Coastal Point — September 8, 2023

Bethanyvoters hitthepolls

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Threecandidateswillbeelectedto theseven-memberBethanyBeach TownCouncilonSaturday,Sept.9.

Theelectionwillbefromnoonto6 p.m.inthetownmeetingroomat214 GarfieldParkway.

Candidatesarenon-residentMarc Tanowitz,incumbentandresidentJerry Morris,non-residentRussellEvans,incumbentandnon-residentPatrickSheplee,residentandBicycle&Pedestrian SafetyCommitteeMemberTheresa Keil, andresidentKeithBrothers.

Allcandidatesarerunningat-large andnotrepresentingparticulardistricts. Candidatesservetwo-yearterms.

CandidatesansweredquestionssubmittedbytheCoastalPoint.

KeithBrothers

Q.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto thisrace?

A.Thirty-fiveyearsofmilitaryservice,with15yearsincreating,tracking

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Teensmakingtheir markthisweek

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

VirginiateensSinaiyahandAzara Emami knowwhatit’sliketofeelisolatedbytheirfamily’sexperiencesas childrenofawoundedwarveteran.

Theywanttohelpteensinthesame situationtoknowthatthey’renotalone. Thisyear,attheannualWarriorFamily BeachWeek,sponsoredbyOperation SEAstheDay,thesistersareplanninga teennight,whichwillfeatureapool partywithpizza,aswellasarcade games.

“Ourgoalwaskindoftogetthe teenstoknoweachotherbetterandcre-

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andanalyzingbudgetswithinthegovernment.Ialsobringanewperspective andanewenergytothehardworkof thosewhohave,andare,servingthe town.

Q.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould liketoaddressifyouwinthisseat?

A.Effectivestormwatermanagement.Thereneedstobeacomprehensiveapproach,fromtownordinanceson lotcoverage,thebestpracticesandutilizationofpervioussurfaces,themany swalesanddrainagesystemswithinthe towntocompletionofthelargeloop canalproject.

Bicycleandpedestriansafety.The importanceofsafetyforthosewholive andvisitherecannotbeunderstated andthecontinuedattentiontothisarea iscritical.

Growthofourlocaleconomy,sup-

portingbusinessesandmaintainingour residence’spropertyvalues.

Q.Whatwouldyouliketotellourreadersaboutyourself?

A.Iamcommittedtoworkhardfor thecitizensofBethany,tolistenwithan openmindandtreatthecitizenswith respect.

RussellEvans

Q.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto thisrace?

A.Iamabusinessman.Ihaveowned andoperatedmybusinessforover45 years,Ihaveexperienceinfinancing,acquisitions,constructionprojects,managingpayrollandbeingfiscally responsible.Iamalistener,openmindedandpractical.

Q.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould liketoaddressifyouwinthisseat?

A.Thereisnotonebigissue,buta fewthataretopsonmylist—safety, flooding,townspendingandtaxin-

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creasesandkeepingBethanyBeacha quietresort.

Iwouldalsoliketoexplorehaving wardsordistrictsinthetownsowecan haverepresentationonthetowncouncil fromallareasofthetown.Iamnotfor additionalparkingforthetownand wouldalsoliketoconsiderlimitingthe permitsforoutsideoftownshuttles.We areatmaximumcapacitynow.

Q.Whatwouldyouliketotellourreadersaboutyourself?

A.IhavebeencomingtoBethany mywholelife,65yearsandcounting.I grewupworkingsummersinBethany andIamaBethanyBeachPatrolalumnus.ImetmywifeinBethanyand raisedmythreechildrenhereevery summer.Myfamilyhavebeenlandownersherecontinuallysince1702.My aunt’sfarmisnowBethanyWest.St Ann’schurchwasmygrandfather’sland. MyfatherwasborninBethanyBeach.I caredeeplyaboutBethany,andIhavea strongdesiretokeepBethanyBeacha quietresort.

TheresaKeil

Q.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto thisrace?

A. Professionally,Ibringrelevantexperienceinbudgeting,constructionand contractmanagementandcommunicationfromasuccessful20-yearcareeras acommercialrealestatemanagement executiveinWashington,D.C.These skillsdrawastrongcorrelationtochallengeswefaceinBethanyBeachand makemeuniquelyqualifiedtounderstandandaddressthebusinessofthe towncouncil.

Asforvolunteerservicewiththe town,IamanoriginalandactivememberoftheBethanyBeachPedestrian& BicycleSafetyCommittee.Aspartof thisimportantcommittee,Ihaveparticipatedinsomeofourmostnotablerecentachievements,includingthe WAVEsafetycampaignandcoordina-

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tionwithpolicedepartmentandDelDOTtohostregularbicyclesafety checkpoints.Ihavealsovolunteeredat thePoseidonFestival,FourthofJuly Paradeandamsupportingeducational andinformationaloutreachtoarea HOAsregardingpedestrianandbicycle safety.Withinourlargerareacommunity,IamavolunteerwiththeDelaware CenterforInlandBaysandtheArt LeagueofOceanCity.

Personally,Iamenthusiastic,professionalandastrongcommunicator.With thesetraits,coupledwithmypastexperiencesandsignificantengagementwith thetown,Iamuniquelyqualifiedtobe thenextBethanyBeachTownCouncilwoman.

Q.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould liketoaddressifyouwinthisseat?

A.Aspartofmyvolunteeractivity with thetowntodate,mymainareaof emphasishasbeentoimprovepedestrianandbicyclesafetyinourarea.Asa memberofthetowncouncil,thiswill continueasmytopprioritywithafocus onseveralkeystrategies:

(1)Improvedcommunicationand publiceducationandbuildingonthe WAVEcampaignandotherkeyinitiatives.Iwillpartnerwiththetownand regionalresourcestofurtheramplifythe effortsofthePedestrian&Bicycle SafetyCommittee.

(2)Collaborationwithneighboring townsandcommunities.Asalargesegmentofthefootandbicycletrafficin ourtowncomesfromsurroundingareas, Iwillbuildonthegreatworkingrelationshipthetowncouncilmembers havedevelopedwithneighboringcommunities.

(3)Route1crossings.ManyhightrafficcrossingsofRoute1stilldonot haveflashingbeacons.Iwillcontinueto workwithDelDOTtoinstalladditional flashingbeaconsnorthofCentralAvenueandatAshwoodStreet,alongwith

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atelong-lastingfriendships,”saidAzara, 12.

Thetwohavebeencomingto BethanyBeachwiththeirparents,Omy andNema,everyyearsincetheywere7 and10.TheyfirstcameasaVeryImportantFamily,andsincethen,the Emamifamilyhasreturnedasmentors tothefamiliesattendingtheweekfor thefirsttime.

Celebratingits10thyearthisyear, WarriorFamilyBeachWeekbrings morethan30familiestotheresortarea, wheretheystayinlocalhomesandhave afullslateofactivities,suchasboating, golf,spadays,acookout,awelcomeparadeandaspecialconcertattheFreemanArtsPavilion.

Theyalsoreceivegiftcardsand couponsfromlocalbusinesses,which theycanuseduringtheweek,aswellas abagofgroceriestostocktheirrefrigeratorswhentheyarrive.Familiesare giventhechoiceofhowtospendtheir week—theycansimplyenjoytimeon thebeachortheycantakepartinanyof theactivitiesscheduledforthem.

“Becauseeverytimeateencomes here,they’realwaysawkward.Everybody’sawkward,”Azarasaid.

Thetwodecidedthattheywantedto help,sotheyapproachedOSTDleaders ColleenKellnerandAnnetteReeping aboutholdingaget-togetherjustfor

teens.

“We’reallsimilarinaway.Wehave thesamestories,”Azarasaid,adding thattheyoftendon’tfeelcomfortable sharingthosestorieswithotherteens whohaven’texperiencedthetrauma

thatwarinjuriescaninflictonnotjust theveterans,butontheirfamiliesas well.

“Ifeellikeabigpartofthatisbeing

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Fromleft,AzaraandSinaiyahEmamiareorganizingateennightduringWarrior FamilyBeachWeek.

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improvededucationalsignagefordriversandpedestrians.

Inmyprofessionalcareer,Ihave workedwithlocalgovernmentsand businessimprovementdistrictstosupportthecreationofnew,dedicatedbike lanesalongbusyanddangerousroadways.Thisdirectexperience,coupled withtheunderstandingIhavebuiltasa memberofthePedestrian&Bicycle SafetyCommittee,establishesastrong baseformetoaddressthisissueasa BethanyBeachTowncouncilwoman.

Myoverallgoalinaddressingallissues wouldbetoensurethatBethany Beachcontinuestobeasafeandfamily friendlycommunityforalltoenjoy,and remainstheQuietResortthatwe’veall cometolove.

Q.Whatwouldyouliketotellourreadersaboutyourself?

A.MyhusbandandIhaveowned ourpropertysince2016andhavelived herefull-timesince2020.Wepurchased propertyandmovedtoBethanyBeach becauseofthebeautyandfriendlycharacterofthetownandourenjoymentin being abletowalkeverywhere.Youare likelytoseeuswalkingthroughtownall year,inthebusyhotsummerandquiet coldwintermonths.Iwasbornand raisedinsuburbanChicago,attended theUniversityofIllinoisandmovedto Washington,D.C.,toattendgraduate

school.Imetmyhusband,Dave,playing inanalumnisoftballleagueandwewill havebeenmarried20yearsnextyear.

IamrunningforBethanyBeach TownCouncilbecauseIwanttogive backtothetownwehavegrowntolove and provideanadditionalqualifiedfemalevoicetorepresentitsresidents.I stronglybelievethatmyprofessionalexperienceandpastengagementwiththe townmakesmethemostqualifiedcandidateandIappreciateyoursupport.

JerryMorris

Q.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto thisrace?

A.Ibecameanactivememberof Bethany’stowngovernmentshortly afterbecomingafull-timeresidentin 2010.SincethenIhaveservedonthe PlanningandZoningCommission, CharterandOrdinanceReviewCommittee,Non-ResidentialReviewCommitteeandFourthofJulyCommittee.

Ihavebeenprivilegedtoserveasa memberoftheTownCouncilforeight years,thelastsixassecretary-treasurer.

Tofurthermyeffectivenessasapublicservant,Ihaveearned40credithours intheExcellenceinLocalGovernment LeadershipandPlanningCertificate programsofferedbytheUniversityof Delaware.IalsorepresenttheDelaware LeagueofLocalGovernmentonthe StateofDelawareRecyclingCommittee.

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Q.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould liketoaddressifyouwinthisseat?

A.Inadditiontoongoingeffortsto ensurethatthetownremainsfiscally soundandoureffortstoaddress“nuisance”floodingbyconstructingaretractablesteeldamatthemouthofthe LoopCanal,themainissueIwouldlike tofocusonifI’mreelectedispedestrian andbicyclesafety.Thetownhasmade stridesinaddressingthisbyconstructing bicycleandpedestrianpathwayson SouthAtlanticandCedarwood,planningforthesamesafepathwayson Collins-Kent-Wellington,installing medianlightsonRoute1andrapid flashingbeaconsonsomecrossoverson Route1andsuccessfullypetitionedthe statetolowerthespeedlimitonKentto 25mphthroughBethany.

However,moreneedstobedone, andIwouldfocusespeciallyonefforts toredesignSouthPennsylvaniatoprovideforsafepathwaysforbothpedestrians andbicyclists,installadditional rapidflashingbeaconsonallstreet crossoversonRoute1,workwithDelDOTtolowerthespeedlimiton Routes1and26andworkwithDelDOTandothermunicipalitiesandthe statelegislaturetoensurethatmunicipalitiescanlowerandenforcespeed limitstowhattheyconsiderasafespeed ontheirownstreets.

Idoandwillcontinuetosupportthe effortsbythetown’sBicycle&PedestrianSafetyCommitteetoeducate

walkers,bikersandvehicledrivers,especiallyregardingtheuseofrapidflashing beaconsandwalkingandbikingonthe correctsideofaroadway.

Q.Whatwouldyouliketotellourreadersaboutyourself?

A.I’manativeofDelaware.Mywife, Judi,andIhavetwosonsandfive grandchildren,andhaveownedproperty inBethanysince1984.Aftera45-year careerintheDuPontEngineeringDepartment,IretiredasanEngineering Fellowin2010.WethenbecamefulltimeresidentsinBethany.

Currently,mycommunityactivities includevolunteeringatStAnn’s,VFW, BoardofDirectorsforBethany’sFarmersMarketandPresidentofTheCanal HomeownersAssociation.

Inthepast,Ihavebeenaboard memberofBBLA,servedMealson WheelsandworkedontheBeach& BayCottageTour.

Ifreelected,Iwouldcontinueto workwithcitizensandtheothercouncil memberstoservethebestinterestsof thetownandallcitizens.AndIwould continuetolistentoandencourageall citizenstoactivelyparticipateinour governmentbyattendingcounciland committeemeetings.Itisonlybybecominginformedandworkingtogether thatwecankeepBethanyBeachthe safeandfriendlytownthatwealllove.

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Warriors,familiestakespotlightthisweek

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

OnTuesday,Sept.5,dozensoffamiliesofwoundedpost-9/11-eraveterans madetheirwaytotheMason-Dixon VFWPost7234inOceanViewfora welcomeluncheon.

DesignatedfortheweekasVeryImportantFamiliesbytheOperation SEAstheDayorganization,theyarein townforWarriorFamilyBeachWeek, whichbegan10yearsagoasawayto givebacktowoundedveteransandtheir families.

Astheydrovedowntheendof Cedar NeckRoadtotheV.F.W.and maketheirwaytothebayfrontfacility, theyweregreetedbyhomemadesigns

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abletoconnect,”Sinaiyahsaid,“because weallknowthatourparents,ourfamilieshavebeenthroughsomething,”that onlythosewhohaveexperiencedit wouldunderstand.

“Honestly,itwasthrillingtoknow thattheytookthoseideas,thatthey weresoopentothat,”Sinaiyahsaidof thesupporttheyreceivedforlastyear’s inauguralteenevent.

Shesaidshefeelsfortunatethatshe andAzarahavehadeachothertoshare theirexperienceswith,andsympathizes withteenswhomightnothavesiblings c loseinage.Whenchildrenofveterans liketheirdad,Nema,becometeenagers, shesaid,“Theyfeelsoold,thatthey havetoputafaceonfortheiryounger siblings.”

“Theparentsaretheonesthatare wounded,butthekidsaretheonesthat takeitin,”Sinaiyahsaid.“Friendsat homecansay,‘I’msorry’andallthat stuff,”shesaid,towhichAzaraadded “Buttheycan’tsay,‘I’vebeenthrough that,too.’”

“Theseguyshavebecomelikeafamilytous,”SinaiyahsaidoftheOSTD organizersandfamilieswhotheyhave connectedwithovertheyears.“It’sjust suchablessing,”shesaid.

Thegirlssaidtheyhopetoseeteen activitiesexpandevenmoreduring WarriorBeachWeekinthecoming years.Fornow,Sinaiyahsaid,“It’sreally justtakingthosebabysteps.”

Thisyear,shesaid,shewantsto focuson“creatingacommunitywhere wecantrusteachother.

“Ispeakfromexperience,”Sinaiyah said.“Notmanypeople,especiallyour age,openourselvesuptoconnecting withothers”inameaningfulway.Teens, likethem,whodon’tliveonmilitary basesoftenmissoutonopportunitiesto bondwithotherswhohavehadsimilar experiences,shesaid.

“Youwanttobeabletosay,‘Ifeel likemydad’sgoingbackintohisfunk,

thankingthemfortheirservice.“WelcomeHome.”“ThankYou!!!”“Homeof theFree,BecauseoftheBrave,”the signsread.Manyweresignedbytheir makers,whomightbelocalsorvisitors, fromasfarawayasCalifornia.

TheVeryImportantFamilies(VIFs) aregivenhomestostayinfortheweek andareofferedtheopportunitytoenjoy anumberofarrangedactivitieseachday, or justsitonthebeachandrelax.It’stotallyuptothem.

Tohelpthemplantheirweek, OSTDpublishesa32-page“Event Guide”thatincludesadailyscheduleof activitiesandevents.Awelcomeletter fromGov.JohnCarneyopenstheguide.

andIdon’tknowwhattodo,’”Azara said.“It’sreallyimportanttohavesomebodythatyoucantalkto,”shesaid.

Thesistersexplainedthattheirfamilyhashadavarietyoftypesoftherapy —both asafamilyandindividually— todealwiththedifficultiesofwartime trauma,whichcanincludebothphysical andpsychologicalwounds.

Thegirlssaidthoseexperiences,as wellasdailyfamilyBiblestudies,have helpedthemfacewhatevereachday brings.

“Ifyouhaveagreatcommunitythat

youcanimmerseyourselfin,it’svery important,”Azarasaid.“That’sour plan,”fortheteensspendingtheweek withotherWarriorFamiliesthisweek, shesaid.

Thisyear,withtheteennightbeing listed inthe32-pageeventsguidegiven toeachOSTDfamily,theyarehoping foranevenbetterturnoutthantheyhad lastyear.

AtthewelcomelunchattheMasonDixonVFWPost7234inOceanView onTuesday,AzaraandSinaiyahhada planforconnectingwithotherteens.

“Weplantowalktoeverytableand justintroduceourselves”Azarasaid.

“OnethingIwantkidsourageto know,”Sinaiyahsaid,“isthatjustbecausewe’reyounger,don’tthinkwecan’t dostuff.Nowisthetime.Ifwe’regoing to makeanydifference,it’sbystarting now.

“Ithinkorganizationslikethis,that takeourideasandhonorusthatway,it’s beautiful.Becauseitkindofopensthe doorforotherteens”tomakeadifference,shesaid.

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PatrickSheplee

Q.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto thisrace?

A.Mywife,Karen,andIhaveowned ourhouseinLakeBethanysince2000. Wehavebeenmarriedfor53yearsand havethreechildrenandfivegrandchildren.OurprimaryresidenceisinColumbia,Md.,andwespendsignificant timeinBethanyBeach.

Iamacertifiedpublicaccountant andspentmyworkingcareerinfinance andaccounting.

Iaminvolvedinmyhomeowners’associationasamemberoftheboardof directorsandtreasurer.Ivolunteerfor severaltownevents—theBeach&Bay CottageTour,OperationSEAstheDay andtheannualFourthofJulyparade. MywifeandIhavesoldparadeT-shirts ontheboardwalkandpickeduptrash alongRoute1onEarthDay.

Mydirectinvolvementwiththe townbegan11yearsagowhenIwasappointedchairmanoftheAuditCommittee,apositionIheldforfiveyears.

IalsoservedontheCharter&OrdinanceReviewCommittee.IamcurrentlyontheFourthofJulyParadeand the Budget&Financecommittees,and IamthechairmanoftheTelecommunicationsCommittee.

Finally,andwhatIthinkismymost

importantqualification,Iwaselectedto thetowncouncilin2017andhave servedonthecouncilforthepastsix years.Iamtheonlynon-residentmember.

Q.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould liketoaddressifyouwinthisseat?

A.Ineedtoanswerthisquestion withthreemajorissuesthatdeserve beinghighlighted.

(1)Floodingisanongoingandcomplex issuethataffectsallofus.Thefact thatwearesurroundedonthreesidesby waterandthattwo-thirdsofourtownis belowsealevelmakesthisanextremely difficultissuetosolve.Nuisancefloodingiscausedbynormalamountsofrain andtidaleventsandistheprimarytype offloodingthatweexperience.Thepotentialsteeldamatthemouthofthe LoopCanalisapromisingdevelopment thathasthepotentialtosignificantlyreducethistypeofflooding.Iwillcontinue ourefforttodeterminethe feasibilityandfinancingofthismajor project.

(2)Bicycle,pedestrianandauto safety.

Thesafetyofourcitizensandvisitors is,andmustcontinuetobe,atoppriorityforthetownandcouncil.Itisespeciallycriticalduringthesummerseason whenourpopulationswellsfrom2,000 to20,000people.Bicycle,pedestrian andautosafetyneedstobeconstantly reviewedtoseewherewecanmakeimprovements.Wehavemademultiple improvementsduringmytimeoncoun-

cil.Theestablishmentofadedicated committeeshowstheimportanceofthis issue.Iwillcontinuetosupportpractical measuresthatimprovesafety.

(3)Continueourpolicyofconservativebudgeting.

Thesoundfiscalandmoderatepoliciesthatthetownhasfollowedfor manyyearsenableustoaccomplishour objectiveswithoutlargeincreasesin taxesandfeesorextensiveborrowing. Wepracticeconservativebudgeting, whichprovidesadequatefundingfor ourreservesandallowsustoprovide outstandingservicestoallourcitizens. Ourtownisinexcellentfinancialcondition,andIbelieveitisimperativethat wekeepitthatway.

Thefirsttwoissueshavebeenthe primaryconcernsofourcitizensfor manyyearsandmustremainasprioritiesforthetown.Thethirdissueallows ustheresourcestoaddresstheissues facingthetown.

Q.Whatwouldyouliketotellreaders aboutyourself?

A. Ihavebeeninvolvedandactivein BethanyBeachfor15years.AsIstated above,IhavebeenactiveinmyHOA.I volunteerforseveralcommunityevents, andIhavebeendirectlyinvolvedinthe townitselfthroughmultiplecommittees.Ihavebeenamemberofourtown councilforthepastsixyears.

IdidallthisbecauseIloveBethany Beach.Ihavedemonstratedmyinvolvementandcommitmenttothecommunityandourtown.Ihaveaproventrack

recordandyoucanseethepositions that Ihavetakenonkeyissues.Ihave theexperienceandtheknowledgetobe aneffectivememberofthetowncouncil.Ifeelthisinvolvementandexperienceiswhatseparatesmefromseveral oftheothercandidates.Ilistentopeopleandtakeallfactsandopinionsinto accountbeforeImakeadecision.AndI alwaystakethepositionthatIfeelis bestforthetownasawhole.

Ithankyoufortakingthetimeto readallthecandidates’responses.Iask foryourconsiderationformewhenyou castyourvoteonSept.9.

MarcTanowitz

Q.Whatqualificationsdoyoubringto thisrace?

A.MynameisMarcTanowitz,andI ama25-yearveteranoftheprofessional servicesindustry.Ifounded,builtand soldafirmspecializinginsoftwareand technologyservicescontractingforFortune100clients.Iamamemberofthe boardofdirectorsofawomen’sempowermentorganization,TogetherWe Bake,thattrainswomeninlifeandcareerskillsthatenablethemtosustain employmentandearnalivingwage.My familyandIalsogivebacktocauses thatareparticularlyclosetousandhave raisedover$500,000fororganizations, includingChildren’sNationalHospital andtheLeukemia&LymphomaSociety.

Throughmyprofessionalexperience, Ihavefounded,grownandsold(andled theintegrationintothenewowner)a successfulprofessionalservicesfirm.It isthroughthisexperiencethatIdiscoveredtheconceptofservantleadership, and itisthisapproachthatIwillbring totheBethanyBeachTownCouncil. JustasIleadasastewardforabusiness andservethepeopleIlead,Iwillbea stewardforthetownofBethanyBeach andmaintainanobligationtoobserve thewillofthepeopleofortown. Ihavebeenapart-timeresidentof BethanyBeachsince2019andintend tobecomeafull-timeresidentuponretirement.Iamanactivememberofthe BethanyBeachcommunityyear-round.

Q.Whatisthebiggestissueyouwould like toaddressifyouwinthisseat?

A.AsamemberoftheTownCouncil,myfocuswillbeonrepresentingthe interestsofourresidents,withaparticularfocusonthesustainabilityofour community.Withthisinmind,Iwill focusoneffectivestormwatermanagement,increasingpedestrianandbicyclist safetyandcontinuingtosupportand growourlocaleconomy.Foreachof theseareas,Iwillvieweachopportunity throughthelensofourresidentsand howwecancontinuetoenrichthelives of ourpopulationthroughcommunity, connectionandprosperity.Asacouncil memberwithabsolutelynocommercial interestorbenefitfromthedecisions broughtbeforethecouncil,Iwillpro-

Frankfordcouncilcalledoutforlackof‘support’

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Frankfordofficialsreceivedsternwords thisweekfromthepresidentoftheLower SussexNAACPforwhatshecalled“pitiful”lackofsupportforherorganization’s eventsatthetownpark.

LucindaSpencetoldthetowncouncil atitsTuesday,Sept.5,meetingthatarecenteventherorganizationsponsoredat theparkwaswell-attendedandsuccessful, thoughshehadaspecificissuewherethe councilitselfwasconcerned.

Spence’scommentscameattheendof themeeting,asthecouncildiscussedupcomingeventsatthepark.

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“Thisisafittingrecognitionofthe courage,serviceandsacrificeofour woundedveterans,”Carneysaidinthe letter.“Thisweekrepresentsanopportunityforthecommunitytorally aroundthesebravemenandwomen,in ordertohelpthemtransitionbackinto civilianlifeinapositiveandsupportive environment.”

Activitieslistedintheguideinclude tennisclinics,boatexcursions,therapeu-

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videacertaincheckandbalance throughtheapplicationofthoughtful discoursetoensureouractionsequitably andholisticallybenefitourpopulation.

Q.Whatwouldyouliketotellourreadersaboutyourself?

A.AsmentionedduringtheCoastal

parkthismonth,didn’tyou?”Council PresidentGregWelchasked.

“Yeah,Iwantedtocommentonthat,” Spencesaid.“Ididhaveaneventatthe park.Itwassuccessful,andturnedout verywell—morethanIexpected,”she said,notingsupportoftheeventbythe FrankfordPublicLibrarystaff.

“ButIdidwanttosaytotheTown thattheeventthatgoesonisnotforme. It’sforthetown.Supportfromthecouncil wouldbegreat,”shesaid,beforenoting thatneithercouncilmembersnorrepresentativesfromthetownpolicedepartmentattendedtheevent.

“Youcouldjustshowyourface,” Spencesaid.“Notjustme,butanybody thathasacommunitydayinyourtown

tichorsebackriding,acookout,aspa day,anartactivityforchildrenandan outing totheFortMilesHistoricSitein CapeHenlopenStatePark.

Theweekalsoincludes“caregiver coffees”forspousesofwoundedveterans andateenpoolparty.

Alloftheoutingsandactivitiesare freeofchargeforthefamilies,whoalso receivegiftcardsanddiscountsfor mealsanditemsfromareabusinesses. Eachfamilyalsoreceivesaparkingpass foruseinthetownofBethanyBeach fortheweek.

Themostvisiblewaythecommunity

PointcandidateforumonAug.25,IbelievetheBethanyBeachTownCouncil hasbeenhighlyfunctionalandextremelyeffective.Ithasensuredthatthe senseofcommunityandbeautyof BethanyBeachremaininplaceforgenerationstocome.Iamimpressedwith their workandhopetobeapartofsustainingtheirimpactintheyearsto come.Itwouldbeanhonortoserve alongsidetheothercouncilmembers.

—somebodyshouldcome.Youcould stopbyandsay,‘Howareyoudoing?’and leave.”

“Itwassuccessful.Itwaswonderful.I washappy,”Spencesaidoftheeventlast month.“Butthesupportwegetisnothing,”shesaid.“Iwasn’tlookingforfinancialsupport,butitwouldhavebeen helpful.Otherfolksgavemefinancial supportfromotherplaces.”

“It’spitiful,”Spencesaidofthelackof supportshefeltfromtheTown.

AcknowledgingthatWelchhad “stoppedby”aneventshehadorganized lastyear,Spencesaid,“It’sgoodformeto say,‘Hey,thisisso-and-so,managerofthe towncouncil.”

“Idon’tjustdostuffhere,”shesaid.“I

thankstheveteranseachyearisduring the WelcomeParade,whichbeginsat theSeaColonyMarketplaceparkinglot inBethanyBeachandmakesitsway southonRoute1,turningweston Route54nearFenwickIslandandendingattheBaysidecommunity,where thefamiliesaretreatedtoaspecialdinnerandaconcertattheFreemanArts Pavilion.

Theparadeincludesbusescarrying theveteransandtheirfamilies,aswell asescortsbylocalfireandpolicevehicles.Residentslinetheparaderoute eachyear,wavingAmericanflagsasthe

dostuffinothertownsalso.AndIget thatpositivereinforcementfromthe towns.InGeorgetown,allthetime,they showup.Themayorshowsup,theother councilpeopleshowup.That’swhatthey do,”Spencesaid.

“IdowhatIcando,”Welchsaid.“If anybodyelsewantstoattendthenextone, it’sfinebyme.”

Inotherbusiness,thecouncilsettwo publichearingsforOct.2,regardingan applicationbyCharlesColemanfora trailerstoragefacility.Thehearingsare scheduledfor6p.m.and6:30p.m.

ThecouncilalsoannouncedthatEnvisionFrankfordwillsponsoritsannualFall FestivalatFrankfordTownParkonSaturday,Oct.21.

vehiclespassby.Thisyear,Fenwick HardwaremanagerSteveLehukeyhas putupsignsmarkingtherouteasa waytoencourageevenmoreparticipationinthecommunity“thankyou”parade.

ParadeparticipantswillgatheratSea Colonyat3:30p.m.Friday,withdepartureplannedfor4:00p.m.

TicketsarestillavailableformembersofthepublictojointheVIFsatthe concert,whichwillfeaturetheJourney tributebandVoyage,at7p.m.Friday. Ticketscanbepurchasedatwww.freemanarts.org.

Millsborotablesstormwateragreementrequest

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheMillsboroTownCouncil,atits Monday,Sept.5,meeting,tabledarequestfromthePlantationLakescommunitytoapproveastormwater maintenanceagreement,afterCouncilwomanKimberleyKaanobjectedtothe developer’splanstoputastormwater systemona10-acreparcelpreviously promisedtotheTownasopenspace.

“Wehavetakenthevalueofthisland andsacrificeditwithoutsufficientadvertisement,”Kaansaid,butattorney David Hutt,representingPlantation Lakes,saidthevaluewasn’tbeingtaken. Valuewasbeingadded,hesaid,because therewouldbepervioussurface.

“No—thereisgrass,”Kaanargued.

Huttsaidthedevelopercouldputin

pervioussurfacebutKaanargueditis grassnow,withnobufferbetweentown propertyandPlantationLakes.Kaan saidifPlantationLakesuses2.5acresof theTown’s10-acreparcelfora stormwatersystem,theTownwillbe losingland.

CouncilmanJohnThoroughgood agreedwithKaan,sayingastormwater systemisn’tconsideredopenspace,and theTownwaspromised10fullacresof openspace,butHuttsaidstormwater systemsareclassifiedasopenspaceand thattheagreementwassetinmotion yearsago.

Thoroughgoodsaid,ifthat’sthecase, thedefinitionhaschanged,andcalledit “awordgame.”

“Peoplewhowerethereduringthe genesisofPlantationLakes,theexpectationwasfor10acresofactivespace,

butstormwateriscuttingintothat10 acres,”Kaansaid.

“Thisisnotnew,”Huttargued,sayingtheagreementwas“forgedin2021.”

ThoroughgoodsecondedKaan’s originalmotionnottoapprovethe maintenanceagreement.ThenKaan changedhermotiontotablethematter, andThoroughgoodagreedtosecond thatmotion.

EMSsupervisorlauded

MillsboroCouncilmanRonO’Neal announcedthatMillsboroVolunteer FireDepartmentEMSSupervisorJay MyershasbeennamedtotheDelaware EmergencyMedicalServicesOversight Council.

O’NealsaidthisisastateappointmentandthattheTownisproudof Myers.

TheEmergencyMedicalServices OversightCouncilwasformedtomonitorDelaware’sEMSsystem“toensure thatallelementsofthesystemarefunctioninginacoordinated,effectiveand efficientmannerinordertoreduce morbidityandmortalityratesforthe citizensofDelaware”andtoensurethe qualityofEMSservicesinDelaware, accordingtowww.delaware.gov.

Policereport

Duringhismonthlyreporttothe council,MillsboroPoliceChiefBrian CallowaysaidtheannualHalloween NightOutissetfor6to8p.m.on Tuesday,Oct.31,atMillsboroTown Hall,forthose12andyoungerincostume.

Thematterwillbefinalizedatthe Monday,Oct.2,councilmeeting,since itwasnotontheagendafortheSeptembermeeting.

Attheevent,candywillbegivenout

andapolicevehiclewillbetheretogive officerstheopportunityforcommunity outreach,Callowaysaid.

Thechiefsaidconstructionofthe newpolicedepartmentbuildingiscontinuing,withdrywallandbrickworkalmostfinished.Brickworkisina herringbonedesignintheclassroom. Thincastfortheareaunderexterior windowshasbeendelivered,butin whiteinsteadofbrown,andwillhaveto bereturnedandreplaced.

“Whitewouldnotlookrightonour building,”hesaid,praisingDelmarva VeteranBuilders“forworkinghardto moveforward.”

Anyoneinterestedintouringthe buildingshouldcallhim,hesaid.

Callowayalsoremindedresidents thatstreetscanonlybecloseddueto specialeventsbyavoteofthetown council.Hesaidpolicecanonlyclose roadsforanemergency.

Chamberreport

GreaterMillsboroChamberof CommerceBoardPresidentMikeDunmyer,whilepresentingtheChamber’s monthlyreporttocouncil,saidthe Chamberhasmoveddowntown,into theformerMillsboroArtLeaguebuilding,andstaffisworkingonpublishinga newvisitors’guide.

Stars&Stripes,theChamber’s FourthofJulycelebration,whichwas rescheduledduetoasummerstorm,will nowbefrom6to9:30p.m.onSaturday, Sept.30,atCupolaPark.

Thetimeoffireworksmightstillbe changed,sincesunsetisearliernowthan itwasafewmonthsago.Hesaidhe wouldmeetwithTownManagerJamie BurkandCallowaytofinalizethetime.

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Millsborojustsays‘No’tocannabis

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Byunanimousvote,theMillsboro TownCouncilthisweekdirectedTown SolicitorMarySchrider-Foxtodraftan ordinancebanningthecultivation,sale andproductionofcannabisproductsin thetown.

AttheMonday,Sept.5,meeting, TownManagerJamieBurkshowed councilmembersordinancesfromother Delawaremunicipalities,andsaidcouncilmembersandothershehastalkedto favorprohibition.

Schrider-Foxsaidshehadlookedat Millville’sordinanceand,likethat nearbytown,Millsborowillhavetobe suretoaddreferencesbanningthesubstancetoitszoningcode,aswellasin licensingandbusinessrestrictions,and thatpublichearingswillberequired.

“Wehavealittletime,butIdon’t wanttobethelastone.Wehavetwo years,”Burksaid.ButCouncilman MartyPresleysaidlicensesforrelated

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CouncilOK’sgrantapplication

Thecouncilunanimouslydirected

businesseswillstartbeingapprovedby thestateinMarch2024.PresleysuggestedalsoaddinginMillsborolawthat itwillbeillegaltosmokemarijuana“on ourstreetsandinourtown.”

Asthemeetingbegan,duringthe PublicCommentsportion,thecouncil heardfromresidentsopposedto cannabisbeingavailableinMillsboro, includingfromawomanwhosaidit isn’tthekindofbusinessMillsbororesidentswantandanotherwhosuggested councilmemberscarefullyreadthe Johnny’sAmbassadorswebsite,dedicatedtoyouthmarijuanaprevention. (Delaware’srecentlyenactedlawpermitsrecreationaluseandpossessionof marijuanabythose21orolder.)

Thewebsite,atwww.johnnysambassadors.orgwasstartedbyLauraStack, themotherofa19-year-oldColorado manwhojumpedtohisdeathfroma six-storybuildinginNovember2019 afterallegedlydevelopingpsychosisand othermentalillnessesfromusingvariousconcentrationsofcannabis.

AssistantTownManagerAshleigh Sandertoproceedwithapplyingfor NeighborhoodAccess&Equity Grantfundsthatcanbeusedtoupgradewalkability,suchasfornew sidewalks.

Sandersaidabout$2millionisavail-

Onthewebsite,Stacksharedthis conversation:

“Threedaysbeforehepassed,he cameoverfordinner.…‘Ineedtotell youthatyouwereright,’hesaysme. ‘Rightaboutwhat?’Iask.‘Rightabout themarijuana.Youtoldmeweedwould hurtmybrain,andit’sruinedmymind andmylife.Youwererightallalong. I’msorry,andIloveyou.’Hediedby suicidethreedayslater.”

DuringPublicComments,the womantoldcounciltheStatewill chargea15-percentsalestaxonevery marijuanaproduct,“andtheydon’tcare ifitleadstosuicideorpsychosis.”

Assertingthatherownsondied frommarijuanause,sheaskedcouncilto banitintown.

“Thisisafamilytown.Ihaveneighborswithchildren,”shesaid.

CannabisavailabilityisbeingdiscussedbyotherDelawaretowns,aswell.

InAugust,SelbyvilleMayorRick

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able,butshelearnedthereweren’tmany applicantsbecauseavailabilityhasn’t beenwidelyadvertised.

TheTownwillnothavetomatch anyfundsawarded.

“Welikegrantswedon’thaveto match,”Burksaid.

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Duncansaidacommitteewillbeformed todiscuss“whichdirectionthetown shouldmove.”CouncilmanMonroeHudsonwillbechairmanofthecommittee.

InJuly,theOceanViewTown Councilintroducedanordinance amendingtowncodeandstipulating thatnolicenseshallbeissuedbythe Townfortheoperationofmarijuana cultivation,facilities,manufacturing, testing,retailstoresorsmokinglounges

withintownlimits.

TheordinancestatestheTownhas allpowersundertheconstitutionofthe state toadoptordinances“fortheprotectionandpromotionofthehealth, safetyandwelfareofitsresidents.”

TheDelawareGeneralAssembly

Theever-popularBethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalwilltakeplacethis Saturday,Sept.9,indowntownBethany Beach.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Thisyear’sBethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalwillbeamultifaceted celebrationoftheartsforallages,accordingtoorganizers.

Theevent—ajuriedartsandcrafts showandsalesetforSaturday,Sept.9, from10a.m.to5p.m.—willfeature morethan100artistsandartisans.A children’scorner,awinetastinganda “meettheartists”eventhavebeenadded tothelistofactivitiesthatarepartof the festival,nowinits45thyear.

Inaddition,amuralwillbeunveiled at9a.m.onSaturday,onthebeachat

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passedHouseBill2thisyear,concerningthecontrolofmarijuana,andthe billincludesprovisionsformunicipalitiestoprohibittheseactivitieswithin theirtownlimits.

HouseBill1andHouseBill2 passedwithoutGov.JohnCarney’ssignature,afterhevotedsimilarlegislation inprioryears,andhereleasedastatement sayingthebillswouldbeenacted intoDelawarelaw,eventhoughhedid notsignthem.

“Thesetwopiecesoflegislationremoveallstate-levelcivilandcriminal penaltiesfromsimplemarijuanapossessionandcreateahighlyregulatedindustrytoconductrecreationalmarijuana salesinDelaware.AsI’veconsistently said,Ibelievethelegalizationofrecreationalmarijuanaisnotastepforward. Isupportbothmedicalmarijuanaand Delaware’sdecriminalizationlawbecausenooneshouldgotojailforpossessingapersonalusequantityof marijuana.Andtoday,theydonot.

“Iwanttobeclearthatmyviewson thisissuehavenotchanged.AndIunderstandtherearethosewhosharemy viewswhowillbedisappointedinmy decisionnottovetothislegislation.I cametothisdecisionbecauseIbelieve we’vespentfartoomuchtimefocused onthisissue,whenDelawareansface moreseriousandpressingconcerns everyday.It’stimetomoveon,”the governorstated.

Hesaidheremainedconcerned “abouttheconsequencesofarecreationalmarijuanaindustryinourstate …especiallyaboutthepotentialeffects onDelaware’schildren,onthesafetyof ourroadways,andonourpoorestneighborhoods,whereIbelievealegalmarijuanaindustrywillhavea disproportionatelynegativeimpact.”

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NanticokeIndianstoholdannualpowwow

Today,thereareabout700members oftheNanticokeIndianTribeAssociationandmorethan2,000peoplewho cantracetheirheritagebacktothe tribe.

Keepingwithtradition,atlastyear’s powwow,duringtheinvocation,the OneWhoCreateswasaskedto“walk withusandletusspreadgoodmedicinewhereverwego.”

“TheCreatorblesseduswitha beautifulday,”announcerKeithColstontoldthecrowdgatheredaround thearenatowaitforGrandEntry.

“Weareheretocelebrate.Wehave somememorials.Wehavesomehonorings.Letuskeeptherespectlevelatits highest.Thisisaboutkeepingthings positive.

“We’reheretohaveagreattime,but thereisawaytoconductourselves.We trytodowhatwedoinabalanced fashion,andwehopethatyoutrulyget acomprehensionofwhatwedo—not foryoutocomeheretobeentertained, buttobeeducatedandtoseehowwe exhibitourselvesinabeautifulmanner,”hesaid.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

NativeAmericanfoodspopularat theannualNanticokeIndianPowwow includeIndianfrybreadsprinkledwith powderedsugarandcinnamon,Indian tacosandsuccotash.

Crowdsflocktotherefreshment boothsbutthepowwow,nowinits 45thyear,especiallyfeedsthesoulsof hundredswhogathertowatchnative dancersfromaroundthecountryperformandcelebrate“theconnectionsto traditionandspirituality,totheEarth andoneanotherinasocial,personal andspiritualmeeting. ”

TheGrandEntrywillbeatnoon bothdaysoftheevent,onSaturday, Sept.9,andSunday.Sept.10,from10 a.m.to7p.m.atHudsonFieldsin

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GarfieldParkway,aspartofacollaborationwithDelawareBotanicGardens, accordingtoAlyssaWeaver,events managerfortheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce,whichsponsors theevent.Aftertheartsfestival,the muralwillbepermanentlyinstalledat thebotanicgardensinDagsboro.

Thenew“meettheartists”event kicksoffthefestivalweekendonFriday,Sept.8.ItwillbeheldatGallery OneinOceanViewfrom5to7p.m. Theeventisfree,butregistrationisrequired,asspaceislimited.Atthereception,guestswillhavean

Milton.ASunday-morningworship serviceisplannedfor8:30,andtraditionalgiftssoldbyvendorsinclude jewelry,souvenirs,artsandcrafts,beadwork,leatherandregalia.

Alsoonthemenuwillbehotdogs, hamburgers,frenchfriesandflavored ices.AttheKids’Corner,childrencan gettheirfacespaintedandmakecrafts.

Acarshowopentoallclassesofvehicleswillbeheldinconjunctionwith SouthernDelawareStreetRodAssociation.Alsoplannedisaninteractive exhibitionofbirdswiththeDelaware MuseumofNaturalHistory&Animal BehaviorandConservationConnections,andatributetothosekilledin theSept.11,2001,attackonthe UnitedStates,withnativeflutemusic.

“Ourtribalcommunitywishesto share ourvoices,customsandtradi-

opportunitytominglewiththeartist sponsorsofthegallery,andtoenjoy wineandcheese.Eachattendeewill haveachancetowinapaintingby MaryBodeByrd.Entrantsmustbe presenttowin,andthedrawingwillbe heldat6p.m. Formoreinformationontheartists whoareparticipatingintheSept.8 event,visitwww.galleryonede.com. RegistrationforMeettheArtistscan becompletedattheartsfestivalwebsite, www.bethanybeachartsfestival.com.If theeventisfull,there willbeawaiting listoption.GalleryOneislocatedat32 AtlanticAvenue,OceanView.For moreinformationontheevent,and whetherwalk-inswouldbewelcome,

tions.Whilemembersofthetriberequestthatpeopleaskpermissionbefore takingphotosofindividuals,theyvery muchencouragepeopletoaskquestions.Thisisthetimepeoplecanhear itfromourmouths,”tribalrepresentativessaid.

TheNanticokeIndiansarethenativepeopleoflowerDelaware.InAlgonquian,thecommonIndian languageofNortheasterntribes,the word“Nanticoke”istranslatedfrom theoriginalNantaquakandmeans“the tidewaterpeople”or“peopleofthe tidewaters.”

ThefirstcontactwiththeNanticoketribewasrecordedbyCaptain JohnSmithin1608,whenhewasexploringChesapeakeBayandsailedup whatisknowntodayastheNanticoke River.

WeaversuggestedcallingtheChamber at(302)539-2100.

OnSaturday,BethanyBeachcanbe expectedtobecrowded,andparking maybedifficult,sooverflowparking willbeavailablefrom10a.m.to2p.m. atSt.Ann’sParish,locatedat691 GarfieldParkway.JollyTrolleywill provideshuttleservicefromthechurch tothe200blockofGarfieldParkway (neartheplayground).

From2to5p.m.onSaturday,there willbeawinetasting,rightintheheart oftheartsfestival.Ticketstothewine tastingcanbepurchasedfor$30per person,throughthewebsiteat https://bethanybeachartsfestival.com.

Asilentauctionduringthefestival, sponsoredbyJayne’sReliable,servesasa

Colstonaskedallveteranstowalk intothearena,wheretheywerepaid tribute,includingbyVietnamveteran andoutgoingU.S.Sen.TomCarper, whomingledwiththem,salutingand shakinghands.

Alsolaudedwerewomenwho,Colstonsaid,“weretherewhenourmen werehuntingorinbattle”andwho caredforchildren,eldersandmen whentheyreturnedhome.Former NanticokechiefNatoshaCarminetold thecrowdtheGrandEntry“makesme proud,makesmyheartwarm.”

Admissioncosts$10foradults,$5 forchildren11to17,andisfreeto children10oryounger.Shuttleswillbe availableintheparkinglottotake gueststotheentrance.Guestsareencouragedtotakelawnchairs.No smoking,alcohol,ordrugsarepermitted,andanimalsareprohibited,except forserviceanimalsand,forthem,credentialsmustbedisplayed.

fundraiserforartsprogramminginlocal schools.Piecesaredonatedbyparticipatingartistsandwillbedisplayedon theBethanyBeachbandstandfrom10 a.m.to2p.m.

Achildren’sarea,sponsoredbythe FreemanArtsPavilion’sArtsAccess Initiative,willbesetupnearthebasketballcourtsattheChristianConferenceCenterandtheTownofBethany Beachplayground.Inaddition,businesseswillbeparticipatinginaweekend-long,townwidescavengerhunt, whichendsonSunday,Sept.10.The winnerreceivesatwo-nightstayatthe HotelBethanyBeach,Weaversaid. Entriescanbeturnedinattheinformationboothduringthefestival,oron SundayatBethanyBeachBooks.

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TheNanticokeIndianPowwowwillbeheldthisweekend,celebratingthereveredlocaltribeandtheirtraditions.

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SEAstheDaycelebratestheverybestofus

LaborDayhascomeandgone,andthereisnobetterwaytoenter “theshoulderseason”withthecelebrationthiscommunityiscurrentlyholdingforsomeVeryImportantFamilies(VIFs)aspartof theannualWarriorFamilyBeachWeek,organizedbyOperation SEAstheDay.

Forthoseofyouunfamiliarwiththiseffort,alocalgroupofpatrioticvolunteersbandedtogethermorethanadecadeagotocomeup withawaytothankourmilitaryveteransandtheirfamiliesfortheir sacrificesandcommitment.Familieshavedonatedtheirhomesfor30 familiestocomeenjoysometimeatthebeach,whilelocalbusinesses chipintohelptheirexperiences.GiantFoodsprovidesbagsoffood foreachfamily.

Andoneofthehighlightsoftheweekisthespecialshowputon byFreemanArtsPavilionfortheseVIFs—thisyearitisaJourney

tributeband,Voyage,performingFriday,Sept.8.

Beforethatconcertstarts,thepublicisinvitedtoshowupfora HeroesWelcomeparadeat4:15p.m.TheVIFswilldepartfromSea ColonyMarketplaceinamotorcadetoFreemanArtsPavilion,and revelersareencouraged“tolinethestreetstocheerandrecognizethe woundedwarriorfamilies,”accordingtoorganizers.

“Wearehonoredtobeapartofthisspecialweek-longbeach eventforwoundedwarriorsandtheirfamilies,”saidPattiGrimes,the executivedirectorofFreemanArtsPavilion.“Thewholeeventbrings thecommunitytogethertocelebratetheserviceofothers.AsOperationSEAstheDaycelebratesits10thyear,weinvitethepublicto joinusincelebratingtheVIFsduringtheparadeorbyattendingthe Voyageperformance.”

Getoutandcelebratethesefamilies—andhavealittlefun,too.

Keepyourpumpkinspiceandgivemefootball

Youcankeepyourpumpkin-spiceyogurtandapple-picking.Ihavezerointerestintryingtofindmywayoutofacorn mazeortakingadrivearoundbackroadstotakealookatthe changingleaves.Tobehonest,I’mcolorblind,sospendingthe dayonsingle-laneroads,tryingtoavoid bicyclistsandcontrollingmyspeedasI lookfor“slightlygrayer”leavesjust doesn’tdoitforme.

It’slikerainbows.Whenyouarecolorblind,itgetsmorethanalittlefrustratingwhenpeoplepointtothesky and tellyoutooohandaahoverafaint littlewhitearcthatbringsnothingtothetableintermsof yourpersonalenjoyment.Itfeelslikeatease.Andmesaying I’mbeing“teased”justmakesmewanttoteasemyselfforsaying“tease,”anditbecomesabigcomplicatedissueofwhento usequotesaround“tease”andwhennottoand...

ButIdigress.

Idolovefall,butit’smostlybecauseoftwothings:Igetto wearhoodiesandsweatersalot,andthereisatonoffootball towatch.Andthat’senoughforme.Infact,ifIcanweara hoodie overmysweaterwhileI’mwatchinggrownmenbash eachotherabouttheheadandribsformypersonalenjoyment,well,yeah.Signmeup.

Anditisnowexactlythatseason.

Collegeballthesepastfewweekshasonlysucceededin termsofwhettingmyappetitefortheprofessionalgame. Don’tgetmewrong:Idotrulyenjoywatchingcollegefootball.IgrewupaMarylandandNavyfan,wenttoTempleand hadNotreDamebasicallyshovedintomyveinssincebirthby my grandfather.Irootforallfourteamstosomeextent,soI usuallyhaveagameonthatcangrabmyinterest.

Plus,there’sthepageantrywithcollegefootball,right?I lovewatchingtheyoungmenandwomenintiesanddresses atanOleMissgame,ortheOhioStateband“dottheI,”or myfavoritetraditionofall—theHawkeyeWave.Forthose unfamiliar,whentheclockhitszeroattheendofthefirst quarter,everyoneinthestadiumattheUniversityofIowa— players,coaches,fans,employees—turnsandwavesattheUI SteadFamilyChildren’sHospital,whichoverlooksthefield. Thepediatricpatientsandfamilieswaveback,andit’sjust aboutthecoolestthingyouwilleverseeinsports.

So,yeah.Icertainlyenjoycollegeball,andallthatgoes withit.

However,theNFLstandssupreme. Itisarevenue-generatingmachinethatownsboxoffices, televisionratingsandmerchandisesales,allwhilefieldingthe most popularsportacrossthesefruitedplains.Theonce-aweekformatdoesmoretobuildexcitementandconversationovereach particulargamethananyothersport couldpossiblyhopetorecreate,andthe paritytheyhavebuiltintotheleaguevia thedraft,salarycapandfreeagency givesitacompetitiveedgecollegeball couldnevermatch.

Lastweek,theUniversityofOregonbeatPortlandState byascoreof81-7.Twothoughts:First,youwillneverseea scoreof81-7intoday’sNFLbecauseeveryteamhasgood playersandcoaches.And,second,there’saPortlandState University?IsPortlandnowastate?Isthislikethewhole Pluto-becoming-not-a-planetthing?

Regardless,theNFLrulesbecauseithasasuperiorproduct,theteamscreatesuspenseandinterestbyeachplaying onlyonceaweekand,well,there’sviolence.Thekindofviolence,infact,thatdoesn’tposeathreattotheaudience.

Sincetheearlygladiatordays,societyhasembraceda voyeuristicviewintootherpeoplehurtingotherpeople. Shoot,manyofusgrewuphappilywatchingacartoonroadrunnertrickacoyoteintorunningintothesidesofmountains oraclevermousecausingacattoendupintractionevery episode.

Andwhilefootballisfilledwithstrategicdecisions,players whocanfilluniquerolestomakeaspecificgame-planwork andenoughstatisticstosatisfythenerdiestnumbersnerdinsideme,itisstill,initsrawestessence,aformofcontrolled violence.Sure,it’smoreofathinkinggamethanmanynonfansarewillingtoconcede.Byaton.

Butitstilloftencomesdowntowhatbigmancanpush anotherbigmanfurtheratthelineofscrimmage,andwhat slightly-smallerbigmancandowiththeballinhishandsin allthatcongestion.Andwhenthosebigmenandslightlysmallerbigmenfindthemselvesinopenspace,awayfromall ofthatbundledupmassofhumanity?

Collisions.Big-timecollisions. Indeed, thoughthecalendarstillsaysit’safewweeksaway, makenomistakeaboutit.Fallishere.Andcontrolledviolenceiscomingwithit.

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OCRV&VanshowsetforOct.12-15

The1steditionoftheOCRV& VanLifestyleShowisdesignedasan adventurelifestyleshowcase,boasting attendancefromvendorsalloverthe UnitedStatesandCanada.

Overfourdaysinmid-October, the2023OCRV&VanLifestyle Showisexpectedtoattractthousands ofvisitorstoviewhundredsofadventurelifestyleproducts,anRVandcustomvanlineup,andalsosometiny homesandwatercraft.

“Thefeedbackfromexhibitorsis extraordinary,andindustrypartnerssee thisbecomingamust-attendeventon theEasternShoreforRV-andcustom-van-lifeenthusiasts.Itoffersan unparalleledopportunitytomarketand sellnewRVsandcustomvanswhile showcasingtheadventurelifestyle,” saidRichHutchins,promoterof OCRVShow.

“Thiseventisacollaborativeeffort betweenus,oursponsors,partners,and exhibitors,”hesaid.“We’repassionate aboutdeliveringanexceptionalvisitor experienceandprovidingthebestplatformforexhibitorstoshowcasetheir productstoanengagedaudience.We eagerlyanticipatehostingourfirst eventandhopethisformatprovesto beahighlysuccessfulstrategy.”

PatrickConnell,ownerofTheRV Shopsaid,“It’satrulyuniqueshow,an opportunitywecouldn’tpassup.It’s theonlyRVshowembracingtheoutdoorlifestyle,withkayaks,e-bikes,off-

Moorenamed toSNHUDean’sList

ShamarMooreofMillsborohas beennamedtoSouthernNewHampshireUniversity‘sSummer2023 Dean’sList.Thesummertermsrun fromMaytoAugust.

Full-timeundergraduatestudents whohaveearnedaminimumgradepointaverageof3.500to3.699forthe reportingtermarenamedtothe Dean’sList.Full-timestatusis achievedbyearning12creditsover each16-weektermorpaired8-week termsgroupedinfall,winter/spring andsummer.

SouthernNewHampshireUniversity(SNHU)isaprivate,nonprofit institutionwitha90-yearhistoryof educatingtraditional-agedstudents andworkingadults.Nowserving morethan170,000learnersworldwide,SNHUoffersapproximately200 accreditedundergraduate,graduate andcertificateprograms,availableonlineandonits300-acrecampusin Manchester,N.H.Learnmoreat www.snhu.edu.

roadpowersports,vans,SUP,scooters, fishing,golfcartsandmore—everythingrelatedtotheoutdoors,which alignsperfectlywithourvalues.It’sthe perfectpartnershipforus.”

Theoverwhelmingresponsesince thepromotersfirstlaunchedtheiridea totheRolandE.PowellConvention Centerexecutiveteamreaffirmedthe market’sappetiteforanadventure lifestyle,andthecontinuingallureof OceanCity,Md.,asapremierdestination,forshowcasingthefinestofferings,bothonandofftheroad,they said.

“TheOCRV&VanLifestyleShow istheperfectplatformtoshowcaseour spectaculartinyhomemodels.It’sa trulyuniqueevent,appealingtoadiscerningaudience–aperfectfitfor GreatOutdoorCottages,”saidBilly Scheid,directorofmarketingandkey accountsatGreatOutdoorCottages.

“Thiseventisatruecelebrationof theoutdoorsandadventuretravel lifestyle,bringingtogethercampers, hikers,cyclists,off-roadriders,paddlesportlovers,andmoreforanextended weekendoffamilyfun,inspiration,and education.”

TheeventissetforOceanCity’s RolandE.PowellConventionCenter, 4001,CoastalHighway,OceanCity, fromnoonto7p.m.onOct.12,9a.m.

to7p.m.onOct.13and14,and9a.m. to4p.m.onOct.15.

Additionaleventsduringtheshow include:

•TheAdventureTravelPhotographyContest,opennow,presentedby theOceanCityArtLeague(winners willbeonsitealongwithallparticipantsondisplayattheshow;

•Friday,Oct13,BroadwayRockOf AgesBandatthePerformingArts Center;

•Friday,Oct13,andSaturday,Oct 14,BMXStuntShowsbyDialedActionSports;

•Sunday,Oct15,LocalSkateboard CompetitionpresentedbyCentral SkateSupply;

•WellnessclassesbyOceanCity Yoga;and

•Seminars/productdemosonFridaythroughSunday.

Discountedticketsareavailable untilOct.1.Afterthat,admissionto theeventcosts$15onthedayofthe show,andchildrenyoungerthan12 enterforfree.Therewillbenoboxofficeonsiteattheshow,however,attendeescanscantheQRcodeatthedoor topurchasetickets.Digitalticketswill bescanneduponentrytotheshow.

Formoreinformationaboutthe OCRV&VanLifestyleShowandofferings,visitocrvshow.com.

TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)andthe DelawareDivisionofMotorVehicles (DMV)areaimingtoreducemotorcyclefatalitieswithanewendorsementmotorcyclehelmetlawthatwent intoeffectonFriday,Sept1.

SB86,sponsoredbynumerouslegislators—DavidP.Sokola,SeanM. Lynn,DanielB.Short,KyleEvans Gay,KyraHoffner,BryanTownsend, DavidL.Wilson,PaulS.Baumbach, RuthBriggsKing,FranklinD.Cooke, T imothyD.Dukes,RonaldE.Gray, KristaGriffith,JeffHilovsky,Kendra JohnsonandEdwardS.Osienski— wassignedbyGov.JohnCarneyon June30.

Thenewlawwillrequireeveryone whoobtainsanewmotorcycleendorsementonorafterthatdate,or anyoneridingwiththatperson,to wearahelmetandeyeprotectionfor twoyearsafterthemotorcycledriver receivedtheirendorsement.

Currently,everyadultoperatingor ridingasapassengeronamotorcycle musthaveahelmetintheirpossession andweareyeprotectionwhileoperatingorridingamotorcycle.Andevery personupto19mustwearahelmet andeyeprotection.

Helmetsandeyeprotectionarealreadyrequiredforthoseoperating withatemporarymotorcycleinstructionpermitasrequiredunder§2703 ofTitle21oftheDelawareCode,and nopassengersareallowedforthose withthetemporarypermit.

SB86willnowrequireanyoneobtaininganewmotorcycleendorsementstartingSept.1,2023,toweara helmetandeyeprotectionduringthe firsttwoyearsoftheirendorsement.A civilpenaltywillbeassessedtothose foundtobeinviolation.

“Weknowhelmetssavelivesand preventseriousheadinjuries.We knowaquarterofallmotorcycleacci-

dentsthatoccurredlastyearinvolved anewlyendorsedrider,”sharedSecretaryofTransportationNicoleMajeski. “Byrequiringthisgrouptotakeextra precautionsandwearahelmet,we’re abletohelpkeepDelawareanssafer.”

“It’sourresponsibilitytokeep Delawareanssafe,”saidCarney.“This legislation,alongwiththecurrentactivitiesandprotectionmeasures,will savelives.”

“Seeingtheincreaseinfatalitieson ourroadwayseachweekisheartwrenching.Thisnewlawwillhelp protectriderswhentheyaretheir mostvulnerable,”addedAmyAnthony,directoroftheDelawareDivisionofMotorVehicles.

Atotalof19statesandtheDistrict ofColumbiacurrentlyrequireallmotorcycliststowearahelmet.

AsofAug.30,therewere22,174 motorcyclesregisteredwiththeState ofDelaware.

Ridersinterestedinimproving theirskillscanalsoenrollinoneof theDMV’sMotorcycleSafety Courses.

Foralistofavailablecoursesorenrollmentdetails,visitdmv.de.govand searchonmotorcyclecourses,email motorcyclecourse@delaware.gov,or contactformoreinformationtheBeginnerRiderPrograminSussex Countyat(302)853-1030ortheExperiencedRiderPrograminSussex Countyat(302)853-1030.

Lastyear,22motorcyclistswere killedonDelawareroadways.Asof Aug.31,12motorcyclistshadbeen killedin2023.

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TheDelawareDivisionofPublic Health(DPH)recentlyannounceda newfinancialassistance programforhomeownerswho receivetheirdrinkingwaterfromprivate wells.Theprogramisoperatedbythe agency’sHealthSystemsProtectionsection.

Delawareanscannowreceivefreetest kitsfortheirprimaryresidenceinthe state,whichwerepreviouslyavailable for$4perkit.Thetestkitscoverastandardrangeofbacteriaandchemicals thatmaybepresentindrinkingwater.

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Toparticipateintheprogram,individualsmustcompletetheapplication formandprovideproofofenrollmentin otherstateorfederalassistanceprogram,

such asSNAP,WIC,SupplementalSecurityIncome,LIHEAPorTemporary AssistanceforNeedyFamilies(TANF).

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Theprogramisfundedthrough theStateofDelaware’s2023-fiscalyearcapitalbudget(BondBill)andhasa budgetof$200,000.Itwilloperateona first-come,first-servedbasisuntilfunds expireoradditionalfundingissecured fortheprogram.

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TheLordBaltimoreWomen’s Clubpresentedacheckfor$1,350to KathyGreen,executivedirectorof Justin’sBeachHouse,locatedat844 GarfieldParkwayinBethanyBeach. Justin’sBeachHouseisayear-round placeofrespiteforfamilieswithcancer.Itcanberecognizedbythebig turquoiseAdirondackchairlocated infrontofthehouse.

ThemissionofTheJustinW.JenningsFoundationistosupportand maintainahomeintheBethany Beachareawherefamilieswithcancercanhaveaplaceofrespiteand enjoysomefunfamilytime.Itisa placeofjoyandpeaceatthebeach. Thestorybehindthisfoundation andthelifeofJustinW.Jenningsis toldontheirwebsite.

“LBWCishonoredtopresentthis gifttoafoundationthatprovidesso muchjoytothesefamilieswishingto enjoytimehereinourarea,”representativessaid.

KathyGreen,executivedirectorof

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J.ConnScottcelebrates100thanniversarywithabigsale

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Inanticipationofits100thanniversarynextyear,JConnScottFurniturein Selbyvilleiscelebrating99.5yearswith asalethatwillcontinuethroughmidSeptember.

“Thisisthelasthurrahbeforethe 100thanniversary,”RichardScott,the thirdgenerationowneroftheChurch Streetbusiness,toldtheCoastalPoint thisweek.

“Furniturestoresalwayshavesalesin thesummerandearlyspring—usually AugustandFebruary.It’straditional. Noneofthestaffcouldevertravelvery farthosetwomonths,becausetheywere neededatwork,”hesaid,addingthat theAugustsaleisbeingextendeduntil Sept.15.

Hisgrandfather,JamesConnScott, startedthebusiness.Thenhisfather, William,tookitoverandworkedwith hisson,Richard,forabout10yearsbeforeretiringin1995.

WilliamConnScottdiedinMay

DelmarvaPower naturalgascustomers toseelowergascosts

Duetodecreasingpricesfornaturalgas, DelmarvaPowerappliedforapprovalfrom theDelawarePublicServiceCommission toloweritssupplychargesforgascustomersby18percentfromthecurrent rate,beginninginNovember.Basedon thisadjustedrate,aresidentialgascustomer,usinganaverageof56CCFper month,wouldseeatotalmonthlybilldecreaseof$16.30.Thechangeintotalcost foranindividualcustomerwillbebasedon theirnaturalgasuse.

Thenaturalgassupplycharge,also knownastheGasCostRate,isadirect pass-throughcosttocustomerswithno markupandistypicallyadjustedannually butmaybeadjustedduringtheyeardueto risingorfallingmarketprices.

“Thisisthesecondreductioningas costsinthepasteightmonthsandcomes atanimportanttimeaswetransitiontoa timewhencustomersbegintousemore gas,especiallythosecustomerswhousegas forheatingtheirhomeorbusiness,”said DougMokoid,DelmarvaPowerregion president.“Weareconstantlyfocusedon providingmorethansafeandreliableenergyserviceforourcustomers.Wearealso takingmajorstepsinoureffortstohelp maintainaffordabilityforcustomers,includingconnectingcustomerswithenergy assistanceandhelpingcustomerstakeimportantenergyefficiencystepsthatcanreducetheirusageandtheirenergybills.”

Aspartofthecompany’sefforttoreducetheimpactofincreasesingassupply costs,DelmarvaPowerpurchasesand

2023,at89.

Noparticulardatehasbeenchosen forthe100-yearbash,butitwillbein thespringorsummerwhentheweather is pleasant,withnochanceofahurricane,thethird-generationScottsaid.

“Itwillbeonafictitiousdate,and we’llhaveabigparty,”hesaid,adding thatspecificplanshaven’tyetbeenmade tocelebratethestore,whichhesaidis the10tholdestfamily-ownedbusiness inthecountry.

Somewhereinoneofhisgrandfather’santiquecigarboxes,thereislikely aneatlyfoldedreceiptwiththeexact dateofthefirstsale.

“Allourreceiptsarestillinwooden cigar boxesupintheattic.Westillhave receipts.It’sprettyamazing.Pop-Pop smokedcigars,sotheyareallincigar boxes.Hewasorganized—verymuch

so—sowekeptthattradition,”Scott said.

Hisgrandfathergothisunusualmiddlenameduetothegraciousnessofhis father(nowfourgenerationsback),who toldaclosefriendnamedConn—who wasunabletohavechildren—thatone ofhis13offspringwouldcarrythe man’snameandcontinuehislegacy.

“Wegobackafewgenerations. ThereisstillaroadcalledScottStore RoadonRoute404and16.Thesignis stillthere,”Scottsaid.

“Ourstorehasalwaysbeenverytraditional,butwe’vealwaysbeenvery middle-tohigh-end.Wefoundour nichealongtimeago.Wehavealways soldthebestqualityyoucouldgetfor themoney.Thatisourreputation— andcustomerservice,”hesaid,adding thatheneverbuysthesamepiecetwice.

“Everythinginthestoreisdifferent. Youmightseethesameframe,but neverthesamefabric.Idon’tliketo havethesamethingindifferentpeople’s houses,becauseeverybodyknowseach otheraroundhere,”hesaid.

ButhisartistictouchreachesconsiderablyfartherthanSelbyville.

“Yes,rightnowwehavehouses— threeweareworkingon—asfarwest asWestVirginiaandalsoinKentucky andMaine.Wegothereandhelpthem withinteriordesign.It’sallbywordof mouth,”Scottsaid.

Hesaidheisn’tsureifhisownchildrenwillrunthebusinessasthefourth generationinyearstocome.

“Ihaven’tdecidedyet,andthey haven’tdecidedyet.TheyliveinNew York,”hesaid.“Butthebusinesswill stayopen.Thatisforcertain.”

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storesabouthalfofthenaturalgasneeded tomeetitswinterdemandinthesummer monthswhenpricesaregenerallylower. Lockinginprices,alsoknownashedging, seekstolimittheimpactofwholesaleprice volatilitythatmayoccurthroughoutthe year.

DelmarvaPowerhasimportanttools thatcanhelpcustomersmanagetheirenergyuseandtakestepswhentheirusage maybehigherthanexpected.Customers canmanagetheirbillthroughMyAccount, thecompany’sonlineaccountsystem, whichincludestimelyenergyusageinformation.Thebilltodatefeatureletscustomersknowwhatthebillcostsareatany timeduringthemonth,andprovidestips basedontheirenergysavinggoals.Customersalsocansetcustomizedalertsto notifythemwhentheirenergyusagemay betrendinghigherthantheyexpected.

DelmarvaPoweriscommittedtohelpingtokeepeverycustomerconnectedby offeringpaymentarrangementsaswellas programsthatcanhelpcustomersmanage theirmonthlyenergybill,includingBudgetBilling,whichaveragespaymentsovera 12-monthperiod.Thecompanyalsooffers energyefficiencyprogramsandenergysavinginformationtohelpcustomersreduce theirenergyusage.Informationregarding theseprogramscanbefoundat delmarva.com/WaysToSave.

Sofarthisyear,DelmarvaPowerhas connectedcustomersinDelawarewith morethan$4,000inenergyassistanceand continuesconnectingcustomerswhomay befacingfinancialchallengeswithavailable energyassistanceresources.Inadditionto DelmarvaPowerprograms,thecompany workswithcommunityan2dgovernment partnerstogetfundingintothehandsof thosecustomerswhoneeditmosttohelp meettheirenergyneeds.Customerscan visitdelmarva.com/EnergyAssistanceor call1-800-375-7117tolearnmoreabout energyassistanceprogramsandservices.

ShirleyEllenBaker,71

ShirleyEllenBaker,71,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawayathome,inthecareof herfamilyandCompassionateCareHospice,onSaturday,Sept.2,2023.Shewas borninLewes,Del.,tothelateGeorge EverettDukesandRuthEvelynMoore Dukes.

Bakerretiredaftermorethan35yearsin nursing.Overtheyears,sheworkedfor Beebe,NanticokeandAtlanticGeneral hospitals.Sheenjoyedplantingflowers, scrapbooking,crafts,watchinghummingbirdsandbutterflies,andshopping.Mostof all,sheenjoyedspendingtimewithher family,especiallyhergrandchildren.

Inadditiontoherparents,Bakerwas precededindeathbyanephew,KyleBaker. Sheissurvivedbyherdevotedhusbandof 34years,JohnathanH.BakerofMillsboro, Del.;ason,WayneLong(andJill)of Frankford,Del.;twodaughters,Angel Melson(andErnie)ofGeorgetown,Del., andChelseaMoore(andKory)ofMillsboro,Del.Shealsohastwosurviving brothers,LarryDukes(andDebbie)of Florida,andPaulDukesofSalisbury,Md.; aswellasasister,TeresaHoneycuttofEllendale,Del.Bakerwasblessedwithnine grandchildren,Keagan,L.J.,Ernie,Melissa, Crystal,Candace,April,DawnandTracie; aswellasthreegreat-grandchildren,Gracie, AbigailandEvelyn.Sheisalsosurvivedby extendedfamilymembersandfriends.

Afuneralservicewillbeheldat11a.m. onFriday,Sept.8,2023,attheWatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.,where friendsmayvisitbeginningat10a.m.IntermentwillfollowinUnionCemeteryin Georgetown,Del.Baker’slifememorial webpageandheronlineguestbookareat www.watsonfh.com.

MichaelW.Bullis,50

MichaelW.Bullis,50,ofMillsboro,was bornonOct.28,1972,inSalisbury,Md., andpassedawayunexpectedlyonSept.3, 2023.HewasthesonofthelateVirgil BullisSr.andDeborahL.Hiller.

Heissurvivedbyhislovingwifeof29 years,Traci,andtheirtwochildren,Zachary andTaylorBullisofMillsboro.Heisalso survivedbyhisbrother,VirgilBullisJr. (Tammy)ofFrankford,Del.,andhisinlaws,PhillipandEloiseMessickofMillsboro,andbrother-in-law,WilliamMessick (Kristen)ofMillsboro.Hewasabeloved uncletoVirgilBullisIII(KaceyKlink),and AshleyBullisofFrankford,GregMessick (Lauren),CailaMessick,andMaraMessick,ofMillsboro.Healsoleavesbehindhis stepmother,PamelaJ.Bullis,ofLincoln, Del.,aswellashisbelovedK-9companion, Icon.HeisprecededindeathbyhisstepbrotherDeanPeoples.

HegraduatedfromIndianRiverHigh Schoolin1990.Hethenembarkedona lifelongcareerintheautomotiveindustry. Hefoundhistrueprofessionalhomeat PrestonAutomotiveGroup,whereherose toserveastheirServiceDirector.Hewas knownforhisdedicationandcommitment tohiswork,leadingbyexampleandearningtherespectandadmirationofhisPrestonworkfamily.

Hehadapassionforallformsofracing. Hewasatalentedmechanicandaneven bettermentor.Heenjoyedracinggo-carts andteachingthecraft tohisson,Zach, whomhelovedtowatchrace.Hewasalso adevotedfanofhisdaughter,Taylor,and herfieldhockeyendeavors.Hewasher biggestsupporter,alwayspresentather gamesandcheeringheron.

Hislifewascharacterizedbyhislovefor hisfamily,hispassionforhiswork,andlivingbythePAGmotto,“showthelove daily.”Hewasamanwholivedlifetothe fullest,alwaysreadytolendahandorshare

alaugh.Hislegacywillliveoninthehearts ofthosewhoknewandlovedhim.Hewill bedeeplymissed,andhismemorywillbe cherishedforever.

FuneralserviceswillbeheldonSaturday,Sept.9,atnoonatWatsonFuneral Home&Crematorium,211S.WashingtonStreet,Millsboro,DE19966,where friendsmaycallbeginningat9a.m.

Thoseunabletoattendtheservicein personcanviewtheservicevialivestream http://www.watsonfh.com/obituaries/perm alink/11140634/LTWebcast

PleasevisitMichael’sLifeMemorial Webpageandsignhisvirtualguestbookat www.watsonfh.com

SamuelL.‘Sam’Dennis,57

SamuelL.“Sam”Dennis,57,wenthome tobewithhisLordandSavioronSunday,

Aug.27,2023.HewasbornonDec.7,1965, inLewes,Del.,toAlbertS.Dennisand CarolAnnHovingtonDennis,whosurvive him.

HewasagraduateofSussexCentral HighSchoolandthenstudiedcomputerscienceatDelawareStateUniversity.Hehad beenemployedbyPerdueforthelast16 years,intheshippingdepartment.

Denniswasatalentedfootballplayerfor SussexCentralandmadeall-statechampions.Heenjoyedhorses,harnessracingand watchingtheSanFrancisco49ers.Hewas knowntobequiet,abigteddybear,andto alwayshaveasmile.Hewasthekindofpersonwhowoulddoanythingforsomeonein need.

Inadditiontohisparents,Dennisissur-

AmatchmadeonBethanyBeach LifeguardsMcMahonandSmithengagedtobemarriedinOctober

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

CaitlinMcMahonandRyanSmithare goingtotaketheplungeonOct.28andbecomeamarriedcoupleatGeorgetown PreparatorySchoolinNorthBethesda, Md.,whereSmithserveson-campusasassistantdeanofresidentsduringtheschool year.McMahonjustcompletedherfirst yearwiththeBethanyBeachPatrol(BBP), andSmithisacrewchiefoftheBBP,havingservedthelocaltownonitsbeachpatrol for10years.

McMahonisalsoanationalchampion,

havingcompetedatVirginiaBeachinthe 4-by-100-meterrelayracewiththreeother BBPwomen.Infact,theBethanyBeach Patrolcamehomewithninefirst-place winners,eightofthemonrelayteams,and oneindividualwinner,alongwithonesecond-placewinneratnationalsthisyear— foratotalof10top-placefinishesatthe USLANationalLifeguardCompetition, Aug.10-12.Smithhadpreviouslywonin the4-by-100-meterrelayraceatthe2021 nationals,heldinSouthPadreIsland,Texas. McMahonandSmithhavelivedtheir entirelivesonlyaboutthreemilesapart fromeachother,withbothoftheirfamilies livinginGaithersburg,Md.Thecouple’srespectivehighschools,atBullisCollegePrep SchoolinNorthPotomacandGeorgetown Prep,areonly7.5milesapart,onDemocracyBoulevardandTuckermanLane,just acrosstheCabinJohnParkway.McMahon, 27,wasasophomorewhenSmith,29,wasa senior,andtheirteamsplayedeachotherin localteamsports.Infact,McMahonwason theBullissoccerandlacrosseteamsduring thoseyears,justoveradecadeago,and competedagainstGeorgetownPrep.

Butthecouplefinallymetatasummer

RyanSmithandCaitlinMcMahonareto bemarriedonOct.28atOurLadyof Lourdeschapelonthecampusof GeorgetownPreparatorySchoolinNorth Bethesda,Md.TheRev.JamesR.Van Dyke, presidentoftheprepschool,will performtheweddingceremonyatthe chapel.SmithandMcMahonare BethanyBeachPatroloceanlifeguards, withSmithhavingserved10yearsand McMahonjustcompletingherfirstseasononthestandonLaborDayMonday. SeeMATCHpage25

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barbecuewithmutualfriendsinMaryland andhavenowbeendatingformorethan twoyears.McMahonlivesinPotomac whensheisnotinBethanyBeach,guarding orcompetingwithherfellowBBPguards. ShespentherearlyyearsinNorthBethany asanathleticwoman,butnotreallyasan oceanswimmer.

“Itwasreallycooltohavethelifeguards walkoffthebeachtogetheronMonday,” shesaidoftheLaborDaytradition.“Itwas myfirstyear,andtherearesomanythings wedobesidessittingonthestand.Itwas niceofthetowntoshowtheappreciation forus,itwassuchagreatfeeling.”

Smithwasalongtimelifeguardevenbeforethecouplestarteddating,anditwashis indirectinfluencethatledhertojointhe patrol.

“Ialwaysjustthoughtitwassweetthat Ryanisalifeguard,”saidMcMahon,even beforebeingencouragedtotryoutlastyear fortheBBP.“Iwasstronglyadvisedtotry outforthislifeguardteam.”

“Wehavebeendatingovertwoyears now,”recalledSmith.“So,thefirstsummer, shewouldcomevisitmeonthestandandI wouldtellheraboutthejob,andshehada lotofquestions.Sheheardthestoriesofour

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rescues.Caitlinisanaturalathleteandstill coachesalacrosseteam.”

“Later,thesequestionswereleadingup tohercomingonthebeach,”saidSmith.“I didnotwanttoencourageordiscourage Caitlineitherwayaboutjoining,justbecauseIwantedhertodoit.“So,really,the otherguardsreallyimpressedthispassion forlifeguardinguponher.”

“Atfirst,shewas,like,‘Noway,’butthen Caitlingottoknowallthepeopleinour friendgroupandonedaysaid,‘OK—I wanttodothisnextyear.Iwanttostart trainingforitrightnow.’”

“Thecaptain,JoeDonnelly,saysyouare eitherinterestedoryouarecommittedtoit,” saidSmith.“Itisapublicbeach—youhave toknowwhatyouaredoing.Weworkout everymorning,andit’satoughjob.Sheunderstoodthatconceptandbroughtupthe ideaagain,”saidSmith.

Smithsaidhehadtwothoughts:“I wantedhertobesafeandOK,butIwant thattalenttogoontheBethanyBeachPatrol.Sheissofast,andnowisanational champion,”saidtheproudfiancé.

McMahonhasalreadybeenactivelyinvolvedin16oceanwaterrescues,justinher firstsummer.

“Iknewshewouldbegoodatthejob,” saidSmithofMcMahon.“Sheiscaring, greatwithpeople,diligent.Shehadtoget theswimdown,becauseitisreallyhard. Sheisreallystrongasanathletebuthadnot hadformalswimlessons.”

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CoastalPoint•MikeSmith CaitlinandRyanposeforaphotoatthe BethanyBeachBandstand.

“Shehadneverswumlikeweswim,”he said.“Caitlincoulddolike20metersata time.Thatwasthedistanceshecoulddoat first,andthenshehadtostopandtakea break.”

“Originally,likeRyansaid,Igrewup playingintheoceaninNorthBethany.I playedsoccerandlacrosseasanathlete,” saidMcMahon.“Iamnotafishandnever reallyswamthatfarorhard.IstartedtrainingthebeginningoflastFebruarythrough March,andswameverymorningat6a.m.

“Ourminimumstandardis10minutes fora500-meterswimintheocean,”said Smith,thecrewleader.“TobeaUSLAcertifiedagency,youhavetomeetthesestandards.Allofyouremployeeshavetobeable toswimintheocean—500metersin10 minutesorunder.

“Ontheseconddayoftryouts,Ipassed it,”shesaid.“AndIrununderan8-minute hard-sandmile.”

Fellowguard“MelanieBurnswould sendmeswimworkouts.Sheisalsomarried toaguardnamedPatrickandisonthe sprintteamwithmeforthenationalsrelay,” addedMcMahon.

“WewenttoPatrickandMelanie’swedding,andPatrickisoneofmygroomsmen,” saidSmith.

“IalsodidhardrunsfromNorth BethanytoBethany,runningfromstandto stand,”saidMcMahon.“Ihadamocktryout,andRyanwouldtakemeintothe ocean.”

“Yes,IwouldfilmCaitlinandsendthe videostoourfriendMelanie,andshewould giveherpointers,”saidSmith.“Shewasable todo8:36inthepoolforthe500meter afterMelanie’sworkouts.”

“Ihadagreatcoach,”saidMcMahon aboutherfiancé.“Welearnedmoreabout eachotherat6a.m.inthemorningonour swims.Wegottoknoweachother.There werenoflawsaboutRyanIknewabout,but heisgrumpyat4:30a.m.inthemorning.”

TheBBPwomenwonnationalchampionawardsinthe4-by-100-metersprint teamforrunning,andtheBBPwonnationalsthisyearforthefirsttimeeverwiththe women’ssquad.Themen’s4-by-100-meter sprintteamalsograbbedfirstplace.

“Andwewonfirstandsecondinthe men’s2Krun,”saidthepair.

“Everythingwewonthisyearwasall running,”addedSmith.“In2021,Imade themen’snationalUSLAlifeguardteam, andwegotfourthinthe4-by-100running sprint.Thisismy10thyear,asaBethany Beachlifeguard.

“ThisisthefirsttimethatBBPcamein firstinbothmen’sandwomen’ssprint,and thisisthefirsttimewewomenwon,”said McMahonproudlyofherteam.“Wehave hadaprettyconsistentteam.”

What’snext?

LivingatGeorgetownPrep

McMahonandSmithwillbothserve studentsasamarriedcoupleteam.They havetobemarriedbeforeshecanmove

intothedormsanddean’squarters.

“Wehave120boyswholiveoncampus fulltime,”saidSmith,whoisatGeorgetownPrepastheassistantdeanofresidents. “TheyliveatPrep,andIalsolive,workand boardatGeorgetownPrep.Thetotalstudentpopulationis500.”

“IliveinPotomacnowwithmyfolksin theoffseason,butIwillbelivinginhis apartmentonNov.1afterourwedding,” saidMcMahon.

“WearegettingmarriedatPrep,”added Smith.“Wehaveaonebedroomwitha kitchen,bathroom,andshehasalotofstuff inherealready.Iamverymuchlooking forwardtolivingwithher.”Oct.28isthe wedding.

“Wemetbackhomebutfoundeach otheronthebeachandstarteddatinghere,” saidMcMahon.

“NorthBethany,whereIhavealways stayed,andBethanyWest,whereRyanlives whilehere,arejustfewmilesapart.”

“IamsogratefultohavemetRyan,and Igettospendmylifetimewithhim,”said McMahon.“HeisthegreatestguyIever met.Iknowheiscommittedtome.Itjust feelslikeweweremeantforeachother.He ismybestfriend.”

Thatdidn’tmeanthingswereentirely smoothasMcMahonjoinedthebeachpatrolthisyear.

“Wewerecominginfromthisawkward positionwhereIknewthecrewchiefs,”said Smith.“Weareengaged,andIcouldnot turnoffthefiancéswitch!”

“Heisacrewchief,andIamafirstyear,”saidMcMahonaboutanyappearance ofnepotism.

“Itmeantalottomeandtobothofus thatIcouldhavemyownexperienceand notjustbehisfiancéthisyear.Igotso muchsupportfromhim,personally,I wouldneverhavemadeitwithouthim,” saidMcMahon.“Wewouldgothrough drillsafterwork.”

“Wewerealwaysprofessional,”shesaid.

“Yes,Imadesurepeoplewhohad trainedmetrainedher.Sheistheoldest first-yearguardthisyear,atage27,”said Smith.“Shemadeover16rescuesthis summer.Andsheisa‘shark.’”

“Thismeanssomuchtome,”added Smith.“Butsheworkedherbuttoff,and shecaredabouthowwellshedidasaBBP lifeguard.Ididnotwanttoovershadow Caitlininanyway.”

“Wehadtofindabalancebetweenthe fiancéhatandthelifeguardhat,”said Smith.“Wewouldgiveeachotherakiss goodmorning,andoncethewhistleblew, wewereguardingandthatwasbusiness.”

“HeismyNo.1,andwearestartingour ownfamily,”saidMcMahon.“Wealso knowatthecenterofeverythingisGod.”

Therearetwoorthreeothercouples whohavefoundloveonthestandandare married,inadditiontotheBurnsfamily, accordingtothecouple.

“Therearesomeothercouplesinarelationship—buttheyarenotyetengaged— whoareinmultiple-yearrelationships.

“Wehavebeenbondingoverashared relationship,”hesaid.“Ittakesacertain kindofmindsettobeingalifeguardin doingthejobright.”

thingtothinkaboutwhenplanning yourgarden.Youwillwanttoplant somethingshorterinfromofthem, suchaslovegrass,yarroworfallannuals, likepansies.

Anothergreatqualityaboutthe astersistheyaredrought-,deer-and rabbit-tolerant.Theylookgreatin massesandwhenusedinmeadow,nativeorwildflowergardens.Blooming untilthefirstfrost,theyareamust-have foranyonetryingtohelpthemonarchs ontheirfallmigration.

Funfacts:

•Aster,fromtheGreekwordforstar— whichyoucanseeintheshapeoftheir flowers—symbolizelove,luckandwisdom.Supposedly,thegoddessVirgowas distraughtaboutthelackofstarsinthesky, andwhenshebegantocry,hertearsfellto

earthandsproutedasters.

•NativeAmericansusedwildastersin soupsandteas,andasgarnishes.

•Theywerealsousedonheadaches, muscleachesandcolds.

•Donotforgetastersonyour20th weddinganniversary!

•Somebelievethatfairiessleepunder theasterpetals.Wouldn’tthatbenice?

•Gotnegativeenergy?Burnsome asters.

Wildlifebenefits:

•Theirlate-bloomingflowersareagreat nectarsupportforimportantinsectsand pollinators,includingthelong-tongue bumblebee,goldennorthernbumblebee andmonarchbutterflies.

•Seedsareimportantwinterfood

BySusuFiske SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Fallisintheair—atleastforthe dayI’mwritingthis,Friday,Sept.1— soweneedtothinkaboutfallflowersto helpthepollinators.

Astersareanexceptionallylarge groupofperennials,withgreatnectar andfallcolor.

Thereareastersthatdowellin shade:whitewoodaster(asterdivaricalus),bluewoodaster(symphyotrichumcordifolium)andthe large-leavedaster(astermacrophyllus). Thewhitewoodasterevendoeswellin dr yshade.

ThesunlovingastersareNewEnglandaster(symphyotrichonnovae-angliae),(symphyotrichumoblongifolium) aromaticasterandNewYorkaster (symphyotrichonnovi-belgii).Bushy aster(asterdumosum)likespartial shade.Aromaticaster(symphyotrichum oblongifolium)“Raydon’sFavorite”

proveditselftobeoneofMt.Cuba’s mostreliableperformersandisstunninglybeautiful,withprofusepurplishblueflowersthatbutterfliesflocktofor nectar inthefall.

Donotcutastersback,asthebirds willenjoytheirseeds!

Thesewonderfulperennialsdobest inpoorsoils,sodonotloadthemup withfertilizer(usethemoneyyousaved onmoreplants!).Afterthefirstyear, youcanletthembe,astheydobetter whentheyarenotmicromanaged.You donotevenneedtomulchthem.Do planttheminwell-drainingsoil,asthey donotlikewetfeet.

Asdifferentvarietiesgrowtodifferentheightsbesuretochecktheplant labeltogetthesizeyouneedforyour garden.Ifyoupinchthembackafew timesbeforemid-July,youcancontrol theirheightandwidth.Thispractice alsocausesthemtoflowerlater.Some oftheasters’lowerleaveswilldryoutas theybloom.Thisisnormal,butsome-

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DNRECwillcontinuetohavelifeguardsattwoofitsfourDelawareState ParksoceanswimmingareasafterLabor Day,duringweekendsthroughSept.24. Lifeguardswillbeondutyfrom9a.m. to5p.m.atCapeHenlopenStatePark andDelawareSeashoreStatePark’s SouthInletbeaches.

DelawareStateParksoceanswimmingareasaretypicallyunguardedafter LaborDay.Theextensionofweekend lifeguardingforthe2023seasonismade possiblebythesignificantgrowthofthe DelawareStateParksBeachPatrol (DSBP)undernewleadership,asmore than70lifeguardswerehiredthisyear. ThoselookingtoswimatDelaware StateParksarebeingencouragedtoutilizeguardedbeachareas.AfterLabor Dayweekend,allDelawareStateParks beacheswillbeunguardedduringthe

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sourceforsongbirds.

•Astersarehostplantstomanymoth species,includingcheckerspotbutterflies.

CompanionPlants

•Achilleamillefolium—yarrow

•Andropogongerardii—bigbluestem

•Asclepiasincarnata—swampmilkweed

week.

DNRECwasalsosettoholdtryouts forthe2024summerseasonatonSunday,Sept.3,attheDelawareSeashore StateParkSouthInletDayArea,and willholdthemagainonSunday,Sept. 10,atCapeHenlopenStatePark.Those interestedintryingoutcanfindregistrationinformationat destateparks.com/beachpatrol.

Twostateparksguardsgoing tointernationalcompetition

TheDelawareStateParksBeachPatrolisagroupofmenandwomenresponsibleforoceanrescueandbeach safety,whoalsoreceivenationallycertifiedtrainingandcompeteinlocal,state, regionalandnationallifeguardcompetitions.

•Baptisiaalba—whitewildindigo

•Calamagrostis“KarlFoerster”—reed feathergrass

•Carexcherokeensis—Cherokeesedge

•Chasmanthiumlatifolium—Seaoats

•Echinaceapurpurea—coneflower

•Eragrostisspectabilis—lovegrass

•Eupatoriumperfoliatum—boneset

•Eupatoriumpurpureum-Joe-pye weed

•Ferns

•Heleniumautumnale—common sneezeweed

MorethanadozenDSBPlifeguards competedintheU.S.LifesavingAssociationNationalLifeguardChampionship heldAug.10to12aspartoftheSussex CountyLifesavingteam,duringcompetitioninVirginiaBeach.EachDSBP guardwasrequiredtocompeteinthree racesperday,withseveralmakingthe semi-finalsandfinals.

TwoguardsstoodoutforDSBP: ColemanWoodwardandJoshMcIntire. Woodwardqualifiedandwasselected fortheUSAUnder19NationalTeam, andMcIntirequalifiedandwasselected fortheUSAOpenNationalTeam.They willnowgoontocompeteattheInternationalLifesavingCompetitionfrom Sept.18to25inSouthPadreIsland, Texas.Onlyeightmenandeightwomen inthecountryareselectedtorepresent TeamUSAattheevent.

•Liatrisspicata—blazingstar

•Monardafistulosa—wildbergamont

•Rudbeckiafulgida—black-eyed

Susan

•Rudbeckiamaxima—giantconeflower

•Rudbeckiasubtomentosa—sweet coneflower

•Solidagospeciosa—goldenrod

•Sporobolusheterolepis—prairie dropseed

•Orangezinnias

•Hydrangeas

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteerstoholdannualfundraisingevent

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers (SCVV),nowinitsthirdyearofoperations, servesolderadultsinBethanyBeach,Millville,OceanViewandSouthBethanyby providingvolunteerhelptomembersin manycapacities.SCVVisinvitingthepublictojointheorganizationforaneveningof fun,dinnerandentertainmentastheycelebratetheiraccomplishments.

CelebratetheMusicwillbeheldTuesday,Sept.19,intheMagnoliaRoomofSignaturesatBaysideResortGolfClubnear Selbyville.Thefundraiser,from5:30to8:30 p.m.,willfeatureentertainmentbyNotes

ontheBeach.Ticketsareavailable,along withavarietyofsponsorshipopportunities, ontheorganization’swebsiteatwww.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org.

NotesontheBeachbringsauniquemusicalstyletothearea,withJeffCooperon doublebassandVicentVarossionpiano.

“We’relookingforwardtoadelightful eveningwithgoodfoodandmusic,”said KathyGreen,amemberoftheSCVVDevelopmentTeam.

SCVV’sgoalistoenableolderadultsto remainintheirhomesforaslongaspossible.Transportationtomedicalandpersonal

appointments,shopping,assistancewith smallhouseholdtasksandtechnology, friendlyvisitsandcheck-intelephonecalls areamongtheservicesmostfrequentlyperformedforSCVVmembersbythevolunteers.

Volunteers,whoarevettedandtrained, selectwhatservicestheywanttoperform andwhentheywanttodothem.

“Wearealwaystryingtoidentifythose inourcommunitywhocanbenefitfromour servicesandvolunteerswhoarelookingto givebacktoourcommunity,”saidViceChairChrisPowers.

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteersisa non-profitorganizationandabranchof VillageVolunteersofLewes.Detailedinformationaboutmembershipandvolunteeringisavailableattheorganization’s websiteatwww.southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org.

“AttendingCelebratetheMusicisa goodwaytosupporttheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteers,anorganizationthatis helpingtoimprovethequalityoflifefor olderadultsinourarea,whileenjoyinga lovelyeveningofdiningandmusicalentertainment,”organizerssaid.

IRSDstudentmealpricestoremainthesamefor19thyear

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictannouncedthisweekthatthecostofstudent breakfastandlunchwillremainthesamein 2023-2024.Itmarksthe19thconsecutive yearwithoutanincreaseinmealprices.

TheBoardofEducationapprovedmeal pricesforthe2023-2024schoolyearatits meetingonAug.28.

“Wearepleasedtohavekeptstudent mealpricessteadyinourdistrictforthe past19years,”saidCliftonToomey,IRSD supervisorofNutritionServices.“TheNutritionServicesDepartmentworkshard everyyeartoscrutinizespendingandminimizefoodwasteinourschoolcafeterias.As aresult,wehavebeenabletopasscostsavingsalongtoourfamiliesbykeepingmeal pricesstable.”

For2023-2024,studentbreakfastatall gradelevelswillremain60cents(30cents forreduced-pricebreakfast).Elementary schoollunchwillremain$1,andmiddle andhighschoollunch$1.10.Reducedpricedlunchatallgradelevelswillbe40 cents.

Thereisalsonochangetothecostofa lacartefooditems.

Parents/guardianswishingtoapplyfor freeorreduced-pricemealsfortheirchil-

Keithearns bachelor’sdegreefrom KutztownUniversity

IsabellaAKeithofSelbyvillehas beenawardedabachelor’sdegreein biology/alliedhealth,cumlaude,from KutztownUniversity.KutztownUniversityconferreddegreesformore than1,060studentsforthe2023 springsemester.Thecumulativegrade pointaveragenecessaryforhonors distinctionis:withhonor(cumlaude) 3.40;withhighhonor(magnacum laude)3.60andwithhighesthonor (summacumlaude)3.80.

KutztownUniversityannounces degreeconfermenttwiceayear,once inthewinterandonceinthesummer. Commencementexercisesareheldin MayandDecember;however,studentsfinishtherequirementsfor graduationthroughouttheentireyear.

drenarebeingencouragedtosubmita

MealBenefitFormtotheIndianRiver

SchoolDistrictDepartmentofNutrition Servicespriortothestartoftheschoolyear.

The2023-2024schoolyearbegins onTuesday,Sept.5,forstudentsinGrades K,6and9,andtheHowardT.Ennis School(excludingpreschool).Thefirstday

ofschoolforstudentsinGrades1-5,7-8 and10-12willbeonWednesday,Sept.6. Preschoolprograms,includingHowardT. Ennis,willbeginonMonday,Sept.11.

BethanyBeachJazzFuneral

SpecialtotheCoastalPointphotos•CarlaVarisco Participantsinthe2023BethanyBeachJazzFuneralmourn thedeathofsummerontheboardwalkinBethanyBeach. Eachyearthetownthrowsafuneralforsummerduringthe LaborDayweekend.Musiciansplayjazzwhilemarchingon theboardwalkandendatthebandstand.Farleft,Marilyn Panagopoulosdressedthepartduringtheprocession.

VolunteerregistrationopenforCleanup

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

HostedbyDNRECandnowinits 36thyear,theeventwillbeheldat45 sitestohelpkeepDelaware’sbeaches andwaterwaysfreeoftrash.

Inaddition,Delawareansandvisitorsarebeinginvitedtojointhe month-longcampaignstartingSept.1 tocleanupneighborhoods,green spacesandwaterwaysstatewideon days,timesandatlocationsoftheir choice.Thecoordinatedeventand month-longcampaignsupportGov. JohnCarney’sKeepDELitterFree initiative.

“Fouryearsafterthelaunchofour KeepDELitterFreeinitiative,weare seeingDelawareansofallagesand communitiescomingtogethertokeep ourneighborhoods,coastlinesandoutdoorspacesclearoflitter,”Carney said.“Over1,200volunteerscameout tolastyear’sDelaware CoastalCleanup tohelpinourstatewidecleanupefforts.Thankyoutoallvolunteerswho participateinoureffortstokeepour statebeautiful.”

“Lastyear,thenumberofvolunteers whojoinedustopickuptrashfrom ourbeaches,waterwaysandwetlands doubled.Thisyear,wehopethateven moreDelawareansandvisitorsofall ageswillgivetheirtimeforonedayto makeadifference,”saidDNRECSecretaryShawnM.Garvin.“Wealso continuetoencouragevolunteersto makeeverydayacleanupdayin Delaware duringthemonthofSeptember—andthroughouttheyear.”

FortheSept.23coordinated cleanup,volunteersshouldsignupby Friday,Sept.1,fortheirchoiceofsites, throughtheCoastalCleanuppageat de.gov/coastalcleanup.Walkupsarenot encouraged,duetovolunteersite-capacitylimitations.

Sitecaptainswithsupplieswillbe onsitetosigninvolunteersandprovidesupplies,trashbagsanddirections. Althoughgloves,paperdatacardsand penswillbeavailableuponrequest, volunteersarebeingencouragedto bringtheirownglovesandtousethe onlineCoastalCleanupreportingtool, whenitgoesliveSept.1,tosharetheir findings.Volunteersarealsobeingencouragedtobringtheirown5-gallon bucketstocollecttrash,emptyingthe bucketsintoconsolidatedtrashbagsto

reducethenumberofplasticbags goingtolandfills.

Findideasabouthowtogetinvolvedinthe2023Delaware Coastal CleanuponFacebookandTwitter.Volunteersinboththecoordinatedevent onSept.23andthemonth-longcampaigncanpostphotoson facebook.com/DelawareDNRECfora chancetowina2023DelawareState Parkspassandaprizebag.Volunteers canpostphotosasoftenastheylike throughoutthemonth,witheach photocountingasaoneentry.Allvolunteersshouldalsoreporttheirfindingsandarebeinginvitedtoshare photosthroughtheCoastalCleanup page.Resultswillbeupdatedduringall monthlongandwillappearonaninteractivemap.

Lastyear,1,180volunteerscleaned

up6,248poundsoftrashfromwaterways,wetlandsandothernaturalareas. Thetopfivetrashitemscollectedwere: 12,280cigarettebutts;4,986plastic andglassbeveragebottlesandcans; 4,852foodwrappersandcontainers; 300balloons;and459plasticbags— halfthenumberfromtheyearbefore.

Cleaninguplocallymakesabigdifferencestatewideandkeepstrashfrom enteringwaterwaysandmakingitsway tobeachesandbeyond,officialsemphasized.DNRECsuggestedseveral waystohelpmakeadifferenceallyear long:

•Beproactivebypickinguptrash nearyourhometokeepyourneighborhoodclean.

•Followacarry-in/carryoutplan andtakealltrashwithyouwhenvisitingoutdoorspaces,suchasDelaware

StateParks,DNRECwildlifeareas, DelawareNationalEstuarineResearch Reservelocations,andcountyorlocal parks.

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

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

DNRECofficialsremindedeveryonetoweargloveswhenpickingup trashandtowashhandsthoroughly aftercleanupactivities.Moreinformationandvolunteerregistrationcanbe foundatde.gov/coastalcleanup.Volunteersalsocanemailquestionsto

DNREC_Coastal_Cleanup@delaware. gov.

LocalJehova’sWitnessestoshare‘gift’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Jehovah’sWitnessesinLowerSussexCountywhoattendedarecentreligiousconventionfocusingonthe spiritualgiftofpatiencewillshareits importancewithothers“tohelprestore ourjoysowecandealwithoneanother inarespectful,kindway,”saidJohn Gay,thelocalJehovah’sWitnesses spokesman.

Hestressedtheimportanceofpatienceinday-to-daylife,regardlessof religiousbeliefsordifferences.

“Considerhowmuchweneedthisin ourlives.Wejustcameoutofapandemic.It’sfairtosaythattheissuesthat

weighonpeoplehaveonlygottenworse sincecomingoutofthepandemicso theirpatienceisbeingtestedasweare beingreintroducedtotheaspectofsocietywelearnedtodowithout,thenwhen itbeganopeningbackupwewentfull speed.Wehavebeendealingwiththis full-onforafullyearandeverybodyis wornout,”Gaysaid.

“Thelessonwearesharingfromthe conferenceis,Godispatientwithme.I havetobepatientwithmyselfandthat willcutdownonsomefrustrationsso whendifficultsituationscomeup,Ican slowdownmyreaction.Idon’thaveto reactrightnow.

“Icanstopandthinkandshowsome insightastowhysomebodyelsemight

havebehavedacertainway,”hesaid,describingJehovah’sWitnessesas“everydaypeoplewhotrytolivebyBible principlestothebestofourability,”he said.

About 400believersfromLower SussexCountyattendedtheconference inCrownsville,Md.Therearetwo KingdomHallsofJehovah’sWitnesses inLowerSussex,inDagsboroand Georgetown.

Theaveragepersoncanbenefitfrom thechurch’scampaignbyvisitingwith Jehovah’sWitnesseswhoministerby goingdoortodoorinneighborhoods andbyreadingliteraturedisplaycards availableontheBethanyBeach,RehobothBeachandOceanCityandoff

ramps,Gaysuggested.

HesharedanewsreleasestatingJehovah’sWitnesseswilllaunchaninternationalcampaign“tobringattentiontoa universalsolution”bycirculatingitsmagazine,TheWatchtower,inprintandonline.

“It’snosecretthatmanypeoplefeel weneedbetterrulership,butfewcan agreeonhowtoachievethis.Thegood newsis,Jesuswillbetheperfectruler whocanandwillsolvealltheproblems wearefacinghereonearth.Ourcampaignwillbringthismuch-neededmessageofhopetoourcommunities,”Gay statedinthenewsrelease.

ForafreedigitalcopyofTheWatchtower,seewww.jw.org

OldfatherGroupwelcomeshostofnewagents

TheOldfatherGroupofCompass RealEstate,withofficesinLewesand FenwickIsland,hasadded10new agentstoitsgrowingsalesteamoverthe lastfewweeks.

NowoneofthelargestandtopproducingsalesteamsinDelaware,these newagentswillbefocusedonresidentialrealestatesalesthroughout Delaware,coastalMaryland,thecityof AnnapolisandsoutheasternPennsylva-

nia.

Themajoritywillbeheadquartered intheOldfatherGroup’stwomainoffices,locatedonSecondStreetindowntownLewesandonRoute1inFenwick Island.

Newagentswhohavejoinedthe OldfatherGroupsincethebeginningof Julyinclude,inalphabeticalorder,Andi Buehler,KarissaCrooks,EricaHenninger,NicoleHolland,Jason

Matthews,RogerNisewarner,Lisa Nemeth,SandyThackston,Luke ThompsonandArelisVelez.

“Wearedelightedthatthisgroupof professionalshavechosentojoinThe OldfatherGroup,andarethrilledto providethemwithourunparalleledinfrastructureandsupport,”saidOldfatherGroupExecutiveDirector StephanieMoyer.“We’reconfidentthey willachievegreatsuccessandexceed

theirgoals,aswellascontributetothe continuedsuccessofthecompanyover theweeks,monthsandyearsahead.”

Withacontinuinggoalofproviding thebestrealestateexperienceintheregion,Moyersaid,theOldfatherGroup hascontinuedtogrowatarecordpace overthelastfewyears.Newagentsare

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Chocolatetasting

atCapeHenlopen

TheFriendsofCapeHenlopenState ParkwillhosttheirannualChocolate TastingFestivalonSaturday,Sept.9,at theOfficer’sClubinthePark,from1to 4p.m.Attendeeswillwanttomark theircalendarsrightaway.Therewillbe plentyofchocolateforallandplentyof roomtoparkattheOfficer’sClub.Park entryfeesareineffectandarenotincluded.

TheChocolateTastingfeatures chocolatecandyandbakedgoodspreparedbylocalvolunteers.Admissionto the eventcosts$8andincludestickets goodforsixtastes.Additionaltastesgo for50centsapiece.Therewillalsobea selectionofchocolatebakedgoodsto takehomefromthebakesaletablefora giftorfamilytreat.(Attendeesareasked nottobringtheirowncontainers.)

Forthosethatarefeelinglucky,there willalsobea50/50raffle.

“AfamilyvisittotheParkoffersa widearrayofactivitiestohelpworkoff thatchocolatehigh,”organizerssaid. “Therearetrailstosuiteverywalker.Or youcanborrowabicycleattheBikeBarn andridearoundthepark.Yourchildren canenjoyhoursoffunontheequipment inthenewplayground.Thewholefamily canplaydiscgolfonthecourseacrossthe streetfromtheplayground.Nottomentionthebeach.Andthesearejustafewof theactivitiesavailabletoParkvisitors.So, gatherfriends,jointhefun,andindulge inthechocolate!Parkentrancefeeswill beapplicable.”

TheFriendsofCapeHenlopenState Parkisanon-profitorganizationmade upofvolunteerswhodonatetheirtime topromote“oneofthecrownjewels”of Delaware’sstateparks.Theyarestrongly committedtopubliceducationabout theparkandbelievethateducation leadstoappreciation,conservationand preservation.Inadditiontotheireducationalactivities,FriendsvolunteersparticipateinamonthlyTrailsDayanda varietyofotherdirectactivitieswithin thePark.Formoreinformationabout the Friendscurrentandpastprojects andforinformationaboutjoiningor volunteering,visittheirwebsite atwww.friendsofcapehenlopen.org, emailthematfochsp@gmail.comorcall themat(302)858-6127.

AARPseeksnomineesforserviceaward

AARPDelawareisnowaccepting nominationsforits2023AndrusAward forCommunityService,whichhonors Delawareans50orolderwhoaresharingtheirexperience,talentandskillsto enrichthelivesoftheircommunity members.

“AARPDelawareisexcitedtoshine alightonDelawareanswhoareusing whatthey’velearnedinlifetomakea differenceinthelivesaroundthem,” saidGeorgeMeldrum,AARPDelaware state president.“Ourawardeestruly bringtolifethespiritofservicethatexemplifiestheworkofAARP.”

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

AARPDelawareAndrusAwardfor CommunityServicenomineesmust meettheseeligibilityrequirements:

•Nomineemustbe50orolder.

•The achievements,accomplishmentsorserviceonwhichthenominationisbasedmusthavebeenperformed onavolunteerbasis,withoutpay.Volunteersreceivingsmallstipendstocover thecostsassociatedwiththevolunteer activityareeligible.

•Theachievements,accomplishments,orserviceonwhichthenominationisbasedmustreflectAARP’svision andpurpose.

•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmustbereplicableandprovideinspirationforotherstovolunteer.

•Partisanpoliticalachievements,accomplishmentsorservicemaynotbe considered.

•Couplesorpartnerswhoperform servicetogetherarealsoeligible;however,teamsarenoteligible.

•PreviousAndrusAwardrecipients arenoteligible.

•VolunteersservingontheAndrus Awardselectioncommitteearenoteligible.

•AARPstaffmembersarenoteligible.

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

TheAARPAndrusAwardfor CommunityServiceisanannualawards programdevelopedtohonorindividuals whoseserviceisauniqueandvaluable contributiontosociety.Lastyear, AARPrecognized49individualsand couplesfromaroundthecountry.

joiningtheteameverysinglemonth, shesaid,addingtothefirm’sgrowing footprintinitscoreareaatthe Delawarebeaches,aswellasthroughout theFirstStateandneighboringregions. Thefirmwasfoundedin2004and specializesinrealestatesalesthroughoutDelaware,aswellasthecoastal MarylandtownsofOceanCityand Berlin,thecapitalcityofAnnapolisand partsofsoutheasternPennsylvania.

WALK AROUND THE BLOCK

By Meghan Morris

CapeHenlopen

Friendsgrouphosting annualbirdseedsale

Birdseedissubjecttosupplychain problems.Evenso,theFriendsof CapeHenlopenStateParkannouncedthisweekthattheyhave foundareliablesupplyforthisyear’s birdseedsale.So,onceagain,their annualsaleoffersaneconomicalway tostockuponseedforthewinterthis year.Nowisthetimetosubmitan order.

Theitemsavailable—allpremium seeds—includeseveraltypesofsunflowerseeds,peanuts,thistle,safflower,suetandanumberoftypesof wildbirdseedmixes.Therearemore than17choicesastovarietyandsize ofbag.Thisyear’ssupplierisanew one,andsomeseedbagsizes,and nameshavechanged,sothosewho wishtoordershouldreadtheform carefully.

Theydonothavetoleavehometo order.TheorderformscanbedownloadedfromtheFriends’websiteat http://www.friendsofcapehenlopen.or g/.Thereisalinktotheorderform. Orderformscanalsobepickedupin personattheparkofficeandnature center.Pr icesarelistedontheform. Friends’membersareeligiblefora10 percentdiscount.

SSaleChairSandeeCoylesaidshe wantseveryonetohaveplentyoftime tomakeselectionsthisyear.The pick-updateisOct.14,andorders maybeplaceduntilSept.27.Completedformsshouldbesent,along withacheck,to:BirdseedSale,c/o FOCHSP,P.O.Box132,Nassau,DE 19969.

Thosewhoordercanpickuptheir bagsofseedonOct.14atCapeHenlopenStatePark’sMaintenance Garagebetween10a.m.andnoon. Friend’svolunteers—appropriately masked—willbetheretoloadthe seedintobuyers’cars.

TheFriendsofCapeHenlopen StateParkisanon-profitorganizationmadeupofvolunteerswhodonatetheirtimetopromote“oneofthe crownjewels”ofDelaware’sstate parks.Theyarestronglycommittedto publiceducationabouttheparkand believethateducationleadstoappreciation,conservationandpreservation.Inadditiontotheireducational activities,FriendsvolunteersparticipateinamonthlyTrailsDayanda varietyofotherdirectactivities withinthepark.Finally,Friendsraise moneyforspecificparkprojects,such astheBikeBarn,restorationofthe HawkWatch,andtheplayground. Formoreinformationaboutthe Friends’currentandpastprojects,and forinformationaboutjoiningorvolunteering,visittheirwebsiteat www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org,emailthemat:fochsp@gmail.comor callthemat(302)858-6127.

GardenCenterofferingDBGtour

TheInlandBaysGardenCenteris offeringitscustomersaprivatetourof theDelawareBotanicGardens(DBG) withtourguidesCarolMcCloud,VPof theDBGBoardofDirectorsandHR director,andStephenPryceLea,directorofhorticultureandeducationalprogramming.Thetourisbeingofferedon Tuesday,Sept.19,from10a.m.to1 p.m.DBGisclosedtothepublicon Tuesdays,sotheIBGCgroupwill theonlyguestsatthegardensatthat time.

Tourgoerswilllearnaboutthehistor yoftheDelawareBotanicGardens, aswellasallitscompletedfeatureson the37-acreproperty.Itisawalking tour.ThepathwaysareallADA-com-

pliant.VisitorswillseetheworldrenownedPietOudolf2-acre meadow,whichbloomsfromJune throughfallwith70,000perennial plantsandgrasses.Theotherareasthey willseeinclude:

•TheFollyGarden,with37,500 floweringbulbs,shrubsandtreesanda newreflectingpool;

•TheLearningGarden,withits non-tidalfreshwaterwetland;

•TheEast&WestWoodlandEdge Gardens(floweringthroughoutspring, summerandfall);

•Fiveinlanddunes;

•12.5acresoftheWoodlandGardensandpaths;

•WoodlandBridge;

•1,000feetofwaterfrontonPepper Creek;

•LivingShorelinerestorationand viewingplatform;

•TheRhyneGarden,with12,000 nativeplants,300floweringshrubsand 34seedlessredmapletrees,blooming fromMaythroughAugust;

•TheCharlesAndersonFamily HollyTreeCollection;and

•TheAzaleaCollection.

Tourgoerswillalsobeprovidedwith acomplimentary“FallEquinox”lunchin thegardenpreparedbyHollyFluty Dempsey,founderofReWildDelmarva. Formoreinformationortoregister, visit inlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

BeauxArtsBallreturningonSept.23

Afteradecade,theRehobothArt League’sBeauxArtsBallisreturningas partofthenonprofit’s85thanniversary celebration,andticketsarenowonsale. Once ahighlightofthesummersocial seasoninRehoboth,thisyear’sballwill beheldSaturday,Sept.23,from6to11 p.m.attheCampArrowheadproperty inLewes.

Thisyear’sballtakestheFrenchImpressionistmovementasitstheme,and

attendeeswillbeimmersedinlushgardendecorakintothatwhichinspired thepaintingsofMonet.EventchairL. DrexelDavisonleadsthefestivities, whichincludesacocktailhour,complete withastringtrio,followedbyaseated dinner.Livingvineswillbedesignedto delightguestswhiletheyenjoyadditionalentertainmentfromanelectricviolinist,solovocalist,andlaterdance musicfromDJShelly.Theoptional

costumecontestwillrecognizeoutstandingcreativeminds.Guestsnotin costumeshouldoptforcocktailattire, organizerssaid.

ThemasqueradecostumeBeauxArts BallisabelovedtraditionofRehoboth ArtLeaguemembersandfriends,they noted.AftertheRehobothArtLeague was foundedin1938,theannualsum-

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DBG’sTeppertoleadtalkonnativeplants

Nativeplantsoffermanybenefits,to peopleandthewildlifearoundthem, andthoseinterestedinfurtheringtheir knowledgeofnativeplantscanjoin GreggTepper,horticulturistandnative plantexpert,foratwo-hourworkshop atInlandBaysGardenCenter,wherehe willdelveintothemanyfeaturesand benefitsoftheseimportantplants.

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

The information-packedtalkwillbe focusedon12nativeplants,including theircultivation,howtousetheminthe landscape,andtheirimportantbenefits toinsectpollinatorsandnativebirds. Additionally,Tepperwilladdresstheissuesofheavydeerpressureandofferadviceonastrategyusingdeer-resistant plantsandeffectiverepellantproducts. Participantscanlearntocreateagarden, aplantcommunityandwildlifehabitat allinone.

Tepperisaprofessionalhorticulturist, lecturer,consultantandlife-longna-

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mercostumeArtists’Ballbeganthefollowingyearandcontinuedforthenext 40yearstosupporttheartsorganizationsprograms.Inmorerecentyears,

tiveplantenthusiast.Hehasbeeninthe publichorticultureindustryformore than30yearsandhashelpedsteward, guideandpromotevariouspublicgardens,includingtheMt.CubaCenter andDelawareBotanicGardensatPepperCreek.

Heistheseniorhorticulturistatthe ArboretumatLaurelHillinPhiladelphia,comprisingtwohistoriccemetery propertiestotaling265acres,wherehe co-managesthehorticultureinternsand staff.Hisprimaryfocusisoncreating andstewardingmultipleecologicallysounddisplaygardenareasatboth properties,includingtheRockGarden, thehistoricMedallionGarden,the award-winningChapelGardensand Nature’sSanctuary,amultiple-awardwinningSITESGoldcertifiedgreen buriallandscape.

Teppersaidhisworkbringshim muchjoythroughthemanyopportunitiestoeducatethepublic,collaborate withfellowpublicgardensandwork c loselywithspecialtynurseriestocus-

theeventhasbeenrevivedtomark milestoneanniversariesforthenonprofit.Thisyearisnoexception.The Ball’sproceedswillsupporttheart league’seducationandoutreachprograms,whichprovidefreeartsexperiencestounder-servedcommunitiesin

tomgrowvastcollectionsofuniqueand garden-worthyplantsthat,throughthe buildingofdiverseplantcommunities, createwhathecalls“gardenstofeel goodabout.”

Hehaslecturedextensivelyinthe UnitedStates,aswellasattheRoyal BotanicGardensKewandWisleyin GreatBritain.Heisco-authorofthe book“Deer-ResistantNativePlants fortheNortheast,”aboutwhichhe lecturesregularly.Heiscurrently workingontwonewbooks,“Mirabelle visitsaGarden:ANativePlantGardenAdventure,”aco-authoredbook forchildrenaboutnativeplantsand theirmanywildlifebenefits,and“The SensoryAppealofNativePlants:A WildflowerCelebration.”Hishappiestpastimes,hesaid,arediscovering newplants,scouringon-lineplant, shrubandtreecatalogs,andstewardinghisown.

For moreinformationortoregister, goto inlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

SussexCounty.

Ticketscost$250perpersonandare availableonlineatrehobothartleague.org. ParkingwillbeavailableatCampArrowhead,orguestsmaychoosetoridea JollyTrolley,providedbyRAL,from LoveCreekElementarySchool.

CHEERhosting2023FallFestival

TheNutritionProgramofCHEER Inc.ishostingitsAnnualTrapPond FallFestivalonFriday,Sept.8,from10 a.m.to2p.m.ItwillbeheldatTrap PondStatePark,locatedeastofLaurel. Entranceintotheparkisfree.Thetraditionalpicniclunchwillbeserved.

Activitiesduringthedayincludea “whiteelephant”table,prizebingo games,horseshoes,cornholegameanda 50/50drawing.DJSkyBradywillbe providingthemusicforadancecontest, aswellasmanyothergamesandactivities.

Areaagenciesandcompaniesthat provideservicestoseniorswillhaveinformationaltablessetupandwillbe

givingawayfreeitemstoeveryoneinattendance.Mostwillbeofferingadrawingfordoorprizes.

Thereisaregistrationfeeof$6for seniors60orolder,or$8forthose youngerthan60.ThetraditionalSussex Countyfriedchickenwillreturnto highlightthelunchmenu.Ticketsare availableatallCHEERCentersinSussexCounty,orcontactRobinGreeneat (302) 853-4199.Itisrecommendedthat ticketsbepurchasedinadvance.All seniorsareinvited.

Allproceedsfromthiseventbenefit CHEER’sMealsonWheelsProgram thatserveshundredsofhomebound seniorsdaily.

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Magic,Music&Entertainment!

TheFirstTime…

The MusicofRobertaFlack

Featuring Natalie Douglas & Jon Weber

September 8 & 9

Rainy Day Matinees @ 2pm!

Award Winner NATALIE DOUGLAS and her Music Director, JON WEBER of NPR’s Piano Jazz, return with her critically acclaimed show. After SRO performances of this concert in San Francisco, London & NYC, Natalie Douglas is thrilled to share this stunning tribute to the phenomenal Roberta Flack.

InTheStillOfThe Night:Words&Music

ofNoelCoward&ColePorter A Theatrical Journey

September 15 & 16

The incomparable duo Shana Farr and Jon Weber make their way back to the Dickens Parlour Theatre to pay homage to the great Noel Coward and Cole Porter in the awardwinning show IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT: Words & Music of Noel Coward and Cole Porter.

JazzClubDickens

Every Wednesday, 5:30-8PM

Pianist David Libby and “Special” guest artist(s) perform mainstream, “straight-ahead” jazz interpretations of beloved classics from the Great American Songbook. Hum along and tap your foot as David and friends delight you with their lively, inventive, and swinging musical conversations!

Tickets on sale now at DickensParlourTheatre.com

31810 Good Earth Lane Ocean View, DE

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

toperformroboticassistedsurgerytoremovehiscancerandgethim homeandonapathtospeedyrecovery thesameday.

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Septemberisstate’sPreparednessMonth

Gov.JohnCarneyhasproclaimed SeptemberasPreparednessMonthin Delawaretohighlightthemanyways familiesandbusinessescan“makea plan,buildakit,andstayinformed“to bebetterpreparedforemergenciesand naturaldisasters.Septembercoincides withthepeakmonthsforAtlantichurricaneseason,whichunderscoresthe needforreadiness,officialssaid.The 2023themeis“PreparingOlder Adults,”highlightingkeychallenges Delawareseniorscanfacewhenit comestopreparedness.

U.S.NewsreportsDelawareisthe 10thfastest-agingstateintheU.S.The mostrecentU.S.Censusestimates about21percentofthepopulationis olderthan65,andmorethan40percentis50orolder,accordingtothe AmericanAssociationofRetiredPersons(AARP).AccordingtoFEMA’s 2022NationalHouseholdSurvey, olderadultsweremorelikelythan youngeradultstoknowtheirevacuationroutes,documentandinsuretheir property,safeguardtheirdocuments, andsaveforarainyday.However,they werelesslikelytosignupforalertsand warnings,makeaplan,practiceemergencydrillsorhabits,andgetinvolved intheircommunity.

AccordingtoAARP,severalfactors

makeolderadultsmorevulnerableto theeffectsofdisasters:

•Mobility—Olderadultsoften havemobilityissuesorlackthetransportationtogetoutofharm’sway.

•Social—Seniorsmightbesocially isolated,withfewfriendsorfamily nearby,orreluctanttoleavepets.

• Information—15percentofpeople50orolderdonothaveinternet, and60percentsaycostisanissue.Asa result,manycan’tgetreal-timeinformationonweatherconditions,resources,orhelp.

•Finances—Manyseniorslackthe meanstopreparefordisastersorrelocate.In2019,olderadults’medianincomewas$27,398.12percentofthose over65madelessthan$10,000.Over halfthoseover50havenoemergency savings.Fixedincomesmakeitdifficult tostockupfoodorprescriptions.

•Location—Manyolderadults liveincoastalareasthatareaffectedby floodsandrisingsealevels.From1970 to2010,theseareassawan89percent increaseinresidents65andolder.

DE-PLANs:Newwebsite forolderadultsand emergencypreparedness

Inresponsetothesechallenges,

Delawarenowhasanewwebsite, DE-PLANs,thatoffersa“one-stop resourceforaidingemergencymanagement,resilienceplanning,and outreachforDelaware’solderadults. “DE-PLANs”isanacronymfor “DelawareEquitablePlanningfor LocalAdaptationNeeds.”

FundedbytheDelawareEmergencyManagementAgencyandadministeredbyDelawareSeaGrant andtheUniversityofDelawareInstituteforPublicAdministration, thesitecombinesDelaware-specific informationwithresourcesandGIS datatobuildstateandlocalcapacity andpolicydevelopment.Theplatformcompilessocialvulnerability data,socialservices,infrastructure, andhazardinformationtosupport state,county,andlocalplanningfor emergencymanagementpreparednessandaginginplace.

BuiltuponaGeographicInformationSystems(GIS)framework,it featurestheseresources:

•“Fe aturedThemes“thatcover “AginginPlace,”“HazardMitigationandPreparedness,”and“Connectivity.”Thissectionblendssurvey dataonwhatseniorsconsidertheir topprioritieswithlinkstoin-depth factsheetson“a t-riskpopulation”

dataforeachofDelaware’sthree countiesand57individualmunicipalities.A“DelawareEquityAnalysisTool”mapsfocusareasinthe state.

•“DelawareDemographicsand EmergencyPlanningMap“isaninteractivemapwithdatalayersthat canbeturnedonandofftodisplay importantinformationsuchashospitals,shelters,EMTandfirestations,pharmacies,seniorliving communities,andmore.

•“CaseStudies“providein-depth analysisofissuesusing“storymaps” ontopicssuchas“Delaware’sAging PopulationandFloodRisk,”“VulnerablePopulationsandHealthFacilities,”aDelawareFo odSystem Map,andotherkeyissues.

EastCoastGardenCenterannouncesclasses

EastCoastGardenCenterthisweek announceditsFall2023ClassSeries. TheseriesbeginsSaturday,Sept.16, andrunsthroughSaturday,Oct.28. Mostclassescosts$10andarescheduledfor11a.m.onSaturdays.The classeswillbeheldattheGardenCenter,locatedat30366CordreyRoadin Millsboro,within-personinstruction. Customerscansignupon-lineat— https://www.eastcoastgardencenter.com ontheClasses/GiftCardstaborcall theGardenCenterat(302)945-3489 and completeacreditcardpayment overthephone.Pre-registrationisrequired.

Eachclassisanindependentstandalone,oracustomercouldopttoattend severalclasses.Theclassseriesisdesignedtoassistthecustomerinmaking successfulplantselectiondecisions,in-

creasetheirplantandproductknowledge,andensureproperplantingand careoftheirplantinvestments.

Theone-hourclasseswillinclude presentationsandexamplesforhandsonplantfamiliarization.Thisformatis designed toamplifythepresentation portionofeachclassbyshowingthe customersspecificplantsandvarieties.

Classschedule:

•Sept.16,Camellias—“Thecamelliaisabeautifulevergreenshrubthat canprovidebothlandscapestructure andtexturewithitsdeepgreenfoliage, andbeautyfromitsflowersattimesof theyearwhenotherflowersmightnot beasvibrant.You’lllearnabouttheattributesanddifferencesofboththefall and springbloomingcamelliasincludingtheircareandmaintenance.”

•Sept.23,RightPlant/RightPlace

—“Thisclasscoverstheprocessfor makingbetterplantdecisionsinplanningyourhomelandscape.You’lllearn abouttheimportanceofmatchinga plant’sattributestothegrowingconditionsofspace,light,waterandsoil.Examplesofplantsappropriateforcertain conditionsandfunctionalitywillbediscussed.You’llalsoreceiveaproject worksheettohelpguideyouthrough the planningprocess.”

•Sept.30,FallMake&Take— “ThisworkshopispartofourFallOpen House!WewillhavetwoMake&Take workshopsaspartofthisevent,oneat 10a.m.andoneat2p.m.Readytodoa fallspruceuptoyourannualcontainers?

AttheFallMake&Takeclassyou’ll learnthebasicsofcontainerplanting andbecomefamiliarwithseasonal flowerchoices.You’lltakehomeyour personalizedcontainerandideasfor otherupdatesforyourdeck,patioand landscape.Thecostoftheclassis$45to coverthematerialscosts.Spaceinthe classislimitedto20people.”

•Oct.7,PrivacyScreens—Privacy isoftenanissuewiththehomesbeing builtinSussexCounty.Theclasswill familiarizethecustomerwithbothstandardchoicesandsomemoreuniqueoptionsforprivacyscreens.Additionally,it willfocusonselectionsforboththe

landscapeandcontainersforsmaller patioandcourtyardenvironments.”

•Oct.14,FallPlantingforSpring Blubs —“Fallisthetimetogetyour springbulbsplanted.Learnaboutthe enduringtraditionoffallbulbplanting. Frompreparation,selection,designand maintenance,wewillcovertechniques forboththelandscapeandcontainer planting.Withafewsimplestepsnow, youcanbesuretoenjoyearlyspring colorinyouryard.”

•Oct.21,Pruning—“Pruningcan beessentialtothehealthandappearanceofmanyshrubsandtrees,andyet manypeoplearereluctanttotakeiton. Wewillsetyouupforsuccessbygoing overthefundamentalsofpruning.This classwillcoverwhentoprune,whereto cut,howtoeliminateproblematic branches,thinningoutandpruningfrequency.”

•Oct.28,WelcometoDelaware,Fall Edition—“AreyounewtoDelaware? Well,thisistheclassforyou!Thisclass willhelppeoplenewtothisarealearn moreaboutgardeningforourzone.We willdiscussouruniqueweatherand growingconditions,aswellasoursoil type.Thisclasswillalsodiscusswhich plantswillworkbestinyourDelaware gardenandwhyfallisagreattimeto plant!”

BethanyBeach fireworks showablast

TheTownofBethanyBeachdelayeditsannualJuly4thfireworksshow untilLaborDayweekendduetobeachreplishmentscheduleconflicts. Thedisplaywasabigsuccessdespitebeingafewmonthslate.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•CarlaVarisco

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheeighthannualCops&Goblins—OceanView’sHalloweencelebrationfeaturingfreehamburgers, hotdogsandpizza,amusementrides andcandy—isamongupcoming eventsplannedatJohnWestPark thatalsoincludeaLaborDayconcertandmovies.

Cops&GoblinswillbeonSaturday,Oct.28,from1to4p.m.inJohn WestPark.Incaseofrain,itwillbe onSunday,Oct.29.

Children12oryoungercanenter acostumecontestwithprizesfor bestcop,bestgoblinandbestoverall costume,andtherewillbeamusementridesandapettingzoo.

Rita’sIce,sodaandbottledwater willalsobeonthemenu,alsofree,as wellascandythatwillbehandedout attablessetupthroughoutthepark anditemsgivenawaybysponsors.

“Lookforoldfavoritesandsome newsurprises,”OceanViewPolice ChiefKennethMcLaughlinsaid. “Thisyear’seventwillbebiggerand betterthanever.Wearereallyexcited aboutit.It’ssomethingwespenda lotoftimeplanning.Therewillbeall kindsofeventsgearedtothekids andeverythingwillbefree.Wepray Godblessesuswithnicefall weather.”

FallClassicMovieThemeNights arescheduledforFridays,withfestivitiesbeginningat6:30p.m.and moviesstartingat7:30.Onthe screenwillbe“ToCatchaThief”on Sept.8,“TheAdventuresofRobin Hood”onSept.15and“American Graffiti”onSept.22.

OnSept.8,for“ToCatcha Thief,”starringCaryGrantand GraceKelly,therewillbemusicand dancing,Kristina’sKitchenfoodsales andSaltedVineswinebytheglass, withsalesbenefittingthenon-profit Santa’sLetters.

OnSept.15,for“TheAdventures

EvergreeneHomeshasImmediateMove-InInventoryand IncredibleIncentives!They’resellingquickly!CallTodayandScheduleaTour!

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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!

Monday, September 11

Jewelry Making for Beginners 10:00 am –12:00 pm

Ria will walk you through the step-by-step process of making your own beaded bracelet & earrings.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 2—4:00 pm Register your group to compete to solve a 300 piece puzzle! The winning team will win a small, puzzle themed prize!

Tuesday, September 12 PAWS for Reading 4—5:00 pm

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

Wednesday, September 13

Story Time at Donna’s Goat Farm 10—11:00 am

We are excited to partner with Donna’s Goat Farm to bring you another outdoor story time experience!

The Rat Pack & Their Music 4—5:00 pm

Join Notes on the Beach as they present the back story & music of what Lauren Bacall jokingly named –"The Rat Pack" in this free and fun concert.

Thursday, September 14 RBWG Free Writes 4—5:00 pm

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

Washi Tape Bookmarks 11:00 am—12:00 pm

Create 2 washi tape bookmarks in this fun, easy craft class!

Overview of Estate Planning & Elder Law 2—3:30 pm

Attorney Kathleen Delacy, instructor with the Delaware Money School, will give an educational free talk on how to get started with estate planning.

Companionship on the Farm with ROOTS 5—6:00 pm Explore how farm animals can be our allies in maintaining a sustainable, efficient, and balanced agricultural system. For elementary aged kids, please. 302–858-5518

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CAMPRehobothChorusensembleAlliancetoperform‘MusicoftheNight’

TheCAMPRehobothChorus announcedthisweekthepremiere concertoftheirnewly-formed smallensemble,Alliance.The18voicegroupwascreatedfollowing severalroundsofauditionsfrom thelarger85-voiceCAMPRehobothChorusandwillnowbe featuredinthefinalconcertof theirexpanded2023season, “MusicoftheNight.”

ArtisticDirectorDougYetter said,“Duringthepandemic,several singersfromthemainchorusperformedinthemedcabaretsonthe firstFridayofeverymonth.Oneof the‘FirstFriday’themeswas ‘MusicoftheNight’—songs aboutlifefromdusktodawn.The singerscameupwithsomanygreat ideasIfeltthatatsomepointit warrantedafullconcert.AfterAlliancewasformed,Ibeganthink-

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ofRobinHood,”starringErrol FlynnandOliviadeHavilland,there willbephotoopportunitieswiththe KingofThieves,anaxe-throwing gameandfoodsalesbyBoyScout

ingwhatafantasticmatchtheir voiceswouldbeforafullyproducedandexpandedconcertmodeledafterthecabaret.Afterthe fewrehearsalswe’vehad,thatvisionisbecomingabeautifulreality.”

Themusicalselectionsforthe concertinclude“FlyMetothe Moon,”“ICouldHaveDancedAll Night,”“ItHadBetterBe Tonight,”“December1963(Oh WhataNight),”“YouMakeMe FeelLikeDancin’,”“StarDust,” “AnotherSaturdayNight,”“Blue Moon,”“IntheStilloftheNite,” “Memory,”“Moondance,”“Mister Sandman,”“Walkin’AfterMidnight”and,ofcourse,thetitletune, “MusicoftheNight.”

Yetter,onkeyboard,leadsatrio ofmusicianstoaccompanythe concert.Technicalwizardryis

Troop281.

OnSept.22,for“AmericanGraffiti,”therewillbeaclassiccarshow withpeople’schoiceawardsandlive ’50smusicbyDoubleAgent.

Takechairsandseedetailsat www.OceanViewDE.Gov.

ThefifthannualOldTownHolidayMarket&TreeLightingis

beingprovidedbytheChorus’productionmanagers,LarryRosenand BarryBugg.

“MusicoftheNight”willbe presentedthreetimesoverathreeconcertweekend:Sept.29(7p.m.), Sept.30(7p.m.)andOct.1(3 p.m.)atEpworthUnited MethodistChurch,19285Holland GladeRoad,RehobothBeach. Ticketscost$25(noservicefee) andareavailableatcamprehoboth.com,undertheEventstab. Ticketsmaybepurchasedonlineat https://www.camprehoboth.com/ca mp-center/programs/camp-rehoboth-chorus,bycalling(302) 227-5620,orinpersonatthe CAMPRehobothCommunity Center,37BaltimoreAvenue,RehobothBeach.

plannedfor1to5p.m.onSaturday, Nov.25,andwillfeaturevendors, foodsforsale,holidaymusicperformances,trainrides,mazes,lightingofthetown’sChristmastree,and avisitfromSantaClausandhis elves.TheBelleTonesandIndian RiverHighSchoolConcertChoir willperform.

OCEAN BLOCK

Bethany Beach

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

MLS DESU2029172 $2,800,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

CLOSE TO BEACH – NEW PRICE

Swann Cove, Selbyville

POND VIEWS

Bayside, West Fenwick

The ultimate designer furnished coastal beach house with over 4,400 sq ft of luxurious living space, elevator, and every upgrade imaginable. Beautiful turnkey home with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, living area with gas fireplace, gourmet chef’s kitchen, small office, 3-season room, deck, screened porch, 2 car garage and more! Located in the best location at bayside with views of the pool, pond, and golf course. Wonderful amenity rich community.

MLS DESU2037622 $1,400,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

Savannahs Landing, Ocean View

NEW LISTING

LIKE NEW

Bethany Forest, Near Ocean View

You will love this magnificent custom-built home located on a private 1+ acre homesite. This stunning home has a lot to offer with a 2-story great room with built ins and gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, library/office, fabulous 4 season room, 1st floor primary bedroom, guest bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs are 2 additional guest rooms, guest bathroom, and large bonus room. Plus 3 car garage, deck, outdoor shower, shed and whole house generator. Community pool and tennis/pickleball courts.MLS DESU2045584 $869,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW PRICE

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

Preserve @ Jefferson Creek, Near Bethany

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

MLS DESU2042788 $714,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

NEW LISTING

Villas Of Bethany West, Bethany

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

Adorable and charming home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac offers an inviting living room with a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, a wonderful eat-in kitchen with views of the fishpond and patio in the backyard, primary bedroom with updated bathroom, guest bedroom, guest bathroom, 3 season porch and garage. Community pool and tennis/pickleball courts. Located about 2 miles to the gorgeous beaches of Bethany Beach, the boardwalk, restaurants, and shopping.

Fantastic views of the wetlands, water, and wonderful wildlife from every room in this top-floor furnished luxury condo. This spacious condo offers a 2-story living /dining room area with an electric fireplace, a large eat-in kitchen, screened porch, large primary bedroom, and a guest bedroom. Upstairs are 2 spacious ensuites with excellent views. Discover Bethany Bay and its 1st class amenities while being located near many of the state parks, beaches, quaint shopping, and quality restaurants.

Enjoy magnificent views of the salt pond. Well-maintained (original condition) furnished 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home offers stunning views of the salt pond from your private rear deck, living/dining area, and guest bedroom. This is an exceptional setting throughout the seasonal changes. Walk into town and enjoy all the wonderful attractions that Bethany Beach has to offer.

MLS DESU2045146 $445,000

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

MLS DESU2037658 JUST $579,900

Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

NEW LISTING

Swann Keys, West Fenwick

Waterfront! Located on the widest canal in Swann Keys and easy access to the little Assawoman. This is an adorable 2BR/1.5BA coastal getaway with a magical screened porch and deck to enjoy the water views and early morning sunrises. This bright and sunny home has lots of windows to let the natural light in, an inviting living room and eat-in kitchen. Outside you will love the side yard, perfect for cookouts and yard games and for your 4-legged friends. Community boat ramp, pool, and playground.

MLS DESU2046978 $399,900

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MLS DESU2046076 $489,900

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MUST SEE

SALEPENDING

Bethany Bay, Ocean View

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

MLS DESU2041920 $329,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

MLS DESU2034422 $477,900

Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Ocean Way Estates, Ocean View

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

MLS DESU2045812 $269,900 Call Vickie York 302.542.4457

Rementer Rd., Georgetown

Get Back to nature on 3 bedroom/1 bath one-acre farmette. AG Zoned enables horses, cattle, and vegetables. Refinished hardwood floors, hand-built doors, dressers all add to the charm. New roof 2021.

MLS DESU2047016 Just $247,500

Call Kathy Cramer 302-236-5630

Please contact one of our experienced agents for your real estate needs!

Nominationsopenfor2023SouthernDelawareTourismAwards

Tourismisa$2.7billion(andgrowing)industryinSussexCounty.Infact, morethan23,000jobsinthecountyare tourism-related.Tourismrevenuesaves eachDelawarehouseholdmorethan $1,600intaxeseachyear,accordingto SouthernDelawareTourismofficials.

“Thisisdefinitelydue,inlargepart, toourfortunategeographicallocation andourbeautiful5Starbeaches—but it’salsotheresultofalotofinitiative, creativity,planningandhardworkby themanypeopleandorganizationswho strivetokeepupwithchangingtravel trendsandtocreateandprovidethe typesofattractions,events,activities, andservicesthatdrivevisitorstoSussex County.”

Arearesidentsandbusinessesare beingaskedtonominategroupsorindividualswhohavemadesignificantcon-

tributionstothetourismindustryin SussexCountybetweenOctober2022 andOctober2023.Nominationsmust becompletedandsubmittedbyFriday, Nov.3,tobeconsidered.Thewinners willbeannouncedinDecember.

“Tourismisahugeeconomicengine forSussexCounty,”saidScottThomas, executivedirectorofSouthernDelaware Tourism.“Thisisourwayofhonoring thosethathavegoneaboveandbeyond tocontributetothetourismindustryin ourarea.Weencourageeveryoneto considerwhotheythinkmaybeworthy recipientsoftheseawards,andtonominatethem.”

Previousnomineeswhohavenot wonanawardareeligibleforre-nomination.

The categoriesandcriteriaforeach are:

(1)BestEvent

Criteria:ThisawardwillbepresentedtoaneventheldinSussex Countyduringtheeligibilityperiodand isbasedonvisitationdraw,uniqueness, out-of-areapromotion,helpingtospotlightSussexCountyasadestination.

(2)BestNewEvent(forfirsttime eventsheldinSussexCounty)

Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresentedtoaneventheldforthefirsttime inSussexCountyduringtheeligibility periodandisbasedonvisitationdraw, uniqueness, out-of-areapromotion, helpingtospotlightSussexCountyasa destination.

(3)BestAttraction

Criteria:ThisawardwillbepresentedtoatourismattractioninSussex Countyandisbasedonvisitationdraw, tourismeconomicimpacttothecom-

munity,group-friendliness,collaborationwithaccommodations.

(4)PhilanthropicAward Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresentedtoanindividual,businessororganizationandisbasedoncontributing to andpromotingthewelfareofthe communitythatmakesSussexCountya betterplacetovisit.Nomineesshould highlightallrelevantresourcesandassistanceprovidedtomakethecountya betterdestination.

(5)TourismPartneroftheYear Award

Criteria:Thisawardwillbepresentedtoanindividual,businessororganizationandwillbebasedon collaborativeeffortsworkingwith SouthernDelawareTourismand/or ChambersofCommerceinSussex County.Nomineesshouldhighlight sharedresourcesusedtodevelop tourismproducts,servicesorattractions. Recipientsoftheannualawardsfor 2022were:

·BestEvent—302Day

·BestNewEvent—SchellvilleEnchantedWinterCelebration

·BestAttraction—Delaware BotanicGardens

·PhilanthropicAward—JoshuaM. FreemanFoundation

·TourismPartneroftheYear—La VidaHospitality/JoshGrapski,ManagingPartner,MarketingandDevelopment

Pastrecipientsoftheannualaward also includeWinterDelmarvaDogfish BirdINNgWeekends;AshleyHoudbert—VisitRehoboth/VisitLewes; FreemanArtsPavilion;Rehoboth BeachMainStreet,Inc.;DelawareSea GrantCollegeProgram/Universityof Delaware;VietnamVeteransMemorial MovingWall,theAmericanLegion FamilyofPost17,Lewes;CinemaArt Theater,RehobothBeachFilmSociety; SouthernDelawareWine,Food& MusicFestival;DelawareBeachLife magazine;MidAtlanticSeaGlass& Coastal ArtsFestival;Fire&IceFestival;LadybugMusicFestival;Freeman Stage;DelawareStateParks;Dogfish Dash;WinterWonderfest;Lefty’sAlley &Eats;DelawareBeachBook;Return Day;FirstAnnualBooBQuebythe Sea;CapeHenlopenStatePark’sGordonsPondTrail&JunctionandBreakwaterTrail;WesternSussexTourism Committee;TheFreemanStageatBayside;NassauValleyVineyards;the AppleScrappleFestival;DogfishHead BreweryTours;theRehobothBeach F ilmFestival;theLewesMaritimeHistoryTrail;theOceantoBayBikeTour; EatingRehobothWalkingFoodTours; andTheSeaWitchHalloweenand Fiddlers’Festival.

Nominationformsandinstructions forthe2023SouthernDelaware TourismAwardscanbeobtainedat www.VisitSouthernDelaware.com/touri sm-award-nomination,orbycalling

Improvingyour creditscoreshould beapriority.Your scorecouldaffect severalitems,includingtheinterest ratewhenpurchasingahomeorpurchasingavehicle, andthepremiumoninsurancepolicies.

First,Iwouldpaydownanycreditcard orrevolvingdebtquickly.Bypaying downcreditcarddebt,thiswillincrease theamountavailableandincreaseyour creditscore,as30percentofyourcredit scoreisbasedontheavailabilityofyour revolvingdebt.

Secondly,donotmissapayment.Establish automaticpaymentsonyour creditcards,mortgagesandinstallment loans.Onelatepaymentover30days couldreduceyourscoreby100pointsor more.Latepaymentscouldnegatively affectyourcreditscoreforseveralyears. Itisextremelyimportanttopayeverythingontime.

Lastly,forindividualswithnocredit score,IrecommendasmallCD-secured loantoestablishacreditscore.Arecent customerhadnocreditandwasunable toobtainaloan.After6months,this individual hadacreditscoreover700 points.Irecommendpullingafree creditreportannuallyfromTransunion, EquifaxorExperian.Visitmyfico.com formoreinformationonhowtoimproveyourcreditscore.

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timehomebuyers.So,inadditiontotraditionalcreditfromcreditcards,student loans,carloansandmortgages,other non-traditionalitemsarebeingallowed towardmeasuringaborrower’screditresponsibility.

Asamom,Iworkedwithmyson earlyongivinghimguidancetoestablish goodcreditandencouragedhimtoopen twocreditcardswhilehewasincollege. Iexplainedthemechanicsofacredit cardandtoldhimtoonlyusethecardif hewasabletopayitinfullbythepaymentduedate.Thecardsdidnothave highcreditlimits,which wasnotimportanttohowthecreditscoringworks,so hetookoutonecardthathada$500 lineandasecondcardthathadan$800 creditlimit.And,thankfully,hefollowed myadviceand,today,hisscoreisinthe 800sandhigherthanmine!Yikes!

Thisputshiminagreatpositionto buyhisfirsthome,sincecreditscorecan haveapositiveimpacttoavailableloan productsandbestrates!

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Your credit scoreisamajor factorindeterminingyoureligibility formortgagequalification.The higheryourcredit score,thebetter yourinterestrate.

Yourcreditscorealsowilldetermine whatloanprogramsyouareeligiblefor. Hereareafewtipstoimproveyour creditscore:

•Makesurethatyoupayallofyour billsontime.

•Limityourcreditutilization.For instance,ifyouhaveacreditcardwitha limitof$1,000andyourbalanceis $250,thenyourutilizationrateis25 percent.Thehigheryourutilizationrate, themoreyourcreditscoreisnegatively impacted.

•Keepyourcreditcardsopenonce youhavepaidthemoff.

•Becomeanauthorizeduseron someoneelse’screditcard.Youcanbenefitfromtheirgoodfinancialhabits.

•Ifyouhavelittleornocredithistory,takeoutasmallloanwithabank orcreditunion.

•Fixdelinquencies.Ifyouhavecollectionsand/orcharge-offs,trytoget thempaidorenterintoarepayment agreementwiththecreditor.

•Besuretocontactareputable lenderthatcanpullyourcreditand counselyouonimprovingyourscoreso youcanbecomeahomeowner.

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Guidancefor whatlendersallow tobeusedforobtainingacredit scorehasbeenexpandinginanefforttohelp borrowers—in particular,first-

LaRedtohostWomen’sHealthWalk

LaRedHealthCenteranditspartners areofferingfreehealthscreeningsand connectionstocommunityresourcesatits 8thAnnualWomen’sHealthWalkin Seaford.TheWomen’sHealthWalkis beingheldSaturday,Sept.9,between10 a.m.and1p.m.atSoroptimistPark,locatedat1158MiddlefordRoad,Seaford.

Thefreeeventfeaturesmorethan35 vendors,food,healthscreenings,maternal andbehavioralhealthresources,freeNarcanandtrainingsonwhatlifesavingsteps peoplecantakeincaseofanopioidoverdose.TheFoodBankofDelawarealso willbedistributingfoodtothoseinneed.

Someoftheorganizationsrepresented attheWomen’sHealthWalkinclude: BeebeHealthcare,Bayhealth,Tidal Health,theFoodBankofDelaware, DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege, AIDSDelaware,PAMHealthRehabili-

tationHospitalofGeorgetown,NAMI Delaware,Nemours,AmeriHealthCaritas,ImpactLifeHarmReduction,Maust AudiologyServices,SussexCounty HealthCoalition,YWCASARCand more.

BilingualLa Redstaffalsowillbe availabletohelpindividualsconnectwith theresourcesattheevent.

TheWomen’sHealthWalkalsowill featurealivebroadcastfromMaxima RadioStation,freefoodanddoorprizes.

Thefirst50peopletoregisterforthe eventatanyoneofLaRed’sofficesin Milford,GeorgetownorSeafordoratthe eventwillreceiveafreeWomen’sHealth WalkT-Shirt.

TheLaRedHealthCenter’s8thAnnualWomen’sHealthWalkkicksoffthree LaRedeventsthisfallthatfocusonconnectingresidentsinSussexCountywith

servicesthatcanreducethenumberof opioidoverdosesinthecommunity.

AccordingtodatafromtheDelaware DivisionofPublicHealth’sMyHealthy Communitywebsite,331Delawareans havediedfromasuspectedoverdosesince January.ThebulkofDelaware’soverdose deathsareopioid-related.Narcanisa medicationthatwhengivenpromptlycan reverseanopioidoverdoseandpossibly savealife.

La RedHealthCenter,aspartofthe DelawareGoesPurpleeffort,andthrough itspartnerswillmakeNarcanavailableat thewalkandwilltrainpeopleonhowto useit.

TheWomen’sHealthWalkismade possiblebyoureventsponsorssuchas CommunityCaptainSponsorsMountaire, AmeriHealthCaritasandPAMHealth RehabilitationHospitalofGeorgetown,

andCommunityLeadersponsors DelawareFirstHealth,DNREC,Labcorp andCommunityBankDelaware.

“La RedHealthCenterisgratefulto ourpartnersandoureventsponsorsfor comingtogetherasacommunitytohelp residentsinSeafordconnectwithlife-savingresources,”saidBrianOlson,Chief ExecutiveOfficerofLaRedHealthCenter.“Thebestwaytobringdownthehigh numberofoverdosedeathsinourstateis toempowerpeoplewithinformationand theresourcestheyneed.”

LaRedHealthCenter,afederally qualifiedhealthcenterinSussexCounty, hasprovidedqualityhealthcareforindividualsandfamiliessince2001.LaRed offersprimaryhealthcare,pediatrics, women’shealthservices,andbehavioral healthservicesatitsthreelocationsin Milford,SeafordandGeorgetown.La RedalsooffersdentalservicesatitsMilfordandGeorgetownlocations.Formore informationaboutLaRedHealthCenter, visit//www.laredhealthcenter.org/.

Stars&Stripessetfor Sept.30atCupolaPark

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Stars&Stripes—theGreater MillsboroChamberofCommerce’sannualFourthofJulycelebration,canceled earlierthissummerdueastorm—has beenrescheduledfor6p.m.onSaturday, Sept.30,atCupolaPark.

Theeventwillincludeafireworks displayandseveralorganizations,includingHelpInitiativeInc,Nemours Children’sHealth,GlimmeringNailsby Diane,SherwinWilliams’newLong Necklocation,HousemanCreations HandmadeHomeWoodDécor,the MillsboroPoliceDepartment,Townof Millsboro,WSFSBank,Plantation Ridge,theChamber,HomesbyPeggy Sue,DinnerExpressCateringand R’NassissHairDesign.

Light-uptoyswillbeavailable. FoodtruckswillincludeKonaIce, Rita’sIce,GrottoPizza,Chick-fil-A, andhotdogandpretzelvendors.

“Wearelookingforwardtothis beinganend-of-the-seasonevent.Iam soexcited.Itwillbemyfirstone,”Anne Angel,executivedirectoroftheChamber,said.

“Itreallybringsthecommunitytogether.Closeto2,000peoplecometo Stars&Stripeseveryyear,”shesaid.

MillsboroTownManagerJamie Burkagreed,sayingtheTownis“excited toscheduleStars&StripesinconjunctionwiththeChamber.”

“Wethinkit’sagreatopportunityfor peopletocomeandseehowbeautiful CupolaParkisandenjoythefireworks,” Burksaid.

September7

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters

Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofall skilllevelswillpracticecreativewritingin afriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.This isfree,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movementandmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5,andtheirfamili es,workthrougheverydayemotions.They willmeetatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.Thisisfree,andnoregistrationis necessary.Parentsmustaccompanychildren.

September8

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofall skilllevelswillpracticecreativewritingin afriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.This isfree,andregistrationisappreciated and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

WatercolorArtforBeginners— Kathy fromRayeofLightStudioinOceanView willleadafreeintroductorywatercolor classatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m. Participantswillbemakinga“Coastal Tide”watercolorfeaturingvariousblue hues.Allmaterialsareprovided.Registra-

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

September9

GospelChoir— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingtheAfricanEpiscopal ChurchofSt.ThomasGospelChoirat6 p.m.Admissioncosts$20,andcanbepurchasedatthedoor.

SpaghettiDinner— TheBishopvilleVolunteerFireDepartmentAuxiliarywillbeholdingaspaghettidinneratthemainstation from4to6p.m.Thisiscarryoutordinein,anddinerscanchoosebetweenameat sauceorameatlesssauce.Therewillalso beregularorgluten-freenoodles,salad, garlicbreadanddessert.Thecostis$12 perplatterand$6forchildre nunder8 (halfportion).Topre-order,dosobySept. 6at(619)922-9950.

September9-10

NanticokePowwow— The45thAnnual NanticokeIndianPowwowwilltakeplace atHudsonFieldsinMilton.OnSaturday, Sept.9,therewillbetwodancesessions, withgrandentryatnoon.OnSunday,Sept. 10,therewillbeachurchservicefrom 8:30to9:30a.m.,twodancesessionsand grandentryatnoon.Organizersremind visitorstobringtheirlawnchairs.Thecost is$10foradults,$5forag es11-17and freefor10andyounger.

September11

WomenadeGames— TheDelawareWomenade7thAnnualGamesDaywilltakeplace atOceanViewVFWPost7234inOcean Viewfrom9a.m.to3:30p.m.Therewill begametablesforfourtoplayanygame theychoose,aswellasacontinental breakfast,lunchwithbubbly,dessert,a cashbar,basketraffle,50/50andasilent auction.Thecostis$75perperson,with allproceedsbenefitingthePeoplesPlace domesticviolencevictimsandsurv ivorsin SussexandKentCounties.Tolearnmore aboutWomenade,visittheirsiteat delawarewomenade.org.Youcanalsoprint aregistrationformormakeadonation.

JewelryMaking— ArtisanRiaisleadinga step-by-stepprocessofmakingbeaded braceletsandearringswithcommonjewelry-makingtoolsatSouthCoastalLibrary at10a.m.Thisisatwo-hour,hands-on classandparticipantsshouldexpecttonot onlydesigntheirownjewelry,butalsoassembleitwiththetoo lsprovided.Thisis free,andallmaterialsareprovided.Toregister,call(302)858-5518orvisitsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

PuzzleCompetition— Registeragroup(of uptofourpeople)tocompetetosolvea 300-piecepuzzlerandomlyselectedbylibrarystaffatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Eachteamhasuptotwohoursto completeit,butthefirstteamtofinish wins,andwillreceiveasmallpuzzlethemedprize.Thisisforages13through

adult.Registrationisappre ciated,andisat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

September12

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishostingGriefShareeveryTuesday throughNov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30 p.m.Thisisaweeklyseminarandsupport groupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheir livesafterlosingalovedone.

HomeoftheBraveEvent— TheVFW7234 GolfAssociationishostingagolftournamentatTheSaltPondGolfClubtobenefit theHomeoftheBraveFoundation.Registrationstartsat8a.m.,and ashotgun startbeginsat9a.m.Itisascrambleformat,andlunchandawardsfollowimmediately.Thecostis$60pergolfer,covering greensfeesandthecart,and$40forSalt Pondmembers.Formoreinformation,contactKenSmithat(267)228-7285or madriverken1946@gmail.com.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,andSouthCoastalLibrary willholdasessionforthisat4p.m .Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Thisisfor ages5andolder.Toregister,call(302) 858-5518.

HumanTraffickingTownHall— Senate RepublicansandtheSussexCountyRe-

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegion Post166on23rdStreetatnoon.Any MarinesandNavyCorpsmenwhohave servedintheCorps,livinginWorcester orSussexCounties,arewelcometojoin tomeettheirfellowveteransandconsiderjoiningtheorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethrough camaraderieandvolunteerism.Form ore information,call(410)430-7181oremail websergeant@firststatemarines.org.

SocratesCafé— BethanyBeachChristian Churchwillbethelocationforthenext meetingofSocratesCafé,agroupofindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Themeetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,call537-9440oremail bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCo mmunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvil-

lecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReading RoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

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

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by SeeEVENTSpage57

publicanCommitteearehostingatownhall meetingonhumantraffckingatSussex CentralHighSchoolat6p.m.Registration isrequired,andavailableat sussexgop.org.

September13

StoryTimeattheFarm— SouthCoastal LibraryispartneringwithDonna’sGoat FarminFrankfordat10a.m.foranother outdoorstorytimeforbabies,toddlersand children.Registrationisrequired,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

TheRatPackConcert— Notesonthe Beachwillprese ntthebackstoryand musicofwhatLaurenBacalljokinglycalled “TheRatPack”atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Thisisfree,andregistrationis greatlyappreciatedat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

September14

NARFELuncheon— NARFECoastalSussex CountyChapter1690willholditsmonthly luncheonatthe1776Steakhouseatnoon. Thereisachoiceofthreeentrees(baked flounderinwhitewineandlemonbutter saucewithriceandvegetable;chicken saladsandwichwithchipsa ndpickles;and grilledshrimpCaesarsalad).Thecostis $19perperson,whichincludesgratuity,

andpaymentismadeuponarrival.Tomake reservationsandselectentree,emailMary Huckeratmaryliz@comcast.net.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofall skilllevelswillpracticecreativewritingin afriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.This isfr ee,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

WashiTapeBookmarks— Clairewilllead acraftmakinganeasyWashiTapeBookmarkatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m. Participantswilleachmaketwobookmarks.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsare provided.Toregister,visit southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

EstatePlanning— AttorneyKathleen DelacyfromtheDelawareMoneySchoolis givinga90-minutetalkonhowtoget startedwithestateplanningatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Potentialpoints ofdiscussionincludewills,trusts,powerof attorney,guardianshipsandmore.Thisis free,andregistrationisappreciatedat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

FarmCompanionship— ROOTSYouthDevelopmentispresentingaprogramat SouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.thatfocusesontheharmonyoffarmlifeandthe uniqueproblem-solvingstrategiesemployedthere.Thisisforelementaryages, a ndparentsmustaccompanytheirchildren.Registrationisrequired,andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

(302)858-5518.

September15

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,ishostinga freeone-hourgentleyogaflowclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m.Thisis idealforbeginners,seniorsandanyone lookingforaslowerflowpractice.Participantsshouldbringayogamatortowel fromhome,andtheinstructoralsor ecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks. Registrationisrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

September16

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.on thethirdSaturdayofeachmonththrough October.variousrailroadandTownartifacts datingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldays throughlate20thCenturypolicememorabiliaareondisplay.Themuseumislocated at6RailroadAvenueinSelby ville.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

September18

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,ishostinga freeone-hourgentleyogaflowclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisis idealforbeginners,seniorsandanyone

lookingforaslowerflowpractice.Participantsshouldbringayogamatortowel fromhome,andtheinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks. Re gistrationisrequired,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

BattleoftheAtlantic— EdPaterlineofthe FortMilesHistoricalAssociationisleading abriefoverviewonsubmarinewarfareoff America’sEastCoastDuringWorldWarII atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thisincludesaslideshowwithcommentary.This isfree,andregistrationisavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

September19

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishostingGriefShareeveryTuesday throughNov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30 p.m.Thisisaweeklyseminarandsupport groupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheir livesafterlosingalovedone.

iPadandAppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand otherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevels arewelcometoattendthissupportgroup atSouthCoastalLibaryat11a.m.Users meettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips andaskquestions.Attendinperson,orvia Zoom.Registrationisrequired,andavai lableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at(302)858-5518.

ArmchairTraveler— LisaVelascowilllead aneventatSouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m. whereshewillshareherstoriesandphotosfromhertriptothewildsofEcuador. Thereweretwodistinctregionsshevisited: TheCloudForestandtheAmazonRainforest.Thisisfree,forages13andolder. Registrationisappreciated(requiredfor Zoom)andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-551 8.

September20

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingastorytimeforchildrenfrom birthto2yearsoldat10a.m.Theywill havebasicexposuretobooks,musicand play.Itisfree,registrationisnotrequired, butparentsmustaccompanychildren.

LittleLearners— Preschoolchildrenages 3-5areinvitedtoSouthCoastalLibraryfor storytimeat11a.m.Activitiesmayinclude stories,music,songsandsimplecrafts.It isfree,registrationisnotrequired,but parentsmustaccompanychildren.

CrimeSolvers— SouthCoastalLibaryis hostinga5p.m.eventforpeoplewhowant toplayatabletopgamewhereparticipants useevidence,witnessstatements,etc.to solvefictionalmurders.Thisisforages14 throughadult.Itisfree,andallmaterials areprovided.Registrationisrequired,and availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

September21

Dine&Donate— HoneyStation26in OceanViewishostingaDine&Donateto benefittheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClub from5to9p.m.Aportionoftheproceeds willbenefittheLBWCscholarshipfundand itsothercharitableinitiatives.Therewill alsobea50/50raffle.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibrary

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vivedbythreedaughters,CheriaHudsonof Dover,Del;NiaJonesofMillsboro,Del.,and RoniechaJonesofLongview,Texas;a brother,BryanDennisofMillsboro,Del.; andasister,AprilFillyauofGeorgetown, Del.;alongwithtwograndchildren,Crystian HudsonandRoniechaJones.Healsoleaves behindfourauntsMabelWarren(and Gary),ToniHopkins,TeresaHopkinsand CasandraHobbs;fouruncles,RonnieHovington(andJane),KevinDennis(andIvana), DanaHopkins(andNina)andMikeDennis;alongtimefriend,AndreaJones,andhis bestfriendsBrooksWhaleyandJohnRoss. Healsoleavesbehindnumerouscousins,extendedfamilymembersandfriends.

AfuneralservicewastobeheldonSaturday,Sept.2,2023,atSt.John2ndBaptist Church,26602Mt.JoyRd,Millsboro,Del. Intermentwastofollowintheadjoining churchcemetery.Arrangementswereby WatsonFuneralHome&Crematoriumin Millsboro,Del.Hislifememorialwebpage andonlineguestbookareat www.watsonfh.com.

FrankEdwardKoch,91

FrankEdwardKoch,91,passedaway peacefully,withhisfamilyathisbedside,in Selbyville,Del.,onAug.23,2023.Hewas bornonApril19,1932,inBaltimore,Md., andremainedinMarylanduntil2020, whenheandhiswifemovedtoDelaware withhisdaughterandson-in-law.

KochservedthecountryintheU.S. ArmyduringtheKoreanWar,fromJanuary1953toDecember1954.

Healwaysworkedhardtosupporthis family.Hisoccupationsrangedfrommakingicecreamtodrivingatruck.Heretired asaUniontruckdriverin1995.Heenjoyedboating,workingoncars,andfamily time.Inhisyoungeryearsasafather,he wouldbuildhischildrenbicyclesfromnew andoldparts.Hewouldtakethefamilyon Sundaydrivesin“TheCountry,”ashe wouldsaywhentheyweregrowingup.

Hewasaquietmanwhocherishedhis wifeandlovedhisfamily.Hislifeandbeliefswereold-fashioned.Helivedavery simpleandhappylife.“Wewillmisshim andtreasureallourmemoriesofhim.”

Kochwasprecededindeathbyhis belovedwifeof71years,Lucille(Lintz) Koch;andhisparents,FrankKochSr.and Helen(Reddish)Koch.FrankandLucille Kochraisedsixchildren,Kathy(andMike) Gillespie,FrankIII(andCecilia),Brenda (andTim)Burrell,Mark(andCheryl), Mike(andMary)andLucy(andRay)Turnage.Healsoissurvivedbymanygrandchildren,great-grands,great-great-grands; andmanyniecesandnephews.

Therewillbeaprivateserviceatthe GlenHavenCemeteryinGlenBurnie, Md.,atthediscretionofthefamily.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

DeannaH.McCabe,81

DeannaH.McCabe,81,ofLewes,Del., passedawaypeacefully,surroundedbyher

lovingfamily,onWednesday,Aug.30, 2023,atherhome.ShewasborninOcean View,Del.,onJan.3,1942,daughterofthe lateRaymondH.Hitchensandthelate Lillian(Moore)Hitchens.

McCabewasanavidgolferformore than50yearsandamemberofSussex PinesinGeorgetown,Del.Shewillberememberedasalovingwife,mother,grandmotherandgreat-grandmother,andloved goingtothebeachwithherfamily.

Inadditiontoherparents,McCabewas precededindeathbyasister,RuthAnn Justice,andastepfather,ElmondGray.She issurvivedbyherlovinghusbandof60 years,DarrylClarkeMcCabe;threechildren,ClarkeMcCabe(andTracey),Cindy Collins(andMark)andToddMcCabe (andLiz);eightgrandchildren,Katie Bryant(andDalton),KellseeMcCabe, HayleyMcCabe(andC.J.),BradenMcCabe(andTori),EmilyMiller(andJacob), JakeCollins,ZanderMcCabeandAndrew McCabe;andtwogreat-grandchildren, RodneyPayneandRobbieMiller,anda great-grandchildontheway.

Serviceswillbeheldprivately.Condolencesmaybesentonlinebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JoanAnnMcHale,84

OnMonday,Aug.28,2023,JoanA. McHale,84,lovingmotheroffourdaughters,passedawaypeacefully,surroundedby family,atherhomeinOceanView,Del. Shewasbornin1939inDelawareCounty, Pa.,andwasraisedinNewtownSquare, Pa.,withheroldersisterandtwobrothers.

McHalegraduatedfromMarpleNewtownHighSchool.In1957,shemarried RobertWilkinson,movedtoBowie,Md., andthenraisedtheirfourdaughters.She wasadevotedstay-at-homemom,sangin theSt.PiusXCatholicChurchchoir,and tookdancelessonsattheLorraineSmall SchoolofDance,whereherdaughtersalso tooklessons.Shetookajobasacashierata localgrocerystoreandlatermoveduptoa floristposition,wherehertruetalentsblossomed.

ShemovedtoVirginiaandcontinued hercareerasafloristuntilsheretiredand movedtoOceanView,Del.,whereshe livedfor20years.Subsequently,sheworked asasalespersonatPerfectFurnishingsin BethanyBeach,Del.,whereshehonedher decoratingabilities,whichledtothecreationofthebeautifulhomeforwhichshe wasknown.

McHalewillbedearlymissedbyall whoknewher.Shewasknownforher class,senseofhumorandstyle,bright smile,independence,decoratingskills, sweetnessandfun-lovingnature;and sometimesherstubbornnessandhardheadedness.

Shelovedgardening,skiing,traveling, spendingtimewithfamilyandfriends, hand-dancing,clothes,shoesandjewelry, happy-hours,Fisher’skettlepopcorn,coffee andblueberryscones,holidaydecorating, Halloweencostumes,shoppingevenwhen shedidn’tneedanything,andhavingher morningcoffeewhilewaitingforhummingbirds,deer,fox,rabbits,birdsandbutterfliestoshowupinherbeautiful backyardgardens.Thehummingbirds didn’tdisappointthisyear.Since2010,she wasamemberoftheDelmarvaHand DanceClub,wheresheservedtwoyearsas thesecretaryandformedmanyclose friendships.Herfamilysharedmanyadventuresandfunmomentswithher.

McHalewasprecededindeathbyher parents,ThomasandGertrudeMcMullan; andhersisterMaryHamilton.SheissurvivedbyherdaughtersSusanRequa,SundayWilliamsonandherhusband,John, SharonBarnes,JenniferWhipkeyandher husband,Jeff;herbrothers,ThomasMcMullanandhiswife,MaryAnn,andKevin McMullanandhiswife,Donna;hergrandchildrenBridgetteStewart,Brittany Bergendahl,MatthewAmbuhl,Noah Flinchum,RyanandJasonOgden,Brian andNathanDunn,andJeremyCox;her great-grandchildrenLucas,Brandonand JacobBergendahl,andDamienOgden; andherforeverfriendClarence;aswellas herbeloveddogPixie.Herfamilyasked

thatsheberememberedforthejoyshe broughttoothersinlifenotthesadnessof herpassing.

VisitationwillbeheldSunday,Sept.10, 2023,at11a.m.,followedbyhercelebrationoflifeatnoonatMelsonFuneral Services,38040MuddyNeckRoad,Ocean View,Del.Aprivatefamilygatheringwill beheldafterwards.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggesteddonationsinMcHale’s nametotheBrandywineValleySPCAin Georgetown,Del.Condolencesmaybe sentonlinebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

SusanE.‘Sue’Smith,71

SusanE.“Sue”Smith,ofBlackwater Village,Dagsboro,Del.,passedawayAug. 17,2023.ShewasbornFeb.29,1952,to Bernard“Whitey”WeaverandMarie Weaver.

Shewasa1970graduateofDelone CatholicHighSchoolinMcSherrystown, Pa.SheretiredfromAKZONobel(now Merck)inMillsboro,Del.,andthenstarted anothercareerasatravelagentwith BethanyTravel/DreamVacations.Sheenjoyedthetravelwork,butmostofallshe enjoyedworkingwithhersisterCindy. Smithwasprecededindeathbyher parents;herbrotherSteveWeaver;her brother-in-lawClaeKress;herin-laws LoranandEstaSmith;hersister-in-law DoloresTaylor;andhernephewPatCurry. Sheissurvivedbyherhusband,Dean;son Erik(andMendi);anddaughterSarah (andAaron)Hunsinger.Shealsoleavesbehindthejoysofherlife,herfivegrandchildren,SommerandFosterSmith,and Brooke,AubreyandNatalieHunsinger. SheisalsosurvivedbyhersiblingsSteff (andLynn)Reck,JaneKress,Peg(and Rick)Shaffer,Bob(andDebbie)Weaver, Jim(andVirginia)Weaver,Cindy(and Jerry)McCabe;sister-in-lawAnnWeaver; sisterin-lawCarolynSmith;brother-inlawRon(andGail)Smith;herveryspecial aunts,MaryLouise(Wesie)Weaverand

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PatKebil;18niecesandnephews;aswellas hergreat-andgreat-great-niecesandnephews.

Thecelebrationoflifewillbeacasual affairatMelson’sFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRoad,OceanView,Del.,on Sept.9,2023.Visitationwillbeginatnoon, andtheservicewillbeginat1:30p.m.Intermentwillbeprivate,atDelawareVeteransCemetery.Inlieuofflowers,donations inSmith’smemorymaybemadetoTidalHealthFoundationforCancerCareServices,100E.CarrollStreet,Salisbury,MD 21801,oronlineat www.tidalhealth.org/about-us/donate. Checksshouldbenotedwith“Inmemory ofSusanSmith.”

DonaldPhillipStein

DonaldPhillipSteindiedpeacefullyin hissleeponSunday,Aug.13,2023.Born andraisedinCleveland,Ohio,thesonof NorbertandLaurettaStein.

HegraduatedfromClevelandHeights HighSchool,andreceivedabachelor’sdegreeinmathfromtheCaseInstituteof TechnologyinCleveland.Hethenmoved east,toWashington,D.C.,andreceivedhis doctorateinlawandamaster’sdegreein electricalengineering,bothfromthe GeorgeWashingtonUniversity.

Somepeoplelivequiet,generouslives, andSteinwasoneofthosepeople,witha heartmeantforservice.Heproudlyserved

intheU.S.governmentthemajorityofhis professionallife,workingforboththeU.S. PatentOfficeandU.S.DepartmentofDefense.

AdevoutCatholic,Steinwasanactive memberofeveryparishheattended,ushering,teachingRCIAandservingonparish councilsofseveralchurches.Duringthis time,healsobecameamemberofthe KnightsofColumbus,andservedasGrand Knight,chapterpresidentandMaryland statechurchactivitiesdirector.

Afterretiring,hedevotedhistimeto charitableorganizations,andhespentthe last25yearshelpinghiscommunityin Delaware.SteinjoinedhisbelovedLion’s Club,wherehewasbothclubtreasurerand MarylandStateChaptertreasurer.HevolunteeredontheSussexCountyDelaware Cheermobile,deliveringfoodtotheelderly anddisabled.

Hedelightedinteachingandspent manyyearsattheUniversityofDelaware’s LifelongLearningInstituteasbothinstructorandAcademicCouncilchair.He taughtcomputers,photographyand movies,buthisfavoritecoursetoteachwas Broadwaymusicals.

Heandhiswife,Rosemary,lovedto travelandwentonmanycruisesaroundthe world.Hisfamilylikestothinkheand Rosemaryarehavingagrandold-time dancinganddiningonthebestcruiseship ever.

SteinwasreunitedinHeavenwiththe loveofhislife,hiswifeof40years,RosemaryL.Cummings,forwhomhecared untilherdeathin2021.Hewillbegreatly

missedbyhisfamilyRosemary(andPaul), Leland(andKathy),JohnSr.(andAmy) andAnne(andScott),LelandIV(and Morgan),JohnJr.,Caila(andJosh),Ryan, Brianna,Emma,Abigail,Kelly,Shannon, Evalyn,Cecilia,CalvinandIreland.Heis survivedbyhischildren,David,Michael, AmeliaandBarbara,aswellashisbrother JimandsisterJoan.

RelativesandfriendsareinvitedtoattendaFuneralMassatSt.Luke’sCatholic Church,9903CoastalHwy.,OceanCity, Md.,onMonday,Oct.23,2023,at11a.m., precededbyvisitationbeginningat10a.m. IntermentwillbeatGateofHeaven Cemetery,32112VinesCreekRd,Dagsboro,Del.,followingtheFuneralMass.In lieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedpeople considera(taxdeductible)donationtothe LionsClub,LordBaltimoreLionsFoundation,P.O.Box525,OceanView,DE 19970.Condolencesmaybesentonlineby visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

GhislaineLouise ‘Gigi’Vanderman

GhislaineLouise“Gigi”Vanderman passedawayonAug.29,2023.Shewas bornonJuly7,1925,theyoungestoffour children,intherural,southernvillageof Habay-la-Neuve,Belgium,about20miles southofBastogne.

ShewasawitnesstoWorldWarII, whichprecipitatedhermovetothecityof Namur.There,inavolunteerhostessposition,shemetandlatermarriedLloydVanderman,ayounglieutenantintheU.S. ArmyAirForces(USAAF).Theirmar-

$1,445.

riagesubsequentlybroughtaboutasolotrip totheUnitedStatesaboardashipwith theirfirst-born,enteringNewYorkand goingwestwardtoEureka,Kan.,Lloyd Vanderman’shometown.Hergritanddeterminationservedherwell,asitwould throughoutherlife.

TheliberationofBelgiumbytheAmericantroopsearnedGhislaineVanderman’s lifelongappreciationforAmericanmilitary personnel.Aspartofthemilitaryfamily, GhislaineandLloydVandermanhadmany assignments,bothintheUnitedStatesand Europe.AfterLloydVanderman’sretirementfromtheAirForce,theylivedinFort Washington,Md.Theirfinalretirement homewasinBethanyBeach,Del.

GhislaineVanderman’slifewasoneof servicetoothers.ShewasadevoutCatholic andveryinvolvedineachofherparish women’sgroups.Shewasamainstayasa greeteratChurchofSt.AnninBethany Beachformanyyears.Shewasactivewith theAmericanRedCross,theInternational RedCross,andlaterinBethanyBeach,she continuedhervolunteereffortswithMeals onWheelsandhospice.

Hergreatestpassion,however,wassupportingmilitarypersonnel.Workingunder theWomen’sCivicClubofBethanyBeach, sheinitiatedandgrewaprogramthatfocusedonobtainingpersonal,usefulsupplies donatedbylocalbusinessesandfriendsfor activetroopsservingoverseas.Hersemiannualdriveresultedinever-largerbox trucksbeingsentfromDoverAirForce Basetopickupandflythedonationsoverseasfordistribution.Overtheyears,several thousandtroopsreceivedthesecombined thank-yousandremindersofhome.The sameprogramcontinuestodayinother hands.

Shewasadevotedmother,wonderful hostess,outstandingcookandtalented knitter,andcontinuedhersharpbridge skillsupuntilrecentyears.Sheenjoyed playinggolf,mostespeciallyiftheevent hadanassociatedcharitableaspect.Shewas highlysocialandtreasuredhermany friendships,botholdandnew.Shewillbe missedbymany.

Vandermanwasprecededindeathby herhusband,retiredU.S.AirForceLt.Col. LloydW.Vanderman.Sheissurvivedby herfourchildren,retiredU.S.AirForce Col.GuyR. Vanderman(andIng-Britt), RitaM.Veeder(andJan),attorneyKrisA Vanderman(andKristen),engineerLoriV. Wilmot(andStephen);ninegrandchildren, GuyVanderman,KristineReis,Denise Adams,JodieDriver,KadieVanderman, AlexaLowe,LaurenLeighton,Ashley DobinandMatthewVeeder;andnumerousgreat-grandchildren,nieces,nephews andcousins.

AFuneralMasswillbecelebratedon Sept.20,2023,attheChurchofSt.Annin BethanyBeach,Del.,at11a.m.Visitation willbeatthechurchstartingat10a.m.In lieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedcontributionsto:theWCCBB,collectionforthe troops:ATTNTheresaGross,P.O.Box 935,BethanyBeach,DE19930;theAmericanRedCross,P.O.Box37839,Boone,IA 50037-0839;orDelawareHospice,100PatriotsWay,Milford,DE19963.

at10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofall skilllevelswillpracticecreativewritingin afriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.This isfree,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

ContainerTalk— CatherineWinklerfrom RootsLandscaping&GardenCenterof Selbyvilleisleadingaone-hourtalkonAutumncontainergardeningatSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.Shewilldemonstratehow toachieveextraordinaryfallplantersona largeor smallscale.Thisisfree,forages 18andolder.Registrationisappreciated andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

FallContainersClass— DirectorofHorticultureStephenPryceLeawillsharehis tipsonassemblingtheperfectoutdoorfall containeratDelawareBotanicGardens from11:30a.m.to12:30p.m.Learnhow tocareforyourplantarrangementtoensureitlastswellintothewinterseason. Children16andyoungerareadmittedfree tothegardens,whenaccom paniedbyan adult.Membersareadmittedfree,and thenpay$10fortheclass.Non-members paya$15admissionfee,plusthe$10 classfee.Reservationscanbemadeonline atdelawaregardens.org/events.

September22

GEMMindfulnessSeries— Learnabout mindfulnessinthisfive-part,FridayafternoonseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryfrom theUniversityofDelawareCooperationExtensionatSouthCoastalLibaryat2p.m. Theprogramfocusesonstressmanagement,taught throughpracticalandinteractivemindfulness-basedactivitiesto facilitateexperimentallearning.Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallfivesessions,ifpossible,anditrunsfromSept.22 throughOct.20.Registrationislimitedand required,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

MonarchMigrationClass— Directorof HorticultureStephenPryceLeawillleada classonmonarchmigrationatDelaware BotanicGardensfrom11:30a.m.to12:30 p.m.Disco verthejourneyoftheendangeredEastCoastMonarchButterfliesas

theymaketheirwaytothewinterhibernationgroundsintheSierraMadreMountains inMexico.Children16andyoungerare admittedfreetothegardens,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Membersareadmitted free,andthenpay$10fortheclass.Nonmemberspaya$15admissionfee,plus the$10classfee.Reservationscanbe madeonlineat delawaregardens.org/events.

September23

EngineerEarly— SouthCoastalLibraryis proudtoofferGrab&GoSTEMKitsfor childrenandtweens,courtesyofEngineer Early.September’skitfocusesonarchitecture.Kitsareavailableforpick-upatthe circulationdeskwhilesupplieslast.

AnnualFallFestival— BethelMethodist ChurchofDagsboroisholdingitsAnnual FallFestivalfrom7a.m.to1p.m.There willbescrapplesandwiches,homemade icecream,abakedgoodstableandahuge yardsale.Therewillalsobeawarehouse sale.Neitherof thesesaleswillhaveprice tags—paywhatyouchoose.Thisisan annualfundraiserforBethelChurch.

LegoClub— SouthCoastalLibrary’sLego Clubwillmeetat11a.m.Thisisforages 6-10,andLegosandthethemewillbe provided.Registrationisencouragedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

September24

ShrimpBoil— BethanyBrewingwillhosta shrimpboilbenefittingtheSouthernSussexRotaryClubfrom4to7p.m.Tickets cost$50perp erson,or$90percouple, andincludefood,fun,friendshipanda cashbar.

September25

GentleYogaFlow— SarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,ishostinga freeone-hourgentleyogaflowclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisis idealforbeginners,seniorsandanyone lookingforaslowerflowpractice.Participantsshouldbringayogamatortowel fromhome,andtheinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.

Registrationisrequired, andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

Coloring&Crosswords— SouthCoastal LibraryishostingaColoring&Crosswords ClubforalladultsonthefourthMondayof themonthat2p.m.Thisisanopportunity torelax,colorandsocializewithother communitymembers.Therewillalsobea moviestreaminginthemeetingroom,and lightrefreshmentsmaybeprovidedat somemeetings.Thisisfree,andregistrationisappreciatedat southcoastal.l ib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

HappyBookers— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingJuliaandTheofortheirnextHappy BookersBookClubmeetingat2p.m.The groupmeetstodiscussnewandpopular literaryfictiontitles.Thismeetingthe groupwillbediscussingRichardOsman’s “TheThursdayMurderClub.”Youmayattendin-personorviaZoom.Registrationis requiredforZoom,andappreciatedforinperson.Itisavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

September26

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishostingGriefShareeveryTuesday throughNov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30 p.m.Thisisaweeklyseminarandsupport groupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheir livesafterlosingalovedone.

Mommy&MeTime— Mommy&Meisa newmonthlyprogramatSouthCoastalLibrary,adtheywillgettogetherat10:30 a.m.Thiswillbeanopportunityformothers(orfathersorgrandparents)toconnect one-on-onewiththeirchildrenthrough

craftsan dactivities.Thelibraryisalso partneringwithlocalcoffeeshopstoprovidecoffee.Registrationisgreatlyappreciated,andavailableonlineat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302) 858-5518.

CookingDemo— ChefCharlesOppmanwill leadafun,freecookingdemonstrationto celebrateHispanicHeritageMonthatSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Oppmanwill demonstratemakingahandfulofMexican dishesandanswerquestionsalongthe way.Thisisfree,andregi strationisgreatly appreciatedatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,andSouthCoastalLibrary willholdasessionforthisat4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesandmaybring theirownbookiftheywish.Thisisfor ages5andolder.Toregister,call(302) 858-5518.

September27

BabyBookworms— SouthCoastalLibrary ishostingastorytimeforchildrenfrom birthto2yearsoldat10a.m.Theywill havebasicexposuretobooks,musicand play.Itisfree,registrationisnotrequired, butparentsmustaccompanychildren.

LittleLearners— Preschoolchildrenages 3-5areinvitedtoSouthCoastalLibraryfor storytimeat11a.m.Activitiesmayinclude stories,music,songsandsimplecrafts.It isfree,registrationisnotrequired,but parentsmustaccompanychildren.

CristianF.Salgado,M.D.hasjoinedAtlanticGeneral HealthSystemtoprovidecareatAtlanticGeneral Pediatrics,whichwillberelocatingtothe GudelskyFamilyMedicalCenterinOcean Pines,MD,thisfall.

Dr.Salgadocompletedhispediatrics residencyattheChildren’sHospitalof Philadelphia,a erattending UniversityofMarylandSchoolof Medicine,inBaltimore.

Dr.Salgadoisfrom Quito,Ecuador andisfluentinboth Englishand Spanish.Heisexcitedtobe relocatingtotheEasternShore withhiswife,who wasbornand raisedinBerlin,MD.

AppointmentswithDr.Salgado canbemadebycalling 443-728-1004.

Women’sBibleStudy— MarinersBethel willhost“WomenoftheBibleWho ChangedtheWorld,”awoman’sBible study,everyWednesdayfromSept.27 throughNov.1.Therearetwotimesone canattend:either10to11:30a.m.or7to 8:30p.m.Allwomenarewelcometoattend.Registrationisat marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registration/events/1888973orbycalling(302) 539-9510orbystoppingbythechurch.

September28

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildishostingafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionatSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Participants18-plusofall skilllevelswillpracticecreativewritingin afriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.This isfree,andregistrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.

TrueCrimeClub— SouthCoastalLibraryis hostingitspopularTrueCrimeClubat2 p.m.Ateachmeeting,theclubwillexplore aparticulartruecrimecaseandanaccompanyingrecommended book.Thismonth, theyarelookingatthecaseofRichard Kuklinski(“TheIceman”).Thesuggested readisPhilipCarlo’s“TheIceman:ConfessionsofaMafiaContractKiller.”Thisisan in-personeventonly,andisforages18 andolder.Registrationisappreciated,and availableonlineatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.

GEMMindfulnessSeries— Learnabout mindfulnessinthisfive-part,Fridayafter-

noonseriesatSouthCoastalLibraryfrom theU niversityofDelawareCooperationExtensionatSouthCoastalLibaryat2p.m. Theprogramfocusesonstressmanagement,taughtthroughpracticalandinteractivemindfulness-basedactivitiesto facilitateexperimentallearning.Participantsshouldbeabletoattendallfivesessions,ifpossible,anditrunsfromSept.22 throughOct.20.Registrationislimitedand required,andavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.us.

AnnualDinnerParty— TheAnnualDinner

P artywillbeheldatDelawareBotanicGardensfrom5to8p.m.Dinnerwillbeheld underawhitesailclothtent,withfoodby SoDelConceptsandwinebyBin66.Live musicwillbeplayedbyVinceVarrassiand FifthAvenue.Reservationsarerequired, andaremadeat delawaregardens.org/events.Ticketsfor non-membersare$150forsinglesand $290percouple.Memberticketsare$150 forsinglesand$270forcouples.Tables for10areavailablefor$1,500fornonmembers,and$1, 400formembers.

FirstRespondersBreakfast— OceanView ChurchofChristisinvitingallfirstrespondersforbreakfastfrom9to11a.m.Thisis asignofsincereappreciationforwhatthe firstrespondersdoforourcommunity. PleaseRSVPbySept.21at office@ccovde.orgorbycalling(302)5397468.

September30

50thReunion— TheIndianRiverHigh SchoolClassof1973isholdingits50th reunionatCripplecreekGolfClub.Thereis ahappyhourwithcashbarstartingat5

p.m .,anddinnerbeginsat6p.m.ToRSVP, contactKimSasadaat(302)462-5210, kimsasada@gmail.com,orPattiBuntingat (302)542-1528,pbunting77@gmail.com. FungiandFlowers— DirectorofHorticultureStephenPryceLeawillleadaclasson thewondersoftheDelawareBotanicGardenswoodlandtrailsandtheforestcreatures,fungiandflowersthatenjoythe shadeoftheshorelinegardensat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom11a.m.to noon.Children16andyoungerareadmi ttedfreetothegardens,whenaccompanied byanadult.Membersareadmittedfree, andthenpay$10fortheclass.Non-memberspaya$15admissionfee,plusthe $10classfee.Reservationscanbemade onlineatdelawaregardens.org/events.

October2

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe LewesPublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunch isencouraged.Newmembersarealwa ys welcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.

October3

GriefShare— TheRiverChurchinRoxana ishostingGriefShareeveryTuesday throughNov.21,2023,from6:30to8:30 p.m.Thisisaweeklyseminarandsupport groupdesignedtohelppeoplerebuildtheir livesafterlosingalovedone.

October4

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictCommitteemeetsatOcean ViewBreweryfrom7to8:30p.m.For moreinform ation,updatesonspeakersand meetinglocations,call(302)364-5830or visitthemonlineatdeldems38.org.

October5

NotableBooks— CoastalGeorgetown AAUWALANotableBooksClubmeetsat theLeweslibraryfrom10a.m.tonoon. TheywillbediscussingJohnSteinbeck’s “TheGrapesofWrath.”

October7

100thAnniversary— TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCo.iscelebratingits100thAnniversaryfromnoonto4p.m.The designedprogramitselfisfrom2to3p.m. Therewillbeo ldandmodernfireapparatus,thestatefiremarshal,DelawareState FireSchool,SussexCountyParamedics andmore.Displaysincludecommandpost, horses,motorcyclesandTrooperDan. Therewillbefreehotdogs,chipsand soda,alongwithbarbecuechickenand pork.

FallMarket— TheUnitedMethodistWomen ofSt.George’sUMCwillbeholdingtheir AnnualFallMarketfrom8a.m.to1p.m. Atthisoutdoorevent,theywillhavetheir homemadechickensalad,soupsand desserts forsale,aswellasvendorsanda yardsale.Theproceedswillbenefitthe UMWmissionprojectsandmore.Formore information,visitthemonlineatstgeorgesumc.org.

meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsare provided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southc oastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.

BeachSingles— BeachSingles,55-Plus, meetseveryThursdayforHappyHourfrom 4to6p.m.atHarpoonHanna’sonRoute 54.Formoreinformation,call(302)4369577.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callDonnaSpicklerat(302)9270050.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsat theDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemoc-

rats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubwillmeetatSouthCoastal LibrarythefourthMondayofthemonth. Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetin gstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbe foundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictCommitteemeetsthefirst Wednesdayofeverymonthat7p.m.For moreinformation,updatesonspeakersand meetinglocations,call(302)364-5830or visitthemonlineatdeldems38.orgorfind themonFacebook.

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchhostsyogaclassesat 5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmor Room,upstairsinthechurchbuilding, withHeatherMurphy.Thereisa$5dropinfee.Classesareopentothecommunityan dallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelUnited MethodistChurchisholdingazumbaexerciseclassinthesocialhalleveryMonday at10a.m.Thereisa$6drop-infee.No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonth viaZoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaem ailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSenior Centerishostingline-dancingclasseson Mondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat 10a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheLewesPublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.For details,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.o rg.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth,beginning May2.Thereisnofee,andtherewillbe coffee,donutsandfellowship.Formore information,callMikeStramellaat(410) 419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperatorwantingtomeetandgreetothe rscan gettogetherattheMillsboroPizzaKing onThursdaysfrom8to10a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga

MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,in Selbyville.Theyareopentothepublic everyWednesdayfrom5to8p.m.,and everySaturday,from10a.m.to3p.m. Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation, visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.on thethirdSaturdayofeachmonththrough October.variousrailroadandTownartifacts datingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldays throughlate20 thCenturypolicememorabiliaareondisplay.Themuseumislocated at6RailroadAvenueinSelbyville.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatselbyville.delaware.gov.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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“Loving & Living so that Others see Jesus in us”

In-Person & Live-Streamed every Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Facebook.com/RoxanaZionAndSoundUMC

Pastor John Schutt 302.436.4011 37890 Sound Church Road, Selbyville 19975

Frankford Presbyterian Church

Helping others help themselves

10 am Sunday Worship in-person

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

302.537.5944

Pastor P. G. Maurer

Main Street, at the foot of Thatcher Street in Frankford

Nearly New Thift Shop Fri., 9-5 & Sat., 9-1

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

TempleBatYam-oc.org

Only 20 minutes from Bethany Beach

GodisLoveandthosewholiveinlove,liveinGod, andGodlivesinthem. 1John4:16

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Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Get-acquainted coffee hour after the service

The beautiful church with a small congregation and a Big, Welcoming Heart!

75 West Church St.; Selbyville Parking: Front or Back

The Rev. Glenn Duffy

302.436.8921 • StMartinsSelbyville.org

Je Smith, Pastor 302.539.1216

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

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36806 Lighthouse Rd., next to Float-ors

SUNDAYS

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

WEDNESDAYS

InteractiveBibleStudy-6p.m.

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Seaside Jewish Community

Shabbat Services

Religious Leader Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan

Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse Approach to Scripture

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MaryfrancesBerger Maryfranceshadthistosayaboutthis photoduringarecentstorm:‘Whena stormcomesupthecoastwecan watchtheseaandrealizethatmother naturewillhaveitherway.’

largest new home in Rehoboth Beach w/stunning nishes, open oor plan, Thermador appliances, 3,500+ SF, inground 10x20 pool, pool decking, fenced yard, screened porch, fully nished basement, 5-6 BR, & 4 full, 2 half BA, & sold fully furnished. $3,800,000 Call Henry McKay 302-381-5039 (Cell) #4243E

This luxurious 4 BR, 3.5 BA Shearwater Model features extended garage, stone FP, chef's kitchen, Bose surround sound, & world-class amenities. Close to Indian River Bay and Delaware's resort towns, this coastal beauty is a must-see! $1,295,000 Call the Carrie Lingo Team 302-344-9188 (Cell) #4532VL

WOLFE POINTE

This move-in ready, custom-built home was completed in 2017, & features an open oor plan, 3,295 SF, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, hickory ooring, gas FP, kitchen w/quartz counters, bonus room, 3 car garage, screened in porch, large courtyard, private back yard, & more! Community pools and tennis. $1,274,500 Call Nick Carter 302-228-6425 (Cell) #4673AL

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Beautifully renovated 3 BR, 2 BA townhome move-in ready featuring 1,340 SF, sunroom overlooking the pond, vaulted ceiling, skylight, open oor plan, primary suite, new trim, paint, LVP oors, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, and more. $349,900 Call the Carrie Lingo Team 302-344-9188 (Cell) #4682TL

Beautiful 4 BR, 3 BA former model home with over $50,000 in upgrades, HW oors, kitchen w/granite counters, FF primary BR, FR w/vaulted ceiling, security & irrigation systems, professional landscaping, outdoor replace, & located in an amenity rich community. $749,900 Call Shirley Kalvinsky 302-236-4254 (Cell) #4623V

PLANTATION LAKES

4 BR, 4 BA home situated on a corner lot offering granite counters, FF primary BR, rear deck, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, replace, partially nished walkout basement, and situated in an amenity rich community with an 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course. $529,000 Call Gary Brittingham 302-745-5605 (Cell) #4607QM

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

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Season 33 airs a new episode, returning to annals of NBC’s beloved news magazine: Dateline. With each installment, longtime anchor Lester Holt pieces together real-life events to present an exceptionally comprehensive picture of the case in question.

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie

Moments of All Time (60) AMC 11 p.m.

Do you remember the scariest thing you ever saw at the movies? No, not popcorn prices. A group of filmmakers and horror experts examine, celebrate and dissect the most terrifying moments from a century of horror films. What seems scary is timeless.

SATURDAY

Kings of BBQ (23) A&E 1 p.m.

Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer continue their BBQ-loving road trip across America with a new episode, determined to discover the best techniques, flavors and traditions of the trade as they work together to build their own barbecue empire.

Mechanic: Resurrection (60) AMC 8 p.m.

Retired assassin Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is forced back into service in order to save the woman he loves (Jessica Alba) from an old enemy (Sam Hazeldine). But an imprisoned African warlord, a human trafficker and an arms dealer stand in his way.

SUNDAY

The Masked Singer (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Wait. There’s a Moth and a Donut? A new episode from the series features a special performance and one of the biggest unmaskings in the show’s history. Alumni Joey Fatone, Michelle Williams, Rumer Willis, Bow Wow, Barry Zito and more pair up for duets.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (60) AMC 9 p.m.

C’est la vie — et la mort. After his departure from The Commonwealth, Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) finds himself washed ashore in France and in the crosshairs of a growing autocratic movement in Paris. But he must save a young boy to save humanity.

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American Ninja Warrior (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

What happens in Vegas is supposed to stay there unless you’re one of the best athletes in the country looking to reach the top of Mount Midoriyama. Just who’ll be victorious in the Las Vegas Finals 4 season finale?

Halloween Baking Championship (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

We’ve waited a full year for the season premiere of the most spooktacular baking competition the underworld has ever seen. Host John Henson welcomes a dozen bakers and tasks them with creating everything from edible amputations to ghoul scout cookies.

American Experience (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

Season 35 continues this long-running series, telling of the people and events that shaped America. A new episode sees how court-mandated integration unleashes racial unrest throughout Boston in the 1970s as Black and white students are bussed together.

TUESDAY

Goodfellas (60) AMC 8 p.m.

Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta star in this classic gangster film. Henry Hill (Liotta) quits school at a young age to work for the Lucchese crime family. Now an adult, Hill goes on to tell the story of his life and involvement with the mob.

The Swarm (3) CW 9 p.m.

The series premiere of this environmental thriller finds unnatural behaviours taking place in marine animals. It seems a newly discovered bacteria with a collective intelligence has decided to fight back against man’s reckless environmental abuse.

Welcome to Wrexham (21) FX 10 p.m.

<+++ Under Siege ('92) (61)

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LocaltriathletestraintocompeteinCozumelHalfIronmanrace

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theweatherconditionshardlymatter.

Duringthewinter,theybundleup andgathertowalk,runand/orridetheir bicyclesin35-degreepre-dawntemperaturesandintermittentrain.

Insummer,theycompletetheir trainingontheBethanyBeachboardwalkinthequietbuthumidpre-dawn hours.Drippingwithsweatin88-degreetemps,theyfinishtheirpacesin timetogreetthesunriseintheeast wheretheoceanmeetsthesky.

TeamBethanySwimBikeRunis composedofsevenhaleandheartylocal menandwomenintheir50sand60s. Thesehard-workingtriathletesjoyfully traintogether,combiningthesocial benefitsofregularly-scheduledphysical fitnesswiththereassuringfriendships thatcomewithworkingouttogether. Theycompetealongwithandagainst eachotherwithanencouraging,meaningfulspirit.

InadditiontoorganizerSarahGordon,thelocalseptuplealsoconsistsof Jimmy Keister,GereneBehrens,Joand NormScherer,RussellLittletonand LisaWynn.TheylivelocallyinOcean View,FrankfordandFenwickIsland.

“Weinspireeachother,andwetryto setanexampletoothersthatnomatter whatthey’vebeenthrough,theyalso mayhavetheabilitytotrainorcompete atsomethingtheydidn’tpreviouslyfeel waspossible,”saidGordon.“Wehave eachhaddifferentsetbacksduringthe pastyear,yetwegetbackupandpush forward.Eachofusisolderthan50,so it ’sexcitingtochallengeourselvesatthis leveloffitness.”

Teammembersalwayswaitforwhoevercomesinlast,accordingtoKeister. “Weneverleaveanyonebehind,”he said.“Havingthatacceptanceandsupportissoincredibleforallofus.”

Thegroupfrequentlybeginsitsrunningsessionsduringthemiddleofthe winterbeforedawn.“Weareliterallythe onlypeopleoutside,”saidGordon.“We areallbundledupwithourmaglitesto helpusnavigatethroughthepitchdark. Wealwayslaughabouthoweasierit wouldbetostayinourwarmbeds.But itisalwaysworththeeffortwhenwe catchthatsunriseordaylightattheend. Perhapsthatiswhatconnectsallofus

—aloveofexercisingoutsideinwhatevertheelementspresentwithgreat friendsasweallchallengeeachotherto bethebestthatwecanbe.”

Althoughseveraloftheteammemberscommutetoandfromtheirjobsin Washington,DC,theystillfindtimeto swim,bike,andrunonaregularbasis.

“Believeme,therearedayswhenwe arealltiredandmustpushourselvesto finishatrainingsession,”saidGordon, whoiscompletingherdoctoratedegree inLeadership:HealthandHumanPerformanceonlineatConcordiaUniversityofChicago.“Sometimesour trainingrequiresustowakeupat4:30 or5a.m.totrainbeforework,orwe headtothepoolinthemiddleofabusy daytogetthatworkoutdone.Butwe haveanamazingcommunityoffriends whosupportandencourageus.”

That communityincludesclose friendDougPurcell,whohelpsthe teamgainaccesstocompletetheiropen swimmingpractices.Anotherfriend, PeteWilliamson,accompaniestheteam ontheirrunsinrainandsunshineto ensurethattheycompletetheirdistance

work.

Inaddition,IndianRiverHigh Schoolgirls’swimcoachDanaSchaefer guidesthetriathletesinopen-water oceanpacesandteachesthemabout swimmingintheAtlanticOcean.

“Beingatriathleteisaboutcommunity,whetheryouaretheathletecompetingortheincrediblespousesand friendswhosupportyou,”saidGordon.

Tougherchallengeahead

AtougherchallengeawaitsthisseptupleasSeptemberbegins.

Inthemiddleofthemonth,each memberofTeamBethanySwimBike Runwilltraveltothesun-soakedparadiseofCozumel,Mexico,anislandand municipalityintheCaribbeanSeaoff theeasterncoastofMexico’sYucatán Peninsula,andoppositePlayadelCarmen.

Theywillcompeteina70.3-mile HalfIronmanracetobeheldonSunday,Sept.24.Thischallengingtriathlon experienceisregardedastheultimate testofenduranceandathleticism.Each

competitorwillswim,bikeandruntheir waythroughsomeofthemostbreathtakingsceneryintheworld.

“Formostofus,thisisalifelong dream,”saidKeister.“I’mexcitedabout thechallenge,andabouttrainingwith thepeopleonthisteam,andjustbeinga partoftheexperience.Weareallvery excitedandlookforwardtohavingour hardworkandtrainingpayingoff. Whilewearemostlygoingdownto havefun,weallhaveacompetitive streak,andwearehopingtoplaceinour agegroupdivisions.”

Theracewillbeginwitha1.2-mile swiminthesea’s80-degreecrystal-clear waters.Thecompetitorswillthenhop ontotheirbikesfora56-mileride throughthepicturesqueisland.The coursewindsthroughlushtropical forests,pastancientMayanruins,and alongthestunningcoastlineintemperaturesaveraging85degreesamidarefreshing,coolseabreeze.

Finally,thetriathleteswilllaceup theirrunningshoesfora13.1-mile

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TeamBethanySwimBikeRunTriathletes(ltor)JimmyKeister,GereneBehrensSaraGordonJoeandNormScherer,LisaWynn andRussellLittletonaretrainingtocompeteinHalfIronmaneventinCozumel,Mexico.

NewpickleballcourtsandtheCoastalCommunitiesPickleballLeague PickleballPoints

ByVaughnBaker

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Whenwefirststartedtoplaypickleballat theFairwayVillagecommunityinOcean View,Iactuallysketchedoutacourtevery morning,onatenniscourt,withsidewalk chalk,andthendroppedthetenniscourtnet2 inches.Somesaidmylineswerenotverypreciseonunusuallyhotmornings,andIremindedthem,“Yes,butmuchmoreprecise thanyourgame.”

Later,wehadthreepickleballcourtsoverpaintedontoourthreetenniscourts.

Thistime,whenresurfacingcamearound again,weconvertedtwotenniscourtstosix pickleballcourts.Theyhavealreadybeenused muchmorethantheremainingtenniscourt, whichhavebeenusedfortennisonlytwicein thesametimeperiod.Idon’tknowifyour communityislikeours,buteveryoneseemsto bereallyworriedaboutthetenniscourtthey neveruse.

Westilloverpaintedthetenniscourtwith pickleballlines,leavingoursmallcommunity withatotalofeightpickleballcourts.When thefirsttennisplayerstriedthetenniscourt,I askedthemifthepickleballlinespresentedany problem,andtheyanswered,“Whatpickleball lines?”Mattandhisteamofoutstandingworkersresurfacemanyofthecourtsintheareaand didtheirusualbesttobringourfacilitybackto tip-topshape.

Ofcourse,thefirstthingweneededtorevisitafterMattfinishedtheprojectwasourinternalrulesforguests,becauseourcommunity insuranceproviderrequirescertainlimitations. Ihatedtodoit,butthreestrangersappeared onthefirstdaywehaditopen,andanother thefollowingday.

Iasked,“Whoareyouaguestof?”andthe answerwas,“Theytoldmetocometothis group.”Thatanswerwasn’taconvincingargument,andIsaid,“WhenI’minvitedsomewhere,Inormallyknowthenameofthe personwhoinvitedme.”

FairwayVillageisn’ttheonlycommunity withthatinsuranceissue,andweshouldallbe alittlemorecircumspectwithouramenities. AndIcantellyou,ifthatfellowwhodidn’t

TheHeartsvs.CancerfundraiserheldbytheCoastalCommunitiesPickleballLeague hasraiseddonationsofnearly$10,000.Attheirmostrecentmeeting,theyawarded $1,000toCherylCornofEastersealsforCampFairlee,and$1,000toBerniceEdwardsofFirstStateCommunityActionAgency.

knowthenameofthepersonwhoinvitedhim toourcommunityhadrunintomy150-yearoldgrandmother,hewouldhavebeenrealglad shewasdead,becauseotherwise…Shewasbig onmanners.

Speakingofcommunities…TheCoastal CommunitiesPickleballLeague(CCPL)has celebratedtheirfifthanniversary.Twodozen communitiesfromLewesdowntoFenwick nowarepartoftheleague,withsome450individualparticipants,andanotherfromMillsborowillsoonjoin.FairwayVillagewasoneof thefirstcommunitiestoembracepickleball, andafewyearslater,whenSteveCostaandhis

wife,Colleen,volunteeredtoorganizethe CCPLwiththehelpofanimpressiveteamof captains,therewereprobablynomorethana totalof225pickleballersinthisentirearea aboveOceanCityandOceanPines,Md.

Now,thereare450intheleague,withabsolutelynoideaofhowmanythousandpickleballersinthearea.Ithoughtatonepointwe shouldtryandorganizeaflash-mobofpickleballers,butIcan’tevenimaginethefacilitythat couldaccommodateus—certainlynotthose restaurantswhosemarketingexpertscalled pickleballafad.

Recently,Ireadthatthisfadmaybe50

million,passing36millionbeforetheycould evenstringoutthatmanyzeros.

Ihadpickleballerswritingtomeincareof theCoastalPoint,advisingtheyjustwantedto havefunplayingpickleball,notactuallycompete.Theleaguecameupwiththeideato allowparticipatingcommunitiestonotcompeteagainstoneanother,buttoplaysocially withoneanother,andithasbeenaremarkable success.Itisinspirationalseeingallofthese newDelawareresidentsmeetingoneanother inthefriendlyenvironmentofthepickleball courts.Thereisnothingbetterthanlaughterto unitecommunities.

Youmightrememberitwasjustfiveyears agotheusualsuspectsatFairwayVillage— SteveCosta,MikeSmithandSteve Melofchik,andtheCCPLcaptainsunderthe leadershipofStanPiesla—organizeda fundraiserthatwasacompetitionbetweentwo teams,theHeartsandtheCancers.

Everyoneparticipatinghadtohavebeen treatedforaheartorcancerproblem,andthe qualityofplaywasasgoodasanyyoucould findinthearea.Weraisedseveralthousand dollarsfortheBeebeemergencycenteron Route17whenwelearnedheartpatientshave thebestresultsiftreatedwithinthefirst30 minutesoftheirepisode.FromthetimeI startedthefirstdraft ofthisarticle,Ihadto takeamemberofmyfamilytothatveryemergencydepartment.

ItwastheHeartsvs.Cancereventthat madeusrealizethatresidentpickleballersare trulyfortunatetobeabletoparticipateinpickleball,andtheleaguestartedtoraisemoneyfor worthylocalcharitiesforthelessfortunate. Sincethecontributionfortheemergencydepartment,theCCPLdonationswillsoonbe approaching$10,000.Attheirmostrecent meeting,theyawarded$1,000toCherylCorn ofEastersealsforCampFairlee,and$1,000to BerniceEdwardsofFirstStateCommunity ActionAgency.

Notbadforabunchoffun-lovingretirees whoyoujustcan’thelpbutadmirefortheir zestforlife.Thankyou,CoastalCommunities PickleballLeague,andalsoeveryindividual pickleballerwhogivesbacktotheircommunityinsomefashion.

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OleTymersSoftballheadsintopost-seasontournament

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague thisweekpostedresultsfrompostseasonplayonWednesday,Aug.30, andThursday,Aug31,aswellas Tuesday,Sept.5.

Day3ofthepost-seasontournamentwaspostponedfromTuesday, Aug.29.Fourmoreteamswere eliminatedfromthetournamentthis week,withtheseresults:

•No.7TouchofItaly14,No.6 GiantofMillville3

TouchofItalywasledonoffense byBrianMarrin,ChuckEmerson andRobThornton.BarryMederrick andMikeWalnerweredefensive standoutsforTOI.

ForGiant,GregWardhitatworunhomer,andSteveAdamscollectedtwohits.

•No.1AtlanticOrthopaedics12, No.13CommunityBankDelaware 6

AtlanticOrthoscored4runsin thebottomofthe6thinningtoopen upaseesawgame,thankstoapivotal 3-runtriplefromCharlieWaselewski.AOgot3hitsfromBob Davisand2hitseachfromJack Kowalski,LeoKahl,DaveGoslee andFrankEmig.

•No.2OceanViewFamily Restaurant12,No.8TheOriginal

GreeneTurtle10

OVFRjumpedouttoanearly8-1 lead,butGreeneTurtlestormed backtotakea10-8leadbeforegivinguptheleadinthesixthinning. OVFRwasledbyRodMurphy, AndyDiGiammo,DaveLucasand RickChamberlin,allgoing3-for-3 andproducingmostofOVFR’sruns.

•No.10AmericanLegionPost 246,No.9LogoMotive3

Post24scrapedtogether6runs, whichwasenoughbehindtheexcellentpitchingofBuckyWicklein. SubstituteBillHumberscored2 runs,“JerseyJoe”Sidlowskihad2 RBIs,andsubstituteLouFederico hada3-3dayinalosingeffort.

•No.3DiamondbladeTileworks 9,No.5B&ETire&Alignment8 BillMacuch,KammLodgeand BillMcGloinhad6hitsbetween themtoleadDiamondbladetoa closewin.

•No.11AmericanLegionPost 287,No.12PhoenixPhysicalTherapy2

ChuckKingpitchedagreatgame togetPost28thewin.

SubstituteDaveLovelacehad2 hitsanddroveinbothrunsfor PhoenixPT.

OldeTymersSoftballLeaguere-

sultsforDay4ofthetournamenton Thursday,Aug.31,sawtwomore teamsgeteliminated.

•No.11AmericanLegionPost 2811,No.10AmericanLegionPost 246

InabattleofthetwoAmerican Legionteams,Post28prevailedbehindthestrongpitchingofChuck King.King,JohnDiGiorgioand DaveBoyajianeachhadthreehitsto pacetheoffense.

•No.3DiamondbladeTileworks 11,No.2OceanViewFamily Restaurant3

WithagreatpitchingperformancebyKevinMcCabe,MikeCharvat,JeffKitchenandBillMcGloin combinedfor7hitsinadominant performance.OVFRmanagedjust5 hits,scatteredamong5batters.

•No.7TouchofItaly9,No.1 AtlanticOrthopaedics5

TouchofItalywaspacedonoffensebyRobThorntonandMike Waldner.Defensively,TOIwasled byGordyKautzandChuckReich. AtlanticOrtho’soffensewasledby ChuckGriffin,with3hits,andtwo hitseachfromBobDavis,Jack KowalskiandKenGigliello.

OldeTymersSoftballleagueresultsforDay5ofthetournamenton

Tuesday,Sept.5,resultedinthree moreteamsbeingeliminated,leaving justthreeteamsleftinplay.

•No.11AmericanLegionPost 288,No.6GiantofMillville4

DaveBoyajian,BobDavisand RalphDaviseachhadthreehitsto supportthestrongpitchingof ChuckKing.Giantonlymanagedto score4runsbutwasledoffensively byMikeLuke,GregWardandJim Leonard.

•No.3DiamondbladeTileworks 18,No.13CommunityBank Delaware8

Greatdefenseandhittingbythe entireDiamondbladerosterforthe win.CommunityBank’soffensewas ledbyJoelKleiman,CarmenRivera, MikeKriegandsubstituteMark Potter,whocontributed2hits apiece.

•No.11AmericanLegionPost 2810,No.3DiamondbladeTileworks6

Nineplayershadatleasttwohits eachtoleadPost28intothenext roundoftheplayoffs.

Attheendoftheirrun,Joey RoystersaidwhatagoodseasonDiamondbladehashad,andasthe coach/player,he’ssoproudofthis team.

BrittinghamFarmstohostDistillationSaturdays

OnSaturdaysthisfall,running throughSaturday,Nov.18,Brittingham FarmsnearMillsborowillbehostinga seriescalledDistillationSaturdays.

LauraBrittinghamofBrittingham Farmssaid,“Wearesoexcitedforthe localcollaborationswehavecomingto thefarmthisfall!ThisseriesofSaturdayeventswillofferguestvendorsevery Saturdaythroughthefall,aswellas toursofournewartisanalcopperdistillerymeantfordistillingourfarm-grown lavenderintolavenderessentialoiland hydrosol.

“Ourdistilleryisthefirstofitskind inourarea,”shenoted.“Wehavetwo7foot-tallcopperstillshand-madeforus, fromPortugal.Copperisthegoldstandardindistilling,andweareveryproud

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half-marathonalongthesceniccoastline,throughcharminglocalneighborhoods,andpasthistoriclandmarksas enthusiasticspectatorsenthusiastically urgethemon.

Gordonandherteammatesare preparingfortheeventbyfollowinga 16-weektrainingplanleadingupto raceday.“Theplanrequiresusto swim,bikeandrunalmosteverydayof

oftheoilandhydrosolproductsourdistilleryismaking!”

Thedistillerywillbeopentothe publicfortouringwhilethefarmdistills,andtheywillbedemonstrating howthecopperstillswork.Thosetouringthedistilleryarewelcometotakea photowiththelargewallofdrying lavender.

“Wehavethreedifferentamazing classeswiththefollowinglocalmakers: Annie’sMarketStand,bathbomb-makingclass;DavisCraftedwoolfeltingfor beginners,makingasucculentvessel andsoapcoverwithourownfleeces; andJoyceLappofferinginstructionfor beginnerneedlefeltingtomakea LeicesterLongwoolsheepfigurineout ofourwool.”

theweek,”saidGordon.“Wedohave onedayofresteachweek.Mostofus goonourlongbikeridesduringthe weekend,whichmaybeanywhere from40-to60-plusmilerides.We alsotendtogoonourlongrunsduringtheweekends,whicharenormally eachmorethantwohours.

“Duringtheweek,wetrytocoordinateourworkouts,”Gordonadded.

“Sometimes,weareabletodothat,but manyofusarestillworkingorin schoolfull-time.Asaresult,wetrain locallyandfeelsofortunatetohaveso

Allofthatwillbetakingplacewhile ProbertFarmsrunsherbeginnerhorsemanship classinthepaddockbehind thefarmstore.

“Saturdaysaremeantforthefarm!” Brittinghamsaid.

Distillerytourscost$8foradultsor $2forchildren,andincludeviewingof thesheep,distilleryandlavenderwall.

Classescanbebooked athttp://www.brittinghamfarms.com/ev entsandinclude:

•Sept.16,10a.m.to12:30p.m.for theDavisCraftedclass;

•Sept.30,from10a.m.tonoonfor JoyceLapp’sSheepNeedleFeltingclass;

•Oct.7,from3to5p.m.forAnnie’s MarketStandBathBombclass.

Guestvendorsinclude:

muchbeautifuloutdoorspaceinwhich topracticewhilelivingatthebeach.”

Thelongerbikeridesfollowa coursetowardLaurelinwesternSussexCounty,alongRoute1,andatthe IndianRiverInlettobuildstrength neededtonavigatealonghillyterrain. “Ourterrainisprettyflat,sowearealwayssearchingforhills,”saidGordon.

“However,thewinddoesprovidegood trainingresistance.”

•ProbertFarms—beginnerriding lessons(mustbebookedinadvance).

•Twain&Abel—ownerCarlie Careywillbesellingcoffeeandbaked goods.

•PhilipMarcSonsofLiberty— historichandpaintedsignsfromthe RevolutionaryWaronSept.23.

•Jayne’sReliableonSept.30.

•KellyRobertsWellnessonSept.30. Variousdatesalsoincludeothervendors:BelleGroveTea,DriftwoodFurniture&Signs,DittmarFamilyFarms with fallproduce,BeneaththeSeaBoutique,HappyCamperDesigns,TallOak TradingCompanyandDerbyMill Farm.Dateswillbepostedonsocial media.

Travelingand challengingeachother

Eachoftheseventeammembersare preparingfortheirfirstIronmancompetition.”WechosetheCozumelHalf Ironmanbecausewewantedtotraveltogetherandchallengeourselves,”said Gordon.“Wehaveheldteammeetings duringthelastyeartoplanandprepare forthisrace.Fortunately,weallhavea greatsenseofcomradeshipthroughour friendship,sweat,andhardwork.We alsofindtimetohavefun,celebrate birthdaysandenjoythebeachlifetogether.”

GordonadmittedthatthepreparationforCozumelthatbeganlastJanuary hasbroughtteammembersclosertogether.“TheIronmanjourneyisoneof friendship,community,hardwork,and determination,”shesaid.“Wehaveall haddifferentsetbacksduringthepast year,andyetwegetbackupandpush forward.Wearedevotedfitnessenthusiastswhoareatdifferentathleticlevels. ThisiswhatIlovemostaboutourcommunity;weseriouslynevergiveup.”

Eachoftheseventriathleteshave beenathleticallyactivethroughouttheir lives,rangingfromplayingtennis,soccer, andtrackandfieldtoalifelongpassion forfitnessthroughstrengthandendurancetraining,saidGordon.Severalof theathletesevencompetedonthecollegiatelevel,sheadded

“Whatisreallyincredibleishowathleticourteammembersareaswecontinuetoage,”saidGordon.“Forexample, RussellLittletonisawater-skiingchampionandwaterskisthroughoutthesummerwithLisaWynn,”saidGordon.“Jo andNormScherer,Lisa,andGerene Behrenseachscubadiveandareplanningtodosoafewdaysbeforetherace inCozumel.Ihaveapassionforopenwaterswimming,asdoesalmosteveryoneonourteam.I’dsayeveryoneonour teamisawell-roundedathlete,andwe allhaveparticularsportsthatwelovethe most.Wealsoalltrytosupportlocal charitiesthroughracing.We’veallbeen doingtriathlonsformanyyearsnow.”

Lewesfarmers’marketfeaturingbountyofsummerandfall

TheHistoricLewesFarmersMarketis setforSaturday,Sept.9,from8a.m.to noonatGeorgeH.P.SmithParkinLewes.

It’sthattimeofyearwhenfallproduce startstohitthemarketbutthebestofsummerremains.Customerswillfindfreshgingerandlemongrass,specialappleciders, figs,pears,freshlypickedapples,Italian plums,broccoli,limabeans,beetsandfall potatoes.

Inaddition,there’sstillfresh-cutbasil, mint,rosemary,thymeandparsley,watermelon,cantaloupe,gourmetmelons,blackberries,greenbeans,haricotsverts(French greenbeans),multi-coloredpolebeans, shallots,garlic,Japanesecucumbers,sweet andhotpeppers,tomatoes,sweetcorn,eggplant,arugula,lettuces,kales,porksausages, chopsandribs,hamburgerandallcutsof beef,thebestfree-rangechicken—both wholeandparts—oysters,hand-picked crabmeat,crabsalad,honeyvarietiesincludingbutterbean,mushrooms,eggs,yogurt,milk,butter,icecream,kombucha, jams,fresh-bakedbreads,apple-cider donuts,pastriesmadewithfruitfromthe vendorsatthemarket,cut-flowerbouquets, locallyroastedcoffeeandcoffeedrinks, cold-pressedjuicesmadefromlocalfruits andveggies,freshlemonadeandmore.

LewesMayorAndrewWilliamsdrew thewinningthreeHLFMBigRaffleticketsonLaborDaySaturdayatthemarket. MicheleSavinwonthe$1,400gift certifi-

DNRECtoissue newpermitsfor expansionof BioenergyDevco’s Seafordfacility

DNRECofficialsannouncedthis weekthatDNRECSecretaryShawn M.GarvinhasapprovedpermitsassociatedwiththeexpansionofBioenergyDevcoLLC’sSeafordfacility— anexpansionwhichwillenablethe companytoproducebiogasatthe company’sorganicwastecomposting operationatthesite.TheDNREC Secretary’sOrderauthorizesBioenergyDevco(BDC)toconstructan anaerobicdigestionsystem,awastewaterpre-treatmentsystemandabiogasupgradingplant.BDCcurrently acceptsorganicwastefrompoultry industrysourcesforcomposting.

TheDNRECSecretary’sOrder approvesfivenewpermitsforBDC, including:

•AResourceRecoveryPermit fromtheDNRECdivisionforwaste andhazardoussubstances;

•Two7DEAdmin.Code1102 NaturalMinorairqualitypermits fromtheDNRECDivisionofAir Quality;and

catetoSeagreenBicycle.LoneHansen’s luckyticketgetsherthePrivate-in-Home 3-CourseChef’sTastingwithWinePairingfor10byChefSeanCoreafromLewes OysterHouse.PatHalko,whopurchased herwinningticketjustthisSaturday,won the12$100Leweslocalrestaurantgift cards.

“TheHLFMappreciateseveryonewho purchasedtickets,astheproceedssupport themarketanditsmanyprograms.Wealso thanktheHLFMDevelopmentCommitteememberswhospenteverySaturday fromMemorialDaythroughLaborDay sellingraffleticketsatthemarket.”

Parkingislimited,socustomersareencouragedtowalkorbiketothemarketif theyareable.Forthosewhomustdriveto themarket,oneoftheclosestplacestopark istheLewesElementarySchoolparking lot.ParkinthelotwithaccessfromSavan-

nahRoad,andthereisanopeningtothe parkbythepolebarn.Thereisaslight slopeaftertheopeningleadingtothemarket,whichisveryclose.ThankstoBeebe Healthcare,thereisalsoparkingattheir rearoutdoorparkinglotrightnexttoan entrancetothepark.

Dogsatthemarketmustbeundercontrolonatightlyheld,non-retractableleash insidethemarkettoensurethesafetyofall customersatthemarket.

TheHLFMwebsitewww.historiclewesfarmersmarket.orglistsallvendors, theircontactinformation,andwhetheror nottheytakepre-orders.Forpre-orders, thecustomermaypickupatthevendor tentinthemarket.Customerscanalsosign uptoreceivethemarket’sweeklynewsletter ontheHLFMwebsite.Themarket’s newsletterslistdemos,whateachfarmer/ producerisbringingtoeachSaturdayand

Wednesdaymarkets,upcomingevents,and more.Customersmayalsoemailinfo@historiclewesfarmersmarket.organdasktobe addedtothelist.

ThemarketacceptsSNAP,WICand SFMNPbenefits,andcontinuestomatch SNAPupto$20permarket,percustomer. GototheSNAPtenttoprocess SNAP/EBT.

TheHLFMcontinuesitsFoodPantry PurchaseProgram.HLFMcustomerswho wanttohelpfeedthelocalcommunitymay purchaselocalproduce,meats,milkand otherfoodfromgrowersatthemarketto donatetothisprogrameverySaturday.At theendofthemarket,theproduceand otherfoodsaregatheredandgiventofood pantriesincludingEpworthandCasaSan Francisco.

Formoreinformation,gotowww.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org.

pickle ball & health services - this is an opportunity not to be missed! $425,000

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37154 Mississippi Dr, Frankford

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31159 W. Ocean Dr, Dagsboro

This lovely 3 BR/2 BA Rancher is only a short drive to the beach, yet is off the beaten path in the quaint community ofWest Ocean Farms. Immaculately maintained and offering single level living, this home features solid wood flooring, upgraded carpeting, a neutral palette and the conveniences of a cook's kitchen. Close to groceries, restaurants, parks,

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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

3.5 MILES TO BETHANY BEACH

10 N. 5th St, Bethany Beach

With this beach block 3 BR/2BA raised rancher you don’t have to cross the highway to go to the beach. Comes mostly furnished. Enjoy drinks on the deck after your day on the beach! Miles of coastline at your doorstep.

Motivated Seller - New Price $1,290,000

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Awardsforthe2022-2023serviceyeararepresentedbyImmediatePastPresident JanetBauer,farleft,to,fromleft,SecretaryKathyBrannan,PresidentScottBrannan andLionVinceWhapham,withassistancefrompresenterPDGMaryLeePhillips.

LordBaltimoreLionspresentawards

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub heldtheirannualclubpicniconSaturday,Aug.19,attheGudehome.Lions andguestsgatheredundersomebeautifulweatherforanafternoonoffun,fel-

lowshipandacelebrationofclubservice fromtherecentlyconcludedService Year2022-2023.

Lionsattendingthepicnicreceived theirearnedawards,andtheceremony

concludedwiththeImmediatePast PresidentJanetBauernamingofthe LordBaltimoreLionoftheYear,Lion ThrynnKirby.

Thisyear,threeLordBaltimore

LionsreceivedtheMelvinJonesAward forHumanitarianService.ThosehonorswenttoPresidentLionScottBrannan,SecretaryLionKathyBrannanand LionVinceWhapham.

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ImmediatePastPresidentJanetBauer,left,namestheLordBaltimoreLionofthe Year,ThrynnKirby,right.

DNREC

sistentwithourmissiontoprotect humanhealthandtheenvironment.”

•TwowastewaterfacilityconstructionpermitsfromtheDNRECDivisionofWater.

Thepermitsarepublishedatthe DNRECwebsiteatde.gov/biodevco. ThepermittingprocessforBDC’s biogasproduction“includedasignificantamountofoutreachtoandfrom thecommunity,”Garvinsaidinthe DNRECorder.“Thepermitsbeing issuedtoBDCarereflectiveofthe applicationssubmittedtoDNREC, thecommentsprovidedbythepublic onthismatterduringthepubliccommentperiodandtheOct.26,2022, publichearing,aswellasbeingcon-

Oncethepermitsareissuedbythe impactedDNRECdivisions,BDC willbeauthorizedbytheStateof Delawaretoinitiatetheconstruction phaseoftheSeafordfacility’sexpansion.Whenconstructionhasbeen completedandcertifiedbyDNREC, BDCwillbeginoperatingtheanaerobicdigesterinadditiontotheexisting compostingfacility.Theanaerobicdigesterwillproducecleanergasand digestate.Compostingoperationsat BDC’sSeafordfacilityhavecontinuedthroughoutthepermitting process.

organicwastesfromthepoultryindustryannuallyintostablecompost whichcanbeusedregionallytoreplacechemicalfertilizers—along withthebiogas(renewablenatural gas)—tobeproducedandinjected intoChesapeakeUtilities’pipelines

forusebytheutility’sSussexCounty customers.BDC’sprocessingofpoultrywasteisexpectedtolessenthenutrientburdenonlocalwatersheds, helpingtoreducepollutionandnutrientrunoffwithinDelawareandthe ChesapeakeBay,officialssaid.

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OnceBDC’sexpandedSeafordoperationsreachesfullcapacity,itwill processanexpected250,000tonsof

Voted Best HVAC Company

earnsgratitudeoffamily

$75 Value with the purchase of annual maintenance agreement:

$250/year ($150 per additional unit) includes bi-annual cleaning & tune-up.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Parentsofa17-year-oldwhohithis headafterdivingintoshallowocean waterinBethanyBeachlastmonthare praisingtheexpertiseoftheBethany BeachPatrol,whosemembersacted quicklytofithimwithaneckbracebeforehewasrushedbyambulanceto BeebeHealthcareinLewes.

DoctorsdeterminedthatLucas LaFleurhadinjuredhisC5vertebrae butwasfortunatetonotneedsurgeryor sufferaconcussion—aresulthisstep-

mother,LeslieLaFleur,saidwasnothingshortofGod’sprotectivehand.

Herhusband,Jean-Paul,creditedthe cosmosforwatchingoutforhisyounger son,a6-foot-2-inch,175-pound straight-Astudentwhowantstostudy engineering,saying,“We’renotanti-religious,butwe’renotreallyreligious.”

“MyhusbandandImaydifferon this.IthankGod,”saidhiswife,aformertraumanursewho,withherhusbandandLucas’olderbrotherZachary,

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Fromleft,ZacharyandLucasLaFleurspendsomequalitytimetogetheronafarless-stressfuldayonthebeachtogether.

Gratitude

wasonthebeachwhenLucascame hobblingoutofthewater,andrecognizedheneededimmediatecare.

Theoceanwascalmthatafternoon, onMonday,Aug.21,whenLucasdove in,struckhishead,feltforamomentas thoughhecouldn’tmoveandcalledto hisbrother.Butwhenherealizedhe hadmotion,heheadedbacktothe beach.

“Hewaswalkingup,sortofstumblingup,towardourbeachchair,andhe waspale.Hesaid,‘Myneckhurts.Ihit myhead.Idon’tfeelright.’Hewasjust sittingthereacoupleseconds.Iwasa traumanurseatonepointinmycareer, andIhadhimsqueezemyhandandhe wasmovinghisarm.Afewminutes wentby,andhesaiditstillwasn’tgettinganybetter.Hewasinpain.Hespit apieceofatoothout,andwenoticed anotherchippedtooth.That’swhenI knewhehitsohardthatweneeded emergencycare,”LeslieLaFleursaid.

TheyalertedlifeguardSeamusWalsh andaskedforabrace,backboardand ambulancetogethimtothehospital.

Walshwastheguardonduty,andhe was assistedbyCapt.JoeDonnelly,Lt. MattFarlowandLt.MarkBanks.

“Iguesstheseguyshaveintheirbox awholebunchofdifferentneckbraces. Theygothiminaneckbrace.JoeDonnellyandanotherguy,andaparamedic,

puthimonabackboard.Theywereso amazinglyskilled.Itwas,like,textbook forme.Butthewholetimethisisgoing on,we’rebothpanicking,becauseit’s suchascarything,”LeslieLaFleursaid.

TheambulancearrivedatBeebeat mid-afternoon,andthefamilywasin the emergencyroomforhoursasdoctorsorderedaCTscanandsawtheC5 fracture,thendecidedtotransferLucas toashock-traumafacilityinBaltimore.

Hewasflowntherebyhelicopter,accompaniedbyhisfather.Hisstepmotherandmother,wholivesin Chestertown,Md.,drovetotheBaltimorefacility.

Aroundnoonthenextday,thefamily wasgiventhegoodnewsthatsurgery wouldn’tbenecessary,becauseLucasis youngandwasn’thavingneurological symptoms.Hewastowearaneckbrace for10weeks,frequentlyseehisdoctor tobesuretheinjuryishealingandhave physicaltherapy.

Lucascan’tdrive,buthe’sableto walkandbeganhissenioryearofhigh schoolattheGunstonSchoolinCentrevilleonTuesday,Sept.5.

“Mywifewasquick,andthelifeguardswerequick.Hedidn’tmovehis neckfrom10minutesaftertheinjury.If hehadmovedhisneck,hecouldhave beenparalyzed,”saidJean-PaulLaFleur, who,withhisfamily,livesinAnnapolis, Md., butalsohasahomeinBethany Beach.

Aftertheincident,LaFleursentan

e-mailtoBethanyBeachMayorRosemaryHardiman,commendingthe beachpatrol.

Inherreply,Hardimansaidtownofficials,localsandvisitors“shareyour gratitudefortherescue,promptmedical attention,andmostofallforthepositiveprognosisintherecoveryofyour sonLucas.

“Gratitudetoallinvolvedmustincludeyourwifeforheralertnessand immediateresponseintheemergency, aswellasthosemembersofour BethanyBeachPatrolthatyoumentioned:GuardSeamusWalsh,Capt.Joe Donnelly,Lt.MattFarlowandLt. MarkBanks.

“TheBethanyBeachPatrolisa UnitedStatesLifesavingAssociation AdvancedCertifiedAgency.Theydevotecountlesshourstodrillsandmock rescuessothat,asfirst-responders,they arealwaysprepared.Theyareanexceptionalgroupofyoungmenandwomen whoserveandkeepsafetheresidents and visitorsoftheTownofBethany Beach.

“Wearejustifiablyproudofeachof themandindeed,ofallofourBeach Patrolmembersfortheirprofessional life-savingresponseinemergencieslike therescueandcareofLucas,”themayor wrote.

LeslieLaFleursaidsheisalsogratefulforthekindnessofstrangerswho weresunbathingnearthemthatday, whohurriedtohelppackupthefam-

ily’sbodyboardsboards,beachchairs, umbrellasandlunchitems,andcarry themtotheLaFleurs’carsothetripto the hospitalwasn’tdelayed.

“Ihavenoideawhothosepeopleare, andIwishIcouldthankthem.People alwayssaysuchcrummythingsabout otherpeopleintoday’sworld,butthis wasreallyinthespiritofbeingsokind andconsiderate.Theysaid,‘Canwe helpyou?’andwesaid,‘No,wehaveit,’ buttheyjustsaid,‘No.Wewillhelp.’ Andtheydidit,”shesaid.

Acoupledayslater,theLaFleursreturnedtothebeachtothanktheguards andgavethem$100tobuylunch.

“

Theywereveryhumble.Theyjust said,‘It’sourjob,’and‘Oh,Ididn’tdo anything.’Theyasked,‘Howisyour son?’andsaidtheyhopedeverything wentwell,”Jean-PaulLaFleursaid.

“Thebeachpatrolissosafety-orientedandhassuchgreattraining,and theyaresoresponsiveandkind,”his wifeadded.

“Lucaswasscared.Hewasterrified. Hefeelsextraordinarilygratefuland lucky.Themiracleis,hedidn’tbreakhis neck,butthewarningis:don’tdiveinto shallowwater.Thiskidhasbeencoming downheresincehewas5.Heknows thebeach.Hejustdidn’trealizethe waterwasthatshallow.Heisanexcellentswimmer,bothhimandhis brother,”shesaid.“Itwasjustanaccident—justafreakaccident—andwe aresograteful.”

Photograph by Chelsea Fluharty Photography

SouthBethanythanksGrayforsafetysignage

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Fromleft,Rep.RonGray,Southbethany MayorTimSaxton,PoliceChiefJason LovinsandTownManagerMaureen HartmangottogethersoTownofficials couldthankGrayforhishelpinfunding signagetopromotesafedrivingon Route1.

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

SouthBethanyMayorTimSaxton, PoliceChiefJasonLovinsandtownofficialsincludingTownManagerMaureenHartmangatheredthisweekto thankstateRep.RonGray(R-38th)for hissupportinbringinginalmost $19,000infundingforsignagemeantto slowdriversonRouteOneCoastal Highway.

Lois James d.d.s.

“Tominimizeexcessivespeedingon CoastalHighwayinthetown,lastFebruary,thetowncouncilvotedtoproceed inrequestingagrantthroughtheCTF programforthepurchaseofavariable messagesign[VMS],”saidLovins. “VMSsignshavebeensuccessfulinnumerousbeachtownssuchasBethany andDewey.Thesignsslow,calm,and reminddriverstoyieldtopedestrians andbicyclists.”

Thesigncanbeprogrammedto relayanytypeofmessage,including

emergencynotificationsifthereisan incomingstorm.Thetotalcostofthe signwas$18,800,whichwasoffset,in part,bycommunitygrantsfacilitated byGray.

TheCommunityTransportation Fund(CTF)assistsmunicipalitieswith projectsthatinvolvesometypeoftransportationcomponent,accordingtothe DelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT).

“Projectsarepresentedtoadistrict representative,”inthiscase,Gray,“who arethenprovidedwithafixedamount offundsannuallytobeusedastheyand theirconstituentsbelieveisbestfor transportationimprovementswithin theirdistrict.”

Hartmannoted,“Projectsneedto meet threecriteria:(1)haveatransportationcomponent;(2)beonapublic propertyorlanddedicatedtopublicuse; and(3)benefitmorethanoneindividual.Commonlyfundedprojectsare repaving,drainageproblems,curbreplacements,sidewalksandsidewalkrepairs,safetyconesforfiredepartments, aswellassafetysignage.”

Graygatheredlastweekwithtown officialsforaphotoopportunityto markthearrivaloftheVMS,andSaxtonthankedhimforsupportingthe CTFfunding.

FirstcaseofCOVID-19varianthitsDelaware

TheDelawarePublicHealthLaboratory(DPHL)announcedonTuesday thatithasidentifiedacaseofSARSCoV-2lineageBA.2.86fromaspecimen providedtothelaboratoryfortesting.It wasthefirstcaseofBA.2.86detectedin Delaware,currentlyclassifiedasaVariantBeingMonitored(VBM)bythe SARS-CoV-2InteragencyGroup (SIG).

TheCentersforDiseaseControl& Prevention(CDC)ispublishingweekly updatesonthisnewvariant,including currentriskassessmentandscientific analysisonitswebsite, athttps://www.cdc.gov/respiratoryviruses/whats-new/covid-19-variant-update-2023-08-30.html.

OfficialssaidtheselatestdevelopmentsareareminderthatwhilethePublicHealthEmergency(PHE)for COVID-19hasended,COVID-19is notover.AnupdatedCOVID-19vac-

cine,designedtoprotectagainstthe newlycirculatingvariants,willbeavailablelaterthismonthpendingfinalapprovals,andmoredetailswillbe forthcoming.TheDivisionofPublic Healthremindedeveryonetofollowthe appropriatestrategiestokeepCOVID19incheck:

•Getvaccinatedorboostedwheneligible(talktoyourhealthcareprovideror visitapublichealthclinictodiscusswhat isbestforyourindividualsituation).

•Stayhomeifsickandgettestedif youhavesymptomsorwereexposedto someonewithCOVID-19.

•Ifyoutestpositive,inquireabout treatment.

•Wearamaskincrowdedindoor spaces,ascasesrise,orifyouorsomeone youknowisathigherriskforillness.

•Tolearnaboutvaccineandtest availability,isolationguidelines,and more,visitde.gov/coronavirus.

Teachershareshisstoryinnew books—onerealityandonefantasy

ByMikeSmith StaffReporter

JamesPetrilloofOceanViewhada 33-yearteachingcareerinFreehold, N.J.,withtheOldBridgeTownship PublicSchoolsandisnowasubstitute teacherfortheIndianRiverSchool District.Hehasalsojustpublishedtwo books—onebasedontherealityof teaching,called“ThisTeacher’sStory,” andthesecondachildren’sfantasynovel aboutkidsbridgingaculturaldivide, “TheMagicofMinipeeps.”

Sometimestruthreallyisstranger thanfiction.Petrillo’scareerarchchronic ledin“ThisTeacher’sStory”(available onAmazon)ispertinentreadingforthe 107newteachersintheIRSDsystem orcurrenteducators,whowillunderstandthejourney.Hisactuallifestoryas ateacher,inanautobiography,isasfascinatingasthefantasyworldhecreated forkidsaboutthe“Minipeeps”versus the“Turtletown”residents.

“‘ThisTeacher’sStory’isaboutmy 33-yearteachingcareer,”saidPetrillo. “ItisabouthowIbecameateacherand whyIbecameateacher.Itshowsmy educationalbackgroundthatbrought

metothisprofession.”

“ItallstartedwhenIwenttoSeton Hall,andreceivedmybachelor’sin Englishandthengotmymaster’sineducationfromtheCollegeofNewJersey,”herecalled.

“Mybrotherwasateacheratthe time.Hetoldmetocomeaboard,andI said,‘No,thanks.’IthoughtImightgo tolawschool,”saidPetrillo,whowas onlyajunioratthetime.“Butthenhe proddedmetogowatchhimteacher fourthgradeatSouthBrunswick,N.J.I gotachancetointeractwiththekids— andthatwasit.IknewwhatIwanted todo.Theylookeduptotheteacher, andeventomeastheirguest.Thatis whatpromptedmetobecomeateacher. IstartedsubbingwhenIwasstillincollegeatSetonHall.Iwasjust20years old.”

ClosertohomeatIRSD

Petrillosaidretiredteachersare treatedwithgreatrespectwithinthe IRSDsystem.

“Icompletedmyapplicationhere,

CoastalPoint•MikeSmith LocalsubstituteteacherandauthorJamesPetrilloshowshisbooksoffinthe CoastalPointconferenceroom.

sharedmyteachingcertificate,andof coursehadmyfingerprintstaken,with othersecuritymeasures,”saidPetrillo. “Aretired-teachersubisadifferentlevel here,andtheyappreciatethisexperience atIRSD.”

Hehasbeenteachingforthedistrict atLordBaltimoreElementarySchool, PhillipC.ShowellElementarySchool andSelbyvilleMiddleSchool.

“It’sfunny—mycareerwasinmiddleschoolandhighschool,butIam justlovingtheseelementaryschoolchildren,”saidPetrillo,whoalsohopesto followtheirprogressatSMS.

“PrincipalPamWebbissoniceat L.B.,”hesaid,“andsherunsagood school.ThereissomuchorderatL.B., andyoucantellhowwellthekidstreat eachotherhere,withmutualrespect.At

assemblies,theyevenwaitforeach otheranddon’tcuttheline.Thehallwaysareevenquiet,”saidPetrillo.“L.B. isaspecialplaceandismyfavoritein thearea.”

“Showellisalsoaverywell-run school,”saidPetrillo.“Ihopetodomore substitute educationatSMS,becauseI wouldliketofollowthestudentsI taughtatbothelementariesasasuband seehowtheyareprogressing.”

Factandfictionofteaching intwoself-publishedbooks

Petrillo’stwobookswerepublishedin May.Theautobiographycovershis16 yearsasascienceteacherand,later,16 moreasastudentactivitiesspecialistat CarlSandburgMiddleSchoolandthen atOldBridgeHighSchool.

“‘ThisTeacher’sStory’isfilledwith anecdotesandsituationsthathappened tomeasaclassroomteacherandlateras

astudentactivitycoordinator,”hesaid. “ThefirststoryImentionedwaswhenI wasteachingscienceaboutfossilfuels andcarbonenergy.Iasked:‘Whereisthe oilfound?’andtheyoungstudentsaid, ‘Underground!’”

“Ialsotalkaboutafireinourmiddle school,CarlSandburg,andIdevotea wholechaptertothisemergency,”said Petrillo.“Itwassetbyastudentwho thoughthewasplayingajoke.Itwas scaryforme,personally,”saidPetrillo, whosesciencelabwasclosesttotheauditoriumthatwassetablazeandwas equippedwithfireemergencyequipment.

“Twoteachersarerunningoutofthe auditorium,andoneofthemsays,‘Get thefireextinguisherinthesciencelab!’ SoIranbacktomyroomandthenback downtheinclineofthetheater,andthe ‘fireproof’curtainswereactuallyonfire. So,Iwenttoputitout,andthefirehad spreadandhadconsumedtheentire

roomandthestage.”

“I wasovertakenbythesmoke,becausethetheaterseatingrisesup,andI gotdownandcrawledoutdownlow,” saidPetrillo,recallingtheincident.“It shookmeupalittlebit.Andwelostthe useofourtheaterandtheroomforthe restoftheschoolyear,andIwas[producing]schoolplaysatthattime.Allthe propsandstageconstructionwewere creatinghadburned.Wehadtomakedo andimprovise,andmoveintothecafeteria,whichhadasmallstage.”

Forthefantasybook,Petrillosaidhe turnedoneoftheschoolplayshewrote andproducedfortheSandburgmiddleschoolersabout30yearsago,inspringof 1994,intoachildren’sbook.

“‘TheMagicofMinipeeps’isafantasy adventurestory.Theideacameabout thattimeframe30yearsago.Wehadtwo highschoolsinourdistrictthatwere comingtogetherfromdifferentsidesof town.TheMadisonDistrictandthe CedarRidgeDistrictschoolsweregoing tomergeandmakeonelargehigh school.Andnobodywashappyaboutit.”

“I gottothinkingaboutclassdivides fromthetwosidesofourdistrict,”said Petrillooftheinspirationforthisfantasy kids’novel.“WelcometoTurtletown,” saysoneofthecharactersinhisplayand book,uponlearningofthe“Minipeeps” comingtovisit.

“TheMinipeepsareallbad,saythe townspeople,andthekidsaredeterminedtogototheothersideoftownto meettheMinipeeps,whoare2feettall andhaveamagicalspellthatmakespeoplehappy,”saidPetrilloofhischildren’s book.“MandyandBradarethekids,and wepullthemintoatelevisionprogram,” hesaidofthemagicalportal,whichis akintothemirrorin“AliceinWonderland.”

“MandyandBradsaythat‘These MinipeepfolksarenotwhatTurtletown toldus,’”Petrillodramatized.“Itwas theirjobtogetthetwotownstogether. Thepeoplehavemoreincommonthan theythink.Thereisamessageaboutacceptingpeopleandtonotlistentorumors.”

“Thereisagreatdealaboutacceptanceofothersandmakingsurenotto judgeorhavefalseassumptionsabout people,”saidPetrilloofhisfantasynovel.

“TheMinipeepsandtheTurtletown peoplefinallygetalong,”saidPetrillo. “Thiswillbecomeaminiseries.Thenext titlemightbe‘TroubleinTurtletown,’ andthetwokidsarebroughtbackto towntohelpsolveamystery.Thatisthe conceptofthesequelandtheresolution ofthestory.”

“Ifoundaprofessionalillustrator namedSash,andthecopyrightedartis byBeytlerIllustration.Shedidanamazingjobonbringingtheseideastolife,” hesaidoftheillustratedbook.

“Iamself-publishedwithKDPAmazon,”saidtheIRSDsubstitute-teacherbecome-author.

Petrillo’sdaughterLisahasbeenan artteacherfor30yearsandcontinuesthe familylegacy.

LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICE

Take notice that on August 31, 2023, Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (Eastern Shore), 500 Energy Lane, Suite 200, Dover, Delaware, 19901, pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, under Docket No. CP23-536-000, filed an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity requesting authorization to construct, own, operate and maintain the Worcester Resiliency Upgrade, which consists of five 100,000 gallon lowprofile horizontal storage tanks, pipeline looping, and upgrades to existing meter and regulator stations connected to Eastern Shore’s existing pipeline facilities in Sussex County, Delaware and Somerset County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County, Maryland. The proposed Project will enable Eastern Shore to provide critical natural gas service to customers during the peak winter heating season.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the “eLibrary” link and the Worcester Resiliency Upgrade Docket Number. There is an “eSubscription” link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email: FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). Also available on the FERC website is a brochure prepared by the FERC entitled, “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need to Know?” The brochure explains the certificate process at the FERC. The filing is also accessible at the Georgetown Public Library, Millsboro Public Library, Somerset County Library, Wicomico Public Library, and the Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. A separate notice has been provided to affected landowners and government entities.

CP 20230908 1T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH 214 GARFIELD PARKWAY; BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Collins Street Pathway, Project Number 2023-01 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary to re-construct Collins Street between Half Moon Drive and Kent Avenue, Kent Avenue between Collins Street and Wellington Parkway & Wellington Parkway between Kent Avenue and SR1, in the Incorporated Town of Bethany Beach as detailed in the project plans and documents.

Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents. In addition, a pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21 , 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach Town Hall. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Collins Street Pathway. Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and Maintenance Bond, and Contractor's Insurance are included in the Contract Documents.

The Town of Bethany Beach reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.

CP 20230901 2T

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

Estate of Aphrodite Kalonturos, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Aphrodite Kalonturos who departed this life on July 12, 2023, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Melissa Gasparis on August 29, 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 12, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Melissa Gasparis

38 Regan Way Washington Township, NJ 07676

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

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

CP 20230908 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of September, 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:133-17.13-16.00-282

Property Address: 29100 SAINT THOMAS BOULEVARD, 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 10/16/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/20/23; 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 MARK PIERCE MILLER (3) 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, 19th day of September, 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:233-5.00-86.00-23

Property Address: 153 BOBBY'S BRANCH ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 10/16/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/20/23; 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 CHESTER H. WITHERSPOON (2) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20230908

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of September, 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:2-34-11.00-6.00

Property Address: 31075 BEAVER CIRCLE, 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 10/16/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/20/23; 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 JAYME T. SWEITZER (17) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

LEGALS

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

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

GARFIELD PARKWAY, BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE.

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:

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

Theresa Keil (resident) Jerry Morris (resident)

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, 19th day of September, 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:231-23.00-2.00

Property Address: 17029 HARDSCRAPPLE 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 10/16/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/20/23; 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 RANDALL J. COWEN & SHIRLEY A. CLASS (9) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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

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

SHERIFF SALE

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

Tuesday, 19th day of September, 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:334-12.00-105.00-1-8

Property Address: 35552 EAST ATLANTIC CIRCLE, 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 10/16/23. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 10/20/23; 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 GENNADY OSIPOV & TEODORO ANDRADE (7) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

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9. Wring time: To clench a wet sponge until water ows out of it

11. This jungle animal might think a banana is very "a-peel-ing" snack

13. A toy that a baby holds and shakes just to hear the noise it makes

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17. Brrrr!: It's how your hands sometimes feel when you're holding an ice cube

18. The part of your pants that can hold money and more

21. Letting go: In the Jewish religion,

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22. The container that Jack and Jill carried up the hill just before everything went wrong

23. A tiny branch a bird might hold in her beak as she builds her nest

25. These handy ice picker-uppers are perfect for a party

26. The part of the lunchbox you grip so that you can carry it

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7. Called "braces" by Brits, these quaint and timeless accessories

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21. O, say, can you see?: It's what a standard-bearer faithfully waves

24. What a couple is once they've pledged "to have and to hold" one another (or "hump day" abbr.)

across clues are for

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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.

$670,000 (DESU2037288)

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

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Finding Your Dream Home has Never Been is

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$550,000 (DESU2046656)

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Worked with Buyer to purchase this 3 BR charming ranch home with beautifully landscaped, fenced back yard. Open oor plan. Home features a lovely screened porch, fenced in yard, patio & Shed. Large lot with ample parking. Only 3 miles to downtown Bethany. Country Village offers Low HOA. (DESU2043350) Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

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$544,900 (MDWO2015484)

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RT 54 WEST FENWICK LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! GORGEOUS Views of the Salt Water Lake & Wildlife Sanctuary Contemporary 2 Bd. Beautifully Decorated. Completely Turnke. MOVE IN Ready. Features: 2 Pools, Pickleball & Tennis Cts, Fishing, Crabbing, Playground, Volleyball, Basketball (DESU2046606)

Cindy Spieczny (c) 302-228-1450

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Email: Fenwickstar@yahoo.com

Expected on market 9/10- Rarely available meticulously maintained Carriage Home in the desirable community of Sea Colony West! Spacious with an open concept oor plan -3 Bed, 2.5 bath with garage overlooking nature-peace and tranquility are right outside your back door. Offers an abundance of outdoor living spaces- a private gated courtyard, private sundeck off primary bedroom and even an enclosed sunroom outback. Enjoy amenities galore- all that Sea Colony offers. Asking $849,000 (DESU2046922)

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Inviting Cape Cod Home nestled on a generous 1.5acre lot in Ocean View with NO HOA FEES!!!

Just 4.6 miles to Bethany Beach. Expansive 1.5acre lot allows space fro private swimming pool, RV & boat parking for outdoor enjoyment. With 4 BRs and 2 BA, this 2119 SQ FT home is a spacious residence and an ideal haven for families seeking both space and functionality close to Beaches and Bays. Wrap around front porch and plenty of room for parking. 2 Car Garage and extra large driveway/parking area. Home is NOT in legal subdivision of Bishops Landing. $539,900 (DESU2045974)

Call Tammy Mushrush (c) 302-381-8868

Each of ce is independently owned & operated.

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!

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