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By Mike Smith Staff Reporter The Indian River School District Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 23, declined to fund a school resource officer (SRO) position at Lord Baltimore Elementary School, determining that splitting the salary of the current SRO there with the Town of Ocean View would open the door to funding requests from all elementary schools in the district. “This would be the only elementary school that would have an SRO” in the district, said Board Member Donald Hattier, who chairs the IRSD finance committee. “We don’t have enough money, at this time, to fund every single elementary school. It is a tough call to hire for this one building, versus all of the other elementary schools in the district.” There are seven elementary schools in the district. No motion was made to fund the SRO position, so there will be no action taken on the IRSD paying half of the SRO salary. The request by the Town of Ocean View was for $40,000 in IRSD funding. Ocean View Town Manager Carol Houck and Police Chief Ken McLaughlin also stressed that the OVPD had invested in training for Sgt. Rhys Bradshaw to serve as the SRO at Lord Baltimore, including special gun-safety training and working with younger students. Last year, the $40,000 match for the annual salary was paid by an anonymous donor. The IRSD has declined to fund this position, and the town council and IRSD have been in something of an impasse on salary support. “The Town of Ocean View has been more than forthcomSee SRO page 3

Pot laws, systems being clarified By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter In April, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize recreational marijuana, a move that pleased many, while prompting some municipal leaders — including in Ocean View and Millsboro — to write ordinances prohibiting the sale and manufacturing of cannabis within their town limits. The Delaware General Assembly passed House Bill 1 and House Bill 2 in the 2023 legislative session, but the idea is new and misinformation has been swirling like exhaled smoke, so to help explain the new laws, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a webinar featuring attorney Molly DiBianca of the law firm Clark Hill-Wilmington. “Dispensaries won’t be able to open for more than a year, so we have time before sales begin to get regulations in place,” DiBianca said, adding that, although states can legalize the sale and manufacturing of cannabis, it is still prohibited by federal law. Marijuana metabolizes in humans differently from person to See LAWS page 5

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Zoe Ziegler, of Selbyville, stops to take in a bit of the moment at the New York Film Festival at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Zoe Ziegler walks onto the stage at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and the audience erupts in applause and cheers. Ziegler, 11, grins and takes her seat next to Annie Baker, the writer of “Janet Planet,” produced by A24 Films, which is due for broad release in the coming months. The New York audience has just seen the film, and the host of the questionand-answer session that follows it tells them that Ziegler has been invited to join based on their positive reaction to her performance. Asked about the “quiet and subtle film” that centers around the character of Lacey, played by Ziegler, and her mother, played by Julianne Nicholson, playwright Annie Baker explained that, indeed, Ziegler’s character, and her view of the things that occur during the film, are at the heart of the film. Ziegler attends classes at Traveling Tutorz, the independent school run by her mother, Carla Mansour. It was a schoolmate’s mother who told Mansour that she knew of a role that Ziegler would be “perfect” for, Mansour said. After some discussion, Ziegler decided she would like to audition, so she and her mother put together a video to send to the production company, A24. “She talked about her horse and showed her ribbons,” Mansour said. Ziegler has been interested in horses

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since she was about 3 years old, she said, and has competed for several years in several equestrian categories. Baker, asked about the casting process, said, “First, we saw every child actor who spoke English in the world,” which elicited laughter from the theater audience. “I met a ton of girls,” she said, adding that the process of casting the character of Lacey “was one of the most stressful experiences of my life.” Baker said she was looking specifically for a child who was somewhat of an introvert, “who wasn’t trying to be adorable and likable for the camera.” Ziegler told Baker that when she heard about the part from her friend’s mom, “I thought it was cool, and I wanted to do it.” Baker recalled taking a walk with Ziegler through Prospect Park in New York City during the casting process. She asked Ziegler why she wanted to do the movie, and Ziegler answered, “I like memorizing lines,” Baker said. In fact, Baker said, once Ziegler got the part, Baker realized that she had perfect recall of her lines. “They were word-perfect,” she said to Ziegler during the question-and-answer time. During the editing process, Baker recalled, she said to the film editor, “There isn’t a single take where she says a word wrong…” “I’ve never seen anything like it, your precision,” she told Ziegler. “You did know everybody else’s lines, too, I think,” Baker told her. When the adult actors flubbed a line, “I would see Zoe kinda raise an eyebrow,” Baker said, as Ziegler giggled. “You were very respectful, though,” Baker added. “It was very hard for me to picture See ZIEGLER page 4

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SRO Continued from page 1 ing,” said Hattier of the cooperation between the district and the Town in training and supporting Bradshaw in the role. “The Lord Baltimore building is in just one location.” IRSD Superintendent Jay Owens made the request for funding the SRO position on behalf of the Town. “The ask is for $40,000 for Lord Baltimore. The Town of Ocean View trained the officer and did special gun training as an investment, which will be important for this position. The concern is how to pay for the other half of the SRO salary.” Houck this week said she believes the decision was short-sighted and that the IRSD finance committee did not have all of the research. “They are just sticking their heels in the ground with the same old response or excuse that ‘We don’t do that in this school district,’” said Houck of the district’s stance on funding police SROs, after the decision. “There is no other school district where an SRO program has been stood-up like ours. Some schools may have Chinese immersion programs, and others don’t have these language classes.” “We are very disappointed,” said Houck. “We are going to make another request to go before the IRSD finance committee and speak for ourselves.”

She noted that Owens had indicated a request for a direct conversation with IRSD finance officials might be looked upon favorably. The projected annual budget for Indian River schools is $282.5 million, with just over $60 million in the discretionary budget for the 2023-2024 school year. There are a total of 10,786 students enrolled in IRSD schools, according to an official audit released at the school board meeting on Monday. “Even if the IRSD had to pay half the salary for an SRO for all of the elementary schools, it would still be a smaller amount of money, of like $250,000 to $280,000 or so to protect our kids,” said Houck. That amount would be a small fractional percent of the total revenue in the schools’ budget. “We just don’t buy it,” said Houck of the rationale provided by IRSD in refusing to fund the SRO locally. “We met with the schools in September to make our case,” said Houck. “We had the chance to share everything that was accomplished at L.B. and what the future plans were with Dr. Jay Owens and Leolga Wright, the president, and both of them were very receptive to us.” “That request then went to the IRSD finance committee meeting with very little of the information we had provided. They did not convey all of the details and our understanding of how important this SRO program is,” noted

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Ziegler Continued from page 2 anyone else in the movie after I met you,” she said to Ziegler. During filming of “Janet Planet” in the summer of 2022 in Amherst, Mass., Baker said, she and Zoe had a “signal” they would give each other when the filming process got intimidating. Baker has written many plays, winning the

SRO Continued from page 3 special education as the district honored the specially designated liaisons. “Special-education ambassadors are dedicated, committed and passionate about what they do and are an inspiration to all of us.” Board of Education President Leolga Wright provided special flowers for each of the ambassadors. Each ambassador walked to the stage, along with their school principal, to receive the certificate, the pin and those congratulatory flowers. The IRSD Special Education Ambassadors are: • Brian Parker (Sussex Central High School) • Lisa McNeill (Southern Delaware School of the Arts) • SRO Tyler Bare (Selbyville Middle School)

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Pulitzer Prize in 2014 for “The Flick,” but “Janet Planet” is her first film, so she said she understood Ziegler’s potential fears, “being surrounded by all these grips,” the support technicians on a movie set. Baker explained following the Lincoln Center showing of the film that she knew that her “assignment” when she began writing “Janet Planet” was “going to be the story of a mother and daughter told through the people who

come into their lives.” Back at home in Selbyville, while her family’s seven chihuahuas jump and play in the back yard, Ziegler is as quiet sitting at her dining room table as she was on the Lincoln Center stage. Only when asked about her horse, Selene — which she was able to buy with proceeds from her acting debut — does she become anything close to animated. Ziegler opened up the most when she and Mansour recalled the house

they stayed in in Amherst. “It was haunted,” Ziegler said. Mansour agreed with that assessment but said “it was adorable” anyway. “It wasn’t adorable,” Ziegler said. “I saw someone walking on the steps,” she said. “And then Dad saw your door opening and closing.” Talking about the experience of filming the movie, Ziegler said, “Sometimes

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Ocean View preparing for Cops & Goblins By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter You know what they say: If you’ve got it, haunt it. And they will be, as thousands of guests in frightfully unique costumes from dinosaurs to dragons materialize at John West Park in Ocean View for the eighth annual Cops & Goblins Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 29. Planned for 1 to 4 p.m., the popular family event, hosted by the Ocean View Police Department, will feature masquerading, trick-or-treating, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, carnival rides and ghoulishly good music. Guests will be treated to cheese and pepperoni pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs,

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Ziegler Continued from page 4 it was hard, and sometimes it was easy.” The plot, Mansour said, “is all about [Lacey and Janet] learning and growing,” and she said she thinks her daughter’s ability to say volumes with facial expressions, rather than words, was what got her the part. “The facial expression she has at the end — it’s priceless,” she said. “That was the only time I cried,” Mansour said. “I thought I would cry the whole movie, but it was too funny,” she said. General release for “Janet Planet” will be sometime in 2024, although it has already begun making the rounds of film festivals, such as the recent one Ziegler attended with her mom, dad, stepdad and two brothers in New York City, as well as the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado. No actors attended the Telluride festival because of the Screen Actors Guild strike, Mansour said, but they were given a waiver to attend the New York event. “We just play it day by day,” Mansour said. Even before the movie part came about, Ziegler had started her own YouTube channel about her competitive activities with Selene. “We told her, ‘You’re putting yourself out there. You have to prepare yourself for criticism,’” she said. “There’s mean people, and there’s nice people. You have to prepare yourself to not let that bother you. “It allowed her to see herself on video,” and her 3,108 followers at the time of the Coastal Point interview have thus far been kind, her mom said. At the film festival, Mansour said, people asked Ziegler if she was scared to speak in front of hundreds of people. “She said, ‘Nope,’” Mansour said. Ziegler said that before the “Janet Planet” role came up, she would never have considered pursuing an acting career, but now that she’s tried it, and had a positive experience, she just might consider it. For now, she’s happy to be back home, her mother said.

advance, though, so head to the event website at wagswitchesandwarlocks.com. Puppy yoga registration costs $25 per person. All of the puppies at the Puppy Yoga event will be from the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Georgetown facility and will be available for adoption during the Wags, Witches & Warlocks event, according to event spokesperson Christi Arndt and coordinator Shannon McDowell. The yoga puppies, as well as older dogs, will be accepting visitors at the bandstand area throughout the Wags,

Witches & Warlocks event, Arndt said, from 9 a.m. until “at least noon.” Halloween is all about costumes, of course, and Wags, Witches & Warlocks is set to showcase some of the best in town, with the annual costume parade stepping off at 10 a.m. Pre-registration for parade participants is also available (and highly encouraged by Arndt and McDowell) at wagswitchesandwarlocks.com. The cost of registration for the parade is a donation of $20 for individual entrants, $40 for families or groups, or $10 per dog. The parade will loop between Penn-

sylvania and Atlantic avenues on Garfield Parkway. Leading the Halloween revelers again this year will be bands from Indian River High School and the Southern Delaware School of the Arts, Arndt said. Following the parade, winners in the costume contest will be announced at the bandstand. Awards will be given in the following categories: Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, Best Pet and Best Family with Pet. The overall winner will be crowned Most Original.

“When the last scene was done, we got in that car and headed home,” she said. “She missed the dogs, and she missed her horse.” Her parents, meanwhile, are looking for a manager to help them navigate the

complicated waters of their child’s blossoming acting career. Although she’s very young, Mansour said, her daughter has a very practical outlook on all of it. She recounted how, when she learned the production company would

buy her an outfit to wear to the New York Film Festival, she picked a riding outfit — “a really nice one,” her mom said, so she could wear it again for her equestrian competitions. “Pretty clever,” Mansour said.

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Wilkerson found guilty of killing Heacook By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Those who loved Delmar Police Cpl. Keith Heacook — and there were many who appreciated his easy smile and signature “Hey, buddy” — felt justice was served when the man accused of beating him to death was found guilty of 16 charges, including first-degree murder. Randon Wilkerson was pronounced guilty on Oct. 16, in Sussex County Superior Court, of bludgeoning Heacook with his own baton and a hand-held weight, then stomping on the 54-yearold officer. He died three days later. After Wilkerson was found guilty, Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings promised he would spend the rest of his life in prison. Wilkerson is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 8. “His face looked like it had been pulverized,” Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis told the Coastal Point after attending the bench trial. Lewis knew Heacook well and taught him at the police academy. “Had you seen the body-worn footage, you would be screaming for the death penalty. To hear the statement of facts that was stipulated to by both the defense and the prosecution, and to hear the judge recite the facts… The defen-

dant repeatedly commented after being in custody, ‘Yeah, I killed that f-ing cop. I beat his f-ing brains in.’ The judge, to his credit, said the full word,” Lewis said. Wicomico County, Md., deputies also responded that evening, on April 25, 2021, after Heacook answered a call for a fight at a Delmar, Del., residence. The night before the early morning attack on Heacook, Wilkerson had been staying at that house in Delmar, partying and celebrating his birthday, Lewis said. “His girlfriend admitted to shooting methamphetamine into his veins, and she did it because he liked to shoot it pure and she liked to dilute it with water. He was smoking meth, and he was smoking cocaine, and he was under the influence of marijuana. It’s a given when someone is using those kinds of drugs, it always starts with marijuana,” Lewis asserted. “The people in the house wanted to call the police because he had injected so much dope that night it turned him a raging maniac. He was going from door to door inside the house, where six other people were. He was demanding to be let into their bedrooms. Everyone was scared of him. He was punching holes in the walls of the house. He became very violent.

“There was an attempt to text the 911 center, because they were afraid he would hear them call 911. They could hear him tearing up the downstairs. He left the house and banged on the rear door of an elderly couple’s home nearby. A 73-year-old man let him in. “And once he let him in, he said Wilkerson could sit on the couch. Wilkerson punched the elderly man and punched the woman, and then started beating them with a glass figurine and sent them both to a trauma center hospital, where their heads were closed with staples,” Lewis said. Heacook had served as a Delmar officer for 22 years. Lewis said there was no evidence to suggest Heacook was wearing a body camera when he responded. A camera was in his police cruiser but was inoperable. “There is a trend taking place in the last several years. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of police officers being ambushed across this country, injured, maimed, disfigured or killed. A huge increase,” Lewis said. “It concerns me greatly. And this particular issue is an issue that is discussed at every monthly sheriff ’s meeting. It’s discussed at our annual conference, at our in-service training. What can we do to better recruit em-

ployees?” he said. A career in law enforcement isn’t as interesting to young men and woman as it once was, because of the disrespect and danger, Lewis said, recalling having lunch with his wife at a Millsboro restaurant and talking to an employee there who said he’d like to get into law enforcement. “I am constantly recruiting. I spent a significant amount of time with this young man to convince him it’s a great profession,” the sheriff said, adding that Heacook was just days away from retiring from the Delmar Police Department and accepting a position with the Salisbury University campus police. He wanted to be a University of Maryland system employee so his son, Matthew — who was 12 at the time — could attend college and have his tuition paid. Heacook’s wife, Susan, in the courtroom to hear the verdict, “was crying, but she didn’t make any comment,” Lewis said. At the funeral to honor Heacook, voicemail messages from Heacook to his wife of 22 years were played. “Hi, baby. Just wanted to say hello. I miss you. … Have a good day at work. I love talking to a machine instead of my See WILKERSON page 9

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Sea grasses create healthy ecosystems in Inland Bays By Mike Smith Staff Reporter Submerged aquatic vegetation, or SAV, was the subject of a scientific presentation last week hosted by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (CIB). What used to be referred to as “seaweed” is now a vaunted underwater plant celebrated for its benefits to bays and estuaries. “SAV meadows are an under-studied system here in Delaware, with most people familiar with them from a negative connotation, such as navigable-waters issues. However, they are an incredibly important ecosystem, with wildlife benefits, water-quality benefits and carbon sequestration services being more studied,” said Meghan Noe Fellows, director of estuary science and restoration for the CIB. Kayla Clauson, an environmental scientist with DNREC, presented her findings at the CIB’s Science & Technical Advisory Committee, or STAC, meeting. “The STAC is responsible for identifying and prioritizing science and technical needs, and it assists in center’s efforts to raise awareness and funding resources,” according to the CIB. “The center has also conducted drone surveys in 2021 which helped

provide us with most of the information we have on submerged aquatic vegetation,” noted Clauson. The mapping was shared at the committee meeting on Oct. 20. “We are working with the community, with naturalists and with scientists, to see where we are viewing these plants in the bays,” said Clauson. “Those mapping efforts from CIB and earlier efforts from DNREC have helped focus our knowledge.” “We have a list of what to expect to find, from the State, to get a historical starting point. We have 14 species of SAV plants in New Castle and Sussex counties. In the Brandywine, we found 10 of the 14 species of SAV. Usually, we find at least two species of these submerged plants,” she said. DNREC had started SAV restoration in 2019 and is providing more grasses for planting. “Some of the challenges are that there is no habitat suitable for hosting the seeds in some estuaries or a lack of established monitoring to follow the SAV.” In the local inland bays, there is active work on SAV. “We worked with the Town of South Bethany on rupia and widgeon grass in the canals,” said Clauson. “When the harvester came in with the spoils, we

saw this as an opportunity. We steered away from the zoestra, and decided to collect ruppia maritima and widgeon grass seeds and use them for other plantings.” “The canals are pretty full of floating material and algae,” she noted. “A contractor was asked to apply herbicide,” to reduce the grasses and invasive plants, “and the harvester is trying to get the macro algae out of the canals,” said Clauson. “Once the herbicide is applied, we lose some of the vegetation we want to have” for seed. “We have to differentiate between the macro-biology and the seed plants.” The Town of South Bethany applied for some funding to do canal restoration. “These conversations about canal restoration helped us define the goals for the SAV, and the South Bethany canal water-quality funding request did not occur because there was not an active plan to show results. The DNREC SAV Team was born out of these conversations,” said Clauson. “For Sussex County in general, we received funding from EPA Region 3 to work on the Nanticoke and a mapping project which also included Deep Creek,” said she said. “We worked on this wetlands program with the federal government funding. It helped us get

into the direction we wanted to go. The Nanticoke and Deep Creek were surveyed by inflatable kayak, where we could monitor. We also saw ruppia in Herring Creek.” “We also have tried to collect the reproductive shoots from ruppia maritima in the Bethany area, working with the CIB, but that collection effort was a bust,” when it did not produce seed, said Clauson. “We need more protocols as to what should be included in an SAV survey. The surveys we conducted at the Cow Bridge branch just north of Millsboro were successful,” she said. “We found vegetation in Cow Bridge branch.” One of the issues is landowner access to survey in the river, versus seeing the vegetation on the floor of the river that may run through property lines, she added. “Some property lines actually go into the river, and we needed to ask the farmers and landowners, especially around the Nanticoke, to take the survey.” The DNREC team also had some navigational issues with downed trees. “But in the Nanticoke, there is also a lot of promising SAV,” which were easily viewed. “For the future, we need a

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MSO concerts promise something for everyone The Mid-Atlantic Symphony recently announced its November concerts, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Ocean City, Md., and Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Todd Performing Arts Center in Wye Mills, Md. The concert program will showcase a repertoire including “Overture” by Elfrida Andrée, “Symphonic Variations on an African Air” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and “Symphony No. 5 (Reformation)” by Felix Mendelssohn. Andrée was a pioneering Swedish composer and conductor who lived from 1841 to 1929. She was a significant figure in the late Romantic era and made a notable contribution to the world of classical music, particularly considering that she was a female in a male-dominated field.

One of her most well-known compositions is the “Overture in D major, Op. 43,” described as “a lively and exuberant orchestral work that reflects the spirit of the Romantic era. Written in 1873, this composition showcases Andrée’s remarkable talent as both a composer and conductor during a time when women’s contributions to classical music were even more overlooked than they are in modern times.” The second piece of music in the concert is Samuel Coldridge-Taylor’s “Symphonic Variations on an African Air.” During his lifetime, Coleridge-Taylor was regarded as one of England’s most preeminent composers. “Though he died very young (at only 37), the celebration of his life spanned the Atlantic, with fanfare concerts everywhere from London to Boston and beyond. In

the decades that followed, his music largely fell out of the public eye, and was extremely seldom performed. As a result, a significant amount of his music is not published today. Fortunately, his music is being performed again by major orchestras around the world.” Concluding the concert is Felix Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 5,” known as his “Reformation Symphony.” “This staple of the symphonic repertoire is a work of profound historical and musical significance which the audience will no doubt be familiar with. Composed in 1830, this symphony stands as a testament to Mendelssohn’s creativity and his deep connection to his faith and his time. The name ‘Reformation Symphony’ reflects this symphony’s association with the 300th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, a key event in the Protestant Ref-

ormation. It was Felix’s sister Fanny who gave the symphony its name.” Individual tickets for this concert series cost $50 per person at each venue and are available at midatlanticsymphony.org/tickets.Tickets for the additional events are also available at that website. The Mid-Atlantic Symphony offers a group discount for the purchase of 10 or more tickets to a single concert.The orchestra also makes a limited number of free tickets available for students 18 or younger, with tickets for accompanying parents costing $10 each. Reservations are required for the free tickets and may be made by calling 1-888-846-8600. A complete schedule of the 2023-2024 season’s Masterworks and Ensembles programs, venues, times, and other information is available at www.midatlanticsymphony.org.

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Continued from page 9 habitat suitability analysis to know what to look for and find the right riverbeds or wetlands to plant these seeds,” added Clauson. “Habitat suitability is a big thing, because you have to pick the right spots,” said a member of the CIB STAC committee. There is discussion about creating a

Wags Continued from page 7 Following the parade, more than 40 businesses will welcome trick-ortreaters, Arndt said. Those who are participating will be flying special black-and-white-striped “trick-or-treat” flags to let families know they’re prepared with lots of candy, according to Arndt, who expressed gratitude to all the business owners who participate each year. “They’re so generous!” she said. Trick-or-treating will continue until 1 p.m.

Stores will also be competing for Best Decorated Storefront during the day, and volunteer judges will be making their way through town to determine whose business is decked out in the most Hallowonderful fashion. Winners will be congratulated on social media and will be featured on the event website. The rain date for Wags, Witches & Warlocks is Sunday, Oct. 29. Wags, Witches & Warlocks is presented each year by the Leslie Kopp Group, a Bethany Beach real estate group with a special affection for animals, which has led to its efforts to support the Brandywine SPCA.

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Obituaries Mary Black, 73 Her friends’ and siblings’ hearts are broken as they mourn the loss of their friend and sister Mary Black, 73, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. She was married to her best friend, Tony, for almost 50 years. They lived in Downingtown, Pa., but their second home was always Bethany Beach, which was her main residence upon her retirement. Black was a fun-loving beach girl who loved her home in Bethany Beach and snowbirding in Naples, Fla. She loved music, dancing, playing games and spending long hours at the beach. She was an avid reader who loved her books. “Her bright light and big heart left us too soon.” She had many friends in Bethany Beach, Pennsylvania, Florida, Kentucky, and even Germany, who were her “adopted” family. She valued her family and friends, and they meant the world to her. She was an amazing woman who was loved by all and will be surely missed. “We cherish the memories and fun we had with her and she will forever be in our hearts.” Black was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tony Black; her beloved Labs, Yogi and Kodi; and her

parents, Joseph Boughman and Dorothy (King) Boughman. She is survived by her brother Michael Boughman (and Sally); nephew Chris (and Molly); niece Courtney (and Jim) Crowley; great-nephew James; and great-nieces Emmy and Reese; brother John Boughman (and Ann); niece Lauren (and Brian) Kingsland; great-niece Gracie; niece Kiersten (and Mike) Banghart; great-nephew Hudson; great-nieces Josie and Everly; sister Kathy D’Amore; brother Joseph Boughman; sister-in-law Lisa; goddaughter and niece Rachel (and Mike) Marshall; great-niece Carly; and great-nephew Tyler. She was their “MerMer,” and she was like a grandmother to them. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Black’s name to Brookline Lab Rescue, P.O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976. Condolences can be sent online by visiting, www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Sylvia Mae Fleshman, 86 Sylvia Mae Fleshman, 86, of Millsboro, Del., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. She was born in Berlin, Md., on Jan. 9, 1937, to the late John and Margaret Rocker. She retired in 1999 from Beebe

Healthcare, where she worked as a dietary supervisor for more than 20 years. After retirement, she volunteered at the Christian Storehouse in Millsboro and the Sussex Pregnancy Center in Georgetown, Del. Fleshman was an active member of Blackwater Fellowship Church. She enjoyed attending church functions, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Fleshman was preceded in death by her first husband, Renzie Wilkerson, in 1972; her second husband, Albert Fleshman, in 2017; a young sister, D. Rocker; a son, Frank Wilkerson, in 2013; and grandsons Fhillip J. Wilkerson and James “Shorty” Wilkerson. She is survived by three children, Burt Wilkerson (and Linda) of Snow Hill, Md.; David Wilkerson (and Loretta) of Fruitland, Md.: and Sylvia Casteel (and Greg) of Vista, Calif.; along with two brothers, John Rocker of Florida and Robert Rocker; and a sister, Linda Gray, also of Florida. She was blessed with 15 grandchildren, as well as numerous

great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Services were to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations in Fleshman’s memory to Blackwater Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 549, Frankford, DE 19945. Her life memorial webpage and online guestbook are at www.watsonfh.com.

Malachi Isaiah Gibbs Malachi Isaiah Gibbs passed away far too soon, on Oct. 7, 2023, from a very unfortunate car accident. He worked for Food Lion and really loved that hat. He always had it with him. He graduated from Milford High School in 2018. Gibbs was described by those who love him as funny and goofy. He didn’t need a reason to laugh or joke — all he needed was his friends and family, and one thing is certain: he had a lot of both. He had the most infectious smile and commanded attention in any room he entered. His early years were always as a happy baby, and he did a tour of all the aunties. The cousins reminisce on using him to get out of church on See OBITS page 18

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The top priority should be children’s safety The Indian River School District decided Monday night not to fund a school resource officer (SRO) position at Lord Baltimore Elementary School. The Town of Ocean View has offered to split the costs of the SRO, and the Town has invested in training for Sgt. Rhys Bradshaw, in terms of gun-safety training and working with the students. Last year, an anonymous donor made up the difference — about $40,000, but that’s hardly a sustainable track going forward. “This would be the only elementary school that would have an SRO” in the district, said Board Member Donald Hattier, the chair of the IRSD finance committee. “We don’t have enough money, at this time, to fund every single elementary school. It is a tough call to hire for this one building, versus all of the other elementary schools in the district.”

“They are just sticking their heels in the ground with the same old response or excuse that ‘We don’t do that in this school district,’” said Ocean View Town Manager Carol Houck. “...We are very disappointed. We are going to make another request to go before the IRSD finance committee and speak for ourselves.” Houck added that the Lord Baltimore Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is involved in a fundraiser effort to foot the bill this school year, but that there is no clear path forward yet on next year or into the future. This is not some luxury item we’re talking about here — it is the safety and security of this community’s children. If the District is going to spend money on anything going forward, it should be shoring up school security.That’s top priority, before all others. Private or public funding, this must get figured out. Soon.

Cops and Goblins and Wags and Trails... Oh, my It’s often been said that there is no better time of the year than fall, particularly around here. Mild temperatures, less-congested roads and the smell of pumpkin spice wafting in the air combine to give a sense of comfort and peace that just doesn’t exist in different times of the year. Sure, summer has warmth and beach days. Winter has an abundance of religious holidays that often bring families together. And spring comes with an exciting sense of renewal, along with the unforgettable scent of fertilizer burning Darin J. McCann nose hairs across this glorious peninsula. “Smell of money,” they say. “Smell of poop” is more like it. Look, you can put a dress on a steaming pile of... But I digress. Fall is different. Kids are back in school, big people are crushing other big people on football fields, and there’s just no shame crawling into that bed early on a lazy night, because the sun’s been down for hours already. If “comfy” was a season, it would be fall — and that’s only slightly because I get to wear a hoodie almost every day. It’s also the unofficial end to the “Summer Hibernation” that so many local people choose to partake in each busy season. You know what I’m talking about here — the restaurants, roads and beaches are so crowded that the local population tends to nest a little more. Then the crowds start to filter out a bit after schools start in neighboring states, the parking meters go away and the dawn of fall brings the masses back outside. It’s like those disaster movies where the sun peeks out and everybody comes out of hiding, wiping their eyes and taking in the environment around them. Only, in this example, people were squirreled away against crowds, instead of a meteor the size of Kansas carrying crack-fueled, machine-gun-toting monkeys careening towards the planet. So, it’s a little different, but you get my point, right? Regardless, here we are. The greatest time of the year is now upon us, we are starting to see familiar faces again when we go out to eat and live our respective lives. Weekend events have not only elevated “shoulder season” by bringing people into town for a few days at a time, but they also serve the purpose of uniting people who haven’t seen each other much since, say, April. These past two weeks have seen a plethora of fall events, from festivals to trick-or-treating to the always-amazing Whimsical Woods event at Lord’s Landscaping. As I’m wrap-

ping this up on Wednesday, there are still six days left until Halloween actually lands, and my daughter has already accumulated close to the weight of a monkey-carrying meteor in candy. Which, if we’re being honest, means more Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have entered my home, which, obviously, means I am going to eat them. Every last one of them. I mean, the kid has to learn about paying taxes at some point, right? And there will be plenty more taxes for her to pay this weekend, as we are set to embark on a day I’m guessing many of you parents have already lined up, as well. Saturday morning will start with the Wags, Witches & Warlocks event in downtown Bethany Beach, which has become one of my family’s most favorite now-traditions of the year. The pet parade that kicks off at 10 a.m. on Garfield Parkway is filled with laughs and “awws” as each costumed pooch saunters by, and my daughter begs me to adopt just about every adorable canine brought to the event by the Brandywine Valley SPCA. After the parade, shop and restaurant owners downtown graciously open their doors for Reese’s Pean... I mean, trick-ortreating, and we usually find a quick bite to eat before leaving town. Because we have places to go, folks. The popular Cops & Goblins event then takes center stage for the McCanns from 1 to 4 p.m., and if you haven’t been to this, go to this. It is an amazing example of the benefits of “community policing” as the Ocean View Police Department pours their heart and soul into this wonderful event, and kids get to mingle with our heroes in blue while trick-or-treating from some local organizations and businesses. There will also be a costume contest, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, free food and, quite possibly, one or more parents losing their collective minds as sugar-fueled kids don’t know which way to turn next. It’s me. It’s usually me losing my mind. And we’re not done yet. Starting at 3 p.m., just down the road, will be Millville’s Trail of Treats at Evans Park. More than 20 businesses and individuals have already signed up to offer more treats to our costumed youth, and there will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, food trucks, games and prizes. Evans Park is pretty darned awesome on a regular day. Just imagine it bustling with happy kids and chocolate-stained dads. It’s me. I’ll be the chocolate-stained dad.

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Letters HB186 a gift to our children Editor: Kudos to our legislators for passing HB186 during Delaware’s 2023 legislative session and to Gov. Carney for signing the bill into law. HB186 will provide pathways off the Sexual Offender Registry for our children. It is important for Delawareans to know that the multitude of sexual offense laws in our state apply to every single person regardless of age or gender. No one is exempt. The most recent publicly available statistic, from 2011, shows 639 children on Delaware’s Sexual Offender Registry, 55 of whom were under the age of 12 (https://www.narsol.org/2018/06/howmany-kids-are-on-the-sex-offenderregistry/). Sadly, the growing body of over-reaching, all-inclusive sexual offense laws (11 Del. Code, Chapter 41, Subchapter III §4121) meant to protect our children can potentially cause them great harm. A child of almost any age may be adjudicated as a sexual offender. Once on the registry, the anonymity of a child is often compromised, resulting in their being bullied, physically attacked by their peers, or worse. In some cases, the entire family may be harassed

(https://magazine.jhsph.edu/2022/harm s-placing-kids-sex-offender-registries). For some offenses, Delaware children are sent out of state to juvenile detention facilities, exposing them to “hardened” juveniles who often prey upon them. These children, often now traumatized themselves, are returned to Delaware at age 18 and placed on the public accessible registry as an adult and assigned as a Tier II registered sexual offender (for 25 years) or Tier III (for life). This, for a “crime” committed as a child. Delaware’s sexual offender registry is publicly available. In addition, registrants’ employers, landlords, neighbors and schools are notified by law enforcement (11 De Code Chapter 41 Subchapter III §4121). The ostracism toward those who “wear” the label “sexual offender” creates high levels of joblessness, homelessness and exclusion from educational opportunities (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359178917301325). It negates opportunities for rehabilitation, restoration, and redemption. Registrants’ families suffer collateral damage as well, by being threatened, harassed and having their property vandalized (https://womenagainstregistry.org/resources/pdf/Collateral-Damage-Family-Members-of-Registered-Sex-Offen

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ders-Jill-Levenson.pdf ). It is incumbent for everyone, especially parents, to acquaint themselves with the many sexual offense laws in our state. An act that may be seem innocent, such as consensual touching, may be punishable as a sexual offense. Protect your children from the laws that are meant to protect them, as they may become victims of those very laws. Margaret Hawkins Newark

Reader: Ordinance is destruction machine Editor: I feel blindsided by Sussex County’s proposed Master Planned Zoning (MPZ) ordinance. MPZ is a new zoning district that, after a much simpler front-end approval process, would give massive flexibility to big developers to reign over large developments of 200plus acres for 20 years or longer. The MPZ ordinance draft begins with the great purpose and intent: • Walkable, bikeable and pedestrianfriendly, economically viable, professional, commercial and mixed-use neighborhood; • Superior in design to a standard residential subdivision, commercial site plan or combination of both; • Preserve and enhance the natural landscape and buffer the development from adverse external influences. Who would not love such a community? The problem is that the ordinance departs quickly from its stated purpose and intent. It creates numerous issues and loopholes for exploitation and litigations. For one, it was shocking that MPZ,

while allowing 12 units per acre throughout the parcel, requires only 10 percent open space. As if that is not bad enough, if public lands are included in the MPZ — for whatever reasons I cannot fathom — the public lands could count toward the 10 percent requirement. Can you picture what a 10 percent open space for 200-plus acres looks like? In comparison, cluster subdivisions with 2 units per acre require 30 percent, but developers often claim to preserve 50 percent open space. While workforce housing developers are given the gifts to build up to 12 units per acre with 50 percent open space, they, in return, have to allocate 25 percent of the units at lower rental rates to satisfy the Sussex County Rental Program (SCRP). So, why should the big developers be allowed to pack huge parcels with 12 units per acre, preserving only 10 percent as open space? Vince Robertson, the County’s assistant attorney, has presented about MPZ to the council and Planning & Zoning (P&Z) at least four times since December 2022. I never heard him mention the 10 percent minimum open space requirement. Worse yet, the two different sample site plans he included in his presentations show about 30 percent open space, misleading the public into believing that is what an MPZ would look like. It takes reading the 17-page ordinance draft to discover the meager 10 percent open space requirement, which will destroy Sussex County’s natural landscape and environmental assets like nothing else we have seen. This is one of the many problems in this ordinance. Why can’t the public rely on the County officials and lawyers to

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October 27, 2023

Guest Column

A salute to Lady Liberty on her big day By Jerry Hardiman Special to the Coastal Point Oct. 28 is the 137th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty by President Grover Cleveland on Bedloe’s Island in New York harbor in 1886. A gift from the people of France, paid for with their donations, she has become a powerful symbol of America as a land of welcome, refuge and hope for a better life. In their book titled “Lady Liberty,” Luce Lebart and Sam Stourdzè tell the story of the creation and construction of the statue. It started with the inspiration of French historian Edouard de Laboulaye in 1865 to create a statue for the United States celebrating democracy and the friendship of our two countries. The sculptor Frederic-August Bartholdi created the design for the statue, to be titled “Liberty Enlightening the World,” depicting a woman holding a torch aloft in her right hand and a tablet inscribed with “4th July 1776” held in her left. It is said that Bartholdi modeled the obvious strength and resolute expression of Liberty on his mother. (Probably a wise choice in the Bartholdi family.) Because of various delays, work on construction did not begin until 1875. Bartholdi created the statue in sections out of sheets of hammered copper to be wrapped around a skeleton of light iron and steel designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Lady Liberty was constructed and assembled piece-by-piece in Paris over several years. Upon completion in 1885, the statue was about 150 feet high and weighed more than 200 tons. It was then dissembled, packed in more than 200 crates and shipped to New York. Work on a large pedestal, paid for by American donations, was finally completed in 1886. Workers then uncrated, reassembled and over four months rebuilt the statue on the pedestal, to stand majestically overlooking the harbor at a height of more than 300 feet. More meaningful than the history of the creation and construction of the statue is the dramatic impact this beautiful gift of the French people has had. Lady Liberty welcomed millions of immigrants arriving at nearby Ellis Island from 1886 to 1954, where they were screened and processed before being permitted to enter the United States. She was the first sight of their new home. Even after Ellis Island closed, immigrants continued to enter through New York. A good friend of ours arrived

there when he was a young boy, as a refugee from Hungary after the Russians crushed the Hungarian revolution and their hope for freedom in 1956. Years later, he still remembered, with tears in his eyes, seeing Lady Liberty when his family arrived safely in New York harbor and what it meant to them. For our friend Rudy and all those millions of other immigrants fleeing war, persecution and poverty, there is a famous poem by Emma Lazarus engraved on a bronze plaque at the entrance to a small museum in the base of the pedestal. The words are still inspiring.

Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door. In addition to all those immigrants, including some of our own, Lady Liberty has welcomed home countless thousands of American travelers from foreign lands. Perhaps even more emotional, she was a beautiful sight to see for all those soldiers returning on troop ships after the end of World Wars I and

II in Europe. In just one story, President Harry Truman once recalled that, as a young Army captain returning on a ship from France after World War I, even the most hard-bitten veterans were blinking back their tears when they saw that beautiful “Liberty Lady.” And so it has been for 137 years now. Bedloe’s Island is now named Liberty Island.Together with Ellis Island, it is now part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument cared for by the National Park Service. And Lady Liberty still stands tall for the Land of the Free and all that’s best in America. Happy anniversary.

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Letters Continued from page 14 protect and preserve the future of Sussex County? Office of State Planning Coordination and DNREC reviewed the ordinance draft and gave many comments, but P&Z largely ignored them, especially environmental comments. Also, in conflict with their comments not to permit MPZ in AR-1 or where land should be preserved, P&Z recommended expanding MPZ areas to virtually anywhere in Sussex. This massive destruction machine is mocking Sussex residents working on reviewing the County’s subdivision design criteria to preserve trees, wetlands, buffers, etc. I can picture bulldozers ready to roar at the ‘Ready, set, go!’ to mow down any large vacant lands in Sussex. Since I am permitted to submit only

one letter of about 500 words to newspapers monthly, I hope other residents will submit their letters covering other issues. Please try to understand the destructive impact of the Master Planned Zoning ordinance and send your comments to pandz@sussexcountyde.gov by Oct. 31, Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.. Eul Lee Angola Editor’s note: The Coastal Point has no formal limit on letters to the editor beyond a maximum of one letter per issue and of reasonable size to be published in a given week’s issue.

Reader fears park will draw out-of-towners

Editor: Dear neighbors — hopefully, you have read last week’s article about the proposed Master Plan for Evans Park in Millville. While we are thankful and appreci-

ate all that has been done so far, this proposed plan is way over the top for our town. The proposed splash park is very large and would attract many outof-town visitors eager to take advantage of a free water park for their children. Our town and our park would be overwhelmed with these out-of-town visitors. The continuing operational expenses for such an attraction (replete with a large sized sailboat and water guns) are quite high. I am not opposed to park enhancements, but these should be limited to those that best benefit our residents. Please make your voice heard. You can contact our town hall at https://millville.delaware.gov. Just click on the “contact” tab at the bottom of the screen. You can also write to our town manager as shown in last week’s Coastal Point. David Moeller Millville

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Calendar Free Write — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is hosting a free weekly two-hour FreeWrite session at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Participants 18-plus of all skill levels will practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. This is free, and registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us. CIB Committee — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Citizens Advisory Committee will meet for a Citizens Café from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to join to learn about the impacts of climate change on the Inland Bays and their watershed. The in-person meeting will take place at the Center’s office (39375 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach) or virtually at us02web.zoom.us/j/82729306327 — Meeting ID is 827 2930 6327.

Tree Quartet for a free concert at South Coastal Library at 3 p.m.! The group will be performing both classical music and a few Celtic tunes on stringed instruments. Free, registration appreciated at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling (302) 8585518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Paranormal Investigators — First State Paranormal Investigation will be at Georgetown Public Library from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is a special after-hours program where they will explain how they conduct a paranormal investigation. The audience will then split up into groups and conduct an actual paranormal investigation in different locations in the library. Registration is suggested, but not required. To register, visit them online at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11347358 or call (302) 856-7958.

Coastal Library is proud to offer Grab & Go STEM Kits for children and tweens courtesy of Engineer Early. Featuring a unique theme each month, October’s kit focuses on cartography. Learn about cartography, the science of drawing maps. Practice reading and interpreting maps and become more aware of the world around us through the use of maps. Kits are available for pick-up at the circulation desk while supplies last. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518. Chicken & Dumplings — The Bishopville Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary is hosting a chicken & dumpling carry-out at the main station from noon to 2 p.m. There will be chicken, dumplings, green beans and sweet potatoes. The cost is $14 per platter, and $7 for extra dumplings.

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Halloween Quilling Craft — Join Pat at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. for a spookythemed beginner’s quilling class! Quilling is making designs by coiling thin strips of paper. Free, all materials are provided. Registration begins at 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 9, and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling (302) 858-5518 (online registration recommended). You are eligible to attend three art/craft classes per quarter. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Celtic & Classics Concert — Join the Willow

DBG and Sea Witch — The Delaware Botanic Garden’s collaboration with the Sea Witch Festival will offer family-friend fun at the Gardens. Children 16 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Members are admitted free. Non-members pay a $15 admission fee. Reservations can be made at delawaregardens.org/events. Walkins are welcome.

Gentle Yoga Flow — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free one-hour gentle yoga flow class at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. We will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for

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Sussex Academy High School Theatre is set to present “Carrie: The Musical” on Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28. There will be evening performances on both days at 7 p.m., and a matinée performance at 2 p.m. on Oct. 28. This is the school’s first production of the school year. “Carrie: The Musical,” is described as “a chilling stage adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 horror novel,” with music by Michael Gore, a book by Lawrence D. Cohen, and lyrics by Dean Pitchford. The story follows Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. “At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.” The “Carrie” cast stars sophomore Abby Whitcomb as Carrie White, senior Erin Morgan as Margaret White and junior Alex DeEmedio as Sue Snell. It also features junior Brianna Wittman as Chris Hargensen, sophomore Carter Huffman as Tommy L Ross, junior Zach Burger as Billy Nolan, senior Finn Sheridan as S Gardner and senior Nick DoMiss nati as Mr. Stevens. Junior Aidan Wiggins, freshman Stella Carmen, sophomore Leni Kuska, junior Caroline Carlisle, sophomore Chase Reynolds, senior Marco Perez-Gonzalez, sophomore Gio Porfido, junior Melvin Harmon and senior Ella Hovermale are among the show’s featured ensemble. In total, more than 50 students have been involved with the show’s production, both on stage and behind the scenes. “Carrie: The Musical” tackles the supernatural and features special effects that include unsettling sound effects, moving objects without anyone visibly touching them, and even stage blood. The cast and crew said they are most excited for audiences to see the show’s choreography, as well as the petrifying destruction scene. “Carrie: The Musical” contains vulgar language, strong themes of bullying and mild violence. Parents should use discretion. Tickets for “Carrie: The Musical” cost $10 for adults or $5 for students, and may be purchased at the door or online at showtix4u.com. There will be one 15-minute intermission at which snacks and drinks will be sold. Sussex Academy is located at 21150 Airport Road in Georgetown.

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Continuing Events Clubs/Organizations Marines Meet — The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Ocean City (Md.) American Legion Post 166 on 23rd Street at noon. Any Marines and Navy Corpsmen who have served in the Corps, living in Worcester or Sussex Counties, are welcome to join to meet their fellow veterans and consider joining the organization. Their mission is community service through camaraderie and volunteerism. For more information, call (410) 430-7181 or email websergeant@firststatemarines.org. Socrates Café — Bethany Beach Christian Church will be the location for the next meeting of Socrates Café, a group of individuals from different backgrounds that discuss philosophical ideas. The meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more informa-

tion, call 537-9440 or email bonniejd.rae@gmail.com. Community Club — The Selbyville Community Club is welcoming new members, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at Salem Methodist Church at 1 p.m., with a social hour from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, visit selbyvillecommunityclub.org or email selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com. In the Genes — Sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society and the Sussex County Genealogical Society, the Genealogist in Residence program is on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Reading Room at the Lewes History Museum. Members of the Society will be available to help anyone who has questions about their family tree. The Lewes Historical Society Archives Family Files will be available for research. For more information, visit them at scgsdelaware.org or historiclewes.org. VIP Meets — VIP is a social group for visuallyimpaired persons, and meets the first and

third Wednesday of each month at the Masterson center at St. Ann Church from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call/text/leave a message at (240) 315-4361.

Drop-Ins We the People — "We the People" is an effort put together by Bill Murphy to celebrate patriotism and celebrate the flag, by meeting at the Bethany Beach bandstand every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to support the military, law enforcement and firefighters who serve and protect. All are welcome. Adult Time — Adults can stop in the South Coastal Library anytime they’re open to work on jigsaw puzzles, play checkers or color. This is free, and all materials are provided. Book Donations — South Coastal Library only accepts book donations from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. There is a list on their website, southcoastal.lib.de.us, of what they do or

don’t accept. Beach Singles — Beach Singles, 55-Plus, meets every Thursday for Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. at Harpoon Hanna’s on Route 54. For more information, call (302) 436-9577. Soup and Sandwiches — The Ocean View Church of Christ is holding a Soup & Sandwich ministry on the second Wednesday of each month, from October through March, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Politics Dems Meet — The 41st Democrat RD meets the third Thursday of every month at Pizza King Restaurant in Millsboro at 6 p.m. This is open to any Democrats. For more information, call Al Liebeskind at (410) 530-0064. Shore Dems — The Shore Democrats meets at the Den at Bear Trap Dunes clubhouse from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. This is a social organization that educates, informs and creates camaraderie among their members through monthly lunch meetings that feature engaging speakers. For more information, visit shoredemocrats.com. Republicans Meet — The 38th District Republican Club will meet at South Coastal Library the fourth Monday of the month. Social hours begin at 6 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Information on the club and meetings can be found at 38thdrcp.com, or through email at info@38thdrcp.com. Democrats Meet — The 38th Representative District Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at South Coastal Library. For more information, updates on speakers and meeting locations, call (302) 364-5830 or visit them online at deldems38.org or find them on Facebook.

Fitness/Health/Dance Tuning Up the Temple — Mariners Bethel Church hosts “Tuning Up the Temple” on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at The Hope Center. The classes are session-based, not drop-in, so contact Carol Lynch at (302) 745-8237 or cklynch02@gmail.com for more details. Yoga Classes — Mariners Bethel Church hosts yoga classes at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Armor Room, upstairs in the church building, with Heather Murphy. There is a $5 drop-in fee. Classes are open to the community and all are welcome. Zumba Class — Mariners Bethel Church is holding a zumba exercise class in the Hope Center gym every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. There is a $6 drop-in fee. No registration is necessary, and all are welcome. For more information, contact jolin.zumba@gmail.com. Multiple Myeloma Support — The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets the third Saturday of every month via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Iwahashi at myelomaemailsue@gmail.com. Line Dancing — Cape Henlopen Senior Center is hosting line-dancing classes on Mondays. Beginners classes take place at 10 a.m., and Improvers are at 11 a.m. For more information, call (302) 227-2055. Al-Anon — Al-Anon is a support group for the

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October 31 Grief Share — The River Church in Roxana is hosting Grief Share every Tuesday through Nov. 21, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. Tai Chi for Health & Balance — Join Marianne Walch, Master Trainer with the Tai Chi

for Health Institute, and Co-Director of the Silver Lotus Training Institute in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, as she offers a 5-week series of gentle, beginner’s Tai Chi that focuses on fall prevention and relieving arthritis pain at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. Exercises can be can be done either standing or seated. Each session builds on the last, so participants should be able to attend all five sessions. Free, register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us . Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

November 1 Women’s Bible Study — Mariners Bethel will host “Women of the Bible Who Changed the World,” a woman’s Bible study, every Wednesday from Sept. 27 through Nov. 1.

There are two times one can attend: either 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. All women are welcome to attend. Registration is at marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registration/events/1888973 or by calling (302) 539-9510 or by stopping by the church. Craft Kits — Youth ages 10–17 can stop by the South Coastal Library to pick up a free kit to either make a Thanksgiving-themed charm bracelet or get a new deck of playing cards with instructions for different games. Free, available all month while supplies last. Youth must pick up kits themselves. South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Baby Bookworms — This beginner’s approach to the library for children birth–age 2 years at 10 a.m. is a great way to begin their experience in a group setting where they will have basic exposure to books, music and

October 27, 2023 play. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Little Learners — Preschool children ages 3 to 5 enjoy various activities designed to help with language acquisition and improve preliteracy skills at 11 a.m. at South Coastal Library. Activities may include stories, music, songs and simple crafts. Special guest Maria Hazzard from the Indian River School District will share information about kindergarten preparedness and registration. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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Calendar Continued from page 40 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Jigsaw Puzzle Swap & Events — South Coastal Library is hosting a jigsaw puzzle swap, community puzzling, and a puzzle-related craft (while supplies last.) at 2 p.m. More information available at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Free, for Ages 18+. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Dine & Donate — Bethany Blues will host a Dine & Donate for the Bethany Beach Landowners Association. The restaurant will donate a portion of proceeds between 4 and

Events Continued from page 38 families and friends of alcoholics. Meetings are held every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. For more information, visit ovpc.org. Argentine Tango — The Lewes Senior Activity Center is hosting Argentine Tango Dancing on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. Adults of all ages are welcome, and no experience or partner is required. There is a $5 fee, but the first visit is free. Enter through the back door of the facility. For more information, visit the group online at TangoByTheBeach.com.

Hobby/Craft Needlepoint Guild — Delaware’s Seashore Chapter of The American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library. Bringing a box lunch is encouraged. New members are always welcome. For details, send an email to the chapter at delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. Coffee and Cars Cruise In — St. George’s United Methodist Church and the Ghost Ryders Car Club are hosting a cruise-in at the church the second and fourth Friday of each month, beginning May 2. There is no fee, and there will be coffee, donuts and fellowship. For more information, call Mike Stramella at (410) 419-1843. Radio Operators — Any Ham radio operator wanting to meet and greet others can get together at the Millsboro Pizza King on Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. The ARRL Section Manager usually attends. For more information, contact Jack Magar at k8uyc80@gmail.com. Pen Pal Program — Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library and Wellington City Libraries, you can now communicate by letter with a New Zealander. This is a fun way to learn about another country and make a new friend. All international postage is handled, and you can bring in and pick up your letters at the library. For more information and registration, visit them at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26 or call (302) 858-5518.

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paint to brighten up your rock. This program is for ages 12-18, and takes place at Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-7329351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 2 Notable Books — Coastal Georgetown AAUW ALA Notable Books Club meets at the Lewes library from 10 a.m. to noon. They will be discussing Talia Lakshmi Kolluri’s “What We Fed to the Manticore.” Free Write — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is hosting a free weekly two-hour Saturday of each month through October. various railroad and Town artifacts dating back to the earliest agricultural days through late 20th Century police memorabilia are on display. The museum is located at 6 Railroad Avenue in Selbyville. Admission is free. For more information, visit them online at selbyville.delaware.gov.

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Faith Community Bible Study — Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro is hosting a Bible Study this fall on Wednesday mornings, starting on Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, and to register, visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

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wreath with artificial autumn flowers at 2 p.m.. Free, all materials provided. Space is limited. Registration begins at 10:15 am on Oct. 27, and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518 (online registration recommended.) You are eligible to attend three art/craft classes per quarter (Sep - Nov 2023.) Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Walking Club — Take a short reading break and walk with us at the Frankford Community Park at 10:30 a.m., every Friday. Walk and talk about what you are reading or pop in your earbuds and listen to your favorite music or audiobook. All ages are welcome. Not able to meet up but still want to walk? Join our Facebook group and walk with us virtually. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Nancy Drew Book Discussion — In celebration of the 93rd anniversary of Nancy Drew, this month’s theme is “Everything You Didn’t Know You Knew About Nancy Drew” at Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. A selection of Nancy Drew books will be available at the Frankford Public Library. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

Director of Horticulture and Educational Programs at Delaware Botanic Gardens, is hosting “An Introduction to Fall Bulb Planting” at the Gardens from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost of the class is $10 for adult non-members. Children 16 and younger are admitted free to the gardens when accompanied by an adult. Members are admitted free, and the class is $10. Non-members pay a $15 admission, plus a $10 class fee. Reservations may be made online at delawaregardens.org/events. Community Fundraiser — Grace United Methodist Church is holding a fundraiser for locals needing energy assistance from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be Christmas decor (wreaths, jewelry, glassware, etc.), new and gently-used clothing and more. The church is located at 300 East Church Street in Millsboro.

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Needlepoint Guild — Delaware’s Seashore Chapter of The American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library. Bringing a box lunch is encouraged. New members are always welcome. For de-

Arts, Crafts & More — The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an arts/crafts/bake sale at the fire house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be breakfast and lunch sandwiches for sale. Fall Bulb Planting — Stephen Pryce Lea, the

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November 5 Craft & Vendor Show — The Estuary is hosting a Craft & Vendor Show/Food Drive from 1 to 4 p.m. The address of the event is 30194 Islander Beach Rd., Frankford. Admission is free, with a non-perishable food item. This supports the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Food Pantry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

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Calendar Continued from page 42 tails, send an email to the chapter at delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. Chix with Stix — Join Julia at 10 a.m. for the next meeting about crocheting, knitting and needleworking. All skill levels welcome. See what others are making and get inspiration in this fun group meeting. Free, register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s — Join Ruth Pryor of the DE Valley Alzheimer's Association for a 2 p.m. presentation on recognizing the warning signs of Alzheimer's. This program covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Free, register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Storytime on Parsons Farm — Join Frankford Public Library every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling and songs at the Parsons farm pavilion. This Storytime is open to all ages. Weather permitting, any cancellations will be posted on Frankford Public Library's Facebook page. Call 302-732-9351 or visit them online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. for a time of knitting and crocheting! All levels are welcome to attend. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find them on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 7 Grief Share — The River Church in Roxana is hosting Grief Share every Tuesday through Nov. 21, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one.

iPad/iPhone Photography, Part 1 — Professional photographer Tom Kennedy will teach you how to take great photos using your iPhone/iPad at 10 a.m. Topics in this threesession class include composition, adjusting camera settings, lighting, editing, saving & sharing photos. Sessions: Nov. 7, 14 (field trip,) and 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.) In-person class only. You must attend all three sessions. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Mommy & Me Time — Mommy & Me time is a new monthly program at the South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. This will be an opportunity for Moms (or Dads/Grandparents) to connect one-on-one with their children through crafts and activities. We are also excited to partner with local coffee shops to provide coffee! Free. In order to help us better prepare for you, please register yourself and your child at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Tai Chi for Health & Balance — Join Marianne Walch, Master Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute, and Co-Director of the Silver Lotus Training Institute in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, at 2 p.m. for a five-week series of gentle, beginner’s Tai Chi that focuses on fall prevention and relieving arthritis pain. Exercises can be done either standing or seated. Each session builds on the last, so participants should be able to attend all five sessions. Free, register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 PAWS for People — Read aloud to a furry, friendly therapy companion to help inspire a love of reading at Frankford Public Library at 4 p.m. Offered by PAWS for People. Registration required. Readers of all ages and stages are welcome. PAWS is currently held at the Library. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Club — Current Game: Cyberpunk. Join anytime! New players more than welcome at Frankford Public Library at 5:30 p.m.! Everything you

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November 8 Autumn Tea Luncheon — The Lord Baltimore Lions Club invites the public to the Autumn Tea Luncheon at Cripple Creek Country Club. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and luncheon is served at 12:15 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. The presentation is “Remember the Ladies,” a Delaware Humanities event presented by Eric Mease. For reservations, call Lion Sheryl at (302) 732-6387 or Lion Ann at 539-8831. Native American Storytelling — Raggatha Rain will be entertaining us with her captivating Native American storytelling at 10 a.m! Geared toward children, all ages welcome. Free, Register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or call 302858-5518. Parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Cooking By the Book — Each month, participants in this 1 p.m. cookbook club will choose a recipe from the same cookbook and then make and bring in the dish to share with the group. Participants are encouraged to discuss cooking, recipes and how to improve them, as well as the book itself. This club is a great way for you to meet members of your community and try new foods! This month, we will be sampling food from Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis. Free, for ages 18+,

43 register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Teen Movie and Munchies: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse — Come to Frankford Public Library at 4:30 p.m. to kick back, eat some munchies, and watch a movie with friends. Registration is required for pizza order. This program is for ages 12-18. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 9 Happy Holly Days — Stephen Pryce Lea, the Director of Horticulture and Educational Programs at Delaware Botanic Gardens, is leading a celebration of the noble Holly, Delaware’s state tree, at the Gardens from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost of the class is $10 for adult non-members. Children 16 and younger are admitted free to the gardens when accompanied by an adult. Members are admitted free, and the class is $10. Nonmembers pay a $15 admission, plus a $10 class fee. Reservations may be made online at delawaregardens.org/events. Wreath Making Workshop — Delaware Botanic Gardens volunteers are hosting a Wreath Making Workshop from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The workshop is $20 per person, and includes a wreath to take home. Children 16 and younger are admitted free to the gardens when accompanied by an adult. Members are admitted free, and pay the $20 course fee. Non-members pay a $15 admission, plus a

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Obits Continued from page A61 medals, including the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, for his time in Korea. After his honorable discharge, he committed 42 years of his career in the structural steel fabrication industry until his retirement in 2012. His keen sense of humor, charming wit and creative thought carried him through this life, with a love for music and dancing, and a passionate support of anything Baltimore Ravens- or Maryland Terrapin-related. Lowe was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ginneman Lowe; his mother, Susan Frances Lowe; and his sister, Lynda McMorrow. He is survived by his daughters Kathy Lowe Hard (and Thomas) and Victoria Lowe; and son T.J. Lowe (and Emilee); nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A celebration-of-life gathering will be planned at a later date, with the family to share details in the coming days. The family requested that those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to the American Legion.

Ronnie Dale Mitchem Ronnie Dale Mitchem, 56, passed away on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.

Born in Laurel, Md., he was the son of Larry Mitchem and the late Lucille Marie (Belcher) Mitchem. He was a master plumber and would be the first to say, “I plumbed that house.” He enjoyed bass fishing, riding dirt bikes, NASCAR, football and the great outdoors, and loved his little dogs, especially Gizmo. He was extremely kindhearted, always willing to lend a helping hand, and if he didn’t know how to fix it, he would figure it out. He loved his daughters and was always there for them with great advice. Mitchem was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille, and sister, Sheila. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Sealey (and Shondel) and Leah Bowler (and Ryan); his two grandchildren, Keigan and Arabella Sealey; nieces and nephews, Crystal Baldwin, Aubree Jane Cobo, Spencer and Cohen; his brother, Anthony Mitchem; and his girlfriend, Dawn Ward. A funeral service was planned on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at the Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, Del. Interment was to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family said they would be honored for trees to be planted in his name (Plant a Tree Gift - Memorial Trees - Plant a Tree in a National Forest alivingtribute.org). His life memorial

webpage and online guestbook are at www.watsonfh.com.

Evelyn Marie ‘Evey’ O’Neal, 64 Evelyn Marie “Evey” O’Neal, 64, of Millsboro, Del., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1959, to the late Ernest Littleton and Eleanor Blades Littleton. O’Neal was a hotel manager for many years before retiring. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, O’Neal was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Jean Littleton Huffman; a brother, Roger “Charlie” Littleton; and a grandson, Christopher Bacon. She is survived by her husband, Donald O’Neal, of Millsboro, Del.; a son, Jesse Burks Jr., also of Millsboro; a daughter, Lisa Bacon and her husband, Tommy, along with their son, Kalob Rickards, all of Frankford, Del.; five siblings, Ernest “Johnny” Littleton Jr. of Millsboro, Bonnie Littleton Hughes, Arthur Littleton of Laurel, Del., Mary “Jake” Whaley of Laurel, and Arlie “Huck” Littleton of New Jersey. She was also blessed with a granddaughter, Shelby Bacon; as well as a stepdaughter, Kristy Littleton of Millsboro, and a stepson,

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Jean Ann ‘Jeanie’ Sullivan, 80 Jean Ann “Jeanie” Sullivan, 80, residing in The Villages, Fla., passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 24, 2023, at Generations Senior Living, after a long 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, with her family surrounding her in love. She was born on March 11, 1943, grew up in Johnstown, Pa., and graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. It was at IUP that she met, and soon married, her love and lifelong friend, Thomas Sullivan. They went on to have two devoted children, Dennis and Maureen. Sullivan and her family spent 35 years in Reisterstown, Md., where she enjoyed being a teacher for grades 4, 5 and 6. While teaching, she attended Western Maryland College, obtaining her master’s degree in special education. Tom and Jeanie Sullivan retired to Bethany Beach, Del., where their entrepreneurial spirit inspired them to open two Good Feet Stores in Delaware. After that venture, their adventurous spirit inspired them to tour the U.S. on the road in an RV over a three-year period, being home for only three months. Upon their second “official” retirement, they settled in The Villages. She enjoyed a full life, blessed with many activities with family and friends. She was an avid tennis player, was an intense bridge player amongst other card games, took lessons in country dancing and windsurfing, and enjoyed relaxing at the beach, especially at annual family reunions. While in The Villages, she was active in the Parkinson’s Fight Club and enjoyed playing bocci with friends, even from her wheelchair. She also took up painting in her later years. Upon passing, Sullivan joined her parents, Wilfred and Emma Jean Boxler, in her new celestial home in heaven. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Tom Sullivan; and children Dennis Sullivan, married to Natasha, and Maureen Eckman, married to Dan. She has five grandchildren, Colin, Conrad, Luke, Aidan and Nathan; and a greatgrandchild, Porter. She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Susan, married to Tom Seifert, of Peachtree City, Ga. She and Sue would talk almost nightly, especially over the last three years. She is also survived by her sister Kathy, married to Mac Kroehl, of Green Valley, Ariz. A special funeral service was held at St Vincent de Paul Catholic

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Obits Continued from page 44 Church, where Jeanie and Tom were members, on Saturday, Sept 30, 2023. The family is having a celebrationof-life commemorative reunion at Bethany Beach in November, for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org.

Capt. Edward W.V.Webster, 94 Capt. Edward W.V. Webster, USN (Retired), 94, died peacefully on Oct. 12, 2023, of natural causes. He spent his last several days in hospice and in the company of his immediate survivors: his wife, Paula Massie Webster; daughter, Jessica Marley Webster; and son, Edward Christopher Webster. He was preceded in death by a son, Patrick William Webster, in 2017. Webster grew up in Ridgewood, N.J., and Cape Cod, Mass., where he spent summers working dockside in local fish and lobster businesses. He attended the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill, on a Navy ROTC scholarship. Upon graduation in 1952, he was commissioned as a naval officer, and so began a varied 30-year career.

He earned his Naval Aviator Wings in 1955, having first served in the “Black Shoe Navy” as damagecontrol and repair officer aboard a World War II-era Atlantic Fleet destroyer. Lt. j.g. Webster joined a Pacific Fleet fighter squadron and over the succeeding years flew with fighter, light attack and training squadrons based in the Pacific, California and Florida. During this time, he became an instructor pilot in airto-air gunnery, formation tactics and all-weather flight, and was selected as an air-to-air weapons evaluator of a new jet trainer. In 1957, while stationed at Moffatt Field, Calif., he met Paula Massie. Their partnership of 66 years was characteristic of Navy couples, requiring frequent moves and sacrifices from both of them. Webster acknowledged the Naval officer’s debt: the raising of their three children would not have been possible without Paula Massie Webster’s understanding, patience and resourcefulness. In 1962, then Lt. Cmdr. Webster completed the Operations Research curriculum at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, at Monterey, Calif., gaining a specialty that would companion his career as an aviator. He subsequently served on the faculty of the U.S. Naval Academy and the In-

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79, of Millsboro, DE, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2023. Carol was born November 21, 1943, and graduated from Conrad High School in Elsmere and the University of Baltimore with a Master's Degree. She retired from Intervet Schering-Plough in Millsboro.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Norm Sakers; children, Scott, Jo Ellen, and Wendy; grandchildren Melissa, Jessica, Amanda, Mara, Rilee, Scott, and Roger.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 28, at the Dagsboro Church of Christ at 32224 Dupont Blvd., Dagsboro.

dustrial College of the Armed Forces, in Washington, D.C. During the Vietnam War, Cmdr. Webster returned to flying as the commanding officer of Attack Squadron 127, followed by orders as the operations officer of Carrier Air Wing 19, aboard the aircraft carriers U.S.S. Ticonderoga and Oriskany. He spent the remaining years of his career ashore — at one point, far from the ocean during his assignment to the Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. After promotion to the rank of captain, Webster served as executive officer of the Naval Air Station at Albany, Ga., the home of the Navy Reconnaissance Attack Air Wing. He later served as deputy commander of a newly created division responsible for data processing policy, and he was an architect, and the commanding officer, of the Navy Regional Automation Center in Washington, D.C., integrating software developments and operations across the Navy. In that capacity, Webster felt himself fortunate to work with computing pioneers of the day. At the time of his retirement in 1982, he was attached to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Pentagon, heading a division responsible for the analysis of operations and military readiness. He would continue this

45 work in a civilian capacity, developing automated planning systems for major combat commands, and as a consultant to the Air Force Electronics Systems Command. Webster’s love of flying continued into his retirement. He flew for his own pleasure, and occasionally as an instructor for various Navy and Air Force aircraft. After he and his wife moved to Delaware in 1998, he flew as a civilian member of the Dover Air Force Base Flying Club. A practicing Catholic all of his life, Webster became increasingly involved in Catholic charity and relief organizations, especially those supporting Catholic communities in the Near East. He was active in his local parish, serving as a communicant at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, Del. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del. Webster will be interred with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (nacres.org/donate), or to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (https://cnewa.org/donate/).

Jean Ann Sullivan (Jeanie), 80 years old, residing in The Villages, FL passed away on Sunday morning, September 24, 2023, at Generations Senior Living, after a long 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, with her family surrounding her in love. Jeanie, born on March 11, 1943, grew up in Johnstown, PA and graduated from the Indiana University of PA. It was at IUP that she met, and soon married her love and lifelong friend, Thomas Sullivan. They went on to have 2 devoted children, Dennis and Maureen. Jeanie and family spent 35 years in Reisterstown, MD where Jeanie enjoyed being a teacher for grades 4, 5 & 6. While teaching, she attended Western MD College, obtaining her master’s degree in special education. Tom and Jeanie retired to Bethany Beach, DE, where their entrepreneurial spirit inspired them to open (2) Good Feet Stores in DE. After this venture, their adventurous spirit inspired them to tour the U.S. on the road in an RV over a 3-year period, being home for only 3 months. Upon their 2nd “official” retirement, Jeanie and Tom settled in The Villages, FL. Jeanie enjoyed a full life, blessed with many activities with family and friends. She was an avid tennis player, was an intense bridge player amongst other card games, took lessons in country dancing and windsurfing, and enjoyed relaxing at the beach, especially at annul family reunions. While in The Villages, she was active in the Parkinsons Fight Club, and enjoyed playing bocce with friends, even from her wheelchair. She also took up painting in her later years. Jeanie is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Tom Sullivan, and children Dennis Sullivan, married to Natasha, and Maureen Eckman, married to Dan. Jeanie has 5 grandchildren: Colin, Conrad, Luke, Aidan, and Nathan, and has 1 great-grandchild, Porter. Jeanie is survived by her sister and best friend, Susan, married to Tom Seifert (Peachtree City, GA). Jeanie and Sue would talk almost nightly, especially over the last 3 years. Jeanie is also survived by her sister, Kathy, married to Mac Kroehl (Green Valley, AZ). Upon passing, Jeanie joined her parents, Wilfred and Emma Jean Boxler, in her new celestial home in heaven. A special funeral service will be held at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, where Jeanie & Tom are members, on Saturday, Sept 30, after the 6pm mass. The family is having a celebration of life commemorative reunion at Bethany Beach, DE in November for family & friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation. (www.parkinson.org)

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Calendar Continued from page 43 $20 class fee. Reservations may be made online at delawaregardens.org/events. Free Write — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is hosting a free weekly two-hour FreeWrite session at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Participants 18-plus of all skill levels will practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. This is free, and registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us. The Journey Of Our Food — Ever wonder about the story behind the food on our table? Join Roots Youth Development at 2 p.m. for a fascinating program that traces the journey of food from seed to plate. Learn about plant growth, farming practices, and the importance of sustainable agriculture. Free, for elementary ages. Register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library

every Thursday at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees story-time for children, ages 0-24 months, and their caregivers, to promote early literacy. Come listen to a story, songs, and engage with other babies. Story Time is currently held in the Library. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-7329351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Adult Craft: Card Making — Come join Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. for a homemade greeting cards class. Make beautiful one-of-a-kind seasonal cards for your friends and family. We supply all materials and instructions. Registration is required. you can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 10 Toys for Tots Cruise — The Ghost Ryderz Car Club and St. George’s United Methodist Church will hold a Toys for Tots Cruise at the church. The cruise starts at 8 a.m. with cof-

fee and donuts at the church, and then at 9:30 a.m. there will be a 9-mile cruise ending at the Millville fire hall where toys will be placed in the Toys for Tots Trailer. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring an unwrapped toy valued at a $15 minimum. For more information, call Mike at (410) 419-1853. Mix and Mingle — Republicans for Sussex is hosting Mix and Mingle, an informal cocktail party in honor of Veterans Day, at the Sussex County Association of Realtors (23407 Park Ave., Georgetown) from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages, along with a cash bar with assorted wines. The cost is $35 per person. Make checks payable to “Republicans for Sussex” and mail to RFS, 20890 Wil King Road, Lewes, DE 19958. RSVP to rfsdelaware@gmail.com or text to (215) 280-2783 by Nov. 1. Walking Club — Take a short reading break and walk with us at the Frankford Community Park at 10:30 a.m., every Friday. Walk and talk about what you are reading or pop in your earbuds and listen to your favorite music or audiobook. All ages are welcome. Not able to meet up but still want to walk? Join our Facebook group and walk with us

October 27, 2023 virtually. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 11 Bazaar and Bake Sale — The Millville United Women in Faith will hold its Annual Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale at the church from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Christmas decorations, homemade crafts, wreaths, jewelry and homemade baked goods will be on sale. There will also be coffee and homemade lunches available. Proceeds support local missions. The church is located at 36405 Clubhouse Road, in Millville. Veterans Day — Delaware Botanic Gardens is celebrating Veterans Day with free admission for all military veterans and free admission for all who bring a non-perishable food donation for the Home of the Brave Foundation in Milford. Veterans will have to show their military ID. Children 16 and under are admitted free to the gardens when accompanied by an adult.

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South Coastal Genealogy Group — This monthly group meeting is for genealogy enthusiasts of all skill levels. Learn genealogy resources, tricks, and methods from each other in a welcoming environment while meeting others and conversing about current projects. The meeting is setup as a discussion, however, select genealogy resources are also shown/demonstrated by meeting facilitator. Starting in January of 2024, meetings will be held bi-monthly on select Fridays at 10:15 a.m. (no meetings in Summer). Free, for ages 18-plus, no registration needed. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 The U.S. in World War ll, Part 1 — Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas at 3 p.m. for a 4-part lecture series on the United States' participation in World War II. He will discuss battles, politics, and life at home during the war years. There will be a brief Q&A at the end of the program. Sessions: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 at 3 pm. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Storytime on Parsons Farm — Join Frankford Public Library every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling and songs at the Parsons farm pavilion. This Storytime is open to all ages. Weather permitting, any cancellations will be posted on Frankford Public Library's Facebook page. Call 302-732-9351 or visit them online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. for a time of knitting and crocheting! All levels are welcome to attend. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find them on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

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Calendar Continued from page 46 losing a loved one. Mad Honey — The Coastal Georgetown AAUW Diversity Book Club is meeting at the Lewes library from 10 a.m. to noon. They will discuss Jodi Picoult’s and Jennifer Finney Boylan’s “Mad Honey.” Bereavement Support — The St. Andrew Catholic Center in Ocean City, Md., is hosting a six-week, non-denominational grief support program at 10 a.m. This is a Hospice-developed program that runs 90 minutes per session. To register, call the Parish office at (410) 250-0300. LWV Event — The League of Women Voters of Sussex County is hosting “League, Libations and Learning” at Iron Hill Brewery in Rehoboth beach from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Kim Hoey Stevenson will share her insights from six years as vice chair of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission. All are invited to attend. To register, or for more information, visit sussexlwv.org. iPad/iPhone Photography, Part 2 — Profes-

sional photographer Tom Kennedy will teach you how to take great photos using your iPhone/iPad at 10 a.m. Topics in this threesession class include composition, adjusting camera settings, lighting, editing, saving & sharing photos. Sessions: Nov. 7, 14 (field trip) and 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.) In-person class only. You must attend all three sessions. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Tai Chi for Health & Balance — Join Marianne Walch, Master Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute, and Co-Director of the Silver Lotus Training Institute in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, at 2 p.m. for a five-week series of gentle, beginner’s Tai Chi that focuses on fall prevention and relieving arthritis pain. Exercises can be done either standing or seated. Each session builds on the last, so participants should be able to attend all five sessions. Free, register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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PAWS for Reading — Well-trained teams of dogs & owners provide a supportive and fun way for kids to gain confidence in reading aloud at 4 p.m.! Children read for 15 minutes and may bring their own book if they wish. Ages 5-plus. Must call (302) 858-5518 to register. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Club — Current Game: Cyberpunk. Join anytime! New players more than welcome at Frankford Public Library at 5:30 p.m.! Everything you need to play is provided! All campaigns are structured around drop-in/drop-out play, so no strings attached, but we hope to see you every week! Suitable for ages 10 and up. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 15 Yard and Bake Sale — The Millville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary is hosting an indoor yard sale fundraiser from 7 a.m. to noon. For

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tables, call Alyee at 537-0143. Hannukah Craft Kits — Youth ages 10–17 can stop by the South Coastal Library to pick up a free kit to make a Hannukah lantern that lights up. Free, available through Dec. 10 while supplies last. Youth must pick up kits themselves. South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Family Ornament Craft Kits — Need some unplugged quality time with your family? Pick up a free set of cardstock Christmas ornaments that the whole family can decorate together at home. Available while supplies last. South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Baby Bookworms — This beginner’s approach to the library for children birth–age 2 years at 10 a.m. is a great way to begin their experience in a group setting where they will have basic exposure to books, music and play. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Little Learners — Preschool children ages 3 to 5 enjoy various activities designed to help with language acquisition and improve preliteracy skills at 11 a.m. at South Coastal Library. Activities may include stories, music, songs and simple crafts. Special guest Maria Hazzard from the Indian River School District will share information about kindergarten preparedness and registration. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Alzheimer’s Caregivers — Join the Alzheimer's Association at 2 p.m. for a workshop that teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by someone with dementia. Explore the ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across different stages. Participants leave with strategies for meaningful connection with people in early, middle and late-stage dementia. Free, register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Crime Solvers! — Are you a true crime lover or an aspiring detective? Join us at 5 p.m. for a 105-minute tabletop game where we examine evidence, witness statements, etc. to solve fictional murders. For ages 14-Adult. Free, all materials provided. Registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518 Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 STEM Program: Newton’s Cradles — A Newton's Cradle is a device that demonstrates the conservation of momentum and the conservation of energy with swinging spheres. Design and construct a Newton's Cradle at Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. using marbles, popsicle/craft sticks, straws, beads, hot glue, and string. This program is for ages 6-12. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

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November 16 Free Write — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is hosting a free weekly two-hour FreeWrite session at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Participants 18-plus of all skill levels will practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. This is free, and registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us. Preventing Falls — A representative with the Christiana Care Injury Prevention Team will give a 2 p.m. presentation on fall prevention for older adults and their caregivers. Covered topics will include: Overview of the Brain, Concussion Discussion, Significance of Falls, Fear of Falling, Safety Inside the Home, Community Safety, Talking with Your Physician, Nutrition, Exercise, Vision, Medications and Community Resources. Free, register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library every Thursday at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees story-time for children, ages 0-24 months, and their caregivers, to promote early literacy. Come listen to a story, songs, and engage with other babies. Story Time is currently held in the Library. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-7329351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 17 Walking Club — Take a short reading break and walk with us at the Frankford Community Park at 10:30 a.m., every Friday. Walk and talk about what you are reading or pop in your earbuds and listen to your favorite music or audiobook. All ages are welcome. Not able to meet up but still want to walk? Join our Facebook group and walk with us virtually. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Local Author Visit: Tony Sclama — Join Bethany Beach author Dr. Tony Sclama as he discusses his new book at Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 18 Yard and Bake Sale — The Millville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary is hosting an indoor yard sale fundraiser from 7 a.m. to noon. For tables, call Alyee at 537-0143. Engineer Early STEM Kits — The South Coastal Library is proud to offer Grab & Go STEM Kits for children and tweens courtesy of Engineer Early. Featuring a unique theme each month, November’s kit focuses onhealth. Explore the basics and wonders of a healthy body, from body systems to meal planning. Kits are free and available for pick-up at the circulation desk while supplies last. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us 302858-5518

Lego Club — Let your child's imagination run wild in South Coastal Library’s LEGO Club at 11 a.m. LEGOs and theme will be provided. For ages 6-10 years. Registration is available at southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302858-5518. Walk-in's accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Super Saturdays — Grab and Go STEM Bags Adventures in Health are available at Frankford Public Library at noon. Explore the basics and wonders of a healthy body from body systems to meal planning. Call 302732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 20 Gentle Yoga Flow — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free one-hour gentle yoga flow class at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. We will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for all! Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling (302) 858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 The U.S. in World War II, Part 2 — Join Dr.

Bill Gudelunas at 3 p.m. for a 4-part lecture series on the United States' participation in World War II. He will discuss battles, politics, and life at home during the war years. There will be a brief Q&A at the end of the program. Sessions: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 at 3 pm. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Storytime on Parsons Farm — Join Frankford Public Library every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling and songs at the Parsons farm pavilion. This Storytime is open to all ages. Weather permitting, any cancellations will be posted on Frankford Public Library's Facebook page. Call 302-732-9351 or visit them online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. for a time of knitting and crocheting! All levels are welcome to attend. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find them on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 21 Grief Share — The River Church in Roxana is hosting Grief Share every Tuesday through Nov. 21, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. Bereavement Support — The St. Andrew Catholic Center in Ocean City, Md., is hosting

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cooking), and sometimes with our little friends in the back yard — just about all of us have memories of something representing the archetypal picnic. More casual wedding-related events, such as bachelorette parties, formal rehearsal dinners — and even small intimate weddings — embraced the idea of gathering with loved ones in a nostalgic setting with the added boost of professional planning. While we are no longer living under conditions that require people to keep their distance in outdoor settings, the luxury picnic appeal has not dissipated. In fact, there are now more planners offering this service than during the pan-

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We’re window dressing, basically, and therein lies the rub: How should we dress? Specifically, how should a man dress when going to a wedding as a guest? Not as a groom. Not as a member of the party. No, those things are pre-ordained by the couple of the hour. Those choices are easy. This is when we have to dress up but don’t really know how to dress up. How do we do this? How do we do any of this? Fret not, dear readers. We have your back. But you need to do just a little bit of research first. It’s not all that hard, and there’s a very good chance the information you need can be found right on that invitation. You have to find out what kind of dress is expected. Let’s take a look at some options:

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I can’t be the only one, right? Others have to see the top-shelf stationery arrive in the mail, or the eye-catching invitation that now arrives via the digital expressway, and feel a tightening in the chest and a shaking in the knees, right? Well, maybe it is me. But it’s not out of any disdain for the rituals of marriage or a public celebration of love. No, there’s very little that is more beautiful than the idea of two human beings pledging their souls and lives to one another in front of the people they cherish. It is pure and exciting and can warm the very sub-cockles of one’s heart. I just don’t know what to wear. Look, I get it. Nobody’s there to look at what some schlub is wearing to a wedding. They are there to see the couple of the hour — the reason for the season, so to speak. The

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Calendar Continued from page 49 a six-week, non-denominational grief support program at 10 a.m. This is a Hospice-developed program that runs 90 minutes per session. To register, call the Parish office at (410) 250-0300. iPad/iPhone Photography, Part 3 — Professional photographer Tom Kennedy will teach you how to take great photos using your iPhone/iPad at 10 a.m. Topics in this threesession class include composition, adjusting camera settings, lighting, editing, saving & sharing photos. Sessions: Nov. 7, 14 (field trip) and 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.) In-person class only. You must attend all three sessions. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Tai Chi for Health & Balance — Join Marianne Walch, Master Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute, and Co-Director of the Silver Lotus Training Institute in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, at 2 p.m. for a five-week series of gentle, beginner’s Tai Chi that focuses on fall prevention and relieving arthritis pain. Exercises can be done either standing or seated. Each session builds on the last, so participants should be able to attend all five sessions. Free, register at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 PAWS for People — Read aloud to a furry, friendly therapy companion to help inspire a love of reading at Frankford Public Library at 4 p.m. Offered by PAWS for People. Reg-

istration required. Readers of all ages and stages are welcome. PAWS is currently held at the Library. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Club — Current Game: Cyberpunk. Join anytime! New players more than welcome at Frankford Public Library at 5:30 p.m.! Everything you need to play is provided! All campaigns are structured around drop-in/drop-out play, so no strings attached, but we hope to see you every week! Suitable for ages 10 and up. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 22 Grief Share — The River Church in Roxana is hosting Grief Share every Tuesday through Nov. 21, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. Story Time — The Nanticoke Indian Dance Troup will share a story and perform for South Coastal Library’s young library patrons at 10 a.m. ! Geared toward children, all ages welcome. Free, Register at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or call 302858-5518. Parents must accompany children. True Crime Club — Share your theories, knowledge, and memories of true crime cases with fellow true crime enthusiasts at 2 p.m.! At each meeting, the club will explore a particular true crime case. This month, we’ll take a look at the crimes of the

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Manson cult. Recommended read (not required): Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi Free, in-person only, for ages 18+. Registration is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

November 25 Super Saturdays: Games Unplugged — Come one, Come all! Game night for children and teens at Frankford Public Library at noon! Enjoy Games like Chess, Yahtzee, Uno, Trouble, and many more! Join us on November 25th for more fun and laughs! Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 27 Gentle Yoga Flow — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free one-hour gentle yoga flow class at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. We will learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inch-deep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for all! Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 and is available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling (302) 858-

5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Coloring & Crosswords Club — The club is open to all adults for 90 minutes, and meets on the fourth Monday of the month at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. Relax, color, socialize with other community members, complete crosswords, word-finds, and puzzles. There will also be a different movie streaming in the meeting room to watch or listen to. Light refreshments may be provided at some meetings. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-in's accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 November 27 @ 3 pm The U.S. in World War II, Part 3 — Join Dr. Bill Gudelunas at 3 p.m. for a 4-part lecture series on the United States' participation in World War II. He will discuss battles, politics, and life at home during the war years. There will be a brief Q&A at the end of the program. Sessions: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 at 3 pm. Free, register online at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Storytime on Parsons Farm — Join Frankford Public Library every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling and songs at the Parsons farm pavilion. This Storytime is open to all ages. Weather permitting, any cancellations will be posted on Frankford Public Library's

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Calendar Continued from page 50 Facebook page. Call 302-732-9351 or visit them online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. for a time of knitting and crocheting! All levels are welcome to attend. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find them on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 28 iPad & Apple Users Group — iPad, iPhone and other Apple device users of all skill levels are welcome to attend this support group at 11 a.m.. Users meet to discuss new features, share tips, and ask questions. Attend in person or via Zoom. Registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by phone at 302-8585518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, DE. November 28 @ 4 pm PAWS for Reading — Well-trained teams of dogs & owners provide a supportive and fun way for kids to gain confidence in reading aloud at 4 p.m.! Children read for 15 minutes and may bring their own book if they wish. Ages 5-plus. Must call (302) 8585518 to register. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Club — Current Game: Cyberpunk. Join anytime!

New players more than welcome at Frankford Public Library at 5:30 p.m.! Everything you need to play is provided! All campaigns are structured around drop-in/drop-out play, so no strings attached, but we hope to see you every week! Suitable for ages 10 and up. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 29 Baby Bookworms — This beginner’s approach to the library for children birth–age 2 years at 10 a.m. is a great way to begin their experience in a group setting where they will have basic exposure to books, music and play. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Little Learners — Preschool children ages 3 to 5 enjoy various activities designed to help with language acquisition and improve preliteracy skills at 11 a.m. at South Coastal Library. Activities may include stories, music, songs and simple crafts. Special guest Maria Hazzard from the Indian River School District will share information about kindergarten preparedness and registration. Free, registration is not required, parents must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Teen Super Smash Bros Tournament — Let’s get ready to rumble! The main competition will be on the big screen at Frankford Public Library at 4:30 p.m. Feel free to

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bring your own Switch to practice. Want to play but don’t want to compete? Open play of previous versions of Super Smash Brothers is also available. This program is for ages 12-18. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

November 30 Free Write — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is hosting a free weekly two-hour FreeWrite session at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Participants 18-plus of all skill levels will practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. This is free, and registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us. Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library every Thursday at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees story-time for children, ages 0-24 months, and their caregivers, to promote early literacy. Come listen to a story, songs, and engage with other babies. Story Time is currently held in the Library. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-7329351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Lego Club — Calling all builders! Whether new to Legos or a Master Builder, join Frankford Public Library at 4 p.m. to engage your imagination and build your latest Lego creation! This program is for ages 6 and up. Registration is required. You can sign up online by visiting us at frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

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, October 30 Gentle Yoga Flow 10—11:00 am Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free 1-hour gentle flow class. Coloring & Crosswords for Adults 2—3:00 pm Relax and color, socialize with other community members, complete crosswords, word-finds, and puzzles.

Wednesday, November 1 Baby Bookworms Story Time 10—10:45 am Children ages birth-2 can practice language, motor, social, & listening skills through a variety of activities!

Little Learners Story Time 11—11:45 am Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help Improve pre-literacy skills! Jigsaw Puzzle Swap & Craft Fun 2—3:15 pm Swap puzzles and get new ones for the holidays! Or chat with others and attend a free drop-in craft. Thursday, November 2 RBWG Free Writes 10:30 am –12:30 pm Writers of all skill levels meet to practice creative writing & explore different genres!

Feelings Rock! 5—6:00 pm Feelings Rock is a music, movement, & more program designed to help children under 5 and their families work through everyday emotions! Friday, November 3 Autumn Grapevine Wreath 2—4:00 pm Join artist, Jenell, for a fun autumn-inspired craft.

South Coastal Library

302–858-5518 Enrich. Inspire. Educate.

43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach

Call 410-449-4090 Today for more information or to schedule a visit to our on-site showroom. Our Staff is Regularly Tested for Covid-19

410-449-4090

Coastal Point

October 27, 2023

Religious Services THE BEACH FELLOWSHIP Sundays 9 am Sharing the Truth of God’s Word, Verse by Verse

TheBeachFellowship.com Christian Conference Center Octagonal Building 211 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach

PCC4God.com on Facebook at

Where the Word and the Spirit agree

Facebook.com/ groups/PCChurch

Sunday Worship 10 am KidsPort Kids Church 10 am Pastor Bill Lorman 302.436.4522 28574 Cypress Road Selbyville

MILLVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grounded in God’s Grace Moving in Christ’s Love

Sunday Worship at 9:30 am - or - join via ZOOM (call the office for info) across from Millville Town Hall

Pastor Wendy Butterworth

302.539.9077

MillvilleMethodistChurch.org

Like us on Facebook!

Visitors Always Welcome! Fr. Herman Acker, Pastor

33384 Mackenzie Way - Lewes, 19958 OrthodoxDelmar.org 302.645.5791

TheBeaconBaptistChurch.net SUNDAY SERVICES 10 am: Small Groups for All Ages 11 am: Family Worship WEDNESDAY 7 pm: Adults/KidsKlub/Teens

Jeff Smith, Pastor

302.539.1216

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

FENWICK ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

Seaside Jewish Community

36806 Lighthouse Rd., next to Float-ors

An egalitarian unaffiliated congregation

Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse Approach to Scripture

SUNDAYS

Sunday School - all ages - 9 a.m. Worship & Celebration - 10 a.m. Evening Bible Study - 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Interactive Bible Study - 6 p.m.

FenwickIslandBaptist.com 35175 Roxana Rd. Frankford, 19945

St. Andrew The Apostle Orthodox Church Saturday Vespers 6:00 pm Sunday Orthros 9:00 am Sunday Liturgy 10:00 am

BEACON Baptist Church

RiverOnline.Church Lead Pastor Bryan Sells

Saturday 6 pm Sunday 9 & 11 am River Kids Sat. 6 pm & Sun. 9 am Friday 6-8 pm Momentum, a group for Teens

Wellsprings International

Celebrating 25 Years

Shabbat Services Visit our website to sign up for our email newsletter for notification of events and worship services. Adult and youth education programs, activities, social events, discussion groups, religious school

Religious Leader Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan (302) 226 8977 www.SeasideJewishCommunity.com 18790 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach

St. George’s United Methodist Church Serving the Community since 1816 You are welcome to join us on Sunday! We offer Sunday services for every need

Sunday Services

a healing & deliverance ministry for more information: ron@riveronline.church

Ocean View Church of Christ

Sunday Services 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Roxana Volunteer Fire Co.

HighTideChurch.org

55 West Ave., Ocean View

Sunday 10 am In-Person LIVE broadcast on:

CCOVDE.org Wednesday 6:30 pm

StGeorgesUMC.org

Facebook Live

Bible Study

34337 Omar Rd., Frankford, 19945 - just west of ACTSS

302.732.3303

Preacher Ethan Magee • 302.539.7468 • CCOVDE.org

Pastor AJ Moore

CC Delaware Coast

Traditional Services • Traditional Values • Traditional Church

SOUND UNITED

A Calvary Chapel Fellowship Sunday Worship 10 am Wednesdays 7 pm Spirit-Filled, Verse by Verse Teaching 48 N. Main Street, Selbyville or join us on Facebook - click link on

ccdelcoast.church

BLACKWATER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 34478 Roxana Rd.; Frankford, 19945

Sunday Services All Are Welcome!

Oct. 29, 6 pm PRAISE & WORSHIP!

9:00 am Fellowship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship

Pastor Dennis Bradford

Wed. Bible Study 6:30 pm

mbsvp51@gmail.com

410.430.7104

For more information, contact Pastor Rob LoRusso

302.500.1774

info@ccdelcoast.org

BlackwaterFellowshipChurch.org

302.259.1740

METHODIST CHURCH

Established in 1779 “Loving & Living so that Others see Jesus in us”

In-Person & Live-Streamed Facebook.com/RoxanaZionAndSoundUMC

every Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

Pastor John Schutt 302.436.4011 37890 Sound Church Road, Selbyville 19975

Coastal Point

October 27, 2023

Religious Services Frankford Presbyterian Church Helping others help themselves

ST. MARTIN’S IN THE FIELD EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

10 am Sunday Worship

Get-acquainted coffee hour after the service

in-person

The beautiful church with a small congregation and a

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

BETHANY BEACH CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 am

ST. MARTHA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY HOLY EUCHARIST 8:00am 10:00 am

Big, Welcoming Heart! 75 West Church St.; Selbyville Parking: Front or Back The Rev. Glenn Duffy 302.436.8921 • StMartinsSelbyville.org

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.

with music and on YouTube

SUNDAY BOOK STUDY “Learning to Pray” by James Martin 9-9:45 am in the parish hall with Reverend Ria God is Love and those who live in love, live in God, and God lives in them. 1John 4:16 Visit our website to sign up for our twice-weekly news and Saturday Inspiration emails. We offer Bible Study, adult education courses, and more!

In-Person & Live-Streaming on YouTube Celebrating 25 years of full-time ministry

For more information, you can reach us at the Temple from 9 AM – 2 PM Tuesday - Friday

Serving • Inclusive • Open-Minded • Open Communion

410.641.4311 or TempleBatYam97@aol.com

302.539.4118 BethanyBeachDisciples.org

TempleBatYam-oc.org

The Rev. Victoria Pretti, Rector

Only 20 minutes from Bethany Beach

117 Maplewood Street; Bethany Beach

7 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethany Beach

Ocean View Presbyterian Church WE CHOOSE WELCOME SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 am SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 AM live on Facebook & YouTube

67 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 67 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 ovpc.org 302-539-3455 ovpc.org PC(USA) PC(USA) 302-539-3455 Pastor Dougherty PastorTerry Terry Dougherty

StMarthasBethanyBeach.org

302.539.7444

Salem Church Welcome Home! SUNDAY 8:30 Informal Service 9:45 Contemporary Service 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Traditional Worship

Pastor Blair Hall 29 W. Church St. | Selbyville | 302.436.8412

www.sumc.com

Join us on Sundays

9 am Praise & Worship Service 9 am Kids’ Church 11 am Traditional Worship Service Nursery available for both services Live-streamed on Facebook & YouTube

302.539.9510

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81 Central Avenue, Ocean View

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34830 Shroud St. #47862, Millsboro

$135,000

3BR/2BA

House

The Real McCoy Group | Coldwell Banker Realty

Sat., 10/28

10-12

8 Larchmont Ct., Tidal Walk, Ocean View

$950,000

5BR/4.5BA

House

Chrisy Tingle | Keller Williams Realty

Sat., 10/28

11-1

34238 Sanderling Dr. #1102, Frankford

$565,000

4BR/3.5BA

House

The Real McCoy Group | Coldwell Banker Realty

Sat., 10/28

12-2

20 Fairway Dr., Ocean View

$620,000

3BR/3BA

House

The Real McCoy Group | Coldwell Banker Realty

Sat., 10/28

12-2

30182 Regatta Bay Blvd., Lewes

$430,000

3BR/2BA

House

The Real McCoy Group | Coldwell Banker Realty

Sat., 10/28

3-5

20 Fairway Dr., Ocean View

$620,000

3BR/3BA

House

The Real McCoy Group | Coldwell Banker Realty

Sun., 10/29

10-12

8 Larchmont Ct., Tidal Walk, Ocean View

$950,000

5BR/4.5BA

House

Chrisy Tingle | Keller Williams Realty

Sun., 10/29

11-2

34238 Sanderling Dr. #1102, Frankford

$565,000

4BR/3.5BA

House

The Real McCoy Group | Coldwell Banker Realty

Sun., 10/29

12-2

726 Hickman Dr., White’s Creek Manor, Ocean View

$439,000

4BR/2BA

House

Ksebe Price Group | Long & Foster Real Estate

Sun., 10/29

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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

Classic waterfront property situated in a private community. The home offers a main section w/a kitchen/living/dining area, ensuite BR & BA, opening to a screened atrium, connecting 3 BR, & 2 half BA. A separate cottage offers central AC, bath, & enclosed porch. $3,599,999 Call Tjark Bateman 302-745-0018 (Cell) #4705C

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

5 BR, 4 BA, 3200+/- SF prairie-style craftsman home on over a 1/2-acre, offering energy efficiency, picturesque views, reclaimed HW flooring, 2-sided gas FP, 17x13 deck, gourmet kitchen., built-ins, & FF primary suite. Close to the Junction & Breakwater Trail! $1,195,000 Call Shawn of the Carrie Lingo Team 302-542-8591 (Cell) #4688AL

3 BR, 2 BA home situated on 7.8 acres, close to Millsboro, Georgetown, & Lewes. This home offers a den, FR, LR, detached garage, FP, blacktop driveway, newer roof, heat pump, & potential for at least one additional lot, maybe more. Room for a pole barn. $599,000 Call Gary Brittingham 302-745-5605 (Cell) #4719TM

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3 BR, 2.5 BA, remodeled in 2014 w/new finishes, flooring, windows, doors, lighting fixtures, trim, paint, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, GR w/FP, water views, wrap-around deck,& screened-in gazebo w/views Pepper Creek. Waterfront community w/boat ramp & marina. $525,000 Call Shawn of the Carrie Lingo Team 302-542-8591 (Cell)#4678VL

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4 BR, 3.5 BA in an amenity rich community, just minutes from Fenwick Island! $525,000 Call Camilla Conlon 302-542-9601 (Cell) #4691M

Charming 2 + BR, 2 BA, bonus room, in 55+ Community of Independence. Wood floors, upgraded kitchen with granite counters, 2 walkin closets in Primary Bedroom, screened porch and larger lot. $475,000 Call Ramona Zoccola 302-584-1944 (Cell) #4512TL

3 BR, 2 BA single wide mobile home on a halfacre of land just outside Delmar with easy access to shopping & town amenities. 10 minutes from Salisbury, MD. Low Delaware taxes. Home is 2018 in good condition. Nice lot with storage building included. $259,900 Call Gary Brittingham 302-745-5605 (Cell) #4578PM

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Coastal Point

October 27, 2023

Best Bets FRIDAY Great Performances (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m. During this brand-new installment of the series, the dancers of the New York City Ballet perform at Madrid’s Teatro Real, with works including “Serenade” and “Square Dance” by George Balanchine and “The Times Are Racing” by choreographer Justin Peck. Creepshow (60) AMC 10 p.m. An all-new episode airs from this anthology series, based on the 1982 movie of the same name. With vignettes that explore terror, murder, the supernatural and the unexplainable, this George A. Romero inspired series is sure to frighten and delight.

SATURDAY Jeepers Creepers (60) AMC 8 p.m. After finding mutilated bodies in the basement of an old abandoned church, Trish (Gina Philips) and her brother Darry (Justin Long) find themselves running for their lives as an indestructible force relentlessly pursues them during this 2001 thriller. Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story (22) LIFE 8 p.m. During this chilling, feature-length docu-drama from 2023, the lives of three generations of women take a turn for the worse when one of them becomes trapped in a toxic relationship with an increasingly abusive man. Starring Melissa Joan Hart.

SUNDAY Halloween Wars (43) FOOD 9 p.m. During this finale, Jonathan Bennett challenges the remaining teams to imagine creepy creatures lurking in the darkest corners of a haunted attic. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira crown one team the Halloween Wars Champions, awarding them $25,000. The Great Halloween Fright Fight (7) WMDT 10 p.m. They’ve put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into making their neighborhood homes scarier than a letter from the HOA. In this special, judge Taniya Nayak checks out the Gentry, Hoke, DeMatteo and Roa-St. Pierre homes for a shot at the $50,000 prize.

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