Coastal Point — August 11, 2023

Incumbentsruletheday inFenwickelection

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

InaFenwickIslandmunicipalelection markedbyhard-foughtcampaignsbetween incumbentsandchallengers,theincumbent towncouncilmemberswhoseseatswereup forgrabsruledonceagainattheballotboxon Saturday,Aug.5.

Topvote-gettersintheelectionwereKurt Zanelotti,372;JaniceBortner,365;Natalie Magdeburger,362;andJacquelineNapolitano, 358.Zanelottiisanewcomertothecouncil. This willbethesecondtwo-yeartermforthe otherthreewinners.

Theothercandidates’totalswereGary Burch,316;BernieMerritt,315;Kristina Clark,312;andJamesC.SimpsonIII,296.

Turnoutwashighforthetownwideelection,at77percent,with719ofthetown’s933 registeredvoterscastingballotsinSaturday’s election.Thetotalincluded311absenteeballots.

Whentheresultswerepostedonthedoor ofthetownhalljustbefore6p.m.onSaturday,thefourwinnersandasmallgroupof their supporterswhoopedandshoutedand beganhuggingeachother.

“We’reveryhappy,”saidMagdeburger,the

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Selbyvilleconsiders creatingvotingdistricts

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SelbyvilleTownCouncilmemberswill continuetoexplorecreatingvotingdistricts, eventhoughthematterwastabledduring thisyear’sDelawareGeneralAssembly.

AttheMonday,Aug.7,councilmeeting, MayorRickDuncansaidit“didn’tget throughlegislationthisyearbecausethere arealotofquestions,soitwastabled.But wereachedouttomultipletownsandthe UniversityofDelawaresetsupdistrictsfor alotoftowns,sowewillcontinuetolook intolettingUDdothatforuswhenthe timeisright.”

“Weknowgrowthiscoming,andwe wanttobefairtoallofourresidents,”Dun-

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Route54bridgeworkshopplannedforAug.15

TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportationwillholdapublic workshopfrom4to7p.m.onTuesday,Aug.15,attheRoxanaVolunteer FireCompany,regardingthereplacementofthebridgeover“theditch”on Route54westofFenwickIsland.

Theprimarypurposeofthemeetingistogainfeedbackfromthepublic on“architecturalenhancements”being consideredforthebridgereplacement project.

Theworkshopwillalsoincludea briefpresentationprovidingupdates ontheplannedconstructionmethod forthebridgereplacementproject. Presentationswillbeginat4:15p.m. and5:45p.m.andwillbefollowedby

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cansaid.

Later,hetoldtheCoastalPoint thattheACLUhadraisedquestions aboutfairnesstothemunicipalityif districtswerecreatedthisyear.

“Theywerelookingoutforus,for themunicipalityside,andSen.Gerald Hockeragreed.Wemayhavetoadd onacouplecouncilseats,asfastas we’regrowing.Sowewantedtomake sureeverybodyisrepresented,andwe wantedtomakesurethatiswhatwe wantedandthatwehadthewording right.

“Itwaspushedtooquick.And then,withanewcouncilcomingon, theydidn’tunderstandwhatitwas about,sowewanttobefairtoeverybody.Plus,wehaveseveralnewsubdivisionscomingon,soitneededmore thought,”Duncansaid.

LastNovember,thecouncildiscussedvotingdistrictsandagreedto writearesolutiontoamendthecharterandcreatethem,changingfrom thelongtimepolicyofallcouncil membersbeingelectedat-large.

Thisweek,TownAdministrator StaceyLongtoldtheCoastalPoint thatthecharterchangewasforwarded toHockerandstateReps.Rich CollinsandRonGraytointroduce

anopenforum,allowingthepublicto askquestionsandprovidefeedbackon theproject.

Theworkshoplocationisaccessible tothosewithdisabilities.DelDOT askedthatanyonewhorequiresauxiliaryaidsandservices,suchasqualified interpreters,contacttheagencyby phoneormailoneweekinadvance. Forfurtherinformationcontact DelDOTCommunityRelationsat1800-652-5600(inDelaware)or(302) 760-2080,orwritetoDelDOTCommunityRelationsP.O. Box778, Dover,DE19903.

TheRoxanaVolunteerFireCompanyislocatedat35943ZionChurch Road,Frankford.

duringtheGeneralAssembly.

“Buttherewereadditionalquestionsthataroseregardingdistrictvotingorat-largevoting,anditwas placedonholduntilthenewmayor andcouncildiscusseditfurther,”she said.

TheresolutionamendsChapter2 oftheTown’scharterconcerningthe structureofgovernment“tocreate electiondistrictsfromwhichTown Councilmembersshallbeelected”and to“identifytheannualelectionprocedureforthetwoelectioncyclesimmediatelyfollowingestablishmentofthe newelectiondistricts.”

“Itseemstobeafairwayofrepresentationforeveryone,”formermayor CliftonMurraysaidduringtheMonday,Nov.7,2022,councilmeeting, whenthechangehadbeendiscussed. FormercouncilmanClarence“Bud” Tinglehadexplainedthattheplan wasforthetowntobedividedinto fourdistricts,basedonthe2020Census.Stateofficialswilldrawamap showingtheboundariesofeachdistrict,hesaid,replyingtoaquestion abouttheprocess.

Alsoatthetime,Councilwoman CarolCarytoldtheCoastalPointthat Hocker“thoughtitwasagoodidea” andsaidhavingvotingdistrictsisnecessary,especiallysincemoreresidents nowliveontheeasternsideoftown.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill WinnersoftheFenwickIslandTown CouncilelectionheldonSaturday,Aug. 5,gatheredfollowingthepostingofthe unofficialresultatTownHall.Fromleft, thewinningcandidateswereJacqueline Napolitano,KurtZanelotti,Natalie MagdeburgerandJaniceBortner. Napolitano,MagdeburgerandBortner areincumbents;Zanelottiisanewcomer tothecouncil.

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town’scurrentmayor.“Fenwickcame outagainandvotedtoprotectourwonderfullittleplace.”

Zanelottisaid,“I’mveryexcitedto continuethehardworktheseguysput inoverthelasttwoyears.Themain thingwe’relookingforwardtoisgetting thiscommunitybacktogetherasthecohesivelittlesmalltownthatwealllove.”

“We’reallvery,veryhappy,”Napolitanosaid.“ThankGodourconstituents

cameout.We’rehappytohavewon, gratefultothechallengersforcoming out. Ithinkthatweallneedtoworktogether,andIlookforwardtodoing that.”

ClarkandMerrittwereseenreachingouttheirhandstowardseveralofthe winningcandidatestocongratulate them.MagdeburgertoldClarkasthey stoodinfrontoftownhallthatshe wouldfindawayforhertobeinvolved intheTown.

“Iwanttothankthecommunityfor supportingus,”Bortnersaid,“andI’m proudofwhatwe’veaccomplished.I

hopeeveryonewillcometogetherand keepupthegoodworkthatwe’vedone in thelasttwoyears.”

Theelectionresultswerecertifiedby thetown’sBoardofElectionsonMonday,Aug.7.

Thecouncilwillmeetat9a.m.on Wednesday,Aug.16,toreorganize.At thattime,newlyelectedmemberswill besworninandthecouncilwillelect officers,includingmayor/councilpresident,secretaryandtreasurer.ThatmeetingcanalsobeviewedonZoom throughthelinkpostedontheTown website.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SelbyvillePoliceChiefBrianWilson, duringtheMonday,Aug.7,towncouncil meeting,announcedthattheSussexSafe KidsCoalition—inconjunctionwith thetown’spolicedepartment,theSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanyandthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrict—willcollectback-to-schoolitemsforchildren.

Donationscanbetakentothepolice departmentduringregularbusiness hoursonweekdaysandalsotothethird annualLauraMadaraBack-to-School Health Fairfrom10a.m.to1p.m.on Saturday,Aug.19,atthefirehall.

Attheevent,officersgivestudents backpacks,pencils,crayons,waterbottlesandnotebooks.Boothswillbeset upwithinformationaboutstaying healthyandwherehelpisavailable.

TheeventwasnamedforMadara, whowaspresidentoftheSVFCAuxiliaryandamemberofthefirepolice. ShediedinApril2021afterbeinghit byafirepolicetruckwhileshewasat thesceneofavehicleaccident.

EconomicDevelopment Committeediscussed

MayorRickDuncanreportedthat he,TownAdministratorStaceyLong

andCouncilwomanCarolCaryhadmet withBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommerceofficialstodiscussforminganEconomicDevelopmentCommittee.

“Wearemovingforwardwiththat, andwewillappointacommittee,”Duncansaid.

Selbyvilletogetmixed-use district

Planstocreateamixed-usezoning districtinthegrowingtownofSelbyvillewereapprovedbythetown council thisweek,withaunanimous votetohireAECOM,amultinational infrastructureconsultingfirm,and spendupto$12,200forthatcompany tocreatethenewdistrict.

Mixed-usezoningmeansresidential, commercialandindustrialspacesareintegrated.

Longsaidtherewillbemeetings concerninglanduseandregulations, withthecouncilandwiththeplanning commission,andthatitwilltakeabout threemonthstocompleteallthenecessarywork.

“ Thisissomethingnewforus,” DuncanlatertoldtheCoastalPoint.

“Itrequiresalotofthought,coming upwithanewdistrictthathasbusiness, retail,alittlebitofeverything—resi-

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dences,apartmentsaboveorwithinit. AECOMwillcomeupwiththerecommendationandparameters.Wehaveto putitsomewherewherewecanallow changesasweseefit,wherewecan modifyasneeded.

“Ithinkit’sagoodthing,withour neweconomicdevelopmentcommittee. Theyaregung-hoaboutgoingoutand gettingbusinesses,researchingwith somebusinessesonRoute113becomingavailableforpurchase,”Duncan said.

AtitsMarchmeeting,thetown councilhaddiscussedcreatingamixedusedistrict,andatthetime,Duncan hadsaidthatoutsidediningcouldcome toSelbyville,and“asthedowntownis revitalized,thiscouldbethefutureof downtown.”

Finalapprovalforresidential development

Thecouncilunanimouslyapproved finalplansforPhaseIIofCoastalVillages,ownedbyBuntingMacksandlocatedonLighthouseandHudsonroads. ArepresentativefromDavis,Bowen& FriedelInc.ofSalisbury,Md.,wasatthe meetingandtoldthecouncilthatPhase Iwasapprovedtwoyearsagofor702 homesandPhaseIIwillhave254single-familyhomeson125acres.

NewrestaurantinSelbyville

LongannouncedthatOntheWay Caféhasopenedat38555Dupont Boulevard,atthelocationoftheformer FlamingPizza,whichclosed.

Longsaidanewrestaurantwillalso open andreplacetheformerCactus Caféat38188DupontBoulevard,but detailsonthatweren’tyetavailable.

Mayor’sreport

DuncansaidtheTownwillforma committeetodiscussthesaleof cannabis“andwhichdirectiontheTown shouldmove.”CouncilmanMonroe Hudsonwillbechairmanofthecommittee.Anumberoflocalmunicipalities havemovedrecentlytorestrictmarijuana-relatedbusinesseswithintheir municipallimits,afterpassageoflaws legalizing adultrecreationaluseofmarijuanainbothDelawareandMaryland.

Duncanalsoaskedthecouncilthis weektocontinuesupportinghiringadditionalstafftoworkfortheTown.

“Aswereviewthedepartments,this isagoodopportunitytostartlooking. Therehasbeenalotofconversation aboutaddingstaff,”Duncansaid.

Healsoaskedcouncilmembersto conservewaterandpromoteconservationamongresidents,especiallyifthey noticewastefulpractices,suchasrunning irrigationsystemsduringarainstorm.Theyshouldalsoremind residentsnottoletgrassclippingsfall intodrains,hesaid.

DatechangeforSeptember councilmeeting

BecauseoftheLaborDayholidayon Monday,Sept.4,thenexttowncouncil meetingwillbeat6p.m.onMonday, Sept.11.

SoilConservationDistrict meetingasuccess

DuncanpronouncedtheJuly19 publicinformationsessionwiththe SussexSoilConservationDistrictasuccessandsaiditwaswell-attendedby

StuckboaterslookingaheadtoIndianRiverdredge

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DNRECthisweekconfirmedplans todredgetheIndianRivernearMillsborowithinthenextyear.Butinthe meantime,boatsaregettingstuckinthe mud,withoneboaterwhowasstranded withhisfamilyformorethantwohours lastweeksoaggravated,hesaid,thathe consideredsellinghissummerhome.

“ItmademefeellikeIwantedtosell,

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thoserepresentinglocalhomeowners’ associations.

“Itwasagoodmeeting.Alotof progresswasmade,andwewillcontinue tolookatthat,”hesaid.

Duringthesession,attheSVFCfire hall,JessicaWatsonfromSoilConservationtoldthoseintheaudiencethat theorganizationistheirresource“to makesurestormwatermanagementfacilitiesareworkingasplanned.”

TheTownofSelbyvillemonitorsresidentialdevelopmentsfromcurbto curb.Then,fromthere,itistheresponsibilityofhomeowners’associations, Longhadtoldawomanintheaudience whoaskedabouttheTown’srole.SidewalksareownedbytheHOA,shesaid. Foroneyearafteradevelopmentisfinished,theresponsibilityisthedeveloper’s,thentheHOA’s,Longexplained.

SoilConservationalsomonitorserosion,Watsonsaid,warningagainst mowinggrasstooshort,ahabitthat causeserosion.Instead,sherecommendedleavingagrassybuffernear waterbodies.

“Wearepro-bufferforwaterquality. If youmowtothewater’sedge,youwill haveerosion.Youcanhaveaquaticvege-

becauseweboughtonthecanalsowe couldgoboating,andnowthishappened. Wehavetocomebackhomebeforethe lowtide.Lastweek,wehadtocutitshort withourdaughterandourgrandchildren,”saidJimMolloy,aLongIslandresidentwithasecondhomeinDelaware.

Later,hesaid,hechangedhismind aboutmoving,buthestillwantstosee thewaterwaycleared.

MichaelGlobetti,mediarelations managerforDNREC,thisweekcon-

tationandlesschemicalsinponds,and youwillseemorewildlife.An18-inch bufferisOK,butthewider,thebetter. Andbufferscanbequitebeautiful.They canbeenhanced.Whenwehavea healthysystem,you’regoingtosee wildlife.Iencourageyoutohaveanomowareaorabuffertoreduceerosion,” shesaid,addingthatbirdboxes,fountainsandfloweringvegetationcanbe added.

Policereport

Wilson,whilepresentingthe monthlypolicereport,saidofficersrespondedto290callsduringJulyand made16criminalarrests.

Officerswillhelpdistributeschool suppliesattheannualMadaraBack-toSchoolHealthFaironAug.19atthe SVFCfirehall.

CouncilmanMonroeHudsonasked Wilson“tocontinuetokeepaneyeon” theinstallationofspeedcamerasin town,whowillinstallthemandhow theywillbeused,andWilsonagreed.

HazardousInspectionreport

CouncilmanChrisSnader,while presentingthemonthlyHazardousInspectionCommitteereport,saidadilapidatedpropertyat11DukesStreet

firmedupcomingdredginginane-mail replytotheCoastalPoint.

“Thereiswidespreadsedimentation overasectionoftheIndianRivernear Millsboro,”heacknowledged,saying thatDNREC’sshorelineandwaterway managementsection“isworkingtowardplansforasmall-scaledredging projecttherewithinthenextyearand foralarger-scaledredgingprojectat thatsectionoftherivermorethana yearfromnow.”

hasbeensold,andthenewownerhas beguncleaningtheproperty.Snader saidheandLongwillmeetwiththe newowner.

Duncansaidthepropertyalready looksbetter.

Waterreport

CouncilmanGarySteffen,whilepresentingthemonthlywaterreport,said 11.8milliongallonsofwaterwereused inJuly,andthattheTown’ssupplycontinues tobesupplementedbypurchasingwater.

PublicWorksreport

InpresentingthemonthlyPublic Worksreport,SteffensaidPublic Worksemployeesarekeepingcatch

“But,meantime,itkindofputsa damperonyourday,”saidMolloy, whoseneighborsnearCupolaParkin Millsboroalsocomplainaboutgetting stuck.Itwasthoseneighborswhocalled CompassMarineServicestogethis pontoonboattowed.

CompassMarinesupervisorBeth BattenthisweektoldtheCoastalPoint thatvendorsuseherSarasota,Fla.-

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basinsclean,sprayingweedsandcutting grass.

Sewerreport

Snader,whilepresentingthemonthly sewerreport,saidthedailyflowpeaked at1.2milliongallonsandthatallequipmentisoperational.

Pumpreplacementisnecessaryatthe ChurchStreetPumpStation,hesaid, making amotiontoapprovespending $31,798.50tobuyanewpump.The councilunanimouslyagreed.

TownEngineerJasonLoarsaidthat isthelargestpumpstationandthat therehavebeencontinuingproblems withthepumpforreasonsincluding facemasksallegedlybeingputintothe sewagesystembyMountaireFarmsemployees.

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basedcompany,whichcalledanairboat tohelpMolloyafteraregulartowboat alsogotstuck.

“Theseairboatshaveenormousfans ontheback,sothereisnomotorhangingovertheedge—noin-board.It pushessomuchairitpropelstheboat. Ourcompanydispatchesthem.WedispatchfortheentireUnitedStatesfor insurancecompanies.Iftheyhavea towingendorsement,theycallus.We facilitateitandgetthemwhatthey need,”sheexplained.

“Whenyouhitsand,themotorstarts slowingdown,”Molloynoted.“Itstarts kickingupmudinsteadofwater,soyou pullthemotoruprightaway.Wehada goodideawhatwashappening.Then wejuststopped,”hesaid,addingthathe waswithhiswife,daughterandtwo grandchildrenonasix-hourboatingexcursionandendedupstuckformore thantwohours.Theboatwasn’tdamaged,duetothemudbeingsoft,hesaid.

JimPhilip,whoalsoboatsontheIndianRiver,hasalsogottenstuck.

“Foryearsnow,thoseofusthatboat fromornearCupolaParkinMillsboro havehadtodealwithasituationthat couldquitepossiblyleadtoadisaster foranunknowingboater,”Philiptold theCoastalPoint.

“Thereisasmallbodyofwaterthat isjusteastofMillsborothathastobe

navigatedtogetinandout.Mostofus thatliveherehavelearnedtheunmarkedpassageforcomingandgoing. Westillseefolksthatdon’tknowthe pathgetstuck.Thesafesttimetodepart orreturnisat,ornear,hightide.So, withthatsaid,boatersthatarenotfamiliar withtheroutewillcomefrom downriverortheIndianRiverBay withoutrealizingthattheyareaboutto enteratrap.

“‘Trap’isthewordIusetodescribe whatishappening.Therearechannel markersmeanttoassistboaters,meant toshowasafepassage.However,ifyou don’tknowbetterandgothroughthe markers,youhaveaveryhighriskof gettingstuck.Thesaferoute,onthefar eastendofwhatwecalltheMudFlats, isoutsideofthemarkers.Boatersget stuckalmostonadailybasisonthe weekends,”Philipsaid.

HesaidDNREChaspromised dredgingyearafteryear,“andithasn’t happenedtheentirefive-plusyearsI havelivedinMillsboro.”

“Ifaboaterwastogetstuckwhenthe tideisebbing,theycouldbestuckforup to10hoursorlonger,waitingforthe tidetoriseagain,givingthemachance tofreethemselvesfromthemud.We havehadneighborstrytobringwaterto stuckboatersusingkayaks,andthey werenotabletoreach theboat,”said Philip,whomovedtotheMillsboroarea in2017andboughtaboatthenextyear.

“Theysaidtheyweregoingto dredge.Thenthedredgebroke.Itsat

infrontofmyhouse,broken.…The nextyear,theyhadotherprojectsin thequeueandtheyhadtogothrough themThenextyearwasCOVID,so nothingwashappeningduring COVID.Thentheyweregoingtorebuildtheswamplandbythesewage treatmentplant.Theyneverdidit.I talkedtosomeoneatDNREC,and thatpersonsaidtheU.S.ArmyCorps ofEngineersdidnotapprovetheplan torebuildtheswamplands,”Philip said,addingthattheexperiencehas been“awheelofexcuses.”

Althoughhehasn’tgivenuponthe areabeingdredgedandsaidheunderstandsthereisaprocess,hewantstosee action.

“If theycan’tdredgeanytimesoon, putupwarningsignsso,wherethey markedthechannel,youcanuseit.Because,rightnow,youcan’t—because thechannelhasshifted,”hesaid.

Molloysaidthisisthefirstyearhe has boatedintheriverandthathe,too, followedthechannelmarkersbutstill wentaground.

“Themarkersarenotright.Everybodywholivesheretellsmeaboutit. Thatriverwassupposedtobedredged twoyearsago,”hesaid,addingthathe sentane-mailtoDNRECandreceived areplyconfirmingitwillbedonebythe endoftheyear.

“Everybodytoldusitwaslow,butwe figuredifwestayedbetweenthemarkerswe’dbeOK.Wewerecertainlysurprised,”Molloysaid.

Winding Peace

One of two paintings on Ellen’s easels, this luminescent oil is waiting for a heron to make its appearance.

You’re invited to come see this painting and others, along with more than 160 prints of Ellen’s paintings of the coastal Delmarva region and her Strength of Woman Series at her studio during Open Studio hours and by appointment.

Open Studio Hours this week: Friday, Saturday, Wednesday 10‐4 Sunday 12‐3

Other hours by calling

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FrankfordPDgetting$240KinARPAfunds

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheFrankfordPoliceDepartment willgetaboostfromAmericanRescue PlanAct(ARPA)followingthetown council’svotetoallocatenearlyhalfof theTown’sfederalCOVID-19relief fundstothepolicedepartment.

Thecouncilvotedunanimouslyon Monday,Aug.7,toallocate$240,000 tothepolicedepartment,whichcurrentlyconsistsofChiefKevinSmith andoneotherfull-timeofficer,Cpl. BethBruette,aswellastwopart-time officers,MeganLoulouandKevin Dorney.

Frankford receivedatotalof $448,089inARPAfunds,intwoinstallments.ThefundsmustbeallocatedbyDecember2024andexpended

byDecember2026,accordingtorules oftheprogram,whichwasdesignedto helpmunicipalitiesrecoverfromimpactsoftheyears-longCOVID-19 pandemic,whichbeganinMarch 2020.

Thecouncilhadpreviouslydiscussedtheuseofthefundstohelpbolsteritspolicedepartment —particularlyinthewakeoftwoannexationsintothetown,withthedevelopmentofthosepropertiesexpected tosubstantiallyincreasethetown’s populationinthecomingyears.The councilhadconsultedwithastate-appointedconsultanttobesurethatits plantoallocatethe$240,000tothe policedepartmentfellwithinguidelinesfortheuseofthefunds.

ThehiringofBruetteearlierthis summerwasenabledbytheadditionof

thefunds,whichwereincludedin Frankford’sbudgetforitsupcoming year.AfterthatallocationoftheARPA funds,about$110,000remainsforthe Towntospend.

FrankfordPublicLibraryDirector BonnieElliotttoldthecouncilthis weekthatshefeelstheadditionof Bruettehasbeen“ablessing”tothelibraryandthetownalready,citingher assistancewitharecentincidentinthe library.

InotherbusinessatMonday’smeeting,thecouncilcontinuedtodiscuss theneedforsidewalkimprovements, withthemainissuesstillbeinghowto fundtheimprovementsandhowto prioritizethem.

TownCouncilPresidentGreg Welchsaidtheprioritizationofwhich streetstofocusattentiononisdifficult

because“whenyoupickonestreet, you’reexcludingalltheothers,”andhe acknowledgedthattheneedforsidewalkimprovementisatownwideissue. “That’saprettygrandproject,” Welchsaid.

Thecouncilalsodiscussedthepossibilityofchangingitssignageordinancetoreflectthedifferentneedsof businessesalongRoute113,suchasthe newDollarGeneralstore,whichhas requestedalargersignthanthe4-by8-footsizethatisthecurrentmaximumpermitted.

BoardofAdjustmentChairman KyleQuillensaidthat,inadditionto thesizedifference,theDollarGeneral storeisseekingaheightvariancefor thesign,whichhesaidisunderstandable,sincetrafficonthehighwayis travelingfasterthanitisinotherareas oftownandneedsmorevisiblesignage.

TheBoardofAdjustmentapproved avariancefortheDollarGeneralsign, allowingasignthatis50.63square feet.

Millvilleapproves pediatricdentristyoffice

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheMillvilleTownCouncilon Tuesday,Aug.8,approvedfinalplansfor apediatricdentistryofficeonRoute26. Thecouncilvoted4-0infavorofthe plans,submittedbyDr.Jennifer Dicerbo,ownerofCoastalKidsPediatricDentistry.Theirapprovalfollows therecommendationfromMillville’s Planning&ZoningCommissionon Oct.13,2022,toapprovetheplans. Thesitehadpreviouslybeenapprovedforacarwash,butthoseplans werelaterabandoned.Whenthatprojectwasgoingthroughtheapproval process,thestateDepartmentofTransportationhadawrittenagreementwith theDollarGeneral,whichisadjacentto theproposeddentalofficesite,toshare itsentrancewiththeotherproject.

JeffreyClarkofLandTechLand Planning,representingDicerbo,toldthe planningcommissionatthattimethat DelDOThadrequiredsomeadditional improvementstotheentrance,including anewcurvedright-turnlaneanda newsidewalkalongtheentireRoute26 frontageoftheproperty.

A“visualbuffer”isalsoplannedbetweentheofficebuildingandDenton Millsresidentialdevelopment.

DelDOTplanstoeventuallyconstructastoplightattheintersectionof Route26andWhitesNeckRoad, acrossfromthenewoffice.

MayorRonaldBelinkosaidon

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

OnJuly15,DelawareInterfaith Power&LighthosteditsReNew scholarshipawardsceremonyinDover tohonorhighschoolstudentsfrom aroundthestatefortheirsmart,impassionedessaysontheuniqueroleof youthonclimateaction,theirgrowing concernsoverenvironmentalinjustice andtheirpersonalsenseofconnectednesswiththenaturalworld.Atotalof 10studentsreceivedspecialrecognitions,aswellas$8,000incashawards, fortheirwinningsubmissions,including threetopprizesandsevenhonorable mentions.

“CharanjeetSinghMinhasandLisa Lockewerethetwopeoplewhofigured outweshouldbetryingtoreachyoung people,andsotheReNewscholarship wasborn,”saidJohnSykes,amemberof theUnitarianChurchinRehoboth BeachwhofoundedtheDel-IPL.

“TheReNewScholarshipisnowin itssecondyear,”saidLocke,aretiredexecutivedirectorofDel-IPL,whoserved sevenyearsandnowmanagesthescholarship program.“Wehad44students whosubmittedtheiressaysandmore participationfromschoolsaroundthe statethisyearthanbefore.Ihadexperiencedoingthesetypesofwritingcontestsandwantedourorganizationto hosttheessaywiththeschoolsandour faithcommunities.”

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Wednesday,Aug.9,thatheis“excited” toseethedentalofficebuilt,bothfrom bothaestheticandcommunity-service perspectives.

Constructiononthenewone-story officeisexpectedtobecompletedin aboutayear,Belinkosaid.Plansarefor additionalofficestobeavailableforrent withinthebuilding,henoted.

“It’sreallygoingtofitinwell,”with neighboringbusinessesandbeanasset tothecommunity,headded.

Belinkosaidhefeltthatneighborsin DentonMillswerehappiertoseethe dental officethantheywereaboutthe prospectofacarwashnexttotheirdevelopment.Hesaidtheadditionofthe specializedpediatricdentistryofficewill helpmeetaneedforsuchservices.

“We’reagrowingcommunity,”he said,addingthatwiththatgrowth comestheneedformoreservices.

Hesaidtheprojecthadbeen“held up”withdelayscausedbytheneedfor DelDOTtore-evaluatethenewproject and,“Wedidn’twanttoholdthemup anylonger,”sothecouncilheldthevote Tuesdayasitsonlyagendaitemforthat meeting.

becomespoken-wordpresentationson video,andstudentsinterestedinenteringtheReNewScholarshipfornext yearshouldchecktheDel-IPLwebsite or withtheirschoolcollegecounselor.

DelawareSecretaryofEducation MarkHolodicksaidattheJulyceremony,“Wemustcontinuetoacttogetherandunderstandthatclimate sciencedoesn’tjusthappeninscience class.Itshouldalsobepartofsocial studies,mathematics,English,thearts andmore.Youarehelpingtomake senseofourcommunitiesandchanges thataretakingplaceonourplanet,”he toldthestudents.“Thankyouforyour hardwork,andcongratulationsagainon youraccomplishments.”

SinghMinhaswantedtomakeenvironmentalsciencemoreapproachable

foryoungpeople.

“Itwasnotalwaysattheforefront foryouth,”saidSinghMinhas,whoisa technologyconsultantwhohelpedfund thescholarship.“Thereareotheryouth takingthelead,andwebelievetheycan begreatatlobbyingwiththelegislators. Wewantedtogivethemanopportunity tospeakout.”

Heagreedthattheparticipationof theschoolsandtheteacherinvolvement in teachingclimatesciencehasbeen muchhigherthisyear.

Infirstplace,wasJonDongofTower HillHighSchool;insecondplacewas ZahraAli,NewarkCharterHigh School;inthirdplacewasSarahMcMann,St.Mark’sHighSchool.

OtherReNewhonorees,withalarge representationfromNewarkCharter—

whosestudentswonhalfofthescholarshipcashawards—included:Aaliyah Sheikh,NewarkCharterHighSchool; ChelseaWetherill,NewarkCharter HighSchool;JuliaLogue,CapeHenlopen HighSchool;EllaZhao,Newark CharterHighSchool;LexiCebula,Cab CallowaySchooloftheArts;Sahithi Immadi,MOTCharterSchool;Isabella Anderson,CaesarRodneyHighSchool; AlyssaMolock,SussexTechnicalHigh School;DanielleWaters,Homeschooled;HasyaSagiraju,Newark CharterHighSchool;XiwenYang, ConradSchoolsofScience;William Dorsch,CapeHenlopenHighSchool; FrankHanson,ConradSchoolsofScience;KourtneyWarren,NewarkChar-

CIBmeetingtofocusoncoastalresilience

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays(CIB)isinvitingthepublicto learnabouthowtheCIBanditspartnersareworkingtobuildthetoolsfor coastalresilienceattheupcomingScientific&TechnicalAdvisoryCommittee(STAC)meetingonAug.11from9 a.m.tonoon.Themeetingwillbe hostedvirtually,viaZoom.

STACmeetingsareanopportunity forresidentstolearnaboutlocalenvironmentalissuesandparticipateindiscussionsaboutthelatestresearchinthe Inland Baysandbeyond.Thecommitteeprovidesobjective,science-driven adviceandguidancetotheCenter’s BoardofDirectorsandothercooperatingagencieswithinterestsintheInland Bays.

Severalscienceprofessionalswillgive presentationsattheAugustmeeting.

Kickingthingsoff,MeghanNoeFellows,directorofEstuaryScienceand RestorationfortheCIB;Bryanna Lisiewski,watershedcoordinator;and MarkNardiwiththeU.S.Geological Surveywillprovideupdatesonthe CIB’sEnvironmentalMonitoringPlan, aswellasSTACsubcommitteeupdates.

Newmemberpresentationsanda presentationontheDelawareTargeting &PlanningToolbyBrittanySturgisof DNRECwillbefollowedbyaCoastal ResiliencePanelwithpanelists ChristopheTulou(CIB),AshleyNorton(DNRECCoastalProgramsSection),DanielleSwallow(Universityof DelawareSeaGrant),RahmMohan (Anchor)andWillHelt(TheNature Conservancy).

Thepanelistswillsharetheirinsights andperspectivesregardingcollectively

managingresilienceunderchanging conditionsandhowtheCIBshould considerprioritizinglivingresourceand shorelinerestorationprojectsin Delaware’sInlandBays.

“Asthelowest-lyingportionofthe lowest-lyingstateintheUnitedStates, ourDelawareInlandBaysfaceamultitudeofchallengesposedbyrisingseas, sinkingland,stormsurgesfromincreasinglypowerfulhurricanesandnor’easters,andrapidlyerodingshorelines,”said Tulou,executivedirectoroftheCIB. “TheCIBiscommittedtoworking throughitsScienceandTechnicalAdvisoryCouncil(STAC)tofindanduse thebestscienceavailabletorespondand adapttoourchangingenvironment. Thisisanall-handseffort,andweencourageinterestedwatershedresidents tojoinusonAug.11forthisveryim-

portantandinformativediscussionon beefingupourreadinessforthesereal andpresentchallenges.”

Thepublicisbeingencouragedto attendthevirtualmeetingat https://udel.zoom.us/j/94861776056; (passcode“science”).Tojoinbyphone, dial1-646-876-9923andenterthe meetingID“94861776056”.

Adraftagenda,aswellasadditional informationaboutthecommitteeand pastmeetings,canbefoundontheCIB websiteatinlandbays.org/stac.

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland Baysisanonprofitorganizationestablished in1994andisoneof28National EstuaryPrograms.Withitspartners, theCIBworkstopreserve,protectand restoreDelaware’sInlandBaysandtheir watershed.Learnmoreat inlandbays.org.

MillsboroChambertoopennewlocationMonday

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheGreaterMillsboroChamberof Commercewillopeninitsnew,larger andmorevisiblelocation,at203Main Street—theformerGreaterMillsboroArtLeaguebuilding—onMon-

day,Aug.14.

TheformerChamberoffice,at102 WashingtonStreet,hasbeenrentedto TheGateofBeautifulsalon.

“Oh,mygosh—wearesoexcited aboutthemove.Thisgivesusabetter presencedowntown,”ChamberExecutiveDirectorAnneAngelsaidthis

week.

“Wearedoingaback-to-school supplydriveforMillsboroMiddle School.Thedrop-offlocationisour office.Iwantpeopletocomeinand seeit.ThesupplydrivewillbeAug. 14to28.Comeover.Seeit.We paintedandcleanedthecarpets.We

arenotgoingtodoanyrenovations rightaway.Wewillliveinitforalittle bitandthendosomethingslater,” Angelsaid,addingthatsheisresearchingavailablegrantstopayfor renovations.

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terHighSchool;JunhaoXiao,Newark CharterHighSchool;KaitlynMayer, CabCallowaySchooloftheArts;Raina Lakhani,CaesarRodneyHighSchool; HaasiniPotluri,TowerHillHigh School;GaryGuo,DoverHighSchool; DanielleKeenan,ArchmereAcademy; MelinaLeeds,AppoquiniminkHigh School;ShreyaDeepak,NewarkCharterHighSchool;CathyHaoquiLi, TowerHillHighSchool;AuroraFennemore,Home-schooled;KieraKyeiMensah,St.Mary’sHighSchool; SidrishaSarbajna,NewarkCharter High School;LukeHadley,Newark CharterHighSchool;AutumnCulp, CaesarRodneyHighSchool;Raymond Chen,AppoquiniminkHighSchool; SienaFarka,SussexAcademy;Stacey Harrison,NewarkHighSchool;Ava Smoak,NewarkHighSchool;Roshik Patibandla,MOTCharterHigh School;AlexanderOkenzcyc,Tower HillHighSchool;AnaumAllimulla, NewarkCharterHighSchool;Wendy SantanaMedina,NewarkHighSchool; WendySantanaMedina,NewarkHigh School;AanyaGupta,NewarkCharter High School;SubikshaSrinivasan Vidya,CharterSchoolofWilmington; RhysHumphreys,SussexAcademy; AyomipoAdeojo,NewarkCharter HighSchool;andSudipaChowdhury, NewarkCharterHighSchool.

WilsonwelcomedasnewEMSchief

sues,andisaconstantpresenceat meetingsandworkshopswithinhis city.”

“Thisknowledgeofhowtheserelationshipsworkisgoingtobenefit usgoingforward”inworkingwith theTownsofMillvilleandOcean View,Johnsonsaid,“e nsuringwe continuetoprovidethebestEMS caretoourcitizensandourvisitors toourcommunity.”

WilsonhasalsoservedasafireinstructorfortheDelawareStateFire Schoolsince1988andatrainingadministratorsince2015.

JohnsonalsolaudedHickman’s leadershipintheinterimbetween Watson’sdepartureandWilson’sarrival.

“Withouthesitation,hestepped upwhenasked,andwecan’tthank himenoughforthejobhe’sdonefor us,”Johnsonsaid.

“WelcometoMillville.I’msuperexcitedforyou,”MillvilleVolunteer FireCompanyPresidentGregory Hockersaid.“Iknowthatyou’re goingtodoafantasticjobforus. There’snodoubtinmymind.I’ve seenyourleadershipthroughoutthe countyandatthestatelevelaswell, andI’mveryexcitedforyoutobea partofthisgroup, thisteam.”

Wilsonsaidheis“trulyhumbled” bytheopportunityhe’sbeengivenin theMillvillefirecompany.

JackWilson,left,thenewEmergencyMedicalServiceschieffortheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,startedhisnewposition onMonday,Aug.7.ShownwithWilsonatthefirehouseareFireChiefWaltJohnson,center,andTylerHickman,amemberofthe station’scareerEMSstaffwhoservedasactingEMSchiefafterthedepartureofformerEMSChiefJohnWatson.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

ThenewEmergencyMedical ServiceschiefattheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyarrivedathispost onMonday,Aug.7,andimmediately begantogettoknowhisnewcommunity.

JohnC.“Jack”WilsonIIIcomesto MillvillefromSeaford,wherehelives andiscurrentlychiefofthefirecompany.His40-yearcareerinemergencyservicesincludestimeatthe WilmingtonFireDepartment,and 25yearswithDoverMotorsports— wherehewastheinfieldsafetycoordinatorandsafetytrainingcoordinator,havingstartedatthespeedwayas apit-roadfirefighterandadvancedto

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InJune,aftertheMillsboroTown CouncilapprovedtheChamberrentingthebuildingfromtheTown, AngeltoldtheCoastalPointthatthe newbuildinghasmorespacetohost

extricationspecialistandthento crewchiefforNASCA Revents.

Wilson,whobecameacertified NASCARinstructorin2007,will leadthe15-personstaffofcareer EMTsatMillville.OnMonday,he attendedapublicreceptionatwhich hewasintroducedtocommunity leaders,includingMillvilleMayor RonaldBelinkoandTownManager DeborahBotchieandOceanView MayorJohnReddingtonandTown ManagerCarolHouck,leadersofthe twoincorporatedtownsservedbythe Millvillefirecompany,aswellasfire companyleadershipfromtheMillvilleandBethanyBeachfirecompanies.

GuyRickards,Millville’sassistant

events.

“It’sabrick,standalonebuilding, andyouhavetopassitonMain Street.Thereisalittleparkinginthe back.Wecanhaveeventsthere,like CoffeeConnects,LunchandLearns, BusinessAfterHours,becauseitholds maybe50people.

firechief,said,“Wearelookingforwardtohavinghimhere.…Weare veryfortunatetobeabletogethim here.”

RickardsalsothankedTylerHickman,whohasservedasactingEMS chiefsincethedepartureofJohn Watsonearlierthisyear.Hickmanis alsofirechiefoftheBethanyBeach VolunteerFireCompany.

MVFCFireChiefWaltJohnson saidWilson’sexperience“willbenefit usforyearstocome,”andthatheis confidentthatJohnson’sleadership experience—particularlyaschiefof theSeafordfiredepartment—will behelpfulas“heworkshand-in-hand withstateandlocalofficialsonall aspectsofEMSandfire-relatedis-

“Wearegrowing,”sheadded.“We arebecomingalotmoreinvolved and rootedinthecommunity.Andasthe townofMillsborochanges,wedefinitelywanttohavemorevisibilityand beaplacewherememberscangather,” saidAngel,whotookoverasexecutive directoronMarch17.

“Ireally,trulyappreciateTyler’s patiencewithme.He’sbeenagreat mentorandagreatteacherinthelast fewdays.”

“Onethingaboutme,”Wilson said,“isI’mverycommittedtocommunity,verycommittedtomaking surethefireservicethrives.Iunderstandthere’schangesgoingoninthe future”inthetwogrowingcommunitiestheMillvillefirecompanyserves. “Icomefromfourgenerationsinthe volunteersystem,”aswellaspartof threegenerationsofcareerfireservice,withhissonnowonstaffinthe Wilmingtonfiredepartment.

“Myvolunteerbloodgoesway back,likealotofyouhere,andI’m verypassionateabouthowthe Delawarefireserviceworks.I’m super-psychedaboutworkingwith thisstaff,”Wilsonsaid.“I’mhoping thatwecanprovideapassionate,caring,lovingsystemtotheMillville community.”

AnewsignwiththeChamberlogo, phonenumberandwebsiteaddress willbelocatedatthenewbuilding. Thewebsiteisatwww.millsborochamber.com.TheChamberis openfrom9a.m.to2p.m.weekdays. Aribboncuttingwillbeplannedinthe fall.

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Selbyvilleatleasthasaplanforgrowth

Selbyvilleappearstobeatowninabitofatransition,andwith thatcomessomeinherentplusesandminuses.

Onthenegativeside,tomany,isawordthatiscertainlyinthetop fiveintermsofpromotingareactionaroundhere:“growth.”And,yes, therearesomenewdevelopmentscomingtoSelbyville,including PhaseIIofCoastalVillages,whichreceivedunanimousapproval fromtheSelbyvilleTownCouncilearlierthisweek.Thiswilladd254 single-familyhomestothe702thatwereapprovedforPhaseItwo yearsago.

Buttherearesomepositivesto“growth”aswell,andSelbyvilleofficialsappeartobeembracingthoseforthebettermentofthetownas awhole.Forinstance,alsoattheAug.7meetingthisweek,Mayor RickDuncanreportedthathe,TownAdministratorStaceyLong andCouncilwomanCarolCaryhadmetwithofficialsfromthe

Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceregardingtheformationofanEconomicDevelopmentCommittee.Duncansaidat themeetingthattheywillbegoingforwardwiththatplan,and“We willappointacommittee.”

It’simportanttopointoutthatofficialsalsoapprovedamixed-use zoningdistrictintowntoblendtogetherresidential,commercialandindustrialspacesinanintegratedmanner.TheyhavehiredAECOM,an infrastructureconsultingfirm,tohelpwiththecreationofthedistrict.

“Ithinkit’sagoodthing,withourneweconomicdevelopment committee,”saidDuncan.“Theyaregung-hoaboutgoingoutand gettingbusinesses,researchingwithsomebusinessesonRoute113 becomingavailableforpurchase.”

Selbyvillehasaplanforgrowth,andit’sastart.Nowwehaveto seethatmarriagebetweengrowthandinfrastructurework.

Fishingbringsalittlebitofthe‘unknown’

Fishingrelaxesme.

Perhapsit’sthesymbioticrelationshipbetweenmanandnaturethatbringsalevelofcalmtomysoul,orthe“thrillofthe chase”thatcausesmetofocusinalittlebitmorethanmyscatteredlittlemindtypicallyallows,but there’s,well,something—andit’scertainlynotthesenseofsatisfactionIreceivefrom“bringinginthebigone.”

Yousee,Ikindofstinkatfishing.

Castorandherpartyreportedlymovedthepackageaboard theirvessel,shemarkedthegeographiclocationonhersmartwatch,andtheyheadedbacktotheirrentalpropertyasthey calledtheMonroeCountySheriff’sOffice,pertheUPIstory.

Thepackageendedupbeingabout70 poundsofcocaine,valuedatapproximately$1.1million,accordingtoBorder Patrolauthorities.

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ButIstillloveit.Ienjoythepairingof baitandprey,thesoundsofwaterand squawkingbirds,andtheanticipationthat takesholdasyouwatchyourlinesubmergeintothewater,hopingagainsthopethatyou’reabouttofeelthattug,watchthe bowingofyourrodandtakeontheexerciseoftryingtobringin whateverfounditswaytoyourhookbeforeitgetsaway,swimmingawaytoitsswankyfishcommunityandbraggingaboutthe fatbaldguywhojustlosthisbaitandcomposureinaninstant.

Darin J. McCann

“Myfamilywasalittleworried,like whatiftherewasatracker[onit]or somethinglikethat?Isaid,‘Well,thebatteriesaredeadifthathappened,’”Castor said,accordingtoFOX13.

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Iswear.Thosefishgetsocockyandhighandmightywhen theystealmy...

ButIdigress.

So,yeah,I’mnotagreatfisherman—youknow,inthesame waythatNewCokemarketersandJebBush’sadvisorsweren’t particularlygoodatwhattheydid.I’vebroughtupmoreseaweed,branchesandde-riggedlinesthanfishoverthecourseof myanglingadventures,andcan’treallyeventellagoodstory about“theonethatgotaway”becauseI’veneverevenbeena goodenoughfishermantohaveateaseatagood-sizedfish.

AndIhaveneveroncecaughtmorethanamilliondollars’ worthofdrugs.

WhichbringsmetoTampaBayMayorJaneCastor.The62year-oldformerTampapolicechief-turned-mayorhashadaninterestingprofessionalcareer.AformerRepublicanwhobecamea Democratin2015,Castorhasbeenmayorsince2019andannouncedatthetimethatshewouldbepaidinBitcoin.And whenoutfishingformahi-mahifromaboatonJuly23,Castor andherpartysawsomethingthatgrabbedtheirattention,accordingtoUPI.

“Whileotherfamilymemberswereperplexedbythepackage bobbingintheocean,Castor—whospent31yearsinthe TampaPoliceDepartment,includingasitsfirstwomanchief— saidsheknewwhatitwas,”perthestory.

“Closerwegot,Iwaslike,‘Oh,thatwouldbeabailofcocaine,’”CastortoldFOX13.

“Weappreciatetheongoingsupportfromourboatingcommunity,”saidAssistantChiefPatrolAgentAdamHoffner. “Thankstotheeffortsofthisgoodsamaritan,70poundsofcocaineareinfederalcustodyandoffourstreets.Weencouragethe communitytoimmediatelyreportsuspiciousactivitytolocalauthorities.”

Nobodyeverthanksmeforgettingridofsomeofthatpesky seaweedwhenI’mfishing.Justsaying.

Regardless,that’snotnecessarilythestrangestthingtobe broughtupfromthedepthsofthesea(orthewading-leveldepth ofacreekorlagoon,orwhatevertheheckbodyofwateryou happentobeanglingin).

TakeMustaphaAbdulwahab,forexample.No,thisisn’ta HennyYoungman“take-my-wife”bit.Imean,let’sconsiderthe factthatMustaphaAbdulwahabcaughtacoffeemakerwhile fishinginAustralia,accordingtomodernfarmer.com.

OrMooseMunozfromOregon,whocaughtapairofglasses helosttheyearbefore,perwiredtofish.com.ColtonDollison fromTexascaughtanunopenedcanofViennasausages,accordingtothatsamearticle.Andperhapstheoddestcatchofallgoes toafellowbythenameofBarryHunter.

Accordingtonbcnews.com,HunterwasfishingintheNorth Seain2007whenhepulledaskullfragmentoutofhisnet.Understandablyperplexed,Hunteralertedauthorities,andforensic testsconfirmedthattheskullbelongedtoBrianAllison,who hadgonemissingwhilefishingin2004.

Readyforthis?HunterandAllisonwerebestfriendsbefore Allison’sboathadgonedownthreeyearsearlier,provingonce andforallthatyoujustneverknowwhatwillcomeupwhenyou dropaline.

Exceptforme.Itwillbeseaweed.It’salwaysseaweed.

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ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

IboughttheT-shirt.

Imean,Iwasgoingtobuyoneanyway.Theshirtinquestionwasinthe “merchtent”atsingerBrandiCarlile’s sold-outshowattheFreemanArts PavilionlastFridaynight.HowcouldI not?

Seriously:Howoftendoyougetto buyaconcertteeatashowbyaper-

formerwhois“havingamoment”right now?

(ForthosenotfamiliarwiththistalentedWashington-statenative,Carlile iscurrentlytouringwithP!nk,fouryears af terwinningherfirstGrammysanda yearaftershewonBestRockSongand BestRockPerformancefor“Broken Horses.”Shealsoperformed“Home”in thepenultimateepisodeoftheTVseries“TedLasso.”Sheis,inaword, “hot.”)

HowoftendoyougettobuyaconcertteeforanartistlikethatinSelbyville,Del.—youknow,thekindof shirtthathastheconcertlocations listedontheback?

Iwasgoingtobuyadifferentshirt.It wasanicelong-sleevedblackteewitha cool rainbow-ishgraphic.

ThenIsawit.Rightthereinthe middleofthelefthandcolumnofthe listofconcertcitiesonthebackofthe shirt.BetweenNewYorkandPitts-

burgh.

“SELBYVILLE,DE.”(Note:Itdoes notsayWestFenwick.Thereisnosuch place.IsaidwhatIsaid.)

DavidR.Legates SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

MarkTwainwasoncequotedassaying,“Reportsofmydeathhavebeen greatlyexaggerated.”Unfortunately,the samecanbesaidoftheelectricvehicle (EV)mandateinDelawareasIhave

heardseveralRepublicanscomment thatwewonthefight.

AftertheGOPheldfivetownhall meetingstofosteradiscussionofthe EVmandatewithSecretaryGarvinof theDepartmentofNaturalResources andEnvironmentalControl(DNREC), DaveStevensonoftheCaesarRodney

Marvel’s Moon Girl Book Launch Party

Institute,andme,theRepublicansinitiatedtwobillstoattempttostopthe DNRECSecretaryfromunilaterally adoptingtheCaliforniastandardsregardingrestrictionofthesaleoffossilfuel-poweredcarsandtrucks.

Thefirst,SenateBill96(SB96), wouldhaveprohibitedtheDNREC SecretaryfromadoptingCalifornia’s rulestodecreaseslowlytheproportion ofgas-poweredvehiclesdeliveredtoautomobiledealerstozeroby2035.SB96 was proposedbySenatorBrianPettyjohnandco-sponsoredbyeveryRepublicanintheHouseandtheSenate. ThebillwasintroducedonApril19but wastabledbytheEnvironment,Energy &TransportationCommitteeinthe Senateand,thus,wasnevervotedupon.

AsecondbillwasproposedbyHouse MinorityLeaderMichaelRamoneand

wouldrequireDNRECtopauseapplicationoftheCaliforniaAirQuality RegulationsinDelawareuntilareport oftheirfiscalimpactsonDelaware could beobtained.Thus,thisbillwould requireanyEVmandatebeapprovedby theGeneralAssembly.AswithSB96, HouseResolution17(HR17)hadcosponsorshipfromeveryRepublican memberoftheHouse.HR17wasintroducedintotheHouseonJune22and enjoyedbi-partisansupportwithallRepublicansandtwoDemocratsvotingfor thebill.Nevertheless,HR17wasdefeatedbyavoteof22-to-17thatsame day.

SomesawtheEVmandateashaving nothingtodowiththeState’sgoalof reducingcarbondioxideemissionsby50

Thisshirt,well,itwasn’toneof“my” colors—kindofagoldish-browncolor, withdarkbrownwriting.(Itreminded meofthecolorofwoodpanelingmy dad,whousedtosellthestuffback SeeMAGILLpage15 SeeLEGATESpage18

whenadornedeveryAmericanhome, called“baby-poopbrown.”Excepthe didn’tsay“poop.”)

ThegraphicwithBrandiCarlile’s namedoeshaveakindofcool’70svibe, though.

However,Ireallyboughttheshirt becauseitsaid“SELBYVILLE,DE.” Again,howcouldInot?

Adaylater,asIwritethis,Istillcan’t believethatCarlilegracedtheFreeman ArtsPavilionstage.Atthestartofthe acousticshow,inwhichshewasaccompaniedonlybyherguitarsandapiano (andonafewsongs,byherwife, Catherine),Carlilecameoutinoneof hertrademarkpantsuits,grinnedatthe poncho-cladcrowdandsaid,“Youpeoplearef-ingamazing.”

PattiGrimes,Freeman’sexecutivedirector,saidthisweekthattheyhadbeen pursuingCarlileforfouryears,hoping tobringhertotheSelbyvillevenue.

“Forlargerartists,itmaytakeseveral yearstohaveroutinganddatesthat cometogether,”Grimessaid.

“Wewerebeyondthrilledtolearn thisyearBrandihadan‘offnight’and wouldconsidera‘one-off’concert,”she said.

“Whatmadeitevenmorespecialfor uswasthatitwasacoustic,whichgave patronstheopportunitytoseeBrandi performandtellherstoriesinanintimateatmosphere.Despitetheweather, itwasatrulymagicalevening,”Grimes said.“Onewehopeourpatronsand Brandiwillrememberforalifetime.”

Althoughshewasunderthestage canopy,whichkepther(relatively)dry, theaudiencewas(very)wet,asithad beenrainingprettysteadilyforcloseto twohoursbythetimehershowstarted. Severaltimesduringtheshow,Carlile expressedhergratitudetotheaudience astherainseemedtosettleinforalong summersoaker.

Beforetheshowevenstarted,Idecidedthatifithadtobeshortenedor canceledduetofoulweather,Iwasstill happy.I’darrivedaboutthreehoursbeforetheshowstartedand,alongwith thestaffandvolunteerswho’dbeen tricklingin,about20ofussittinginline at theentranceweretreatedtoasoundcheckinwhichCarlileplayedthrough severalofthesongsonhersetlist.

Whenshestartedtosing“Closerto Fine”—theIndigoGirlsanthemthat’s havingitsownmomentasoneofthe signaturesongsinthe“Barbie”movie— thestrengthandclarityofhervoice cameoverthespeakersasitsownforce ofnature.Peoplestoodintheparking lotandapplauded.Imayhaveactually tearedupalittle—thatsonghasalways beenoneofmyfavorites,andCarlile’s versionisjustbeautiful.

IfirstsawCarlileon“SaturdayNight Live”almostayearago.Iguessyou couldsayI’malatebloomer,sinceshe hadherfirsthitin2007.(Ihada3year-oldanda13-year-oldthatyear.I’m

thinkingCarlile,amotheroftwonow herself,wouldforgivemeformissing herentrance.)ButIbecameafanthat night,andeversinceIhavesoughtout hermusiconeveryplatformIcanfind.

OntheDecember2022“SNL” episode,sheswitchesfromacousticto electricguitarmid-songas“TheStory” changestempoandintensifies—kind ofliketheweatherlastFridaynightin Selbyville.

AtonepointduringtheFreeman stageconcert,Carliletoldthecrowd theywerewitnessingsomethingspecial.

“Ithinkthisisoneofthetopfive wettestshowsI’veeverdone,”shesaid. Thenshecorrectedherself:“No.Top threewettestshows.”Which,ofcourse, gotwildapplausefromthenowdrenchedbuthappyaudience.

Sherecalledashowthatherfriend JoniMitchell—withwhomshehas nowperformedseveraltimes,including Mitchell’smuch-heraldedreturntothe stageinNewport,R.I.,following

Mitchell’slengthyrecoveryfromabrain aneurysm—toldherabout,during whichthesoundofrain,capturedona 1970staperecorderduringoneofher shows,becamealmostanotherinstrumentduringtheperformance.

Asthewindpickedupandblewabit ofrainontothestage,Carlilesaidshe kindofwishedsomeonecouldcapture the soundoftherainandwindaround hersoitcouldbepartofhermusicfor alltime.The“older”folksinthecrowd knewexactlywhatshemeantwhenshe describedthe“clunk”theoldcassette recordersmadewhenyouturnedthem on.

Alittlelater,though,sheworriedshe mightfallonherkeesteronthewet stagefloorandaskedhercrewtobring out“atowelorsomething”—they broughtmops—tosaveherfromapotentially“embarrassing”mishap.

Duringthenearlytwo-hourshow, Car lileswitchedeffortlesslyfromangelicballadstorockinganthems,and

thecrowdsangalong,sometimes coachedbyher,sectionbysection,but moreoftenwithoutanypromptingat all.

Shesaidatonepointthat,while arenashows—suchastheonessheis currentlyperforminginwithP!ink— are“wild,”sheneedsthemoreintimate experiencesofshowsliketheoneatthe Freemanstage“toreconnectwiththe words”ofhermusic.Thewordsin Carlile’ssongspaintpicturesofemotions—fromthejoyfulgratefulness withwhichshepondersmotherhoodin “TheMother”totherawearthinessof “TheJoke,”inwhichshebringsmarginalizedvoicestothestagewithherand givesthemthepowertoovercometheir oppressors.

Asonefinalgifttotherain-soaked crowd,Carliledispensedwithwhatshe calledthe“B.S.”ofencores—wherethe encoreisbuiltintotheshow,asisthe

Summermaybecomingtoaclose,but theRehobothArtLeague’sexhibition scheduleisstillheatingup.Visitorstothe RALcanenjoythreeshowsthroughout AugustandSeptemberthatcouldjust sparktheirowncreativity.

RebeccaRaubacherbringsnewworks totheleague,andJimRehakhasasolo showtitled“EasternShorePleinAir.”The RAL’spotterystudioiscelebratedin“Form andFunction.”AllexhibitionsareondisplayfromAug.25toSept.24.

OntheeveningofAug.25,from5to7 p.m.,theleaguewillbehostingreceptions forallthenewexhibitions,invitinganyone interestedtovisittheCorkran,Tubbs,VenturesandHomesteadgalleriestoseethe displays.

RaubacherreturnstotheRehobothArt Leaguewithanew,expansivebodyofwork, fillingboththeCorkranandTubbsGalleries.Raubacher’slarge-scaleworkranges fromdrawingsofthenaturalworldandanimalkingdomtofigurepaintingsofpsychologicalintrospection.

“Theartist’srelationshiptopaperand canvasisever-evolving,asistheexecution ofmarkmaking,”RALrepresentativessaid. “Raubacherwillincorporateavarietyof mediumswithinasinglecompositionfor largepaintings,whileimagesofthenatural worldmayuseonlyablacklineonawhite surface.”

Theexhibitconsistsofnewwork Raubacherhascreatedinthelastfewyears.

OnSaturday,Aug.26at10a.m.,she willgiveafreeGalleryTalktothepublic. Shewilldiscusshercareerasanartist,as wellastheevolutionofhercreativeprocess, surroundedbythepiecesinhersoloexhibition.

Aspartofits85thAnniversarycelebration,theartleagueishostingavarietyof exhibitionsanddisplaysthatshowcasesits history.Thismonth,theVenturesgallery willbehousinganexhibitionthatcele-

bratestheleague’spotterystudio,called “FormandFunction:RehobothArt LeaguePotteryStudio.”

Sincetheleague’sfirstceramicclassin 1946,thepotterystudiohasbeenanintegralpartofRAL’seducationprogramand continuestobeanindependentworkspace formemberartists.Theshowcasewillfeatureselectedworksforsalefromcurrent members.AllworkwascreatedintheRAL potterystudio,withafocusonfunctional ceramics.Inaddition,itemsfromthepotterystudioandothermemorabiliathatare nowpartofRAL’scollectionswillalsobe

onview.

ThehistoricHomesteadbuildingwill hostRehak’ssoloexhibition“EasternShore PleinAir,”anexhibitofoilsthatoffers Rehak’sindividualinterpretationofthe Delmarvalandscape.FollowinginthetraditionoftheImpressionists,thepaintings are“allaprima”(wetonwet),directly paintedfromlife.

“Anartist’sresponsetonature,lightand everythingarounduscanbeexpressedin paint…andeachartist’sresponseisunique. Pleinairpaintinginparticularallowsforan intuitiveandpersonalinterpretationas

demonstratedinJim’sshow,”representatives said.

TheRALisinvitingthepublictoan openingreceptionforallfourshowsonFriday,Aug.25,from5to7p.m.Theexhibitionsarefreeandopentoeveryoneduring theregulargalleryhoursofMonday throughSaturday,10a.m.to4p.m.,and Sunday,noonto4p.m.

Foradditionalinformationaboutthis exhibit,theartleague,itsclasses,memberships,eventsandexhibitions,visitthewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall (302)227-8408.

CoastalPoint•Submitted AphotoofAmelieSloanandRichardGafffney,fromtheRALcollections,workingintheRAL’spotterystudioin1980.

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percentinlessthansix-and-a-halfyears (i.e.,by2030)andbecoming“net-zero” (i.e.,nonetgreenhousegasemissions fromtheState)by2050inavainattempttominimizeglobalclimate change;rather,thissimplywasanissue whererulesaffectingpeople’sliveswere beingmadebyanunelectedgovernmentalofficial(i.e.,theSecretaryof DNREC)ratherthantheStatelegislature.Thosewhoheldthisviewmustbe pleasantlysurprised,eventhoughSB96 andHR17wentunenacted.Why?

Becauseanotherbillpassedwithbipartisansupport.HouseBill99,better knownasTheDelawareClimate ChangeSolutionsActof2023,“estab-

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theateroftheartist’sdeparturefrom andreturntothestage.“I’mjustgonna keepplaying,”shesaid.

Ifshehadplayedanotherhouror two,I’mthinkingthefolksinaudience atFreemanthatnightwouldhavehung withher.Heck,itstoppedrainingfor thefinal20minutesorsoofhershow, andtheywerealreadywet.Whynot?

LastFridaynightatFreemanfelt likeanewbeginningforSussexCounty asanentertainmentvenue.Yearsago, famousperformersincludingRay

lishesastatutorytargetofgreenhouse gasemissionsreductionsoverthe mediumandlongtermtomitigatethe adverseeffectsofclimatechangedueto anthropogenicgreenhousegasemissions ontheState.”Moreover,HB99“creates climatechangeofficersincertainkey cabinet-leveldepartmentswhowillassistDNRECintheongoingimplementationoftheClimateActionPlan[and] requiresStateagenciestoconsiderclimatechangeindecision-making,rulemaking,andprocurement.”HB99 passedtheHouse27-to-13andinthe Senateby15-to-5.IntheHouse,bipartisansupportforHB99wasafforded byGOPRepresentativesHensleyand Smithwhobothvotedinfavorofthe ClimateChangeSolutionsAct.An amendmentspecificallytorequirethat

Charles,ArethaFranklin,EllaFitzgerald, JamesBrownandThomas“Fats” WallercametoDelawaretoperformat theRosedaleBeachHotel&Resorton theIndianRiverBaynearMillsboro (whereGullPointislocatednow).At thetime,RosedaleBeachwasoneofthe fewresortsthatwasopentoBlackand indigenouspeoples,whowouldcome fromalloverthecountry.

Rosedaledeclinedinpopularitywith desegregation,butovertheyearssince, SussexCountyhashostedtheoccasionalcelebrity,musicalorotherwise.Of course,manyescapetoSussexCounty tovacationonitsbeaches,evenifthey

“thischapterdoesnotconferauthority to Stateagenciestopromulgateor amendregulations”wasrejectedinthe Houseonapurepartyvoteof15-to-25. WhatdoesthismeanforDelaware anditsEVmandate?Delaware’sClimateActionPlannotesthatthelargest in-statesourceofgreenhousegasemissionscomesfromthetransportation sectorat61percent.Thus,iftheStateis toreducegreenhousegasemissionsby 50percentinjust6-and-a-halfyears, theremustbeanEVmandate.Butthe ClimateChangeSolutionsActof2023 authorizesDNRECtoimplementthe State’sClimateActionPlananditrequiresStateagenciestotaketheinitiativetoconsiderclimatechangeinall

don’tperformhere.(Justoneexample: Foryears,rockerDaveGrohlvacationed withhisfamilyinDeweyBeacharound thistimeeveryyear.FunlandGrohl sightingswereamuch-anticipatedsummereventforpatronsandemployees— mydaughtermighthaveafewstories.)

ButwithCarlile’ssold-outappearanceontheFreemanArtsPavilion stage,itseemslikewe’vehitanew phase.Itfeelsnice—abitodd,butnice —toseeSelbyvillelistedonaconcert T-shirt.KudostothefolksatFreeman forworkingwhatevermagictheyhadto worktobringherhere.We’rereadyfor ourclose-up,Mr.DeMille.

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•Open space behind the homesite

Whendisasterstrikes,SBAcanjumpinandofferhelp

ByMichelleHarris SBADelawareDistrictDirector

TheAtlantichurricaneseasonruns fromJune1toNov.30eachyear.In August,warmoceantemperatures throughouttheregionarethenorm, whichcantriggerandintensifytropical stormsandhurricanes.Basedon DelawareEmergencyManagement Agency(DEMA)reporting,weknow

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thattheydo.Moreover,itexpandsthe bureaucracybycreatingacadreof‘climatechangeofficers’acrosstheExecutiveBranchtoassistDNRECinits implementationoftheClimateAction Plan.Andallthistransferofpowerto thevariousstateagencieswasafforded byavoteoftheStatelegislaturewhich hasgrantedDNRECthepowerthat theoppositiontotheEVmandate soughttosquelch.

Stillnotconvinced?ConsiderHouse Bills10and12(HB10andHB12). HB10establishestargetsforconverting allschoolbusesintheStatetoelectric vehicles.HB12createsanElectricVehicleRebateProgramtoencourage Delawareresidentstopurchaseand

thatDelawarecanbeespeciallyvulnerabletocoastalstormsbecauseoflocation andbecause,at60feetabovesealevel, Delawaresitsatthelowestaverageelevationofanystate.

Inshort,thebestadvicefor Delawareansduringhurricaneseason is,”Beprepared.”

Thatadviceappliestoeveryone,includingsmallbusinessowners.Working withtheU.S.SmallBusinessAdminis-

leasenewandusedelectricvehicles, withstandardsandprocedurestobedevelopedbyDNREC.AndSenateSubstitute1forSenateBill103(SS1) requiresthatallnewconstructionof single-familyandmulti-familyresidencesmustincludeelectricvehicle charginginfrastructurebyproviding countyandmunicipalgovernmentenforcement.SS1expiresonlywhenthe SecretaryofDNRECadvisesthelegislaturethattheDelawareAdministrative Codehasbeenupdatedtomatchorexceedthesestandards.

Moreover,ifthesingle-family dwellingdoesnothaveagarage,attachedordetached,“anelectricvehicle capableparkingspacemustbeprovided inthedriveway,assignedparkingspace forthedwelling,oratanunassigned non-streetresidentialparkingspace constructedaspartoftheproject.”

tration(SBA)tosupportDelaware’sentrepreneurs,Iknowthatsomuchofthe FirstState’sfinestsmall-businesssuccessescomesfrommeticulouspreparation.Businessownerspoureverything theyhaveintoworkingandre-working thebusinessplansthatbecometheir roadmaptosuccess.

Despiteallofthatcarefulgroundwork—researchingthemarket,weighingfundingoptionsandmore—

ThesethreebillspassedwithonlysupportfromDemocraticlegislators(althoughSenatorBucksonvotedfor HB12)althoughvariousDemocratsdid jointheRepublicansintheiropposition. Andallthreebillscitedmitigatingthe State’scarbonfootprintanditsconcomitantclimatechangeasthereason fortheseactions.

TheDelawarelegislatureisfoolishif itthinksthattheEVmandatewillcause anythingmorethaneconomichardship forourcitizens.WhilewemakeitincreasinglyexpensiveforDelawareansto heatandcoolourhomes,cookfood,and getaround,Chinaisbuildingtheequivalentoftwonewcoal-firedpowerplants perweek.Delaware’selectricvehicle mandatewillhavenoeffectontheatmosphericconcentrationofcarbon dioxide,inlightoftheincreaseincarbondioxidebeingemittedbyChina’s

businessownersoftenoverlookdevelopingadisasterplanfortheirbusiness. Butmakingadisasterplanforyour businessnowcanhelpyourbusiness stayopenorreopenquicklywhendisasterstrikes.That’swhytheSBAsupports planningwithavarietyofresources,inc ludingdetailsonhowtobuildapreparednesskit,checklists,safetytips,

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coal-basedpowerplants.Thus, Delaware’slegislatorsmakeourenergy unaffordablewhileChinaenjoysinexpensiveenergyfromcoal.

So,tomodifyalinefromFrancis PharcellusChurch’seditorial,“Yes, Delaware,thereISanElectricVehicle Mandate.”

Andexpectnaturalgasappliances andfireplaces,aswellasfertilizer,tobe underattackinsubsequentlegislative sessionsbecause,despiteobjectionsto thecontrary,thelegislatureisattemptingtosaveourStatefromclimate change.ItisashamethatsomeRepublicansthinkwearewinning.

DavidR.Legates,Ph.D.,isaretired ProfessorofClimatologyand Geography/SpatialAnalysisattheUniversityofDelaware,andisDirectorofResearchandEducationforTheCornwall AlliancefortheStewardshipofCreation.

onlinecourses,videos,webinars,etc. (Seewww.sba.gov/disaster.)

AndDelawareanscanrestassured thatwhendisasterslikehurricanesand tropicalstormsdostrike,theSBAcan help.Oncedisasterstrikes,theSBAhas staffonthegroundworking,oftenas partofFEMA’sIncidentCommand System.Afteradeclareddisaster,you canexpecttheSBAandFEMAtoconductaPreliminaryDamageAssessment andSurvey,coordinateandcollaborate onresponsesandassistancecenterlocations,andestablishaJointFieldOperationsCenterforcoordination.

ThroughFEMADisasterResponse CentersandtheSBA’sDisasterLoan Offices,financialhelpisavailabletoimpactednon-farmbusinessesofallsizes, homeownersandrentersthroughlowinterest,long-termloansforlossesnot coveredbyinsuranceorothermeans (includingFEMAassistance).

TheSBA’sdisasterprogramisthe agency’sonlydirectloanprogram. Underit,weoffertwotypesofloans— physicalandeconomicinjury—toassistthoseaffectedre-establishwithaccesstolow-interestandfixedrate capitalduringadifficulttime.Toqualify forSBAdisasterloans,theremustbe physicaldamagetopropertyinadeclareddisasterarea.Thosewhoarein needmustfirstapplytoFEMAand theirinsurancecompanytoseewhatassistancetheyqualifyfor,andthenapply withSBA.

DelawareansarewellawarethathurricaneseasonhasbatteredtheFirst State inrecentyears.Thismonth,we closeinonthesecondanniversaryof theremnantsofHurricaneIda,includingflooddamageinNewCastle County.Damagefromthatstorm— northernNewCastleCounty’sBrandywineCreekbrokeitspreviousflood recordbynearly3feetandhundredsof buildingssustainedflooddamage—resultedinPresidentBidendeclaringa majordisasterinNewCastleCounty.

And,justoneyearprior,Tropical StormIsaiascauseddamageinPennsylvania andDelaware,touchingoffthree tornadoesinDelawareandresultingin anSBAdisasterdeclarationforaffected areasthatqualified.

Inthewakeofbothstorms,SBA helpedwithrecovery,offeringlow-interestloanstoqualifyingbusinesses, non-profitorganizations,homeowners andrentersaffectedbythestorms.This hurricaneseason,andyear-round,the SBAstandsatthereadytosupportrecoverywhendisasterstrikes.

Now,andinthefuture,ifyouarein need ofSBAdisasterassistance,goto www.SBA.gov/Disasterandfollowthe linkatthetopofthepage,visitaDisasterRecoveryCenternearyou,callusat 1-800-659-2955,oremailusatdisastercustomerservice@sba.govformore information.

WestNilevirusdetectedinsentinelchickens

WestNilevirus(WNV)hasbeen detectedinDelawarethefirsttimefor 2023inasentinelchicken,DNREC announcedonTuesday.Theinitialfindingwasfromasentinelchickenstation nearWilmingtonsampledonJuly31 bytheDNRECMosquitoControl Section,andthentestedandreported viruspositivebytheDelawarePublic HealthLaboratoryonAug.4.

Whiletherehavebeennoreported WNVcasesinhumansthisyearinthe state,officialsremindedthepublicthat thepossibilityofcontractingmosquitotransmitteddiseases,includingWNV andeasternequineencephalitis(EEE), willcontinueuntilcolderautumntemperaturesarriveinmid-Octoberor later.

Bloodsamplesarecollectedbythe DNRECMosquitoControlSection eachweekfromearlyJulyintoOctober fromthestate’soutdoor-cagedsentinel chickensthatarehumanelyhousedand handledat20monitoringstations statewide.Thebloodsamplesaretested forWNVandEEEantibodiesbythe DelawarePublicHealthLaboratory.

Sentinelchickensbittenbymosquitoes carryingWNVorEEEdevelopantibodiestothesediseasesbutareotherwiseunaffected.Mosquitoescan transmitbothWNVandEEEtohumansandhorses.

MostpeopleinfectedwithWNVdo notdevelopsymptoms,butabout20 percentcandevelopamildillness,includingfever,bodyandmuscleaches, headache,nausea,vomiting,andrash symptoms.Asmallnumberofpeople candevelopseriousillnessinvolving neurologicalproblems,paralysisand possiblydeath.TheDivisionofPublic HealthDiseasePrevention&Control SectionreportsthatDelawarehadone confirmedcaseofinvasiveWNVin 2022,andnonesofarthisyear.EEEis notasprevalentasWNVbutcanpresentmoreseveresymptomsinhumans andhorses.

Thepublicwasalsoremindedto takecommon-senseprecautionsto avoidmosquitobites,includingwearing light-coloredclothingoflong-sleeved shirtsandlongpantswhenoutdoorsin mosquito-proneareas;applyinginsect repellentcontaining10to30percent diethyltoluamide(DEET)inaccordancewithlabelinstructions;and avoidingmosquito-infestedareasandat timesofpeakmosquitoactivityaround dusk,dawnandatnight.

AccordingtotheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture(DDA),there werenoequinecasesofWNVorEEE in2022.TheStateVeterinarianurged horseownerstocontacttheirveterinarianstovaccinatehorsesandother equinesagainstWNVandEEE.Both vaccinesarehighlyeffectiveinminimizingdiseaseandmaybethereason whyDelawarehadnoequinecasesin

2022.Horsesthathavebeenvaccinatedinthepastwillneedanannual boostershot.Neitherdiseasehasa specificdrugtreatment,andinfections inhorsesarefatalin70to90percent ofEEEcasesand30percentofWNV cases.

SprayingtoreducemosquitopopulationsinareaswhereWNVorEEEis detectedmaybeinitiatedbythe DNRECMosquitoControlSectionas warranted,basedonfactorstoinclude mosquitopopulationlevelsandmosquitospeciespresentinaffectedareas. Toreducemosquito-breedinghabitat andchancesofdiseasetransmission, residentsshoulddrainorremoveoutdooritemsthatcollectwater,suchas discardedbucketsorcontainers,uncoveredtrashcans,stagnantbirdbaths,un-

protectedrainbarrelsorcisterns,old tires,uprightwheelbarrows,flowerpot liners,depressionsinboattarps, cloggedraingutters,corrugateddownspoutextendersandunusedswimming pools.

Horseownerscantakeseveraladditionalstepsinthebarnandaroundthe farmtohelpprotecthorsesfrommosquitobites.Horsesshouldbekeptinsideatdawnanddusk,peakhoursfor mosquitoactivity.Topicalinsectrepellentslabeledforuseonhorsesmaybe applied.Windgeneratedbyfansinstalledinhorsestallscanalsohelpdeter mosquitoes.Watertroughsorbuckets shouldbeemptied,cleaned,andrefilled everytwotothreedaystoremovemosquitoeggsorlarvae.

Moreinformationaboutmosquitoes

andmosquito-bornediseasesisavailable.Formosquitobiology/ecologyand control,contacttheDNRECMosquito ControlsectionofficeinDoverat(302) 739-9917.Forrequestsformosquito reliefindownstateareassouthof Dover,contactMosquitoControl’s Milfordfieldofficeat(302)422-1512. Foranimalhealthquestions,contact theDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture’sPoultryandAnimalHealthSectionat(302)698-4500.Toreport suspectedcasesofhumanWNV,call theDelawareDivisionofPublicHealth OfficeofInfectiousDiseaseEpidemiologytoll-freeat1-888-295-5156.For moreinformationonWestNilevirusor easternequineencephalitis,visit www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/in dex.htm.

South Coastal Library will resume accepting donations on Tuesday, August 1 from 2—4 pm. Donations will be accepted in the library lobby on Tuesdays from 2—4 pm.

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

Thursday, June 1—Thursday, August 31

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt Pokémon are loose at the library! Find them all & win a prize!

Monday, August 14

Gentle Yoga Flow 10—11:00 am

Join RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, Sarah Schaber for a free gentle yoga class. Registration is required.

Tuesday, August 15

iPad & Apple Users Group 11:00 am—12:00 pm Apple Users of all skill levels are welcome to discuss new features, tips, & ask questions! Learn from each other & meet new people.

Movie Marathon: Jumanji 2—5:45 pm

Cool off from the summer heat with a movie marathon at the library! Popcorn will be provided.

Wednesday, August 16

Feelings Rock! 10—11:00 am

Feelings Rock is a music, movement, & more program designed to help children under 5 & their families work through everyday emotions.

The Roaring 1920’s: a 3-Part Lecture 6—7:15 pm

Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas for the final part in his 3-part lecture series on the 1920’s in the US.

Friday, August 18

Grab & Go Craft for Teens & Tweens

Youth ages 10—17 can pick up a free craft kit to complete at home! Kits available while supplies last.

Tai Chi & Qigong for Health 10—11:00 am

Join Marianne Walch, Master Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute, for a free Tai Chi & Qigong class. Ideal for beginners but all skill levels are welcome to participate. Registration is required.

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OClookingtobansmokingareasinparks

ByMalloryPanuska OceanCityToday

Assmokinglawsbecomemorestrict acrossOceanCity,Md.,withthelegalizationofrecreationalcannabisusefor adults,itmaysoonbeillegaltolightup inanyOceanCitypark.

AtaworksessionTuesday,Aug.1, councilmembersvoted6-1,withCouncilmanPeterBuasopposed,toadvance anordinancetooutlawsmokingareasin allpublicparks.

Rec&ParksDirectorSusanPetito saidtherequestderivedfrompeoplenot

followingtherulesofdesignatedsmokingareasatNorthsidePark.Shesaid twosmokingareas,whichallowsmokingwithin15feetoferectedsigns,were addedin2015toaccommodatesmokers whoparticipateinweekendtournamentsatthepark.Buttheruleshave beendifficulttoenforce,shesaid.

“It’stimeforustomakeaclean, across-the-boardstatement…that there’snosmokinginparksinOcean City,”Petitosaid.

CouncilmanTonyDeLucaasked whethermembersoftheRecreation& ParksCommitteesignedoffonthepro-

posedchange.Healsoinquiredabout wherepeopleintheparkwillgoto smokeiftheordinancepasses.

CouncilmanJohnGehrig,who chairsthecommittee,saidmembersinformallydiscussedthematterandcame toaconsensustorecommendtothe councilafullbanonsmokinginthe parks.

Petitoclarifiedthatifthemeasure passes,anyonewhowantstosmokeina parkmustcompletelyleavethepremises.

Councilmembers’votemovestherequest fortheban,whichwouldchange theoriginalordinance,toafirstreading.

WastewaterspillclosesIRBayshellfishharvest

DNREConAug.2declaredan emergencyclosureforrecreational clammingandmusselharvestinIndian RiverBayuntilAug.24.DNREC’s mandatoryclosureprotectiveofpublic healthcameafterapumpstationconnectedtotheTownofMillsboro’ssanitarysewersystemfailedonWednesday, dischargingrawsewageintotheIron Branch,atributaryoftheIndianRiver, whichflowsintothebay.

Theharvestofcrabs,conchandfinfisharenotaffectedbytheclosure.Oystersgrowncommerciallyunder aquacultureleasesinRehobothBayare notimpactedoraffectedbytheIndian

RiverBayclosure.Recreationalharvest ofoystersisalreadyprohibitedin Delaware.

Thewastewaterspill,officialssaid, potentiallycausedfecalcontamination ofshellfishinIndianRiverBay,which accordingtoNationalShellfishSanitationProgramrequirements,mustbe closedtobivalveshellfishharvestfor21 daystoprotectpublichealth.The21dayclosureofshellfishharvestisafederalguidelinethatalsogivesbivalves timefornaturalcleansing.

DNRECalsoadvisedrecreational wateruserstolimitwatercontactinthe upperIndianRiverBayforthenextfew

days,particularlyinwatersnearthelocationofthespill.

ThespillwasstoppedWednesdayafternoon.DNRECDivisionofWater staff weremonitoringrepairsatthe Millsboropumpstation.NaturalResourcesPoliceworkingwiththe DNRECDelawareShellfishProgram werepatrollingandmonitoringIndian RiverBaytoenforcetheclosureofthe baytorecreationalbivalveharvestand toensurerecreationalclammersare awareofit.Moreinformationaboutthe closureandtheDelawareShellfishProgramunderDNRECauthoritycanbe foundatde.gov/shellfish.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Automatedexternaldefibrillator (AED)machinesdonatedbytheDave Ashbyfamily,havealreadysavedthree livesattheStarboardentertainment complexinDewey,justthisyear,accordingtoLauraAshby,whoisthe latelocalresident’smom.

TheThirdAnnualDave’sDewey Dash5Krunandwalkwillbeheldin DeweyBeachonSept.30,startingat theRustyRudderrestaurantat113 DickinsonAvenue.

DaveAshbywasaDeweyBeach homeownerandresidentwholivedon BellevueStreetandpassedawaysuddenlyofanundiagnosedcardiacarrhythmiajustbeforehis29thbirthday, inOctoberof2019.

“Hiscompassionforothersandhis desiretolivelifetothefullestmadea lastingimpressiononeveryonehe met,”accordingtohisnamesakefoundation.

TheDave’sDeweyDashisnow teamingupwithnon-profitSimon’s HeartontheAEDmachinepurchases sothatalldonationsaretax-deductible,includingsponsorships.New defibrillatorscostbetween$1,200and $3,000perunit,accordingto AED. com.

“Hisfamilyandfriendswouldlike tocreateameanstospreadawareness abouttherisksofirregularheartbeat, supporttheDelawarebeachcommunitybydonatingdefibrillatormachinesandassociatedtraining,and offerhands-onlyCPReducationto communityorganizationsandsmall businesses,”statedrepresentativesof thefoundations.

BronnyJames,thesonofLeBron JamesoftheNBA,wastreatedwith anAEDimmediatelyaftersuffering suddencardiacarrestatabasketball trainingfacilitysponsoredbyhiscollegecommitmentteam,theUniversity ofSouthernCalifornia.Hecollapsed andhadanelectricalmalfunctionin hisheartonMonday,July24.Today, heappearstohaverecovered.

AccordingtotheAmericanHeart Association,approximately95percent ofsuddencardiacarrestvictimsdonot survivebeforereachingthehospital. However,inBronnyJames’scase, promptinterventionsignificantlyimprovedhischancesofsurvival.

DamarHamlinoftheBuffaloBills alsosufferedaheartattackonthe footballfieldandsuddencardiacarrestinAprilfromahittothechest, knownascommotiocordis.Hehas beenclearedtoplayintheNFLthis season.

Dave’sDeweyDash(andSimon’s Heart)isplacingAEDsinkeycoastal communities.Sofar,theDeweyBeach PolicehavefiveAEDs,aswellas thoseattheStarboard,makingfor

ninetotalinDeweyandLewesfor emergencylifesupport.DBPDrepresentativessaidtheybelievetheycan handleasmanyas35,000people,includingsummervisitors,inayearwith theAEDsnowon-hand.

Ashby’sfamilyandfoundation continuetoadvocateforthedevices.

“Actually,Iamintheprocessof reachingouttoLebronJames!”Laura AshbytoldtheCoastalPoint.“Ifigureditwouldn’thurttosharemystory aboutDaveAshbyandhistripto Oaklandforthechampionshipgame whentheClevelandCavaliersbeatthe

GoldenStateWarriorsbackin2016,” shesaidofherson’sfantriptoCaliforniatowatchLeBronJamesplay.

“IgrewupinCleveland,andmy boysarebigfansofthesportsteams. Davewassosurethey’dwin,he boughthisairlineticketsthreeweeks aheadoftimefortheOaklandgame andthenwouldjointheCleveland fansfortheparade,”recalledLaura Ashby.“Heevenbroughthis‘Believeland’signwithhimwhileatthestadiuminOakland.”

“Isuredolovethatboy!”shesaid ofherson.

“Bronny’ssuddencardiacarrestis anotherexample,”likethatofDamar Hamlin,shesaid,“thathighlightsthe risksofundiagnosedirregularheartbeatandthevalueofhavingAED machineseasilyaccessibletothepublicandespeciallyyouthathletics.”

“ThankGodhe’sOK,”shesaidof BronnyJames.“AsI’vesaidmany times,it’sonethingtoknowyouora lovedonehasanirregularheartbeat, butit’sveryimportanttounderstand thereisadirectlinktosuddencardiac death.Wedidn’tknowthat”inthe past,sheemphasized.

“I’mhopefulthatLebronand Bronnybothbecomeadvocatesforthe causeandraiseawareness.Ihaven’t askedhimformoneybutjustwantto requesta10-secondvideoorvoicemessagepublicserviceannouncement thatcouldbeplayedatmyDave’s DeweyDasheventandusedforadvertising.Theyhavesuchareach”to supportthecharity“g ivenhisnotoriety.”

Foradditionalinformation,goto https://raceroster.com/events/2023/73 727/3rd-annual-daves-dewey-dash5k-runwalk.Formoreinformationon Simon’sHeart,includingthestoryof SimonSudman,seehttps://simonsheart.org/.

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LauraAshbyappearsonTVtotalkaboutAED'sandCPRclasses.

DelmarvaChristianSchoolslaunchesnewinitiatives,safetymeasures

DelmarvaChristianSchools,a ChristianschoolsystemwithcampusesinMiltonandGeorgetown,this weekannouncedadvancementsdesignedtoensuringthesafetyandsecurityofstudents,facultyandstaff.

“Throughacomprehensiveapproach,theschoolsystemhasimplementedvariousmeasurestoenhance schoolsafetyandprotection,”representativessaid.“DCShasundertaken athoroughevaluationoftheirsecurity protocolsandhasmadevitalchanges tofortifythesafetyoftheschool community.”

Safetyinitiativesrecentlylaunched byDelmarvaChristianSchoolsinclude:

•Hiringofschoolconstables—To ensurearobustsecuritypresenceon

bothcampuses,DelmarvaChristian Schoolshasappointedschoolconstableswithmorethan30yearsofsecurityandlawenforcementexperience whowillbestationedon-site.The highly-trainedprofessionalswillplay aninstrumentalroleinmaintaininga safeenvironmentandresponding swiftlytoanypotentialsecurityconcerns,representativesaid.

“WearethrilledtoaddOfficers HastingsandWalterstoourteamas constableswhowillprovideexpert trainingforfacultyandstaffaswellas consistentsecuritythroughoutthe schooldayandoncampusevents,” DCSHeadofSchoolMatt Kwiatkowski.“Theirsuccessesinlaw enforcement,combinedwiththeir maturefaithandBiblicalworldviews,

makethemaperfectfitforourschool cultureandtheaccomplishmentof thesespecificresponsibilities.”

•Installationofsafetyandsecurity windowfilmbyShoreTint—The schoolsystemhaspartneredwith ShoreTint,aproviderofsafetyand securitywindowfilmsolutions,to fortifytheirfacilities’windows.The cutting-edgewindowfilmtechnology willserveasanadditionallayerof protection,reinforcingthestructural integrityofwindowsandmitigating potentialhazards,representativessaid.

•Strengtheningstafftraining— Recognizingthateverymemberof theschoolcommunityplaysacrucial roleinmaintainingasecureenvironment,DelmarvaChristianSchools hasintensifiedsafetytrainingforall

staffmembers.Thisincludespreparingthemtorespondefficientlyto emergenciesandadoptbestpractices insafeguardingtheirstudentsand colleagues.

Kwiatkowskiexpressedhisunwaveringcommitmenttothesafetyand well-beingoftheentireschoolcommunity:“Wehavetakentimetoanalyzeourstepsandfindwaysto protecteachother.Ourchildren,facultyandstaffareprecioustreasures Jesushaspulledtogether.Weremain ferventinprayerandwillcontinueto worktogetherwithconcretestrategies toprotectourschoolcommunity.”

FormoreinformationaboutDCS, gotodelmarvachristian.orgorcall (302)856-4040.

CollegesavingsontheriseinDelaware

Almosttwiceasmanypeopleas lastyearhavestartedsavingfor highereducationwithDE529EducationSavingsAccounts,according toStateTreasurerColleenDavis. Morethan1,400newDE529accountsopenedthroughJuneof2023, anumber41percenthigherthan duringthesametimelastyear.

“Asthecostofcollegeandtrade schoolcontinuestorise,ithasbecomemorecrucialthaneverforfamiliestoplanfortheirchildren’s future,”saidDavis.“Ourofficeis proudtosponsortheDE529EducationSavingsPlan,whichprovides tax-advantagedaccountsdesignedto helpparents,grandparentsandothers

payforhighereducationexpenses.”

ManagedbyFidelityInvestments, moneyinaDE529accountgrowson atax-deferredbasis,andwithdrawals forqualifiedexpenses,suchastuition, feesandbooks,arefederaland Delawareincometax-free.

Inadditiontomakingtheplan available,theOfficeoftheState Treasurer(OST)andthePlansManagementBoard—thegroupthatdirectsandservesastrusteesofthe moneyinvestedintheplans—credit theFirstState,FirstStepsincentive programwithboostingenrollment.

“Throughthefirsthalfoftheyear, 361newDE529accountsqualified fortheFirstState,FirstStepsincentive,whichmakesa$100contributiontoeligibleaccounts,”Davissaid. “Ifthebeneficiaryis5yearsofageor youngerandaDelawareresidentat

thetimeofaccountopening,the DE529planwilladdthecontributiontoeverynewaccountopened withaninitialdepositofatleast $100.”

Tohelpspreadthewordabout DE529andthebenefitsofsavingfor highereducation,Fidelityrecently sponsoredKids’DayattheDelaware StateFair.DE529isalsothesponsor of“KidsRuntheBases”afterevery Sundayafternoonhomegameofthe WilmingtonBlueRocks,andserves astheexclusivesponsoroftheRoute 1RivalrybetweentheUniversityof DelawareandDelawareStateUniversity.

Formoreinformationonthe DE529EducationSavingsPlanand theFirstState,FirstStepsprogram, visit529.delaware.gov.

EntriessoughtforOceanPhotoContest

Tocelebratetheoceanandthe benefitsitprovides,DNRECisseekingentriesforaDelawareOcean PhotoContest.JuneisNational OceanMonth,andJune8isWorld OceanDay.Gov.JohnCarneyand Lt.Gov.BethanyHall-Longhave proclaimedJuneasOceanMonthin Delaware.

DNREC’sDelawareOceanPhoto ContestrunsfromJune8through Aug.31,andthewinnerwillbefeaturedinanOutdoorDelawarearticle.

Asacoastalstate,Delawaredependsontheoceanandmarineresourcesforitseconomicprosperity, particularlyintermsoftourism,commercialfishing,recreationandshippingindustries,officialssaid.

AccordingtotheNationalOceanic andAtmosphericAdministration’s Economics:NationalOceanWatch data,thetotaleconomicvalueof Delaware’socean-relatedactivitiesis

estimatedatapproximately$1.4billionannually.

Incelebratingallthebenefitsthe oceancontributestoourlivesand livelihood,theDNRECcontestseeks photosthatshowapersonalconnectiontotheocean,officialsnoted.

“Thestate’srichhistoryhasdirect tiestotheocean,culturally,economicallyandasadestinationformillions ofvisitorseachyear,”saidDNREC SecretaryShawnM.Garvin.“Protectingandpreservingtheseresources throughactivestewardshipisessentialtoensuringtheirviabilityfor generations,andthisphotocontestis onewaythatwecanhelpincrease awarenessoftheimportanceofthe oceantoDelaware.”

Potentialphotocontestsubjects mayinclude,butarenotlimitedto, marinewildlifeandhabitat,recreation,fishingandmarinetransportation.Completerulesandaphoto releaseformareavailableonlineat

https://documents.dnrec.delaware.go v/coastal/ocean-photo-contestrules.pdf.

Allimagesmustincludethephotographer’sname,ashortdescription ofwhatisshowninthephoto,and whereandwhenthephotowastaken. Submittedentriesmustincludea completedphotoreleaseform.A legalparentorguardianmustcompletethereleaseformforcontestants youngerthan18.Thedeadlinefor submissionsis4:30p.m.onAug.31.

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

Entrieswillbejudgedforcompositionandtheme.Preferencewillbe giventoclear,good-qualityphotographs.

mustmaintaina3.5gradepointaverageorhigherforthesemester.The universitycongratulateditsstudents fortheirexemplaryacademic achievement.

AndersonUniversityisacomprehensiveChristianuniversityoffering bachelor’s,master’sanddoctoraldegreesoncampusandonline.

InlandBaysGardenCenterofferingprivatetourofDBG Speakeroffersaction stepstohelpimpede

TheInlandBaysGardenCenter isofferingitscustomersaprivate touroftheDelawareBotanicGardens(DBG)withtourguidesCarol McCloud,VPoftheDBGBoardof DirectorsandHRdirector, andStephenPryceLea,directorof horticultureandeducationalprogramming.Thetourisbeingoffered onTuesday,Sept.19,from10a.m.to 1p.m.DBGisclosedtothepublic onTuesdays,sotheIBGCgroupwill theonlyguestsatthegardensatthat time.

Tourgoerswilllearnaboutthe historyoftheDelawareBotanic Gardens,aswellasallitscompleted featuresonthe37-acreproperty.Itis awalkingtour.Thepathwaysareall

ADA-compliant.Visitorswillsee theworld-renownedPietOudolf2acremeadow,whichbloomsfrom Junethroughfallwith70,000perennialplantsandgrasses.Theother areastheywillseeinclude:

•TheFollyGarden,with37,500 floweringbulbs,shrubsandtreesand anewreflectingpool;

•TheLearningGarden,withits non-tidalfreshwaterwetland;

•TheEast&WestWoodland EdgeGardens(floweringthroughoutspring,summerandfall);

•Fiveinlanddunes;

•12.5acresoftheWoodland Gardensandpaths;

•WoodlandBridge;

•1,000feetofwaterfrontonPep-

perCreek;

•LivingShorelinerestorationand viewingplatform;

•TheRhyneGarden,with12,000 nativeplants,300floweringshrubs and34seedlessredmapletrees, bloomingfromMaythroughAugust;

•TheCharlesAndersonFamily HollyTreeCollection;and

•TheAzaleaCollection.

Tourgoerswillalsobeprovided withacomplimentary“FallEquinox” lunchinthegardenpreparedby HollyFlutyDempsey,founderof ReWildDelmarva.

Formoreinformationortoregister,visit inlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

Alzheimer’sdisease

Apresentationaboutwaystopotentiallydelaythegrowthof Alzheimer’sdiseaseinSussex County’sincreasingseniorpopulationwillbeheldatLewesPublicLibraryonTuesday,Aug.15,from 10:30a.m.tonoon.

“It’simportanttoknowthatthere arestepsthatwecantaketoreduce ourchancesofgettingAlzheimer’s,” saidSteuartMartensofRehoboth,a nationalboard-certifiedhealthand wellnesscoach,whowillspeakand respondtoquestions.“Thereisalot offearamongmanyseniors,especiallyifthediseasehasalreadybeen experiencedwithinafamily,orfor thosewhohavebeencaregivers,or whoarenowcaringforalovedone whohasAlzheimer’s.

“Onecanhaveeitherfearor hope,”hesaid.“We’dliketooffer hope.Idon’twantmychildrenor grandchildrenorwifetohavetogo throughwhatIwentthroughwith myfather,takingthekeystohiscar, removinghimfromhisofficeandfinallyremovinghimfromhishome.”

Alzheimer’sdiseaseisthemost commoncauseofdementia,agradualdeclineinmemory,thinking,behaviorandsocialskills.

“Thereareactionsthatwecan taketohelpreduceourchancesof gettingAlzheimer’s,includingdiet, exercise,socialinteractionandbrain stimulation,”Martenssaid.

TheeventissponsoredbyVillage Volunteers,anorganizationdevoted toassistingseniorsinLewes,Milton andRehobothwhoseektomaintain anindependentlifeforaslongas possible.

Becauserefreshmentswillbeoffered,thoseplanningtoattendare requestedtoregisterattheVillage officeat(302)703-2568byAug.7.

Millsboro’sSmith participatesinsummer scienceresearch

PennSmithofMillsboroisoneof nearly30LebanonValleyCollege studentswhoparticipatedinsummer scienceresearchwithfaculty.

Smith,agraduateofSussexCentralHighSchool,ispursuingabachelor’sdegreeincomputerscienceand mathematicsandphysicsatLVC.

LearnmoreabouttheopportunitiesavailableatLVCbyvisiting www.lvc.edu.

SouthernDelawareTourisminstallsnewboardchairpersons

AtSouthernDelawareTourism’s (SDT’s)July27boardmeeting,a Governor’sTributewaspresentedto BonnieHallasshecompletedher two-yeartermasSDTBoardchairperson.UnderHall’sLeadership, SDThascontinuedtogrowandhas setrevenuerecordsoverthelastseveralyears,officialsnoted.

Steppingupfromhisboardcochairpersonrole,MatthewParkerof LincolnFinancialAdvisorstakes overaschairperson,andScottAnthonyofMoneyMailerofDEtakes overasco-chairperson.

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PastandpresentSDTBoardchairpersonsandstaffinclude,fromleft:BoardChairpersonMatthewParker,PastBoardChairpersonBonnieHall,BoardCo-ChairpersonScottAnthony,ExecutiveDirectorScottThomasandPastBoardChairpersonBenjamin Gray.

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HorseshoecrabmysteriesrevealedbyCIBatJamesFarm

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

Horseshoecrabsarenotcrabsatall, butratherarachnidsmorecloselyrelatedtospiders,accordingtoscientists. Theirbluebloodisvaluableformedical research,andtheyarenearlyprehistoric intheirlineage.

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland BaysmadefairlycomplexmarinebiologysimpleenoughforchildrentounderstandattheJamesFarmEcological PreservelastThursday,Aug.3,andanothersimilarspecialeventonhorseshoe crabswillbeofferedonMonday,Aug. 14.Familiesinterestedinchaperoning theirchildrentotheinlandbaysshould contactthecenter.

JackieKnollisthemanagerofenvironmentaleducationforthecenterand hasadegreeinenvironmentalstudies fromSkidmoreCollegeinPhiladelphia. Shehasarealgiftformakingenvironmentalsciencemoreaccessible,noted someofparents.Morethan75people cametotheJamesFarmPreserveon CedarNeckRoadinOceanViewlast Thursdaytohearhertalk.

Thetourbegannearwherethe EcoBayskayakguideslaunchtheir sportscraftfortouringontheinland bays.TheDelawareBayandinlandbays areconsideredthemostsignificant ecosystemforhorseshoecrabsbecause theireggsareaprimaryfoodsourcefor thefederallyprotectedbirdthered knot,whichusesthebayasarefueling stopduringtheirlongmigratoryflights, feastingonthehorseshoecrabeggs foundthere.

“Horseshoecrabbloodiscopperbased, givingthisspeciesislighter bluishcolor,”saidKnoll,“whereasour humanbloodisiron-based,andthatis whyit’sredinstead.”

“Thehorseshoecrablivesonourestuaryhereandhasashelltoprotect them,”saidKnoll“Theyalsohaveclaws andasetofpinchers,buttheydon’thurt andareverygentle,”shereassuredthe childrenlookingatthecenter’slife-like model.“Theyarelivingfossilsandhave beenonearthveryearly—sincebefore thedinosaurs.”

The mostimportantpartoftheprogramwastoteachthekidshowtopickupahorseshoecrabforinspection—by theshell,“andneverbythetail,”said Knoll.Shealsosaid,“Theycanfold theirbodyoveratthehinge,sodon’t placeyourfingersinthere.”

Howbluebloodworks

Horseshoecrabsareespecially valuablebecausetheirbloodcanbe manufacturedintolimulusamebocytelysate,orLAL,whichisusedto detectpathogensinindispensable medicines,suchasinjectableantibiotics.

“Thebluebloodisharvestedfor medicalpurposes,”saidKnollduring herprogram.

Thetrick,shesaid,isto“bleed” thehorseshoecrab,butnotmake thembleedout.And,recently,new ruleshavebeenputinplaceformedicalresearcherswhowantthisimportantresourcetotesthuman therapies.

Thecrabsarecollectedbyfishermenbyhandorviatrawlers,foruse bybiomedicalcompanies.Thentheir bloodisseparated,andproteins withintheirwhitebloodcellsare processed.Ittakesbleedingdozens ofthecrabstoproduceenoughtofill asingleglasstubewiththeblood,

whichcontainsimmunecellssensitivetobacteria.

ThereareonlyfivefederallylicensedmanufacturersontheEast Coastthatprocesshorseshoecrab blood.OneofthemisCharlesRiver LaboratoriesinRockville,Md.

Accordingtoastorythisweekby theAssociatedPress,thequestionof harvestinghorseshoecrabforblue bloodcellsisbecomingquiteheated.

“Theywereherebeforethedinosaurs,”GlennGauvry,presidentof EcologicalResearch&Development Group,toldtheAP.ERDGisaLittleCreek,Del.-basednonprofitthat advocatesforhorseshoecrabconservation.“Andthey’rehavingproblems becausethenewkidsontheblock, us,haven’tlearnedtoappreciatethe elders.”(MoreaboutERDGcanbe foundonitsFacebookpageat https://www.facebook.com/horseshoecrab.erdg/.)

Thebluebloodisoftendescribed byactivistgroupsasworth$15,000 perliter,thoughsomemembersof

theindustryarenotcertainofthat valuation.Regulatorsestimateabout 15percentofthecrabsdieinthe bleedingprocess.

“In2021,thatmeantabout 112,000crabsdied,”saidCaitlin Starks,aseniorfisherymanagement plancoordinatorwiththeAtlantic StatesMarineFisheriesCommission.“Thebaitfisheryforhorseshoe crabs,whichareusedasbaitforeels andseasnails,killedmorethansix timesthat,”shesaid.

Thedebateoverextendinga moratoriumonthefemalehorseshoe crabasbaitfishhasended,fornow, withthebancontinuingforthe2024 commercialfishingseason.

Still,thefisheriescommissionin Mayapprovednewbestmanagement practices(BMP)forthebiomedical industry’sharvestingandhandlingof thecrabs.Thosemeasuresinclude minimizingexposuretosunlightand keepingthecrabscoolandmoist,

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AhorseshoecrabisexaminedcloselyatJamesFarm.

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StarkstoldtheAP,sotheycanlive throughtheintrusiveprocess.

AccordingtotheStateofMaryland’sDepartmentofNaturalResources(DNR),thebluehorseshoe crabbloodisvitaltotestdevices: “Medicaldevicemanufacturersuseit totesttheirproductsforthepresenceofendotoxins,bacterialsub-

stancesthatcancausefeversand evenbefataltohumans.”

Alearning experienceforthekids

Thosewhowanttolearnmore abouthorseshoecrabs,andwhythey maketheirwayontothebeachesof theInlandBayscanregisterinadvancefortheAug.14Kid’sDay event.Familieswillalsoparticipate inademonstrationsurvey.

“Thisprogramdivesintotheecology,anatomyandbenefitsofhorseshoecrabsusingalifelikemodeland, hopefully,alivingorganism!Participantswillhavetheopportunityto explorethebeachandtheJames FarmPreserveand,hopefully,finda fewlivinghorseshoecrabs,”noted theCIB.“Kid’sDaysallowchildren ofallagestoconnectwithnature andexplorebyutilizinghands-on learning.”

BLOOD BANK

By Matthew Stock

‘BringingtheBeach Home’thismonth

TheLittleGardenGalleryatthe InlandBaysGardenCenterwillbe hostingthreeartisansthismonth,in anofferingtitled“Bringingthe BeachHome,runningthroughAug. 31.

“Allthreeartiststhismonthtease yoursensesandmakeitpossiblefor youtobringalittlebitofthebeach inside,”galleryrepresentativessaid.

DeborahBryant’sceramicsand GeorgeTodd’sresin-pourcutting boards,pictureframesandcoatracks, alongwithAmyMuller’sSaltTown TradingCompanycandlesandair freshenersallreflectthebeautyof thecoastalshoresandlendthemselvesasaccentsforthehome.

SaltTownTradingisacandleand homefragrancecompanybasedin BethanyBeach.Theirclean-ingredientandethically-sourcedcoconut soycandlesaresustainable,non-toxic andcruelty–free.AlloftheirproductsarecuratedalongtheDelaware coastwiththeintentiontocapture thebeautyoftheregion’slandscape andevokefondmemoriesofafavoriteseasidehaven.

DeborahBryantstartedasa painterbeforetakingapotteryclass. Shewasdrawntothecreativepossibilitiesofclayanditspracticaland functionaluse.

“Thereissomethingspecialabout eatinganddrinkingfromahandmadepieceofartandshelovesthat potterycanbringjoytothesimple thingsoflife,”shesaid.

Thethemeofherworkismostly coastal,withsoothingcolors,some itemsthatarewheel-thrownand somehand-builtwithslabs.Having livednearthecoastmostofherlife, shesaidsheiscomfortedbythe peace,coolnessandtranquilityofthe oceanandbays.

“Whateverroadlifehastakenme, ithasalwaysledmebacktomylove oftheartofclay,”sheadded.

GeorgeToddwasborninBaltimore,andwhilehewasgrowingup, hisfamilyvacationedinOceanCity, Md.,everyyear.Whenhemovedto thearea20yearsago,hebegantouse theoceanforinspirationasheexperimentedwithdifferentmediumsin hisart.Thepopularityofresin evolvedasanaturalnextchoicefor hisdepictionoftheocean.Mostof thewoodusedinhisartcomesfrom localfelledtreesinvariousspecies, includingblackwalnut,mapleand oak,alongwithrenewablebamboo.

AlongwiththeAugustexhibit, Toddwillbeofferingan“Artin Resin”classatInlandBaysGarden CenteronOct.21from10a.m.to noon.Registeratinlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

Volunteersthroughoutthestateare beingencouragedtojointhe2023 DelawareCoastalCleanup,theannual one-daycoordinatedstatewidetrash cleanupeventonSaturday,Sept.23, from9a.m.tonoon,withonlinevolunteerregistrationnowopen.

HostedbyDNRECandnowinits 36thyear,theeventwillbeheldat45 sitestohelpkeepDelaware’sbeaches andwaterwaysfreeoftrash.

Inaddition,Delawareansandvisitors arebeinginvitedtojointhemonth-long campaignstartingSept.1tocleanup neighborhoods,greenspacesandwaterwaysstatewideondays,timesandatlocationsoftheirchoice.Thecoordinated eventandmonth-longcampaignsupportGov.JohnCarney’sKeepDELitterFreeinitiative.

“Fouryearsafterthelaunchofour KeepDELitterFreeinitiative,weare seeingDelawareansofallagesandcommunitiescomingtogethertokeepour neighborhoods,coastlinesandoutdoor spacesclearoflitter,”Carney said.“Over1,200volunteerscameout to lastyear’sDelawareCoastalCleanup tohelpinourstatewidecleanupefforts. Thankyoutoallvolunteerswhoparticipateinoureffortstokeepourstate beautiful.”

“Lastyear,thenumberofvolunteers whojoinedustopickuptrashfromour beaches,waterwaysandwetlandsdoubled.Thisyear,wehopethatevenmore Delawareansandvisitorsofallageswill givetheirtimeforonedaytomakea difference,”saidDNRECSecretary ShawnM.Garvin.“Wealsocontinueto encouragevolunteerstomakeeveryday acleanupdayinDelawareduringthe monthofSeptember—andthroughout theyear.”

FortheSept.23coordinatedcleanup, volunteersshouldsignupbyFriday, Sept.1,fortheirchoiceofsites,through theCoastalCleanuppageat de.gov/coastalcleanup.Walkupsarenot encouraged,duetovolunteersite-capacitylimitations.

Sitecaptainswithsupplieswillbeon sitetosigninvolunteersandprovide supplies,trashbagsanddirections.Althoughgloves,paperdatacardsandpens willbeavailableuponrequest,volunteers arebeingencouragedtobringtheirown glovesandtousetheonlineCoastal Cleanupreportingtool,whenitgoeslive Sept.1,tosharetheirfindings.Volunteersarealsobeingencouragedtobring theirown5-gallonbucketstocollect trash,emptyingthebucketsintoconsolidatedtrashbagstoreducethenumber ofplasticbagsgoingtolandfills.

Findideasabouthowtogetinvolved in the2023DelawareCoastalCleanup onFacebookandTwitter.Volunteersin boththecoordinatedeventonSept.23 andthemonth-longcampaigncanpost photosonfacebook.com/DelawareDNRECforachancetowina2023

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bag.Volunteerscanpostphotosasoften astheylikethroughoutthemonth,with eachphotocountingasaoneentry.All volunteersshouldalsoreporttheirfindingsandarebeinginvitedtosharephotosthroughtheCoastalCleanuppage. Results willbeupdatedduringall monthlongandwillappearonaninteractivemap.

Lastyear,1,180volunteerscleaned up6,248poundsoftrashfromwaterways,wetlandsandothernaturalareas. Thetopfivetrashitemscollectedwere: 12,280cigarettebutts;4,986plasticand glassbeveragebottlesandcans;4,852 foodwrappersandcontainers;300balloons;and459plasticbags—halfthe

numberfromtheyearbefore.

Cleaninguplocallymakesabigdifferencestatewideandkeepstrashfrom enteringwaterwaysandmakingitsway tobeachesandbeyond,officialsemphasized.DNRECsuggestedseveralways tohelpmakeadifferenceallyearlong:

•Beproactivebypickinguptrash nearyourhometokeepyourneighborhoodclean.

•Followacarry-in/carryoutplan andtakealltrashwithyouwhenvisitingoutdoorspaces,suchasDelaware StateParks,DNRECwildlifeareas, DelawareNationalEstuarineResearch Reser velocations,andcountyorlocal parks.

•Packabagandrubbergloveswhen youtakeawalk,goforahike,gohuntingorfishing,etc.,tocollectandcarry outtrashyoufindalongtheway.

•Recycleapplicableitemsthrough in-homerecyclingordesignateddropofflocations.Learnmoreatde.gov/recycling.

DNRECofficialsremindedeveryone toweargloveswhenpickinguptrash andtowashhandsthoroughlyafter cleanupactivities.Moreinformation andvolunteerregistrationcanbefound at de.gov/coastalcleanup.Volunteers alsocanemailquestionsto

DNREC_Coastal_Cleanup@delaware.g ov.

The LewesPublicLibraryisnow welcomingparticipantsforthe16th AnnualLewesCreativeWriters’Conference,tobeheldAug.18-19inthe LewesPublicLibraryat111Adams Avenue,Lewes.Thisisthefirsttimethe conferencehasbeenin-personsince

2020.

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

ing-relatedtopics.

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

DuringtheSaturdaylunchsession, RoxanneStanulisfromtheDelaware DivisionofArts(DDOA)willprovide informationaboutgrantsandopportunities,followedbyreadingsbythecurrentDDOAFellowsinLiterature.

“For16years,theLewesCreative conferencehashadonegoal:togather inoneplaceaward-winningpoets,prose

MichelleMeadows,anaward-winninglocalauthorofchildren’sbooks,will launchhernewbook,“Marvel’sMoon GirlandDevilDinosaur:OneGirlCan MakeaDifference,”atRehobothElementarySchoolat4p.m.onSaturday, Aug.19.Thefreeevent,“Marvel’sMoon GirlBookLaunchParty,”willincludea

writersandplaywrightswillingtodeliverawide-rangeoffunandinformativewriting-basedopportunitiesthat appealtoallwriters,regardlessofexperience,”saidBillieTravalini,conference co-founderandcoordinator.

Theeveningofreadingsandthe conferencearefreeandopentothe public.Registrationisrequired.Visit tinyurl.com/LPLWriters23toregister andviewdetailedinformationabout thesessionsandpresenters.Thedeadlinetosubmitmaterialsforconsiderationforacceptanceintoanyroundtable workshopendsatnoon onSaturday, July15.

TheLewesCreativeWriters’ConferenceissponsoredbytheLewesPublicLibrary,DelawareDivisionof Libraries,John&SallyFreemanFoundationandNationalLeagueofAmericanPenWomen,DiamondBranch.

bookreading,signingandQ&A.

Aimedatkidsages8to12,Meadows’ middle-gradenovelispublishedbyMarvelPress/DisneyBooksandbasedonan animatedDisneyTVshow.MoonGirlis makinghistoryasthefirstBlack female leadcharacterinaMarveltelevision show.

“Ilovedworkingonthisbookbecause MoonGirlissuchanempoweringgirl,” Meadowssaid.“Sheshowskidsit’scool tobesmartandsolveproblems.”

“MoonGirlandDevilDinosaur:One GirlCanMakeaDifference”features LunellaLafayette,abrilliant13-year-old girlwhoisascientist,engineerandinventor.ThebookhelpsreadersunderstandhowLunellatransformsinto MoonGirl.Sheisajunior-highschool studentbydayandacrime-fighting superherobynight—andtheguardian ofa10-tonreddinosaurwholivesinher secretlab.

“Bookloversofallagesareinvited,” saidLoriSmyth,ownerofKids’Ketch andTidepoolToys&Games.“Asigned bookmakesawonderfulgiftforkids.”

SeveralofMeadows’otherbooksfor youngchildrenwillalsobeavailable,including“BraveBallerina:TheStoryof JanetCollins,”“FlyingHigh:TheStory ofGymnasticsChampionSimoneBiles,” “MaxieWizandHerDragon,”andher Dr.Seussbeginningreaders,“Howto LoveaPony”and“WhatHummingFishWish:HowYouCanHelpProtect SeaCreatures.”

Meadowsistheauthorof15books, withmoreontheway.Connection,compassionandfamilyarecommonthemes inherwork.Meadows’publishersincludeRandomHouse,Simon&Schuster,ScholasticandMacmillan.Anative ofWashington,D.C.,Meadowsmoved totheDelawarebeachareain 2015.Visitwww.michellemeadows.com formoreinformation.

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Gov.JohnCarneyjoinedmembersof theGeneralAssembly,membersofhis Cabinet,andadvocateslastweektosign multiplepiecesoflegislationaimedat tacklingclimatechangeinDelaware.

Thisworkbuildsoffofthedecades ofeffortbyvariousstateagencieswho havebeenprioritizingDelaware’sclimate.In2021,CarneydevelopedaClimateActionPlan,aimingtoreduce emissionsandincreaseresilience.With thehelpofmultiplestateagencies,Carney’sadministrationisimplementing these recommendationsandbuildinga moresustainablefutureforDelaware, officialssaid.

“Climatechangethreatensour tourismindustry,ouragriculturalindustry,thehealthofourcitizens,andthefinancialwell-beingofourlocal,county andstategovernments,”saidCarney.

“There’snotimetowaittotakeaction. Iwanttothanktheadvocatesand membersoftheGeneralAssemblyfor theirdedicatedworktopreservingour naturalheritageandbuildingonthe greatworkofstateagenciesastheyfollowDelaware’sClimateActionPlan.”

LearnmoreaboutDelaware’sClimateActionPlanonDNREC’swebsite.

“Achievinga50percentreductionin greenhousegasemissionsby2030and net-zeroemissionsby2050areambitiousbutattainablegoals,”said DNRECSecretaryShawnM.Garvin. “Wehavebeenworkingforyearstransitioningtocleanerenergysourcesinour homes,businessesandtransportation systems,andwehaveseenpositive progress.Delaware’sClimateAction Plan,releasedinNovember2021,pro-

videdadditionalstrategiesandactions, anditservesasourplaybookforboth reducingemissionsandforincreasing ourresiliencytotheimpacts ofclimatechangethatwearealready witnessing.”

Thepiecesoflegislationsignedlast Thursdayare:

•HouseBill99,whichlaysouttargetstoreducenetemissionsby50percentby2030and100percentby2050.

•HouseBill10,whichsetstargets forpurchasingelectricschoolbuses.

•HouseBill11,whichensureslarge commercialbuildingsareequippedfor solarinstallation.

•HouseBill12,whichexpandsthe ElectricVehicleRebateProgram.

•SS1forSenateBill103,which amendsDelawarecodetomakeiteasier tobringEVchargersintoresidential

areas.

•SenateBill170,whichisacommitmenttostudyoffshorewindwith neighboringstatesandPJM.

•SS1forSenateBill7,whichexpandstheDelawareStateEnergyOffice.

“Todayisabouttakingnecessaryactiontoprotectourchildren’sfutures,” saidLt.Gov.BethanyHall-Long.“The climatecrisisishere,anditisalready impactingourhealth,ourlivelihoods, andourwayoflife.Iamgratefulto Gov.CarneyandleadersintheGeneral Assemblyforrisingtothismomentso thatwecanpreserveourshorelinesand ourcoastalcommunitiesandlimitthe healthimpactsofclimatechange,which disproportionatelyaffectourmostvulnerableresidents.Weknowthework continues,buttodayDelawareismakingmeaningfulprogresstoprotectour environmentandourqualityoflifefor futuregenerations.”

“Asalow-lyingcoastalstate, Delawareisespeciallyvulnerabletothe devastatingandlife-alteringimpactsof climatechange.Becauseofthis,wehave anurgentresponsibilitytoconfrontthis challengehead-onandpavethewayfor agreenerandmoresustainablefuture,” said HouseSpeakerValerieLonghurst. “WiththebillsthatGov.Carneysigned intolawtoday,we’retakingacritical steptowardsthisgoalandpositioning Delawareasaleaderingreenenergyinnovationandsustainability.Icommend mycolleaguesfortheirhardworkon theseimportantmeasuresandI’mlookingforwardtoourcontinuedworkin theongoingfightagainstclimate change.”

“Delawarehasmadeincredible progressinsettingrealisticandattainablegoalstoreduceourrelianceonfossil fuels,minimizeourgreenhousegas emissions,andmoveourstatetoclean andsustainableenergysources,” saidstateSen.StephanieHansen.“In justthelastfewyears,wehavesetnew renewableportfoliostandardsforour utilitiestofollow,adoptedastatewide climateactionplan,promotedtheadoptionofelectricvehicles,andcreatednew avenuesforhistoricallydisadvantaged communitiestoreapthebenefitsof solarpower.

“Justasgreenhousegasesposea threattoourentirestatebycontributing torisingsealevelsandworseningair quality,it’sgoingtotakeawhole-ofgovernmentapproachtoreversethe long-termharmcausedbydecadesof relianceonfossilfuels.Thebillssigned intolawtodaymarkasignificantstep forwardinthateffort,andIamgrateful tothemanylegislatorsandadvocates whoworkedsohardtogetustothis point.”

“SenateBill103isaresponsiblestep

HometownHeroesbannersrevealplannedinMillsboro

TheMaj.NathanielMitchellChapter (MNM)NSDAR,alongwiththetownof Millsboro,willberevealingtheHometown HeroBannersinMillsboroonAug.19.A dedicationceremonyisplannedatthe CupolaParkBandstandinMillsboroat10 a.m.,andthepubliciswelcometoattend thebriefdedication,whichwillincludea readingofallthebannernames.

The34bannersaredisplayedonlight polesliningthedowntownstreetsinMillsboro.

“TheTownofMillsborovaluesthe serviceandsacrificeoflocalveteransand

military,andishonoredtodisplaythebannersthroughoutdowntown.”SaidMillsboroTownManagerJamieBurk.

TheHometownHeroesBannerProgramisalivingtributecreatedinorderfor thecommunitytorecognizeandhonorindividualsthatserveorhaveservedthe countryintheU.S.ArmedForces. NSDARisanon-profitnonpolitical women’sserviceorganizationdedicatedto promotinghistoricpreservation,education, patriotismandhonoringthepatriotsofthe RevolutionaryWar.Formoreinformation, emailmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.com.

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forwardthatwillenhanceDelaware’s infrastructureandreducecostsfor workingfamiliesastheU.S.automarket continuestransitioningtoelectricvehicles,”saidstateSen.SarahMcBride.“By requiringelectricvehiclechargingconduitstobeincludedinnewhomeconstructionandelsewhere,wearehelping toprepareourneighborsforthisimpendingmarketshift,encouragingour communitiestoadoptcleanermodesof transportation,andfurtherreducing Delaware’srelianceonfossilfuels.This isgoodpublicpolicyforfamilies,our environmentandourstate,andIwant tothankGov.JohnCarneyforsigning itintolawtoday.”

“Wecannolongersitpassivelyand pretendthatno-actionisthebestway toprotecttheplanet’sfuture.Humankindhascontributeddetrimen-

tallytotheenvironmentandit’stime weownourresponsibilitytoaddress theissue,”saidstateRep.DebraHeffernan.“Weworkedcollaboratively withenvironmentalleaders,various stakeholdersandofficialstocraftan ambitiousgroupofbillsthatwillfight climatechangeandprotectourportion ofthisfragileplanet.Throughhard work,we’reherenowtocelebratethe passageofseveralofthesebills,and I’mcommittedtointroducingand passingmorelegislationintheupcomingsession.Thankyoutoallwhoinvestedtheirtime,expertiseand supporttothiseffort—wecouldn’t havedoneitwithoutyou.”

“Combatingthecatastrophiceffects ofclimatechangeandreducinggreenhousegasemissionscan’tbeaccomplishedwithonebilloronesolution.It requiresseveralideascomingtogether foronepurpose.Todaywecelebratea seriesofbillsthattogetherhelp

Delawarereducecarbonemissions,”said stateRep.SophiePhillips.“MyHB12 willhelpmakeelectricvehiclesmoreaffordabletomiddle-classfamilieswho wantacleanerenvironmentandtosave moneyatthepump.I’mlookingforwardtocontinuingourworknextyear withmorelegislationtoprotectourenvironment,reducegreenhousegasemissionsandfightclimatechange.”

“Iwanttothankallthelegislators andtheGovernor’sofficeforatremendousamountofworkandsupportfor thislegislativepackage,includingthe ClimateChangeSolutionActof2023,” saidDustynThompson,chapterdirectoroftheSierraClubDelawareChapter.“Ithinktheamountofsupportwe saw thisyearisindicativeofthemomentweareinrightnow.Theseelected officialsunderstandthatourstateis reachingthebrinkwhereifwedonot takedecisiveandmeaningfulactionwe willbeforfeitingthefutureofsomany

generationsyettocome.Whilethisis justthebeginning,Ithinkwewilllook backatthismomentandrecognizethat thisiswhenwegaveourselvesthetools weneedtofightbackagainstarapidly changingclimateandreadyourstatefor theimpactswearenolongerableto avoid.”

“Climatechangeandrisingseasare anexistentialthreattoDelaware.With thesigningofHouseBill99andtheaccompanyingbillpackage,wetakeastep forwardinenvisioningamoresustainablefutureforDelaware’shumanand naturalcommunities,”saidLoriBrennan,executivedirectoroftheNature ConservancyDelawareandPennsylvania.“Thankyou,Gov.Carney,Sen. Hansen,Reps.Longhurst,Heffernan andPhillips,DNRECstaff,thebill sponsorsandtheenvironmentalcommunityforthecontinuedworkonbehalfoftheenvironmentandthenatural spaceswecherish.”

Followinganunexpectedprostatecancerdiagnosis,59-year-old retiredWashingtonD.C.policeo cerandcurrentBethanyarea residentRobertArringtonknewthatheneededasurgicalteam capableofprovidingthebestcare,closetohome.Roberttrusted boardcerti edandfellowshiptrainedurologistDr.GregorySpana toperformroboticassistedsurgerytoremovehiscancerandgethim homeandonapathtospeedyrecovery thesameday.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Studentsintheupcomingclassof FinancialPeaceUniversitybyDave Ramseywilllearnthevalueofpaying offthesmallestbillsfirst,thenusing availablefundstostartchippingaway atotherdebts.

Theweeklyclass,about90minutes long,onWednesdayeveningsat6:30 p.m.,willbeinRoom5oftheHope CenteratMariner’sBethelMethodist ChurchinOceanViewfromSept.6 untilNov.1,saidfacilitatorCarol Lewis,whowilluseDVDsofRamsey teachingthecourse.

Thecostis$85.Participantsshould

registerbeforeSept.6bye-mailing Lewisatstantonlewis155@gmail.com.

LewishascoordinatedFinancial PeaceUniversityclassesforaboutfive yearsatMariner’sand,beforethat,at herchurchinLaurel,Md.,andsaidit hashelpedstudents“payoffdebtand growtheirwealth.”

“Rightnow,therearealotofpeople inneedoffinancialhelpandhave nowheretogo,”shesaid,addingthat morethan40graduatesfrompast classespaidoffmore than$55,000of debtandsavedmorethan$25,000by followingRamsey’sguidelines.

“Ipersonallypaidoffover$58,000 ofdebtandretiredtwoyearsearlyby followinghisplan.Ithinktherearea

lotofpeopleinneedrightnow.It’sa greatcourse.Myministeratourchurch inMarylandaskedmetofindaplan thatwouldhelpallourparishionersget backintotheswingofthingswith money.Debtnowisworsethanit’s everbeen,andpeopleintheUnited Stateshavecreditcarddebtthatisway, wayup,”Lewissaid.

RamseywasaRealtorwhobought andrenovatedhomes.

“Hehadallkindsofmortgages.All ofasudden,thebankspulledthenotes andhehadnothingtousetopayfor them.Hebecamebankrupt.Thebanks wantedtheirmoneyandhewasbroke, sohecameupwiththisplan,”shesaid.

Lewissaideachstudentkeepstrack

ofdebtsandassets,anddoesn’thaveto sharepersonalinformationwithclassmates.Homeworkisdoneprivately.

Thepremiseisusingazero-based budget.

“Allthemoneythatcomesingoes outtosomewhere,sothereisaplanfor everypennyyoubringin.It’sdonein babysteps—sevenbabysteps.The firstissaving$1,000foranemergency fund.Ifyouhave$1,000insavings, skipthatstep.Thesecondstepis,you payoffallyourdebtusingwhathe callsa‘debtsnowball,’topayoffdebt andstaymotivated.Youstartwiththe smallestdebt,nomattertheinterest rates.Alotofpeopledoitbythehighestinterestratesfirst,butthenyou aren’tmotivated.Youpayonedebtoff, thenyoutakewhatyouwerepayingon thatandpaythenextone.Youcansee itgrowing,”shesaid.

Resultsareusuallyseeninfiveyears. “Peoplecomeuptomeandtheysay, ‘Thankyou.Yousavedourmarriage.’I say,‘No,Ididn’t.Yousavedit.’”

Spiritofthe summercontinuesat FreemanArtsPavilion

TheFreemanArtsPavilionmay bemorethanhalfwaythroughits 16thseason,butthespiritofthe summercontinuesattheoutdoor performingartsvenuenearSelbyville.

Upcomingperformancesincludea varietyoffreeshows,suchasThe LegendaryIngramettesonAug.16 andFirstStateBalletonAug.31,as wellasaward-winningartists—includingMarcusKingonAug.10; DianaKrallonAug.11;Shakey GravesandLuciusonAug.17;The RighteousBrothersonAug.18; SouthsideJohnnyonAug.19;and GaryClarkJr.onAug.30.

Thisseasonalsofeaturesanumberoftributeacts,suchasFloydNation:ExperiencePinkFloydonAug. 15andVoyage—TheUltimate JourneyTributeBandonSept.9.The YoungAudienceSeries,thefreechildren’seventprogram,willcontinue everySaturdaymorningat10a.m. throughSept.2aswell.

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“ItmaybeAugust,butwestill havesomethingforeveryonetoexperienceatFreemanArtsPavilion,” saidPattiGrimes,executivedirector, notingthattheworkdoesn’tstop oncetheFreemanArtsseasonhas concluded.“OurArtsAccessInitiativeprovidesfree,high-qualityarts experiencestoareafamiliesandstudentsyear-roundthroughourArts EducationandCommunityAccess programs.”

Tolearnmoreortopurchasetickets,visitfreemanarts.org.

RealEDvice

Someadviceaboutchildren,deedsandinheritance

ShouldIaddmychildrentothedeedofmyhouseifIwantthemtoinheritthepropertylater?

Losingalovedoneisan emotionallyfraughttime,and thereisoftenalotthatmust bedoneintheimmediateaftermath.Ifthepersonwhohas passedownedaninterestin realestateinDelaware,then oneofthetasksisgettingthat realestateintothenameofthe beneficiariesofthewilland/ortrust,orintothe nameoftheheirsatlawifthedecedenthadnoestateplanningdocuments.

Themostimportantstepismakingsuretofile theproperpaperworkwiththeRegisterofWills intheappropriatecountywheretheDelawarereal estatewasowned.Thenecessaryfilingdepends uponhowtherealestatewastitled,ifowned jointly.FilingtheproperpaperworkwiththeRegisterofWillsensuresthattherealestateinterest goesintothename(s)oftheproperpeople.Ifthis isaccomplished,thenpreparinganewdeedtobe recordedisagoodideabutnotrequired.

ThisfactdistinguishesDelawarefromthelaw inotherstates.Adeedpreparedintothename(s) ofthepartiesthatinheritedisnottrulyvalidunlesstheproperpaperworkisfiledwiththeRegisterofWills.

MeghanMahoneyHudson

Ward&Taylor,LLC

(302)227-1406

MHudson@wardtaylor.com

Theanswertothisquestion dependsonhowtheproperty wastitledatthetimeofthe deathofthepropertyowner. Forillustrationpurposes,if Iownpropertyatthetimeof mydeathandmywillstates thatthepropertyistogotomy wife,thepropertywillpassto mywifeaspartoftheprobateprocess,withoutthe needforanewdeedtotheproperty.Thefilingof mywill,estateinventory,andotherdocuments withtheRegisterofWillswillactlikeadeedand transfertitletothepropertytoher.

However,ifIownpropertyinthenameofmy revocabletrustandmytruststatesthatthepropertyistopasstomywife,shewillnotneedto openaprobateestatewiththeRegisterofWillsto transfertheproperty.Shecansimplycontactan attorney,andtheattorneycanprepareadeedfrom thetrusteetoher.

Intheeventthepropertyisownedinthename ofanLLCorotherentity,anattorneyshouldbe consulted,astheprocessbecomesalittlemore complicated.Astheanswertothisquestionvaries, Iwouldrecommendthatanyoneinheritingpropertyconsultwithanattorneytoensurethatthe properstepsaretaken.

RobbieRobinson Parsons&Robinson,P.A.

(302)539-2220

Robbie@steve-parsons.net

Undoubtedly,thelastthing thatyouwanttodowhile grievingthelossofMomor Dadistotakethetimetohandlepaperworkintransferring assetstoyouandyourfamily. However,ensuringthateverythingisdocumentedaccordinglyisthekeytoensuring simplicityforthenextgeneration.

Uponsomeone’sdeath,dependingontheirdeed titling,theirestateisprobatedwiththeRegisterof Wills’office.AdocumentcalledtheInventoryis filedthatlistsrealestateownedbythedecedent, andthenewpropertyownerpursuanttothewill, whichtriggersthecountytaxassessmentofficeto updatetheirrecords.

Whilethereisnoofficialrequirementforanew deedtobecompleted,itstillcanbethecleanest waytoprepareforafuturesaleandforlaterheirs ofthepropertytoensureyourfamilyisfullytaken careofwhenyoudepartthislife.

VeronicaTownsend

Weidman&Townsend

(302)539-1388

Veronica@wtdelaw.com

MahoneyHudson

Robinson

Townsend

Newschoolsafetyandwellnesssuitelaunches

Thisfall,manyDelawareschools willlaunchanewschoolsafetyand wellnesssuitethatisdesignedtoincorporateacomprehensiveapproach toalertadministratorsofserioussituationswhileprovidingstudents withthenecessarytoolsandresourcestopreventordeterasituationfromescalating.

“Inanemergency,thetimeliness ofhelpiscritical.I’mexcitedthis platformwillmakeiteasierand fastertoaccesswellnessresources andreachimmediatesupportina crisis,”SecretaryofEducationMark Holodicksaid.

Thefirstpartoftheprogramis SAFEDE,ananonymousreporting appthatincludescrisistexting,mentalhealtheducationandotherresources.Availabletoallpublicand charterschools,SAFEDEenables studentstocommunicatedirectly withahelpcenterandschoolofficialsintimesofneed,includingdirectaccesstoa“CrisisTextLine.” Thegoalistoimproveschoolsafety byhelpingidentifyandintervene withthoseatriskofharmingthemselvesorothers.Studentscancome forwardtovoiceaconcernoraskfor helpforthemselvesorafriendin

needwithoutthestressofhavingto self-identify.

Thesecondcomponentofthe suiteencompassesthreatassessment andsuicideriskassessmentmodels combinedwithstafftraining. Delaware’sComprehensiveSchool SafetyProgram(CSSP)haschosen evidence-basedmodelstoprovide studentsandstaffwiththesame standardizedprocessthroughoutthe entirestate.

Thethirdpieceisacasemanagementsystemthatstoresandtracks criticalinformationasastudentproceedsintheirK-12education.The

goalistoensurethatnostudentslips throughthecracksandfailstoget thecareandservicestheymayneed.

“Thesafetyandwell-beingof Delawareresidents,especiallyour students,isourNo.1priority.This technology,whichislinkedtosubject matterexperts,ensuresourstudents havethebestresourcesavailable whenitisneededmost.Weencourageourstudents,parents,andeducatorstoutilizetheseresources,”said SecretaryofSafetyandHomeland SecurityNathanielMcQueenJr.

Currently,manyofDelaware’s19 schooldistrictsandcharterschools —morethan83,000studentsor morethanhalfofthestate’s140,000 totalenrollment—haveonboarded andareimplementingthenewprogram.EffortstoonboardtheremainderofDelawareschoolscouldmean Delawarewouldbeamongthefirst stateswiththehighestadoptionrate forthisnewsafetyandwellnessplatformbythestartoftheschoolyear.

Get the Facts and Get Involved

“SAFEDEandthesecomprehensivesafetyandwellnesstoolsareone ofanumberofinitiativestheDEMA ComprehensiveSchoolSafetyProgramhasbroughttothecommunity tohelplowerrisk,”saidA.J.Schall, directoroftheDelawareEmergency ManagementAgency(DEMA).“I appreciatethepartnershipsbuiltto makesurethisisavailabletoallpublicandcharterschoolsinDelaware.”

Researchindicatesmanyschool safetyissuesmightbepreventedifissuesandconcernsarebroughtforward.AccordingtotheCentersfor DiseaseControl,suicideisthesecondleadingcauseofdeathforages 10to24,andthisrateincreased52 percentfrom2000to2021.AccordingtotheU.S.SecretService,“Targetedschoolviolenceispreventable whencommunitiesreportconcerning behaviorsandintervene,”and“in two-thirdsofattackstherewasat leastonecommunication(orother observedconcerningbehavior)… thatwasnotreportedbythebystanderwhoobservedit.”Bynormalizingtheprocessofaskingforhelp, SAFEDEaimstoimproveaschool’s abilitytoassessandmanagethreats ofviolenceandsuicide.

CSSPselectedSTOPitSolutions anditsHELPmeplatformtobuild theSAFEDEapp.CSSPalsopartneredwithPublicConsultingGroup (PCG )tooverseethetrainingforthe BehavioralThreatAssessment(BTA) andSuicideRiskAssessment(SRA) solutionsofthesuite,aswellasthe implementationofthecasemanagementsystemtohousethisinformation.

The Hold On To Your Butt campaign is a collaborative effort by The Surfrider Foundation Delaware Chapter, Plastic Free Delaware and DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation.

Butts are made of plastic and do not biodegrade. They leach chemicals, pollute waterways & kill wildlife.

RedCrossthebenefitfromJazzFuneral,SilentAuction

TheBethanyBeachJazzFuneralhas chosentheAmericanRedCrossofDelmarvaasthebeneficiaryoffundstobe raisedontheBethanyboardwalkon LaborDay,Sept.4,andonSept.1at theBethanyBeachJazzFuneralSilent AuctionatBethanyBluesrestaurant.

“TheAmericanRedCrossprevents andalleviateshumansufferinginthe faceofemergenciesbymobilizingthe powerofvolunteersandthegenerosity ofdonors,”organizersnoted.

The2023BethanyBeachJazzFuneralwillbecelebratedonLaborDay, Monday,Sept.4,withactivitiesbeginningaround5:30p.m.atthenorthend oftheBethanyBeachboardwalk.The eventisacelebrationattheendofthe summerto“bidafondfarewell”tothe traditionalsummerseason.Anoverview oftheeventcanbeviewedatwww.jazzfuneral.com.

AttheJazzFuneral,spectatorscan jointhemockfuneralprocessionof mournersaccompaniedbyDixieland bands.“Mourners”willcarryacasket withadecoratedmannequinrepresenting“Summerof2023”fromthenorth endoftheboardwalktoitsfinalresting placeatthebandstand.

AccordingtoCarolynBaconand MarieWright,theassistantchairpersons ofthisyear’sJazzFuneralevents,this family-friendlyeventisfreetothepublic.

Forthepast17years,theBethany BeachJazzFuneralhasalsohostedthe JazzFuneralSilentAuctiontobenefita localcharity.Thisyear,theJazzFuneral SilentAuctionwillbeheldonFriday, Sept.1,from3to4:30p.m.atBethany BluestosupporttheDelmarvaChapter oftheAmericanRedCross.Bethany Bluesislocatedat6NorthPennsylvania AvenueinBethanyBeach

ThegoaloftheJazzFuneralfundraisingactivitiesistohelptheAmerican

RedCrossofDelmarvasotheymay continuetoassisttheresidentsofthe localcommunitieswithemergencyand preventiveservices,accordingtoWright.

“TheRedCrossresponds24hoursa daytohelplocalfamiliesaffectedbya disaster,militaryfamilieswhohavean emergencyandneedtocommunicate withtheirlovedone,andmanyotherinstances,”Wrightsaid.“Theyalsoteach theirneighborslifesavingskills,suchas FirstAid,CPR,andwatersafety,inadditiontoprovidingdisasterpreparedness tipsandtraining.Allthiswouldnotbe possiblewithoutvaluablecontributions oftalent,time,anddonationsfromthe

localcommunity.”

Wrightknowsofwhatshespeaks. SheisacertifiedRedCrossvolunteer.

“Formorethan100years,theRed Crosshaspartneredwiththelocalcommunityandnowservesmorethan1.6 millionpeoplethroughoutDelaware, Maryland’sEasternShore,andtwo countiesonVirginia’sEasternShore,” Wrightsaid.“TheRedCrossencourages residentstoutilizeRedCrosstoolsand trainingtomakethecommunityoneof thesafestplacestolive,workandraisea family.”

ExecutiveDirectorTheresaYoungof theAmericanRedCrossofDelmarva

gavearecentexampleofRedCrossinvolvementinthelocalarea.

“TheRedCrosslaunchedanationwidepreparednessendeavorcalledthe HomeFireCampaign,”saidYoung. “Thecampaign’sgoalwastoreduce homefiredeathsandinjuriesby25percentnationwideoverfiveyears.Herelocally,wehaveheldeventswherewe installedfreesmokealarmsinhigh-fireriskcommunitiesandalsoeducatedon homefiresafety.”

“Therearetimeswhenpeopleforget thescopeoftheRedCrossanditscom-

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JazzmusiciansmarchontheboardwalkinBethanyBeachduringapastJazzFuneralevent.

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mitmenttoprovidingemergencyservices365daysayear,sevendaysaweek, 24hoursaday,”Youngsaid.

“RedCrosshasbeenandcontinuesto beverybusywithitshumanitarian work,”saidYoung.“Wehavehelped manypeoplethisyear,whetherdownthe street,nationwideorworldwide.Allthe moneyraisedatthiseventwillhelp thosewhoexperiencedlocaldisasters, suchashomefires,flooding,etc.”

Thesheersizeoftheserviceareathat theDelmarvaRedCrosscoverspresents severalchallengers,Youngsaid.

“YourDelmarvaChapteroftheRed Crosscoversthewholepeninsula,which isquitelarge;however,wenevermissa callforhelp.Wecouldnotdothiswithoutourvolunteersandfinancialsupport fromneighborsallover Delmarva.Thankyou.”

TheAmericanRedCrossofDelmarvacanbereachedat(302)656-6620 and1-800-777-6620oronline atwww.redcross.org/delmarva.

Inaddition,theAmericanRedCross organizationhasaffiliatesintheGulfregion,includingNewOrleans,thehome oftheoriginaljazzfunerals.

Forthepast18years,theBethany BeachJazzFuneralwasdedicatedto thoseimpactedbythelingeringaftermathofHurricaneKatrina,especially theresidentsofNewOrleans,according toBacon.

“SinceNewOrleansexperiencedso muchdevastationfromHurricaneKatrinaandsincetherecoveryprocessin NewOrleanscontinuestothisday,our lightheartedBethanyBeachJazzFuneral celebrationismeanttoshowrespectand admirationforthejazzfuneraltradition bornintheBigEasy,”Baconsaid.

RaisingfundsfortheRedCrossis notnewfortheBethanyBeachJazzFuneral.The2005BethanyBeachJazzFu-

neralwasdedicatedtotheworkperformedbymembersoftheAmerican RedCross.OnLaborDay2005,amemorialserviceontheBethanyBeach boardwalkwasheldtohonorNewOrleansandthosewhoperishedinHurricaneKatrina.Representativesofthe AmericanRedCrosswereonhandto collectfundsforhurricanerelief.The AmericanRedCrosswasalsothebeneficiaryoffundsin2011,2015,2017, 2019andlastyear.

Youngsaidshelooksforwardtoonce againworkingwiththeJazzFuneral.

“TheJazzFuneralreceivesstrong supportfromthecommunityeveryyear,” Youngsaid.”Weareproudtopartner withthemtonotonlyraisefundsbut alsotohelpraiseawarenessforRed Crossservices,classes,andvolunteeropportunities.”

MusicfortheBethanyBeachJazz FuneralisprovidedbythecombinedeffortsofthreeDixielandjazzbands, notedBacon.ThebandsaretheJazzFu-

neralIrregulars,theDixieCats,andthe DowntownDixielandBand. AllthefundsraisedatthesilentauctionontheFridayafternoonbefore LaborDaywillgototheDelmarva chapteroftheAmericanRedCrossof Delmarva.Admissionisfree,andallare beinginvitedtoattend.

TheBethanyBeachJazzFuneral SilentAuctionbenefitsfivecharities: SussexCountyHabitatforHumanity, theAmericanCancerSocietywiththeir RelayForLifeprogram,andthe AudubonSociety,representedbythe DelawareAudubonSocietyandthe ChesapeakeAudubonSociety,aswellas theAmericanRedCross.

Anyonewhowishestovolunteerto helpoutwiththeBethanyBeachJazz FuneralortheSilentAuctionat BethanyBluescan emailjazzfuneral@comcast.net,callto leaveamessageat(302)537-1585,or dropalinetoP.O.Box505,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

InlandBaysGardenCentertohostTeppertalkonnativeplants

Nativeplantsoffermanybenefits,to peopleandthewildlifearoundthem,and thoseinterestedinfurtheringtheirknowledgeofnativeplantscanjoinGreggTepper,horticulturistandnativeplantexpert, foratwo-hourworkshopatInlandBays GardenCenter,wherehewilldelveinto themanyfeaturesandbenefitsofthese

importantplants.

“NativePlantsforYouandWildlife, Too!”issetforSaturday,Sept.9,from10 a.m.tonoon,andcosts$10.

Theinformation-packedtalkwillbe focusedon12nativeplants,including theircultivation,howtousetheminthe landscape,andtheirimportantbenefitsto

insectpollinatorsandnativebirds.Additionally,Tepperwilladdresstheissuesof heavydeerpressureandofferadviceona strategyusingdeer-resistantplantsandeffectiverepellantproducts.Participantscan learntocreateagarden,aplantcommunityandwildlifehabitatallinone.

Tepperisaprofessionalhorticulturist,

lecturer,consultantandlife-longnative plantenthusiast.Hehasbeeninthepublic horticultureindustryformorethan30 yearsandhashelpedsteward,guideand promotevariouspublicgardens,including theMt.CubaCenterandDelaware BotanicGardensatPepperCreek. Heistheseniorhorticulturistatthe ArboretumatLaurelHillinPhiladelphia, comprisingtwohistoriccemeterypropertiestotaling265acres,whereheco-managesthehorticultureinternsandstaff.His primaryfocusisoncreatingandstewardingmultipleecologically-sounddisplay gardenareasatbothproperties,including theRockGarden,thehistoricMedallion Garden,theaward-winningChapelGardensandNature’sSanctuary,amultipleaward-winningSITESGoldcertified greenburiallandscape.

Teppersaidhisworkbringshimmuch joythroughthemanyopportunitiestoeducatethepublic,collaboratewithfellow publicgardensandworkcloselywithspecialtynurseriestocustomgrowvastcollectionsofuniqueandgarden-worthyplants that,throughthebuildingofdiverseplant communities,createwhathecalls“gardens tofeelgoodabout.”

Hehaslecturedextensivelyinthe UnitedStates,aswellasattheRoyal BotanicGardensKewandWisleyin GreatBritain.Heisco-authorofthe book“Deer-ResistantNativePlantsfor theNortheast,”aboutwhichhelectures regularly.Heiscurrentlyworkingontwo newbooks,“MirabellevisitsaGarden:A NativePlantGardenAdventure,”aco-authoredbookforchildrenaboutnative plantsandtheirmanywildlifebenefits, and“TheSensoryAppealofNative Plants:AWildflowerCelebration.”His happiestpastimes,hesaid,arediscovering newplants,scouringon-lineplant,shrub andtreecatalogs,andstewardinghisown. Formoreinformationortoregister,go toinlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Asarealitycheck,itwassignificant.

TheCOVID-19pandemicin2020literallyshutdownlifeashumanityknewit.

Andtheinterruptionwaslikeaslapinthe facetoapairofrenownedveteranmusicians.

“WhenCOVID-19hitandweweren’t abletoperform,werealizedtheimportance ofbeingonthestage,”saidBuckyHeard,a memberofTheRighteousBrothers,whowill maketheirfirstappearanceatFreemanArts PaviliononFriday,Aug.18,beginningat7 p.m.“Whenwewereunabletoperform,we realizedthiswasourlifeblood.Ifyouhave anylongevityasaperformer,it’snotachoice …it’slikeoxygenthatyouneedtosurvive. Andwecouldn’tdowithoutit.”

“Yeah,it’sjustinourDNA,”saidbandcocreatorBillMedley.“Peopleaskmeallthe time‘Whenareyougoingtoretire?’Ianswer bysaying,‘I’vegottogetajobfirst.’Thisisn’t work.Thisisa15-year-oldboy’sdream,and sowe’rejustblessedtobeabletoplay.”

TheRighteousBrothersareanAmerican musicalduothatsings“blue-eyedsoul,”a termcoinedinthemid-1960stodescribe whiteartistswhosesoundissimilartothatof thepredominantlyAfricanAmericanartists ontheMotownandStaxrecordlabels.

TheRighteousBrotherswereoriginally createdbyMedleyandthelateBobbyHatfieldin1963.Theyinitiallyperformedtogetherin1962intheLosAngelesarea,as partofafive-membergroupcalledTheParamours,andadoptedTheRighteousBrothers monikerwhentheybecameaduo.

MedleyisrecognizedasoneofAmerican musichistory’smosticonicfigures.Hisinstantlyrecognizablebaritonevoicehashighlightedseveralofthebestrecordingsofall time.He’swonaGrammy,anOscar,a GoldenGlobeandanAmericanMusic Award,whilealsosingingonthesoundtracks andperformingthemesongsfor33movies andTVshows.In2014,hereleasedhis memoir“TheTimeofMyLife.”

Theduo’smostactiverecordingperiod wasinthe1960sand1970s.Afterseveralinactiveyears,HatfieldandMedleyreunitedin 1981andcontinuedtoperformuntilHatfield’sdeathin2003.

Medleycontinuedtoperformasasolo artistforsometimeafterHatfield’sdeath,occasionallysingingwithascreenprojectionof oldfilmfootagedisplayingHatfield.

InJanuary2016,Medleyannouncedthat hewouldreviveTheRighteousBrothersfor thefirsttimesince2003,withsingerBucky Heard.ThepairingofMedleyandHeard wassomethingofahappyaccident,according toMedley.

“HefitsTheRighteousBrothers’liveperformanceshowperfectly,”saidMedley.“And we’veevenrecordedsomenewmaterialtogetherthatI’mreallyexcitedabout!”

HeardisoneofthemostpopularandversatileperformersinAmerica.Hehasheadlinedcountlessshowsinmajorvenues,and continuestobehighlyregardedasamultitalentedrocksingerwithanincrediblevocal range.

TheduowasinductedintotheRock& RollHallofFamein2003andintotheVocal GroupHallofFamein2005.RollingStone magazinerankedtheband16thonitslistof the20GreatestDuosofAllTime.

A‘Righteous’newname

Intheearly1960’s,AfricanAmerican marinesstationedatElToroMarineBasetraveledtoOrangeCounty,Calif.,towatchandlistentoaduothatwassinging rhythm-and-blues.

“Inthosedays,ifyoureallylikedsomething, suchasanattractiveshirt,awhiteguywould say,‘Boy,that’scool,’whileanAfricanAmericanwouldsay,‘That’srighteous’or‘That’sa righteouslookin’shirt,’”recalledMedley.“Andif

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thosesoldierslikedyouasafriend,they’dcall you‘brother,’asin‘Hey,brother,howyou doin’?”

MedleyandHatfieldwouldoccasionally meetoneoftheMarines,whofrequentlyenthused,“Hey,righteousbrother,howyoudoin’?

“Ilovedthat,andsodidBobby,”saidMedley.“Sometimesattheendofourperformances, they’dyellout,‘That’srighteous,brother’!”

Hatfieldeventuallybroachedthesubjectof usingthesalutationastheirgroup’smoniker.

“Isaid,‘Oh,man—Iwouldlovethat,’” Medleyrecalled.“Weputthenameonourfirst record.That’sthetruestory.TheMarinesfrom ElToroMarineBasenamedourgroup.”

Thefirstrecordingwiththenewband namewas“LittleLatinLupeLu,”whichMedleywrotewhenhewas19.Theyrecordeditin November1962forRayMaxwellatMoonglowRecords.Thesong,whichpeakedonthe BillboardHot100atNo.49onJune8,1963, launchedTheRighteousBrotherstostardom. Shortlythereafter,producerPhilSpectorapproachedthemusicians,whorecordedthehit “You’veLostThatLovin’Feelin’.”

Inspirationthroughalove forsingingandentertaining

MedleyandHeardcontinuetoderiveinspirationthroughtheirloveofsingingandentertaining.

“Wewereveryfortunatewiththesongs

thatwerecorded,becausetheyfedourloveof musicandtheaudiences,”saidMedley.“Infact, theaudienceisextremely,extremelyimportant. Idon’tthinkaudiencesreallyunderstandhow importanttheyaretoourshows.Iwouldsay themusicandtheaudiencesarewhatkeepus alive.”

AtFreemanArtsPavilion,theduo—supportedbya12-personcrew—planstoperform“UnchainedMelody,”“You’veLostThat Lovin’Feelin’”and“SoulandInspiration.”

Thebandiscomposedoftourmanager TimLeeonkeyboards,DianeSpann,Joseph JohnsonandMcKennaMaplesonvocals,Jeff Gopenondrums,RussLetiziaonguitar,Aja Wilsononbass,MarkTragesserontenorsax, SteveMeyerontrombone,RussBurtonbaritonesaxophone,AndyRayontrumpet,and productionmanagerandfront-of-houseman BillFamini.

“Ourbandiskindoflikeaperfectstorm,” saidHeard.“Wehavesomeofthemostincrediblytalentedsingersandmusiciansintheshow. Eachoneofthembringstheirindividualtalents,andwhentheyallcometogetheronstage, it’sincredibletostandinfrontofthem.

“BillMedleyandTimLee,ourmusicaldirectors,tookgreatpainsinputtingtogetherthis group,”addedHeard.“It’sjustwhenthecrowd appears—you’llseeexactlywhatI’mtalking about.Theenergycomingoffthestageisjust unbelievable.”

Onceeachoftheirshowshasended,the duomingleswiththecrowdtosignautographs andmeetsomeoftheattendees.

“TheonethingthatIhearconstantly,thatI love,iswhentheysay,‘Boy,wedidn’texpect

that!’and‘Wedidn’texpecttolaughlikewe did,’and‘Wedidn’texpecttheemotionalrollercoaster,’”saidMedley.“Forus,that’sjustsoencouraging.Obviously,wedoallthesongsina seriousmanner.Wedothemtothebestofour ability,andwehavealotoffundoingthe show.”

“Yes,Iagree—it’salmostathread,”said Heard.“It’slikeamusical,inthatthestories aboutthesongstiethemalltogetherlikea thread.Wehavethesegreathits,andthenwe throwinsomesurprises.Butthestory,thehistoryofTheRighteousBrothers,istheneedlein thethreadthatholdsallofthesongstogether. Theshowisverymovingattimes,andit’salot offun,becausepeoplearelaughing.AndI thinktheaudienceappreciatesthat.

“Whentheshowisover,”addedHeard,“the audiencealwaystellsus,‘Wejustweren’tready forittobeover.Wewantedyoutokeepgoing.’ AndIthinkthat’soneofthebestcompliments youcanreceiveasaperformer.”

OneofthoseaudiencememberswasNew YorkPostsportswriterMikeVaccaro,whoenjoyedtheirMay17showthisyear.Vaccarowas movedtowriteabrieftributetoMedleyforthe May20editionofthepopulartabloiddaily.

“HadthegreatgoodfortunetoseeThe RighteousBrothersthisweekatBergenPerformingArtsCenterinEnglewood,”began Vaccaro’sblurbabouttheNewJerseyshow. “Andlet’sjustsaythatIwishforyou,dear reader,tobeabletodoanythingaswellatage 82asBillMedleydoesinbeltingoutYou’ve LostthatLovin’Feelin’inthatforeverbassbaritoneofhisnightafternight.”

August10

CeltictoClassical— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingCeltictoClassicalat7:30 p.m.ViolinistandpianistSheridanSeyfried willleadashowfeaturingcomposer,pianist andflutistYa-JhuYangandothermusicians. Inlieuofticketedadmission,CeltictoClassicalacceptsafree-willoffering,witha suggestedofferingof$15.

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

PassporttoFun— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingauniquestorytimeat1p.m. thatgoesalongwiththeirsummerreading program,“AllTogetherNow.”Eachweek theywilllearnaboutanewcountryand culture.Thisisforages5-10.

ButterfliesandBlooms —Butterfliesand Blooms:AnIntroductiontoButterfliesand SummerBloomsoftheDelawareBotanicGardenswillbeattheGardensfrom9to10:30 a.m.VolunteereducatorMargaretKimmeland volunteerswilllearnaboutsummerbutterflies, idenitfyingthemandtheroleofnectar,host plantsandbloomsinthelifecycleofbutterflies.TheclassconcludesbyexploringthePiet OudolfMeadowwithvolunteers.Thecostof theclassis$10foradultsandchildrenare free.Children16andunderareadmittedfree totheGardens whenaccompaniedbyanadult, andmembersarealsoadmittedforfree.Nonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.Reservationsaremandatory,andmustbemadeat delawregardens.org/events.

August11

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto paintaninspiringwatercolorposter.Thisis free,andavailablethroughAug.17assupplieslast.Youthmustpickupthekitsthemselves.

TaiChiandQigong —MarianneWalch,Master Trainerwith theTaiChiforHealthInstituteand Co-DirectoroftheSilverLotusTrainingInstitute isleadingabeginner’slevelTaiChiandQigong classatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Registrationisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeenSummerReadingChallengebyreading for10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6are eligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’s Cricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslot fortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

August13-16

VacationBibleSchool— BeaconBaptist ChurchishostingVacationBibleSchool from6to8p.m.eachnight.Therewillbe gamesandprizes,anobstaclecourse, treasurechestprizes,singingandlessons. Therewillalsobeanopportunitytowina newbike.Formoreinformation,call(302) 539-1216.

August13

BigTentEvent— TheBigTentEvent,dubbed byorganizersasa“GoodOleAmerican

FriendsandFamilyPicnic,”willbeheldfrom 2to5p.m.attheAmericanLegionPost28 facilityonRoute24inMillsboro.Thisis hostedbyRepublicansforSussex,andwill bemovedtoinsidethebuildingincaseof rain.Therewillbechicken,hotdogs,sides, chips,icecreamandcolddrinks,aswellas doorprizes,asilentauctionandaliveauction.Thecostis$25peradult,andchildren under12areadmittedforfree.Sponsorships arealsoavailable.ToRSVP,ortoa skabout sponsorships,call(215)280-2763oremail rfsdelaware@gmail.combyAug.8

August14

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

HooksandNeedles— FrankfordPublicLibraryishostingatimeofknittingandcrochetingfor alllevelsat1p.m.Formore information,visitfrankford.lib.de.usorcall (302)732-9351.

PickleballColorWars— DelawareWomenadewillhostaPickleballColorWarsevent andHappyHourattheSeaColonyWestactivitiesarea.Picturesbeginat3p.m.,and playstartsat3:30p.m.HappyHourwillstart between5and5:30p.m.afterplayiscomplete.Therewillberaffles,asilentauction and50/50.Schoolsuppliesanduniformgift cardswillbecollectedthatdayaswell 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.

August15

Dungeons&DragonsClub— Frankford PublicLibraryishostingaDungeons& DragonsClubeveryTuesdaythroughAug. 15at5:30p.m.Thisprogramisforages 13andolder.Registrationisrequired,and youcansignuponlineat frankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)7329351.

iPadandAppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand otherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevelsare welcometoattendasupportgroupatSouth CoastalLibraryat11a.m.Usersmeetto discussnewfeatures,sharetipsandask qu estions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian ChurchwillbethelocationforthenextmeetingofSocratesCafé,agroupofindividuals fromdifferentbackgroundsthatdiscuss philosophicalideas.Themeetingsarethe firstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinforma-

tion,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

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

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

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-

impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1to3 p.m.Newm embersarewelcome.Thegroup doesnotmeetduringJulyandAugust,and willwelcomeeveryoneonSept6,2023, whentheyresumetheirmeetings.Formore information,call(240)315-4361.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— SouthCoastalLibraryholds

Puzzles,Checkers,Crosswords&Coloringfor AdultsMondaythroughSaturday,whenever thelibraryisopen.Thereisanadultcoloring station,jigsawpuzzles,crosswords,Sudoku

andwordfinds,alongwithagiantchecker board.

PokemonScavengerHunt— SouthCoastal LibraryishostingaPokemonScavengerHunt throughoutAugust,whereparticipantscan dropbyandpickupaPokedexatthecirculationdesktogetstarted.

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

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)927-0050. ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1: 30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocial organizationthateducates,informsand createscamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictCommitteemeetsthefirstWednesday ofeverymonthat7p.m.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,call(302)364-5830orvisitthemonline atdeldems38.orgorfindthemonFacebook.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel UnitedMethodistChurchhosts“TuningUp theTemple”onMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays,from9to10:15a.m.atTheHope Center.Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch02@gmail.comfor moredetails.

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

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

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

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

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

FreeMovieMarathon— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingafreemoviemarathonstartingat1:45p.m.Thisisfreeandforallages. Thefirstmovieisa1995classicadventure film,whilethe2017remakestartsat3:45 p.m.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.

August16

KingRupert— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingKingRuperttheStorytellerGreetsthe Worldat2p.m.KingRupertgoestothe RoyalLibrarytoseewhathecanfindtobring theworldclosertogether.Jointhelibraryfor thisstorytellingadventure.

STEMWednesday— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingaHelpHarrychallengeSTEMprojectat5:30p.m.Eachmonth,thelibrarywill hostadifferentSTEMproject.Registrationis required,andcanbemadebyvisitingthem atfrankford.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)732-

Events

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Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheLewesPublic Library.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.

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Fe elingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movementandmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamilies workthrougheverydayemotions.South CoastalLibrarywillbehostingthisat10 a.m.,anditisfree,withnoregistrationnecessary.

TheRoaring20s— Dr.BillGudelunaswill leadthethirdofathree-partseriesonthe politics,scandals,sociallife,etc.ofthe U.S.inthe1920s.Part3willfocusonthe startoftheGreatDepression.Registration isappreciatedandavailablebyvisiting so uthcoastal.lid.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

FenwickFlicks— Moanawillbeshownon EastBayardStreetatthebeachinFenwick Island.GameswiththeFenwickIsland BeachPatrolstartat8p.m.,andthemovie willbeginatdusk(approximately8:20 p.m.).Allarewelcometobringthefamily, abeachchairandacoolertoenjoythe show.

August17

BabyBees— EveryWednesday,Frankford PublicLibraryhostsBabyBeesstorytime

Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

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

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

PassporttoFun— FrankfordPublicLibrary ishostingauniquestorytimeat1p.m. thatgoesalongwiththeirsummerreading program,“AllTogetherNow.”Eachweek theywilllearnaboutanewcountryand culture.Thisisforages5-10.

TeenKaraoke— FrankfordPublicLibraryis hostingTeenKaraokeat5:30p.m.Re gistrationisrequired,andifyouhavefavorite songrequests,includethemintheNotes sectionoftheregistrationform.Thisisfor ages12-18.Toregister,call(302)7329351orvisitfrankford.lib.de.us.

ButterfliesandBlooms —Butterfliesand Blooms:AnIntroductiontoButterfliesand SummerBloomsoftheDelawareBotanicGardenswillbeattheGardensfrom9to10:30 a.m.VolunteereducatorMargaretKimmeland volunteerswilllearnaboutsummerbutterflies, idenitfyingthemandtheroleofnectar,host plantsandbloomsinthelifecycleofbutterflies.TheclassconcludesbyexploringthePiet OudolfMeadowwithvolunteers.Thecostof theclassis$10foradultsandchildrenare

Food

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

free.Children16andunderareadmittedfree totheGardenswhenaccompaniedbyanadult, andmembersarealsoadmittedforfree.Nonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.Reservationsaremandatory,andmustbemadeat delawregardens.org/events.

August18

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto makeasuncatcher.Thisisfree,andavailablethroughAug.24assupplieslast.Youth mustpickupthekitsthemselves.

TaiChiandQigong —MarianneWalch,Master TrainerwiththeTaiChiforHealthInstituteand Co-DirectoroftheSilverLotusTrainingInstitute isleadingabeginner’slevelTaiChiandQigong classatSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Registrationisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeenSummerReadingChallengebyreading for10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6are eligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’s Cricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslot

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VFWBreakfast— VeteransofForeignWars Post7234inOceanViewishostingan “all-you-can-eat”breakfasteverySunday throughLaborDayfrom8a.m.tonoon. Breakfastincludeseggs,sausage,ham, scrapple,potatoes,Frenchtoast,toast, freshfruit,juice,tea,coffeeandpastries. Allproceedsbenefitlocalveterancauses. Theseareopentothepublic.

Music

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

Museums/Displays

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

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

Faith

Women’sSummerBibleStudy— ANo HomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudyIII meetsonthebeachat2ndStreetin BethanyBeacheveryWednesday,from June7toJuly26,from8:30to9:45a.m. Participantsshouldbringachair,andcan registerbycalling539-9510oronlineat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com.Registrationisadvisedsoyoucanbecontacted iflocationchangesduetobeachreplenishment.

fortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

August19

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

LateSumm erMeadowTour— Stephen PryceLea,DirectorofHorticultureandEducationalProgramsattheDelawareBotanic Gardens,willleadaleisurelytourthoughthe two-acrePietOudolfMeadowsoparticipants canobserveplantsastheyshareseeds,and learnhowtocollectandpreserveseedsfor yourowngardenplants.Thecosttoattend thetourisfreeformembers,asisadmission. Non-memberspaya$10tourfee,plusa$15 admissiontotheGardens.Reservationsmust bemadeatdela waregardens.org/events.

BacktoSchoolHealthFa ir— TheSussex SafeKidsCoalition,SelbyvilleVolunteerFire Co.,SelbyvillePoliceDepartmentandIndian RiverSchoolDistrictareinvitingthepublicto the3rdAnnualLauraMadaraBacktoSchool HealthFairatthefirecompanyfrom10a.m. to1p.m.Formoreinformation,contact MichaelLoweoftheDelawareStateFire Schoolat(302)739-4773oremailhimat michael.lowe@delaware.gov.

August21

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

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

Cha-ChaDanceClass— Dan ceinstructor JohnBrillantesisleadingafunandfreeinstructionaldanceseriesontheCubandance, theCha-Cha,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10 a.m.Instructionwillprogresswitheachclass. Bringadancepartner,ortheywilldotheir besttopairyouwithanothersinglepatron. Leathersoleshoesareencouraged.Registrationisappreciated,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

August22

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeenSummerReadingChallengebyreading for10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6are eligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’s Cricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslot fortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

Canning101 —KathleenSpane,withtheUniversityofDelawareCooperativeExtension,is leadingafreetwo-hourclassoncanningbasicsatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Registrationisappreciated,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)858-

5518.

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

August23

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

LittleLearners— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingLittleLearnersStoryTime—for ages3to5—at11a.m.Thishelpschildren

withlanguageacquisitionandimprovepreliteracyskills.Activitiesmayincludestories, music,songsandsimplecrafts.Registration isnotrequired.

DIYStainedGlassArt— Rachelwillleada DIYclassonstainedgla ssartusingglueand foodcoloringatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.Registrationbeginsat2p.m.onAug. 16andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling(302)858-5518.

CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibrarywill hosta105-minutetabletopgamewhere playersuseevidence,statements,etc.to solvefictionalmurders.Thisisforages14adultandstartsat5p.m.,andisfree.Registrationisrequiredandisavaila bleat

Saturday, August 19 - 11:30 AM

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August24

Cha-ChaDanceClass— Danceinstructor JohnBrillantesisleadingafunandfreeinstructionaldanceseriesontheCubandance, theCha-Cha,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10 a.m.Instructionwillprogresswitheachclass. Bringadancepartner,ortheywilldotheir besttopairyouwithanothersinglepatron. Leathersoleshoesareencouraged.Registrationisappreciated,andavailableonlineat southcoast al.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

ButterfliesandBlooms —Butterfliesand Blooms:AnIntroductiontoButterfliesand SummerBloomsoftheDelawareBotanicGardenswillbeattheGardensfrom9to10:30

a.m.VolunteereducatorMargaretKimmeland volunteerswilllearnaboutsummerbutterflies, idenitfyingthemandtheroleofnectar,host plantsandbloomsinthelifecycleofbutterflies.TheclassconcludesbyexploringthePiet OudolfMeadowwithvolunteers.Thecostof theclassis$10foradultsandchildrenare free.Children16andunderareadmittedfree totheGardenswhenaccompaniedbyanadult, andmembersarealsoadmittedforfree.Nonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.Reservationsaremandatory,andmustbemadeat delawregardens.org/events.

August25

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto makeasuncatcher.Thisisfree,andavailablethroughAug.31assupplieslast. Youth mustpickupthekitsthemselves.

Story&ArtforKids— ArtistJacquelineBoyd willteachages6-10howtodrawillustrationsfromabookatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.Thisisafreeevent,andregistration isrequired.Toregister,call(302)858-5518 orvisitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeenSummerReadingChallengebyreading for10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6are

DEGhostTowers —LocalauthorWilliam Graysonwillleada3:30p.m.talkatSouth CoastalLibraryontheWordWarIIfirecontrol towersalongRoute1.Thisisfree,andregistrationisappreciatedandavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.

August26

FamilyFreedomFestival —VeteransofForeignWars(VFW)Post7234inOceanViewis hostingaFamilyFreedomFestivalfrom11 a.m.to2p.m.Thefreeeventwillfeaturethe OceanViewPolicedepartment,MillvilleVolunteerFireCo.,aCivilWardemonstration,WWII vehicles,fancycars,anobstaclecourse,anda patrotic-themedscavengerhunt,selfiebooth andgiftbag.Theeventisfree,buttheyareacceptingcannedgoodsdonationsfortheircommunityfoodpantry.

August28

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

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

Cha-ChaDanceClass— Danceinstructor JohnBrillantesisleadi ngafunandfreeinstructionaldanceseriesontheCubandance, theCha-Cha,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10 a.m.Instructionwillprogresswitheachclass. Bringadancepartner,ortheywilldotheir besttopairyouwithanothersinglepatron. Leathersoleshoesareencouraged.Registrationisappreciated,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

Coloring&Crosswords— SouthCoastalLibraryishostingaColoring&Crosswords Clu bforalladultsonthefourthMondayof

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Obituaries

GaryN.Taylor,80

GaryN.Taylor,80,ofSelbyville, Del.,diedpeacefullyathomeonMay 11,2023,surroundedbyhisfamily.He wasbornOct.19,1942,inPlainfield, N.J.,toMarjorieandRalphWhitehouseTaylor.

Akind,humble,generous-spirited man,hetouchedmanylivesinpositive ways.Hewillbemissed,remembered, andlongadmiredbymany,nearand far.Hewasgratefulforhisfamily, friends,colleagues,andneighborswho broughthimsomuchjoyduringhis longlifeofeightyyears.Hetouched manypeople’sliveswithhiskeenskill forlistening, supportive,caringand fun-lovingnature,dad-jokehumor, andpassionforscienceandnature.

HeattendedWardlawCountry DaySchoolinPlainfield,N.J.With inspirationfromateacherwhonoticedhewasparticularlytalentedin chemistry,Taylorwentontocomplete hisbachelor’sdegreeinchemistryat PrincetonUniversity(PhiBetaKappa andmagnacumlaude),hismaster’s degreeanddoctorateinchemistry fromYaleUniversity,andpost-doctoralworkattheCaliforniaInstitute ofTechnology.

Aftercompletinghisgraduate work,TaylorreturnedhometoNew

Jerseyandwentontoenjoyalongand accomplishedcareerasanorganic chemistandmaterialsscientist.For anyonewhohasusedacomputer,cell phoneorasolar-poweredcalculator, Taylor’scontributionstosciencehave touchedtheirlives.

For25yearsatAT&TBellLabs, hisresearchwasfocusedonmicrolithography,thesurfacechemistryof computerchips.Hewasaleadauthor andcontributortonumerousjournal articlesandpatents,manyofwhich definedprocessesandmaterialstoen-

ablecomputerchipstorunsmaller andfaster,anddevelopmentof“eyeto eye”videophone.Afterretiringfrom BellLabs,hecontinuedtocontribute toscientificinnovation,spendingnine

yearswithShipley/RohmandHassin Marlborough,Mass.,andthreeyears atPennsylvaniaStateUniversityasa seniornanoscalescientist.

UponretirementtoSelbyville,Taylorturnedhistechnicalexpertiseto helpingpreserveandprotectthelocal environment.Heservedonthetech-

nicaladvisoryboardforDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays.Acommittedscientist,hegotupbeforesunrisemany,manymorningstotake watersamplesfromcollectionpoints alongtheDelawareshoreline.The datapointsforoxygen,bacteriaand algaehegatheredhelpedtoinform importantdecisionmakersandmembersofthecommunitywholive aroundandenjoythesecriticalwater systems.

AlthoughTaylorhadmanycontributionstoscience,themostimportant thingtohimwashislovingfamilyand hissweetcatRefuge.

Taylormettheloveofhislife, Linda,duringcollege.Theymarriedin August1964.justbeforemovingto NewHaven,Conn.,forGaryTaylor tostartgraduateschool.Theywere blessedwiththreewonderfulchildren, Stefanie,KimberlyandCraig,whom theyfeltfortunatetoraiseinNewJer-

seynearlovingrelatives.Asafamily, theyespeciallycherishedmany,many summersatLindaTaylor’sparents’ beachhouseinSeasidePark,N.J.,and duringretirementatAssateagueNationalParkandOceanCity,Md., beaches.

Afterretirement,GaryandLinda TaylormovedtoSelbyvilletobenear theAtlanticOceanbeachesandto theirdaughterKim’sfamily,whohave asummerhomenearbyinNorth OceanCity,Md.Duringthattime, GaryTaylorwasamemberofthe SaintMatthewsby-the-SeaUnited MethodistChurchinFenwickIsland, Del.,wherehealwaysenjoyedagood sermonandfellowship,andparticipatedinthemen’sgroup,missionsand Biblestudy.

Taylorwasprecededindeathbyhis parents,RalphandMarjorieTaylor; andhisfatherin-law,RobertWeiss. Hismotherin-law,LorraineWeiss, alsopassedaway,onMay11,2023.He issurvivedbyhislovingwifeof58 years,Linda;hisdaughterStefanie Strandandherhusband,Jeffrey,and hisgrandsonGavinofAnnandale, N.J.;hisdaughterKimberlyTaylor, herhusband,MarkMather,andhis grandsonsBenjaminandSamuelof Bethesda,Md.,andOceanCity,Md.; hissonCraigTaylorofSelbyville;a brother,MichaelTaylorofChesterfield,Ind.;andasister-in-law,Janice Olmsted,andherhusband,Richard,of Chatham,N.J.

AcelebrationofTaylor’slifewillbe heldat11a.m.onThursday,Aug. 17, 2023,atSt.MathewsBy-the-Sea UnitedMethodistChurch,1000 CoastalHighway,FenwickIsland, Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedcontributionstoDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays(inlandbays.org)andSt.MatthewsBy-theSeaChurch(smbts.org).Condolences maybesentonlineatmelsonfuneralservices.com.

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PamelaG.Toomey,68

PamelaG.Toomey,68,passed awaySaturday,July29,2023,followingashortillness.Sheresidedin Dagsboro,Del.,formostofthose68 years.

Sheenjoyedspendingtimeatthe beach,workinginheryardandtakingcareofherhome.Shehadawonderfulcareer,helpingmanypeople withhersincere,straightforwardand caringpersonalityasadrugandalcoholcounseloruntilsheretiredin 2020.

Shehadthebest“tellitlikeitis” personalitythatalwaysservedher wellandwillbemissedbymany.

Toomeywasprecededindeathby herparents,GranvilleToomeyand MableJonesToomey.Sheissurvived byhersisterAmyThomasandher brother-in-lawBrianThomas,of Millville,Del.

themonthat2p.m.Thisisanopportunityto relax,colorandsocializewithothercommunitymembers.Therewillalsobeamovie streaminginthemeetingroom,andlightrefreshmentsmaybeprovidedatsomemeetings.Thisisfree,andregistrationis appreciatedatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

August29

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT-500 certifiedyogainstructor,ishostingafree one-hourgentleyogaflowclassatSouth CoastalLibrary at10a.m.Thisisidealfor beginners,seniorsandanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Participantsshould bringayogamatortowelfromhome,and theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Registrationisrequired, andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hostingGriefShareeveryTuesdaythrough Nov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.This isaweeklyseminarandsupportgrou pdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafter losingalovedone.

August30

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— SouthCoastal Library’sStoryTimewillbeheldatJames Farm.Thegroupwillmeetintheparkinglot ofJamesFarmat10a.m.andwalktothe baytogether.Thiswillbegearedtoward preschoolersandtheirsiblings.Parentsmust accompanytheirchildren.Noregistrationis required.JamesFarmEcologicalPreserveis locatedat30048CedarNeckRd.,Ocean View,DE19970.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeenSummerReadingChallengebyreading for10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6are eligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’s Cricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslot fortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

August31

ButterfliesandBlooms —Butterfliesand Blooms:AnIntroductiontoButterfliesand SummerBloomsoftheDelawareBotanicGardenswillbeattheGardensfrom9to10:30 a.m.VolunteereducatorMargaretKimmeland volunteerswilllearnaboutsummerbutterflies, idenitfyingthemandtheroleofnectar,host plantsandbloomsinthelifecycleofbutterflies.TheclassconcludesbyexploringthePiet OudolfMeadowwithvolunteers.Thecostof theclassis$10foradultsandchildrenare free.Children16andunderareadmittedfree

totheGardenswhenaccompaniedbyanadult, andmembersarealsoadmittedforfree.Nonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.Reservationsaremandatory,andmustbemadeat delawregardens.org/events.

September1

CraftKits— Youthages10-17canstopby SouthCoastalLibrarytopickupafreekitto makeasuncatcher.Thisisfree,andavailablethroughSept.30assupplieslast.Youth mustpickupthekitsthemselves.

TeenCricutT-Shirts —Teensages12-17who havecompletedtheSouthCoastalLibrary’s TeenSummerReadingChallengebyreading for10hoursbetweenJune1andAug.6are eligibletomakeafreet-shirtwiththelibrary’s Cricutmachine.Youmustreserveatimeslot fortheeventbycalling(302)858-5518.

September2

MUMCBakeSale— TheMillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummerBake SaleintheWesleyHallnexttoMillvilleUMC at36405ClubhouseRoadonSaturday,May

27,8:00to10:30-isha.m.,featuringhomemadecakes,pies,cookiesandsweettreats. Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

September5

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxanais hostingGriefShareeveryTuesdaythrough Nov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30p.m.This isaweeklyseminarandsupportgroupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheirlivesafter losingalovedone.

September6

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictCommitteemeetsthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat7p.m.Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeeting locations,call(302)364-5830orvisitthem onlineatdeldems38.orgorfind themon Facebook.

September9-10

NanticokePowwow— The45thAnnualNan-

ticokeIndianPowwowwilltakeplaceatHudsonFieldsinMilton.OnSaturday,Sept.9, therewillbetwodancesessions,withgrand entryatnoon.OnSunday,Sept.10,therewill beachurchservicefrom8:30to9:30a.m., twodancesessionsandgrandentryatnoon. Organizersremindvisitorstobringtheirlawn chairs.Thecostis$10foradults,$5for ages11-17andfreefor10andyounger.

September11

WomenadeGames— TheDelawareWomenade7thAnnualGamesDaywilltakeplace atOceanViewVFWPost7234inOcean Viewfrom9a.m.to3:30p.m.Therewillbe gametablesforfourtoplayanygamethey choose,aswellasacontinentalbreakfast, lunchwithbubbly,dessert,acashbar,basketraffle,50/50andasilentauction.The costis$75perperson,withallproceeds benefitingthePeoplesPlacedomesticviolencevictimsandsurvivorsinSussexand KentCounties.Tolearnmoreab outWomenade,visittheirsiteat delawarewomenade.org.Youcanalsoprinta registrationformormakeadonation.

4 BR, 3 BA new construction nestled on half acre lot with stunning views of golf course and pond. Located on the fairway of Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club. Features include accent shiplap in MBR and living room, craftsman accents in bedrooms, custom closets, doggie nook and beautiful landscaping with lighting and irrigation. Encapsulated crawlspace and dehumidifier. Bay Colony Marina, Holts Landing State Park and beaches are just a short ride away. Don’t miss out

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TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce,incollaboration withtheBigChillBeachClub,will hostthe2023LifeguardAwardCelebrationonTuesday,Aug.15,from6to 8:30p.m.

Theannualeventhonorstheoutstandingmenandwomenofthelocal lifeguardpatrolsincludingBethany Beach,DelawareSeashoreStatePark, FenwickIsland,MiddlesexBeach, NorthBethany,SeaColony,South BethanyandSussexShores.EachpatrolnominatesaLifeguardoftheYear tobehonoredduringtheevent.

Thiscommunitycelebrationwill kickoffintheeventtentattheBig ChillBeachClubwithatacobar, viewsandDJBump.Theawardsportionoftheeveningwillrecognizea “LifeguardoftheYear”fromeachpatrol.Duringtheevent,theguardswho competeintheUSLANationalsrepresentingSussexCountywillberecognizedfortheirachievements.The Chamberwillbeassistinginsponsoringqualifyingguardsforthe2023 USLANationalsinVirginiaBeach, Virginia.

1 Sumter Ct, Ocean View

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

10N.5thSt,BethanyBeach

Withthisbeachblock3BD/2BAraisedrancheryoudon’thaveto crossthehighwaytogotothebeach.Comesmostlyfurnished.Enjoy drinksonthedeckafteryourdayonthebeach!Milesofcoastlineat yourdoorstep.

Motivatedseller- NewPrice $1,290,000

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Eachguardwillattendtheevent forfree.Theeventtakesplaceeach yearduetothegenerosityofsponsor support.The2023PatrolSponsorsare AnnePowell–ColdwellBankerRealty;BanksWines&Spirits;Custom Mechanical;LoganBurkewithKeller William;TheLawOfficesofScott& Shuman;PNCBankofBethany Beach;PiperbyMarni;andSea Colony.The2023BuoySponsorsare BankofOceanCity,SchererFinancial AdvisorsandTaylorBank;andthe 2023WhistleSponsorsareHughH. Hickman&SonsandSeaShellCity. Familiesoftheguardsandcommunitymembersarebeinginvitedtoattendtheeventfor$10.Anew additiontothisyear’sLifeguardCelebrationisacustomeventT-shirt, sponsoredbyFellsPointSurf.All guardswhoregisterbyAug.10will receiveafreeT-shirt.Shirtswillbe availableforpre-sale($10)forguests andattheeventwhilesupplieslast. Onlineregistrationisavailable atwww.thequietresorts.com.Thefinal deadlinetoregisterisAug.10.

Complimentaryparkingwillbe providedforallregisteredguests.For moreinformation,call(302)5392100orvisitthequietresorts.com.

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56 Central Ave, Ocean View

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

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34667 Bethany Dr, Frankford 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

37154 Mississippi Dr, Frankford

Single level living in this charming manufactured home on .23 acre just a few miles from Bethany

shot to Bethany Beach on Rt 26. $349,900

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercewillpresentthe 45thAnnualBethanyBeachBoardwalk ArtsFestivalonSaturday,Sept.9,from 10a.m.to5p.m.Celebratingits

45thyear,theannualevent,locatedin downtownBethanyBeach,hostsmore than100juriedartiststoshowcaseand selltheirwork.Thefeaturedartists bringuniquecreationsrepresentinga varietyofdifferentmediums,including paintings,photography,woodwork,metalwork,clay,basketsandjewelry.

The festivalweekendwillbeginon Friday,Sept.8,attheMeettheArtists ReceptionhostedbyGalleryOne.In theeventsponsoredbyComcast,attendeescanenjoyaneveningoflightfare withthe15partnerartistsofGallery One,locatedat32AtlanticAvenue, OceanView,from5to7p.m.Wine

tastingswillbeofferedbySaltedVines Vineyard&Winery.

ThereceptionisanRSVP-only event.AllregisteredattendeeswillqualifytowinanoriginalMaryBodeByrd painting.

SupportedbyTaylorBank,thecommemorativeArtsFestivaleventonSaturday,Sept.9,willfeaturefunforthe wholefamily.Thedaywillincludea Children’sAreafromtheFreemanArts Pavilion’sArtAccessInitiative.Patrons arebeinginvitedtostopbythechildren’scraftareabythebasketballcourts attheChristianConferenceCenterand TownofBethanyBeach’splaygroundto beapartoftheart.Shopperscanalso enjoyaliveradiobroadcastwithDana McDonaldfrom9a.m.tonoonon HollywoodStreet.

Throughoutthedurationofthe

event,therewillbeasilentauction,featuringworksofartdonatedbythefestival’sartists.Localbusinessesarealso welcometodonatetothesilentauction andshouldcontactevents@thequietresorts.comformoreinformation.All proceedsfromthesilentauctionwill supporttheartsprogramsoflocalelementaryschoolsintheQuietResorts Region.

From1to4p.m.onSaturday,Sept. 9,BeachLiquorsissponsoringaticketed Wine&CheeseTastingevent hostedattheHarvestTideSteakhouse eventspace,locatedintheheartofthe festivalat98GarfieldParkway,onthe secondfloor,inBethanyBeach.More than60differentwinesin12tastings willbefeatured.Ticketsareavailablefor $30atthequiestresorts.com.Aportion oftheproceedswillbenefitlocalelementaryschoolartprograms.

EventsponsorsincludeSouthern DelawareTourism;SupportingSponsor Taylor Bank;TransportationSponsor

RenewalbyAndersen;MediaSponsors theCoastalPoint,ForeverMedia—The WaveandTodayMediaGroup;Volunteer&ArtistsSponsorHeather’sHome Works;SignatureSponsorsBeach Liquors,Comcast,FreemanArtsPavilion,SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery; ParkwoodEntranceSponsorMcKee Builders;FestivalSponsorCreative Concepts;SilentAuctionSponsor Jayne’sReliable;ShoppingBagSponsorsBerkshireHathaway,TheEvergreeneCompaniesandVacasaDE;and CommunicationSponsorDelmarva Two-WayRadio.

Attendeesarebeingencouragedto shopnotonlythefestivalbutlocalbusinesses,aswellastoexplorethearea’s manylocalartgalleries.Abusinessdirectorycanberequestedorfound onthequietresorts.comtoplanafunfilledweekend.Formoreinformation ontheBethanyBeachBoardwalkArts Festival,visitBethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall(302)539-2100.

VFWPost7234Auxiliary tohostFamilyFreedom

VeteransofForeignWars(VFW) Auxiliary7234willhostaFamilyFreedomFestivalonAug.26,from11a.m. until2p.m.atVFWPost7234,located at29265MarshyHopeWay,Ocean View.

Thefreefamily-friendlyeventwill featuretheOceanViewPoliceDepartmentandMillvilleVolunteerFire Company;aCivilWardemonstration, WorldWarIIvehicles,fancycarsand anobstaclecourse;patriotic-themed presentationsandactivities,includinga patrioticscavengerhunt,patrioticselfie boothandpatrioticgiftbag;food,fun andmore.

“It’safestivaltocelebratethefreedomsweenjoy,andwillincludeactivitiesandentertainmentforallages,” organizerssaid.“Attendthiseventand learnaboutwhattheVFWPost/Auxiliarydoesandwhatwecanofferyou.”

Attendeeswillbeabletodiscover educationalscholarshipstheyofferand learnhowtoapply;meetmembersof thegroupandspeakwiththemabout someofthevolunteerworkthey’ve done;learnhowtheyortheirchildcan jointhispatrioticgroup;signuptobecomeamember,andjointheVFWor VFWAuxiliary;learnaboutthearrayof volunteeropportunitiesthatsupport veterans,theirfamiliesandthecommunityatlarge;learnaboutoursocial amenitiesthatincludesuchthingsas food,entertainment,travelandsports outingswithmembersofthePostand Auxiliary.

Whiletheeventisfree,theyareacceptingcanned-goodsdonationsforthe communityfoodpantry.

Formoreinformation,visitthewebsiteathttps://vfw7234.com.

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Beebewelcomesthreenewproviders

BeebeHealthcareisgrowingits clinicalproviderteaminlinewithpatientandcommunityhealthcare needs.Thehealthcaresystemannouncedthisweekthatitwaswelcomingthreenewteammembersto itshospitalandcommunity-based practices.

DarraMarkland,PA-C,isacertifiedphysicianassistantwhohasjoined BeebeGeneralSurgery.Sheassists withsurgicalcasesandperformsproceduresatthebedside,alongwithpreoperativeandpost-operativepatient assessments.Marklandcollaborates withsurgeonstoprovidecareforpatientsundergoingbothelectiveand urgent/emergentprocedures.

Pr iortojoiningBeebeHealthcare, MarklandworkedforDelawareCardiovascularAssociatesasacardiology physicianassistant.Earlierinhercareer,sheworkedforBeebe—firstasa primarycarephysicianassistantinthe InternalMedicinedepartmentandas partoftheWalk-InCareprovider team,andlaterintheIntensiveCare Unitasacriticalcarephysicianassistant.

“Iamexcitedtoonceagainbepart ofBeebeHealthcare,whereIhavethe opportunitytoservethecommunityI

considerhome,”saidMarkland,who earnedamaster’sdegreeinphysician assistantstudiesfromthePhiladelphia CollegeofOsteopathicMedicine.She isalsoagraduateoftheUniversityof Delaware,whereshemajoredinexercisephysiology.

SarahMurphy,FNP-BC,isafamilynursepractitionerwhoworksat Beebe’swalk-incarelocationsacross SussexCounty,butprimarilypractices atBeebeWalk-InCareRehoboth.

“Myjobistoassess,diagnose,and treatawiderangeofacuteillnesses andinjuriesthatrequirepromptmedicalattention,andIseepatientsofall ages,”saidMurphy.

Pr iortojoiningBeebeHealthcare, MurphyworkedforAtracareasa walk-incareprovider.Earlierinher career,sheworkedatBeebeasaclinicalnurseinthePostAnesthesiaCare Unit(PACU),andatMedStarWashingtonHospitalCenter,whereshe servedasaclinicalnurseonmultiple units,includingtheadultburnunit, traumaintensivecareunit,andthe pulmonary-focusedmedicalandsurgicalunit.

Murphyearnedamaster’sdegreein nursingfromWilmingtonUniversity andabachelor’sdegreeinnursing

fromThomasJeffersonUniversity. Additionally,sheisagraduateofthe UniversityofMarylandBaltimore County,whereshecompletedabachelor’sdegreeinhealthadministration andpolicy.

StaceyKemp,RNC,MSN, WHCNP,isanursepractitionerwho specializesinthedeliveryofcomprehensivehealthcareforwomen.She treatsadolescents11andabove,as wellaswomenofallages,atBeebe Women’sHealthGeorgetown.

Kemphasmorethan30yearsof experienceasaregisterednurse,with herearliestclinicalexperiencestaking placeatBeebeHealthcareasalabor anddeliverynurse.Mostrecently,she workedfortheDelawareCenterof ExcellenceinOB/GYNandLaRed HealthCenter.Duringthespanofher career,Kemphasalsoworkedfor DedicatedtoWomen,Bayhealth MedicalCenter,PlannedParenthood andBaysideHealthAssociation.She hasalsoservedasapreceptorfor nursepractitionerstudentsfromthe UniversityofDelaware,theFrontier SchoolofMidwifery,AldersonBroaddusUniversityandWilmingtonUniversity.

“Iamcommittedtoofferingholis-

ticapproachestocare,educationand advocacy,andtransparentcommunication—withagoaltobuildastrong rapportwithmypatientsandtheir families,”saidKemp.

KempisagraduateoftheBeebe SchoolofNursing.Shelaterearned herWomen’sHealthNursePr actitionerdegreeatEmoryUniversityin Atlanta,alongwithamaster’sdegree innursingfromWesleyCollegein Dover.

Theseprovidersareemployedby BeebeMedicalGroup,whichincludes morethan20specialtyofficesinmore than40officelocationsthroughout SussexCounty.Pr acticesincludethe specialtiesofCardiothoracicSurgery, Dermatology,Endocrinology,Family Medicine,Gastroenterology,General andBariatricSurgery,HospitalMedicine,InfectiousDiseasesandTravel Medicine,InternalMedicine,PalliativeCare,PediatricNeurology,Pulmonary&SleepDisorders,Surgical Oncology,Urology,andWomen’s Healthcare.FourWalk-inCareCentersservethecommunityinRehoboth Beach,Georgetown,Millsboro,and Millvillefrom9a.m.to7p.m.daily. FormoreinformationaboutBeebe Healthcare,visitbeebehealthcare.org.

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MILLVILLE

WEDNESDAY 7 pm: Adults/KidsKlub/Teens

Je Smith, Pastor 302.539.1216

32263 Beacon Baptist Rd.; Rt. 26, Millville, DE 19967

St. Andrew e Apostle Orthodox Church

Fr. Herman Acker,

FENWICK ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

36806 Lighthouse Rd., next to Float-ors

SUNDAYS

SundaySchool-allages-9a.m. Worship&Celebration-10a.m. EveningBibleStudy-5p.m. WEDNESDAYS InteractiveBibleStudy-6p.m.

FenwickIslandBaptist.com

Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse Approach to Scripture

SOUND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

TEMPLE BAT YAM

A Reform Jewish Congregation

Welcome Back! We’ve Missed You! Please join us for live, in-person services Fridays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, you can reach us at the Temple from 9 AM – 2 PM Tuesday - Friday 410.641.4311 or TempleBatYam97@aol.com

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ST. MARTIN’S IN THE FIELD

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Frankford Presbyterian Church

BLACKWATER FELLOWSHIP

CHURCH

Traditional Services

Traditional Values

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Sunday Services

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TheBeachFellowship.com

Sundays 9 am Christian Conference Center Octagonal Building 211 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach

of events and worship services. Adult and youth education programs, activities, social events, discussion groups, religious school

(302) 226 8977

www.SeasideJewishCommunity.com

An egalitarian unaf liated congregation 18790 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach

10 am: Joy - Adults 10:15 am

Young Adults Bible Study

Wednes.

All Are Welcome!

Pastor Dennis Bradford 410.430.7104 mbsvp51@gmail.com

Rt.

4 pm CRASH Youth (for grades 6-12)

Rev. Dr. Rebecca Collison

302.539.9510

Rt. 26 & Central Ave. Ocean View

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(44) DISC Extraterr. "Ancient Visitors" Extraterrestrial Expedition UnknownExpedition X (N) Ghost Adventures (N) Ghost Adventures

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(60) AMC (5:00) <++++ Jaws ('75) Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider. <++ White House Down ('13)Jamie Foxx,Maggie Gyllenhaal,Channing Tatum. <+++ Speed ('94)

(61) BRAV Real Housewives Real Housewives Real Housewives (N) Real Housewives (N) Housewives-AtlantaHousewives/NYC

(69) WTXF The Six (N) ClassH TMZ (N) You Bet MasterChef (N) Food Stars (N)(SF) The 10 O'Clock

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(44) DISC Homestead Rescue Homestead "Do or Die" Homestead RescueHomestead Rescue (N) Homestead RescueHomestead "By a Landslide"

(45) HIST Alone "Infestation" Alone "Splintered" Alone "Rats" Alone "By Any Means; Alone Australia: Day 2"(N)(SF) (:35) Alone

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(60) AMC (5:00) <++ White House Down ('13) Channing Tatum. <+++ Hacksaw Ridge ('16)Sam Worthington,Luke Bracey,Andrew Garfield. <+ Rambo: Last Blood ('19)

(61) BRAV Project Runway "Below Decked Out" Project Runway "Freedom" Project Runway "Double Bind"(N) The Gentle Art (N) Charm

(69) WTXF The Six (N) Kelly (N) MLB Baseball (N) (Live) The 10 O'Clock News (N) News (N) ClassH

MONDAY Below Deck Down Under (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

As the crew navigates the natural beauty of the tropical islands near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, they face the reality of long hours, high stress and the everyday challenges of working on a superyacht. Another new episode immediately follows.

Crime Scene Kitchen (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

What happens when you combine Gil Grissom from “CSI” with Martha Stewart? Bakers must decode a dessert using only the leftover crumbs, flour trails and a few elusive clues, then re-create the recipe for celebrity judges Curtis Stone and Yolanda Gampp.

Secrets of Playboy (23) A&E 10 p.m.

The final two episodes of this tell-all documentary air back-to-back, unraveling the glamorous mythology behind the Playboy brand through archival footage and exclusive interviews with insiders from all facets of the infamously complicated Playboy world.

TUESDAY Beat Shazam (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Teams prepare for a sing-off in a new episode of this game show. Racing against the clock (and each other), the teams will have to try their best to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. The winning team will then have to beat Shazam

The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

In search of some much-needed healing, the housewives head for the sanctuary of a Buddhist temple. And while Heather and Whitney find peace during Whitney’s multi-course tantric dinner, things between Porsha and Leah reach their boiling point.

That’s My Jam (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Tonight’s celebrity guests are Simu Liu, Halle Bailey, Chloe Bailey and Adam Lambert. They’ll compete in a series of music, dance and trivia-based games and performances, including Launch the Mic, Vinyl Countdown and Don’t Fear the Speaker.

WEDNESDAY

2023 Little League Baseball World Series (28) ESPN 1 p.m.

It’s the dream of so many children across the globe — playing in the Little League Baseball World Series. Coverage begins with numerous regional championships and will include all five teenage World Series Championships.

Nancy Drew (3) CW 8 p.m.

The fourth and final season of this mystery continues with a new installment, following as Nancy Drew (Kennedy McMann) heads out to the Horseshoe Bay graveyard with the Drew Crew after receiving a mysterious call, in pursuit of clues.

The Wonder Years (7) WMDT 9:30 p.m.

Season 2 concludes with two new episodes. In the first, the Williams gather to celebrate a birthday and big news is shared. Afterwards, the Williams family decides to head on a vacation and heads on a road trip that takes them towards Disneyland.

THURSDAY

Project Runway

(61) BRAV 9 p.m.

This historic, 20th season continues with a new episode, spotlighting talented designers from around the world, each competing in the industry’s premiere fashion design competition. Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth act as judges.

Auto Racing

(28) ESPN 9 p.m.

Lucas Oil Speedway hosts the SRX all-star championship dirt races. Denny Hamlin looked good early in the season, but things are still tight in point totals. Marco Andretti was the 2022 champion in a season that saw several drivers take checkers flags.

What We Do in the Shadows

(21) FX 10 p.m.

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Despite being roommates for hundreds of years, the fun still hasn’t stopped for these curious vampires. Season 5 continues with an all-new episode in which Nadja gives back to her community and Laszlo’s experiments have some unexpected results.

SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries

CentraloutlastsSouthwesttowinchampionshipinRoxana

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Theywereeasilythetwobestteams allweekwhentheymetintheLittle LeagueSeniorSoftballWorldSeries ChampionshiplastSunday,Aug.6,in Roxana.Thetwoteamsbattlingforthe titlewereCentral(District17inBeardstown,Ill.)andSouthwest(District9 fromLittleRiver-Academy,Texas).

Bothteamswereunbeaten,at6-0, butoneofthemwasgoingtohavetofinallygetthatblemishinthelosscolumn,becauseonlyonecouldgohome as thechampion.

Centralwasabletogetontheboard firstinthetopofthethirdinning,when CaitlinBuntedoubledtoleftfieldand scoredAvaWombles,whohadreached onaone-outsingle.

Southwestwouldrespondwitha two-spotintheirhalfofthethird,when KyLiAlonzostartedthingsoffwitha doubletoright.Shewassacrificedto thirdonabuntbyJourneeWhite.

ChristiMcGuirewalkedtoputrunners onthecorners.AstrikeoutsawSouthwestrunnerssittingatsecondandthird with twoouts.

ThegirlsfromCentralcouldhave gottenoutoftroubleandtheinning whenJaydenSadlergroundedaballto AspenKitowski,butshecouldn’tmake theplay,allowingAlonzoandYasmine Traore—whocameinasaspecial pinch-runner—toscore.

Centralwouldanswerbacktotiethe scoreinthetopofthefourth,whenKitowskismackedanRBI-singletocenter, scoringCoraEllison,whohadreached onafielder’schoice.

Withthescorestilltiedinthetopof the sixth,Centralretooktheleadona homeruntocenterbyMiaVolpert.

Southwestcamerightbackinthe bottomoftheinningtotieitonce again.Ka’SaraBrooksscoredonasacrificeflybyAllysonSchauer.

Sevenfullinningsstillcouldn’tdecideawinner,andneithercouldan eighthinning.

Soplaywentontotheninth,when Centralbrokethedeadlockwithapair ofruns.Byinternationaltiebreakerrules usedbyLittleLeague,VanessaNunez

wasplacedonsecondbaseasapinch runnerforVolpert,whowasthepitcher ofrecord.AudreyGilmanbuntedthe ballbacktoSchauer,butshecouldn’t maketheplay,andNunezscoredthe go-aheadrun.Withoneout,Kitowski steppedtotheplateanddeliveredagain witharun-scoringsingletocenterthat

platedMyleeTracywithwhatwould becomethegame-winningrun.

Southwesthadtheirchanceinthe bottomoftheninthbutcouldonly musteranRBI-singleoffthebatof MiahCoronathatscoredWhiteas Volpertclosedthedoor,allowingCentraltoclaimthe2023WorldSeries

championship.

Volpertpickedupthewin—her fourthoftheweek—goingallnineinningswhileallowingthethreeruns(all unearned)withsixstrikeoutsandthree walks.Theyweretheonlyrunssheal-

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•ButchComegys Centralplayerscelebratetheir5-4victoryoverSouthwestonSunday,Aug.6,duringthechampionshipgameofthe2023Senior League SoftballWorldSeriesinRoxana.

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Asia-Pacificsoftballcoachsharestheteam’sjourneyfromPhillipinestoRoxana

BySamSandler PointIntern

TravelingtotheSeniorLeague SoftballWorldSeriesinRoxanathis summerwasjustonepartofamemorablejourneyfortheteamsthatcame fromforeigncountriestocompetein theSeries.WhileseveralteamstraveledlongdistancesfromEuropeand Africa,theAsia-Pacificteamtraveled morethan20hourstobepartofthe softballaction.

Theteam’scoach,Antonio OquindoJr.,talkedtotheCoastal Pointabouttheirinternationaljourney,aswellasreflectingonhismore than30yearsofcoachingthe13-to 16-year-oldgirlsfromthePhilippines.

Theteam’sjourneyconsistedofa 15-hourflightfromManilatoNew YorkCity,andthenafive-hourbus ridetoDelaware.

“Ourteamisverytiredand sleepy,”Oquindosaid.“Wearehaving problemswitheatingbecauseofthe timedifference.”

ButhesaidtheFilipinocommunityinbothDelawareandMaryland hadreachedouttohelp,providing foodandassistanceduringtheirstay inthearea.

“Wearesogratefultohavemet themandfortheirhelp.Theyare suchgreatpeople.”

AskedabouthowtheteaminitiallybecameinvolvedintheSeries, Oquindosaid,“Iwantedtohelpthe playerstocompeteintheinternationalSeriesthatcanbefoundhere. …Wehaveourtrainersandother coaches,alongwithmyself,thathelp withtheireducationsandtheirdevelopmentassoftballplayers.Ourteam isalsosponsoredbyourprovincial governmentfromthePhilippines.”

TheteamhastraveledtoRoxana onthreeoccasions,withthefirsttime beingin2017.

“Wegotsecondplacethatyear, andwelosttotheDelawareteamin thechampionship,”Oquindonoted. “Wealwayswanttoplayherein Delaware.Itisourhighestachievementtobeabletoplayhereagainst theseothertalentedteams.”He

Oppositepage:CentralbeatSouthwest inthechampionshipgameonSunday, Aug.6.Teams,familymembersandfans cheeredonthegirlsduringaclose game.Middlerow,right,Southwest shortstopKyliAlonzobats.Bottomrow, left,CentralpitcherMiaVolportisfocusedandcontrolled.

addedthattheyhopetocontinueto growandbondasateam.

Theirhometown,hesaid,supports theteamby“g ivingusourplayers, andtheyhelpuswithcheeringonthe girlsingames.”Hesaidheappreciatestheassistancethatheandthe teamreceivefromtheirschooland thelocalcommunityinthePhilippines,whichhesaidbecomesextremelyexcitedfortheirjourneyto theUnitedStates.

“Ourlocaltowndoesdonations andfindsotherwaystohelpus gathertheneededequipmenttoplay softball.”

Whentheteamwasn’tplaying softballduringtheSeriesweek,they traveledtoRehobothBeachandto BethanyBeachtospendsometimein theAtlanticOceanandexplorethe localrestaurantscene.Theystayedat theAtlanticInninMillsboro.The teamdoesnotplanonvisitinganywhereelseintheU.S.duringtheir

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lowedallweek,tallying23.1innings pitchedand300pitches.Shehadjust 20strikeoutsagainstfivewalks.Teams battedacollective.179againsther.She alsohadthehighestteambattingaveragefortheweek,at.526(10-for-19), withatripleandthreehomeruns.Her 10RBIswereateam-best,whileher homerunswerethemostofanyplayer aswell.ItwasanimpressiveweekallaroundforVolpert.

ThewinbyCentraldethronedthe

timehere,hesaid,butthesoftballorganization’spresident,Anthony Augistine,plannedtotraveltoNorth CarolinawiththeJuniorLeague teamfortheircompetitionlaterthis month.

Coachingsoftball,Oquindosaid, wassomethingherealizedwasa “tickettofinishmyeducationandto helpgirlsinthePhilippinestocontinuetheireducationaswell.”He saidhe“lovestoteachchildren”and thatheespeciallyenjoysbeingableto assisttheirfamiliesbyproviding themwithschoolingandwithsoftballcoachingaswell.

Askedaboutthemostmeaningful aspectofcompetinginthisSeries, Oquindosaid,“ProvingthattheFilipinoplayerscanplayagainsttheU.S. teamsismeaningfultome,becauseit meansthatwearenotwastingour timebytravelingallthisdistance.

“Iamhonoredtohavetheopportunitytowatchourplayersgrowfrom

defendingSouthwestchampsfrom Texas,whohaddefeatedhostsDelaware District3inlastyear’schampionship game.

Aroundthebases

Inthethird-placegameonSunday afternoon,theWestteamfromHawai’i defeatedCanada,9-4.T.Taufahemahad thebiggesthitofthegame—along homerunovertheleftfieldfencethat hadtiedthegameat1-1inthetopof thesecondinning.Shewouldfinishthe game2-for-4,withtworunsscoredand twoRBIs.Haylie-SeanReinyandNikki

thetimetheyareyoungeronthe team,tothetimewhentheyaretoo oldtocontinueplayinginthisSeries. Itisnicetowatchthemenjoyspendingtimetogetherplayingasportthey love.AndIenjoywatchingthembecomelifelongfriendsbackatthe hotel.Itistrulyagreatexperiencefor myselfandforthegirlsonourteam.” WhiletheAsiaPacificteamfell shortagainsttheCanadianteamlast Saturday,thegrouphadastrong showingduringtheweek-longSeries. Oquindosaidhehopestoreturnto theSerieswithhisteamonceagain nextyear.

“IfGodgivesusthechanceto comeagain,wewill.…Ihaveseen ourgirlsenjoyingtravelingto Delaware.Weareveryhappytomeet thelocalcommunityhere,andwe lookforwardtoreturningonceagain nextyear.”

Chongalsohadtwohitsapieceforthe Westsquad.

Therestofthetournamentteams wrappeduptheirrespectiverunsinconsolationgamesonSaturday.Hereare thefinalrecordsfortheweekforthose otherteams:

Canada4-3

West4-3

Asia-Pacific3-3

DelawareDistrict32-3

East2-4

Southeast2-4

LatinAmerica1-5

Europe-Africa0-5

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TheAsia-PacficteamfromthePhillipinesduringtheopeningceremoniesoftheSeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeriesinRoxana.

GuardiansbytheSea

SCBPlifeguardKarrescaresdeeplyaboutswimmersandbeachpatrons

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.On guard.Onthestand.Ontheir toes.

ThatisthejobforaSea ColonyBeachPatrollifeguard from10a.m.to5:30p.m. throughJune16andfromSept. 5throughOct.9,and10a.m. to6p.m.fromJune17through Sept.4.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelse aroundthemonthebeachiscavorting,reading,sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthe magicalsaltair,theGuardians bytheSeaarereadytospring intoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialto thosewhoapproachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwayson alert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersinthesurfeven whiletheyaresippingand chewingforsustenanceduring thelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybein

danger.

Andtheyaretheoneswho havetheabilitytorescueswimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneoftheseGuardians bytheSeawithabeachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweek duringtheseason.

Rescueinariptide

Hispartnerwasonalunch break,whichmeantthatSea ColonyBeachPatrollifeguard GarrettKarreswasaloneon thestandatthatmoment duringhisrookiesummerof 2021.

“Inoticedsomeriptides startingtoopendownbythe BethanyBeachborder,”re-

SeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguardGarrettKarresisthis week’sfeaturelifeguardin ourweeklylifeguardfeature, GuardiansbytheSea.

calledKarres.“Ikeptacloseeyeonthe situation.Shortlythereafter,Isawa youngboygettingpulledoutbytherip likehewasonaconveyorbelt.Iinstantlysawhisdadgrabhim,andhe was alsostrugglingagainsttherip.” Karresleapedfromhisstandand racedintothesurf.

“WhenIreachedthem,Iimmediatelynoticedthatthedadwaspretty tired,”Karresrecalled.“SoIensured thattheyoungstergrabbedontomyrescuecanwhilehisdadswamtherestof thewayin.Ibroughttheboytoshore, andbothheandhisdadwerevery thankful.”

Beingentrustedwithmany importantresponsibilities

ForKarres,beingalifeguardmeans that heisbeingentrustedwithimportantresponsibilities.

“Manyofthoseresponsibilitiesmay representthelinebetweenlifeand death,”saidthe22-year-oldnativeof Monterey,Calif.“Youhavetoknowand

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trustinyourtraining,andbeabletoput thatintoactionassoonasit’sneeded.”

The6-footresidentofNewSmyrna Beach,Fla.,saidhecaresdeeplyabout theswimmersandbeachpatrons,whom hefeelsagreatresponsibilitytoprotect.

“Ibecamealifeguardtosavelives andtobeapartofacommunityin whichthereismutualtrust,”hesaid. “Onapersonallevel,it’spartoflivinga healthylifestylethatincludesworking outregularly,beingoutsideandcatching somerays.Thereisnothingbettertodo duringthesummer.”

Karressaidheconsidersthesigning ofsemaphorewithfellowlifeguardsas themostdifficultpartofhisjob.Semaphoreisasystemofsendingmessages byholdingone’sarms,flagsorpolesin certainpositionstoconveymessagesin analphabeticcode.

“Youneverrealizehowharditisto spellsomewordsuntilyou’reatopyour standandwithalleyesonyouasyouattempttospelloutsimplewordsthatare usuallyautocorrectedandautomatically fixedforyou,”Karressaid.

“Myeasiestresponsibilityistostay physicallyfit,”headded.“Oneofthe reasonsIloveourpatrolisbecauseof thevariousworkoutswedoduringour workdaytokeepusfitandalertonthe beach.Thisenablesustobeinthebest

shapepossibleforourbeachpatrons whoputtheirtrustinus.”

Beinginthebestshapepossible

Karressaidheappreciatesthathis SCBPpatrolleadersandcolleaguesensurethateachguardisinthebestshape possible

“Thisenablesustoimproveourselveseverydayasweattempttooutdo andpushoneanother,”hesaid.“And afterourgruelingworkouts,whenwe setupourstandsandarereadyfora busybeachday,wehaveeachothers’ backs,bothonandoffthebeach.We neverquestiononeanother,andwe’re alwayshelpingoneanotherwhenever theopportunityarises.”

KarrescitedformerSCBPlieutenant BaileyNoelassomeonewhohashada majorimpactonhimasalifeguard.

“Iwouldnevertellthistohisface,” Karresbegan,“butduringmyrookie yearin2021,Lt.Noeldideverything fromshowingmetheropestopushing throughthecompetitivenesswithinme thatIneverknewIhad.Heshowedme theloveforcomps.”

Karressaidhehopesto“getmy wings”toservetheU.S.Armybyattendingflightschoolnextspring.His long-termbenchmarkistosettledown inFlorida,wherehehopestobecomea pilotfortheFloridaNationalGuard. HealsowantstobecomeanEmergency MedicalServicehelicopterpilot.

Umpiresgooutoftheirwaytodonateservices,supportyoungathletes

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thetrekwasalengthyone.

Andoncetheyouthbaseballand softballumpire,andresidentofVictoria, BritishColumbiainwesternCanada, reachedhiscoastalDelawaredestination—morethan3,000milesornearly 4,900kilometerstotheeast—David Walmsleymadeadonation,ofhisofficiatingservices.Victoriaisthecapitalof CanadianprovinceBritishColumbia, andislocatedonthesoutherntipof VancouverIsland.

“Victoria,BritishColumbiaisabout asfarawayfromDelawareasyoucan get,”Walmsleyobserved,chuckling,betweenumpiringassignmentsatlast week’s2023SeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeriesattheLowerSussexLittle LeagueComplexinRoxana.“Toreturn homewhenthetournamentconcludes,I gofromhereasfarwestasIcan,then getonaboatinVancouverandsailto

UmpireDavidWhamsleyhailsfromVictoria,BritishColumbia,Canada,andwas selectedtoumpireatthe2023Senior LeagueSoftballWorldSeriesinRoxana. Theumpiresdonatetheirtimeandpay theirownwaytotheevent.

theislandofVictoria.”

Amazingly,Walmsley’swanderings weren’tthelongestitineraryamongthe 13arbiterswhocombinedtocall31 softballgamesatthetournament,which waswonbytheteamfromCentralIllinois.ThatparticularhonorwenttoumpireA.J.MensfromAmsterdaminthe Netherlands,whotraveledmorethan 3,700miles,ornearly6,100kilometers. Inaddition,JoseColon-SantiagotraveledfromSanJuan,PuertoRico,tocall gamesgratis.

“Theseumpirescomefromallover theworld,”saidTournamentDirector MartinDonovan.“Toqualifytowork our tourney,theymustumpireregularseasongames.Then,theirlocalleague presidentrecommendsthemtotheir district.Thedistrictrecommendsthem totheregion,andtheregionrecommendsthemtotheLittleLeagueBaseballandSoftballofficeinWilliamsport, Pa.It’snotjust,‘Hereyago.’It’saconsiderableprocess.”

Theumpires’spiritinvolunteering theirtalentsandtimereflectsLittle League’scommitmenttoproviding ser vicetothecommunityandtoits youth.Eachumppaystheirownwayto Roxanaforthismid-summerclassic. AccordingtoDonovan,theumpires’ meals,lodging,uniformsandrelatedex-

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pensesareprovidedoncetheyreach lowerSussexCounty.

“Mymotivationtovolunteerasan umpireistoprovideservicetothecommunity,andtoservetheyoungpeople whoarecompeting,”saidthe76-yearoldWalmsley.“Asumpires,welookforwardtothis.Weumpireandcompeteat ourdistrict,provincialandnationallevelsinCanada.Wecompetetogettocall aWorldSeriestournament.”

Walmsleybeganvolunteeringasan umpireinBermuda,“wheretheyhavea fairlysubstantialandverystrongLittle L eaguesystem.Mywife,JoAnne,said, ‘Youthinkyouknoweverythingabout baseball?Thengovolunteertobean umpire.’SoIdid,”Walmsleynotedwith alaugh.

Afterheretiredfromalengthycareer inthehotelbusinessandmovedwith hiswifetoVictoriain2009,Walmsley approachedlocaldistrictrepresentatives tovolunteerhistimeandservices.

Hehasn’tlookedback.

“Ithinkthegreatestjoyforme,personally,asanumpireistheabilitytoexhibit skillsandgetthingsright,”said Walmsley.“Makinggreatcallsthatare difficulttomakeon‘bang-bang’playsis ajolt—it’sahigh.Ialsoderivejoy fromseeingsmilesonthekids’faces,as wellasforumpiresandcoachesduring

pregameintroductions,whentheplayers approachtobumpfists,andtheysayto us,‘Thankyou.’That’sajoy.”

Alaboroflovefor umpiringandthegame

Theumpireswhocalledballsand strikesattheplateanddeterminedwho wasoutorsafeonthebasepathsjoyouslydidsooutofalaboroflovefor theircraft,andforthegame.The10teamtourneybeganwithfourpool-play contestsbetweensomeofthebestgirls’ softballplayersintheworldlastMonday,July31.Thefollowingdaysawthe umpirescallatotalofsixgames.

Astheteamsbattledtoreachthe championshipgamelastSundaynight, Aug.6,thelight-blue-shirtedofficials werealsocompetingforoneofsixassignmentsinthewinner-take-allshowdowncontest.Theevaluationsthey earnedthroughoutthetourneydeterminedwhichsixumpscalledthetitle tilt.

“Ireallyenjoyit—thetournaments, thecamaraderie,theteachingofyoung folksaswetrytogetthemtobecome umpires—whichisdifficult,because thekidsallwanttobecomehockey players,orsoccerplayers,orbaseball players,”hesaid.“Butthey’renotquite suretheywanttobecomeumpires.”

“TheLittleLeagueorganizationis renownedforitsvolunteerism,butother athletic organizationsarepayingum-

pires,whichcouldbeonereasonwhy theyarebecomingscarceforus,”said Donovan.

Handlingpotentially heatedsituations

ThroughouttheWorldSeries, coachesandumpirescomfortablyhuddledwitheachotherwheneveraruleor acallneededtobediscussed.

“Asumpires,werealizethattensesituationsoccurincompetitivesoftball games,”saidWalmsley.“It’spartofthe gameuptoacertainpoint.Asanumpireonthefield,forthemostpart,Iignoreit.TheonlytimeIwillrecognizeit andthinkaboutdoingsomethingis whenit’seitherprofane,it’sabusive,or it’sdirectedatthekids.

“I’mabigboy,andI’vebeencalled everything,”Walmsleycontinuedinreferencetodisplaysofquestionable sportsmanship.“Butwhenyou’redirectingteenageathletes,itbecomesunfair. It’snotpartofthegame,andtheplayers cangettothepointwheretheystopenjoyingit.That’stheworstthingthatcan happen. IfIhearanythinglikethat,I tendtogotosomebody.Asumpires, we’renotallowedtodealwithpeople outsidetheplayingfield.Butifwedo hearsomething,wecangotothegame administratorortheumpire-in-chief. Someoneisalwaysincharge.Wecan requestthemtopleasedealwiththat, becauseit’ssounfair.”

AccordingtoDonovan,Umpire-inChiefBobMcVeyhadrequestedthat coachesdisplayprofessionalismandrefrainfromexplosivelychargingtoward the umpireifandwhenclarificationwas needed.Coacheswerepermittedtorequestaconferencewithanumpireto discussacall,aswellasrequestinstantreplayverification.

Instantreplay— getthecallright

Thiswasthesecondseasonduring whichcoachesinthistourneycouldrequestinstant-replayverification throughtheumpire,therebyensuring thattherightcallwasbeingmade.

“Eachteamreceivedtworeplayreviews,andathirdiftheywentinto extrainnings,”saidDonovan.“Whena callwaschangedintheirfavor,that teamwaspermittedtocontinueusing thatrequest.Ifnot,theylostthatopportunity.”

Walmsleyadmittedhehadhis doubtsabouthisfirstexperiencewith instantreplay.

“Iinitiallywasskeptical,partially becauseoftheamountoftimethatit takestointerruptthegame,andpartiallybecause,asanumpire,youare taughtthatyouaresupremeandyour decisionholds,”hesaid.“Butwhenyou gotoreplay,someone’slookingatthe

OldeTymersSoftballLeaguecompetesinWeek15

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague completedWeek15ofits2023seasononThursday,Aug.3,andTuesday,Aug.8,ontheChurchofGod fieldneartheintersectionofRoutes 113and26inDagsboro.

HerearetheresultsfromThursday,Aug.3.

•GiantofMillville10,CommunityBankDelaware7

OutfielderRussBufflapmade severaltoughcatchesandshort fielderScottTorbeckturnedseveral nicedoubleplays,whilesubstitute DaveBoyajianledtheoffensewith threehitsforGiant.LarryRedding, MikeKrieg,JoelKleimanandsubstituteSteveCareyeachrippedtwo hitsfortheBank.

•TouchofItaly8,TheOriginal GreeneTurtle7

KenMillerandJerryFoleyeach smackedmultiplehits.Defensively, third-basemanBarryMederrick madeseveralniceplays.TheTurtle’s RickCornacchiniandJimFogarty eachdrilledtwohits.

•AmericanLegionPost2813, LogoMotive3

Thedefenseturnedseveraldouble playstosupportthepitchingofBob MillerforPost28.

•DiamondbladeTileworks5, OceanViewFamilyRestaurant3

DennisAyresdroveinthegoaheadrunforDiamondblade.Rod Murphywent3-for-3forOVFR.

•MillsboroBowlingLanes12, AmericanLegionPost2411

SubstituteJoeHerrhitathreerunhomerinthebottomofthe7th inningtotiethescore,andPhil Pickeringdroveinthewinningrun withan8th-inningsingle.Russ BowenandJohnnyAlleneachripped threehitstoleadPost24.

•PhoenixPhysicalTherapy17, EdwardJonesInvestments7

ButchGroverleda25-hitPPT attackwithfoursafetiesandfive RBIs.SteveColendrilledthreehits, andRickDuncanaddedtwohitsfor EJ.

•B&ETire&AlignmentandAtlanticOrthopaedicseachhadbyes anddidnotplay.

HerearetheresultsfromTuesday, Aug.8.

•AtlanticOrthopaedics16,Ocean ViewFamilyRestaurant12.

AtlanticOrthopaedicsclinched the2023regular-seasonchampionshipundertheleadershipofmanagerJoeOswaldandassistantJack

Kowalski.OswaldandKowalskieach went4-for-4,whileChuckGriffin, BobDavis,DaveGosleeandCharlie Wasilewskieachrippedthreesafeties forthewinners.TomWallacewas3for-3,whileSteveColenandAndy DiGiammoeachwent3-for-4for OVFR.

•LogoMotive4,TheOriginal GreenTurtle0

FrankMuinosnailedanRBItripleandMikeMcClatcheyscored tworunstobackthefour-hitshutout pitchingof“Jersey”JoeSidlowski.

•DiamondbladeTileworks14, PhoenixPhysicalTherapy0

BillMacuchhurledathree-hit shutoutastheDTdefensewasflawless.MarkPotterwent3-for-3for PPT.

•B&ETire&Alignment11, AmericanLegionPost288

JohnSmartpitchedwell,andLou SchifanorippedadoubleforB&E.

•MillsboroBowlingLanes10, CommunityBankDelaware6

TheKeglersmovedintosecond placewithsolidteamdefenseanda three-runhomerbysubstituteJoe Herr.BrianReichleyhadaclutch two-outsingletodriveinapairof runstokeeptheBankclose.

•EdwardJonesInvestments11, GiantofMillville10

WallySiegfried,DaveCesaniand substitutesJoeHerrandTom Faulknereachhadmultiplehitsfor EJ.GregWard,ScottTorbeckand ChuckPlittkeptGiantclose.

•TouchofItalyandAmerican LegionPost24eachhadbyesand didnotplay.

television,orfilm,andthey’reableto overruleyou.

“Thatdoesn’tbothermeormyego,” Walmsleyadded.“Ourjobistogetthe callright.Ifwedon’tgetitright,and it’sprovenbyreplaythatwewere wrong,thenI’mhappy,becausethey helpedusgetthecallright.Thereare nohardfeelings.”

Theveteranarbitersaidhewasimpressedwithhowthecoachesandumpireshandledtheirinterpersonal communicationsthroughoutthetourney.

“Thecoachesandumpireshavedifferentjobsinsupportofthekidswho areplayingthegame,”saidWalmsley. “Thecoachesareteachingmechanical skills,game-handlingskillsandskillsto buildteamwork.Weareessentiallythe rulesenforcers.Weassistthecoaches andplayersinkeepingeverything withintherulesofthegame.Wehelp thecoachesbyapplyingtherulesfairly.

“Essentially,”heconcluded,“it’sall aboutthekids.”

Theumpiringteamforthisyear’s competitionalsoincludedHoward Cake,WillFedewa,PaulKeffer,Todd Kenney,ScottMasloroff,ScottMcLernan,CourtneyNunn,VinniePiscitello, JamesSpadeandDennisWilliams.

LEGALS

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Bethany Beach will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 26th at 10:00 am in the Bethany Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway in Bethany Beach, Delaware.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following:

An application for a variance, Charles T. Armbruster, III of Tomasetti Law, LLC for property owner Pelican III, LLC, for the property identified as Block 3, Lot 2 at 35 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. The applicant is seeking variances from Chapter 425, Attachment 3, Appendix 3, Table of Dimensional Requirements to permit the property to be considered a “corner lot” and permit the setbacks to be oriented so that the front yard setback would be opposite the existing alley and would front on the Lands of the Town of Bethany Beach.

The application may be inspected in the office of the Building Inspector, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except scheduled Holidays. All interested persons are hereby notified to be present and to attend this hearing where said Board may make a determination on the application, Said Board without further notice may adjourn such hearing from time to time.

The Board may recess for good reason on the announced day and reconvene on another day to continue the hearing; in such a case, the announcement of the date and time of reconvening will constitute sufficient public notice.

CP 20230811 1T

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner

The Commissioner will hold a virtual hearing on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. on the protested application of Yellowfin’s OV, LLC, t/a Yellowfin’s Bar & Grill located at 695 Bethany Loop, Unit 1, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. This applicant applied for a restaurant, patio, and Sunday license. Additionally, the applicant is requesting patio variances to permit external speakers, live entertainment, and a wet bar on the patio. Persons who are residents or property owners within a mile of the proposed premises, or residents or property owners of any incorporated areas within a mile of the proposed premises, and who submitted a valid, written protest to the application, are permitted to testify during the hearing pursuant to 4 Del. C. § 541. Persons who qualify may testify at the hearing and may be represented by counsel.

Persons who intend to offer testimony during the public hearing must pre-register no later than noon the day before the hearing, using the following link: https://oabcc.delaware.gov/hearings/index.shtml?dc=hearingRegistration

Persons who register to testify will receive additional log in instructions by email.

Persons interested in observing the hearing can do so by accessing the state’s public calendar: https://publicmeetings.delaware.gov/#/search?q=&agencyid=24

All documents to be used at the hearing must be received by the Commissioner’s Office at least ten business days before the hearing. Documents received after this deadline may not be considered. Documents can be submitted: by email to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov; by mail (Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner, 820 N. French St., Third Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801); or by dropping off at the Commissioner’s Office Monday – Friday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Persons who would like to review the documents may make an appointment by contacting the Commissioner’s office at 302-577-5222.

The Annual Meeting of the Bear Hole Tax Ditch will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Roxana Fire Hall, 35943 Zion Church Rd, Frankford, DE. Agenda: Election of Officers, Discuss Finances & Condition of Ditch.

CP 20230811 2T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:135-14.20-268.00

Property Address: ROSA ST. LOT 2 P/O LOT 4, 208 ROSA STREET, Georgetown, DE 19947

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of HEIRS OF JOAN ANN DONOVAN & REBECCA MCKENZIE (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20230804 2T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Byron Kent Carpenter of 38871 Bayview West, Selbyville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20230811 1T

NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY Indian River Board of Education

The Indian River Board of Education is seeking interested candidates to fill a vacant seat in District 5 through June 30, 2024. Interested candidates should contact Superintendent Jay Owens at (302) 436-1000 or jack.owens@irsd.k12.de.us. Interested candidates should submit a candidate filing form and letter of interest prior to 4:00 p.m. on August 17, 2023. Forms and additional information are available at irsd.net.

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:134-2.00-3.00-B-2

Property Address: SOUTH SHORE MARINA UNIT B2, 19 MARINA VIEW COURT, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GLORIA B. HERNDON (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters of the Town of Bethany Beach, Delaware that the Annual Municipal Election will be held in said Town on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 p.m. eastern

daylight savings time, in the Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware.

Three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. There are six (6) candidates. The candidates are:

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.

At said Annual Municipal Election, every person, male or female, who has attained eighteen (18) years of age, is registered under the Town’s Voter Registration ordinances, and is either: (a) a freeholder in the Town, as defined herein, for a period of 90 (ninety) days prior to the date of the election, or (b) has been a permanent, full-time resident of the Town for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the election in which he or she seeks to vote. For purposes of this Charter: (i) a “freeholder” shall be deemed to include any natural person who holds title of record to a fee simple, estate or a life estate, in and to real property located within the Town boundaries: (ii) a “resident” shall mean any person who has been a permanent, full-time resident of the Town for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the election.

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:233-6.00-73.00

Property Address: 30911 FIRE TOWER ROAD, Dagsboro, DE 19939

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/18/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DON S. HALL A/K/A DON HALL & LISA L. SHEPHERD-HALL A/K/A LISA SHEPARD-HALL (31) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee,

Sheriff

Bethany Beach property owners who are listed on the Town’s property tax list are not required to register to vote in Town elections.

Residents of Bethany Beach (who do not own property) must register to vote at least thirty days prior to the election. Residents may register at Town Hall or request a mailed registration form by telephone, mail or by email. All votes shall be offered in person, or by absentee ballot. If an elector cannot appear at the regular polling place the day of the election, he/she may appear at Town Hall or contact Town Hall and request an Affidavit. Affidavits are also available on the Town’s website at www.townofbethany beach.com. The written Affidavit must be filed no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 8, 2023. After approval of the Affidavit, an absentee ballot will be provided to you either in person or mailed. Absentee ballots must be received before the polls close on the day of the election. No voter shall vote for more candidates than there are offices to be filled at the election. Voting machines will be used on the day of the election.

CP 20230804 6T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:134-11.00-742.00

Property Address: 34224 WHISPERING LANE, Frankford, DE 19945

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/18/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CONNOR LARSEN, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JORGEN K. LARSEN; CONNOR LARSEN & USDA (19) and will be sold by Robert

T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20230804 2T

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023, FROM 12:00 NOON TO 6:00 P.M. EASTERN DAYLIGHT’S SAVINGS TIME IN THE TOWN MEETING ROOM, 214 GARFIELD PARKWAY, BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE.

Keith A. Brothers (resident) Russell Evans (non-resident)

Theresa Keil (resident) Jerry Morris (resident)

Patrick Sheplee (non-resident) Marc Tanowitz (non-resident)

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Jeffrey D. Steele, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Jeffrey D. Steele who departed this life on July 13, 2023, late of Dagsboro, DE were duly granted unto Brandon Steele on August 2, 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 March 13, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Brandon Steele

31410 Wingate road

Dagsboro, DE  19939

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20230811 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tax Parcel:234-6.00-13.00

Property Address: 19347 BEAVER DAM ROAD, Lewes, DE 19958

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/18/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TANYA A. HALL & KIMWAUN L. GIBBS A/K/A KIMWUAN L. GIBBS AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (22) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20230804 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

TTax Parcel:533-20.09-104.00

Property Address: 38275 BAYBERRY LANE, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/18/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ANTHONY JUDE PINI (24) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:333-11.00-102.00

Property Address: S SD RD 416 1.48 ACRES

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of THOMAS EDWARD PHILLIPS (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Jere J. Gibson, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Jere J. Gibson who departed this life on May 18, 2023, late of Lancaster, PA were duly granted unto Sandra L. Gibson on July 20, 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 18, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Sandra L. Gibson

1327 Fremont St.

Lancaster, PA 17603

Gregory Fuller, Sr.,

Register

of Wills

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

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

CP 20230728 3T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-17.00-26.00

Property Address: BETHANY ROAD, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of HARRY ROBINSON; JULIUS L. ROBINSON; WALTER D. ROBINSON; LAURA LORETTA ROBINSON; HARRY H. ROBINSON & MARY ANN ROBINSON (5) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff CP 20230804 2T

PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING DISPOSITION OF CREMATED REMAINS

Watson Funeral Home is in possession of several sets of unclaimed or abandoned cremated remains that have been in our care for an extended period of time.

On August 19, 2023, at 12:00 noon, an Ecumenical Committal Service will be held on the Chapel of the Mausoleum of Woodlawn Cemetery and these remains will be placed in a Crypt for dignified repose at our expense. Anyone with the right to disposition of any of these remains may claim them prior to the committal. After commital, anyone wishing to retrieve remains will incur charges as per Cemetery policy regarding opening a crypt for retrieval of specified remains.

Anyone wishing to attend the Committal Service is welcome.

CP 20230804

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:333-10.00-35.00

Property Address: E/RD GUMBORO TO WHITESVILLE, 20894 SHELL STATION ROAD, Frankford, DE 19945

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of THOMAS E. PHILLIPS & MINDY J. PHILLIPS (16) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:133-16.00-278.00

Property Address: 8 COUNTRY LANE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/18/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID SAUERS (20) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20230804 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:334-18.00-450.00

Property Address: 11 WAUWINET COURT, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/18/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GEORGE F. JOHNSON (26) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-6.00-508.00

Property Address: 30931 SANDY RIDGE DRIVE, Lewes, DE 19958

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/18/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CARLA S. ROUSAK (27) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on:

Tuesday, 15th day of August, 2023

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-15.00-4.03

Property Address: 24343 GRAVEL HILL ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/18/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/22/23; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LYNDA M. WATSON (21) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

AARPseeks2023AndrusAward forCommunityServicenominees

AARPDelawareisnowaccepting nominationsforits2023AndrusAward forCommunityService,whichhonors Delawareans50orolderwhoaresharing theirexperience,talentandskillstoenrichthelivesoftheircommunitymembers.

“AARPDelawareisexcitedtoshinea lightonDelawareanswhoareusingwhat they’velearnedinlifetomakeadifferenceinthelivesaroundthem,”said GeorgeMeldrum,AARPDelawarestate president.“Ourawardeestrulybringto lifethespiritofservicethatexemplifies theworkofAARP.”

Nominationswillbeevaluatedby AARPDelawarebasedonhowthevolunteer’sworkhasimprovedthecommunity,reflectedAARP’svisionand mission,andinspiredothervolunteers. Theawardrecipientwillbeannounced inearlyfall.

AARPDelawareAndrusAwardfor CommunityServicenomineesmust meettheseeligibilityrequirements:

•Nomineemustbe50orolder.

•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmusthavebeenperformedona volunteerbasis,withoutpay.Volunteers receivingsmallstipendstocoverthe costsassociatedwiththevolunteeractivityareeligible.

•Theachievements,accomplishments,orserviceonwhichthenominationisbasedmustreflectAARP’svision andpurpose.

•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmustbereplicableandprovideinspirationforotherstovolunteer.

•Partisanpoliticalachievements,accomplishmentsorservicemaynotbe considered.

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•PreviousAndrusAwardrecipients arenoteligible.

•VolunteersservingontheAndrus Awardselectioncommitteearenoteligible.

•AARPstaffmembersarenoteligible.

•Thisisnotaposthumousaward. ContactCarlosdelosRamosatcdelosramos@aarp.orgforfurtherinformationandanominationform.The applicationdeadlineisSept.30.

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LIGHTED CHERRY CURIO cabinet with glass shelves. 17” x 10” x 76”. $200

301.346.6015

CONVENTIONAL & microwave combo. $95 Leave message. Ocean City. 301.802.0431

AIR FRYER - WORKS GREAT $40; toaster oven - works great: $35 302.743.1903

BIG MEN’S CLOTHING

Some new with tags, some gently used. Shorts, size 50; jeans: 46x30 - brand new; 3XL t-shirts. 302.541.0475

BEAUTIFUL BATH updates in as little as one day. Superior quality bath and shower systems at affordable prices. Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call now. 877.738.0991

KITTENS/CATS Beautiful kitties looking for loving homes. Many colors available. 302.236.5184

E-BIKE LECTRIC BRAND Model XP Step-Thru 2.0. Brand new, never used due to health issues. Paid $999; selling for $875. Leave message. 443.605.9996

WHITE BUNK BED TOP twin with mattress. Open on bottom for twin, full, or queen bed on rolling frame. Frame included. $150 443.687.6126

OAK CURIO HUTCH WITH lighting and 5 glass shelves. 54”w x 17”d x 77”h. $400 410.935.8193

8 DINING ROOM CHAIRS

Made in Hickory, NC. Hard wood with black, silk-like seats and backs. Hardly used. $750 OBO Please call for pics. 302.470.2564

LIGHT GRAY WICKER table and four chairs. Good condition. $325. Light gray etagere with 2 glass shelves and lower cabinet: $125

302.515.5402

WHITE TRUNDLE BED, LIKE new. $300 302.732.9684

SAFARI-THEMED DECOR wall-hangings, giraffes, elephants, furniture, etc. Call for more info: 302.519.3657

(2) DARK BROWN, SWIVEL chairs. $15 each. Leave message. Ocean City. 301.802.0431

5 ECLECTIC PINE CHAIRS for kitchen/dining. $15 each. South Bethany

302.829.8959

(2) END TABLES & COFFEE table with marble-looking tops: $150; large glass-top dining table, pedestal base, 60” round: $150 717.575.8314

SPIRE MEDITATION & focus machine. $20 302.743.1903

FIJI 2021 WATERPROOF camera with straps, carry case, and extra battery. $200 302.743.1903

SMALL ICE MAKER 20#/ day. REDUCED! $75 OBO 302.229.7898

SUNCAST OUTDOOR storage unit. 38”h x 55”w x 36”d. $50 443.763.1378

9-PIECE QUALITY SEATING sectional, woven porch furniture. Clean, in excellent condition. You transport. Ocean View area. REDUCED! $150 Leave message. 703.303.3505

RIDING MOWER FAIR condition - needs oil change. $150 410.570.8092

REDSKINS CARRYING BELT for small items. Large zipped pouch, and 2 small zipped pouches. REDUCED! $30 443.373.1550

EXTERIOR DOOR WITH fulllength glass. 31.75”w x 79”h. No hardware. $75 410.688.5483

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY Signed artist’s proof print. “Past, Present, Future”. $50 Call 610.468.4004

SMART PHONE WATERtight case. Orange, hard plastic: $25. Universal surge protector/adaptor: $20 302.743.1903

8’ x 11’ BROWN/TAN RUG

Perfect for anywhere in the house. Can send pics. Make offer. Ocean View. Text only to 202.744.3038

SINGER SEWING MACHINE

Needs adjusting. $30 Leave message. Ocean City. 301.802.0431

PHOTO ALBUM purchased from ACTS containing family/kids’ pics. Would like to return photos to owner. Please call to identify. 302.344.0169

(2) ORIENTAL AREA RUGS Room size, good condition. $50 each. Leave message. Ocean City. 301.802.0431

15+ KIDS’ VHS TAPES $10 3 02.229.7898

CULLIGAN WATER conditioner. $45 South Bethany. 302.828.8959

KRACHER K3 ELECTRIC power washer. 1800 psi; new, in box. $175 302.278.1441

(2) 8’ x 10’ LIGHT COLORED rugs. $50 each. 717.575.8314

5’H WOODEN, TRI-POD for a camera. Adjustable. $40 443.373.1550

FIRM, STURDY STRAW hat. $20 443.373.1550

LOOKING FOR PUZZLES? Have plenty - all good quality. 500-1,500 pieces. .50¢$3. 717.319.7552

LARGE SUITCASE ON wheels. Hard case, American Tourister with combo lock. 21”h x 27”w. $60 443.373.1550

BRASS CHANDELIER Design House Millbridge with (5) bell-shaped clear, glass shades. Lowes #1345522. Originally $112; Reduced to $20 302.542.9500

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PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855.993.0969

1980 SOHMER PIANO with bench. $600 OBO Call 301.346.6015

HOME THEATER SYSTEM

Denon receiver with Axiom speakers, Epson 292A projector. $5,000 worth of equipment for MAKEOFFER! 302.668.8752

(2) PET BUCKET CAR SEAT covers. $20 302.379.4284

FANCY GUPPIES BABIES to adults. Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302.841.4562

LOW COST SPAY AND neutering of cats. Want to save 100s of cats’ lives? Spay or neuter ONE. Call Cats Around Town Society to schedule an operation. 302.355.9979

MEN’S PREMIUM FI’ZIK Wing Flex bicycle seat. $20 302.278.1441

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS

Trail Speed She bicycle seat. $10 302.278.1441

WEIDER PRO 6900 MULTI Gym. $150 OBO 3 01.704.9147

WESLO TREADMILL great. $50 Leave message: 302.539.1726

SUN STREAMWAY LOW profile bike. White with silver fenders; 3-speed. Brand new, used once. Paid $695. Sell for $600 757.810.8782

ADULT TRICYCLE Schwinn 24/26” with large basket and bell. Cruise bicycle perfect for shopping, beach, exercise, etc. Only used 3 times. $145 Call 703.209.1787

LIGHT SPEED/DOUGLAS road bicycle. 54 cm, 6/4 3AL. Elite titanium Dura Ace Ultegra Neuvation custom wheels. 35% lighter, stronger. Excellent condition. $999 302.278.1441

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BIC 293 WINDSURFER SUP 292cm L x 79cm W x 205 v. Comes with boom, mast, and four sails. Excellent condition. $400 302.278.1441

SUP PADDLE AND ONYX waist life vest with CO2 cartridge and Trident T669C carbon fiber paddle. Paid $450; asking $125. 202.999.0517

BIC SPORT PADDLE SURF SUP. 10’l x 33”w; very stable for all abilities. Life preserver, paddles, tie-down straps included. New: $1,200; asking $750. 304.881.3859

NORDICTRAK QUAD FLEX C900 Pro. $150 302.299.3454

(2) BICYCLE HELMETS Fits up to XL. Black. REDUCED! $15 each/ 443.373.1550

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE Vintage 1990s. Single Track Eleven81. New tires, recent tune-up. PIcs available. $150 Leave message: 302.353.8128

36 GOLF BALLS & TEES REDUCED! $35 443.373.1550

RALEIGH LADIES’ 26” BIKE Great condition. Refurbished with new tires and handlebar grips. $150 Call 302.537.1062, please leave message.

LADIES’/GIRLS’ 26’ BIKE New tires, handlebar grips, 3 gears. $75 Call 302.537.1062, please leave message.

VARIOUS CLASSIC putters. Hogan, Cook, Zebra. $10 each. 757.810.8782

YAKIMA 2-BIKE CAR rack plus ladies’ crossbar: $125. 302.362.2141

32’ EXTENSION LADDER, 3 sets Alum-a-Pole jump jacks, (2) 20” x 24’ and (1) 20” x 12’ walk plank. Call Bob for pricing: 302.462.1884

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1. It's the part of a tree that grows out from its trunk

3. Anagram fun: If you unscramble the letters in LEAF, you'll have this small bug that bugs a dog

7. A person who you see lea ng through the pages of a ____ isn't really reading it (She might be just looking at the pictures)

8. Lettuce, spinach and kale are leafy ones

9. Fun fall art: If you put a leaf under a sheet of _____ and rub the side of an unwrapped crayon over it, a picture of a leaf will soon appear

11. A prickly problem: What a person might shout if she steps on a fallen holly leaf without any shoes on

14. Towering toward the sky, like the beanstalk that Jack climbed

15. Fresh from the garden: It's the type of leaf you might see on a glass of iced tea, lemonade or water

16. Which direction did Jack climb?

17. It's the part of a rose that a leaf

The across clues are for kids and the down clues are for grown-ups!

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19. The appearance of this scary creature is often why a person suddenly leaves a haunted house

22. Water from above: It's what God uses to water His plants

23. Privacy please!: Why did the dad quickly close the refrigerator door? So he wouldn't see the ______ dressing

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2. Night, night: It's what an only child is in her bedroom after the goodnight kiss

3. Breaking up is hard to do: A person who leaves his cell phone carrier for another should plan to pay a termination ____

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6. He who leaves is seen in this airport area

10. Tropical tree known for its swaying leaves (or seer's focus on someone's hand)

11. A person who redacts a document deliberately leaves certain parts ____

12. An emigrant is a person who leaves her home _______

13. Famous quote that might spring to mind when leaving the one you love: "______ is such sweet sorrow"

18. The _____ Leafs were the rst hockey team to win the Stanley Cup three times in a row

20. Here's a metaphor of biblical proportions: A g leaf is something that is used to ____ a shameful problem

21. When plants strike back: It's a Venus ytrap's favorite food, obviously

Lots of Leavees

Finding Your Dream Home has Never Been is Easy

Scan Me!

& Frank Serio, CRS

PRICEREDUCED!

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 Frank & Audrey (c) 302-541-4000

37166 GULL WATCH WAY #1314

608 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH

31006 OMAR ROAD

Coastal Farmette. Just 10 minutes from either Bethany Beach or Fenwick Island, this unique 4 acre property features a recently remodeled 3 BR, 2 bath home w/stainless steel appliances, quartz surfaces, new custom tile shower in primary bath, LVP oors in living areas and kitchen. Extensive perennial landscaping, and detached garage. Owned solar panel arrays allow for minimal power bills. Includes a fully fenced pasture with 2 stall barn with tack/feed room.

$575,000 (DESU2043958)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

Lg Covered Patio, 2 Primary Suites. Dual Zoned HVAC, Hardwood, Tile, Fireplace, Balcony, Pool, Tennis, Paddling Pool, Exercise Rm, Boat Ramp, Playground, Volley Ball, Walking Path.

Cindy Spieczny (c) 302-228-1450

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AGENT!

Email: Fenwickstar@yahoo.com

Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

3.5 bath home with open oor plan, screened porch, numerous sun decks and balconies, outdoor shower, large storage area, canal view. Just .6 miles to downtown bethany, steps to Bethany Trolley stop, Bethany Beach parking permits. Asking $1,050,000 (DESU2045258) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159 35392 ATLANTIC AVENUE, MILLVILLE Rare availability of prime commercial property within Town of Millville! Perfect location to build your own office,

retail space, or multiple other commercial ventures at a heavily traveled intersection with high traffic counts. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price. Year house was built is estimate. Structure has no value and is sold as is.

$799,900 (DESU2045106)

Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND

BAYFRONT

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!

$459,000 (DESU2039006)

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

PENDING UNDERCONTRACT IN1DAY! 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! (DESU2040534) Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868 if you’d like to see this home! NEWPRICE UNDERCONTRACT! PRICEREDUCED! COMMERCIAL

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 SOLD!

SOLD!

Stunning

condo offering breathtaking bay views from its top oor location. Just two blocks to the ocean. Spacious, fully furnished property boasts 3 BRs and 2BA. Newly updated interior featuring an updated kitchen & bathrooms. A recently replaced HVAC system comes with full warranty. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the bayside balcony with its new heavyduty storm/privacy sliders. Large separate storage room available for your beach supplies right next to the unit.

$544,900 (MDWO2015484)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

Worked with buyer to purchase this 5 BR, 4.5 BA Impressive waterfront home offering a level of privacy that is hard to match and expansive views of the bay from nearly every room. This property is located just a few miles to the beach in Fenwick Island. Situated on one of the largest waterfront parcels in the community, this property is more than 1 acre in size and has a private path to launch kayaks or SUP boards and the potential to add a private pool.

(DESU2037762)

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

Each of ce is independently owned & operated.

DOGWOOD ROAD

35564 COROLLA PLACE

37644 W STONEY RUN

110 81ST ST., #403, OCEAN CITY

bayfront

36877 PEACEFUL COVE, SELBYVILLE

3 BD 3.5 BA. 1.5 Garage Overlooking the Lake & Fountains. Immaculately Kept & MOVE IN READY. Beautifully Furnished. Sunroom,

$550,000 (DESU2044700)