeagreedtobringit backthisyear,”saidKathyGreen,Tour chair.“Sothatasmanypeopleaspossiblecanexperienceandenjoyour31st Tour,patronswillhavetheirchoiceof enjoyinganall-virtualtouroramixof an all-virtualtourplusin-personvisits toselectedhomes.Ourpopularvirtual optionallowsfriendsandfamily,no matterwherelocated,toenjoythe

beautyofourcommunity,”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.

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BeebeearnsrecertificationasanAdvancedPrimaryCareStrokeCenter

BeebeHealthcarerepresentatives thisweekannouncedthatithasbeen recertifiedasanAdvancedPrimary StrokeCenterbytheJointCommissionandtheAmericanHeartAssociation.

ThedesignationrecognizesBeebe asahealthcareinstitutionthat makesexceptionaleffortstofoster betteroutcomesforpatients,andit underscoresthehospital’scommitmenttoprovidingthehighestquality,specializedcareforthosewho experienceastroke.

Inadditiontoadoptingandperfectingasetofstandardizedperformancemeasures,Beebecollected andreporteddatarelevanttoeach measureonamonthlybasis.Collectively,thedatareportedtotheJoint Commissiondrawsapictureabout thequalityofstrokecaredeliveredat Beebeandhowthatleadstonot onlypositivepatientexperiences,but alsooptimizedclinicaloutcomes.

“Weareincrediblycommittedto takingeverystepnecessarytooptimizetheprocessofcareforour strokepatientsandhaveworkedcollaborativelytounderstandandimplementprovenbestpracticesacross thehospital,”saidDr.DavidA.Tam, MD, MBA,CPHE,FACHE,presidentandCEOofBeebeHealthcare. “Everythingwedo,andeverydecisionwemakecomesbacktowhatis bestforourpatients.OurrecertificationasanAdvancedPrimaryStroke Centerconfirmsthecareweoffer forstrokepatientsisqualityand safety-centered,andisfocusedon savinglives.”

ThomasTrobiano,DNP,APRN, FNP-C,MAPC,executivedirector ofcardiovascularandneurosciences servicesatBeebe,emphasizedthat theachievementwouldnothave beenpossiblewithouttheunwaveringcommitmentofthemembersof manyteamswhohaveworkeddiligentlytooptimizepatientcarestandardsandproceduresforstroke patients.

“Iamsoproudofourteamand thededicationtheyhaveshownto makingBeebeHealthcareaplace wherestrokepatientsandtheirfamiliescanfeelconfidentthattheyare gettingthehighestqualitycare,”said Trobiano.“Achievementofthisrecertificationisnosmallfeat.They arepassionateaboutwhattheydo, anditshows—everyday.”

Formoreinformationabout BeebeHealthcare,visitbeebehealthcare.org.

CoastalPoint•Submitted

Asmallpartofthemultidisciplinaryteamwhohelpedearnthisreaccreditationgathers.Pictured,fromleft,are:Accreditation SpecialistBarbMoulinier,ExecutiveDirectorofCardiovascular&NeurosciencesServicesThomasTrobiano,JenniferRutherford, RN,AccreditationSpecialistKatharineBetts,MedicalStaffOfficeManagerVickyCard,NurseManagerTiffanyTravis,Directorof EmergencyServicesTeriWilkinson,RN,EmergencyDepartmentNurseManagerSusanMross,NurseManagerBethGoinsand NurseManagerMelissaHeldreth.

Carper,Coons,Blunt RochesterhostService Academyappointees

OnJune14,U.S.Sens.TomCarper andChrisCoons,withU.S.Rep.Lisa BluntRochester(allD-Del.),hosted DelawareansacceptedintoU.S.serviceacademiesduringareceptionin theU.S.CapitolVisitorCenter.

Eachyear,studentsinterestedin attendingtheU.S.AirForceAcademy, U.S.NavalAcademy,U.S.Merchant MarineAcademyorU.S.Military AcademyatWestPointapplyfora nominationthroughmembersofthe U.S.Congress.Membersnominate topcandidatesfromtheirhomestate, inanefforttoensurethatthebestand thebrightestareconsideredforadmissiontothenation’sleadingservice academies.

In2002,then-U.S.Sen.JoeBiden, Carperandthen-Rep.MikeCastle hostedthefirstDelawareService AcademyReceptionintheCapitol.

TheDelawarestudentswhohave acceptedappointmentstotheservice academiesthisyearare:

•NavalAcademy,Annapolis, Maryland:

MariaPukaofWilmington, DelawareMilitaryAcademy

MorganDawsonofNewark,Padua Academy

BrennaGeidelofCamden,Caesar RodneyHighSchool

JonathanMerkleofDover,PolytechHighSchool

GiadaMacNamaraofNewark, DelawareMilitaryAcademy

AmandaBallardofMiddletown, UrsulineAcademy

MadelynBreitenbachofSeaford, NavalAcademyPreparatorySchool

•MilitaryAcademyatWestPoint, NewYork:

AndrewBebbingtonofNewark, SanfordSchool

RoccoAlessandroofHartley,UniversityoftheOzarks

•AirForceAcademy,Colorado Springs,Colorado:

TimothyHammackofMagnolia, CaesarRodneyHighSchool

AvaWilseyofSelbyville,Worcester PreparatorySchool

HaydenPeltonofClayton,ClemsonUniversity.

Bullisnamedto ShenandoahUniversity AthleticDirector’sList

TaylorBullisofMillsboroearneda spotontheAthleticDirector’sListat ShenandoahUniversityfortheSpring 2023semester.

Toqualifyforthishonor,studentathletesmusthaveasemesterGPAof 3.0orhigher.

Shenandoahhad349student-athletesearnAthleticDirector’sList honorsfortheSpring2023semester. Withinthatgroup,243madetheuniversity’sDean’sList(3.50GPAor higher)and111werenamedtothe President’sList(3.90GPAorhigher). All22sportsatShenandoahwererepresentedontheAthleticDirector’s andDean’slists,and21sportsputat leastonestudent-athleteonthePresident’sList.

ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquartered inWinchester,Va.,withadditional educationalsitesinClarke,Fairfax andLoudouncountiesinVirginia. Formoreinformation,visitsu.edu.

Smithrecognizedas LVCstudent-athlete

PennSmithofMillsborowasone ofmorethan200student-athletes whocompetedfortheFlyingDutchmenduringthespring2023season.

Smith,agraduateofSussexCentralHighSchool,ispursuingabachelor’sdegreeincomputerscience,and mathematicsandphysics,atTheValley.

Smith wasamemberofthemen’s track-and-fieldteam.

Themen’soutdoortrack-and-field teamhadanoutstandingyear,LVCofficialsnoted,withasecond-placefinish attheMiddleAtlanticConference Championships.TheDutchmenhadsix student-athletesearnAll-Regionhonors.

AmemberoftheNationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation(NCAA)DivisionIII,UnitedCollegiateHockey Conference(UCHC),EasternCollege AthleticConference(ECAC)andMiddleAtlanticConference(MAC), LebanonValleyCollegeoffers26 sports.

MoreinformationaboutLVCAthleticsisavailableatgodutchmen.com.

Hendersonnamedto MuhlenbergCollege SpringDean’sList

LocalresidentPaigeHendersonwas recentlynamedtotheMuhlenbergCollegeDean’sListfortheSpring2023semester.

MuhlenbergCollegestudentsand MuhlenbergCollegeSchoolofContinuingStudiesstudentswithatermGPA of 3.50orhigherwererecognizedfor thisacademicachievement.

Foundedin1848,Muhlenbergisa privatefour-yearresidential,liberalarts collegeofferingbaccalaureateandgraduateprograms.Withanenrollmentof nearly2,000students,MuhlenbergCollegeislocatedinAllentown,Pa.Itisa memberoftheCentennialConference, competingin23varsitysports,andis affiliatedwiththeEvangelicalLutheran ChurchinAmerica.

Localstudentsnamed todean’slistat McDanielCollege

McDanielCollegerecentlyannounceditsSpring2023dean’slist,rec-

ognizingfull-timeundergraduatestudentsforoutstandingacademicachievement,including:

•SarahAlemanofMillsboro,who hasbeenrecognizedwithHighestHonors;

•AliciaToomeyofMillsboro,who hasbeenrecognizedwithHighHonors; and

•HannahBirdofSelbyville,whohas beenrecognizedwithHighHonors.

Highesthonorsareearnedfora semestergradepointaverageof3.90 orhigher,highhonorsforagrade pointaverageof3.70-3.89,andhonorsfora3.50-3.69gradepointaverage.

For moreinformationaboutMcDanielCollege,visit www.mcdaniel.edu.

Scarboroughnamedto

UniversityofRhode IslandDean’sList

TheUniversityofRhodeIslandannouncedthisweekthatIsaacScarboroughofMillsborohasbeennamedto theSpring2023Dean’sList.

StudentsnamedtotheDean’sList representnearlyallofRhodeIsland’s citiesandtowns,allsixNewEngland states,NewYorkandNewJersey,and manyotherstatesandcountries.

TobeincludedontheDean’sList, full-timestudentsmusthavecompleted 12ormorecreditsforlettergrades whichareGPAapplicableduringasemesterandachievedatleasta3.30qualitypointaverage.Part-timestudents qualifywiththeaccumulationof12or morecreditsforlettergradeswhichare GPAapplicableearningatleasta3.30 qualitypointaverage.

ToviewtheentireDean’sList,visit:

uri.edu/academics/deans-list/.

Shenandoah announcesDean’sList

ShenandoahUniversitythisweek announced the943studentswhomade theSpring2023Dean’sList.Students whoearnedDean’sListhonorsincluded localstudentsTaylorBullisandNicole Porter,bothofMillsboro.

ToqualifyfortheDean’sList,studentsenrolledinbaccalaureatedegree programsmustcompleteatleast12semesterhoursandearnasemesterGPA of3.50orhigher.

ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquarteredin Winchester,Va.,withadditionaleducationalsitesinClarke,Fairfaxand LoudouncountiesinVirginia.Shenandoahisaprivate,nationallyrecognized universitywithapproximately4,000 studentsinmorethan200areasof studyinsixdifferentschools.Formore

Studentsnamedto York’sDean’sList

Morethan1,300studentswere namedtotheSpring2023Dean’sList atYorkCollegeofPennsylvania.Tobe eligibleforthishonor,astudentmustbe registeredforatleast12academiccredit hours andearnasemesterGPAof3.50 orhigher.

LocalstudentsnamedtothelistincludedClaireOrtlipofMillville,aClass of2023marketingmajor;andIan ShaubachofOceanView,aClassof 2024businessadministrationmajor.

Establishedin1787,YorkCollegeof Pennsylvaniaisaprivate,four-yearcollegelocatedinthecityofYork,Pa. Housedon190acres,thecollegeserves morethan3,500undergraduateand graduatestudentsinmorethan70baccalaureatemajors,alongwithmorethan 30professionalgraduatedegreeandcertificateprograms.Itishometo24 NCAAIIIDivisionsportsteamsand morethan30intramuralsports.

Selbyvilleresident graduatesfromJames MadisonUniversity

SarahShiflettofSelbyvillegraduated withabachelor’sdegreeinbusinessadministration,inmarketing,fromJames MadisonUniversityduringcommencementexercisesinMay2023.

Shiflettwasamongmorethan4,200 studentswhoreceivedundergraduate and graduatedegrees.

Bethany Beach

Just steps to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and 3 short blocks from the center of town. The “Purple House” on Atlantic Ave is architecturally sophisticated and the attention to detail throughout is impressive. This wonderful retreat offers 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, den, open floorplan, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, living room with gas fireplace, multiple decks, outside shower and plenty of parking. Excellent rental history. Gross for 2022 over $253,000.

MLS DESU2029172 $3,200,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Bayside, West Fenwick

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 $1,499,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

IN TOWN LOCATION NEW LISTING

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 guest bedrooms, guest bathroom, and ensuite bedroom with private bath. Plus, a one-car garage, 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 $799,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Preserve @ Jefferson Creek, Near Bethany

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

MLS DESU2042788 $714,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

WATERFRONT

Bayside @ Bethany Lanes

Luxurious 2 story villa offers direct pond front views on 2 sides. Offers a 2 story living area with gas fireplace, dining room, gourmet kitchen/family room, screened porch, patio and a huge ensuite with 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 indoor/outdoor pool, kayak storage and launch, day dock, fitness center and tennis courts.

MLS DESU2038780 $615,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Enjoy mesmerizing early morning sunrises, tidal wetlands, and amazing wildlife from an extensively upgraded home with one of the best views in Bethany Bay. Carefree living from this contemporary home offering an open floor plan with an electric fireplace, remodeled kitchen, improved primary bedroom and bathroom, 2 guest rooms, guest bathroom and an amazing 3 season room with breathtaking views. Plus, a garage, front porch, and a wraparound deck. Gorgeous community with rich amenities, water access and conveniently located to the public beaches, shopping, and awesome restaurants. MLS DESU2034646 $600,000 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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

Swann Cove, 37113 W. Fenwick Blvd., Selbyville

This new 4BR/3BA, plus loft, home is a statement of elegance and comfort. With features like Anderson windows, instant hot water, and an oversized, insulated, and finished garage, every detail has been meticulously designed. Step into a world of convenience with an outdoor shower, propane hookup for grilling, and closets galore. Embrace uniqueness with the added trim package, wainscoting, and wood ceilings. Indulge in the gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and enjoy outdoor living on the screen porch, side deck, and front porch.

MLS DESU2037658 Only $639,900

Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

Sandy Landing Rd., Dagsboro

This original early 19th century farmhouse is ripe for reinvention! Situated on 1+ acre corner lot a short walk to the Indian River Bay. Original house has 3 bedrooms/2 baths boasting iconic elements worth savoring. Screened porch connects 2 bedroom/2 bath in-law suite, with W/D, kitchenette, central air and 2 car garage. Plus, dedicated gardens, white picket fence and above ground pool. Reimagine the beauty of a bygone era! Close to Bethany Beach and Indian River Bay. Don’t delay – the promise of this parcel makes it a scarcity!

MLS DESU2041086 $574,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Atlantic Avenue, Millville

High visibility parcel on Rt.26 located in the town of Millville. This single-family home (2 bedroom/2 bath) is located on an approx. 1 acre. The property is zoned commercial, and the site plan is subject to approval by the town of Millville. Currently is a residential rental. Combine it with the property west of the subject property (35332 Atlantic) for almost another 1-acre parcel for $979,000 for almost 2 acres. Public sewer and well water. The seller is a licensed realtor in Delaware.

MLS DESU2041468 $549,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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 eat-in 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

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 $479,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Salt Pond Circle, Villas Of Bethany West

Relax and enjoy the fabulous pond view. This well-cared for, furnished townhome offers a comfortable kitchen with breakfast bar, a living/dining area with a wood-burning fireplace, a powder room, and a large 3-season room. Upstairs, is a primary bedroom with a full bathroom, and guest bedroom and hall bath. Villas of Bethany West offers a pool, tennis courts and Bethany Beach’s amenities, public lifeguarded beaches, quaint shops, and gourmet restaurants.

MLS DESU2041948 $449,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Located in a premier waterfront community, this fabulous furnished luxurious condo is amazing with numerous upgrades and custom finishes. Offering first-floor, end unit living in a private location with an abundance of sunlight, a remodeled kitchen with breakfast bar, living/dining room combo with wood burning fireplace, and access to a screened porch, a large primary suite with a remodeled bathroom, guest bedroom and remodeled guest bath. Community with top-notch amenities.

MLS DESU2041920 $339,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

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

Lisa Ave, Holly Park

Large corner lot located in a small community with public sewer, and well water. Buyer is responsible for the impact fees, and installation of the sewer and well. Close to great shopping, state parks, golf, public beaches and so much more. A variance may be granted by the county for access from Lisa Avenue. Call today.

MLS DESU2041830 $99,900

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Club House Rd., Holly Park

Lot located in a small community with no HOA. Public sewer is available, but the buyer will be responsible for the impact fees, and a well is required. Great buy in today’s market…. access to everything.

MLS DESU2041850 $92,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Summer Place TS, Bethany Beach

Own week 36 at this oceanside condo, the only timeshare vacation retreat in Bethany Beach. This vacation getaway offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace and is nicely furnished. The community offers a pool. Walk to great restaurants, public lifeguarded beaches, state parks, miniature golf and so much more. Exchange thru worldwide RCI if you want to change the venue.

MLS DESU2037900 $4,499

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

IndianRiverHighSchoolrecently releaseditshonorrollforthefourth markingperiodofthe2022-2023 schoolyear.;Earninghighhonorswere: •FreshmenAguilera-Baruch,Daisy; Allen,ChloeElizabeth;Amerling,Kara Leigh;Angeles-Arroyo,Emelyn;Arauz, LandonMichaelStumptner;Arias, PabloIvan;Ashwell,DaleEdward Michael;Barnes,ErnestJoseph;Behornar,KassidyLynn;BenavidesCortes,MariadeJesus;Bendistis, GabriellaMarie;Bernat,EllaFelicity; Bertling,AbigailGrace;Brown, KameronNathaniel;Cash-Velasquez, LeonidasOmar;Coleman,Dasahni Jenelle;Cooper,LiamPadraig;Cortez, BriannaElizabeth;Crippen,Kaaliyah Monet;Davis,KabotAllan;DeLos Rios,LucasVincent;DiCenzo,MaribellaEllen;Edwards,JohnneyWilliam; Escalante,WelnerAudely;EscalantePerez,Aldo;Escobar-Mendoza,Valeria; Evans,OliviaGrace;Eyler,OliviaRhae; Forrey,ReeceGiovanna;Gessner,Kiana Hermione;Gosnell,TravisBrayden; Grise,DylanMichael;Harris,Julian Kingston;Harris,KylieKristine; Hocker,GiannaNevaeh;Jenkot-Burnett,ZoeyRae;JimenezMartinez, BrendaMayreni;Johnson,Levin Hunter;Khamphilavong,Christopher Daniel;Kirschner,KacieClaire; Kirschner,RyanChase;Knight,Brynn

Gianna;Lewis,AlexandraGrace; Loosararian,BrookeMarie;Loose, JoshuaPatrick;Losink,DavidAnthony; Lucenti,AndresEduardo;Lyons,Ellen Sinclair;Magee,AidenScott;Malone, JosephConner;McCandless,Michael Stephen;Meyers,AriellaSky;Midgette, EdenCassidy;Mills,AddisonRae; MizerekIII,EdwardJoseph;Morgan, MadisonMarie;Moussa,JeysonVentura;MunozGarcia,PaolaDayana; Ojeda-Hernandez,JoseSaul;Oliveira, GabrielaRiberio;Osorio-Hernandez, AnthonyJosue;Ott,KayleiGabriela; Ott,KylahAraceli;Parsons,Benjamin Andrew;Peterson,EllaMorgan;Plitko, SophiaDove;Porter,CarsonTimothy; Porter,CarterDwight;Prosachik, LoganJacob;Quillen,ZoeOlivia; Ramirez,Jad;Ramos,AnnaYesenia; RecinosMelara,AdrianAlejandro;RegaladoLainez,DaniaSuyapa;Rickabaugh,AlyssaFaye;Robinson, JonathanJahmell;Rock,EllaCaroline; Rodgers,Calista;RojasPhillips, KalaynaJalen;Scerra,GiaMarie; Schaffer,MasonAdam;Schoenhaar, SimonSteven;Sgromo,Sophia Gabrielle;Shepard,SylviaDarline; Smith,DeanEdwardDecerio;Stevens, BriannahMarie;Stevens,BrycenMarc; Strates,JamesAlan;Swartz,Alison Marie;Taglienti,JosephDaniel;Taylor, ZacharyMichael;Thomas,Abbyrose

Sylvia;Tinelli,AnyaChristinaMaria; Townsend,AmorConstantine; Tranfaglia,TylerSteven;Truitt,Kyle John;Truitt,LoganMichael;Truitt, MakenzieElizabeth;Tubbs,MacyLynn 3;Vaught,KaydenAndrew;Welch, EllieKlein;Werner,WestonMichael; White,MeredithPamela;WigginsJr., RichardEdgar;Williams,Luke Michael;Williamson,BaylieLynn; W illis,RichardGeorge;andWise,Noel Julieana;

•SophomoresAcri,MakaylaLorraine;Adams,RuthieSullivan;ArrietaLopez,Emely;Ashman,Quinton Roddie;Ashman,SedonaPearl;Aukland,DelaneyMadison;Baltazar-Bamaca,CynthiaEster;Barends,Thien ThanhSofia;Barthelmess,Drew Patrick;BenavidesLagunas,AshlyYasmin;Berkheimer,TerraArlene;Binko, AidanJohn;Bluto,HunterLloyd; Burns,NicoleAlexis;Caggiano,Julia Marie;Cappo,JackDennis;CarmonaDiaz,Jennifer;Carter,NicoleDenise; Chandler,SavannahLouise;Clark,Julia Simone;Coldeira,SeanPatrick;Coulbourn,JillianElaine;Davis,MaryEllen; Dawson,LoganJames;DeLosRios, JoaquinIgnacio;DelRicco,SageHana; Demarie,PeterAnthony;Diaz-Bustillo, BrandonJoel;Dill,AustinDakata; Donnelly,CadeMatthew;Ehlers, LeilaniAliz;Felton,JanasiaArianna; Forbes,JeremyRichard;Ford-Tingle, Don’Shauneh;Forjan,EvanAndrew; Foster,KatherineEmma;Fox, MadeleineFenwick;Gil-Lopez,Rubicela;Harrell,GavinJames;Henry, Donne’Anne-Richelle;Hernandez, Tadeo;HernandezCruz,Maite;HernandezDe-Jesus,Jonatan;HernandezCaballero,Elmer;Hill,TreyMichael; Hitchens,LukeMatthew;Hoban,GracieLove;Jaeger,JoyKatherine;Johnson, LeilaniRose;Juan-deDios,Emily; Kaufman,LexieLynn;King,Madison

Hope;LabariasVeguillas,Raul; LabariasVeguillas,Sara;Lasher,KatelynChristine;Lecates,HannahBelle; Lehman,CarterEllsworth;LingoIII, DonaldCauffiel;Lockard,JamesEdward;Loor-Andrade,Gianna;Lopez Anzaldo,Jazmine;Lovellette,Emma Rose;Maskell,SophiaMary-Francis; Massey,JacobGrant;McInnis,Katelin Marie;Megee,ChloeLaura;Mendoza Velasquez,WilsonUriel;Merrick, LillyanPatrica;Miller,StevenCole; Molina-Alvarez,Jarizbeth;Moore, JamisonBenjamin;Mumford,Macie Ellen;Mumford,MacyLogan;Nearey, NatalieClaire;Oneschuk,NickolasAnthony;Parks,NoahSage;Parrill,MarinaLynn;Patraca-Munoz,Ahilyn; Pensa,GennaroPasquale;Perdue,Jacob James;Peterson,EmmaFay;Powell, DevonElijah;Quetschenbach,Ava Hope;Roman,MeredithTheresa; Rowe,BryannaEryn;Ruley,Chase Douglas;SantizoPerez,CahoriTeresa; Schachte,DaraLynn;Scurci,Sophia Michelle;Shumate,PiperLilly;Snow, IsabellaCeleste;Stoddard,Lauren Michele;Stoots,JamesDaniel; Turssline,OliviaGrace;Twigg,Aiden Daniel;Vasquez-Gomez,OliverJose; VenturaSantizo,FranklinDaniel;Viviano-Lopez,MarilynRaquel;Weaver, GabrielleXiomara;Whittington,Mya Nicole;Wiest,AnnaRose;Wingate, KatelynGrace;Wise,JoelleMarie;Wu, ZhenLu;Yanek,StellaMoon;Young, GabrielLeonidas;Zelinski,Benjamin Anthony;andZimmerman,Jessica Grace;

•JuniorsAdkins,AminaLucila;Alberta,AvaGrace;Ambrose,Olivia Faith;Amerling,MollyIsabel;Anthony, LillyJo;Arnold,Alexander; Bartholomew,MeganMarie;Battaglia, MadelineBella;Benson,CameronAn-

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drewLee;Beranza-Espinoza,Diego; Blades,MacyRenae;Boyce,Amber Lynn;Brewer,AbigailJessica;Brewster, LindseyMarie;Butts,AlexJeffery; Butts,NicholasAnthony;Cappell,Kloe Michelle;Carlisle,JacksonTaylor;Carney,JennaLeann;Case,Maximillian; Catrino,GianniCarlyle;Chandler, JacksonSteven;Chen,XinDy;Ciociola,SamanthaLynn;Clark,KyraElizabeth;Class,MadelynRyan;Conaway, TaylorBrooke;Cordoba,AshleyKarina; Courtney,KylieAudreyMarie;Crandell,BrynnLauryn;Dabaj,Jozif;Daisey, MeganLeeAnn;Davidson,Alexandria Dawn;Davis,PaulAnthony;Dellinger, MyaRenee;DiazVelasquez,Melissa Arlene;Fadden,MaxwellGiovanni Ezekiel;Felipe-Lucas,VivianKathy; Fox,AlexanderRobert;Gaines,Shanyla Marie;Garcia-Perez,Gina;Gomez Lopez,AxelGabriel;Grise,Austin David;Gutierrez,AlexandraLynn;Hamonko,SkylerJean;Hanley,Lilah;Harris,KylieElizabeth;Heck,Harley Nichole;Hitch,KellyAnn;Horton, GageKendall;Howard,GrasonColeman;Hurd,RileyDonovan;James, RileySpencer;Jerns,AddisonGrace; Johnson,BryceColby;Johnson,Claire Renee;Langenfelder,RyderDale; Lebling,JillianMoada;Lewis,Ian Michael;Lopez-Lopez,Anthony; Lydic,SarahElizabeth;Mack,Hailey Elizabeth;McCabe,CortlandJack; McHale,KathrynRose;Moore,Elyse Kimberly;Moore,MeganElizabeth; Moore,MorganAnne;Morales-Perez, PabloGabriel;Moran,JuliaNoelle; Nazarenus,KadenBrock-Allen;Olguin-Hernandez,AxelJoshua;Osorto Salgado,YislinSuyapa;Perez-Cruz, Geudy;Petreshock,AthenaFrances; Pinnock,TatumOluwafemi;Pszczola, AidenChristopher;Ramon-Monroy, Arath;Ramos-Gonzalez,Lupita; Ramos-Herrera,CharlottePaulina;Regacho,Rocco;Robinson,Grace Kennedy;Rock,HannahElizabeth; Rodgers,CalebGeoffrey;Rotella, EmersonPatrick;Schaub,Isabelle Reese;Schooley,AlexisJennifer;Shearman, RileyDavid;Shockley,Kierstin Elizabeth;Smith,ColinSamuel;Smyth, HeatherAnn;Snader,KalaniTroy;Snyder,WyattGrant;Sprucebank,Evan Gennaro;StarkeyJr.,PatrickRaymond; Stevens,KadenJames;Strates,Alaina Noel;Taylor,HannahRiley;Taylor, ReneeLee;Tice,BradyRobert;Tietz, EvanMatthew;Torres-Gutierrez,Allison;Vaughan,JaxonDaniel;Veirs,Luke Christopher;VelasquezVelasquez, Suleimy;Vickers,CadenMurphy; Vogel,RyanPaul;Wackett,Frances Sophia;Walker,NathanAndrew;Watson,PaynterWebb;Wilkins,JadeMargaret;Willey,MandyLynn; Williamson,CharlesNeil;Wisniewski, IsabellMae;Zullo,LexxineElizabeth; and

•SeniorsAguillon,DaniellaMatilda; Barragan-Rodriguez,Isela;Barrientos-

Hernandez,Julia;Blake,Aniyah Dashona;Brzozowski,Alexandra Marie;BuntingJr.,RyanChristopher; Burns,AndrewChristopher;Cabrera Icte,Bryan;CanalesSantos,Yefri Alexander;Carpenter,EvanLynn; Cathell,KendallElizabeth;Chan, Vicky;CifuentesFernandez,Emanuel; Cohee,AndrewJoseph;Collins,Aniyah Janeese;Cordoba-Cordova,Lizett; Cresta,Stefano;Cruz-Bonilla,Fani Elizabeth;Curcio,MaxwellOrlando; Deery,SydneyElizabeth;Dennison, AlexaRenee;Donnelly,ColeDavid; Drummond,MasonTiant;Drummond, TobiasVincent;Duffield,DavonnaAriona;Dunn,ScarlettCassady;Ehlers, CamrynLeigh;Estrada,JordyGerardo; Evans, AlecChristopher;Felton, AniyahMarie;Finneran,Gregory Michael;Forrey,MaxwellJames;Geppi, MadisonElizabeth;Giovenello, NicholasAnthony;Gogarty,Thomas Joseph;Guarna,CarterNolan;Hall, HaydenDavid;Hall,KinsleyMya;Hall, ShaneMcCoy;Hoban,LilyMay; Hocker,ChanceRussell;Holladay, HunterRobert;Illian,JordanCraig Cooper;Johnson,KaitlynNicole;Justice,MalloryFaith;Keith,Roman Alexander;Long,SummerIsabella; MacDonald,MyaRae;Miller, McKennaHayden;Munson,Cameron Chadwick;Nastalski,CadenWirth; Norwood,DennisArthur;Peterson, EvanThomas;Ramos,Estrella;Reese, LeviCorbin;Rowe,AustinLee;Schaeffer,JasmineAlthea;Scharp,Isabella

Grace;Scott,LilyCaroline;Scurci,IsabellaMarie;SparksIII,RichardAlan; Stephens,AshtonRobin;Tamayo, HaleyAlexandra;Teoli,SamanthaLee; Terrones-Bautista,YoatciDel;Timmons,GraceKatherine;Toomey, HaroldWayne;Topper,CarleyGrace; Trader,NianaLoushan;Tubbs,McKenzieElizabeth;Tuttle,ZoeWhite; Valdes-Trujillo,Eduardo;Vasil,Nolan Willem;Viselli,RaymondScott;Wade, IsabelleAnnabeth;White,EmmaJayne; Whitlock,ConnorJacob;Willis,ZacheryDuane;andWorkley,BrookeMadeline.

Studentsreceivinghonorswere: •FreshmenAlcon-Hernandez,Jairo; AlvaradoValle,YasminMichel;Baltazar Bamaca,KarenEdit;Behornar,Alexander Matthew;Bennetch,BraydenLee; Bravo-Escalante,LuisErnesto;Brickman,SummerElizabeth;Brown,Lila May;Browning,AllisonRenee;Calhoun,AdlerJames;Cannon,Jonathan Eugene;Catrino,AnemeliaMarie; Chavez-Hernandez,Edgard;Cifuentes Fernandez,Jared;Clark,Addelyn Christine;Clark,SophiaMariLoleen; DeLaCruz-Diaz,JosueAlexander;de LeonMatias,CristianMyuler;Dietterick,RileyKeegan;Dilsner,Eleanore Spencer;Esposito,IsabellaAnne;Fox, MichaelJesse;Givens,Christopher Wayne;Glycenfer,GianaMarie;Gonzalez-Gonzalez,AlexYhurem;Griffith, JewelianKenna;Gutierrez,Jasmine Belle;Handy,DavonIsaiah;Hernandez Sandoval,LeilaRaquel;Hernandez-De

Jesus,Tony;Hernandez-Rios,Giselle; Hickman,CaliAnn;Hudson,Jayla Inez;Hurtado-Cervantes,Diego;Jones, BradenScott;Jones,ElijahMichael; KansakIII,JosephJohn;Killen,Jacob Aidan;Kreger,GraceMargaret;LambertJr.,JustinJoseph;Lambros,ElizabethGrace;Lathbury,AvaElyse;Linn, HtooMyat;Lopez-Juarez,Yocelin; LovelandJr.MichaelEarl;Luzier,Jake Alston;MacKinnon,IssabellaAnn; Magee,LondynBlye;Mahaffey, NathanielThomas;MazaVargas,AshleyMargarita;McCray,TaliyahAnna; MendezJuarez,AracelyVeronica; Morales-Mora,;Moran,NatalieAnn; Moseley,JeremiahMatthew;Moutzalias,DemetreusMichael;Narcavage, AnthonyJames;OrdinolaMarin,Larry; Patraca-Cerda,Tania;Patraca-Espejo, Giselle;Peranteau,MichaelSebastian; Phagu,Tiffany;Prenderville,Collin Theodore;Price,CaylaDakotaMarie; Proctor,JohnRichard1;RamirezLopez,Ashley;Retzos,AngeloGeorge; Richardson,KadenElijah;Rinas,Kyle Preston;RodasRecinos,BrandonJose; Roderick,DavidJames;SanchezOzuna,Yumalay;SantosChilel,Karina; Sarafa,BruceAziz;Savage,Kaida Marie;Schrock,RileyRuth;Scott, ShaneMitchell;Shepard,DalenAlbert; Shockley,KamdynLou;Smith,Lucas Robert;Smith-DelaCruz,Tabitha Gertrude;Soucy,AmandaLeigh;

Honors

Tucker,AllisonLeanne;Velasquez, GuillermoAndres;Waters,Tiarra Danez;Willey,CalebDukes; Williamson,LucyElizabeth;Wilson, SelahNoelle;Wilson,TyLandon;Wisniewski,AveryLayton;Zellers,Justin James;andZuniga-Contreras,Angi; •SophomoresAlarconLopez,Saul; Alvarado-Resendes,Christopher; Belfiore,NevaehRain;Beranza,Tiffani Rose;Bireley,CethJadon;Brittingham, JohnBrandon;Bunting,BradleyDylan; Casto,GiovanniDavid;Caudill, CheyenneMcKenzie;Chandler,Jayvion Wanye;Chavez-Rodriguez,Moises; Christ,SpencerDavid;Cifuentes-Roblero,Clayton;Clark,SavannahRose; Coleman,ChristinaAlexis;Coleman, GinaMarie;Cordoba-Ortega,Brian Emanuel;Cruz-Bonilla,Deny;CruzCastro,Emir;Davis,HunterAdam;

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Deery,SaraLynn;Dilley,LylahFaythe; DominguezRodriguez,Sabino;Drummond,AydenMichael;Ell,JamesBlake; Espinoza-Pereira,Antony;Fahringer, KendraJane;Fischer,AlexCharles;Freitas, BaileyMaureen;Gibbons, ValentinaTeresa;GordilloLopez,Liliana;Greenstreet,CarsonPhillip;Hagy, RoniLynn;HarmonJr.,TravisLee; Haro,MasonPhillip;Hayes,Shayla Ann;Hill,JariahMarie;Howard, AydenGage;Jarmon,JaceJames; Jimenez-Cordoba,Thania;Kelley,Kai AndrewLayne;Knight,KyreeShamor; Knight,NicolasRocco;Lamberty, HoldenWilliamBodo;Larsen,Holly Victoria;Latchum,CohenRobert; LopezFernandez,Jonathan;LopezEstrada,Eduardo;Lopez-Gil,Lysania; Love,GavinMichael;Lynch,Leahanna May;Mann,JaliahKamashanae;Marsiglia,AmaniRobert;Marvel,Brianna Lynn;Mayfield,JazminLee;McCabe, KendallAbbey;Merrick,Sophia Josephine;Milner,LeahNicole;

Shirley Price

Cell: 302-236-7046

Shirley@ShirleyPriceSells.com

Mitchem,AaliyahMarie;O’Leary,Sean Matthew;Orantes-Mendez,Yunior Jose;Parada-Basurto,Anahi;Perez Trigeros,UsielFrancisco;Perez-Lopez, ChristianDaniel;Rainwater,Ty Christopher;RamirezBatista,Jhosting; Ramirez-Lopez,HilterLysander; ReynosoReynoso,YesicaYojany; Rhoades,CooperLee;RiveraMartinez, DianaElizabeth;RodriguezPerez, GabrielAntonio;Rosas-Ramirez,April; Russell,CalebScott;SaldanaCerda, Ariel;Sanchez-OzunaJr.,JesusEduardo;Santos-OrdunaJr.,Julian; Staehle,SophiaAnn;Sullivan,Kaelynn Maureen;Tedesco,AlanaRose;Toomey, CassidieRenae;Towle,SarahAntonella;Truitt,TylerMichael;Turlington,Amar’eJihan;ValerioAleman,Isis Alondra;Washington,SincereMarquis; Wayne,KayleeJanette;White,Cassidy Alexa;Yarbrough,ZerkyahJanelle;and Zeidler,GageRyan;

•JuniorsAltemose,GarethDylan; Beebe,SamuelCarson;Beyer,Dana

Adam Ksebe

Cell: 302-864-8643

Adam.Ksebe@LNF.com

History meets Modern in this charming Victorian with original wood floors just a couple of blocks from Rt. 26. This adorable home, outbuildings and large yard with English Garden offer so many possibilities. The main level rooms are generous in size and the second level features 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom and office/bonus room. $349,000

EAST OF RT 1

10 N. 5th St, Bethany Beach

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! Miles of coastline at your doorstep $1,390,000

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION

About 3.5 miles from Bethany Beach, this home features 5 BR, 3 BA, a large eat-in kitchen and living room and 3 levels of a neutral palette in which to imagine your next chapter. The detached 2-car garage has heating/air conditioning, loft storage & abundant windows; would make a great office/studio/lounge. $499,000

Single level living in this charming manufactured home on .23 acre just a few miles from Bethany Beach! Plantation Park is a community of adorable homes just off Double Bridges Rd, which provides access to downtown Bethany, Ocean View’s shops & restaurants & a straight shot to Bayside golf/Freeman Arts Pavilion. $220,000

PRICE REDUCED

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

PENDING

Arianne;Bowden,MasonRobert;Burton,KeiraMarie;Canal,JadaLynnea; CansecoConde,Sarela;Carroll,Shane Patrick;Cassady,ThomasLeonard; Chappell,SophiaRachel;Coleman, NoahAnthonyJustin;Crippen,Laylah Cristine;Cuenca-Batres,William; Curcio,BradenLane;DelfinViveros, BetsyMilet;Dennis,JeremiahPerez; Dietz,WalterErnest;Dominguez-Mateos,Daisey;Edmondson,Fischer Joshua;Gallo,HannahNicole;Galo, Kelly;Grove,EllaKristina;Handy, BrendanNathaniel;Hayman, NathanielJames;HernandezSandoval, XavierNoel;Hicks,La’Sheyana Tamiya;Hitchens,OliviaNoehl;Htut, MaythweMin;Hunt,My’AsiaLee; Jimenez-Cordoba,SolKatie;Kansak, RaeganElizabeth;King, CollinWyatt; Layton,MarissaMarie;Littleton,Kira D’Nae;Long,JeremyWilliam;LoyoRojas,GuadalupeAbigail;Marcinizyn, FaliciaMarie;Mares-Ponce,Giovanni; Martin,LeoAlexander;McCabe, CalebMichael;McKirby,Serenity Lynn;Mendez-Ramirez,Marisela; Micciche,QuinnLawrence;Moore, EmilyGrace;Mora-Rodriguez, Melvin;Morales-Morales,Romina; Morgan,JanishaLajahe;Neal,MadisonRylie;Oates,NathanAlan;Otwell, AlexandraNicole;Phomsouvanh,Alan J im;Psaroudakis,PaigeAllison; Pulido-Montiel,AshleyDaniela; Ragone,GabiellaAdrianna;Ramos, JesusAlexis;RibinskyJr.,RobertEdward;Rickrode,RorieElizabeth;RodriguezFernandez,Jorge; Savala-Saldivar,JoseLuis;Schaffer, AydenMatthew;Tran,AnHai;Tyre, AlisaTianna-Donae;Vaca-Castillo, Janet;Veirs,ColeBooker;Weilenmann,AnastaciaMarguerite;Wescott, AlkeriaLeean;andWescott,Kaleeah Dawn;

29214MarshyHopeWay,WGlynNewton AMUSTSEE!Wonderfulviews,EnergyStarrated,SolarPanels, GeothermalHeat&Air,5bedroom&3Bathhome.NOHOAor TOWNTAXES.Alargekitchenwithlotsofcounterspace.Near groceries,hardwarestore,tennis,restaurants,walkingtrails,and QuillensPointVFW. $845,000

Impeccably maintained 5 BR, 3 BA home on a corner lot boasting an open floor plan with huge kitchen, generous primary suite, sun porch and more. Offered furnished, a tasteful design aesthetic and a strong rental history with proximity to Bethany’s beaches make this gem a must-see property. $619,000

LOTS

0 S Route 344, Dagsboro

For the buyer looking to build on a larger lot but still wanting to 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

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

•SeniorsAndahazy,Owen Matthew;AplicanoAmaya,Katherine Gisselle;Bender,JamisonRobert2; Benson,NoelleDorothy;Binder, NathanielIan;Bird,ConnorDouglas; Bowden,CameronMichael;Bradford, BrendonAtilano;Campbell,Christine Marie;Clark,GabrielJohn;Collins, JillianRose;Cordoba-Gonzalez,Andy Andres;Cordrey,BenjaminJax; Crossland,GracelynRaine;CruzGalea,Anahi;deLeonMendez,Jose Isalinos;Delaney,AbriannaMarie1; DelfinAguirre,David;Deshner, ShawnMichael;Drummond,Sincere; Espejo-Avilez,Karla;Fenton,Laila McCarthy;Fernandez,Giselle; Figueroa-Rivera,Cynthia;FloresSaldivar,EdgarJoel;Gardner,Kaylee Elizabeth;GodinezCash,Rodemiro Geronimo;Gonzalez,JordanNicole; GonzalezJr.,MarcosQuinn;Hernandez-Paz,Edward;Hicks,Jay’liyah Nizhae;Holland,ZhanyaCathi-Antonae;JaramilloGarcia,JhonHalder; Jestice,JackDaniel;Johnson,Allyson Kayla;Kerneklian,SamuelAzadFoster;Kraft,GeorgeJoseph;Landis,

If you

34042 Chippiwa Dr, Dagsboro

$354,000

1 Sumter Ct, Ocean View

56 Central Ave, Ocean View

37154 Mississippi Dr, Frankford

34667 Bethany Dr, Frankford

Pipingplovernestingclosesportionofbeach

DNRECthisweekannouncedthat thefirstpipingplovernestdiscovered atGordonsPondinCapeHenlopen StateParksince2016wassettolead tothetemporaryclosureof800feetof beachforprotectionofthenewnest andanypipingploverchicksthatmay hatchandfledgefromit.

Thepipingploverislistedasa state-endangeredspeciesinDelaware, inadditiontoitsthreatenedstatus listingonthefederalEndangered SpeciesAct(ESA)undertheprotectionoftheU.S.Fish&WildlifeService(USFWS).

Duringtheclosure,whichwent intoeffectMonday,June26,DNREC wassettoinstallfencingaroundthe nest,withthepossibilityofextending fencefootagetoaccommodatemovementbythepipingploverparentsand

potentialchickswithinCapeHenlopenStatePark.

Thoughitwasthefirstsuchclosureforprotectionofpipingploversat GordonsPondinsevenyears,the specieshasnestedthereonanumber ofoccasionssincetheywereESAlistedin1986.Theprotectivefencing willextendtothehighwatermarkon aportionofCapeHenlopen’socean beachwhilesymbolicfencing—cautionarysignageonfencepoststiedoff bytwine—willbeanotherdeterrent atGordonsPondtoenteringthenestingareainthedune,whichisprohibitedatalltimes.

AnotherstretchofbeachatCape Henlopen,ThePoint,iscurrently closedthroughSept.1(throughOct. 1forThePoint’sbaysidebeach),asit hasbeenannuallysince1993forthe

benefitofthreatenedandendangered beach-nestingandmigratoryshorebirdspecies,includingredknots,pipingplovers,Americanoystercatchers andleastterns.DNRECdivisions haveworkedtogethersince1990ona managementplantohelpgrowshorebirdpopulationsinDelaware–with USFWSoversightforprotective measuresontheshorebirds’behalf.

Duringtheprotectiveperiod, drive-onsurf-fishingreservationsfor weekendsandholidayswillcontinue tobetakenbytheDNREC,butsurffishingaccesswillbeslightlylimited duetotheclosedbeacharea’sproximitytothenewly-discoveredpiping plovernest.Drive-onsurf-fishingaccesswillbepermittedfromHerring PointandGordonsPond;however, anglerswillnotbeabletoaccessGordonsPondfromtheHerringPointaccess,orviceversa.

Drivingthroughtheclosedpiping ploverareaisprohibitedduringthis timeandcouldresultinfinesfrom parkrangersorUSFWS,orboth, shouldthenestorthepipingplovers beadverselyimpacted.Closurerestrictionsaretobeenforcedaslongasthe nestremainsactive,which,by

Honors

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CassidyScarlet;Loyo-Leon,Oswaldo; Marvel,CalebHayward;Meadows, LiamWyatt;Meza-Rodriguez,Eveline;Murray,BenjaminSilas;Nicholson,ChristieAlexander;Onorato, VincentJoseph;Pena,Wilfredo Alexander;PerezDiaz,YulisaLucero; Potter,ChaseIndra;Price,Kelly Daniel;ReyesMatul,Irma Guadalupe;Rigakos,Efthymios Kaiser;Romero,AriannaMadeline;

USFWScalculations,couldrunwell intoAugust.

Sinceitwaslaunchedearlierthis spring,thepilotsurf-fishingprogram’s peakdailyreservationsalesportalhas combinedHerringPointandGordons Pondasasinglereservablelocation. Toaccommodaterestrictionsonsurffishingvehiclesduringthetemporary closure,thesalesportalhasbeenupdatedtoofferseparatereservationoptionsfordrive-onaccesstoeither HerringPointorGordonsPond. Runnersandotherrecreationalistsare alsoprohibitedfromenteringtherestrictedpipingploverprotectionarea duringtheclosureatCapeHenlopen. Formoreinformationaboutpiping ploversandDNRECvolunteeropportunitiesformonitoringthebeachnestingspecies,contactDNREC AvianConservationProgramManagerSamRobinsonat(302)7358667,oremail

Samantha.Robinson@delaware.gov. Formoreinformationaboutsurf-fishinginDelaware,includingsurf-fishingreservationavailabilityandcurrent beachaccessibilityatDelawareState Parks’drive-onbeaches,visit destateparks.com/SurfTagSales.

SandovalSandoval,DubinYosvin; SantosMartin,Sonia;SantosOrduna, Gloria;Santos-Espinoza,Jair;Shaub, JayaMakiah;Snyder,JuliaReese Nuckols;Souder,CodyLane;Steele, ParkerBlaine;Timmons,KaitlynMarina;Tingle,RylieDanielle; Townsend,BrentJoseph;Valerio Gomez,JesusMartin;VictorPerez, WilmanYadir;VonZiethenIII, CharlesJames;Watson,Michaela Yvonne;White,BennettShipley; Wright,ChloeHeavenly;andZeller, AlexisElizabeth.

CoastalPoint•ShaunM.Lambert Organizerspresenta$10,000donationtotheSpecialOlympicsofDelawarefromtherecentlyFit&FunFieldDayeventheldatLordBaltimoreElementarySchool.Pictured,fromleft,are:frontrow,ChrissyArancio,GabbyParillon,RichieSparks,LoriSmyth,ElizabethKilroy,CathyGallagherOrhelein,CathyArancio,RoseOrheleinand ClaraGallagher;and,backrow,KarenLesperance,PamWebb,KristieVanZee,MarkLathbury,SandySmyth,ErikSchreiber,HeatherSmyth,DougPurcell,GraceKilroy, Lauren Weaver,BillyScott,PaulEaton,JaneEaton,DarinMcCannandCpl.BrianCaselli.InadditiontoeventorganizersHeatherSmythandGraceKilroy,thisgrouprepresentsmembersandcoachesoftheSpecialOlympicsRiptideteam,GoldbusinesssponsorsfromAtlanticCommunityThriftShop,CoastalPoint,TidepoolToys& Games,CustomFit360andPohankaofSalisbury,aswellasmembersoftheQuietResortsCharitableFoundation,Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce,Lord Baltimore ElementarySchoolandOceanViewPoliceDepartment.

ReadAloudsupportsWalkforaHealthyCommunity

CoastalPoint•Submitted SussexCountystaff,volunteersand friendsofReadAloudDelawaregatheredatPlantationLakesinMillsboroon June10tosupporttheHighmarkWalk foraHealthyCommunity.Statewide, ReadAloudDelawareraisedmorethan $15,000duringtheannualevent.Among thosegreetingwalkersattheevent wereJamesSpadola,executivedirector (secondrow,farleft),JeanneBrennan, presidentoftheReadAloudDelaware Board ofDirectors(secondrow,third fromleft)andStacyPenaranda,Sussex Countydirector(secondrow,fourthfrom left).Formoreinformationortomakea donationtoReadAloudDelaware,visit www.readalouddelaware.org.

Agreementreached withmerchants ineventfootprint

ByHunterHine OceanCityToday

TheWorcesterCounty(Md.)Board ofLicenseCommissionersgottheirfirst lookrecentlyatworkingplanstobring about65OceanCityboardwalkbusinessesintothedowntownfootprintof thisfall’sOceansCallingFestival.

Thesessionwasapreliminary roundofsortsintheliquorlicenseapplicationprocessforthethree-day musicfestival.Thepromoters,C3 Presents,arerequestingthenewlycreated“Promoter’sLicense”passedby theGeneralAssemblythisyearspecificallyforOceanCityanditsfor-profit entertainmentevents.

The measure,whichgoesintoeffect inJuly,witha$5,000licensefee,would permiteventpromoters,suchasC3,to sellandservebeer,wineandliquor“on premises.”Themoveleavesthequestion beforetheboardwhetheritwouldbe amenabletoconsidertheincluded stretchofthetown’sboardwalkaspart oftheofficialfestivalgrounds.

Thedecisionwhethertograntfestivalorganizersthelicensewillbemade

atanothermeeting,givingOceanCity andC3representativestheopportunity todeliverthedetailsonhowtheexpandedpremiseswouldwork.

Thefestivalistotakeplacethelast weekendofSeptemberongroundsthat encompasstheinletparkinglotarea, andaftersomewranglingwithbusinessesoverrevenuesplits,theboardwalk in frontofit.

AtaMarchmeetingbetweenC3 Presents,cityofficialsandboardwalk businessoperators,somebusinessrepresentativesbalkedatbeingpartofthe festival’sfootprintbecauseofaproposed salesrevenuesplitwiththepromoters.

Thataspectofthearrangementwas dropped,however,resultinginbusinesses’desiretobebroughtintothefestivalfold,C3Presentsrepresentative TimSweetwoodtoldtheliquorboard.

“Thebusinessesare100percent theirs andseparatefromours,”said Sweetwood,whowasjoinedatthe meetingbyDaveSmalley,CEOof Spectrum,thecompanythatwillbein chargeoffestivalconcessionsandhospitality.

SolicitorMarkCropperalsosaidon behalfofOceanCityofficialsthatthe municipalityhasobtainedtheconsent oftheroughly65merchantswhose businesseswouldbeincludedinthefestivalspace.

Theeventwillendthesaleofalcohol

at10:30p.m.andfestivitiesendat11 p.m.Pertheircurrentagreement,merchantswillalsofollowthesametimetables,despitewhatthebusiness’sliquor licensesallowthemtodootherwise, Croppersaid.

Itwasalsoagreedthatnoalcoholic beveragessoldfromtheeventwouldbe permittedtoenteranyoftheenclosed businesses,andnoalcoholsoldinside thebusinesseswouldbeallowedtobe takenout,Cropperadded.

C3representativesassuredtheboard thattheorganizerswillprovidesecurity ateachestablishmenttoensurethatno patronsviolatethatrule.

Thespanoftheeventwillinclude nineestablishmentswithalcohollicenses,includingHarrison’sHarbor Watch,BullontheBeachandthePurpleMoose.

Cropperalsotoldtheboardthatif theboundariesforthefestivalhadstill endedattheeastsideoftheboardwalk, aslastyear’sweather-canceledfestival wasplannedtodo,anyonewhowanted tovisitaboardwalkbusinesswouldhave toexitthevenueentirely.

Instead,allowingthebusinessesto fallwithintheboundarieswouldgive themdirectaccesstothefestivalgoers insteadofbeingcutoff,whichthebusinessesseeasanadvantage,OceanCity MayorRickMeehansaid.

Sweetwoodadded,“Iwouldjustuse

theanalogy...it’snodifferentthanJuly 4andthecityofOceanCity,Md.,and say,‘HeywouldyoudoJuly4onthe beachwithouttheboardwalk?’andthe answeris‘no,’becauseyouwantpeople tobeabletowalkbackandforth.”

SweetwoodalsoagreedwithCropper that bringingthebusinessesintothe arenaareawouldalsomakethefestival moreenjoyabletoattendeeswho wouldn’thavetoleavetovisitlocalestablishments.

Promotersalsowentthroughplans forsecurity,whichincludesstringenteffortstopreventalcoholsalestominors.

“WewerequiteimpressedwithC3, theumbrellaofC3andeverybodythat isaffiliatedwiththem,”OceanCityPoliceChiefRossBuzzurosaid.“Webelieve,lookingforward,we’regoingto haveaverygoodevent.We’llbeoutin fullforce,theOceanCityPoliceDepartment.”

Oneconcernexpressedcamefrom LiquorBoardMemberMartyPusey, whoworriedthatcuttingofftheboardwalktomakeitpartofthefestivalarea mighthindernon-festival-goersfrom enjoyingthearea.

“We’regoingtomakesurethepublic isnotifiedwellinadvance,”Meehan replied.“Youalsohavetorealizethisis theveryendofSeptember,October, whichthenumberofpeoplecertainly isn’twhatitisinJuly.”

RALCottageTourreturnsliveonJuly11-12

TheRehobothArtLeaguewillcontinueitsCottageTour,nowinits73rd year,thisJuly.AspartoftheRAL’s85th anniversaryin2023,theCottageTour willreturnliveandbeheldinitstraditionaltwo-day,self-pacedformatfrom 10a.m.to3p.m.onTuesday,July11, andWednesday,July12.

TheCottageTourCommittee,a groupofvolunteers,hasworkedtovet andsecureaspecialselectionoflocal homestoshowcasethebestofthearea’s artanddesign.The10homesonthis year’stourofferavarietyoflandscapes, interiorandarchitecturaldesigns,rangingfromhistoricallysignificanttocontemporaryandsleek.Somehomeshave anevolvinghistory,andmanyhomeownersshowcasememories,artwork andcollectionsincreativeways.

JeanDoranisthisyear’sCottage

Tourartist,depictingthecollectionof coastalhomesthroughherartisticeye. Arenderingofeachhomeispresented tothehomeownersandfeaturedinthe eventprogram.

Aspartofthetour,whichremains oneoftheRehobothArtLeague’s biggestsummerfundraisers,Howard Eberle’soriginalwatercolor“Ocean Finds”isupforraffle,withticketsavailabletopurchaseintheartleague’s CorkranGalleryfor$5eachor$20for five.Theartisthasdonatedtheartwork tobenefitthemissionoftheRehoboth ArtLeague.

Theticketforthetourisacommemorativeprogrambookletwithanimage anddescriptionofeachhomeonthe tour.Ticketscost$40perperson(consideredappropriateforages13orolder) andmaybepurchasedonline.After

June30,ticketsareavailableforpurchaseorpickupattheArtLeague’s HenlopenAcrescampus,12Dodds Lane,ortheycanbepurchasedat homesontheCottageTourontour days.(Note:ticketspreviouslypurchasedontheRALwebsiteandby phonemustbepickedupattheRAL.)

Ticketsforthetourarealsoavailable atotherlocationsafterJune29:inRehoboth BeachatBellinger’sJewelers, BrowseaboutBooks,DesignCenterof Rehoboth,FarmerGirlExoticGardens, Windsor’sFlowers&PlantsandJ. ConnScott;inFenwickIslandatCarolinaStreet;inLewesatCommunity BankofDelawareandLewesGourmet; andinBethanyBeachatSeaNeedles. Ticketsforthetourarealsoavailable thedayofthetouratanyofthehomes, basedonavailability,andattheRe-

hobothArtLeague.

Parkingisverylimitedatseveralof thetourhomes,sofreeparkingwillbe available atRehobothElementary School,500StockleyStreet.Fromthis location,theRehobothArtLeagueis providingJollyTrolleytransportation forticketholders.Shuttleservice,which willruncontinuousloopstoallhouses onthetour,willbeginrunningat9:45 a.m.andcontinueuntilthetour’send eachday.

TheRehobothArtLeagueisamembership-basednonprofitartsorganizationdedicatedtoteaching,preserving andinspiringtheartsintheregion.For additionalinformationabouttheart league,itsclasses,memberships,events andexhibitions,visitthewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302)2278408.

OceanPinesPlayerssettoperformatBerlinwinery

TheOceanPinesPlayers(OPP)is expandingitsofferingsinthelocalcommunity.After49yearsofprovidinglocal livetheaterandmusicalrevues,itisnow branchingoutwithsingingengagements.

Whereasthesold-outperformance lastNovemberof“AGrandNightfor Singing”attheOceanPinesYachtClub

wasanOPPproduction,newcollaborationswithentertainmentvenuesare beingforged.

FirstupisashowatWindmillCreek Vineyards&Wineryat11206WorcesterHighway,Berlin,Md.TheOPP SingerswillbethetalentonSunday,July 2,fromnoonto3p.m.Aswithmost wineryevents,admissionisfree,and

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thoseattendingarebeingencouragedto bringachairandpurchaserefreshments there.

Thequartet(PatrickLehnerd, DorothyLeslie,DonnaPasqualinoand JimUlman)will presentstandardsand easy-listeningfavorites.Eachsinger standsoutinsolowork,buttheduets andensemblenumbersarewherehar-

moniescanbeenjoyed.AsecondperformanceisscheduledforSunday,Sept. 10,inthesametimeslot.

Tofindoutmoreorbecomeinvolved infutureproductions,visitthewebsiteat https://oceanpinesplayers.orgorFacebook.com/oceanpinesplayers,email info@oceanpinesplayers.orgorsendmail toP.O.Box1566,Berlin,MD21811.

Oftheimportanceoflibraries,DarrenTatum-Poole,co-ownerofVogueon 54Salon&Spa,said,“Librariesprovide invaluableresourcesandservicesthat promoteeducation,fostercommunity engagement,bridgethedigitaldivide, promoteliteracy,andpreserveourculturalheritage.”

Vogueon54willalsooffer10percentoffselectproductsiflibrarypatrons bringintheirreceiptsforcheckingout booksinJuly.

AfterVogueon54kicksoffthe fundraiserinJuly,theCarlM.Freeman Foundation,whichhasbeensupporting localnonprofitorganizationsfor decades,willfollowasthesponsorin August.

KellyKline,directoroftheSelbyville PublicLibrary,saidsheisexcitedto continuefosteringstrongcommunity connectionsthatencouragethedevelopmentofreadingskills.Topunctuatethe experiencefordonors,Klineisgettinga wrestlingbeltthattheCheckoutChampioncanproudlydisplayinthebusiness ororganizationwhentheyareinthe championpositionforthemonth.

CheckoutChampionsagreetodonateaminimumof25centsper checked-outitem.Witharound2,000 to3,000itemscrossingthecounterfor check-outeachmonth,thatwilladdup tobeabigimpactforthelibrary,Kline noted.TheproceedsfromtheCheckout Championswillsupportthelibrary’s day-to-dayoperations,whichincludes morebooks,programsandlearningopportunitiesforthecommunity.

Thecommunityisbeingencouraged to participatebymakingthelibraryone oftheirregularstopsforbooks.Checkingoutmorebooks,moreregularlyisan excellentwaytopromoteliteracyand benefitthelibraryduringthisveryspecialfundraisingoperation,Klineemphasized,

“Kidsneedafloodofbookstopick

uptheliteracyskillsthattheyneedto succeed,”shesaid,addingthatthatis whycommunityinvolvementatalllevelshelpsbuildstrongfoundationsineducation.

Klinesaidsummeristheperfectkick off theCheckoutChampionsfundraiser becausetherearemanylibraryprograms happeningtopromoteliteracyand learningwhilekidsareoutofschool.It’s alsoagreattimetoformnewhabitsfor thoselookingtoaddtheSelbyvillePublicLibrarytotheirrepertoire,shesaid. CheckoutChampionswillcontinue pastthesummermonths,goingonall yearlong.

Thoselookingtobecomesponsors forthefundraisercangetintouchwith KellyKlinebycallingtheSelbyville PublicLibraryat(302)436-8195.

CeltictoClassicalreturningwithliveconcerts

Thesoundsofmusicfromaround theworldwillresonatethroughoutvenuesinSouthernDelawareinAugust whentheCeltictoClassicalensemble returnsforaneighthseasonofperformancesdesignedtodelightaudiencesof allmusicaltastes.

LedbyviolinistandpianistSheridan

Seyfried,theensemblewillperformon Tuesday,Aug.8,atAvenueUnited MethodistChurch,20ChurchStreet, Milford;onWednesday,Aug.9,atEpworthUnitedMethodistChurch, 19285HollandGladeRoad,Rehoboth Beach;andonThursday,Aug.10,atSt. Martha’sEpiscopalChurch,117

MaplewoodStreet,BethanyBeach. Allperformancesbeginat7:30p.m. Inlieuofticketedadmission,Celticto Classicalacceptsafree-willoffering, withasuggestedcontributionof$15. Seyfriedwillbejoinedbycomposer, pianistandflutistYa-JhuYangand othermusiciansforlively,entertaining

programsthattypicallyattractlargeaudiences.

“Welookforwardtogreetingboth newandreturningaudiencemembers andtopresentinganeclectic,engaging programthatlistenersofallmusical SeeCONCERTSpageB29

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CheckoutChampionstobegininJuly

LocallibrarysupportersarebeinginvitedtoparticipateinafundraisinginitiativeattheSelbyvillePublicLibrary called“CheckoutChampions.”Thisisa newsponsorship-styleprogramwhere donorsagreetomakeadonationbased ontheamountofitemsthatarechecked outatthelibrary.Eachdonorisassignedamonthtosponsor.Vogueon54 Salon&SpahasagreedtobetheinauguralCheckoutChampionduringthe monthofJuly.

TheDelawareDepartmentof Health&SocialServices’Divisionof Medicaid&MedicalAssistanceannouncedthisweekthatithasextended Medicaidpostpartumhealthcarecoveragefrom60daysaftertheendofa pregnancyto12monthsaftertheendof apregnancy.

Theexpansionismadepossible throughaStatePlanAmendmentapprovedbytheCentersforMedicare& MedicaidServices(CMS)inMay.The expansionisretroactivelyeffectiveasof July2022.Delawareisoneof35states to extendMedicaidandChildren’s HealthInsuranceProgram(CHIP) coverageto12monthsfollowingthe endofpregnancy.

Previously,Medicaidenrolleeswho werepregnantreceivedcoverage throughtheendofthemonthinwhich their60-daypostpartumperiodends.A provisionintheAmericanRescuePlan Actin2021gavestatestheoptionto

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backgroundswillenjoy,”Seyfriedsaid.

SheridanSeyfriedandYa-JhuYang havedegreesincompositionfrom Philadelphia’sCurtisInstituteandthe ManhattanSchoolofMusicinNew York,wheretheirteachersincluded RichardDanielpour,JenniferHigdon andNilsVigeland.

Theirworkshavebeenperformed aroundtheworldbymusiciansandensemblesincludingDavidShifrin,Ida Kavafian,theSantaFeSymphonyand thePacificSymphony.Ya-JhuYang’s pianotrio,“LetterstoFormosa,”was performedattheKennedyCenterasa prizewinnerofthe2009Washington InternationalCompetition.

Seyfried,whoseparents,Eliseand SteveSeyfried,foundedtheRehoboth SummerChildren’sTheatresome40 yearsago,spentmanysummersatthe beachwhilegrowingup.CeltictoClassicalisinspiredbythemusicaleclecticismofAndreaClearfield’sPhiladelphia “Salon”concertsandmotivatedbyadesiretofindjoyindifferentmodesof musicalexpression.

Foradditionalinformationabout CeltictoClassical,visitwww.celtictoclassical.com.

extendMedicaidpostpartumcoverage to12months.Theprovisionwasmade permanentbytheConsolidatedAppropriationsAct,whichwassignedintolaw byPresidentJoeBideninDecember 2022.

Medicaidrecipientswillnowbeeligibletoreceive12monthsofongoing postpartumhealthcarecoveragebeginningonthedatetheirpregnancyends, regardlessofthereason,throughthelast dayofthemonth12-monthsafterthe lastdateofthepregnancy.Individuals willremaineligibleforongoingpostpartumhealthcarecoverageevenifcertainchangesoccurthatmayaffect eligibility—suchasachangeinincome or household/familyunit.

“Itiscriticalthatfamiliesreceivethe necessarysupportsbefore,duringand afterpregnancy,”saidDHSSCabinet

SecretaryMollyMagarik.“Byextending postpartumcoveragetoafullyear,we canhelpensurethatDelawaremothers andbabieshaveaccesstohigh-quality healthcareatatimewhentheymay needitthemost.Thisisanimportant steptoreducehealthdisparities,improvelong-termoutcomesandbuildthe foundationforahealthylife.”

In 2020,Medicaidcovered41percentofbirthsinDelaware,accordingto datafromtheDivisionofPublic Health’sOfficeofVitalStatistics.Medicaidcoversahigherpercentageof birthsfrommothersofyoungerages— 74percentfromthose20oryounger and51percentfromthose30or younger.

TheMedicaidprogramfinances about4in10birthsintheUnited Statesandmorethanhalfofallchildren

inthecountry,accordingtodatafrom CMS.Anestimated509,000Americans across35statesandtheDistrictofColumbianowhaveaccesstoextended postpartumcoverage.

FormoreinformationonMedicaid inDelaware,visit https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dss/med icaid.html.

DHSSalsoremindedMedicaidrecipientsthatannualeligibilityrenewals restartedApril1,andthattheyshould makesurethatDelawareMedicaidhas theirmostup-to-datecontactinformation.Membersshouldalsowatchtheir mailforlettersfromDelawareHealth & SocialServices,fillouttheirrenewal formiftheyreceiveoneandreturnit immediately.Formoreinformation,visit de.gov/medicaidrenewalsorcall1-866843-7212.

ByConnorDrislane,PT,DPT Aquacare—Millville

Lovegolfbuthatethepainyoufeel thatnightorthenextday?Golfand similaractivitiescanstrainmusclesand causestiffnessinthelowerback,adull acheononeorbothsidesoftheback, painthatextendstothehiporthigh andnerve-relatedpainthatextends downtheleg.

A2014study,publishedbytheAsian JournalofSportsMedicine,found lower-backpainstemmingfromplaying golfaccountsforupto54percentofall golf-relatedinjuries.

Accordingtothestudy,“Methodsto helpcontroloreliminateexcessivestress onthelowerbackwouldincludereducingtheamountspentplayingorpracticing,seekingprofessionalassistanceto assessandadjustswingmechanics,improvetrunkandhipflexibility,increase thestrengthandenduranceofthetrunk musculature,considerdifferentfootwear optionsandavoidcarryingthegolf bag.”

Physicaltherapists—especially thosespecializingingolftherapyand

sportsmedicine—canhelpteach properswingmechanics,helpimprove flexibilityandmobility,andworkwith youtostrengthenkeymuscles.

SeveralAquacarelocations,including Millville,SeafordandLewes,offertargetedphysicaltherapyledbytherapists withgolftherapyorspecializedsportstherapycertifications.

Herearesomestepstotaketopreventgolf-relatedinjuries:

•First,makesureyouhaveadynamicwarm-uproutinetoproperlyprepareyourjointsandmuscles.This shouldincludestretchingandcalisthenics.

•Second,ifyouwalkfromholeto holeonthecourse,donotcarryyour bagononeshoulder.Carryitonboth shoulders,findabagthatrollsorusea golfcart.

•Third,ifyoufeelastrain,snap,or experienceseverepainwhileteeingoff, itisagoodideatostopplayingandice thepainfularea.

•Finally,ifyouareexperiencingpain eachtimeyouheadtothecourse,talkto yourhealthcareprovideraboutphysical therapy.

Waysphysicaltherapycanimprove yourgolfgame:

•Physicaltherapistscanshowyou specificexercisestoimproveyourcore strength,whichwillpreventinjuriesand strengthenyourswing.

•Wecanworkonyourswingwith specializedtoolstoshowyouareasto improve.

•Therapistscancreateastretching andwarm-uproutinespecifictoyour needstoimproveflexibilityandmobility.

•Wecanhelpalleviateexistingpain andshowyouhowtopreventitfrom returning.

Ifyouareexperiencingsevereback painthatdoesn’tlessenwithrest,have lossofbladderorbowelcontrol,orfeel weaknessinyourlegs,contactahealthcareproviderimmediately.

Aquacareoffersfreeevaluationsand screenings.Weprovideone-on-one physicaltherapybothinthegymandin thepool,andwecanoftenscheduleyou within24hours.

Toscheduleyourappointmentat Aquacare—Millvilleoroneofourlocations,call1-844-547-7432,your local

Aquacarelocation,orgoonlineto www.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com. Physicaltherapistslookingforaplaceto workcanlearnmoreaboutAquacare, whichishiring,atwww.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com/careers.

ConnorDrislane,PT,DPT,istheregionaldirectorofAquacare’sDelaware officesandservesastheclinicaldirector ofAquacare—Millville.Hegraduated in2018fromIthacaCollege,wherehe receivedhisdoctorateinphysicaltherapywhileminoringinpsychology. WhileatIthaca,heplayedontheDivisionIIIfootballteamandworkedasa personaltrainer.Drislanehascompleted twooffourpartsonhiswaytoobtainingaMcKenziecertification,which emphasizesadvancedtreatmentforthe spineandextremities.Hebecameacertifiedvestibulartherapistin2019,specializinginvestibularpathologiesand concussionrehabilitation.Hebecamea certifiedTitleistPerformanceInstructor in2022,specializingingolf-specificinjur yassessmentandrehabilitation.Drislanehasaspecialinterestinworkingin sportsmedicineandgeneralorthopedics,inadditiontohisspecializations. Hestrivestoprovidespecialized,oneon-onecaretohispatientstoreturn themtoapain-freeandactivelifestyle andtopromoteandoptimizefunctional movementpatternsinathletesintheir specificsport.

CHEERtoholdClassic Car-Truck-BikeShow onAug.5

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CHEER’s13thAnnualFundraising ClassicCar-Truck-BikeShowwillbe heldonSaturday,Aug.5(raindateAug. 6)attheCHEERCommunityCenter, 20520SandHillRoad,Georgetown, from10a.m.to2p.m.Themed,“DrivingtoServeSeniorsinSussexCounty,” thisyear’sshowspotlightsCHEER’s MealsonWheelsprogramthatdaily deliversnutritionalmealstomorethan 1,700seniorsinSussexCounty.Allproceedsfromtheshowsupportservices forseniorcitizensinSussexCounty.

“CHEER’scarshowisdifferentthan alltheothercarshowsinthearea,”said WaltKoopman,presidentofthe CHEERBoardofDirectorsanda memberoftheCarShowPlanning Committee.“Thiseventisourannual fundraisertohelpussustaintheservices thatCHEERprovidestheseniorsin SussexCounty.WithoutCHEER’s services—nutritionalmeals,personal assistanceintheirhomes,transportation tothebank,postoffice,grocerystore, plus receivingcompanionshipatthe seniorcenters—hundredsofourseniorswouldnotbeabletostayintheir

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Leweswriters’conference returnsinperson

TheLewesPublicLibraryisnow welcomingparticipantsforthe16thAnnualLewesCreativeWriters’Conference,tobeheldAug.18-19intheLewes PublicLibraryat111AdamsAvenue, Lewes.Thisisthefirsttimetheconferencehasbeenin-personsince2020.

TheeventkicksoffFriday,Aug.18, at5p.m.,withaneveningoforiginal readingsbyworkshoppresenters.Saturday’sfull-dayconferencebeginsat8 a.m.andoffersavarietyofworkshops, roundtablesandpresentationsonwriting-relatedtopics.

Thisyear’ssessionsincludetopicson writingcollaboratively,experimentation withpoetry,usinghumorinwriting, outliningasawritingtool,andreading andwritingflashfiction.Selective roundtablesalsowillprovideworkshoppingopportunitiesforauthorsofpoetry, shortstoriesandallgenresofwriting. Presentersandroundtablehostsinclude JamieJ.Brunson,AnneColwell,Caleb Curtis,MaribethFischer,AllysonRice andBillieTravalini.

DuringtheSaturdaylunchsession, RoxanneStanulisfromtheDelaware

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Anotheruniquefeatureofthe CHEERcarshowisaticketforthe ChampagneLuncheonthatisincluded inthevehicleregistrationfee.

“Mostcarshowshavehotdogsand hamburgersorotherfoodtruckitems,” saidKoopman.“OurNutritionDepartmentcooksupadeliciousfull-course meal,servedbuffet-style.Itincludes breakfastfoods,aswellaschicken,beef andfish,withallthesidedishesand dessertstotopitoff.”

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

“Comeinandcoolofffromthehot AugustsunintheairconditioninginsidetheCommunityCenter,”invited Koopman.“Youcanevenenjoyacool mimosadrinktoenhanceyourmeal. Thereisn’tanothermenuanywhereofferingtheassortmentoffoodCHEER doesatthiseconomicalprice.Everyone isinvited.Thenyoucangooutand enjoythevehiclesondisplay.”

Oneparticularvehicleondisplay thatmaybeofinteresttothekidsand “the kidsatheart”isareplicaofa1930s BantamMidgetSpindizzyracecarthat resemblestheoriginals,downtothe smallestdetail.Theoriginalracecars racedtetheredtoapoleortoachain trackinabankedwoodenracetrackand couldreachspeedsinexcessof150 milesperhour.Thehoodonthemodel

DivisionofArts(DDOA)willprovide informationaboutgrantsandopportunities,followedbyreadingsbythecurrentDDOAFellowsinLiterature.

“For16years,theLewesCreative conferencehashadonegoal:togather inoneplaceaward-winningpoets,prose writersandplaywrightswillingtodeliverawide-rangeoffunandinformativewriting-basedopportunitiesthat appealtoallwriters,regardlessofexperience,”saidBillieTravalini,conference co-founderandcoordinator.

Theeveningofreadingsandthe conferencearefreeandopentothe public.Registrationisrequired.Visit tinyurl.com/LPLWriters23toregister andviewdetailedinformationaboutthe sessionsandpresenters.Thedeadlineto submitmaterialsforconsiderationfor acceptanceintoanyroundtableworkshopendsatnoononSaturday,July15.

The LewesCreativeWriters’ConferenceissponsoredbytheLewesPublicLibrary,DelawareDivisionof Libraries,John&SallyFreemanFoundationandNationalLeagueofAmericanPenWomen,DiamondBranch.

canbeopenedtoviewthesingle-cylinderengineinside.Thereplicais19by 8.75by7inchesandisvaluedat$599. Oneluckypersonmaytakehomethe prizewhentheirticketisdrawnatthe conclusionoftheawardsceremony. Ticketscost$10eachandareavailable atCHEER.(Thereisa$225reservefor thisitem.)

CHEER’sshowwillconcludewith thepresentingofmanyawards,includingBestinShow,aswellasBestCar, BestTruck,BestBikeandnumerous others.Winnersaredeterminedbythe professionaljudginggroupDelMarVa Judging.

“Thisisthe13thyearthatCHEER hashostedthisshow,”saidKoopman. “Ithasbecomeoneofthepremierevehic leshowsintheregion.Thisyearwill benodifferent.Socomeoutandenjoya dayofclassicvehiclesandgoodfood whilehelpingCHEERcontinuetoprovidefortheseniorsinSussexCounty.”

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

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

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benefits,sinceitisanationalorganization.Thecost-benefitanalysisconsiders whetherlocalrecreationalbusinessesare affectedbytheinletconditions,butthe decisionofaprivateboatownertodock inDelaware,ratherthanMaryland,isn’t considerednecessarilygoodorbad,he explained.

Duffiesaidthatnavigatingtheinlet asitisnowcanbechallengingandpotentiallydangerous.

TheCoastGuardmarksthechannel withtemporarybuoysasitshifts,but theyaren’tlitfornightnavigation,and the channelhasshiftedsofarnorththat boatscomewithin20to30yardsof rocks,Duffiesaid.

“There’snoreplacementforlocal knowledge,soifyougoinandoutall thetime,youknowwhereyouneedto be,”Duffiesaid.“Theproblemisit’sbecomeunsafe,andthatthechannelisnot wideenoughforacommercialvessel andarecreationalvesselofanysizeto passatthesametime,ortwocommercialvessels—nothappening.”

TheCorpshopes,officialssaid,that with morecomprehensivedredging, shoalscanbekeptundercontrolfora longertime,buttherewouldhaveabiggerbudgetandmoreavailabilityfor hopperdredges,Bierlysaid.

Inrecentyears,theCorpshasonly beenabletodredgejustenough,justin time,sotheresultsdon’tlastverylong, Bierlysaid.

“Idon’twantanyonetothinkwe’re nottryingtodowhat’sbestforthe channel,what’sbestforthecity,”Bierly said.

Bierlyalsopointedoutthatdoing awaywiththestructuralprojectwasn’t unpopularamongallOceanCityresidentsandvisitors.

Manypersonal-watercraftuserswho enjoyparkingonthenorthsideofAssateaguewereopposedtotheCorps’ originalplan,althoughthatdidn’tfactor intotheultimatedecisiontodoaway withmodificationstoAssateague’s northerntip,hesaid.

30863 OCEAN VIEW PL.., OCEAN VIEW

White Creek at Bethany a Waterfront Community only 10 minutes to Bethany Beach. 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bathrooms home is move in ready with over 4,500 S/F of space. 2 Master Suites with private baths. Community has water access with kayak storage, pickle ball, outdoor pool, club house. WE NEED A BUYER

$799,900 (DESU2037862)

Call Teresa Marsula(c) 410-726-9107

UNDERCONTRACT!

Located in Quillens Point a Waterfront Community. This 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms 2700+ sq.ft., solar panels, new windows,

$649,900 (DESU2042142)

Call Teresa Marsula(c) 410-726-9107

UNDERCONTRACT! NEWPRICESOON!

34233 SANDERLING DR., FRANKFORD

Just one year old! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and situated on a premier location in the community of The Preserve at Jefferson Creek. A short 2 miles to downtown Bethany Beach. 1st oor primary bedroom, Luxury Vinyl Plank ooring, upgraded kitchen, Stainless Steel appliances, 2 car garage and screened porch. (DESU2034892)

Call Ashley Brosnahan (c) 302-841-4200

This well-maintained one-owner home in a waterfront community is all about location! Situated on a corner lot, this light and bright Andover model features 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths, open oor plan with hardwood oors, upgraded kitchen and an additional morning room.

$485,000 (DESU2039992)

Call Ashley Brosnahan (c) 302-841-4200

Lovely, well-kept 4BR, 2-1/2 BA home in the sought after neighborhood of Refuge at Dirickson Creek. Just 4 mi from Fenwick Island & Ocean City beaches. Premium lot has stunning views of one of the community ponds and of Dirickson Creek. Spacious covered front porch. A must see!

$799,900 (DESU2039208)

Call Andrea Douds (c) 302-245-8937

39109

POND VIEWS! Sun lled 3 bedroom, 2 bath

Magnolia Floor Plan in resort style living community of Bishops Landing. Spacious living room with replace, open oor plan, Luxury Vinyl Plank in kitchen/dining, oversized granite kitchen island, private screened porch and paver patio. $499,999 (DESU2041498)

Call Heather Gates (c) 302-858-7805

Full nished basement 4BR/3BA w/ fenced backyard

Deeded boat slip available for separate purchase w/home

$574,900 (DESU2036988)

Call Liz Kapp (c) 302-569-0012

SWANN KEYS, SELBYVILLE

Waterfront home overlooking canal/ wetlands 3BR/2BA w/ 3 season room BRING YOUR BOAT!! 50 x 100 lot size $525,000 (DESU2037298)

Call Liz Kapp (c) 302-569-0012

PRICEIMPROVED UNDERCONTRACT!

36432 RIDGESHORE LANE, MILLVILLE

Charming 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome with 1 car garage and features including hardwood oors, granite countertops, extensive shiplap and trim-work throughout, large loft with LVP ooring, 1st oor primary bedroom with shiplap accent wall and tray ceiling, screened porch and outside deck.

$435,000 (DESU2041266)

Call Ashley Brosnahan (c) 302-841-4200

Located at the roads-end in a private enclave of townhomes, this 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Nassau Floor Plan Ryan Home offers a professionally designed interior with Luxury Vinyl Plank ooring throughout the rst oor, Quartz counters, GE Stainless Steel appliances, upgraded laundry, and screened porch. The community of Sea Edge offers a low HOA along with a walking path and dog park!

$399,900 (DESU2041678)

Call Ashley Brosnahan (c) 302-841-4200

UNDERCONTRACTIN LESSTHAN48HOURS

Enjoy easy access to the beautiful beaches of Bethany Beach, where you can swim, sunbathe, or take long walks along the shore. Explore the vibrant town center, lled with charming boutiques, delicious restaurants, and lively entertainment options. Don't miss the opportunity to make 5 Kewanee St your dream coastal retreat. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence, a vacation home, or an investment property, this real estate gem has it all.

$1,900,000 (DESU2041544)

Call Brandon Scott (c) 757-968-3675

32499 MCCARY RD, FRANKFORD

Incredible 12-acre estate in a peaceful country setting yet just a short drive to the beach. This well-maintained home offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms plus an additional bonus space that could be utilized as an of ce or additional bedroom. The beautiful six-stall barn and large fenced areas make this home perfect for any horse lover.

$1,495,000 (DESU2024576)

Call Brandon Scott (c) 757-968-3675

39047 BAYFRONT DR., OCEAN VIEW

fresh paint and composite deck and stairs. Minutes to the Bay by Boat and enjoy a short drive to the Beach.

34497 WATERS RUN, SELBYVILLE

28009 DEW DROP LANE, MILLVILLE

5 KEWANEE ST, BETHANY BEACH

MARINA AT PEPPERS CREEK, DAGSBORO

36937 CREEKHAVEN DR., SELBYVILLE

ALAPOCUS DR., MILLVILLE

29725 SPRINGWOOD DR., MILLSBORO

3200 Sq. Ft 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath, luxurious master suite, partially wooded lot with a country feel but close to shopping and restaurants.

$509,000 (DESU2036548)

Call Joe Lagano(c) 302-245-4236

1 SUMTER CT., OCEAN VIEW

Impeccably maintained home in the Wedge eld community which offers an outdoor pool and playground. This 5 BR, 2.5 BA home on a corner lot boasts an open oor plan with eat-in kitchen, generous primary suite, sun porch and over $100k in upgrades. All furnishings shown convey with the house, which features LVP ooring, a tasteful design aesthetic and an outdoor shower. A strong rental history and proximity to Bethany’s beaches make this gem a must-see.

$619,000 (DESU2042528)

Call Michele Petrillo(c) 301-518-2130

34667 BETHANY DR., FRANKFORD

This 5 BR, 3 BA home on a double lot that allows space for your boat/RV (or pool) is just 3.5 miles from Bethany Beach, and offers private access to Miller Creek, feeding into Assawoman Bay. An eat-in kitchen with adjacent deck that spills into the spacious yard offers entertaining options year round. Conveniently placed main level bedroom & bath. The detached garage features heat/AC, abundant windows and storage loft allowing it to be a separate entertaining/gaming space, of ce, art studio….you choose. Country charm in a coastal home with water access – see it today!

$499,000 (DESU2029072)

Call Michele Petrillo(c) 301-518-2130

10 N. 5TH ST., Beach block home with miles of coastline just steps away. Enjoy the charm of an original cottage and the deck you’ll relax on after rinsing off in the outdoor shower. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom raised rancher with parking for 5-6 cars, storage for your toys & convenience of downtown Bethany just minutes away.

$1,390,000 (DESU2036622)

Call Shirley Price (c) 302-236-7046

3B CLUBHOUSE DR, BEAR TRAP

This upper end, 3 bed, 3bath condo is situated in a prime location within Bear Trap Dunes, right next to the clubhouse and steps from all of the amenities. Enjoy golf course views from the great room, screen porch and open deck. Excellent investment property! Sold fully furnished.

$464,900 (DESU2043222)

Call Shelby Smith (c) 856-236-0469

4BR+Den/4.5BA home with Elevator in Verandah Bay community, 1 mile west of Fenwick Island beaches. Luxury appointments and exceptional water views. Established Rental & Attractive Owner Financing available.

$1,385,000 (DESU2041600)

Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945

5BR/3.5BA Beautiful home in-town Bethany, tucked away in a quiet location with an easy walk or trolley ride to beach, restaurants and more. Craftsman style high quality details throughout this attractive home.

$1,500,000 (DESU2043318)

Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945

26461 KINGSTON CT., MILLSBORO 4BR/3BA home on large (.60 acre) lot in established Kingston Ridge. Open oor plan with contemporary nishes with main level Owner’s Suite, LVP ooring, second bedroom suite upstairs and large walk-in attic. Great east of 113 location!

$570,000 (DESU2033560)

Call Sarah Schifano (c) 302-858-3945 JIM & SYLVIA COULTER,

Beautiful 4

Springbrook Model

to match all the upgrades in the Bay Forest Model then marketed. Wood

Upgraded Appliances, Cabinets & Granite Counters. Natural gas FP. Loads of light. Backs to Woods. Huge screened porch, patio, outdoor shower, irrigation & more!

$715,000 (DESU2040160)

Call Joe Loughran (c) 302-864-3216

Enjoy Extraordinary Bay Views from oneof-a-kind, 4 BD/2 BA waterfront home. Open oor plan Great Room/Kitchen/ Breakfast Area offer an ideal space to admire water views all day long & spectacular sunsets. Geothermal heat & cooling. Outdoor shower. Extra large 0.33 acre lot. Walk to beach, restaurants & shopping! Huge Potential!

$1,250,000 (DESU2041236)

Call Joe Loughran (c) 302-864-3216º

38891 VERANDAH BAY DR., WEST FENWICK

31771 SKIMMER ROAD, BAY FOREST CLUB

BD/3 BA

home built

Floors.

400 Plymouth Road, York Beach, South Bethany Beach, DE

513 HUDSON AVE., BETHANY BEACH

LocalchurchesprepforVacationBibleSchools

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Morethan200youngstersareexpectedtoattendVacationBibleSchool atMariner’sBethelUnitedMethodist Churchnextmonth,wherethetheme willbe“Stellar.”

“It’saboutshiningJesus’light,that Jesusisthelightoftheworld.Weare nottohideourlightunderabushel. Theworldcanbeadarkplace,andwe needeverybodytoshinetheirlight,”the Rev.Dr.RebeccaCollison,churchpastor,toldtheCoastalPoint.

AmongotherareachurchesalsoofferingBibleschoolareOceanView ChurchofChrist,BeaconBaptist ChurchinMillvilleandHighTide ChurchinDagsboro.

OceanViewChurchofChristhasn’t

yetconfirmeddates,butBibleschool willbeinAugust,theRev.Ethan Mageesaid.Call(302)539-7468for moreinformation.

“Bibleschoolisagreatwaytoteach kidsaboutGod’sloveforthemandBiblicalstoriesthatwillstaywillwiththem forever,”hesaidthisweek.

AtBeaconBaptist,thethemewillbe “TreasureSeekers,”withanemphasison Matthew6:19-21,accordingtothe churchwebsitethatwelcomesstudents withthewords“Ahoy,mateys”andissuesaninvitationtothepirate-themed eventstartingonSunday,Aug.13.Participantswillsing,playgamesandplay inabouncehouse,andenjoysnacks, swordfights,makingcraftsandBible challenges.Call(302)539-1216for moreinformation.

AtHighTide,Bibleschoolissetfor

Monday,July24,toThursday,July27.

Mariner’siswelcoming4-year-olds throughstudentswhojustfinished fifthgradeinJune,andtherewillbea separateyouthclassforthoseinsixth gradethroughhighschool,dailyfrom Monday,July10,toFriday,July14, from8:30a.m.tonoon.Snackswillbe provided.

ToregisterforBibleschoolat Mariner’s,call(302)539-9510.Thereis nocharge,butdonationsareaccepted.

“Weexpecttohaveover200studentsregistered,andwehaveover85 volunteers.Wecantakeupto250kids and 30intheyouthgroup,andwealwaysneedmorevolunteerstohelpwith everythingfromparking,snacks,everything,”saidCollison,whoisknownfor teachingwithobjectlessons.

Thisyear,ablacklightwillbeused.

“Whatyoucanseewithblacklight youcan’tnormallysee,sothatwillhelp withthemessage.It’saneatobjectlesson.Ithelpsmakethemessagestick,” shesaid.

“We’realwaysgoingtocomeasa child.Thereasonis,ifyouseethings withneweyes,yougetexcitedabout them. Toooftenwethinkkidsonlydo that,butthoseofuswhoareolderlearn, too,becauseweareonceagaininthat childlikespiritoflearning.Asakid,you getexcitedaboutthesimplethings,and

asanadult,wemakethingswaytoo complicated.

“Thismakesitsimple,andfaith doesn’thavetobeanoverlycomplicated thing.Sometimeswemakeitthatway. Thisisareminderfortheadultstoget backtobeingakid,andit’sagoodway topourintokids.Andtheypourright backintoyou.It’sagreatwaytoexperiencecommunity,”shesaid.

Inthepast,shehasillustratedthe lessonofwhathappenswhenaperson keepsconcernsbottledupinsteadof talkingaboutthem.Sheusedatackto punchaholeinaplasticwaterbottle andtoldstudentswaterwouldn’tcome outoftheholeaslongasthelidwason. Butoncethelidwasremoved,astream ofwaterspilledout.

“Iremindedthekidsthingscanpoke usorhurtusbutpouritallouttoGod andhewillunderstand.Hewillbethere to helpyou,”shesaid.

“IstillremembertodaywhatI learnedinVacationBibleSchool whenIwas5or6yearsold.Wehave peoplecallandaskus,inthewinter, ‘AreyougoingtohaveBibleschool againthisyear?’Kidsloveit.Ithas theword‘school’init,butyouaren’t sittingtheredoinghomework.There aresongsandskitsandinteraction. Thekidsreallyenjoyit,”thepastor said.

A Luxury Bayside Marina Community on the Intracoastal Waterways of DE

In this one-of-a-kind waterfront community near Bethany Beach, nd the coastal lifestyle you desire in a 2, 3, or 4 story home with 3-6 bedrooms. With a waterfront clubhouse, pool, boat launch, and shing and crabbing pier, this recently built-out marina community is the place to make your primary residence, or enjoy as a vacation home in the most tax-friendly state with low property taxes and no sales tax!

Sunset Harbour is a paradise for all watersports--every home enjoys its own boatslip just steps from the backdoor, with recently upgraded heat-resistant docks. Relax on the waterways on kayaks and paddleboards, or take your boat to dockable restaurants and sandbar hang-outs from Rehoboth Beach down to Ocean City MD with easy access to the ocean; and, walk or bike to the beach, restaurants, golf course, local stores, and parks and trails. Only 1-1/2 miles to downtown Bethany Beach. Reach out to Jackie, a community specialist for more information about Sunset Harbour and other coastal Delaware properties.

38320 CANAL STREET Ocean View • $1,440,000

38233 CREEK STREET Ocean View • $1,435,000

Now-Aug.6

SummerReadingChallenge— Allagesare invitedtoearnprizesbyparticipatinginthe SouthCoastalLibrary’sSummerReading Challenge.Simplyread10hoursbetween June1andAug.6,andregisteronlineat sussexcountyde.beanstack.org/reader365. Paperreadinglogsarealsoavailable.

June29

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

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

PassporttoFun— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostinga sessionofsongsandstories forallagesat1p.m.Ticketsarerequired, andcanbepickedupattheKidsSpace deskthemorningofstorytime.

CelticConcert— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingharpistMaryKayMannat3p.m.for someIrishandCeltictunes.Registrationis appreciatedandavailableat(302)858-5518

oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

June30

CraftKits— Youthbetweentheagesof10-17 canstopbySouthCoastalLibrarystartingat 10a.m.topickupafreekittomakealarge paperconeflower.Thisisfree,andavailable whilesupplieslast.

TeenCricutT-shirts— Teensbetweenthe agesof12and17whohavesignedupfor SouthCoastalLibrary’sTeenSummerReadingChallengeandloggedatleastonehourof readingtimeareeligibletomakeafreetshirtwiththelibrary’sCricutmachine. Chooseadesign,orcreateyourownthat promoteskindness,andstaffwillguideyou throughusingthelibrary’sCricutMaker3to cutandironthedesignontoa solidcolor shirt.Youmustreserveatimeslotforthis eventbyvisitingthelibraryorcalling(302) 858-5518.

SummerReadingPerformer— Ventriloquist TomCrowlwillvisitFrankfordPublicLibrary at4p.m.aspartofthecelebrationsurroundingtheirSummerReadingprogram.

July1

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummerBake SaleintheWesleyHallnexttoMillvilleUMC at36405ClubhouseRoad,from8to10:30isha.m.,featuringhomem adecakes,pies, cookiesandsweettreats.Allproceedsgoto supportlocalmissionprojects.

Don’t just go to the movies. Go to the...

BookSale— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchin BethanyBeachishostingoneofitspopular booksalesfrom9a.m.to1p.m.

EngineerEarly— ThecreatorsofEngineer EarlySTEMKitswillbeofferingin-person STEMactivitiesforpreschooltoelementaryagesatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.No registrationisneeded,butparentsmustaccompanychildren.Thisisfree,andacitivitie s areavailablefrom10a.m.tonoononafirstcome,first-servedbasiswhilesupplieslast.

TeenArtShow— Youthages12-18areinvitedtoentertheiroriginal2Dand3DartworkintheSouthCoastalLibary’s2023 TeenArtShow.Entriesaredividedintotwo divisionsbyage,andjudgedbylocalartists. Prizeswillbeawaredat5:30p.m.on Wednesday,July26,andartworkwillbeon displayintheTeenRoomfromJuly10-Aug. 10.Artandentryformsmustbebroughtto thelibrarybe fore3p.m.onJuly1.Guidelinesandentryformsareavailableinthe TeenRoomorbyvisitingthemonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

July1-31

CommunityCrosswordsandMore— South CoastalLibraryisinvitingallagestothelibraryonadrop-inbasistoworkonagiant crosswordpuzzle,beach-themedjigsawpuzzleandstickermosaicpuzzleaspartoftheir “AllTogetherNow”summerreadingtheme. Theyalsoofferacoloringandword-findstation.

LibraryishostingaPokemonhuntatthelibrary,andparticipantscanwinaprizewhen theyfindthemall.Noregistrationisrequired, andyoucanpickupaPokedexatthecirculationdesktogetstarted.Anewhuntwill beginJuly1.

July3

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged. Newmembersareal wayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. LeftoversArtFun— SouthCoastalLibrary willhostpeoplebetween10:30a.m.and noonwhowanttouseleftoversuppliesfrom previousartsandcraftseventstocreate theirownDIYmasterpiece.Noregistrationis required,andthisgoeswhilesupplieslast. PatrioticPianoConcert— PianistDavid ZipsewillperformafunpatrioticpianoconcertatSouthCoastalLibr aryat4p.m.This isfree,andregistrationisappreciatedat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycallingthemat (302)858-5518.

July5

StoryTime— ThepopularChildren’sStory TimeintheParkwillbeheldattheFenwick

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Delaware’s ONLY Classic Single-Screen Theatre!

A family friendly, historic movie theatre experience just minutes from the beach

OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK!

Evenings at 7:00 PM

Fri., Sat., Sun., & Mon. Matinee at 3:00 PM

Advance Tickets for all shows available at: www.ilovetheclayton.com

Same Day Tickets available at the Box Office 30 Mins. before showtime

Box Office: (302) 732-3744

www.ilovetheclayton.com

33246 Main St. Dagsboro, DE 19939

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13

PokemonScavengerHunt SouthCoastal

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonthat theOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegionPost 166on23rdStreetatnoon.AnyMarines andNavyCorpsmenwhohaveservedin theCorps,livinginWorcesterorSussex Counties,arewelcometojointomeet theirfellowveteransandconsiderjoining theorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Form oreinformation,call (410)430-7181oremail websergeant@firststatemarines.org.

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian Churchwillbethelocationforthenext meetingofSocratesCafé,agroupofindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Themeetingsare thefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to 3:30p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formore information,call537-9440oremailbonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

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

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday

ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadin gRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheirfamilytree.TheLewes

HistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswill beavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgor historiclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newme mbersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call(240)315-4361.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourat HarpoonHanna’sonRoute54.Formoreinformation,call(302)436-9577.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighters who serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— SouthCoastalLibraryholds

Puzzles,Checkers,Crosswords&Coloring forAdultsMondaythroughSaturday,wheneverthelibraryisopen.Thereisanadult coloringstation,jigsawpuzzles,crosswords, Sudokuandwordfinds,alongwithagiant checkerboard.

Politics

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

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembersthroughmonthlylunchmeetingsthat featureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatS outhCoastalLibrarythefourthMondayofthemonth. Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Information ontheclubandmeetingscanbefoundat 38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based, notdrop-in,socon tactCarolLynchat (302)745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.com formoredetails.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchhostsyogaclassesat5

p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom, upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5drop-in fee.Classesareopentothecommunity andallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMondayat 10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-in fee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome. Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoom from1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiat myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversare at11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Hobby/Craft

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

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Events

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CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhost RydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inat thechurchthesecondandfourthFriday ofeachmonth,beginningMay2.Thereis nofee,andtherewillbecoffee,donuts andfellowship.Formoreinformation,call MikeStramellaat(410)419-1843.

Food

VFWChickenShack— VFWChicken ShackoperationwillbeginSaturday,May 20,runningthroughSaturday,Sep.2, from7:30a.m.untilsoldout,rainor shine.T hecostis$10forhalfabarbecuedchickenandabagofchips.Cold drinksareavailablefor$1each.The ChickenShackislocatedadjacenttothe NationalGuardTrainingFacilityonRoute 1southbound,justnorthofBethany Beach.

VFWBreakfast— VeteransofForeign WarsPost7234inOceanViewishosting an“all-you-can-eat”breakfasteverySundaythroughLaborDayfrom8a.m.to noon.Breakfastincludeseggs,sausage, ham,scrapple,potatoes,Frenchtoast, toast,fresh fruit,juice,tea,coffeeand pastries.Allproceedsbenefitlocalveterancauses.Theseareopentothepublic.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga

MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopen tothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to8p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdSaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.variousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldays throughlate20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareondisplay.Themuseumislo cated at6RailroadAvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthem onlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

Faith

Women’sSummerBibleStudy— ANo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudy IIImeetsonthebeachat2ndStreetin BethanyBeacheveryWednesday,from June7toJuly26,from8:30to9:45a.m. Participantsshouldbringachair,andcan registerbycalling539-9510oronlineat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com.Registrationisadvisedsoyouc anbecontacted iflocationchangesduetobeachreplenishment.

IslandGazeboat10a.m.Asthegroup readsbooksthissummer,theywilllearn aboutprotectingtheenvironment.Theywill growvegetablesintheirvegetablegarden, andseecaterpillarsturnintobutterflies. ThisissponsoredbytheBarefootGarden ClubofFenwickIsland.

Let’sSignTogether— SouthCoastalLibrary inviteschildrenpre-Kandoldertoa10a.m. eventwherekidscansharestories,songs andrhymes,whilelearningbasicAmerican SignLanguagevocabularyab outloveand friendships.ThiswillbepresentedbyKathy MacMillan,anauthoronchildrenandadults signing.Registrationisnotrequired,but parentsmustaccompanychildren.

TeenCrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingages14to18at5p.m.fora tabletopgamewhereplayersexamineevidenceandcluestosolveafictionalmurder. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided. Registrationisrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(30 2) 858-5518.

July6

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andJuly5areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtat10a.m.withthelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatime slotfortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

DeweyReads —PatwillleadthenextDewey ReadsBookclubatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Thegroupmeetsquarterlytodiscussa

newnonfiction bookandthereal-lifeimplication the bookmayaddress.ThismeetingwilldiscussNathanRaab’s“TheHuntforHistory,”and Raabwillbethereinpersontodiscussthe book.Registrationisappreciatedandavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

July7

CraftKits— Youthbetweentheagesof10 and17canstopbySouthCoastalLibraryto makeamancalagame.Thisisfree,and availablethroughJuly13whilesupplieslast. KindnessQuilt— SouthCoast alLibraryis hostingafunandfreecollaborativeproject forages8andolderfrom2to4p.m.They willbemakingaCommunityKindnessQuilt todisplayinthelibrary.Eachpersonmayuse acrylicpaint,paintmarkers,coloredpencils andmoretodecorateaquiltsquarewithan inspirationalmessageofkindnessoracceptance.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

FreeGardenCrafts— Childrenages6-12are invitedt oDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekforaFreeGardenCraftsClass from10to11a.m.Adultsarewelcometo stayforthefreeclass,orvisitthegardenson theirown.Thereisalsoaguidedtourat10 a.m.foracostof$10.Thisclassis“Who’s HidingintheGarden?”andparticipantsexplorethetopicsofcamouflageandprotective colorationinsmallcreatures.Childrenmust haveaclassreservation,andcanreserveat delawaregardens.org/events.Children16and under areadmittedfreewhenaccompanied byanadult.Membershavefreeadmission,a ndnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.

Delaware Botanic Gardens

July8-25

TeenArtShow— Allagesareinvitedtoview andvoteontheSouthCoastalLibrary’s 2023TeenArtShow.PickupPeople’s ChoiceballotsintheTeenRoomandvoteon thetopthreeartworksineachagedivision. ArtworkwillremainondisplayintheTeen roomthroughAug.10.

July9

AnnualBigTentEvent— AmericanLegion Post28willholditsAnnualBigTentEvent,a patriotic,family-orientedpicnic,from2to5 p.m.Therewillbechicken,hotdogs,sides, chips,icecream,colddrinksandbeer, alongwithdoorprizesandauctions.The costis$25peradult,andchildrenunder12 getinforfree.RSVPneededbyJuly4,at rfsdelaware@gmail.comorbytexting(215) 280-2783.MakecheckspayabletoRepublicansforSussex,andmailtoBobClark, 20890WilKingRoad,Lewes,DE19958.

July10

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT-500 certifiedyogainstructor,ishostingafree one-hourgentleyogaflowclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisisidealfor beginners,seniorsandanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Participantsshould bringayogamatortowelfromhome,and theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Registrationisrequired, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

July11

iPadandAppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand otherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevelsare welcometoattendthissupportgroupmeeting atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Users meettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetipsand askquestions.Attendinperson,orviaZoom. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

StepBackinTime— Abookclubfocusingon historicalfictionisatSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m.Thismonth,thegroupwilldiscuss JamieFord’s“HotelontheCornerofBitter andSweet.”Registrationisappreciatedand

availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-5518.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirownbookiftheywish.Thisisfor ages5andolder.Toregister,call(302)8585518.

July12

StoryTime— ThepopularChildren’sStory TimeintheParkwillbeheldattheFenwick IslandGazeboat10a.m.Asthegroup readsbooksthissummer,theywilllearn aboutprotectingtheenvironment.Theywill growvegetablesintheirvegetablegarden, andseecaterpillarsturnintobutterflies. ThisissponsoredbytheBarefootGarden ClubofFenwickIsland.

FeelingsRock— FeelingsRockwillmeetat theMillvilleBoardwalkat10a.m.Thisprogramisamusic,movementandmoreprogramdesignedtohelpchildrenunderage5 and theirfamiliesworkthrougheveryday emotions.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationis necessary.ThisishostedbySouthCoastal Library.

TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’s TrueCrimeClubwillmeetat2p.m.,andthey willlookatthemurderofElizabethShort,aka theBlackDahlia.Youmayattendliveoron Zoom.Registrationisappreciated,andwill giveaccesstovideossentbythepresenter priortotheprogram.Toregister,visitsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorcall(30 2)858-5518.

Teen CricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andJuly11areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtat10a.m.withthelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatime slotfortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

July13

CeramicPlanterCraft— SouthCoastalLibraryisinvitingpeople18andoldertopaint asmallceramicbootplanterwithacrylic paintat10a .m.Noregistrationisrequired. BugsandBogs— DelawareBotanicGardens

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St.JudeParish,420SouthMountainBlvd., MountainTop,Pa.,wherefamilyand friendsmaygatherforprayerbeginningat noon.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrecommendeddonationsinLorenz’smemoryto DelawareHospice,100Patriot’sWay,Milford,DE19963,orhttps://www.delawarehospice.org/),oracharityofthedonor’s choice.Herlifememorialwebpageandvirtualguestbookareonlineatwww.watsonyatesfuneralhome.com.

CraigA.McInnis,61

CraigA.McInnis,61,ofFrankford, Del.,passedawaySaturday,June17,2023, atBeebeHealthcareinLewes,Del.Hewas bornAug.26,1961inRumford,Maine, butraisedinClarksville,Del.,sonoflate JamesThomasMcInnisandRuthHelen (Jaminson)McInnis.

McInniswasa1979graduateofIndian RiverHighSchool.Hehadalovefor horsesandwasawell-knownhorsetrainer forBobbyMillsandtheBanksFarms.He wasverymusicalandenjoyedplayingthe trumpetinhisyoungeryears.

Hewasagreatfatherandlovedhis daughtersverymuch.ManyspecialmemoriesweremadewithhisdaughterKari,attendingtheURCSprintRacesatDelmar, andspendingtimewithhisdaughter KatelinattheDelawareStateFair.

HewasanavidBostonRedSoxand NewEnglandPatriotsfan.Healsoenjoyed watchingNASCAR.

Inadditiontohisparents,McInniswas precededindeathbyabrother,Jimmy McInnis,andfather-in-law,DennisClaytonSr.Survivinghimarehiswifeof18 years,Kathryn“Kathy”(Clayton)McInnis; twodaughters,KariMcInnisofDagsboro, Del.,andKatelinMcInnisofFrankford, Del.;granddaughter,MadisonKerin; brother,MorganMcInnisofGreenwood, Del.;half-sister,KathleenMcInnisof Dover,Del.;nephew,RyanMcInnis; mother-in-law,LynnClayton;andhisbest friend,BrianDerricksonofFrankford.

FriendsweretobereceivedonSaturday, June24,2023,intheOceanViewChapel ofMelsonFuneralServices,38040Muddy NeckRoad,OceanView,Del.,witha prayerservicetobeheld.Intermentwasto beprivate.Condolencesmaybemadeby visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WalterEdwardMontzSr.,94

WalterEdwardMontzSr.,94,passed awaypeacefullyatBrandywineAssisted LivingatFenwickIsland,nearSelbyville, Del.,onJune20,2023,surroundedbyfamilyandcaregivers,afterarecentboutof pneumonia.HewasborninReading,Pa., onDec.13,1928,toGeorgeA.Montzand EdnaMontz.Heisnowhomewiththe Lord.

MontzgraduatedfromDoverHigh Schoolin1946andwasdraftedintothe U.S.ArmyduringtheKoreanWar,in whichheservedstatesideduringatwo-year enlistment.

Hemethisfuturewife,JuneN.(Hitch-

cock)MontzinDoverandmarriedheron June20,1950,thedaybeforeher18th birthday.Herparentshadtosignforher, becauseshewaslegallyaminor,andthey marriedthedaybeforehewastodepartfor BasicTraining.Hepassedontheir73rdanniversary.

MontzbeganhiscareeratInternational Playtexfollowinghisdischargefromthe service.Heworkedinthesamebuildingfor hisentire44-yearcareer,duringwhichthe companywassoldtoStandardBrandsInc. andthentoReicholdChemicals,from whichheretiredfromworkasachemist.

Heenjoyedfamilycampingtripstothe IndianRiverInletinDelaware,clamming, crabbingandspendingtimewithfamily. Hewasalsoanaccomplishedself-taught woodcarverwhocarvedsongbirdsthatwon awardsinthenationalWaterfowlFestival. Hewasalsoknownas“Mr.Fix-it”inhis neighborhood,becausehecouldrepairalmostanymachineanddidsoformanyof hisfriendsandneighbors.

Afterretirement,hedevelopedaninterestinwoodworkingandworkedwiththe AmishinwestDover—firstasadriver andlaterworkingintheshop,wherehe learnedthetrade.Hebuiltmuchofthefurnitureinhishome.

HemovedtoBrandywineAssistedLivingin2017,withJune,andlivedthereuntil hispassing.

Montzwasproceededindeathbyhis parents;hisbrotherCharlesA.Montz;sisterDorothyLee;sisterCatherineMontz; andadaughter,PatriciaL.Montz.Heis

survivedbyhiswife,June,andason,Walter “Ed”MontzJr.(andDeborah);anda granddaughter,HeatherR.Pearce.No servicesareplannedatthistime.Lettersof condolencesmaybesentto www.traderfh.com.

IrvinW.Moore,86

IrvinW.Moore,86,ofOakOrchard, Del.,wenthometobewiththeLordon Sunday,June18,2023,whilesurroundedby hislovingfamily,inthecomfortofhis home.HewasborninMillsboro,Del.,on Sept.27,1936,sonofthelateCharlie W.W.MooreandthelateMary(Johnson) Moore.

Mooreproudlyservedhiscountryinthe U.S.NavyduringtheKoreanWar.Hewas atalentedmachinist,owningandoperating hisownbusiness,AccurateMachine& Welding.

Healsoservedhiscommunityasavolunteerfirefighter.HejoinedtheIndian RiverVolunteerFireCompanyin1954.He heldtheofficesofsecondassistantchief,assistantchiefengineer,chiefengineerand ultimatelychief,servingsixterms,from 1972to1977.Hewasawardedalifemembershipforhisdedicatedanddiligence serviceinthe1980s,andinDecember 1998,hewasawardedthechiefemeritus title,whichisintendedtorecognizethese outstandingmembershipachievements.

Moorewasalifetimememberof AMVETSPost2andtheVFW.Hewas alsoamemberofAmericanLegionPost28 andtheCapeHenlopenElks.Heservedas

thecommodoreoftheIndianRiverYacht Clubfrom2004to2005.

Hewillberememberedasabeloved husband,father,grandfatherandgreatgrandfather.

Inadditiontohisparents,Moorewas precededindeathbyhissixbrothers;five sistersandhisfirstwife,PaulineLimoges Moore.Heissurvivedbyhissecondwife, of24years,Kathleen(Wentzel)Moore; threechildren,IrvinA.Mooreandhiswife, Donna,PaulW.Moore,andAndre’H. Mooreandhiswife,Dana;fourgrandchildren,DanielleMoore,AshleeReynolds andherhusband,Mark,AndrewMoore andKyleMoore;andthreegreat-grandchildren,EmeriMoore,CoraReynoldsand AlexanderReynolds.Heisalsosurvivedby histwostepchildren,JohnRenningerand hiswife,Kazusa,andJenniferMyersand herhusband,Timothy;andsixstepgrandchildren,JohnC.Renninger,KristinaRenninger,AaronRenninger,LukeMyers, BenjaminMyersandJoshuaMyers.

AcelebrationofMoore’slifewillbe heldat10a.m.onSaturday,July15,2023, attheCommunityChurchofOakOrchard,32615OakOrchardRd.,Millsboro, Del.,wherefriendsandfamilymayvisit after9:30a.m.Intermentwillbeheldprivately,atMillsboroCemetery.Thefamily requestedthateveryonedresscasually.In lieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinMoore’snametothe CommunityChurchofOakOrchard, $1,445.

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32615OakOrchardRd.,Millsboro,DE 19966.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

GloriaL.Seiger,90

GloriaL.Seiger,90,ofOceanView,Del.,and formerlyofLaurelandBowie,Md.,passedaway peacefullyatHarrisonHouseinGeorgetown,Del., onJune14,2023,afterabriefillness.Shewasborn inWashington,D.C.,onAug.23,1932,tothelate WilliamT.CooperandMarionL.Cooper.She wasraisedinWashington,D.C.,andgraduated fromCoolidgeHighSchoolinD.C.in1949.

Aftergraduation,shewasahomemaker,and shelaterworkedasalegalsecretaryatseveralprivate lawfirms.Sheandherhusband,Guy,boughtThe ShantyrestaurantinRehobothBeach(nowrenamedCrystals)andranitfrom1976to1985. Later,sheworkedasasecretaryforthefederalgovernment.SheretiredfromworkfortheUSDA’s AgriculturalResearchServiceinBeltsville,Md.,in 1995.

Lovinglifeontheeasternshore,neartheocean, shemovedtoOceanView,Del.,in2008andlived thereuntilthetimeofherdeath.Itwastherethat sheenjoyedmanyhappyyearshostingvisitsfrom extendedfamilymembers,grandchildrenand friends.Shealsoenjoyedannualtripsformanyyears toFt.Lauderdale,Fla.,forextendedfamilyvacations.

Inadditiontoabrother,WilliamT.Cooper, Seigerwasprecededindeathbyherhusband,Guy W.Seiger,in1990.Sheissurvivedbyherfourchil-

dren,DianeM.KerrofLaurel,Md.,JohnJ. McMahon(andhispartner,Jim)ofArlington,Va., StephenS.Seiger(andCynthia)ofHanover,Pa., andKimS.Seiger(andherpartner,Kathy)ofFairfax,Va.Sheisalsosurvivedbyasister,ChristineM. ClementsofCocoa,Fla.;andbyhergrandchildren, Devon(andMike)Sibenik,Douglas(andLiz) Kerr,andRebeccaandBrandonSeiger;andtwo great-grandchildren,NathanielandDrew.Sheis alsosurvivedbynieces,nephewsandextendedfamilymembers,includingherspecialniece,SusieRegister.

AcelebrationofSeiger’slifewillbeheldinAugustatherhomeinBayForest,OceanView,Del. ShewillbeburiedatalaterdateatArlingtonNationalCemeteryinVirginia.MemorialcontributionscanbemadeinGloriaSeiger’snameto MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,35554Atlantic Avenue,Millville,DE19967.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

GertrudeE.‘Gert’Sochurek,100 GertrudeE.“Gert”Sochurek,100,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefully,surroundedbyherlovingfamily,onMonday, March13,2023,atherson’shome.Shewas borninBaltimore,Md.,onJan.28,1923, daughterofthelateEdwardMcWilliams andthelateKatherine(Weber) McWilliams.

Shewasavoraciousreaderandinher youngeryearslovedtogarden.AftermovingtoDelawareaboutfouryearspriorto herdeath,shebecameheavilyinvolvedat theOceanViewCHEERCenter,where shemadecountlessfriends.Sheenjoyedexercising,completingword-finds,puzzles andmostrecentlyworkingwithapersonal trainer.Shewillberememberedasthematriarchofherfamilyandasalovingmother andgrandmother.

Inadditiontoherparents,Sochurekwas precededindeathbyherhusband,FerdinandJ.SochurekJr.;ason,FerdinandJ. SochurekIII;asister,WandaLeberski;and abrother,MartinWilhide.Sheissurvived byason,JanSochurekandhiswife,Jowina, ofDagsboro,Del.;twograndchildren, TiffanySochurekofCharleston,S.C.,and

DerekSochurekandhisfiancée,BrieDeka, ofBaltimore,Md.;asister,NormaButlerof Baltimore,Md.;andaspecialniece,Diana Butler,alsoofBaltimore.

AvisitationwasplannedonTuesday, March21,2023,attheOceanView ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRd.,OceanView,Del.A gravesideservicewastotakeplaceon Wednesday,March22,2023,atDulaney ValleyMemorialGardens,200E.Padonia Rd.,Timonium,Md.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Sochurek’snametotheOceanView CHEERCenter,30637CedarNeckRd., OceanView,DE19970.Condolencesmay besentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

SarahRose (Martin-Atkins)Watts,86

SarahRose(Martin-Atkins)Watts, 86,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefully,gainingherangelwings,onJune15, 2023.ShewasbornDec.6,1936,in Wilmington,Del.,thefirstofthree daughtersborn toPaulWesleyBurrisand RoseMary(Petangelo)Burris.

Wattswasahard-workingmother withsixchildren.Shefoundhercalling afterraisingherchildren,whenshechose toearnhercollegedegreeandbecamea nurseattheageof50.Sheworkedasan RN,mostlyinhomehealthcare,and courageouslymovedfromherhomestate ofDelawaretoMontana,toFloridaand backtoDelaware,wheresheretiredher nursinglicenseat72.Shewasincredibly proudofheraccomplishmentsandquick toinformothersthatshewasaretired RN—especiallyherdoctorsandnurses —andenjoyed“keepingthemontheir toes.”

Shewasneveratalossforwords.She wasquick-wittedandstrong-willed,and wouldgiveheropinionwithoutflinching orapologizing.Shenevermetastranger andwouldquicklybeginconversations withanyone,anywhere.Shewasgenerous andwouldgivetheshirtoffherbackto

someoneinneed.

Wattswasanavidreaderwhoenjoyed non-fictionandGuidePostDevotionals. Shewasaverytalentedcrocheter,making anarrayofblankets,“scrubbies,”sweaters, hats,bags,etc.,thatcanbefoundinany ofherchildren’sandgrandchildren’s homes,withpersonalizedtagsstating, “HandmadebyMomMomSarahRose.”

Sheenjoyedflowers,gardeningand watchingthebirdsgatheratherbedroom windowfeeders.Shelovedwatchingher shows:“FunniestHomeVideos,”“CriminalMinds”and“NCIS”,andalwaysenjoyedagoodHallmarkmovie.Shewas alwaysananimaladvocateandwasa proudanddevoted“DogMom”toher belovedfur-babyCocoa,whomshe spoiledandkeptbyherside.

WattswasprecededindeathandwelcomedtoHeavenbyherparents;hersisters,JoanneFaragherandLucilleBurris; herspouse,Stanley“Lee”Atkins;grandchildrenFrancesMartinandAlexandra Wagner;andherbelovedfur-babyAsher. Sheissurvivedbyhersixchildren: RosanneJonesofEdgewater,Md.;Deborah(andJerry)FlahertyofMillsboro; Jeanne(andMike)MarkiewiczofWilmington;CindiStarrofWilmington;RonnieMartinofMillsboro;Vicki(and David)WagnerofPalmBay,Fla.;her11 grandchildren;17great-grandchildren; andagreat-greatgrandson.Shealso leavesahostofnieces,nephews,greatnieces,great-nephews,cousinsand friendsbehind.

Agravesideservicewasplannedon Monday,June26,2023,atthecemetery ofOldPathsChurch ofChrist,18295 ReddenRoad,Georgetown,Del.Inlieu offlowers,familysuggestedcontributions bemadeinWatts’memoryto:BVSPCA, 22918DupontBlvd,Georgetown,DE 19947oronlineatBVSPCA.org. Arrangementswerebeingprovidedby WatsonFuneralHome,Millsboro,Del. Condolencesmaybesentonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

willhostaBugsandBogsClassfrom11:30 a.m.to12:30p.m.Exploretheworldof aquaticbugs,tadpolesandinsectsinthis family-friendlyclassforallages.Thecostis $10perclassforadultsandchildrenare free.Reservationsarerequired,andcanbe madeatdelawaregardens.org/events.Children16andunderareadmittedfreewhen accompaniedbyanadult.Membershavefree admission,andnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.

July14

KindnessRocksCraft— SouthCoastalLibraryisinvitingyoungpeoplefrom10-17to thelibraryat10a.m.topainttheirownrock withaninspirationalmessageorimageusing paintpensandacrylicpaint.Thenparticipantsareencouragedtohidetheirkindness rockssomewhereintheircommunityto spreadkindnesstosomeoneelse.Allmaterialsareprovided,whilesupplieslast.

AdultCricut— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingadultsat2p.m.tolearnhowtousethe library’sCricutmachine.Bringacotto ntshirt,andfollowdirectiononhowtouseit. Youmustbe18orolder,andneedtoregister bycalling(302)858-5518.

FreeGardenCrafts— Childrenages6-12are invitedtoDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekforaFreeGardenCraftsClass from10to11a.m.Adultsarewelcometo stayforthefreeclass,orvisitthegardenson theirown.Thereisalsoaguidedtourat10 a.m.foracostof$10.Thisclassis“Whyare FlowersSoColorful?”.Childrenmusthavea

classreservation ,andcanreserveat delawaregardens.org/events.Children16and underareadmittedfreewhenaccompanied byanadult.Membershavefreeadmission,a ndnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.

July15

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird SaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober. variousrailroadandTownartifactsdating backtotheearliestagriculturaldaysthrough late20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareon display.Themuseum islocatedat6Railroad AvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.For moreinformation,visitthemonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

July16-August6

VirtualCottageTour— The2023Beachand BayCottageTour,presentedbytheFriendsof theSouthCoastalLibrary,willbeavailable virtuallysoviewerscanseeall10houses fromthesafetyandcomfortoftheirown homes.Formoreinformation,ortopurchase tickets,visitbeachandbaycottagetour.com.

July16

MountainBand— SeasideJewishCommunity issponsoringaperformancebyNewYorkbasedbluegrassband,NefeshMountain Band,atEpworthUnitedMethodistChurch from7to10p.m.Thegroupoffersaunique blendofbluegrass,folk,jazzandblues,often combinedwithEasternEuropeanJewish melodies.Registrationisrequired,andcan bedoneatthedoororonlineatseasidejewishcommunity.com/event/concert.html

July17

CraftKits— Adults18andoldercanstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreemysterycraftkit.Thisisfree,andavailablewhile supplieslast.

July19

StoryTime— ThepopularChildren’sStory TimeintheParkwillbeheldattheFenwick IslandGazeboat10a.m.Asthegroup readsbooksthissummer,theywilllearn aboutprotectingtheenvironment.Theywill growvegetablesintheirvegetablegarden, andseecaterpillarsturnintobutterflies. ThisissponsoredbytheBarefootGarden ClubofFenwickIsland.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who have completedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andJuly11areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtat10a.m.withthelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatime slotfortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

LittleLighthouseKeepers —TheLewesHistoricalSocietywillpresentaprogramatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forages6andunder aboutalighthouseinthemiddleofthesea throughouttheseasons.Childrenwillhavea chance todesigntheirownpaperlighthouseto takehomeusingcolorfulstickers.Registration islimited,andavailablebycalling(302)8585518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.PArentsmust accompanytheirchildren.

July20

ButterfliesandBlooms— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostaButterfliesandBlooms

Classfrom9to10:30a.m.VolunteerEducatorMargaretKimmellwilldiscusssummer butterfliesandmore.Theclassconc ludesby exploringthePietOudolfMeadowwithvolunteersidentifyingthebutterfliesthatvisitthe garden.Thecostis$10perclassforadults andchildrenarefree.Reservationsarerequired,andcanbemadeatdelawaregardens.org/events.Children16andunderare admittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyanadult. Membershavefreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.

July21

CraftKits— Youthbetweentheagesof10 and17canstopbySouthCoastalLibraryto makeamancalagame.Thisisfree,and availablethroughJuly27whilesupplieslast. FreeGardenCrafts— Childrenages6-12are invitedtoDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekforaFreeGardenCraftsClass from10to11a.m.Adultsarewelcometo stayforthefreeclass,orvisitthegardenson theirown.Thereisalsoaguidedtourat10 a.m.foracostof$10.Thisclassis“Howdo theyRecyclePaper?”Childrenmusthavea classreservation,andcanreserveat delawaregardens .org/events.Children16and underareadmittedfreewhenaccompanied byanadult.Membershavefreeadmission,a ndnon-memberspaya$15admissionfee.

July22

BloomsandPollinators— StephenPryce Lea,theDirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsatDelawareBotanicGardens,isleadingatourofthesummer

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meadowwithasensorytourofPietOudolf’s Meadow.Thecostofthetourisfreefor members,asisadmission.Non-members paya$10tourfee,plusa$15admissionfee tothegardens.Reservationsmustbemade bygoingtodelawaregardens.org/events.

July25

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerswillprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutes,andmay bringtheirown bookiftheywish.Thisisfor ages5andolder.Toregister,call(302)8585518.

July26

StoryTime— ThepopularChildren’sStory TimeintheParkwillbeheldattheFenwick IslandGazeboat10a.m.Asthegroup readsbooksthissummer,theywilllearn aboutprotectingtheenvironment.Theywill growvegetablesintheirvegetablegarden, andseecaterpillarsturnintobutterflies. ThisissponsoredbytheBarefootGarden ClubofFenwickIsland.

YogaforKids— ROOTSYouthdeve lopment’s licensedyogainstructor,BrookeRodriguez, willleadchildreninafunandinteractive yogasessionatEvansParkinMillvilleat10 a.m.Thisisforelementaryages,andparents mustaccompanychildren.Theeventis hostedbysouthCoastalLibrary,andregistrationisrequiredandavailablebycalling(302)

858-5518oratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

TeenArtShowAwards— Thewinnersofthe SouthCoastalLibrary’s2023TeenArtShow awardswillbeannouncedinth elibrary’s TeenRoomat5:30p.m.Lightsnackswillbe provided.Registrationisnotrequired,but spaceislimitedandonafirst-come,firstservedbasis.Prizeshavebeendonatedby thefriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.

July26-27

Beach&BayCottageTour— The2023 Beach&BayCottageTour,presentedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary,willbe live.Formoreinformation,ortopurchase tickets,visitbeachandbaycottagetour.com.

July27-August10

TeenArtshow— SouthCoastalLibraryinvitesthepublictovisitthe2023TeenArt Showinthelibrary’sTeenRoom.Talented artistsages12-18havecreated2Dand3D artworksofvariousmedia.Winnerswereselectedbylocalprofessionalartists,andprizes wereawarded.

July27

HouselFun&Fitness— SouthCoastalLibraryissponsoringafun,interactiveprogram onbuildingcognitive,social,emotionaland physicalwell-beingatJohnWestParkat3 p.m.Forchildrenandfamilies. Noregistrationisrequired.

ButterfliesandBlooms— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostaButterfliesandBlooms Classfrom9to10:30a.m.VolunteerEduca-

torMargaretKimmellwilldiscusssummer butterfliesandmore.Theclassconcludesby exploringthePietOudolfMeadowwithvolunteersidentifyingthebutterfliesthatvisitthe garden.Thecostis$10perclassforadults andchildrenarefree.Reservationsarerequired,andcanbemadeatdelawaregardens.org/events.Children16andunderare admittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyanadult. Membershavefreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.

July28

CraftKits— Youthbetweentheagesof10 and17canstopbySouthCoastalLibraryto makeamancalagame.Thisisfree,and availablethroughJuly27whilesupplieslast.

Story&ArtforKids— ArtistJacquelineBoyd willteachages6-10howtodrawillustrationsfromabookatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.Thisisfree,andregistrationisrequiredandavailableat(302)858-5518orat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

Teen CricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouth CoastalLibrary’s TeensummerReadingChallengebyreadingfor 10hoursbetweenJune1andJuly11areeligibletomakeafreet-shirtat10a.m.withthelibrary’sCricutmachine.Youmustreserveatime slotfortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

FreeGardenCrafts— Childrenages6-12are invitedtoDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreekforaFreeGardenCraftsClass from10to11a.m.Adultsarewelcometo stayforthefreeclass,orvisitthegardenson theirown.Therei salsoaguidedtourat10

a.m.foracostof$10.Thisclassis“TheArt oftheFlower.”.Childrenmusthaveaclass reservation,andcanreserveatdelawaregardens.org/events.Children16andunderare admittedfreewhenaccompaniedbyanadult. Membershavefreeadmission,andnonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.

July29

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummerBake SaleintheWesleyHallnexttoMillvilleUMC at36405ClubhouseRoad,from8t o10:30isha.m.,featuringhomemadecakes,pies, cookiesandsweettreats.Allproceedsgoto supportlocalmissionprojects.

August7

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

August19

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

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JohnCarneyandcommunityleadersare encouragingDelawareanstochecktheir eligibilityforfreeorlow-costinternetoptionsasDelawarekicksoffsummerlearningandenrichmentactivities.The awarenesscoincideswiththeBidenAdministration’sAffordableConnectivity Program(ACP)WeekofActionthis June.

Startingthissummer,librariesacross Delawarewillbehostingfreeenrollment eventssoresidentscanreceiveassistance, learnabouttheprogramandassesstheir eligibility.Totakethefirststep,Delawareanscangotogetacp.org/delawaretoassesstheireligibilityandprepare applicationmaterials.Tobeeligiblefor theprogram,householdsmusthaveanincomebelow200percentofthefederal povertyline,utilizeSNAP,Medicaid (Medical),WIC,PellGrantorother qualifyingfederalprogramsorhaveastudenteligibleforfreeorreduced-price meals.

ACPisafederalprogramthatoffers eligiblehouseholds$30permonthtoward homeinternetservices.Mostinternet providersofferplansfor$30permonth, whichmeansthatqualifyinghouseholds canaccessfreeorlow-costinternetservice byenrollingintheACP.

“Internetaccessisnolongeraluxury forfamilies;it’sanecessity,”saidHallLong.“Accesstotheinternetnotonly

connectsustoinformation,itconnects Delawareanstoeachotherandtotheopportunitiestheyneedtothrivefromjob andeducationalopportunitiestocommunityresourcesandupdates.Thefederal AffordableConnectivityProgram(ACP) levelstheplayingfieldandmakesthe promiseofinternetaccessarealityfor moreDelawareans.I’mencouraging stakeholders,communityleadersandofficialstoencourageDelawareanstofindout theireligibilityandseeiftheycanreceive freeorlow-costinternetaccess.It’stime wemakethepromiseofinternetaccessa realityforeveryDelawarean.”

TheAffordableConnectivityProgramwasfundedbytheBipartisanInfrastructureLawandspearheadedby PresidentJoeBiden,U.S.Sens.Tom CarperandChrisCoons,andU.S.Rep. LisaBluntRochester(allD-Del.).State dataestimatesthatmorethan140,000 Delawarehouseholdsareeligibleforthis federalprogram.

InMarch,Delawareofficialsandmunicipalleaderslaunchedastatewideinitiativetoincreaseawarenessofthe AffordableConnectivityPrograminpartnershipwithEducationSuperHighway,a nationalnon-profitwhosemissionisto closethebroadbandaffordabilitygap.Asa result,citiesandtownsacrossDelaware haveparticipatedinACPoutreachinitiativesfromWilmingtontoLaurel.

“Internethasbecomeautility,justlike

electricityorwater,”saidCarney.“TheaffordableConnectivityProgramprovides discountedinternetaccessto qualifyingDelawarefamilies.Iencourage Delawarefamiliestoseeiftheyqualify todayatgetacp.org/de.”

Accordingtothefederalgovernment, morethan18.5millionhouseholdsare enrolledintheAffordableConnectivity Programacrossthecountry,savingatotal ofmorethan$500millionpermonthon theirhigh-speedinternetbills.

“Intoday’sworld,internetaccessisn’t justaconvenience—it’sanecessity.I’m proudthatwepassedtheBipartisanInfrastructureLawtohelpmakebroadband availableforeveryone,regardlessofsocioeconomicstatusorlocation,”said Carper.“HereintheFirstState,libraries willhelpDelawareanschecktheireligibilityandgetassistancewithapplication materialsforfreeorlow-costinternetoptions.ThisAffordableConnectivityProgram(ACP)WeekofAction, everyonehastheopportunitytogainaccesstothecriticalonlineresourcesthey need.”

“Thepandemicputonfulldisplaythe absolutenecessityforeveryhometohave accesstoreliableinternet,” saidCoons.“ThankstoPresidentBiden’s BipartisanInfrastructureLaw,Delawareansacrossthestatewillbeabletoafford fastandreliableonlineaccess.”

“TheAffordableConnectivityProgramisanopportunityforDelawareans togetconnectedtoaffordable,high-speed internetatlittletonocost—anecessity forwork,education,healthcareservices andmore,”saidBluntRochester.“That’s whyIco-ledtheEmergencyBroadband ConnectionsActtobolsteraccessto broadbandforlow-incomeindividuals, whichbecamethebasisfortheAffordable ConnectivityProgram.IstronglyencourageDelawareansacrossourstateto visitaffordableconnectivity.govtoseeif they’reeligibleforthistransformative

benefit.”

“DelawareLibrariessupport Delawareanswithinternetaccessanddigitalliteracyeveryday,whicharecoreessentialsforemploymentandtomanage thetasksofdailylife.DelawareLibraries arepleasedtoraiseawarenessandassist withregistrationfortheAffordableConnectivityProgram,”saidDelawareState LibrarianAnnieNorman.

Delawareanscantakeadvantageof localopportunitiestolearnmoreabout ACPstartingthissummer.DigitalLiteracySummerAssociates(throughAmeriCorpsVista)willavailablefor10weeksin 12libraries:ClaymontPublicLibrary; WilmingtonPublicLibrary—North Branch;MilfordPublicLibrary;HarringtonPublicLibrary;MiltonPublicLibrary;GeorgetownPublicLibrary; GreenwoodPublicLibrary; BridgevillePublicLibrary;SeafordLibrary&CulturalCenter;LaurelPublic Library;DelmarPublicLibrary;andSelbyvillePublicLibrary.

TeleservicespecialistswhoareACP certifiedthroughtheEducationSuperHighwayLearnACPcoursewillbeavailabletohelpresidentsenrollinthe programthroughtheendoftheyearat13 libraries:WilmingtonPublicLibrary; WilmingtonPublicLibrary—North Branch;ElsmerePublicLibrary;WoodlawnPublicLibrary;BearPublicLibrary; Rt.9Library&InnovationCenter; DoverPublicLibrary;NewarkFreeLibrary;MilfordPublicLibrary;Lewes PublicLibrary;MiltonPublicLibrary; GeorgetownPublicLibrary;andLaurel PublicLibrary.

Tolearnaboutavailabletimesandenrollmentopportunities,checklibraries’ programming,eitherinpersonorbyvisitingtheDelawareLibrariesonlinecalendar athttps://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/?t=d&q=ACP&cid=-1&cal=1&inc=0.Datesandtimesvary.

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FRIDAY

The Great Outdoors (60) AMC 8 p.m.

It’s vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley (John Candy), along with his wife and their two kids, but a serene weekend of fishing at a Wisconsin lakeside cabin gets crashed by Connie’s obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman Craig (Dan Aykroyd).

The Articulate Hour (12) WCPB 10:30 p.m.

In this series finale, creatives and experts explore and make sense of big ideas. Through conversations with artists, scholars, and other great creative thinkers, the flexibility of time is explored through a lens of arts, culture, and science.

SATURDAY

2023 Tour de France (11) WBAL 8 a.m.

Stage 1 of the 110th edition of world’s most famous cycling event, known as Le Grand Depart, kicks off with a 182-km medium mountain stage from Bilbao, Spain. The route includes five climbs, the last at 10 percent before dropping back down to Bilbao.

UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov (28) ESPN 7 p.m.

Broadcasting live from the UFC Apex arena in Las Vegas: Ariane Lipski vs. Melissa Gato, flyweight; Max Griffin vs. Michael Morales, welterweight; Damir Ismagulov vs. Grant Dawson, lightweight; Sean Strickland vs. Abus Magomedov, middleweight.

SUNDAY

Endeavour on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

During the Season 9 finale, the team notices that someone has been placing death notices for people who are not dead. As preparations for Joan’s (Sara Vickers) upcoming wedding proceed, the Blenheim Vale case reaches a climax. Shaun Evans also stars.

Toy Story 2 (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

After being stolen by a toy dealer, Woody discovers he’s a valuable collectible from the once popular TV-show, “Woody’s Roundup.” In his new home, he meets his trusty steed, and Jessie (Joan Cusack), the yodeling cowgirl, in this “Toy Story” sequel.

News (N) NBC NewsAccess Hollywood (N) USFL Football Championship: Teams TBA(N)(Live) News (N) SNL

(12) WCPB To Dine For Steven Water's Edge: Black Doctor "The Arrival" Murder "Evil Under The Bun" Celebrity Trip Animals With Cameras

(19) TNT (4:45) <+++ Star Wars: The Last Jedi ('17) Mark Hamill. All Elite Wrestling: Collision (N) <+++ Star Wars: The Force Awakens ('15)Harrison Ford.

(21) FX (3:30) < Pirates of the Caribbe <++ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ('11)Penélope Cruz,Johnny Depp. <++ Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

(22) LIFE < Love at First Lie ('23) Greg Kriek, Lexie Stevenson. < My Professor's Guide to Murder ('23)Rae DeRosa.(P) (:05) <++ The Boss ('16) Kristen Bell,Melissa McCarthy.(P)

(23) A&E The First 48 "Fallen Angel" First 48 "The Dark Staircase" First 48 "The Jealous Kind" The First 48 "Secrets & Lies" The First 48 (:05) First 48 "The Cooler"

(24) TRUTV Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers JokersJokersJokersJokersJokersJokers EricAndreJokers

(28) ESPN (4:00) UFC Prelims (N) (Live) UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov (N)(Live) Boxing Jared Anderson vs. Zhan Kossobutskiy(N)(Live)

(29) ESPN2 SportsCenter (N) (Live) World Lacrosse Gold Medal Game: Teams TBA(N)(Live) Cornhole ACL Final Chase(N)(Live) USL Championship Soccer

(33) GOLF Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf Rocket Mortgage Classic, Third RoundFrom Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Mich.(N)(Live) Senior Op.

(41) HGTV Build It Forward (N) Hunters Hunters HuntersHuntersVacation House Rules (N) Hunters "Episode 1"(N) HuntersHunters

(43) FOOD Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, DriveDiners, Drive Diners, DriveDiners, Drive

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(45) HIST The UnXplained The UnXplained UnXplained "UFO Hotspots" The UnXplained (:05) The UnXplained (:05) The UnXplained

(46) ANPL The Secret Life of the Zoo The Secret Life of the Zoo The Secret Life of the ZooThe Secret Life of the ZooThe Secret Life of the Zoo The Secret Life of the Zoo

(48) DISN Big City Hamster & Hamster & Hamster & < Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (:35) HaileyHailey's on It!Ladybug LadybugLadybug

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(5:00) NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 220 (N) (Live) America's Got Talent "Auditions 3" News (N) 11 News (N)

(12) WCPB Celebrity Trip Mr. Bean Mr. Bean Ridley (N) Endeavour on Masterpiece "Exeunt"(N)(SF) Mr. BeanMr. Bean

(19) TNT <++ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ('19) Mark Hamill, Adam Driver,Carrie Fisher. The Lazarus Project (N) The Lazarus Project < Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker

(21) FX <++ Venom ('18) Michelle Williams, Tom Hardy. <+++ Deadpool ('16)Morena Baccarin,Ed Skrein,Ryan Reynolds. <+++ Deadpool 2 ('18)Ryan Reynolds.

(22) LIFE < V.C. Andrews' Web of Dreams ('19) Jennifer Laporte. < V.C. Andrews' Ruby ('21)Crystal Fox,Naomi Judd. (:05) < V.C. Andrews' Pearl in the Mist ('21)Marilu Henner.

(23) A&E WWE's Most Wanted WWE's Most Wanted WWE's Most "Kurt Angle" WWE's Most Wanted (N) Stone Cold Takes (N) (:05) WWE's Most "Goldberg"

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(28) ESPN Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) MLB Baseball San Francisco Giants at New York Mets(N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live)

(29) ESPN2 (5:30) 30 for 30 MLB Baseball Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod: Teams TBA(N)(Live) Formula 1 Racing Austria Grand Prix(N)

(33) GOLF Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf Rocket Mortgage Classic, Final RoundFrom Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Mich. U.S. Senior Final Round(N)

(41) HGTV Love It or List It Love-List "Kitchen Crisis" Battle on the BeachBattle on the Beach "Elegant Exterior"(N) Hunters (N) HuntersHunters Int'l

(43) FOOD Guy's Road Trip Guy's Road Trip Food Truck Race "David vs. Goliath: Team-plosion"(N) Beachside Brawl (N) Bobby and Sophie

(44) DISC Naked and Afraid XL "Jungle Gangsters Out" (N) Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing (N) Naked and Afraid "Naked and Afraid of Sharks"

(45) HIST The Food That Built America "Lines in the Sand" The Food That Built America "Best Served Cold" (:05) The Food That Built America "The Spoils of War"

(46) ANPL Lone Star Law Lone Star Law Yellowstone WardensWardens "Bear Country"(N) Louisiana Law Louisiana Law

(48) DISN Hamster & (:25) < Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Raven (N) Bunk'dThe VillainsThe Villains of Valley View "Dojo Mojo" RavenBunk'd

(50) TVLND Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Two MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo MenTwo Men Two MenTwo Men

(60) AMC <+++ The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ('13) Josh Hutcherson,Jennifer Lawrence. Walking Dead (N) (:10) Walking Dead (:10) <++ Dredd ('12)

(61) BRAV Below Deck Below Deck Below Deck "Boat Daddy" Below Deck Below Deck Below Deck

(69) WTXF (4:00) MLSSoc Match Day Gold Cup United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago(N)(Live) Gordon Ramsay-FoodThe 10 O'Clock News (N) News (N) The Pulse Bethany

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(3) CW Judge Lake Judge Lake Divorce Divorce The Rising (N) Barons (N) 47ABC NEWSChicago P.D. Family Guy

(5) FOX Last Man Last Man Big Bang Big Bang Stars-Mars "Fire in the Hole" Crime Scene KitchenWBOC NewsSeinfeld SeinfeldFriends

(6) WBOC News (N) CBS News News (N) ET (N) NeighborBob HeartNCIS NCIS "Good Samaritan" News (N) (:35) Colbert

(7) WMDT (5:30) 47abcNe World News Family Feud Family Feud Claim to Fame (N) The Bachelorette (N) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel

(11) WBAL News (N) NBC News Inside Ed. (N) Hollywood Ninja Warrior Qualifiers 3 The Wall "John and Toni" Weakest Link (N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon

(12) WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) (SP) Connection Collectibles Antiques "Tucson Hour 3" POV "A Story of Bones"(N) Great American (N) Amanpour

(19) TNT (5:00) <+++ Star Wars: Return of the Jedi ('83) <+++ Dune ('21)Rebecca Ferguson,Oscar Isaac,Timothée Chalamet.(P) < Star Wars: Phantom Menace

(21) FX (5:00) <+++ Deadpool ('16) Ryan Reynolds. <+++ Deadpool 2 ('18)Josh Brolin,Morena Baccarin,Ryan Reynolds. Dogs (N) Dogs (N) <+++ The Incredible Hulk

(22) LIFE Rizzoli "Ocean Frank" Rizzoli & Isles Rizzoli & Isles Rizzoli & Isles (:05) Rizzoli & Isles (:05) Rizzoli & Isles

(23) A&E The First 48 The First 48 "Birthday Girl" First 48 "Desperate Moves" Hoarders "Marjorie"(N) (:05) The First 48

(24) TRUTV Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers JokersJokersJokersJokers <+ Pixels ('15)Kevin James, Adam Sandler.

(28) ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live) Pickleball ESPN Films Cornhole SportsCenter (N)(Live)

(29) ESPN2 Daily Wager (N) (Live) NBA Today NBA Summer League Basketball Teams TBA(N)(Live) NBA Summer League Basketball Teams TBA(N)(Live)

(33) GOLF Golf Central PGA TOURPGA TOUR PGA Tour Golf Rocket Mortgage Classic, Final RoundFrom Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Mich.

(41) HGTV 100 Day Dream Home 100 Day Dream Home Celebrity IOU Celebrity IOU (N) House Hunters (N) HuntersHunters Int'l

(43) FOOD Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat Bobby Beat BobbyBeat Bobby

(44) DISC Dirty Jobs Outlaws "Stayin' Alive" (N) Street

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CW Judge Lake Judge Lake Divorce Divorce World's Funniest AnimalsAnimals47ABC NEWSChicago P.D. Family Guy

(5) FOX Last Man Last Man Big Bang Big Bang Shazam "Schoolhouse Rock!" Don't Forget the Lyrics!WBOC NewsSeinfeld SeinfeldFriends

(6) WBOC News (N) CBS News News (N) ET (N) FBI "Love Is Blind" FBI: Int "Blood Feud" FBI: Most Wanted News (N) (:35) Colbert

(7) WMDT (5:30) 47abcNe World News Family Feud Family Feud Celebrity Wheel of FortuneCelebrity Jeopardy!Shark Tank News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel

WBAL News (N) NBC NewsInside Ed. (N) Hollywood Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (N)(Live) July Fireworks News (N) (:35) J. Fallon

WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) Farm-Harvest Outdoors Capitol Fourth The Muppets(N)(Live) A Capitol Fourth 2023 Guests The Muppets Amanpour (N)

TNT (4:55) < Star Wars: The Force Awakens (:55) <+++ Star

CW Judge Lake Judge Lake Divorce Divorce Nancy Drew (N) Riverdale (N) 47ABC NEWSChicago P.D. "Hit Me" Family Guy

FOX Last Man Last Man Big Bang Big Bang MasterChef Food Stars "Campfire Feast" WBOC NewsSeinfeld SeinfeldFriends

WBOC News (N) CBS News News (N) ET (N) The Price Is Right at NightSheldonMission (N) CSI: Vegas "Ashes, Ashes" News (N) (:35) Colbert

WMDT (5:30) 47abcNe World News Family Feud Family Feud Judge "Did I Black Out?"(N) Wonder (N) AbbottThe $100,000 Pyramid News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel (11) WBAL News (N) NBC News Inside Ed. (N) Hollywood LA Fire & Rescue (N) Chi. Fire "Damage Control" Chicago P.D. "Deadlocked" News (N) (:35) J. Fallon (12) WCPB PBS NewsHour (N) Steven MotorWeek Nature Human Footprint (N)(P) NOVA Amanpour (N)

(19) TNT Lucifer "Manly Whatnots" Lucifer "Sweet Kicks" <+++ Wonder Woman ('17)Chris Pine,Connie Nielsen,Gal Gadot. <++ Disturbia ('07)

(21) FX (4:30) <+++ The Amazing Spider-Man ('12) <+++ Thor ('11) Natalie Portman,Anthony Hopkins,Chris Hemsworth. Mayans "Her Blacks Crackle and Drag"(N) Mayans M.C.

(22) LIFE Castle "Deep in Death" Castle "The Double Down" Married at First Sight "Where Are They Now: Nashville"(N) (:05) Married at First Sight "Nashville Reunion Part 2"

(23) A&E Court Cam Court Cam Court Cam Court Cam Court CamCourt CamCourt CamCourt CamI Survived (N) I Survived (N) (:05) Court Cam (:35) Court Cam

(24) TRUTV Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers JokersJokersJokersJokers <+++ Superbad ('07) Michael Cera,Jonah Hill.

(28) ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live) Derby Bracket

(29) ESPN2 Daily Wager (N) (Live)

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ESPN Films SportsCenter (N)(Live)

NBA Today Road To X Games 2023: Tony Hawk Vert Alert (N) World of X Games X Games

(33) GOLF (12:00) Live From the U.S. Women's Open (N) (Live) Open EpicsOpen EpicsLive From the U.S. Women's Open From Pebble Beach, Calif.

(41) HGTV Help! I Wrecked My House Help! I Wrecked My House Holmes Family Rescue (N) Holmes Family Rescue (N) Hunters (N) Hunters (N) HuntersHunters

(43) FOOD Guy's Grocery Games Guy's Grocery Games Guy's Grocery GamesGuy's Grocery Games (N) Guy's Grocery Games Guy's Grocery Games

(44) DISC Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown (N) Expedition Unknown (N) (:05) Ghost Adventures (N) (:10) Mysteries of (N)

(45) HIST Pickers "Big Bucks Bubbles" Pickers "Junkyard Jewels" Pickers "Detroit Dreaming" Pickers "Little Shop of Wonders; Sweet Home Pickin'" (N) (:05) Pickers "It's a Woody"

(46) ANPL Swamp Wars Swamp Wars Swamp Wars "Killer Pythons" Swamp Wars Swamp Wars Swamp Wars

(48) DISN Hamster & Hamster & Kiff Kiff Big CityBig CityLadybugLadybugMarvel's "Moon Girl Landing" RavenRaven

(50) TVLND Griffith Griffith Raymond Raymond RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond KingKing

(60) AMC <+++ First Blood ('82) Richard Crenna, Sylvester Stallone. <++ Rambo: First Blood Part II ('85)Sylvester Stallone. <+ Rambo: Last Blood ('19) Paz Vega,Sylvester Stallone.

Judge Lake Judge Lake Divorce Divorce Walker Penn & Teller: Fool Us47ABC

Last Man Last Man Big Bang Big Bang Alert: Missing "Shannon" Stars-Mars "Life on Mars?"

PBS NewsHour (N) Context Moveable Father "The Hidden Man" Doc Martin Death in Paradise Farm-HarvestConnection

(19) TNT (5:30) <+++ The Matrix ('99) Keanu Reeves. (:15) <+++ Black Panther ('18)Michael B. Jordan,Lupita Nyong'o,Chadwick Boseman. (:15) <+++ Creed II ('18)

(21) FX (5:00) <+ The Waterboy ('98) <+++ Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ('17)Dwayne Johnson. <+++ Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ('17) Dwayne Johnson.

(22) LIFE Castle "Fool Me Once" Castle Castle "Vampire Weekend" Castle "Famous Last Words" (:05) Castle (:05) Castle "Love Me Dead"

(23) A&E First 48 "One Wrong Move" The First 48 First "Backslide"(N) 60 Days In (N) Booked: First Day In (N) (:05) First 48 "Fatal Mistake" (24) TRUTV Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers JokersJokersJokersJokersJokersJokers

ESPN SportsCenter (N) (Live)

ESPN2 Daily Wager Pickleball NBA Summer League Basketball Teams TBA(N)(Live) NBA Summer League Basketball Teams TBA(N)(Live)

GOLF (4:00) PGA Tour Golf PGA Tour Golf John Deere Classic, First Round(N)(Live) PGA Tour Golf John Deere Classic, First Round(N)(Live) U.S. Open (N)(Live)

HGTV Down Home Fab Christina on the Coast Christina "Growing Families" Christina "A Dog's Life"(N) Revealed HuntersHunters Int'l

(43) FOOD Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyOutchef'd (N) Beachside Brawl Beat BobbyBeat Bobby

(44) DISC Homestead Rescue Homestead "Troubled Water" Homestead RescueHomestead Rescue (N) Homestead Rescue "Paradise in Peril"

(45) HIST Alone "Ties That Bind" Alone "Growing Pains" Alone "Lake of Thieves" Alone "Spirit Bear"(N) (:35) Alone "Spirit Bear"

(46) ANPL Nature Myst. Solved Solved Solved SolvedSolvedSolvedSolvedSolvedSolved SolvedSolved

(48) DISN Hamster & Hamster & Kiff Kiff Big CityBig CityLadybugLadybugMarvel's MoMarvel's Mo "Run the Rink"

(50) TVLND Griffith Griffith Raymond Raymond RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond KingKing

(60) AMC <+ Rambo: Last Blood ('19) Paz Vega, Sylvester Stallone. <+++ Tombstone ('93)Val Kilmer,Michael Biehn,Kurt Russell. <++ The Magnificent Seven

(61) BRAV Project Runway "Toying With Fashion" Project Runway "Coronation Day" Project Runway "Seeing Red"(N) Housewives/OC Runway

(69) WTXF The Six (N) Kelly (N) TMZ (N) You Bet Alert: Missing "Shannon" Stars-Mars "Life on Mars?" The 10 O'Clock News (N) News (N) The Pulse

MONDAY Claim to Fame

(7) WMDT 8 p.m.

In this game show hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas (of the Jonas Brothers), celebrities’ relatives step outside their famous family member’s shadow and live together under one roof, concealing their identity in the quest for their own fame and fortune.

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(3) CW 9 p.m.

A group of best friends chase their sun-soaked surfing dreams and discover that even in paradise there is rivalry, greed and ambition in this new Australian drama series, set in the 1970s. Ben O’Toole, Lincoln Younes and Jillian Nguyen star.

The Great American Recipe (12) WCPB 10:30 p.m.

In a brand-new episode hosted by Alejandra Ramos, the competing home cooks must prepare their favorite comfort foods and share a dish inspired by a loved one. The presented recipes range from bacon-wrapped meatloaf to a delicious chicken curry.

TUESDAY

Rocky (60) AMC 11 a.m.

Viewers can go the distance and watch all six Rocky films back-to-back, beginning with the 1976 film. Sylvester Stallone stars as a small-time boxer whose life changes when he is given a shot at fighting the reigning world heavyweight champion.

Independence Day: Resurgence (23) A&E 8 p.m.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Shestoodupinthedugout andtookinthemajestyofthe stadium.

Thenshepinchedherself.

Samantha“Sam”Derickson simplyhadtoconfirmthatthis wasactuallyhappening.

The5-foot-11freshman shortstopgazedouttowardthe women’ssoftballdiamond knownasJimFrostStadiumon thecampusoftheUniversityof TennesseeatChattanooga.

ShefeltthetwingeandrealizedthatsheandherEast StroudsburgUniversityWarrior teammateswereabouttoplay No.3-rankedUniversityof NorthGeorgiaintheirMay25 opening-roundgameofthe 2023NCAADivisionIIWorld Series.

“Ithasbeenmydreamall mylifetobeapartofthis tournament,andbeingableto betherewasawesome,”said Derickson,a2022graduateof IndianRiverHighSchool.“It wassuchacoolexperience.We receivedmerchandiseandspecialtreatmentatthefieldand atourhotel,whichwasdecoratedspecificallyfortheevent. TherewereWorldSeriesstickersonthefloorsanddoorsthat read‘WelcometotheNCAA D2SoftballChampionship.’

Andeachteamhaditsown conferenceroom,withitsteam pictureonabanner.”

Thetransitiontocollege

WhenDericksonleftthewomen’s softballfieldinChattanoogaonMay 27,itmarkedtheendofapivotal, memorableandproductivefreshman yearintheclassroomandonthediamond.

Majoringinbusinessmanagement withadataanalyticsminor,shehad madeaverysuccessfultransition

fromhighschooltocollege.

“AttendingESUhasbeenagreat experiencesofar,”shesaiduponreturningtoherfamily’shomein Frankfordrecently.“Itwasn’tthat difficulttransitioningtocollege.I understoodasearlyashighschool theimportanceofhavinggoodtimemanagementskills.Eachday,Ihad

somanyresponsibilities,soutilizing mytimeintherightwaywasimportant.”

Dericksonansweredthechallenge ofmanagingherschedulebeginning lastfall.

“Wewerescrimmagingagainst DivisionIschools,suchastheUniversityofPennsylvania,Lehighand

PennState,andmyschedule wasmuchbusier,withmorning weightliftingsessions,classes, practicesandstudyhall,”said Derickson,astandoutgirls’ fieldhockeyandsoftballstudentathleteatIRHSfromthe fallof2018throughthespring of2022.“Academically,Imade suretoutilizemystudyhall andfreetimetokeepupwith assignments.”

Didsheever.

DericksonearnedDean’s Listhonorsinbothsemesters, witha3.9gradepointaverage ofapossible4.0GPA.

Onthesoftballdiamond, shepracticedwithpassion, soakingupasmuchknowledge andstrengtheningherselfas muchaspossible.Shebecame anintegralpartofarecord-settingteamthatwasrankedNo. 1intheAtlanticregionlatein theregularseason.

“Beingamemberofthe softballteamgavemeasense offamily,andIknowI’llbe friendswithmyteammatesfor therestofmylife,”saidDerickson.“I’vealsometnew friendsinmydormandwith theotherESUathleticsteams. ThelessonIlearned,andthe messageI’dpassontoyounger playersinhighschool,isto cherisheverymomentthat you’replaying.Makethemost ofyourtimeincollegeand don’thaveanyregrets,because thetimepassesveryquickly, andonedayyou’llmissit.”

Dericksonplayedbehind fifthyearseniorshortstopLexi Wright(Thornton,Pennsylvania),whobatted.473fortheseason.

TherighthandedthrowingandhittingDericksonstartedtwoofthe eightgamesinwhichsheplayed,hitting.273andsmackingthreehits, includingadoublein11officialatbats.Shealsoscoredtworunsand

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OldeTymersSoftball LeagueresultsforWeek9

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague completedWeek9ofits2023seasonon Tuesday,June27,ontheChurchofGod fieldneartheintersectionofRoutes113 and26inDagsboro.

AllgamesscheduledforlastThursday,June22,wererainedout,buthere aretheresultsfromTuesday,June27:

•TouchofItaly29,AmericanLegionPost2417(8innings)

Inanepicbattle,TOIexplodedfor 12runsintheeighthinningtobreaka 17-17deadlock.Forthegame,Chuck Emersonrippedtwohomersandasingle,andBrianMarrinaddedtwobase hitsandawalk.KrisKeller,SteveAndersonandPaulGillineachripped threehitsforPost24.

•PhoenixPhysicalTherapy9,Logo Motive4

PPTeruptedforfourfirst-inning runsafterMarkPotter,ChuckCorrigan,ButchGroverandreserveSewall McCabeeachcrossedtheplate.Carl PierceandPeteMarinodrilledtimely hitstokeepLMclose.

•B&ETire&Alignment11,EdwardJonesInvestments10

PitcherJohnSmartstruckoutsixto earnthevictory,whileWarrenLloyd and LouSchifanoeachrippedtwokey hitsforB&E.ReserveJoeKerrhadtwo hitsandapairofRBIstokeepEJclose.

•OceanViewFamilyRestaurant16,

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AndyDiGiammoexplodedforfour hits,includingadoubleandatriple,and JohnEngelmeyeraddedatrioof safetiesforOVFR.BobSchnurwent three-for-threeandRalphDavisadded threehitsforPost28.

•CommunityBankofDelaware11, TheOriginalGreeneTurtle6

BobLaDucasmackedthreehitsinc ludingathree-runhomerwhileSewall McCabe,KeithPurdy,EdRushandreserveLarryO’Laughlineachaddeda pairofbasehitsfortheBank.TheTurtlestayedclosethankstostrongoffensivecontributionsfromFrankEdwards, RichCornacchini,DaveGrimshawand WallySiegfried.

•MillsboroBowlingLanes9,Giant ofMillville7

Withthetyingrunsonbase,MBL turnedadoubleplaytoclinchthevictory.CraigConovermadeseveraloutstandingplaysatshortstop,while winning pitcherKevinMcCabeand outfielderBillArditoledtheoffense withacombinedsevenhits.GregWard smackedapairofhomerunsandScott Torbeckaddedoneround-tripperto keepGiantclose.

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Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobforaSeaColonyBeach Patrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5:30p.m. throughJune16andfromSept.5through Oct.9,and10a.m.to6p.m.fromJune17 throughSept.4.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,theGuardiansbytheSeaare readytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewho approachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersinthesurfevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenanceduring thelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhohavethe abilitytorescueswimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneof theseGuardiansbytheSeawithabeach lifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduring theseason.

Thefirst-yearlifeguardgazedouttowardthesurf.

Allseemedwellfromhisperchon theSeaColonyBeachPatrolstand.

Butthingscanchangeinasplitsec-

ond,inthesurforonthebeach. Thatday,itdid.

DrewMeiningerdoesnothaveeyes inthebackofhishead.

Buthecouldsenseperilbehindhis lifeguardstand.

“Twoyoungsterswerethrowinga footballbehindourstand,”recalled Meiningeroftheincidentin2021. “Oneofthekidsmissedtheball.Ithit himintheeye,andhebrieflywentunconsciousbeforereawakeninginadisorientedstate.That’swhenIarrived.”

Meiningerknewexactlywhattodo. Utilizingthetraininghe’dreceivedasan SCBPlifeguardandasanemergency medicaltechnician(EMT),heperformedaquickprimaryassessmentand sentamessageacrossthebeachtohis captain.

“Capt.DaveGriffithreceivedthe messageandimmediatelybroughtthe traumabagtothestand,”recalled Meininger.“Aswetooktheyoungster’s vitals,theautomaticbloodpressurecuff malfunctioned.Fortunately,mytraining preparedme.Iwasabletotakeamanualbloodpressuremeasurementbypalpation.Wecontinuedmonitoringthe boyuntiltheEMTsarrivedandwe transferredcare.Wereportedeverything thathadhappened,includingthevital signsthatIhadmeasured.”

Theyoungsterwastakentoanarea hospital,andherecovered.

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stoleabase.

“Playingbehindourolderand moreexperiencedplayersenabledme todevelopmyskillsthisseason,”she said.“Iwasabletolearnfromthem whatwasexpectedforourprogram. ThisallowedmetoimproveasIcontinuetogrowintomyroleatshortstop.”

HeadcoachJaimeWohlbachsaid hewaspleasedwithDerickson’s progressduringherfreshmanseason.

“Samgotsomeplayingtimeand contributedinanicerolewithour team’ssuccess,”hesaid.“Weareexcitedinanticipationofthenew schoolyearthisfallaswegetbackto work.”

TheWarriorscameouttoplay

TheWarriorscaughtfirelatein theseasonandearnedaPennsylvania StateAthleticConferencetournamentberthinQuakertown,Pa.,on May3-5.ESUadvancedtotheAtlanticRegionaltourneyafterdefeatingCalifornia(Pa.)andKutztown, andlosingtoSlipperyRockUniversityandMercyhurst.

RankedNo.1intheregion,the WarriorshostedthetournamentMay 11-13forthefirsttimeinschoolhis-

tory.

Theywonthreestraightgames, defeatingBowieState,WestChester andWestVirginiaWesleyan,advancingtoandagainhostingthetwoteambest-of-threesuper-regional tourneyonMay18-19.

TheBobcatsreboundedfroma Game1losstoblankCharleston withconsecutiveshutoutsinGames 2and3.

Forthefirsttimeinschoolhistory,theyreachedtheeight-team NCAADivisionIIchampionship tournamentinChattanoogaonMay 25-27.ESUlosttheopener,3-0,to eventualnationalchampionNorth GeorgiabeforedefeatingNo.7-

rankedNovaSoutheastern,2-1.

Theiramazingseasonendedwith a6-2losstoNo.1-rankedUniversity ofTexasatTyler.

TheWarriorsfinishedwitha schoolrecordNo.5nationalranking among272NCAADivisionII schools.

Their44victoriesin63games alsosetanewschoolmark.

“Theridetothechampionship tournamenttaughtmetoappreciate everymoment,andittaughtour teamthatwehadthefightandtalent toadvancedeepintothepostseason,” saidDerickson.“Theplayoffswere differentfromtheregularseason— therewasmoreintensitywiththe

wayweplayed.Ifeltthatweplayed withmoreheartanddesireinthe playoffs.Weknewwehadsomething specialwhentheregularseason ended,whichdroveustoplaybetter. Andaswekeptwinning,ourconfidencegrew.Sodidourfanbase.

“EastStroudsburg,Pa.,isasmall townwithalotoflocalsupport, whichreallyshowedduringourpostseasonrun,”sheadded.“Playingat homeduringtheregionalandsuperregionalthatattractedlarger-thannormalcrowdsalsocontributedto ourteam’ssuccessbyrequiringusto playatanincreasedlevelofintensity.”

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BySamSandler StaffReporter

Afterhavingasuccessfulcross-country seasonatIndianRiverHighSchoollastfall, risingseniorBrynnCrandellapproachedthe springtrack-and-fieldseasonwithalevelof commitmentandcompetitivenessthatallowedhertohaveanequallysuccessfulseason.

Hertrackwasfilledwithimpressiveperformances,andshecontinuedtoimproveher timesinthelongdistanceeventsshecompetedin,earningheratriptotheAdidas OutdoorsNationalscompetitioninNorth CarolinainthebeginningofJune.Shewon firstplaceinthe5Krace,withatimeof17 minutesand32seconds,sayingshe“was honoredtowinthe5KatAdidasNationals.”

Crandellsaidshehadnevercompetedat anycompetitionofthissizefortrack,“SoI didnothaveabigideaofwhattoexpect.I justwantedtotryanewevent,sincewewere travelingsevenhourstogotothiscompetition.”

Shenotedthatshehadalsoneverrun thatdistancebeforeonatrackinacompetitivesettingandthatshewas“rootingother girlson—especiallyintheextremelyhot weatherconditionsinNorthCarolinaduring theearlysummer.”

ItwasCrandell’ssenseofaccomplishmentandhumblenessthatcameacross

stronglyinarecentconversationabouther lifeoffofthetrack,alongwithmorestories behindherspectacularsuccesses.

Lookingbackonherrecentaccomplishmentsduringherspringseason,Crandell saidherfavoritememorywasthefirstmeet oflastseason.

“Comingbackafteraseason-endinginjuryduringmysophomoreseason,”shesaid ofthe2022trackseason,“Iwasnotableto hitmybesttimesduringthecross-country season.”

Asaresult,shesaid,shehadbeenunsure whethershewasevergoingtobeableto

reachtherunningabilityshehadpreviously putondisplayduringhersophomorecrosscountryseason.Shewasgoingintoherfirst trackmeetlastspringwith“averageexpectations”forhertimes,butshewasabletobeat allofherfreshman-yearpersonalrecords, “andprovedtomyselfthatIhadnot plateauedandIstillhadsomuchgrowth thatwasyettocomeinthatseason.”

Theexperience,shesaid,madeher“fallin lovewithrunningagain”andallowedherto continueherupwardmomentumtowardthe endoftheseason.

Hersuccessesinbothtrackandcrosscountrycanbetiedtothecontinuouseffort Crandellputsinyear-round,whetherrunningintheextremeheatinthemiddleofthe summer,orswimmingcompetitivelyduring thewinteratIndianRiverHighSchool.She saidshetrainsconsistently,butthatshefinds itimportanttotakebreaks—specificallyin thewinterandsummer.

“IndianRiverdoesnothaveanindoor trackteam,butIgrewupasaswimmer,soI enjoydoingthatthroughoutmywinters,beforeIgetrightbackintotrackseason.…I findthatthesebreakshelptorest,recharge andpreventinjury,asItrainattheelite level.”

Whiletrackmightseemprimarilyasingle-personsport,thatisnotentirelythecase,

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BrynnCrandellatapastcross-countryevent.Crandellisgettingreadytoenterher seniorseasonatIR.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Aftercruisingthroughtheirfirsttwo contestsinthe2023CarpenterCupClassic HighSchoolShowcasebaseballtournament,theteamfromDelawareSouthran intodefendingchampionTri-Capeinthe semifinalswiththoughtsofdethroning theircompetition.ThegamewasplayedinsideCitizensBankBallpark,whichisthe homeofthePhiladelphiaPhillies.

DelawareSouthjumpedouttoa2-0 leadinthetopofthefirstinning.They wouldscorethreemoreinthetopofthe secondinningtotakea5-2lead.Twoof thoserunscameonatwo-rundoubleby IndianRiverHighSchool’sJaceJarmon andasacrificeflyfromIRteammate RomanKeith.Thatwouldbealltheoffenseforthelocalcontingentontheday, though,asTri-Capescoredtwointhebottomoftheinningandtwomoreinthe4th totaketheleadforgood.

Forthegame,DelawareSouthmanaged justfivehits,withJarmonaccountingfor oneofthose.

ThethreeIRteammateswerejoinedon therosterbyfellowHenlopenAthletic ConferencemembersfromSussexTech, KadeHall,JeremyVestandSeanEly,SussexCentral’sT.J.MorrisandNoahBurroughs,Smyrna’sJacobMaceyandSean Keaner,LakeForest’sCodyKlotz,Caesar

Rodney’sStevenDonigan,Dover’sHunter ChambersandBrandonYoder,andCape Henlopen’sTimothyHitchcock,IsaacTerhuneandLextynWescott.Middletown’s ChaseTimmons,CarterBoydandBrandonBoydwerealsoontheteam,along withSt.GeorgesTech’sNathenArterbridge,BobbyStewartandJimmyBreen, andAppoquinimink’sChaseFleming.

TheteamwascoachedbySussexTech’s G.L.JeffersonandSt.GeorgesJeff Rodgers,withassistantcoachesGeorge Eilers(Polytech),NickSpadafino(Dover), MattFaulkner(Milford),J.D.Messeck (Woodbridge)andTaylorJackson(St. Georges).

Tri-CapehaddefeatedLehighCounty

(Pa.)byascoreof7-4intheirfirstgame beforedowningMercerCounty(N.J.),7-6, inthequarterfinals.

The2023championshipgamebetween Tri-CapeandJerseyShore—a9-4winner overOlympic-Colonialintheothersemifinal—wasslatedtobeplayedonTuesday, June27,butwaspostponedtoWednesday, June28,(afterCoastalPointpresstime), duetoseverethunderstormsthroughout theday.

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fromtheweekendbeforeMemorialDay toColumbusDayinOctober.The SCBPisaUnitedStatesLifeguardAssociationAdvancedCertifiedAgency consistingof21guards,whoareeach certifiedinAmericanRedCrossLifeguardservices,CPRfortheProfessional RescuerandEmergencyMedicalResponse.Eachofthesixlifeguardstands arelocatedinfrontoftheSeaColony high-risecondominiumsnearBethany Beach.

SCBPlifeguardsrespondtolandand wateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducationabouthazards inthesun,weatherandocean.SCBP beachlifeguardstraindailytoprepare foranysituationonlandorinwater, andtheyconstantlystrivetoexceed theirhighstandardsofopenwater safety.

Managingthethreatening surfandhisadrenalinerush

Meiningerbecamealifeguardoutof hislovefortheocean—particularly whenthesurfislargerandmorethreatening.

“I’mathrill-seekerandanadrenaline junkie,”saidMeininger,whoisalsoa three-timeworldchampioncompetitive jump-roper.“I’malsoextremelycompet-

itive.Whenthisopportunityfellinto mylap,Icouldn’thelpbutjumpatthe chancetochallengemyselfasanathlete. Iwantedtosatisfymyhungerfor adrenalineinalloceanconditions,and tobecomeastrongerdecisionmaker, leaderandauthorityfigure.

“Thisishelpingmeasanindividual andpreparingmeforthefuture.Beinga lifeguardmeansblockingoutdistractionsandputtingfulleffortintothe focusandenergyrequiredtoguardand savethelivesofourpatronswhovisit ourbeachandswimintheocean.”

Asalieutenantonthebeachpatrol, Meiningersayshistoughestchallengeis tofocusonthepatrolinitsentirety.

“Ihavetoidentifyareasneedingimprovement,whetherweneedmore trainingandinstruction,discussions aboutprocedure,anddiscipliningas needed,”hesaid.“Ialsohavetodeterminehowbesttoaddressourteam members asagrouporviaone-on-one conversations.”

Conversely,theeasiestpartofthejob isbeingdisciplinedinhisapproach,he said.

“Thiscomeseasyforme,becauseI understandtheimportanceofmyrole onthebeach,”hesaid.“Ialwaysstrive forgreatness,anddowhateverittakes toimprove,whetherit’sduringworkoutsoronthejob.Thatmayrequire extraworkoutsduringoffdaysorworkingthroughpotentialemergencyscenarioswithmystandpartner.”

Hesaidanemphasisonearly,thorough traininghasmadehimamoreeffectivelifeguard.

“Mytraininghasenabledmetohandlesituationswell,”hesaid.“Mysecond year,Ihadtworescuesonmyveryfirst dayworkingthebeachthatsummer, andIwasagainwell-preparedright fromtheoutset.

“Havingbeenpromotedtolieutenantthisyear,Iamstrivingtotrain ourrookieswithallofthetoolsand knowledgetheywillneedtohandleany scenario,”Meiningeradded.“Theymay facechallengesearlyintheseason,becausetroubledoesn’twaituntillaterin thesummer,whenitbecomesmore crowded.Ourroleaslifeguardsbecomes necessaryassoonaswestepontothe beachattheendofMay.”

ALittlehelpfrom BenandBailey

Meiningercreditstwolieutenantswho trainedhimhisrookieyearonthepatrol withhavingaprofoundeffectonhissuccessfullifeguardcareer.

“BenLittleandBaileyNoelcontinuallypushedandencouragedmethroughoutthesummerandevenintothe off-season,”saidMeininger.“Although myrookieseasonbeganwithveryintense andintimidatingtraining,ourrelationshipssoongrewfrominstructor-student tobrothers.Theycaredformeandencouragedmeinmyefforts.Theyhelped

getmetoapointwhereIwascompeting againsttheminworkoutsandwiththem atcompetitions.Inowconsiderthem bothveryclosefriends,eventhoughwe areindifferentplacesnow.”

Noelisnowacaptainwiththe DelawareStateParksBeachPatrol,and LittlerecentlycompletedArmyRanger School.

MeiningersaidheappreciatesthecamaraderiethatissharedamongtheSea ColonyBeachPatrol.

“Weareafamily,andwe’reloyalto eachotherlikenoothercommunityI haveexperienced,”hesaid.“Likeafamily, wemaybickerandbuttheads,butwealwayshaveeachother’sbacks,andwe deeplycareforoneanother.”

Meiningersaidhebelievesthiswillbe hisfinalsummerworkingfull-timeatthe beach.

“Myshort-termgoalsaretobemore successfulduringcompetitionsthanI havebeen,”hesaid.“Myoff-seasontraininghasproventomethatthisispossible. Ialsowanttoserveinmynewroleasa lieutenantbytrainingyoungerlifeguards sotheycaneffectivelyhandleemergenciesandbeachprocedures,smoothlyand withconfidence.”

Hislong-termgoalistoworkextremelyhardinphysicianassociateschool atYaleUniversity duringthenexttwo andahalfyears,tobecomeanexcellent healthcareprovider.Heintendstoreturn tocoastalDelawareinordertoserveits citizensinthatrole.

Crandell

accordingtoCrandell,whosaidsheloves beingonhertrackteambecause“thereareso manydifferentkindsofpeople.Youmakeso manyfriends—notjustwiththedistance runnersortheothersfromtheeventsthat youtrainin.…Youbecomeabig,dysfunctionalfamily.Butattheendoftheday,you allloveeachotherandrootforthebest.”

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abletorunamileinlessthan11minutesto join.

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Crandelllaterrealizedthatshewantedto giverunningachanceandthatitwasmore about“becominghappyandhealthierand happieraboutmybodyandlifeingeneral.”

Shestarteddoingshorterrunswithher parents,then,duringthequarantineofthe earlypartoftheCOVID-19pandemic,she quadrupledhermileage,“becauseIwas bored.”Itwasn’tuntilhighschoolthatshe joinedthecross-countryteamandfoundthe successrunninglongerdistancesthathasbecomeherforteasanathlete.

WhenCrandellisnotrunningduring thesummer,sheiseitherlifeguardingfor MiddlesexBeach,orspendingtimewith

whichisalsothemostwinsofanyteam. BurlingtonCountyissecondat47-32 (.594).

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familyandfriends.Shesaidshealsoenjoys surfingandbeingatthebeach.Duringthe schoolyear,sheparticipatesinthreeseasons ofsports,whilealsobalancingotheractivities andachallengingcourseload.

Hersuggestionforotherhighschoolstudent-athletesisthattheyshould“justtake everythingdaybyday.Don’tdotoomuchat anygiventime,andtrytogiveyourself breaks.”

Ifyoudon’t,shesaid,“Youwilleventually breakdownandburnout,likelyataninconvenienttime.”

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teeofhighschoolbaseballcoaches fromthetri-stateareametwithrepresentativesfromthePhiladelphia Philliestodiscussthepossibilityof holdingatournamentfortheoutstandingplayersintheregion.The tournamentwouldbenamedin honorofRobertandRulyCarpenter, formerownersofthePhillies.

TheCarpenterCupClassic evolvedfromthosemeetings,with thefirstsingle-eliminationtournamentbeingheldinJune1986atVeteransStadium.Today,16teams

youjustneedtobesmarttonotoverdoit andburnout.”

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participateintheeventbeginningat RichieAshburnField(FDRPark) andconcludingwiththesemifinals andchampionshipatCitizensBank Park.

Therehavebeen47playersthat haveplayedintheCarpenterCup Classicwhohavegoneontoplayin MajorLeagueBaseball.Mostnotable amongthemareMikePiazza,Mike Trout,JoeyWendle,RyanVogelsong, ChristianWalker,JoeMcEwing, ToddFrazierandBenDavis.

LEGALS

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

Silver Woods Mixed-Use Planned Community - Proposed Townhouse District (PIDNs: 413.200, 413.300, & 413.400 CTMs# 134-16.00-914.00, 134-16.00-951.00, 134-16.00-45.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review Application P-261, a final land development plan for the Townhouse District within the Mixed-Use Planned Community of Silver Woods. This application is submitted by Becker Morgan Group, Inc. on behalf of the property owner/developer, Robert Thornton/Silverstock WP, LLC as a revision to application P-261, for property identified on the Silver Woods Record Plan as Commercial District Parcel A (PIDN: 413.200/CTM# 134-16.00-914.00), Multifamily Parcel B (PIDN: 413.300/CTM# 134-16.00-951.00), and a portion of Mixed Use District Parcel C (PIDN: 413.400/CTM# 134-16.00-45.00). Silver Woods is zoned as a Mixed-Use Planned Community (MXPC) and located along Beaver Dam Road.

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

Silver Woods Mixed-Use Planned Community –Proposed Townhouse District (PIDNs: 413.200, 413.300, & 413.400

CTMs# 134-16.00-914.00, 134-16.00-951.00, 134-16.00-45.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that public hearings will be held on the following variance applications associated with the proposed Townhouse District of the Silver Woods community:

V-447: a request for a variance from Article II, § 187-11-B of the Streets and Sidewalks chapter of the Town Code which requires that all curbing shall be DelDOT PCC Type 1 Vertical Face with eight-inch reveal. This variance seeks to permit Type 2 Integral Curb & Gutter (“Rolled Curb”) in the proposed Townhouse District as opposed to the Type 1 Vertical Face with eight-inch reveal required by Article II, § 187-11-B.

V-448: a request for a variance from Article II, §187-10-A and Article XVI, §140-100-D(12)(b) of the Town Code. Article II, §187-10-A states: “Driveways shall not be placed within five (5) feet of a property line.” Article XVI, §140-100-D(12)(b) states that “driveways shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any property line.” The developer proposes to construct driveways on 161 townhouse lots that will be installed less than five (5) feet from a property line. The applicant requests a reduction of the 5-foot driveway setback to 1.5 feet.

The applications are submitted by the property owner/developer, Mr. Robert Thornton, Silverstock WP, LLC. Silver Woods is zoned as a Mixed-Use Planned Community (MXPC) and located along Beaver Dam Road. The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. For more information, please visit www.oceanviewde.gov.

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

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The Town will hold this review on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 4:00 pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. For more information, please visit www.oceanviewde.gov.

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

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT

PURSUANT TO 10 DEL. C. SECTION 8126

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, AT ITS REGULARLY-SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 2023 AND FOLLOWING A DULYNOTICED PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH VOTED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 425-108 AND SECTION 425-109 OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 425-41.1 OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE

NO ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING IN ANY COURT, WHETHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, CHALLENGING THE LEGALITY OF SUCH AMENDMENT MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

CP 20230630 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Michaele D. Gorman, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Michaele D. Gorman who departed this life on May 5, 2023, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Kelli Gorman on June 23, 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 January 5, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Kelli Gorman

555 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Apt. 707 Washington, DC  20001

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Robert Zeminsky, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Robert Zeminsky who departed this life on May 23, 2023, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Leonard Zeminsky on June 14, 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 January 23, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Leonard Zeminsky 30396 Anderson Dr., Apt. 209 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 20230623 3T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES

The Annual Election for the Town of Bethany Beach Town Council shall be held in the Bethany Beach Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 12:00 o’clock Noon to 6:00 p.m. prevailing time.

Three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. At least four (4) of the seven (7) members of the Town Council must be residents of the Town, but all may be residents of the Town.

Town Council terms are for a period of two years.

Anyone wishing to file as a candidate for the election must file a written Notice of Intention (Application for Candidacy) in the Town Manager’s Office at Town Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Candidates for the Town Council must meet all of the following requirements:

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

2. Be a U.S. Citizen;

3. Not have been convicted of a felony;

4. Shall have been, for a period of at least six months prior to the date of the election; either (a) a permanent full-time resident of the Town, or (b) a natural person holding record title to a fee simple or life estate in real property located within the Town of Bethany Beach.

5. At the time of filing a notice of intention to seek office, be a duly registered voter under the provisions of the Town Charter (Section 5.2) and Voter Registration Ordinance (Chapter 378 of the Town Code). Only natural persons are allowed to vote in Town Elections, and only natural persons who are not identified on the Town’s tax records as an owner of real estate in the Town are required to register. Persons may register in person at the Town Hall or by mail during normal business hours except during the last 30 days before the election. Contact the Town Hall as instructed in paragraph 6 below.

6. File a written notice of intention to seek office at least forty-five days (45) days prior to the date set for the election (i.e. by Wednesday, July 26, 2023). Contact the Town Hall by email at admin@townofbethanybeach.com or at 302-537-3771 to obtain the form.

Voting and Absentee Ballots

All votes shall be made in person, or by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be obtained by filing an Affidavit with the Town. Affidavits are available by calling 302-537-3771 and are available on the town’s website –www.townofbethanybeach.com. Absentee ballots will not be available until after the filing deadline for candidates which is July 26, 2023.

CP 20230623 5T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST READINGS

The Town Council of Ocean View will hold a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinances on Tuesday, July 11, 2023,

• An Ordinance Amending and Restating the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2023.

• An Ordinance Amending and Restating the Capital Expenditures Budget for Fiscal Years ending April 30, 2023 – 2027.

All public hearings will be held at 3:00 pm or as soon as possible thereafter prior to the Town Council meeting.

The ordinances may be examined on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday or by visiting the website address http://www.oceanviewde.gov/PendingOrdinances/

All interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearings and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearings, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearings.

CP

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Frances M. Shadel, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Frances M. Shadel who departed this life on November 17, 2022, late of Millville, DE were duly granted unto Vivienne Sexton on June 6, 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 July 17, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Vivienne Sexton

31055 Bay Haven St. Millville, DE  19967

ATTORNEY:

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20230616 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Clifford William Tompkins III, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Clifford William Tompkins III who departed this life on March 23, 2023, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Mandy Lee Powell and Sharon Ann Coleman on June 2, 2023 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executors on or before November 23, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

EXECUTORS:

Sharon Ann Coleman

Mandy Lee Powell

ADDRESS: 37842 Swann Drive; Selbyville, DE  19975 1006 Primrose Lane, Apt.202; Annapolis, MD  21403

ATTORNEY: Veronica R. Townsend, Esq.

ADDRESS: 18 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401; Ocean View, DE  19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

CP 20230616

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of William L. Shoemaker, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of William L. Shoemaker who departed this life on April 22, 2023, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Sally I. Walsh on June 15, 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 December 22, 2023 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Sally I. Walsh

38414 Boxwood Terrace #302 B Selbyville, DE  19975

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20230623 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Mary L. Johnson, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Mary L. Johnson who departed this life on May 3, 2023, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Walter L. Johnson on June 13, 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 January 3, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Walter L. Johnson

323 Yeadon Ave. Ocean View, DE  19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW, a municipal corporation of the State of Delaware, Plaintiff, v.

THE PRESERVE AT OCEAN VIEW, LLC, THE PRESERVE AT OCEAN VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., BANKS BENNETT TAX DITCH c/o DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (DNREC), OTHER UNKNOWN OWNERS,

TO: Unknown Owners and The Preserve at Ocean View, LLC

C.A. NO. S23C-06-018 MHC

ATTORNEY:

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

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and 701 square feet of land more or less, located in the subdivision known as the Preserves at Ocean View, as a permanent easement situate in Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware. Defendants.

NOTICE

1. The above-captioned cause, pending in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, in and for Sussex County, is an action for a portion of the property of The Preserve at Ocean View, LLC, conveyed to it by deed of Louise B. Toomey, dated June 25, 2004, and of record in the Office of the Recorder of deeds, in and for Sussex County, in Deed Book 2999, Page 281. Said property is more particularly described as:

All that certain tract, piece, or parcel of land lying and being in the Town of Ocean View, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being described more particularly as:

BEGINNING AT A POINT AT THE CORNER OF THIS PARCEL AND THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE FOR LAKE VILLAGE CIRCLE WITH THE BEARINGS HEREON REFERENCED TO THE DELAWARE STATE GRID, NORTH AMERICAN DATUM OF 1983, THENCE FROM SAID POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING: RUNNING WITH THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINE OF PARCEL 134-12.00-2695.00, NORTH 13º29’20" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 12.57 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT, THENCE, RUNNING WITH THE CENTERLINE OF THE TAX DITCH, NORTH 76º30’40" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 39.00 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE, RUNNING WITH A NEW PERMANENT EASEMENT LINE, SOUTH 13º29’20” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 30.18 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE, RUNNING WITH THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAKE VILLAGE CIRCLE, ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 52.00 FEET, AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 44.10 FEET AND WHOSE LONG CHORD IS NORTH 79º11’37" WEST, A DISTANCE OF

42.97 FEET TO THE SAID POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING with said described metes and bounds 701 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

2. The Complaint herein alleges that the interest to be taken, so far as the above described land is concerned, is a 701 square feet permanent easement taking, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances; that the taking is being made pursuant to the power of eminent domain granted to Plaintiff by Ocean View, Del., C. (Charter) §2.313; and the property being taken is necessary for and is to be used to construct, maintain and repair a foot bridge for emergency evacuation of the Lord Baltimore School.

3. In addition to the defendants above named, there may be others having or claiming some interest in the property to be taken who are unknown to the plaintiff and who have not been ascertained by the plaintiff after diligent inquiry. These defendants are designated "Unknown Owners".

4. The above-named defendants must serve and file in accordance with the Rules of the Superior Court an answer to the Complaint within twenty (20) days after the date of first publication of this Notice, in default of which no objection or defense to the taking of the subject property will be heard.

5. The Plaintiff's attorney is VERONICA O. FAUST, ESQUIRE, of 19339 Coastal Hwy., Suite 300, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971.

6. On the 18th day of August, A.D. 2023, Plaintiff will present to the Superior Court, Courthouse, Georgetown, Delaware, at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, an Application for an Order of Possession with respect to the described premises to be effective immediately. You may appear and be heard at that time.

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8. A re ghter uses this handy tool to smash a window or a door during an emergency rescue

10. High winds can cause a wild re to spread quickly through a ____

12. Fire maples are _____ that turn bright red in the fall

14. The part of a re truck that can give re ghters a lift to the top oor of a burning building

15. Cavemen couldn't do it until they discovered re

16. They're the body parts that let you know a re engine is on the way long before you can see it

18. We light up the sky on the Fourth of July. What are we?

The across clues are for kids and the down clues are for grown-ups!

20. It's the piece of furniture a few family members can sit on while enjoying the replace together

21. As Miley Cyrus might say, an Independence Day celebration is a ______ in the USA

Parents Down

1. Second sound: It's what you might hear in the distance after each explosion at a 17A display

2. It's the part of the pyrotechnics spectacle that dogs like least

3. Box o ce re: "The Good, the Bad and the _____" is one of the most watched spaghetti westerns in Hollywood's history

4. Fire ghter's essential

5. Powered by jet propulsion, when the countdown is through, it speeds though space, leaving a spectacular trail behind it

6. Anthem man: With stars inhis eyes, Francis Scott Key colorfully described the 5D's red _____

7. Although he didn't actually deliver them sitting near a

hearth, FDR's warm and captivating radio addresses were dubbed " reside _____"

9. Hold your tongue: The knowledge that you may need people in the future makes it wise not to burn them

10. It's what's inside a re 1A that gives it the power to nish o a re

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Bring on the Fire

1. Title bestowed upon Elton John whose '72 hit song "Rocket Man" sent his career soaring to new heights

13. Dracula creator Bram (or anyone who keeps the home res burning)

15. Town's top re ghter (or Kansas City hal back)

17. Grillmaster's grind: What the hardworking host of a Fourth of July barbecue needs when it's all over

19. Lamp liquid that allowed early settlers to read well into the night

Chrisy Tingle Agent of the Year Sussex County

Your Delaware Realtor

Buying or Selling?

(c) 302-377-4159

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

Finding Your Dream Home has Never Been is Easy

Audrey & Frank Serio, CRS

LISTED& SALEPENDING

38090 MOCKINGBIRD LN #42, RT. 54, WEST FENWICK

JUST IN TIME for the SUMMER SEASON!!, this 2 BD 1.5 BA w/Sunroom ! Sold Furnished, Stainless Appliances & W|D 2021, HVAC 2017, Fireplace (NEVER USED) Replacement Windows. FABULOUS VIEW & LOCATION- Steps to the Pool & TennisPickle Ball Cts, & Community Beach! (DESU2035998)

Cindy Spieczny (c) 302-228-1450

Associate Broker: DE & MD CRS, GRI, SRES

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AGENT!

Email: Fenwickstar@yahoo.com

NEWCONSTRUCTION

29181 IRONS LANE, DAGSBORO

RARE to nd a home for sale in this waterfront community. Not only can you sit on the front porch and see the Indian River Bay, you can relax on the huge deck and see nothing but the golf course. Plenty of room on this lot for a pool, a garden or a bocce court. The graceful large front porch is the rst thing to catch your eye. Alsoan outdoor shower and a shed that is attached to the side of the house for storing yard equipment. THERE IS A BEACH AREA FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO USE!! THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL! $890,000 (DESU2040534)

Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868 if you’d like to see this home!

26064 CROSSWINDS LANDING

NEW LISTING - BAYSIDE

Rarely available 5 BR, 3.5 BA , Golf Course and Bay views. This Exquisitely detailed, professionally decorated, fully furnished, custom home will exceed your expectations in every way. Gourmet custom kitchen, professionally landscaped, custom patio, 2 screened porches, custom built-ins throughout, luxurious and impeccably maintained, this home is being sold furnished. (DESU2042958)

Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

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. $800,000 (DESU2037288) Call

33933 INDIAN QUEEN LANE

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND READY FOR MOVE IN! Beautiful coastal style rancher is just a short drive to Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club, Holts Landing State Park, and Bethany Beach. Features 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage, an open living concept and ample storage space. Attention to detail from established builder features high end finishes including vaulted ceilings, soft close cabinets, and upgraded fixtures. Agent is owner

$439,900 (DESU2018390)

Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND

34172 Yiana Drive, Frankford

Worked with the buyer to purchase this gorgeous, upgraded 4 BR, 3.5 BA Insight Home, over 2,700sq ft, on beautiful, private cul-de-sac in the community of the Woodlands at Bethany. 2020 built home, extremely charming in design but also extremely energy ef cient. Custom landscaping with Custom 680 SF Patio (Cambridge Pavers, Limestone Quarry Blue). Remarkable property has countless features that have been meticulously added to make the home extraordinary.

DESU203687

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

30497 N. MAGNOLIA CROSSING

Stunning 3,000 sq ft furnished cottage home with 4 BRs, 3.5 BA in the award winning Bayside Resort. Amenities include 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, 4 unique outdoor pools, tennis courts, pickleball, kayaking, ponds, restaurants, Freeman Arts Pavilion, and state of the art Fitness Center with indoor pool. There is so much to do and see. Give me a call if you want to live your best life in Bayside.

$1,050,000 (DESU2043186)

Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

RIVENDELLL 2-STORY CONDO

Furnished, 5 balconies, 3 beds/2.5 baths Sweeping bay views from every room. $895,000 (MDWO2013316)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

37644 W STONEY RUN

121 81ST STREET, #310 OCEAN CITY